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Ex-NYPD officer guilty of assaulting police officer at US Capitol riot
By Holmes Lybrand
A former New York City police officer was convicted Monday of assaulting a Washington, DC, police officer during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.
Thomas Webster, who claimed he was defending himself when he swung a metal flagpole at police and tackled one to the ground, choking him by his chin strap, was convicted by a jury on all six charges after roughly two hours of deliberations.
The 56-year-old ex-NYPD officer and former Marine faces a maximum of 20 years in prison for the assault of DC officer Noah Rathbun. Webster is the fourth January 6 rioter to be convicted by a jury and the first to be convicted by a jury in a police assault case from the insurrection.
“This case is about rage,” one of the prosecutors, Brian Kelly, said in closing arguments Friday.
Kelly told the jury that while Webster “wants to blame officer Rathbun,” it was Webster who first attacked Rathbun and Webster who crossed police lines to tackle the officer.
“His actions speak for themselves,” Kelly concluded, asking the jury to find Webster guilty on all charges, including assaulting, resisting or impeding an officer with a dangerous weapon.
Webster’s defense attorney, James Monroe, argued that Webster only acted in self-defense after being punched by Rathbun.
“Are we ever going to accept police misconduct?” Monroe asked the jury. “We’re dealing with a bad cop,” he said of Rathbun, adding that Webster “knows what a bad cop looks like” from serving on the NYPD for two decades.
This the first case where a Capitol rioter claimed self-defense. In other related cases, jurors previously rejected attempts by defendants to shift the blame onto then-President Donald Trump. Most of the January 6 cases that have gone to trial so far resulted in convictions.
The self-defense claim gained no traction with jurors.
Doris Spruell, a juror, told reporters after the verdict that they “looked at all the evidence…and felt that there was no grounds for self-defense. The video, I think, clearly showed that.”
When asked about Webster’s testimony, Spruell said she “did not think it was credible.”
“The case that the government laid out was very comprehensive,” another juror said, adding that he felt “quite comfortable with the verdict” and that the jury didn’t find Webster’s testimony compelling.
“It was very quick and very obvious,” another juror said.
While prosecutors requested Webster be locked up immediately, Mehta allowed Webster to remain on 24-hour home confinement with an ankle monitor, a decision he said was “a close call.”
Webster, who sat still during the verdict, left the DC courthouse holding a flip phone to his ear and did not speak with reporters.
“It’s a difficult day for Tom Webster and his family,” Monroe said. “We’re going to give some thought about the result today and decide where to go from here.”
This story has been updated with comment from jurors.
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Dell solutions enhance Gillette Stadium fan experience
ROUND ROCK, Texas and FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
News summary
- The Kraft Group drives real-time insights across its businesses while enhancing the fan experience at Gillette Stadium with Dell Technologies
- New consistent IT platform, cybersecurity and data protection solutions safeguard infrastructure, applications and data
- The Kraft Group scales IT while advancing sustainability goals with Dell infrastructure
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The Kraft Group – a holding company with diverse interests that include the New England Patriots, New England Revolution and Gillette Stadium – is working with Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) to create a more data-driven, immersive and secure experience for fans and employees.
As one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, the Kraft Group sought to create a technology infrastructure to support its growing portfolio of businesses in professional sports, manufacturing and real estate development. Operating in more than 120 countries, the Kraft Group engaged with Dell to assist in building a consistent platform that spans across all its businesses.
"Sports and business never sleep. With our diverse portfolio, it is critical we continuously modernize our infrastructure technology to keep pace with all the industries we support," said Michael Israel, CIO, the Kraft Group. "Our information technology is critical to supporting global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and ensuring our nearly 10,000 employees have the tools they need to drive our growth around the world. Our work with Dell creates a platform to help us capitalize on emerging opportunities like edge computing and enhancing cyber resiliency and safety of facilities."
Fans win with real-time, engaging experiences delivered by edge computing
Focused on delivering engaging game-day experiences at Gillette Stadium and taking a proactive approach to physical security, the Kraft Group is working with Dell to capture data at the edge and use real-time insights to meet sports fans where they are – at their seats, on their mobile devices and in parking areas.
- From the moment they enter the property, guests can use their mobile devices to be guided to open parking spots and their seats.
- Once in their seats, their mobile devices can be used to order concessions without missing a moment of the game, quickly access fan-cam views and interact with games and social media.
- The Wi-Fi network is continuously analyzed to improve connectivity and apply resources where needed to ensure a seamless stadium experience.
- Rapid analytics at the edge help concession stands run more efficiently with real-time alerts that flag low inventory and speed restocking.
- A real-time view of security throughout the stadium helps keep guests and employees safe.
"Devices like mobile phones and inventory tracking technologies are changing the way fans experience an event, and edge technology has opened doors we didn't think were possible even a decade ago," said John Byrne, president of North America Sales, Dell Technologies. "The Kraft Group engaged us to create a modern infrastructure that scales with its growing businesses and powers endless innovation around the fan experience. Now, they're poised to run data-rich analytics, which is key to creating a fun and safe experience for fans, whether they're in the stadium or tuning in from home."
Future-proofing infrastructure with cyber resiliency and sustainability efforts
Despite having a diverse portfolio of businesses, the Kraft Group desired to standardize IT across all of them to deliver a consistent experience and enhance its cybersecurity protection, all while upholding its commitment to sustainability.
Working with Dell and Secureworks, the Kraft Group is taking a cloud-native approach with cybersecurity analytics solution for threat detection and response. The company's IT team is using Dell data protection solutions and software for proactive health monitoring, predicative analytics and machine learning across its Dell systems to help ensure smooth operations across businesses.
The Kraft Group has reduced its overall storage footprint by 40% using Dell PowerStore storage systems deployed at the edge and in the data center. The new approach has also led to decreasing IT expenditures by 25-30%.
The Kraft Group also replaced aging infrastructure with Dell VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure, supporting its commitment to sustainability by reducing the Kraft Group's data center by over 20,000 square feet. With Dell's advanced automation and workload consolidation capabilities, the Kraft Group can more easily adapt and modernize its environment as requirements change. Dell PowerEdge servers, storage systems and AI software provide the foundation for the Kraft Group's real-time insights to enhance the fan experience.
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About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
About The Kraft Group
The Kraft Group is the holding company of the Kraft family's portfolio of businesses, which range across many verticals, including paper and packaging, sports and entertainment, real estate and venture investing. The portfolio consists of over 100 venture and private equity direct investments, including Rand-Whitney Container, Rand-Whitney Containerboard, Rand-Whitney Recycling, International Forest Products, New-Indy Container Corporation, Gillette Stadium, New England Patriots and New England Revolution. Headquartered in Foxborough, Mass., each of the Kraft Group's companies operates with the mission of building a mutually beneficial long-term relationship with all its business partners. For more information, please visit www.thekraftgroup.com
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Leverages its Pioneering Technology to Advance Projects in Israel, Los Angeles, Portugal and Spain
STOCKHOLM, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq: WAVE) (Nasdaq First North: ECOWVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity, today announced its financial results as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
"With our technology proven through real conditions deployments in Gibraltar and Israel, we are now aiming to progress towards larger scale projects in Portugal and Spain and new and ongoing projects in Jaffa Port, Israel and the Port of Los Angeles in the United States" commented Inna Braverman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eco Wave Power. "The innovative nature of our technology has enabled us to build robust relationships with visionaries, politicians, and innovators around the world, which we believe has coalesced into meaningful near-term opportunities in Europe and the United States that we are now advancing. The projects in our pipeline in these and other regions will serve as the foundation for the next phase in our development, scaling our deployments to create a clean, renewable, megawatt-scale power source."
Ms. Braverman continued, "In the next few months, we will connect our EWP-EDF One Project to Israel's power grid, establishing the first wave-powered facility in Israel's history. Also, our planned projects in Europe are planned to represent our largest and most significant deployments to date, and we are excited about our opportunities with the Port of Leixões (APDL) in Porto, Portugal and Port Adriano, in Mallorca, Spain. Simultaneously, we have made important steps to enter new markets, particularly in the United States through our collaboration with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles ("AltaSea") and our work with lawmakers and leaders in Los Angeles and New Jersey. We continue to expect 2022 to be a very significant year in our development plan, and we are increasingly confident that we are well-positioned to achieve our ambitious goals."
"Our progress comes as governments around the world, especially in the United States and Europe, are looking for additional renewable energy sources and looking to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, especially those from Russia," added Ms. Braverman. "Russia currently supplies 40% of the European Union's (EU) natural gas and 27% of its imported oil. The war and its associated sanctions have resulted in significant increases in EU electricity prices, and the EU has announced its plan to invest up to €300 billion ($316 billion) by 2030 to make the EU independent of Russian energy imports. The Biden Administration has also proposed aggressive clean energy targets and individual states are following suit. I believe that wave energy represents an important, base-load source to make these efforts a reality."
Operational Summary During the First Quarter of 2022
- EWP EDF One Project - Eco Wave Power finalized the production of all floaters and supporting structures for the grid-connected EWP-EDF One project at the Port of Jaffa in Israel, and finalized the installation of eight floater mechanisms to the Jaffa Port Sea wall. On January 22, 2022, Eco Wave Power also officially completed the grid connection route works for the EWP EDF One Project, pursuant to the engineering coordination permit from the Municipality of Tel-Aviv Jaffa for the deployment of the grid connection works of the EWP-EDF One wave energy project.
- EWP-OPT Collaboration - On January 13, 2022, Eco Wave Power and Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT") announced that they are working to utilize their complementary technologies and skills to accelerate wave energy projects pursuant to an agreement previously signed. The companies will work together on several fronts, including knowledge sharing, joint grant submissions, and collaborative assistance in entry to new markets. In addition, joint solutions can be developed utilizing each company's respective offshore and onshore technologies and leveraging OPT's offshore engineering and newly acquired robotics capabilities in Eco Wave Power's applicable projects.
- Penetration of the U.S. Market - On January 19, 2022, Eco Wave Power announced a newly signed collaboration agreement with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. As part of this agreement, Eco Wave Power announced it intends to relocate the energy conversion unit from Gibraltar to AltaSea's premises at the Port of Los Angeles.
- On January 20, 2022, during Eco Wave Power's bell ringing ceremony at the Nasdaq Capital Market, New Jersey State Assemblyman Robert J. Karabinchak announced his intention to introduce new legislation initiative to include wave energy in New Jersey's Energy Master Plan and to help New Jersey become the first U.S. state or territory to have a commercial wave energy proof of concept. On March 17, 2022, Inna Braverman testified before a New Jersey State Legislature hearing about the advantages of including wave energy in New Jersey's Energy Plan.
- On February 25, 2022, Eco Wave Power announced it plans to apply for delisting from Nasdaq First North Growth Market (Sweden) ("Nasdaq First North"), as it shifts attention to its recent listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market in the United States. The formal application for delisting was submitted to the Nasdaq First North on May 25, 2022. On May 30, 2022, the Nasdaq First North accepted Eco Wave Power's application to delist its common shares. As a result, the last day of trading for the Company's common shares on Nasdaq First North will be June 13, 2022.
- Eco Wave Power and its innovative technology was featured in The Wall Street Journal article published on March 9, 2022, titled "The Future of Everything," as one of the "Next Bets for Renewable Energy." (see article here)
Other Recent Development
- On April 11, 2022, Eco Wave Power entered into an official agreement with Port Adriano on the island of Mallorca, Spain, for the potential construction of a wave energy power plant of up to 2 megawatts. The agreement expands Eco Wave Power's presence in Europe and will help Spain to achieve its aggressive goals for renewable power, leveraging its significant coastline capacity.
Financial Results as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2022
- Revenues of SEK 0.24 million compared to SEK 0.26 in the same period in 2021 (USD 26 thousand compared to USD 31 thousand, respectively) from feasibility study services in Asia. The Company is building out a pipeline of ancillary technology services that it may provide to its customers and other parties, such as other companies and research institutions, in addition to the Company's wave energy conversion (WEC) technology. These services currently include feasibility studies for potential clients of WEC technology.
- Operating loss increased to SEK -8.4 million compared to SEK -4.5 million in the same period in 2021 (USD -0.89 million compared to USD -0.53 million, respectively). Research and development expenses increased to SEK 1.8 million compared to SEK 1.3 million in the same period in 2021 (USD 0.19 million compared to USD 0.16 million, respectively), sales and marketing expenses amounted to SEK 1.5 million compared to SEK 0.8 million in the same period in 2021 (USD 0.16 million compared to USD 0.09 million, respectively). General and administrative expenses amounted to SEK 5.0 million compared to SEK 2.4 million in the same period in 2021 (USD 0.54 million compared to USD 0.28 million, respectively).
- Net loss for the period increased to SEK -6.7 million compared to SEK -3.9 million in the same period in 2021 (USD -0.72 million compared to USD -0.48 million, respectively).
- Loss per share was SEK -0.15 compared to SEK -0.11 in the same period in 2021 (USD -0.02 compared to USD -0.01, respectively).
- As of March 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 127.9 million (USD 13.8 million) and shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 126.3 million (USD 13.6 million).
- Total number of outstanding common shares amounted to 44,394,844 compared to 35,194,844.
For the full interim report in Swedish kronor (SEK), please click here.
For the full interim report presented in USD please click here
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power's mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
Eco Wave Power is recognized as a "Pioneering Technology" by the Israeli Ministry of Energy and was labelled as an "Efficient Solution" by the Solar Impulse Foundation. Eco Wave Power received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK and the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework program. The Company has also received the "Global Climate Action Award" from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power's common shares (ECOWVE) are traded on Nasdaq First North and its American Depository Shares (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
More info: www.ecowavepower.com
Information on, or accessible through, the websites mentioned above does not form part of this press release.
Vator Securities is the Company's Certified Advisor on Nasdaq First North Growth Market (+46 8 580 065 99, ca@vatorsec.se).
For more information, please contact:
Inna Braverman, CEO
inna@ecowavepower.com
+97235094017
For additional investor/media inquiries, please contact:
Investor Contact:
Matt Chesler, CFA
FNK IR
+1.646.809.2183
wave@fnkir.com
Media Contact:
Jacob Scott, Vectis Strategies
+1.412.445.7719
jscott@vectisstrategies.com
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Eco Wave is using forward-looking statements when it discusses pipeline of ancillary technology services, include feasibility studies for potential customers of WEC technology, its expansion, collaboration with OPT, new legislation initiative to include wave energy in New Jersey's Energy Master Plan and to help New Jersey become the first U.S. state or territory to have a commercial wave energy proof of concept, the agreement with Port Adriano for the potential construction of a wave energy power plant of up to 2 megawatts, and that the agreement expands Eco Wave Power's presence in Europe and will help Spain to achieve its aggressive goals for renewable power, estimates on European energy needs, and that once complete, Eco Wave Power's project in the Port of Jaffa will be the very first wave energy facility in Israeli history.. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of Eco Wave and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, Eco Wave undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting Eco Wave is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in Eco Wave Power's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021filed with the SEC, which is available on the on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Postal Service celebrated the sounds of mariachi, the traditional music of Mexico that has become widely popular in the United States, with a first-day-of-issue ceremony unveiling a pane of 20 Mariachi Forever stamps at the 30th Annual Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque.
News of the Mariachi stamps is being shared with the hashtag #MariachiStamps.
"The Postal Service is proud to unveil these new Mariachi stamps to celebrate the exuberant sounds of this music that is an integral part of Mexican American culture and has fans around the world," said Peter Pastre, the Postal Service's government relations and public policy vice president, who served as the stamp ceremony's dedicating official.
"Today, the sound of mariachi is in the air, with singers infusing the music with tales of life and love and vibrant dancing as this celebration will continue with these 18 million postage stamps that are now on sale at Post Offices across America," he said.
Other participants at the stamp ceremony were Monica Trujillo, the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque's educational and artistic conference director; Brian O'Connell, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Atrisco Cos.; and Amelia Garcia, assistant principal of Ysleta High School in El Paso, Texas.
Rafael López designed the stamps and created the art. Derry Noyes served as art director.
Each of the five new stamps in the pane of 20 features a musician, dressed in the traditional outfit of mariachi performers, playing one of five iconic mariachi instruments: guitar, guitarrón, vihuela, violin and trumpet. The geometric shapes in the background of each stamp are a nod to Mexican villages, where mariachi music originated.
"It is our honor and pleasure to have Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque's 30th Annual mariachi conference selected to partner with the U.S. Postal Service to launch this exquisite Mariachi Forever Stamp collection," said Monica Trujillo. "Through our music and the special memories evoked by these skillfully rendered works of art, it is our hope that each and every person that comes across these stamps can experience some of the magic that we get to experience with every note, lyric, and nuance that is mariachi."
"Mariachi" refers to several things: to the music itself; to an individual musician or an ensemble of musicians; and, when used as an adjective, to anything identified with the music — be it dance or costume or culture. The first known written reference to the word "mariachi" was made in the 1850s, but the music's roots stretch back long before.
"Growing up, I remember nostalgic weekends listening to the uniquely Mexican sound of mariachi music in Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City," said stamp artist Rafael López. "Mariachi music is an emblem of Mexican cultural heritage with roots in the United States and followers around the globe and I'm excited and honored to share the vibrant spirit of this music with these stamps."
Though mariachi's exact origins are obscure, it appears to have begun in western Mexico, where itinerant musicians made their living traveling from village to village and visiting ranches in the countryside to perform. The music of early mariachi included folk traditions from Spain, Mexico and Africa that melded to create a new indigenous musical form, the son. The sones developed in various regional styles, including the son jalisciense from Jalisco; the son huasteco, from northeastern Mexico; and the son jarocho or veracruzano, from the region around the Gulf port of Veracruz. The most well-known example of the son jarocho is the song "La Bamba."
Beginning in the 1930s, mariachi music reached a new, wider audience as it was embraced by urban radio stations and used on soundtracks by Mexican filmmakers. It soon became one of the most popular musical genres in Latin America.
Mariachi bands traditionally used the round-backed guitar called the vihuela, which gives the mariachi music its rhythmic vitality; the guitarrón, which is a bass guitar; and the Mexican folk harp, the arpa. By the 1940s and 1950s, the modern urban mariachi sound emerged with the expanded instrumentation including violins and trumpets. Today, ensembles continue to broaden the use of instruments, with some groups adding six to eight violins, two to four trumpets, an accordion, and the arpa, which had fallen out of use but has made a comeback among professional groups. This combination of instruments creates a unique music that is exuberant and expressive.
While mariachi music had been in the United States for many years, by the 1960s, American churches, schools and universities began to develop and sponsor mariachi programs that produced new generations of musicians and enthusiasts. Immigrants to various parts of the United States created vibrant regional mariachi cultures that widened the appeal of this traditional music to new audiences. In addition, the American mariachi movement is being disseminated by first-, second- and third-generation Mexican Americans as a way of expressing ethnic pride and of staying connected to their heritage.
Mariachi musicians are immediately recognizable in their traditional costume called traje de charro or charro suit. An adaptation of a Spanish horseman's riding outfit, it consists of fitted trousers adorned with silver buttons for men and full-length skirts for women, a short jacket, an embroidered belt, a wide bow tie, and a wide-brimmed hat. Though black with silver embellishments is traditional, today mariachi wear costumes in many colors.
A beloved aspect of mariachi culture is dance, as this is music that is meant to get audiences moving. Each of the regional variations of the son has its traditional style of dance. While several dance styles are favored by mariachi fans, the most well-known folk dance is the Jarabe Tapatío — the Mexican Hat Dance. Highly stylized with traditional steps and movements, it is the national folkloric dance of Mexico. This dance made its way from Mexico to the United States, where it is popularly celebrated at festivals and public performances and in dance competitions. Enjoyed around the world, mariachi has reached a global audience through recordings, films, live concerts, and television programs.
In recognition of the importance and widespread appeal of mariachi music and culture, UNESCO added them to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2011.
Postal Products
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1‑ounce price.
A feature story about the stamp will be available at facebook.com/usps following the ceremony. Information for ordering first-day-of-issue postmarks and covers is at usps.com/shop.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments™ (Allspring), a leading independent asset manager with more than $541 billion in assets under management*, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), under which Allspring will adopt State Street Alpha™ for Allspring's middle-office operations as well as expand its relationship with Charles River Development. Allspring's transition will be a phased rollout targeted for completion by the end of 2023.
Joe Sullivan, Executive Chair and CEO at Allspring, shared: "Today's agreement with State Street is another critical step forward in Allspring's transformational journey as an independent global asset manager committed to delivering superior service to its clients. This important partnership will enable Allspring to focus even more on managing our clients' assets and further strengthen the firm's ability to meet their evolving needs, including by leveraging State Street's highly regarded Alpha platform suite of investment technology."
By leveraging the Alpha platform, Allspring can achieve process modernization and broader capabilities to enhance the investment experience for clients.
State Street Alpha is a fully integrated front-to-back technology platform that combines proven industry-leading components, including Charles River Development, Alpha Data Platform, middle-office processing, and a comprehensive set of data and back-office services.
"The State Street Alpha platform is ideally suited to provide Allspring with critical technology and operations infrastructure from the front office to the back office with advanced data management services," said John Plansky, head of State Street Alpha. "We look forward to being an essential partner for Allspring and helping them execute their strategy as a leading independent firm."
Allspring Global Investments™ is an independent asset management company with more than $541 billion in assets under management*, offices around the world, and investment teams supported by 450 investment professionals. Allspring is committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and inspiring a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. To learn more about Allspring and our mission to elevate investing, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.
Allspring Global Investments™ is the trade name for the asset management companies of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These companies include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC). Associated with Allspring is Galliard Capital Management, LLC (an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS company).
*As of March 31, 2022, AUM includes $91 billion from Galliard Capital Management, an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS company.
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DUBLIN, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on August 4, and will hold an investor call the same day at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The call will be hosted by Aptiv's President and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Clark, and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Business Operations, Joseph Massaro.
A link to the live webcast and presentation materials will be available on the Aptiv Investor Relations website at ir.aptiv.com. A replay will be available two hours following the conference call.
To participate by telephone, please dial 800-289-0741 (U.S.) or +1 323-701-0212 (international) 15 minutes prior to the start of the call and ask to be connected to the Aptiv PLC conference call. The conference ID number is 4936352.
About Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling a more sustainable future of mobility. Visit aptiv.com.
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Provider and Facility Partners Receive 6-month Complimentary Member Benefits
ATLANTA, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SpaSpace, the three-sided marketplace revolutionizing the spa and salon industries, introduces a new Wellness Membership to its app for provider and facility partners. In celebration of this year's #ThinkMagenta campaign for Global Wellness Day June 11th, SpaSpace will be offering free access to the app's Wellness Membership for 6-months—available through web and mobile. Included is a free six-month membership eM Life™-- an expert-led, virtual mindfulness solution from Wondr Health.
"Global Wellness Day is the perfect kickoff to the launch of our wellness membership to the Partner Directory and eM Life mindfulness platform. This year's GWD theme #thinkmagena is all about reminding people that living well begins in the mind," said Ilana Alberico, CEO of SpaSpace. "Our goal is to make wellness accessible for practitioners by providing them live and on-demand programs led by expert mindfulness teachers."
All professional and facility partners who are on our Directory before June 11 will receive a 6-month free membership to SpaSpace's professional network and resources. Pricing thereafter will be $9.99. In addition to platform access, massage therapists, estheticians, hair stylists and nail techs can create their own schedule, receive same-day payouts on services, network with a community of peers and facilities, and receive ongoing professional development.
"We are especially proud to offer this wellness membership," add Alberico. "We want to offer ways for our partners to be able to fill their cups and be able to provide the best service to guests."
About SpaSpace – SpaSpace is a membership-based booking and scheduling software system that serves spa professionals, clients, and facilities. SpaSpace's software system has a patent-pending algorithm that matches a client's specific needs and preferences to an expert professional. SpaSpace's flexible offering for facility partners includes highly vetted background checks, quarterly automated license verification, and custom workforce solutions.
eM Life™ is an expert-led, virtual mindfulness solution from Wondr Health. The solution includes daily online mindfulness sessions, fresh content and tools to build skills, a library of on-demand content on a variety of topics, and immersive, multi-week programs for mental health and chronic conditions.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cataldo Ambulance Service is expanding its services offered in Western Massachusetts by adding a 911 contract with the city of Holyoke. The company has already been operating in the region since last fall with Covid-19 testing and vaccination operations; Smart Care, mobile integrated health services through multiple area hospitals; and wheelchair van services. "This partnership with Holyoke and the Holyoke Medical Center was a natural expansion of our footprint in Western Massachusetts," says Kevin Turner, COO of Cataldo. "The core of our business has always been our ambulance and emergency medical services. We are looking forward to being able to offer the entire breadth of our services to the residents of Holyoke."
With the addition of Holyoke, the State's largest emergency 911 ambulance provider, Cataldo Ambulance Service will now have 911 services in 19 communities including: Chelsea, Danvers, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Newburyport, Peabody, Revere, Salem, Salisbury, Somerville, Stoneham, Swampscott, Wakefield, Wellesley, and West Newbury.
"With every new contract, we ensure exceptional patient care remains our top priority," says Denise Cataldo, President & CEO of Cataldo Ambulance Service. "The city of Holyoke may be our first 911 contract in Western Massachusetts, but residents should expect nothing but the best from us as a 911 provider and as an employer."
Cataldo will be hosting two hiring open house events from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 31st and Wednesday, September 7th at STCC Technology Park, 1 Federal Street, Building 103, Springfield. New employee orientation is planned to begin on Monday, September 19th.
Since 1977 Cataldo Ambulance Service continues to distinguish itself as a leader in EMS, providing routine and emergency medical transportation services, offering clinical education, and introducing the first mobile integrated health service line in Massachusetts. As the needs of the community and patients change, Cataldo continues to develop innovative programs designed to ensure the highest level of care is available throughout its service areas. Cataldo is a key partner with the state in providing COVID testing and vaccination resources.
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New quantitatively-assessed forwards build on the existing editorially-assessed 3-month forwards
SINGAPORE and LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Commodity Insights™, the leading independent provider of information, analysis and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, is expanding global Platts Forward Curves for conventional ("gray) ammonia to 24 months, effective September 16, 2022, further enhancing Platts Ammonia benchmark offerings across the global market.
"This launch follows market engagement and responds to increased interest for longer-term ammonia price trends, amid market volatility and this year's historically high ammonia spot prices," said Mario Perez, Managing Editor, Hydrogen Pricing, S&P Global Commodity Insights. "The interest in and importance of ammonia is increasing by the day. Ammonia is expected to move quickly into the energy transition space as fuel for power generation and as bunker fuel."
The new, expanded forward curves for ammonia are built on the existing near-term Platts Ammonia Forward Curves for conventional ("gray) ammonia free-on-board (FOB) Middle East and on a cost, insurance and freight (CFR) basis for Northwest Europe and US Gulf Coast, which were launched April 26, 2022. Prompt months in the forward curve are assessed by the Platts editorial team, based on market data, prevailing price information, historical price spreads and trend analysis.
Platts is adding months four through 24 of new quantitatively-driven forward assessments to FOB Middle East, CFR Northwest Europe and CFR US Gulf. It is also launching a new set of months one to 24 of quantitative forward assessments for CFR Far East Asia, all effective September 16th.
More details may be found here: (https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/our-methodology/subscriber-notes/071922-s-p-global-commodity-insights-to-publish-ammonia-quantitative-forward-curves-out-to-month-24 )
Earlier this year, on April 26, 2022, S&P Global Commodity Insights began publishing a daily Platts forward curve for three months forward for conventional ("gray) ammonia. The new forward curves add to the Platts ammonia price assessments, which already include gray anhydrous ammonia cargoes begun in October 2021 and low-carbon ("blue") ammonia price valuations, which Platts launched April 22, 2022.
Understanding the forward price of ammonia could bring additional confidence over time in price risk strategies such as hedging, as well as investing in ammonia production facilities. Increased confidence could boost liquidity and promote international trade, including exchange settlement transactions.
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We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators and we create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating commodity markets, our coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture, shipping and energy transition. Platts® products and services, including the most significant benchmark price assessments in the physical commodity markets, are offered through S&P Global Commodity Insights.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information visit https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights
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Industry veteran will lead marketing initiatives to support the company's rapid growth while assisting its customers adopt new remote care delivery models
HOBOKEN, N.J., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Recovery Solutions (HRS) the three-time KLAS Leader in remote patient monitoring, is excited to announce that Melissa Humphrey has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Humphrey is the latest in a series of strategic senior hires to support the company's continued growth and rapid market expansion.
Humphrey will lead the strategy and execution of the company's brand marketing, product marketing, client communication, and demand generation to drive growth and enable client success and satisfaction while working in partnership with sales, product, clinical services, and client success teams.
"HRS has made a commitment to bring the industry's top talent into our business so we can better support our clients, their patients, and our growth," said CEO, Kimberly O'Loughlin. "Melissa's experience in scaling industry-leading brands will be critical as HRS continues to expand our offering to provide our clients with the world-class virtual care platform they deserve. I couldn't be more excited to welcome Melissa to the team."
Humphrey brings a breadth of experience and expertise that includes B2B marketing, brand development, and product marketing to the role. She has spent more than 20 years building and scaling marketing teams in the healthcare technology industry. Prior to joining HRS, she served as Vice President of Marketing at Gainwell Technologies, and held several other marketing leadership roles at HMS, Signify Health, Vizient, and other industry-leading organizations.
"Joining an organization of the caliber of HRS is an amazing opportunity. I could not be more excited to deliver on our incredible mission and vision, and partner with all aspects of the organization to continue to drive incredible growth and value for our clients and their patients," said Melissa Humphrey, Chief Marketing Officer.
Health Recovery Solutions' (HRS) telehealth and remote patient monitoring solutions empower the nation's leading providers and payers to deliver care to patients across the continuum—reducing readmissions, optimizing clinician workflow, and improving patient satisfaction. HRS' disease-specific telehealth solutions are customized with educational videos, care plans, and medication reminders while also integrated with Bluetooth peripherals to engage patients in their self-management. HRS' mission is to create a new standard of care by providing advanced telehealth and remote patient monitoring solutions that facilitate behavior change and ultimately improve patient outcomes. To learn more about Health Recovery Solutions, visit healthrecoverysolutions.com or email marketing@healthrecoverysolutions.com.
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10-year-old boy called a hero after saving family from burning home
OXFORD, Miss. (WHBQ) - A 10-year-old Mississippi boy is being called a hero for helping save his family from a house fire.
According to the Lafayette County Fire Department, Bailey Doyle remained calm, cool, and collected and did exactly what he should have done.
“It’s something that you love seeing. That’s the reason we go into the communities and do what we do in the schools. We teach these things and love to see them implemented in situations like this,” said Casey Henderson, with the Lafayette County Fire Department.
As soon as he saw smoke, Bailey said he knew what to do and alerted his grandparents, who were visiting, to get out.
“I just thought as soon as I saw the smoke. OK, get my parents and go,” Bailey said. “I guess it was the firefighters coming to my school. They were the ones who taught me to wake up my parents and all that.”
His grandfather, Joe, said Bailey went off before the smoke detectors, buying them extra time.
“We are just happy that Bailey had the sense not to wait around to get the family up. He went right into action,” grandpa Joe said.
Bailey said many people have been making a big deal out of what he did, but he’s just thankful he was in the right place at the right time.
“A lot of people have been saying I am the hero. I am just glad everyone was able to get out of the house,” Bailey said.
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The report also finds that Louisiana, Texas, and Kentucky offer the worst retirement benefits for new teachers
NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Equable Institute measuring the adequacy of retirement benefits for K–12 public school teachers in America finds that South Carolina and Tennessee are the top two states for new teachers to enroll in retirement benefits. The report also reveals that Louisiana, Texas and Kentucky are the worst states for new teachers when it comes to retirement income security.
The rankings come from The Best U.S. States for New Teacher Retirement Benefits, a special report providing deeper insights from analysis initially published in Equable's Retirement Security Report: Teacher Edition. All 50 States and Washington D.C. are ranked by the best plan available to new teachers based on Equable's open-source Retirement Benefits Score methodology. Expanded rankings with scores specific to worker tenure are also available in the report.
The Retirement Benefits Score measures the adequacy of retirement benefits for workers on three primary metrics – Eligibility, Income Adequacy (based on a 70% pre-retirement income replacement rate), and Flexibility & Mobility – to determine if states are providing a path to retirement income security.
This rankings approach focuses on the best plan available to new teachers in each state. In most states, there is just one retirement plan available to teachers. But in nearly a dozen states teachers do have options, and this approach simply uses the highest scoring plan among those options. In Equable's special report, states are also ranked based on the average Retirement Benefits Score for all retirement plans available in a given state. The report also provides an overview of choices available to teachers in the select states where those are offered.
"As states grapple with how to address challenges with building a quality primary school workforce in today's pandemic-shaped labor market, it is incumbent on policymakers to consider whether the value of their retirement plans is really making a difference in recruiting new teachers, particularly those of younger generations and marginalized identities who typically are less likely to work a full career in one state" said Anthony Randazzo, executive director at Equable Institute. "Most people aren't becoming teachers for the retirement benefits, but to the degree that compensation packages can attract talent coming out of graduate programs certain states are much better positioned than others."
To dive deeper into the full Retirement Security Report Teacher Edition (2022), which offers insight into the full landscape of teacher retirement benefits, the value of teacher pensions over time, and best practices in retirement plan design, visit http://equable.org/rsrteacheredition.
The Retirement Security Report Teacher Edition is an extension of the first iteration of Equable's Retirement Security Report (RSR) released last year. The RSR is a universe of in-depth research, interactive tools and other resources to shed light on the quality and value of retirement benefits for all public workers. All RSR projects are based on data from our comprehensive benefit database of retirement plans offered to public workers and use an open-source scoring methodology that accounts for three primary criteria: Eligibility, Income Adequacy (based on a 70% pre-retirement income replacement rate), and Flexibility & Mobility.
Equable is a bipartisan non-profit that works with public retirement system stakeholders to solve complex pension funding challenges with data-driven solutions. We exist to support public sector workers in understanding how their retirement systems can be improved, and to help state and local governments find ways to both fix threats to municipal finance stability and ensure the retirement security of all public servants.
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- The metaverse gets its first blue agave field.
- Casa San Matías purchases its first property in the metaverse in The Sandbox
TEQUILA, Mexico, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Casa San Matías, one of the tequila distilleries with the most tradition in Mexico, brings the first field of blue agave, from a real 100% Mexican company, to The Sandbox, a metaverse that allows users to buy virtual land and customize it with games and playable experiences.
With the purchase of a property on the platform and the development of immersive experiences, the tequila company seeks to innovate and share the tradition of tequila processes on Web3.
Casa San Matías is a Mexican tequila firm founded in 1886 supported entirely by Mexican capital and is currently developing the first blue agave field in the metaverse, a virtual space in which real or fictional situations are recreated so that people can enjoy new experiences. This will allow everyone to experience the process of making the Mexican distillate in an immersive way, exploring spaces through blockchain technologies.
In this unique experience in which Casa San Matías is a pioneer, in addition to learning the history and the processes of each one of the tequilas it has, they will ensure that visitors, when entering the virtual field, are part of the jima (the agave shredding process) and know the different brands of the house. Finally, users will be able to own NFT agave and other key elements in tequila production.
From this moment on, and taking as a reference International Tequila Day, which is celebrated around the world on the third Saturday of July each year, Casa San Matías will begin a process of creation, evolution and constant development for this first agave field in the metaverse. Gradually, new experiences will be added that users can be part of, as well as connect and interact in a fully digital space.
Up to this day, The Sandbox has managed to gather more than 2 million registered users, securing collaborations with more than 165 brands in multiple industries: from technology, video games and music, to entertainment and sports.
Casa San Matías aims to be the link between evolution and tradition, which is why they remain faithful to teach stage of the quality: from the growth and harvest of the agaves, to the distillation and the aging that is carried out in its Hacienda. For images and more information visit www.metaverse.sanmatias.com.
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Introducing new capabilities for visual, configurable, & actionable data intelligence reporting across data privacy, security, and governance
NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BigID, the leading data intelligence platform that enables organizations to know their enterprise data and take action for privacy, security, and governance, today launched Data Insights Studio, a new capability that provides rich and insightful reporting and analytics about the state of data across the entire organization.
Data Insights Studio gives privacy, security, and governance teams the power to create rich, insightful, and actionable reporting best suited for their organization and easily monitor relevant metrics to better assess the progress of their data initiatives. Data Insights Studio seeks to close the gap between insight and action so that teams have the speed to make the best decisions about their data.
BigID Data Studio enables organizations to know when and where to take action on their data through accurate reporting and analytics. Capabilities include:
- Driving proactive executive decision-making with actionable insights about data security, privacy, and governance initiatives.
- Actively monitoring trends, metrics, and important KPIs over time while also allowing for forecastability.
- Empowering users through self-service, configurable reporting, and alleviating the burden off of IT admins.
- Centralizing data intelligence holistically for organizations with global data footprints.
"Data Insights Studio brings a whole new meaning to data intelligence," says Nimrod Vax, Co-Founder and Head of Product at BigID. "We're giving customers the power to visualize their data like never before. We strongly believe that providing easy and customizable reporting of how metadata changes over time and across multiple sites, as well as an ability to analyze trends and monitor critical KPIs, is the key to facilitating and accelerating better data management and value on data across the organization."
Reporting can take on various forms and provides immense value to help illustrate the direction and progress of initiatives. Unfortunately, developing proper executive reporting that addresses the needs of an organization can be nuanced and cumbersome. IT teams are often required to manually create reports and analytics to fit their needs, a method that not only fails to scale well but also lacks proper speed and accuracy to drive the right decisions.
Data Insights Studio aims to close the gap between insight and action so that IT teams have the agility to act on their data with certainty. To learn more about Data Insights Studio, visit www.bigid.com/data-insights-studio
About BigID
BigID's data intelligence platform enables organizations to know their enterprise data and take action for privacy, protection, and perspective. Customers deploy BigID to proactively discover, manage, protect, and get more value from their regulated, sensitive, and personal data across their data landscape. BigID has been recognized for its data intelligence innovation as a 2019 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, named to the 2021 Forbes Cloud 100, the 2021 Inc 5000 as the #19th fastest growing company and #1 in Security, a Business Insider 2020 AI Startup to Watch, and an RSA Innovation Sandbox winner. Find out more at https://bigid.com.
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Data Navigation System Earns Prestigious Industry Recognition
WASHINGTON , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethium, the solution for collaborative data analytics, has been named the best Data Tools & Platforms of 2022 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative business technology products across the country, and around the world.
"Winning this CODiE award for Best Data Tools & Platforms is a great honor," said Promethium CEO and Founder Kaycee Lai. "When I worked as a data analyst the workflows were slow and broken, and they still are today. There wasn't one single solution that made it faster and easier for everyone - technical or not - to leverage data. So we built one. Now the workflow from question to data to answer takes minutes instead of months."
Promethium's collaborative data and analytics offers two major advantages. First of all, it's an all-in-one solution. The entire data and analytics workflow can be completed by one person with one solution without long wait times, while also reducing costs. Secondly, it's powerful enough for data engineers, and easy enough for everyone else. Complexity has been eliminated with a no-code user experience and powerful Natural Language Processing automation.
Last year Promethium was a CODiE awards finalist for Best Data Tools & Platforms.
"Even during these tumultuous times, business application, software, service and product providers continued the industry's long tradition of developing and marketing innovative solutions to meet business needs," said SIIA President Jeff Joseph. "We are proud to recognize this year's class of CODiE Award winners. They truly represent the best of the best in a highly-competitive and ever-evolving market."
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries, announced the full slate of CODiE winners during an online winner announcement June 8 in the metaverse.
Acknowledged as the premier awards program for the software and information industries for over 35 years, the SIIA CODiE Awards are produced by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the software, education, media and digital content industries. Promethium was honored as one of 46 winners across the 45 business technology categories, including seven leadership categories recognizing outstanding companies, individuals and teams.
The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry's only peer-reviewed awards program. The first-round review of all nominees is conducted by software and business technology experts with considerable industry expertise, including analysts, media, bloggers, bankers and investors. The scores from the expert judge review determine the finalists. SIIA members then vote on the finalist products, and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners.
Forty-three awards were given this year for products and services deployed specifically for B2B software, information and media companies, including the Best Overall Business Technology Product, awarded to the product with the highest scores of both rounds of judging.
More information about the Awards is available at: siia.net/CODiE.
Details about the winners are listed at https://siia.net/codie/business-technology-winners/
The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology's finest products and services. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for achieving excellence. For more information, visit siia.net/CODiE.
Promethium is the collaborative data and analytics solution used by data-driven enterprises to enable every employee to make data-driven decisions in real time without the technical complexity of data management. With Promethium, users can find data-driven answers by using intuitive natural language search. Unlike other solutions, there are no long implementations because data doesn't need to be moved and is accessed where it is. Connect data sources to Promethium and within minutes users can see results. Answers from data in minutes instead of months. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif. For more information: www.promethium.ai.
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Record-keeping failures by the federal government may have left thousands of Americans saddled with student debt that should have been automatically canceled through a benefit for low-income borrowers, according to a new federal study.
In a scathing report released on Wednesday, the Government Accountability Office faulted the Education Department for sloppy oversight of its income-driven repayment program — a collection of plans that offer reduced monthly payments and carry a promise to erase all remaining debt after 20 or 25 years of payments.
The study, requested by Congress, , identified 7,700 federal student loans that appear to meet the conditions for loan forgiveness but had yet to be canceled as of September 2020. The loans were held by 3,000 borrowers and amount to a combined $49 million.
It was released a day after the Education Department announced changes to fix what it called “historical failures” of the program. Those changes are expected to help some borrowers get their loans discharged more quickly.
Investigators said they couldn’t verify why the loans hadn’t been forgiven — gaps in the Education Department’s data made it impossible to know for sure. But they suggested it could be the result of poor record-keeping.
Before 2014, the report said, the department failed to make sure borrowers’ monthly payments were being tracked. That in turn has prevented the agency from tracking borrowers’ progress toward loan forgiveness, leaving some repaying loans longer than they should have.
So far, only 157 loans have been forgiven through income-driven plans, according to the study.
“The Department of Education has had trouble tracking borrowers’ payments and hasn’t done enough to ensure that all eligible borrowers receive the forgiveness to which they are entitled,” the GAO said. “We found thousands of borrowers still in repayment who could be eligible for forgiveness now.”
The report details a host of other shortcomings in the income-driven repayment program.
Education officials have failed to make the requirements clear to borrowers, including what types of payments count, the report said. When borrowers pause their payments through the forbearance process, for example, that time generally doesn’t count toward forgiveness. But that wasn’t clearly explained, the GAO found.
It also blamed the agency for failing to tell borrowers that they can request an update on their progress toward loan forgiveness.
Created in 1994, the income-driven repayment program was meant to provide a safety net for people who struggle to repay student loans. The program now offers five repayment options that provide reduced monthly payments based on income and family size. The balance is supposed to be automatically forgiven after 20 or 25 years, depending on the plan.
Among more than $1 trillion in student debt held by the federal government, about half is being repaid through those plans.
The number of loans eligible for forgiveness through the program is expected to balloon in coming years, according to the GAO . By 2030,the office estimates, up to 1.5 million loans held by 600,000 borrowers could meet the conditions for forgiveness.
In a response to the report, Education Department officials acknowledged the failures of the program and promised improvement. They also acknowledged the need to act quickly.
“We recognize that it is important to get payment counting correct now, as the number of loans that have been in repayment long enough to qualify for loan forgiveness will only grow over time,” wrote Richard Cordray, chief operating officer for Federal Student Aid, the office that oversees student loans.
He added that the program has “long been a source of confusion and frustration for many borrowers.”
Cordray agreed to a list of changes recommended by the GAO. He said his agency will identify and correct record-keeping errors, and will create a system to let borrowers check their progress toward loan forgiveness online, among other changes.
Under the department’s new action, borrowers in income-driven plans will get all of their past monthly payments counted toward loan forgiveness, even if they weren’t in an eligible repayment plan at the time. Borrowers who had long stretches in forbearance will also get that time counted toward forgiveness, even though it typically is excluded.
The department called it a one-time revision “to correct for data problems and past implementation inaccuracies.”
Borrower rights advocates applauded the changes but also called for broader improvements to the program, which has long been criticized for being overly complex. Democrats in Congress have urged the department to replace existing income-driven repayment plans with a single, more generous plan.
Among those calling for an overhaul is Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., who leads the House education committee and requested the GAO investigation. In a statement, he said the report “confirms serious problems with the management” of the program.
“I am pleased that the Biden-Harris Administration announced steps to fix the problem,” he said. “I continue to stand ready to work with the Department of Education to improve the Income-Driven Repayment program.”
The latest action is part of the Biden administration’s piecemeal attempt to reduce the burden of student debt. The Education Department has taken action to make it easier to get loan forgiveness through other programs, including one for public servants and another for students who are defrauded by their colleges.
This month the administration also suspended student loan payments through August, extending a freeze that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone their payments during the pandemic.
But President Joe Biden also faces mounting pressure to enact sweeping student debt forgiveness for all borrowers, which was one of his campaign promises. Some Democrats have pressed Biden to cancel $50,000 for all student loan borrowers, saying it would jumpstart the economy and address racial inequities.
Biden previously said he supports canceling up to $10,000, but said it should be done by Congress. Last year he asked for a review on the legality of using executive action to erase student debt. No decision has been announced. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/feds-thousands-may-have-student-debt-that-should-be-erased/ | 2022-04-21T04:12:19Z |
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MASSAPEQUA, N.Y., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CDR) announced today that its Board of Directors has formally approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7¼% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock payable on August 22, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2022.
The Company also announced that the Board has approved payment of a cash dividend of $0.40625 per share on the Company's 6½% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock payable on August 22, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2022.
About Cedar Realty Trust
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust which focuses on the ownership, operation and redevelopment of grocery-anchored shopping centers in high-density urban markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston. The Company's portfolio (excluding properties treated as "held for sale") comprises 17 properties, with approximately 2.6 million square feet of gross leasable area.
For additional financial and descriptive information on the Company, its operations and its portfolio, please refer to the Company's website at www.cedarrealtytrust.com.
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The PenTest Intelligence Report aims to help the broader cybersecurity community.
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BreachLock, a unified Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) platform that caters to enterprise penetration testing needs is releasing its maiden version of "Annual Penetration Testing Intelligence Report, 2022".
BreachLock has been helping clients with Penetration Testing as a Service since 2019 and delivers its services using a SaaS platform. An unseen perk of using a SaaS-based delivery model is the collection of data points in an aggregated and anonymized manner from various Penetration Tests that feed into BreachLock's AI (Artificial Intelligence) platform to derive intelligence that is leveraged to create additional value for its clients.
Some of the interesting findings from the report:
- Over 30% of the Critical vulnerabilities and over 50% of the High vulnerabilities in web applications stem from the lack of input sanitization and use of aIlow-listing. Filtering and sanitization for user input and files can fix most of the findings.
- Over 18% of findings are still related to HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security). It's been more than 10 years since https has become a de facto standard for communication over the web.
- Organizations remediate vulnerabilities and findings over 20% faster in external infrastructure than in internal infrastructure.
- Hard coded credentials such as API (Application Programming Interface) keys are mostly found among other high and critical findings during Mobile App PenTesting
"Today I feel extremely proud of my team to share the intelligence and conclusions that we have captured in the past 3.5 years. This is our way of paying it forward to the CISO (Chief Information Security Officers) and security community at large," said Seemant Sehgal, CEO & Founder of BreachLock.
"The use of AI and Automation with Human PenTesters is not only helping clients receive 'Fast & Comprehensive PenTest at Scale', but also helps BreachLock attract the best Penetration Testing talent in the market. The in-house Penetration Testers no longer have to do monotonous tasks like drafting reports, taking screenshots, performing scanning, etc. They can focus on doing what they are best at - finding creative ways of bypassing security controls and exploiting more challenging vulnerabilities," he further added.
About BreachLock
BreachLock is the world's first Human-Augmented, AI-powered, SaaS-delivered PTaaS. The platform helps enterprise clients with Penetration Testing with the use of A.I (Artificial Intelligence)., Automation, and in-house PenTesters. The SaaS platform enables integration across Security, IT, and Operations tools in the ecosystem to unify the workflow for operational effectiveness and efficiency.
To learn more about Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), check our FAQ.
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Family gives update on woman mauled by dogs, says ‘prayers are working’
ABBEVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray news) – A South Carolina woman continues to fight for her life at a local hospital after being attacked by three dogs, including two pit bulls, last month.
The Abbeville County Sheriff’s Office said Kyleen Waltman was viciously attacked outside of a home in Abbeville County on March 21.
WHNS reports she was walking from a friend’s home to her mother’s house when the attack happened.
She had to be airlifted to a medical facility. Both arms were amputated and part of her colon was removed after the attack. She may have to have her esophagus removed as well, her family said.
Waltman has been sedated so she doesn’t aggravate her spinal cord by trying to move, but family members said she was fully awake Monday and was told about the injuries to her arms.
Family members said the news gave her a lot of anxiety, so she was sedated again.
“The Lord has brought her this far for a reason. Her story is not done... She’s still fighting. Prayers are working and she’s healing slowly,” Waltman’s sister, Shenna Green, wrote in an update on GoFundMe.
Waltman was scheduled to get a prosthetic on her right arm. However, according to her family, doctors had to remove her arm to her shoulder due to an infection detected.
The woman’s sister said Waltman is a mother of three and recently became a grandmother.
“She just found out she’s a grandma and she can’t even hold the grandbaby,” Green said. “That’s going to be devastating.”
The dogs in the attack were seized by Abbeville County Animal Control, and police said their investigation remains ongoing.
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North American Banking Company's ExcheQ App Will Enable Customers to Send and Receive Instant Payments Between Any Financial Institution on the TCH-RTP Network
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Payment Network (OPN) and North American Banking Company (NABC) today announced the capability to deliver instant payments to and from any financial institution on The Clearing House's Real Time Payment (TCH-RTP) network through NABC's ExcheQ application. By leveraging OPN's certified interoperability with TCH-RTP, NABC can offer customers more payment options along with the payment speed for which ExcheQ is known.
"We've been working closely with OPN to develop this instant payment solution for our customers," said North American Banking Company CEO Michael Bilski. "Now that OPN is officially certified on the TCH-RTP network, we can dramatically expand the number of financial institutions that our customers can interact with via ExcheQ."
Leveraging OPN's interoperability with the TCH-RTP network, financial institutions can gain access to all of the other financial institutions on the RTP Network. Using OPN's open API, financial institutions can easily create custom instant payment applications for their customers and rely on OPN to power those solutions across the RTP network.
"The Clearing House recently certified our platform to interoperate with the RTP network," said Open Payment Network CEO Bradley Wilkes. "With our ability to connect to this expansive real-time payment network, we can now deliver the benefits of instant payments to more financial institutions, like North American Banking Company."
Real-time payments are facilitated by The Clearing House RTP network and soon by the FedNow service. OPN is interoperable with RTP and is part of the FedNow pilot program.
North American Banking Company (nabankco.com) is a locally owned and operated community bank with over $1 billion in assets with locations throughout the Twin Cities. North American Banking Company was the 23rd largest ACH ODFI in the US by transaction volume in 2021 but remains true to its community bank roots by providing customized solutions and personalized service to Third Party Senders and Independent Sales Organizations for both ACH and Card processing and Money Services Businesses throughout the US. It is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
Open Payment Network (OPN) helps financial institutions attract and retain more customers and stay ahead of the competition by enabling them to deliver instant payments anytime, anywhere. By connecting to OPN's secure technology platform, financial institutions become the gateway for instant payments via Internet and mobile device. The OPN platform integrates with existing core systems and moves payment value and associated data in real time for immediate settlement. Financial institutions can provide access to the OPN API so business customers, fintech developers and internal teams can create applications such as instant mortgage payments, payroll processing, and peer-to-peer payments. Visit openpaymentnetwork.us.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “Everything I did, I did for the Rebellion.”
Star Wars fans, you may be shocked to know that a Star Wars movie will be in theaters, beginning Friday, Aug. 26.
No, it isn’t a new film but it is one of the few Star Wars films that fans can all agree is really solid: Rogue One.
In anticipation of the Disney+ spinoff series Andor, Rogue One is being re-released in theaters; however, the catch is that the film is only showing in IMAX (which is even better if you ask me). Fans who attend the re-release will also get an exclusive look at Andor.
“Cassian Andor returns to the big screen in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with an exclusive sneak peek at #Andor, in select IMAX theaters August 26,” officials with Star Wars said in a tweet.
So, are you going to the re-release? If you are, here’s where you can see the film in North Texas:
- AMC NorthPark 15
- Cinemark 17 XD and IMAX
- AMC Firewheel 18
- AMC DINE-IN Mesquite 30
- AMC DINE-IN Stonebriar 24
- AMC DINE-IN Grapevine Mills 30
- AMC The Parks at Arlington 18
- AMC Highland Village 12 | https://cw33.com/news/local/star-wars-film-rogue-one-is-getting-an-imax-re-release-heres-where-you-can-see-it-in-north-texas/ | 2022-08-24T20:28:11Z |
Highlights of the Show Include Flexible New Products, Solutions and Enhancements Spanning the Company's Portfolio to Support Professionals' Creativity and Workflow
LAS VEGAS, April 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At NAB Show 2022, April 24-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sony Electronics is proudly unveiling and showcasing a broad range of products and services, to empower broadcast, to cinematic and live event content creation. These innovations align with leading industry trends in the Imaging, Internet Protocol (IP), Cloud and Visualization realm. Sony will be exhibiting in booth #C10901 and virtually at https://pro.sony/nab.
"The last few years have redefined the world as well as our industry," said Theresa Alesso, President, Imaging Products & Solutions Americas, Sony Electronics. "Our customers have relied even more heavily on technology to help connect and collaborate remotely and in real-time, with the greatest degree of reality. At NAB Show, we're looking forward to reconnecting with the industry, shining a spotlight on Sony's transformation, sharing our latest technologies and highlighting trends including the cinematic look and virtual production, as we create the future together."
Building an Extensive Lineup of Imaging Options
Sony's expertise in imaging is established, as a leader in camera technology. At the site of breaking news, on the set of the most popular programs and films and used at the world's most influential live events, Sony's cameras bring the powerful stories to life with heightened engagement and emotion. As the industry standard, users continue to seek exceptional camera choices from Sony, at every level, capability and price.
With the introduction of the new HDC-3200, Sony is building out its portfolio and filling in the gaps with a more affordable 4K system, ensuring users have an option that provides everything they need, without paying for capabilities that aren't required. The HDC-3200 is a fiber based, cost-effective system camera that shares many of the features common to Sony's HDC-series including a 2/3" type 3CMOS image sensor with global shutter, 4K and HDR and support for numerous signal formats. The HDC-3200 is compatible with the existing lineup of Sony viewfinders, large lens adapters and IP transmission systems. It is planned to be available in May 2022.
Sony is also introducing two new large lens adaptors, the HDLA-3505 and HDLA-3501. The robust HDLA-3505 can be used with the HDVF-EL70. It has an LCD panel that allows for assignable settings at the press of a button and simple monitoring via SDI Input. The HDLA-3501 complements the new HDC-3200, providing a cost-effective 4K system. It is designed to operate with the HDVF-L750 viewfinder and enables easy access to the camera head while supporting rear panel operation. Both options offer Sony systems cableless interface and instant attachment to and detachment from the camera. They are planned to be available in June 2022.
In addition, Sony's PVM-X series 4K, HDR monitors available in 18-, 24- and 32-inch sizes, will see new enhancements with the Version 4.0 firmware release scheduled for August 2022. New features include two new optional licenses to support signal conversion and 3D LUT Output. Timecode and audio output capabilities will also be added to the enhanced monitor output. The firmware will also feature in monitor display, parallel remote and chroma up as well as support for closed captioning.
With cinematic storytelling on the rise, the VENICE CineAlta camera is continuing to see action in feature films, sports, and live multi-cam productions. Thanks to the success of the Original VENICE, Sony has expanded its Cinema Line with the introduction of the flagship VENICE 2 camera. The VENICE 2 features a new 8.6K full-frame CMOS image sensor, internal X-OCN and 4K Apple ProRes 4444 and 422 HQ recording with a smaller body. It has an impressive 16 stops of dynamic range, extreme low light capability, highlights that roll-off, and natural skin tones. In addition, the VENICE 2 has a Dual Base ISO, 8 stops of built-in ND filters, and is now shipping.
The HDC-F5500 system camera with Super 35mm 4K CMOS global shutter image sensor also enables creative expression with a cinematic look. Featuring shallow depth of field, high frame rate capability, and easy systemization with other Sony system cameras, it has been used on marquee sporting events and the most influential motion picture and music awards events, among others.
To complement our imaging solutions, Sony is updating its UWP-D 4th generation wireless microphone series: the URX-P41D dual channel receiver and convenient UWP-D27 package. The new portable receiver offers simplified functionality, user-friendly features, and digital audio interface via the SMAD-P5 MI (Multi Interface) shoe adapter, compatible with many of Sony's camcorders.
In addition, Sony's flagship PXW-Z750 4K HDR shoulder-mount camcorder, which will be on display at NAB, has been embraced by the reality community. It was recently selected by CBS's Emmy Award-winning Survivor, one of reality television's longest running and most celebrated programs, alongside additional models including the FX6, for a total of nearly 50 of Sony's cameras. Sony's technologies have been an intrinsic part of Survivor's production from the start, as they've adopted new formats and resolutions. Now, the PXW-Z750 will play a pivotal role in their HDR-ready production of Season 43, which is planned to debut in the fall.
Connecting and Managing Networks Through the Power of IP
Sony is building out its portfolio of solutions that allow professionals to design, deploy and manage environments that are on-premises, across a geographical region or in the cloud. Nevion, a Sony Group Company's VideoIPath media orchestration platform recently announced it is adding broadcast control. This enables simple, cost-effective support for the complete production lifecycle, ideal for managing IP-based broadcast facilities, virtual routing, production trucks and mobile units. Additionally, the update adds support for Sony's NS-BUS IP-based management protocol to the extensive list of equipment interfaces already compatible with VideoIPath, including Sony hardware panels and connection management to Sony's SDI-IP converters and XVS series switchers. Sony also offers a powerful solution for production orchestration and facilities management: Live Element Orchestrator.
Enhancing Capabilities, Flexibility and Workflows in the Cloud
Cloud is increasingly important in providing secure accessibility, streamlining media workflows and facilitating enhanced collaboration. Sony's Ci Media Cloud Services, an ecosystem of cloud-based applications built for organizations to collect, organize, collaborate, deliver, and archive media assets, has continued enhancing its offerings to create a more valuable solution for several applications.
For post-production, Ci's Workflow app provides functionality for a secure, automated VFX pull workflow by simply submitting an edit decision list (EDL) to Ci. Benefits of the app include increased speed and lower operational costs, and it helps solve common ownership and accessibility challenges.
Ci's improvements for collaboration, which can benefit editing and sports users, among others, include in-app commenting, clipping and live streams, which simplify the way creative teams review and collaborate on content and allows for quicker publishing to social media. Ci also integrates with Sony's Hawk-Eye technology to receive live streams from sports venues, allowing officials to review, mark up and collaborate on decisions in nearly real-time, regardless of location. This workflow makes content readily available to licensees and rights holders.
Additional enhancements to Ci include a Ci mobile app on iOS and Android for viewing content and a tvOS app for screening content on Apple TV 4K, as well as six times faster live stream ingest and Japanese localization.
Camera-to-cloud capabilities enable more freedom and flexibility for efficient productions from the field or front lines. Sony's next-generation camera-to-cloud solution, C3 Portal (C3P), offers cost-effective file operations by tightly integrating Sony acquisition devices and remote operations. C3P enables remote camera control, remote file access and secure, efficient transfer of files to Ci, or the destination of your choice. C3P's new mobile app enhances the file transfer process. Flexible metadata workflows support custom and automated metadata tagging of camera clips, resulting in simplified search and identification for fast content retrieval.
Sony continues to build on its suite of Cloud Services with the development of infrastructure and live production tools which will allow for an efficient transition from on-premises to cloud.
Visualizing Vibrant New Worlds
Virtual production has transformed the worlds of broadcast and cinema by offering new ways to bring the virtual and physical worlds together in real-time. This revolutionary technology combines cinema cameras, LED displays, and game engine technology to increase freedom, flexibility, and efficiency on set.
Sony's Crystal LED B-series has been custom designed for virtual production. The scalable B-series is available in two pixel pitch sizes, and allows productions to build LED volumes to their desired size and resolution. With incredible brightness, each panel features an anti-reflection coating, a 170-degree wide viewing angle, and a wide color gamut.
Combined with the Sony VENICE camera series, these groundbreaking technologies allow storytellers to enjoy consistently accurate and flexible color matching between the camera and wall and incredible resolution and dynamic range that creates realistic images.
To better serve the virtual production, streaming and e-Sports communities, Sony recently launched a dedicated group that brings together the expertise and resources from across Sony's imaging and display businesses to help drive innovation and demystify the process.
Additionally, Hawk-Eye has introduced the first iteration of its new solution, Hawk-Eye Replay, a product suite that serves as a high-performance, cost-effective, remote clipping, replay and highlights solution. Following the success of 'Every Shot Every Hole,' Hawk-Eye's award-winning golf production technology, this new offering combines with the company's optical tracking and data platforms to create a powerful production solution.
Tackling Trending Topics
From Sunday, April 24 through Tuesday, April 26, Sony will be hosting live presentations in booth #C10901 and live streaming at https://pro.sony/nab. Topics include imaging, IP, EDL Pull cloud workflow, connecting cameras to the cloud, virtual production, drones and more.
For more information on new products and solutions from Sony at NAB Show 2022, please visit https://pro.sony/nab and https://pro.sony/press or follow us on social media:
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About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of cattle are covered in blisters from highly infectious foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia, sounding the alarm for the country, its Southeast Asian neighbors and Australia. The virus found in two provinces in May has now infected several hundred-thousand animals across multiple provinces, including the popular tourist destination of Bali.
Indonesia is now taking measures to curb the spread of the disease. Australia has offered assistance in hopes of preventing the disease and its economic and environmental consequences from crossing its borders.
Here’s a look at the disease and what’s happening in Indonesia.
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WHAT IS FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE?
Foot-and-mouth disease is caused by a virus that infects cattle, sheep, goats, swine and other cloven-hoofed animals. While death rates are typically low, the disease can make animals ill with fever, decreased appetite, excessive drooling, blisters and other symptoms.
The disease was once found worldwide but has since been erased from some regions, including western Europe and North America. Parts of Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia and Thailand, have had regular outbreaks, but Indonesia until now had been free from the disease since 1986.
The ongoing outbreak is concentrated in dairy and beef cattle, but the spread to other susceptible animals can’t be ruled out.
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HOW DOES IT SPREAD?
The virus spreads easily through contact and airborne transmission and can quickly infect entire herds. People can spread the disease though things like farming equipment, shoes, clothing, vehicle tires and more that have come in contact with the virus. Though it’s considered rare, humans can also carry the virus in their nose for short periods of time, infecting animals, said Michael Ward, chair of the Veterinary Public Health & Food Safety at the University of Sydney.
Livestock feed and animal products such as meat and hides can also carry and spread the virus.
More than 300,000 livestock in Indonesia had foot-and-mouth disease by the first week of July. In the same month, the Eid al-Adha festival — a Muslim holiday marked with ritual animal sacrifice — resulted in large movement of animals around the country, which is considered to have accelerated the spread of the disease.
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WHY ARE OFFICIALS WORRIED?
Because it is so easily spread, the virus can be incredibly difficult to get rid of once there is an outbreak. In poorer countries, sick animals affect people’s access to food. In middle-income and richer countries, the disease affects the livestock trade and related industries. One paper estimated that foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks can cost billions of dollars, highlighting the damage to governments and farmers.
Australia, which is currently free of foot-and-mouth disease, has expressed particular worry about the spread from Indonesia. The resort island of Bali is a popular tourist destination for Australians and has confirmed cases of the disease.
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WHAT IS BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE OUTBREAK?
Indonesia is using animal testing, vaccination, treatment, and conditional slaughter to try to curb the outbreak. The Ministry of Agriculture launched a vaccination program for livestock in mid-June, prioritizing doses for healthy animals at high risk of infection, such as those at crowded places such as livestock breeding centers, community-owned dairy farms, dairy cooperatives, and beef cattle farms.
The Australian government has offered financial and vaccine assistance for Indonesia’s response to the recent outbreak. The vaccination program is likely to focus on support for the small-holder farm sector, which accounts for 90% of Indonesia’s cattle industry.
In Australia, the government announced it would install disinfectant mats at airports that are intended to capture potentially contaminated dirt from the shoes of those returning from overseas. Government officials also promised more stringent biosecurity checks, such as sniffing detector dogs, for those returning from overseas.
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CAN PEOPLE GET FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE?
No. Foot-and-mouth disease is often confused with hand, foot and mouth disease, which is caused by a different virus and mostly infects young children. People do not get the animal disease, and animals do not get the human disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volli Communications, a leading UCaaS provider, has chosen OneBill, an award-winning billing solution, as their strategic partner to take their billing and partner management capabilities to the next level.
Volli Communications offer a plethora of services to power their customer's communication needs, providing everything from advanced call routing, call queuing, phone provisioning, porting, auto attending, and call recording. Moreover, Volli Communications is solidified as the exclusive SIP trunk provider and backend developer for FORTINET and the FortiVoice platform.
Prior to engaging OneBill, Volli Communications were using a myriad of systems to manage each aspect of their revenue processes. Managing billing, channel partners and commission payments also required some highly manual tasks which was impeding operational efficiency. Furthermore, keeping on top of taxation compliance and reporting was becoming cumbersome.
Since implementing OneBill, Volli Communications have eliminated unnecessary duplication in systems, to streamline their revenue operations into one platform. They have also brought their channel partners into one billing ecosystem where their commission payments can be settled in real time; a game changer for the business. Furthermore, Volli Communications have also leveraged OneBill's taxation integration with Avalara to stay on top of reporting.
Travis Curnutte, Director of Marketing said "the OneBill development team has been a breeze to work with; and have worked seamlessly with our internal engineers. We're excited to continue building our strategic relationship with the OneBill family".
JK Chelladurai, Founder and CEO of OneBill, said, "We feel an enormous amount of mutual respect and appreciation for the Volli Communications team. Our product engineering teams have enjoyed the opportunity to configure the OneBill platform in order to address their key pain points".
You can learn more about how OneBill is automating and optimizing the billing operations of many global UCaaS providers today at onebillsoftware.com.
OneBill is a billing platform where businesses can automate the entire quote-to-cash cycle, from setting up products, managing contracts, fulfilling orders, rating usage, applying taxes, billing, and recognizing revenue. Furthermore, OneBill empowers businesses with a 360 degree view of customer interactions and the ability to resell through partners, to ultimately accelerate time to market and maximize revenue.
OneBill Contact:
Barathi Balakrishnan
VP, Marketing
844-462-7638
barathi.balakrishnan@onebillsoftware.com
Volli Communications Contact:
Travis Curnutte
614-907-8460
tcurnutte@vollicomm.com
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Oscar Health, Inc. ("Oscar") (NYSE: OSCR) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Oscar, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/oscar-health-inc-loss-submission-form?prid=28383&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Oscar includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant SEP membership growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Aggrieved Oscar investors only have until July 11, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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The SWIMS Act is the first federal legislation the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) has helped develop as it begins to work with members of Congress
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The only organization in the US dedicated solely to securing legal rights for nonhuman animals today announced its support for a new bill that would end the future capture and breeding of whales for public display.
Introduced by Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) as well as Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), the Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act is the first federal legislation the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) has helped develop.
"As part of our commitment to advocating in the halls of power for the freedom of autonomous nonhuman beings like whales, we're honored to have been able to work with a longtime, passionate animal advocate like Representative Schiff in the lead-up to this bill's introduction," said Courtney Fern, the NhRP's Director of Government Relations and Campaigns. "We look forward to working with Representative Schiff's office, the SWIMS Act cosponsors, and the strong coalition of endorsing organizations to ensure its passage."
The SWIMS Act would amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit the taking, importation, or exportation of orcas, beluga whales, pilot whales, and false killer whales for the purpose of public display unless the animal is being transported to a sanctuary setting or released to the wild. The bill further amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit any breeding of these species for future public display.
Known for its pioneering nonhuman animal rights litigation, especially the ongoing case of Happy the elephant in New York, the NhRP anticipates and welcomes becoming more involved with federal legislation that will "meaningfully protect nonhuman animals, now and far into the future," said the NhRP's founder and president Steven M. Wise.
The bill references scientific evidence of the cognitive, emotional, and social complexity of whales and recognizes the importance of prioritizing the autonomy of whales as individuals, which the NhRP applauds. Similar language underlies the NhRP's legal arguments. The bill also underscores how whales suffer when held in captivity in tanks that cannot meet their complex physical, emotional, and social needs.
Earlier this month, the NhRP filed a motion for reargument in New York's highest court following a 5-2 decision issued in its historic litigation seeking Happy the elephant's right to liberty and release from the Bronx Zoo to an elephant sanctuary. The two dissents in Happy's case harshly criticize the majority and have been lauded as a historic mark of progress in the global fight to secure fundamental legal rights for nonhuman animals. The NhRP filed its first case in California–on behalf of three elephants held in captivity at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo who are victims of the continuing importation of elephants to US zoos–in April.
"The science is clear that species such as whales and elephants need and want to live freely just as we do," said Wise. "We believe it's time for the law to catch up."
Click here to read the full text of this legislation.
The Nonhuman Rights Project is the only civil rights organization in the United States working through litigation, legislation, and education to secure fundamental rights for nonhuman animals.
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Homes got even pricier and harder to afford in most US cities
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business
Home prices rose by double-digit percentages in most major US cities at the beginning of this year.
Of 185 metro areas tracked, 70% saw double-digit growth in median home prices during the first quarter of 2022 compared to a year before, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. The number of cities with double-digit increases had been dropping from 94% in the second quarter of last year to 78% in the third quarter and down to a revised 66% at the end of last year.
But prices in early 2022 cranked back up in many places. The median price of a single-family home in the US was $368,200 in the first quarter, up 15.7% from a year earlier, according to the report.
“Prices throughout the country have surged for the better part of two years, including in the first quarter of 2022,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. “Given the extremely low inventory, we’re unlikely to see price declines, but appreciation should slow in the coming months.”
Yun said the slower pace of appreciation will be driven by an increase in supply of homes for sale and less competition among buyers as rising mortgage rates push some would-be homeowners out of the market.
“I expect more pullback in housing demand as mortgage rates take a heavier toll on affordability,” he added. “There are no indications that rates will ease anytime soon.”
Where home prices rose the most
The biggest year-over-year price gains in the first quarter were in midsize and small cities, with half of them in Florida.
Punta Gorda, Florida, saw the biggest price appreciation in the first quarter, with prices up 34.4%. It was followed by Ocala, Florida; Ogden, Utah; Lakeland and Winter Haven, Florida; Decatur, Alabama; Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida; Fort Collins, Colorado; Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Salt Lake City, Utah.
“Traditionally, homes in these markets were viewed as relatively inexpensive, but with recent migration trends, prices have increased significantly,” Yun said. “Price gains in many smaller, tertiary cities are now outpacing those in the more expensive primary and secondary markets. This is due to buyers looking for less expensive housing and also a result of more opportunities to work from home, making relocation to smaller markets possible.”
Half of the country’s top ten most expensive cities are in California.
San Jose, California, had the highest home prices in the country, with the median price of a home at $1,875,000, up 25% from a year ago. It was followed by San Francisco; Anaheim, California; Honolulu; San Diego; Boulder, Colorado; Los Angeles; Seattle; Naples, Florida; and Denver, Colorado.
Affordability took a hit
As inventory fell to record lows in the first part of this year and home prices continued their steady march up, buyers rushed to close on a deal before mortgage rates rose.
Heading into this year, the interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.11%, according to Freddie Mac. By the end of March, it was 4.67%. It has since risen above 5% and is expected to continue to rise more this year.
With higher home prices and higher mortgage rates, affordability greatly worsened in the first quarter.
The monthly mortgage payment on a typical existing single-family home with a 20% down payment rose to $1,383, which is up $319, or 30%, from one year ago, according to NAR. The payments are taking a greater share of family income, too, with families typically spending 18.7% of their income on mortgage payments, compared to 14.2% one year ago.
“Declining affordability is always the most problematic to first-time buyers, who have no home to leverage, and it remains challenging for moderate-income potential buyers, as well,” Yun added.
In the NAR analysis, a mortgage is considered unaffordable if the monthly payment, including principal and interest, amounts to more than 25% of the family’s income. The national median priced home, at $368,200, was unaffordable to the typical first-time buyer.
The knock on affordability means first-time buyers spent a larger share of their income on a house payment than other buyers. The typical starter home had a median price of $313,000 in the first quarter, NAR said. First-time buyers typically spent 28.4% of their family income on mortgage payments, which is over the affordability threshold.
The income to qualify to buy a median-priced home with a 30-year fixed rate mortgage and a 20% down payment in the US at the beginning of the year was $66,365. But depending on the median price in various areas, the qualifying price could be lower or significantly higher.
In Youngstown, Ohio, for example, the buyer of a median priced home needed to earn $24,050 a year to qualify for a mortgage. Meanwhile, in San Jose, a buyer would need to earn $341,107 a year to qualify for a mortgage to buy a median priced home.
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SHENZHEN, China, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CCELL®, the world's leading technology brand with a focus on creating trendsetting vaping hardware products and advanced vaporizing technology, announced today that it will be sponsoring and exhibiting at both 2022 Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo and 2022 O'Cannabiz International Conference and Expo.
Taking place from June 2nd-4th at the Javits Center in New York City, the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo is the East Coast's top B2B trade show and conference that brings together some of the most influential and informed minds in the industry to discuss the latest in cannabis. Adult use legalization, legislation and its impact on businesses, communities, and lifestyle will all be topics of conversation. CCELL will be exhibiting at booth number 417 and will be the exclusive lanyard sponsor for the event.
The O'Cannabiz International Conference and Expo, which will be held at The International Centre in Toronto, Canada from June 1st-3rd, boasts over 5,000 confirmed attendees. It is a top event to attend for cannabis industry professionals looking to grow their business, make connections and gain new knowledge. CCELL is the Gold Partner for the conference and will be exhibiting at booth number 227.
"We've had great success connecting with new partners, customers, and stakeholders at trade shows around the world this year and we look forward to continuing this trend at these two top-tier conferences," says Joe S., Vice President of CCELL®. "We hope that our presence there will be viewed as a strong representation of our commitment to innovation and the growth of the industry."
Please visit www.ccell.com/ to stay up to date with future announcements.
About CCELL®
CCELL® is a technology brand and global innovator in the portable vaporizer space who revolutionized the industry by introducing the ceramic heating component. CCELL® was born in the headquarters of Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited, which has more than 10 years of expertise in the vaporization industry. With advanced R&D resources, patented technologies, strong production capability and reliable quality control system, CCELL® is recognized around the world for its exceptional vaporizing technology and top-quality devices.
Learn more about CCELL® at www.ccell.com as well as on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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Florida Gator quarterback Anthony Richardson discontinuing ‘AR-15’ nickname
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) – The quarterback for the University of Florida announced on Twitter Sunday that he will no longer use the nickname “AR-15.”
Anthony Richardson called for an end to the nickname and current apparel line logo after consulting his family about its connotation and association with the gun violence that’s plaguing America.
The red-shirt sophomore said in the tweet, “a nickname is only a nickname and ‘AR-15′ was simply a representation of my initials combined with my jersey number, it is important to me that my name and brand are no longer associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings, which I do not condone in any way or form.”
The Gainesville native said he and his representatives are working on new branding to just use “AR” and his full name, Anthony Richardson.
While there’s no timetable set for when Richardson’s new logo or apparel will come out, the first game of the season for the Gators football team kicks off Sept. 3, against Utah in The Swamp.
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, 25 inspirational educators from across the country have been named finalists in eDynamic Learning's annual Career Compass Teacher Awards. eDynamic Learning is the largest provider of Career Technical Education (CTE) and elective digital curriculum in North America for grades 6-12. The awards were open to any United States certified teacher currently teaching eDynamic Learning courses or using Knowledge Matters simulations in their public, private, virtual, or charter school program. Among the many prizes, teachers have the opportunity to earn a curriculum grant, complimentary professional development, and much more. The finalists span the nation from Florida to Alaska, and will be recognized live at a virtual ceremony on Saturday, May 21st, 2022.
A no-cost professional development event for teachers will take place before and after the ceremony. All districts are welcome to attend to learn more about eDynamic Learning and Knowledge Matters curriculum for in-class instruction, blended learning, online learning, or best practices for utilizing digital curriculum and resources. With many schools having little time for professional development this year, the May 21st Streamline Instruction Professional Development event will provide an opportunity for teachers to learn best practices to save time, streamline their instruction, and meet the needs of all learners.
Kicking off the event is keynote speaker, Miquel Lopez, a former high school student and now a business and marketing executive, who will share the impact his teacher and CTE had on his life and career. Miquel began his career at Wieden+Kennedy, where he touched various brands, including TurboTax, Old Spice, Secret, Chiquita, Visa, and many others.
"Our mission is to help teachers guide their students in career discovery through our digital curriculum to match their skills and interests to a rewarding and successful career. We know that a teacher's ability to impact the world is profound and we are excited to honor and recognize their hard work and dedication at our professional development event this year!" said Tyler Wood, Vice President of Marketing & Professional Development for eDynamic Learning.
Finalists using eDynamic Learning digital curriculum include:
Susannah Azzaro, Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, Pennsylvania
Jennifer Badeaux, Orange County Virtual School, Florida
Summer Highfill, Oregon Charter Academy, Oregon
Terry Kass, Lake County High Schools Tech Campus, Illinois
Rebekah Kitchin, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, Alaska
Jennifer Lewis, DeSales High School, Kentucky
Paula Life, Proximity Learning, Texas
David Marks, Lake County High Schools Tech Campus, Illinois
Nancy Ortner, Visions in Education, California
Natalie O'Meara, Orange County Virtual School, Florida
Sheryl Prather, Azle High School, Texas
Glenna Rutan, Orange County Virtual School, Florida
Kimberly Schor, Branson School Online, Colorado
Carrie Woods, Orange County Virtual School, Florida
Finalists using Knowledge Matters simulations from eDynamic Learning include:
Bryan Bernacki, Portage High School, Indiana
Yoelin Cabrera-Fernandez, Southwest Miami High School, Florida
Lou DiCesare, West Irondequoit Central School District, New York
Ryan Dockter, Griggs County Central School District, North Dakota
Wendy Grote, Divide County High School, North Dakota
Noureddine Lalami, Freedom High School, California
Michelle Le, Panther Creek High School, North Carolina
Leslie McBride, Colonial Heights High School, Virginia
Halee Porter, Northside High School, Texas
Renee Rouleau White, Washington High School, Washington
Amy Sullivan, Cedar Crest High School, Pennsylvania
About eDynamic Learning
With offices in Southlake, Texas and Kelowna, BC, Canada, eDynamic Learning is a teacher-founded company with a mission of helping students find their passion through CTE and career-focused elective curriculum. Offering nearly 250 digital courses for grades 6-12, eDynamic Learning courseware is comprehensive and includes lessons, discussions, assessments and activities, and is often used as a textbook replacement. Courses work continuously in any instructional model, run on all devices, and are compatible with nearly all Learning Management Systems. Courses also meet WCAG 2.0AA guidelines and offer translations and literacy support tools.
About Knowledge Matters, an eDynamic Learning Company
Knowledge Matters is the leading provider of simulation-based educational content with over one-third of all U.S. high schools using the Virtual Business line of simulations. Popular with Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), Knowledge Matters' simulations are used in business, marketing, personal finance, fashion, and hospitality classes. The simulations put students in charge of businesses - learning valuable concepts and applying their problem solving and decision making skills in an interactive, risk-free environment that allows them to see the impact of their choices immediately. To develop the simulations, Knowledge Matters partnered with leading organizations such as the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
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ODOT encourages caution and awareness during Work Zone Safety Week
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - As the spring and summer approach that means the Oklahoma Department of Transportation will be getting started on hundreds of road projects and they want drivers to be prepared so they can stay safe.
There will be over 275 projects alongside Oklahoma roads in the coming months and that means a lot of work zones.
The national Work Zone Safety Week is recognized in April to get ahead of the wave of road construction.
According to ODOT in the past five years 91 people have been killed in car crashes in work zones across Oklahoma.
Only one of those fatalities was a worker.
“That’s why we have the work zones,” said ODOT resident engineer Christopher Fuhrmann. That’s why we have the signs coming in saying use caution, reduce speed.”
Oklahoma ranks ninth nationally for fatal crashes in work zones according to the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
ODOT says that the top three causes of work zone fatalities are speeding, following too closely and inattention behind the wheel.
“If you’re not paying attention you’re looking at a rear end collision,” Fuhrmann said. “If you have a change in lane they might not pay attention and just keep going straights when the lane diverges.”
So during Work Zone Safety week ODOT wants to remind drivers to be aware of those three causes as they drive through construction zones.
Make sure you pay attention to warning signs, stay alert to changing lanes, and most importantly: slow down.
“We want you to get through safely and we want our workers, contractors, consultants, everybody to get home safely,” Fuhrmann said. “And it takes everybody paying attention to safety during a work zone to get everyone home safe.”
To avoid being caught off guard by new construction zones use the Drive Oklahoma app for updates on changing road conditions.
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MIAMI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeFi protocol Paribus announces launch of their testnet MVP, the beginning of a new approach to DeFi. Secure, trustless, and truly decentralized, Paribus users will be able to borrow against previously illiquid digital assets like NFTs.
Paribus, a DeFi borrowing and lending protocol focused on evolving with new digital asset classes, is launching the testnet MVP of their platform. Their testnet MVP will feature traditional borrowing and lending with standard crypto assets for members of their silver and gold staking pools, as well as any individual wallet address that has participated in any of Paribus' staking programs. Paribus Ambassadors will also be able to participate.
Paribus currently offers staking in their silver and gold staking pools. The silver pool, Argenti, allows users to stake between 500,000 and 3,000,000 PBX, locked for 180 days in return for a reward level of a minimum of 25% APY. The gold pool, Aurum, allows users to stake from 1,000,000 to 6,000,000 PBX for 365 days for a minimum of 30% APY reward level. Since these are dynamic APYs, rewards can increase, as current APY for Argenti is 73% and 54% for Aurum.
There is a growing need for both interoperability and the ability to borrow against exotic assets like NFTs in DeFi. The NFT space is growing, institutional investors are becoming more interested in the potential of cryptocurrency, and the industry grows leaps and bounds every day. Paribus plans to be the platform for DeFi lending, leveraging their tech and security to bring users a well-rounded experience. Their full MVP launch will include APY boosts, and attractive rates and returns for users.
This is just the beginning of the Paribus roadmap. With a team that believes in steady growth, strong fundamentals, and providing a new level of security for users, Paribus will bring much-needed legitimacy to DeFi borrowing and lending.
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Did you lose money on investments in Upstart Holdings? If so, please visit Upstart Holdings, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Upstart Holdings, Inc. ("Upstart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UPST) between March 18, 2021 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Upstart is a cloud-based artificial intelligence ("AI") lending platform. The Company claims that "AI lending enables a superior loan product with improved economics that can be shared between consumers and lenders" And that Upstart "leverage[s] the power of AI to more accurately quantify the true risk of a loan." The Company recognizes revenue primarily from fees paid by banks.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made materially false and misleading statements throughout the Class Period. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges that: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing negative impact on its conversion rate; and (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans.
On May 9, 2022, after the market closed, Upstart announced its first quarter 2022 financial results in a press release. Therein, the Company reduced its fiscal 2022 guidance, expecting revenue of approximately $1.25 billion and contribution margin of 48%. During the related conference call, Upstart's Chief Financial Officer cited "rising interest rates and rising consumer delinquencies [as] putting downward pressure on conversion."
On this news, the Company's stock price fell $43.52, or over 56%, to close at $33.61 per share on May 10, 2022.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 12, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
If you purchased UPST securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Upstart Holdings, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of lawsuits and class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal's "Plaintiffs' Hot List" thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for ten consecutive years.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, today announced that it will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Insmed management will host a conference call for investors beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 4, 2022 to discuss the financial results and provide a business update.
Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 210-2654 (U.S.) or (646) 960-0278 (international) and referencing access code 7862189. The call will also be webcast live on the company's website at www.insmed.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately 2 hours after its completion through September 3, 2022, by dialing (800) 770-2030 (U.S.) or (647) 362-9199 (international) and referencing access code 7862189. A webcast of the call will also be archived for 90 days under the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.insmed.com.
Insmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. Insmed's first commercial product is a first-in-disease therapy approved in the United States, Europe, and Japan to treat a chronic, debilitating lung disease. The Company is also progressing a robust pipeline of investigational therapies targeting areas of serious unmet need, including neutrophil-mediated inflammatory diseases and rare pulmonary disorders. Insmed is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with a footprint across Europe and in Japan. For more information, visit www.insmed.com.
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22 Year Partnership Has Raised More than $13 Million To Support Cancer Patients and their Families
ADDISON, Ill., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 20 years, The American Cancer Society, a global organization leading the fight for a world without cancer, and Pampered Chef, a company focused on empowering mealtime wins in every kitchen, have joined forces to Help Whip Cancer. To date, the collaborative campaign has seen Pampered Chef and its consultant network raise more than $13 million to support cancer patients and their families during treatment. This May, there are two ways to join the fight and raise funds for the Hope Lodge Program, a community of 30 Hope Lodge Locations which offer cancer patients and their caregivers free lodging during treatment:
- Avoca-Do Good and Shop for a Cause: For every Avocado Tool purchased during May, Pampered Chef will donate $1 to the American Cancer Society.
- Host a Party + Fundraiser: Throughout May, Consultants and customers can host Help Whip Cancer fundraiser parties and Pampered Chef will double its donation in May to 20% for parties with sales greater than $200 and 30% for party sales greater than $650.
"We are grateful for our long-standing relationship and the relentless commitment Pampered Chef has towards the fight for a world free from cancer," says Wayne White, Executive Vice President at the American Cancer Society. "It is because of their support and passion for the Hope Lodge Program, that we can continue to provide the necessary resources to those who need it most."
For more than forty years, Pampered Chef has provided high quality cooking tools that give people more confidence in the kitchen, recipes that help families enjoy mealtimes together, and a flexible business opportunity.
"We look forward to May and our Help Whip Cancer partnership every year. We love seeing our Consultants and customers come together to provide funding and kitchen products for the Hope Lodges that offer a home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers during treatment," said Terry Haley, Chief Marketing Officer for Pampered Chef.
There are more than 30 Hope Lodge locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, each offering cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city. Not having to worry about where to stay or how to pay for lodging allows guests to focus on getting better. Hope Lodge offers a supportive homelike environment for more than 29,000 patients with more than 500,000 nights annually.
About Pampered Chef
Pampered Chef, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading provider of personalized, inspirational mealtime solutions delivered by a community of 65,000 kitchen consultants. For more than 40 years, Pampered Chef has helped create countless mealtime moments with friends and family through high-quality, everyday cooking tools and inspiration, while providing each cooking consultant a flexible opportunity to build a business around his or her own lifestyle, goals, and passions. For more information visit PamperedChef.com.
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is attacking cancer from every angle. For more information, visit www.cancer.org.
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HOULTON, Maine, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.138 per share for the third quarter of 2022.
In making the announcement, Jon J. Prescott, Katahdin Trust President & CEO, stated that it represented a 10.4% increase over last year's third quarter dividend. The dividend will be payable on September 23, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2022.
About Katahdin Bankshares Corp.
Katahdin Bankshares Corp. is the bank holding company of Katahdin Trust Company. Founded in 1918, Katahdin Trust is a community bank based in Houlton, Maine with more than $965 million in assets and 16 banking offices that serve Aroostook, Penobscot, and Cumberland counties. The Bank has nearly 180 employees and, in 2022, was named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the fifth year in a row and recognized the past three years as one of the Top 200 Community Banks in the country by American Banker magazine. Katahdin Bankshares Corp. common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (OTCQX) under the symbol KTHN. Learn more about the Company and its subsidiary bank at www.katahdintrust.com and follow Katahdin Trust on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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- The book introduces 15 recipes, including dishes BTS members like to cook or enjoy eating, along with Korean cooking expressions and detailed explanations of Korean food culture
- CAKE is diversifying educational content and plans to introduce K-POP IP educational content through its app within the year
SEONGNAM, South Korea, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Language learning edutech company CAKE — a subsidiary of SNOW, an affiliate of NAVER Corp. (KRX: 035420) — announced today the publication of 'BTS RECIPE BOOK' in Korean, English and Japanese, following 'BTS LYRICS INSIDE', which was published last June. With the new book, readers can learn how to cook dishes that BTS members like to eat and learn Korean at the same time. This is part of CAKE's efforts to further diversify educational content based on K-pop artist's intellectual property (IP).
'BTS RECIPE BOOK' introduces the story of BTS related to 15 dishes with recipes. CAKE previously published this content as a video, but adapted it into a book due to popular demand from fans. It contains Korean expressions about food and cooking as well as explanations about Korean food culture. The book also includes a food taste survey that BTS participated in so that global fans can learn Korean expressions and recipes in a more fun way.
'BTS RECIPE BOOK' provides details about cooking methods and includes vegan and gluten-free recipe options to meet the dietary needs of diverse readers. Also, QR codes are included for readers to easily access videos showing all cooking processes, allowing beginners to easily follow and enjoy the content.
"'BTS LYRICS INSIDE' sold out in Japan and the United States within a day of its launch in June, showing how CAKE's educational content has received a lot of attention from readers around the world," said a CAKE representative. "Based on various artist IPs, CAKE will continue to grow as an edutech company that can lead education content not only in Korean but also in other languages from around the world."
CAKE is actively expanding the field of educational content using artist IPs. CAKE has launched videos, such as 'BTS Fashion in Korean' and 'WORKOUT with BTS', and educational books, such as 'BLACKPINK IN YOUR KOREAN' and 'Learn! KOREAN with BTS'. CAKE also provides original lessons and short clips of everyday English expressions performed by native speakers through its app. CAKE plans to introduce various educational content using K-pop artist IPs as a mobile app this year.
About SNOW
SNOW, an affiliate of NAVER Corporation, is creating a new market as an innovative venture builder, aiming for the global stage. CAKE is a language learning mobile app operated by CAKE Corporation, a subsidiary of SNOW. In March 2022, CAKE Corporation acquired HYBE EDU, a subsidiary of HYBE, and announced its entry into the Korean education content market.
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TSA catches man with 23 weapons in carry-on at DC airport
Published: May. 5, 2022 at 9:10 PM CDT|Updated: 57 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Security officials in Washington, D.C., said a man was stopped at Reagan National Airport for trying to carry on 23 weapons.
The Transportation Security Administration reports agents detected the stash of weapons at a security checkpoint on Wednesday.
Agents reported they pulled out nine disposable scalpels, eight folding locking-blade knives, three martial arts throwing knives, a dagger, a switchblade and a pair of brass knuckles.
Officials said police issued the man a citation.
The TSA said the weapons would have been fine if they were in a checked bag.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - For the seventh consecutive year, BMO Harris Bank has received a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and was named among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.
"At BMO, our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life drives our commitment for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society. Our values of integrity, empathy, inclusion, and responsibility enable everyone to feel respected, valued, and heard," said Tracie Morris, U.S. Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Inclusion Officer, BMO Financial Group. "We are proud to have scored 100 on the DEI benchmarking tool for the seventh consecutive year. BMO is dedicated to eliminating barriers to inclusion by fostering a diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace culture."
The 2022 DEI measured: Culture & Leadership (30 points); Enterprise-Wide Access (10 points); Employment Practices (40 points); Community Engagement (10 points); Supplier Diversity (10 points); and Non-U.S. Operations (not weighted). A total of 415 corporations, including 69 Fortune 100, 188 Fortune 500, and 227 Fortune 1000 firms, utilized the DEI to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
"Across industries and sectors, we see more companies moving from accommodating people with disabilities to embracing inclusion as a corporate ESG value," said Jill Houghton, President and CEO, Disability:IN. "Our data suggests the future of inclusion lies in reconfiguring corporate strategy to foster universal belonging."
For more information on the DEI report, or to download a free copy of the report, please visit: https://disabilityin.org/what-we-do/disability-equality-index/2022companies/
About BMO Harris Bank
BMO Harris Bank provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through more than 500 branches and fee-free access to over 40,000 ATMs across the United States. BMO Harris Bank's commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the United States. For more information about BMO Harris Bank, visit the company fact sheet. Accounts are subject to approval. BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a highly diversified financial services provider with total assets of CDN$1.04 trillion as of April 30, 2022.
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LIVE: Biden awards public safety medals of valor at White House ceremony
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - President Joe Biden is awarding public safety officer medals of valor Monday at the White House.
The 15 honorees are receiving them for “extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty,” including two who made the ultimate sacrifice, said Attorney General Merrick Garland.
On Sunday, Biden spoke at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol, honoring law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021.
He also addressed the mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, that happened Saturday. Officials said the gunman had researched the local demographics while looking for places with a high concentration of Black people.
Biden said people “must all work together to address the hate that remains a stain on the soul of America.”
“No one understands this more than the people sitting in front of me,” he said.
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-- UNICEF USA spots will begin running on World Refugee Day June 20 --
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the launch of a public service campaign to further support children displaced by the war in Ukraine. The campaign will run on World Refugee Day (June 20) and all proceeds will be donated to UNICEF USA to support UNICEF's emergency response and humanitarian work in Ukraine and neighboring countries.
From June 20 through July 4, broadcast radio and television stations are encouraged to participate in the campaign by airing public service announcements and sharing information on their websites, social media and newscasts.
The war in Ukraine has been devastating to many, including millions of children and families. According to UNICEF USA, almost two out of every three children are currently displaced either within Ukraine or in nearby countries due to the war. Wherever there is conflict, it is children who suffer most. Since the conflict began, broadcasters have provided in-depth news coverage and many have set up fundraising drives to raise money and collect donations for Ukrainians.
The PSAs are available in English and Spanish for broadcast television and radio and can be found here. The spots encourage audiences to donate to relief efforts at www.unicefusa.org/Action.
"UNICEF is highly esteemed globally for their work helping children in times of crisis, including providing critical humanitarian support to millions of Ukrainians in need," said NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt. "Community service is ingrained in broadcasters' very foundation and we are committed to helping the people suffering during this conflict by spreading the word about the lifeline work UNICEF and partners are doing in Ukraine and garnering support for their relief efforts."
Since the start of the war, UNICEF and partners have been on the ground in Ukraine and bordering countries working to provide children and their families with humanitarian assistance, including child protection, water and sanitation, health, nutrition, education services and more.
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to pursue a more equitable world for every child. UNICEF has helped save more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more.
UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world's most vulnerable children. Together, we are working toward a world that upholds the rights of all children and helps every child thrive. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phyllis Fong, Inspector General (IG), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will be the featured guest on the August 29 broadcast of "The Search for Accountability," airing at 2:00 p.m. ET on Federal News Network 1500 AM, hosted by Michael Binder, Director of Graduate School USA's Government Audit Training Institute.
To listen to this broadcast live, visit: https://live.federalnewsnetwork.com/listen/ or tune in to 1500 AM radio at 2:00 p.m. on August 29.
"USDA plays an enormous role in the health of every American – especially helping to protect the safety and availability of food and agricultural products domestically and abroad as a driver of commerce, humanitarian assistance and diplomacy," said Binder. "We expect a lively discussion with Ms. Fong about the accountability and monitoring challenges associated with food and nutrition, agricultural research and rural development. We will also discuss the great work that federal inspectors general do in pursuing integrity and public trust in government operations."
Ms. Fong was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Inspector General of USDA in December 2002, providing leadership and expertise in oversight of the vast portfolio of the USDA's services and programs. She leads the USDA Office of Inspector General's independent and objective audits, inspections and investigations of efficiency and effectiveness, plus efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. She was elected by the IG community as the first Chairwoman of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), serving three terms in that role.
Prior to being the USDA's IG, Ms. Fong was nominated by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in 1999.
Ms. Fong has a bachelor's degree from Pomona College and a Juris Doctor Degree from Vanderbilt University Law School. She is a member of the Tennessee and District of Columbia Bars.
"The Search for Accountability" features insightful conversations with key government oversight officials including inspectors general and the Comptroller General of the United States. This series, which airs most Mondays at 2:00 p.m. ET., is produced in a partnership between Graduate School USA and Federal News Network. Recordings of past programs are available here.
For information on Graduate School USA's Auditing and Federal Financial Management courses, visit www.graduateschool.edu.
ABOUT GRADUATE SCHOOL USA (GSUSA)
Graduate School USA is a leading training provider to the federal workforce with an extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government professionals. GSUSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) which educates service minded students by providing career-focused higher education and career learning.
ABOUT MICHAEL BINDER
Michael Binder is Director, Government Audit Training Institute, at Graduate School USA. He has dedicated his career to advancing accountability in government, as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities for bringing that goal to fruition. Binder is also a 43-year veteran in service to the GAO/IG community and a professor since 1975.
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Daycare worker accused of slamming child into mattress, restricting breathing
WAUKESHA, Wis. (WTMJ) - A Wisconsin daycare center is being investigated, as one of its workers faces criminal charges over accusations that she abused an infant.
Heather Miller, a 48-year-old worker at a daycare center called The Lawrence School in Waukesha, appeared in court Thursday. She is charged with physical abuse of a child after accusations that she slammed a child into a mattress and made it hard for him to breathe.
“When I say that it’s awful, it seems to me to indicate that there’s so much awful that I don’t even know how to explain it,” said court commissioner David Herring.
A criminal complaint states the incident happened August 17 while Miller was a lead teacher in the daycare’s infant room.
An employee told police she witnessed Miller telling an infant he was disgusting. The witness claimed when Miller put the child down for a nap, she concealed his crib from a security camera, picked him up and slammed him face down into the crib. She then allegedly held him down to the point it sounded like the child struggled to breathe.
The witness says she ran to get help and told the facility director and assistant director what was going on, but nothing was done. The next week, the witness told the child’s mother he was not safe at the daycare center.
The parents of that child reported he was lethargic, fussy and unwell for two weeks, according to court records. They eventually took him to a children’s hospital, but a doctor did not find any injuries.
“People trust the most important thing that they have, the reason why they go to work every day, the reason why they do things in life, to places just like this to ensure that their loved ones are taken care of. When you abuse that trust, that is an aggravating factor,” Herring said.
In a criminal complaint, Miller and other staff members denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of the alleged incident.
Mother Renee Martinez does not know Miller but says she took her children to the daycare center until an incident happened in December 2018.
“I had found out from an employee that my son a couple weeks prior was left outside… alone and unattended, and he had just turned 3,” she said.
Martinez says she felt alone in her experience, but she is speaking publicly now to encourage others to come forward.
“Just speak up. If you see something wrong, speak up. Those are people’s children, and we just have to protect everybody’s children,” she said.
Police are still reviewing evidence related to the case. Three other daycare staff members may potentially face criminal charges.
If she’s convicted, Miller could face up to 16 years in prison.
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NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Area Wide Protective (AWP), the leading North American provider of traffic control services and equipment, announced the appointment of George Bullock lll as chief financial officer (CFO). Bullock will lead AWP's financial planning and analysis, corporate controller, treasury, and information technology teams.
"George is an exceptional financial leader with extensive experience across private equity, Fortune 500 and privately-held companies," says Rob Sehnert, AWP president and chief executive officer (CEO)."He is highly regarded for his proactive problem solving. We believe his experience in developing and executing strategic financial plans, along with building high-performing teams, will help AWP rapidly achieve our profitable growth goals."
Bullock has more than 29 years of leadership and financial experience. Prior to joining AWP, Bullock was the chief operating officer at ASC Engineered Solutions, a market leading industrial distribution business. Bullock previously served in chief financial officer roles at Smith Cooper International, Airborne Systems, and IMI's Severe Service group. Bullock received a bachelor's degree in management from the U.S. Air Force Academy, and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.
Bullock's appointment is the latest addition to an executive leadership team focused on optimizing AWP's strategy, sales growth and operational excellence in full-service traffic management. The team includes:
- Robert Sehnert, president and CEO, responsible for driving strategy and performance as AWP expands its capabilities and footprint to serve utility, telecommunication and roadway customers.
- Jarrod Wachter, chief operating officer, responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, efficient and reliable traffic control solutions for a diverse customer base across the United States and Canada.
- Michael Shearer, chief human resource officer, responsible for leading talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits and optimizing AWP's organizational structure to support effective operations.
- Josh Shipman, chief revenue officer, responsible for leading AWP's market strategy, customer engagement, sales penetration and brand enhancement to drive organic growth.
- Matthew Hunt, chief legal officer, responsible for all aspects of legal strategy, services and compliance that protects the interests of AWP's customers, workforce and business.
About Area Wide Protective
As North America's leader in professional traffic management, Area Wide Protective Inc., (AWP) protects the public and the people who make infrastructure possible. AWP's network of brands includes Statewide Safety Systems, Trafficade Service Companies, Advantage Barricade & Roadmarks, Traffic Safety Rentals and Safety First. The company's capabilities include work zone flagging, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales, rental and 24/7 support. AWP employs 6,550 team members across 27 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. For more information, visit www.awptrafficsafety.com.
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LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkingNation, a nonprofit that reports on the future of work, today began releasing "Green Jobs Now: Iowa" – multimedia reporting based upon original data that predicts a green jobs surge in a state that's already a pathsetter in the use of wind-generated power.
WorkingNation's reporting shows how continuing to upskill the workforce in green ways could drive additional economic growth as the federal government begins to deploy a $1.2 trillion infrastructure investment that should boost green jobs nationwide.
Iowa is particularly well-positioned. Its green economy has more than 13,000 workers, according to Emsi Burning Glass, which collected and analyzed original data for WorkingNation's multi-state Green Jobs Now project. What's more, Emsi Burning Glass projects that employment demand for green jobs in Iowa will increase over the next five years by 18.8%, far above the national average of 5.7%.
"Iowa's clean energy industry continues to expand across the state," Beth Townsend, director of Iowa Workforce Development, told WorkingNation in an interview. "We are ranked first in the country in terms of the amount of our electricity that is produced by clean power. Almost 58% of our electricity is from clean power, primarily wind turbine."
"Green Jobs Now: Iowa" identifies the state's most in-demand green skills - "renewable energy," "energy conservation," and "energy efficiency," according to the data - and occupations where green skills matter. It suggests certain workers could get annual salary boosts of perhaps $2,000 or more by applying green skills, with boosts upwards of $8,000 for some positions. That demonstrates the value to workers of learning green skills and to local employment economies of having training available. In Iowa, Emsi Burning Glass estimates almost 600,000 workers, if given access to training, could be reskilled into green jobs.
"Green Jobs Now: Iowa" is the latest state-focused installment of the WorkingNation/Emsi Burning Glass "Green Jobs Now" series, a data-driven journalism project to define and identify green jobs and skills, pinpoint where workers can find them, and present a vivid snapshot of the green economy. Prior installments examined green jobs in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Colorado, Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, and nationally.
The Iowa reporting, supported by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation, initially will include a WorkingNation.org overview article by Laura Aka and a report from Emsi Burning Glass that goes further in depth on the underlying data. Future elements will include an episode of the "Work Green, Earn Green" audio podcast and an "I Want That Job!" video offering an inside look at a green occupation in Iowa.
Organizations seeking to access WorkingNation's data and experts may reach out to the contact below.
WorkingNation is a nonprofit journalism organization telling stories about solutions to the jobs skills gap disrupting our economy. Follow us on YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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BELTON — Services for Norberto “Santana” Santana, 67, of Temple are pending with Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Belton.
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CALGARY, Alaska, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Absorb Software has announced that Obaidur Rashid (OB) has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer to the executive team effective July 11, 2022.
In this role, he will lead and build out Absorb Software's world-class global engineering team and continue to develop the company's leading technology capabilities. Mr. Rashid will be primarily responsible for all engineering, technology strategy, R&D, product sustainability, and platform development across the company.
Mr. Rashid previously served as the Senior Vice President, responsible for all R&D, at Vocera. In addition, he was Global Head of Engineering for a strategic portfolio of enterprise products at Broadcom and VP of Engineering at CA Technologies. He held senior leadership positions at Oracle and Taleo, leading one of the largest SaaS products in the talent management space.
Absorb's CEO, Kimberly Williams mentioned, "OB brings the necessary experience to ensure our product scales, integrates with other business systems, and remains the industry leader. He combines vast technical experience with exceptionally strong leadership qualities that will galvanize our employees and attract even more talent to the organization."
With more than 23 years of experience developing Software across domains, market segments, and delivery models, Mr. Rashid will focus on initiatives geared towards customer experience, engineering productivity and a quality-first mindset to drive outcomes that customers can rely on. Also, he will drive new innovative approaches in Artificial Intelligence to help Absorb Software continue its innovation in learning administration and management.
"Absorb Software has established itself as the premier choice in employee and customer learning. It is an exciting time to join the company as it is well-poised for reaching extraordinary heights. I am thrilled to be able to bring my HCM experience and expertise in scaling platforms and organizations to fuel all aspects of this growth," Mr. Rashid said.
About Absorb Software
Founded in 2002, Absorb Software is a rapidly growing technology company that delivers learning and development solutions for internal and extended enterprises. The Calgary-based company was acquired by New York-based private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe in April 2021.
Absorb LMS, the company's flagship product, is an industry-leading and award-winning Learning Management System trusted by over 1,700 customers across several businesses, governments, healthcare providers, educators and non-profit organizations in over 34 countries. Absorb LMS is highly recognized by respected thought leaders at Gartner, G2 and many others, and has won over 100 awards for its innovative technology.
The company's line of results-driven eLearning products also includes Absorb Analyze, the generation in LMS reporting solutions, and Absorb Amplify, the expertly designed microlearning experience transforming the modern workplace.
For more information, please visit www.absorblms.com, or follow Absorb Software on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.
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(The Hill) — Amazon and Grubhub announced a deal Wednesday that will allow Amazon Prime subscribers in the United States to get free delivery from certain restaurants.
The e-commerce giant also has an option to purchase a 2 percent stake in Grubhub as part of the deal. Amazon can purchase a further 13 percent stake at a “formula-based price,” calculated primarily by the number of new customers added in the deal.
Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to sign up for a free one-year membership of Grubhub’s premium service starting Wednesday, according to a press release from Just Eat Takeaway.com, the Dutch company that owns Grubhub.
“I am incredibly excited to announce this collaboration with Amazon that will help Grubhub continue to deliver on our long-standing mission to connect more diners with local restaurants,” Grubhub CEO Adam DeWitt said in a statement.
The deal comes as the food-delivery industry struggles after the surge in demand driven by the COVID-19 pandemic abates.
Just Eat has been considering a sale of Grubhub just over a year after purchasing the platform for $7.3 billion. Grubhub lost roughly $410 million in 2021.
News of the deal sent shares of Grubhub’s competitors down Wednesday, with Uber sliding more than 3 percent and DoorDash falling by 9 percent.
Amazon has previously added food delivery perks to Prime members in the United Kingdom and Ireland through a partnership with Deliveroo. | https://cw33.com/news/amazon-prime-members-to-get-free-food-deliveries-through-grubhub-deal/ | 2022-07-06T20:42:35Z |
Which online web design class is best?
In today’s world, web design is a highly useful skill that can lead to professional growth. If you’re interested in applying your creative skills in a way that’s lucrative and versatile, an online web design course is for you. Many of these courses teach certain aspects of web development as well, which is also profitable.
Udemy’s Web Design for Beginners: Real World Coding in HTML & CSS course is great for anyone starting out.
What to know before you buy an online web design class
Front-end development
Many online courses teach both web development and web design, since they often go hand in hand. Even if you choose to go with a beginner-friendly class, most still include basic development.
Web design is the overall setup and appearance of a website across any device, including mobile phones, tablets and computers. It includes the layout, interface design, graphics or other visuals and overall content of the site. When combined, these elements add to a comprehensive, user-friendly look and feel.
Many online web design classes teach both web design and front-end development, which is ideal for freelancers or anyone else looking to grow professionally. Even though front-end development doesn’t focus on the design aspect as much, it does affect how well the site runs. That’s why it’s a good idea to learn at least the basics, specifically coding and programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
Coding
In the past, if you wanted to learn how to design a website, you also had to understand web development; even the artwork and positioning of the text required some knowledge of coding. Today, most popular content management sites, including WordPress, handle the development aspect.
Although it’s possible to design websites without knowing coding or programming, many online web design courses still touch on the basics. For example, one course could teach CSS, which is useful for WordPress since it affects how content is displayed on the site. If the online course only covers the basics, you can also take a supplemental online course, such as JavaScript, to learn more.
Website builders
Many website builders, including Wix and Squarespace, use a drag and drop function that makes it much easier to design a website, even if you don’t have a background in the field. More complex builders, such as WordPress, boast features that offer much more customization and let you use certain coding knowledge.
Certain web design classes teach you how to use specific website builders, while others focus mostly on concepts such as layout or coding. Typically, the ones that focus on website builders don’t cover coding.
What to look for in a quality online web design class
Topics covered
Online web design courses usually focus on the following topics:
- Search engine optimization
- Typography
- Composition
- Graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Responsive design
- CSS3 and HTML
Courses that also emphasize web development go more in-depth into coding, programming and front-end and back-end development.
Level
Web design courses are multilayered, so choose a level suited to your current skill level. For instance, if you’re new to the subject, select a beginner class that teaches the basics such as layout and color theory. Just remember that one course might consider a topic introductory, while another could view it as intermediate.
Some online courses build upon each other, especially when taught by the same instructor. In this case, it’s a good idea to start with the first class and follow along in order unless you already have a solid understanding of the previous topics.
Course breakdown
Online classes usually come with a syllabus that outlines the course breakdown, including overarching modules and smaller lessons that reinforce key concepts.
For example, a beginner class could have a module on the general structure of websites with related subsections on how to code and use images. Meanwhile, a course made for WordPress design could cover everything from setting up pages and customizing post templates to installing and using plugins.
Many courses also feature assignments, quizzes and other supplemental materials you can download or complete as you learn.
Duration
Udemy, Coursera and similar online education sites list how long it will take to complete a class. The total duration usually includes the readings and videos, but not any assignments that are done outside of class. Most online web design classes are nine to 22 hours.
Certificate
Some courses offer a certificate you can display on LinkedIn, your resume or your new website. To receive a certificate, you might need to purchase the full course or have an active subscription to the platform it’s on.
How much you can expect to spend on an online web design class
A subscription to Coursera costs $59 a month, but you can also get a free seven-day trial. As for Udemy, web design and development courses usually cost $90-$140. Udemy also offers a free seven-day trial followed by a subscription service that costs $29.99 a month. Once you purchase the course, you receive lifetime access to it.
Online web design classes FAQ
Is web design difficult to learn?
A. Web design is a complex subject, but it can be easy to learn if you follow a class that’s laid out well. However, many classes teach you about the different technologies and methods that go along with website design and development. If you’re not technologically savvy, it can be challenging to learn some of the more complex components such as coding and back-end development.
What other skills should I know to be a web designer?
A. Enhance your skills by learning Adobe design software and studying user experience. Also, continue building upon your front-end and back-end development expertise.
What’s the best online web design class to buy?
Top web design class for you to take online
Web Design for Beginners: Real World Coding in HTML & CSS
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Introduction to Web Development
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RENTAL REMORSE: Woman experiences “creepy” living conditions at Airbnb
MESA, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) – A woman needing some temporary housing was using a popular website to look for homes to rent when she came across a house she thought was just right.
But when she arrived, she says the home was nothing like the photos she viewed online and claims it was downright creepy.
Krista Luciano just needed a place to stay for about a month before she left out of state for a job transfer. She went online and found a house on Airbnb with a room to rent.
“The room looked nice in the pictures,” she said. “You know, it looks clean. The floor looks clean.”
Luciano paid almost $1,200 in advance for a month’s stay. However, when she arrived at the house in Mesa, Arizona, she found the lock on the front door broken, and she was able to walk right in.
She thought she might be sharing the house with a family or maybe some roommates. It turned out that was not the case at all.
Once inside, she found the entire home was converted to bedrooms, all available for rent. There was no living room, no kitchen, a green pool and only one bathroom that all renters in the house had to share.
When AZFamily visited the house, the bathtub was filthy and had pink mold.
“So, I sat down, and I almost started crying,” Luciano said. “It just felt … It felt dirty and just bizarre in a way like I didn’t feel safe at all.”
Luciano said there was no way she was sharing the bathroom and the rest of the house with strangers and immediately contacted Airbnb along with the hosts. She told them she wanted her $1,200 returned because the house didn’t feel safe.
“And they responded very shortly after and said ‘Of course it’s safe,’” she said.
Luciano said she never stayed in the house and kept waiting for Airbnb to change its mind regarding her refund.
“I didn’t cancel my reservation because I didn’t want to forfeit my money,” she said.
Luciano then contacted AZFamily, who discovered that Mesa police have responded to the home nearly 20 times over the last year and a half, including calls for sexual assault, burglary, threats and suspicious activity while that list goes on.
“There’s a lot of illegal stuff that happens in places like that hurt people,” Luciano said.
In addition, the house’s owner was cited by the City of Mesa several times this year for using a single-family home as a multi-family rental. City of Mesa records show they are trying to collect $1,600 in fines, but the homeowner hasn’t paid up.
Since the room was still rented to Luciano, she agreed to take AZFamily crew back to the house.
“As we walked in the room, it’s not the way it was when I left it and I’m still renting it.,” she said. “So, someone has been in here. They’ve slept here.”
The bedding was different; a lamp was moved, and a bath towel was hanging to dry in the closet.
AZFamily contacted Airbnb and sent pictures of the broken door lock, the dirty towel hanging in the closet, the filthy tub, and that green pool. They also attached a police document detailing the disturbing calls for service.
After reviewing the information, Airbnb decided to refund nearly $1,200 back to Luciano.
The company is also launching an investigation into the hosts, who rent other properties on Airbnb’s site.
“They need to do better, and they need to verify that the homes that are being listed are to code,” Luciano said. “If they would have done that alone, that would have avoided all of this.”
In the meantime, Luciano is renting a hotel room. It’s more money than she wants to spend, but she said it’s worth it. She said she feels comfortable and safe.
Luciano said the ordeal was a real eye-opener and she credits AZFamily for getting involved, saying that she might not have gotten her money back if not for the media’s involvement.
“I’m very grateful,” she said.
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MILAN, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announces that its subsidiary NextChem has been awarded a contract by Storengy to carry out an Advanced Basic Engineering Study for a waste wood and solid recovered fuel conversion plant to produce biomethane. Once the project has reached the final investment decision targeted by the end of 2022 and is granted the related permitting, NextChem, in association with another Maire Tecnimont Group's subsidiary, shall act as an EPC contractor for the methanation package of the project, which is set to be implemented in Le Havre, France.
NextChem will be responsible for the engineering and cost estimating for the syngas purification, methanation unit and methane upgrading of the plant, which will produce 11,000 tons per annum of renewable and low carbon natural gas (biomethane). French company COMESSA will be responsible for the design and supply of the chemical reactor. The technology to be used in the plant has already been successfully applied to the Gaya pilot plant near Lyon, owned by ENGIE, which validated the feasibility to produce biomethane. This will be the first commercial project in the world of its kind to inject in the grid methane produced through pyrogasification of waste wood, kick-starting the so called "second generation biomethane".
NextChem and Storengy will also establish a broader cooperation agreement with the aim that NextChem would act as strategic partner, co-developer and co-licensor of the Gaya technology currently patented and owned by ENGIE.
Alessandro Bernini, CEO of Maire Tecnimont Group and NextChem, commented: "One of the main challenges today is to find solutions for the substitution of natural gas of fossil origin with sustainable alternatives: in order to reach this objective, our group is actively developing a range of solutions to produce biogas and syngas from waste. We are proud of this engagement with ENGIE that allows us to broaden our green tech portfolio and further strengthen our presence in Europe in Energy Transition".
Camille Bonenfant-Jeanneney, CEO at Storengy, commented: "Storengy salutes this agreement with Tecnimont Group and NextChem, which is a great opportunity to pursue common development projects in order to offer concrete, innovative and replicable solutions to our clients. In a carbon-neutral world, renewable gases will play an essential role to provide resiliency and flexibility to the energy system".
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A strong early-season potato stand provides opportunity for increased quality marketable yield.
GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As potato growers are working to maximize their yield potential for the 2022 harvest, it's also time to start thinking about maximizing crop potential for the 2023 season.
Potato plants encounter many threats in the early season, which is a crucial time for establishing plant health. Growers can reduce early-season risk with a management plan that addresses insects and disease at planting. Diseases like Fusarium dry rot and Rhizoctonia can infect seedlings, causing the death of stolons and stems, weakened roots and stunted plant growth. Protecting against diseases with a broad-spectrum fungicide and a neonicotinoid seed treatment, such as Cruisermaxx® Vibrance® Potato, helps control insects like the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, potato psyllid and leafhoppers, according to Syngenta. Growers can reduce early-season risk with a management plan that addresses insects and diseases at planting.
"CruiserMaxx Vibrance Potato seed treatment is an effective option for potato growers looking to start the season strong," said Brian Danaher, product marketing lead at Syngenta. "This product offers a complete set of fungicide and insecticide activity to protect young plants, whether the threat is Rhizoctonia, Helminthosporium and Fusarium or a multitude of below- and above-ground pests."
Enhancing germination, increasing vigor, and improving stand establishment is key to minimizing risk and optimizing marketable yield and quality. Ultimately, getting potato crops off to a strong, healthy start can lead to better tuber distribution and greater uniformity at harvest, both of which are important for marketability and profit potential.
"The power provided from the combination of the four active ingredients in this product is unparalleled in the market," Danaher said. "Additionally, the liquid formulation provides an easy to use option which is accurate and cost effective, so growers can trust that they are fully protecting their seed investment from day one."
Liquid seed treatments also increase efficiency by offering convenience and ease of use when it comes to application, versus a dry seed treatment.
Potato growers should develop seed treatment plans now for the 2023 season to gain advantage in achieving higher yield and profit potential. For more information about CruiserMaxx Vibrance Potato, visit Syngenta-us.com/seed-treatment/cruisermaxx-vibrance-potato. Join the conversation online ― connect with Syngenta at Syngenta-us.com/social.
Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group, one of the world's leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world-class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources.
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SHENZHEN, China, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proscenic, a global home appliance brand, has launched its latest Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for WashVac F20 3-in-1 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum on May 20.
Are people tired of dealing with wet messes such as muddy footprints and messy food spills? Based on customers' feedback, the Proscenic team found that the existing products on the market can not fundamentally solve the problem. Recognizing that customers need a cleaning tool that combines cleaning efficiency and a user-friendly experience, Proscenic has developed WashVac F20.
"We know that cleanliness and hygiene have become a primary need for the consumer. That is why we set our goal to keep enhancing and improving core functions of our product," said Miles Jiang, vice president of Proscenic. "WashVac F20 is a game-changer, delivering a new and intelligent cleaning method that integrates sweeping, mopping, and washing into one step, simplifying hard floor cleaning. "
Excellent Cleaning Efficiency
WashVac F20 features excellent cleaning efficiency. The unit can sweep, vacuum, and mop in 15kpa suction, effortlessly tackling dirt on tile, laminate, marble, and hardwood floors. Meanwhile, F20 can clean the house in one go. It has large water tanks and a large battery with 45 minutes runtime, ensuring to clean the entire home in one pass without needing to refill and recharge. Also, F20 features a Double Narrow Edge design, making it possible to reach the edges and corners.
Focus on Convenience and Intelligence
Convenience and intelligence are also a significant focus of WashVac F20. A self-cleaning function is available to deep-clean the roller brush. After each use, place the unit on the charging base and press the self-cleaning button to clean the roller brush thoroughly. Besides, F20 features an intelligent infrared sensor to detect dirt and adjust suction power and water volume to optimal.
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Orange Cyberdefense will work with NightDragon portfolio companies to infuse technology into high-value security services to help customers stay ahead of threats
SAN FRANCISCO and PARIS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NightDragon, an investment and advisory firm focused on the cybersecurity, safety, security and privacy industry, today announced a new strategic partnership with Orange Cyberdefense, a global leader in cybersecurity services, to bring innovative technologies and services to European organizations. The collaboration will enable NightDragon's portfolio companies in the European market and empower Orange customers with innovative technologies and services to stay ahead of cyber threats.
Orange Cyberdefense, the cybersecurity business unit of the Orange Group, has a global footprint with a European anchorage. As a key player in the European cybersecurity ecosystem, Orange Cyberdefense supports regional start-up ecosystems while seeking best-of-breed innovation globally. Through this partnership, NightDragon companies will work with Orange Cyberdefense's more than 2,500 multi-disciplined experts across 160 countries. They will also leverage the organization's deep expertise in threat research and intelligence through its trusted partnership with over 8,500 customers.
According to IDC, overall spending on IT security in Europe alone is projected to reach $46.4 billion in 2024, up from an estimated $35.6 billion in 2021. Factors like the increased push towards digitization and remotely securing key assets continue to drive this strong regional growth, the research firm said. Orange Cyberdefense has expertise in many of these relevant growth areas such as cloud and application security, managed detection and response, zero trust and cyber crisis management.
"The opportunity is immense for NightDragon companies to deliver leading innovation to European enterprises and public sector organizations to help them better defend against growing cyberthreats. We could not imagine a better partner in this mission than Orange Cyberdefense, a proven global leader that will help hyper scale NightDragon companies to both support organizations meet today's risk landscape and drive thought leadership in the essential European market," said Dave DeWalt, Founder and Managing Director, NightDragon.
Under this partnership, Orange Cyberdefense will receive early access to innovative NightDragon companies to evaluate their fit to expand Orange Cyberdefense offerings and services around cybersecurity technology areas. Where direct relationships are formed, the NightDragon companies will benefit from preferred terms with Orange Cyberdefense, including elevated marketing support, business development, and technical support to assist with the joint sales efforts. Orange Cyberdefense and NightDragon will also collaborate to regularly review assets in their respective portfolios for potential capital co-investment opportunities.
"To build a safer digital society in a continuously dynamic threat landscape, collective intelligence and innovation are critical. We are proud to partner with start-ups, established vendors, customers and academia to continuously offer an innovative portfolio of intelligence-led security services. Orange Cyberdefense, together with NightDragon companies are at the forefront of cybersecurity. Our collaboration allows us to jointly identify, support and scale emerging, late-stage growth businesses that can help solve our customers' biggest cyber security challenges," said Hugues Foulon, CEO Orange Cyberdefense
This partnership expands NightDragon's capabilities under its ND Go-to-Market business unit, a dedicated set of playbooks, programs and partnerships to help accelerate its portfolio's go-to-market capabilities. Orange Cyberdefense's leading cybersecurity services capabilities will complement existing go-to-market partnerships.
NightDragon is an investment and advisory firm focused on growth and late-stage investments within the cybersecurity, safety, security and privacy industries. Its platform and vast industry network provide unparalleled threat insights, deal flow, market leverage and operating expertise to drive portfolio company growth and increase shareholder value. Founded by Dave DeWalt, the NightDragon team has more than 25 years of operational and market expertise leading technology companies such as Documentum, EMC, Siebel Systems (Oracle), McAfee, Mandiant, Avast and FireEye. Read more about NightDragon at www.nightdragon.com.
Orange Cyberdefense is the expert cybersecurity business unit of the Orange Group. As a leading security services provider, we strive to build a safer digital society.
We are a threat research and intelligence-driven security provider offering unparalleled access to current and emerging threats.
Orange Cyberdefense retains a 25+ year track record in information security, 250+ researchers and analysts 17 SOCs, 13 CyberSOCs and 8 CERTs distributed across the world and sales and services support in 160 countries. We are proud to say we can offer global protection with local expertise and support our customers throughout the entire threat lifecycle.
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Asian shares mixed as Australia hikes interest rate
By ELAINE KURTENBACH
AP Business Writer
Asian shares were mixed Tuesday after Australia’s central bank raised a key interest rate for the first time since 2010.
Trading was light with markets in mainland China, Japan and some other countries closed for holidays.
Australia’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate to 0.35% from 0.1%.
Investors also are expecting another rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve as it and other central banks accelerate efforts to curb inflation. The central bank is expected to raise short-term interest rates by double the usual amount when it releases its latest statement on Wednesday. It has already raised its key overnight rate once, for the first time since 2018, and Wall Street is expecting several big hikes in coming months.
That will make it more costly to borrow — for a car, a home, a credit card purchase and may weaken the economy. It also would draw investments out of stocks into other assets as their yields rise. Ultra-low interest rates helped drive stocks to unprecedented highs during the pandemic and now that process is being reversed.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.5% to 7,307.50 and stocks also fell in Thailand and Taiwan.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.9% to 21,278.11 and the Kospi in South Korea rose 0.2% to 2,691.37.
On Monday, a late-afternoon turnaround led by technology stocks left major indexes moderately higher on Wall Street, averting more losses following a brutal April when widespread tech sell-offs dragged down major benchmarks.
The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 4,155.38, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3% to 33,061.50. The Nasdaq climbed 1.6% to 12,536.02.
Smaller company stocks also reversed course after spending much of the day in the red. The Russell 2000 index rose 1% to 1,882.91.
Bond prices fell, pushing yields higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was at 2.98% after rising to 3.00% on Monday. It hadn’t been above 3% since Dec. 3, 2018, according to Tradeweb.
The uneven start to May follows an 8.8% skid for the benchmark S&P 500 in April led by Big Tech companies, which started to look overpriced, particularly with interest rates set to rise sharply.
Just over half of the stocks in the S&P 500 closed higher, with the technology and communication sectors driving much of the advance. Chipmaker Nvidia and Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms, each rose 5.3%.
The broader market often bends to the direction of technology stocks. Many companies in the sector have pricey stock values and therefore have more force in pushing the major indexes up or down.
Still, it’s unusual for tech stocks to rally at the same time that bond yields are rising. That’s because higher yields make bonds increasingly attractive assets relative to more risky and expensive stocks, particularly those of technology and other growth-oriented companies.
U.S. crude oil prices rose. European energy ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss Russian supply issues and sanctions. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted a jump in already high oil and natural gas prices.
U.S. benchmark crude oil lost 27 cents to $104.90 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It gained 48 cents to $105.17 per barrel on Monday.
Brent crude shed 28 cents to $107.30 per barrel.
Concerns about rising inflation have been hanging over the latest round of corporate earnings. This week will bring more, with Pfizer reporting results on Tuesday, CVS Health on Wednesday, and Kellogg on Thursday.
In currency trading, the dollar was at 130.11 Japanese yen, down from 130.15 yen on Monday. The euro rose to $1.0512 from $1.0505. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/02/asian-shares-mixed-in-light-golden-week-trading/ | 2022-05-03T05:49:14Z |
According to the company, the addition of Steris Corp. as a supplemental sterilization provider will increase sterile product capacity by up to five times for the Boston area-based manufacturer.
AVON, Mass., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranfac Corporation has announced the completion of a successful validation of Steris Corporation as an additional source for Ethelyn Oxide (EO) sterilization services. According to Barry Zimble, Chief Operating Officer at Ranfac, "Having multiple sources of sterilization will add a level of control and an increased sense of reliability." The company claims this was an essential investment during a time of unprecedented supply chain interruptions while also providing adequate capacity to meet emerging demand for sterile packaged goods.
"What we don't want are bottlenecks, points of slowed movement, in our supply chain," stated Michael Faradie, Ranfac Director of Manufacturing. "This partnership will allow us to produce finished goods at a higher rate, speeding up the entire process and making life easier for everyone."
According to Eric Kreuz, Ranfac Vice President of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Assurance, this validation will positively affect risk management at the company. "This could prove to increase the output by four or five times, meaning that we would no longer have to worry about storage space of unsterilized items," said Kreuz. "Our risk management profile will be improved, directly benefiting our customers."
Ranfac has already begun the process of having products sterilized at Steris' Northborough, MA facility.
An ISO 13485:2016 certified medical device company, Ranfac offers integrated solutions for product design & development, manufacturing process development, regulatory approval, and single source manufacturing of single use devices for specialized applications.
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McLEAN, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AIRPHX, an industry leader in complete indoor disinfection technology, today announced verification of efficacy in eliminating monkeypox in addition to over 30 additional bacteria, viruses and protozoa. AIRPHX technology has been successfully scaled to large commercial facilities including hotels, casinos, public buildings, commercial fitness and indoor turf facilities. With patented technology continuously eliminating airborne and surface pathogens – widescale deployment of AIRPHX technology is a key strategy for addressing the next pandemic and avoiding lockdowns.
With cost effective deployment of wall-mounted and in-duct technology, AIRPHX acts as a prophylaxis against existing and future pandemic risk. "Although the timing and nature of the next pandemic is unknown at this point, AIRPHX technology has been verified effective against all recent pandemic pathogens and will be an effective method of protecting the public and avoiding lockdowns in the next pandemic," said AIRPHX President William Pommerening. "Our new in-duct models will efficiently treat spaces as large as airports and shopping malls allowing the public to avoid damaging lockdowns in the future." In an industry flooded with decades-old technologies that are largely ineffective and/or unproven in real world installations, AIRPHX provides continuous complete indoor disinfection technology that has been uniquely validated with field testing and clinical results in large, occupied spaces.
AIRPHX provides patented air purification technology that continuously eliminates airborne and surface pathogens. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, AIRPHX has expanded rapidly into intercollegiate sports, counting almost 20% of the Power Five conference athletic programs as customers, professional sports, health care facilities and other industries. The company's technology has been validated in active athlete, staff, patient and customer environments. The company has also received independent clinical data demonstrating reduced infections in health care facilities including reductions in central line infections, antibiotic resistant bacterial and viral infections and toxic mold infections. AIRPHX products are protected by issued and pending patents and trade-secrets. AIRPHX products are proudly Made in America and are unique in the market. For more information on AIRPHX, please visit www.airphx.com.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and SUZHOU, China, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbour BioMed ("HBM", HKEX: 02142) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for the B7H4x4-1BB bispecific antibody (HBM7008), which has successfully completed the dosing of first patient in the phase I trial of HBM7008 in Australia in May 2022 and received an IND approval from China National Medical Products Administration in early June 2022.
HBM7008 is generated from HBM's unique and innovative HBICE® platform. It is a first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting B7H4 and 4-1BB. The bispecific antibody can engage and activate T cells by 4-1BB only in B7H4 positive tumor microenvironment. B7H4 is overexpressed on a variety of solid malignancies, including breast, ovarian, endometrial, and non-small cell lung cancers. With its crosslinking-dependent specificity on tumors and potent immune modulation activity, HBM7008 has shown an excellent safety profile with strong anti-tumor efficacy in pre-clinical studies.
"As the first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting B7H4 and 4-1BB, HBM7008 is expected to lead the development of next-generation immunotherapeutics. With IND clearance by the FDA, we will be able to accelerate our multi-center phase I development of HBM7008," said Dr. Humphrey Gardner, CMO of Harbour BioMed.
About HBM7008
HBM7008 is a bispecific antibody targeting Tumor-Associated Antigen B7H4x4-1BB that not only displays high potency in T cell co-stimulation and tumor growth inhibition, but may also translate to better safety due to its strict dependency on TAA-mediated crosslinking T cell activation, thus mitigating toxicities such as liver toxicity seen in first generation 4-1BB agonists. HBM7008 is one of the fully human bispecific antibodies developed from the HBICE® platform of the Company. It is the only bispecific antibody against these two targets globally. Its unique specificity on tumors and immune modulation activity makes it a promising therapeutic in PD-L1 negative or PD-1/PD-L1 resistant patients.
About Harbour BioMed
Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142) is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel antibody therapeutics focusing on immunology and oncology. The Company is building its robust portfolio and differentiated pipeline through internal R&D capability, collaborations with co-discovery and co-development partners, and select acquisitions.
The Company's proprietary antibody technology platforms, Harbour Mice®, generate fully human monoclonal antibodies in two heavy and two light chain (H2L2) format, as well as heavy chain only (HCAb) format. Building upon the HCAb antibodies, the HCAb-based immune cell engagers (HBICE®) are capable of delivering tumor-killing effects unachievable by traditional combination therapies. Integrating Harbour Mice®, HBICE® with single B cell cloning platform, our antibody discovery engine is highly unique and efficient for the development of next-generation therapeutic antibodies.
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Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYRS)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYRS) in connection with the proposed merger of SYRS with TYME Technologies, Inc. ("TYME"). Syros expects to issue approximately 74.3 million shares of its common stock to TYME stockholders to acquire TYME's expected net cash at closing, and TYME stockholders are expected to receive approximately 0.4312 shares of Syros common stock for each share of TYME common stock. If you own SYRS shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/syrs
Convey Health Solutions Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNVY)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Convey Health Solutions Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNVY), in connection with the proposed acquisition of CNVY by TPG Capital. Pursuant to the merger agreement, CNVY shareholders will receive $10.50 in cash for each share of CNVY common stock. If you own CNVY shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/cnvy
RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: RADA)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: RADA), in connection with the proposed merger of RADA with Leonardo DRS Inc. ("Leonardo DRS"). Upon completion of the transaction, Leonardo DRS will acquire 100% of the share capital in RADA in exchange for approximately 19.5% equity ownership to RADA shareholders in the combined company. If you own RADA shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/rada
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: SIMO)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: SIMO), in connection with the proposed acquisition of SIMO by MaxLinear, Inc. ("MaxLinear "). Pursuant to the merger agreement, the transaction consideration will consist of $93.54 in cash and 0.388 shares of MaxLinear stock for each Silicon Motion ADS (American Depositary Share), and $23.385 in cash and 0.097 shares of MaxLinear common stock for each SIMO ordinary share not represented by an ADS. If you own SIMO shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/simo
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Chile went to the United Nations’ highest court Friday to seek a resolution to a long-running dispute with its Latin American neighbor Bolivia over the use of the waters of a small river that flows across both nations’ border.
Chile filed the case at the International Court of Justive in 2016 asking the court to rule that the Silala River is an international waterway, and that Chile is “entitled to the equitable and reasonable use” of its waters.
The head of Chile’s legal team, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ximena Fuentes Torrijo, told judges that the dispute offered the court “an opportunity to affirm the applicability of the basic principle of reasonable and equitable utilization in these times of increasing fresh water scarcity.”
Chile says the river originates from remote springs in the Atacama Desert in Bolivia and flows across the border into Chile, where it feeds into another river.
Chile said the “nature of the Silala River as an international watercourse was never disputed until Bolivia, for the first time in 1999, claimed its waters as exclusively Bolivian.”
Fuentes Torrijo told judges Friday that “Bolivia’s sudden about face in 1999 was not based on any scientific foundation” and appeared motivated by efforts to seek compensation from Chile for use of the Silala’s waters.
She said the case should establish that nations “have a right to the reasonable and equitable use of an international watercourse and that the law of international watercourses does not permit an upstream state to charge its downstream neighbor for controlling the flow of such a watercourse.”
Bolivia is to begin presenting its arguments on Monday. The court will likely take months to issue a decision. Its rulings are final and legally binding.
It’s not the first time the two nations have faced off at the Hague-based court. In 2018, the court’s judges ruled that Chile did not have an obligation to negotiate access to the sea for landlocked Bolivia.
Despite that ruling, Bolivia maintains that it has a right to sovereign territory giving it access to the Pacific Ocean.
Bolivia lost its only coastline to Chile during an 1879-1883 war and the nation has demanded ocean access for generations. Chile has a coastline that stretches 4,300 kilometers (2675 miles).
The cases in The Hague come amid a history of strained relations between the two countries. Bolivia broke diplomatic relations with Chile in 1978.
Chile’s new president, left-leaning former student leader Gabriel Boric, who took office on March 11, has invited Bolivian President Luis Arce to work on bilateral issues between the two countries, but warned that “Chile does not negotiate its sovereignty.”
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New Industry Metric for Measuring Connectivity to Drive Better Decisions for Wealth Management Firms and Fintech Vendors
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ezra Group, LLC (Ezra Group), a boutique strategy consulting and research firm that provides technology and strategy advice to the wealth management industry, today announced a new research metric called The Ezra Group WealthTech Integration Score™. This score was developed to support better decision-making when evaluating new technology.
"The goal of creating this score is to simplify the process of building a reliable and compatible technology stack and to bring more transparency to an area that is not well understood," said Craig Iskowitz, founder and CEO of Ezra Group. Iskowitz is a well-respected fintech business and technology strategy consultant who is recognized for his expertise and research on fee-based advisory platforms and wealth management technology.
"As leading industry consultants, our team has had hands-on experience integrating most of the applications on the Kitces AdvisorTech Map," Iskowitz continued. "Our Integration Score distills a segment of our experience down into an easy-to-understand number designed to help compare applications."
Ezra Group developed a list of key applications to encourage highly rated platforms to offer the integrations that enterprise financial services firms, independent financial planners, and professional investment advisors need the most. The list, which includes CRM, financial planning, risk tolerance, proposal generation, portfolio management, rebalancing, reporting, data aggregation and more, is the result of comprehensive research on the most commonly used applications to complete a robust technology stack.
"During the scoring process, our research team looked for deep integrations with the set of key applications. By emphasizing this core set of applications, it ensures that higher-scoring products will contain more integrations to the most popular software used by advisors today," said Iskowitz.
Ezra Group developed a scoring methodology to ensure that the end results were objective and comparable across categories.
"One of the things we're trying to promote is transparency. We would like vendors to put more integration information on their websites so anyone can access it, whether you're a client, a partner, or a consultant, you can easily find it," said Iskowitz during a recent podcast interview with industry luminary and marketing consultant Marie Swift.
The scoring methodology relies on three criteria:
- Breadth
- Depth
- Technical capabilities
Breadth, which makes up 15% of the score, takes into account how many integrations a vendor has built. A formula scores each product relative to the application with the most integrations in their category.
Depth, which makes up 60% of the score, starts with rating each integration on a five-point scale which ensures that vendors that have built deep integrations are scored higher than those that did not. It also rates products higher that have more connections to the key applications list. Using key applications as a guide ensures an application with a higher score will provide more value to advisors in the functionality that they use the most.
Technical capabilities, the final scoring criteria, looks at the critical features for network administrators and developers tasked with making everything work together. Security, API availability, and developer support are all considered and make up 25% of the final integration score.
Application vendors will be provided a badge – Superior or Excellent – to convey that their application scored at least a six or above. FinTech companies are encouraged to post their badge on their websites and marketing materials.
While the WealthTech Integration Score™ is being released to the financial services profession now, it is still a work in progress; the originators are committed to constant and never-ending improvement.
Ezra Group researchers used three surveys to develop the initial rankings; they are now open to considering feedback from those companies scored if scored application teams feel something has been missed. Ezra Group also plans to ask users of the integration score how their experience with various integrations went and if everything met their expectations. This data will be analyzed to ensure it matches what researchers expect from an application that receives a score.
Any revisions to the scores will come as this additional data is compiled in the coming months. The team also plans to offer guidance to application developers on how they can improve their scores to make integrations more developer-friendly and useful for everyone.
The results, which can be searched by category or by vendor, are now available at https://ezragroupllc.com/wealthtech-integration-scores/.
Ezra Group, LLC provides technology and business research, information, and advice to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, private equity and fintech firms. Anchored by a 17-year track record, clients look to them for specialized industry expertise to optimize their platforms, processes, and products and super-charge business growth. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Craig Iskowitz, Ezra Group delivers deep knowledge and decades of combined team experience in wealth management technology and services. Ezra Group publishes original blogs, articles, podcasts, and newsletters that inform and educate enterprise wealth management firms, financial services organizations, technology vendors, and financial advisor audiences. To learn more about how they help clients transform, visit EzraGroupLLC.com.
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LONDON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tetragon has released its Monthly Factsheet for July 2022.
- Net Asset Value: $2,683m
- Fully Diluted NAV Per Share: $28.64
- Share Price (TFG NA): $10.25
- Monthly NAV per share total return: 0.6%
- Monthly Return on Equity: 0.7%
- Most recent quarterly dividend: $0.11
- Dividend yield: 4.2%
Please refer to important disclosures on page 3 of the Monthly Factsheet.
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About Tetragon:
Tetragon is a closed-ended investment company that invests in a broad range of assets, including public and private equities and credit (including distressed securities and structured credit), convertible bonds, real estate, venture capital, infrastructure, bank loans and TFG Asset Management, a diversified alternative asset management business. Where appropriate, through TFG Asset Management, Tetragon seeks to own all, or a portion, of asset management companies with which it invests in order to enhance the returns achieved on its capital. Tetragon's investment objective is to generate distributable income and capital appreciation. It aims to provide stable returns to investors across various credit, equity, interest rate, inflation and real estate cycles. The company's non-voting shares are traded on Euronext in Amsterdam, a regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam N.V., and on the Specialist Fund Segment of the main market of the London Stock Exchange. For more information please visit the company's website at www.tetragoninv.com.
This release does not contain or constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction. The securities of Tetragon have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless they are registered under applicable law or exempt from registration. Tetragon does not intend to register any portion of its securities in the United States or to conduct a public offer of securities in the United States. In addition, Tetragon has not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, and investors will not be entitled to the benefits of such Act. Tetragon is registered in the public register of the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets under Section 1:107 of the Financial Markets Supervision Act as a collective investment scheme from a designated country.
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LONDON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A cross-industry consortium is being launched in the UK to reimagine and test new payment rails for the global financial system, the Digital FMI Consortium announced. The new group – standing for 'Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (DFMI)' – is the body behind Project New Era, the UK's first privately-led Digital Sterling (dSterling) pilot, set to launch in the autumn.
The group will focus on real-world testing to evaluate a future digital currency ecosystem, environment and economy that includes the coexistence of current forms of money, regulated digital assets (including crytocurrencies and stablecoins) and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), starting in the UK with Project New Era.
Brunello Rosa, CEO and Head of Research at Rosa & Roubini Associates, emphasised the global scale of digital asset exploration:
"Currently, 105 countries (representing over 95 percent of global GDP) are exploring paths towards a CBDC, while 10 countries have now fully launched a digital currency. The market continues to develop at a tremendous pace, with the British government having announced plans to make the UK a global crypto hub, the ECB declaring recently that CBDCs could be the 'Holy Grail' of cross-border payments, and the Fed exploring a digital dollar with increasing urgency."
The consortium intends to use the blueprint set out by Project New Era to launch private-sector pilots in multiple jurisdictions across the world.
The DFMI Consortium is made up of leading financial institutions, including commercial banks, payment providers, telecommunications providers, FinTechs, NFT ecosytems and digital currency exchanges. To date members include IBM, Finastra, FinClusive, Ibanera, paywith.glass, Mattereum, Trust Payments and Accomplish Financial, with further members set to be announced upon the launch of the UK pilot.
The industry initiative is founded by leaders of the global financial services industry, under the coordination of Dutch financial infrastructure group paywith.glass SIG (Special Interest Group), with Boston Consulting Group as its consulting partner, and supported by The Payments Association in the UK.
Official global advisors to the project include Rosa & Roubini Associates as Macroeconomic Advisors, Simmons & Simmons as legal counsel and Farrant Group providing strategic communications.
Kunal Jhanji, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, stated:
"The world is undergoing a financial revolution from which there is no turning back. With the advent of DLT and blockchain technology, digital assets are ushering in a new era for money, with potentially transformative benefits for consumers, businesses, financial institutions and states. The industry needs to now come together to help the lawmakers and central banks shape the design and regulatory aspects of the biggest change we will see in the payments ecosystem in our lifetimes."
The pilot will test high-potential use-cases and provide empirical inputs to policymakers and regulators on future design considerations for CBDC development and stablecoin regulation. Amit Sharma, Founder & CEO of FinClusive, emphasised that:
"Digital assets and CBDCs more generally can be designed to enable the financial inclusion of those who have traditionally struggled to access and maintain financial services. Embedding essential anti-money laundering and KYC tools such as verifiable digital identities and compliance credentials into these services helps ensure security while empowering the most vulnerable segments in society. FinClusive is proud to join this effort."
Michael Carbonara, CEO of Ibanera, emphasised that "the future of payments will rely on digital infrastructure – but the payments ecosystem will continue to be underwritten by trust, which is why the pilot will test cutting edge compliance systems throughout its duration."
Alison Conway, Head of Strategic Development at Trust Payments, said: "Commerce is constantly changing & innovating. Against this backdrop, digital currencies and CBDCs in particular offer a unique opportunity to design a playbook that drives interoperability while offering tangible benefits to both merchants and consumers. With global uncertainty and the demand for trust and transparency increasing, now is the time to build the platform and create the ecosystem that will shape the next generation of UK commerce and the broader monetary system that underpins it."
Paul Sisnett, the CEO and co-founder of 'paywith.glass', the digital currency infrastructure solution, explained why the consortium is launching its first pilot in the United Kingdom:
"The UK has a proud history of invention and innovation. When Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 to meet the demand for automated information-sharing between scientists in universities and institutes around the world, he did not anticipate that his creation would profoundly and permanently change the way we live and interact to this day.
The emergence of digital currencies represents the biggest technological revolution since then, and the final step in the full digital transformation of the global financial system. The global race for the future of money is well underway, and we couldn't be more excited to be leading the UK's ambition to set the pace."
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who returned home after seven weeks in exile following protests over economic hardships, could face legal action over forced disappearances of activists now that he has been stripped of constitutional immunity, a lawyer said Saturday.
Rajapaksa flew to Colombo around midnight Friday from Thailand and was escorted under military guard to his new home in the capital.
He has no pending court cases because he was protected by constitutional immunity as president. A corruption case against him during his time as a top defense official was withdrawn soon after he was elected in 2019.
However, Rajapaksa will be served a summons next week to appear at the Supreme Court, where his immunity from testifying on the forced disappearance of two young political activists is challenged, said lawyer Nuwan Bopage, who represents the victims’ families. He said Rajapaksa fled the country when he was about to be served a summons in July.
The disappearances took place 12 years ago soon after the end of the country’s long civil war when Rajapaksa was a powerful official at the Defense Ministry under the presidency of his older brother.
At the time, Rajapaksa was accused of overseeing abduction squads that whisked away rebel suspects, critical journalists and activists, many of them never to be seen again. He has previously denied any wrongdoing.
Rajapaksa escaped from his official residence when tens of thousands of people, angry over economic hardships when the country slipped into bankruptcy and faced unprecedented shortages of basic supplies, stormed the building on July 9. Days later, he, his wife and two bodyguards flew about a military plane to the Maldives. A day later he went to Singapore, and later Thailand.
Sri Lanka has run out of dollars for imports of key supplies, causing an acute shortage of essentials like food items, fuel and critical medicine.
The foreign currency shortage has led the country to default on its foreign loans. Sri Lanka’s total foreign debt exceeds $ 51 billion of which $ 28 billion must be repaid by 2027.
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday agreed to provide Sri Lanka $ 2.9 billion over four years, subject to management approval that will come only if the island nation’s creditors give assurances on debt restructuring.
Economic difficulties led to monthslong street protests, which eventually led to the collapse of the once-powerful Rajapaksa family that had controlled the affairs of the country for the most part of the last two decades. Before Rajapaksa resigned after fleeing, his older brother stepped down as prime minister and three other close family members quit their Cabinet positions.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took over from Rajapaksa, has since cracked down on protests and dismantled their main camp opposite the president’s office.
Some protesters said they were not opposed to his return as long as he faces justice.
“Whether he is president or not, he is a citizen of Sri Lanka and he has the right to live in this country,” said Wijaya Nanda Chandradeva, a retired government employee who had voted for Rajapaksa and then participated in protests to oust him. He said Rajapaksa should be given necessary protection if there is a threat to his safety.
“I reject him because we elected him and he proved himself to be unsuitable,” said Chandradeva.
Bhavani Fonseka of the Center for Policy Alternatives, an independent think tank, said although Rajapaska is not going to be seen favorably, “the anger we saw in July has diminished. But there are still many questions about his role in the economic crisis and the call for accountability is still there.”
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Pathi reported from New Delhi. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-with-no-immunity-sri-lankas-rajapaksa-faces-legal-troubles/ | 2022-09-03T18:17:49Z |
Deputies bolster patrols around city’s Taiwan Center following mass shooting
By KCAL/KCBS Staff
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LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — In the wake of Sunday’s mass shooting at a Laguna Woods church, the Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department announced that they will bolster patrols around the city’s Taiwan Center.
“In our jurisdiction, there is virtually no report of Asian hate crimes in our jurisdiction [sic]” said Rosemead Special Assignment team Captain Mark Reyes said as nearly a dozen deputies stood nearby. “I bring them out so that the community get to know them and shake their hands — and meet them one-on-one.
Despite, the added police presence, the center held a press conference and continued to address the community’s sorrow while also preaching peace in the face of violence.
“I have to stand up and speak up,” one man said during the meeting. “And also fight back by peace.”
The attack at the Geneva Presbyterian Church has drawn the eyes of federal law enforcement with the FBI investigating the deadly shooting as a hate crime related to political tensions between China and Taiwan.
“We could get everybody to calm down,” said the Taiwan Center president Paul Chen. “Trust our law enforcement in the investigation.”
Along with the effort to move forward also comes the somber task of honoring Dr. John Cheng, who was shot and killed after he rushed the accused gunman to save more lives.
Leaders also warned the community of possible scams as many continue to grieve those affected by the shooting, cautioning many to be wary of online fundraisers.
The Taiwan Center said it will start a college fund for Cheng’s children.
“The family lost the biggest support of the income of the family,” said Dr. Simon Lin.
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No felony charge for man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who tackled comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl will not be charged with any felonies, the district attorney’s office said Thursday.
Isaiah Lee, 23, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, police said, after rushing the stage toward the end of Chappelle’s set in the last of a four-night stint at the outdoor amphitheater as part of the “Netflix Is a Joke” festival.
He was carrying a replica handgun with a large blade that folded out of it similar to a pocket knife, according to a photo released by police.
“After reviewing the evidence, prosecutors determined that while criminal conduct occurred, the evidence as presented did not constitute felony conduct,” the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office said in a statement.
The case has been referred to the Los Angeles city attorney’s office, which prosecutes misdemeanors within the city. An email seeking comment from the office was not immediately returned.
Jail records showed Lee was still being held Thursday in lieu of $30,000 bail, Mendez said. It was not immediately known if he had retained a lawyer, and the motive for the attack was unclear.
People standing in the wings of the stage, including actor Jamie Foxx and rapper Busta Rhymes, rushed on to the stage to try to help Chappelle.
Security guards chased and overpowered Lee, who was taken away in an ambulance for treatment of an unspecified injury.
“The performances by Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl were epic and record-breaking and he refuses to allow last night’s incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment,” Chapelle’s publicist Carla Sims said in a statement.
Chappelle was attacked as he was wrapping up a routine in which he talked about how comedians have to worry more about their personal security in the wake of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony where the Oscar-winning actor slapped Chris Rock on live television in reaction to a joke about his wife.
Rock was also in the wings of Chappelle’s show, He grabbed the mic and jokingly asked, “Was that Will Smith?”
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XIAMEN, China and PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milesight, a fast-growing AIoT solution provider and Senet, a leading provider of cloud-based software and services platforms to enable global connectivity and on-demand network build-outs for the IoT, jointly announce a partnership to qualify Milesight LoRaWAN® gateways and sensor-enabled end devices for operation on the Senet network. Sensors being qualified include those for monitoring total volatile organic compounds, CO2 concentration, temperature, humidity, activity level, leak detection, and other indoor environmental conditions. Outdoor devices for water level, pipe pressure, and soil monitoring will also be evaluated for listing on Senet's Marketplace.
"The successful qualification of Milesight gateways and devices on the Senet network demonstrates the compatibility and stability of our products, which is why many users choose Milesight for their projects," said Leon Jiang, VP at Milesight. For Milesight, this collaboration is not only an example of momentum in our ecosystem, but brings sound solutions to our customers, especially for projects that require Senet's carrier-grade network service."
"Milesight's high capacity and easy to install gateways represent outstanding additions to our portfolio of qualified products, expanding the ability of Senet and our partners to provide reliable LoRaWAN coverage across the globe," said Bruce Chatterley, CEO of Senet. "We look forward to continuing our collaboration as we strive to provide customers with the best options for deploying and managing LoRaWAN® networks and sensor-enabled devices for their IoT projects."
An example Senet and Milesight integration was recently presented in a webinar hosted by Senet and IoT Platform provider, Losant, including onboarding and configuring Milesight gateways and operating the Milesight AM107 Ambience Monitor on the Senet network.
About Milesight:
Milesight is a professional IoT company that leverages the top trending 5G, AIoT & LoRaWAN® technologies. We believe that the air quality, space utilization and complex conditions in building and environment can be simplified into the actionable IoT insights. For more information, please visit www.milesight-iot.com.
About Senet:
Senet develops cloud-based software and services used by Network Operators, Application Developers, and System Integrators for the on-demand deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) networks. Senet offers technology in over one hundred and eighty countries and owns and operates one of the largest publicly available LoRaWAN networks in the United States. For additional information, visit www.senetco.com.
LoRaWAN® is a mark used under license from the LoRa Alliance®.
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2022 season debut of the FridayNightOhio High School Football Podcast
The FridayNightOhio Podcast makes its 2022 season debut.
The first episode of the season features CantonRep.com sports writers Cliff Hickman and Peter Holland Jr..
They look ahead to the start of the regular season by breaking down some of the Stark County area's top high school football teams and players.
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PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soligenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNGX) (Soligenix or the Company), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need, announced today that the Company will deliver a corporate presentation at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference. The conference will be held September 12 through 14, 2022 with presentations, one-on-one meetings, and networking. The on-demand presentation will be available Monday, September 12 at 7AM ET. The presentation will be available for registered attendees via the conference platform. The presentation will be archived there for 30 days. For more information about the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference, please refer to the conference website at https://hcwevents.com/annualconference/.
Key members of Soligenix management will hold one-on-one meetings throughout the conference. Registered conference attendees may schedule a meeting with Soligenix via the conference scheduling platform.
If you are unable to attend the conferences and would like to schedule a meeting with management, please contact ir@soligenix.com.
Soligenix is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need. Our Specialized BioTherapeutics business segment is developing and moving toward potential commercialization of HyBryte™ (SGX301 or synthetic hypericin) as a novel photodynamic therapy utilizing safe visible light for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). With a successful Phase 3 study completed, regulatory approval is being sought and commercialization activities for this product candidate are being advanced initially in the U.S. Development programs in this business segment also include expansion of synthetic hypericin (SGX302) into psoriasis, our first-in-class innate defense regulator (IDR) technology, dusquetide (SGX942) for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including oral mucositis in head and neck cancer, and proprietary formulations of oral beclomethasone 17,21-dipropionate (BDP) for the prevention/treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders characterized by severe inflammation including pediatric Crohn's disease (SGX203).
Our Public Health Solutions business segment includes active development programs for RiVax®, our ricin toxin vaccine candidate, and SGX943, our therapeutic candidate for antibiotic resistant and emerging infectious disease, and our vaccine programs targeting filoviruses (such as Marburg and Ebola) and CiVax™, our vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2). The development of our vaccine programs incorporates the use of our proprietary heat stabilization platform technology, known as ThermoVax®. To date, this business segment has been supported with government grant and contract funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
For further information regarding Soligenix, Inc., please visit the Company's website at https://www.soligenix.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @Soligenix_Inc.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect Soligenix, Inc.'s current expectations about its future results, performance, prospects and opportunities, including but not limited to, potential market sizes, patient populations and clinical trial enrollment. Statements that are not historical facts, such as "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "hopes," "intends," "plans," "expects," "goal," "may," "suggest," "will," "potential," or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results in future periods to differ materially from what is expressed in, or implied by, these statements, such as experienced with the COVID-19 outbreak. Soligenix cannot assure you that it will be able to successfully develop, achieve regulatory approval for or commercialize products based on its technologies, particularly in light of the significant uncertainty inherent in developing therapeutics and vaccines against bioterror threats, conducting preclinical and clinical trials of therapeutics and vaccines, obtaining regulatory approvals and manufacturing therapeutics and vaccines, that product development and commercialization efforts will not be reduced or discontinued due to difficulties or delays in clinical trials or due to lack of progress or positive results from research and development efforts, that it will be able to successfully obtain any further funding to support product development and commercialization efforts, including grants and awards, maintain its existing grants which are subject to performance requirements, enter into any biodefense procurement contracts with the U.S. Government or other countries, that it will be able to compete with larger and better financed competitors in the biotechnology industry, that changes in health care practice, third party reimbursement limitations and Federal and/or state health care reform initiatives will not negatively affect its business, or that the U.S. Congress may not pass any legislation that would provide additional funding for the Project BioShield program. In addition, there can be no assurance as to the timing or success of any of its clinical/preclinical trials. Despite the statistically significant result achieved in the HyBryte™ (SGX301) Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, there can be no assurance that a marketing authorization from the FDA or EMA will be successful. Notwithstanding the result in the HyBryte™ (SGX301) Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and the Phase 1/2 proof-of-concept clinical trial of SGX302 for the treatment of psoriasis, there can be no assurance as to the timing or success of the clinical trials of SGX302 for the treatment of psoriasis. Further, there can be no assurance that RiVax® will qualify for a biodefense Priority Review Voucher (PRV) or that the prior sales of PRVs will be indicative of any potential sales price for a PRV for RiVax®. Also, no assurance can be provided that the Company will receive or continue to receive non-dilutive government funding from grants and contracts that have been or may be awarded or for which the Company will apply in the future. These and other risk factors are described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Soligenix's reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Unless required by law, Soligenix assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Do you know what time it is Texas? If you were out and about enjoying football (or fall sports) of any level over the weekend, you deserve a treat for giving your all for the team you support (or fantasy players you cheered for or cussed out because they performed poorly).
It’s a good thing National Chocolate Milkshake Day is Monday and you need to get a shake of any flavor and size to make sure you’re fully healthy and feeling good for next weekend’s football festivities. NationalToday says, “Open up your world to a new kind of milkshake, try a malted version! You can find a plethora of creative and enticing milkshake recipes online to give you inspiration for your tasty dairy treat.”
So, in order to get the very best milkshake in the Lone Star State, we had to check with the experts over at Trips To Discover! “Milkshake lovers will be pleased to know that there are a number of top-rated restaurants in Texas that serve incredible shakes.
“This list is full of burger joints and ice cream parlors that offer creamy, decadent, and calorie-packed milkshakes. Enjoy a classic vanilla shake or choose from unique concoctions at these best places to get a milkshake in the Lone Star State.”
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar – Austin (and other locations)
- Grub Burger Bar – College Station
- Twisted Root Burger Company – Dallas
- Chill… The Milkshake Bar – Spring
- Katz’s Deli & Bar – Houston
- 24 Diner – Austin
- Cow Tipping Creamery – Frisco, Fort Worth & Dallas
- Amy’s Ice Cream – Austin
- Alamo Drafthouse – Austin | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/report-claims-these-are-the-best-spots-for-milkshakes-across-texas/ | 2022-09-12T19:19:25Z |
Florida gallery owner charged with peddling fake art pieces
By CURT ANDERSON
Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Florida gallery owner has been arrested on federal charges for peddling fake art pieces, claiming the cheap reproductions were in fact originals by Andy Warhol, Banksy, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat and others. A complaint filed in South Florida federal court Thursday accuses Palm Beach art dealer Daniel Elie Bouaziz of mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. Bouaziz is a French citizen of Algerian descent. He was ordered released on $500,000 bail after an initial hearing Friday. He has not yet entered a plea to the charges, according to court records. Prosecutors said Bouaziz bought some of the reproductions online and then sold some for huge sums. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/28/florida-gallery-owner-charged-with-peddling-fake-art-pieces/ | 2022-05-28T20:30:20Z |
Lawyers in Trump White House to appear before 1/6 grand jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House counsel under former President Donald Trump and his top deputy are set to appear Friday before a federal grand jury investigating efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Pat Cipollone was the top White House lawyer at the end of the Trump administration as Trump and outside allies pressed for ways to overturn the results of the election, culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Cipollone vigorously resisted efforts to undo the election and has said he did not believe there was sufficient fraud to have affected the outcome of the race won by Democrat Joe Biden.
He and Patrick Philbin, a deputy White House counsel also set to appear before the grand jury, have already cooperated with a separate House committee probe investigating the Jan. 6 attack and attempts to subvert the election.
The person who confirmed their appearance before the grand jury was not authorized to discuss the matter and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. ABC News was first to report the appearance. Spokespeople for the Justice Department declined to comment.
The scheduled grand jury appearances underscore how Justice Department officials examining schemes to overturn the presidential contest have been seeking the cooperation of senior White House officials and advisers who opposed those efforts.
Federal prosecutors have been especially focused on a scheme by Trump allies to elevate fake electors in key battleground states won by Biden as a way to subvert the vote. They have issued subpoenas in recent weeks to multiple state Republican Party chairmen.
Portions of Cipollone’s private interview to the House Jan. 6 committee were featured prominently in hearings over the summer. Lawmakers aired video clips of him discussing a heated December 2020 meeting at the White House during which outside aides and advisers to Trump discussed a proposed executive order calling for the seizure of voting machines.
“To have the federal government seize voting machines? That’s a terrible idea for the country. That’s not how we do things in the United States,” Cipollone testified, adding, “I don’t understand why we even have to tell you why that’s a bad idea for the country.”
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Development encompasses providing teletriage services to humans
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant development, Petriage announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has informed the B2B pet health technology company that new patent No.11355249, its second, will be issued on June 7, 2022. Unlike the industry-first patent for its remote pet symptom analysis tool, this patent encompasses teletriage for all animals, including humans.
The patent signals that Petriage can potentially further develop its unique AI-driven symptom analysis and triage technology to provide similar telehealth solutions for human health care. While likely years away, such services could include state-of-the-art features that its online triage system for pets already offers. These include a symptom analysis tool to identify human ailments with increasing levels of urgency, virtual consultations with physicians and automated remote monitoring, among others.
Petriage CEO Joe Coury says that, for the present, the company intends to continue expanding the services it offers veterinarians and pet owners. "But with our sophisticated machine learning component that continues to realize richer and richer data, we could envision using such learnings to provide humans with the right telehealth information at the right time."
When Petriage applied for its limited-scope patent for its pet evaluation and triage system, which the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted in February 2021 for 20 years, the company also began a longer-term track to approve a patent that widens its scope and language to encompass all animals.
The new patent underscores the tremendous power of Petriage's algorithm, developed by co-founders Shlomo Freiman, DVM, Casey Olives, Ph.D., and Allon Freiman.
"Our original impetus was to empower vets like me and provide their clients with peace of mind by leveraging AI to deliver remote patient care," said Dr. Freiman. "But the 97%-plus accuracy of the AI-driven symptom analysis tool has exceeded what we initially envisioned."
Added Olives: "What has proved so exciting is that our unique machine learning model for health data is demonstrating how to marry the clinical side with the data science side, first with pets and now potentially for humans."
With its symptom analysis tool, Petriage continues to bring fully integrated telehealth services to veterinary practices and their clients. In early January, it signaled its intent to pioneer real-time pet health monitoring through a partnership with Smart Tracking Technologies, LLC., the technology leader in smart pet wearables.
Under the partnership, Petriage will integrate real-time pet health data from its symptom analysis tracker into Smart Tracking Technologies' Link Smart Pet Wearable device. Link Users can access the symptom analysis tool and, for a nominal additional monthly fee, gain unlimited access to Petriage Live, a premium 24/7 veterinary Nurse Helpline. Petriage is hoping to beta test the wearables application this year.
About Petriage
Petriage is a B2B pet health technology company that brings fully integrated telehealth services to veterinary practices and their clients. Designed by a vet specifically for veterinarians, its platform provides a unique user-friendly way for vets to communicate with clients and deliver care to pets remotely, including a proprietary patented teletriage app in which pet parents are provided a recommendation in real-time about the need and urgency to seek medical care for their pets. Learn more at petriage.com.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixey & Meyer, one of the region's top accounting and advisory firms, is pleased to welcome Matt Deptola to the team to help launch the firm's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) service line offering. Matt will lead Brixey & Meyer's ESG services effective June 13, 2022.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) provides a framework for thinking about risk and evaluating opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability. Matt and the business advisory services team will help companies assess these factors, provide actionable recommendations for how to improve and implement impactful solutions – all with the goal of bolstering the business' vitality in ways that also benefit the planet.
"We are excited to offer this service in the marketplace. ESG aligns with our firm's core values, and this is a growing focus for our clients and the community. Our team is thrilled to welcome Matt on board to lead this service offering for the firm. His knowledge and passion in this area is unmatched." - Doug Meyer | CEO, Brixey & Meyer
"By considering environmental, social, and governance factors, businesses can drive short and long-term value for their shareholders, employees, communities, and the environment. Brixey & Meyer's addition of ESG consulting to its impressive suite of tax, accounting, and business advisory services represents the firm's continued commitment to serving as a forward-thinking fiduciary of our clients." – Matt Deptola | Senior Manager, Brixey & Meyer
ESG provides a new, innovative lens for clients to consider in preparing for what the next 20-30 years could look like in their industry. Brixey & Meyer is proud to serve as a trusted advisor to its clients and the firm is dedicated to helping clients get started on their ESG journey.
About Brixey & Meyer
Brixey & Meyer is a CPA and consulting firm that continues to offer a strategic mix of value-added services. Each service line is focused on growing your business & moving it forward. To learn more about the services that Brixey & Meyer provides, please visit www.brixeyandmeyer.com.
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HONOLULU, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE:ALEX) (A&B) announced today that its management team will participate in Nareit's REITweek: 2022 Investor Conference in New York. A&B will present an overview of its business and operations, followed by a question and answer session.
Alexander & Baldwin Presentation
Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Time: 3:30 p.m. ― 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Webcast Link: Alexander & Baldwin Presentation
A&B's presentation will be available live via webcast, which may be accessed at the above link. A replay of the webcast will also be made available. Investor material for the conference scheduled for June 7–9, 2022 may be accessed on the Company's website at www.alexanderbaldwin.com.
About Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE: ALEX) (A&B) is the only publicly-traded real estate investment trust to focus exclusively on Hawai'i commercial real estate and is the state's largest owner of grocery-anchored, neighborhood shopping centers. A&B owns, operates and manages approximately 3.9 million square feet of commercial space in Hawai'i, including 22 retail centers, 11 industrial assets and four office properties, as well as 141 acres of ground leases. A&B is expanding and strengthening its Hawai'i CRE portfolio and achieving its strategic focus on commercial real estate by monetizing its remaining non-core assets. Over its 150-year history, A&B has evolved with the state's economy and played a leadership role in the development of the agricultural, transportation, tourism, construction, residential and commercial real estate industries. Learn more about A&B at www.alexanderbaldwin.com.
Contact:
A&B Investor Relations
(808) 525-8475
investorrelations@abhi.com
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- Lightweight version of the HIGH CUT / JUMP starting at 1.25 kilograms while providing effective protection against bullets and fragments
- New ZENTURIO version for special units offers effective standalone protection against rifles (VPAM 6)
- Entire model range featuring completely renewed design and innovative technical features
SCHWANENSTADT, Austria, and PARIS , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Eurosatory international defense technology fair, which starts today in Paris, ULBRICHTS Protection will focus on Effective Head Protection for Soldiers. At its newly designed stand (5H/451), the market and technology leader for ballistic helmets in the police sector will be demonstrating that true protection against projectiles and fragments is also possible for military requirements. In addition to their reduced weight, the latest generation of ballistic titanium hybrid helmets from ULBRICHTS Protection features numerous other innovations in terms of protection, comfort, and design.
In contrast to police forces, soldiers have to wear their helmets for much longer stretches at a time. As a result, weight has been the main criterion up to now when selecting combat helmets made mostly out of aramid. Although these are very light and offer good protection against fragments, they display fatal weaknesses in the case of projectiles. Even if the projectile is stopped by the helmet shell, typical NIJ 3a aramid helmets have extremely high back face deformation and potentially deadly residual energy values – and therefore trauma values. When a helmet stops a projectile, the deforming helmet strikes the wearer's head and transfers high residual energy. This will cause potentially fatal head injuries.
Protection up, weight down: true protection starting at 1.25 kilograms
After years of research, ULBRICHTS Protection has upgraded its titanium concept, which has been tried and tested for more than 20 years, to bring it into the weight class of combat-ready lightweight helmets. The latest version of the HIGH CUT / JUMP ballistic helmet only weighs around 1.25 kilograms. But despite its low weight, the helmet provides effective protection against handgun fire according to the Golden Standard VPAM 3 HVN 2009. This means that the helmet not only stops the bullet but also that the helmet has a very low back face deformation when being hit. This keeps the strike on the head low and the transferred energy below the threshold value below survivable 25 Joule. Thanks to its combination of titanium and polyethylene, the HIGH CUT / JUMP also offers excellent protection against fragments. This high-tech product not only gives soldiers effective ballistic head protection in highly dynamic situations but also enables them to wear it for long periods – and thus offers them the same level of protection that is already standard in many European police units today.
In addition to the particularly light HIGH CUT / JUMP, the entire VPAM-3 helmet range from ULBRICHTS Protection has also undergone an update. By further developing and improving the materials used, ULBRICHTS has achieved significant weight reductions in its VPAM-3 helmets without compromising their protective effectiveness.
In addition, ULBRICHTS offers the option of achieving true protection against rifles with an additional forehead shield. The FORTIS module can be attached to the front helmet shell in just a few simple steps using the Velcro surface. As a result, this ultra-light helmet variant is also able to stop shots from a Kalashnikov assault rifle using 7.62 x 39 steel-core ammunition (MSC) while at the same time achieving trauma values below 25 joules (test level VPAM 6 and trauma values analog to the European guideline VPAM HVN 2009 below 25 joules). This means that the ballistic protection of the combat helmet and vest can be adjusted. The Head and body are protected in the best possible way against various operational threats.
New ZENTURIO for special units: True protection against rifles without additional modules
The solution for special forces / special operations in need of increased ballistic protection requirements is now also available to military special units as a high-protection direct-action helmet from high to low cut. The ZENTURIO, the flagship of the ULBRICHTS helmet family, has reached a new level of protection in its latest version: VPAM 6. While the previous ZENTURIO was designed as a standard operational helmet to protect European special forces against handguns (test level VPAM 3), the new helmet can stop gunfire from a Kalashnikov assault rifle using 7.62 x 39 steel-core ammunition (MSC) while at the same time achieving trauma values below 25 joules (test level VPAM 6 and trauma values analog to the European guideline VPAM HVN 2009 below 25 joules). This effectively prevents a potentially life-threatening craniocerebral trauma even in the case of the acute military threat that a Kalashnikov assault rifle represents. In addition, the new ZENTURIO offers stopping power against the NATO 7.62 x 51 caliber (.308 / M80 / NIJ III). This makes it the only helmet in its weight class on the market that offers its wearer all-around effective and standalone protection against rifles without additional shields – a real threat to which procurers around the world are responding by adapting protective equipment.
More than just looks: ULBRICHTS helmets in a new design
The latest helmet generation from ULBRICHTS Protection not only provides particularly good protection results. The exterior has also been significantly improved. Protection, design, and comfort were consistently conceived holistically. In the future, ULBRICHTS helmets will no longer need screws on the helmet shell, on the one hand saving weight, on the other increasing the helmet's effective protective surface by 20 to 30 percent – screws and the necessary holes are a well-known weak point of the helmet shell. In addition, they can in turn become a dangerous secondary projectile when fired on.
All ULBRICHTS helmets can be continuously adjusted in a matter of seconds and can therefore be worn unisize for all head sizes ranging from 48 to 62 centimeters. A sophisticated inner helmet system ensures an optimally centered fit. Other properties, such as improved modularity and practical features, characterize the new generation. Both the visors from our own production and other accessories can be easily and flexibly mounted. The latest helmet generation shows at a glance why it was developed: true protection, dynamics, and functionality.
About ULBRICHTS Protection
ULBRICHTS Protection in Schwanenstadt (Upper Austria) is a division of ULBRICHTS GmbH. It develops and manufactures ballistic helmets made of titanium and titanium hybrid. The company's international clientele includes patrol officers, special police forces and other police units, and the military. The company is one of the pioneers in the field of ballistic head protection and regularly sets new technical standards in terms of true protection, comfort, and design.
Further Information: http://www.ulbrichts.com/protection/medienbereich
Contact Thomas Poandl
Regional Sales Manager Protection / Marketing & PR
Tel.: +43 664 88103498
thomas.poandl@ulbrichts.com
Ulbrichts GmbH
A-4690 Schwanenstadt, Kaufing 34
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company™, today announced that its executives will attend four upcoming investor conferences:
- MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit on Wednesday, May 18. Jon Lin, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Data Center Services, will present at 1:00 p.m. ET.
- J.P. Morgan Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Monday, May 23. Charles Meyers, President and CEO, will present at 10:40 a.m. ET.
- RBC Capital Markets Global Communications Infrastructure Conference on Tuesday, May 24. Keith Taylor, CFO, will present at 1:20 p.m. MT.
- NAREIT REITWeek Conference on Tuesday, June 7. John Knuff, VP of Global Ecosystems and General Manager, Global Financial Services, will present at 10:15 a.m. ET.
The presentations will be made available via webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Equinix website at www.equinix.com/investors.
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world's digital infrastructure company, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today's businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
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BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Germany warned of heavy rainfall in the south Friday and put air rescue services on high alert, after severe storms killed at least 12 people elsewhere in Europe a day earlier.
Two girls, ages 4 and 8, were killed when sudden strong winds toppled trees late Thursday at a lake in the Lavant Valley of southern Austria. Officials said 13 people were injured, two of them seriously. Many of the victims were vacationers visiting the tourist region.
Austrian President Alexander Van Der Bellen called the children’s deaths “an unfathomable tragedy.” The mayor of the nearby town of Wolfsberg, Hannes Primus, said the area looked “like a battlefield.”
In Lower Austria, three women were killed when lightning struck a tree near the central town of Gaming, causing it to fall over.
Fierce storms also killed at least seven people in France and Italy on Thursday. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said Friday during a visit to Corsica that five people were killed on the island – correcting a figure of six dead he had given a day earlier.
Germany’s national weather service DWD warned of “extremely abundant, prolonged rain” along the edge of the Alps could drop as much as 140 liters of water per square meter (5.5 inches) over a 48-hour period that could cause flooding.
The Bavarian Red Cross said it was raising the alarm level for its air rescue specialists, putting helicopter crews on heightened alert. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/europe-weather-5-dead-including-2-girls-in-austria-storms/ | 2022-08-19T22:23:40Z |
Man, 81, fights off attempted carjacker: ‘The Lord is with me’
GASTONIA, N.C. (WSOC) - A grandfather in North Carolina says he’s still hurting after fighting off an attempted carjacking by a suspect whom authorities say was running from police.
Clarence Jones, 81, didn’t get a chance to play the lottery when he pulled up to a Citgo in Gastonia, but he still feels fortunate. He soon found out he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
“It’s rough out here now,” Jones said. “The Lord is with me.”
Police say 30-year-old Jared Clinton escaped police in a stolen car. He ditched it at the gas station and was trying to take other cars in the parking lot as officers closed in.
“Somebody said, ‘Here come the police,” Jones said.
Police say that’s when Clinton saw Jones in his red Kia with the door partially open and the window down. Jones says the suspect grabbed his door with one hand, reached through the window and grabbed him by his shirt.
“He was cussing, and he tried to come snatch at my door on the right side. Then, when he went to pull it, I pulled it,” Jones said. “He was trying to pull the door open and me, too.”
Suddenly, Jones was in a tug-of-war with a man almost a third his age and desperate to get away from officers about to pounce.
“I just got so mad and whatever it was. I just done the best I can,” Jones said.
The 81-year-old says he put the car in reverse, stopped hard then drove forward. That shook Clinton free, and police moved in to arrest him.
Jones says his shoulder is still sore after the incident, but he is otherwise OK. He says he has lived in the Gastonia community for 50 years and never had anything like this happen to him.
“If It wasn’t for the Lord, I don’t know what would have happened,” he said.
Clinton is being held in jail on a $250,000 bond.
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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ Jewish community is on edge after the launch this month of a mysterious pro-Palestine website listing the names and addresses of scores of local institutions — a number of them Jewish — and making calls to “dismantle” and disrupt them.
The Mapping Project is an interactive map of Massachusetts that lists nearly 500 local colleges, police departments, companies and nonprofits, and accuses them of complicity in a range of “harms,” from ethnic cleansing to colonialism, “surveillance” and Zionism, or Jewish nationalism.
The list includes some of the state’s most globally recognized institutions, from Harvard and MIT to Raytheon, General Electric, Moderna and Fidelity Investments.
But dozens of smaller Jewish organizations are also named, including Gann Academy, a Jewish high school in suburban Boston, and New England Yachad, the regional branch of a national organization for Jewish people with disabilities.
Jewish advocates complain many of the non-Jewish organizations appear to have made the cut simply because of their ties to Jewish groups.
“Jewish institutions are like the pin in the middle of the map, and everything spreads from there,” said Robert Trestan, head of the New England office of the Anti-Defamation League, speaking during an online briefing Wednesday highlighting concerns about the site.
The ADL, a group that opposes Jewish discrimination and bigotry, is among those named on the Mapping Project.
“It plays into this trope that powerful and wealthy Jews are inordinately influencing global affairs,” added Justin Finkelstein, an extremism expert with ADL, noting that 30 of the 38 non-government organizations named on the site are Jewish.
U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins, of Massachusetts, who was also among the event’s speakers, promised to speak with the FBI about whether the site crosses the line from free speech to being dangerous and criminal.
“This language is dangerous for sure,” she said. “We need to see what we can do to root this out.”
Last week, a bipartisan group of 37 members of Congress called on the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to investigate, provide “enhanced security” for organizations listed on the website and to work with social media companies and internet service providers to prevent further distribution of the site.
“We must not turn a blind eye to this incitement,” wrote U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, and other lawmakers.
Spokespersons for the FBI and other federal agencies have declined to comment, as have the site’s creators.
But in a statement posted on the website, the creators maintain it simply illustrates the ways in which “institutional support for the colonization of Palestine” is tied to “policing and systemic white supremacy,” as well as “US imperialist projects” and other injustices.
“Our goal in pursuing this collective mapping was to reveal the local entities and networks that enact devastation, so we can dismantle them,” the statement reads. “Every entity has an address, every network can be disrupted.”
Internet company GoDaddy, where the website’s domain name is registered, reviewed the website and concluded it didn’t violate its domain name registration agreement, spokesperson Nick Fuller said in a statement.
The 1984 Hosting Co., of Reykjavík, Iceland, which is hosting the site, said in an email that it facilitates freedom of speech but doesn’t “host those who advocate violence, terror, suppression or hatred.” The company declined to comment when asked specifically about the concerns from the Jewish community.
Local Jewish leaders say the website’s launch comes as antisemitism rises in New England.
More than 100 antisemitic incidents such as vandalism, harassment and assault were recorded in Massachusetts last year, up 48% from the prior year, according to the ADL’s annual report. The incidents are up more than 40% overall in New England, excluding Connecticut, according to the report.
Among last year’s incidents in Massachusetts was the stabbing of a rabbi near a Jewish day school in Boston and the Duxbury High School football team’s use of antisemitic terms in its play calling.
Jeremy Yamin, a vice president at Combined Jewish Philanthropies, a Boston nonprofit named on the Mapping Project, said local Jewish groups have been reaching out in recent days to see how they should respond.
He has been encouraging them not to overreact, but also make sure their security plans, equipment and staff training are up to date.
“We’re really focused on long-term preparation,” Yamin said. “This is serious, antisemitic speech, but it’s also part of a spectrum of issues we’ve been dealing with for some time.”
Rabbi Ron Fish, who has a son entering Gann Academy, said he’s confident the Waltham private school is taking the necessary precautions and won’t hesitate to send his son to classes when they resume in the fall.
“The targeting of children is horrific,” said Fish, also a director of antisemitism education and advocacy at ADL. “The Mapping Project was guilty of engaging in such an outrageous and dangerous act. But hiding is no answer.” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/pro-palestine-mapping-website-raises-alarm-in-jewish-groups/ | 2022-06-30T17:40:20Z |
GUANGZHOU, China, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onion Global Limited ("Onion Global", the "Group" or the "Company") (NYSE: OG), a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that incubates, markets, and distributes the world's fresh, fashionable, and future brands to young people in China and across Asia, recently announced that it completed several overseas product launches as part of its "Go Global" strategy to help premium Chinese brands extend their reach and boost sales overseas. With its extensive brand-building capabilities, Onion Global helps domestic brands overcome the difficulties in overseas marketing, elevating their brand image while establishing closer connections with global consumers and capturing more market share.
Demand-driven strategy enables private label brands to "go global"
Leveraging its extensive experience in brand management and in-depth consumer insights, Onion Global has transformed itself from a cross-border trader into a brand management platform. It is now entering the global arena with its "Go Global" strategy, moving from importing products to exporting brands across the globe.
Onion Global recently launched its private label brand Spirgo, a Malay dictionary-pen product targeting Malaysian students. With efficient and diversified translation functions, Spirgo can translate 55 languages, perform voice translation for 112 languages, and scan and translate 60 words in one minute, greatly enhancing the convenience of learning multiple languages for local students. Through leveraging high-quality overseas KOLs and social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram, Onion Global has achieved a successful overseas launch for Spirgo.
Multi-platform marketing to propel Chinese brands into the global market
In addition to the private label brand incubation, Onion Global conducted a full-service promotion campaign in Thailand for Colorkey, a third-party Chinese beauty brand for younger generations. Through precision marketing via Facebook featuring Dilraba, Colorkey's spokesperson and a renowned Chinese Celebrity, Onion Global successfully attracted many Dilraba fans in Thailand to share their product experiences and reviews. Colorkey gained high brand exposure via news feeds with 100,000 views and reaching over 150,000 users in Thailand.
Mr. Cong (Kenny) Li, Founder, and CEO of Onion Global, commented, "We hope that our offerings can be integrated into the lifestyles of users around the world. Our vision is to be ubiquitous, and our aim is for our products and services to penetrate every aspect of consumers' lives, giving rise to our mission of 'creating a better lifestyle for this generation and many more to come'. We are now helping domestic brands expand overseas, making premium products accessible in the global market, which is an extension of our corporate vision and mission. Compared with 'Made in China'as a brand proposition to expand overseas, our brand-led "Go Global" branding strategy can cultivate more loyal consumers and enhance brand premiums. With our in-depth brand management experience and deep consumer insights, Onion Global is able to facilitate Chinese brands' expansion overseas. Going forward, Onion Global will continue to incubate and cultivate high-quality brands, actively helping Chinese brands 'go global', making Chinese brands and products accessible globally."
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About Onion Global Limited
Onion Global Limited (NYSE: OG) is a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that incubates, markets, and distributes the world's fresh, fashionable, and future brands, which we refer to as "3F brands," to young people in China and across Asia. The Company's mission is to be the dream factory of lifestyle brands for young people. The Company's platform offers an integrated solution to develop, market, and distribute new and inspiring branded products, thereby reshaping the lifestyle shopping and consumer culture in China. Onion Global Limited has been listed on New York Stock Exchange since May 2021.
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- Fulfillment essential to retailers' growth.
- Dada's on-demand fulfillment service system integrating 'warehousing-picking-delivery' capabilities exemplary in upgrading retailers' on-demand fulfillment performance.
- Dada's digitized in-store picking service, Dada Picking, fully rolled out to all Walmart China's stores by end of March.
- Number of China's on-demand fulfillment delivery orders over 30 billion in 2021, expected to exceed 40 billion in 2022.
SHANGHAI, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the development of on-demand retail is entering into a new phase where its coverage is expanding from scenarios of daily necessities buying to purchasing items such as freshly-released mobile phones and cosmetics, the importance of fulfillment is becoming eminent, increasingly.
New opportunities emerging in the 'micro-distance' e-commerce for retailers, future of on-demand fulfillment solutions, industry's best practices… were among the topics discussed during the 2022 China On-Demand Retail Fulfillment Services Summit. Themed 'Micro Distance, Big Consumption & Speedy Fulfillment', the online forum was hosted by Dada Now, the on-demand delivery platform operated by Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), and attended by China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA) leaders, industry observers and researchers, leading retail and delivery players.
The event also saw the release of 'On-Demand Retail Fulfillment Services 2022', a White Paper prepared by the Research Institute of Dada Group in collaboration with LOGResearch, a think tank expertizing in supply chain and logistics. As the very first report in industry looking into the on-demand fulfillment, the White Paper proposes a panoramic analysis on the needs, pain points, solutions and future trends of on-demand fulfillment, to provide a professional guidance for industry practitioners.
Fulfillment is not limited to delivery
Experts attending the forum believe a good fulfillment solution should not be limited to delivery, its scope should extend upstream to warehouse management and order picking. The all-round fulfillment solution integrating processes of warehousing, picking and delivery is becoming a major trend in the industry, according to the White Paper.
"Consumers expect to receive what they ordered in between 30 and 60 minutes, the raison d'etre of the on-demand retail lies in its time-sensitiveness," commented Jianzhen Peng, Secretary General of CCFA commented, "thus the fulfillment ability is by nature very important in the whole buying process. How to improve the efficiency of fulfillment has now become an important issue for the whole retail industry."
Jun Yang, Co-Founder and CTO of Dada Group, agrees. "The quality of fulfillment is an element often ignored by many yet essential in the development of on-demand retail, it's the level of fulfillment that determines how strong the growth of on-demand retail can be." He also pointed out that beyond delivery, an ideal on-demand fulfillment solution has a lot added value to offer. "An integrated fulfillment solution system covering warehouse management, order picking and packaging, dubbed 'warehousing-picking-delivery' fulfillment synergy, is becoming an important industry trend," weighed in the CTO.
"For merchants in food and drinks, fulfillment process is relatively short, because that does not always involve warehousing, for them, fulfillment is basically delivery," said Yonggang Pan, Dean of the Research Institute of LOGResearch, "but as to merchants in the on-demand retail, in addition to delivery, they need to take care of processes such as warehousing and picking, which are their major 'pain points' to deal with."
The White Paper provides an in-depth study on the fulfillment needs of diverse types of merchants in on-demand retail, and reveals their problems awaiting to be resolved as well. For instance, supermarkets may have issues picking orders efficiently facing their large number of SKUs, pharmacies are keen on delivery timeliness, while groceries selling fresh foods have stricter packaging requirements.
Dada's 'warehousing-picking-delivery' on-demand fulfillment service system
Consumption scenarios keep evolving and diversifying. How to fulfill orders effectively of different types from different scenarios? Retailers are actively discovering solutions in this regard. As a leading on-demand delivery platform in China, Dada Now has been leveraging its digital capabilities to innovate fulfillment solutions for its retail partners.
For instance, its digitized in-store picking service, Dada Picking, has been fully rolled out to all Walmart China's stores nationwide by the end of March.
Pan of LOGResearch also highlighted Dada's 'warehousing-picking-delivery' on-demand fulfillment service system as an exemplary innovation in addressing retailers' need of upgrading on-demand fulfillment performance while embracing the 'micro-distance' e-commerce.
Looking into the future of on-demand fulfillment development, Yang of Dada Group believes there are several industry trends to look at. "The first is all-process integration. Then there is the application of digital tools, for example, the emergence of autonomous delivery service. The third would be flexibility, which means a service can be provided to retailers in a flexible way," said Yang at the forum, from providing solely a service to providing 'service + system', Dada Now is always committed to working with partners to create an open intra-city logistics infrastructure system for the entire industry, and better serving, empowering its retail partners with its proprietary technology know-how.
Retailers in China are embracing the booming on-demand retail market. According to the White Paper, in 2021, the number of on-demand fulfillment delivery orders in China exceeded 30 billion, and the number of users has grown to over 600 million. It is expected that the number of orders will exceed 40 billion in 2022, and the number of users will exceed 750 million.
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Samoset receives donation for reading initiatives
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -Samoset Elementary School Principal Maribeth went before the school board on May 10 formally requesting the media Centre to be named the Gerarda “Gerry” Elizabeth Please Media Centre.
Ms. Plese was a reading teacher at Samoset for over 20 years and in her honor, her daughter and son-in-law donated $300,000 to Samoset elementary.
This donation is to improve reading initiatives, such as hiring extra paraprofessionals to help increase test scores for specific grade levels.
Additional books and headphones will be provided and an Accelerated Reader program was purchased as well.
This information has been posted on the school district website under “Hot Topics” at www.manateeschools.net.
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BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VNET Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNET) ("VNET" or the "Company"), a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral Internet data center services provider in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited second quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, after the close of U.S. markets.
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, or 9:00 AM Beijing Time on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
For participants who wish to join the call, please access the link provided below to complete the online registration process and dial in 5 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time.
Upon registration, each participant will receive a set of dial-in numbers by location, a personal PIN and an email with further detailed instructions, which will be used to join the conference call.
A simultaneous audio webcast and replay of the conference call will be accessible on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.vnet.com.
About VNET
VNET Group, Inc. is a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral Internet data center services provider in China. VNET provides hosting and related services, including IDC services, cloud services, and business VPN services to improve the reliability, security, and speed of its customers' internet infrastructure. Customers may locate their servers and equipment in VNET's data centers and connect to China's internet backbone. VNET operates in more than 30 cities throughout China, servicing a diversified and loyal base of over 6,500 hosting and related enterprise customers that span numerous industries ranging from internet companies to government entities and blue-chip enterprises to small- to mid-sized enterprises.
Investor Relations Contact:
Xinyuan Liu
Tel: +86 10 8456 2121
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First PCA Coach-Led Competitive Gaming League Holds Largest In-Person Youth
Esports Tournament in North America
DALLAS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first esports franchise in North America, is gearing up to host its 2022 North American Finals at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress Esports Arena and Full Sail Live Venue, June 25 -26, 2022. In partnership with Full Sail University, the top 48 XP League teams, coaches, franchise owners and families will come together for the largest in-person youth esports tournament in North America.
The event kicks off Saturday, June 25 at 8 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony for players, teams, coaches, and parents. The ceremony will be opening the day's tournament events where play begins promptly at 9 a.m. The second and final day of the tournament is on Sunday, June 26 with play beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding the weekend's event with the closing and trophy ceremony. The event will be live-streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/xpleague.
In partnering with Full Sail University, the weekend's events will include regularly scheduled tours where families can learn more about its award-winning education program in esports, entertainment, media, arts and technology. In celebration of the finals, XP League is offering participants, families, and guests discounted attraction tickets to Universal Studios and food trucks, vendor booths with mementos, player gear and merch will be available throughout the weekend.
CEO and co-founder, Jay Melamed created XP League after seeing his own children's range of interest in traditional youth sports and unified love for video games. He soon realized the lack of structure and guidance in esports and decided to blend concepts of traditional youth sports with video games.
"We are so excited to host this tremendous event for all our players and their families. There's nowhere else kids can experience this sort of in-person competition that makes them truly feel like a professional gamer with all of the hype that comes with a huge national event like this," said Melamed.
Launched in 2020, XP League offers a nine-week seasonal program including one practice and one match a week. Each team is led by a coach who focuses on teaching resiliency, teamwork and sportsmanship in addition to gaming skills to elementary, middle and high school students. By integrating these values into the core format of its programming, kids see the positive reward as an exciting part of the overall experience.
XP League is the first esports organization to officially partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), where its coaches are Double-Goal certified and set a standard for competitive youth gaming. Since its start in 2020, XP League has grown to more than 30 franchised locations across the country and in April 2022 was acquired by Unleashed Brands, the fast-growing parent company of youth enrichment franchise brands, including Urban Air Adventure Park, The Little Gym, Snapology, Premier Martial Arts and Class 101.
For more information about XP League and its upcoming 2022 North American Finals, visit https://www.xpleague.com/.
XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports. XP League provides an innovative program that fosters social skills and sportsmanship through a positive, certified coach-led structure. Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.
Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts. and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. For more information, please visit www.UnleashedBrands.com.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), today announced that it has delivered a Regulation SHO notification to its information agent, D.F. King & Co., Inc.
Commented Creatd's founder and executive chairman, Jeremy Frommer, "In order to ensure a fair and orderly process, we have notified D.F. King that we expect them to notify the clearing firms and DTC whose clients are long CRTD and CRTDW of the Record Date for the rights offering. We have also asked them to notify all of the clearing firms and DTC whose clients may be short CRTD and CRTDW of this information, and advised them of their clients' ongoing obligation to comply with Regulation SHO. This regulation established the "locate" and "close-out" requirements aimed at curtailing naked short selling and other practices. Naked shorting takes place when investors sell short shares that they do not possess and have not confirmed their ability to possess. Having been in the financial services industry for over two decades, I am well aware of how to vigorously pursue those individuals who violate these obligations so as to ensure, by all means at our disposal, that our shareholders are protected from any possible nefarious behavior."
For further information about the Company's $40MM Rights Offering, please refer to: https://creatd.com/presentation.
About Creatd
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a company with a mission to provide economic opportunities to creators and brands by multiplying the impact of platforms, people, and technology. The Company has four main business segments, or 'pillars': Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios. Each pillar is characterized by a distinct revenue model, while operating on a shared-services structure and proprietary data collected from our multiple technology platforms. Creatd's pillars work together to create a flywheel effect, supporting our core vision of creating a viable and safe ecosystem for all stakeholders in the creator economy.
Creatd: https://creatd.com;
Creatd IR: https://investors.creatd.com;
Vocal Platform: https://vocal.media;
Investor Relations Contact: ir@creatd.com
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Hightouch Expands Partnership with Databricks to Help Joint Customers Sync Data Insights with Business Tools
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hightouch, the world's leading Data Activation platform, today announced its native integration with Databricks, expanding the partnership between the two companies and providing joint customers with a seamless way to activate data in their data lakehouse. With Hightouch now available through Partner Connect, Databricks users can easily send data to strategic destinations, automate the provisioning of a Hightouch workspace, and sync the business rules defined in the lakehouse—all directly from Databricks Partner Connect.
Developers can now quickly activate the unique data models, event data, and product usage data that lives in the lakehouse to power mission-critical use cases that help business teams drive revenue, reduce churn, optimize marketing campaigns, and more. Hightouch automatically syncs relevant customer data into over 100 SaaS destinations so engineers can spend less time manually exporting static files or building custom pipelines, and more time driving strategic business value.
"Hightouch makes it trivial to pull data out of Databricks directly into the business systems that are home to business users and their workflows," explains Dr. Ernie Prabhakar, Business Data Lead at Nauto, an AI-enabled driver & fleet safety company already taking advantage of the Hightouch integration with Databricks. "With Hightouch, employees can leverage a single source of truth about our organization's data to make better mission-critical decisions when it matters most."
Databricks customers can now empower their various teams to run business-critical applications from within their data lakehouse. "With Hightouch, customers can tackle more business workflows while maintaining a single source of truth for their data," explains Steve Sobel, Global Industry Leader for Media & Entertainment at Databricks. "We are especially excited about Hightouch enhancing the Customer Data Platform capabilities for the lakehouse."
The powerful integration between Hightouch and Databricks turns the lakehouse into a Customer Data Platform (CDP) and opens new opportunities for business teams including:
- Syncing custom audiences to ad platforms for retargeting
- Empowering GTM teams with product usage data
- Sending personalized emails based on customer behavior
- Automating business processes such as invoice creation or metered billing
- and many more.
"With Partner Connect, Hightouch continues to advance the data activation category," explains Tejas Manohar, CEO and co-Founder at Hightouch. "Our extended partnership with Databricks makes it seamless for organizations to create activation workloads that immediately impact revenue, from improving ad spend to increasing marketing conversions to reducing customer churn."
Hightouch is now available in Databricks Partner Connect, so get started today.
Hightouch is the world's leading Data Activation platform, syncing data from warehouses directly into SaaS tools. In November, Hightouch announced $40M in Series B financing at a $450 million valuation led by ICONIQ Capital. Hightouch's hundreds of customers range from fast-growing startups like Plaid, Betterment, Calendly, and Lucidchart to large enterprises like AXS, Nando's, and Autotrader. For more information, visit www.hightouch.com.
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TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com), the industry leader in high-performance audio, has partnered with the City of Sturgis for the ninth consecutive year as the "Official Motorcycle Audio Sponsor" of the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ being held August 5th – 13th and will also be an official sponsor of the "20th Anniversary Mayor's Ride," held during the Motorcycle Rally™.
Rockford's booth on Lazelle Street will be the central hub of Rockford Fosgate activities during the Rally From 9:00am – 6:00pm daily, Rockford experts will be giving test drives of their latest aftermarket audio systems, purpose built for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, including the new M5 800-watt kits just announced on July 29th. Aftermarket systems will be available for purchase at the booth and bikers may also schedule installation with a certified technician during the Rally. Visitors who would like to learn more about "Harley-Davidson® Audio Powered by Rockford Fosgate" can talk with Rockford staff and experience motorcycles factory equipped with these powerful systems.
On Tuesday, August 9th, Rockford Fosgate will present the All-Out Bagger Show from 11:00am – 4:00pm in the Harley-Davidson's® Outlaw Square, Deadwood, South Dakota. Our host for the event will again be Jeff G. Holt, editorial director of V-Twin Visionary©. Those registering for the event will compete for top awards as well as a cash REWARD of $1000. Registration for the show is on-site in Deadwood at Harley-Davidson's® Outlaw Square beginning at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 9th
Rockford Fosgate team members will also be on-hand at Black Hills Harley-Davidson® through August 13th (8am – 6pm daily) where bikers can also purchase Rockford Fosgate audio systems and have them installed on-site.
Click here for information on the Mayor's Ride and Click here for details on Rockford's sponsorship of the Rally™. For more about Rockford Fosgate rockfordfosgate.com.
About Rockford Corporation
Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, Rockford Corporation markets high-performance audio systems under the brand Rockford Fosgate® for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK).
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than a decade, Freeit has been dedicated to partnering with customers to simplify technology and its implementation to make the most of their customers time and resources. The recently awarded Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract (DIR-CPO-4863) for cybersecurity software products and services aligns with Freeit's commitment to assist customers with protecting their data in a time where there is a pervasive challenge and a crowded market of products.
Through this DIR contract, Freeit will offer cybersecurity software products and services. Freeit's partnerships with more than a dozen cybersecurity technology providers ensure that the best solution for each customer's specific needs is determined.
"Our public sector customers rely on us to support their organizational initiatives. We add value through our dedication to addressing data security challenges with a business-oriented, holistic approach," said Wayne Orchid, President & CEO at Freeit Data Solutions. "With the increased threat of cybercriminals targeting state, local, and education entities, our ability to offer best-in-class cybersecurity software products and services is critical to our customers."
"We are thrilled to be included on Freeit's new DIR contract. Arctic Wolf and Freeit are ready to support public sector organizations as they work to improve their security posture and improve their services to the communities they support," said Peyton Hubbard, Director of Regional Channels at Arctic Wolf.
Partners incorporated in this offering include:
- Arctic Wolf
- Bitdefender
- Cloudflare
- Darktrace
- HelpSystems
- KnowBe4
- Mimecast
- Netskope
- Netwrix Corporation
- Ping Identity
- Stealthbits
- Varonis
Freeit Data Solutions is the prime contractor on 4 additional DIR cooperative purchasing contracts for the following products and services:
- DIR-CPO-4696 - Law Enforcement, Surveillance and Security Monitoring, Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Recovery Technology
- DIR-TSO-4229 Data Storage, Data Communication & Networking Equipment
- DIR-CPO-4795 – Software as a Service
- DIR-TSO-4198 - Mobile Digital Video Products and Accessories
About Freeit Data Solutions:
Freeit Data Solutions is an Austin-based IT services and solutions company that designs and deploys data center solutions for mid to large-sized companies, enabling them to better manage and protect their data. For more information visit: www.freeitdata.com
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Redbox Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: RDBX), in connection with the proposed acquisition of RDBX by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc ("CSSE"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, RDBX shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.087 of a share of class A common stock of CSSE per RDBX share owned. If you own RDBX shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/rdbx
Trecora Resources (NYSE: TREC)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Trecora Resources (NYSE: TREC), in connection with the proposed acquisition of TREC by an affiliate of Balmoral Funds, LLC via a tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, TREC shareholders will receive $9.81 in cash for each share of TREC common stock owned. If you own TREC shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/trec
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten Medical Taiwan, Inc. today announced that their ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy Phase 2 clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05265013) has enrolled and treated its first patient. This trial is using ASP-1929 photoimmunotherapy based on the Alluminox™ platform in combination with anti-PD1 therapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma to measure patient's Objective Response Rate (ORR). The trial will be conducted in 3 medical centers in North Taiwan and 2 medical centers in Central Taiwan.
According to official cancer registration report, head and neck cancer ranks third in male cancer incidence and fourth in male cancer mortality in Taiwan, with an annual incremental of about 10,000 patients. Majority1 of the patients are males between the ages of 40 and 60. Local recurrence or metastasis is one of the leading causes of death in head and neck cancer patients2, and nearly one-half of recurrent or metastatic patients survive for less than one year3. After receiving treatment, about 40% of patients will still face in situ or local recurrence4.
Dr. Chun Wei Huang from Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of China Medical University Hospital, who participated in the trial, explained: "Currently patients have limited treatment options after recurrence. When surgery, chemotherapy combined with targeted therapy, radiotherapy, etc. fail to show obvious efficacy in treating head and neck cancer, not only the patients but the medical teams are disappointed. Patients are also prone to losing confidence for further treatment. In addition to this phase II clinical trial, Taiwan is also expected to join more clinical trials. The introduction of more clinical trials presents not only new chances for patients, but also new possibilities for head and neck cancer treatment."
"ASP-1929 has been conditionally approved by the MHLW in Japan and we are establishing more clinical evidence to help cancer patients around the world. The investment of this Phase 2 trial reiterates our long-term commitment in developing Taiwan as the foothold to Asia expansion. The enrollment of first patient also demonstrates the robust momentum and tight-knit collaboration of Rakuten Medical around the globe. We look forward to providing patients with impactful new treatment options as soon as possible," said Mickey Mikitani, Co-CEO of Rakuten Medical, Inc.
Reference
[1] Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, 2019 Cancer Registration Report
[2] A Novel CXCR4-Targeted Diphtheria Toxin Nanoparticle Inhibits Invasion and Metastatic Dissemination in a Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mouse Model. Pharmaceutics. 2022 Apr 18;14(4):887. doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics14040887
[3] Argiris A, Harrington KJ, Tahara M, Schulten J, Chomette P, Ferreira Castro A, Licitra L. Evidence-Based Treatment Options in Recurrent and/or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Front Oncol. 2017 May 9;7:72. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2017.00072.
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About Rakuten Medical, Inc.
Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a global biotechnology company developing and commercializing precision, cell targeting investigational therapies on its Alluminox™ platform, which, in pre-clinical studies have been shown to induce rapid and selective cell killing and tumor necrosis. Outside of Japan, Alluminox therapies have not yet been approved as safe or effective by any regulatory authority. The company's first investigational drug developed on the Alluminox™ platform, ASP-1929, has achieved Fast Track designation from the FDA and Sakigake Designation from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, and is currently the subject of a global phase 3 clinical trial for recurrent head and neck cancer. Rakuten Medical is committed to its mission to conquer cancer by delivering our innovative treatments as quickly and safely as possible to as many patients all over the world as possible. The company has offices in 5 countries, including the United States, where it is headquartered, Japan, the Netherlands, Taiwan and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.rakuten-med.com.
About Alluminox™ platform
The Alluminox™ platform is an investigational platform based on a cancer therapy called photoimmunotherapy, which was developed by Dr. Hisataka Kobayashi and team from the National Cancer Institute in the United States. Rakuten Medical is developing the Alluminox platform as a technology consisting of a drug, device, and other related components. The drug component of the platform consists of a targeting moiety conjugated with one or more dyes leading to selective cell surface binding. The device component consists of a light source that locally illuminates the targeted cells with non-thermal light to transiently activate the drug. Pre-clinical data have shown that this activation elicits rapid and selective necrosis of targeted cells through a biophysical process that compromises the membrane integrity of the targeted cells. Therapies developed on Alluminox may also result in local and systemic innate and adaptive immune activation due to immunogenic cell death of the targeted cells and/or the removal of immunosuppressive elements within the microenvironment. Outside of Japan, Alluminox therapies have not yet been approved as safe or effective by any regulatory authority.
About ASP-1929
Since 2013, Rakuten Medical, Inc. has been using an exclusively licensed antibody complex to develop new cancer therapies based on its Alluminox™ technology platform. Rakuten Medical's first pipeline drug developed using its Alluminox platform is ASP-1929, an antibody-dye conjugate comprised of the antibody cetuximab and IRDye® 700DX, a light activatable dye. ASP-1929 binds to epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR), a cancer antigen expressed in multiple types of solid tumors, including head and neck, cutaneous, esophageal, lung, colon and pancreatic cancers. After binding to cancer cells, ASP-1929 is locally activated by non-thermal red light (690 nm) illumination emitted by a laser device system. Pre-clinical data indicates that Alluminox technology induces a biophysical process that compromises cell membrane integrity, leading to cancer cell death and tumor necrosis. ASP-1929 received conditional early approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare in September 2020, and is currently under investigation in a global phase 3 clinical trial for recurrent head and neck cancer. Rakuten Medical, Inc. is moving forward with product development by conducting clinical trials of monotherapy and combination therapy with other drugs. Outside of Japan, ASP-1929 and the laser device system have not yet been approved by any regulatory authority.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements that correspond to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that may cause Rakuten Medical's business plans and results to differ from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in these statements. These "forward looking statements" contain information about the status and development of our products, including ASP-1929, the Alluminox™ platform and IRDye® 700DX, as well as other regulatory and marketing authorization efforts, the potential benefits, efficacy, and safety of ASP-1929 and other therapies created using the Alluminox platform, and the status of regulatory filings. The approval and commercial success of the product may not be achieved. Forward looking statements relate to the potential benefits, efficacy, and safety of ASP-1929, and the status of regulatory filings. Such statements may include words such as "expect," "believe," "hope," "estimate," "looks as though," "anticipate," "intend," "may," "suggest," "plan," "strategy," "will," and "do", and are based on our current beliefs. In addition, this press release uses terms such as "important," "notable," and "abnormal" to express opinions about clinical trial data. Ongoing clinical trial studies include various risks and uncertainties, in particular, problems that arise during the manufacturing stage of ASP-1929, the occurrence of adverse safety events, situations in failure to demonstrate therapeutic benefits, and other various risks and uncertainties, both reasonable and unreasonable. For this reason, actual results, including regulatory approvals and uncertainties in the commercialization process of ASP-1929, may differ from published information. Except to the extent required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update this or any other forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future developments or events, changes in assumptions, changes in the factors affecting forward-looking statements. If one or more forward-looking statement(s) is updated, no inference should be drawn that additional updates will be made to those or other forward-looking statements.
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Americans’ views on abortion diverge along more than just partisan lines
By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN
Americans’ views on abortion are sharply divided across partisan lines, CNN’s latest polling shows: An overwhelming 88% of Democrats want to see Roe vs. Wade upheld, while a smaller 63% majority of Republicans want to see it overturned. But neither party is entirely monolithic on the issue, with additional divides across generational and religious lines.
Age is a key factor, with younger Americans across party lines often expressing more liberal or stronger views on abortion than those held by older members of their party. Among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, a law establishing a nationwide right to abortion is popular with both those younger than 45 (81% of whom support it) and those 45 and older (84%). But 67% who are younger than 45 say they’d be angry if the Roe vs. Wade decision were overturned, compared with 54% of those 45 and older.
Democratic-affiliated voters younger than 45 are also more likely than their older counterparts to consider the issue a litmus test. Forty-one percent say they’d only vote for a candidate who shares their views on abortion, nearly twice as high as the 22% of older Democratic-affiliated voters who feel that way. That, however, doesn’t necessarily mean the issue will get them to the ballot box — those younger voters are only about half as likely as their older equivalents to say they’re extremely excited to vote in this year’s congressional elections, 13% vs. 26%.
There are similar age divides within the GOP. Republicans and Republican-leaning independents younger than 45 are split 50-50 on whether or not they’d like to see Roe overturned, and only 24% say they’d be happy — rather than merely satisfied, dissatisfied, or angry — with such a decision. By contrast, a solid 64% majority of those 45 and older are in favor of overturning Roe, with 38% saying they’d be happy to see it happen.
Younger Republicans and Republican-leaners are also more likely than their older counterparts to say they’d favor relatively permissive abortion laws in their state if Roe were overturned, 45% to 19%. And just above half (54%) say their views on abortion matches up most closely with those held by the Republican Party, with 22% saying they’re closer to the Democrats, and 24% that they’re not well-aligned with either party — significantly more of a partisan divergence than among older Republicans (73% of whom say their views align with the GOP on abortion), or among Democrats of either age group.
Within the GOP, there’s also a notable divide between those who identify as evangelical or born-again Christians, and those who do not. Among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who identify as evangelical, 76% favor overturning Roe and 54% would be happy to see it overturned; among those who don’t, those numbers are 49% and 21% respectively. And 35% of GOP-affiliated voters who are evangelicals say they’d only vote for a candidate who shares their views on abortion, while just 19% of non-evangelical GOP voters say the same.
By contrast, there are fewer sharp gender divides on abortion within each party. Similarly broad shares of Democratic-affiliated men and women oppose overturning Roe (90% vs. 89%, respectively) and say they’d be angry to see it overturned (60% vs. 61%). Across the aisle, Republican-affiliated men and women share a preference for overturning Roe (60% vs. 58%, respectively), and an identical 73% of both groups hope to see their state move toward more restrictive abortion laws in the event that it’s struck down.
GOP women, however, are slightly more likely than GOP men to express strong emotions in both directions over the prospect of Roe being overturned — 37% of these women say they’d be happy and 16% that they’d be angry, compared with 30% and 9%, respectively, among their male counterparts.
The CNN Poll was conducted by SSRS on May 3-5 among a random national sample of 800 adults surveyed online or by phone after being recruited using probability-based methods. Results for the full sample have a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points. It is larger for subgroups.
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HONG KONG, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) ("BIT Mining Limited" or the "Company"), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, before the U.S. market open on Friday, May 27, 2022.
About BIT Mining Limited
BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) is a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, with a long-term strategy to create value across the cryptocurrency industry. Its business covers cryptocurrency mining, mining pool, and data center operation. The Company owns the world's top blockchain browser BTC.com and the comprehensive mining pool business operated under BTC.com, providing multi-currency mining services including BTC, ETH and LTC. The Company has also entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 7-nanometer cryptocurrency mining machine manufacturer, Bee Computing, to complete the Company's vertical integration with its supply chain, increase its self-sufficiency and strengthen its competitive position.
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LAFAYETTE, La., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LHC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LHCG) today announced details for the release of its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
LHC Group plans to issue its earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. In light of the Company's previously announced agreement to combine with Optum, LHC Group will not conduct a quarterly earnings call to discuss the first quarter results.
About LHC Group, Inc.
LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations for communities around the nation, offering quality, value-based healthcare to patients primarily within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence. The company's 30,000 employees deliver home health, hospice, home and community based services, and facility-based care in 37 states and the District of Columbia – reaching 60 percent of the U.S. population aged 65 and older. Through Imperium Health, the company's ACO management and enablement company, LHC Group helps partners improve both savings and patient outcomes with a value-based approach. As the preferred joint venture partner for more than 400 leading U.S. hospitals and health systems, LHC Group works in cooperation with providers to customize each partnership and reach more patients and families with an effective and efficient model of care.
Contact:
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of IonQ, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of IONQ 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: March 30, 2021 to May 2, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, has never been so busy.
“A year ago, we might have been receiving one, maybe two reports a day about a book being challenged at a library. And usually those calls would be for guidance on how to handle a challenge or for materials that support the value of the work being challenged,” Caldwell-Stone told The Associated Press. “Now, we’re getting three, four, five reports a day, many in need of support and some in need of a great deal of support.”
“We’re on the phone constantly,” she added.
Accounts of book bannings and attempted book bannings, along with threats against librarians, have soared over the past year and the ALA has included some numbers in its annual State of America’s Libraries Report, released Monday. The association found 729 challenges — affecting nearly 1,600 books — at public schools and libraries in 2021, more than double 2020’s figures and the highest since the ALA began compiling challenges more than 20 years ago.
The actual total for last year is likely much higher — the ALA collects data through media accounts and through cases it learns about from librarians and educators and other community members. Books preemptively pulled by librarians — out of fear of community protest or concern for their jobs — and challenges never reported by libraries are not included.
The number could well grow again in 2022, Caldwell-Stone said, as conservative-led school boards and legislatures enact more restrictions. Last week, the Georgia legislature passed a bill that would accelerate the process for removing books seen as “harmful to minors.”
“Nothing would surprise me,” Caldwell-Stone says.
The two most challenged books on the ALA’s top 10 list have been in the news often:Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir about sexual identity, “Gender Queer,” and Jonathan Evison’s “Lawn Boy,” a coming-of-age novel narrated by a young gay man. Both have been singled out by Republican officials.
Last fall in Virginia, Glenn Youngkin backed a local school board’s banning of the two books during his successful run for governor. Around the same time, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster supported a school board’s decision to remove “Gender Queer.”
In Florida recently, Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized “Gender Queer” and “Lawn Boy” upon signing a law that would force elementary schools to provide a searchable list of every book available in their libraries or used in instruction and allow parents, DeSantis said, “to blow the whistle.”
Kobabe and Evison noted during recent interviews an irony of their books being targeted: Neither set out to write a story for young people. But they gained a following among students with the help of the American Library Association, which has given each book an Alex Award for works “written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.”
“I think a big part of our books getting so much attention is that they’re award winners and ended up being purchased by libraries all over the country,” Kobabe said.
Others on the ALA list, virtually all cited for LGBTQ or racial themes, include Angie Thomas’ bestselling “The Hate U Give,” centered on a police shooting of a Black teen; George Johnson’s “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” Juno Dawson’s “This Book Is Gay” and Susan Kuklin’s “Beyond Magenta.” Two older works that have been on the list before also appear: Sherman Alexie’s autobiographical novel “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison’s debut novel “The Bluest Eye.”
The library association defines a “challenge” as a “formal, written complaint filed with a library or school requesting that materials be removed because of content or appropriateness.” The ALA doesn’t keep a precise figure for how many books have actually been removed, but cases have come up routinely over the past year. Last December, a school district in San Antonio, Texas, pulled hundreds of library books to “ensure they did not have any obscene or vulgar material in them.”
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SPEEDWAY, Ind.– The greatest spectacle in racing is 88 days away and Indianapolis Motor Speedway is putting the pedal to the metal to find workers and volunteers!
“We really rely on a lot of our community to come in and help us execute our events, whether it’s actually on race day or leading up to race day, or even on the backside of race day,” said IMS president Doug Boles.
A bright yellow shirt, hearing protection and 5,000 coworkers, working at IMS is a job unlike any other!
Right now, racing fans are encouraged to apply to for part-time jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities.
There’s a wide range of jobs including safety patrol, ushering, directing traffic, cashiers and so much more!
If you’re part of a large group like a non-for-profit, sports team or organization, there are plenty of ways to participate and earn funding for cause!
One of the organizations that volunteers every year on the day after the race is Faithway Baptist Church.
“It’s some long days and we’re picking up trash, but it’s just a great opportunity to take a group out there,” said Paul Corlew, who works for Faithway Baptist Church.
“Whether it’s a not-for-profit group that works, or our college program, we’ve got a great opportunity for college kids to get involved as well,” Boles said.
If you’d like to learn more about these opportunities, click here.
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PARIS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At ESMO 2022, 9-13 September, Paris, France, the premier cancer congress in Europe, which has gathered 28k participants from 167 countries, many discussions will be around sustainability, prevention and novel approaches which could soon become a reality in the clinic.
- Late-breaking results elucidate the link between air pollution and lung cancer in people who have never smoked
"Pollution has a known association with lung cancer, but we didn't know if and how it directly causes the disease" - Scientific Co-chair Charles Swanton, Francis Crick Institute, UK. These results begin to explain how environmental carcinogens can drive cancer, deriving a public health mandate to lower the levels of these pollutants, produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. "We have to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, by doing so we will naturally reduce levels of PM2.5. We can all play a part: we need to cycle more, walk more. PM2.5 cause 8 million deaths a year, not just due to cancer but also to other diseases, i.e., more than the deaths caused by tobacco globally." - Study confirms accuracy of multi-cancer early detection blood testing, possibly leading to major paradigm shift in screening and early detection
"This is one of the very first studies where the detection of cancer DNA in the blood has allowed to detect cancer at an early stage" - Scientific Co-Chair Fabrice André, Gustave Roussy, France. "If this test works, in the future it will be good news for patients. But with this comes a wake-up call for hospitals to see what will happen in 10 years and start now to train fellows and change infrastructures accordingly." - Other highly anticipated results to be presented at the ESMO Congress 2022
Phase III trial of first-in-class drug targeting a new molecular alteration in a rare category of cancers; landmark trial of cell therapy using tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes to improve outcomes for advanced melanoma; several late-phase trials of immunotherapy, including for non-small cell lung cancer not eligible to standard chemotherapy; studies for underrepresented patient populations
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: RBKB), the holding company of Rhinebeck Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 of $2.1 million ($0.19 per basic and diluted share), compared with $3.3 million ($0.31 per basic and diluted share) for the comparable prior year period, which was a decrease of $1.2 million, or 38.2%.
The decrease in net income was primarily due to an increase in non-interest expenses of $1.2 million, a decrease in non-interest income of $530,000, and an increase in the provision for loan losses of $290,000, partially offset by an increase in net interest income of $332,000. The Company's return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.65% and 6.67%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2022 as compared to 1.18% and 11.40%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2021.
President and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Quinn said, "We see the economy of the Hudson Valley picking up after a slowdown caused by COVID. Commercial and residential construction is on the rise, unemployment rates continue to decline and community revitalization efforts in the communities we serve are in full swing. All of this gives us an opportunity to grow our business in support of these economic development and quality of life initiatives."
Income Statement Analysis
Net interest income increased $332,000, or 3.4%, to $10.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, from $9.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was primarily driven by higher interest-earning asset balances and lower costs for deposits and borrowings, which were partially offset by lower yields on interest-earning assets and higher interest-bearing liability balances. Our net interest margin decreased 23 basis points to 3.42% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the comparable prior year period.
The provision for loan losses increased by $290,000, from a credit to the provision of $69,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 to an expense of $221,000 for the current quarter. The credit for the first quarter of 2021 was primarily attributable to a decline in loan balances, exclusive of PPP loans, a reduction in specific allocations to the allowance for loan losses and a general improvement in the economic conditions as our customers showed signs of recovering from the pandemic. The expense in the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to growth in our indirect automobile and non-residential commercial real estate loan balances.
Net charge-offs for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 totaled $80,000 compared to $303,000 for the comparable period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a $143,000 recovery of a residential mortgage loan, pricing gains on the sales of repossessed vehicles as used car prices have risen significantly, and an improvement in the overall economic environment.
Non-interest income totaled $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, a decrease of $530,000, or 23.7%, from the comparable period in the prior year, due primarily to a decrease in the net gain on sales of mortgage loans as a result of a decline in loan volume when compared to the first quarter in 2021 due to the higher interest rate environment. For the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the gain on sales of mortgage loans decreased $659,000, or 62.2%, as the Company sold $10.9 million of residential mortgage loans in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to $24.7 million in the first quarter of 2021. Gains related to the collection of life insurance proceeds of $195,000 and on the disposal of premises and equipment of $17,000, both of which only occurred in the first quarter of 2021, also contributed to the decrease in non-interest income. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in investment advisory income of $123,000, or 56.7%, and an increase in service charges on deposit accounts, which increased $97,000, or 15.9%, as transaction volume increased and the ability to charge fees improved.
For the first quarter of 2022, non-interest expense totaled $9.1 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 14.5%, over the comparable 2021 period. The increase was primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits of $927,000, or 20.2%, due to the four new branches opened in 2021 as well as annual merit increases, production incentives and employee benefit increases, as well as the competitive pressures of the current job market. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, occupancy expenses increased $144,000, or 15.1%, as a result of the additional rent, depreciation and other expenses related to the branch expansion. The addition of branches was also primarily responsible for increased data processing costs of $91,000 and increased marketing fees of $29,000. These increases were partially offset by decreased professional fees of $14,000 and a decrease in other non-interest expenses of $49,000, or 3.7%.
Balance Sheet Analysis
Total assets remained steady at $1.28 billion between December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022, with only a slight increase of $318,000. Available for sale securities decreased $3.2 million, or 1.2%, due to paydowns, calls and maturities of $16.6 million and an increase of $13.8 million in unrealized market losses, partially offset by $27.2 million in purchases. Net loans increased $5.2 million, or 0.6%, primarily due to a large increase in our indirect automobile loan portfolio. Indirect automobile loans increased $22.5 million, or 5.9%, and non-residential commercial real estate increased $3.4 million while commercial loans and multi-family loans decreased $13.7 million and $7.0 million, respectively. Cash and due from banks decreased $4.7 million, or 6.6%, primarily due to a decrease in deposits held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Deferred tax assets increased $3.0 million mostly in relation to the increase in unrealized losses on securities.
Past due loans decreased $1.1 million, or 8.1%, between December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022, finishing at $12.4 million, or 1.4% of total loans, down from $13.5 million, or 1.6% of total loans at year-end 2021. Our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total gross loans was 0.90% at March 31, 2022 as compared to 0.89% at December 31, 2021.
Total liabilities also remained fairly stable at $1.16 billion at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, increasing $9.0 million, or 0.8%, primarily due to an increase in deposits of $10.6 million, or 1.0%. Interest bearing deposits increased $20.8 million, or 2.7%, while non-interest bearing deposits decreased $10.2 million, or 3.3%.
Stockholders' equity decreased $8.7 million, or 6.9%, to $117.3 million at March 31, 2022, primarily due to a $10.9 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss on available for sale securities, partially offset by net income of $2.1 million. The Company's ratio of average equity to average assets was 9.78% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and 10.02% for the year ended December 31, 2021.
About Rhinebeck Bancorp
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. is a Maryland corporation organized as the mid-tier holding company of Rhinebeck Bank and is the majority-owned subsidiary of Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC. The Bank is a New York chartered stock savings bank, which provides a full range of banking and financial services to consumer and commercial customers through its fifteen branches and two representative offices located in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Albany counties in New York State. Financial services including comprehensive brokerage, investment advisory services, financial product sales and employee benefits are offered through Rhinebeck Asset Management, a division of the Bank.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements about the Company and the Bank. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events or results and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "predict", "forecast", "improve", "continue", "will", "would", "should", "could", or "may". Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include increased competitive pressures, inflation, changes in the interest rate environment, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, changes in asset quality, loan sale volumes, charge-offs and loan loss provisions, changes in demand for our products and services, legislative, accounting, tax and regulatory changes and a failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks that could adversely affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations and the business in which the Company and the Bank are engaged.
Further, given its ongoing and dynamic nature, it is difficult to predict the continuing impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including when the coronavirus can be controlled and abated. As the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, we could be subject to any of the following risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations: the demand for our products and services may decline, making it difficult to grow assets and income; if the economy worsens, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase, resulting in increased charges and reduced income; collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase; our allowance for loan losses may increase if borrowers experience financial difficulties, which will adversely affect our net income; the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us; our wealth management revenues may decline with continuing market turmoil; our cyber security risks are increased as the result of an increase in the number of employees working remotely; and FDIC premiums may increase if the agency experiences additional resolution costs.
Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise these forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.
The Company's summary consolidated statements of income and financial condition and other selected financial data follow:
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such non-GAAP financial information includes the following measure: "tangible book value per common share." Management uses this non-GAAP measure because we believe that it may provide useful supplemental information for evaluating our operations and performance, as well as in managing and evaluating our business and in discussions about our operations and performance. Management believes this non-GAAP measure may also provide users of our financial information with a meaningful measure for assessing our financial results, as well as a comparison to financial results for prior periods. This non-GAAP measure should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to or substitute for, measures determined in accordance with GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. To the extent applicable, reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures as reported in accordance with GAAP are included below.
CONTACT: Michael J. Quinn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Telephone: (845) 790-1501
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