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NEW ORLEANS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 24, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR0 (NYSE: IIPR-PA), if they purchased the Company's securities between May 7, 2020 and April 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
What You May Do
If you purchased securities of Innovative Industrial and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-iipr/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by June 24, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
Innovative Industrial and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company's focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a real estate investment trust (REIT); (ii) the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than represented; (iii) the Company's top customers experienced significant issues; (iv) as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to the Company and it would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (v) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
When the true details entered the market, the price of the Company's shares fell, damaging investors.
The case is Mallozzi v. Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv- 2359.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
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Caprice Capital Partners, LLC Provides Financing and an Equity Co-Investment for the Acquisition of a Plumbing and HVAC Services Company
Alliance Plumbing Service & Repair, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan & Equity Co-Investment Acquisition Financing
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caprice Capital Partners, LLC recently underwrote, agented, and served as a sole lender on a 1st lien term loan and provided an equity co-investment in partnership with Shadow Lake Partners to acquire Alliance Plumbing ("Alliance" or the "Company").
Devaunt LeClaire, Shadow Lake Partners' Managing Partner commented: "The Caprice team has been a value-added partner through the diligence process and their extensive experience partnering with lower middle market companies allowed us to execute with speed and certainty. Add-ons will play a large role in our value-creation strategy, and Caprice's ability to move quickly with incremental investments of up to $75 million gives us and management the conviction we need to execute."
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Alliance is a leading provider of plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical and repair services as well as plumbing construction services in the greater Phoenix Scottsdale, AZ MSA.
Jon Finch, Partner at Caprice commented: "We are excited to partner with Shadow Lake Partners and Alliance's existing management team as they execute on both organic and inorganic growth initiatives."
Robert Choi, Vice President at Caprice, added "Caprice's one-stop capital solution and partnership approach demonstrates Caprice's ability to effectively support independent sponsors."
Caprice Capital Partners, LLC is a Los Angeles based, relationship-driven private investment firm focused on providing tailored debt and non-control equity solutions to entrepreneurial, non-sponsor backed companies in the lower middle market.
Caprice partners with founder-owners as well as independent sponsors and search funds to support buyout, growth, and recapitalization initiatives. Caprice is most effective with shareholders and management teams that are seeking true partnership and better alignment from their non-control capital partners, particularly given the strategic nature and often complex and time-constrained circumstances of the transaction.
Caprice is industry-agnostic and situation-specific, often providing solutions to companies at or near an inflection point. Caprice tends to be the sole lender providing a capital solution between $5-$75 million to companies with at least $2 million of EBITDA.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP served as Caprice's legal counsel on the transaction.
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Second-Annual Event Brings Together Tech Startups, Investors and Entrepreneurs to Build a Better Tomorrow
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics has announced its 2022 LG NOVA Innovation Festival, a two-day in-person event that brings together startups, industry experts, investors, mentors and influencers to facilitate collaborative conversations on innovating for the future. The highly anticipated, second-annual event is spearheaded by LG NOVA, the Silicon Valley-based LG North American innovation center whose mission is to find innovative, future-impacting startups and entrepreneur communities to build, nurture and help them grow.
Taking place Sept. 7-8 in the greater San Francisco area, the event will provide learning, mentoring and discussion opportunities covering Digital Health, Metaverse/Gaming, Smart Living/Home, ESG and Open Innovation. The Innovation Festival will engage attendees in thought-provoking keynotes, deep discussions, workshops and interactive activities on these key areas of technology that impact our daily lives. Highlights will include a startup pitch competition, expert panels and dedicated networking hours.
The event headlines two inspirational innovators as keynote speakers – Marc Tarpenning, Venture Partner at Spero Ventures, Co-founder of Tesla and Dr. Mary Lou Jepsen, Founder of OpenWater, and previously Co-Founder & CTO of the One Laptop per Child.
With his fellow co-founder, Tarpenning completely revolutionized the automotive industry with the launch of Tesla Motors in 2003. At the Innovation Festival, Tarpenning will speak on his experiences from Tesla and NuvoMedia – a company that pioneered ebooks which sold to Gemstar/TV Guide in 2000.
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine and CNN's Top Thinkers in Science and Technology, Dr. Mary Lou Jepsen is a pioneer in imaging, display and computer hardware. Currently, she is taking on brain cancer and other neurological diseases with OpenWater working on fMRI-type imaging of the body using holographic and infrared technologies. Dr. Jepsen will share her inspirational story and approach to thinking innovatively.
"Our goal for the festival is for attendees to connect with LG, corporate and industry experts, accelerators, entrepreneurs and others in the startup ecosystem to discuss challenges in the market and new areas of innovation focused on building a positive, sustainable future for us all," said LG Electronics Senior Vice President of Innovation Dr. Sokwoo Rhee, and head of LG's North American Innovation Center, LG NOVA. "The important conversations that will be discussed at our event reflect our NOVA mission and principle of outside-in collaboration."
Coinciding with the announcement of winners in LG's first annual Mission for the Future startup challenge and the launch of the second LG partner search, attendees at the event will be able to connect with the LG NOVA Entrepreneur-in-Residence team to get the inside track on the upcoming Mission for the Future 2022. This year's submission process opens on Sept.1, 2022.
Registration for the Innovation Festival is open now through Aug. 31; details along with the full event schedule and speaker roster can be found on LG NOVA's website here.
About LG NOVA
LG NOVA, the North American Innovation Center for global innovation leader LG Electronics, is a team focused on bringing innovation from the outside to LG. LG NOVA is based in Santa Clara, Calif. The center's mission is to build, nurture and grow innovations that impact the future. Learn more about LG NOVA at www.lgnova.com.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.
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CINCINNATI, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) held its annual meeting of shareholders today, during which Gary Warzala was elected to a one-year term as a new member of the First Financial board of directors, effective immediately.
Warzala is currently a security and risk management executive advisor with Gartner, Inc. Before joining Gartner in 2019, he served as chief information security officer to Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank, and Visa International. Warzala is a board member of the Economic Crime & Cybersecurity Institute of Utica College, and the INTERalliance of Cincinnati. He also serves as an industry advisory board member for the University of Cincinnati.
"We are excited to welcome Gary to the board and look forward to his leadership, especially in the area of cybersecurity," said Claude Davis, First Financial Bancorp board chair. "Gary's deep knowledge of information security and risk management, along with his experience in strategic planning within the financial services industry, will help the board manage complex challenges as our business continues to grow and evolve."
John T. Neighbours, a member of First Financial Bancorp's board of directors since August 2015, previously announced his retirement from the board, effective as of today's meeting.
"John's contributions and insights have been instrumental in the growth our organization has experienced over the past decade," Davis added. "On behalf of the board of directors, I want to thank John for his service and commitment to First Financial."
About First Financial Bancorp.
First Financial Bancorp. is a Cincinnati, Ohio based bank holding company. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had $16.0 billion in assets, $9.2 billion in loans, $12.8 billion in deposits and $2.1 billion in shareholders' equity. The Company's subsidiary, First Financial Bank, founded in 1863, provides banking and financial services products through its six lines of business: Commercial, Retail Banking, Investment Commercial Real Estate, Mortgage Banking, Commercial Finance and Wealth Management. These business units provide traditional banking services to business and retail clients. Wealth Management provides wealth planning, portfolio management, trust and estate, brokerage and retirement plan services and had approximately $3.3 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022. The Company operated 135 full-service banking centers as of March 31, 2022, primarily in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, while the Commercial Finance business lends into targeted industry verticals on a nationwide basis. Additional information about the Company, including its products, services and banking locations, is available at www.bankatfirst.com.
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Funds will accelerate market growth at a time when public safety professionals are looking to modernize operations in support of safer communities.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CivicEye, a leading provider of cloud-based public safety software used by law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts, announced today a $12.4 million Series A financing led by Cercano Management with participation from Relevance Ventures and a consortium of angel investors. CivicEye will use the funds to expand its operations to meet the increasing demand for its advanced cloud software for communities and law enforcement professionals, helping to save lives and increase public safety.
In 2022, CivicEye launched as a brand (formerly Agisent Technologies) and expanded its product line to include prosecutor case management software, CivicCase, and grew its customer base across the United States. CivicEye's current customers include small to mid-market police agencies, statewide district attorney networks, and fusion centers.
"We're excited to partner with Charlotte-based CivicEye and support its efforts to tackle issues in the public safety market," said Stuart Nagae, Partner at Cercano Management. "The public safety sector has relied on legacy software for too long and needs modern, cloud-based technology. CivicEye's suite of innovative products provides officers and prosecutors access to real-time data, enabling them to make effective decisions and better serve their communities."
"At CivicEye, we believe that data is the future of public safety. Our mission is to digitize and democratize records management to improve community outcomes. We are doing our part to build a world where law enforcement agencies and public safety professionals can access real-time data using cloud software," said Khristian Gutierrez, CEO of CivicEye. " This new funding will help us capitalize on our momentum and continue stamping our place in the market while doubling down on our core products and focusing on communities that the market has largely ignored.
This capital will support the expanded reach of CivicEye's innovative software platform throughout the United States. The Company will also invest in product development to further address the needs of law enforcement, court professionals, judges, and other public safety professionals and help reduce silos across municipal and state governments.
"Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors face a myriad of challenges daily. Their ability to fight crime on the street and in court is impacted by mounds of administrative tasks and a lack of transparent datasharing across departments and other jurisdictions. The CivicEye platform exists to streamline workflows so officers and prosecutors can spend more time on what matters; making this country safer," Gutierrez said.
CivicEye closed its Series A funding under the advisement of Cooley LLP.
About CivicEye
CivicEye provides advanced cloud-based software solutions that support public safety professionals and help save lives. The company combines a deep understanding of law enforcement and public safety with an unrivaled technology platform, bringing robust, easy-to-use solutions to law enforcement, drug control, prosecution, campus police, private security, and fusion centers.
About Cercano Management
Privately held investment management firm working exclusively with ultra-high net worth investors and their family foundations. Headquartered in Bellevue, WA.
About Relevance Ventures
Relevance Ventures is the only Native American privately owned and operated venture capital firm. Relevance Ventures provides strategic venture assistance and guidance to entrepreneurs working to foster harmony while delivering a positive communal impact. With over $115 million under management, the firm focuses on opportunities within the health & wellness and fintech/enterprise software industries. The firm specializes in identifying proven management teams with a solid business plan to bring harmony to an addressable market of at least $1 billion. Relevance Ventures was founded by Cameron and Dean Newton, and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Shannon McGevna, marketing@civiceye.com Sales
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- theLotter Texas, which launched two years ago, is reporting selling a massive number of lottery tickets to Texans after the multi-state Mega Millions rolled over last Friday. The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $790 million after no one picked the right numbers for the Friday night drawing. Texans are eager to order their tickets before Tuesday when the next drawing takes place and in increasing number of them do so via the website of theLotter Texas.
"These sort of jackpot amounts remind us all of the glory days of 2016 and 2018," says Peggy Daniel, theLotter's U.S. Managing Director. "First, in January of 2016, Powerball rose to $1.586 billion. That sum was scooped up and divided up by 3 ticketholders in Florida, California, and Tennessee. Mega Millions itself set a record in October 2018 when a single player in South Carolina won the $1.537 billion jackpot, making it the largest ever single win in US lottery history. If the $790 Million Mega Millions jackpot isn't won on Tuesday night, it is set to rise towards the billion mark once again."
theLotter Texas provides customers with a courier service for lottery tickets, meaning that Texans can order an official Texas Lottery ticket on its website. It offers further features which differentiate it from other retailers: from subscriptions and special multi-draw packages to special offers such as every tenth ticket free.
So how does it work? "Our service aims to make playing the Texas Lottery convenient and safe: a client simply places an order on our site and one of our couriers buys the ticket on the client's behalf. We then upload a scan of the actual paper ticket and always notify the client after winning any prize. Wins of up to $600 are transferred directly to a client's account, bigger prizes can be collected in person at Texas Lottery offices," clarifies Daniel.
About theLotter Texas
theLotter Texas is an online ticket purchasing service enabling residents of Texas to play Texas lottery games online, with official Texas Lottery tickets, from the comfort of home.
Download the app on iOS or Android and follow theLotter Texas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Gambling can be harmful if not controlled. Please play responsibly.
Contact: Jessica Griggs
Tel: (732) 546-8634
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NASA forms team to study UFOs
(CNN) - NASA is assembling a team to study unidentified flying objects, better known as UFOs.
The agency says it wants to know more about incidents that cannot be identified as aircraft or any known natural phenomena.
It says it is interested because of national security and air safety and notes there is no evidence they are alien in nature.
The study begins in early fall and is expected to take nine months.
It will focus on identifying available data from the government, civilians, nonprofits and companies. It will also focus on how to best collect future data and how NASA can use it to move the scientific understanding of it forward.
The team’s work will be independent from the work that the Department of Defense is doing on unidentified aerial phenomena.
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Indiana officer who was shot in head is moved to hospice
Published: Sep. 4, 2022 at 11:11 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — An eastern Indiana police officer who was shot in the head during a traffic stop has been moved to hospice care after being taken off life support at a hospital.
The Richmond Police Department says 28-year-old Officer Seara Burton was transferred to a hospice facility in the Richmond area on Saturday. She had been treated at a hospital in Dayton, Ohio, since being shot on Aug. 10.
The department says in a Facebook post that “she will continue receiving excellent care and be surrounded by her family.”
Burton was taken off life support Thursday.
A Richmond man is jailed on three attempted murder charges in the officer’s shooting.
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DALLAS, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Healthcare, a leading provider of end-to-end healthcare revenue cycle and information technology services, has scaled a new employee peak of 25,000 employees as of today. The company has doubled its total headcount in less than 15 months.
Shaji Ravi , Founder, President & Managing Director of Access Healthcare, said, "It seems like only yesterday when I sat with the founding team in a coffee shop to develop the blueprint of the company. The last 12 years have been eventful; we have learned and innovated through the journey. I am grateful to our clients for their faith in our capabilities and our employees for everything they do. Our digital solutions portfolio is helping our clients achieve transformational business outcomes right from the word go."
As a third-party revenue cycle services provider, Access Healthcare improves cash flow and revenue realization for its hospital and health systems clientele while reducing their cost of operations through global delivery, process automation, and operational rigor.
Kumar Shwetabh , President, US Operations of Access Healthcare, said, "Our ability to scale revenue cycle services is unmatched in the industry and has enabled us to support our clients as they face a debilitating labor shortage. Our trained and certified workforce has enabled some of the largest hospitals, and health systems to achieve financial stability despite multiple headwinds of labor shortage, declining reimbursement, inflationary pressures, and health-related risks."
Having proven its strength in organic growth, Access Healthcare is now looking to enhance capabilities through focused acquisitions, creating strategic partnerships, and developing innovative solutions.
Jacob Jesuroon , SVP of Human Resources of Access Healthcare, said, "The last two years have challenged our hiring and training teams, and they have created the industry's foremost organic growth engine. We quickly pivoted our hiring and training model to a virtual mode during COVID and utilized technology to shift to self-paced learning tools. The unblemished track record of supporting our clients in the face of personal adversity for many of our employees through this time underscores our resilience and focus."
Access Healthcare has already announced plans to hire over 18,000 people in 2022 and recently launched a dedicated recruitment app – Access Healthcare Jobs – for Android and iOS devices.
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy energy industry press releases from PR Newswire
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
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- bp North America agrees to purchase EDF Energy Services
The acquisition also brings new opportunities for enhanced lower carbon integrated energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers, integrating with other bp businesses and capabilities that can support decarbonization goals. - Pink Energy Forced to Lay Off 500 More Employees as Result of Faulty Generac Solar Equipment
In having replaced approximately 50,000 SnapRS itself, Pink Energy has terminated its relationship with Generac and prevailed upon the company to take over responsibility for all future services related to Generac products. - U.S. Energy Development Corporation Acquires New Permian Basin Assets
"We are very pleased to acquire three new asset opportunities in the Permian Basin," said Jordan Jayson, chairman and CEO of U.S. Energy. "With this expanded well count, we anticipate approximately $100 million of new production to come online by the end of the calendar year." - IKEA U.S. and SunPower Launch Home Solar Offering in California
Customers can learn more about the home solar offering in IKEA California stores and online, and then work directly with SunPower to access solar energy packages developed specifically for IKEA Family loyalty members. The four packages include various combinations of solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging. - National Clean Energy Week Adds Dozens of Speakers, New Panels to Policy Makers Symposium
The premier clean energy event presents international business and policy leaders from Congress, the White House, DOE, U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Government of Quebec, and more. - Ground-breaking report warns chemicals industry must dramatically transform operations to avoid 4⁰C of global warming
The new study from Systemiq sets out credible pathways for the industry to become an enabler of a sustainable global economy, double in size and create 29 million new jobs.
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The sports betting affiliate looks set to consolidate its position as the frontrunner in educative video content in the industry.
HALIFAX, NS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covers.com, the leading sports betting information site in North America, has today announced content partnerships with three professional sports bettors, and a former professional football player and media personality.
Covers will team up with professional bettors Right Angle Sports, 'Hitman', and Brad Powers to expand the popular Release Show concept during the NFL and college football season in 2022-23.
Having first debuted in February 2022, the Release Show gives viewers the opportunity to hear the thought process of professional bettors and bet with them live on stream in order to get the best value. The shows were an immediate hit with the community, with viewership climbing steadily during the college basketball and NBA seasons.
Adam Chernoff, Senior Content Strategist at Covers, said, "Release Shows give bettors a glimpse into what professional betting is really like. Betting media is full of shows that give out picks, but few, if any of them, have influence over the betting market."
"Professional bettors move lines when they bet which makes sharing their information difficult to scale. We believe we have solved that problem as demonstrated during the basketball and college football seasons and expect that viewer numbers could be over five times higher for football season."
Covers has also announced that it will be partnering with Davis Sanchez for a second consecutive year. Sanchez is a former San Diego Chargers cornerback and three-time CFL Grey Cup champion who has since become a Canadian media personality.
Sanchez will join Covers CFL betting analyst Rohit Ponnaiya for The Chez and Ro Show, a twice-weekly CFL betting show that promises to surface the sharpest information on the market. Sanchez will also contribute to Covers' NFL video content for the 2022-23 season.
About Covers.com
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Covers.com is the go-to source for sports betting information in North America. Trusted by over 20 million users a year, the company has been going strong since 1995, building a team of experienced leaders and forging an integrity-led brand in an industry where that's not always the norm.
A global heavyweight with big ambitions and a shared commitment to people and culture, Covers continues to expand rapidly with the intention of bringing our expertise to more users than ever before.
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Trust in information from secondary sources like Internet searches, pharma companies, patient advocacy groups, and more has grown since 2019 Survey; Consumers need help making sense of online health information.
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harris Poll, a Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) company, today released results from the "2022 Health Information Trends Survey," conducted among a nationally representative sample of over 2,000 U.S. adults between June 15 and June 17, 2022. The survey – which expands upon research first conducted in 2019 on the public's trust in health information sources – shows consumers are increasingly looking to non-health care providers for critical health information.
Findings from the "2022 Health Information Trends Survey" suggest the public is both confident in and confused by online information, leading to a 'trust but verify' approach to health information.
- Consumers side-stepping health care providers for health information: A majority of U.S. adults agree that they can often find the health information they need without going to a health care provider (63%). Nearly the same proportion (61%) agree they need help making sense of all the health information available online.
- The proportion of adults who trust non-health care provider information sources is on the rise since 2019. Consumers report a great deal or a lot of trust in Internet searches (41% in 2022 vs. 33% in 2019), pharma companies (36% vs. 26%), patient advocacy groups (35% vs. 28%), and support groups (35% vs. 28%), among others. At the same time, trust in primary care providers and specialists has declined slightly from 2019; 78% of consumers say they trust their Primary Care Providers, down from 83% in 2019. 76% say they trust their specialists, down from 80% in 2019.
- Verification sources: Among those who use specific sources of information1, more than nine in ten verify the information they find. The most common motivation prompting verification behavior, regardless of information source, is wanting to have more than one source with the same information followed by a belief that it's hard to keep up because healthcare information is changing all the time.
"The data suggests a complex and evolving environment for healthcare consumers, communicators, and providers. The public is consuming healthcare information frequently from various sources and need more help making sense of what they find, what's credible, and what's not," said Michele Salomon, Vice President at The Harris Poll. "Communicators must find new ways to reach consumers as non-traditional sources become trusted health care advisors. In this context – with noted reductions in trust for providers between our 2019 and 2022 surveys – the role of health care providers is diminished."
Full findings from the report are available for download here.
Harris Poll's healthcare research covers all key audiences including patients, generalist and specialist providers, payers, hospital system decision makers, policy makers, caregivers, those with specific or chronic illnesses, patient advocacy group or association members, and the broader public. For more information about The Harris Poll or to learn more about our healthcare practice, please visit the https://theharrispoll.com/industries/healthcare/
About The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll is one of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., tracking public opinion, motivations and social sentiment since 1963. It is now part of Harris Insights & Analytics, a global consulting and market research firm that strives to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. We work with clients in three primary areas; building twenty-first century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. Our mission is to provide insights and advisory to help leaders make the best decisions possible.
About the Media Communications Research Practice
Built on the 50+ year heritage of The Harris Poll, the Media Communications Research practice supports the full scope of clients' data-driven communications strategy, including paid, earned, social and owned media. Whether the goal is to own and tell their own story through thought leadership research, to measure what the public thinks or knows through public opinion polling, or to influence the policy and legislative agenda by taking a public affairs lens, our consultants guide the research and analysis process, from discovering a unique space a client can own through supporting the full range of outreach activities.
Harris Poll Reputation Practice
The Harris Poll's reputation insights capabilities are powered by 25 years of dedicated expertise that provide strategic guidance, well beyond just the data or a dashboard. 2022 marks the 23rd annual release of the Harris Poll's Reputation Quotient (RQ) Study – currently released in partnership with Axios as The Axios-Harris Poll 100 (more details can be found here: https://theharrispoll.com/partners/media/axios-harrispoll-100/)
The Harris Poll's healthcare reputation expertise is showcased through regularly building and managing programs that cover 20+ global markets and 12+ stakeholders (including the most complex and hard to reach, such as Policy Makers, Payers, and Hospital System Decision Makers, in addition all healthcare Medical Specialties). Today, more than ever, this work also creates actionable value in context of ever-changing business, societal and healthcare issue/ trend landscape.
1 Sources examined in survey: online sources, health insurance company, government agencies, peer-reviewed medical journals, pharmaceutical companies, and patient advocacy groups or associations
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 12,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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CUTE: Firefighters save baby owl that fell from nest
Published: Apr. 14, 2022 at 2:06 PM CDT
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (CNN) - The Los Angeles Fire Department saved a baby owl that fell from its nest.
The baby got separated from its mom after taking a tumble from high atop a house in Woodland Hills.
The people who live there found the little bird, and firefighters showed up to make sure the baby got back home safe and sound.
With a gentle touch – and a ladder – the feathered family was finally reunited.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/04/14/cute-firefighters-save-baby-owl-that-fell-nest/ | 2022-04-16T18:51:31Z |
Cosby lawyer urges jurors to consider only proof from trial
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - A lawyer for Bill Cosby told jurors they need to look past years of public accusations against the actor and comedian and consider only the evidence presented by a woman who says he sexually abused her at the Playboy Mansion in 1975 when she was 16 years old.
During closing arguments at a California civil trial Tuesday that would devolve into bizarre bickering over the video game Donkey Kong, Cosby attorney Jennifer Bonjean said plaintiff Judy Huth and her lawyers didn’t come close to proving “her 50-year-old, he-said-she-said case.”
“Can you imagine how hard it is to defend a case when you start with the label of sexual predator?” Bonjean told the jurors, reminding them they were chosen because they promised they would be able to consider only the facts presented in court. “If we were just going to try people based on labels, then why have trials at all?”
Huth’s attorney Nathan Goldberg told the jury that “my client deserves to have Mr. Cosby held accountable for what he did.”
“Each of you knows in your heart that Mr. Cosby sexually assaulted Miss Huff,” Goldberg said.
Cosby, who was freed from prison when his Pennsylvania criminal conviction was thrown out nearly a year ago, is not attending the trial. He denied that any sexual activity took place between himself and Huth in a 2015 video deposition shown to jurors. The denial has been repeated throughout the trial by his spokesman and his attorney.
Bonjean began the defense’s closing argument by thanking jurors and then telling them, “All I have to say is, it’s on like Donkey Kong,” a callback to what both sides during the trial called " The Donkey Kong defense.”
Huth testified that Cosby exposed himself and forced her to perform a sex act in a bedroom adjacent to a game room at the mansion, where Cosby had brought Huth and her then-17-year-old friend Donna Samuelson, a key witness at trial.
In previous depositions and police interviews, the women discussed Samuelson in 1975 playing Donkey Kong, a game Nintendo didn’t release into arcades until 1981.
Goldberg told jurors in his closing that Samuelson had said “games like Donkey Kong” in her first reference to it during the deposition. She gave a similar explanation during trial testimony.
But Bonjean said it was clear evidence of a pattern of Samuelson and Huth coordinating their stories despite testifying that they had barely talked in the decades since.
“They both get things wrong in the exact same way,” Bonjean said.
At the end of her closing argument, Bonjean said, “This was in some ways the Donkey Kong defense, and it’s going to end as it should. Game over.”
Goldberg reacted angrily during his rebuttal.
“This is about justice!” he shouted, pounding on the podium. “We don’t need game over! We need justice!”
Soon after, he snapped at Bonjean when she raised one of many objections, saying she doesn’t think the rules apply to her.
“This is about me now?” She said. “Are you going to put my picture up there?”
“I would put your picture up and put ‘game over’ on it,” Goldberg said.
Similar bickering occurred between the two throughout the trial, and had boiled over earlier Wednesday when Goldberg said a defense expert was “a nice lady, with a nice smile,” implying she had little else to offer in the case.
In an earlier, calmer, moment, Goldberg told jurors that Cosby had every reason to believe the two girls were under 18 when he met them at a Southern California park and invited them to meet up with him a few days later. Huth testified that they had told him. Samuelson said she did not remember specifically giving their ages, but said they would have told him if it came up.
Bonjean said jurors could not reasonably believe Cosby knew as much, and put pictures on the screen of the girls from around the same time.
“These were young women who did not present as children or even young teenagers,” Bonjean said.
She added that the women’s testimony that no one at the mansion asked their ages after Cosby left them alone there showed as much.
“They looked like a lot of the other young women at the Playboy Mansion.”
After a judge reads them their instructions on Thursday morning, jurors will have to decide on the truth of Huth’s allegations, and whether Cosby’s actions caused her emotional distress that reemerged in 2014 and lasted until 2018 when he went to prison, as Huth’s lawsuit says he did.
Huth’s case represents one of the last remaining legal claims against the 85-year-old comedian and actor once regarded as “America’s dad” after the removal of his Pennsylvania conviction and the settlement of many other lawsuits, negotiated by his insurer against his will.
The Associated Press does not normally name people who say they have been sexually abused, unless they come forward publicly, as Huth has.
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- Black Knight's Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices tracked 30-year rates as they crossed 6% in mid-June before pulling back to finish the month at 5.79%, a jump of 44 basis points (bps) from May
- The spread between the 30-year mortgage rate and 10-year Treasury yield continued to widen, climbing 30 bps in June and – at 280 bps – is well above the long-term average of roughly 175 bps
- Total lock volumes were down 11% from May, with declines seen in both rate/term (-9%) and cash-out (-13%) refinances, as well as purchase loans (-11%), which accounted for 82% of all lock activity
- Looking at purchase lock counts – to exclude the impact of home price appreciation on volume – shows purchases down nearly 21% from last June, but still 3% above 2019 levels
- Government-backed FHA and VA locks captured additional market share from conforming products, a trend also likely reflected by a further decline in the average loan amount
- The average borrower credit score on cash-out refinances fell another five points in June to 693, the lowest point since Optimal Blue began tracking the metric in 2013
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI) announced the release of its latest Originations Market Monitor report, looking at mortgage origination data through June month-end. Leveraging daily rate lock data from the Black Knight Optimal Blue PPE – mortgage lending's most widely used pricing engine – the Originations Market Monitor provides the industry's earliest and most comprehensive view of origination activity.
"This continues to be a challenging environment for mortgage originators," said Scott Happ, president of Optimal Blue, a division of Black Knight. "Rate lock activity was down for the third consecutive month in June, with declines seen across all loan purpose types. Purchase mortgages – which currently account for 82% of all lock activity – fell 11% by volume from May and are now down nearly 16% from the same time last year. However, when we look at purchase lock counts to exclude the impact of soaring home values on volume, we see the number of purchase mortgages is off some 21% from last year's levels."
The month's pipeline data showed overall rate locks down 11.1% month-over-month, led by a 13.2% decline in cash-out refinance locks, which are now down 42.2% since last June. Rate/term refinance activity fell another 9.1% from May to mark a 90.4% year-over-year decline. The refi share of the market held at just 18%, the lowest point on record since at least January 2018, when Optimal Blue began tracking the metric. Purchase lock volumes were down 10.8% from May and down 15.6% year-over-year. Government loan products gained market share as FHA and VA lock activity continued to increase at the expense of agency volumes, a trend also likely reflected in another decline in the average loan amount – from $359,000 to $351,000. The overall average credit score in June was 723, with scores on cash-out refinances falling to 693 – the lowest it has been since Optimal Blue began tracking the metric in 2013.
"The month's data illustrates just how interest rate-dependent the originations market has become," Happ continued. "With 30-year rates hovering below 6% – still historically low – we've seen the rate/term refi market dwindle to next to nothing, with increasing downward pressure on cash-out activity. Purchase volumes are driving 82% of all origination activity and those volumes are on the decline as well – in the heart of the traditional homebuying season. Eventually, equilibrium will return; but, as of June, the market seems to be having trouble adjusting to a rate environment anywhere above the historically low levels reached during the pandemic."
Each month's Originations Market Monitor provides high-level origination metrics for the U.S. and the top 20 metropolitan statistical areas by share of total origination volume. Much more detail on June's origination activity can be found in the full Black Knight Originations Market Monitor report.
About Black Knight
Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) is an award-winning software, data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage lending and servicing and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets. Businesses leverage our robust, integrated solutions across the entire homeownership life cycle to help retain existing customers, gain new customers, mitigate risk and operate more effectively.
Our clients rely on our proven, comprehensive, scalable products and our unwavering commitment to delivering superior client support to achieve their strategic goals and better serving their customers. For more information on Black Knight, please visit www.blackknightinc.com/.
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Stephen Curry says Americans should treat President Trump — and his potential 2024 White House bid — as a serious “threat.”
“Take Trump seriously? Of course,” the Golden State Warriors star and NBA Finals MVP told Rolling Stone magazine for a cover story published Monday for its October issue.
“Most of his rhetoric — before he was president, during his last four years, and even now, if he tries to run again — has a tone of divisiveness that doesn’t have a place in our country,” he said.
“As serious and as loud as the threat is of him or whoever else is running for office,” Curry, 34, continued, “there’s a similar urgency and a loudness that’s necessary on the other side.”
It’s not the first time that Curry has spoken out against the 45th president. After Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank called the then-commander in chief an “asset” to the country in a 2017 interview, Curry told the San Jose Mercury News, “I agree with that description, if you remove the ‘et’ from asset.”
That same year, Curry said he didn’t want his team to make a traditional stop at the White House to celebrate their NBA championship title. Following Curry’s remarks, Trump tweeted that the White House invitation had been “withdrawn.”
Curry, a board member of When We All Vote, Michelle Obama’s voter registration and engagement organization, opened up about his activism to Rolling Stone.
“You’re growing and evolving on the same page as these national, politicized conversations, but it doesn’t have to be sides,” he said.
“What I try to do is be real, but also activate conversation that is sometimes uncomfortable,” the NBA All-Star said.
“The current events of the Trump era, I don’t wake up and say, ‘I wanna go at that conversation,’” Curry told the magazine.
“Some of this stuff falls on your doorstep and people want a perspective or comment, and sometimes you cough that up unsolicited.”
Curry said that while he didn’t regret not speaking out more in 2016 when the NBA weighed moving its All-Star game from North Carolina in protest of a controversial law requiring that transgender people use the bathroom corresponding to their biological sex, he could’ve “been a lot stronger” on the issue.
“We get attacked as athletes sometimes when you don’t want to say something — ‘I need to get more educated,’ there’s all these lines that people use,” Curry said.
“It kind of seems like you’re soft or like you’re equivocating or avoiding whatever the situation is.”
Curry also revealed that former President Obama — a frequent golfing partner and well-known basketball fanatic — once scolded him for repeating on a 2018 podcast a conspiracy theory that questioned whether astronauts really landed on the moon.
Following the podcast interview, Curry recalled, “I got an email. It was a pretty stern, direct one from President Obama.”
After telling him that humans did step foot on the moon, Curry said Obama instructed him, “You’ve got to do something about this.”
Following Obama’s advice, Curry hosted an Instagram Live discussion with an astronaut for his more than 45 million followers, and auctioned off a pair of custom-made space-themed sneakers, with proceeds going to STEM education programs.
Curry said back in June, after clenching his fourth NBA championship and telling the cameras, “What are they gonna say now?” he received a congratulatory call from Obama.
The ex-president suggested tweaking the boast slightly, telling Curry, “What the f— are they gonna say now?” | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/stephen-curry-says-trump-should-be-treated-as-serious-threat/ | 2022-09-14T15:16:57Z |
Stark County real estate transfers May 14-20
Alliance
Arable Investments LLC from Jart Property Investments LLC, 737 S Liberty Ave, $34,600.
Kimble Erik from Huntington National Bank, 2491 Center Ave, $81,000.
Ludwig Michael R & Jacalyn N from Tritico Hans M & Kumler Laura M., 849 Parkway BLVD, $225,000.
PCF Properties Ltd from Ace & G Rentals Ltd, 461 E Broadway St, $99,500.
Russell Christine from Equity Trust Co Custodian FBO Angela, 966 Jefferson Ave, $77,000.
Santee Pete J from Caiazza Thomas v & Marsha N, parcel 100733 South St, $6,000.
Selzer Jeremiah & Dawn from Gibson Janice L & Daniel H, 726 Scranton Ave, $90,000.
Bethlehem Township
Baker Jeremy from Shepherd Gary L, 6000 Beth Ave SW Lot 27, $15,000.
Crowe Jared D & Melody J from Rocco Jacqueline A, parcel 1100313 Tanganyika Trl, $10,700.
Day Jerry D & Lisa A from Lamp Shane, parcel 1100825 Swahali Trl SW, $5,000.
Day Jerry D & Lisa A from Naukum Joelene, parcel 1100589 Tanganyika Trl, $5,000.
Gross Matthew James & Jamie Renee from Adams Michael A & Jennifer M, parcel 1101198 Tanganyika Trl, $1,500.
Canal Fulton
Hulsey Karen D & Gary K from Schalmo Properties Inc, parcel 10013350 Crockett Cir, $43,900.
Hyde Christopher S & Hatch Gregory R from Hatfield Elizabeth A, 431 Market St W, $130,000.
MDV 1031 LLC from Javelin Real Estate LLC, 6845 Erie Ave NW, $11,307,615.
Murphy Ryan & Wihelm Heidi M from Owens Jonathan R & Amanda J, 400 Riverview St, $170,000.
NVR Inc A Virginia Corporation from Schalmo Properties Inc, 3041 Bonita Cir SE, $29,500.
NVR Inc A Virginia Corporation from Schalmo Properties Inc, 3045 Bonita Cir SE, $29,500.
Canton
1st Choice 4 Rentals LLC from Appointed Comfort Homes LLC, 305 Gibbs Ave NE, $6,500.
Andrews Toni E from Andrews Toni E, 306 Hartford Ave SE, $93,500.
BSMK LLC from Caw Investments LLC, 1122 Concord Ave SW, $35,000.
Diaz Alfonso & Amaya Xiomara Mendoza from SFR3-040 LLC, 2704 Rosewood PL NW, $41,000.
East Coast Acquisitions Group LLC from Ott Denis P & Donnaf, 1411 Spring Ave NE, $45,000.
Fame City Properties LLC from Sanders Emma L, 1019 Prospect Ave SW, $12,000.
Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio from KZB Realty LLC, 545 14th St SE, $65,000.
Hammontree Angela from Miller Ryan E, 1017 3rd St NW, $50,000.
Herrara Miguel Raymundo from Rineharts Home Service Inc, 908 3rd St SW, $53,000.
Herrara Miguel Raymundo from Rineharts Home Service Inc, parcel 203541 4th St SW, $53,000.
Hester Lee William from Gribble Rita, 2224 12th St SW, $30,200.
Immaculate Management LLC from Evans Robert A, 1804 Harrisburg Rd NE, $35,100.
Johnson Cameron S from Fraley Vincent J & Kathy A, 1012 Camden Ave SW, $68,900.
JSC Properties LLC from Ohio Power Company, 606 2nd St SE, $325,000.
Kienzle Seth M & Andrea M from Neo Home Buyers Inc, 1231 Barton PL NE, $86,400.
KS Yoak Enterprises LLC from Davis Christina, 312 Columbus Ave NW, $31,000.
Maldonado Hernandez Domingo & Chelsea from Beck Bruce B & Linda K, 720 13th St NW, $28,500.
Midfirst Bank from Swint John E & Clara J, 2603 Tuscarawas St E, $44,000.
Miller Wayne R from Hymax Holdings LLC, 1735 Edwards Ave NE, $70,000.
Neo Home Buyers Inc from Gray Street Investments LLC, 1427 Louisiana Ave NW, $165,000.
Neo Home Buyers Inc from Gray Street Investments LLC, 1517 Garfield Ave SW, $165,000.
Neo Home Buyers Inc from Gray Street Investments LLC, 207 Girard Ave NE, $165,000.
Neo Home Buyers Inc from Gray Street Investments LLC, 2246 2nd St NE, $165,000.
Neo Home Buyers Inc from Gray Street Investments LLC, 930 Park Ave SW, $165,000.
Premier Homes Inc from Haverstock Don, 2109 Indiana Way NE, $25,000.
Ramsey Robie L from Church Danielle & Church Isaiah, 2319 Daleford Ave NE, $37,100.
Right Side Investments LLC from Blu Ridge Apartments LLC, 1348 Cleveland Ave NW, $225,000.
Smith-Abernathy Diamari from Alkire Niceya L, 427 Brown Ave NW, $92,500.
Snave Properties LLC from Johnson John, 2406 17th St NE, $5,000.
Stallman Jacob Aaron & Kayla Paige from Williams Amannda N, 4712 Carlton Ave NW, $216,000.
Thompson Robert from Williani Ltd, 157 Columbus Ave NW, $65,000.
Tubbs Anena Marie from SLG Properties LLC, 626 Wertz Ave NW, $87,900.
Twin Hills LLC from Brazzi Richard L & Corell Robert B Trust, 839 34th St NW, $445,000.
Wagner Lafayette & Way Sony from Lifeline Property Management LLC, 1611 29th St NW, $106,900.
Zurfley Tyler & Taylor Ann from Welcome Home Stark LLC, 3013 Fletcher Ave NE, $54,000.
Canton Township
Blankenship Timothy A & Yvonne from Hedrick Michael J & Ashley M, 5104 Dueber Ave SW, $145,000.
Brownfield Janice M from Miramontes Jesus L, 2923 Moore Ave SE, $80,000.
Carson Jeffrey M from Contrel Corporation, 1351 Cascade Cir E, $226,000.
Koshmider Benjamin K & Olivia R from Ruess Linette L, 3200 Southberry Cir SW, $205,000.
Marmzson Ventures LLC from Toussant Mary J, parcel 1303717 Sherr Ave SE, $1,000.
May John W III & Ashley L from May Andrew J & Abigail, 3229 Forestdale Ave SW, $180,000.
Miller Trent from Humes Frankie Wayne Sr, 5115 Ashmont Ave SW, $325,000.
on Track Properties LLC from Mosteller William RJR & Patricia, 3014 3rd St SE, $40,100.
Rankl Jonathan J from Pritchett Michael P & Debra E, 700 Carnwise St SW, $200,000.
Rocky Properties 3606 LLC from Oldham Jeanne L & Mark E, 3606 Cleveland Ave S, $180,000.
Stutler Aundrea from Rennicker Nancy J, 4515 Springvale Ave SW, $215,000.
Tucke Michael from Machan Judith A, parcel 1305459 Penn St NE, $2,100.
Ward Michael from Barber Joseph D & Melinda S, 3943 Paradise St SW, $197,500.
Jackson Township
Burau III Fred William & Rochelle Marle from Rourke Robert C & Ann K, 9283 Rohrland St NW, $250,777.
Dillon Bridget & Steve from Testa Gail M, 6100 Granite St NW, $250,000.
Graybill Beth C from ND0104 Properties LLC & Graybill Beth C, 5350 St Andrews St NW, $1,000.
Groves Benjamin A from Wood Sharon L, 4325 Larchwood Cir NW, $265,000.
Hillman Walter G III & Alicia L from Deville Hills & Dales LLC, 5994 Hawks Nest Cir NW 4B, $426,300.
Hunt Gabriel & Chelsey from Rubin James, 4147 Bramshaw Rd NW, $315,000.
Jackson Noah R from Scheeff Justin & Brittany Jade, 7592 Montella Ave NW, $585,000.
Kalliny Essam from Belloir Jeremy A, 5448 Villarose Ave NW, $327,500.
Mumford Ervin D IV & Stephanie Frazier from Li Yinghua & Hongxu Su, 3934 Wales Ave NW, $230,000.
Pepe Mathew & Maureen from Mcgaughey Lyle E Jr & Anne C Ttees, 2609 Charing Cross Rd NW, $252,500.
Raddant-Rankin Kayla K & Burdett Cory from Olexa Scott D & Kimberlee, 2884 Vicksburg Ave NW, $386,000.
Shaw Tiffany K & Whiteside James G from Clarke John & Angela, 8012 Glendevan St NW, $350,000.
Thurman Joshua P & Sherin from Cresong Haven, 6118 Echodell Ave NW, $312,500.
Willard Melinda B Trustee from Carrington West LLC, 6129 Kirknewton Cir NW, $310,000.
Yong Alexander J & Kura Grace Elizabeth from Wanner Julie A, 4025 Columbia Ave NW, $185,000.
Zalewski Matthew & Kaitlin E from Residential Solutions Inc, 4161 Bel Air Ave NW, $312,000.
Lake Township
Barnes Timothy R & Aimee M from Fischer Emily Elizabeth, 3322 Suffolk St NW, $365,000.
Desatnik Bill from Rader Linda, 13675 Cleveland Ave NW #47, $1,000.
F A & B M from Neidert Colin B & Stacey R Co-Trustee, 8680 Burkey Rd NW, $265,000.
Franzmann Adam R from Zito Richard A, 12931 Williamsburg Ave NW, $330,000.
Gentlebrook Inc from Miller Jerry Trustee, 3520 Swamp St NE, $270,000.
Lightning Holdings LLC from Mcmasters Judith E Successor Trustee of, 3085 Perrydale St NW, $80,000.
Mcdevitt Daniel v from Wise James D & Travis A, 1545 Rhine River Rd NW, $160,000.
Nagel Aaron Jude from Nagel Alfred J & Becky C, 1581 Poppy Dr NW, $235,000.
Nesbitt Kyle A from Weimer Larry E & Jeanne M, 10571 Mogadore Ave NW, $300,000.
Sprouse Melissa S & Benjamin T from Parks Amber N, 3080 Mount Pleasant St NW, $180,000.
Lawrence Township
Brennen Matthew D & Brittany A from Carrier Courtney, 8825 Greenmeadow Ave NW, $175,000.
Gayheart Michael from Hardgrove Marvin E, 5551 Manchester Ave NW, $594,000.
MDV 1031 LLC from Javelin Real Estate LLC, 5760 Erie Ave NW, $10,156,635.
MDV 1031 LLC from Javelin Real Estate LLC, 6845 Erie Ave NW, $11,307,615.
Prohibited LLC from Tradewind Holdings Ltd, 11937 Lockage Rd NW, $181,500.
Thompson Benjamin S from Mcfadden Matthew M & Hardman Wanda, 6564 Towline Dr NW, $242,500.
Lexington Township
Heestand Tyler R from Watson Anne L, 1371 Lambert St NE, $155,000.
Parks Amber N from Stevens Alice L, 14828 Mccallum Ave NE, $168,000.
Louisville
Bury Colleen M from Miranoma Inc, parcel 3605671 Presidents Ave, $34,400.
Diab Kurtis P from Willis Laura, 227 Ohio Ave, $160,000.
GRV Services Inc from Dolan Carole M, 2218 Wittenburg St, $147,500.
Marlboro Township
32685 Tee-Bag LLC from Ring Sara & Eric, 10366 Immel St NE, $1,700,000.
Lawhorn Philip from Divvy Homes Warehouse III LLC, 7578 Center St NE, $320,195.
Massillon
B&D Land Holdings LLC from Jones Van K, 1740 Osage Ave SE, $20,000.
Balizet Robbie & Andrea D from K Hovnanian at Country View Estates LLC, 1265 23rd St SW, $389,514.
Broyles Tracy from Lincolnway-Terrace Homes LLC, 2606 Lincoln Way W #22, $1,000.
Copeland Jason Michael from Copeland Luther E Sr, 616 Cherry Rd NE, $120,000.
Denmeade Joshua & Natalie from Howard Cynthia, 2511 Valleywood Ave NE, $292,000.
Gochnauer Ronald & Kathleen S from Bullock Andrea C, 1027 Queen Anne Dr NW 1027, $211,000.
Guy Ronald from Thomas James, 2606 Lincoln Way W #44, $1,000.
Hummel Kimberly Paige from Wright Ruth Estella, 1715 Nutmeg Cir NE, $189,900.
Hymax Holdings LLC from Equity Trust Company FBO, 111 9th St NE, $53,000.
Immel Danielle R from Frey Matthew G & Feller Erika M, 635 Standish Ave NW, $140,000.
Ingram Zachary J & Kaylee J from Bordner Richard E, 1048 Yale Ave NE, $153,400.
K Hovnnanian at Country View Estates LLC from Partner Land Company LLC, 1280 23rd St SW, $55,000.
KS Yoak Enterprises LLC from Guzzetta Joseph R, 319 Snyder PL SW, $38,000.
La Miranda Plaza Investors Ltd from CVS 75981 Oh LLC, 1130 E Lincoln Way, $5,400,000.
Madzia Mary Jo from Berkey Michael W & Beth A, 235 14th St NW, $200,000.
Morales Valladares Victor Hug & from Bulgrin Donald, 1255 16th St SE, $43,000.
O’neal Spencer B from Moyer Kurt R & Timothy A, 729 9th St SW, $126,000.
Orr Taylor & Platko Chase W from Adkins David L, 832 Milburn Rd NE, $179,900.
Parsons Robert G & Linda A from Snively John A & Elaine, 828 Phillips Rd NE, $1,300.
Ramey Pamela L & Philip E from Richter Carl G & Seifert Vicki L, 1134 2nd St NE, $170,125.
Schafer Victoria E Trustee from Turskey Norma A, 2223 Lincoln Way W, $66,500.
Shearer Kyle from Mcclish Mary A, 1015 Wales Rd NE, $175,000.
Simma Inc Property Solutions LLC from Fournier Daniel R, 1368 Huron Rd SE, $28,000.
Straub Homes Inc from Janda Development Limited, parcel 10014681 Championship Cir SE, $68,000.
Waicak Jeff from Leone Maurice D & Joseph A, 1115 Oak Ave SE, $54,500.
Yoder Michael from Story Oliver G, 324 Snyder PL SW, $80,000.
Nimishillen Township
Scott Chad E from Scott Debra S, 4375 Swallen Ave, $163,500.
North Canton
Bond Charles & Jenna from Cryder Michael E & Annette P, 326 Harmon St SW, $215,000.
George Kristen & Clemetson Ian from Denmeade Joshua J & Natalie A, 424 Browning Ave NW, $220,000.
Li Yinghua & Hongxu S from Alrubaiaan Talal, 1017 Linwood Ave SW, $218,000.
Powell Madelynn G from Clevinger Garry Glenn & Geraldine Kay, 405 6th St NW, $150,000.
Van Winkle Darren M & Marisol from Mattocks Sherman L & Kathleen S, 1031 Werstler Ave NW, $355,000.
West Jeffrey M & Sarah E from Mohler Linda R, 530 Harmon St SW, $329,750.
Wilson Micheal J & Susan D from Wilson James W, 357 Sutton Ave NE, $117,000.
Osnaburg Township
Foster Jeffrey & Foster Michele from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 5784 Quarry Lake Dr SE, $398,015.
Weaver Stevie J & John B from Miller Rovana F Trustee, parcel 3703877 Neimans Ave SE, $410,000.
Webster Jennifer from Webster Randall L, 1041 Holland Ave NE, $100,000.
Paris Township
Riggs Matthew A from Riggs Ricky L, 3351 Robertsville Ave SE, $654,600.
Roth Michael J & Stacie L from Riley Michael & Shawn, parcel 10012564 Whitacre Ave SE, $48,400.
Varner Nolan J & Vicki L from Harsh Jay L & Deborah J Trustees, parcel 10015234 Tunnel Hill Ave SE, $178,912.
Perry Township
5732 Benjamin Street Properties LLC from Wachtel Todd M, 5732 Benjamin St SW, $138,000.
Azek Holdings LLC from Strata-Warne Lisa M, 2388 Delaware Ave SW, $70,500.
Burton Nathan G from Burton Ryan D & Jennifer S, 1341 Perry Dr NW, $195,000.
Capuano Joseph A from Cara Mamma LLC, 4510 Aurora St NW, $120,000.
Carnes Karissa R from Nuske Jury Tyler Scott, 4889 15th St SW, $105,000.
Copeland Luther Emanuel & Gilkison from Betivas Thomas W & Deborah L, 3532 Crownpoint St NW, $259,000.
Cosgrove Sales LLC from Harding Mark & Deborah, 3233 Russ Ranch St NW, $108,000.
Garren Rebecca K from Eberhardt Construction LLC, 130 Rowmont Rd SW, $138,000.
Hosner Cory & Lea from Hosner Cory & Austin James, 3627 Carolina St NW, $48,000.
Mangun Ashley Suzanne from Thompson Joseph D &Lori A, 1132 Ellwood Ave SW, $185,000.
Novak Alicia Loraine & Daniel Edward from Manos Thomas J, 425 Ingall Ave NW, $140,000.
Osbourne Sharon from Branning Shane P Jr & Sarah J, 222 Rowford Ave SW, $135,000.
Owens Jonathan R & Amanda J from Flory Rebekah M & Tod A, 4729 5th St NW, $215,000.
Plauny Matthew R from Ballentine Alex Q & Catherine J, 214 Westland Ave NW, $165,000.
Takacs Matthew P Jr from Neff Dorothy J, 5201 Richville Dr SW, $187,000.
Pike Township
Pyles Chad from Inception Properties LLC, 10135 Cleveland Ave SE, $154,000.
Plain Township
Cox Sandra R & Clifton B Jr from Harter David A & Donald E, 6502 Carriage Lane Ave NE, $235,000.
Davis Richard L from Mccabe James O & Christa, 2832 Shallowford Rd NE, $337,000.
Decarlis Margaret & Decarlis John from Dilly Joseph W, 1594 Wellingshire St NE, $630,000.
Grosklos Greg from Douglas Jennifer M, 4211 21st St NW, $187,000.
Jordan Benita K & Tache Bogdan G from Jordan Dale E & Benita K, 2441 31st St NE, $18,750.
Judy Jeriad A & Chelsey M from Patrick Long Homes Ltd, parcel 10013760 Wicker St NE, $56,000.
Kingsbury John & Melissa Rosalia from Jackson Karlos, 5302 Foxhill Cir NE, $215,500.
Kreiter Richard J & Sandra R from Vaughn Sandra K, 6627 Marelis Ave NE, $285,000.
Mazzan Michael David from Milray Ian, 4025 Cleveland Ave NW, $160,000.
Mcwilliams Sarah M from Norris Jason F & Katherine L, 2512 57th St NE, $240,000.
Murray Shirley A from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 1333 Fountain View St NE, $416,760.
NVR Inc A Virginia Corporation from Mckinley Development Company Ltd, 3353 Boettler St NE, $72,000.
NVR Inc A Virginia Corporation from Mckinley Edgewood Development Company LLC, 1259 Southbrook Cir NE, $88,390.
Oatley Jay William from Everett Peter L & Cheruto Noeline, 7614 Peachmont Ave NW, $285,000.
Rea Custom Homes LLC from Young Dianne K, 6914 Timbercreek Ave NE, $69,500.
Spencer Hannah Christine Aka Hannah from Spiros Adam M, 1356 Glennview St NE, $210,000.
Tache Bogdan G from Jordan Benita K & Tache Bogdan G, 2441 31st St NE, $18,750.
Zackiewicz Lee-Ann S & Richard Francis from NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA, 1336 Southbrook Cir NE, $394,005.
Sandy Township
Tils Edward Lawrence & Kay L from Mccaulley Tonya, 490 N Main St, $304,900.
Sugarcreek Township
Childers Kara N from Mccraney William & Christina, 124 3rd Ave NE, $120,000.
J&J Estates Enterprises Inc from MT Eaton Enterprises LLC, 760 Main St W, $80,000.
Troyer Nelson J from Boylen Mary E, 15271 Elton St SW, $280,000.
Tuscarawas Township
Balyint Ronald A & Lois F from Murphy Patrick D & Traci L Trustees, 11970 Bonnie Brae Dr SW, $380,000. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/10/stark-county-real-estate-transfers-may-14-20/7536101001/ | 2022-06-10T12:46:48Z |
This latest web development initiative builds on a series of website updates designed to reflect Allied's digital-first business model and further evinces its award-winning commitment to inclusivity.
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, is furthering its award-winning commitment to inclusivity by launching a new website accessibility initiative.
Allied has been actively engaged in a series of website upgrade initiatives designed to reflect its digital-first business model and deliver a robustly interconnected, customer-centric experience on any device. The last major update focused on translating customer feedback into new website features ranging from a site search redesign to a revamped order history interface and core performance improvements such as faster page load times. For this latest update, Allied's web development team is exploring inclusive design strategies which aim to ensure that products and services are accessible to and usable by as many people as reasonably possible.
The team has been utilizing Cambridge University's comprehensive Inclusive Design Toolkit to learn more about these strategies and how to effectively apply them to improve Allied's website accessibility. As part of this approach, the team is considering factors such as changing employee demographics, longer life expectancies and delayed retirements into account and is working to proactively accommodate a more inclusive range of sensory, motor and cognitive capabilities with simple, straightforward and thoughtful design choices for the desktop and mobile sites. The team even purchased specialized gloves and glasses engineered to provide them with firsthand experience of common age-related dexterity and vision limitations.
"We are currently creating a new global website design system and, as part of that, we are expanding our understanding of accessibility to optimize our user experience," said Brandon Bazar, lead UX designer at Allied Electronics & Automation. "To help us understand, empathize with and better serve our users throughout this design process, we acquired some simulation gloves and glasses developed by Cambridge University that allow us to experience how our designs affect many of our users."
The Cambridge Simulation Gloves simulate the type of limited dexterity that can be caused by arthritis, for instance, and will allow Allied's UX designers to experience and analyze their user interface in more thoughtful and inclusive ways. Similarly, the Cambridge Simulation Glasses provide the team with fresh insights into how users with varying degrees of vision loss interpret their designs, which is likely to have a direct effect on decisions related to things like contrast and font size.
"One of the things we've learned by working through Cambridge University's Inclusive Design Toolkit is that there's a vast ability gap between the average clarity of vision for young, male designers and people with vision loss acute enough to require assistive technologies," said Bazar. "By designing only for what seems optimal to us, we were inadvertently excluding close to half of our website users, which not only conflicts with our digital-first and customer-centric business model but also goes against Allied's core values. So, we're very excited about our new website accessibility initiative and are proud to be working to provide our customers, employees and channel partners with a more personal, seamless, progressive and inclusive experience in the near future."
Allied Electronics & Automation, part of RS Group
Allied Electronics & Automation is a trading brand of RS Group plc (formerly Electrocomponents plc), a leading global omni-channel industrial product and service solutions provider to customers who are involved in designing, building and maintaining industrial equipment and operations, safely and sustainably. RS Group plc stocks more than 700,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provides a wide range of product and service solutions to over 1.2 million industrial customers. With operations in 32 countries, we trade through multiple channels and ship nearly 60,000 parcels daily.
We support customers across the product life cycle, whether via innovation and technical support at the design phase, improving time to market and productivity at the build phase, or reducing purchasing costs and optimizing inventory in the maintenance phase. We offer our customers tailored product and service propositions that are essential for the successful operation of their businesses and help them save time and money.
RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2022, reported revenue of $3.3 billion.
For more information about Allied Electronics & Automation, please visit www.alliedelec.com/ or connect with us via social media on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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TPRM Leader Closes H1 with Exceptional Customer Momentum and Best-in-Class NPS Score of 63, as Demand Soars
PHOENIX, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prevalent, Inc., the company that takes the pain out of third-party risk management (TPRM), today announced significant new and existing customer traction, driving record-breaking revenues in every facet of the business for the first half of 2022. Prevalent:
- Grew new business product revenue by more than 50% over H1 2021, with 90% growth in new customer acquisitions
- Increased annual recurring revenue (ARR) by 57% YoY
- Achieved a gross retention rate of over 90% and an industry-leading Net Promoter Score® of 63, demonstrating extremely high levels of customer satisfaction
"In the first half of this year, we continued to achieve strong results," stated Kevin Hickey, CEO of Prevalent, Inc. "We partnered with our existing customers and saw continued expansion as they scaled and matured their TPRM programs. Our impressive new logo growth validates our approach to helping companies identify and remediate risk across every stage of the vendor lifecycle."
In H1 2022, Prevalent:
- Introduced two innovative solutions, RFx Essentials and Contract Essentials, to automate and add risk intelligence to vendor selection decisions and contract lifecycle management, helping organizations gain control over third-party risk during the earliest stages of the vendor risk lifecycle
- Published the definitive annual Third-Party Risk Management Study: TPRM at the Crossroads, providing deep insights for organizations to benchmark current internal practices against their peers
- Provided compliance guidance to help organizations understand new supply chain and business resilience requirements dictated in NIST 800-161r1, Bank of England Prudential Regulation Authority Supervisory Statement SS2/21, as well SOC 2 and new ESG compliance regimes
- Introduced free resources and best practices to address the Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting supplier reputational and sanctions risks, the Lapsus$ breach of Okta, and the Toyota supply chain disruption
- Achieved recognition as a 2022 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers' Choice for IT Vendor Risk Management Tools with a high percentage of customers willing to recommend Prevalent compared with other VRM tools
- Demonstrated market leadership with the publication of Risk-Based Management of Third-Party Cybersecurity Exposures, a report from analyst firm TAG Cyber that illustrates how the Prevalent platform aligns with the elements of their third-party risk framework
Prevalent takes the pain out of third-party risk management (TPRM). Companies use our software and services to eliminate the security and compliance exposures that come from working with vendors and suppliers throughout the third-party risk management lifecycle. Our customers benefit from a flexible, hybrid approach to TPRM, where they not only gain solutions tailored to their needs, but also realize a rapid return on investment. Regardless of where they start, we help our customers stop the pain, make informed decisions, and adapt and mature their TPRM programs over time.
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Fair housing advocates on Friday announced a settlement agreement to resolve a lawsuit against real estate brokerage Redfin that will expand housing opportunities for consumers in communities of color in numerous major cities.
Under the agreement, Seattle-based Redfin will change its minimum housing price policy, alter other practices, and pay $4 million to settle the suit brought against it by the National Fair Housing Alliance and nine other fair housing organizations in 2020.
The changes will increase access to Redfin’s real estate services across the country and help counter redlining and residential segregation that NFHA and the other plaintiffs alleged Redfin’s policies perpetuated. Redlining is a now-illegal practice in which banks would refuse to make home loans to someone because they live in an area deemed to be a poor financial risk.
“Our goal was to ensure that all neighborhoods are treated fairly and have access to the full range of services provided by any real estate company,” said Lisa Rice, president and CEO of NFHA. “The steps Redfin has agreed to take are a positive move toward stamping out some of the nation’s most harmful practices, like redlining and appraisal bias.”
The lawsuit alleged Redfin’s minimum home price policy violated the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against sellers and buyers of homes in communities of color. NFHA and the other plaintiffs alleged that policies that limit or deny services for homes priced under certain values can perpetuate racial segregation and contribute to the racial wealth gap.
Redfin said in a statement that it preferred to spend money on advancing fair housing rather than on litigation, and that the settlement was not an admission of liability.
“Our commitment to broadening the price range of the homes we can sell is why, every year, by design, we lose money selling low-priced homes,” the company said. “As part of the settlement, we will increase our investment in serving buyers interested in low-priced homes in communities that have historically been underserved by the real estate industry … Redfin hasn’t broken the law and we continue to stand behind our business practices.”
Redfin has agreed to make changes that will stand for at least three years after an initial implementation period. The company also will seek to increase racial diversity in its workforce, advertise its services to reach non-white consumers, and require agents and local partner realty firms to attend fair housing training.
The lawsuit alleged that Redfin’s minimum home price policy had an adverse impact on buyers and sellers of homes in predominantly non-white communities based on race and national origin. The complaint alleged that Redfin offered no services in non-white ZIP codes at a disproportionately higher rate than in white ZIP codes in Baltimore; Chicago; Detroit; Kansas City, Missouri; Kansas City, Kansas; Long Island, New York; Louisville, Kentucky; Memphis, Tennessee; Milwaukee; Newark, New Jersey; and Philadelphia.
The lawsuit was filed in the federal district court in Seattle.
Other plaintiffs included the South Suburban Housing Center; HOPE Fair Housing Center; Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, Fair Housing Justice Center Inc., Long Island Housing Services Inc., Lexington Fair Housing Council, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Open Communities.
Redfin operates in 95 markets in the U.S. and Canada and has generated $195 billion in home sales.
In the lawsuit, Redfin was accused of systematic racial discrimination by offering fewer services to homebuyers and sellers in minority communities — a type of digital redlining that has depressed home values and exacerbated historic injustice in the housing market.
The housing organizations said that during a two-year investigation they documented the effect of Redfin’s “minimum price policy,” which requires homes to be listed for certain prices to reap the benefits of Redfin’s services.
The company was vastly less likely to offer realtor services, professional photos, virtual tours, online promotion or commission rebates for homes listed in overwhelmingly minority neighborhoods than it was in overwhelmingly white ones, the investigation found.
That meant homes in minority neighborhoods were likely to stay on the market longer and sell for lower prices than they otherwise might have, the lawsuit said.
“Redfin’s policies and practices operate as a discriminatory stranglehold on communities of color, often the very communities that have been battered by a century of residential segregation, systemic racism, and disinvestment,” the lawsuit said.
Under the minimum price policy, Redfin didn’t offer its full services unless homes were listed for certain prices, which vary by market. When potential buyers clicked on homes that fall below those minimums, they received a message saying, “Redfin is currently unable to show this property.” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/redfin-settles-lawsuit-alleging-housing-discrimination/ | 2022-04-30T00:43:44Z |
Latest advancement connects individual fixtures to the Toggled iQ Network Lighting Control system, giving users pinpoint control while delivering added energy savings
TROY, Mich., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toggled®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR) focused on intelligent building management solutions, today announced the new Toggled iQ Fixture Controller. The device gives users control over individual light fixtures for a better lighting experience, while connecting them with the Toggled iQ network lighting control system, delivering energy savings and additional system efficiencies. Toggled will be exhibiting the Fixture Controller as part of its next generation Toggled iQ connected building platform at LightFair 2022 in Las Vegas, June 19-23.
Further building on the capabilities of Toggled's iQ technology portfolio, the Fixture Controller provides a dimming and color control interface between existing 0-10V dimmable fixtures and the Toggled iQ network lighting control platform. When paired with other Toggled iQ offerings such as sensors, switches, and the free Toggled iQ app, the Fixture Controller can enable daylight harvesting, occupancy/vacancy based control, or schedule-based control, as well as customized lighting scenes all from an individual fixture within the connected network.
"Businesses are under pressure to reduce energy consumption to meet their sustainability goals and to keep costs down. Implementing smart building solutions can play a pivotal role in both these areas," said Daniel Hollenkamp Jr., chief operating officer, Toggled. "Our new Fixture Controller represents the next step in offering customers the most innovative and user-friendly connected building solutions that meet all of their lighting and energy efficiency needs."
"Businesses and building operators have to master the delicate balance between building controls that generate energy and cost savings, with the satisfaction of their customers and employees. Toggled's new advancement means our business customers no longer have to walk this line - they can enable individual control of lighting devices while simultaneously driving down energy consumption and costs through the connected building system," said Sawyer Allen, chief executive officer, Mid-Atlantic Energy Solutions, a Toggled reseller. "We're looking forward to this next advancement in the Toggled iQ platform portfolio."
Key Benefits of Toggled iQ Fixture Controller:
- Dimming/color control: Two 0-10V outputs provide dimming and CCT control for individual fixtures.
- Allows for integrated and independent installation: Consistent with all Toggled iQ products, the Fixture Controller can be installed as a stand-alone device or as part of a larger portfolio of network-controlled devices.
- Offers multiple control methods including daylight harvesting, color control, scheduling, and app control features.
- Simple installation and set-up: Threaded adapter allows for installation in standard ½" knockouts while the device can easily be set up for connection through the free Toggled iQ app.
Founded in 2007, Toggled has evolved from a leading LED lighting provider to an innovator in sustainable building technologies that enable organizations to customize and control their building operating systems in real-time.
With more than 150 patents, Toggled is the only software-focused company to deliver end-to-end networked lighting and building control solutions, ensuring consistent product quality and customer satisfaction. Because the system is wireless, users don't have to tear up the office space during installation. Toggled iQ can also integrate into existing BAS systems, which provides additional flexibility when considering system architecture.
Toggled will be located at booth #1415 at LightFair. To schedule a demo or meeting at the event between June 19 and 23, email rschmitz@altair.com.
In addition to the new Toggled iQ Fixture Controller, Toggled will also be spotlighting its full building solutions portfolio at LightFair, including:
- Toggled iQ Plug Load Controller
- Toggled iQ Area Lighting Controller
- Toggled iQ LED tubes
- Toggled iQ Sensor
- Toggled iQ Downlights
- Toggled iQ Switch
- Toggled iQ Gateway
About Toggled
Toggled and Toggled iQ are registered trademark brands of Ilumisys, Inc. (dba Toggled), a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR). Toggled iQ is a networked lighting and building control system that leverages the Internet of Things, enabling customers to create unique and scalable solutions across many use cases including, lighting control, HVAC, remote sensor monitoring, and intelligent building control. To learn more, visit https://toggled.com.
About Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI). Altair enables organizations across broad industry segments to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (the "Company" or "MindMed"), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders, today announced that it will participate virtually at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference, and its presentation will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m. ET on September 12, 2022.
For details or to register to attend please visit https://hcwevents.com/annualconference/. A replay of the webcast will be available in the "News & Media" section of MindMed's website.
MindMed is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders. Our mission is to be the global leader in the development and delivery of treatments that unlock new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a pipeline of innovative drug candidates, with and without acute perceptual effects, targeting the serotonin, dopamine and acetylcholine systems.
MindMed trades on NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED.
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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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OAKVILLE, ON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CEM Engineering and Sacré-Davey Engineering have been selected by Atura Power as Owner's Engineering Representative for the design, permitting, and equipment selection of the Niagara Hydrogen Centre which will produce 20MW of Green Hydrogen in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This state-of-the-art facility will benefit from our growing team's expertise in advanced power systems, hydrogen production, hydrogen infrastructure, and end-use applications. For more information, see the original June 27th announcement from Atura:
Oakville, Ont., June 27, 2022 - Atura Power selected St. Catharines, Ont. based CEM Engineering and Sacré-Davey Engineering of North Vancouver, B.C. (CEM/Sacre-Davey joint venture) to advance the engineering of Atura Power's first green 20-megawatt (MW) hydrogen production facility - the Niagara Hydrogen Centre.
CEM/Sacré-Davey is the owner's engineer and has the responsibility to complete the detailed design and advance the project permitting while also supporting Atura Power in the technical selection of key project equipment and technology.
This project will be the largest green hydrogen production facility in Ontario, providing industrial consumers with low-carbon hydrogen for immediate consumption, including Atura Power's owned and operated combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants. The development of this 20 MW hydrogen production facility will leverage the experience of CEM and Sacré-Davey and will support the development of the Ontario hydrogen economy.
The design, technology selection, and procurement activities that will support a final investment decision for the facility will be completed by late summer 2022, subject to federal funding, with a target completion date of early 2024 for the facility.
Atura Power is implementing a low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen program that will help reduce greenhouse gases, while supporting the development and adoption of a key clean-energy source on a path to an economy wide net-zero emissions future. As an enabler of clean energy, Atura Power is positioned to help build the hydrogen economy in Ontario. Low-carbon hydrogen will be an important tool in the fight against climate change. Atura Power, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), supports the net-zero goals outlined in OPG's Climate Change Plan.
Green and low-carbon hydrogen will reduce or offset emissions in a variety of applications, including:
- as a low-carbon fuel substitute for feedstock in high-emitting industrial processes
- blending hydrogen with natural gas to reduce its carbon impact, and
- powering fuel cells in vehicles which could help replace diesel engines in the heavy-duty and long-haul trucking industry.
Both the federal and provincial governments noted the potential for hydrogen to play a key role in helping meet climate change objectives. Read the Federal and Provincial strategies for more details.
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"Atura Power is positioned to be a leader in the Ontario hydrogen economy and the Niagara Hydrogen Centre is a major step forward in developing our capabilities in this emerging sector," said Chris Fralick, Atura Power President. "We are excited to advance this project with CEM/Sacré-Davey and expect that with their hydrogen leadership and positive past performance developing energy projects we will be successful in our goal of low-carbon hydrogen production at the Niagara Hydrogen Centre."
"CEM Engineering and our partner Sacré-Davey Engineering are very excited to work with Atura Power, bringing our 20 years of experience developing and implementing innovative energy systems to play a leading role for this major step forward in the development of a 'made in Ontario' hydrogen economy," said Matt Lensink, CEM Engineering CEO. "Atura Power's leadership in the hydrogen economy will pave the way for a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Ontario."
"Sacré-Davey Engineering is thrilled to be partnering with Atura Power and CEM Engineering in delivering this large scale, low-carbon hydrogen energy project in Ontario," said Chris Sacre, Sacré-Davey Engineering CEO. "This project will build on our 35 years of expertise in the hydrogen and green/renewable energy space, make a significant impact in decarbonizing our energy, and support Canada's 2050 net zero targets."
About Atura Power
Atura Power, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, plays a key role in the province's electricity system. With plants in Windsor, Halton Hills, Toronto, and Napanee, its fleet of combined-cycle facilities is flexible and dispatchable – an enabler of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. Atura Power is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and being a leader in facilitating economy-wide adoption of hydrogen across Ontario. aturapower.com/
About CEM Engineering
CEM Engineering is a thermal power project delivery firm, with headquarters in the Niagara Region. With foundational experience in cogeneration and energy management projects, CEM has become a leader in Canada's energy transition with a focus on hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG). Spread across multiple office locations across Canada, CEM provides consulting, schematic design, detailed engineering, and EPC project delivery to help our clients build a more functional world. cemeng.ca
About Sacré-Davey Engineering
Sacré-Davey Engineering is a process-centric engineering and project management company with decades of experience delivering energy and hydrogen-related projects. Sacré-Davey's expertise includes hydrogen generation, pipeline injection, recovery, purification, liquefaction, distribution, and refuelling. Having advanced, delivered, and scaled-up hydrogen projects around the world, Sacré-Davey is committed to supporting the development of a global hydrogen economy. sacre-davey.com/en/hydrogen
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LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP Pennsylvania joined Lehigh County officials and PA Dole Fellow Georgette Wenton as Lehigh County became a Hidden Heroes County, joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's network of nearly 200 communities nationwide committed to identifying military caregivers and increasing awareness and support.
The Hidden Heroes Cities and Counties Program is part of The Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes Campaign. The program was launched in 2016 by Senator Elizabeth Dole, Campaign Chair Tom Hanks, and nearly 200 military caregivers representing virtually every state in the union as a way to engage with leaders at the local level to raise awareness about the issues military caregivers face, bring critical resources to our nation's "hidden heroes" caring for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans, and connect military caregivers to a community of their peers.
AARP has a long history of supporting those who have served in the United States armed forces and has partnered with the Dole Foundation for several years. This partnership has included creating the Respite Relief Program for Military and Veteran Caregivers nationwide in February 2021. This free program grants family caregivers access to no-cost, short-term assistance to help those caring for wounded, ill or injured veterans or service members at home.
"Whether a parent, spouse, sibling, or other loved one, a veteran's caregiver needs to know they are supported as they help those who sacrificed the most for us," said AARP PA State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh. "On behalf of our 1.8 million members, AARP Pennsylvania is proud that another Keystone State community is making that support more visible in Lehigh County."
Lehigh County Executive Philips Armstrong signed the Resolution Friday, making Lehigh County the 5th Hidden Heroes county in Pennsylvania, joining the counties of Allegheny, Berks, Monroe and Wyoming, along with the cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
"Lehigh County is pleased to have been recognized for our work to help veterans and members of our armed services," said Armstrong. "These brave men and women fought for us, so in Lehigh County, we fight for them."
As a 2021 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Georgette Wenton represents a select group of Dole Foundation in a formal capacitity, including advocacy, sharing their stories, and connecting other caregivers with information and resources. In recognition of the Lehigh County designation as a Hidden Heroes County, Ms. Wenton commented, "Being a part of the Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community reinforces that I am not alone in this journey—in both the emotions I feel and the challenges of being a caregiver… Being my husband's caregiver means I have the opportunity to make sure he feels loved and cared for on a daily basis."
Individuals caring for someone who served, or those who wish to support the campaign can visit HiddenHeroes.org for more information.
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation's 5.5 million military caregivers – the spouses, parents, family members, and friends — who care for America's wounded, ill or injured service members and Veterans at home. Founded by Senator Elizabeth Dole in 2012, the Foundation adopts a comprehensive approach in its support and advocacy, working with leaders in the public, private, nonprofit, and faith communities to recognize military caregivers' service and promote their well-being. The Foundation's Hidden Heroes campaign brings vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers and provides a network for military caregivers to connect with their peers and access carefully vetted resources. Visit www.hiddenheroes.org for more information.
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members - including 1.8 million in Pennsylvania - AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol @AARPadvocates and @AliadosAdelante on social media.
CONTACT: TJ Thiessen, (202) 374-8033, tthiessen@aarp.org
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Jan. 6 panel’s new video reveals tough words Trump never spoke
WASHINGTON (AP) - An original script for Donald Trump’s speech the day after the Capitol insurrection included tough talk ordering the Justice Department to “ensure all lawbreakers are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law” and stating the rioters “do not represent me.” But those words were crossed out with thick black lines, apparently by Trump, according to exhibits released by House investigators.
Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria, a Democratic member of the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, tweeted out a short video Monday that included testimony from White House aides discussing Trump’s speech on Jan. 7 and a screenshot of the speech, with notes and with lines to be deleted. In one of the clips, Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, confirms to the panel the document “looks like a copy of a draft of the remarks for that day” and the writing “looks like my father’s handwriting.”
When the committee asked White House aide Jared Kushner, Ivanka’s husband, why Trump crossed out specific lines, he responded, twice: “I don’t know.”
The panel released the 3:40-minute video as a follow up to its final summer hearing last week, in which the investigators showed outtakes from Trump’s videotaping of the speech. In the outtakes, Trump becomes frustrated and discusses the wording with the staff present, including Ivanka. At one point, he tells them “I don’t want to say the election is over.” Angry, he pounds his fist.
The committee is releasing the additional material in an effort to push out even more evidence after eight summer hearings laid out findings from more than 1,000 interviews in its yearlong investigation. Members of the committee say the investigation continues, and they will hold more hearings in the fall.
They are aiming to convey a consistent message about Trump and his actions before, during and after the insurrection — that he repeatedly lied about widespread fraud, even against the advice of his closest aides, and sparked the violent actions of his supporters. And when the rioters broke into the Capitol, he did nothing to stop them.
In her Monday tweet, Luria said, “It took more than 24 hours for President Trump to address the nation again after his Rose Garden video on January 6th in which he affectionately told his followers to go home in peace. There were more things he was unwilling to say.”
The Jan. 7 speech was seen by his aides as an effort to make up for his inaction the day before when he waited hours to tell the rioters to leave the Capitol – and when he did, in a video filmed in the Rose Garden, he told the rioters that they were “very special.” In the video released by Luria, Trump aide Jared Kushner says he had spoken with other aides and they were trying to put remarks together for the president. “We felt like it was important to further call for de-escalation,” Kushner testified to the committee.
It is unclear who wrote the original text in the document.
In the original line “I am outraged and sickened by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem” the word “sickened” is crossed out. So are the later lines, “I want to be very clear you do not represent me. You do not represent our movement.” But he left in, “You do not represent our country.” The line “you belong in jail” was replaced with “you will pay.”
These lines also deleted: “I am directing the Department of Justice to ensure all lawbreakers are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We must send a clear message – not with mercy but with JUSTICE. Legal consequences must be swift and firm.”
In recent testimony, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson – who also testified in person in a surprise hearing last month – said the scramble to get Trump to speak again on Jan. 7 was partly because of “large concern” within the White House that some of his Cabinet officials might try to invoke the constitutional process of the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.
The newly released video includes testimony from John McEntee, then the director of the White House presidential personnel office and one of Trump’s closest aides at the time. McEntee says that Kushner asked him to “nudge this along” to make sure that Trump delivered the speech. McEntee confirmed that Trump was reluctant to give the speech.
Pat Cipollone, the top White House lawyer, also testified that he believed Trump should have forcefully laid out the consequences for the rioters.
“In my view, he needed to express very clearly” that the rioters “should be prosecuted, and should be arrested.”
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BOYERTOWN, Pa., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimeCo, a global company that focuses on developing and trading environmental commodities and advising clients on emerging environmental market solutions, announced that it has raised over $50 million in an investment round led by Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor, and The Heritage Group, which made ClimeCo's first outside capital investment in early 2021. The financing will be used to fund corporate and project-level growth initiatives. As part of the capital raise, ClimeCo also gained access to additional funds for project equity financing.
This equity and financing line will allow ClimeCo to execute on major decarbonization projects for clients around the world. With these investments, ClimeCo will continue to grow its global project development efforts in reforestation, mangrove restoration, and ocean plastic recovery/reuse, as well as its foundational industrial gas and agricultural methane programs. ClimeCo is also expanding into carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and other high-impact, emerging decarbonization asset classes to support its energy-intensive, trade-exposed clients in the cement, ammonia, and hydrogen sectors.
The investment will also allow ClimeCo to build out its team through organic growth and additional mergers and acquisitions, further strengthening its vertically integrated model targeting sustainability, policy and advisory to project development and environmental credit transactions.
"ClimeCo is a vertically integrated global company focused on decarbonizing the most challenging industrial sectors," says William (Bill) Flederbach, CEO and President of ClimeCo. "We operate at the forefront of an exciting transformation as global businesses, governments, and environmental advocates recognize that environmental markets are the most efficient way to address environmental challenges. We are growing incredibly fast to meet this demand, and it's the right time for Warburg Pincus and The Heritage Group to invest in our brand. Their networks and passion for project investments align perfectly with our vision."
Warburg Pincus has a strong track record of investing in companies committed to the growth of Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance ("ESG") practices across all sectors, including low-carbon opportunities. Notable ESG investments include Assent, Eco Material Technologies, FlexXray, Fortius, Gradiant, Monolith, PTSG, Scale Microgrid Solutions, Solar Mosaic, and TRC.
"As one of the leading platforms in the carbon management and environmental solutions space, ClimeCo has the unique opportunity to help clients reach their sustainability goals. We strongly believe in the transition to a low-carbon economy, a shift that builds upon our experience investing in renewables, energy transition, and decarbonization investments for the past two decades. Our investment in ClimeCo underscores our commitment and thesis-driven approach to investing in innovative decarbonization platforms," says Jeff Luse, Principal, Warburg Pincus.
"ClimeCo has built a premier decarbonization platform, supported by a strong reputation and track record of execution. We are excited to partner with Bill and the ClimeCo team to support the company's mission to provide the market with leading sustainability solutions, helping clients identify and manage climate risks while offering cost-effective decarbonization solutions that are critical to catalyzing a transition to a low-carbon economy," added Leela Ramnath, Senior Vice President, Head of ESG, Warburg Pincus.
Luse and Ramnath will serve on ClimeCo's board of managers. Their experience will help ClimeCo with business scaling strategies and global ESG depth and reach.
The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business, managing a diverse portfolio of companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. With more than 5,000 employees and 30 operating companies worldwide, The Heritage Group aims to build a safer, more enriching and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.
"The Heritage Group has been working closely with the ClimeCo team for several years, and this latest investment symbolizes our optimism about the continued growth of this platform and its efforts toward decarbonization," says Chad Peterson, president of Heritage Sustainability Investments (a subsidiary of The Heritage Group). "We are excited to support this next chapter of growth for Bill and the entire ClimeCo team."
Peter Lux, president of Heritage Interactive Services, will join Peterson to serve on ClimeCo's board of managers. The Heritage Group's knowledge of waste optimization and over 50 years of leading waste reduction efforts in the circular economy will provide ClimeCo with unique perspectives on environmental solutions as it further develops comprehensive sustainability offerings.
Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to ClimeCo. Cleary Gottlieb served as legal counsel to Warburg Pincus. Paul Hastings served as legal counsel to The Heritage Group.
About ClimeCo
ClimeCo is a respected global advisor, transaction facilitator, trader, and developer of environmental commodity market products, projects, and related services. We specialize in voluntary carbon, regulated carbon, renewable energy credits, plastics credits, and regional criteria pollutant trading programs. Complementing these programs is a team of professionals skilled in providing sustainability program management services, and developing and financing of GHG abatement and mitigation systems.
For more information or to discuss how ClimeCo can drive value for your organization, contact us at 484.415.0501, info@climeco.com, or through our website climeco.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using our handle, @ClimeCo.
About Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus LLC is a leading global growth investor. The firm has more than $73 billion in assets under management. The firm's active portfolio of more than 235 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector, and geography. Warburg Pincus is an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value. Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus has raised 20 private equity and 2 real estate funds, which have invested more than $100 billion in over 1,000 companies in more than 40 countries. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, Mauritius, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
About The Heritage Group
The Heritage Group, founded in 1930, is a fourth-generation, family-owned business, managing a diverse portfolio of more than 30 operating companies in heavy construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. With operations in North America, Europe and Asia, and a client network that spans the globe, The Heritage Group's focus is on innovation, quality and service. Headquartered in Indianapolis, its purpose is to build a safer, more enriching and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family. Learn more at www.thgrp.com.
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The Uvalde, Texas, schools superintendent has recommended the firing of Pete Arredondo, the school police chief who oversaw the response to May's mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, according to a Board of Education meeting agenda.
The board announced Wednesday it will hold a special meeting Saturday at 10 a.m. for "discussion and possible action regarding termination for good cause as recommended by the Superintendent," the agenda says.
The meeting announcement came a day after district officials informed Arredondo that the school board intends to meet Saturday to decide his fate, according to a source close to the discussions. The source told CNN the board is expected to vote to terminate Arredondo, who was placed on administrative leave last month.
CNN has reached out to Arredondo's attorney and has not received a response.
Arredondo, who has been the school district police chief since March 2020, was one of the nearly 400 law enforcement officers who responded to the shooting in which a gunman entered adjoining classrooms inside the Texas school on May 24.
Officers began arriving at the school within minutes but allowed the gunman to remain in the classrooms for 77 minutes until they entered and killed him, according to a timeline from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). By the time police forced their way inside, 19 children and two teachers were dead.
The lengthy delay contradicted widely taught protocol for active shooter situations that call for police to immediately stop the threat and came even as children inside repeatedly called 911 and begged for help.
In a hearing before the Texas Senate last month, DPS Director Col. Steven McCraw called the police response an "abject failure." He placed sole blame for the failure on Arredondo, who officials have identified as the on-scene commander, saying he "decided to place the lives of officers before the lives of children."
But Arredondo did not consider himself incident commander, according to a Texas House investigative committee's preliminary report. "My approach and thought was responding as a police officer. And so I didn't title myself," Arredondo said in the investigative report.
The report instead placed blame more broadly, saying, "The entirety of law enforcement and its training, preparation, and response shares systemic responsibility for many missed opportunities."
It also noted others could have assumed command.
Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training "teaches that any law enforcement officer can assume command, that somebody must assume command, and that an incident commander can transfer responsibility as an incident develops," the report said. "That did not happen at Robb Elementary, and the lack of effective incident command is a major factor that caused other vital measures to be left undone."
Arredondo was placed on leave last month
In the wake of sharp criticism, Uvalde school district Superintendent Hal Harrell placed Arredondo on leave from his position as school police chief on June 22.
"Because of the lack of clarity that remains and the unknown timing of when I will receive the results of the investigations, I have made the decision to place Chief Arredondo on administrative leave effective on this date," Harrell wrote in the announcement.
Arredondo, who has worked in law enforcement for nearly 30 years, has not spoken substantively to the public about his decision-making the day of the massacre, but he told the Texas Tribune and the House Committee he did not consider himself the on-scene commander.
However, at least one of the responding officers expressed the belief that Arredondo was leading the law enforcement response inside the school, telling others, "the chief is in charge," according to the DPS timeline.
Arredondo also told the Tribune he did not instruct officers to refrain from breaching the classrooms.
Separately, Arredondo resigned his position on the Uvalde City Council in early July, according to a resignation letter he sent to the city.
"After much consideration, it is in the best interest of the community to step down as a member of the City Council for District 3 to minimize further distractions," Arredondo said in the letter. "The Mayor, the City Council, and the City Staff must continue to move forward to unite our community, once again."
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NEW YORK (AP) — Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani who was a figure in former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment investigation, was sentenced Wednesday to a year and eight months in prison for fraud and campaign finance crimes by a judge who said fraud had become “a way of life” for Parnas.
Parnas, 50, had sought leniency on grounds that he’d cooperated with the Congressional probe of Trump and his efforts to get Ukrainian leaders to investigate President Joe Biden’s son.
U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken didn’t give Parnas credit for that assistance, which came only after the Soviet-born businessman was facing criminal charges. But the judge still imposed a sentence lighter than the six years sought by prosecutors.
The judge also ordered Parnas to pay $2.3 million in restitution.
The various schemes Parnas deployed to get money that prosecutors claim say fueled a lavish lifestyle led Oetken to say that for Parnas, fraud “was essentially a way of life, a way of doing business.”
Addressing the court before the sentence was announced, Parnas sobbed and apologized to those who had lost money investing in his business ventures.
“A lot that you heard is true, your honor. I have not been a good person my whole life. I’ve made mistakes. And I admit it,” Parnas said. “I want to apologize to all the victims that I hurt. These are all people who are my friends, all people who trusted me, and I lied to them to further my personal agenda.”
The criminal case against Parnas was not directly related to his work acting as a fixer for Giuliani as the former New York City mayor lobbied Ukrainian officials to launch an investigation of Biden’s son, Hunter.
Instead, it zeroed in on donations Parnas had illegally made to a number of U.S. politicians using the riches of a wealthy Russian to jump-start a legal recreational-marijuana business.
In March, Parnas also pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy, admitting that he and a partner had given investors false information about a Florida-based business, Fraud Guarantee, that promised it could protect people against fraud.
That new company hired Giuliani as a consultant at a time when some Ukrainian figures were trying to curry favor with the Trump administration, agreeing to pay him $500,000.
Charles Gucciardo, a Long Island attorney who put up the cash to pay Giuliani, told the judge during the sentencing hearing that he hoped the former Manhattan federal prosecutor would return the money, since Fraud Guarantee turned out to be a fraud.
“My bet is he’s going to give me that money back,” he said, adding that he didn’t blame Giuliani, who has not been charged with any crimes in connection with the scheme.
Outside of court, Parnas said that he didn’t believe Giuliani would return the money.
“I don’t think he’ll pay him back because, as you can see, he’s gone down the path of no return. He’s just an evil man, unfortunately, and somebody that I’m very, very sad that I had to meet,” he said.
Giuliani, who was working at the time as a personal lawyer for Trump, has said he knew nothing about the crimes of Parnas and others.
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Giuliani’s interactions with Ukrainian figures violated a federal law that governs lobbying on behalf of foreign countries or entities.
Parnas and a business associate, Igor Fruman, attracted attention from reporters after arranging big donations to Republican politicians, including a $325,000 donation to a political action committee supporting Trump.
An October conviction also supported a finding that he made illegal donations in 2018 to promote a new energy company.
During Parnas’ sentencing hearing, the judge also heard from others who had lost money with him in failed business deals.
Dianne Pues said the businessman “destroyed my life” when he failed to repay money she and her husband had loaned him to produce a movie called “Anatomy of an Assassin.”
Parnas promised he would become a new person, sometimes turning around in court to looked for victims as he expressed contrition.
“I’d like to apologize to Mr. Gucciardo. Even though I never spent a dollar of his money. I lied to him and used our friendship. Charles, I am sorry,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/giulianis-former-ukraine-fixer-gets-20-months-in-prison/ | 2022-06-30T17:37:32Z |
Sun West CEO and Morgan innovator Pavan Agarwal welcomed by Hall of Famers Terrell 'TO' Owens and Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez as part of leadership coaching event 'Game On'
Event showcases the recently developed empathetic technology mortgage product which seeks to achieve unbiased and fair lending and greater equality in house buying
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LAS VEGAS , June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Football and baseball Hall of Fame icons Terrell 'TO' Owens and Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez today will induct leading mortgage originator Sun West's recently developed empathetic technology product Morgan into the Mortgage Hall of Fame at Resorts World, Las Vegas.
Pavan Agarwal, founder and CEO of Sun West's technology sister company Celligence, will be welcomed on stage to explain how Morgan will eliminate the stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and overall risk of the home buying process, broadening, and equalizing access to those from more modest income and credit backgrounds.
'Game On' hosts TO Owens and Pudge Rodriguez will provide expert business and leadership coaching based on experience gained from their respective top-level careers in football and baseball and recognised in their honoring in both sports' Hall of Fame's. The stage will provide an opportunity for Mr Agarwal to present the concept of Morgan and how it seeks to make the dream of home ownership a reality to many more people, with Sun West Ambassador Pudge Rodriguez formally welcoming it into the Mortgage Hall of Fame.
Acquiring a mortgage has become even harder in recent times, partly driven by high inflation, continually rising property prices, and coupled with many US banks and financial institutions not issuing small dollar mortgage loans to families with modest incomes and means. When combined with the complexities of the lending process and an unwillingness of many lenders to invest the time and resources on potential customers with non-traditional financial circumstances, there are major obstacles to affordable housing, especially among under served communities.
Mr Agarwal, in creating Morgan, has made a commitment to address these issues of inequality. The traditional process of mortgage applications has typically precluded those with a challenging credit and employment history, and the use of technology, such as Morgan, seeks to level that playing field by considering multiple mitigating factors. By employing artificial intelligence and 'empathetic technology' to consider the applicant's language, emotional state, and other factors, Morgan has already proven to increase mortgage approval rates for those from lower income with lower-down payment FHA/VA/USDA loans.
Pavan Agarwal, CEO of Sun West Mortgage Company, said: "I am thrilled to be welcomed by such inspiring sports icons and leaders like TO Owens and Pudge Rodriguez, and to have Morgan inducted into the Hall of Fame. Their inspiring words and coaching in both the world of business and in everyday life is testament to their stellar careers in the NFL and Major League Baseball, and their commitment to improving the lives of others is a positive testament to their characters.
"Borrowers in under served communities deserve the opportunity to apply for a mortgage and to present their offers to sellers with the same confidence and dignity as buyers in high-income brackets. At Sun West Mortgage Company, we pride ourselves as 'The Home of Fair Lending' and are continually looking to deliver this level of service equally across borrower demographics and profiles. As a firm, we will continue to invest in the creation of transformative technology that will make low-cost financing more accessible and equal than ever before."
About the Sun West Mortgage Company:
At Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. we dedicate ourselves to offering the best service to our customers. To accomplish this, we empower our loan officers so that they can find great rates and provide the most fitting loan options for each customer – at amazing speed. Our focus on technology has given us an edge in the mortgage industry to offer some of the fastest turn times available – so the customer can get into the home of their dreams sooner!
We are committed to our core values of people, experience, technology, and product. Sun West was founded in 1980 with the perspective of "customers first" and the desire to make the mortgage process easy and stress-free for prospective homeowners. Since then, Sun West services a multi-billion-dollar loan portfolio and is licensed in 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Our 41 years of experience has been passed down to everyone here at Sun West through excellent leadership and capabilities.
Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. is acting as the lender and offers financing to qualified borrowers. TACA – a third party organization is not affiliated with Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. The name of TACA is owned by TACA. Ivan Rodriguez is a paid spokesman for Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s prime minister was elected president Wednesday by lawmakers who opted for a seasoned, veteran leader to lead the country out of economic collapse, despite widespread public opposition.
Ranil Wickremesinghe, an ally of ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa whose term he is finishing after he fled the country and resigned, urged fellow lawmakers to unite in saving the nation.
“People are not expecting the old politics from us, they expect us to work together,” he told Parliament.
But he is a divisive figure, unpopular among a public fed up with shortages of food, fuel and medicine, and critics question whether he can muster the political heft and public support to get the job done.
Wickremesinghe was appointed prime minister by Rajapaksa in May after angry protests forced Rajapaksa’s brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, to step down and seek refuge in a naval base. Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled Sri Lanka earlier this month, submitting his resignation by email, and Wickremesinghe became acting president ahead of Wednesday’s vote, as well as prime minister and finance minister.
He then quickly declared a state of emergency after protesters stormed the presidential palace and several other government buildings last week. That gave him broad powers to act in the interest of public security and order, enabling the authorities to carry out searches and detain people. Wickremesinghe was also empowered to change or suspend any law.
At 73, Wickremesinghe has had six terms as prime minister. Rajapaksa chose him as he tried to restore Sri Lanka’s credibility after it stopped making payments on its $51 billion in foreign debt.
As protests raged, he became the public face of the crisis, delivering weekly addresses in Parliament, raising taxes and pledging to overhaul a government that had increasingly concentrated power under the presidency, helping to tip the country into crisis. He has been leading negotiations on a bailout package with the International Monetary Fund.
Opponents have accused Wickremesinghe of protecting the Rajapaksa family, who are widely blamed for leading the nation into ruin, from allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing.
Just days before lawmakers elected him president, protesters took over Wickremesinghe’s office compound demanding that he resign. His private residence was burned down.
Wickremesinghe’s win on Wednesday was a vindication after a humiliating 2020 electoral defeat for his United National Party — one of the country’s main and oldest parties — that left him its sole lawmaker. With support from Rajapaksa’s ruling party, he netted 134 votes, far more than runner-up Dullas Alahapperuma, a former government minister backed by the opposition. He won 82 votes.
Ahead of the vote, few lawmakers had publicly said they would vote for Wickremesinghe given the widespread public hostility against him — but dozens loyal to Rajapaksa had been expected to back him because he had assured them he would severely punish protesters who had attacked politicians’ homes during the unrest.
Born into a wealthy, politically active family whose fortune was made in timber and the media, Wickremesinghe has served as a lawmaker for 45 years. His reputation suffered during a previous stint as prime minister in a difficult power-sharing arrangement with then-President Maithripala Sirisena. A communication breakdown between them was blamed for intelligence lapses that led to a terror attack in 2019 that devastated tourism even before the catastrophic blow from the pandemic.
He earned a law degree from the University of Colombo and practiced as a lawyer before entering politics in 1977, becoming the youngest lawmaker at the time. He was first appointed prime minister in 1993 and also was an opposition leader for more than a decade.
Wickremesinghe has generally kept details of his private life under wraps. He is married to Maitree Wickremesinghe, a professor and expert on gender and women’s studies. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/new-sri-lankan-president-divisive-choice-for-fixing-crisis/ | 2022-07-20T23:21:39Z |
Following landmark rebranding effort, company renames existing Franchise, Brokerage, and Title & Settlement businesses, debuting Anywhere Brands, Anywhere Advisors, and Anywhere Integrated Services
MADISON, N.J., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in residential real estate services (formerly known as Realogy Holdings Corp.), today announced new naming conventions for its business units as part of its recent corporate rebrand.
Realogy Franchise Group, a leading franchisor of residential real estate brokerages with over 21,000 offices and approximately 332,000 independent sales associates in 119 countries and territories around the world, will be rebranded as Anywhere Brands. Realogy Brokerage Group, one of the nation's largest owners and operators of residential real estate brokerages with 680 brokerage offices and approximately 56,000 independent sales agents principally under the Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, and Sotheby's International Realty® brand names, will be rebranded as Anywhere Advisors. Finally, Realogy Title Group, the company's title, mortgage and insurance business, will be rebranded as Anywhere Integrated Services.
"The scale and synergy of our core businesses make Anywhere a global leader in real estate, and now, the renaming of these segments will more effectively highlight our renowned brokerage brands, trusted relationship with the consumer, and deep service integration," said Ryan Schneider, Anywhere president and chief executive officer. "Each of these businesses play an essential role as we move forward with our vision to empower everyone's next move by building a more push-button-simple real estate transaction process."
In June 2022, the company officially completed its corporate rebrand from Realogy to Anywhere, signifying a strategic emphasis on building a more frictionless and digitized home buying and selling experience for anyone, anywhere. With its renowned brokerage brands – Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty® – as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures, Anywhere is uniquely positioned to deliver a more streamlined transaction framework for consumers at any point in the real estate transaction.
For more information, please visit anywhere.re and sign up for investor alerts at ir.anywhere.re. Follow Anywhere on social media by visiting its LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
About AnywhereSM
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is on a mission to empower everyone's next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate – Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty® – the AnywhereSM portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures. Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing, and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey. With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories. Recognized for eleven consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work four years in a row, named one of LinkedIn's 2022 Top Companies in the U.S., and honored by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2021.
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Judge: Sen. Graham must testify in Georgia election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Monday said U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a special grand jury in Atlanta that is investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws while trying to overturn his narrow 2020 general election loss in the state.
Attorneys for Graham, R-S.C., had argued that his position as a U.S. senator provided him immunity from having to appear before the investigative panel and asked the judge to quash his subpoena. But U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May wrote in an order Monday that immunities related to his role as a senator do not protect him in this case, and he must appear before the special grand jury on Aug. 23.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened the investigation last year, and a special grand jury with subpoena power was seated in May at her request. Last month she filed petitions seeking to compel testimony from seven Trump advisers and associates.
Prosecutors have indicated they want to ask Graham about phone calls they say he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks following the election.
Graham had argued that a provision of the Constitution provides absolute protection against a senator being questioned about legislative acts. But the judge found there are “considerable areas of potential grand jury inquiry” that fall outside that provision’s scope. The judge also rejected Graham’s argument that the principle of “sovereign immunity” protects a senator from being summoned by a state prosecutor.
Graham also argued that Willis, a Democrat, had not demonstrated extraordinary circumstances necessary to compel testimony from a high-ranking official. But the judge disagreed, finding that Willis has shown “extraordinary circumstances and a special need” for Graham’s testimony on issues related to alleged attempt to influence or disrupt the election in Georgia.
Kevin Bishop, a Graham spokesman, said Monday the senator had no comment but referred to what Graham said when asked about the probe last week. During a news conference in Columbia, S.C., Graham said, “We will take this as far as we need to take it” when asked about his efforts to fight appearing to testify.
“I was chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and had to vote on certifying an election,” Graham told reporters. “This is ridiculous. This weaponization of the law needs to stop. So I will use the courts. We will go as far as we need to go and do whatever needs to be done to make sure that people like me can do their jobs without fear of some county prosecutor coming after you.”
During the calls cited by Willis, Graham “questioned Secretary Raffensperger and his staff about reexamining certain absentee ballots cast in Georgia in order to explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump,” Willis wrote in a petition.
Graham also “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign,” she wrote.
Republican and Democratic state election officials, courts and even Trump’s attorney general found there was no evidence of any voter fraud sufficient to affect the outcome of his 2020 presidential election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.
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Associated Press writer Meg Kinnard contributed reporting.
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Inflation data aggregator Truflation launches UK index showing housing costs driving British inflation much higher than ONS figures show
LONDON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truflation, a FinTech delivering accurate, real-time inflation figures, has launched its UK index showing CPIH inflation running at 13.8%. This is 68.3% higher than the official figure of 8.2% released by the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) last week.
CPIH, which is the measure of inflation published by the ONS that includes the rising cost of housing, is officially running at 8.2% in the 12 months to June 2022. However, Truflation's newly launched UK index shows CPIH running at 13.8% in the 12 months to 24 July - nearly two-thirds higher and 6% more in real terms.
The rising cost of privately rented housing is a significant factor in the discrepancy between these two figures. According to the ONS, private rents in the UK grew by 3% in the year to June 2022, while Truflation's more up-to-date figures show growth closer to 10% in the year to 24 July.
Meanwhile, official ONS figures show mortgage interest rates increased by 46 basis points, or by around 30%, between November and May to reach 1.95% – the fastest pace of growth over a six-month period since 2012. However, Truflation's data shows this growth to be closer to 50%: a rate the firm suspects is only being held down by fixed-rate mortgages, many of which will soon expire.
Stefan Rust, founder, and CEO of Truflation, says: "Current inflation measurements around the world are using methodologies that are over a century old. How can we make informed and timely decisions using metrics that pre-date WWI; before the internet, mobile phones, social media, or data analytics?
"We are now waiting each month for outdated data releases while real-time information is all around, ready to be aggregated, processed, and used by businesses, investors, consumers, and even the policymakers should they so choose."
Truflation vs. the CPI
UK inflation is measured using the consumer price index, or CPI, which uses surveys to verify market prices, while CPIH includes the rising cost of housing. In contrast, Truflation's UK metrics are based on robust price information from merchants and aggregators that accurately calculates price differences.
While the official CPI calculates the price of a fixed basket of goods using approximately 180,000 price points of different items that are aggregated over a month-long period, Truflation automatically fetches over 8 million data points and delivers real-time price data on a daily basis. This is powered by live data feeds from the leading decentralized oracle network, Chainlink.
Truflation launched its US index in December 2021. This is currently showing inflation in the United States at 9.86% in the 12 months to 26 July - almost a percentage point higher than the 9.1% the country's Labour Department quoted in its most recent release. This has, however, narrowed from an average discrepancy of around 2% since launch.
By measuring inflation more accurately and in a more timely fashion, Truflation hopes to improve business processes and decision-making for everything from procurement and supply chain optimization to resource planning, marketing, and pricing.
The project is quickly expanding into new markets, is completely customizable, and can be easily scaled and rolled out across different countries, markets, and geographies using the same reliable methodology.
About Truflation
Truflation is an economic data aggregator serving independent, unbiased, real-time data on-chain and off-chain. Truflation's goal is to help individuals, investors, companies, and institutions make more informed decisions by having access to independent and unbiased economic information. Truflation also enables developers to create tools to help people maintain their purchasing power, navigate their portfolios through a challenging macroeconomic landscape, and propel the DeFi space into the new era of an inflation-proof and blockchain-powered economy. Learn more about the project by visiting https://truflation.com/.
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TOKYO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eisai Co. Ltd (Headquarters: Toyoko, CEO: Haruo Naito, "Eisai") announced today that the company will present research from its Alzheimer's disease (AD) pipeline, including new data for lecanemab (BAN2401), an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild AD (collectively known as early AD) with confirmed presence of amyloid pathology in the brain, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) to be held in San Diego, CA and virtually from July 31 to August 4, 2022. Eisai will present data and research in three oral and 18 poster presentations at the meeting.
On July 5, 2022 (US), Eisai announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for lecanemab under the accelerated approval pathway and was granted priority review, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of January 6, 2023. The readout of the primary endpoint data of Clarity AD will occur in the Fall of 2022. The FDA has agreed that the results of Clarity AD when completed, can serve as the confirmatory study to verify the clinical benefit of lecanemab.
Key Eisai AAIC Presentations
- Effect of Genotype on ARIA-E Incidence by Lecanemab: Results from a modeling simulation to evaluate the effect of APOE4 genotype on ARIA-E incidence from study 201 Core and comparison to the observed incidence in the open-label extension among those newly treated with lecanemab. (Virtual Developing Topics #69402)
- Lecanemab Subcutaneous Dosing:
- Ethnic and Racial Diversity in Eisai Clinical Trials: An evaluation of US enrollment across lecanemab (Study 201 and Clarity AD) and elenbecestat MissionAD studies in early AD to assess racial and ethnic groups and the impact of eligibility criteria in the United States. (Poster/Abstract # 69198)
- β-Amyloid Assays Predict Brain β-Amyloid Pathology: Data from the Eisai and Sysmex collaboration reporting on the fully automated plasma Aβ40 and Aβ42 immunoassays and their performance for predicting brain Aβ pathology defined by amyloid PET. (Poster/Abstract # 68727)
- Comprehensive CSF Tau Profiling from Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN): An oral presentation that shares results from a study in patients enrolled in Washington University School of Medicine's DIAN-observational cohort that used Eisai's anti-microtubule binding region (MTBR) antibody, E2814, to profile MTBR-tau and then assessed timing to MTBR-tau changes in CSF and correlation to clinical, cognitive, and biomarker changes. (Oral Presentation # 65313)
"The lecanemab data Eisai will present at AAIC 2022 continues to build the body of knowledge about our investigational anti-amyloid beta protofibril antibody as we work toward the Phase 3 confirmatory Clarity AD readout this fall," said Michael Irizarry, M.D., Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Clinical Officer, Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Health, Eisai Inc. "Additional research presented will highlight Eisai's efforts to improve ethnic and racial diversity in our early Alzheimer's disease clinical trials in the United States so that study populations mirror the U.S. Medicare population, as well as research from our collaboration with Sysmex on potential biomarkers that may contribute to early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease."
AAIC 2022 Presentations Relating to Eisai's Key Compounds and Research
- Eisai Oral Presentations
- Eisai Poster Presentations
- Sysmex and Eisai Collaboration Research Poster
This release discusses investigational uses of agents in development and is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy or safety. There is no guarantee that such investigational agents will successfully complete clinical development or gain health authority approval.
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1. About Lecanemab (BAN2401)
Lecanemab is an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody for Alzheimer's disease (AD) that is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. Lecanemab selectively binds to neutralize and eliminate soluble, toxic amyloid-beta (Aβ) aggregates (protofibrils) that are thought to contribute to the neurodegenerative process in AD. As such, lecanemab may have the potential to have an effect on disease pathology and to slow down the progression of the disease. Currently, lecanemab is being developed as the only anti- Aβ antibody that can be used for the treatment of early AD without the need for titration. With regard to the results from pre-specified analysis at 18 months of treatment with lecanemab 10 mg/kg IV biweekly, Study 201 demonstrated reduction of brain Aβ accumulation (P<0.0001) and slowing of disease progression measured by ADCOMS* (P<0.05) in early AD patients. The study did not achieve its primary outcome measure** at 12 months of treatment. The Study 201 open-label extension was initiated after completion of the Core period and a Gap period off treatment of 9-59 months (average of 24 months, n=180 from core study enrolled) to evaluate safety and efficacy, and is underway.
Currently, lecanemab is being studied in a confirmatory Phase 3 clinical study in symptomatic early AD (Clarity-AD), following the outcome of the Phase 2 clinical study (Study 201). Since July 2020 the Phase 3 clinical study (AHEAD 3-45) for individuals with preclinical AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium that provides the infrastructure for academic clinical trials in AD and related dementias in the U.S, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, Eisai and Biogen. Since January 2022, the Tau NexGen clinical study for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's disease (DIAD), that is conducted by Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is ongoing and includes lecanemab as the backbone anti-amyloid therapy in combination with E2814 MTBR-tau antibody or placebo. Furthermore, Eisai has initiated a lecanemab subcutaneous dosing Phase 1 study.
* Developed by Eisai, ADCOMS (AD Composite Score) combines items from the ADAS-Cog (Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale), CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating) and the MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) scales to enable a sensitive detection of changes in clinical functions of early AD symptoms and changes in memory. The ADCOMS scale ranges from a score of 0.00 to 1.97, with higher score indicating greater impairment.
** An 80% or higher estimated probability of demonstrating 25% or greater slowing in clinical decline at 12 months treatment measured by ADCOMS from baseline compared to placebo.
2. About E2814
An investigational anti-microtubule binding region (MTBR) tau antibody, E2814 is being developed as a disease-modifying agent for tauopathies including sporadic AD. Phase I clinical studies are underway. E2814 was discovered as part of the research collaboration between Eisai and University College London. E2814 is designed to prevent the spreading of tau seeds within the brains of affected individuals. In addition, a Phase II/III Tau NexGen study for the treatment of dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease (DIAD), conducted by the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU) led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO, USA), is underway.
3. About Elenbecestat
Elenbecestat is Eisai's in-house discovered and developed BACE (beta-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme) inhibitor. Phase 3 clinical studies (MISSION AD1, AD2) for elenbecestat aimed at early AD were discontinued in September 2019.
4. About E2511
E2511 is Eisai's in-house discovered and developed investigational novel molecule that directly binds to tropomyosin receptor kinase A (TrkA); a nerve growth factor (NGF) located on the neural cell membrane. E2511 could potentially promote recovery and synaptic remodeling of damaged cholinergic neurons. A Phase 1 study for E2511 is underway.
5. About the Collaboration between Eisai and Biogen for Alzheimer's Disease
Eisai and Biogen have been collaborating on the joint development and commercialization of AD treatments since 2014. Eisai serves as the lead of lecanemab development and regulatory submissions globally with both companies co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.
6. About the Collaboration between Eisai and BioArctic for Alzheimer's Disease
Since 2005, Eisai and BioArctic have had a long-term collaboration regarding the development and commercialization of AD treatments. Eisai obtained the global rights to study, develop, manufacture and market lecanemab for the treatment of AD pursuant to an agreement concluded with BioArctic in December 2007 The development and commercialization agreement on the antibody lecanemab back-up was signed in May 2015.
7. About the Collaboration between Eisai and Sysmex
Eisai and Sysmex have entered into a comprehensive non-exclusive collaboration agreement aimed at the creation of new diagnostics in the field of dementia in February 2016. Leveraging each other's technologies and knowledge, the two companies aim to discover next-generation diagnostics that will enable early diagnosis, selection of treatment options and regular monitoring of the effects of treatment for dementia.
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that its Board of Directors voted to pay a cash dividend of $0.20 per share on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2022.
Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. For over 40 years, UHS and its affiliates have focused on meeting patients' healthcare needs across hundreds of local communities. Today, UHS subsidiaries own and/or operate 405 inpatient and outpatient facilities including acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, ambulatory centers, freestanding emergency departments, and urgent care centers in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. For additional information on the Company, visit our web site: http://www.uhsinc.com.
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Two Real-Life Aircrafts Communicate and Interact with Augmented Reality Tanker
MIAMI, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Red 6, a revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of Augmented Reality (AR) and synthetic air combat training, is proud to announce that it has successfully flown the first multi-aircraft, training flight against multiple Augmented Reality assets. With this successful flight test, Red 6 has ushered in a new frontier of combat training for the War Fighter. Connecting multiple live aircraft into one common Augmented Reality environment, outdoors, up in the sky, is a significant technical milestone. "We are thrilled that our thesis has been validated and this achievement is a major step forward towards the creation of an outdoor Military Metaverse in which all warfighters, across all domains can train together," said Daniel Robinson, Founder and CEO of Red 6.
Two Red 6 Test Pilots took off in Berkut 540's from California's Santa Monica Airport. Upon entering Red 6's Combined Augmented Reality Battlespace Operation Network (CARBON), over Ventura County, each pilot could see and interact with the same AR generated KC-46 Pegasus Tanker, from their respective aircraft. Red 1 conducted a training mission on the AR refueling Tanker while Red 2 was able to observe Red 1 and the AR Tanker in real time.
"Never has it been possible for multiple pilots to communicate simultaneously in AR like this. Today was a historic milestone for not just Red 6, but for the overall AR industry. One day this training will produce the most elite War Fighters in the world," stated Brandon Harris, F-22 and Red 6 Test Pilot.
The flights expand upon Red 6's world-first live dogfight against an AI-driven virtual aircraft two years ago. The flight showcased the groundbreaking display and control systems needed to bring AR into the real world, while simultaneously integrating tactical AI into the Red 6 system. "Red 6 continues to expand beyond what was previously thought possible. Synthetic training environments are going to grow exponentially in the future and Red 6 plans to be a huge part of that growth and success," concluded Robinson.
For more information or to speak with Daniel Robinson about the award please contact Christina Babbitt at Christina.Babbitt@red6ar.com
Red 6, founded in 2018, is the creator of Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) and Combined Augmented Reality Battlespace Operational Network (CARBON). Red 6's Systems are the first wide field-of-view, full color demonstrably proven outdoor augmented reality solution that works in dynamic outdoor environments. They allow Virtual and Constructive assets into the real-world by allowing pilots and ground operators to see synthetic threats in real-time, outdoors, and critically, in high-speed environments. By blending augmented reality and artificial intelligence and using both the indoor and outdoor space around us as a medium, Red 6 has redefined the limits of how the world will experience, share, and interact with its information.
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Children are more likely to succeed if they live in this type of environment
By Megan Marples, CNN
Children with strong family connections are associated with a high likelihood of flourishing in life, a new study found.
Numerous studies have shown that strong family bonds lower the chances of poor outcomes in children such as risky behaviors and drug abuse, but this study revealed that there may be positive outcomes as well, said lead study author Dr. Robert Whitaker, director of the Columbia-Bassett research program at Columbia University in New York City.
“What was different about this study was it showed that family connection is associated with thriving and not just surviving or avoiding harm,” Whitaker said.
Researchers surveyed over 37,000 children in 26 countries and found adolescents who reported having a great bond with their family also reported that they were succeeding in life.
The study, which was published in the journal Pediatrics, included children ages 11 to 13 years old who were surveyed between 2016 and 2019.
The data was gathered across Europe, Africa, Asia and South America from the International Survey of Children’s Well-Being, a survey supported by the Jacobs Foundation, a Zurich-based organization that focuses on providing schools around the globe with science-based knowledge to help kids succeed.
Family connection was determined by a mean score of five categories: care, support, safety, respect, and participation. For each subject, participants were given a statement and asked to assess how much they agreed with it, scoring from zero (do not agree) to 4 (strongly agree). For example, to measure care, children were asked how much they agreed with the statement, “I feel safe at home.”
The essence of family connection is children feeling that they are accepted and nurtured at home, which allows them to learn what their strengths and weaknesses are in a safe environment as they are building their identity, Whitaker said.
Flourishing was determined by a mean score of six categories: self-acceptance, purpose in life, positive relations with others, personal growth, environmental mastery and autonomy. The survey structure was the same as that for family connections, except the ranking system ranged from zero to 10.
When it comes to flourishing, it’s about kids accepting their strengths and weaknesses and then being able to use their strengths to find their purpose in life, he said.
Children can thrive, not just survive
Children with the greatest level of family connection were over 49% more likely to flourish compared with those with the lowest level of family connection, according to the study.
It’s not enough to not have depression and anxiety to live a good life, according to Elaine Reese, a professor of psychology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, who was not involved in the study.
“A good life entails having a sense of purpose and meaning, which is what the flourishing scale in this study measured,” she said.
The highest scores in both family connection and flourishing came from children who said they live with both parents, have enough food or never have their family worrying about finances.
Researchers then controlled the data for families’ poverty levels, including financial circumstances and food insecurity, to remove the effect they may have had on the numbers. After controlling for these factors, the strength of family connections still impacted how much children flourished.
How to strengthen family connection
Adults have a very powerful influence on the emotional climate in the home, so it’s important to create a space where children feel seen and heard, Whitaker said.
A great opportunity to strengthen family bonds is around the dinner table, he said. Adults should create an environment where children feel comfortable speaking freely. While they are talking, grown-ups should show that they have a genuine interest in what their children are saying and try to suspend judgment, Whitaker added.
Adults do not need to make grand gestures to bond with their children, Reese said. Having meaningful conversations is more important for your connection than taking them on expensive trips, she said.
Silence is also another powerful form of communication, he said.
Children and parents or their caregivers spending time together in silence or even running an errand or doing chores can create a connection, according to Whitaker.
“We don’t necessarily need to fill those moments with chatter or the radio,” he said.
Other adults may impact how children flourish
In the future, Whitaker said he wants to research the impact community members like teachers have on children.
“We suspect that sense of connection to non-parental adults probably adds to the likelihood that teen will flourish,” he said in an email.
Outside relationships are important and do impact children, especially during infancy and early childhood, said Kelly-Ann Allen, an educational and developmental psychologist and senior lecturer at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She was not involved in the study.
“If children experience healthy trusting relationships early, they are more likely to establish healthy trusting relationships as adults,” she said.
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New survey asks Topekans what qualities they would like to see in City Manager
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka has asked residents what qualities they would like to see the next City Manager possess in a new survey to recruit for the position.
The City of Topeka says on Friday, April 22, it released a public input survey to assist with the City Manager recruitment process.
The survey asks residents which qualities are most important for the next City Manager.
Staff said they worked with the Topeka City Council and Key Staffing - a local executive recruitment firm - to create the survey and recruit a new City Manager.
“It’s important for the Governing Body to take citizen input as to what is important in the next City Manager into consideration as we begin our search,” said Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla.
Topekans have been encouraged to take the survey and view the position description for City Manager.
The City noted that the survey will close on Friday, May 13, and responses will begin to be reviewed by the Governing Body on Friday, May 6.
To take the survey, click HERE.
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Ex-Trump press secretary Sanders bids for Arkansas governor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — During her two years as President Donald Trump’s spokesperson, Sarah Huckabee Sanders used the White House briefing room to take aim at Democrats on issues such as immigration and crime. She is poised to win the Republican nomination for Arkansas governor on Tuesday after employing the same strategy.
Sanders has shattered fundraising records and blanketed her home state with ads that have focused on President Joe Biden, national media and other Trump targets rather than her opponents for the state’s top office. That approach, along with Trump’s endorsement in this conservative state, has made her the heavy favorite to win the GOP nomination for the office her father, former Gov. Mike Huckabee, held for a decade.
“As governor, I will say no to Biden and the radical left’s agenda,” Sanders says in one of her TV ads.
Sanders, accompanied by her husband and three children, cast her ballot in Little Rock shortly after polls opened Tuesday.
“I think paying attention to the bad policies and the failures of the Biden administration and the impact that they have on our state is critically important,” she said Tuesday. “If they continue to fail the way that they have and they continue to, I think, put states in a difficult position, then absolutely, we’re going to call them out and we’re going to continue to talk about that.”
As Trump’s spokesperson, Sanders was the face of an administration that contributed to the nation’s stark divide. She’s running at a time that Republicans around the country are adopting the president’s rhetoric and approach on a number of issues, including immigration policy and the way race is taught in schools.
During Sanders’ nearly two-year tenure at the White House, she scaled back daily televised briefings after repeatedly sparring with reporters who aggressively questioned her. She faced questions about her credibility, particularly after special counsel Robert Mueller’s report revealed that Sanders admitted making an unfounded claim to reporters about FBI agents’ reaction to director James Comey’s firing. But she also earned reporters’ respect working behind the scenes to develop relationships with the media.
Sanders faces former talk radio host Doc Washburn, who is making a long-shot bid against Sanders in the primary. The front-runner in the Democratic primary for governor is Chris Jones, a nuclear engineer and ordained minister who launched his campaign last year with a video that quickly went viral and contrasted with Sanders’ rhetoric.
“I wasn’t born into politics,” Jones said in a recent TV ad. “My parents raised me to care about people.”
Jones faces educator Anthony Bland, former state Rep. Jay Martin, mental health clinic operator James “Rus” Russell and small-business owner Supha Xayprasith-Mays in Tuesday’s primary.
If none of the Democrats wins a majority of the votes, the top two will face each other in a June 21 primary runoff.
The candidates are running to succeed Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is barred from seeking reelection because of term limits and is considering a run for president in 2024. Hutchinson endorsed Sanders’ bid after her two chief rivals for the nomination, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, dropped out to run for other offices.
Trump publicly encouraged Sanders to run for governor when she left the White House in 2019 to return to her home state.
Sanders was already well known in Arkansas politics, going back to when she appeared in ads for her father’s campaigns. She managed Sen. John Boozman’s 2010 election and worked as an adviser to Sen. Tom Cotton’s in 2014. She’s appearing in ads endorsing Boozman’s reelection bid as he tries to fend off challenges in Tuesday’s primary.
Sanders has run on a promise to phase out the state’s income tax, though she’s stopped short of giving a timeline for doing so or offering details on how she’d pay for the loss in revenue.
Before jumping into the governor’s race, Jones headed the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, a nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs. He has dubbed his platform “PB&J,” which he says stands for preschool, broadband and jobs.
Polly Harper, a 77-year-old retiree from Little Rock, cited Sanders’ experience at the White House as a reason she was backing her in the GOP primary.
“I think she was competent, she was cool-headed,” Harper said before casting her ballot. “She was conservative. She just didn’t get flustered. She was level-headed and responsible.”
Donna Chachere, a systems developer from Little Rock, said she voted for Jones in the Democratic primary because she felt like he would have the best chance in the fall.
“Even if his numbers are a little significant, maybe next time it would encourage more to vote outside the traditional politician here in Arkansas,” she said.
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CANTON, Mass., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Nurses Association Board of Directors – 27 elected nurses and healthcare professionals representing the largest union and professional association of registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the Commonwealth – has endorsed Attorney General Maura Healey for Governor of Massachusetts.
"Maura Healey is a true champion for workers and workers' families," said Katie Murphy, ICU RN, and president of the MNA. "The MNA is proud to endorse Maura Healey for Governor because she has always had an open door for frontline healthcare workers. She actively listens to our concerns, empathizes with the challenges we face, and works hard to help nurses and healthcare professionals provide quality care for our patients."
"I am the proud daughter and granddaughter of nurses and their empathy and resilience stay with me to this day," said Healey. "Nurses show us the meaning of hard work and compassion every day. It is a special honor to have MNA's endorsement. And I will be a Governor committed to respecting and honoring the tremendous value, capacity and dignity of the work they do."
Healey, the daughter of a union nurse, has long been a supporter of MNA nurses and healthcare professionals. She was the keynote speaker at the MNA Labor Leader Summit in 2016, was an early and stalwart ally of St. Vincent Hospital nurses during their historic 2021 strike, and as Attorney General has worked closely with the MNA and its members through the Policy & Government Relations Division, the Health Care and Fair Competition Bureau, and the Fair Labor Division on a variety of issues.
Healey also strongly supports workers' collective bargaining rights. When the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door to "right to work" status for public employees, Healey ensured workers were fully protected under Massachusetts law, declaring in July 2018, "My office will always act to protect working families, ensure safe working conditions, and defend the right of workers to organize." Healey has also fought for greater transparency in situations where employers hire third-party anti-union contractors.
As noted in her statement to the MNA about her candidacy for Governor, Healey has a strong record of opposition to hospital consolidation when it would increase costs or compromise quality. She recently released a report on how the proposed Mass General Brigham expansion would drive up costs – an expansion that the MNA also opposed as part of a coalition to protect community care. In addition, Healey opposed the proposed merger between then Partners Healthcare and South Shore Hospital in 2015.
"As Attorney General, Maura Healey has not been afraid to take on tough issues and tough opponents, much like MNA nurses and healthcare professionals," Murphy said. "Healey stands up for what is right and will bring that same tenacity on behalf of working people to the Office of Governor."
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Massachusetts, Healey was quick to act, helping coordinate resources for frontline healthcare workers and first responders including personal protective equipment guidance, priority testing, alternative housing options, free and discounted meals, self-care and emergency childcare.
Healey has also been a powerful advocate for equality, before and during her time as Attorney General. She brought the first successful challenge to the anti-LGBTQ+ Defense of Marriage Act, and has worked to fight bullying in schools, protect women's rights to accessible, reproductive healthcare, and combat discrimination in lending and housing. Healey has advocated for legislation to protect transgender people from discrimination in public places, a campaign that MNA nurses and healthcare professionals joined as well.
Since its founding in 1903, the MNA has been the most powerful and effective voice on nursing and healthcare in the Commonwealth. The MNA created the Nurse Practice Act, the RN license designation, developed a uniform curriculum for the education of nurses, wrote the first code of ethics for nurses and passed, or helped to pass, nearly every state law governing nursing practice including the law allowing nurses to unionize in Massachusetts.
Today, the MNA represents more than 24,000 nurses and healthcare professionals working in 85 health care facilities, including 51 acute care hospitals, as well as a growing number of nurses and health professionals working in schools, visiting nurse associations, public health departments and state agencies.
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After Celebrating 102 Years of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Says Goodbye to the City of Brotherly Love
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., one of the country's largest women's service organizations, ended their 2022 Grand Boulè on Sunday, July 24, 2022 after a week of sorority business meetings, service-oriented projects, and celebratory moments.
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, the sorority's 25th "Centennial" International President, focused this Grand Boulè on honoring the legacy of the sorority's founders through the theme, "Honoring Our Founders, Continuing Their Legacy, The Dream Lives On!"
"It was an absolute honor to celebrate our 2022 Grand Boulè in Philadelphia this year," said Hollingsworth Baker. "Over the week-long period, our sorority brought over 6,000 members to the city, provided over $640,000 in donations, and left behind an economic impact of over $6.5 million. With scholarship being a principle I hold in high regard, I am especially happy that Zeta Phi Beta provided a $125,000 scholarship to a deserving high school student as she embarks on a college education."
During the 7-day Grand Boulè, the agenda included:
- A Zeta National Educational Foundation (Z-NEF) sponsored "Z-NEF Scholars for Dollars" event that comprised of a Battle of the DJs and Step Show
- The 2022 Grand Boulè Opening Ceremony where the Founder Myrtle Tyler Faithful $125,000 scholarship was awarded to Skyler Evans, a high school senior from Baton Rouge; Zeta members Opal Lee, "the Grandmother of Juneteenth," and Elisabeth Omilami, actress and CEO of Hosea Helps, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization, received recognition as P.E.A.R.L.S. Society honorees
- The Macy's x Kasper Fashion Show event
- Honorary member induction of Dawnn Lewis, actress, singer and philanthropist into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
- A gala awards dinner where the work of local chapters across the sorority were honored and celebrated. Donations were provided to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, Micah's Voice, and Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia
- A concert by the legendary Mary J. Blige and a closing inspirational breakfast with performances by gospel artists Jekalyn Carr and Hezekiah Walker
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded in 1920 on the campus of Howard University, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Zeta has initiated a diverse membership of more than 125,000 college-educated women with more than 850 chapters in North America, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East.
For more information about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. visit www.zphib1920.org.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Blake Corum matched a school record with five touchdowns, helping No. 4 Michigan beat Connecticut 59-0 Saturday for its third straight rout to open the season.
Corum is not ready to celebrate.
“I don’t know how good we are,” he acknowledged. “We look good. I feel like we’re going to be great, but I can’t tell yet.
“I can tell from the look of things, the sky is the limit for this offense.”
Corum started the scoring barrage with a 20-yard run on the game’s opening drive and had three 1-yard scores before halftime. His 11-yard touchdown late in the third quarter tied the single-game school record set by Ron Johnson in 1968 and equaled by Hassan Haskins in last year’s win over Ohio State.
The Wolverines (3-0) led 38-0 at halftime before coasting in the second half of a game that looked a lot like their first two tune-ups, when they beat Colorado State 51-7 and Hawaii 56-10.
Is Michigan prepared to begin defending its Big Ten championship?
“We’ll find out, right?” coach Jim Harbaugh said.
J.J. McCarthy was 15 of 18 for 214 yards, a week after Harbaugh said he had won the quarterback competition.
“My mind isn’t racing anymore,” the sophomore said. “Everything’s just slowing down. That’s something that has changed from last year to this year.”
Big Ten championship-winning quarterback Cade McNamara entered late in the first half and was roughed up. He was sacked on the first snap and didn’t play in the second half due to a leg injury.
“He’s probably going to be out for a few weeks,” Harbaugh said.
Without the senior available in the lopsided game, Harbaugh gave several reserve quarterbacks a chance to play.
The Huskies (1-3) had just 64 yards of offense in the first half, had a punt blocked and gave up a punt return for a touchdown over the opening 30 minutes.
“Tough loss, a really good team, a team that is a contender for a national championship and they served it up pretty good to us,” first-year coach Jim Mora said. “The thing I was proud of is the attitude and the effort of our young men. They kept fighting. This is not the situation where you want to play a lot of young guys, but we got to play a ton of young guys and we’re going forward with them.”
Connecticut freshman Zion Turner was 4 of 16 for 17 yards and had 42 yards rushing. The Huskies finished with just 110 yards of offense, going 2 for 14 on third down and earning just six first downs.
“We’ve got to continue to work hard and believe we can make progress regardless of the score,” Mora said.
THAT’S SPECIAL
In the second quarter, Michigan special teams ace Caden Kolesar blocked a punt to set up one of Corum’s touchdowns.
“(Kolesar) ran around the edge, he took the perfect amount of steps and the exact right angle,” Harbaugh said.
Several minutes later, A.J. Henning returned a punt 61 yards for a score.
“It’s very rare to get a block and a return for a touchdown,” Harbaugh said.
THE TAKEAWAY
UConn: Mora is trying to turn around an independent program that won only one game over two years and had just 10 victories during the six seasons prior to his arrival.
Michigan: Harbaugh’s team has not been tested, but it has not played down to inferior competition before starting Big Ten play.
“We’re always competing with ourselves no matter who we’re playing,” McCarthy said.
INJURY REPORT
UConn: RB Nate Carter left with a shoulder injury after he had six carries for 21 yards.
Michigan: LT Karsen Barnhart, who started the opener, RB Donovan Edwards and LB Nikhai Hill-Green did not play due to undisclosed injuries.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
The Wolverines likely will be ranked No. 4 for the second straight week in the AP Top 25.
UP NEXT
UConn: Plays at North Carolina State on Saturday night.
Michigan: In its fourth straight home game, faces Maryland in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday.
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Philip Baker Hall, of ‘Hard Eight,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ dies at 90
NEW YORK (AP) — Philip Baker Hall, the prolific character actor of film and theater who starred in Paul Thomas Anderson’s first movies and who memorably hunted down a long-overdue library book in “Seinfeld,” has died. He was 90.
Holly Wolfle Hall, the actor’s wife of nearly 40 years, on Monday said Hall died Sunday surrounded by loved ones in Glendale, California. She said Hall had been well until a few weeks earlier, and spent his final days in warm spirits, reflecting on his life.
“His voice at the end was still just as powerful,” said Wolfle Hall.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, Hall had been a well-traveled stage actor and bit-part presence in films and TV before a then-little-known Paul Thomas Anderson sought him out to star in his 1993 short film “Cigarettes & Coffee.” After the short, with Hall playing an itinerate gambler, made it into the Sundance Film Festival, Anderson expanded it into his feature debut, 1997′s “Hard Eight,” which catapulted Hall’s career. Anderson would cast him again in “Boogie Nights” and “Magnolia.”
To many, Hall was instantly recognizable for one of the most intense guest appearances on “Seinfeld.” In the 22nd episode of the sitcom in 1991, Hall played Lt. Joe Bookman, the library investigator who comes after Seinfeld for years-overdue copy of “Tropic of Cancer.” Hall played him like an old-school noir detective, telling Seinfeld: “Well, I got a flash for ya, Joy-boy: Party time is over.”
Hall’s other credits included playing Richard Nixon in Robert Altman’s 1984 drama “Secret Honor.” He had parts in “The Truman Show,” “The Insider,” “Zodiac,” “Argo” and “Rush Hour.”
Hall is survived by his wife, four daughters, four grandchildren and his brother.
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Common virus may be linked to mystery liver disease outbreak
LONDON (AP) — British health officials investigating the cause of a spike in acute hepatitis, or liver inflammation, among children said there is increasing evidence that it is linked to a common virus.
The U.K. Health Security Agency has recorded 111 cases of unexplained hepatitis in children under 10 since January. Ten of the children needed liver transplants. The U.N. health agency said it has so far received reports of at least 169 cases of “acute hepatitis of unknown origin,” and that one death had been reported.
While it isn’t clear what’s causing the illnesses, a leading suspect is adenovirus, which was detected in 75% of the confirmed cases tested, the U.K. agency said in statement Monday.
Adenovirus, a common group of viruses, is now circulating in children at higher than average levels after dropping to unusually low levels during the pandemic. One avenue of inquiry being explored is that the outbreak may be linked to a surge in common viral infections after COVID-19 restrictions were phased out. Children who weren’t exposed to adenovirus over the last two years may now be getting hit harder when they are exposed to the viruses.
“Information gathered through our investigations increasingly suggests that this rise in sudden onset hepatitis in children is linked to adenovirus infection,’’ said Dr. Meera Chand, director of clinical and emerging infections at UKHSA. “However, we are thoroughly investigating other potential causes.”
Chand presented the British data Monday during an emergency session of the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Lisbon.
The usual viruses that cause infectious liver inflammation -- hepatitis A to E -- weren’t detected in any of the 111 cases being investigated in the U.K. The victims suffered symptoms such as jaundice, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
The liver processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. Hepatitis can be life-threatening if left untreated.
There are dozens of adenoviruses, many associated with cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat and pink eye.
U.S. authorities said earlier this month that they were investigating a cluster of otherwise unexplained hepatitis cases diagnosed in nine Alabama children who also tested positive for adenovirus. Officials there are exploring a link to one particular version — adenovirus 41 — that’s normally associated with gut inflammation.
U.K. public health officials have ruled out any links to COVID-19 vaccines, saying none of the affected children was vaccinated.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Hecla Mining Company ("Hecla") (NYSE: HL) to terminate its silver stream on Alexco Resource Corp.'s ("Alexco") (NYSE American: AXU) (TSX: AXU) Keno Hill Silver District ("Keno Hill") in the Yukon, Canada for US$135 million.
"The termination of the Keno Hill stream further demonstrates our ability to strategically identify opportunities both inside and outside of our portfolio that create value for our shareholders and positions Wheaton to continue to have one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry. While we firmly believe that Keno Hill is a high-quality district with significant exploration potential, given recent announcements, the ability to obtain an immediate return on the termination of the stream was too compelling to ignore," said Randy Smallwood, Wheaton's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe Hecla is well positioned to effectively mine Keno Hill and maximize its full potential."
On July 5, 2022, Hecla announced its intention to acquire Alexco through a definitive arrangement agreement, which remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The termination of the Keno Hill silver stream is conditional upon Hecla completing its announced proposed acquisition of Alexco together with other customary approvals.
As consideration for the termination of the Keno Hill silver stream, Hecla will issue to Wheaton $135 million of Hecla common shares. Subsequent to the closing of the termination of the Keno Hill silver stream, Wheaton will own approximately 5.6% of Hecla's issued and outstanding common shares. The exact number of Hecla common shares to be issued will be calculated immediately before the closing date.
Hecla is the largest primary silver producer in the United States. In addition to operating mines in Alaska, Idaho and Québec, Canada, the Company owns a number of exploration projects in world-class silver and gold mining districts throughout North America.
The closing of the transaction with Hecla, including the termination of the Keno hill stream, is subject to Hecla closing its acquisition of Alexco and other customary conditions.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation concerning the business, operations and financial performance of Wheaton and, in some instances, the business, mining operations and performance of Wheaton's precious metals purchase agreement ("PMPA") counterparties. Forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, the termination of the Keno Hill silver stream to Hecla for $135 million and the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with definitive documentation relating to the termination of the Keno Hill silver stream. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "projects", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", "potential", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Wheaton to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to risks associated with any specific risks relating to the termination of the Keno Hill silver stream and the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the definitive documentation relating to the termination of the Keno Hill silver stream, and other risks discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business – Risk Factors" in Wheaton's Annual Information Form available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and in Wheaton's Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Form 6-K filed March 10, 2022 both available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, as well as the risks set out in Wheaton's management's discussions and analysis for the period ended December 31, 2021 available on SEDAR and EDGAR (together, the "Disclosure"). Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management currently believes to be reasonable, including (without limitation): the receipt of $135 million from Hecla and the satisfaction of each party's obligations in accordance with the terms of the definitive documentation relating to the termination of the Keno Hill silver stream, and such other assumptions and factors as set out in the Disclosure. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and even if events or results described in the forward-looking statements are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Wheaton. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and are cautioned that actual outcomes may vary. The forward-looking statements included herein are for the purpose of providing readers with information to assist them in understanding Wheaton's expected financial and operational performance and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, reflects Wheaton's management's current beliefs based on current information and will not be updated except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Although Wheaton has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in forward‑looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results, level of activity, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Taylor Ward and Shohei Ohtani hit first-inning solo home runs off Lucas Giolito and the Los Angeles Angels rode a combined three-hitter to their sixth straight win, 5-1 over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
Ward finished with three hits and two RBIs, and Ohtani scored three runs as the Angels used seven pitchers to climb seven games over .500 for the first time since June 11, 2018.
Anthony Rendon had two doubles and an RBI and David Fletcher added two doubles in his return from a hip injury.
Tim Anderson had two hits for the White Sox, who have dropped 10 of 11. Anderson doubled in the bottom of the first and scored, but Chicago didn’t get another hit until Jose Abreu singled with two outs in the seventh.
Los Angeles pitchers retired 18 straight White Sox batters on a night when scheduled Angels starter Noah Syndergaard was scratched because of an undisclosed illness. Manager Joe Maddon said Syndergaard “wasn’t feeling well” before the game, but wouldn’t elaborate on the symptoms.
Jimmy Herget stepped in to start and tossed three innings, allowing a run and one hit. Austin Warren (2-0) followed with two perfect innings and Archie Bradley tossed a 1-2-3 sixth.
Aaron Loup and Ryan Tepera followed with a scoreless inning each. Mike Mayers got the first out of ninth, but allowed Anderson’s second hit and struck Andrew Vaughn with a pitch. Raisel Iglesias got the final two outs and his sixth save as the White Sox loaded the bases.
Ohtani’s fourth homer ended a 10-game longball drought for the two-way Japanese-born star, who hit 46 last season.
Ward’s homer was his fifth, and fourth in five games.
Giolito (0-1) allowed three and five hits while striking out seven in six innings, his longest outing this season. The White Sox ace settled down in his third start, and second after missing two weeks with an abdominal strain he suffered on opening day in Detroit.
Ward smacked the first leadoff homer of his career to left on an Giolito’s 0-1 curveball to start the first. Ohtani’s shot to left-center with two outs made it 2-0
The White Sox cut it to 2-1 in the bottom half. Anderson scored after Yasmani Grandal’s grounder scooted underneath Angels second baseman Matt Duffy.
Mike Trout made a leaping catch on Abreu’s drive to the right-center wall to close out the fourth.
Rendon doubled in Ohtani in the sixth to make it 3-1. Walsh doubled Ohtani home in the eight, then Ward added an RBI double in the ninth.
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Should the Angels and White Sox be forced to play a doubleheader Sunday — heavy rain is in the forecast for Saturday in Chicago — Maddon hinted Syndergaard might be available to start.
Syndergaard is 2-0 with a 1.04 in his first two starts with the Angels in a comeback attempt. He signed a one-year, $21 million contract with Los Angeles in November after being limited to only two innings the past two years following Tommy John surgery in March 2020.
TRAINER’S ROOM:
Angels: Fletcher started at shortstop after being out since April 11. Los Angeles optioned infielder Jack Mayfield to its taxi squad in a corresponding move, the Angels’ first roster change in 10 days.
White Sox: Luis Robert was back in center field after missing six games with a groin strain. … RHP Ryan Burr (strained right shoulder) returned from rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte and pitched in the ninth. RHP Kyle Crick was optioned to the farm club.
UP NEXT:
Angels LHP José Suarez (0-1, 5.54) is scheduled to face White Sox RHP Vince Velasquez (0-2, 6.75) on Saturday afternoon.
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Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
(Gray News) - First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, her communications director said Tuesday.
The result of a PCR test came back positive after she started experiencing cold-like symptoms late Monday evening. Biden is fully vaccinated, has received two boosters and only has mild symptoms, spokesperson Elizabeth Alexander said in a statement.
She noted the first lady tested negative Monday as part of her regular testing and on a rapid antigen test Tuesday before the PCR result came back positive.
“She has been prescribed a course of Paxlovid and, following CDC guidance, will isolate from others for at least five days,” Alexander said in the statement. “Close contacts of the first lady have been notified.”
Biden is staying at a private residence in South Carolina, where she and the president had gone this week for vacation. She plans to return home only after she receives two consecutive negative tests for the virus.
President Joe Biden tested negative for the virus on Tuesday morning, the White House said, but would be wearing a mask indoors for 10 days in line with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance. He recovered from a rebound case of the virus on Aug. 7.
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House approves ‘red flag’ gun bill unlikely to pass Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a “red flag” bill Thursday that would allow families, police and others to ask federal courts to order the removal of firearms from people at extreme risk of harming themselves or others.
It’s the Democratic-controlled chamber’s latest response to U.S. mass shootings and likely stands little chance in the Senate.
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia currently have such “red flag” laws. Under the House bill, a judge could issue an order to temporarily remove and store the firearms until a hearing can be held, up to two weeks later, to determine whether the firearms should be returned or kept for a specific period. The bill passed on a mostly party-line vote of 224-202.
“We are painfully aware that we cannot do enough to save every life, and there is no one answer that will solve this problem,” said Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. “But we do know that taking guns out of the hands of people who pose a danger to themselves, or others, would save countless lives.”
The vote came after an emotional week that saw congressional testimony from victims of recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, and came ahead of a planned march Saturday in Washington by groups advocating stronger gun controls.
On Wednesday the House passed a wide-ranging gun control bill that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle and prohibit the sale of ammunition magazines with a capacity of more than 15 rounds. It too, has virtually no chance in the Senate.
House Republicans criticized the “red flag” bill as giving the federal government the ability to take a law-abiding person’s guns without them having the ability to contest it beforehand.
“It would allows the courts to take guns away from people without notice and without even the right to appear in the hearing to defend themselves in court,” said Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La.
The Congressional Budget Office projects that the bill would lead to roughly 10,000 emergency petitions being filed annually with the courts.
The bill would also create a grant program at the U.S. Department of Justice to encourage states to adopt “red flag” laws and support the 19 states that have already implemented them.
Five Republican lawmakers voted for the bill: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio, Chris Jacobs of New York, Adam Kinzinger of Illinois and Fred Upton of Michigan. Only Fitzpatrick is seeking reelection. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine was the only Democratic member to vote no.
The lead sponsors of the bill were Democratic Reps. Salud Carbajal of California and Lucy McBath of Georgia, whose son, Jordan Davis, was slain at a Jacksonville, Florida gas station in 2012 by a white man angry over the loud music the Black teenager and his friends had been playing in their car.
President Joe Biden strongly supports the bill. The White House said it would “make significant progress toward keeping guns out of dangerous hands.” However, the legislation is unlikely to advance in the Senate, where at least 10 Republican senators would be needed.
Instead, senators are focusing on incremental policy changes through a system that would send funds and other incentives to states to bolster security at school campuses, provide more mental health services to young people and possibly encourage states to pursue red-flag laws of their own.
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, who is leading negotiations on the Republican side, said one focus is on enhancing the background check system known as NICS, to include young buyers’ criminal records before they turned 18.
“Adding juvenile records to the NICS system is a common sense way to ensure we have a complete picture of the buyer’s history,” Cornyn said.
He voice optimism that senators will be able to reach an agreement.
“Around here, if there’s a will, there is a way, and I believe we do have the will and we will find the way,” Cornyn said.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.., said the House stands ready to consider a gun bill from the Senate “if it’s life-saving and can make a difference.”
But she cautioned: “We cannot have subterfuge. We can’t have them say well, it’s about this and it’s about that. No, it’s about guns.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed members of Wounded Warriors Project to the White House for the annual solider ride, praising the current and former military service members as the “spine of America.”
More than two dozen veteran and active duty troops rode two laps around the South Lawn as part of the multi-day cycling event. The tradition of the soldier ride at the White House began in 2008.
“You are the best that America has to offer,” Biden said. “You embody the soul and spirit of the nation.”
The Wounded Warrior Project was founded in 2003 and assists veterans as well as families and caregivers of service members who suffered a physical or mental injury or illness while serving in the military on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
First lady Jill Biden as well as Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, also attended Thursday’s ride that went on as planned in a light rain.
The first lady thanked the veterans for their service and acknowledged that the path of “healing is not a straight line” for many of those who suffered catastrophic injuries during their service.
“There’s a saying in the cycling community that some of you may know: It never gets easier, it just gets faster,” she said. “I think there’s a truth about recovery in that saying as well.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-praises-wounded-warriors-as-the-spine-of-america/ | 2022-06-23T15:03:15Z |
Newcastle beats Wolves to move 10 points clear of drop zone
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle has moved 10 points clear of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton in the Premier League. Chris Wood blasted home a 72nd-minute penalty to lift his team to the brink of safety. The January signing’s second goal in a black-and-white shirt piled the pressure on the teams below 14th-place Newcastle. Wolves rarely looked like claiming the three points needed to climb into the top six until a late flurry. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/08/newcastle-beats-wolves-to-move-10-points-clear-of-drop-zone/ | 2022-04-08T22:59:08Z |
PARIS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ekinops (EURONEXT PARIS: EKI), a leading supplier of optical transport systems and access network solutions, is delivering its Ekinops360 optical transport solutions to Everstream, the premier provider of high-capacity, low-latency fiber connectivity solutions in the north-central and eastern regions of the United States.
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Everstream operates an extensive 27,000 fiber-mile network stretching from Duluth, Minnesota all the way to Washington, DC.The network consists of more than 5,000 on-net locations with connectivity in 63 Tier 1 to Tier 4 data centers across its ten-state footprint, including key markets such as Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Detroit and Philadelphia.
Everstream's exclusive focus on the enterprise market requires a robust, scalable and highly flexible transport network to deliver high-speed fiber services.To meet its requirements for high reliability, ease of operation and strong customer support, Everstream has turned to Ekinops and its Ekinops360 platform with FlexRate™ coherent transport. The solution facilitates increased transport capacity for fiber to the tower (FTTT) backhaul services in addition to enterprise transport applications. "From wireless backhaul services for 5G to enterprise cloud applications – the demand for bandwidth continues to rise," said Chuck Girt, Everstream Chief Technology Officer. "Capacity-building technologies such the Ekinops360 platform provide the scalability called for in Everstream's technology roadmap, enabling delivery of the high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity solutions our customers require."
Ekinops is delivering its PM 200FRS02 FlexRate module with multi- reach capability from access to ultra-long haul along with a flexgrid ROADM-based optical line system to provide the optical layer flexibility necessary to reconfigure capacity rapidly based on customer demand. Ekinops' Celestis NMS network management system provides the monitoring and control functions and delivers rich, actionable intelligence about the state of the network that Everstream uses to manage all of its locations from its dual network operations centers.
"We are very pleased to be partnering with Everstream on such a robust network," says Kevin Antill, Ekinops' group vice president of sales for North America. "That they've built so quickly speaks volumes not just about the performance of Ekinops equipment, but also our ability to execute and deliver in response to customer requirements."
For more information about the Ekinops360 portfolio, please visit https://www.ekinops.com/solutions/optical-transport
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading gaming tech company OPTX has welcomed Vice President of Sales JP Symeonidis, officially expanding the company into Canada.
"Considering the success OPTX has had across the states, the decision to expand to Canada was a no-brainer," Brooke Fiumara, co-CEO of OPTX, shared. "JP is the perfect puzzle piece fit for V.P. of Sales in Canada. His lengthy resume is only outweighed by the connections he has forged during his time in the gaming tech industry." The award-winning gaming tech company is proud to welcome JP Symeonidis, who will work directly out of the province of Quebec.
Boasting nineteen years of sales experience, sixteen of which have been in the gaming tech space, Symeonidis is a seasoned professional in the industry. His prior accolades include working as the Director of Sales for Amaya and promoting the company's products around the globe, spanning across Canada, the Caribbean, and countries in both Western and Eastern Europe. At Amaya, he also helped acquire a 4.9-billion-dollar business within five years. Since then, he held a position he still regards highly at Scientific Games – but the pandemic put a premature end to his time there as Canada's economy shut down.
Symeonidis expressed his enthusiasm in joining OPTX, emphasizing his draw to the role. To him, this role is about more than just business. "I'm always there for my customers; I'm very customer driven. After sixteen years in the business, my customers are more like friends." Additional motivation for him to join OPTX stemmed from the innerworkings of the company itself. "I love the forward-thinking and innovative nature of OPTX. The company's focus on its product from an operational mindset to better the functionality in casinos aligns with my personal mission to streamline and optimize an industry that serves as an entertainment haven for so many," he said.
He looks forward to making OPTX shine in Canada. For more information about OPTX or to schedule a demo, go to www.OPTX.com.
ABOUT OPTX:
OPTX was founded in mid-2019 by former casino executives that believe only through the union of operations, people and technology can impactful results be achieved. The OPTX solution is designed from the ground up to simplify complex processes and improve operational efficiency. As an enterprise technology solution for casino operators, OPTX gathers the meaningful player data from multiple source systems, cleanses it and then presents it in an understandably clear way. For more information about OPTX go to www.OPTX.com.
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CLEVELAND, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) and its banking affiliates have raised their prime lending rate to 4.00 percent from 3.50 percent, effective tomorrow, May 5, 2022.
About KeyCorp
KeyCorp's roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $181.2 billion at March 31, 2022. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com. KeyBank is Member FDIC.
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BELTON — Lynda Nash, the incoming chair of the Bell County Democratic Party, will host a discussion of Roe v. Wade during a Sunday event in Belton.
The discussion will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Yettie Polk Park, 101 S. Davis St.
“The intention of this event to get the conversation going about how the decision will affect our community and (seek) creating tangible solutions,” Nash, a member of the Harker Heights City Council, said in an email.
Nash, whose term as chair starts in June, said she wants to boost her party’s presence locally.
She has held discussions in the county to hear from residents on what the party could do to bring in more members.
“The thing that I think my party really needs to do, and what I hold near and dear to my heart, is hear what the people have to say,” Nash previously told the Telegram. “What is it that will make you come out and vote? What motivates you? What does the party need to do to make you feel like you belong?”
Nash, currently the vice chair of the party, was elected to her position in the primary election where she was unopposed. She will take over the leadership position from former chair Chris Rosenberg. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_8429a9da-d88e-11ec-9405-27d88c478afa.html | 2022-05-21T00:04:25Z |
Maryland deputy killed in the line of duty
PITTSVILLE, Md. (Gray News) – A deputy in Maryland was killed in the line of duty, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard was gunned down Sunday night while trying to apprehend a fugitive who was wanted on multiple felony warrants in several jurisdictions.
Hilliard was a 16-year veteran law enforcement officer. He would have celebrated his 42nd birthday on June 22.
“This loss exacts an enormous emotional toll on the Sheriff’s Office family, but we will do what is necessary and proper to honor Glenn and support those who knew and loved him,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. “Brave men and women like Glenn Hilliard put their lives in danger every day to protect our families, and I am extremely grateful to them for keeping our communities safe.”
According to the sheriff’s office, the fugitive was captured after an extensive manhunt by dozens of law enforcement officers from throughout the region.
Hilliard leaves behind a wife and three children.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to Glenn’s family during this difficult time,” the sheriff’s office wrote.
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Fourth Quarter Revenue Was $23.4 Million, Up 11% Year-Over-Year
Company Expects Revenue of Approximately $23 Million and Adjusted EBITDA* of Between $0.5 Million and $1 Million in Q1 Fiscal 2023 Ending June 30, 2022
Company Maintains Guidance for Fiscal 2023 of Revenue Between $125 Million - $140 Million and Adjusted EBITDA* of Between $5 Million - $10 Million
Recent Cost and Expense Reductions Expected to Increase to $23 Million in Fiscal 2023
LiveOne Has Extinguished Approximately $5.5 Million in Payables and Holds Approximately $30 Million in Short-term Assets in the Current Q1 Fiscal 2023
LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships, and live and virtual events, announced today operating results for its year end and fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022 ("Q4 Fiscal 2022").
For the fiscal year 2022 ("Fiscal 2022") revenue increased 79% year-over-year to a record $117.0 million compared to $65.2 million in the prior year, while Contribution Margin* increased 48% to $24.0 million versus $16.2 million in the prior year.
In Q4 Fiscal 2022, LiveOne posted revenue of $23.4 million, as well as Contribution Margin* of $5.1 million. On a U.S. GAAP basis, LiveOne recorded a loss from operations of ($8.3) million and a net loss of ($8.8) million in Q4 Fiscal 2022. On a non-U.S. GAAP basis, Adjusted EBITDA* in Q4 Fiscal 2022 was a ($4.8) million loss, as compared to a ($2.4) million loss in Q4 Fiscal 2021.
As part of LiveOne's focus on generating cash from operations on a consolidated basis, LiveOne is implementing additional cost and expense reductions from both operations and corporate overhead, which is anticipated to increase the previously implemented annual cost savings to a total of over $23 million in its fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 ("Fiscal 2023").
Separately, LiveOne has settled approximately $5.5 million in payables and short-term liabilities in the current 2023 fiscal first quarter ending June 30, 2022 ("Q1 Fiscal 2023").
LiveOne's CEO and Chairman, Robert Ellin, commented, "The momentum in LiveOne's audio business, which includes Slacker Radio and PodcastOne, continues to improve as a result of continued growth of paid members through partnerships, including Tesla, as well as an increase in advertising and sponsorships. We currently expect those two subsidiaries to collectively achieve revenue in excess of $80 million in Fiscal 2023."
Mr. Ellin continued, "We have strategically pivoted and aggressively reduced costs and overhead by more than $23 million on an annual basis, which has allowed us to accelerate our path and timeline to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA*. I am excited to report that we expect adjusted EBITDA* between $0.5 million and $1 million in the current quarter ending June 30, 2022, and between $5 million and $10 million for Fiscal 2023."
Recent and Q4 Fiscal 2022 Highlights
- Paid members as of June 26, 2022 increased to more than 1,580,000, a net increase of approximately 510,000, as compared to 1,070,000 paid members at March 31, 2021**. Total members as of June 26, 2022 were 2,350,000**.
- LiveOne's wholly-owned subsidiary, PodcastOne, was ranked #8 on Podtrac's List of Top U.S. Podcast Publishers in May 2022 with U.S. unique monthly audience exceeding 6.9 million and global downloads and streams exceeding 44 million.
- As previously announced, LiveOne's board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to two million shares of LiveOne's outstanding common stock from time to time, subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As of today's date, LiveOne has completed the repurchase of approximately 1.2 million shares of its common stock for approximately $1 million under the current portion of its stock repurchase program.
- As previously announced in January 2021, with the assistance of J.P. Morgan, LiveOne is continuing a process to explore strategic alternatives in order to enhance shareholder value. Potential alternatives may include, among others, a strategic acquisition, divestiture, merger, sale or other form of business combination. There can be no assurance that LiveOne's efforts will result in a specific transaction or any particular outcome or its timing.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 and 2021 Results Summary (in $000's, except per share; unaudited)
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results Summary Discussion
For Q4 Fiscal 2022, LiveOne posted revenue of $23.4 million versus $21.0 million in the prior year. The increase was largely due to the growth in advertising, as well as membership revenue related to the growth in members year-over-year.
Q4 Fiscal 2022 Operating Loss was ($8.3) million compared to a ($8.8) million in the quarter ended March 31, 2021 ("Q4 Fiscal 2021"). The $0.5 million decrease in Operating Loss was largely a result of improved contribution margins.
Q4 Fiscal 2022 Adjusted EBITDA* was a ($4.8) million loss, as compared to Q4 Fiscal 2021 Adjusted EBITDA* of a ($2.4) million loss. Q4 Fiscal 2022 Adjusted EBITDA* was comprised of Operations Adjusted EBITDA* of a ($1.8) million loss and Corporate Adjusted EBITDA* of a ($3.0) million loss. The Operations Adjusted EBITDA* of a ($1.8) million loss was driven by Contribution Margin* of $5.1 million, offset by operating expenses of $6.9 million.
Capital expenditures for Q4 Fiscal 2022 totaled approximately $0.9 million, which were driven by capitalized software costs associated with development of LiveOne's integrated music player and pay-per-view services.
At March 31, 2022, LiveOne had $13.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, which includes restricted cash of $0.3 million.
LiveOne is maintaining its previous guidance for Fiscal 2023 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA* which are expected to be $125 million - $140 million and $5 million - $10 million, respectively.
Conference Call and Webcast
LiveOne's senior management will host a live conference call and audio webcast to provide a business update and discuss its operating and financial results beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time / 7:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Conference Call and Webcast
WHEN: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT
DIAL-IN (Toll Free): 844-200-6205
DIAL IN NUMBER (Local): 646-904-5544
ACCESS CODE: 498426
REPLAY NUMBER: 866-813-9403 / ACCESS CODE: 365562
WEBCAST – Both the live webcast and a replay can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of LiveOne's website at Events | LiveOne.
The webcast can also be accessed at: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/554183287
LiveOne's select anticipated financial results for Q1 Fiscal 2023 discussed in this press release are based on management's preliminary unaudited analysis of financial results for such quarter. As of the date of this press release, LiveOne has not completed its financial statement reporting process for Q1 Fiscal 2023, and LiveOne's independent registered accounting firm has not audited the preliminary financial data discussed in this press release. During the course of LiveOne's quarter-end closing procedures and review process, LiveOne may identify items that would require it to make adjustments, which may be material, to the information presented above. As a result, the estimates above constitute forward-looking information and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including possible adjustments to preliminary financial results.
About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. The Company was awarded Best Live Moment by Digiday for its "Social Gloves" PPV Event, and has been a finalist for 8 more awards, including Best Live Event, Best Virtual Event, Best Overall Social Media Excellence, and Best Original Programming from Cynopsis and Digiday. As of June 26, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.35 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, nearly 270 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
* About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we present Contribution Margin (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as measures of our performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, operating loss and or net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or any other measures of our cash flows or liquidity.
We use Contribution Margin (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the performance of our operating segment. We believe that information about these non-GAAP financial measures assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of our business separate from non-operational factors that affect operating income (loss) and net income (loss), thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in our business. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Contribution Margin (Loss) is defined as Revenue less Cost of Sales. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, other (income) expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and before (a) non-cash GAAP purchase accounting adjustments for certain deferred revenue and costs, (b) legal, accounting and other professional fees directly attributable to acquisition activity, (c) employee severance payments and third party professional fees directly attributable to acquisition or corporate realignment activities, (d) certain non-recurring expenses associated with legal settlements or reserves for legal settlements in the period that pertain to historical matters that existed at acquired companies prior to their purchase date and a one-time minimum guarantee to effectively terminate a live events distribution agreement post COVID-19, (e) depreciation and amortization (including goodwill impairment, if any), and (f) certain stock-based compensation expense. Management does not consider these costs to be indicative of our core operating results.
With respect to projected full year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA, a quantitative reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition-related charges and legal settlement reserves excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. We expect that the variability of these items to have a potentially unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on our future GAAP financial results.
For more information on this non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table entitled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure to GAAP Measure" included at the end of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements
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** Included in the total number of members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. LiveOne is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
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The tables below present financial results for the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
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- Veggie Grill becomes TiNDLE's first nationwide restaurant partnership with over 30 locations across California, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Washington
- New "ridiculously good" summertime menu items at featuring TiNDLE at Veggie Grill include the Grilled BBQ Chick'n Sandwich and Chinese Chick'n Salad
- For over 15 years, Veggie Grill has made it their mission to address the planet's needs to shift to a more sustainable food system – and now proud to introduce TiNDLE as their featured grilled chicken option this summer
LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TiNDLE – the "ridiculously good" plant-based chicken brand – announces its first national restaurant partnership with Veggie Grill, the largest 100% plant-based restaurant company in the U.S. with more than 30 restaurants in five markets and growing. This marks the availability of TiNDLE in more than 500 restaurants globally.
Established in Irvine, CA in 2006, Veggie Grill has grown to become the leading 100% plant-based restaurant group in the U.S., fueled by a vision and passion to help people begin, advance and enjoy their plant-based journey. Veggie Grill believes more plant-based restaurants will positively impact American food culture, by empowering customers to keep doing what they love while combating climate change and an unsustainable food system, all without sacrificing taste and enjoyment.
"At Veggie Grill, we have always prided ourselves on delivering the very best the plant-based world has to offer and partnering with TiNDLE allows us to continue to do exactly that with their high-quality products," says T.K. Pillan, Chairman and Founder at Veggie Grill. "And because TiNDLE is such a versatile product, it allows us to expand our offerings and give our guests a completely new grilled chicken menu experience that we know they will love."
Starting today, restaurant-goers can choose two new TiNDLE dishes available on Veggie Grill menus at all 30 locations across the country, including:
- Grilled BBQ Chick'n Sandwich: Chargrilled TiNDLE chick'n, sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, topped with honey-mustard slaw, roasted corn, ranch dressing, served on a brioche bun.
- Chinese Chick'n Salad: Chargrilled TiNDLE chick'n, cabbage slaw, cilantro, romaine lettuce, candied almonds, and crispy wonton strips, tossed in a sesame dressing.
Unique to TiNDLE, the first plant-based chicken that was specifically made with chefs and for chefs, thus designed to be highly versatile and malleable. TiNDLE offers limitless possibilities for any restaurant partner and is a true "chef's canvas" for new and exciting plant-based dishes from fried, sautéed or now grilled, as seen through the new grilling application in Veggie Grill's menu additions.
"Veggie Grill has long been a frontrunner in the path to creating a more sustainable food system, and we couldn't be more thrilled to team up on this incredible milestone for TiNDLE," said Andre Menezes, CEO and Co-Founder of TiNDLE. "Our growth is that much more meaningful in our ability to align with partners that share in our mission to make plant-based foods accessible, delicious and enjoyable."
In a little more than a year since its launch, TiNDLE has grown from being served in a handful of Singapore-based locations to being offered in more than 500 restaurants across the United States, Asia, Middle East and Europe – including recent launches in the United Kingdom and Germany. The plant-based chicken brand first debuted in North America in February 2022 and is now available through various restaurant partners in major markets such as New York, Chicago, Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and more. To find the nearest restaurant location carrying TiNDLE, visit here.
On average, chicken made from plants requires less land, less water, and produces less CO₂ than chicken from birds. Based on a 2020 Blue Horizon report, choosing plant-based chicken over avian meat uses 82% less water, 74% less land and 88% less greenhouse gas emissions. Interested chefs and operators looking to add TiNDLE to their menu can contact usapartners@tindle.com for details and samples.
TiNDLE is a juicy, plant-based chicken that offers mouthwatering taste, texture, and versatility. TiNDLE is made without animals and with a fraction of the land, water, and energy used to produce meat from birds. TiNDLE brings people together for a mind-blowing taste experience that also benefits the planet. TiNDLE is the first brand created by Next Gen Foods, a Singapore-headquartered food tech company developing and commercializing innovative, sustainable foods. For more information, visit www.tindle.com or follow @tindlefoods on Instagram and @tindle.foods on TikTok.
Founded in 2020, Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup developing and commercializing innovative and sustainable plant-based food products -- including its flagship product, TiNDLE. Next Gen Foods is backed by a team with proven experience in plant-based food technology, global brand development, and global distribution scaleup. For more information, visit nextgenfoods.sg.
Veggie Grill is the leading 100% plant-based restaurant brand in the United States whose mission is to change American food culture for the better. The purpose-driven brand unites eaters of all kinds by offering craveable, innovative, chef-inspired food that leaves you feeling great.Since opening in 2006, Veggie Grill has 30 locations in California, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York City. For more information, locations and the full menu, please visit www.veggiegrill.com.
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LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — Sonny Barger, the leather-clad fixture of 1960s counterculture and figurehead of the Hells Angels motorcycle club who was at the notorious Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway, has died. He was 83.
Barger’s death was announced on his Facebook page late Wednesday.
“If you are reading this message, you’ll know that I’m gone. I’ve asked that this note be posted immediately after my passing,” a posting said. “I’ve lived a long and good life filled with adventure. And I’ve had the privilege to be part of an amazing club.”
The post said that “I passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer.”
Barger’s former attorney, Fritz Clapp, told The Associated Press that Barger had liver cancer and died Wednesday night at home in Livermore, California. Barger composed the post placed on the Facebook page managed by Barger’s wife, Zorana, he said.
Ralph “Sonny” Barger was a founding member of the Oakland, California, chapter of the Hells Angels in 1957 and was present at its most infamous moment — the 1969 Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway during which bikers hired as security staff fatally stabbed a concertgoer who pulled a gun on one of their members.
The Hells Angels were typically depicted by the media as the dark fringe of the 1960s counterculture, embracing freedom, drugs and rock music, but also crime and violence.
But Barger, the unofficial spokesman for the Hells Angels, downplayed their outlaw reputation.
“They say we’re organized crime, but if you took every Hells Angel on the face of the Earth and got rid of them you wouldn’t drop the crime rate in the world one-tenth of one percent,” he said in a 2000 interview for Heads magazine. “We’re a little drop in the bucket. There’s more cops committing crimes than Hells Angels.”
Barger’s own arrest record included charges ranging from drunken driving to attempted murder. He served 13 years in various prisons, according to news reports.
He claimed that one of his most satisfying experiences was his acquittal in 1980 on a count of racketeering, and the declaration of a mistrial on a charge of conspiracy to violate the racketeering law.
But in 1988, a jury found Barger guilty of conspiracy to violate federal firearms and explosives laws in plots to kill members of a rival gang. He was sentenced to a six-year term at the Phoenix Federal Correctional Institution and was released in 1992.
Barger capitalized on his notoriety. He wrote three books about his life and philosophy, including a best-selling autobiography, “Hell’s Angel.” A chapter title in one of his books was “Nothing states your position more clearly than a punch in the face.” He also wrote two novels.
Sonny Barger Productions operates a website and sells clothing.
A high school dropout at 16, Barger grew up in Oakland and joined the Army in 1955 with a forged birth certificate. He was kicked out with an honorable discharge after the forgery was discovered.
He started the Hells Angels with friends and soon learned there were other Hells Angels clubs in California. Barger helped unify the clubs.
He served as the main character in Hunter Thompson’s 1966 expose “Hell’s Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.”
“He’s smart and he’s crafty and he has a kind of wild animal cunning. He was clearly the most competent person around,” Thompson wrote.
Of the Altamont killing, Barger argued that the Hells Angels acted in self-defense. The club member charged in the incident was acquitted. The stabbing was captured by a camera crew filming the documentary “Gimme Shelter.”
Barger underwent a laryngectomy in the early 1980s for throat cancer, which he attributed to a long, three-pack-a-day cigarette habit. Thereafter, he breathed through a plastic valve in his neck, and covered the vent to speak.
“Live your life the Sonny Barger way? I don’t recommend it,” he wrote in the opening lines to his 2005 book “Freedom: Credos from the Road.”
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Biographical material compiled by former AP reporter Gary Kane. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/sonny-barger-figurehead-of-hells-angels-dies-at-83/ | 2022-07-01T00:14:29Z |
HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced the Company's schedule for releasing its second quarter 2022 results for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
In a press release to be issued after market close on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Flotek will release its second quarter 2022 financial and operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The Company will host its earnings conference call on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 9 a.m. CST (10 a.m. EST).
To participate in the call, participants should access the webcast on www.flotekind.com under the Investor Relations section under "Webcasts'' or dial 1-844-835-9986 approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call. Following the conclusion of the conference call, a recording of the call will be available on the Company's website.
About Flotek Industries, Inc.
Flotek Industries, Inc. creates solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data company, Flotek helps customers across industrial, commercial, and consumer markets improve their Environmental, Social, and Governance performance. Flotek's Chemistry Technologies segment develops, manufactures, packages, distributes, delivers, and markets high-quality cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing products for commercial, governmental and personal consumer use. Additionally, Flotek empowers the energy industry to maximize the value of their hydrocarbon streams and improve return on invested capital through its real-time data platforms and green chemistry technologies. Flotek serves downstream, midstream, and upstream customers, both domestic and international. Flotek is a publicly traded company headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "FTK." For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.
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- NT-I7 enhanced the efficacy of CAR-T therapy against acute myeloid leukemia and B cell lymphoma, significantly prolonging survival in murine models.
- NT-I7 significantly increased the expansion and persistence of the CAR-T cells, leading to at least a five-fold reduction in the minimum number of CAR-T cells needed at time of infusion to elicit prolonged survival.
- NT-I7 enhanced CAR-T cells irrespectively of the targets or tumor types, demonstrating the broad applicability of NT-I7 for cellular therapy.
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoImmuneTech, Inc. (NIT or "NeoImmuneTech"), a clinical-stage T cell-focused therapeutics company, reported that Nature Communications (Impact Factor: 14.92) published the results of an in vivo study combining the long-acting human IL-7, NT-I7, with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells directed against CD19+ B cell lymphoma and acute myeloid leukemia.
The study led by Dr. DiPersio and his team at Washington University investigated the impact of NT-I7 on in vivo CAR-T cell expansion and anti-tumor response employing sophisticated models of B cell lymphoma or acute myeloid leukemia and an immune competent syngeneic model of acute promyelocytic leukemia. Utilizing these tools, the group tested whether NT-I7 could expand a less differentiated CAR-T product with improved durability and tumor killing abilities in multiple models of hematological cancer.
Over the past 10 years, CAR-T cell therapy has become routinely used to treat patients with refractory hematologic malignancies. Despite progress, long-lived memory responses and long-term in vivo persistence of CAR-T cells have yet to be consistently achieved to prevent tumor cell escape and clinical relapse.
In the study reported in Nature Communications, NT-I7 protected CD19-targeting CAR-T cells from cell death, enhancing their viability while promoting their expansion in the presence of CD19+ tumor cells. CAR-T cells expanded in the presence of NT-I7 were less differentiated but with equivalent effector cytokine secreting abilities. Treatment of tumor bearing mice with NT-I7 enhanced in vivo expansion and subsequent anti-tumor effects of CAR-T cells targeting CD19+ B cell lymphoma or CD33+ acute-myeloid leukemia. The combination of NT-I7 and CAR-T cells dramatically extended survival. Impressively, co-treatment of tumor bearing mice with NT-I7 reduced the minimum number of CAR-T cells needed to achieve a survival benefit by imparting increased tumor killing abilities to CAR-T cells on a per cell basis and expanding CAR-T cells in vivo. These studies provide compelling evidence that NT-I7 has the potential to enhance CAR-T therapy for the treatment of hematological diseases by promoting CAR-T anti-tumor activity, expansion and persistence.
Dr. Se Hwan Yang, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of NeoImmuneTech, Inc. said: "This Nature Communications article highlights the exciting properties of NT-I7 that can increase CAR T cells' functionality and cytotoxicity. Those results demonstrate the broad applicability of NT-I7 for cellular therapy, in addition to its well-documented benefits as a long-acting human IL-7 that has the potential to amplify T cells across the subsets, boost the immune system, and enhance the anti-tumor response in people with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors."
This study presented in Nature Communications demonstrates the potential for NT-I7 to support impactful clinical use of multiple CAR-T therapies with improved safety and tolerability. Strategic combination of NT-I7 with CD19-targeting CAR-T cells is currently being tested as part of a multi-site clinical trial (NCT05075603) for the treatment of relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma. At ASCO 2022, poster #239b presented the most advanced updates on this study (NIT-112) that aims to show if NT-I7 may increase expansion and persistence of CAR-T, leading to increased tumor response rate and improved clinical outcomes without safety concerns.
Reference: Kim, M.Y., Jayasinghe, R., Devenport, J.M. et al. A long-acting interleukin-7, rhIL-7-hyFc, enhances CAR T cell expansion, persistence, and anti-tumor activity. Nat Commun 13, 3296 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-30860-0
About chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T) cells therapies
CAR-T cell therapy is a type of treatment in which a patient's T cells (a type of immune system cell) are changed in the laboratory so they will attack specific cancer cells. T cells are taken from a patient's blood. Then the gene for a special receptor that binds to a certain protein on the patient's cancer cells is added to the T cells in the laboratory. The special receptor is called a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR). Large numbers of the CAR T cells are grown in the laboratory and given to the patient by infusion. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy is used to treat certain blood cancers, and it is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
About NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) (rhIL-7-hyFc)
NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) is the only clinical-stage long-acting human IL-7, and is being developed in oncologic and immunologic indications, where T cell amplification and increased functionality may provide clinical benefit. IL-7 is a fundamental cytokine for naïve and memory T cell development and for sustaining immune response to chronic antigens (as in cancer) or foreign antigens (as in infectious diseases). NT-I7 exhibits favorable PK/PD and safety profiles, making it an ideal combination partner. NT-I7 is being studied in multiple clinical trials in solid tumors and as vaccine adjuvant. Studies are being planned for testing in hematologic malignancies, additional solid tumors and other immunology-focused indications.
About NeoImmuneTech, Inc.
NeoImmuneTech, Inc. (NIT) is a clinical-stage T cell-focused biopharmaceutical company, dedicated to expanding the horizon of immuno-oncology and enhancing immunity to infectious diseases. NIT is led by the scientific founder and inventor of NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) and has a strong executive team with rich industry experience. NIT is expanding rapidly in personnel and operations, as well as partnering with industry and academic leaders to investigate NT-I7 as monotherapy and in combination with various immunotherapeutics. For more information, please visit www.neoimmunetech.com.
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The statements contained herein may contain certain forward-looking statements relating to NeoImmuneTech, Inc. (the "Company") that are based on its beliefs and expectations about the future. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions about the future, some of which are beyond the Company's control and are not a guarantee of future performance or developments. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that arise after the date of these documents. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking information or statements contained herein.
Some of the data contained in these documents were obtained from various external sources, and the Company has not independently verified such data. Accordingly, the Company makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the data, and such data involves risks and uncertainties, and is subject to change based on various factors.
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WUXI, China, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, the field of memory chip has received more and more attention. In addition to the large enterprises, an emerging player in Wuxi Jiangsu Province, United Memory Technology (Jiangsu) Limited (reffered to as:UMT below), is also accelerating research and development, and ramping up systematic strategy with support from multiple partners.
UMT was founded in 2021, with headquarter in Jiangsu Wuxi Economic Development Zone and branch offices in Wuxi,Shanghai, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Seoul, South Korea. Early 2022, UMT completed A round financing in the amount of hundreds of millions RMB, led by Shenzhen Guohong Investment, and followed by King Capital, Langke Investment, All Things Life, Wuxi Xinshang and other institutions.
According to company senior leadership, UMT is committed to the development of high-performance and high-reliability memory chips and solutions, and actively expanding into emerging markets such as EV and AIoT. At its inception, UMT acquired a set of mass-production proved IP and know-how from Korea, built a mature and solid technology foundation for future development with sufficient IP coverage. With team members from leading global memory companies, UMT strives to strengthen product competitiveness and ecosystem collaboration with its core value in independent innovation, respect of intellectual property rights and win-win cooperations.
Shenzhen Guohong, the lead investor of UMT A round financing, has been deeply engaging in semiconductor investments, looking to grow together with domestic semiconductor companies by integrating advantageous resources in industry to build world-class semiconductor enterprises. Shenzhen Guohong values the strong R&D capabilities and global strategy that UMT has demonstrated, and hope their investment could strongly boosts UMT's future growth.
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Former Trump aide Peter Navarro disparaged the ex-president’s top staffers and officials — from his “Motley Crue of Chiefs” to his “Cabinet of Clowns” — in his new book, The Daily Beast reported on Tuesday.
Navarro remained loyal to Trump, even as he laid into the former president’s choices for chief of staff in his upcoming book, titled “Taking Back Trump’s America.”
In an excerpt obtained by The Daily Beast, Navarro described Mark Meadows, Mick Mulvaney and John Kelly, who all served as chief of staff to Trump, as being in a “dead heat” for the title of worst chief of staff in history.
However, Navarro added that Meadows, who was named the worst chief of staff in history by historian Chris Whipple, earned that “distinction.”
Navarro also criticized Kelly for being “brutally and simply incapable of messaging anything to the press.”
“From a media perspective, this was like recruiting a trucker to drive a Formula One car,” Navarro wrote. “Or maybe like using a chainsaw for open heart surgery.”
Trump’s first chief of staff, Reince Priebus, received the tamest review from Navarro.
While Navarro described him as “the wrong, small, and inexperienced man for a very big job,” he also said Priebus could “have turned out to be the best of the bunch if the Boss had only given you a bit more time to prove yourself.”
Navarro was indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress in June for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee. A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Navarro’s attempt to compel documents from the Justice Department over claims that his prosecution was politically motivated. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/navarro-knocks-top-trump-staffers-in-new-book/ | 2022-09-14T15:16:32Z |
DC sues Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica privacy breach
WASHINGTON (AP) — The District of Columbia on Monday sued Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, seeking to hold him personally liable for the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a privacy breach of millions of Facebook users’ personal data that became a major corporate and political scandal.
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine filed the civil lawsuit against Zuckerberg in D.C. Superior Court. The lawsuit maintains that Zuckerberg directly participated in important company decisions and was aware of the potential dangers of sharing users’ data, such as occurred in the case involving data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica.
Cambridge Analytica gathered details on as many as 87 million Facebook users without their permission. Their data is alleged to have been used to manipulate the 2016 presidential election.
Zuckerberg, who co-founded Facebook and has headed its board since 2012, controls more than 50% of Facebook’s voting shares and “maintains an unparalleled level of control over the operations of Facebook as it has grown into the largest social media company in the world,” the lawsuit says.
Racine is seeking damages and penalties from Zuckerberg as may be determined in a trial.
Meta Platforms spokesman Andy Stone declined to comment. Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is based in Menlo Park, California.
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- Report highlights Dow's comprehensive advancements across, and within, important areas of environmental protection, social progress, and accountable governance
- Provides convenient access to data and disclosures aligned with key ESG reporting frameworks
- Received Limited Assurance for GRI and Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in accordance with GHG Protocol reporting
MIDLAND, Mich., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) today released its second annual comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, further demonstrating its commitment to transparency in data disclosure and how the Company is working to deliver solutions to global challenges that create lasting value for all its stakeholders.
Dow's "INtersections" report reflects the interdependency between the environment and society, innovation and science, collaboration and action, and builds on 18 consecutive years of voluntary sustainability reporting and three years of inclusion and diversity reporting.
"The challenges facing our local and global communities are increasingly complex and interconnected, and demand a collaborative and integrated approach," said Jim Fitterling, chairman and CEO of Dow. "They also require game-changing ideas fueled by science. As a science and technology company, we eagerly take on the responsibility for finding answers to the most pressing challenges of our time. This is central to our purpose as a company. It is central to our growth strategy. And it is central to driving best-in-class performance and accountability."
Key highlights from the report, which is based on full-year 2021 data, include:
Executing on a plan to decarbonize and grow.
- Announced plans to build the world's first net-zero carbon emissions, integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
- Outlined a detailed roadmap to reduce current CO2 emissions from operations in Terneuzen, the Netherlands, by more than 40% by 2030.
- Expanded access to renewable energy to more than 900 megawatts, maintaining Dow's position as one of the top 20 global corporations using renewable, clean energy.
Accelerating sustainability investments to enable design for recyclability and more circular plastics.
- Scaling supply partnerships with companies such as Mura Technology and Fuenix to produce circular feedstocks from advanced recycling processes.
- Announced commitment to delivering circular polymers from advanced recycling by the end of 2022.
- Investing in collaborative actions to minimize and manage plastic waste through partnerships such as the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Taking deliberate actions to drive inclusion, diversity and equity.
- Introduced new global paid-time off policies that provide employees with equal opportunity for parental leave, to take care of their families, and to volunteer and engage in Employee Resource Group (ERG) activities.
- Exceeded annual representation improvement goals for U.S. Ethnic minorities (26%), women globally (28.9%), and women in people leadership globally (35.3%).
- Linked inclusion and diversity metrics to the annual performance award program for all people leaders and senior directors, where legally permissible.
Mobilizing alliances of diverse stakeholders to create meaningful social change.
- Increased the Company's commitment to $13 million for Dow ACTs, a framework designed to address systemic racism and inequality.
- Joined OneTen, a coalition of businesses that have pledged to upskill, hire and advance 1 million Black individuals in the U.S. over the next decade.
- Invested $2 million in seed grants for projects in 12 countries, including infrastructure projects that help keep plastic waste out of the environment and back into the circular economy.
Improving governance, transparency and accountability.
- Raised the bar on ESG reporting and disclosures through improved carbon emissions reporting and improved climate risk disclosures and greenhouse gas intensity metrics.
- Continued diversifying the Dow board, electing three new members in 2021 and 2022.
- Working with the World Economic Forum's International Business Council to help develop consistent international frameworks for ESG reporting and accounting standards.
The 2021 "INtersections" ESG Report includes disclosures prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Comprehensive option and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. In addition to the GRI and GHG, the report reflects disclosures aligned with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and World Economic Forum (WEF) Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. Dow engaged Deloitte & Touche, LLP to perform a review engagement on management's assertion related to disclosures prepared and presented in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Standards under its Comprehensive option as of, and for the year-ended December 31, 2021 and related to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions prepared and presented in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standards under its Corporate Standards for the year-ended December 31, 2021.
To learn more about Dow's industry-leading contributions toward a better, more sustainable and equitable future, please read its comprehensive 2021 ESG Report here.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
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BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from Thursday to Friday. The summit attracted international attention as it took place at a special time. How to interpret the significance of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Central Asia? Why has the SCO become a model of successful regional cooperation? Global Times invited four experts from Russia and Central Asian countries to share their views.
Anton Bugayenko, chief expert of the Chinese and Asian studies program under the Institute of World Economy and Politics in Kazakhstan
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Central Asia comes as significant changes are taking place in the political environment and the socio-economic sphere of countries in the region. Central Asia and China are interested in joint development, and the current global turbulence has pushed both sides to cooperate closer with each other.
Kazakhstan is where President Xi Jinping first proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) back in 2013. Kazakhstan's leadership is positive about the results of cooperation under the BRI. Kazakhstan has received notable dividends from participating in the BRI. In particular, it increased the diversification of the economy by shoring up the manufacturing industry. The diversification of Kazakh exports has also increased through the supply of non-oil goods to the Chinese market, from rolled steel and ore to agricultural products. With the help of Chinese investment, Kazakh authorities are addressing the development of less economically developed provinces.
Oleg Ivanov, deputy head of the International and National Security Department, Diplomatic Academy, Moscow.
The SCO promotes wide cooperation and security based on common interests and international law. Therefore, countries neighboring the SCO do not feel threatened when more countries join the organization. Willingness of more countries to join as members indicates that the organization is becoming more and more attractive and is growing.
The SCO is a vivid example of diversity of the international community, where different countries find common ground for mutually beneficial cooperation. The SCO summit is sure to be a clear evidence that evolving multipolar world has a non-Western strong pillar that the world community can rely on.
Sheradil Baktygulov, an independent political analyst based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
International cooperation is based on multilateral institutions and the SCO is a model of successful regional cooperation. The SCO has managed to unite countries with different cultural and civilizational codes, and different foreign policy guidelines and models of national development. In a short historical period, the SCO has come a long way, becoming an integral element of the modern global political and economic world order.
The SCO makes all decisions on the consensus base. It doesn't matter how big a territory or economy of this or that country is. The matter is goodwill to mutually benefiting cooperation on a wide range of real world issues.
The SCO introduces the goodwill approaches. The human values, solid international legal base, good relations among countries, good relations among peoples represent some examples of goodwill approaches. Thus the SCO is providing new opportunities to all interested countries in mutually benefiting economic growth. And none of the member states dictates to another what should be done.
Farkhod Tolipov, director of the Non-Governmental Research Institution "Knowledge Caravan," Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The SCO can make its important and tangible contribution to mitigating conflicts by, for example, strengthening peace and security in its own "zone of responsibility."
For example, two members of the SCO - India and Pakistan - are in cleavage and conflict over Kashmir. If SCO strategically manages to really contribute to mitigation of this territorial dispute, it would be a strong example for other countries and regions of dealing with conflict-prone issues.
Moreover, SCO is better positioned for realization of multiple projects on activation of cooperation in political, economic, trade, cultural-humanitarian and other spheres. From its inception, the SCO has served as a forum for mobilization of member-states for multi-faceted cooperation. We can argue that it helped to nurture and prepare environment for what is today called Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In other words, Shanghai Spirit is on the background of BRI; and success of the latter will be linked to a great extent to the success and efficiency of the former.
Global Times: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202209/1275267.shtml
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Bridgeway is pleased to announce the appointment of Guillaume Leger as Global Chief Financial Officer. Based in New York, Mr. Leger brings extensive corporate finance and public company experience as a key member of the executive team leading the company's continued U.S. and international expansion.
Prior to joining Omni Bridgeway, Mr. Leger was Group Controller with Circle K – Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc., a publicly traded Fortune 200 company. Previously Mr. Leger was CFO of Citigroup in Hong Kong following successive senior positions across Citigroup's business in North America, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, and Brazil. His early career included progressive roles with PwC and Deloitte. In a planned transition, Mr. Leger is taking helm of the CFO office from Stuart Mitchell who served as Group CFO for four years.
Also in the finance organization, Omni Bridgeway recently welcomed Mark Wells as the company's Global Head of Portfolio Management. Based in London, Mr. Wells is responsible for further developing Omni Bridgeway's global fund and capital management strategy and leading the global pricing and structuring team. Mark joined Omni Bridgeway from litigation funder Calunius Capital, which he co-founded in 2006 and led as Managing Partner. Mr. Wells' early career included two decades in derivatives trading and structuring at major institutions including JPMorgan/Chase and Toronto Dominion.
Andrew Saker, Omni Bridgeway's Managing Director & CEO and Chief Strategy Officer-US, notes, "Mr. Leger and Mr. Wells are excellent additions to our organization. With their leadership and market perspective, we are well positioned to ensure continued success of our growth and innovation strategy and respond to increasing market demand for Omni Bridgeway's legal finance and risk management solutions."
ABOUT OMNI BRIDGEWAY
Omni Bridgeway is the global leader in litigation financing and managing legal risk, with expertise in civil and common law legal and recovery systems. With international operations in 23 locations, Omni Bridgeway offers dispute finance from case inception through to post-judgment enforcement and recovery.
Omni Bridgeway is listed in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: OBL) and includes dispute funders formerly known as IMF Bentham Limited, Bentham IMF and ROLAND ProzessFinanz, and a joint venture with IFC (Part of the World Bank). For more information visit www.omnibridgeway.com.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: APYX) between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Apyx securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Apyx class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6835 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; 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. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Apyx class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6835 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover (NYSE: DOV) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain intellectual property from Boivin Evolution Inc. ("BEV") related to electrically-powered refuse collection vehicle ("RCV") bodies. The acquisition will enhance and solidify the technological leadership and product portfolio of Dover's Environmental Solutions Group ("ESG") business unit within Dover's Engineered Products segment.
Founded in 2017 by inventor and waste-collection industry veteran Claude Boivin, BEV is a pioneer in the development of an all-electric automated side-loading RCV body that, when combined with an electric truck chassis, enables a zero-emission refuse truck. BEV's body can be configured to be completely self-powered with its own battery pack and mounted on conventional diesel, compressed natural gas, or electric power chassis, or it can be integrated into the electric-powered chassis to use a common battery pack. An all-electric RCV using BEV's technology can complete a full daily route on a single overnight charge, offering waste haulers and their municipal waste customers a new technologically and economically viable tool for sustainability initiatives.
"ESG is a global leader in solutions for the waste and recycling industries and a recognized technology pioneer. BEV's intellectual property portfolio brings to ESG a complementary set of innovative capabilities and proprietary technologies that will position ESG to better support our customers as they invest in alternative-fuel and sustainable RCV offerings," said ESG President, Patrick Carroll. "The acquisition positions ESG to capitalize on the secular growth in the adoption of electric RCVs and reinforces our commitment to leadership in alternative fuels while enhancing our position as a full-solution partner to our customers."
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Environmental Solutions Group ("ESG") encompasses industry-leading brands, such as Heil Environmental, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, Parts Central, Marathon®, Bayne, The Curotto-Can® to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, ESG is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements in this document other than statements of historical fact are statements that are, or could be deemed, "forward-looking" statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous important risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, the impacts of COVID-19, or other future pandemics, on the global economy and on our customers, suppliers, employees, business and cash flows, other general economic conditions and conditions in the particular markets in which we operate, changes in customer demand and capital spending, competitive factors and pricing pressures, our ability to develop and launch new products in a cost-effective manner, and our ability to realize synergies from newly acquired businesses. For details on the risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that may be contained herein, we refer you to the documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. These documents are available from the SEC, and on our website, www.dovercorporation.com. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A truck collided with a minibus packed with laborers on Tuesday in southwestern Iran, local media reported, killing at least 16 people.
The crash in the impoverished Khuzestan province also injured eight passengers, who were rushed to local hospitals. The truck was on the road linking the city of Shushtar with the city of Dezful when it crashed.
Public mourning was announced by Khuzestan’s officials in the city of Shushtar.
Iran has one of the world’s worst traffic safety records, with some 17,000 deaths annually. The grave toll is blamed on wide disregard for traffic laws, unsafe vehicles and inadequate emergency services. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-truck-collides-with-minibus-in-iran-killing-at-least-16/ | 2022-08-30T20:03:22Z |
Digital Customer Service provider recognized for culture of innovation, dedication to employee wellbeing
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glia, the leading provider of Digital Customer Service, has been named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology by Arizent and Best Companies Group. The company ranked 14th on the list.
Glia earned its spot on the Best Places to Work in Financial Technology list as a direct result of its shared dedication to customer and employee success and its values-driven culture. Employees are also energized by Glia's fast-growth environment and are passionate about and believe in the Glia vision—reinventing how financial institutions support their customers in a digital world. In fact, 97% of employees at Glia say it is a great place to work compared to 59% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.
"Everything we do at Glia stems from the firm belief that Digital Customer Service is transforming how financial services companies engage with and support their users, and this movement wouldn't be possible without the 250+ talented individuals behind us," said Dan Michaeli, Glia's CEO and co-founder. "That's why we make it a top priority to perpetuate a culture that's flexible, values-based, goal-oriented, and fun while celebrating voices, opinions and perspectives of all walks of life. We are proud to be recognized for these efforts, named as one of the Best Places to Work in Financial Technology."
Glia has recently experienced notable momentum. Earlier this spring, the company raised $45M in Series D funding, bringing their total funding to $152M and its valuation to over $1B. Also this year, the company passed the milestone of 300+ customers; formed and expanded strategic partnerships with Twilio, Duck Creek and Sureify; and joined two Amazon Web Services partner programs.
"The fintech community continues to grow and provide job opportunities for data scientists, developers, managers and creative thinkers," said Penny Crosman, executive editor, technology at American Banker. "Best Places to Work in Financial Technology offers a look at fintechs that lead the pack in areas like human resources policies, perks and culture, which can help people understand which companies might be a fit for them."
To be considered for participation, companies must provide technology products, services or solutions that enable the delivery of financial services. Companies must also have been in business for at least one full year and employ at least 15 people in the U.S. For more information on Arizent's Best Places to Work in Financial Technology program, including full eligibility criteria, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkFinTech.com.
Glia is reinventing how businesses support their customers in a digital world. Glia's Digital Customer Service (DCS) solution enriches web and mobile experiences with digital communication choices, OnScreen collaboration, and AI-enabled assistance. Glia has partnered with over 300 banks, credit unions, insurance companies and other financial institutions worldwide to improve the customer experience and drive business results. Named both a Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ company and a Great Place to Work (with a 97% employee satisfaction rating) for a second year in a row, Glia continues to achieve broad industry recognition and customer service thought leadership including publishing the definitive book on DCS with Wiley. The company has raised over $150 million in funding from top investors. To learn more, visit glia.com.
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Man turns himself in for murder of Colbert man, police say
Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 2:15 PM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
COLBERT, Okla. (KXII) - A man who turned himself in to police, is now facing a murder charge for the death of a Colbert man.
According to Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the deceased man’s brother, Darren Bradford, 49, turned himself in to the Colbert Police.
The Colbert Police Department requested assistance from the OSBI with a homicide that occurred Sunday evening.
OSBI said Colbert police received a 9-1-1 call from 510 Martin Luther King in Colbert reporting that 56-year-old Willie Berry had been shot outside the residence.
Berry was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Bradford is currently in the Bryan County Jail facing a murder charge.
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Person struck by Metrolink train near San Fernando Road and Sunland Boulevard
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LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A person was injured Saturday after being struck by a Metrolink train in Sun Valley.
The northbound Antelope Valley Line 270 struck the pedestrian at 8:16 p.m. at the Sunland Boulevard crossing between Sun Valley and the Burbank Airport stations, said Metrolink spokeswoman Jeanette Flores.
The victim was transported by the Los Angeles Fire Department to the hospital in unknown condition.
Metrolink was looking for buses and cars to take the 80 passengers on the train to the next station, Flores said.
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Primary elections to take shape at Utah conventions
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s primary elections will begin to take shape Saturday as core party members meet to hear from candidates in several races, including reelection contests for GOP Sen. Mike Lee and Congressman John Curtis. Meanwhile, Democrats will separately weigh an unusual push to choose no one to go up against Lee, and instead throw their weight behind an independent contender, Evan McMullin. The two Republicans challenging Lee have both already gathered enough signatures to secure their spots on the primary ballots. But none of the contenders in the Curtis race have done so, leaving the moderate potentially vulnerable in front of the convention’s right-leaning crowd. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/23/primary-elections-to-take-shape-at-utah-conventions/ | 2022-04-23T16:35:35Z |
Switchback Reclining Camp Chair Enables Campers to Lean Back and Relax
KAYSVILLE, Utah, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Klymit, a leading producer of lightweight and comfortable, yet rugged outdoor sleep gear and camping accessories, announced today the Switchback Reclining Camp Chair which features three adjustable reclining positions, a high back for optimal head and neck support and foam-lined armrests. The features culminate to provide the ultimate lounging experience, perfect for relaxing around the campfire, in the backyard or even at sporting events. The Switchback Reclining Camp Chair is now available exclusively at Klymit.com for $119.99 MSRP.
"Infusing comfort into outdoor experiences drives innovation at Klymit," said Cory Tholl, President, Klymit. "Our new Switchback Reclining Camp Chair ensures outdoor enthusiasts are met with comfort and support even in the most rugged settings. From the three-position adjustability to the high-back head and neck support, each design decision was intentional, ensuring our customers never have to sacrifice comfort to enjoy their time in the outdoors."
Features of Klymit's all-new Switchback Reclining Camp Chair include:
- Reclining action with three adjustable positions
- High back to support your neck and head
- Durable steel frame for support and stability
- Comfortable foam-lined arm rests
- Breathable mesh panels for temperature control
- Durable polyester fabric for easy cleaning
- Side pocket perfect for storing a phone, keys or other accessories
- Hideaway cup holder
- Attached carry strap for convenient transport
Klymit is part of the Gathr Outdoors family of brands which is committed to making spending time together outdoors more comfortable and convenient. For more information on Klymit visit, www.Klymit.com. For more information on Gathr Outdoors visit, www.GathrOutdoors.com.
Klymit is a leading producer of lightweight and comfortable, yet rugged outdoor sleep gear, and part of the Gathr Outdoors family of brands. The company is headquartered in Kaysville, Utah and was conceived on the idea that the experience of sleeping outside can be enhanced with innovative technologies. For more information on Klymit visit: www.Klymit.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AMC, SOFI, FCEL, RIVN, and LULU.
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YOKNEAM, Israel, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InMode Ltd. (Nasdaq: INMD) ("InMode"), a leading global provider of innovative medical technologies, today announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights:
*Please refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for important information about non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP Statement of Income is provided following the financial statements that are included in this release. Non-GAAP financial results exclude share-based compensation adjustments.
(1) The GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share have been adjusted retroactively for a 1-for-2 stock split of InMode shares by way of an issuance of bonus shares that occurred pursuant to a resolution of our board of directors dated September 14, 2021.
Management Comments
"We are pleased to report another record-setting quarter, with growth and solid profitability across all key metrics," said Moshe Mizrahy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of InMode. "The growing demand for InMode platforms in the U.S. and globally led us to increase our guidance for the full year of 2022 to an unprecedented range of $425 million to $435 million."
Shakil Lakhani, President of InMode North America, said, "Once again, we saw a robust demand for InMode's innovative platforms, resulting in another record revenue quarter as well as record sales from consumables and service."
"We recently received the endorsement of Health Canada for our EmpowerRF platform designed for women's health," added Dr. Spero Theodorou, Chief Medical Officer. "In addition to this certification, we continue to receive positive feedback from both patients and physicians in the U.S."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2022 reached $113.5 million, an increase of 30% compared to the second quarter of 2021.
"We are proud to deliver record revenue in the second quarter," said Yair Malca, Chief Financial Officer. "Despite the global supply chain constraints, InMode was able to successfully manage and control expenses while improving our margins compared to the previous quarter."
GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 83%, compared to a gross margin of 85% in the second quarter of 2021. *Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 84% and 86% for the second quarter of 2021. This decrease was primarily due to the inflationary pressure on our raw materials and increased level of consumable sales as part of the revenue mix.
GAAP operating margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 43%, compared to a gross operating margin of 48% in the second quarter of 2021. *Non-GAAP operating margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 49% compared to the operating margin of 51% in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease in GAAP operating margin is primarily attributable to change in share-based compensation expense, and the decrease in *non-GAAP operating margin is primarily attributable to change in gross margin.
InMode reported GAAP net income of $44.0 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $40.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share(1), in the second quarter of 2021. On a *non-GAAP basis, InMode reported net income of $50.4 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $43.9 million, or $0.51 per diluted share(1), in the second quarter of 2021.
(1) The GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share have been adjusted retroactively for a 1-for-2 stock split of InMode shares by way of an issuance of bonus shares, that occurred pursuant to a resolution of our board of directors dated September. 14, 2021.
2022 Financial Outlook
Management provided an outlook for the full year of 2022, ending Dec. 31, 2022. Based on current estimates, management expects:
- Revenues between $425 million and $435 million
- *Non-GAAP gross margin between 83% and 85%
- *Non-GAAP income from operations between $204 million and $209 million
- *Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share between $2.11 and $2.16
This outlook is not a guarantee of future performance and stockholders should not rely on such forward-looking statements. See "Forward-Looking Statements" for additional information.
*Please refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for important information about non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP Statement of Income is provided following the financial statements that are included in this release. Non-GAAP financial results exclude share-based compensation adjustments.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to InMode's operating results presented in accordance with GAAP, this release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures including non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, and non-GAAP operating margin. Because these measures are used in InMode's internal analysis of financial and operating performance, management believes they provide investors with greater transparency of its view of InMode's economic performance. Management also believes the presentation of these measures, when analyzed in conjunction with InMode's GAAP operating results, allows investors to more effectively evaluate and compare InMode's performance to that of its peers, although InMode's presentation of its non-GAAP measures may not be strictly comparable to the similarly titled measures of other companies. Schedules reconciling each of these non-GAAP financial measures are provided as a supplement to this release.
Conference Call Information
Mr. Moshe Mizrahy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Michael Kreindel, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Yair Malca, Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Shakil Lakhani, President of North America, and Dr. Spero Theodorou, Chief Medical Officer, will host a conference call today, July 28, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the second quarter 2022 financial results.
The Company encourages participants to pre-register for the conference call using the following link:
Callers will receive a unique dial-in number upon registration, which enables immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
For callers that opt out of pre-registration, please dial one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin by placing your call 10 minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free number, please try the international dial-in number.
U.S. Toll-Free Dial-in Number: 1-833-316-0562
Israel Toll- Free Dial-in Number: 1-80-921-2373
International Dial-in Number: 1-412-317-5736
Webcast URL: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=CU9qrvpT
At:
8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
5:30 a.m. Pacific Time
3:30 p.m. Israel Time
The conference call will also be webcast live from a link on InMode's website at https://inmodemd.com/investors/events-presentations/. A replay of the conference call will be available from July 28, 2022, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time to August 11, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, please dial one of the following numbers:
Replay Dial-in U.S TOLL-FREE: 1-877-344-7529
Replay Dial-in Canada TOLL-FREE: 855-669-9658
Replay Dial-in TOLL/INTERNATIONAL: 1-412-317-0088
Replay Pin Number: 7761650
To access the replay using an international dial-in number, please select the link below:
A replay of the conference call will also be available for 90 days on InMode's website at https://inmodemd.com/investors/.
About InMode
InMode is a leading global provider of innovative medical technologies. InMode develops, manufactures, and markets devices harnessing novel radio frequency ("RF") technology. InMode strives to enable new emerging surgical procedures as well as improve existing treatments. InMode has leveraged its medically accepted minimally invasive RF technologies to offer a comprehensive line of products across several categories for plastic surgery, gynecology, dermatology, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology. For more information about InMode, please visit www.inmodemd.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements generally relate to future events or InMode's future financial or operating performance, including the future performance described above under the heading titled "2021 Financial Outlook." Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these statements because they contain words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "will," "would" and similar expressions that concern our expectations, strategic plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, including with respect to the impact of the COVID-19 global outbreak. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements included in InMode's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 10, 2022, as well as risk factors relating to the COVID-19 global outbreak and our future public filings. InMode undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which pertain only as of the date of this press release.
(1) The number of shares have been adjusted retroactively for a 1-for-2 stock split of InMode shares by way of an issuance of bonus shares that occurred pursuant to a resolution of our board of directors dated September 14, 2021.
(1) The number of shares have been adjusted retroactively for a 1-for-2 stock split of InMode shares by way of an issuance of bonus shares that occurred pursuant to a resolution of our board of directors dated September 14, 2021.
(1) The number of shares have been adjusted retroactively for a 1-for-2 stock split of InMode shares by way of an issuance of bonus shares that occurred pursuant to a resolution of our board of directors dated September 14, 2021.
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Global technology conference recognized for customer engagement
RESTON, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Ellucian Live 2022, the industry's premier global technology conference, was named a Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the Customer Engagement Event category in the 19th Annual International Business Awards®.
Ellucian Live 2022, held April 10-13 at the Colorado Convention Center and online, celebrated Ellucian's 10th Anniversary. Framed by the conference-wide theme "Deliver the Future Now," the event was attended by more than 6,100 attendees from over 1,000 institutions -- live in Denver and online -- with diverse panel discussions, captivating keynote addresses, star-studded fireside chats, new partnership announcements, Impact Awards, and engaging breakout sessions. A Stevie Awards judge commented that Ellucian Live 2022 was "a well-packaged event accommodating both online and offline participation, as well as demonstrating the Company's future focus."
"At Ellucian, we believe that community is higher ed's superpower -- working together to achieve better outcomes around common goals -- and we are honored that the Stevie Awards has recognized Ellucian Live 2022 among the most impactful and engaging events bringing the higher ed community together," said Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian. "This year's gathering was a special one, being the first hybrid event and first return to an in-person Ellucian Live since the start of the pandemic."
Ellucian Live 2023 is set to take place March 26th – 29th, 2023 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. Learn more about Ellucian Live 2023 here: www.ellucian.com/ellucianlive/save-the-date
The International Business Awards are the world's premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2022 IBAs received entries from organizations in 67 nations and territories.
More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration across a range of categories.
"This year's class of honorees are as innovative, adventuresome, persistent, and successful as we've ever had," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller.
Details about The International Business Awards and the full list of Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
Ellucian is the market leader charting the digital future of higher education with a portfolio of cloud-ready technology solutions and services. From student recruitment to workforce analytics; from fundraising opportunities to alumni engagement; Ellucian's comprehensive suite of data-rich tools gives colleges and universities the information they need to lead with confidence.
Working with a community of more than 2,700 customers in over 50 countries, Ellucian keeps innovating as higher education keeps evolving. Drawing on its comprehensive higher education business acumen and suite of services, Ellucian guides its customers through manageable, sustainable digital transformation—so that every type of institution and student can thrive in today's fast-changing landscape. To find out what's next in higher education solutions and services, visit Ellucian at www.ellucian.com.
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.
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The premier event in Europe for open source code and community contributors features 200+ sessions across 13 micro-conferences, covering the pivotal topics and technologies at the core of open source.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the full schedule for Open Source Summit Europe, the leading conference for open source developers, technologists, and community leaders. The event is taking place September 13-16 in Dublin, Ireland and virtually. The schedule can be viewed here.
OS Summit Europe will feature a robust program of 325+ talks across 13 micro-conferences covering the most essential and cutting edge topics in open source: Linux Systems, Supply Chain Security, AI + Data, OSPOs, Community Leadership, Embedded IoT, Cloud, Diversity, Containers, Embedded Linux and more.
2022 Conference Session Highlights Include:
- LinuxCon
- Embedded Linux Conference
- CloudOpen
- OSPOCon
- Critical Software Summit
- Emerging OS Forum
- SupplyChainSecurityCon
- Diversity Empowerment Summit
- Open Source On-Ramp
- Open AI + Data Forum
- ContainerCon
- Community Leadership Conference
- Embedded IoT Summit
Keynote speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Registration (in-person) is offered at the early price of $850 through July 17. Registration to attend virtually is $25. Members of The Linux Foundation receive a 20 percent discount off registration and can contact events@linuxfoundation.org to request a member discount code.
Applications for diversity and need-based scholarships are currently being accepted. For information on eligibility and how to apply, please click here. The Linux Foundation's Travel Fund is also accepting applications, with the goal of enabling open source developers and community members to attend events that they would otherwise be unable to attend due to a lack of funding. To learn more and apply, please click here.
Health and Safety
In-person attendees will be required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and will need to comply with all on-site health measures, in accordance with The Linux Foundation Code of Conduct. To learn more, visit the Health & Safety webpage.
Event Sponsors
Open Source Summit Europe 2022 is made possible thanks to our sponsors, including Diamond Sponsors: AWS, Google and IBM, Platinum Sponsors: Huawei and Intel, and Gold Sponsors: Cloud Native Computing Foundation, Codethink, Docker, Mend, Red Hat, and Styra. For information on becoming an event sponsor, click here or email us.
Press
Members of the press who would like to request a press pass to attend should contact Kristin O'Connell.
ABOUT THE LINUX FOUNDATION
Founded in 2000, the Linux Foundation and its projects are supported by more than 2,950 members. The Linux Foundation is the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world's infrastructure including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, Hyperledger, RISC-V, and more. The Linux Foundation's methodology focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at https://linuxfoundation.org/.
The Linux Foundation Events are where the world's leading technologists meet, collaborate, learn and network in order to advance innovations that support the world's largest shared technologies.
Visit our website and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook for all the latest event updates and announcements.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The summer is ending and the fall is beginning but that doesn’t mean you have to stop getting your beer-drinking on as football season is here and the brewskis, as long as you’re of age, are definitely flowing.
Wednesday, September 7 is National Beer Lovers Day and it’s a time to enjoy whatever beer you like whether you have one with dinner or a six-pack over the weekend while you’re glued to the couch cheering on your favorite football team.
NationalToday says, “Beer is not just a drink. It’s the alcoholic equivalent of a pat on the back for a job well done. A beer is like a gold medal reward you give to yourself at the end of a very tough day.”
We want to make sure you can celebrate this glorious day properly with the beer(s) that Texans love the most. So, we checked out Zipps Liquor’s report of the most popular Texas beers!
The report says, “The state has 84 counties that have licensed breweries, and it ranks 8th in the country for the number of craft breweries. Of course, the best option is to shop your favorite beer from your nearest liquor store in Texas. Whether you’re interested in stout, pilsner, IPA, lager, or hefeweizen, Texas has every style and sub-category of beer under the sun.”
Check out their list of the most popular brews in the Lone Star State:
- Shiner Bock
- Lone Star Original
- Velvet Hammer
- Saint Arnold Pub Crawl
- Electric Jellyfish
- Han’s Pils
- Concha La Flor
- Peacemaker
- Atrial Rubicite
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MILWAUKEE, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Datto (NYSE: MSP) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Kaseya.
Click here to learn how to join the action: https://www.ademilaw.com/case/datto-holding-corp or call Guri Ademi toll-free at 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Ademi LLP alleges Datto's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Datto shareholders will receive only $35.50 per share in a transaction that values Datto at approximately $6.2 billion. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Datto by prohibiting solicitation of further bids, and imposing a significant penalty if Datto accepts a superior bid. Datto insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Datto's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Datto.
If you own Datto common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/datto-holding-corp
We specialize in shareholder litigation involving buyouts, mergers, and individual shareholder rights throughout the country. For more information, please feel free to call us. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 2002, Scentisphere is the leading scent marketing agency for global Consumer Package Good brands including Home, Air, Personal, Beauty, as well as Food and Beverage brands. They approach each scent branding project as a unique opportunity to create value and ROI for their scent marketing customers by giving them the ability to integrate the power of scent into their marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts.
As the leader in scent marketing, they offer a broad range of in-house expertise spanning many professions and technologies including microencapsulation, fragrance development, scent marketing and advertising, print coatings and print applications. Scentisphere is the go-to scent marketing company for brand managers, marketing agencies and commercial printers. Among their clients are P&G, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, P&G, L'Oreal, Clorox and SC Johnson.
While becoming a leader in scent marketing, Scentisphere has also evolved into specialty ink company offering a wide range of scent coatings and varnish products sold under the Rub'nSmell® banner. Rub'nSmell is essentially microencapsulated fragrance oil dispersed into a printable coating. Rub'nSmell is available for virtually any printing process enabling printers to print scent just as they would a 5th color. Scentisphere is recognized as a leader in the print industry for their excellent technical and customer support.
In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in interest in scented packaging. A recent study conducted for Scentisphere by the analytic firm, Mai Research definitively finds that a majority of consumers are more likely to purchase a fragranced product with a scented label and that companies that offer scent sampling options on their packaging are significantly more likely to be considered innovative and caring than those that do not. This trend has made Scentisphere the leading producer of Scratch'nSniff® stickers using the Rub'nSmell scent technology. Scent on packaging is proven to increase sales by engaging and educating consumers about the product at point of sale, where 75% percent of purchase decisions are made.
In addition, because Rub'nSmell can be applied in-line just as a fifth color, many brands and packaging suppliers are recognizing the cost benefits of applying scent directly to the package itself. This includes folding cartons, primary labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, blister packs, etc.
It must be stressed that the use of fragrance in packaging and advertising is not a novelty, but a marketing necessity and the way of the future. The addition of fragrance to a package makes the package more engaging; helps educate a customer, which in turn increases sales. Adding scent is not difficult and Scentisphere has the tools, the technology and the technical expertise to make the inclusion of scent effortless.
As the global leader in printable scent coatings and with the broadest, highest quality product line, Scentisphere prides itself on its expert technical support and years of experience in the production and application of scent coatings and varnishes. The Scentisphere motto is, "If it can be printed, it can be scented."
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The smallest player on the court came up huge in the biggest moments for South Carolina.
UConn opened the fourth quarter with a quick basket to cut South Carolina’s lead to seven in the NCAA title game Sunday night. The Huskies, with a pedigree unmatched in women’s college basketball, were trying to overcome a huge size disadvantage that put them in a double-digit hole early in the game.
Then, 5-foot-7 Destanni Henderson stepped up — and buried them. And led the Gamecocks to a 64-49 victory.
South Carolina’s senior point guard followed the UConn bucket with a driving layup, slicing her way through the lane, using her slight frame to shield the ball from a defender as she approached the hoop.
On the next trip down the court, the Gamecocks’ Aliyah Boston — the AP National Player of the Year — blocked a shot at the top of the key. Henderson sprinted behind the defense, hauled in Boston’s outlet pass, and made another layup — uncontested this time.
Later in the fourth quarter, Henderson scored again on consecutive possessions, with a long jump shot and another layup. The second basket pushed South Carolina’s lead to 16 with 4:18 to play, essentially ending the hopes of the Huskies, who didn’t get closer than 10 the rest of the way.
Henderson finished with a career-high 26 points, shooting 9 of 20 from the field as the Gamecocks won their second national title. She added four assists and helped hold Paige Bueckers to 14 points, teaming with junior Brea Beal to keep the UConn star in check most of the night.
“She was super aggressive on both sides of the basketball,” Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley said. “We started her off on Paige, and Plan B was to put a bigger body on her like Brea Beal, but we didn’t really have to do that because (Henderson) was super focused on making it really hard for her.”
Henderson provided a hint of things to come when she opened the game with a 3-pointer. She did it again to start the second quarter, then hit another 3 to put South Carolina up 30-12 just 12:25 into the game.
“I feel like my teammates just put me in a good position to score the basketball,” Henderson said. “I just found open gaps and when they collapsed in the paint, Aliyah or whoever it was passing the ball just found me out in the corner and I just let it fly.”
Many of her points proved to be timely. A 10-0 run late in the third quarter pulled UConn within 43-37. But Henderson scored the last three points of the quarter on a free throw and another coast-to-coast layup to restore order.
“She’s a quiet soul, a smooth operator,” Staley said. “She had a different look this tournament because she knew it was going to be her last tournament. So each and every game … she was locked in.”
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More AP coverage of March Madness: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/hendersons-scoring-outburst-lifts-gamecocks-to-title/ | 2022-04-04T23:34:40Z |
No swiping necessary as Wendy's Breakfast Matching Game serves up a daily dose of fun, morning offers
DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT:
Need a reason NOT to hit the snooze button each morning? Wendy's® breakfast isn't boring and neither are our games. The new Wendy's Breakfast Matching Game* is giving Kentucky fans the chance to win FREE breakfast for a year, $1,000 in Wendy's gift cards and offers on their favorite morning menu items. Whether you prefer a sweet start with Homestyle French Toast Sticks or classics like the Breakfast Baconator, you'll have no trouble adding this exciting four-week game to your morning routine.
WHERE & WHEN:
The game runs now through Sunday, October 9, and you can register to play by visiting www.WendysBreakfastMatchingGame.com.
Rise and play: winning FREE breakfast for a year at Wendy's has never been easier. Check www.WendysBreakfastMatchingGame.com daily to see the revealed circles automatically turning over. The lucky winner(s) of three matches will win FREE Breakfast for a Year, featuring 52 weekly Wendy's coupons. Anyone who registers for the game will also have a chance to in $1,000 in Wendy's Gift Cards!
The fun doesn't end there! There are also unlimited instant breakfast offers to take advantage of via the Wendy's app when playing the game. Make sure to have your Wendy's Rewards™** account set up and ready to go before entering, and remember the Wendy's Breakfast Matching Game resets every week!
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality Is Our Recipe®", which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef***, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising. Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys.
*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Must be 18 years or older and a legal resident of Kentucky. Official rules available at WendysBreakfastMatchingGame.com. Play now until 10/9.
**Wendy's Rewards available at participating U.S. Wendy's. My Wendy's™ account registration and use required to earn points and redeem rewards. Points have no monetary value. See www.wendys.com/Rewards for details.
***Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Canada.
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Grant from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will help Heartland Forward spur entrepreneurship in mid-sized cities across the heartland
BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Heartland Forward, a non-partisan think and do tank dedicated to improving economic performance in the middle of the country, announced they have received a Rebuilding Better grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The grant will support Heartland Forward's efforts to spur entrepreneurship in the heartland by developing resources for mid-sized city mayors and community leaders to understand how they can reduce barriers and support start-up entrepreneurs in their hometowns.
"Entrepreneurship is critical to building our economies, and local leaders across the heartland are eager to identify ways to help support those with innovative ideas in their communities," said Katie Milligan, Program Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Heartland Forward. "Heartland Forward is honored to be a recipient of the Rebuilding Better Grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and appreciate them recognizing the importance of our mission. We look forward to expanding our efforts to spur entrepreneurship and build thriving communities across the heartland."
"Entrepreneurs deserve to have their voices recognized in policy discussions. The organizations in this portfolio know these entrepreneurs and are active in their communities. They understand how best to engage entrepreneurs in conversations with policymakers at all levels," said Jennifer Kelly, Program Officer, Entrepreneurship for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
This grant builds on Heartland Forward's commitment to spurring entrepreneurship across the heartland. In partnership with Builders + Backers, Heartland Forward is sponsoring a national idea accelerator program aimed at taking entrepreneurs' ideas from concept to action. The Community Growth Program and Toolkit (CGPT) is a first-of-its-kind idea accelerator–and Pebble Fund and Buildership™ program. The program was first piloted in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Oxford, Mississippi in the Summer of 2021, and the current summer cohort has more than 50 builders across ten cities and seven states. These builders are part of Heartland Forward's commitment to supporting 1,000 builders across the heartland by 2023.
CONTACT: Erika Tannor, etannor@tuskstrategies.com, 917-626-2487
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Members of Alaska’s political leadership lauded the late U.S. Rep. Don Young Saturday at a public memorial to celebrate his life.
Young, who was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. House, died March 19. He was 88.
“Don was one who could not only count the years in his life, but he could count the life in his years. He lived a great life, it was full. He lived those 88 years to the fullest,” U.S., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said at the memorial in Anchorage Baptist Temple.
According to Alaska’s News Source,Murkowski noted that Young was only the 43rd American citizen to have been given the privilege to lie in state at the Capitol, calling it the highest tribute a member of Congress can have.
“I learned very early on you never ever underestimate Don Young, for Don never forgot where he came from,” Murkowski said. “Don Young was a man of the people, and he built relationships that endured because they were honest, they were true, and he was loyal.”
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, beamed with pride about how Young pushed an amendment through Congress during his first term that helped begin the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
“Probably more than any member of the House, Don Young knew how to get things done,” Sullivan said. “In D.C. there are talkers and doers, show horses and work horses. From day one, Don was doer, a work horse, and man did that matter to all of us here in Alaska.”
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said that on the way into the memorial service, he replayed old voicemails that Young left him.
“Don Young was not just a congressman, he was a human being first and foremost,” Dunleavy said.
Dawn Vallely, Young’s daughter, was 7 years old when her father was first elected for Congress, the Anchorage Daily News reported.
“We shared him every single day with every Alaskan and with people across the world who looked to him for leadership,” she said.
Young was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. House, serving 49 years. He was known as the dean of the House for his seniority. He had an at-times brash, abrasive style but was seen as willing to work across the aisle on issues to help Alaska.
Saturday’s memorial in Alaska was the third public ceremony to honor Young. He lied in state at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, and a service was held in the Washington, D.C., area on Wednesday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called Young an “endearing colleague” who had a gruff demeanor and often a colorful vocabulary. But she said he was a “serious legislator, a very serious legislator” and a “dogged, determined champion for Alaska in th House.”
A special primary and special election will decide who completes the current House term.
A total of 51 candidates — including former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin — filed by Friday’s deadline to run in a special election to complete Young’s unexpired term, which ends in January.
The special primary is set for June 11. The top four vote-getters in the special primary will advance to an Aug. 16 special election, in which ranked choice voting will be used. This is in line with a new elections system approved by voters in 2020.
The state Division of Elections is targeting Sept. 2 to certify the special election.
The August special election will coincide with the regular primary.
The regular primary and November general election will determine who will represent Alaska in the U.S. House for a two-year term starting in January.
Young was born on June 9, 1933, in Meridian, California, and grew up on a family farm. He earned a bachelor’s degree in teaching at Chico State College, now known as California State University, Chico, in 1958. He also served in the U.S. Army, according to his official biography.
In Alaska, he settled in Fort Yukon, a small community accessible primarily by air at the confluence of the Yukon and Porcupine rivers in the state’s rugged, harsh interior. He held jobs in areas like construction, trapping and commercial fishing. He was a tug and barge operator who delivered supplies to villages along the Yukon River, and he taught fifth grade at a Bureau of Indian Affairs school, according to his biography. With his wife Lu, he had two daughters, Joni and Dawn. Lu Young died in 2009.
He was elected mayor of Fort Yukon in 1964 and later served in the Alaska Legislature. In 1972, he was the Republican challenger to Democratic U.S. Rep. Nick Begich. Before the election, Begich’s plane disappeared on a flight from Anchorage to Juneau. Alaskans reelected Begich anyway.
Begich was later declared dead, and Young in March 1973 won a close special election. He was Alaska’s lone U.S. House member from that time until his death and had been seeking reelection.
Young married Anne Garland Walton in 2015. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/alaskas-leadership-lauds-late-congressman-at-memorial/ | 2022-04-03T18:42:16Z |
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The second-place finish at world championships was beside the point for Ukraine’s best high jumper, Yaroslava Mahuchikh.
“For me, it’s gold,” she said Tuesday night, as she looked down at her newly won prize, one nobody would have been right to expect four months ago after she took a three-day car trip to flee her hometown and get away from the bombing.
Mahuchikh left shortly after her country came under siege by the Russian military. The war grinds on. Though thousands of civilians and soldiers are dying, Mahuchikh felt it was her duty to keep doing what she does best, if for no other reason than to give people back home something to be happy about. And, she said, to show Ukraine is strong.
“We will fight for our independence and for our territory,” she said. “And of course, finally, we will win.”
She came into the biggest high jump contest of the year as a favorite, in part because the three-time defending champion, Maria Lasitskene, is from Russia and not allowed to compete in major events due to the war.
The Ukrainian finished behind the surprising Eleanor Patterson of Australia, who had one fewer miss than Mahuchikh at 2.02 meters (6 feet, 7 1/2 inches), which made the difference between first and second.
Still, this was a night to celebrate for Ukraine, and for Mahuchikh, who said she felt the warmth from the stands, where the yellow-and-blue Ukraine flags dotted a few seats and fans cheered for her before every jump.
“Now, everything is for our Ukrainian people, and everything you do, you want to show the good results,” she said.
The silver medal goes alongside the gold she won at the world indoor championships in March. That came shortly after she escaped her hometown of Dnipro, which had come under attack by Russia and, she said, is under siege today.
She is one of 22 Ukrainian athletes in Eugene this week for the championships, all of whom have been training far from home — some in Portugal, others in Spain, still others in Poland and Mahuchikh most recently in California after stops in Serbia, Germany and Turkey.
Her teammate, Iryna Gerashchenko, finished fourth — also a spectacular result given her plight after bombs started falling near her home in Kyiv. After sheltering in her parents’ basement for about a week, she left without spikes and trained for a time in tennis shoes.
“Things are a bit better, but at the same time, the war is going on,” said Gerashchenko, whose jump of 2 meters (6 feet, 6 3/4) was a personal best. “It’s very hard to live the life before, the previous life. But I’m very happy that my parents are safe.”
Mahuchikh’s medal gives Ukraine two at the halfway point of worlds.
A night earlier, Andriy Protsenko won bronze in the men’s high jump. His victory comes months after he was trapped for nearly six weeks in his hometown of Kherson, which is near the Crimean peninsula and under Russian occupation.
“It made me realize that anything is possible,” said Ukrainian hurdler Anna Ryzhykova, who finished second in her preliminary heat shortly before Mahuchikh took to the field. “He trained one month in an occupied city where he was risking his life. It’s amazing.”
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe was on hand. His federation was one of the first to banish Russians from these major events, a decision made, he said, because there was no fairness in allowing in athletes from an aggressor nation while those from the country under attack were living such fragile existences.
“Some of them are living at their training camps and can’t get home, some are wondering where loved ones are,” Coe said. “Their houses have been destroyed. It’s inconceivable. I don’t think any of us have that within our framework of reference.”
Mahuchikh said her mom, sister and niece are safe in Germany. Her dad and grandfather remain in Dnipro, where she said they can sometimes hear artillery firing.
There is no timeline for when she might get back to her home country to show off the silver medal.
“I wish I could come back home to our airport, to speak to our journalists, and with our relatives,” she said. “But I can’t do it now. The Russians have taken that opportunity from me.”
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Social Security checks could grow by about $175 a month, advocacy group says
(CNN) - Social Security recipients could see a 10.5% increase in their payments next year.
That’s according to a new estimate by the advocacy group, The Senior Citizens League.
The increase would add about $175 to the average monthly retiree benefit, which is currently $1,668.
The estimate is based on the June reading for an inflation measure the Social Security Administration uses to calculate the annual cost of living adjustment.
How much more retirees, Americans with disabilities and other recipients will actually get won’t be determined until the fall.
The league says if inflation increases over the coming three months, the adjustment could be more than its current estimate, but if price hikes moderate, the bump could be less.
Whatever it ends up being, the adjustment will likely be the largest since the early 1980s. That’s the last time seniors got a double-digit boost.
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Biden praises Team USA in first White House visit since pandemic for ‘your endurance and your state of mind’
By Nikki Carvajal, CNN
President Joe Biden praised US Olympic and Paralympic athletes at the White House on Wednesday for not only their “incredible athleticism, but your endurance and your state of mind.”
It was the first time members of Team USA who competed in the most recent Summer and Winter Games had been welcomed to the White House since the outbreak of Covid-19. The group included competitors from the Summer Games in Tokyo and Winter Games in Beijing.
The large gathering, held outside at the White House, included almost 600 Olympians and Paralympians, more than 200 of whom were medalists.
“I’m sorry you had to wait that year,” Biden told the athletes, “between the time it was set and time you got here. I mean, you’ve been through so damn — darn much,” he said, correcting his language to loud applause and laughs.
The Tokyo Olympics, which was scheduled to take place in 2020, was pushed back a year due to the pandemic. Even with that delay, there were calls for the games to be canceled. Leading Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun published an editorial in May 2021 calling for the event to be canceled as the country remained in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic. The newspaper was an official partner of the Tokyo Games. Vaccines were available at the time, but the rollout in Japan had been slow.
Ultimately, the games took place, but without spectators — an unprecedented moment for the Olympics.
While the Beijing Winter Olympics earlier this year did allow a limited number of fans to attend, the competition took place in a closed-loop system informally known as a “bubble” — as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continued its rapid spread.
During both games, the rules “made training and competing especially difficult and draining,” Biden acknowledged Wednesday.
“But you did it. You all did it,” he told the athletes. “We’re in awe not just to your incredible athleticism but your endurance and your state of mind, but most of all your character — you have such incredible character.”
“No matter what event you compete in, you draw inspiration from your work — your hard work, your courage, your discipline — as you watch it,” Biden continued. “You represent the very soul of America.”
The President also joked about his own athletic prowess, saying it was a good thing “the Lord didn’t come down and give me a choice between being President and Olympian.” He said he had dreams, “and they weren’t about being President, they were being about a great athlete.”
First lady Jill Biden spoke before the President. She was one of the 950 VIPs invited to attend the Olympic opening ceremony in Tokyo, where, during her brief time attending the games, she took to the role of cheerleader in chief. Biden said that when his wife returned from Tokyo, “All she could do is talk about y’all constantly.”
“You think I’m kidding?” he said. “I’m not.”
The US did not send an official delegation to the Beijing Olympics as a statement against China’s “ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said at the time.
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--Transaction Represents Convergix's Third Acquisition in Plan to Build a Market Leading Automation Solutions Provider Targeting a $500 Billion+ Global Market--
DETROIT and ARBROATH, Scotland, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergix Automation Solutions ("Convergix"), an automation solutions company backed by leading private equity firm Crestview Partners ("Crestview"), has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation ("AGR"), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry. Following Convergix's acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview's strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1970, AGR is a leading designer, developer, and integrator of innovative and high-value automated systems to multinational customers across a variety of sectors, including life sciences and consumer goods. With end-to-end systems integration capabilities and a focus on precision applications, AGR's approximately 130 employees work across three locations in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. AGR's Managing Director Derek Gaston will remain in an advisory role, and its senior managers will continue in their current leadership roles.
"The acquisition of AGR and its subsidiary company Aylesbury Automation accelerates Convergix's planned global expansion and marks our first foray into Europe," said Mike DuBose, Executive Chairman of Convergix. "AGR brings market-leading technical capabilities and exposure to strategic end markets such as life sciences and consumer goods, while expanding Convergix's capacity for growth. We are excited to partner with the AGR team to continue building a world-class provider of custom automation solutions to global customers. AGR's focus on engineering quality and commitment to customer satisfaction are well aligned with Convergix's culture and strategy. We look forward to leveraging our existing operations across North America and India to create more opportunities for AGR to deliver exceptional customer solutions."
Derek Gaston noted, "I am honored to have been part of building an innovative and high-quality provider of automated systems, which would not have been possible without the hard work and commitment of our exceptional team members and the loyalty of our customers. The AGR team is excited to join Convergix and to leverage its operational expertise to accelerate AGR's growth and enhance our ability to serve our valued customers."
About Crestview Partners
Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media and financial services. For more information, please visit www.crestview.com.
About Convergix Automation Solutions
Convergix Automation Solutions elevates the automation industry through comprehensive products, technology and services that improve productivity and maximize talent. By closing gaps in automation and through earned trust, Convergix leverages creative and solutions-oriented engineering and technology to allow its customers to reach their complete potential to develop, create and drive industries forward. For more information, please visit www.convergixautomation.com.
About AGR Automation
Founded in 1970, AGR is a leading automation integrator with extensive expertise in vibratory and centrifugal technologies, vision recognition, and robotics. Headquartered in Arbroath, Scotland with three locations across the U.K. and a strong commitment to innovation, AGR is an established partner capable of delivering highly specialized solutions across diverse systems and applications. For more information, please visit www.agr-automation.com.
Crestview Contact:
Jeffrey Taufield or Daniel Yunger
Kekst CNC
jeffrey.taufield@kekstcnc.com / daniel.yunger@kekstcnc.com
(212) 521-4800
Convergix Contact:
Vanessa Stiles, APR
dgs Marketing Engineers
stiles@dgsmarketing.com
(317) 696-7102
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QUANTICO, Va., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Board of FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) denounces any calls for violence against or directed towards state, local, and federal law enforcement officers.
"The majority who serve in a law enforcement capacity are committed to justice and the FBI National Academy Associates condemns violence toward and/or inflicted upon any law enforcement officer, trooper, deputy, and federal agent" said FBINAA President Tim Braniff, "We must continue to recognize law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities. The men and women working on the streets daily should never have to work under the shadow of threats of violence toward them or their families. The public safety community needs to stand united and denounce the constant verbosity of violence toward our peacekeepers. This is not a political issue but a perseverance of public humanity and peace within our community and on our streets.
FBINAA joins those who continue to support the public safety community and stand united to support our officers against any threat of violence and terrorism.
The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest degree of law enforcement expertise, leadership training, and information to law enforcement executives around the world. The Association's Mission is "Impacting communities by providing and promoting law enforcement leadership through training and networking." Association members are graduates of the prestigious FBI National Academy Program. The FBINAA has nearly 16,000 members representing all 50 US states, over 8,200 law enforcement agencies, and 194 countries worldwide. The FBINAA is the strongest law enforcement leadership network in the world. Located in Quantico, VA, the FBINAA is a non-political organization and is not affiliated with any special interest group.
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RPM solution helps monitor, measure and support at-risk populations in their homes to improve access to care, drive better outcomes and lower costs
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 100Plus, a Connect America company and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) platform for clinicians and patients, announced today that Sweetwater Medical Associates has improved patient adherence and clinical health metrics through its artificial intelligence (AI) assisted RPM platform. By using the platform, the medical practice has seen statistically significant improvements in patients' health metrics over 180 days, including an average blood pressure reduction for patients with hypertension of 5.80 mmHg, and for patients with obesity, a mean weight loss of 3.45 lbs.
Sweetwater Medical Associates is a medical facility devoted to family practice and internal medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. After a thorough evaluation of competing RPM vendors, Sweetwater chose the 100Plus solution for its ease-of-use, cost-effectiveness, and strong customer support.
In addition to Sweetwater benefitting from these patient health metric improvements, the medical facility is also seeing reduced administrative burdens on providers and staff. For example, previously obtaining patients' physiological data such as blood pressure readings required patients to meet with providers for in-office or telehealth visits. Now, patients can take readings on their own – at home – through the 100plus AI-assisted platform and the results are automatically shared with their provider.
"As a busy family practice with time-strapped providers and staff, we often found it challenging to monitor our at-risk patients for signs of impending problems," said Eric Navarette, Practice Manager at Sweetwater Medical Associates. "100Plus' AI based solution has helped us dramatically improve our ability to monitor patients, resulting in improved outcomes and reduced administrative burden on providers and staff."
"We understand the high value of provider and staff time, as well as the heavy toll that unnecessary calls and emails exact on medical practices," said Janet Dillione, CEO of Connect America. "The 100Plus RPM platform delivers an around-the-clock virtual assistant that enables practices to overcome these barriers by monitoring and analyzing patients' behaviors and connecting with them outside of traditional clinical settings. We are pleased Sweetwater has seen such outstanding improvements in patients' health metrics by using the 100plus platform, in addition to easing burden on staff."
The 100Plus RPM platform utilizes AI to assist medical practices with patient outreach, device setup, enrollment, engagement, and education, ensuring that patients test regularly and stay compliant. The platform features an AI-enabled, text message-based chatbot that helps practices scale RPM programs faster, and better educate patients on the value of RPM. With AI outreach, practices more than double RPM adoption rates among patients.
100Plus, a Connect America company, is the leading AI-assisted remote patient monitoring (RPM) platform that enables healthcare providers to remotely monitor and manage their patients' health conditions. Our complete end-to-end solution makes it easy for practices to implement a successful RPM program quickly, including full-service monitoring, eligibility, enrollment, device setup and delivery, and white-glove service. With actionable insights that help clinicians identify and treat at-risk patients faster and an AI-enabled virtual health assistant that supports patient compliance, the result is higher adherence, fewer hospitalizations, and better health outcomes. To learn more, visit www.100plus.com.
CONTACT:
Mardi Larson
Amendola Communications for Connect America/100plus
mlarson@acmarketingpr.com
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ORLANDO, Fla. , Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCT), a U.S.-based company revolutionizing plastic recycling, announced today that Larry Somma, Chief Financial Officer, will present at Jefferies' Industrials Conference, which is being held in-person at the InterContinental Barclay in New York City, August 9-10, 2022.
The Company is scheduled to present Wednesday, August 10th, from 9:30-9:55 am Eastern Time, with one-on-one meetings to be held throughout the conference. To receive additional information, request an invitation or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact your Jefferies representative or visit the conference web site.
About PureCycle Technologies
PureCycle Technologies LLC., a subsidiary of PureCycle Technologies, Inc., holds a global license for the only patented solvent-driven purification recycling technology, developed by The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), that is designed to transform polypropylene plastic waste (designated as No. 5 plastic) into a continuously renewable resource. The unique purification process is designed to remove color, odor, and other impurities from No. 5 plastic waste resulting in an ultra-pure recycled (UPR) plastic that can be recycled and reused over and over again, changing our relationship with plastic. www.purecycle.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Charles Place
cplace@purecycle.com
407.212.0139
Media Contact:
Anna Farrar
afarrar@purecycle.com
954.647.7059
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Teenager crashes glider near Kansas airport
Pilot lost control and crashed into a field while attempting to turn into runway
Published: Jun. 23, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
RENO CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Two people escaped serious injuries after the glider they were riding crashed near an airport in south-central Kansas.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 11:30 Wednesday morning near the Sunflower Aerodrome airport in Yoder.
Officials say Wyatt Barnett, 15, of Tulsa, Oklahoma was flying a L-23 Super Blanik glider that crashed short of the runway. Officials say Barnett was making a turn towards runway when the glider went down.
KHP says Barnett and his passenger, identified as Carl Hallum, 71, of Adrian, Minnesota were both taken to the hospital with suspected minor injuries.
No other information was released.
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LONDON and SAN DIEGO and NEW DELHI and BEIJING and BUENOS AIRES, Argentina and SEOUL, South Korea and HONG KONG, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple led the global best-selling smartphone list with five models, followed by Samsung and Xiaomi with four and one smartphones respectively, according to Counterpoint's Global Monthly Handset Sales Tracker for April 2022. The top 10 models captured 21% of the total smartphone market.
Apple models in the top 10 accounted for 89% of its total sales for the month. Owing to its slim portfolio, Apple has always had multiple models in the best-sellers list. With a broader and more diverse portfolio, Samsung's top models made-up just 22% of its total sales.
This month's best-sellers list saw an increase in the number of 5G-enabled smartphones, rising to a new high of seven models. The 5G smartphones on the list represent a third of the total 5G smartphone sales. 5G capability has become a standard offering in flagships and its presence is increasing in lower price bands as well.
Apple continues to do well, three of its latest iPhone 13 models capturing the top three spots. Unlike its last generation, the non-Pro iPhone 13 model has maintained a lead every month since launch and has done better than the Pro variants in terms of sales in most large markets. The recently launched iPhone SE 2022 saw triple digit MoM growth, entering the top 10 list.
Samsung captured four spots in the list, and its latest flagship, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, took the fifth spot overall. The successor to the Galaxy Note series after a gap of two years has become the go to device for existing Galaxy Note smartphone users.
Galaxy A-series devices, positioned at different price points and targeting different customers, helped Samsung capture another three spots. The newly launched Galaxy A13 looks to be replicating the success that the Galaxy A12 series had last year.
Despite flat sales in April, the Redmi Note 11 LTE, which contributed 11% to Xiaomi's total sales, retained a spot on the top 10 list in April. With a quarter of all Note 11 LTEs having been sold in CALA in April, the region is emerging as one of Xiaomi's key growth drivers. The brand has been facing supply issues and its overall sales declined by around 25% compared to April 2021.
Analyst contacts
press@counterpointresearch.com
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) will webcast management participation as follows:
- 2022 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, September 8, 2022
- Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference at 11:05 a.m. ET on Monday, September 12, 2022
The sessions may be accessed from the "Investors & Media" page of Regeneron's website at https://investor.regeneron.com/events-and-presentations. Replays of the webcasts will be archived on the Company's website for at least 30 days.
Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune®, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
Contact Information:
Ryan Crowe
914.847.8790
ryan.crowe@regeneron.com
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Its a rainfall roller coaster for the Suncoast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After yesterday’s large storms helped reduce the wildfire danger for the Suncoast, we can expect similar rains inland today.
The only difference will be that the storms will be fewer in number and, perhaps, not as intense. The storms will dissipate after sunset as they drift toward the coast. On Thursday and Friday, high pressure will build in and direct our winds out of the southwest.
This will tend to reduce the number of storms and focus storm generation on the east coast. The shift in winds will be due to the effects of an approaching cold front.
By Saturday that front will be on our doorstep. It will increase our winds and trigger showers and thunderstorms. Humidity will spike. Marine interests should keep track of the forecast as advisories or statements may be issued that will be related to hazardous boating conditions. The rain chances will increase to 50% or better.
However, the front will pass to the south by Sunday and slow clearing will take place. There may be a lingering Sunday morning shower, but by afternoon the skies should be at least partly sunny.
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Company shows how organizations need to secure operations across ITOps, SecOps and Cloud Ops to break down silos and maximize current investments, tools, and people
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Netenrich, a Resolution Intelligence Cloud™ platform company, today announced its solution showcase and conference session at CompTIA ChannelCon 2022. Conference attendees are invited to meet with Netenrich experts and attend a security session presented by CISO Chris Morales.
As budgets and resources shrink, CISOs and security leaders need to determine how to keep their businesses running and get more from their current systems, tools, and people. For service providers, the pressures to increase revenues and scale operations for their customers is at critical levels. Netenrich can help.
The company will demo our Resolution Intelligence Cloud platform that scales and secures ops, saves time, and maximizes budgets and resources. Our operational analytics SaaS platform solves the siloed team and tool sprawl issues while alleviating the need for additional security talent. Teams are more productive and focused on high-priority tasks as AI/ML analysis handles the tedious investigation work.
WHEN: August 2 – 4, 2022
WHERE: CompTIA's ChannelCon at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
WHAT: Technology Vendor Fair, Booth #109
Tues. Aug. 2, 6 – 7:30 PM CDT, Riverwalk A/B, Level 1
Wed. Aug. 3, 4 – 6 PM CDT, Riverwalk A/B, Level 1
Thurs. Aug. 4, 12:30 – 2:30 PM CDT, Riverwalk A/B, Level 1
Drop by to see a demo, and share your digital ops and security challenges. Book a meeting by contacting us at info@netenrich.com.
Chris Morales, CISO at Netenrich and CompTIA Advisory Council member will present talk entitled "The Importance of People and Processes in Cybersecurity." He shares insights on how taking a risk-aligned approach to operations enables organizations to better predict and manage potential issues before they become critical. The combined analytics and AI/ML eliminates the overload of alerts management, provides contextual intelligence, and prioritizes actions needing immediate attention.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from 10:45 – 11:15 AM CST
WHERE: Sheraton Ballroom III, Level 4
To learn more about the Netenrich Resolution Intelligence Cloud™ for secure digital operations, visit https://netenrich.com/platform/.
Netenrich boosts the effectiveness of organizations' security and digital operations so they can avoid disruption and preempt risk. Its Resolution Intelligence Cloud™ is a native SaaS data analytics platform for managing secure operations. Resolution Intelligence uses advanced analytics and machine learning to transform security and operations data into intelligence that organizations can act on before critical issues occur. More than 3,000 customers and managed services providers rely on Netenrich to deliver secure operations at scale and speed.
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SOURCE Netenrich | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/26/netenrich-presents-resolution-intelligence-cloud-comptia-channelcon-2022/ | 2022-07-26T16:50:22Z |
Man injured after woman drives car into fence
Published: Aug. 29, 2022 at 1:11 PM CDT|Updated: 48 minutes ago
PARIS, Texas (KXII) - A woman was arrested after police said she drove her car into a fence that struck a man Sunday afternoon.
Paris Police said it happened in the 1200 block of W Sherman St at 8:13 p.m.
Police said during an argument, 46-year-old Amanda Jean Lollar intentionally drove her car into a fence that the victim was standing behind. The the fence then struck the victim, which caused him to fall and hit his head.
Lollar was booked into the Lamar County Jail and is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/08/29/man-injured-after-woman-drives-car-into-fence/ | 2022-08-29T19:00:56Z |
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