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Facing huge inventory, Target cuts vendor orders, prices
NEW YORK (AP) — Target is canceling orders from suppliers, particularly for home goods and clothing, and it’s slashing prices further to clear out amassed inventory ahead of the critical fall and holiday shopping seasons.
The actions come after a pronounced spending shift by Americans, from investments in their homes to money spent on travel, nights out for dinner and dressier clothes, a change that arrived much faster than major retailers had anticipated.
The speed at which Americans pivoted away from pandemic spending was laid bare in the most recent quarterly financial filings from a number of major retailers. Target reported last month its profit for the fiscal first quarter tumbled 52% compared with the same period last year. Sales of big TVs and small kitchen appliances that Americans loaded up on during the pandemic have faded, leaving Target with a bloated inventory that it said must be marked down to sell.
Target declined to give a dollar amount of merchandise orders that are being canceled and depths of the discounts.
In aggressively clearing out unwanted goods, Target wants to make room for what is now in demand, including groceries and makeup products. But Target is also facing sharply higher costs for everything from labor to transportation and shipping, and it will offset price cuts where it can with higher prices for goods now in demand.
“Retail inventories are elevated,” Michael Fiddelke, Target’s chief financial officer, told The Associated Press in a phone interview Monday. “And they certainly are for us, in some of the categories that we misforecast. We determined that acting aggressively was the right way to continue to fuel the business.”
Target is working with suppliers to cover costs for their vendors whose orders are being cancelled. In some cases, some of the raw materials that were meant for some goods will instead be used for other products in higher demand, Fiddelke said. Many of the orders for products being canceled have a long production lead time of nine months, he said.
Target also announced that it will add five distribution centers over the next two fiscal years.
Target said the costs related to the moves will hurt the bottom line in the current quarter. Target now expects its second-quarter operating margin rate will be roughly 2%, down from around 5.3% it had expected last month. For the second half of the year, Target expects an operating margin rate in a range around 6%, a rate it said would exceed the company’s average fall season performance in the years leading up to the pandemic.
Last month, Target forecast its full-year operating income margin rate would be in the 6% range. Target didn’t give a new full range prediction. It also said it secured additional space near U.S. ports to hold merchandise to allow for more flexibility.
Target, however, continues to expect full-year revenue growth in the low- to mid-single digit range and expects to maintain or gain market share for the year.
Shares of Target Corp. fell 9% to $145.30 in premarket trading Tuesday and the stock of other retailers retreated with it. Walmart, Nordstrom and Macy’s fell between 2% and 4%.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- .bit (did.id) has raised $13 million to build cross-chain decentralized identity protocol. The Series A round, completed one year after the startup's launch, was led by CMB International, HashKey Capital, QingSong Fund, GSR Ventures, GGV Capital, and SNZ.
.bit's open-source blockchain protocol will provide permissionless decentralized identification for individual users and DAOs. Over the past 12 months, the project's user and developer communities have experienced strong growth. Almost 100 mainstream wallets and dApps have already integrated with .bit and more than 38k independent addresses have registered for more than 110k .bit accounts.
In the web2 era, social profiles are stored on centralized databases by tech giants who can revoke access or alter data at will. Accounts may be blocked or deactivated at any time, leading to censorship and deplatforming. Utilizing web3 technology, .bit will empower individuals to truly own and control their data. Users will enjoy identity sovereignty, both as private persons and as corporate entities.
Further use cases for .bit's decentralized identity product include supporting the one billion citizens who lack legal identification. This makes it impossible for them to prove their identity, obtain basic government benefits or healthcare, enroll in education, or exercise their right to vote.
Forthcoming features under development include NameDAO, which will assign a portion of .bit protocol revenue to DAOs, and sub-accounts which will be issued to DAO members, brand adopters, and loyal supporters to strengthen web3 communities, and further lower the threshold for registering accounts, 4-9 digits accounts available to 100% and open up 3 digits accounts, which will announce the specific rules on the official Twitter very soon.
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Council Designed To Advise on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Issues
VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM Interconnection announced today that PJM President and CEO Manu Asthana has been appointed to the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC). Asthana was selected yesterday to join the NIAC, which was established to help reduce physical and cyber risks and to improve the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure.
"I am honored to be appointed to this role at such a pivotal and transformational time in the energy industry's history," Asthana said. "At PJM, we understand the critical importance that electricity plays in the daily lives of Americans, and our top priority is the reliability and safety of the electric grid."
Since its establishment in 2001, the NIAC has addressed issues including: improving intelligence information-sharing across government and industry; identifying and reducing complex cyber risks; and better preparing for and responding to disruptions that can ripple across multiple infrastructure systems. It is the only executive council that examines critical infrastructure security and resilience and provides recommendations to the president.
Asthana oversees the largest power grid in North America and one of the largest electricity markets in the world. He's responsible for the reliable operations, competitive markets and transmission planning for 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Under his leadership, PJM has implemented significant risk management reforms and established a clear path for defining the grid operator's role in the energy transition to a cleaner, more efficient grid while maintaining reliable electric service.
Asthana earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Benjamin Franklin Scholar and a Joseph Wharton Scholar. He is active in the community, serving on the board of directors for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and the Texas Children's Hospital Board of Trustees.
PJM Interconnection, founded in 1927, ensures the reliability of the high-voltage electric power system serving 65 million people in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. PJM coordinates and directs the operation of the region's transmission grid, which includes over 85,103 miles of transmission lines; administers a competitive wholesale electricity market; and plans regional transmission expansion improvements to maintain grid reliability and relieve congestion. PJM's regional grid and market operations produce annual savings of $3.2 billion to $4 billion. For the latest news about PJM, visit PJM Inside Lines at insidelines.pjm.com.
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DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin S. Woltjen to the firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group in Dallas.
"Kevin's experience and skill in providing advice and guidance to clients ranging from Fortune 200 companies to small public entities to high-net-worth individuals is extraordinary. His arrival to our Bradley office enhances our commitment to quality growth and expansion, and we are delighted to have him here as a key member of our team," said Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner Richard A. Sayles.
Mr. Woltjen added, "I am honored to have joined such qualified lawyers at Bradley firm-wide and particularly in the Dallas office. The collegiality and support of Bradley for my clients and my practice has been beyond belief."
Mr. Woltjen represents companies across a variety of industries in corporate and securities law matters with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings and regulation, divestitures and restructurings, governance, and venture capital transactions. He collaborates with his clients through all stages of their business growth, as well as development. His 27 years of experience help him to serve as outside general counsel to certain clients while he assists large companies and private equity investors with specific projects.
A graduate of DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Mr. Woltjen also received his M.B.A. from DePaul University and earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University. He is a member of the non-profit Exchange Club of East Dallas and the State Bar of Texas, as well as the Dallas, Illinois, and American Bar associations.
Bradley's nationally recognized Corporate and Securities Practice Group advises clients by understanding and assessing the market and the business enterprise, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing in-depth, actionable strategies throughout the life of a company. From start-ups to large, high-profile corporations, the corporate team can initiate and formalize a corporate structure, work with equity and debt providers to finance a deal and negotiate critical transactions while creating value through our experience and client-centered service.
Bradley combines skilled legal counsel with exceptional client service and unwavering integrity to assist a diverse range of corporate and individual clients in achieving their business goals. With offices in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and the District of Columbia, the firm's almost 600 lawyers represent regional, national, and international clients in various industries, including banking and financial services, construction, energy, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, and technology, among many others.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President Biden, who campaigned for office promising to unite the country, took to the nation's airwaves yesterday evening depicting millions of Americans as a threat to democracy. Aside from his blanket condemnation of those who disagree with his policies he charged that nearly every Republican doesn't respect the rule of law.
"If ever there was an administration that does not respect the rule of law, it is this one," responded Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). "There is no more glaring example of lawlessness than the Biden administration's gutting of immigration laws and border enforcement. This administration is not just refusing to enforce nearly every immigration and border enforcement law on the books, the president's Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, in a series of policy memos, has put it in writing. Moreover, the Biden administration is defying a federal court order to resume immigration enforcement.
"The law says that people entering our country illegally must be detained and removed. The Biden administration has released them by the millions, many without even a notice to appear in court. President Biden's own appointee to head the Border Patrol has stated in a sworn deposition that there are currently 'no consequences' to violating our immigration laws and entering the United States illegally.
"The law says that every person illegally present in the United States is subject to removal. The Biden administration openly refuses to remove illegal aliens unless they are violent felons – and not even all violent felons – or they are terrorists," continued Stein. "Time and again, when immigration laws are at odds with their own political objectives, our laws get chucked in the trash can. That is the hallmark of an authoritarian dictatorship, not a constitutional republic.
"Not only did the president ignore his own administration's contempt for the rule of law, he engaged in divisive demagoguery by conflating those who disagree with his, and his party's policies as threats to our democracy. Chillingly, his administration has sought to silence peaceful dissents – attempting to set up government-run 'disinformation' boards, working with tech companies to de-platform individuals and organizations that oppose his policies, even when what they are saying is absolutely true, and potentially unleashing an army of newly hired IRS agents to shut down groups that stand in the way of his political agenda.
"There are those on the radical fringes of both the right and the left who pose legitimate threats to our democracy. But an even greater threat is posed when the people in power willfully ignore laws, and falsely demonize those attempting to call them out," concluded Stein.
CONTACT: Ron Kovach, Email: rkovach@fairus.org
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Acquisition Expands Application Security Software-as-a-Service Capabilities
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of WhiteHat Security, a leading provider of application security Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The addition of WhiteHat Security provides Synopsys with significant SaaS capabilities and market-segment-leading dynamic application security testing (DAST) technology to strengthen what is considered one of the industry's broadest application security testing portfolios. Synopsys and WhiteHat Security, which was acquired by NTT Security Corporation in 2019, share a vision for delivering SaaS-based security testing solutions and building security into the software development lifecycle.
Synopsys paid $330 million in cash and expects the acquisition to be roughly neutral to FY2022 non-GAAP earnings per share.
"WhiteHat Security helped pioneer SaaS delivery of application security testing and brings powerful technology and expertise into our application security portfolio," said Jason Schmitt, general manager of the Synopsys Software Integrity Group. "WhiteHat Security's DAST capabilities complement our strengths in static analysis, interactive analysis and software composition analysis, while their expertise in SaaS will accelerate our security testing SaaS capabilities. We are excited about the value this will create for our customers and welcome the WhiteHat Security team as they join us in our mission to build trust in the software that businesses depend on."
Synopsys Software Integrity Group provides integrated solutions that transform the way development teams build and deliver software, accelerating innovation while addressing business risk. Our portfolio of software security products and services is the most comprehensive in the world and interoperates with third-party and open source tools, allowing organizations to leverage existing investments to build the security program that's best for them. Only Synopsys offers everything you need to build trust in your software. Learn more at www.synopsys.com/software.
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As an S&P 500 company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and offers the industry's broadest portfolio of application security testing tools and services. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing more secure, high-quality code, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com
This news release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the expected benefits of the transaction. Forward-looking statements are subject to both known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: Synopsys' ability to operate or integrate WhiteHat Security's assets and employees with its own successfully, which may include a potential loss of customers, key employees, partners or vendors; and uncertain customer demand and support obligations for SaaS and DAST solutions. Other risks and uncertainties that may apply are set forth in the Risk Factors section of Synopsys' most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Synopsys assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this news release.
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- Completed ESG materiality and carbon footprint assessments to identify the most significant priorities with input from key global stakeholders.
- Established targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 37.8% by 2030 while working to reduce the environmental impact of our products and packaging.
- Advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to increase the diversity of leadership and set goals to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in U.S. management.
- Amplified community impact through the IDEXX Foundation, corporate donations, and employee volunteering.
- Committed to maintaining gender balance in global management, where women represented 48% of global management roles in 2021.
WESTBROOK, Maine, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, today published its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report. This report details the company's progress and announces new goals for environmental sustainability; people and community; and governance, ethics, and compliance. The 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report is IDEXX's third report and includes disclosures aligned with leading reporting standards and frameworks.
"Driven by our Purpose to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock, we have a responsibility and an opportunity to create a better future for animals, people, and our planet," said Jay Mazelsky, IDEXX President and Chief Executive Officer. "As we work together on key initiatives in our ESG focus areas, IDEXX will support the advancement of the standard of animal care globally, create long-term value for our stakeholders, and make a meaningful difference in the world."
The 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report describes how IDEXX is accelerating its scientifically directed approach to environmental sustainability through innovation, climate action, and a focus on environmental impact reduction. Key highlights include the following:
- Set a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations by 37.8% by 2030. The target focuses on Scope 1 and 2 emissions and is aligned with the United Nations Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
- Set a new goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
- Transitioned to sustainable insulated packaging for cold consumable shipments in 2021 in the U.S., which will avoid the use of approximately 330,000 pounds of polystyrene foam waste each year.
IDEXX's 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report outlines the company's progress and commitments to build a culture that brings out the best in its people. IDEXX does this by cultivating a collaborative workplace that promotes greater diversity, equity, inclusion, well-being, and respect of people and communities across our value chain. Key highlights include the following:
- Committed to maintaining gender balance in global management, where women represented 48% of global management and 59% of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) roles in 2021.
- Committed to increasing the representation of underrepresented groups in U.S. management to 33% by 2030.
- Pledged to expand access to care for more than 500,000 animals in underserved communities and amplify access to mental health and well-being support for veterinary students and veterinary professionals around the world by 2025.
- Disclosed the latest consolidated EEO-1 data on its website and increased transparency in the composition of the global and U.S. workforce.
Aligned with IDEXX's Purpose and Guiding Principles, the company aims to lead responsibly and ethically, ensuring transparency, integrity, and accountability are at the center of everything we do. The 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report provides updates on key advancements and commitments, such as these:
- Completed ESG materiality and carbon footprint assessments with the assistance of industry-leading external sustainability firms.
- Updated Board committee charters and the Corporate Governance Guidelines to clarify ESG oversight accountabilities.
- Adopted a Policy on Political Contributions and Public Policy Engagement to formalize IDEXX's long-standing practice of not making political contributions.
IDEXX's 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report is aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and demonstrates how IDEXX is contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). For more detailed information on IDEXX's ESG programs, practices, and policies and to read the 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report, please visit idexx.com/en/about-idexx/corporate-responsibility.
IDEXX is a global leader in pet healthcare innovation. Our diagnostic and software products and services create clarity in the complex, constantly evolving world of veterinary medicine. We support longer, fuller lives for pets by delivering insights and solutions that help the veterinary community around the world make confident decisions—to advance medical care, improve efficiency, and build thriving practices. Our innovations also help ensure the safety of milk and water across the world and maintain the health and well-being of people and livestock. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a member of the S&P 500® Index. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX employs more than 10,000 people and offers solutions and products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information about IDEXX, visit idexx.com. For media inquiries, please get in touch at media@idexx.com.
This news release contains or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expects," "may," "anticipates," "intends," "would," "will," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "should," "project," and similar words and expressions. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide our current expectation or forecasts of future events; are based on current estimates, projections, beliefs, and assumptions; and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements because actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied. The reports filed by IDEXX pursuant to United States securities laws contain discussions of some of these risks and uncertainties. IDEXX assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review IDEXX's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (which are available from the SEC's EDGAR database at sec.gov and via IDEXX's website at idexx.com).
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Granger 28
Holland 20
GRANGER — DJ McClelland ran for 233 yards, including a 70-yard fourth-quarter touchdown that appeared to put the game on ice, as the Granger Lions (2-1) held off a Holland rally.
The Hornets (1-2) scored with 47 seconds left on a 2-yard Christian Michalek run, but their onside kick went out of bounds before anyone could corral it and Granger ran out the clock.
McClelland scored the first of his two touchdowns with 7:55 left in the fourth quarter on a 9-yard run before taking in the 70-yard TD with 3:05 left.
The Hornets’ offense was most effective in the air, with Desi Cantu throwing two TD passes to Trey Grinnan. The first came in the second quarter for 13 yards, giving Holland an 8-6 lead after Cantu ran in the 2-point conversion. The second TD connection was for 15 yards in the fourth quarter, pulling the Hornets within a point of Granger at 15-14.
Nathan Tucker provided Granger’s first two scores on runs of 10 and 3 yards.
Holland was hampered by three lost fumbles in its territory.
Grinnan had 11 catches for 142 yards and the two touchdowns for Holland.
GRANGER 28, HOLLAND 20
Holland 0 8 0 12 — 20
Granger 6 0 9 13 — 28
Gra — Nathan Tucker 10 run (kick blocked)
Hol — Trey Grinnan 13 pass from Desi Cantu (Cantu run)
Gra — Tucker 3 run (pass failed)
Gra — Jose Valverde 32 field goal
Hol — Grinnan 15 pass from Cantu (kick failed)
Gra — DJ McClelland 9 run (Valverde kick)
Gra — McClelland 70 run (kick blocked)
Hol — Christian Michalek 2 run (kick failed)
TEAM STATISTICS
Hol Gra
First downs 16 14
Rushes-yards 33-87 38-324
Passing yards 180 47
Comp.-Att.-Int. 16-26-0 4-11-0
Punts-average 3-40 2-27
Fumbles-lost 4-3 0-0
Penalties-yards 1-5 8-60
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Holland: Christian Michalek 13-57, Ryan Steglich 12-24, Javier Hernande 3-5, Gavin Cruz 1-2, Cantu 4-(-1); Granger: McClelland 18-233, Tucker 13-42, Isaac Lizardo 2-2, Lucas Matta 1-7, Chase Edwards 2-0.
PASSING — Holland: Cantu 16-26-0-180; Granger: Tucker 4-11-0-47.
RECEIVING — Holland: Grinnan 11-142, Michalek 3-25, Tyler Johnson 1-17, Gavin Cruz 1-(-4); Granger: Tray Herrera 1-17, McClelland 1-12, Lizardo 1-9, Valverde 1-9.
— Reported by Jill Marwitz
Rosebud-Lott 36
Goldthwaite 14
TRAVIS — Kyle Finan, Moses Fox and Breon Lewis rushed for more than 100 yards apiece to help lift the Rosebud-Lott Cougars (2-1) over the Goldthwaite Eagles (0-3).
Finan finished with 147 yards and a touchdown to go with 57 yards passing. Fox ran for 139 yards and a score, and Lewis totaled 106 yards rushing and three TDs on just five carries.
ROSEBUD-LOTT 36, GOLDTHWAITE 14
TEAM STATISTICS
Gol R-L
Rushes-yards NA 29-460
Passing yards NA 57
Comp.-Att.-Int. NA 4-6-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Rosebud-Lott: Kyle Finan 8-147, Moses Fox 11-139, Breon Lewis 5-106, Deejay Hicks 1-30, Carlos Saucedo 2-28, Yahir Mendoza 1-5, Dalan Willberg 1-5.
PASSING — Rosebud-Lott: Finan 4-6-0-57.
RECEIVING — Rosebud-Lott: Lewis 3-52, Mendoza 1-5.
Lexington 33
Rockdale 18
ROCKDALE — Blaydn Barcak passed for 273 yards for Rockdale but it wasn’t enough to get the Tigers (1-2) past the Lexington Eagles (3-0).
Lexington’s Kase Evans threw for 203 yards and a TD, and Daylon Washington ran for 155 yards and two scores to fuel the Eagles, who produced 451 total yards.
Barcak was 29-of-50 passing with a TD but was picked off twice. Robert Owens was his favorite target, grabbing 12 catches for 138 yards and a score.
LEXINGTON 33, ROCKDALE 18
Lexington 6 7 20 0 — 33
Rockdale 0 3 7 8 — 18
Lex — Kaiden Chappel 9 run (kick blocked)
Lex — Chappel 73 pass from Kase Evans (Kevin Nava kick)
Rock — Daniel Romero 24 field goal
Lex — Chappel 20 run (kick failed)
Lex — Daylon Washington 29 run (Nava kick)
Rock — Blaydn Barcak 40 run (Romero kick)
Lex — Washington 12 run (Nava kick)
Rock — Robert Owens 5 pass from Barcak (De’Andre Stephens pass from Barcak)
TEAM STATISTICS
Lex Roc
First downs 17 22
Rushes-yards 37-248 27-153
Passing yards 203 273
Comp.-Att.-Int. 11-19-0 29-50-2
Fumbles-lost 2-2 2-1
Penalties-yards 4-50 4-35
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Lexington: Washington 12-155, Chappel 15-99, Joseph Kerr 4-24, Travis Balcar 1-3, John Williams 1-(-5), Evans 2-(-28), team 2-0; Rockdale: Barcak 13-87, Kemar Spencer 12-56, Zeke Castro 2-10.
PASSING — Lexington: Evans 11-19-0-203; Rockdale: Barcak 29-50-2-273.
RECEIVING — Lexington: Chappel 2-77, Garret Schneider 4-61, Mason Biehle 4-56, Washington 1-9; Rockdale: Owens 12-138, Riley Spears 7-76, Stephens 4-32, Erik Shephard 5-32, Castro 1-(-5).
Milano 41
CTCS 7
The Milano Eagles (2-0) produced 357 yards rushing to grind past the Central Texas Christian Lions (2-1).
The lone touchdown for CTCS was Ethan Allerkamp’s 18-yard run in the third quarter after Milano built a 27-0 lead.
Allerkamp finished with 59 yards. Lions quarterback Cooper Smith was 13-of-27 passing for 143 yards, with four of the completions going to Tristan Eanes for 60 yards.
MILANO 41,
CENTRAL TEXAS CHRISTIAN 7
Milano 20 7 7 7 — 41
CTCS 0 0 7 0 — 7
CTCS — Ethan Allerkamp 18 run (Luke Chiles kick)
TEAM STATISTICS
Mil CTCS
Rushes-yards 29-357 43-81
Passing yards 49 143
Comp.-Att.-Int. 1-7-0 13-27-0
Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — CTCS: Allerkamp 24-59, Reagan Ragsdale 9-41, Austin Evans 2-1, Evan Allerkamp 4-(-10).
PASSING — CTCS: Cooper Smith 13-27-0-143.
RECEIVING — CTCS: Tristan Eanes 4-60, Ragsdale 5-28, Chiles 1-12, Jacob Good 1-8, Cayden Stringfellow 1-6, Ev.Allerkamp 1-2.
(NOTE: This roundup will be updated as statistics from other games become available.) | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_dfafb97e-30cd-11ed-b4f1-ef98387ecfe0.html | 2022-09-10T06:29:49Z |
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (NGA), the leading-edge Next Generation 9-1-1 and Public Safety solutions provider, today announced that Rebecca Dungey joined the company as the Director of Marketing.
Rebecca brings 20+ years of marketing experience to NGA and its customers. Working with business leaders to define the vision, mission and values that will drive the industry and business forward. By combining best-in-class marketing and technology enablement strategies with a growth marketing approach. She brings a very strategic and thoughtful vision to NGA, with an energy that many in the 9-1-1 industry have had the great opportunity to experience.
During her tenure with Intrado's marketing team, Rebecca provided vision, strategic thought leadership, growth strategies, brand awareness and an undeniable passion for the people of 9-1-1. With a strong B2B SaaS business background, not only does she have marketing expertise in all things 9-1-1 she also led teams in: Digital Media, Virtual Experience, Education, Cloud Collaboration, and Healthcare industries around the world.
"I moved away from the great 9-1-1 industry last year, but my heart led me back. Being part of the 9-1-1 technology future, when seconds matter is where I belong. NGA has a strategy, vision and passion that is so undeniable that I had to be part of the team" said Rebecca.
"When looking for a marketing leader with expertise messaging 9-1-1 solutions to the 9-1-1 community and a passion for 9-1-1, there was no question that Rebecca is the perfect leader to bolster our efforts to bring all PSAP's into the Next Generation of 9-1-1," said Don Ferguson, NGA Co-founder and CEO.
NGA is a complete, customizable, and reliable NG9-1-1 solution bringing secure, affordable 911 Cloud services to anywhere in the world. Our incremental deployment and patented technologies are poised to smoothly transition legacy 9-1-1 systems to the future of emergency services, with the latest NG9-1-1 technology available.
For more information, please visit https://nga911.com/, request information at sales@nga911.com or follow NGA on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ: ZLAB) resulting from allegations that Zai Lab may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Zai Lab securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
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WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On March 9, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") published a notification identifying Zai Lab, among other companies, as in potential violation of the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which allows the SEC to delist companies and ban a company's shares from being traded if the company fails to allow U.S. regulators to review their company audits for three straight years. Zai Lab and the other companies named in the SEC notification have until March 29, 2022 to challenge the charges against them.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA).
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GRAPHIC: Mayor: More than 10,000 civilians dead in Ukraine port city
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Six weeks of brutal Russian siege have left more than 10,000 civilians dead in the southern port city of Mariupol and corpses “carpeted through the streets,” the mayor of that cut-off city said, as the West warned that a Russian convoy and other troops and weapons were on the move for a suspected planned Russian assault in Ukraine’s east.
Mariupol has been the site of some of the heaviest attacks and civilian suffering in the 6-week-old war, but the land, sea and air assaults by Russian forces fighting to capture it have increasingly limited information on circumstances inside the city.
Speaking by phone Monday with The Associated Press, Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko accused Russian forces of having blocked weeks of attempted humanitarian convoys into the city in part to conceal the carnage there from the outside world. Boychenko said the death toll there could surpass 20,000.
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Boychenko also gave new details of allegations by Ukrainian officials in recent weeks that Russian forces have brought mobile cremation equipment to Mariupol to dispose of the corpses of victims of the siege.
Russian forces have taken many bodies to a huge shopping center where there are storage facilities and refrigerators, Boychenko said.
“Mobile crematoriums have arrived in the form of trucks: You open it, and there is a pipe inside and these bodies are burned,” he said.
Boychenko spoke from a location in Ukrainian-controlled territory but outside Mariupol. The mayor said he had several sources for his description of the alleged methodical burning of bodies by Russian forces in the city, but did not further detail the sources of his information.
The discovery of large numbers of apparently executed civilians after Russian forces retreated from cities and towns around the capital, Kyiv, this month already has prompted widespread condemnation and charges from Ukrainians and from Western leaders that Russia is committing war crimes in Ukraine.
Elsewhere, U.S. officials point to new signs that Russia’s military is gearing up for a major offensive in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, switching its focus after Russian forces failed in their initial drive to capture Kyiv.
Donbas has been torn by fighting between Russian-allied separatists and Ukrainian forces since 2014, and separatists there have declared independent states. Military strategists say Russian leaders appear to hope for more local support and logistics and terrain in Donbas that favor Russia’s larger and better-armed military, potentially allowing Russian troops to gain more territory and weaken Ukraine’s fighting forces.
Russia has appointed a seasoned general to lead its renewed push in the eastern Donbas region.
A senior U.S. defense official on Monday described a long Russian convoy now rolling toward the eastern city of Izyum with artillery, aviation and infantry support, as part of redeployment for what appears to be the looming Russian campaign.
More artillery is being deployed near the city of Donetsk, while ground combat units that withdrew from around the Kyiv and Chernihiv areas appear destined for refitting and resupplying before they position in Donbas, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal U.S. military assessments.
With their offensive in many parts of the country thwarted, Russian forces have relied increasingly on bombarding cities — a strategy that has flattened many urban areas and killed thousands of people.
The U.N. children’s agency said nearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have fled their homes in the six weeks since Russia’s invasion began. The United Nations has verified that 142 children have been killed and 229 injured, though the actual numbers are likely much higher.
Ukrainian authorities accuse Russian forces of committing atrocities, including a massacre in the town of Bucha, outside Kyiv, airstrikes on hospitals and a missile attack that killed at least 57 people last week at a train station.
In Bucha, the work of exhuming bodies from a mass grave in a churchyard resumed.
Galyna Feoktistova waited for hours in the cold and rain in hopes of identifying her 50-year-old son, who was shot and killed more than a month ago, but eventually she went home for some warmth. “He’s still there,” her surviving son, Andriy, said.
In Mariupol, about 120,000 civilians are in dire need of food, water, warmth and communications, the mayor said.
Only those residents who have passed the Russian “filtration camps” are released from the city, Boychenko said.
Ukrainian officials say Russian troops are confiscating passports from Ukrainian citizens, then moving them to “filtration camps” in Ukraine’s separatist-controlled east before sending them to distant, economically depressed areas in Russia.
Boychenko said Monday that those who did not pass the “filtering” have been moved to improvised prisons. He put the number of people taken to Russia or separatist territory in Ukraine at 33,000 or more.
Russian has denied moving people against their will.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Ukrainians that Russia might use chemical weapons in Mariupol. “We take this as seriously as possible,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly address Monday.
Western leaders warned even before Russian troops moved into Ukraine that Russia could resort to unconventional weapons there, particularly chemical agents.
A Russia-allied separatist official, Eduard Basurin, appeared to urge their use Monday, telling Russian state TV that Russian-backed forces should seize a giant metals plant in Mariupol from Ukrainian forces by first blocking all the exits out of the factory. “And then we’ll use chemical troops to smoke them out of there,” he said.
A Ukrainian regiment, without evidence, also claimed Monday that a drone had dropped a poisonous substance in Mariupol. It indicated there were no serious injuries.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement that the U.S. could not confirm the drone report out of Mariupol. But Kirby noted the administration’s persistent concerns “about Russia’s potential to use a variety of riot control agents, including tear gas mixed with chemical agents, in Ukraine.”
Russian forces will likely try to encircle the Donbas region from the north and the south as well as the east, said retired British Gen. Richard Barrons, co-chair of the U.K.-based strategic consulting firm Universal Defence & Security Solutions.
The ground in that part of Ukraine is flatter, more open and less wooded — so the Ukrainian ambush tactics used around Kiev may be less successful, Barrons said.
“As to the outcome, it’s finely balanced right now,” Barrons said. If the Russians learned from their previous failures, concentrated more force, connected their air force to ground forces better and improved their logistics, he said, “then they might start to overwhelm the Ukrainian positions eventually, although I still think it would be a battle of enormous attrition.”
Questions remain about the ability of depleted and demoralized Russian forces to conquer much ground, after determined Ukrainian defenders repelled their advance on Kyiv.
Britain’s Defense Ministry said Monday that Ukraine has already beaten back several assaults by Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions — they make up the Donbas — resulting in the destruction of Russian tanks, vehicles and artillery.
Western military analysts say Russia’s assault increasingly is focusing on an arc of territory stretching from Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, in the north, to Kherson in the south.
A residential area in Kharkiv was struck by incoming fire on Monday afternoon. Associated Press journalists saw firefighters putting out the fire and checking for victims following the attack, and saw that at least five people had been killed, including a child.
Oleh Synyehubov, the regional governor of Kharkiv, said earlier Monday that Russian shelling had killed 11 people over the last 24 hours.
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Karmanau reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Anna reported from Bucha, Ukraine. Associated Press writer Robert Burns in Washington, and AP journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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Classic 1977 performance is available on double vinyl, CD & digital
LOS ANGELES , June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 9, rock icons KISS will release the next installment of their popular Off The Soundboard official live bootleg series with KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977, recorded during the Alive II tour at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, IA on November 29, 1977.
This is the latest in a series of live releases by the band and will be available to stream and download, with a 17 song 2-LP standard black vinyl set, single CD, and a limited edition 2-LP set pressed on 180g purple vinyl available exclusively through the Official KISS online store. All configurations of KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977 are available to pre-order, HERE.
KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977 was recorded during the landmark and extravagantly-produced KISS Alive II tour, and the 17 song set features a raw and powerful performance of classic KISS concert staples such as "Let Me Go Rock 'N' Roll," "Love Gun," "Rock And Roll All Nite," (No. 12 Billboard), "Shout It Out Loud," and "Beth" (No. 7 Billboard chart hit and the 1977 People's Choice Award winner in the Best Song Category) performed by the lineup of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977 captures a monumental moment in KISStory and is a celebration of the legendary band giving rock 'n' roll fans the ultimate live KISS experience.
KISS are globally recognized as one of the greatest live bands of all time and are the creators of what are universally considered two of the best live albums ever, 1975's gold-certified and No. 9 Billboard charting Alive! and 1977's double platinum-certified No. 7 Billboard charting Alive II. The KISS – Off The Soundboard series continues their storied legacy of groundbreaking live albums with a document of the spectacular, larger-than-life extravaganza that is a KISS concert.
Known for their trademark performances, KISS has proven for decades why they are hands down the most iconic live show in rock n roll. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and are America's #1 Gold Record Award winning Rock group of all time. Peerless as a live act, the band's illustrious legacy has been marked by record breaking global tours during a remarkable 49-year career.
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1. I Stole Your Love
2. King Of The Night Time World
3. Ladies Room
4. Firehouse
5. Love Gun
6. Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll
7. Makin' Love
8. Christine Sixteen
9. Shock Me
10. I Want You
11. Calling Dr. Love
12. Shout It Out Loud
13. God Of Thunder
14. Rock And Roll All Nite
15. Detroit Rock City
16. Beth
17. Black Diamond
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1. I Stole Your Love (Side A)
2. King Of The Night Time World (Side A)
3. Ladies Room (Side A)
4. Firehouse (Side A)
5. Love Gun (Side A)
6. Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll (Side B)
7. Makin' Love (Side B)
8. Christine Sixteen (Side B)
9. Shock Me (Side B)
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1. I Want You (Side A)
2. Calling Dr. Love (Side A)
3. Shout It Out Loud (Side A)
4. God Of Thunder (Side A)
5. Rock And Roll All Nite (Side B)
6. Detroit Rock City (Side B)
7. Beth (Side B)
8. Black Diamond (Side B)
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SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadstone Atlas, developed by Alliance Residential and managed by Greystar, has applied for LEED Gold Certification for the newly completed 483-unit apartment home community which includes several green features.
"We are always looking at ways to develop projects that meet the needs of our residents while also being mindful of our environment," Jonas Bronk - Managing Director at Alliance Residential said. "We worked with Architect Orange, Hendy Interior Design and MJS landscape architects to incorporate several green features into this new community to ensure that Broadstone Atlas provides a modern, vibrant lifestyle while also being environmentally-conscious and energy-efficient."
Among Broadstone Atlas' green features include:
- A Life Source Water Filtration System that provides filtered water to every home.
- Water efficient plumbing fixtures including WaterSense certified toilets, showerheads, and lavatory faucets for indoor water savings.
- A high-efficiency irrigation system with native and/or adapted plant selections for outdoor water savings; and a cool roof that reflects heat away from the building.
- High-efficiency mechanical equipment that results in lower energy usage and higher indoor air quality.
- Building materials such as paint, flooring, adhesives, and sealants that contain low or zero VOC content.
- Onsite open space to promote a balanced lifestyle and encourage outdoor activities.
Additionally, the community is located within a half mile of community resources and transit stops to reduce the need for a car.
Broadstone Atlas has studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units as well as penthouse floorplans. Penthouses have a driven snow color scheme and herringbone flooring. Every apartment home includes a wine fridge and Dwelo smart home connectivity, which provides keyless and fobless entry to homes and amenities.
The Kings Canyon Podcast Studio for all residents to use, meditation studio, office space for multiple people with mini-trailer coffee bar and the Channel Islands pool headlines the community amenities. Additionally, Broadstone Atlas' Joshua Tree clubroom has a 220-inch TV and a fourth-floor deck with views of Tustin and custom murals — one by Carly Ealey and the other by Sasha Seyb.
The community is located less than 10 minutes from John Wayne Airport and 20 minutes from Disneyland and Newport Beach with easy freeway access. The Tustin Legacy shopping center is minutes away with restaurants, a movie theater and other shops. Directly across from Broadstone Atlas is the Tustin Legacy Park and Mess Hall.
For more information, or to book a tour, please visit www.broadstoneatlas.com or call 949-996-0051.
Alliance Residential Company is one of the largest and most active rental residential real estate developers in the United States. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with 19 regional offices, Alliance is focused on the development, construction, and acquisition of residential communities across 17 states and 33 metropolitan markets. Alliance develops high-end Broadstone multifamily communities, Holden senior housing communities, and workforce housing properties through its Prose brand. To learn more visit www.allresco.com.
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Documents rediscovered: Sojourner Truth’s fight to save son from slavery
(AP) - In 1828, years before she took the name Sojourner Truth, a Black woman who had escaped slavery with her infant daughter won a court fight in New York’s Hudson Valley to bring her son, Peter, home from Alabama.
It was a historic case of a Black woman seeking the release of her son from slavery prevailing in court against a white man. Isabella Van Wagenen, as she was known then, would gain enduring fame as an outspoken abolitionist and women’s rights advocate. As for her deposition and the rest of the court documents, they were boxed up and eventually stored among a million other records, unseen and unrecognized for their significance.
Until 194 years later.
An eagle-eyed state archivist searching for something else spotted the court records in January. Now, they will briefly be on public display Wednesday at the Ulster County Courthouse in Kingston, New York, the same building she walked into almost two centuries ago seeking justice. The eight hand-written pages offer new details about a significant turning point in her eventful life.
“This was extremely brave of Isabella,” said Nell Irvin Painter, author of “Sojourner Truth: A Life, A Symbol.” “Just the fact that she was a woman going up against powerful men, that’s extraordinary right there. And then you add in race, and then you add in class. So it’s an amazing story.”
Painter will be among the people in Kingston on Wednesday, eager to glimpse the historic documents found by happenstance.
For the past 40 years, the papers have been safely, if anonymously, stored at the climate-controlled New York State Archives in Albany. They were uncovered there by Jim Folts, head of researcher services at the archives, who had been looking for habeas corpus examples from that era for a history book on New York’s courts.
Combing through boxes of documents, he found one from 1828. It had a woman’s name on it, which was unusual for the time. Interest piqued, he read the yellowed paper and saw the woman, Isabella Van Wagenen, was trying to recover her son from slavery.
“That rang the bell,” Folts said recently in an interview at the archives, “because Isabella Van Wagenen was then the name of the person who became known as Sojourner Truth.”
Researchers compare the surprising find to coming across missing puzzle pieces. Though Truth later recalled that the event happened in open court in the autumn of 1828, court papers indicate it happened that spring, and not in open court, Folts said. In her brief deposition, she said Peter was 9 years old.
“We always wondered, ‘Where were these records?’” said Paul O’Neill, Ulster County’s commissioner of jurors.
The documents are written in the same sort of lawyer-speak still used in courts today, including Van Wagenen’s testimony. She could neither read nor write, but left a simple “X” on the page by her name.
“This is her DNA left behind on this document. The rest is legalese and all of that,” said State Archivist Thomas Ruller, pointing at the mark on the page. “This is Sojourner Truth, this is where she shows up in this story.”
Born into slavery in or around 1797 in the Hudson Valley, she walked away from the home of her final owner in 1826 with her infant daughter after he reneged on a promise to free her. She went to work for the Van Wagenen family, and took their surname.
Meanwhile, her son Peter was sold into slavery in Alabama. The sale occurred during the gradual phase out of slavery in New York, where Peter would have been an indentured servant until he was older. But the sale of Peter to another state was illegal.
Faced with the prospect of never seeing him again, she went to court in Kingston to get him back. Painter said she relied on two lawyers allied with her and her faith in the Holy Spirit.
A grand jury proceeding was apparently enough to prompt the man who sold Peter to have him sent back to New York. But it was her application for a writ of habeas corpus that led to them being reunited. A Supreme Court Commissioner, acting with powers of a judge, ordered Peter freed March 15, 1828.
It was believed to be the first time a Black woman successfully sued white men to get her son released from slavery, though it’s possible there were other cases researchers are unaware of.
It was a bittersweet reunion. Peter’s body showed evidence of beatings, and it took the traumatized child time to accept his mother. Peter did not have an easy life, Painter said.
“He ended up, as many troubled young men did at that time, on a Nantucket whaling vessel, and he was finally lost at sea,” Painter said.
Van Wagenen took the name Sojourner Truth in 1843 and lived another 40 years.
The court papers from that day were shipped north to Albany. They were transferred to the newly founded Court of Appeals in 1847 upon a reorganization of the state court system, and stayed at New York’s top court for more than a century. The records came to the state archives in 1982, stored in anonymity until Folts’ serendipitous discovery this winter.
“There are thousands of these boxes, millions of these documents,” Ruller said. “And many of them will contain the stories of other individuals who may not be as well known or well heard of. But their stories are just as important.”
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Brazil has a towering new statue of Jesus
Jack Guy, Vasco Cotovio, Rodrigo Pedroso and Francesca Street, CNN
The Brazilian town of Encantado has a towering new statue of Jesus Christ that rivals the height of Rio de Janeiro’s famous “Christ the Protector” statue.
The Cristo Protetor de Encantado has been in the works since 2019. Recent drone photos show it looks more or less finished.
Made of steel and concrete, the statue is 43 meters (141 feet) tall, 4.9 meters taller than Rio’s structure, according to Friends of Christ Association (AACristo), the local organization responsible for building the statue.
The structure was designed by sculptor Genésio Gomes Moura and his son, Markus Moura. It’s set to be the third-tallest statue of Jesus in the world, after a 249-foot monument currently under construction in Mexico and a 172-foot figure in Poland.
In a statement on the Cristo Protetor de Encantado’s official website, AACristo says the statue was completed in late April, but a surrounding tourist complex is still in the works and won’t be finished until early 2023.
An elevator inside the statue is also still to be installed, according to Brazil media. Once completed, the elevator will take visitors to a lookout point at the height of Christ’s heart, rewarding them with spectacular hilltop views.
“It will be a glass opening from where people will be able to film and photograph the valley,” head project supervisor Artur Lopes de Souza explained on the AACristo website.
The project is expected to cost around $353,000 in total. AACristo is asking for donations to finish the project.
For now, visitors can go and admire the soaring statue up close — visits are permissible on Saturdays and Sundays, according to the Cristo Protetor de Encantado website
The hope is the new statue will boost tourism in the town of Encantado and the surrounding area, which is close to Brazil’s borders with Uruguay and Argentina.
The Christ the Redeemer statue has overlooked the city of Rio de Janeiro for almost 90 years and remains one of Brazil’s most famous tourist attractions.
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Accomplished executive with agile leadership approach and strong customer focus steps in for the departing Matt VanDyke
DEARBORN, Mich., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise Dealers, announced today that Dean Stoneley will become the company's new CEO and a member of the FordDirect board of managers. He succeeds Matt VanDyke, who has resigned to pursue external interests.
In his new role, Stoneley will lead the team responsible for bringing together the worlds of digital, data, and technology to deliver best-in-class marketing and advertising solutions to Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers consistent with the customer-focused Ford+ plan for growth and value creation.
"We are excited to welcome Dean Stoneley to the FordDirect team," said Mike Pallotta, president of Pallotta Ford Lincoln in Wooster, Ohio and chairman of the FordDirect board of managers. "His tremendous relationships within Ford and his marketing experience will enable a strong and smooth transition and continuation of FordDirect's positive momentum as we help Ford Motor Company, Ford Dealers, and Lincoln Retailers provide great customer experiences and win at retail."
After joining FordDirect in early 2021, VanDyke was instrumental in significant change and success at FordDirect. During his tenure, FordDirect earned "Top Workplace" recognition from the Detroit Free Press for the first time. The company scored all-time satisfaction survey highs from Dealers and Ford in 2021 following significant changes to the product portfolio, including evolving the former third-party lead delivery platform into an enhanced service. VanDyke oversaw the start of foundational work in project management and innovation and the launch of new inventory solutions to help dealerships through the unique challenges of the past two years.
"Matt VanDyke has done a terrific job at FordDirect," Pallotta said. "His leadership skills, mentoring, and knowledge of the digital landscape have really been a big advantage for Dealers and FordDirect. He will be missed and we wish him all the best."
An accomplished industry veteran, Stoneley most recently held the newly created role of general manager, North America Truck at Ford. In this role, he built a team with end-to-end responsibility for Ford's successful pick-up truck portfolio. During his tenure, F-Series was the best-selling truck in America for the 45th consecutive year. Stoneley also launched the all-new Ford Maverick, the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2022 North America Truck of the Year.
"I want to thank Mike Pallotta and the board of managers for their support," Stoneley said. "I could not be more excited to be taking on this role. Marketing has been a lifelong passion for me, and I have been inspired by the work at FordDirect as I have modernized marketing functions across a number of markets globally. This is a business performing at a high caliber with an incredible level of sophistication. I can't wait to learn more as we strive for continued success while serving Ford Motor Company, Ford Dealers, and Lincoln Retailers. I look forward to the chance to meet the FordDirect team."
Previously, Stoneley was president and CEO of the Ford Motor Company of Canada, where Ford is the No. 1 brand in the market. During his tenure, Stoneley worked closely with the Canadian government and Unifor to secure Oakville Assembly Complex as a BEV manufacturing site for the company.
Stoneley's background with Ford has been predominantly in the marketing space, where he has held key marketing leadership roles in the U.S., Canada, Southern Africa, and Asia-Pacific markets. While based in China, Stoneley was vice president and director of marketing for a new joint venture with ChangAn Ford, responsible for marketing, sales, and service of Ford vehicles in China.
Stoneley is a past chairperson of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council and member of the board of the Canadian Marketing Association. He holds a bachelor's degree from Western University in London, Ont.
FordDirect, headquartered in Dearborn, Mich., connects the worlds of data, analytics and technology to provide best-in-class digital marketing and advertising solutions exclusively for Ford and Lincoln Dealers. FordDirect is a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchised dealers with a mission of helping Ford and Lincoln dealerships sell more cars and trucks.
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Ayres is Recognized on the Renowned List for Seventh Consecutive Year
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IGEL, provider of the managed endpoint operating system for secure access to any digital workspace, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Jed Ayres, CEO, on its 2022 Top 100 Executives list in the Innovators category. CRN acknowledges forward-thinking and innovative technology leaders like Ayres, on this annual list, who have proven their commitment and dedication to the channel through solution-provider-focused strategies and a willingness to take bold steps despite market unpredictability.
CRN's Top 100 Executives list shines a light on the executives who are shaking up the status quo, supporting channel partners, and placing big bets on where the market is headed next. CRN commends these visionaries across four sub-categories: the 25 Most Influential Executives, Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders, Top 25 Innovators and Top 25 Disruptors. Each sub-category has its own set of strengths that positively impact the IT channel.
Joining IGEL in 2016, Ayres has become a prominent influencer in the end user computing (EUC) market. As the world of digital work evolves to a new hybrid work model, he has positioned IGEL to lead the industry with technology that unlocks a collaborative, secure and productive computing experience, from any device, anywhere, on any cloud platform. His vision, innovation and channel-first alignment has rapidly established IGEL as a managed endpoint operating system software leader.
"Jed is very deserving of this honor," said Bill Veghte, Executive Chairman, IGEL. "I have worked with many channel leaders over the years and Jed stands above in his energy, his passion, and his commitment to the end-user computing industry and the channel partners that IGEL works with to deliver better solutions to customers."
"Winning leaders embrace innovation while going all-in with partners in their commitment to accelerating business growth and digital transformation for their customers," said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. "Their exceptional vision, know-how and execution contributed significantly to the strength of their companies, partners, customers, and the IT channel as a whole. Congratulations to all included on the CRN 2022 Top 100 Executives list for successfully bringing channel-focused innovation to the market, enabling new growth opportunities, and producing one channel success story after another."
The Top 100 Executives list will be featured in the August 2022 issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/Top100.
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Today, the world of work is hybrid. Multiple clouds can deliver applications sourced from anywhere to a widely distributed workforce using all types of devices. Right at the moment when the world of work needs it most, IGEL has the solution for fully managed, secure endpoint access to any digital workspace that gives IT teams strong control and end-users the freedom to work as they wish in a hybrid world. Enabling choice of any cloud, from any device, anywhere, IGEL unlocks a collaborative and productive end user computing experience while solving the common security and management challenges required to compete and win in today's world of hybrid work. With a growing ecosystem of more than 100 IGEL Ready technology partners, IGEL has offices in Europe and the United States and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com.
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Gas prices race back to near record highs
(CNN) - Gas prices are flirting with record highs again – adding to inflation headaches.
According to AAA, the national average for regular gasoline rose to about $4.32 Monday, a fraction of a penny shy of the all-time high set March 11.
Gas prices have climbed 13 cents over the last week and stand well above the recent low of $4.07 a gallon.
Diesel prices are also spiking, adding another blow to the inflation outlook.
The national average for diesel hit another record of $5.54 a gallon Monday, which is up 22 cents in a week and 49 cents in a month, according to AAA.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February sent prices surging as investors braced for oil supply disruptions caused by the war and embargoes on Russian energy.
The Biden administration responded by unleashing a record amount of oil from U.S. emergency oil stockpiles, announcing March 31 that 1 million barrels a day would be released for six months.
The ongoing effort helped cool oil and gasoline prices off for a bit, but the relief was fleeting and relatively minor.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surge Energy US Holdings Company ("Surge" or the "Company") announces a key milestone that the Company has returned to utilizing recycled, produced water in all completions. As previously announced, Surge and Gravity Water Midstream, LLC ("Gravity") entered into an agreement to install a produced water recycling facility in Howard County, Texas. This facility was commissioned in July 2022 and enables Surge to recycle produced water for completions in the eastern area of the Company's acreage position which was primarily acquired in 2021.
Surge initially began utilizing recycled produced water for completion operations in 2017. This practice both conserves fresh water and reduces operating expenses. This newly commissioned facility is the Company's fourth recycling facility. The practice of using recycled produced water eliminates the need for freshwater as well as reduces the water volumes distributed to saltwater disposal wells in the area.
"Surge has been using recycled produced water for fracking for over five years which has resulted in the conservation of over 3.6 billion gallons of freshwater since we initiated the practice in 2017," stated Linhua Guan, Surge's CEO. "The investment in this facility demonstrates Surge's commitment to responsible water management across our entire acreage position."
Surge is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the development, exploitation, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas reserves in the Midland Basin of West Texas, one of three primary sub-basins of the Permian Basin. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and currently holds approximately 114,000 net acres in the Permian Basin. For more information, visit our website at www.SurgeEnergyA.com.
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Airline signs purchase agreement for up to 400 eVTOL aircraft from Eve aiming to revolutionize commuter experience in cities around the world
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026. This marks another significant investment from United in flying taxis – or eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) – that have the potential to revolutionize the commuter experience in cities around the world. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies intend to work on future projects, including studies on the development, use and application of Eve's aircraft and the urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem.
"United has made early investments in several cutting-edge technologies at all levels of the supply chain, staking out our position as a leader in aviation sustainability and innovation," said Michael Leskinen, President of United Airlines Ventures. "Today, United is making history again, by becoming the first major airline to publicly invest in two eVTOL companies. Our agreement with Eve highlights our confidence in the urban air mobility market and serves as another important benchmark toward our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 – without using traditional offsets. Together, we believe our suite of clean energy technologies will revolutionize air travel as we know it and serve as the catalyst for the aviation industry to move toward a sustainable future."
"United's investment in Eve reinforces the trust in our products and services and strengthens our position in the North American market," said Andre Stein, co-CEO of Eve. "I am confident that our UAM agnostic solutions, coupled with the global know-how we have been developing at Eve and Embraer's heritage, are the best fit for this initiative, giving United's customers a quick, economical and sustainable way to get to its hub airports and commute in dense urban environments. It is an unparalleled opportunity to work with United to advance the US UAM ecosystem, and we look forward to it."
United was the first major U.S. airline to create a corporate venture fund, United Airlines Ventures (UAV), designed to support the company's 100% green commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050 without the use of traditional offsets. Through UAV, United has led the industry in investments in eVTOL and electric aircraft, hydrogen fuel cell engines, and sustainable aviation fuel. Last month, United gave a $10 million deposit to a California-based eVTOL company for 100 aircraft.
United's investment in Eve was driven in part by confidence in the potential growth opportunities in the UAM market and Eve's unique relationship with Embraer, a trusted aircraft manufacturer with a proven track record of building and certifying aircraft over the company's 53-year history. Critically, their relationship includes access to Embraer's service centers, parts warehouses and field service technicians, paving the way for a reliable operation. Upon entry into service, United could have its entire eVTOL fleet serviced by Eve's agnostic service and support operations. Moreover, United joins the consortium led by Eve, which will simulate UAM operations in Chicago from Sept. 12.
Rather than relying on traditional combustion engines, eVTOL aircraft are designed to use electric motors, providing carbon-free flights and to be used as 'air taxis' in urban markets. Eve's design uses conventional fixed wings, rotors and pushers, giving it a practical and intuitive lift-plus-cruise design, which favors safety, efficiency, reliability and certifiability. With a range of 60 miles (100 km), its vehicle has the potential not only to offer a sustainable commute but also to reduce noise levels by 90 percent compared to current conventional aircraft. Eve is also creating a new air traffic management solution designed for the UAM industry to scale safely. This software is intended to perform at the same safety level as Embraer's existing air traffic management software and expected to be a strategic asset to helping the entire industry grow.
About United
United's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." From our U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers. United is bringing back our customers' favorite destinations and adding new ones on its way to becoming the world's best airline. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".
About Eve
Eve is dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem. Benefitting from a start-up mindset, backed by Embraer S.A.'s more than 50-year history of aerospace expertise, and with a singular focus, Eve is taking a holistic approach to progressing the UAM ecosystem, with an advanced eVTOL project, comprehensive global services and support network and a unique air traffic management solution. Since May 10, 2022, Eve is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares of common stock and public warrants trade under the tickers "EVEX" and "EVEXW". For more information, please visit www.eveairmobility.com.
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This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that are not statements of historical facts are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on historical performance and current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our future financial results, goals, plans, commitments, strategies and objectives and involve inherent risks, assumptions and uncertainties, known or unknown, including internal or external factors that could delay, divert or change any of them, that are difficult to predict, may be beyond our control and could cause our future financial results, goals, plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the statements. These risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors include, among others, any delay or inability of United Airlines to realize the expected benefits of the proposed transaction. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the many risks and uncertainties that affect United's business and market, particularly those identified in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections in United's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as updated by our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document and except as otherwise required by applicable law or regulation, United undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Dingdong (Cayman) Limited ("Dingdong" or the "Company") (NYSE: DDL).
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 24, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Dingdong was actively flouting its food safety responsibilities, failing to deliver on its stated commitment to provide "fresh" groceries to customers historically disserved by supermarkets, traditional Chinese wet markets, or traditional e-commerce platforms; (2) Dingdong's quality control measures, which were so heavily touted in the Registration Statement, were, in fact, inadequate, exposing Dingdong to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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BAODING, China, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 8, the 300,000th GWM POER was completed at the production line in GWM Chongqing Smart Factory in southwest China.
It is a new record hit by GWM since the 200,000th vehicle was delivered to customers in August last year. In just two years, GWM POER has successfully achieved a remarkable milestone of 300,000th vehicle.
"Based on its outstanding product strength, GWM POER has become a best-selling model and has brought high-quality and intelligent pickup products to global users," said Tony Sun, Deputy General Manager of GWM International at the 300,000th GWM POER completion ceremony.
Actually, taking the Chinese market as its starting point, GWM POER has completed vehicles from the 1st to the 10,000th in less than one hundred days at the production line since 2019.
To meet the diverse needs of various markets around the globe, GWM POER offers different types of intelligent configurations. In the Australian market, for example, the model is equipped with multiple intelligent driver assistance systems, such as Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), to comprehensively improve the safety of drivers and passengers in all aspects while on the road.
Particularly the AEB function, this will automatically control the vehicle to brake when drivers encounter an emergency or need to keep a minimum safe distance. In such cases, this function can reduce collision accidents and enhance safety on the road.
To fulfill the different needs of global customers, GWM also takes the lead in launching Jingangpao in the Chinese market recently. It is the latest model in the sub-series of GWM PICKUP. Equipped with a large cargo box, Jingangpao provides convenience for customers' lives and daily work. For example, if customers plan to carry some large-size furniture and mechanical equipment, the design of the load capacity can help them finish the transportation more efficiently.
Currently, GWM POER has been launched in more than 50 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, and has achieved sales growth in many markets.
The report released by the National Automobile Association of Chile (ANAC) shows that in February this year, the sales of GWM PICKUP increased by 38%, with a market share of over 19% because of the hot-selling GWM POER.
"In the future, GWM will continue to upgrade and renew its pickup products so global customers can enjoy the best products and services brought by advanced technologies," Tony said.
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NEW YORK and PETALUMA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Capital Partners ("Brightstar"), a private equity firm focused on partnering with families, founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced it has closed its previously announced investment in WindsorONE ("the Company"), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of highly-crafted fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. The Company's products primarily serve the rapidly growing repair and remodel market. Craig Flynn, CEO of WindsorONE, and his senior management team will continue to lead the Company moving forward.
The signing of the transaction's definitive agreement was announced on July 27.
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Petaluma, California, WindsorONE is a family-owned business that serves as a leading manufacturer of craftsman primed wood trim boards, moldings, shiplap, and other fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. The Company manufactures 100 percent of its products in the U.S. through its facilities in Willits, CA and Surry, VA, and utilizes a vertically integrated model to source its raw materials. WindsorONE stands proudly behind its high-quality products, providing industry-leading warranties to its customers.
"With the completion of this investment, we are looking forward to rolling up our sleeves and working closely with Craig and the rest of the WindsorONE management team to continue growing this exceptional company," said Roger Bulloch, Partner at Brightstar.
"Our team is excited to hit the ground running with Brightstar and utilize their operational and strategic expertise, and their capital to increase our capacity and suite of products and take WindsorONE to the next level," said Mr. Flynn.
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP acted as legal advisor for WindsorONE along with financial advisor Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor for Brightstar along with financial advisor Nomura Securities International, Inc.
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Petaluma, California, WindsorONE is a second-generation family-owned business that serves as a leading manufacturer of craftsman primed wood trim boards, moldings, shiplap, and other fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. Its products primarily serve the consistent and rapidly growing repair and remodel market. Using proprietary protective technologies and patented primers, the Company manufactures 100 percent of its products in the U.S. through its facilities in Willits, CA and Surry, VA, and utilizes a vertically integrated model to source its raw materials. For more information, please visit https://windsorone.com.
Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in closely held family, founder, or entrepreneur-owned businesses where Brightstar believes it can drive significant value with respect to the management, operations, and strategic direction of the business. Brightstar employs an operationally intensive "Us & Us" approach that leverages its extensive experience and relationship network to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.brightstarcp.com.
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NEW YORK and DALLAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRK) ("Newmark") announces the acquisition of industry-leading North American retail real estate advisory firms Open Realty Advisors and Open Realty Properties ("Open Realty"). Open Realty will join Newmark's Retail Services business line with an extensive national and global top-tier client roster, and its founders will assume significant leadership roles to expand Newmark's global retail footprint.
"This acquisition underscores Newmark's commitment to brick-and-mortar retail—a foundational and enduring component of the global commercial real estate landscape. Providing top-level services to retail clients is more important than ever as the sector plays a critical role in revitalizing the economy," said Newmark Chief Executive Officer Barry Gosin. "Acquiring Open Realty, an authority on brand-building in retail real estate, is Newmark's next move to being the most knowledgeable, well-connected retail advisory firm in the U.S. and beyond."
Open Realty is led by Mark Masinter, who heads the firm's macro strategy and business development, Johnny Siegel, who spearheads tenant advisory services and asset management strategies for clients, and Steve Merkle, who co-leads tenant advisory business endeavors. Masinter and Siegel join Newmark as Chairman of Global Retail and President of Global Retail, respectively; Merkle joins as Vice Chairman.
"With over 35 years of experience growing brands, executing roll-out strategies, and developing and investing in real estate, both domestic and international, we are honored to have garnered the trust and respect of the very best retail clients and institutional investors in the world at Open Realty," stated Masinter. "Integrating with the Newmark platform—building on the company's vision and articulating that vision to the retail, restaurant, entertainment and real estate communities—is an exciting, standard-setting venture. We couldn't be more bullish on the future of retail."
"Open Realty's and Newmark's client-service standards are in perfect alignment, prioritizing thoughtful and deliberate tenant advisory and a holistic approach to real estate. We see assignments through the lens of each stakeholder, having worked in every aspect of the real estate process; and the same can be said of Newmark's breadth and depth of retail services. We look forward to leveraging the infrastructure, technology and collaborative opportunities of an expanded platform," said Siegel.
Open Realty specializes in tenant strategic planning, site identification, lease negotiation, project administration, construction and design facilitation, portfolio maintenance and site disposition, as well as project-specific expertise in acquisition consultation, project design and site development, merchandising, project leasing and asset management, and overall market and financial analysis.
The Open Realty acquisition—which closed May 2, 2022—is part of Newmark's larger expansion strategy, scaling up its service offerings in key markets, nationally and globally. Newmark's recent announcements include acquisitions, hires and agreements across key global markets, including France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Hong Kong, Dubai and London, with the recent acquisition of real estate advisory firm BH2, and in the U.S., where the firm acquired Boston-based McCall & Almy. In the retail space, Newmark's acquisitions include London-based Harper Dennis Hobbs ("HDH"), New York-based RKF and ExcessSpace, in 2019, 2018 and 2015, respectively.
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. Newmark generated revenues of nearly $3.1 billion for the twelve months ending March 31, 2022. Newmark's company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with over 6,300 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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BERLIN, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluu Seafood, leading European Foodtech to produce cultivated fish and seafood, has presented the first market-ready products made from cultivated fish cells. Their fish fingers and fish balls contain cultivated fish cells as the main ingredient and have been enriched with plant proteins to optimize cooking behavior and mouthfeel.
The products have reached market readiness and will soon enter the regulatory approval process. Bluu Seafood targets initial approval and market launch in Singapore by the end of 2023, as the regulatory process there is already well-defined. The company will also apply for approval in the US, the UK, and the EU.
In addition to fish balls and fish fingers, Bluu Seafood has also developed first prototypes of complex products such as fillets and sashimi. The company's products are made using animal serum-free growth media and are based on proprietary, non-GMO trout and salmon cell lines.
Founder and CEO Dr Sebastian Rakers explained, "With the completion of our first products, we can demonstrate visible and edible results after less than two years of being operational. This officially makes us the first company in Europe to produce cultivated fish. We are now working closely with regulatory authorities to clear the way for market launch and focus on scaling."
Bluu Seafood combines cell and food technology to grow a variety of sustainable, tasty seafood products directly from animal cells without compromising animal welfare and with a significantly smaller environmental footprint than conventional fishing.
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About Bluu Seafood
The food technology company Bluu Seafood is the first company in Europe to specialize in the commercial production of cultivated fish. As a pioneer at the intersection of biotechnology and food technology, Bluu Seafood aims to produce healthy, sustainable, and delicious cultivated fish products. The company, based in Berlin and with scientific facilities in Lübeck, was founded in 2020 by Dr Sebastian Rakers and Simon Fabich. In research & development, Bluu Seafood cooperates closely with Fraunhofer Institute for Marine Biotechnology and Cell Technology (EMB; now Fraunhofer IMTE) in Lübeck and has a state-of-the-art R&D environment. More information at www.bluu.bio
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Albany State baseball player Lachlan Ross was named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s inaugural Man of the Year on Thursday.
The new award recognizes the top male and female student-athletes for the 2021-22 school year based on athletic, academic, service and leadership involvement. Tuskegee women’s basketball player India Blakely was the inaugural SIAC Woman of the Year.
“Congratulations to India Blakley and Lachlan Ross for representing the SIAC as our inaugural Man and Woman of the Year,” said Leighton Batiste, SIAC associate commissioner of marketing and partnerships. “We are elated to submit two student-athletes that represent the best our conference and its member institutions have to offer.”
The selections were modeled after criteria set forth by the NCAA, which requires the evaluation of four guidelines, including a personal statement, the individual’s service and leadership activities, academic achievement and athletic excellence.
“This honor is a fitting accomplishment of both academic and athletic performance as well as community service commitment by Ms. Blakely and Mr. Ross,” said Tyler Williams, SIAC associate commissioner of communications and senior woman administrator. “Both student-athletes are intentional community leaders who serve as role models on and off the field. They have represented our conference well and are examples of thoughtful leaders who emerge from our league. Congratulations to both of you on this accomplishment.”
Ross, from Sydney, Australia, described his experience at Albany State as “life-changing.” After starting his collegiate career at a community college, Ross transferred to Albany State during the COVID-19 pandemic. He described his transition from a small Midwest community college to a large HBCU as an “opportunity of a lifetime to hone in and become the best I can be.”
He is a graduating senior who has maintained a perfect 4.0 while majoring in accounting. In his senior season with the Golden Rams, Ross collected preseason and all-conference athletic honors helping his team to a conference championship runner-up title.
“Before coming to Albany State University, I had never experienced being a minority. I did not really understand what an HBCU was, given they do not exist in Australia, and was quite surprised to find myself as a minority,” said Ross. “However, this new environment allowed me to immerse myself in an unfamiliar setting and learn from others who are vastly different from myself.”
Ross’ off-court involvement displays his exceptional character and leadership abilities. At Albany State, he garnished SIAC All-Academic honors, was honored with the Board of Regents Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award, ASU President’s Honor Roll, and was ranked the No. 1 senior in the accounting department.
“I have pushed my own personal capabilities physically, mentally, and socially further than I ever thought I could,” said Ross. “Throughout this process, I have tried to use my newfound knowledge to bring people up with me and help make their mark on the world.”
Ross served as a leader on-campus through his involvement as a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), a resident assistant, and a student ambassador on-campus. He also served as an area leader with the football gameday operations team.
“I would volunteer to tutor teammates and show recruits around the campus,” said Ross. “While some might have seen these tasks as a burden, I loved every second of trying to express how great the community was and try to repay the huge opportunities afforded to me.”
In the community, Ross served as a volunteer evaluator with the local little league teams and a leader in the community service effort entitled “Stash the Trash.” He also served as a member of the Cultural Exchange Club.
“I was able to open my eyes to a different perspective on the world and also open the eyes of others to my unique experience.”
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Possible mass graves near Mariupol shown in satellite images
ZAPORIZHZHIA,Ukraine (AP) — New satellite images show apparent mass graves near Mariupol, where local officials accused Russia of burying up to 9,000 Ukrainian civilians to conceal the slaughter taking place in the ruined port city that’s almost entirely under Russian control.
The images emerged just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday claimed victory in the battle for Mariupol, despite the presence of an estimated 2,000 Ukrainian fighters who were still holed up at a giant steel mill. Putin ordered his troops to seal off the stronghold “so that not even a fly comes through” instead of storming it.
Putin’s decision to blockade the Azovstal steel plant likely indicates a desire to contain Ukrainian resistance in Mariupol and free up Russian forces to be deployed elsewhere in eastern Ukraine, Britain’s Defense Ministry said in an assessment Friday.
Satellite image provider Maxar Technologies released the photos, which it said showed more than 200 mass graves in a town where Ukrainian officials say the Russians have been burying Mariupol residents killed in the fighting. The imagery showed long rows of graves stretching away from an existing cemetery in the town of Manhush, outside Mariupol.
Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko accused the Russians of “hiding their military crimes” by taking the bodies of civilians from the city and burying them in Manhush.
The graves could hold as many as 9,000 dead, the Mariupol City Council said Thursday in a post on the Telegram messaging app.
Boychenko labeled Russian actions in the city as “the new Babi Yar,” a reference to the site of multiple Nazi massacres in which nearly 34,000 Ukrainian Jews were killed in 1941.
“The bodies of the dead were being brought by the truckload and actually simply being dumped in mounds,” an aide to Boychenko, Piotr Andryushchenko, said on Telegram.
There was no immediate reaction from the Kremlin. When mass graves and hundreds of dead civilians were discovered in Bucha and other towns around Kyiv after Russian troops retreated three weeks ago, Russian officials denied that their soldiers killed any civilians there and accused Ukraine of staging the atrocities.
In a statement, Maxar said a review of previous images indicates that the graves in Manhush were dug in late March and expanded in recent weeks.
After nearly two lethal months of bombardment that largely reduced Mariupol to a smoking ruin, Russian forces appear to control the rest of the strategic southern city, including its vital but now badly damaged port.
But a few thousand Ukrainian troops, by Moscow’s estimate, have stubbornly held out for weeks at the steel plant, despite a pummeling from Russian forces and repeated demands for their surrender. About 1,000 civilians were also trapped there, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused Russia of launching attacks to block civilian evacuations from Mariupol.
At least two Russian attacks on Thursday hit the city of Zaporizhzhia, a way station for people fleeing Mariupol. No one was wounded, the regional governor said.
Among those who arrived in Zaporizhzhia after fleeing the city were Yuriy and Polina Lulac, who spent nearly two months living in a basement with at least a dozen other people. There was no running water and little food, Yuriy Lulac said.
“What was happening there was so horrible that you can’t describe it,” said the native Russian speaker who used a derogatory word for the Russian troops, saying they were “killing people for nothing.”
“Mariupol is gone. In the courtyards there are just graves and crosses,” Lulac said.
The Red Cross said it had expected to evacuate 1,500 people by bus, but that the Russians allowed only a few dozen to leave and pulled some people off of the buses.
Dmitriy Antipenko said he lived mostly in a basement with his wife and father-in-law amid death and destruction.
“In the courtyard, there was a little cemetery, and we buried seven people there,” Antipenko said, wiping away tears.
Instead of sending troops to finish off the Mariupol defenders inside the steel factory in a potentially bloody frontal assault, Russia apparently intends to maintain the siege and wait for the fighters to surrender when they run out of food or ammunition.
All told, more than 100,000 people were believed trapped with little or no food, water, heat or medicine in Mariupol, which had a prewar population of about 430,000. Over 20,000 people have been killed in the siege, according to Ukrainian authorities.
The city has seized worldwide attention as the scene of some of the worst suffering of the war, including deadly airstrikes on a maternity hospital and a theater.
Boychenko rejected any notion that Mariupol had fallen into Russian hands.
“The city was, is and remains Ukrainian,” he declared. “Today our brave warriors, our heroes, are defending our city.”
The capture of Mariupol would represent the Kremlin’s biggest victory yet of the war in Ukraine. It would help Moscow secure more of the coastline, complete a land bridge between Russia and the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014, and free up more forces to join the larger and potentially more consequential battle now underway for Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, the Donbas.
At a joint appearance with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Putin declared, “The completion of combat work to liberate Mariupol is a success,” and he offered congratulations to Shoigu.
Shoigu predicted the Azovstal steel mill could be taken in three to four days. But Putin said that would be “pointless” and expressed concern for the lives of Russian troops in deciding against sending them in to clear out the sprawling plant, where the die-hard defenders were hiding in a maze of underground passageways.
Instead, the Russian leader said, the military should “block off this industrial area so that not even a fly comes through.”
The plant covers 11 square kilometers (4 square miles) and is threaded with some 24 kilometers (15 miles) of tunnels and bunkers.
“The Russian agenda now is not to capture these really difficult places where the Ukrainians can hold out in the urban centers, but to try and capture territory and also to encircle the Ukrainian forces and declare a huge victory,” retired British Rear Adm. Chris Parry said.
Russian officials for weeks have said capturing the mostly Russian-speaking Donbas is the war’s main objective. Moscow’s forces opened the new phase of the fighting this week along a 300-mile (480-kilometer) front from the northeastern city of Kharkiv to the Azov Sea.
While Russia continued heavy air and artillery attacks in those areas, it did not appear to gain any significant ground over the past few days, according to military analysts, who said Moscow’s forces were still ramping up the offensive.
Despite Russia’s renewed focus, its troops are still suffering from losses sustained earlier in the conflict, according to the British assessment. In order to try and reconstitute their depleted forces, the Russians have resorted to sending inoperable equipment back to Russia for repair, it said.
A senior U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the Pentagon’s assessment, said the Ukrainians were hindering the Russian effort to push south from Izyum.
In the U.S., President Joe Biden pledged an additional $1.3 billion for new weapons and economic assistance to help Ukraine, and he promised to seek much more from Congress to keep the guns, ammunition and cash flowing.
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Associated Press journalists Mstyslav Chernov and Felipe Dana in Kharkiv, Ukraine; Danica Kirka in London; and Robert Burns and Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed to this report, as did other AP staff members around the world.
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SHANGHAI, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) ("Cango" or the "Company"), a leading automotive transaction service platform in China, today announced (i) the declaration of a special cash dividend, (ii) a new share repurchase program, and (iii) option grants to certain executive officers.
Special Cash Dividend
Cango's board of directors has approved and declared a special cash dividend of US$0.5 per ordinary share (or US$1 per American depository share) on its outstanding shares, to be paid on June 15, 2022 (Eastern Time) to shareholders of record as of the close of trading on May 25, 2022 (Eastern Time).
New Share Repurchase Program
Cango's board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program (the "New Share Repurchase Program") under which the Company may repurchase up to US$50 million worth of its outstanding (i) American depositary shares ("ADSs"), each representing two Class A ordinary shares, and/or (ii) Class A ordinary shares over the next 12 months starting from April 25, 2022.
Under the New Share Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase its ADSs from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or any combination thereof. In addition, Cango will also effect repurchase transactions in compliance with Rule 10b5-1 and/or Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and its insider trading policy. The number of ADSs repurchased and the timing of repurchases will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with Cango's working capital requirements and general business conditions. The Company's board of directors will review the New Share Repurchase Program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size. The Company plans to fund the repurchases from its existing cash balance.
On August 19, 2021, the Company announced a share repurchase program (the "Existing Share Repurchase Program") under which the Company may repurchase up to US$50 million worth of its outstanding ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares. Pursuant to the Existing Share Repurchase Program, the Company had repurchased 6,241,379 ADSs from the open market with cash in the aggregate amount of approximately US$23.0 million up to April 21, 2022. For avoidance of doubt, the Existing Share Repurchase Program will remain in effect until its expiration on August 25, 2022.
Option Grants
Cango's board of directors has authorized the grant of (i) an option to purchase 6,000,000 Class A ordinary shares to Mr. Xiaojun Zhang, Cango's co-founder and chairman, and (ii) an option to purchase 6,000,000 Class A ordinary shares to Mr. Jiayuan Lin, Cango's co-founder, director and chief executive officer. These share options are granted in consideration of Mr. Zhang and Mr. Lin's roles in guiding Cango's profitable investment in Li Auto Inc., a provider of new energy passenger vehicles in China. The share options vest immediately upon grant and have an exercise price of US$1.2951 per Class A ordinary share.
About Cango Inc.
Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) is a leading automotive transaction service platform in China connecting dealers, financial institutions, car buyers, and other industry participants. Founded in 2010 by a group of pioneers in China's automotive finance industry, the Company is headquartered in Shanghai and engages car buyers through a nationwide dealer network. The Company's services primarily consist of automotive financing facilitation, car trading transactions, and after-market services facilitation. By utilizing its competitive advantages in technology, data insights, and cloud-based infrastructure, Cango is able to connect its platform participants while bringing them a premium user experience. Cango's platform model puts it in a unique position to add value for its platform participants and business partners as the automotive and mobility markets in China continue to grow and evolve. For more information, please visit: www.cangoonline.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the "Business Outlook" section and quotations from management in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Cango may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Cango's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Cango's goal and strategies; Cango's expansion plans; Cango's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Cango's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its solutions and services; Cango's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with dealers, financial institutions, car buyers and other platform participants; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Cango's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Cango does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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Yihe Liu
Cango Inc.
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Email: ir@cangoonline.com
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Which full-coverage concealer is best?
When your inner beauty radiates, it needs no help from cosmetics to make you feel beautiful. Sometimes, though, blemishes and under-eye circles could use a little assistance, especially when you want to look your best for an important meeting or event. If this happens, a full-coverage concealer can help.
For luxurious full coverage in shades that work for most skin tones, try Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick.
What to know before you buy a full-coverage concealer
Concealer formulation
Full-coverage concealer is available in concealer sticks, liquids and creams.
- Sticks: Stick concealers offer some of the most complete coverage and are easy to take on the go. Because the texture is heavy, they can cause breakouts on acne-prone skin.
- Liquids: Liquid concealer is thinner and blends beautifully. It doesn’t offer as much coverage but is a good choice for oily skin. People with mature skin may also find that this formulation is best, as it doesn’t settle into lines or wrinkles.
- Creams: Also called pot concealers, creams are another rich formulation that provides total coverage. Cream is applied with a brush, sponge or fingers. It isn’t a good option for those with oily skin.
Powders don’t offer much coverage but instead work to even out skin tone subtly. If your goal is full coverage including contouring, this isn’t a good option.
Finish
Concealer comes in three finishes. Which you choose depends on the look you want and the type of skin you have.
- Oily: If your skin is oily, choose a matte concealer that will decrease shine.
- Dry: For dry or mature skin, you might need a bit of help to bring out your natural radiance. Look for concealers that add shine to bring out your inner glow.
- Combination: An oily T-zone combined with dry areas on the cheeks and under the eyes requires a radiant concealer and a matte concealer.
Intended use
Your intended use affects which full-coverage concealer is best for you. The most common uses are spot and under-eye coverage. A lightweight, full-coverage concealer liquid works best for under the eyes, as this delicate skin can be dry and needs more weightless coverage.
Cream and stick concealers are best for spot coverage or evening out large areas.
What to look for in a quality full-coverage concealer
SPF
One of the biggest destroyers of healthy skin is the sun. Look for full-coverage concealers that include SPF of 15 or higher.
Long-wearing
If you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to fuss with makeup touch-ups during the day, long-wearing concealer is for you. These are formulated to last for eight to 12 hours.
Match your skin tone
When liquid makeup was first invented, there were three tones: light, medium and dark. These days, there are a huge variety of shades to match every skin tone under the sun.
Cruelty-free
There are many concealer brands that don’t test on animals, if this is of importance to you. Go one further and make sure that suppliers for the line of beauty products are also held to the same standard.
How to use full-coverage concealer
- Start with a clean, moisturized face. This is especially important in dry areas.
- Apply your foundation, then add concealer. This helps to correct and even out what foundation misses.
- Don’t rub concealer in. Instead, use a sponge or fingertips to gently pat until it’s blended.
- Set your makeup with powder. This increases its staying power.
- Remove makeup every night with a gentle cleanser that’s matched to the needs of your skin.
How much you can expect to spend on a full-coverage concealer
From affordable drugstore options to upscale department store cosmetics counters, expect to spend $5-$50.
Full-coverage concealer FAQ
Can you use the same concealer year-round?
A. Because of natural changes in skin tone throughout the year, it’s best to keep two different shades on hand. These can be blended as your skin changes with the seasons.
What else can you use concealer for?
A. Concealer can be used for things other than evening out skin tone and disguising blemishes. Use it to conceal tattoos, as an eyeshadow primer, to clean up the edges of lipstick or eyeliner or to contour the face.
What’s the best full-coverage concealer to buy?
Top full-coverage concealer
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick
What you need to know: This is a lightweight, full-coverage concealer that won’t clog pores.
What you’ll love: It blends well and covers enough that it can take the place of foundation. The matte finish resists shine and doesn’t require much for effective coverage. This can also be used as a contouring stick.
What you should consider: The range of shades isn’t wide, but it’s still more diverse than some other brands.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora and Amazon
Top full-coverage concealer for the money
Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof 12-Hour Concealer
What you need to know: This concealer is great for all-day coverage, even in water.
What you’ll love: It works well for covering acne and skin discolorations. It blends well and is safe for even the most sensitive skin. Coverage is oil-free and has a matte finish. The concealer twists up and down in the tube to prevent damage or waste. It’s available in 10 shades.
What you should consider: Some users found it didn’t work well on under-eye circles.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora and Amazon
Worth checking out
Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer
What you need to know: This is a good choice for a wide range of skin tones.
What you’ll love: It’s available in 30 shades. Peptides, hyaluronic acid and antioxidants help skin heal as it conceals. It smooths on easily and offers good coverage. Its container makes it convenient for travel. It’s vegan and gluten-free.
What you should consider: This isn’t the best choice for dry or mature skin since it can increase dryness.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora and Amazon
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Unity-based deal pleases all
ROSEBURG, Ore., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Community College and its faculty union have signed a labor contract that satisfies all parties and benefits students, thanks to a new collaborative approach deployed by UCC President Rachel Pokrandt, and faculty union representatives Dee Winn and Crystal Sullivan.
"Everyone at UCC wants the best for students and the institution, and that was the lens through which we considered all of the issues," Pokrandt said. "Our faculty are a precious resource, and it is important to me that they feel valued and fairly compensated. We have important work to do for our students and the community, and the contract reflects that intention to innovate and be excellent coming out of the pandemic. We wouldn't have come to this outcome without the work of our faculty and their willingness to collaborate."
The UCC Board of Directors voted to ratify the contract in a special meeting on June 13, 2022, stemming from months of unity-building negotiations.
Faculty union members also expressed their satisfaction with the new process and the contract.
"Overall, the students benefit from the trust and improved working conditions transforming our campus between faculty and our new administration," said Crystal Sullivan, chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences. "Rachel also saved the College an enormous amount of money by doing the bargaining herself and without an attorney. Knowing that each side involved really wanted the best for our students and faculty helped us get past many issues that had plagued bargaining in the past."
The team used an approach known as "interest-based bargaining," which started in January and incorporated regular face-to-face discussions between the UCC President and the union leaders. The result was a mutually satisfying contract.
"Many institutions struggle with faculty-administration relationships, and I never wanted that for UCC or our community. Douglas County deserves better than that, and this is a great step toward our ultimate goal, which is to be the very best Community College in the country," Pokrandt said.
The contract will provide a 5% salary increase, and the administration and faculty worked together to reach an agreement on how much faculty will be compensated for additional responsibilities when developing new programs.
The contract begins in July 2022 and runs through June 2025.
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Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to meet with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection on August 23, a source familiar with the meeting tells CNN.
Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to meet with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection on Tuesday, a source familiar with the meeting tells CNN.
A select committee aide declined to comment.
NBC was first to report the Tuesday meeting. CNN first reported earlier this month that O'Brien was in talks with the committee about scheduling an interview.
The meeting with O'Brien comes as the committee has either met with or is in talks with a number of individuals from Trump's cabinet. CNN had previously reported that the panel is particularly interested in learning more about conversations surrounding the 25th Amendment in Trump's final days in office.
The committee recently interviewed former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday the global pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlight the possibility of big economic shocks in the future, adding that downturns are “likely to continue to challenge the economy.”
Her address at the Brookings Institution looked at lessons learned from economic downturns of the past and said countries need to build in “recession remedies” to protect people in the U.S. and globally going forward.
With “large negative shocks” inevitable, she said, policymakers have learned from the Great Recession that it’s imperative to exit economic downturns “as quickly as possible.”
“Countries will fare better if their economies are more resilient and less fragile,” she said. “Improved understanding of breaks in supply chains, increases in commodity prices, bursting of asset bubbles, and labor and productivity shocks can help policymakers implement reforms that bolster our economic resilience.”
The past several years have been marked by a worldwide pandemic that prompted both the Trump and Biden administrations to issue trillions of dollars in federal stimulus aid, which economists say contributed to inflation levels at their highest points in four decades. And now the war in Ukraine has had major impacts on global energy and food prices, along with other commodities.
The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index edged down slightly in April.
Yellen called for more permanent housing safety assistance for renters and homeowners and applauded recent improvements to the unemployment insurance system and stimulus payments, stressing the importance of U.S. “recovery policies that shorten the duration of recessions and mitigate economic pain.”
She promoted Biden administration efforts to reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels and push for greater energy independence.
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● Loan Payments® is built by Paymentus, recognized by Aite-Novarica as the "Best in Class" industry leader for Biller Direct EPPP solutions
● New Payveris service is powered by the Instant Payment Network®, the only integrated ecosystem of real-time digital bill presentment, payment and money movement capabilities in the market
CROMWELL, Conn., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern money movement leader Payveris, a division of Paymentus, today launched Loan Payments®, a cutting-edge loan and debt repayment service with the widest array of real-time payment methods and channels available on the market. Loan Payments® is designed to help financial institutions meet rising consumer demand for payment methods and channels that are speedy, convenient and secure — all while reducing operational overhead, fostering better customer engagement and loyalty.
An Aite-Novarica Group survey from 2021 found that 89% of consumers want more real-time payment options from their digital banking experience. As consumers enjoy more payment choices, speed and convenience in just about every other aspect of their financial lives, they expect the same from their loan payment servicers — and aren't satisfied by the status quo from financial institutions. In fact, a recent J.D Power study found that non-bank loan servicers saw a 17% increase in customer satisfaction, while banks only saw a 4% increase.
"When financial institutions make it complicated to accept and receive payments through coupon books or legacy loan payment systems, borrowers are less likely to consider them for their next loan," explained Payveris Chief Innovation Officer Marcell King. "Providing choice, speed and autonomy is no longer a bonus, but a baseline expectation for consumers. Financial institutions must seriously rethink their loan payment experience and meet customers where they are, and Loan Payments® can help them get there. Whether that's an auto loan, a personal loan, or a mortgage, the days of consumers using a coupon book have passed."
With Loan Payments®, financial institutions can deliver a true omni-channel experience that matches what consumers have come to expect from shopping or paying bills. Payment methods supported by Loan Payments® include cash, debit card and e-check/ACH. Loan Payments® also empowers consumers to choose their preferred payment channel, whether it's online, mobile, text, PayPal app, Amazon Alexa, Walmart, or directly at their bank or credit union. In addition to more convenience and flexibility, Loan Payments® gives financial institutions' customers more control over how they automate and schedule payments, and the ability to spread their payments across multiple methods at once.
Financial institutions that offer dated loan payment experiences — in which non-deposit customers can't easily pay their loan bill online, make payments using a variety of sources, or have their payments post in real-time — accrue more overhead costs in the form of inbound phone calls. With a sub-optimal loan payment experience, financial institutions are practically inviting these costly interactions with their customer service representatives. This problem only gets worse with scale.
WSECU, a Payveris customer since 2020, is one of the first financial institutions with plans to roll out Loan Payments®. "Our first priority is to improve the loan payment experience for members, making it easier and providing them more options," said Melissa Wolff, Vice President, Operations Support and Payment Services at WSECU. "Payveris is helping us do that, and that alone is a big win. But there is also more we gain, including the operational efficiencies that come from no longer managing disparate processes. Now, everything is centralized into one payment processing system, regardless of which option best meets the needs of an individual member."
Financial institutions also stand to gain another avenue in which they can drive customer engagement and loyalty.
"Customer loyalty traditionally is not a priority for loan servicing — your borrower is in debt to you, so it's not like they can easily take their money elsewhere," added King. "But in today's lending landscape, financial institutions that succeed in payment modernization solidify relationships with customers and position themselves to convert indirect borrowers into full-fledged customers, pursue more cross-selling opportunities, and raise a customer's total lifetime value.
Loan Payments® was first developed by Payveris' parent company Paymentus, recognized by Aite-Novarica as the "Best in Class" industry leader for Biller Direct EPPP solutions. The solution is powered by the Instant Payment Network®, the only integrated ecosystem of real-time digital bill presentment, payment, and money movement capabilities in the market. The Instant Payment Network® is currently trusted by numerous Fortune 500 companies, with more than 10 million consumers relying on it to make payments.
Other key benefits Loan Payments® offers include:
- Guest Pay - Most financial institutions do not have a guest pay option, creating friction within the loan repayment experience for indirect customers. Loan Payments® solves this pain point, improving the user experience for the consumer while helping financial institutions convert indirect loan members into primary account holders.
- Alerts & Notifications - Loan Payments® has intelligent alerts and notifications sent directly to borrower's mobile devices to help them stay on top of their loan payments.
- Compliant & Secure - Level 1 PCI Compliant EBPP platform ensures electronic payments are secure and meet industry standards, offloading the burden and cost of compliance.
- Secure Service® - Cohesive call center experience that eliminates PCI scope, minimizing risk for financial institutions and protecting customer's payment information when sharing details through a mobile phone channel.
To explore more solutions offered by Payveris, visit www.payveris.com. For more information on Loan Payments® visit https://www.payveris.com/retail-banking/loan-payments.
Payveris, a division of Paymentus, is the creator of the MoveMoney℠ Platform, an Open API, cloud-based platform that enables more than 265+ financial institutions to control, simplify, and extend more engaging intelligent digital payment and money movement capabilities to their users through any application or device while significantly reducing operating costs and future-proofing their IT investment. Visit www.payveris.com to learn more.
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Carrier Content Cloud Distribution enables carriers to get their content in front of thousands of P&C and employee benefits brokers
MILWAUKEE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading insurtech provider, Zywave, today announced the launch of a new offering, Carrier Content Cloud Distribution, which leverages Zywave's Content Cloud to distribute collateral and thought leadership material from insurance carriers to a significant network of brokerages and agencies serving the P&C and employee benefits markets.
In addition to directly connecting insurance carriers to a network of over 110,000 users at 3,500 brokerages and agencies, the new Carrier Content Cloud Distribution solution also includes comprehensive reporting capabilities. With an integrated, user-friendly reporting dashboard, carriers are able to seamlessly track impressions, shares and downloads of their uploaded content.
"The Carrier Content Cloud Distribution solution is a game-changer for carriers by enabling them to expand their reach in the broker ecosystem through Zywave's world-class content distribution channel," said Zywave senior vice president Jeff Cohen. "This helps carriers position themselves as thought leaders and industry experts, while expanding trading relationships and bolstering submission flow. The true beneficiary is a more informed policy holder."
In 2021, over five million pieces of content were downloaded from Zywave's sophisticated content platform. Carrier Content Cloud Distribution is designed specifically for insurance carriers to upload content and control where and how that content is distributed. The solution also enables carriers to choose which users and specified agencies can access their content, as well as which assets are accessible. With direct access to Zywave's vast network of insurance professionals, carriers will have the opportunity to increase brand awareness and increase revenue potential, while maintaining good stewardship among brokers and policyholders.
The innovative reporting functionality within Zywave's Carrier Content Cloud Distribution solution provides carriers visibility into the number of companies that view their imported assets, with all reporting measures available to download for offline analysis. This time-saving capability delivers key insights into how each piece of content is performing, in addition to showing who are the most engaged users of the content, which, ultimately, can lead to a larger prospect pool.
For more information on the Carrier Content Cloud Distribution solution visit https://www.zywave.com/carrier/carrier-content-cloud-distribution/.
Zywave leads the insurtech industry, fueling business growth for its partners with cloud-based sales management, client delivery, content and analytics solutions. Zywave's all-in-one platform provides customizable, user-friendly options that enable insurance professionals to build a unique solution to fit their specific growth goals—their own Modern RevOps Machine. More than 15,000 carriers, agencies and brokerages worldwide—including all of the top 100 U.S. insurance brokerages—use Zywave solutions to enhance client services, achieve business growth and promote greater health, wellness, risk management and safety. Additional information can be found at www.zywave.com.
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HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Officials in Houston County announced Wednesday morning they are searching for an escaped inmate and his girlfriend who authorities said helped him escape.
Miguel Alejandro Zuniga, 31, was last seen on camera at the sheriff’s office in Crockett around 2 a.m. wearing gray pants and a white shirt. He is 5’6″ tall with black hair and brown eyes.
According to officials, Zuniga was serving time for a felony charge and was able to walk away from the Houston County Jail while performing duties assigned to him as a trustee in the jail. Authorities said Melissa Pearl Ortiz planned to meet him and provide transportation.
Both are considered armed and dangerous and people are encouraged to contact law enforcement if they see them. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/officials-say-girlfriend-helped-east-texas-inmate-escape-both-considered-armed-and-dangerous/ | 2022-09-07T23:12:02Z |
The Fed’s favorite inflation measure fell in April, but prices are still uncomfortably high
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
Another key tracker of consumer prices took a breather in April, following the footsteps of inflation indexes released earlier this month.
Economists, the Federal Reserve, the Biden administration and the American people were all hopeful that March would prove to be the peak of the pandemic price hikes. The April inflation reports suggest that might indeed be the case, even though one month may not be enough to conclusively call the end to the trend.
The price index measuring Personal Consumption Expenditures rose by 6.3% year over year in April, the Commerce Department reported Friday. It was a decrease from March, when prices rose by 6.6%, and the first slowing of price hikes since November 2020.
Stripping out more volatile items like food and energy, core PCE inflation, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of consumer prices, rose by 4.9% over the same period, down from 5.2% recorded in March.
Energy prices rose 30.4% over the year, while food prices climbed 10%.
Between March and April, prices increased by 0.2% — a sharp slowing from the 0.9% jump in the month before. Core prices rose by 0.3%, flat from the prior report.
While costs rose, Americans kept reaching into their pockets: Consumer spending rose by 0.9%, even though that was a slowdown from March.
The tight labor market is the main reason people can afford to keep spending in a high price environment.
“Having a steady paycheck is key and the still-tight job market assures that support. But high inflation is eating away at what one can buy,” said Jennifer Lee, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets.
Wages rose by 0.6%, though that was the slowest increase since January. So Americans supplemented with savings: The rate of savings as a percentage of disposable income fell to 4.4%, the lowest savings rate since September 2008.
Incomes rose by 0.4%, also slightly less than in the prior month, while after tax income rose by 0.3%.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
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Church groups help Sherwood Shores pick up remaining debris
SHERWOOD SHORES, Texas (KXII) -It’s been three months since the March tornado, and Sherwood Shores is still recovering.
The United Methodist Church from Whitesboro and Rockwall pulled their members together, forming the UM Army to help the Sherwood Shores community.
The UM army are church members who partner up from all over and provide any help needed.
“If my house was hit by a tornado, I would want to have people help,” says volunteer, Chris Bridger.
The children of First United are able to help the community put back the pieces.
“A big thing at my church, we call it living, lasting, youth. It’s basically putting others before ourselves and we’re putting others before us here today,” says volunteer, Skyler Brannan.
And the lessons of putting others first will stick with them for a lifetime.
“It caught me by surprise on what tornadoes do to houses and I just felt bad for all the families,” says volunteer, Abigail Hildebrand.
Even in the midst of the heat, the youth ministers make their rounds to give moral support.
By handing out water, cheering volunteers on, and of course throwing a water balloon or two.
First United will continue its work in Sherwood shores until June 24.
Their goal is to fill as many dumpsters with debris as possible.
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombians were choosing between a former rebel and an unpredictable millionaire Sunday in a presidential runoff that promises to reshape the country after a first round election that punished the established political class.
Polls show leftist Gustavo Petro and outsider Rodolfo Hernández — both former mayors — practically tied since topping four other candidates in the initial May 29 election in which neither received enough votes to win outright, forcing the runoff. About 39 million people are eligible to vote Sunday, but abstentionism has been above 40% in every presidential election since 1990.
The vote comes amid widespread discontent over rising inequality, inflation and violence — factors that led voters in the first round to turn their backs on the long-governing centrist and right-leaning politicians and chose two outsiders in Latin America’s third-most populated nation.
Petro, a 62-year-old senator, is in his third presidential campaign. His victory would put an end to voters’ long-held marginalization of the left due to its association with the nation’s long armed conflict. Petro was once a rebel with the now-defunct M-19 movement and was granted amnesty after being jailed for his involvement with the group.
He has proposed ambitious pension, tax, health and agricultural reforms and changes to how Colombia fights drug cartels and other armed groups. He obtained 40% of the votes during last month’s election and Hernández 28%, but the difference quickly narrowed as Hernández began to attract so-called anti-Petrista voters.
Petro could become the latest leftist political victory in Latin America fueled by voters’ desire for change. Chile, Peru and Honduras elected leftist presidents in 2021, and in Brazil, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is leading the polls for this year’s presidential election.
Meanwhile, the 77-year-old Hernández, who made his money in real estate, is not affiliated with any major political party and has rejected alliances. His austere campaign, waged mostly on TikTok and other social media platforms, was self-financed.
His proposals are based on a fight against corruption, which he blames for poverty and the loss of state resources that could be used on social programs. He wants to reduce the size of government by eliminating various embassies and presidential offices, turning the presidential palace into a museum and reducing the use of the president’s aircraft fleet.
Hernández surged late in the first-round campaign past more conventional candidates and shocked many when he finished second. He has faced controversies including saying he admired Adolf Hitler before apologizing and saying that he meant to refer to Albert Einstein.
Outgoing conservative President Iván Duque on Sunday urged Colombians to vote and trust the institutions “with full confidence in the verdict of the people.” The government said it had information about possible demonstrations planned after polls closed and rejected in advance any acts of violence.
Petro had questioned election authorities during the campaign and said he would analyze after polls closed whether he accepts the results.
After casting his ballot, he called on supporters to vote in large numbers to “defeat any attempt at fraud” and claimed, without showing evidence, that voters in some polling stations were being given ballots previously marked as blank votes in an attempt to “cancel votes that would go for the change.”
Silvia Otero Bahamón, a political science professor at the University of Rosario, said that although both candidates are populists who “have an ideology based on the division between the corrupt elite and the people,” each sees their fight against the establishment differently.
“Petro relates to the poor, the ethnic and cultural minorities of the most peripheral regions of the nation,” Otero said, while Hernández’s supporters “are the people who have been let down by politicking and corruption. It is a looser community, which the candidate reaches directly via social networks.”
Polls show most Colombians believe the country is heading in the wrong direction and disapprove of Duque, who was not eligible to seek reelection. The pandemic set back the country’s anti-poverty efforts by at least a decade. Official figures show that 39% of Colombia’s lived on less than $89 a month last year.
The rejection of politics as usual “is a reflection of the fact that the people are fed up with the same people as always,” said Nataly Amezquita, a 26-year-old civil engineer waiting to vote. “We have to create greater social change. Many people in the country aren’t in the best condition.”
But even the two outsider candidates left her cold. She said she would cast a blank ballot: “I don’t like either of the two candidates…. Neither of them seems like a good person to me.”
Many voters were basing their decision on what they do not want, instead of what they do want.
“Many people said, ‘I don’t care who is standing against Petro, I’m going to vote for whomever represents the other candidate, regardless of who that person is,’” said Silvana Amaya, a senior analyst with the firm Control Risks. “That also works the other way around. Rodolfo has been portrayed as this crazy old man, communication genius and extravagant character (so) that some people say: ‘I don’t care who I have to vote for, but I don’t want him to be my president.’”
Either will have a tough time delivering on promises as neither has a majority in Congress, which is key to carrying out reforms.
In recent legislative elections, Petro’s political movement obtained 20 seats in the Senate, a plurality, but he would still have to make concessions in negotiations with other parties. Hernández’s political movement only has two representatives in the lower house, so he would also have to seek agreements with lawmakers, whom he has alienated by repeatedly calling “thieves.”
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New IDC MarketScape finds that, in the fight against fraud and financial crime, SAS' end-to-end solutions help enterprises expertly balance between model accuracy and explainability
CARY, N.C., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAS was recently named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Integrated Financial Crime Management Platforms 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47457622, July 2022). The report offers IDC MarketScape's first-ever comparative analysis of the banking industry's top financial crime management solutions powered by AI. It includes SAS and eight other vendors – all offering standalone AI applications to prevent and detect fraud and anti-money laundering (AML).
"Only a more holistic, AI-based and real time approach to fighting fraud and financial crime can deliver the agility banks need to keep ahead of the ever-changing and increasingly sophisticated threats that define today's risk landscape," said Ritu Jyoti, group vice president, artificial intelligence and automation market research and advisory services IDC. "SAS has proven itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered solution innovation, offering an end-to-end solution that enables financial services organizations to combat fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing across channels and business lines – all from a single, enterprise-wide platform."
Responsible AI: "emerging as a dominant prerequisite for AI," according to IDC
The IDC MarketScape report defines responsible AI as a framework for fostering an organization's trust in its AI solutions, underpinned by five foundational pillars: fairness, explainability, robustness, lineage, and transparency. "Responsible AI is emerging as a dominant prerequisite for AI, and businesses must take a proactive stance," the report advises.
SAS' dedication to responsible innovation is a company guide star, coordinated by the cross-functional SAS Data Ethics Practice.
"Best-in-class platforms must be trustworthy to achieve long-term effectiveness and resilience," said Reggie Townsend, Director of the SAS Data Ethics Practice. "A financial institution's ability to identify and alert for suspicious behavior must be fairly distributed, transparent for auditing and explainable to those affected if their decisions are to be trusted."
SAS simplifies data integration, enables robust modeling and real time monitoring
The IDC MarketScape's analysis, based on vendor interviews, end-user feedback, and publicly available information, found that the simplicity of SAS' data integration capabilities on a single platform allows financial institutions "to create a more accurate predictive model tuned to an organization's needs" and "gives enterprises the flexibility to scale up or out as their business changes and respond faster to new threats as they arise."
"Embedded machine learning methods detect and adapt to changing behavior patterns, resulting in more effective, robust models," the analysis states. "Key technology components let enterprises easily spot anomalies for each customer. In-memory processing delivers high-throughput, low-latency response times – even in high-volume environments – enabling enterprises to score 100% of transactions in real time."
In extolling SAS' strengths, the report notes, "SAS has achieved a strong strategy functionality and offering, growth, and capabilities in trustworthy and ethical AI and customer satisfaction," adding that "customers liked that SAS has the tools to help balance between accuracy and explainability of the machine learning models."
The IDC MarketScape analysis also recognizes SAS' future-forward AML and fraud software development: "SAS' business priorities include enhanced supervised learning, visualization, and increased integration, all of which will help improve financial institutions' ability to fight financial crime with superior efficiency and accuracy."
A competitive edge
Responsible AI-based fraud and financial crimes management is about more than improving detection rates and reducing false positives. Industry leaders have come to recognize it as the lynchpin to wider enterprise decisioning that can help financial firms differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive sector.
"The explosive acceleration of digital banking and payments has made AI and machine learning table stakes in detecting fraud and suspicious activity while nimbly adapting to swiftly shifting risks," said Stu Bradley, Senior Vice President of Fraud and Security Intelligence at SAS. "Those that approach such innovation responsibly can help bridge operational silos, boost efficiency, fuel product and service innovation, and optimize experience across the customer journey. All while, most importantly, promoting trust in technology and automation."
Discover why other analysts also consider SAS a fraud and AML technology leader by visiting SAS online.
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Elizabeth Warren is worried about Fidelity’s plan to offer bitcoin in 401(k)s
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business
Bitcoin is notoriously volatile. But it may also prove politically vexing for Fidelity, which is getting blowback from two senators for its recent decision to offer bitcoin as an investment option on its 401(k) platform.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith sent a letter to Fidelity this week asking, among other things, why it didn’t heed earlier concerns by the Department of Labor on the issue of including cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement accounts.
“Why did Fidelity ignore DOL’s ‘serious concerns regarding the prudence of a fiduciary’s decision to expose a 401(k) plan’s participants to direct investments in cryptocurrencies’?” the senators wrote.
Last week, a top DOL official reiterated the agency’s worries that Americans’ retirement security could be put at risk. “We have grave concerns with what Fidelity has done,” Ali Khawar, acting assistant secretary of DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, told the Wall Street Journal.
Warren and Smith also questioned whether Fidelity might have a conflict of interest in offering a bitcoin investment option to its more than 20 million 401(k) participants.
“When Fidelity made its decision to allow sales of bitcoin in retirement accounts, how did the company address its own conflicts of interest, given that the company now is both a bitcoin miner and a purveyor of bitcoin?” they said.
Fidelity did not respond to the specific issues raised by the senators. But in an email to CNN Business a spokesman said that the company would respond directly to them.
“As a Massachusetts-based company with a proven 75-plus-year history of doing what’s in the best interest of our customers, we look forward to continuing our respectful dialogue with policy makers to responsibly provide access with all appropriate consumer protections and educational guidance for plan sponsors as they consider offering this innovative product,” Fidelity wrote.
No word yet from Warren’s office whether it has heard from Fidelity.
Bitcoin, meanwhile, is down nearly 22% this year, according to data from CoinDesk. And as of Thursday, it was trading almost 48% below its 52-week high of $68,991.
Pressure likely won’t end here
Policymakers’ resistance to offering cryptocurrencies in 401(k)s is likely to be ongoing.
“The letter tells us that DOL has political support for its push to keep Fidelity from letting individuals invest up to 20% of their 401(k) money into bitcoin,” said Jaret Seiberg, a managing director at Cowen Washington Research Group, in a client note.
Seiberg added that he expects that while the DOL won’t completely prohibit 401(k) investments in bitcoin, it may pressure providers to set a cap of 5% or less on how much may be invested in it.
Advocates for crypto in 401(k)s frame it as an issue of fairness for average investors.
“We believe that giving American retirement savers the ability to allocate a small portion of their accounts to digital assets is an issue of financial equity and inclusion,” said Jeff Schulte, CEO of ForUsAll, a small 401(k) plan provider. “We’re concerned that limiting everyday Americans’ investment options would widen an already staggering retirement gap between the wealthy and everyone else.”
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to expand its presence in San Antonio, Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, is now selling at Somerset Grove. The new community delivers an enclave of new homes in the heart of the city, with quick access to urban San Antonio's most popular work and play destinations.
"Somerset Grove gives residents immediate access to downtown retail and restaurants and shorter and simpler commutes to work, without sacrificing the comforts of a brand-new home," said Lennar Division President Brian Barron. "We are excited to offer these homes for sale at a very attainable price point."
Homes at Somerset Grove range from 1,018 to 1,950 square feet, with three to four bedrooms and two to two-and-a-half baths. One- and two-story designs from Lennar's popular Cottage, Stonehill, and Broadview collections feature generous living and kitchen spaces and resort-style master suites.
Pricing begins in the $190,000s.
All homes come with Lennar's signature Everything's Included® program, where the homebuilder's most popular options and upgrades are built into the base price of the home. At Somerset Grove, this includes granite countertops, stainless steel ENERGY STAR appliances, and a host of other carefully curated interior touches.
With its close-in location just off of I-35, Somerset Grove places residents minutes from San Antonio's largest employers, Texas A&M University, Port San Antonio, and Lackland Air Force Base. The community is surrounded by retail and dining destinations, including South Park Mall. It is also minutes from Pearsall Park, spanning 500 acres with the city's largest playground, shaded picnic areas, basketball courts, splash pads, skate park, event pavilion, fitness challenge zone, disc golf, and dog park.
Children living at Somerset Grove will be served by the South San Antonio Independent School District, which has been providing quality education in the area for 100 years.
The Somerset Grove Welcome Home Center and sales office is located at 9402 Somerset Way., San Antonio, Texas 78211. For more information, call (210-) 393-8095 or visit the Somerset Grove Community Website or www.lennar.com.
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit lennar.com.
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LAS VEGAS , April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, 12-time GRAMMY Award-winner, multiplatinum artist, activist, and EGOT (Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony) winner John Legend celebrated the launch of his Las Vegas residency, "Love In Las Vegas," at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater and promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Love In Las Vegas" is a beautiful, soulful concert experience, showcasing Legend's greatest hits, "soaring vocals [and] silky-smooth piano playing skills" (Billboard). The performance features Legend's incredible full band and is a vibrant, colorful celebration of love and coming together, sentiments echoed on Legend's GRAMMY Award-winning seventh studio album, Bigger Love, and companion 2021 headline tour – which resulted in multiple sold out shows and garnered rave reviews in the press. The exclusive, only-in-Vegas experience is filled with hits from the beginning of Legend's career, including "Used to Love U," "Penthouse Floor," "Like I'm Gonna Lose You," "All of Me," and "Green Light." He is also performing soon to be released new music ahead of his upcoming album including, "Dope" which received rave reactions from the crowd. The song comes out May 20 and is available for pre-save now.
"Love In Las Vegas" is a product of THE WORK, led by Creative Director Rob English and Executive Creative Producer Ashaya Robinson, alongside Creative Producer L.J. Alexandre-Strong, Production Design by Alec Spear with screen visuals by Immanent and Lighting Design by TJ Hoover, Josh Lowenstein and Kevin Labitan.
"Love In Las Vegas" features 91 looks on stage, envisioned and created by John's long time stylist Dave Thomas, who collaborated with Richfresh on all of Legend's looks and menswear allowing a vibrant array of styles for the residency.
John is joined on stage by an eleven-piece band including three singers, and for the first time, his production also includes eight dancers under the direction of Artist Director and Choreographer Jemel McWilliams. The choreography team also includes Craig Fishback, Kiira Harper, Jade Johnston, Dondraico Johnson, Tyrik Patterson and Ramone Wilkinson.
Tickets and VIP packages for shows through October 29, 2022 are on sale now at ticketmaster.com/JohnLegendVegas, with all shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
About John Legend
Multiplatinum artist and activist John Legend made history as the first African American man to join the prestigious EGOT club. The 12-time GRAMMY Award-winner released his seventh studio album, Bigger Love, in 2020 and wrapped his nationwide Bigger Love Tour in October 2021. Legend is currently a judge on the Emmy-nominated show, The Voice, and a principal in Get Lifted Film Co. As an activist, Legend initiated the #FREEAMERICA campaign in 2015 to change the conversation surrounding criminal justice policies and to end mass incarceration.
About Live Nation Las Vegas
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Sting, Keith Urban and Rod Stewart at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; Usher, Lady Gaga, Aerosmith and Bruno Mars at Dolby Live at Park MGM; Anita Baker, FOREIGNER, STYX and Chicago at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; John Legend, Miranda Lambert, The Doobie Brothers, Shania Twain and Scorpions at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; and Santana at House of Blues. Live Nation Las Vegas also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city's other premier concert venues including Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Michelob ULTRA Arena, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and more. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook, Instagram and follow us on Twitter.
About Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of the famed Las Vegas Strip, with 2,500 beautifully redesigned guest rooms and suites showcasing some of the best views in town, along with endless options of unparalleled shopping, distinguished dining, popular entertainment and a bustling nightlife. A bright, bold addition to the resort's portfolio, the Ultra Hip Rooms feature contemporary elegance and luxury bedding. Known as the place to play for its roster of A-list celebrity guests, Planet Hollywood's 231 restyled suites feature stunning views of the glittering skyline and daring décor elements such as suspended sofas, lounge-style living spaces and oversized modern artwork. The resort encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of gaming, Caesars Sportsbook at Planet Hollywood, The Scene Pool Deck, several lounges, an intimate wedding chapel, and a relaxing spa and salon. Impressive restaurants include Gordon Ramsay Burger, KOI, Strip House and more. Home to the first pop music residency in Las Vegas, Zappos Theater is one of the largest theaters on the Vegas Strip and showcases a variety of resident headliners including superstars like John Legend, Doobie Brothers and Shania Twain. Magician Criss Angel performs an over-the-top visual spectacular of "Criss Angel MINDFREAK®" in the Criss Angel Theater. Additionally, Angel along with visionary creator Franco Dragone have teamed up to create Criss Angel AMYSTIKA, a fantastical and mysterious production which immerses the audience in a spectacle of euphoric, stunning illusions, one-of-a-kind special effects, jaw-dropping stunts and much more. The property is encircled by Miracle Mile Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and restaurants. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit planethollywoodresort.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-522-4700 ©2021, Caesars License Company, LLC.
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One seat, two incumbents: Republican congressmen face off in West Virginia to keep their job in DC
U.S. Representatives Alex Mooney and David McKinley currently serve in separate districts. In the 2022 elections, however, they are opponents for the 2nd district due to redistricting.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Two sitting U.S. Congressman are locked in a contentious race in West Virginia as both work to keep their job on Capitol Hill.
U.S. Representatives Alex Mooney and David McKinley currently serve in separate districts. In the 2022 elections, however, they are opponents for the 2nd District due to redistricting.
The census shows West Virginia’s population has dropped by more than 3% from 2010 to 2020. That population decline has resulted in the state losing one of its three seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The new election map divides the state between north and south.
“Oh losing a district, losing a seat is huge for the state,” said Dr. Kenneth Martis of West Virginia University, who is an expert on redistricting gerrymandering and the geography of elections. “At the time of the drawing of the map I was asked, what should the congressional districts look like? And to be honest and fair, I believe as a geographer that southern West Virginia is a community of interest as we call it in redistricting. That it is a place that has commonality. It is different than northern West Virginia.”
Rep. Alex Mooney describes himself as a conservative who is endorsed by former President Trump. In an interview with the Washington News Bureau, he urged voters to look at his record in Congress.
Under the new election map, Mooney said he’s running in 27 counties. He said 8 of those counties represent communities he already represents.
“I’m known in much of the state but there are 19 new counties added to the district, District 2, that I’m seeking reelection in. And so I have to introduce myself to a lot of new voters, who you know, haven’t had the chance to vote in my election before,” said Mooney, who added this is his eighth year in Congress.
Rep. McKinley, meanwhile, said his strategy is focused on talking about results.
“It’s one thing, when you run against anyone, is to show ‘why would I vote for you?’ And, I think the best thing is because we get results,” said McKinley. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and current Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin are endorsing McKinley.
The Washington News Bureau asked Dr. Martis if name recognition or issues become more important to voters in elections where incumbents are pitted against one another. Martis answered that voting behavior is very complex.
“Whoever loses they’ll probably I assume will come out and say I support this other person but there are deep division among the candidates themselves and their supporters,” said Martis.
The winning Republican and Democratic candidates in the primary will face off this fall when the general election takes place on Nov. 8.
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumina Foundation has named Hawaiʻi the sixth Talent, Innovation, Equity (TIE) state, awarding a $575,000 grant to support efforts to create a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Hawaiʻi was the first state to set an ambitious goal for educating its residents beyond high school. The state joins Colorado, Tennessee, Oregon, Virginia, and Massachusetts in exploring new approaches that support more Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino learners to build workforce-relevant knowledge and skills.
As part of an equity-first orientation, Lumina has worked with states to identify specific goals for ensuring racial equity, meaning having a college degree or other quality credential beyond a high school diploma can no longer be predicted by a person's race or ethnicity.
For several years, Lumina has supported policy and programmatic work focused on achieving racial equity with the University of Hawaiʻi.
"In our years of partnership, the Hawaiʻi team demonstrated it is well equipped to reduce disparities in educational outcomes among Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino students," said Amanda DeLaRosa, a Lumina strategy officer for state policy.
The university will use its grant to work toward increasing the share of working-age state residents with college degrees or other credentials of value by 5 percentage points among specific ethnic populations during the next four years. Meeting this commitment would result in a post-high school educational attainment rate of 27.8 percent among Native Hawaiians. This rate would be 27.4 percent when combined with other Pacific Islanders' outcomes and 38.7 percent among Filipino residents.
Lumina established the Talent, Innovation, and Equity Partnership to give states an array of funding, research, and related support for achieving targeted improvements in higher education. Hawaiʻi will improve in four areas: educating a higher percentage of the state's people, creating a learning community among faculty members to support racially and ethnically diverse student groups, developing pathways to success for more students, and reviewing state policies to ensure they are designed to support students of color.
"We are grateful to Lumina Foundation for this timely and remarkable opportunity to strengthen our work to increase education equity in Hawaiʻi through a greater data-informed focus on populations that have historically been marginalized and boosting the associated educational outcomes," said UH President David Lassner. "Lumina's invitation to the university to lead this work for Hawaiʻi provides even more national affirmation of our efforts on educational attainment and equity, including with other national partners who have recognized our successes."
"Lumina Foundation's support marks a milestone in the state's educational ecosystem," said Stephen Schatz, the Hawaiʻi P-20 Council's executive director. "The Hawai'i P-20 Partnership and the University System will be able to align their strategic priorities to eliminate disparities in educational attainment among Native Hawaiians, Pacific islanders, and Filipinos building a strong workforce pipeline to family-sustaining jobs for Hawai'i's residents."
Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. We envision a system that is easy to navigate, delivers fair results, and meets the nation's need for talent through a broad range of credentials. Our goal is to prepare people for informed citizenship and for success in a global economy.
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Flint Hills Spas helps grant Moundridge 5-year-old’s hot tub wish
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Moundridge 5-year-old now has a safe place to enjoy the water after Flint Hills Spas and Make-A-Wish granted her wish of a hot tub in her backyard.
Flint Hills Spas in Wichita says it was approached earlier in 2022 by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri and Kansas and had been asked to deliver and set up a hot tub to fulfill a wish for a child in the Sunflower State.
Owner Jamil Toubassi said he agreed and was excited to help.
In early July, Flint Hills Spas said it was able to deliver and install a hot tub for the Petersen Family in Moundridge. Tyler and Chelsea Petersen’s 5-year-old daughter, Ember, has Mosaic Trisomy - a rare, genetic anomaly. She loves the water, and her wish was for her family to have a hot tub in their backyard.
Flint Hills Spas said her wish was granted and she made quite the splash with an inflatable pink flamingo and lots of their water toys as the family enjoyed their new hot tub for the first time.
“It was rewarding for our entire team to work with Make-A-Wish and to make Ember so happy,” Toubassi said. “I had the opportunity to personally meet the family and it touched my heart.”
Make-A-Wish said it shines a light of hope for children who fight critical illnesses when they need it most. With partners, it said it grants life-changing wishes for children in their darkest days.
Make-A-Wish said research shows a wish can give kids the strength to fight against and even overcome a critical illness.
“Make-A-Wish is proud to partner with Flint Hills Spas and are incredibly grateful for their support. It is only through the generosity and philanthropic spirit of our community partners that our mission to create life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses can come true,” commented Caroline Schmidt, Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas, President & CEO.
Flint Hills Spas has two locations in Wichita and serves homes over much of the state with a selection of hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, above-ground pools and more.
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SixFifty today announced an automated tool to help companies comply with the patchwork of data privacy laws in the United States. California, Colorado, Virginia, Utah, and Connecticut have all passed data privacy regulations in the past five years. Several other states are expected to pass similar laws soon. SixFifty's first-of-its-kind solution can create a single set of customized compliance documents that cover the requirements of each individual law. The documents include a company privacy policy and website privacy notice. As more laws pass, SixFifty will update the tool and incorporate new regulations into the paperwork.
"Companies are in a tough spot," said Ryan Parker, Chief Legal Product Officer at Sixfifty. "With five states having passed data privacy laws already, the task of drafting and updating compliance paperwork is overwhelming and expensive. With SixFifty, companies can generate the compliance documents they need and keep them up to date at a cost they can afford."
SixFifty's new privacy offering contains four parts:
- First, companies can take a free automated assessment to determine which data privacy laws they must comply with.
- Second, companies can generate one set of privacy compliance documents that account for the laws that are applicable to the business.
- Third, SixFifty's document library allows companies to draft compliance paperwork that are specific to any one data privacy law in the U.S.
- Fourth, SixFifty tracks the law in each state and updates the compliance paperwork accordingly. Companies receive periodic updates about those changes so they are aware of when they need to refresh their documents.
In addition to covering U.S. data privacy laws, SixFifty also has automated products covering the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) in China. In all, SixFifty's privacy tools can help companies cover their bases across the world.
For more information, please visit www.sixfifty.com/usprivacy.
SixFifty is a technology company that brings the expertise of the world's top legal minds to your fingertips. SixFifty's technology is programmed to take on complex legal issues by providing customized contracts, policies, and documents to people and businesses. SixFifty also continuously monitors the law to update its tools in real time. For more information, please visit www.sixfifty.com.
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(iSeeCars) Used car prices have reached record highs with the average one- to five-year-old used car costing $34,852.
How much have used car prices risen in recent months? According to iSeeCars.com’s latest analysis of over 1.8 million used car sales in January, used car prices increased 36.9 percent, or $9,409, compared to the same period the previous year.
Average Used Car Price Increases by State
Are used car price increases consistent across the country? Here are the average used car price increases by state in ascending order:
- North Dakota is the state with the greatest used car price increase in 2022 compared to 2021 at 43.5 percent, which amounts to $11,413.
- Delaware has the smallest used car price increase at 28.8 percent, which amounts to $7,714.
Average Used Car Prices by State
Some states pay more than others for used cars. Here is a ranking of the average used car price by state by ascending order:
- Connecticut is the state with the lowest average used car price of $30,652.
- Montana is the state with the highest average used car price of $42,417.
What does this mean for consumers? The current state of the used car market presents a lucrative trade-in opportunity for consumers who have a used vehicle to sell. While consumers were previously advised to wait to purchase a used car if they were able to do so, the microchip shortage is expected to persist for most of 2022. The best way to avoid severe price hikes for the foreseeable future is to purchase a used vehicle that isn’t in very high demand, such as a sedan, and if possible, purchase it from a state or region with lower price increases. | https://cw33.com/automotive/this-is-the-average-price-of-a-used-car-in-each-state/ | 2022-04-15T21:50:27Z |
Did you lose money on investments in Pegasystems? If so, please visit Pegasystems Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the common stock of Pegasystems Inc. ("Pegasystems" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PEGA) between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Pegasystems develops customer relationship management ("CRM") software, which has a very competitive market. Pegasystems repeatedly stated that the "market for our offerings is intensely competitive, rapidly changing, and highly fragmented" and that Pegasystems was subject to "significant competition" from other technology vendors. In addition, the Company assured investors that it had internally developed its products. Pegasystems also stated that the Company faced a risk that competitors may "appropriate our intellectual property."
Plaintiff alleges that unbeknownst to investors, however, Pegasystems' products and, thus, the revenue generated from those products were, in large part, the result of theft of trade secrets from one of the Company's competitors. On May 29, 2020, Pegasystems was sued by one of its principal competitors, Appian Corporation ("Appian") in Virginia circuit court for stealing its trade secrets and violating the commonwealth's computer crime law (the "Appian Litigation"). The lawsuit alleged that Pegasystems retained an employee of a government contractor from 2012 to 2014 to secretly access and learn about Appian's software and pass the information on to Pegasystems in order to improve the Company's products and better train its sales force.
Plaintiff alleges that in violation of SEC reporting requirements, for nearly two full years, Pegasystems never publicly disclosed Appian's lawsuit in its SEC filings. Pegasystems did not even disclose the existence of this lawsuit until it filed its 2021 Annual Report on February 16, 2022 – i.e., just one month before a jury trial was scheduled to begin on March 21, 2022.
After the close of the markets on May 9, 2022, Pegasystems revealed that the Virginia circuit court jury awarded Appian more than $2 billion for Pegasystems' trade secret misappropriation. On this news, the price of Pegasystems common stock fell almost 21% to close at $52.25 per share on May 10, 2022. According to press reports, during the seven-week trial, the jury was presented with substantial evidence supporting Appian's claims, including videos, emails, and text messages, and evidence that Alan Trefler ("Trefler"), Pegasystems' Founder and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), personally attended a meeting with the "spy" and received Appian trade secrets supplied by the "spy." During the trial, CEO Trefler admitted that it was "inappropriate" for Pegasystems to have hired the contractor and that the Pegasystems employees who gained access to Appian trial software "shouldn't have done it." The jury found that Pegasystems engaged in "willful and malicious" misappropriation of Appian's trade secrets.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made materially false and misleading statements throughout the Class Period, including by failing to disclose that: (1) Pegasystems had misappropriated trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) Defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of corporate espionage and trade secret theft; and (3) Defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 18, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
If you purchased PEGA common stock, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Pegasystems Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
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LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Viktoria Kovalenko bore witness to the death of her husband and elder daughter when their car was hit by a shell in northern Ukraine.
By the time her loved ones got a proper funeral, she was 500 kilometers away, able to watch the burial only on a cellphone video sent to her by relatives.
Even in the relative peace of Lviv, a city little touched by violence in the war with Russia, it was an ordeal she couldn’t endure.
“Tears do not let me watch until the end,” she said as she played the video in a wooded area where she was pushing her one year-old daughter Varvara in a stroller.
In early March, Kovalenko and her family were in their car, fleeing the area of the city of Chernihiv, one of the war’s most intensely besieged.
At a Russian checkpoint near the village Yahidne, a shell exploded.
The windows of the car shattered, she said, and she and 12-year-old daughter Veronika were injured by the broken glass.
The next thing she remembers is the voice of her husband shouting at them to leave the car.
Then she saw Veronika.
“She already was lying near the car, she was headless. I saw everything clearly, how the blood was coming out of the neck,” she said.
It was in those shocking moments that Viktoria’s husband had also lost his life.
Viktoria and her younger daughter Varvara escaped, only to be caught by the Russian troops and taken to the basement of a school in Yahidne.
Locals said more than 300 villagers were forced into the basement. Then, during weeks of stress and deprivation, some began to die.
Kovalenko and Varvara spent weeks in the basement of the school, doing their best to stay alive.
Residents of Yahidne told The Associated Press they were made to remain in the basement day and night except for the rare times when they were allowed outside to cook on open fires or to use the toilet.
As people died one by one in the basement, neighbors were allowed from time to time to place the bodies in a mass grave in a nearby cemetery.
Kovalenko’s husband Petro and Veronika were at first buried in the woods, but later reinterred in the Yahidne cemetery, carried there in coffins along a rough path as friends and relatives wept and some placed flowers and in the grave and scooped in handfuls of dirt.
The re-burials took place after Russian troops left Yahidne in early April when forces pulled back to concentrate their fight in the eastern part of Ukraine.
Kovalenko’s searing memories are enmeshed in the twisted wreckage of their car.
And on a concrete block at a village checkpoint someone has spray-painted a macabre joke: the words “polite people,” the term that Russian authorities dubbed the forces who annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ukrainian-moms-pain-at-watching-daughters-burial-on-phone/ | 2022-04-16T00:57:56Z |
WATERLOO, ON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) will report results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 23, 2022. The conference call can be accessed by dialing +1 (877) 400-4403 or live streamed on the Company's website at BlackBerry.com/Investors.
A replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET on June 23, 2022, by dialing +1 (800) 770-2030 and entering Conference ID #1566649. It will also be available at the link above.
The following table gives target dates for quarterly earnings announcements for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023.
* The dates given are for planning purposes only and a press release confirming the earnings date will be issued approximately 2 weeks before.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including 195M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
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‘Doc’ Antle of ‘Tiger King’ fame arrested by FBI
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - The owner of the Myrtle Beach Safari, who is best known nationally for his appearances on the Netflix documentary “Tiger King,” is now behind bars, according to online records.
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on Friday. No charges have been listed as of 10 a.m. Saturday.
An FBI source confirmed to WMBF News that the agency had arrested Antle, but provided no further information.
A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office said a hearing for Antle is scheduled for Monday. More information on the case will also be provided then.
The arrest comes as PETA recently called for an investigation into Myrtle Beach Safari and nonprofit Rare Species Fund, of which Antle serves as president. The organization claimed Antle was using charitable donations to fund the zoo while claiming to support wildlife conservation.
Shortly after Antle’s arrest, Debbie Metzler, associate director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement PETA released an additional statement, saying: “It’s fitting that ‘Doc’ Antle is behind bars after years of locking up the endangered animals he uses in tawdry photo ops. His legal woes are mounting, as PETA recently blew the whistle on his apparent “charity” scam, and the end to his reign of terrorizing tiger cubs can’t come soon enough.”
WMBF News reached out to the Myrtle Beach Safari on Friday for comment and haven’t received a response.
The station also reached out to the Rare Species Fund, the South Carolina Secretary of State, and the IRS for comment shortly after PETA called for an investigation, and have not yet received responses from those entities.
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A man sustained "serious injuries to his arm" after being attacked by an alligator in Manatee County, Florida, on Wednesday.
Eric Merda, 43, of Sarasota County, was bitten by an alligator near Lake Manatee Fish Camp, according to a statement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shared with CNN. The camp is located along Lake Manatee, an artificial reservoir on the state's western coast.
FWC, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and Manatee County EMS all responded to the incident, according to the FWC. Merda was transported to the hospital and FWC dispatched a contracted nuisance alligator trapper to the scene.
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CHICAGO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, announced today that Ed Tilly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at Piper Sandler's Global Exchange & FinTech Conference on Thursday, June 9, at 9:30am Eastern Time.
The webcast and replay of the virtual presentation will be accessible at www.cboe.com in the Investor Relations section, under Events and Presentations. The archived webcast is expected to be available within an hour of the presentation.
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Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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Police: 6 wounded in shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee say six people were wounded during an exchange of gunfire in a downtown Chattanooga business district. Police spokesman Jeremy Eames says at least one person of interest was detained shortly after the shooting Saturday night. A police statement did not indicate whether anyone was charged. Eames says several gunshot victims were taken to a hospital and two of the injuries are life threatening. The ages of the victims were not immediately released but most were believed to be teenagers and young adults. Eames said large groups of juveniles were walking around the downtown area and it’s believed the shooting took place from within that group. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/29/police-6-wounded-in-shooting-in-chattanooga-tennessee/ | 2022-05-29T16:38:52Z |
SHANGHAI, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), a cross-border e-commerce company that delivers products directly to consumers around the world, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 before the open of U.S. markets on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
LightInTheBox's management will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on June 23, 2022 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day).
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, operator assisted conference calls are not available at the moment. All participants wishing to attend the call must preregister online before they can receive the dial-in numbers.
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Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/2886814. Once preregistration has been complete, participants will receive dial-in numbers, an event passcode, and a unique registrant ID.
To join the conference, simply dial the number in the calendar invite you receive after preregistering, enter the event passcode followed by your unique registrant ID, and you will be joined to the conference instantly.
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through June 29, 2022. The dial-in details are:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at http://ir.lightinthebox.com.
About LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.
LightInTheBox is a cross-border e-commerce platform that delivers products directly to consumers around the world. The Company offers customers a convenient way to shop for a wide selection of products at attractive prices through its www.lightinthebox.com, www.miniinthebox.com, www.ezbuy.sg and other websites and mobile applications, which are available in 25 major languages and cover more than 140 countries.
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ISTANBUL, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiming to offset the carbon emissions caused by flights, Turkish Airlines will launch a new program called Co2mission. The program aims to balance the emissions caused by all business trips from the company's personnel. As for the guests, they will be able to fly more environmentally conscious on a voluntary basis. With this program, the national flag carrier will ensure carbon offset becomes achievable and practical for anyone with environmental awareness.
Starting its operations on August 1, the program's website offers numerous portfolio options for carbon offset with environmental and communal benefits such as renewable energy and forestation. Passengers aiming to offset the emission of their flight can do so by contributing their desired amount to the project portfolio of their choice, thus purchasing an emission reduction certification accredited by United Nations. The passenger contributions will be used to support the projects accredited by VCS and Gold Standard and can submit their third-party evaluation and reviews without any cuts by Turkish Airlines.
Sharing his thoughts on the voluntary carbon offset project "Co2mission," Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat stated: "We are continuing to take the initiative to combat climate change, which stands at the forefront of today's global problems. Soon, we will add another to our sustainability focused projects which are proving themselves with successful results. The projects supported by the carbon offset program will also show our heartfelt commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The decision to implement this program is the result of our desire to conduct all our operations responsibly. I am sure that our passengers will also show great interest in the program with the knowledge that all of us are responsible for this beautiful world we share."
Flight date information along with arrival-departure stations are enough to take part in the carbon offset process. Guests are able to complete their carbon offset process whenever they want, regardless of which airline they traveled with. With the THY Co2mission platform, it is possible to calculate the carbon offset amount with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) methodology, which considers route length, aircraft type, fuel consumption and numerous other factors. The platform will be reachable through Turkish Airlines website during ticket purchases or directly through the Co2mission website: http://turkishairlines.co2mission.com/.
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Sheriff: Man left dead animals at Parkland massacre memorial
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been charged with leaving dead animals on three separate occasions at a memorial for the 17 victims of the Parkland school massacre, officials said Friday.
Robert Mondragon, 29, is being held without bail on three felony charges of defacing a monument for his alleged actions outside Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and for violating probation on an earlier conviction for battery and indecent exposure.
Broward County sheriff’s investigators said on the night of July 20, Mondragon put a dead, cut open duck on the bench that is part of the memorial garden outside the school commemorating the victims of the Feb. 14, 2018, massacre.
The next night, Mondragon left a dead raccoon on the bench and on July 31 he left a dead opossum, investigators said.
After he was identified as a suspect, a deputy pulled him over and found blood and feathers in his car. He allegedly told the deputy he had been keeping a dead bird in his car because he liked the smell. He was arrested Aug. 5.
In the earlier case, he was convicted of approaching a woman and exposing himself and biting a police officer who responded.
State records show that in 2018, authorities seized guns from Mondragon under the state’s so-called red flag law. That law, adopted after the Stoneman Douglas shootings, allows law enforcement to seek a judge’s permission to seize firearms from people who can be shown to be a danger to themselves or others.
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said at a Friday press conference that Mondragon had made numerous computer searches about old school shootings, which makes him fearful that Mondragon may have been planning one himself.
“He fits every classification that it’s coming,” Tony said, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “We’ve been lucky, and luck is not a strategy.”
Andrew Coffey, Mondragon’s attorney, said Mondragon “had a troubled and traumatic childhood.” He said Mondragon was the child victim of a crime that is now awaiting trial, but he declined to give specifics.
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Soon you’ll be able to buy solar panels at Ikea
By Zoe Sottile, CNN
Starting this fall, shoppers will be able to buy solar panels at Ikea, alongside the Swedish retailer’s flat-pack furniture and famous meatballs.
The new project, according to a news release, is a collaboration between Ikea’s US branch and SunPower, a California-based company that sells and installs solar power products, including solar panels.
The line of home solar products, called “Home Solar,” will be available to members of IKEA’s customer loyalty program, according to the release. The products will allow customers “to generate and store their own renewable energy and live more sustainably.”
Shoppers can expect to see the Home Solar line in some California Ikea stores starting this fall, according to the release.
“At IKEA, we’re passionate about helping our customers live a more sustainable life at home. We’re proud to collaborate with SunPower to bring this service to the U.S. and enable our customers to make individual choices aimed at reducing their overall climate footprint,” said Javier Quiñones, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA US, in the release.
“The launch of Home Solar with IKEA will allow more people to take greater control of their energy needs, and our goal is to offer the clean energy service at additional IKEA locations in the future,” he said.
The introduction of solar products is Ikea’s latest eco-friendly initiative. Earlier this year, the company announced it would buy back used Ikea furniture from customers in an effort to be more sustainable.
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Infamous ‘murder hornet’ gets new name from scientists
(CNN) - Many remember the introduction of the “murder hornets.”
The bug with any other name would be just as terrifying, but it’s getting a new one.
The Entomological Society of America is now calling the insect the northern giant hornet.
People can continue calling it a murder hornet due to that being only a nickname.
The new name will be replacing the old one, Asian giant hornet.
Scientists say that name didn’t do much to identify the stinger, since all hornets are native to Asia.
They were also concerned it could stir up anti-Asian sentiment.
The world’s largest hornet got its horrific nickname due to its habit of decapitating honeybees.
It’s invasive in North America, but so far hives have only been found in British Columbia and a small portion of Washington state.
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BOSTON (AP) — Nineteen people have been indicted in a complex money laundering scheme to move millions of dollars in drug proceeds from Colombian cartels through U.S. banks, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
The charges brought in Massachusetts federal court are the result of a five-year investigation into the money laundering organization based in Colombia. Authorities say they laundered at least $6 million through the U.S. banking system.
Two people were arrested on Tuesday in Jamaica and three others were arrested in Florida, authorities said. Last month, another person was arrested in Florida and 12 others were arrested in Colombia. Prosecutors are seeking the extradition of the Colombian and Jamaican defendants to the U.S., officials said. One person remains at large.
“If nothing else, this case shows that the long arm of the law does not stop at our borders,” said Joleen Simpson, special agent in charge of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations in Boston.
Those charged played a variety of roles in the conspiracy, including drug suppliers and dollar purchasers, Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins told reporters.
The scheme involved the use of so-called “peso brokers,” who agreed to give pesos to drug traffickers in exchange for the profits of U.S. drug sales, Rollins said. Criminal associates would be handed drug money in suitcases or bags on the street and then peso brokers deposited the funds into U.S. banks, Rollins said.
To make it appear like it was legitimate business activity, the money was deposited into bank accounts held by front companies and individuals or through multiple small deposits into different bank accounts, officials said.
Nearly 3,000 kilograms (6,600 pounds) of seized cocaine — with a street value of more than $90 million — have been traced back to the money laundering organization, Rollins said. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/19-indicted-in-international-drug-money-laundering-scheme/ | 2022-05-25T08:07:14Z |
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrabolt, a global active health and wellness company, today announces the appointment of Wendy C. Unglaub, Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Principal Tax Counsel at General Mills, to the company's board of directors. Unglaub, an expert in audit and risk management, talent development, strategic planning, financial policy, and compliance, will join an esteemed group of directors, all of whom play a pivotal role in positioning Nutrabolt for long-term success.
"Wendy's high-energy, high-performance reputation is an excellent fit for Nutrabolt, and I'm thrilled to welcome her to our board of directors," said Doss Cunningham, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nutrabolt. "We expect for her strong strategic financial expertise – paired with a passion for building great culture – to prove transformational in our next phase of growth."
In her role leading the global tax function at General Mills, Unglaub oversees an international and U.S.-based team of professionals responsible for all aspects of the company's tax profile from compliance to risk management to litigation to identifying solutions to business needs. Prior to joining General Mills, Unglaub served in a variety of leadership positions at Ecolab, Microsoft Corporation, and Cargill.
"Nutrabolt's passion for performance and dedication to innovation elevates the playing field for companies in the active health and wellness space, and I'm excited to be part of their high-growth culture," says Unglaub.
Unglaub is committed to advancing DEI transformation through her role as the Co-Chair of the Women Officers' Group at General Mills and Executive Co-Sponsor of the PoC Network within the company's finance organization. She is also active with multiple professional organizations, including the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Alliance for Competitive Taxation, National Association of Manufacturers, United States Council on International Business, and the Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable.
Unglaub joins a diverse, highly engaged, and talented board of directors who are focused on a results-driven approach to Nutrabolt's growth while simultaneously navigating today's ever-evolving global business environment.
Nutrabolt is a fast-growing, global active health and wellness company with a portfolio of market leading performance-oriented brands that energize and fuel active lifestyles. The company's disruptive and innovative products compete in the Functional Beverage and Active Nutrition segments, under three consumer-loved brands: C4® (one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands in the United States and the #1 selling global pre-workout brand), XTEND® (the #1 post-workout recovery brand in the United States), and Cellucor® (an award-winning sports nutrition brand created in 2002).
Since our founding 20 years ago, our goal has been to meet the discerning needs of performance athletes and fitness enthusiasts, while appealing beyond this core group to include consumers around the globe who are making healthy, active living a daily priority.
Nutrabolt's portfolio, which is distributed in over 125 countries, is sold through company-owned DTC platforms, Amazon, and other third-party e-commerce marketplaces, and is available at leading retailers across the U.S., including Walmart, Target, 7-Eleven, Walgreens, Kroger, H-E-B, Wawa, Publix, GNC, and the Vitamin Shoppe. For more information about Nutrabolt, please visit www.nutrabolt.com.
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Deere & Company Announces Quarterly Dividend
Published: Aug. 31, 2022 at 11:02 AM CDT|Updated: 42 minutes ago
MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable November 8, 2022 to stockholders of record on September 30, 2022.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dating.com - part of the Dating Group, the company behind over 30 online dating sites, with offices and dating experts in seven countries – today revealed key survey findings from respondents detailing their experiences with discovering and dealing with their partner's cyber affair, and shared top tips for people who are open to their significant other having on online relationship. For many of us in relationships, finding out about a romantic partner's online fling, affair or relationship is the beginning of an emotional rollercoaster. However, as attitudes and trends related to dating and relationships continue to evolve, more people are approaching this situation with an open mind. Dating.com has found that 38% of people in relationships believe their partner or spouse's online relationship is not an added stressor on their real-life relationship.
Key findings include:
- Emotional dating: Dating.com discovered that 78% of people in online relationships were most interested in social discovery and connecting with people over shared interests that don't resonate with their real-life partner. The majority of these respondents indicated that geographical distance has no impact on their desire to continue these interest-based relationships virtually, and that they don't plan to meet their online connection in real life.
- Chatting as coping: 82% of people discovered that their partner began a cyber affair after a major life stressor like changing jobs.
- Awkward conversations: 25% of those surveyed said asking their spouse about the motives behind their extramarital and/or virtual love life was among the most awkward conversations they've ever had. However, many respondents found the honesty enlightening – for example, some spouses who strayed admitted they felt unappreciated or undesired and looked to a cyber affair to get a self-esteem boost.
- Strengthened connections: 50% reported that their romantic partner was continuing another relationship online. Of those, just 6% of their partners went on to meet their new connections in real life. A majority of these respondents actually strengthened their bond after working through the implications of an external online relationship.
"A purely online relationship – one that never plays out in any face to face, in person scenarios - is a space and time to have fun without thinking of all the expectations, pressures and stressors that come with dating, serious relationships and marriage," says Maria Sullivan, Vice President and Dating Expert of Dating.com. "Both singles and those in relationships may feel confidence return and grow in online relationships, and that can translate to other areas of their lives – including real-life relationships. Anyone who is open-minded when it comes to their romantic partner's online relationship could be opening doors to a huge amount of benefits in their own life, and Dating.com's insights show that external and online relationships shouldn't always be considered a negative."
Maria acknowledged that people might feel anxious when discussing their partner's online relationship, with their partner and with other loved ones. Her tips to approach the situation include:
- Relax: it's more common than you think. While the internet may historically be perceived as a negative setting for dating and relationships, that's clearly not always the case. There are plenty of people – both single and those who are in committed real-life relationships - who choose to explore a virtual romantic connection. In many cases, some people even feel as though pursuing an online romance allows them to have a better time with their partner in real life.
- Don't let others' opinions get to you. If one is accepting of his or her partner's online relationship, the last thing he or she wants to hear is "this relationship will never work" from their family and friends. If one is comfortable with the situation, then there should be no shame in allowing their partner to explore an online relationship. Don't allow old-fashioned or traditional mindsets to get you down.
- Keeping a positive attitude is key. If you find that your partner's online relationship consistently puts a damper on your mood or your real-life relationship with them, then you might want to accept that the situation is not for you.
To join Dating.com's extensive, international network of singles and to find your match please visit www.dating.com.
About Dating Group: Dating Group is a global social discovery platform, enabling people from around the world to connect through the power of shared interests and mutual benefits. Dating Group has offices in seven countries and a team of more than 700 professionals with more than 73 million registered users across the entire portfolio. Dating Group brands include Dating.com, Dil Mil, Once, Cupid Media, DateMyAge, LovingA, and many more, each with a unique platform tailored to different communities defined by interest, geography and demographics.
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Program will enable the delivery of war-winning capabilities
SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, a fast-growing defense technology company building AI pilots for aircraft, today announced its inclusion in the first set of projects selected to receive funding for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering's (OUSD(R&E)) pilot program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies, also known as APFIT.
"This is a win-win. For the warfighter, they will not have to wait the average 4-6 years to receive new tools and products to do their jobs more effectively. For Shield AI and the V-BAT, selection by a joint-strategic office like OUSD R&E alongside its selection for SOCOM and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's Multi-Mission Tactical UAS program last year — in addition to ongoing deployments with Marine Expeditionary Units in support of Force Design 2030 and widespread adoption with international program offices — it's further proof that our V-BAT is a very special aircraft. Everyone is choosing V-BAT," said Brandon Tseng, Shield AI's co-founder, President, and former Navy SEAL.
Shield AI's APFIT project involves the initial procurement of V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) — semi-autonomous, long-loiter, vertical takeoff, and landing-capable UASs with modular payload capability — that can provide resilient data transport and locate and provide weapon quality targeting information as part of the Joint Sensing Grid to JADC2.
According to the DoD's official release, the purpose of the APFIT pilot program is to expeditiously transition technologies and get them in the warfighters' hands. The benefits of this pilot will be to deliver war-winning capabilities to the warfighter.
The V-BAT, with its innovative, near-zero footprint vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and long-endurance capabilities, is unlike any UAS on the market today. Propelled by a single, ducted, thrust-vectored fan, it takes off and lands in the style of a SpaceX rocket. Its fully operational logistical footprint fits into the bed of a pickup truck or inside a Blackhawk helicopter, significantly reducing the total cost of capability. U.S. and international customers view the V-BAT as a flexible, cost-efficient platform capable of performing Group 2 UAS to Group 5 UAS missions and beyond.
"When a military service buys V-BAT, they are not just getting a winning technology, product, and capability that will radically enable warfighters. They are also getting a team of world-class engineers and professionals committed to making service members proud and a best-in-class aircraft and cutting-edge software, all while helping advance a product roadmap that will transform the battlefield and strengthen global stability and national security," Tseng added. "More and more people are understanding the value that is unlocked by our AI Pilot, Hivemind. Via Hivemind integration, operational read-and-react swarming and comms-contested, GPS-denied autonomous maneuver are rapidly coming to V-BATs."
Shield AI's Hivemind software is an AI pilot for military and commercial aircraft that enables intelligent teams of aircraft to perform missions ranging from room clearance, to penetrating air defense systems, and dogfighting F-16s. Hivemind employs state-of-the-art algorithms for planning, mapping, and state-estimation to enable aircraft to execute dynamic flight maneuvers and uses reinforcement learning for discovery, learning, and execution of winning tactics and strategies. On aircraft, Hivemind enables full autonomy and is designed to run fully on the edge, disconnected from the cloud, in high threat, GPS and communication-degraded environments.
About Shield AI
Shield AI is a venture-backed company built around a team of proven executives, warfighters with relevant national security experience, and world-class AI engineers. The company has offices in San Diego, Washington D.C., Dallas, and Abu Dhabi. Shield AI's products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and allies. For more information, visit www.shield.ai.
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How to throw a great pool party
As the warmer months approach, you might be thinking about throwing a pool party for your friends and family. A great pool party is something everyone will be talking about all summer, so it’s worth pulling out all the stops to make it memorable.
It takes a lot of thought and preparation to plan a great pool party, so you should get the details squared away as soon as possible. Once you have the date, time and guest list solidified, you just need to gather some great food and party favors.
What to consider when hosting a pool party
Find a venue
If you’re lucky enough to have your own pool or know someone with a pool, you have the most important aspect of your party set. Otherwise, you’ll need to find a pool to host your party.
Send invites
Since everyone uses the internet, sending e-invites for a pool party is perfectly acceptable. If you’re only inviting close friends and family members, a simple text message or email with the details is fine. If you want to create a more elaborate invite for kids’ parties or large gatherings, consider using a colorful mail invitation.
Provide the essentials
Hosts should provide the essentials at any pool party. Ideally, you should provide sunscreen and enough towels for all your guests to have at least one for each person. If you’re throwing a large party and there’s no way you can provide enough towels, just make sure your guests know to bring their own.
Serve food and drink
Guests may not expect a full meal at a pool party, but you should still provide an array of snacks. Since you’ll be out in the sun, make sure you have plenty of soft drinks and water available to keep guests well hydrated. If you are serving alcoholic drinks, stick to weaker beverages, such as wine and beer. Remember, swimming pools and excessive drinking don’t mix.
Think about pool safety
If you plan on having both kids and adults present at your pool party, you can remind parents that they are responsible for their children’s safety. However, if you’re throwing a kids-only pool party, it’s a good idea to have a lifeguard present or a designated adult who can keep a close watch on the pool at all times.
Consider what’s happening outside the pool
While the pool is undeniably the star of the show, you should have some activities for people who don’t want to swim or want to take a break from the water. Games like swingball, volleyball and giant Jenga appeal to most age groups. If there isn’t natural shade around the pool, you should create a few shady spots for your guests with beach umbrellas or shade sails. Make sure you have plenty of seating available, whether it’s on pool loungers, patio chairs or outdoor floor cushions scattered on the ground.
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Supergoop! Play Everyday Sunscreen
This broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen is the perfect product to keep your guests safe from sunburns. It is strong enough for kids’ delicate skin and is water-resistant too.
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Kaufman Oversized Cotton Beach Towels
These are ideal if you need to stock up on towels for your guests. Large and absorbent, these towels are available in six colors: pink, orange, green, purple and two shades of blue.
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Eco Soul Disposable Palm Leaf Plates
For the environmentally conscious, these plates are an earth-friendly alternative to disposable plastic plates. They’re also more rigid than paper plates, so there will be fewer spills and stains.
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Forgo plastic cups and opt for these aluminum cups instead. They’re sturdy enough for one cup to last through the whole party. Additionally, they are easier to recycle than plastic or paper cups.
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Best pool party decorations
These outdoor torches provide light and create ambiance if your pool party keeps going after the sun goes down. They are made from bamboo and have a burn time of up to five hours.
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Creative Converting Water Print Plastic Tablecloth
Designed to look like water in a pool, this is a great tablecloth for a kids’ party. It is just what you need to spruce up old patio furniture and can protect your table from an impressive birthday buffet.
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PartyWoo Crepe Paper Streamers
If you want to decorate the area around the pool, crepe paper streamers are an eco-friendly option you can use in various ways to make creative decorations.
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Best pool floats and inflatables
Sloosh 4 Pack Inflatable Pool Floats
These adorable pool floats look like a kiwi, a watermelon, an orange and a lemon. While they’re great for kids, they’re also suitable for small adults, so they’re ideal for mixed-age parties.
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Jasonwell Inflatable Avocado Pool Float
Shaped like a giant avocado, this float is perfect for adults and kids to lounge on in the pool. The pit of the avocado doubles as a beach ball, providing your guests with an extra source of fun.
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Sloosh Inflatable Rainbow Cooler Drink Float
This drink float holds up to six beverages. It can fit cans, bottles or drink cups, plus a central well that holds ice and extra bottles and cans. It’s a nice touch for guests who don’t want to leave the pool to get a drink.
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Intex Inflatable Ride-On Flamingo
Large enough to fit teenagers and adults, this huge inflatable flamingo is a fun addition to any pool party. It is sturdy and has two handles for support.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A World Boxing Council championship belt belonging to former South African President Nelson Mandela has been stolen from a museum in Soweto, according to police.
The belt was given to Mandela by American boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard during one of his visits to South Africa.
It was one of many artifacts inside the Nelson Mandela National Museum, a major tourist attraction for local and international travelers.
Mandela, a former amateur boxer, revered the belt and it was prominently displayed in the museum in a house where he once lived in Soweto township, west of Johannesburg.
The museum is one of the top attractions on Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to claim two Nobel laureates as former residents. Mandela and the late anti-apartheid stalwart Archbishop Desmond Tutu both lived on the street.
According to police, the belt was stolen when thieves broke into the museum, popularly referred to as Mandela House, and the theft was reported to police on July 1.
No suspects have been arrested and police have appealed for any information related to the theft, police spokeswoman Dimakatso Sello said.
Mandela became South Africa’s first democratically elected leader in 1994 after spending 27 years in prison for his battle against apartheid, the brutal system of white minority rule in effect in the country from 1948 to 1994. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/boxing-champion-belt-given-to-mandela-stolen-in-south-africa/ | 2022-07-14T12:11:50Z |
The country's top 15 bartenders faced off in Nashville, TN in search of one winner who will represent the U.S. at the World Class Global Finals in Sydney, Australia
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After two exhilarating days with 15 of the top U.S. bartenders competing in four individual challenges, USBG and Diageo have announced Jessi Pollak as the 2022 U.S. Bartender of the Year. Hosted for the first time in Nashville, TN, the prestigious competition brought together the best bartenders across the country to elevate the art of cocktail creation, and Jessi awed judges with her expansive knowledge, engaging presentation, and innovative craftsmanship to ultimately represent the U.S. at the World Class Global Finals held in Sydney, Australia this fall.
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"As a first-time competitor in the USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo, I am completely stunned to be named this year's U.S. Bartender of the Year," says Jessi Pollak. "There were so many people who inspired me and guided me along the way that helped make it such a rewarding and unforgettable experience. I am truly honored to be able to continue my journey and represent the U.S. at the Global Finals in Sydney!"
The tenth year of the USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo competition saw thousands of applicants from across the country for a series of rigorous regional competitions to narrow down the Top 15 bartenders in the U.S. who advanced to the national competition in Nashville, TN from June 20-21. There, the competitors demonstrated their knowledge, skill, and creativity in four ambitious bartending challenges to determine the U.S. Bartender of the Year.
Day one of challenges kicked off with Spirit of Don Julio where competitors developed unique serves paying homage to the brand and its founder, followed by Taste the City where finalists created a signature cocktail pairing with an iconic Nashville dish. The second day pushed the mixologists in a Home Brew challenge where they created two cocktail styles using Ketel One Family Made Vodka, inspired by a unique type of brew, in addition to The Showdown where competitors raced against the clock to create eight different cocktails in eight minutes.
"It's incredible that we're now in our tenth season of the USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo program," shares USBG Executive Director Aaron Gregory Smith. "The resounding excitement from the bartending community to participate in this acclaimed competition demonstrates that the skill and desire to grow in this industry remains strong, and we are extremely proud to contribute to the transformative opportunity this program provides for bartenders."
Cassandra Ericson, Manager of On Premise Channel Marketing at Diageo North America adds, "Each and every year of this renowned program, we have the privilege of witnessing an unparalleled level of passion and skill that is truly inspiring. World Class has been an incredible journey since I was a bartender competing in the program myself in 2017, and it's incredible to see how it has evolved into a community that elevates the craft and puts Diageo's Reserve Portfolio at the forefront of cocktail culture."
Wondering what it takes to be crowned the U.S. Bartender of the Year? Applications will be open July-December for the 2023 USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo. Follow @WorldClassUS on Instagram to learn more and see if you can shake and stir your way to the top. In the meantime, see below for some of Jessi Pollak's recipes created during the National Finals that helped her win.
The FFFFlip
Created by 2022 U.S. Bartender of the Year Jessi Pollak
Ingredients:
- 1.25 oz Ketel One Family-Made Vodka
- .5 oz Amontillado Sherry
- 1 Whole Egg
- 1 oz Apple Spiced Cordial
- 2 oz Apple Cider
- Garnish: Apple Flavored Sprinkles
Preparation:
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Once emulsified, add ice to cocktail shaker and shake thoroughly. Strain into a teacup and garnish with apple flavored sprinkles.
Jungle Bird
Created by 2022 U.S. Bartender of the Year Jessi Pollak
Ingredients:
- 1.25 oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado
- .5 oz Italian Bitter Aperitif
- .75 oz Pineapple Juice
- .75 oz Lime Juice
- .5 oz Bell Pepper Infused Simple Syrup
- Garnish: Pineapple Fronds
Preparation:
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake thoroughly. Strain over ice into a Collins glass. Garnish with pineapple fronds.
Cocktails created for the duration of this year's competition can be found on Instagram using the handle @WorldClassUS. When showcasing your own mixology or sampling award-winning recipes from this year's competitors, USBG and Diageo remind you to do so responsibly.
For additional information about the program and for details on the upcoming global competition, follow hashtags #worldclassus, #worldclass2022 and #roadtosydney on Twitter and Instagram, and check us out online at https://worldclass.usbg.org and https://www.usbg.org/.
About USBG
Founded in 1948, the United States Bartenders' Guild® (USBG) is a nationwide nonprofit association of bartenders and other hospitality professionals that unites and elevates the bar industry through education, community, and advocacy. The USBG believes that bartending is a respected and fun occupation in a healthy environment that builds a hub for community. Through our network of over 40 communities nationwide, the USBG connects members with peer-to-peer mentorship, expert instruction, community service projects, and skills-based competition.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
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Company signs on as corporate affiliate to diversify talent pipeline in support of military community
PITTSBURGH, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of retail and franchise locations across the U.S., a thriving e-commerce business and a need to staff up to support consumer demand, GNC is positioned for growth. To deliver, the company is investing in its commitment to the military community, launching a U.S. based partnership with the University of Health & Performance to form a dedicated Veteran hiring initiative company-wide the goal of which is to hire over 1,000 program participants over the next two years.
Founded by CEO Matt Hesse, a former GNC associate, franchise operator, Army Veteran and the Founder and Former CEO of PERFORMIX (a sports brand sold at GNC), the University of Health & Performance leverages his four-dimensional, integrated curriculum known as The Purpose Blueprint, to support the distinct needs of Veterans, empowering them to discover a new purpose and way to serve, though fitness and health.
"GNC played a fundamental role in my transition after service, offering stability and community during a time of change," said Hesse. "I joined GNC as an associate and was immediately drawn to its mission and commitment to supporting consumers through innovation and science-driven advancements. Building upon the company's mission to Live Well, I expanded my role; going on to own 12 units as a franchisee and developing the disruptive supplement brand, PERFORMIX."
As part of its affiliation, GNC is working with the University of Health & Performance to craft custom programming to equip graduates with the skills necessary to join the company as associates following graduation. Together, the organizations are aligning on core competencies, training opportunities, and leveraging the University's coaches to help develop and position potential candidates for success at GNC via a formal veteran recruitment pipeline.
"Active military and veterans have been a major part of the GNC community since the beginning, and we are passionate about supporting their transition to civilian life as part of the GNC family," said Nate Frazier, Chief Operating Officer, GNC. "We are actively pursuing ways to empower veterans throughout the company, and our partnership with the University of Health & Performance will allow us to drive meaningful value across all levels of the business."
In addition to Hesse, the University of Health & Performance boasts a strong coaching staff comprised of experts including former Army Special Forces coach, Hunter Schurrer, former Head of Mental Performance for the Toronto Blue Jays, Ben Freakley, and former Director of Whole Health Education at the Department of Veteran's Affairs, Kelly Howard, as Head of Education.
This relationship will complement GNC's existing engagement with Jay Glazer's Merging Vets and Players.
To learn more about GNC, visit www.gnc.com.
About GNC
GNC is a leading global health and wellness brand that provides high-quality, science-based products and solutions consumers need to live mighty, live fit and live well.
The brand touches consumers worldwide by providing its products and services through company-owned retail locations, domestic and international franchise locations, digital commerce and strong wholesale and retail partnerships across the globe. GNC's diversified, multi-channel business model has worldwide reach and a well-recognized, trusted brand. By combining exceptional innovation, product development capabilities and an extensive global distribution network, GNC manages a best-in-class product portfolio. www.gnc.com.
About the University of Health & Performance
The University of Health & Performance (UHP) is a wellness-based educational institution on a mission to empower students to discover purpose and new career paths, though fitness and health. UHP teaches a four-dimensional, integrated curriculum known as "The Purpose Blueprint," where students set goals in four key pillars of: How to Think, Train, Feel, & Lead. The immersive experience held on 500 acres in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas, gives students the tools to identify their purpose, while building a focused plan to live it. Students train and live in world class facilities designed by a top NYC architecture firm. Graduates are certified as accredited health and fitness trainers and receive continued mentorship, job placement support, and counseling through UHP's graduate support program.
UHP was founded in January 2022, by Matt Hesse in Bentonville, AR. Hesse has an extensive history working within, and on behalf of the Veteran population. He also serves on the President of the United States Council for Fitness and Sports. For more information visit www.university-hp.com
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Zacatecas Silver Corp. ("Zacatecas Silver" or the "Company", (TSXV: ZAC) (OTC: ZCTSF) (FSE: 7TV) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Palaris Ltd. ("Palaris") to lead a pre-feasibility study ("PFS") of the Esperanza Gold Project in Mexico.
Palaris is an established mining consultancy that provides bespoke services to mineral exploration and mining companies worldwide, including pre-feasibility, feasibility, and optimisation studies, life-of-mine engineering services, project management services and mine finance advisory services. Palaris have completed over 3000 projects in over 40 countries, which encompass most deposit types, mining scenarios and commodities.
Dr Chris Wilson, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of Zacatecas Silver comments, "The appointment of Palaris is a significant step in the overall advancement of the Esperanza Gold Project. A pre-feasibility study is fundamental to decision making and forward planning, and the appointment of Palaris demonstrates our desire to progress the project as quickly and efficiently as possible. Timely completion of a pre-feasibility study is important at Esperanza, as it will define the project's scope, which is a core component of a MIA submission (Manifestación de Impacto Ambiental or EIA)."
Palaris will work closely with the Company's technical staff, independent mineral resource modellers and metallurgists, and the in-country specialist consultancies responsible for the MIA. The initial focus of Palaris will be to:
- Provide an overall scope of the project for input into the MIA.
- Provide oversight to the Company during verification and resampling of the historical RC and diamond drill core database.
- Review of resource model prepared by the independent resource modeller.
- Provide oversight on compositing of bulk samples for further metallurgical test-work.
- Development of an open-pit mining method and life of mine plan.
- Development of a mineral processing and gold-silver recovery flow-path including design of heap leach pads.
- Design of overall project infrastructure and mine layout with an aim of reducing footprint through life of mine.
- Economic analysis to include capital and operating costs scenarios, and market studies and contracts, in order to establish a best-in-class mining operation. This analysis will include a trade-off study designed to assess the optimum scope, value, and execution strategy for the project.
Palaris is a mining consultant and trusted mining advisor with over 20 years of global industry service, with office in Australia, South Africa, the UK and Canada. Palaris provides multi-service consultancy with leading specialists from industry, providing deep technical and financial knowledge to mining companies, banks and funds. Palaris has completed over 3,000 projects and has developed a track record of conducting all levels of technical study required on projects that have led to successful outcomes, project financing and development into full mining operations.
The contents of this news release have been reviewed and approved by Chris Wilson, B.Sc. (Hons), PhD, FAusIMM (CP), FSEG, Chief Operating Officer of Zacatecas Silver. Dr Wilson is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and is responsible for all technical information in this news release.
Zacatecas is a mineral resource company with the gold focused advanced stage Esperanza Gold Project and the silver focused advanced stage Zacatecas Property. The Zacatecas Property is located in Zacatecas State, Mexico, within the highly prospective Fresnillo Silver Belt, which has produced over 6.2 billion ounces of silver. The Company holds 7,826 ha (19,338 acres) of ground that is highly prospective for low and intermediate sulphidation silver-base metal mineralization and potentially low sulphidation gold-dominant mineralization. On December 15, 2021, Zacatecas Silver announced a mineral resource estimate at the Panuco Deposit consisting of 2.7 million tonnes at 187 g/t AgEq (171 g/t Ag and 0.17 g/t Au) for 16.4 million ounces AgEq (15 million ounces silver and 15 thousand ounces gold) (see Company's news release dated December 15, 2021).
The Zacatecas Property is 25 km south-east of MAG Silver Corp.'s Juanicipio Mine and Fresnillo PLC's Fresnillo Mine. The Zacatecas Property shares common boundaries with Pan American Silver Corp. claims and El Orito which is owned by Endeavour Silver Corp. There are four main high-grade silver target areas within the Zacatecas Property concessions: the Panuco Deposit, Muleros, El Cristo and San Manuel-San Gill. The Zacatecas Property also includes El Oro, El Orito, La Cantera, Monserrat, El Peñón, San Judas and San Juan silver-base metal vein targets, and such targets are relatively unexplored and will be the focus of rapid reconnaissance.
The advanced stage Esperanza Gold Project, comprising 14,337.83 hectares), is located in Morelos State, Mexico. To date, significant core and reverse circulation drilling has occurred at the Esperanza Gold Project resulting in a total of 389 drill holes for 69,716 metres.
Alamos Gold Inc. reported in its most recent annual information form a resource estimate of a measured and indicated resource of 34,352,000 tonnes at 0.98 g/t gold and 8.09 g/t silver for 1,083,366 ounces of gold and 8,936,201 ounces of silver and inferred resource of 718,000 tonnes at 0.80 g/t gold and 15.04 g/t silver for 18,375 ounces of gold and 347,192 ounces of silver. The Company considers this to be an historical resource for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101. Resource blocks were defined using with dimensions of 10 metres (m) by 10 m by five m. The estimation of grades was performed with the ordinary kriging method on capped composites. An added step in the estimation strategy was the utilization of the dynamic anisotropy technique in Vulcan's unfolding options. This added capability allows for a more realistic outcome of the estimated grade's spatial distribution as it follows the folded shape of the deposit. Assumptions used in the resource include the following metal prices: gold price of $1,400 (U.S.) per ounce (oz) and silver price of $22 (U.S.) per oz. The resource assumed the following economic assumptions: recovery of 60.4 per cent at 0.2 g/t to 71.9 per cent at 1.6 g/t for gold, 25 per cent for silver, $2.60-per-tonne mining costs, 64-cents-per-tonne general and administrative costs, $4.20-per-tonne milling costs and a pit slope of 45 degrees. The Company considers the resource relevant due to its identification and modelling of the Esperanza deposit.
The Company has not done sufficient work to classify the resource as a current mineral resource or mineral reserves and the Company is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Although the resource estimate is considered reliable, the Company will resample a portion of the drill core for the purpose of carrying out a new resource estimate. Furthermore, additional data verification, including resurveying of select diamond drill holes collars; review of graphic drill core logs, comparison of these logs with remaining half-cut core and a cross check of select geological logs agonist database entries; and a check of original assay certificates against the assays and drill hole database.
On behalf of the Company
Bryan Slusarchuk
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. Zacatecas Silver cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by many material factors, many of which are beyond their respective control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Zacatecas Silver's limited operating history, its proposed exploration and development activities on its properties and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Zacatecas Silver does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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‘She knew she was going to die young’: Woman killed in crash after surviving liver transplant
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. (WXIX/Gray News) – A 20-year-old woman in Indiana was killed in a car crash on the way to an appointment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in connection to a liver transplant she had two years ago.
Makenzie Howell was the passenger in a truck that crossed the centerline of the highway, hitting another truck and then sliding sideways into the path of a semi-truck that hit the passenger side of the vehicle she was in.
“She knew she was going to die young,” Danielle Howell, Makenzie’s mother, told WXIX. “My heart never wanted to believe that.”
Danielle explained her daughter had a rare genetic condition that caused growths on her liver.
“They would just get bigger and bigger and fill up to the point that her liver was three times the size it was supposed to be,” Danielle said. “It was intense and scary.”
Danielle is heartbroken because they thought Makenzie was in the clear after her transplant, adding she was the happiest she’d ever seen her daughter.
Two other people involved in the crash were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.
The crash investigation is ongoing.
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Dudes Living the Creative Inspired Life – Join TDSC Waitlist
TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand new PFP NFT called Throwing Dude Space Camp (TDSC) is coming in the Fall. 10,000 NFTs will be available. TDSC features next level art, astonishing rarity, and a ground-breaking road map. Click here to join the waitlist.
Gyro Plasmic (pseudonym), Founder of TDSC says; "Velocity Man is based in Africa and has a design and art background rooted from University in African futurism and sci-fi. I am from North America, and I am a massive fan of all the throwing sports, sci-fi and space science. Our backgrounds and where we live, compliment, and effect our creative approach and how we came together for TDSC. Our ethos for our Dudes and ourselves, is to live the creative inspired life. There's nothing better than working on 10,000 unique and different digital art pieces in such a way that each one is truly unique, different, and special from the other."
Gyro Plasmic and Velocity Man have been iterating for a long time and have achieved over 650 traits. We discovered how to create different gender identities within our universe of Dudes. https://throwingdudespacecamp.com/
Since our Dudes are from across our Universe, some of their capabilities go way beyond just throwing mere earthly objects and include galactic and even mythical throwing. Click for TDSC waitlist.
No matter your skill level, or where you come from in our universe, Throwing Dude Space Camp galactically celebrates the comradery of Space Camp and throwing.
We are in it for the long haul and as TDCS gets resourced through revenue, we plan to introduce many benefits to the Throwing Dude Space Camp membership, which may include: our 57 planets art reveal, exclusive member merchandise, space camping festival under our aurora borealis, release of space camp song anthem and more. TDSC will push the boundaries of what is possible for a PFP NFT and will have a lot of fun doing it.
Click here to join the Throwing Dude's waitlist.
Throwing Dude Space Camp (TDSC) is owned and operated by QaQaQ Inc.
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NEW ORLEANS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 18, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Pegasystems Inc. (NasdaqGS: PEGA), if they purchased the Company's shares between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Pegasystems investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nasdaq-pega-2/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.
Pegasystems and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On May 9, 2022, post-market, the Company disclosed that a Virginia state court jury deliberating over a lawsuit brought by one of its principal competitors, Appian Corporation ("Appian") for stealing its trade secrets and violating the commonwealth's computer crime law had awarded Appian more than $2 billion for the Company's "willful and malicious" trade secret misappropriation.
On this news, shares of Pegasystems plummeted from $65.93 per share on May 9, 2022, to close at $52.25 per share on May 10, a one-day decline of 21% that wiped out over $1 billion in market capitalization.
The case is City of Fort Lauderdale Police and Firefighters' Retirement System v. Pegasystems Inc., et al., No. 1:22-cv-00578.
ClaimsFiler has a single mission: to serve as the information source to help retail investors recover their share of billions of dollars from securities class action settlements. At ClaimsFiler.com, investors can: (1) register for free to gain access to information and settlement websites for various securities class action cases so they can timely submit their own claims; (2) upload their portfolio transactional data to be notified about relevant securities cases in which they may have a financial interest; and (3) submit inquiries to the Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC law firm for free case evaluations.
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Tiger trouble: Woods winces way through opening 74 at PGA
By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — By the time Tiger Woods walked toward the fifth tee box Thursday, the hot start to his return to the PGA Championship had turned cold, and what was quickly becoming a steamy day at Southern Hills had also become an agonizing grind.
Two early birdies that had him in the red seemed distant memories, replaced by mishits off the tee, wayward irons into the green, fliers out of bunkers and not enough made putts to save his round. Woods wound up with a 4-over 74 on the same course where he won the 2009 PGA, leaving him weary of the cut line heading into Friday’s second round.
“I got off to a great start and didn’t keep it going,” said Woods, who was often wincing down the stretch on a right leg that was nearly amputated 15 months ago. “I really didn’t give myself any looks for birdie. I was struggling trying to get the ball on the green, and I missed quite a few iron shots both ways. It was a frustrating day.”
Painful one, too.
Woods was optimistic that after making it around hilly Augusta National during the Masters, the right leg that was so severely injured in a car crash would fare well on the reasonably flat, compact layout in Tulsa. But whether he was fidgeting with a compression wrap on it during his second nine, or using his driver almost like cane as he walked down the fairways, it quickly became evident that the leg was bothering him.
After knocking his tee shot into the greenside bunker on his penultimate hole, Woods grimaced as he walked gingerly back to his bag. He then leaned heavily on it while watching playing partner Rory McIlroy hit his approach shot.
“My leg is not feeling as good as I would like it to be,” acknowledged Woods, who missed last year’s tournament at Kiawah Island while recovering. “I just can’t load it. Loading hurts, pressing off it hurts and walking hurts, and twisting hurts.”
At one point, Woods had five bogeys during an eight-hole stretch, and he added two more on his final two holes. The result was his worst opening around at the PGA since shooting 75 in 2015, when he missed the cut.
“We’ll start the recovery process,” Woods said, “and get after it tomorrow.”
Playing in the day’s featured group with McIlroy and Jordan Spieth, Woods gave a huge gallery following their very move Thursday an early reason to roar. He hit one of his few crisp approach shots at the par-4 10th and rolled in a birdie to begin his round, then hit his approach to about 13 feet at the long par-3 14th and made another birdie.
But a poor iron off the tee at the par-4 15th led to bogey, and another poor iron after a perfect drive at the 18th resulted in another. And after making the turn at even, Woods bogeyed three of the first four holes on the front side, then added those two to finish — including at the ninth, where he flubbed a chip shot from above the green.
“Hit a lot of bad iron shots in the middle part of the round and late in the round,” Woods said simply.
Making things seem worse? The fact that McIlroy was making things seem easy.
McIlroy aggressively hit driver just about whenever he could, while Woods conservatively hit irons off several tees in the hopes of finding the fairway. But the result was that the Northern Irishman was often 100 yards closer to the green, leaving him mid- and even short-irons for his approaches, and helping to produce a 5-under 65 and the early lead.
“Well, it wouldn’t have been so far back if I would have hit the iron shot solid and put the ball in the fairway,” Woods said. “I was playing to my spots, and those guys obviously have a different game plan. It’s just different.”
Spieth also hit driver whenever possible, though it didn’t do him as much good. He struggled to a 2-over 72, leaving him in need of a low score Friday as he pursues the missing piece of the career Grand Slam.
Woods will also need a big second round at Southern Hills, but he can take comfort in having done it before. He shot 63 on Friday to seize control of the 2007 PGA, then cruised through the weekend to his fourth Wannamaker Trophy.
Then again, that was a long time and many injuries ago.
“Lots of treatment, lots of ice baths,” Woods said. “Try and get the inflammation out and try and get ready for tomorrow.”
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Company provides real-time journey analytics, data management and orchestration capabilities that enable businesses to optimize and scale customer experiences
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesys®, a global cloud leader in customer experience orchestration, has been named a leader in "The Forrester Wave™: Journey Orchestration Platforms, Q2 2022". The company considers this placement recognition of the combined strength of its journey analytics, data management and orchestration capabilities, along with its scalability and extensive ecosystem to help organizations better visualize and improve the customer experience.
In today's experience economy, people want their interactions with brands to be easy, connected and contextual, regardless of the channels they use. However, many brands are incredibly limited with inadequate analytics and siloed data. This makes it nearly impossible to see and understand what their customers want or the challenges they're facing in real time, so they can enhance the experiences they deliver.
The Forrester report recognized Genesys solutions for combining "journey templates and dashboards to identify obstacles faced by customers, determine the root cause, and act." This is made possible through the company's customer journey analytics and orchestration capabilities across its platforms, including Pointillist® by Genesys and Genesys Predictive Engagement. These solutions give businesses more visibility and understanding of people's behavior, preferences, and intent on voice and digital channels, as well as the ability to rapidly action insights. This helps drive customer outcomes, business KPIs and operational effectiveness.
The Forrester Wave™ report, authored by Joana de Quintanilha and Paul McKay, vice president and principal analyst, and principal analyst respectively, noted, "Genesys is a good fit for companies that want to connect web and contact center data and take a metrics-based approach. It's also a good fit for companies needing strong journey visualization, a flexible canvas for journey design and planning, and analytics to scale journey management."
Genesys received the top score possible – 5 out of 5 – in 11 of the 27 criteria. Forrester gave Genesys the highest score in the performance, scalability, client experience, integration, workflow automation and continuous testing criteria – which Genesys believes are critical factors that help businesses rapidly scale to support customer growth and serve an expanding and varied user base.
Additionally, Genesys was recognized by Forrester for its "extensive partner network to increase self-service, reduce customer service costs and drive contextual conversations. This translates into a roadmap that includes automated journey insights across the Genesys product suite, along with machine learning capabilities."
"With an increasingly challenging landscape, organizations cannot afford to neglect the moments that are breaking customer relationships," said Olivier Jouve, executive vice president and general manager, Genesys Cloud CX™. "To orchestrate frictionless experiences, businesses need real-time insight and the capability to act so they can improve the customer journey. Our recognition as a leader from Forrester demonstrates for us that our innovation and partner ecosystem are primed to help businesses deliver standout experiences that drive loyalty and trust with today's digital customer."
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Every year, Genesys orchestrates billions of remarkable customer experiences for organizations in more than 100 countries. Through the power of our cloud, digital and AI technologies, organizations can realize Experience as a Service®, our vision for empathetic customer experiences at scale. With Genesys, organizations have the power to deliver proactive, predictive, and hyper personalized experiences to deepen their customer connection across every marketing, sales, and service moment on any channel, while also improving employee productivity and engagement. By transforming back-office technology to a modern revenue velocity engine Genesys enables true intimacy at scale to foster customer trust and loyalty. Visit www.genesys.com.
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Daphne Maxwell Reid talked about the recent introduction of the new Supreme Court Justice. She shared that she thought the idea of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reboot was a great idea, and talked about her character on the new show “Bel-Air.”
Season 1 of “Bel-Air” is streaming now on Peacock.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on April 8, 2022. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/daphne-maxwell-reid-says-bel-air-was-a-brilliant-idea/ | 2022-04-08T19:24:13Z |
Predictive electronics monitoring bolsters the reliability of Autotalks' V2X solution for driver assistance and autonomous vehicles
HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- proteanTecs, a global leader of deep data analytics, announced today that Autotalks has selected the company's health and performance monitoring solutions to enhance reliability of the TEKTON3 and SECTON3—the world's first chipsets to support 5G vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.
proteanTecs' cloud and edge analytics provide actionable insights and predictive data about the chipset's performance and quality, during production testing and in lifetime usage. The company provides monitoring solutions for ADAS, electric vehicles and autonomous applications. By incorporating proteanTecs as part of their zero defects program, Autotalks is giving automotive OEMs the ability to predictively monitor reliability with greater certainty.
"Autotalks sees reliability as a key requirement since the prime goal of V2X is automatically braking the car to avoid a crash. Our next generation chipsets are the first to support ISO26262 ASIL B system certification. In addition, in order to provide long term reliability and stable performance, we need exceptional visibility into the electronics," said Alberto Burger, VP of Operation, Quality and Reliability at Autotalks. "proteanTecs will give us the data we need to assure rigorous quality with predictive in-chip monitoring."
"Autotalks' V2X chipsets are ushering in the new era of road safety and shaping the future of mobility," said Gal Carmel, proteanTecs' EVP and GM of automotive. "Their sensors must operate robustly at high ambient temperature for roof installation. Autotalks will now achieve in-depth and high-visibility coverage during all chip production stages, while enhancing on-the-road reliability."
About Autotalks
Autotalks (www.auto-talks.com) is a V2X chipset market pioneer and leader, which helps reduce collisions on roadways and improve mobility with its automotive qualified chipsets. The company's chipsets offer the most advanced, truly secure and highest performing global V2X communication solution. Autotalks' advanced technology, to be mass deployed in the coming years, complements the information coming from other sensors, specifically in non-line-of-sight scenarios, rough weather, or poor lighting conditions. It significantly improves overall road safety, effectively coordinating vehicles, self-driving cars, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
About proteanTecs
proteanTecs is a leading provider of deep data monitoring solutions for advanced electronics in the Datacenter, Automotive, Communications and Mobile markets. Based on Universal Chip Telemetry™ (UCT), the company provides system health and performance monitoring, from production to the field. By applying machine learning to novel data created by on-chip UCT agents, the company's analytics platform delivers predictive insights and visibility, leading to new levels of quality, reliability and scale. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Israel with offices in New Jersey, California, India and Taiwan. For more information, visit: www.proteanTecs.com.
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Satisfy Every Morning Craving with a Limited Time Coffee and Breakfast Slice Deal
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all pizza lovers! 7-Eleven, Inc. invites customers to "cheese the day." Here are the knead to know details (okay, that's enough cheesiness—for now): The world's largest convenience retailer is rolling out TWO brand new pizza varieties, Veggie and Breakfast. The all-new pizzas are now available at participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores.
For those who are indeSLICEsive, 7-Eleven has all the options. The Breakfast pizza features 7-Eleven's signature crust topped with gravy, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and savory breakfast sausage. And for those into the classics, the Veggie pizza is loaded with all the good stuff: fire-roasted and diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onions, and sliced mushrooms.
And for a limited time, members of the award-winning 7Rewards® loyalty program—found in the 7-Eleven app offering customers exclusive deals and discounts on their favorite products—can buy any size fountain drink or hot beverage and get a Breakfast Pizza slice for just $1*!
"Whatever the occasion, pizza brings people together, and it's always been an obvious choice to our customers," said Vareesha Shariff, 7-Eleven Senior Director of Hot Food. "We're constantly innovating to offer our customers new, exciting ways to enjoy their favorite things. This time, we're tapping into the trends of more creative and non-traditional pizzas, including savory sauces and plant-based offerings. No matter how you slice it, you can't go wrong with either of these new craveable pizzas."
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First-time users of the 7NOW delivery app will receive a free pizza with code PIZZA**. And customers who love a weekend pizza night can enjoy $5 Whole Pizza Weekends via 7NOW***!
With the 7NOW Gold Pass™ subscription delivery service, customers can get their delivery fee waived on more than 3,000 of their favorite 7-Eleven products, including craveable pizza and delicious coffee, for just $5.95 a month****.
The 7NOW delivery app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, or by visiting 7Rewards.com.
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***Item must be added to cart for discount to apply. One offer per order. While supplies last. Small basket fee may apply if min purchase is not met. Delivery charges may apply. 7-Eleven, Inc. reserves the right to modify, change, or cancel this offer at any time.
****By joining you will be signing up for a recurring monthly subscription to the 7NOW Gold Pass. After the 14-day free trial period ends, your payment method on file will be charged $5.95 plus applicable taxes and your subscription will automatically renew monthly until you cancel through your account page. Delivery fee will be waived on delivery orders.
About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven stores®, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products under the 7-Select™ brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites at an outstanding value. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® loyalty program with more than 50 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 2,000 cities, or rely on 7-Eleven for bill payment service, self-service lockers and other convenient services. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com.
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Snake Island: The tiny speck of land playing an outsized role in Russia’s war on Ukraine
By Tim Lister, CNN
It is just 46 acres of rock and grass with no fresh water (and no snakes either), but Snake Island in the Black Sea has taken on a totemic significance in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The isle — known as Zmiinyi Ostriv in Ukrainian — lies around 30 miles (48 kilometers) off the coast of Ukraine and close to the sea lanes leading to the Bosphorus and Mediterranean.
Moscow has never laid claim to Snake Island, and it’s a long way from any part of the Russian mainland. It’s over 180 miles from Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014. In no geographical or historical sense could Russia claim it as their own.
But history be damned because it has strategic value and the Russians clearly thought it would be easy pickings. Even before the conflict, Ukraine knew that it was vulnerable. Last year, President Volodymyr Zelensky flew to Snake Island, where are there are no voters but some sheep, to emphasize that it mattered. “This island, like the rest of our territory, is Ukrainian land, and we will defend it with all our might,” he said.
The Russians went for Snake Island on the very first day of the war in late February, when a now famous exchange between its Ukrainian defenders and the Russian navy transpired. Ordered to surrender, the small detachment of sailors on the island radioed back, “Russian warship, go f**k yourself,” an exchange that became a motif of Ukrainian resistance.
But Snake Island has far more than a symbolic importance. Allow the Russians to establish facts-on-the-rocks there, and Ukraine would no longer be able to guarantee the freedom of sea lanes between the port of Odesa and the rest of the world. It’s through Odesa that much of Ukraine’s agricultural wealth travels to global markets.
Ukraine’s defense intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, said Friday that whoever holds Snake Island controls “the surface and to some extent the air situation in southern Ukraine.”
“Whoever controls the island can block the movement of civilian vessels in all directions to the south of Ukraine at any time,” Budanov added.
For that reason alone, Ukraine has vowed that even if it can’t immediately retake the territory it will deny it to the Russians.
In a series of attacks in the last 10 days its drones and other assets have attacked Russian units trying to consolidate their presence on the island.
Satellite imagery from May 12 shows a landing ship submerged close to the island’s only quay and Ukraine says it struck two patrol boats nearby as well.
At the weekend other imagery showed two columns of smoke rising from the island. One is thought to have been from an Mi-8 helicopter that had been bringing in Russian marines. It was targeted by a missile according to drone video released by the Ukrainian military, which has also published footage of anti-aircraft installations on the island being attacked.
The Odesa Regional Military Administration claimed on Thursday that a Russian support ship, the ‘Vsevolod Bobrov’ was on fire and being towed to Sevastopol from the area of Snake Island. The claim remains unverified by CNN and Russia has denied any losses around the island.
So why are the Russians expending so much effort on holding Snake Island? Because it has the potential to be an unsinkable, if static, aircraft carrier, crammed with electronic warfare and anti-ship capabilities. On Thursday, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense said the Russians were trying to “improve their position on the island in an effort to block Ukrainian maritime communications and capabilities in the northwestern Black Sea, particularly toward Odesa.”
Budanov also pointed out that Snake Island could also be useful to the Russians if they wished to reinforce their presence in the breakaway region of Transnistria in Moldova, which is run by a pro-Russian administration and where some 1,500 Russian troops are based.
Snake Island has actually been fought over before, but only in the courts. Romania and Ukraine had a long-running territorial dispute over the island and the surrounding seabed, which may contain hydrocarbon potential. The International Court of Justice finally determined the island’s status, and the borders of Ukraine’s and Romania’s exclusive economic zones in 2009.
This time around, it seems extremely unlikely that the fate of Snake Island will be decided in a court.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — A fiery crash between a tanker truck carrying fuel and a passenger bus Saturday killed at least 18 people in northern Mexico, authorities reported.
Prosecutors in the northern border state of Tamaulipas said the crash might have been caused by one of the truck’s two tank trailers coming lose.
The collision left both vehicles completely burned. Police photos showed the bus was reduced to a tangle of smoking, charred metal.
Tamaulipas state police initially found nine sets of remains, but by early afternoon prosecutors said nine more had been recovered. The death toll could rise, they said.
The crash occurred before dawn on a highway that leads to the northern city of Monterrey.
The driver of the fuel truck apparently survived and is under investigation. The bus had apparently set out from the central state of Hidalgo and was headed to Monterrey.
The semi-truck was towing two tank trailers in tandem. Such double-container freight trucks have been involved in numerous deadly crashes in the past.
Because weight restrictions and safety inspections in Mexico are lax, there have been calls in the past to ban the extremely heavy and unwieldy trucks.
State prosecutors said in a statement that “the crash may have occurred because one of the fuel tanks came loose.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-fiery-crash-of-bus-fuel-tanker-truck-kills-9-in-mexico/ | 2022-09-11T00:18:50Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In September 2021, a woman filed suit against Zendesk, alleging that Matt Ingebrigtsen, Director of Enterprise Sales-West, announced on a videoconference, that she would lose over a million dollars because of her choice to have a baby.
On May 27, 2022, three more women filed a lawsuit under pseudonyms against Zendesk, alleging they were harassed and discriminated against on the basis of gender, pregnancy, and disability. One of them, Jane Doe I, was lying in a hospital bed after emergency surgery for a stress-induced stomach abscess when the same supervisor, Matt Ingebrigtsen, threatened to fire her if she didn't immediately return to work.
Jane Doe II was a consistently top performer. When she got pregnant, Zendesk allegedly refused to promote her. Her male supervisor harshly criticized and undermined her work—criticism not levied at male employees. Zendesk also allegedly withheld a deserved promotion from Jane Doe III after she took maternity leave, instead elevating less-qualified men.
According to the complaint, all three women tried to work with Zendesk to find a solution. They complained to HR about the harassing and discriminatory conduct they experienced, yet were met with indifference. When Zendesk refused to take any remedial action, they were forced to quit.
"Zendesk has shown a consistent pattern of hostility toward female employees," said Matt Matern of Matern Law Group, who represents the plaintiffs in both actions. "It's time for the company to take these complaints seriously and make some big changes."
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s new government on Monday blamed the previous administration’s inaction on climate change for an increase in the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions last year.
Australia emitted 488 million metric tons (538 million U.S. tons) of carbon dioxide and equivalent gases in the last calendar year, up 0.8%, or 4.1 million metric tons (4.5 million U.S. tons), from 2020, according to the government’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory update for the December quarter released on Monday.
Factors that caused the increase included a 4% rise in transport emissions as pandemic travel restrictions eased and 4.2% more agricultural emissions as rain ended years of drought across large swathes of southeast Australia.
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen, whose center-left Labor Party came to power at elections last month, accused the previous conservative coalition of relying on COVID-19 and drought to achieve emission reductions toward the end of its nine years in power.
“With the resumption of more normal economic activity, continuing recovery from drought and increases in manufacturing and resources sector activity, the previous government caps off its record of denial and delay by increasing emissions on the way out,” Bowen said in a statement.
Labor was elected on a promise to reduce Australia’s emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030.
The former government had a less ambitious target of a 26% to 28% cut by the end of the decade.
Some minor parties and independent lawmakers are calling for stronger action to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
By the end of last year, Australia had achieved a 21.4% reduction, according to the latest data released Monday.
Opposition spokesperson on climate change Ted O’Brien said Australia’s emissions were now lower than any time when Labor was last in government from 2007 until 2013.
O’Brien challenged the new government to deliver cheaper power and to beat its target while delivering economic growth.
Tim Baxter, a senior researcher at the Climate Council think tank, expected Australia’s emissions to rise further this year before the new government’s more effective policies showed results.
“It takes a little while for these sorts of policies to flow through,” Baxter said. “They could be stronger, but the Labor Party has some measures that will start bending the curve.”
The council is an independently funded nonprofit that replaced the Climate Commission, a publicly funded agency abolished in 2013 by the previous government.
The council recommends Australia reduce emissions by 75% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2035. The government’s net-zero target is 2050.
News of Australia’s increasing greenhouse gas emissions comes as climate activist group Blockade Australia kicked off a weeklong campaign of disruption in Sydney by shutting down the downtown Sydney Harbor Tunnel during Monday morning’s peak traffic period.
Traffic had to be rerouted across the Sydney Harbor Bridge for about an hour.
Police arrested 11 demonstrators including a woman who parked her car across the tunnel’s south-bound lanes then attached her neck to the steering wheel with a lock and chain, officials said.
New South Wales state Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Dunstan condemned the actions of some of the 50 to 60 demonstrators.
“The behavior of this group was nothing short of criminal activity,” Dunstan said.
“The throwing of bicycles, the throwing of garbage bins, the throwing of other items in the path of police, in the path of media, in the path of innocent members of the public just walking by, will not be tolerated and cannot be by the people of New South Wales,” he added.
Blockade Australia protest organizer Sally-Ann Brown said the disruption was necessary because policymakers were not listening.
“I got the feeling today that the public were not upset, the police were upset,” Brown said. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/australian-data-greenhouse-gas-emissions-rose-in-2021/ | 2022-06-28T08:27:22Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DoorDash, Inc. (NYSE: DASH) ("DoorDash") today announced it has granted awards of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") and associated Israeli sub-plan to new employees residing in Israel who joined DoorDash or its subsidiaries in connection with the acquisition of Wolt Enterprises Oy ("Wolt") pursuant to the share purchase agreement between DoorDash, Wolt and certain other parties dated November 9, 2021, as amended April 9, 2022 (the "SPA"). The Plan was adopted by DoorDash's Leadership, Development, Inclusion, & Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors in May 2022, in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Rule 303A.08.
On July 20, 2022, DoorDash granted a total of 103,589 RSUs under the Plan to 63 continuing Wolt employees residing in Israel. Each award of retention RSUs under the Plan vests as to 25 percent of the award on May 31, 2023 and the balance of the award vests quarterly on DoorDash's quarterly vesting dates thereafter in 12 equal installments, subject to the holder's continued service with DoorDash or its subsidiaries (including Wolt) through each applicable vesting date. Each of the employees who received an equity award is a non-executive officer.
DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite local businesses in 27 countries across the globe. Founded in 2013, DoorDash builds products and services to help businesses innovate, grow, and reach more customers. DoorDash is building infrastructure for local commerce, enabling merchants to thrive in the convenience economy, giving consumers access to more of their communities, and providing work that empowers. With DoorDash, there is a neighborhood of good in every order.
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DETROIT (AP) — The FBI found no evidence of missing Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa during a search of land under a New Jersey bridge, a spokeswoman said Thursday.
The Pulaski Skyway now becomes another dead end in the decadeslong mystery that has stretched from a Michigan horse farm to the East Coast: Where are the remains of one of America’s most powerful labor leaders?
The 47-year riddle turned last year to land next to a former landfill under the bridge in Jersey City. The FBI conducted a search there in early June.
“Nothing of evidentiary value was discovered during that search,” said Mara Schneider, an FBI spokeswoman in Detroit.
“While we do not currently anticipate any additional activity at the site, the FBI will continue to pursue any viable lead in our efforts to locate Mr. Hoffa,” she said.
Schneider declined to comment further when asked for details about the excavation.
Authorities believe Hoffa disappeared in suburban Detroit in 1975 while meeting with reputed mobsters.
Dan Moldea, a journalist who has written extensively about the Hoffa saga, said he was personally briefed by the FBI in a video conference call Thursday.
He said the FBI and its contractors did not dig in the exact spot that he had recommended.
“I’m not thrilled with the result. … My impression today was them breaking the bad news to me: Thanks for the tip but this is over. That’s my interpretation,” Moldea told The Associated Press.
“They dug holes very, very deep,” he said.
The FBI reached out to Moldea last year after he published a detailed account from Frank Cappola, who was a teenager in the 1970s when he worked at the old PJP Landfill near the bridge.
Cappola said his father, Paul Cappola, who also worked at the landfill, explained how Hoffa’s body was delivered there in 1975, placed in a steel drum and buried with other barrels, bricks and dirt.
Paul Cappola, worried that police might be watching, dug a hole on New Jersey state property, about 100 yards from the landfill, and subsequently moved the unmarked barrel there, according to Moldea.
Frank Cappola spoke to Fox Nation and Moldea before he died in 2020 and signed a document attesting to his late father’s story.
Moldea said the FBI told him it did not dig in the exact spot that he had recommended because radar showed nothing suspicious below ground.
“I do think they missed this one spot,” he said. “I think the body’s there. We just can’t find it.”
Hoffa was president of the 2.1 million-member Teamsters union from 1957-71, even keeping the title while in prison for trying to bribe jurors during a previous trial. He was released from prison in 1971 when President Richard Nixon shortened his sentence.
It has been long speculated that Hoffa, who was 62, was killed by enemies because he was planning a Teamsters comeback. He was declared legally dead in 1982.
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Alaska Airlines moves to gender-neutral uniforms, allowing tattoos for employees
(CNN) - Alaska Airlines is going gender-neutral with its uniform policy for employees.
In a statement this week, the airline said the updated guidelines will “provide more freedom and flexibility in individual and gender expression.”
The carrier will also collaborate with a designer to create gender-neutral uniform items for frontline workers, including flight attendants, customer service agents and lounge employees.
The change follows a 2021 employee allegation that Alaska Airlines’ uniform policy discriminated against workers whose gender expression did not fit male and female dress codes.
Previously, the airline required either “male” or “female” uniforms, along with regulations on other dress codes based on assumed gender. At the time, the carrier said flight attendants could order any “uniform kit of their choice, regardless of gender identity.”
The airline is also updating to allow more flexibility in personal expression, including with tattoos and hair style choices.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Democrats have accelerated their plan to make the nation’s most populous state a sanctuary for women seeking abortions, propelled by the release this week of an early draft of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has ignited a surge of activism among the state’s vast network of providers and advocacy groups.
The draft — which could change when a final ruling is issued, likely next month — would end nearly 50 years of federal abortion protections. Just hours after a leaked copy was published, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top legislative leaders said they would seek voter approval to make abortions a constitutional right in California, a move designed to shield the state from future court rulings and a potential federal abortion ban should Republicans win control of Congress.
On Thursday, Democrats in the state Legislature fast-tracked a bill that would block other states’ laws from imposing civil or criminal penalties on people who provide or aid abortions in California, setting up another likely prolonged legal fight over state sovereignty.
The California Legislative Women’s Caucus has asked Newsom for $20 million to help pay for women from other states where abortion would be outlawed to come to California for the procedure — a sum the governor could announce in his revised budget proposal next week.
In just 48 hours after the draft ruling became public, California’s only statewide nonprofit that helps women travel to and within the state to get abortions raised $25,000 — a quarter of its normal annual spending — while fielding a flood of calls from people volunteering to give free rides or a place to stay to women looking to end their pregnancies.
For Madilynne Hoffman, California’s preparations are comforting. The 22-year-old mother of two ended her pregnancy in December at an abortion clinic in the state’s Central Valley.
When she returned to a different clinic later for birth control, she said a protester followed her to her car. That experience, coupled with the draft court ruling, prompted her to look for volunteer opportunities at clinics.
“That’s really saddening to think that women have to fight for their bodies,” she said. “It should just be an automatic right.”
California’s legislative efforts represent the opening salvos in the next phase of the abortion rights battle, which will play out among state governments that are left to make and enforce their own rules if the federal protections are abolished. Already, Republican-led states like Oklahoma and Idaho have passed more restrictive abortion laws in anticipation of the court’s ruling.
Democratic-led states like California, meanwhile, are passing laws to expand abortion access.
The Democrats who control all levers of power in state government have written 13 bills that would authorize more medical providers to perform abortions, create scholarships for reproductive care doctors, block other states from accessing some California medical records, and create a fund for taxpayer money to help pay for women in states where abortion is illegal to come to California to get the procedure. A measure that makes abortions cheaper by banning co-pays and deductibles has already been signed into law.
Meanwhile, abortion providers are busy hiring more doctors and adding space to receive a predicted surge in patients. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, the nation’s largest Planned Parenthood affiliate, is renovating and building new facilities in Oakland, San Jose, Fresno, Visalia and Reno, Nevada. When they’re finished, it will boost their capacity from 200 to 500 patients per week.
“We’ve been preparing for it for over a year — and honestly since November 2016,” when Republican Donald Trump was elected president, said Andrew Adams, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte’s chief of staff and head of strategic communications.
Anti-abortion advocates are getting ready, too, by bolstering staffing and support at crisis pregnancy centers. These centers, which often locate near abortion clinics and are religiously affiliated, seek to convince women to forego abortion for adoption or other options.
Some of these centers in conservative states receive tens of millions of dollars in public money. California has been hostile to these centers, passing a law requiring them to tell clients about abortion services. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down that law in 2018.
“We believe that is the way people of faith and the pro-life community can really help to put our money where our mouth is,” said Jonathan Keller, president and CEO of the California Family Council, which opposes abortion. “No woman should ever feel like abortion is the best option for them.”
While abortion has been legal in every state, it’s not easily accessible everywhere, especially for people who live in poor or rural areas. Across the country, nearly 100 “abortion funds” exist to help these women pay for things like travel, lodging and child care they need to make their appointments.
Since Monday, a national digital fundraising platform for these groups has raised about $1 million, according to Sierra Harris, deputy director of network strategy for the National Network of Abortion Funds.
California has one statewide abortion fund, known as Access Reproductive Justice. The group helps roughly 500 women each year, about a third whom come from other states, according to Executive Director Jessica Pinckney. Each woman gets an average of $300 to $400 in assistance.
That doesn’t pay for everything. To fill the gaps, the group relies on a set of 50 core volunteers who stand ready to give rides, places to stay and extra cash. Those volunteers include Harris, who lives in Oakland.
Since the pandemic, most of the assistance Harris gives is cash. The mother of two small children, Harris recalled a time when she pitched in to buy another woman a plane ticket so she could travel to get an abortion. The woman was also a mother, and later sent Harris a card calling her an “angel.”
The woman said her help made it possible for her “to parent the child I have,’” Harris said. “I think about that all the time.” | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/roe-under-threat-california-leans-in-as-abortion-refuge/ | 2022-05-06T22:50:40Z |
- The second, confirmatory Phase 3 trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD is now fully enrolled at 13 sites in the United States and Israel
- Completion of enrollment on schedule supports targeted submission of the New Drug Application to the FDA in the first half of 2023
- Health Equity initiatives to enroll BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ participants improved representation of populations most likely to develop PTSD following exposure to trauma
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-profit Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAPS, announced that a blinded administrative interim analysis has confirmed no changes to the planned sample size are necessary to provide sufficient statistical power to detect efficacy of MDMA-assisted therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the second of two Phase 3 trials (MAPP2). Per the special protocol agreement negotiated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the confirmatory trial, MAPP2 was designed to enroll at least 100 participants in order to confirm the efficacy and further investigate the safety of the treatment.
"For nearly 20 years, MAPS has sponsored innovative, careful research into the potential of MDMA to treat PTSD. MAPS PBC, supported through the dedication of staff, consultants, participants in the studies, and donors, has organized world-class research into a novel treatment for a devastating condition with too few treatment options. Together, we are eagerly awaiting the possibility that our scientific inquiry may be confirmed in this critically important trial scheduled to be completed in October 2022." Amy Emerson, CEO, MAPS PBC
The first Phase 3 trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD indicated that it may be a safe and effective treatment for PTSD resulting from any cause, with 88% of participants demonstrating a clinically significant reduction in PTSD symptoms two months after the last experimental session with no serious safety signals emerging. If the MAPP2 study results, available after October 2022, are statistically significant for a reduction in PTSD symptoms and meet the FDA standards for safety, MAPS and MAPS PBC are planning to submit a New Drug Application to the FDA in the first half of 2023.
It is estimated that more than 300 million people are living with PTSD worldwide. In the United States, about 12 million people experience PTSD each year. About half of people with PTSD achieve symptom reduction through psychotherapy or pharmaceutical interventions. For many others, PTSD is a chronic condition resulting in serious comorbidities including anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, depression, and substance use disorder.
"The completion of enrollment brings us one step closer to making this novel treatment available to the many people who were not able to participate and accessible to those who need it most. We are ever grateful for the participants who spent many hours on their healing journeys in this trial and to the therapists, study coordinators, doctors, and MAPS PBC staff who have dedicated their careers to this effort." Charlotte Harrison, B.A., Associate Director for Pivotal Programs
Among Americans exposed to trauma, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to develop PTSD, yet less likely to receive a diagnosis or have reasonable access to treatment. Research demonstrates that racial and ethnic alignment among healthcare providers and their patients can improve survival, safety, and trust for patients. However, marginalized populations are historically underrepresented in clinical research, including in MAPS-sponsored trials. Through equity initiatives in therapist training and participant recruitment, participants in MAPP2 are more representative of the population of people living with PTSD.
The double-blinded clinical trial randomized participants to a group receiving MDMA-assisted therapy or a control group receiving an identical therapy protocol with inactive placebo. Both are delivered by practitioners who have received extensive training in MAPS PBC's MDMA Therapy Training Program. The investigational treatment, which has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the FDA, consists of eligibility screening, three 90-minute preparatory sessions, three eight-hour MDMA-assisted therapy sessions, and at least nine 90-minute integration sessions, with additional integration sessions provided as needed through the study completion visit.
For more information about MAPP2 and other ongoing MAPS-sponsored trials, please visit mdmaptsd.org.
ABOUT MAPS
Founded in 1986, MAPS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. MAPS is sponsoring the most advanced psychedelic therapy research in the world: Phase 3 clinical trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. Since MAPS was founded, philanthropic donors and grantors have given more than $130 million for psychedelic and marijuana research and education. MAPS has earned both the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency and a 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.
ABOUT MAPS PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION (MAPS PBC)
MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC) catalyzes healing and well-being through psychedelic drug development, therapist training programs, and sales of prescription psychedelics while prioritizing public benefit above profit. Founded in 2014, MAPS PBC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is the parent company of MAPS EU, formed to organize and administer clinical trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD in the United Kingdom and European Union.
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The monkeypox virus has spread quickly in clusters across the United States -- at certain music festivals, pool parties and bathhouses -- and now public health officials in areas with a lot of infections want more vaccines made available to help control transmission, which appears to happen when people touch intimately, skin to skin.
"There are two different aspects of this response," Lori Tremmel Freeman, chief executive officer of the National Association of County and City Health Officials, told CNN.
"One is heavily concentrated, rather narrowly, on events that occur that can be the hotbeds for the spread," Freeman said, including large dance parties and pool parties.
"Coming off of Pride Month, for example, our health departments in certain areas of the country really had their hands full because there were large events being held where people had many anonymous partners and there was no ability to even track how or when they were exposed," Freeman said.
Second, "we're certainly right now in a phase where we're having to manage the existing quantity of vaccine and really focus on new cases in high-risk individuals," she added. "So, not doing prevention efforts just quite yet -- but focused on case counts."
Those case counts are on the rise. The number of probable or confirmed monkeypox cases in the United States more than doubled within a single week, jumping from 866 to 1,814 between July 11 and 16.
The latest count from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 2,000 probable or confirmed monkeypox cases have been reported nationwide.
Having more vaccine doses available to cities and counties across the country -- especially those with rising cases -- could help slow the spread of the virus, Freeman said.
Although monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted disease, it spreads through skin-to-skin contact, and in the current outbreak, the virus has mostly been spreading among men who have sex with men.
The CDC estimates that more than 1.5 million men who have sex with men are eligible for the monkeypox vaccine in the United States.
As of Tuesday, more than 190,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine -- a two-dose regimen manufactured by Bavarian Nordic for the prevention of monkeypox and smallpox -- have been pulled from the Strategic National Stockpile to support local monkeypox response efforts, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
But some local health officials tell CNN that hasn't been enough to meet demand.
'The numbers are obviously getting larger'
For health officials in Dallas County, Texas, the summer started with a monkeypox investigation.
In early June, the state identified its first monkeypox case as part of the global outbreak of the rare disease. The patient was a Dallas County resident who had recently traveled to Mexico.
Separately, in the days that followed, two more monkeypox cases were identified in Dallas County residents who had recently traveled to Spain and Mexico.
Still, the number of cases in Dallas County remained at only about a handful -- all of whom reported a history of international travel and identified themselves as men who have sex with men.
But about a month later, the county's case count surged.
"Our first cases were overseas-travel-related, and then now we've had local events," Dr. Philip Huang, director of the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department, told CNN on Wednesday at the conference of the National Association of County and City Health Officials.
"We're trying to control and contain it, but the numbers are obviously getting larger," he said.
Over the Fourth of July weekend, health officials identified a confirmed case of monkeypox in someone visiting for the Daddyland Festival, a four-day circuit of dance parties with live DJs, nightclub events and pool parties.
The person reported attending festival events and private parties while contagious, according to Dallas County Health and Human Services, which added that "there is a concern for local, community transmission for anyone who attended these events and participated in activities that pose a high risk for monkeypox transmission."
At the Daddyland Festival, "thousands of people, largely men who have sex with men, were attending from around the country and around the state. They were coming to party, and that party had a lot of close contact," Huang said.
Around that time, county health officials were notified of an out-of-state visitor with confirmed monkeypox who reported multiple sexual encounters in the sauna of the private men's club Club Dallas between June 22 and 25. The person self-identified as a man who has sex with men.
"It's not predisposed to men who have sex with men," Huang said. "But there are circumstances and events that have made it so that that's where we're seeing most of the cases and transmission."
As of Friday, 29 monkeypox cases have been confirmed in Dallas County residents, and health officials have released public notices about potential exposure at the Daddyland Festival and Club Dallas. Most of the affected people have had swollen lymph nodes and lesions or pustules on the skin that are characteristic of monkeypox, Huang said.
"It would be really important for people who've attended these to be responsible, to monitor themselves if they attended these events, and if they're in that group, maybe to hold off participating in these events for now until this is resolved," Huang told CNN.
Across the state of Texas, 81 probable or confirmed cases have been reported, according to CDC data.
"For the general population, unless you're attending these sorts of events or with people that have attended these and in close contact, then the risk is very low," Huang said. "If you go to the event and there's a bunch of people who've been at it, then you have a higher risk."
'The sex and the stigma'
Public health officials emphasize that anyone who comes into contact with a person who has an active monkeypox infection can be at risk of becoming infected with the virus -- no matter their sexual orientation -- and that the disease should not be stigmatized.
"Anything that has stigma, people are not going to want to report," Patrick McGough, executive director of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, told CNN at the public health conference Wednesday. His state has a total of three probable or confirmed monkeypox cases, according to CDC data.
There remains some concern more people could be infected with monkeypox but are not getting tested. Those cases then can go unreported.
"There's the anonymous nature of a lot of the sex and the stigma," Freeman said.
"There is also the education around monkeypox in general: Not everybody understands what it is or how you get it," she said. "At the community level, we have a lot of work to do with health education and promoting testing."
For instance, "in California, we're hearing that bathhouses continue to be an area that they're focusing health education efforts on since those particularly focus on men having sex with other men, with many several anonymous partners, in one setting," Freeman said.
But as more people get tested, more cases could be identified, and "we'll find out more about how widespread it is."
Additionally, it remains unclear whether the virus is spreading mostly through sexual transmission or through other forms of skin-to-skin contact.
"We're really trying to understand what skin-to-skin contact means and how long it takes to transmit," McGough said. "It seems to be cluster events where there's a lot of skin-to-skin or sexual contact, but it's not a sexually exclusive disease, nor is it limited to one group like men who have sex with men."
Kissing, intercourse or just rubbing are all examples of ways in which the virus appears to be spreading person-to-person, based on contact tracing investigations in the current outbreak, McGough said, and "it stands to reason" that the spread happens when the infected person has a rash or pustules on the skin.
'Vaccine availability right now is still limited'
Local health departments across the United States are learning more about how the monkeypox virus is spreading through contact tracing, the practice of identifying and interviewing the contacts of people who test positive.
Additionally, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced last month that monkeypox testing would expand to five commercial labs: Aegis Science, Labcorp, Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Quest Diagnostics and Sonic Healthcare.
Testing for the monkeypox virus "hasn't really been a major limitation in Dallas County thus far," nor has the timeline of turning results, according to Huang. But he said there can definitely be room for improvement in vaccination.
"There's still not available vaccine," Huang said, at least outside of the nation's biggest cities.
"Vaccine availability right now is still limited," he said. "Texas wasn't one of the high-priority communities like New York, LA and Chicago initially who got larger amounts of vaccine."
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has announced that beginning Wednesday, monkeypox vaccine will be available for men who have sex with men and for transgender persons who either have been diagnosed with gonorrhea or syphilis in the past year, are on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or have attended or worked at a venue in the past 21 days where they had anonymous sex or sex with multiple partners, such as saunas, bathhouses or sex parties.
LA County received an additional 9,000 Jynneos vaccine doses last week and expects another 7,000 this week.
Meanwhile, Dallas County health officials have had to restrict vaccinations to "persons with actual close skin-to-skin contact with someone who has tested and confirmed positive," Huang said. With more vaccine supply, "we'd be able to open it up to more persons who are of higher risk, or attended an event."
He added that just over 100 doses have been administered in his county.
The financial burden of monkeypox
Besides the need for more vaccines, there could be added costs for local health departments, McGough said.
In Dallas County, "we're looking at getting additional manpower to assist with doing some of the monitoring. We monitor people who have been exposed for about 21 days after the exposure for symptoms," Huang said. "But if we can get more vaccine, then we can start being able to administer that broader to higher-risk people. It's seeming like it's going to take some time."
In Oklahoma City, where McGough is based, the health department helps monkeypox patients isolate by providing meals and other resources if needed, and staff check on infected patients to monitor their symptoms and care for their potential health needs.
If monkeypox cases rise, "that's going to be quite a financial burden," McGough said. "We have to prepare for it if that happens."
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MINNEAPOLIS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luminate Home Loans, a top-producing people-first mortgage company, is excited to announce Paul Schuster as its new Divisional Vice President. Schuster's new professional home will be located at Luminate's Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn.
Schuster has been an active leader in the mortgage industry for the past 31 years and was recognized by the Minnesota Mortgage Association in 2021 with a Lifetime Achievement Award. As a company, Luminate is focused on people, growth, consistency, and clarity, so bringing Schuster onto the team was an easy decision.
"It has always been my goal to be part of something bigger, to be a part of a company where alignment is evident and real," said Schuster. "I'm excited to be joining Luminate where I know we'll be able to grow and be proud of building something bigger and better—together."
Schuster is passionate and humble about his work and truly enjoys helping valued clients achieve (or improve) their homeownership goals. He also values strategic relationships and strongly believes that communication and understanding are paramount to success, effectiveness, and fulfillment, which aligns with Luminate's core values.
"Bringing Paul on to our team was a no-brainer," said Eric Lovins, President of Luminate Home Loans. "We are extremely honored and grateful to be welcoming him as he is an exceptional talent, leader, and addition to our growing team. We know he'll make a positive impact on our organization as a whole, and we can't wait to see what comes next!"
Luminate Home Loans is a national mortgage lending company that has been in business since 1998. Luminate's mission is to help unlock people's full potential through finances and to make lending approachable by bringing transparency and consistency to every part of the client experience. Luminate's headquarters are located in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Consulting firm demonstrated excellence in innovation and implementation of Microsoft technology-based client solutions
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named a finalist of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year awards in both the Compliance and Power Automate categories. Protiviti was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
"One of our values at Protiviti is innovation. Bringing together our deep risk consulting capabilities and industry experience, coupled with the power of Microsoft, allows us to build innovative solutions for our clients," said Cory Gunderson, executive vice president, Global Solutions, Protiviti. "We're excited to have worked closely with Microsoft to build valuable solutions for our clients that transform their business in a meaningful way."
Protiviti was recognized in the Power Automate category for helping global hospitality company Hilton streamline its RFP process and find efficiencies with Microsoft Power Automate. Protiviti's Microsoft experts built a custom solution that saved Hilton an average of 7.5 hours a day, or 1,950 hours per year. This solution has accelerated Hilton's speed to market, allowing the company to respond faster while winning more sales opportunities and increasing its ROI.
Protiviti was recognized in the Compliance category for helping a large government entity outside the U.S. quickly roll out Microsoft 365 to enable remote work for approximately 60,000 employees while maintaining its information compliance requirements. This included validating and developing a solution to deploy sensitive information not previously authorized by the client within Microsoft 365.
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide.
"I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. "These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees and I'm continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and the impact for their customers."
Additionally, Protiviti was honored recently as a finalist for the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards in the Compliance and Privacy Trailblazer category. Protiviti was also a finalist of the 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year awards in the SAP on Azure category for its solution to a client's need to migrate its enterprise-wide data platform to the cloud. Learn more about Protiviti's Microsoft Consulting Services.
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — To reach EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status means that an artist or performer has won one of each of the major American media awards in the industry, ultimately sealing an artist’s merit in creative excellence.
The 2022 Emmy Awards recently aired on Monday and many artists and performers took home a trophy, bringing them that much closer to reaching EGOT status.
Check out this list of all 17 EGOT winners:
Rita Moreno
The Puerto Rican powerhouse actress began her acting career on Broadway and quickly became a skilled pro in the arts. Moreno skyrocketed to success in the 1960s when she secured the role of Anita in “West Side Story.”
- Oscar: 1962 Best Supporting Actress for “West Side Story”
- Grammy: 1972 Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album
- Tony: 1975 Best Featured Actress in a Play “The Ritz”
- Emmy: 1977 Supporting Actress in Variety of Music for “The Muppet Show” and 1978 Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama/Comedy for “The Rockford Files.”
Richard Rodgers
American composer Richard Rodgers wrote brilliant musicals with songwriting partner Oscar Hammerstein II including “Oklahoma!,” The King and I,” and “The Sound of Music.” Rodgers died in 1979 at the age of 77 but his musical creations live on for the next generation to discover. Along with reaching EGOT statues, Rodgers is also a PEGOT winner, having won a Pulitzer Prize in 1950 for the broadway musical “South Pacific.”
- Oscar: 1945 Best Original Song for “It Might as Well Be Spring”
- Tony: 1950 Best Musical, Best Producer of a Musical, Best Book of a Musical for “South Pacific,” 1952 Best Musical for “The King and I”
- Emmy: 1961 Outstanding Original Music for Television for “Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years”
- Grammy: 1961 Best Musical Theater Album for “The Sound of Music,” 1963 Best Musical Theater Album for “No Strings.”
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn, a star on the stage and screen, along with a style icon, was best known for appearing in classic movies including “Roman Holiday,” “Sabrina,” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” In addition, her style became a cornerstone of fashion that generations continue to emulate. Hepburn continued to work on successful projects throughout her life, winning an Emmy and a Grammy award after her death in 1993.
- Oscar: 1953 Best Actress for “Roman Holiday”
- Tony: 1954 Best Actress in a Play for “Ondine”
- Emmy: 1993 Outstanding Individual Achievement-Informational Programming for “Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn”
- Grammy: 1994 Best Spoken Word Album for Children for “Audrey Hepburn’s Enchanted Tales.”
Whoopi Goldberg
Actress Whoopi Goldberg began her career by creating multiple one-woman shows which caught the eye of Mike Nichols, a fellow EGOT recipient, who helped her develop a one-woman show for Broadway. She later starred in hit movies including “The Color Purple,” “Ghost,” and “Sister Act.” Goldberg paved the way for aspiring actors as she became the first black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Oscar: 1990 Best Supporting Actress for “Ghost”
- Grammy: 1986 Best Comedy Album for “Whoopi Goldberg: Original Broadway Show Recording”
- Tony: 2002 Best Musical for “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
- Emmy: 2002 Outstanding Special Class Special for “Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel” and 2009 Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for “The View.”
John Gielgud
English actor and theater director John Gielgud was a veteran in the industry with his career spanning more than 80 years. Gielgud was known for his stage work in various William Shakespeare plays at The Old Vic in London, along with “Big Fish, Little Fish” and “The Importance of Being Earnest.” In the 1960s, Gielgud became known as a successful director until his death in 2000.
- Tony: 1948 Outstanding Foreign Company for “The Importance of Being Earnest” and 1961 Director (Dramatic) for “Big Fish, Little Fish”
- Grammy: 1979 Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama Recording for “Ages of Man-Recordings from Shakespeare”
- Oscar: 1982 Actor in a Supporting Role for “Arthur”
- Emmy: 1991 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for “Summer’s Lease.”
Helen Hayes
American actress Helen Hayes got her start on stage at an early age and then moved to Hollywood to begin her career in film and television. She starred in successful films including “The Sin of Madelon Claudet” in 1931, “My Son John” and “Anastasia” in 1956. The Helen Hayes Award for theater was established in 1983 in Washington, D.C. to honor her long and pivotal career in the industry.
- Oscar: 1931 Best Actress for “The Sin of Madelon Claudet” and 1970 Best Supporting Actress for “Airport”
- Tony: 1947 Best Actress in a Play for “Happy Birthday” and 1958 Best Actress in a Play for “Time Remembered”
- Emmy: 1953 Best Actress for “Schlitz Playhouse of Stars: Not a Chance”
- Grammy: 1977 Best Spoken Word Album for “Great American Documents.”
Mike Nichols
American film and theater director Mike Nichols started his career by directing a theater production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest.” In 1966, Warner Bros. hired Nichols to direct a screen adaption of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” despite his lack of experience in film. He then went on to direct notable works including “The Graduate,” “Working Girl,” “Postcards from the Edge” and a theater production of “Death of a Salesman.”
- Grammy: 1962 Best Comedy Album for “An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May”
- Tony: 1964 Best Direction of a Play for “Barefoot in the Park,” 1965 “Luv” and “The Odd Couple,” 1968 “Plaza Suite,” 1972 “The Prisoner of Second Avenue,” 1984 “The Real Thing,” 2005 Best Direction of a Musical for “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” and 2012 Best Direction of a Play for “Death of a Salesman”
- Oscar: 1967 Best Director for “The Graduate”
- Emmy: 2001 Outstanding Directing for Miniseries or Movie for “Wit,” and in 2004 for “Angels in America.”
John Legend
Singer, songwriter, and record producer John Legend is known for his incredible sounds on the piano along with his emotional songwriting. At the beginning of his career, Legend independently developed albums that led to major opportunities in the music industry. His hit songs include “Ordinary People,” “Tonight (Best You Ever Had),” “All of Me,” and “Glory.”
- Grammy: 2006 Best New Artist, Best R&B Album for “Get Lifted,” Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Ordinary People,” 2007 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Heaven,” 2011 Best R&B Song for “Shine,” Best Traditional R&B Album for “Wake Up!,” 2016 Best Song Written for Visual Media for “Glory,” 2020 Best Rap/Sung Performance for “Higher,” 2021 Best R&B Album for “Bigger Love”
- Oscar: 2014 for Best Original Song for “Glory”
- Tony: 2017 Best Revival of a Play for “Jitney”
- Emmy: 2018 Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.
Jonathan Tunick
Musical director and composer Jonathan Tunick is best known for creating art through musical expression with collaborator Stephen Sondheim. His many successful orchestrated stage projects include “Promises, Promises,” “Follies,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Into the Woods” and “Titanic.” Tunick continued to work with Sondheim until his death in 2021.
- Oscar: 1977 Original Song Score for “A Little Night Music”
- Emmy: 1982 Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction for “Night of 100 Stars”
- Grammy: 1988 Best Instrumental Arrangement for the song “No One Is Alone”
- Tony: 1997 Best Orchestrations for “Titanic”
Tim Rice
Tim Rice is an English lyricist who is best known for collaborating with Andrew Lloyd Webber on musical theater projects including “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Evita.” In addition, Rice worked with Elton John writing and producing songs for the 1992 movie “Aladdin.” Rice also wrote songs for the 1994 version of “The Lion King,” with his artistry resulting in multiple Academy Awards.
- Tony: 1980 Best Original Song and Best Book of a Musical for “Evita”
- Grammy: 1981 Best Cast Show Album for “Evita,” 1994 Song of the Year, Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or Television for “A Whole New World,” Best Musical Album for Children for “Aladdin: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,” 2001 Best Musical Show Album for “Aida”
- Oscar: 1992 Best Original Song for “A Whole New World,” 1994 “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” 1996 “You Must Love Me”
- Emmy: 2018 Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert”
Jennifer Hudson
Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson began her career when she auditioned on the singing-competition show “American Idol” in 2004 where she made it to the top seven. Hudson made a major breakthrough when she landed the role of Effie White in the acclaimed film “Dreamgirls” alongside Beyonce Knowles. After her Oscar win for the role, Hudson skyrocketed to fame appearing in the movies “Sex and the City,” “Hairspray,” and “Respect” where she played Aretha Franklin. In addition, Hudson’s incredible pipes led her to multiple Grammy wins and veteran status in the industry.
- Oscar: 2007 Best Supporting Actress for “Dreamgirls”
- Grammy: 2009 Best R&B Album for “Jennifer Hudson,” and 2017 Best Musical Theater Album for “The Color Purple”
- Emmy: 2021 Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program for “Baba Yaga”
- Tony: 2022 Best Musical for “A Strange Loop”
Andrew Lloyd Webber
English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has developed some of the greatest songs for musical theater on broadway including “Memory” from the long-running musical “Cats,” “All I Ask of You” from “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” from “Evita.” Webber’s career and influence have spanned decades establishing himself as a genius in the broadway world.
- Tony: 1980 Best Original Song for “Evita,” 1983 Best Musical and Best Original Score for “Cats”
- Grammy: 1981 Best Cast Show Album for “Evita,” and 1984 “Cats,” 1986 Best Contemporary Composition for “Requiem,” 1990 Grammy Legend Award
- Oscar: 1996 Best Original Song for “You Must Love Me”
- Emmy: 2018 Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert”
Alan Menken
Alan Menken is best known for composing some of the most recognizable songs from Disney movies including “Under the Sea” from “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Colors of the Wind” from “Pocahontas.” Menken’s projects have earned him incredible recognition and multiple awards and nominations.
- Oscar: 1989 Best Original Score for “The Little Mermaid,” Best Original Song for “Under the Sea,” 1991 Best Original Score “Beauty and the Beast,” “Best Original Song for “Beauty of the Beast,” 1992 Best Original Score for “Aladdin,” Best Original Song for “A Whole New World,” 1995 Best Original Musical for “Pocahontas,” Best Original Song for “Colors of the Wind”
- Emmy: 1990 Outstanding contribution to the success of the Academy’s anti-drug special for children for “Wonderful Ways to Say No” and 2020 Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s program for the song “Waiting in the Wings”
- Grammy: 1991 Best Recording for Children for “The Little Mermaid: Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack,” Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or Television for “Under the Sea,” 1993 Best Album for Children, Best Instrumental Composition for “Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,” Best Song for Motion Picture for “Beauty and the Beast” 1994 Best Musical Album for Children for “Aladdin: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,” 1996 Best Song Written for Motion Picture for “Colors of the Wind,” 2012 Best Song Written for Visual Media for “I See the Light”
- Tony: 2012 Best Original Song for “Newsies”
Mel Brooks
Legendary actor, writer, and comedian Mel Brooks has been entertaining the public for decades with his comedy specials and theatrical performances. Brooks began his career by creating his own variety show in the 50s and then starred in the acclaimed tv show “Get Smart.” His status as an EGOT winner was earned with unforgettable movies including “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddle,” “Young Frankenstein,” and “Spaceballs.”
- Emmy: 1967 Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety for “The Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris Special,” 1997,98,99 Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for “Mad About You”
- Oscar: 1969 Best Original Screenplay for “The Producers”
- Grammy: 1999 Best Comedy Album for “The 2000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000,” 2002 Best Musical Theater Album for “The Producers,” 2002 Best Long Form Music Video
- Tony: 2001 Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score for “The Producers”
Robert Lopez
Robert Lopez is known for writing one of the most repeated children’s songs in history, “Let it Go” from the 2013 Disney movie “Frozen.” The animated character Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel, powerfully sang the song that quickly became a hit around the world. In addition, Lopez developed music for multiple broadway plays which earned him his EGOT status.
- Tony: 2004 Best Original Score for “Avenue Q,” 2011 Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score for “The Book of Mormon”
- Emmy: 2008, 2010 Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Series for “Wonder Pets!,” 2021 Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics “Agatha All Along”
- Grammy: 2012 Best Musical Theater Album for “The Book of Mormon,” 2015 Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for “Frozen,” Best Song Written for Visual Media for “Let it Go”
- Oscar: 2014 Best Original Song for “Frozen,” 2018 Best Original Song for the song “Remember Me”
Scott Rudin
Theater and movie producer Scott Rudin has a number of projects under his belt resulting in multiple awards wins. His broadway productions have garnered major attention while his production work on movies like “No Country for Old Men,” Lady Bird,” The Social Network,” and “School of Rock,” among others, has sealed his EGOT statues.
- Emmy: 1984 Outstanding Children’s Program for “He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'”
- Tony: 1994 Best Musical for “Passion,” 2000 Best Play for “Copenhagen,” 2002 Best Play for “The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?,” 2005 Best Play for “Doubt,” 2006 Best Play for “The History Boys,” 2010 Best Play for “Fences,” 2012 Best Revival for “Death of a Salesman,” 2016 Best Revival for “A View From the Bridge,” 2017 Best Revival for “Hello, Dolly!,” 2020 Best Play for “The Inheritance”
- Oscar: 2008 Best Picture for “No Country for Old Men”
- Grammy: 2012 Best Musical Theater Album for “The Book of Mormon”
Marvin Hamlisch
Composer Marvin Hamlisch not only reached EGOT statues but he accomplished PEGOT statues by also winning a Pulitzer Prize. Hamlisch was best known for his work on “Barbra: The Concert” where he composed the melodic hit “The Way We Were” for Barbara Streisand. In addition, Hamlisch scored the successful movie “Sophie’s Choice.”
- Oscar: 1973 Best Original Score for “The Sting,” Best Original Dramatic Score, Best Original Score for “The Way We Were”
- Grammy: 1975 Best New Artist, Song of the Year and Best Score Soundtrack for “The Way We Were,” Best Pop Instrumental Performance for “The Entertainer”
- Tony:1976 Best Original Score “A Chorus Line
- Emmy: 1995 Original Music and Lyrics for “Barbra: The Concert,” 2001 Outstanding Music Direction for “Barbra Streisand: Timeless” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/list-every-egot-winning-artist-in-award-history/ | 2022-09-15T15:02:30Z |
Couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning at Sandals resort in Bahamas, pathologist finds
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) – A Tennessee couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a villa at Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Exuma Island earlier this month, according to a report by The Nassau Guardian.
Robbie and Michael Phillips were two of the three people found dead after getting sick on the resort in the Bahamas on May 6.
The two were married for 43 years and owned a travel agency, Royal Travel, in Maryville, Tennessee.
The couple complained of nausea, vomiting and other symptoms the night of May 5, and were treated at a local medical facility, according to Bahamas Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville.
The following day, both were found dead in their hotel room. According to CBS, Michael Phillips was found slumped against a wall while Robbie Phillips was on their bed, and both showed signs of convulsion.
Donnis and Vincent Paul Chiarella, who were visiting from Florida, were staying in a separate villa near the Michael and Robbie Phillips. Vincent Paul Chiarella was also found dead, while his wife was airlifted to a Florida hospital in serious condition.
The Nassau Guardian reported that the pathologist was expected to release the findings of the autopsy and toxicology report Monday.
The Phillipses are survived by their three children and six grandchildren, according to their obituaries. Friends and family of the couple mourned at their funerals this past weekend.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Atlantic Acquisition Corporation ("NAAC") (Nasdaq: NAAC) today announced that it postponed NAAC's extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the "Extraordinary Meeting") originally scheduled to be held on May 18, 2022. The Extraordinary Meeting has been postponed until June 1, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The Extraordinary Meeting is being held to vote on the proposals described in NAAC's definitive proxy statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 19, 2022 (the "Definitive Proxy Statement"), relating to its Business Combination. The record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to vote at the Extraordinary Meeting, including all adjournments thereof, remains April 13, 2022. The NAAC Board of Directors continues to recommend that shareholders vote in favor of the proposals.
As of the date hereof, a sufficient number of NAAC's shareholders have voted to approve the proposed business combination with TeleSign (the "Business Combination"). However, all of the conditions to effect the closing of the Business Combination have not yet been satisfied. The postponement is intended to permit more time to satisfy the closing conditions.
The redemption deadline is postponed to May 27, 2022.
About North Atlantic Acquisition Corporation
NAAC is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a business combination with a company with global ambition, with a primary focus on the consumer, industrials and TMT sectors in Europe or North America, where its Board of Directors has multiple decades of experience.
About TeleSign
TeleSign provides continuous trust to leading global enterprises by connecting, protecting and proactively defending their digital identities. TeleSign verifies over five billion unique phone numbers a month, representing half of the world's mobile users, and provides critical insight into the remaining billions. The company's powerful AI and extensive data science deliver identity with a unique combination of speed, accuracy and global reach. TeleSign solutions prevent fraud, secure communications and enable the digital economy by allowing companies and customers to engage with confidence. Learn more at www.telesign.com and follow us on Twitter at @TeleSign.
Important Information and Where to Find It
NAAC filed the definitive proxy statement/prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the proposed Business Combination. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been sent to all NAAC shareholders and NAAC and TeleSign will also file other documents regarding the proposed business combination with the SEC. NAAC shareholders and other interested parties are urged to read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and any other documents filed with the SEC carefully and in their entirety when they become available because they will contain important information about NAAC, TeleSign and the proposed transactions. NAAC shareholders and other interested parties may obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by NAAC through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: North Atlantic Acquisition Corporation, c/o McDermott Will & Emery LLP, One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, New York 10017.
Participants in the Solicitation
NAAC and its directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed transactions. Information about the directors and executive officers of NAAC is set forth in its definitive proxy statement/prospectus, filed with the SEC on April 19, 2022. Additional information regarding the participants in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transactions when they become available. NAAC shareholders and other interested persons should read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus carefully before making any voting decisions. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote in any jurisdiction pursuant to the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. Subject to certain exceptions to be approved by the relevant regulators or certain facts to be ascertained, the public offer will not be made directly or indirectly, in or into any jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the laws of such jurisdiction, or by use of the mails or by any means or instrumentality (including facsimile transmission, telephone and the internet) of interstate or foreign commerce, or any facility of a national securities exchange, of any such jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of revenue and other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity and expectations, NAAC's ability to enter into definitive agreements or consummate a transaction with TeleSign; NAAC's ability to obtain the financing necessary consummate the proposed transactions; and the expected timing of completion of the proposed transactions. These statements are based on various assumptions and on the current expectations of NAAC's and TeleSign's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of NAAC and TeleSign. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including general economic, financial, legal, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the inability of the parties to enter into definitive agreements or successfully or timely consummate the proposed transactions or to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the proposed transactions, including the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company; the risk that the approval of the NAAC shareholders for the proposed transactions is not obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, including as a result of a delay in consummating the proposed transaction or difficulty in, or costs associated with, integrating the businesses of NAAC and TeleSign; the amount of redemption requests made by the NAAC shareholders; the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of NAAC and TeleSign to terminate the Merger Agreement; risks related to the rollout of TeleSign' business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on TeleSign' business; and those factors discussed in NAAC Holdco Inc.'s registration statement on Form S-4 (Registration Number 333-263723), as amended, initially filed with the SEC on March 18, 2022, under the heading "Risk Factors," and other documents of NAAC filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. If the risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither NAAC nor TeleSign presently know or that NAAC and TeleSign currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect NAAC's and TeleSign' expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. NAAC and TeleSign anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause their assessments to change. However, while NAAC and TeleSign may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, NAAC and TeleSign specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing NAAC's or TeleSign' assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I suffered from scoliosis since age 11 and wrapping my back/waist helped me," said an inventor from Miami, Fla., "so I invented the BACK BUDDY to help people with spine conditions. This invention is to help children through back pain, lessen the chances of back pain getting worse, and help improve their posture and back support."
The patent-pending invention helps relieve pain associated with tight muscles from the brace's adjusting properties. This encourages the child to wear the brace consistently for better adherence to therapy and improved outcomes. The inventor feels that parents would find this helpful because it could save trips to the doctor. The BACK BUDDY is comfortable, easy to use and promotes a better night's sleep.
The original design was submitted to the Hollywood/Miami sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HLW-1796, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Man kills wife before walking in front of semi to take his own life, police say
MADISON, Wis. (WISC) – Police said a man who took his own life by stepping in front of a tractor-trailer in Wisconsin Sunday was a suspect in his wife’s slaying earlier that day.
Chief Shon Barnes with the Madison Police Department said officers were called to a home where they found that the victim had been “violently, physically attacked.”
The attack had ended with one woman dead, but that was far from the end of the case.
Barnes on Monday laid out a wild and tragic series of events that ended with another death.
The events began around 3:15 p.m. Sunday when police received a call reporting someone was dead in a home. Police said the caller wasn’t on the scene.
The responding officers found a woman in her 40s dead inside the home.
As police tried to find the woman’s husband, another call came in just before 3:30 p.m. reporting that a man had left his car and gotten hit by another car.
Police said the man was able to get back into his own car and drive off.
The third and final call came just before 3:50 p.m. This time, the caller reported the same man had again gotten out of his vehicle before running into traffic, where he was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer.
Barnes said the man was identified as the husband of the dead woman. He also said officers had not been called to the home before.
Police still view what happened inside the home as something that should be addressed.
“Domestic violence continues to be an issue that plagues our community, even though it remains sometimes hidden,” Aureille Smith, director of policy planning and evacuation, said.
The couple’s identities have not yet been released. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (S&P Global Ratings) -- Decentralized finance (DeFi) needs digital currencies that can dependably act as a bridge with the world of traditional finance to become mainstream, said an article published today by S&P Global. In "Stablecoins: Common Promises, Diverging Outcomes," the authors discuss how stablecoins--cryptocurrencies with a market value generally tied to a specific fiat currency--have emerged to fulfill that role.
The recent market rout has demonstrated that not all stablecoins are equal and contain idiosyncratic risks, where certain algorithmic types are less likely to maintain their promised stability. Stablecoins will ultimately compete with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) or tokenized deposits of commercial banks from the traditional finance world.
Spurred by recent market turbulence, stablecoins are attracting increasing regulatory scrutiny and constitute arguably the hottest regulatory topic in the crypto world at the moment. This is no surprise. The implications will only grow with volumes issued. These are multifaceted--from traditional anti-money laundering issues to potential financial stability considerations, such as a run on a stablecoin leading to a fire sale of assets held as reserves.
The currency policy stance towards stablecoins varies across jurisdictions. In China, for instance, stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies are banned outright so that the focus is on the launch of a central bank-backed e-CNY. In the U.S., discussions are progressing on how to regulate stablecoins; so far, over 95% of outstanding coins are linked to the U.S. dollar. The U.K. government has also made it a priority to legislate in this area to foster the country's future role as a crypto-hub. Japan is allowing banks and other registered financial services entities to issue stablecoins from next year.
The report looks into many of the implications around stablecoins and potential competitors from the traditional finance world, how they work, the roles they play, and the risks they pose.
This report does not constitute a rating action.
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Jeff Sexton, New York +1 (917) 596-3417
jeff.sexton@spglobal.com
S&P Global Ratings is the world's leading provider of independent credit ratings. Our ratings are essential to driving growth, providing transparency and helping educate market participants so they can make decisions with confidence. We have more than 1 million credit ratings outstanding on government, corporate, financial sector and structured finance entities and securities. We offer an independent view of the market built on a unique combination of broad perspective and local insight. We provide our opinions and research about relative credit risk; market participants gain independent information to help support the growth of transparent, liquid debt markets worldwide.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings.
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The Digibee 2022 State of Enterprise Integration Report reveals insights from enterprise IT and business leaders on the critical role of system and data integration in a digital-first world
WESTON, Fla., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digibee, an enterprise integration platform as a service (eiPaaS) company that helps organizations build flexible, highly scalable integration architecture, today unveiled its inaugural Digibee 2022 State of Enterprise Integration Report, revealing insights from enterprise technology leaders and executives on the critical role of system and data integration for businesses competing in a digital-first world. Digibee's research was developed in partnership with research firm CensusWide and is based on a survey of more than 1,000 U.S.-based CIOs, developers and enterprise architects conducted April 27 to May 5, 2022.
Organizations around the world are rapidly evolving to a digital-first technology model to support business-critical initiatives such as cloud migration and omnichannel customer experiences. However, the Digibee 2022 State of Enterprise Integration Report reveals that, while most business leaders understand the urgency in modernizing existing infrastructure, most respondents face significant challenges integrating their existing operations with this future state.
Enterprise integration strategy is a top priority, but few strategies are in place
One of the most interesting aspects of the report is the disparity between thought and action regarding enterprise integration strategy. While most organizations recognize the value of enterprise integration and the criticality of creating and implementing an enterprise integration strategy, few have implemented a strategy, reflecting the early stage of these initiatives across most organizations.
Most business leaders (57%) believe an enterprise integration strategy is critical to their organization, while 61% of CIOs and more than half of system architects and developers said a standardized, enterprise integration strategy is a top priority. However, businesses are at different stages in their enterprise integration initiatives. Only 7% of respondents have succeeded in implementing an enterprise integration strategy, while 93% of decision-makers admit they have no formal integration strategy in place. Most are still in the planning stage (53%), intending to activate their strategy within the next 12 months, while over a third (36%) of respondents said that nothing is planned.
"While business demand for enterprise integration is high, managing the enterprise integration ecosystem is challenging and defining a strategy takes time. However, with modern eiPaaS systems and agile methodology, much can be accomplished while developing a formal strategy," said Digibee CEO and co-founder Rodrigo Bernardinelli. "It is encouraging that the majority of respondents view enterprise integration as an important initiative to drive their organizations forward toward achieving their objectives for agility and digital transformation."
Existing integration tools fall short and rebuilding integrations is common
When they do use integration tools, IT decision makers often find that existing integration tools fall short of where they need to be in terms of usability, adaptability and speed to market. Rebuilding integrations also is a common task. More than half of CIOs and 45% of system architects and developers said in the past 12 months they had to rebuild integrations for existing key business applications six to 10 times, while 98% of respondents have rebuilt integrations for existing key business applications in the past 12 months. A lack of strategy has driven many organizations to rely on stopgap solutions that frequently need to be rebuilt or replaced.
"With a properly designed integration strategy, enterprises gain the flexibility needed to accelerate their business, reduce time to market and support their goals for innovation and digital transformation," said Tam Ayers, field CTO, North America, Digibee. "Enterprises can replace parts of their current application stack as needed, and easily and quickly create or modify integrations to support those changes. Enterprises can cost-effectively and transparently integrate on-premises systems, cloud services, customers' and partners' systems. Integration strategy is central to the flow of information and an organization's agility to move with customers and focus on business goals."
For more information, the Digibee 2022 State of Enterprise Integration Report is available for download, and a blog about the report is here.
About Digibee
The Digibee integration platform allows enterprises to compete and excel in today's rapidly changing digital environment. The technology is cloud native, low code, fully recyclable, and discoverable — connecting applications, processes, and people for faster time to market without a major investment. Ten times faster than other systems, Digibee is the preferred eiPaaS solution for 250-plus corporate customers including Accenture, B3, Carrefour, Payless, Santander, and others. Founded in São Paulo, Brazil the Digibee team is based throughout the Americas with offices in Florida. For more information or to arrange a demonstration, visit www.digibee.com or connect with us on social media.
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