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CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
LEGAL NOTICE
Persons and entities who have paid an increased monthly surcharge for electric service in Ohio pursuant to HB 6.
A class action lawsuit may affect your rights.
A court authorized this notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.
A class action lawsuit styled Smith v. FirstEnergy Corp., et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-3755, is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (the "Court"), and a similar lawsuit styled Emmons v. FirstEnergy Corp., et al., Case No. CV-20 935557, is pending in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Plaintiffs in the lawsuits, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated (the "Plaintiffs"), claim, among other matters, that some or all of Defendants FirstEnergy Corp., FirstEnergy Service Company, Ohio Edison Company ("Ohio Edison"), Toledo Edison Company ("Toledo Edison"), The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company ("Cleveland Electric"), Charles E. Jones, James F. Pearson, Steven E. Strah, K. Jon Taylor, Michael J. Dowling ("FirstEnergy Settling Parties"), and Energy Harbor Corp., f/k/a FirstEnergy Solutions Corp. ("Energy Harbor") engaged in a racketeering scheme to pay more than $61 million in bribes in order to influence and obtain the votes to pass House Bill 6 ("HB 6"), which caused some Ohio residents to pay excessive charges for electricity. Defendants deny any wrongdoing.
Plaintiffs reached a settlement with the FirstEnergy Settling Parties on April 11, 2022, and with Energy Harbor on June 7, 2022 (collectively, the "Settlement"). The Settlement is on behalf of a Settlement Class and includes a monetary payment of $49,000,000 (the "Settlement Funds"). Members of the Settlement Class have the right to request exclusion from and give up all rights to receive a payment from the Settlement.
You may be a member of the Settlement Class if you paid to Toledo Edison, Cleveland Electric, or Ohio Edison any rates, charges, fees, tolls, or other costs pursuant to HB 6 or any recovery mechanism approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) pursuant to HB 6 from January 1, 2020 through June 22, 2022.
If you do nothing, you will be bound by the Court's decisions concerning the Settlement with the FirstEnergy Settling Parties, and you will be able to share in the benefits provided in the Settlement. You will be bound by all orders and judgments of the Court, and you will give up the right to sue the FirstEnergy Settling Parties as part of any other lawsuit for the claims and factual allegations that were or could have been raised in this case.
If you want to keep your right to sue one or more of the FirstEnergy Settling Parties regarding the claims in this case, you must exclude yourself from the Settlement Class in writing by October 5, 2022. Additional information on how to request exclusion is available on the case website at www.OhioElectricityLitigation.com.
You do not need to do anything to receive your share of the Settlement Funds. Your money will be sent to you automatically if the Court approves the Settlement unless you exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you have any questions or want to review documents that have been filed in this case, including the detailed Notice that describes how to request exclusion, object to the Settlement, or receive payment, and provides information regarding the Fairness Hearing, you may visit www.OhioElectricityLitigation.com. All dates are subject to change, and current dates are available on the website.
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PITTSBURGH, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was using the restroom and noticed the splashes coming from me," said an inventor from Richmond, Calif. "so I invented the SPLASH SCREEN to prevent that from happening."
The patent-pending invention effectively reduces splashes onto the floor and surfaces surrounding the commode, as well as the individual's clothing. It improves sanitary conditions by eliminating buildup of stains, splashes, wetness, bacteria, germs, and odors on and around the toilet. Individuals can safely use the toilet without embarrassing and unsanitary splashes on their clothes. The device could be used in both commercial and consumer bathrooms and is easy to use and install.
The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SFO-733, 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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The leading merchant acquirer has already settled $300M in USDC to date
LONDON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Checkout.com unveils its stablecoin settlement solution, leveraging Fireblocks' new crypto payment technology. This offers merchants the flexibility of 24/7 settlement including weekends and holidays — increasing access to cashflow and significantly reducing operational complexity. Checkout.com is the first PSP to have access to Fireblocks' crypto payouts technology. With this access, Checkout.com is also the first to successfully deploy automatic fiat to stablecoin conversion for their merchants as they receive and process funds from customers.
To date, Checkout.com has facilitated settlement of over $300 million using USDC, a fully collateralized and redeemable USD-pegged stablecoin, via its private stablecoins settlement beta program. During the beta, Checkout.com successfully tested, refined and optimized ways for customers' online fiat transactions to be paid to merchants through USDC.
In addition, Checkout.com's integration with Fireblocks marks the crypto technology provider's expansion into the payments space following the acquisition of First Digital earlier this year. Fireblocks' new crypto payment technology is only available to select PSPs with additional payment capabilities and tools for business to be unveiled later this year. Checkout.com is among the early PSP partners to deploy this new technology.
"At Fireblocks, we believe that every business will become a digital assets business with the advent of Web3," said Ran Goldi, Vice President of Payments at Fireblocks. "Traditionally, merchant payouts are limited to 9-5 on weekdays excluding public holidays and are further delayed through batch processing over several business days. Checkout.com's weekend settlement means that merchants are no longer restricted by arbitrary settlement times. With our in-house team's deep knowledge and expertise in digital asset payments, Fireblocks looks forward to our continued collaboration with Checkout.com to bring even more game-changing solutions to the payments space."
Transak Head of Expansion & Partnerships, Joe Start, said, "Weekend settlement helps to free liquidity constraints we have historically faced as a developer integration making decentralised applications accessible. This enables us to process more payments and we are delighted to have worked with Checkout.com on such a significant step forward for the payments industry as a whole."
At the start, Checkout.com's stablecoin settlement supports USDC with plans to expand to a wider range of assets over time. The company's pilot project already includes several crypto exchanges and tech-forward merchants and is actively expanding—with FTX at the forefront of this work.
Adam Jacobs, Head of Payments from FTX said, "Working with Checkout to pioneer stablecoin settlement has been an exciting development for our business and for the entire Web3 space. We're especially excited to see more businesses using crypto natively aligning with our mission to expand the digital currency ecosystem and bring in more institutional crypto holders."
"Stablecoins started as a fiat-denominated asset used by crypto traders to easily move in and out of more volatile crypto assets," explained Jess Houlgrave, Head of Crypto Strategy at Checkout.com. "but we believe they will also play a fundamental role in improving the underlying payment landscape— the fact that we're the first full stack payments provider to successfully pilot an end-to-end solution with weekend merchant-side settlement capability is testament to our commitment to crypto3. We're investing heavily to ensure we can fulfil our mission to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy - which we believe includes Web3 and as we see the market reaction, we hope to see more merchants, both crypto native and non crypto native adopt this."
Today's announcement comes on the heels of Checkout.com publishing its Demystifying Crypto report, which found finance leaders surveyed showing significant appetite to hold stablecoins on their balance sheets. Almost 40% of those surveyed said they would like to use decentralised finance for treasury management and settle payments in stablecoins.
For more information—and for merchants interested in potentially settling transactions in stablecoin in the future—visit checkout.com/crypto.
About Checkout.com
Checkout.com is a global payments solution provider that helps businesses and their communities thrive in the digital economy. Purpose-built with performance, scalability and speed in mind, our modular payments platform is ideal for enterprise businesses looking to seamlessly integrate better payment solutions. With more than 1900 people across 19 offices worldwide, we offer innovative solutions that flex to your needs, valuable insights that help you get smart about your payments' performance, and expertise you can count on as you navigate the complexities of an ever-shifting world. It's why businesses like Crypto.com, Frasers Group, Getty Images, Grab, SHEIN, Sony, Binance and Wise trust Checkout.com.
About Fireblocks
Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Fireblocks enables exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds to securely scale digital asset operations through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure. Fireblocks serves over 1,300 financial institutions, has secured the transfer of over $2.6 trillion in digital assets and has a unique insurance policy that covers assets in storage & transit. Some of the biggest trading desks have switched to Fireblocks because it's the only solution that CISOs and Ops Teams both love. For more information, please visit www.fireblocks.com.
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SOURCE Checkout.com | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/07/checkoutcom-becomes-first-psp-unlock-weekend-settlement-merchants-powered-by-fireblocks-crypto-payouts-debut/ | 2022-06-07T11:03:43Z |
Atropos expands its board and names co-founder Brigham Hyde as chief executive.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atropos Health, the leader in providing physicians with research-grade real-world evidence at the point of care, has announced the completion of a $14M Series A funding round. The company will use the funds to expand its commercial team, further build on recent market traction, and continue to develop its oncology product. Breyer Capital, a global venture capital investor, led the round with participation from Emerson Collective, a multi-stage venture team focused on accelerating companies positively impacting the world. Other participating investors include Boston Millennia Partners.
The Series A funding also provides Atropos the opportunity to appoint key investor representatives to its board of directors. Emerson Collective's Matt Bettonville and Breyer Capital will have seats on the Atropos Health board of directors.
"Atropos Health's solutions represent the type of frameshift, driven by technology, that has the potential to improve patient care significantly. As we've long been promised, now treatment decisions can be personalized and backed by real-world evidence," said Jim Breyer, CEO of Breyer Capital. "Brigham Hyde's track record as an executive of innovation and execution of rapid growth in the health technology sector gives us great faith in the future of Atropos Health," he added.
Existing President, Neil Sanghavi, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Saurabh Gombar, will remain in their current roles. Co-founder Nigam Shah, MD/PhD, recently appointed Chief Data Scientist at Stanford University, will remain on the board.
Brigham Hyde Moving from Board Chairman to CEO Role
Atropos Health co-founder Brigham Hyde, PhD, who helped oversee the funding deal, has been named the company's CEO. Hyde has a significant track record of building businesses in the health tech and real-world data (RWD) space and most recently served as President of Data & Analytics at Eversana. Prior to that role, Mr. Hyde served as a healthcare partner at the AI venture fund Symphony AI, where he led the investment in, co-founded, and operated Concert AI, an oncology RWD company – most recently valued at $1.9B.
"I am excited about the enormous potential Atropos has to advance how evidence-based medicine is practiced across the globe," said Hyde. "I am honored to get the chance to lead the business day-to-day and bring personalized real-world evidence to patients and caregivers everywhere."
Hyde held previous roles as Chief Data Officer at Decision Resources Group, which was acquired by Clarivate for $900M in 2020. He has also served on the Global Data Science Advisory Board for Janssen, as a research faculty at MIT Media Lab, and served as adjunct faculty at Tufts Medical School.
About Atropos Health: Atropos Health is the developer of the first physician consultation service powered by research-grade real-world data. Using millions of anonymized patient records, Atropos helps providers answer clinical questions that have fallen through the cracks of the evidence-based literature. By leveraging insights from free-text notes and other non-standard data entries that often go overlooked, Atropos empowers more robust research and effective care delivery. To learn more about Atropos Health, visit www.atroposhealth.com, connect through LinkedIn, or follow on Twitter @AtroposHealth.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to self-expression, personal style offers an important opportunity to showcase individuality. And while clothing choice is just one piece of individual identity, those clothes can have the power to help everyone look and feel like their best and most authentic self. That's what the Dockers® brand strives to provide in each of its designs, and in celebration of Pride 2022, the brand is excited to release its 7th Pride collection to date.
Available starting May 16th, Dockers® is launching its latest Pride collection titled "Say It Loud" to honor the LGBTQ+ community. This colorful collection takes inspiration from the rich history of activism and acceptance in San Francisco, the birthplace of Dockers®, and each item features unique drawings created by Bay Area-based artist and Dockers® partner Richard Ceely.
"The artwork is meant to inspire all people to let their love soar, and to remind us that we're all birds of a feather in pursuit of a life well lived," says Ceely. "When I was first brainstorming designs I was out on my deck, and the birds around my house really had a lot to say that morning – and they were saying it loud. Listening to those birds sounded like the joyful greeting of a new day full of possibilities, and I wanted to convey that positive energy with this design."
The capsule features five new styles including a garment dyed hooded sweatshirt, graphic tees in both blue and white colorways, a summer-ready white tank top and a versatile pair of khaki shorts that reflect the signature California cool Dockers® vibe. Through these gender-neutral styles, "Say It Loud" aims to evoke a joyful celebration of who you truly are, because everyone deserves to feel confident in their skin.
"We were so excited to work with Richard on this collection to celebrate Pride this year, as he is a local artist and long-time friend of the Dockers® brand" says Lisa Relth, Director of Design at Dockers®. "His colorful and imaginative paintings burst with irreverent positivity and whimsical personality, beautifully infusing some of Dockers' most beloved casual staples with the joy that characterizes Pride."
In addition to the product collection, Dockers® continues its long-standing partnership with Stonewall Community Foundation in the hopes of sparking positive change for the LGBTQ+ community that lasts far beyond the month of June. The brand is proud to support Stonewall's incredible work amplifying LGBTQ+ voices and addressing key issues through community grants and consulting.
As part of the Levi Strauss & Co. portfolio, the Dockers® brand has a rich history of supporting LGBTQ+ rights dating back to its inception in 1986. LS&Co. was the first prominent business to take action in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the first Fortune 500 company to extend benefits to same sex partners. The company continues to support the LGBTQ+ community through financial commitments and political action in support of same-sex marriage, along with other relevant policy matters. Dockers® remains committed to recognizing LGBTQ+ individuals and supporting their rights to equality in all walks of life.
The Dockers® "Say It Loud" collection will be available for purchase on Dockers.com through the end of June.
Dockers® Pride 2022 Lifestyle Images HERE.
Dockers® Pride 2022 Product Images HERE.
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Marissa Tsolinas Stanley Wiggins
mtsolinas@levi.com stanley@paulandwilliams.com
About the Dockers® brand:
The Dockers® brand has been the authority in khaki pants for more than 30 years. First introduced in 1986 in San Francisco, California, this American classic has always been at the heart of the casual movement, providing men with quality products for every occasion. Our thoughtful innovations and meaningful details have always served a purpose, not a trend. Today, the Dockers® brand continues to be America's favorite khaki and offers a wide range of apparel and accessories with no compromises in quality -always superior comfort and versatile style. The Dockers® brand is a division of Levi Strauss & Co. and available worldwide in 60 countries, on six continents. For more information about the Dockers® brand, its products and stores, please visit www.dockers.com.
About Richard Ceely:
Richard Ceely is a passionate artist and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Much like his vibrant paintings and drawings, Ceely is joyful and fun-loving as an artist and an individual, with a firm belief that love and kindness will always prevail. Ceely is originally from Upstate New York and currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
About Stonewall Community Foundation:
Stonewall Community Foundation is a prolific funder of LGBTQ+ issues, supporting over 700 organizations since 1990 to advance queer liberation and racial, social, and economic justice. Founded against the tragic backdrop of the AIDS crisis, its mission amplifies the amazing power of collective giving. In addition to grantmaking, including scholarships and microgrants, Stonewall offers free consulting and training for nonprofit leaders on the front lines of change.
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FORT WORTH (KDAF) — North Texas-based alternative band The Unlikely Candidates will be celebrating the release of their debut album Panther Island in Fort Worth on Thursday, May 19.
The band hails from Keller hitting the scene in 2008. They are best known for their song Novocaine, which was released back in 2019. The music video for the song currently sits at more than 40 million views on YouTube, which officials say makes it the sixth most popular alt-rock music video on the platform.
The release of this album serves as a retrospective look at how much the band has grown in the last 10+ years, as band members say that they initially recorded Panther Island in an apartment closet.
Starkly contrasting this humble jump into making music, the band recently went to Paris to headline a concert for the rock band Rockin’ 1000. But their achievements don’t stop there. They have also toured with industry-heavy hitters like Cage the Elephant, Dirty Heads and Fallout Boy.
If this has piqued your interest, the band will be going on tour this June and July. To see their tour schedule, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/north-texas-based-band-the-unlikely-candidates-celebrating-album-debut-in-fort-worth/ | 2022-05-19T20:18:45Z |
- UNLEASH America 2022, the world's #1 HR conference for senior executives, begins next week on May 25-26, at the Marquee Ballroom, Las Vegas.
- Thousands of HR, learning, recruitment and HR Technology professionals will gather in-person once again for an experience that will shape the future of work.
LONDON, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UNLEASH America will welcome more than 1500 HR, Learning, Recruitment and HR Technology leaders from across North America at the world famous MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom.
After months of working with some of the brightest minds from the world of HR, UNLEASH America will kick off next week and reunite the HR community at their first in person event since 2019.
UNLEASH America will host over 80 HR big gun speakers including:
- Mark Blyth, Brown University, the talented economist who predicted the advent of Brexit and Trump
- Peter Hinssen, CEO of nexxworks, one of the most celebrated leaders on radical innovation worldwide
- Dr. Chris Mullen, Executive Director at the The Workforce Institute, UKG, the leading workplace think tank focused on the frontline employee experience
- Stephen Golden, responsible for driving the diversity, equity and inclusion strategy at YouTube
- America's leading CHRO's from Tyson Foods, Bolt, Barry-Whemiller, and many more
- +50 HR, Recruitment and Learning case studies from America's Leading Employers.
"We can't wait for UNLEASH America to return in-person and reunite the HR community once again. We have many inspiring sessions lined up from celebrated innovators who are shaping the Future of Work and Technology worldwide. We hope the two-day adventure in Vegas will change the way people view work as we return with our first major gathering of HR, learning and recruitment leaders from America's leading enterprises since the pandemic. In-person events will have an increasingly important role to play in the new world of hybrid work and we are here to remind everyone that the face-to-face experience is invaluable," said Marc Coleman, UNLEASH Founder and CEO. "It's been a crazy couple of years for the global HR industry, and we feel now is the right time to bring together some amazing stories, life-changing magic, friendship and tons of fun. UNLEASH will also provide a space to breathe and unravel the complexity of the HR industry ."
Deal-making and business networking at UNLEASH events is unequalled worldwide by seniority and industry influencers. UNLEASH are fired up to be working with the HR industry's market leaders sponsoring this year's show, including Oracle, IBM, ADP, Workhuman, UKG and many more.
For more information on UNLEASH America, or to come and join the best HR experience of your career, visit: https://www.unleash.ai/unleashamerica/
About UNLEASH
UNLEASH is a global digital media and events business that brings the latest news, analysis and market trends to HR, technology, learning and recruitment leaders. Since 2011, UNLEASH has served the global HR community. It drives transformation and pushes the industry forward. UNLEASH exists to inspire, connect and empower HR leaders worldwide to stay one step ahead in the fast-changing world of work.
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XIAN, China, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bon Natural Life Limited (Nasdaq: BON) ("BON" or the "Company"), one of the leading bio-ingredient solutions providers in the natural, health and personal care industries, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Guzy, as a new independent Director to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee, both effective June 28, 2022. Effective June 27, 2022, Mr. Christopher Constable resigned as a director of the Company for personal reasons and stepped down as a member and chairman of the audit committee of the Board. The resignation of Mr. Constable did not result from any dispute or disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
Mr. Jeffrey Guzy has had key executive positions at several large international companies, including Loral Space, Sprint International, Verizon and IBM. Mr. Guzy is a private investor and advisor to Aprize Satellite and to several other hi-tech companies. Mr. Guzy has an MBA in Strategic Planning and Management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania; a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University; and a Certificate in Theology from Georgetown University. Mr. Guzy's extensive business and financial oversight experience led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director and qualify as an audit committee financial expert.
Mr. Yongwei Hu, CEO and Chairman of BON stated, "We thank Chris for his service to us as our board member and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Jeffrey as a new independent director to BON's Board. Jeffrey' experience will complement our existing directors' skills and experiences, and he will provide critical insight and direction as we continue to expand our operations. We look forward to Jeffrey' contributions and expect to leverage his financial and governance experience in furtherance of our growth in the coming years."
About Bon Natural Life Limited
The Company focuses on the manufacturing of personal care ingredients, such as plant extracted fragrance compounds for perfume and fragrance manufacturers, natural health supplements such as powder drinks and bioactive food ingredient products mostly used as food additives and nutritional supplements by their customers. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.bnlus.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may, "will, "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the natural, health and personal care market in China and the other international markets the Company plans to serve; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and the international markets the Company plans to serve and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
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CHEVY CHASE, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCP® and joint venture partner Avanti Residential announce the $55 million acquisition of Heights on Huron, a 252-unit garden apartment community at 10648 Huron Street in Northglenn, CO. In May 2022, FCP announced its initial multifamily investment, Ivy Crossing, with joint venture partner, BMC, in Denver.
"Heights on Huron adds a well-located multifamily asset to FCP's growing presence in Colorado," said FCP's Bart Hurlbut. "We are excited to work alongside Avanti for the first time to infuse capital into the property and improve resident experience."
"With this first closing, we are excited to embark on a broader venture goal with FCP," said Christian Garner, President and CEO of Avanti Residential. "Through their capital commitment to this strategic opportunity, we look forward to executing a large-scale renovation which will allow us to realize this desirable property's full potential."
Heights on Huron Apartments is located at a highly visible and well-connected location in Northglenn, proximate to I-25 and within an easy drive to downtown Denver, Interlocken Business Park, and Amazon's Distribution Center. Residents at Heights on Huron enjoy easy access to numerous shopping centers, major retailers, and walking and bike trails.
FCP® is a privately held real estate investment company that has invested in or financed more than $9.3 billion in assets since its founding in 1999. FCP invests directly and with operating partners in commercial and residential assets. The firm makes equity and mezzanine investments in income-producing and development properties. Based in Chevy Chase, MD, FCP invests both its commingled, discretionary funds and separate accounts targeted at major real estate markets in the United States. For further information on FCP, please visit www.fcpdc.com.
Avanti Residential is an experienced investor and owner-operator of lifestyle-forward multifamily communities in the U.S. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Avanti operates 37 properties across 5 states, comprising of 9,000 units. The company utilizes a vertically integrated platform led by a seasoned executive team, each with more than 25 years' experience in the acquisition and value creation of apartment properties. Avanti applies skilled real estate investment acumen in a culture of personal accountability and alignment to deliver exceptional value and attractive risk-adjusted returns for its institutional venture partners and private capital investors. AvantiResidential.com
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KW Communications, LLC
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In partnership with GLAAD, the limited-edition "NEON Pink Block Party Lemonade" Pop-Tarts feature 'Printed Fun' frosting art embodying the theme of 'One of A Kind, But Never Alone'
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, Pop-Tarts® will debut its first-ever Pride box, "NEON Pink Block Party Lemonade," featuring the colorful designs of illustrator Thaddeus Coates. The limited-edition box was created in partnership with NEONxGLAAD, a collective of artists and ingenious creators that leverage the power of storytelling to increase the visibility of Black LGBTQ+ people.
Along with art featured on the box, this is the first time Pop-Tarts has engaged an independent artist to create the unique images that live directly on the edible 'Printed Fun' frosting. Illustrator and influencer Thaddeus Coates created a unique work of art for this program and these limited-edition Pop-Tarts, called "Issa Block Party," that embodies the theme of 'One of A Kind, But Never Alone' and illustrates the joy found within LGBTQ+ and BIPOC chosen families.
"The art is inspired by a summer block party and celebrates a community that doesn't prioritize fitting in over living authentically," says Coates. "No matter how different or like an outsider you might feel, you are never alone. You belong to a beautiful, diverse and unique community of people who come from all backgrounds."
As the name suggests, the toaster pastries are a perfect balance of sweet and sour, with a tangy pink lemonade-flavored filling inside the traditional flaky Pop-Tarts crust, topped with tasty frosting. The flavor's bright pink filling perfectly complements the NEONxGLAAD partnership.
Today, Pop-Tarts will drop 450 boxes of NEON Pink Block Party Lemonade Pop-Tarts on its Instagram shop, available for purchase for $5. Each Friday during Pride month, an additional 450 boxes will be released for purchase and one of four LGBTQ+ and BIPOC partner organizations will be spotlighted on Pop-Tarts social channels, including:
- The Salt Eaters Book Shop: An independent bookshop in Inglewood, California that prioritizes stories by and about Black women, femmes, and gender expansive people and aims to create a gathering space for all.
- Destination Tomorrow: Is a grassroots agency that originated as the LGBTQ+ center of the Bronx borough, but recently opened its doors to the community in Atlanta. It believes no individual should have to leave his, her, or their neighborhood to access LGBTQ+ specific services.
- Nobody's Darling: A Queer and POC-owned bar in Chicago that prides itself on being a safe space for women and other marginalized voices. The bar was named a James Beard award finalist in March 2022.
- Bronx Book Festival/The Bronx is Reading: A social impact organization that celebrates literacy, fosters a love of reading among children, teens, and adults, empowering the next generation of readers and writers through the annual Bronx Book Festival, The Bronx is Reading Literacy Program, monthly book club, and online and pop-up bookstore.
The best part? In connection with these limited-edition boxes, each of the four LGBTQ+ and BIPOC organizations will receive the $10K grant and $2,250 in connection with the box sales, to continue their mission towards fostering inclusive communities. Pop-Tarts is also committing $100K to GLAAD to continue its work accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
"Pop-Tarts is proud to be a part of Kellogg's long-standing partnership with GLAAD," says Carrie Sander, Vice President, General Manger, Portable Wholesome Snacks. "Together, we continue to work to accelerate acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community, promote representation and visibility, and combat the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth."
"Understanding that sometimes you can feel like you are the only one experiencing your current circumstances, especially when you're younger, the NEON team came together to conceptualize this project knowing the importance it makes for LGBTQ+ communities of color to see themselves this pride season," said Major Nesby, NEON's Founder. "This campaign is a gentle reminder that we are all a part of a much larger community with both individual and collective journeys."
To learn more about GLAAD and NEON's efforts and how you can help, visit glaad.org. To stay up to date on all things Pop-Tarts, follow the brand on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Plus, check back on Pop-Tarts' Instagram store all Pride month long to get your hands on these limited-edition boxes and help support the community.
ABOUT GLAAD X NEON
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At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
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Washburn University to help 60 Topeka High students with education journey
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With the help of a new $1.4 million grant, Washburn University will help 60 students from Topeka High School as they pursue higher education.
On Wednesday, June 22, Washburn University says the U.S. Department of Education awarded it more than $1.4 million for a new TRIO Upward Bound grant. During the next five years, it said the grant will increase its ability to help prepare area high schoolers for college success.
WU said Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants as they prepare for entrance to college. It said the program provides chances for students to succeed in their precollege performance and in their higher education pursuits.
Washburn noted that Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree.
WU said the Upward Bound grant marks its first TRIO grant and was awarded through a competitive process among institutions with experience serving underrepresented students who succeed in college.
“When I found out I would be the first in my family to attend college, I was excited but I also did not know what to expect,” said Senator Roger Marshall. “The Upward Bound College-Preparation Program assists today’s aspiring students who are in the same situation I was once in. Congratulations to President Farley and everyone at Washburn who worked hard to secure this federal award that will help Topekans succeed during their pursuit of an undergraduate degree.”
The University indicated the Federal TRIO Programs are outreach and student service programs meant to find and provide services for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. It said Upward Bound emerged from the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in response to the War on Poverty and is funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
“The goal of Upward Bound is to empower students by helping them develop their academic skills,” said Jerry Farley, president of Washburn University. “That fits with the founding principles of Washburn University and we appreciate the support in pursuing those goals.”
Washburn said its Upward Bound program will provide a broad set of services - including tutoring, academic and career advising, mentoring and financial aid assistance. It said it will also provide students with a summer bridge program and encourage dual enrollment where students can enroll in Washburn classes while still in high school.
“Across the nation, the U.S. Department of Education tells us that 84 percent of Upward Bound students who graduate from high school continue on to enroll in college,” Farley said. “We fully expect to meet or exceed that standard with Washburn’s program.
“This Upward Bound grant provides another opportunity for Washburn University and its community partners -- particularly the Topeka Public Schools -- to create educational pathways that transform student lives and provide Topeka with its future leaders,” said Alan Bearman, dean of library services and the project lead.
Topeka High School Principal Rebecca Morrisey echoed the sentiment and said, “we are excited to work with Washburn University to help more Trojans explore and engage the pathway to post-secondary studies.”
During the next five years, Washburn said the grant will allow it to serve 60 low-income and first-generation students from Topeka High School and help them enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
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Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Bingo at library
ALLIANCE – Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., will host two free family bingo games this summer.
All ages are invited to play from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday and July 25. Prizes will be given out. Space is limited and registration is required for each session at www.rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Bluecoats to perform
CANTON – The Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps will perform at Drum Corps International’s opening night in Detroit on Tuesday, then return Canton and Northeast Ohio to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The weekend-long celebration includes three major events for the organization.
Innovations In Brass will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Dix Stadium, 2213 Summit St. in Kent. The Bluecoats will compete against other drum corps. For tickets, visit: www.bluecoats.com/innovations Bluecoats
Party in the Plaza will begin at 2 p.m. July 3 in downtown Canton’s Centennial Plaza. The free Bluecoats concert will begin at 8 p.m., after several other musical performers throughout the day. The Bluecoats organization also will launch the Champion Award, honoring local leaders of the arts, culture and humanities. This year’s award will go to Jim Porter and Betty Smith. For more information, visit www.partyintheplaza.org.
The Bluecoats & Bluecoats Alumni Corps will perform July 4 during the Monumental Fourth celebration at the McKinley National Memorial, 800 McKinley Monument Drive, Canton. This event features the Bluecoats and the 450-person Bluecoats Alumni Corps. The Alumni Corps is assembled from at least one performer of every year of the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps. Gates open at 6 pm. The Bluecoats perform at 8:50 p.m. For tickets, visit www.bluecoats.com/fourth.
Movies at Centennial Plaza
CANTON – The Centennial Plaza Movie Series, presented by the Canton Palace Theatre, is at 7 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 17.
The free outdoor event brings family-friendly movies to the big screen at downtown's Centennial Plaza. This week’s movie is "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone." Movies for July are:
- July 6 – "Luca"
- July 13 – "Elf"
- July 20 – "Pokémon Detective Pikachu"
- July 27 – "Jumanji" (1995)
For a full schedule of this summer’s Centennial Plaza Movie Series, visit https://cantonpalacetheatre.org/centennial-plaza-movie-series.
Dances in July
CANTON – Canton Country Music will hold dances at the Polish American Citizen Club, 1605 Henry Ave. SW, on July 3 with the Let's Dance Band and July 10 with Along the Way Country Band.
Music is from 2 to 5 p.m. Food, a lottery tree and 50-50 drawing will be available. Admission is $3 at the door.
Author Neil Zurcher at library
DOVER – Author Neil Zurcher will speak about his latest book, "Ten Ohio Disasters: Stories of Tragedy and Courage that Should Not Be Forgotten," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the North Reading Room at the Dover Library, 525 N. Walnut St.
He will share details about 10 disasters from Ohio’s past, including the Xenia tornado, the Silver Bridge collapse, the statewide Blizzard of ‘78, the deadly Who concert stampede in Cincinnati, an ill-fated group parachute jump over Lake Erie, and the Fitchville nursing home fire.
Register online at www.doverlibrary.org or call the library at 330-343-6123.
Red Cross chapter presents award
GREEN – The American Red Cross of Heartland, Stark, & Muskingum Lakes recently presented the 2022 Jack B. Liberator award to Denise Scala at MAPS Air Museum.
Scala, of Canton, has been volunteering for the Red Cross since 1997, serving six three-year board terms, including serving as board chairwoman, and volunteering on numerous Red Cross committees.
The award is presented to those who best exemplify Liberator’s lifelong philanthropic leadership, his compassion for people, and his dedication to the American Red Cross.
Science event for kids
JACKSON TWP. – Jackson Township and the Paul & Carol David YMCA will present the Mad Science presentation "Up, Up & Away" from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway.
This free event will introduce children to the principles of air and pressure. They will see an exothermic reaction and watch a hovercraft in action.
Concerts at Jackson Amphitheater
JACKSON TWP. – Two concerts are scheduled this week at the Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway.
Karissa Ella will perform a free concert from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. King’s Highway, which plays the music of Tom Petty, will perform from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday. For tickets to the King’s Highway concert, visit www.jacksonamphitheater.com.
Dancing for Diapers fundraiser
JACKSON TWP. – Stark County Diaper Bank with The Paul & Carol David Foundation will present Galaxy Reunion: Dancing for Diapers at 6 p.m. July 22 to raise funds and provide emergency diaper assistance to families in need.
The fundraiser will be held at Royal Docks Brewhouse & Cannery, 5646 Wales Ave. NW.
The event will feature celebrity bouncers, DJs and bartenders from the Galaxy Disco days in the 1970s and 1980s. DJs will include Scott Davidson, Steve Karapasha, Dan Belford and Jon Wilson.
Dress in 1970s and 1980s attire to dance and enjoy contests, trivia, and raffles. Guests who donate a pack of 25 diapers or more will be entered to win prizes. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased through the Stark County Diaper Bank website, on Facebook at @starkcountydiaperbank or https://givebutter.com/SCDiaperBankGalaxyReunion.
Stark County Diaper Bank provides emergency diaper support to families experiencing diaper need through Community Distribution Partners and Client Distribution Partners in Stark, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Wayne, Harrison and Medina counties. The nonprofit organization exists to help families secure an adequate monthly supply of fresh diapers for their children and ensure that these babies get a healthier start in life.
Lavender Festival
MARLBORO TWP. – Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery, 6193 Edison St. NE, will hold its Lavender Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
This event is held in conjunction with Heart and Home Marketplace and will feature about 100 artisans displaying their works of jewelry, wood, painting, fiber and ceramics.
Get help with cost of cover crops
MASSILLON – Stark Soil & Water Conservation District is enrolling eligible agricultural producers for this year’s Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s cover-crop program.
Cover crops reduce erosion, improve soil health, enhance water availability, suppress weeds, pests and diseases, and increase biodiversity.
Fields located within the Muskingum district can receive $12 per acre cost share. Producers can sign up by coming to the USDA Service Center, 2650 Richville Drive SE, Suite 100. Deadline is July 12.
For more information or an appointment, contact Stark Soil & Water Conservation District at 330-451-7643.
Music in Massillon
MASSILLON – Massillon’s Summer Concert Series continues at Duncan Plaza with Crash Into DMB-Dave Matthews Tribute Band at 7 p.m. Wednesday and New Wave Nation at 7:30 p.m. July 3 as part of the city’s Independence Day Celebration.
Henry Konczak will perform at 7 p.m. Monday.
Music, food trucks on Thursdays
NORTH CANTON – The North Canton Public Library will sponsor live music and food trucks on the City Hall portico from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays.
This Thursday's performer is Josee McGee, a Canton/Akron soulful-jazz band. The food truck is Cheezylicious.
The schedule for July is:
- July 7: Ben Gage Duo (Rust Belt folk and blues from Northeast Ohio); food truck: New Berlin Dough Co.
- July 14: Ohio Weather Band (a three-piece roots-rock band from Akron); food truck: The Cookery.
- July 21: The Shootouts (acoustic duo playing Rust Belt Americana, honky tonk and country western); food truck: Zydeco Bistro.
- July 28: Erin Nicole Neal & The Chill Factors (blues/blues-rock band from Cleveland); food truck: Swensons.
Wildlife habitat workshop set
WASHINGTON TWP. – The Stark Soil & Water Conservation District will host a wildlife habitat workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, 16146 Daniel St. NE.
Ohio State University wildlife ecologist Gabe Karns will present research findings for proper management of habitat within transmission right-of-ways and other edge habitats. The workshop will conclude with a tour of a right-of-way that has been established with native perennial pollinator habitat.
For reservations, go to www.starkswcd.org or call 330-451-7645. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/26/stark-county-roundup-news-around-canton-region/7648262001/ | 2022-06-26T11:12:52Z |
Brian Dunkleman shared details about his time on “American Idol” and what it meant to pull the Dunkleman. He said the pandemic helped him get back on his feet and shared how his recent project “Dunkleman” is already leading to new opportunities in acting. “Dunkleman” shares Brian’s story and several behind-the-scenes stories from “American Idol.”
“Dunkleman” is available to watch on Amazon Prime now.
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After the rain comes the heat in flooded Kentucky towns
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The rain that unleashed massive floods in Appalachian mountain communities was diminishing on Tuesday, leaving survivors to face a new threat: baking in the heat as they try to recover.
“It’s going to get really, really hot. And that is now our new weather challenge,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said at his Tuesday morning briefing on the disaster.
The death toll stood at 37 on Tuesday after more bodies were found Monday in the ruined landscape, and while more than 1,300 people have been rescued, crews were still trying to reach some people who remain cut off by floods or mudslides, he said. Hundreds remained unaccounted for, a number that should drop once cell phone service is restored and people can tell each other they’re alive.
“It is absolutely devastating out there. It’s going to take years to rebuild. People left with absolutely nothing. Homes that we don’t know where they are, just entirely gone. And we continue to find bodies of our brothers and sisters that we have lost,” Beshear said.
The National Weather Service warned that slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could provoke more flash flooding through Tuesday morning along waterways swollen by Sunday’s heavy rain, a dismal coda to last week’s historic floods. That includes communities just across the state line in Virginia and West Virginia, where some people also remained without power.
Cooling stations are being set up in buildings that were spared the floods as more than 9,600 customers remain without electricity in eastern Kentucky, Beshear said.
“With the heat coming up, we put out the call for cooling stations. And they have been set up in time, in fact before this heat. We may, for the first time, be ahead of the weather,” he said.
“I know you may be out there working to salvage whatever you can. But be really careful Wednesday and Thursday when it gets hot,” the governor said. “We’re bringing in water by the truckloads. We’re going to make sure we have enough for you. But you’re going to need a cool place at least to take a break.”
For hundreds of people whose homes were damaged or destroyed, that place was an emergency shelter. As of Tuesday, nearly 430 people were staying at 11 such shelters, and 191 more were being housed temporarily in state parks, Beshear said.
President Joe Biden declared a federal disaster to direct relief money to counties flooded after 8 to 10 1/2 inches (20 to 27 centimeters) of rain fell in just 48 hours in parts of eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia and western Virginia.
The disaster was the latest in a string of catastrophic deluges that have pounded parts of the U.S. this summer, including St. Louis. Scientists warn that climate change is making such events more common.
Chris Campbell, president of Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg, said his 90-year-old grandmother lost the entire home where she’s lived since 1958. She managed to escape to a neighbor’s house with only some photos. Everything else is gone. And now he’s handling burial arrangements for people he’s known personally, like a 67-year-old woman who had a heart attack trying to escape from the rising water.
“These people, we know most of them. We’re a small community,” he said of the town about 110 miles southeast of Lexington. “It affects everybody.”
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Reynolds reported from Louisville. Other Associated Press contributors include Leah Willingham in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Police: Owner arrested after dogs maul 71-year-old man to death
FRESNO, Texas (Gray News) – Police in Texas arrested a man in connection with a group of dogs who mauled to death a 71-year-old man.
The Ford Bend County Sheriff’s Office charged 47-year-old Samuel Cartwright attack by dog resulting in death, a second degree felony.
The arrest comes after the sheriff’s office conducted an investigation into the death of Freddy Garcia, who was attacked and killed by seven dogs while walking to a store on July 18 while walking to a store in Fresno. Officials say the dogs belonged to Cartwright.
All seven of the pit bull mixes were captured by deputies and Animal Control.
In a Facebook post, Sheriff Eric Fagan said he is thankful the dogs have been removed from the streets to prevent another attack from happening.
“This devastating tragedy didn’t have to happen,” Fagan said. “I extend my deepest condolences to the Garcia family and his neighbors as they adjust to the loss of Mr. Garcia.”
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Average US gasoline price falls 45 cents to $4.10 per gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plummeted 45 cents over the past two weeks to $4.10 per gallon.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the continued decline comes as crude oil costs also remain low.
“The drop of a dollar per gallon has not been enough to restore motorist demand, which is in retreat due to sustained high price levels,” Lundberg said in a statement.
The average price at the pump is down a dollar over the past nine weeks, but it’s 85 cents higher than it was one year ago.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas was in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $5.36 per gallon. The lowest average was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $3.38 per gallon.
According to the survey, the average price of diesel plunged 37 cents over three weeks to $5.17 a gallon.
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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastech Digital, Inc. (NYSE American: MHH), a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services, has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. The conference call will occur on Wednesday, August 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will be hosted by Mr. Vivek Gupta, CEO, Mr. Jack Cronin, CFO and Mr. Ganeshan Venkateshwaran, Chief Executive Officer of Mastech InfoTrellis (the Company's data and analytics business segment).
The conference call can be accessed through a listen-only dial-in number or through a live webcast. To listen to the conference call, please dial 877-407-3980. The webcast will be available at http://www.mastechdigital.com via the Investors section. Investors should log on 10 minutes prior to the start of the program.
A replay of the call will be available for 7 days following its conclusion. Domestic callers can access the replay by dialing 877-660-6853 and entering conference number 13731879. International callers can access the replay by dialing 201-612-7415 and entering the same conference number 13731879. The webcast will be available for 7 days on Mastech Digital's corporate website.
About Mastech Digital, Inc.:
Mastech Digital (NYSE American: MHH) is a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services. The Company offers Data Management and Analytics Solutions, Digital Learning, and IT Staffing Services with a Digital First approach. A minority-owned enterprise, Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
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DORADO, Puerto Rico, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Money today announced the release of its exhaustive list of 2022's best colleges for your investment. Money's Best Colleges includes analysis and rankings on hundreds of choices for applicants looking beyond the Ivy League, focusing on schools that admit at least 20% of applicants. Money experts didn't stop there, breaking down the 'best' lists even further – by region, programs, and a special 'Selective College' ranking for the nation's most prestigious schools – to help readers make an informed decision about higher education. Even more, Money will release several features to accompany the "best of" list including how to choose a college, how to pay for college, and a breakdown of the often-confusing standardized testing landscape. The Best Colleges list and accompanying stories will roll out starting Monday, May 16, 2022.
With a focus on above-average graduation rates, Money scored more than 600 colleges in three areas: quality, affordability, and outcomes. These data points take into account important factors like the net price of a degree, loan repayment rates, median earnings, and four "value added" calculations measuring a school's actual performance against its predicted performance. Ranked #1 is the University of Michigan, with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of Virginia coming in second and third, respectively.
Money's 2022 Top 10 Best Colleges are as follows:
- University of Michigan
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Virginia
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- Virginia Military Institute
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- University of Florida
- University of California, Irvine
- University of California, Davis
For Money's complete list of the Best Colleges go here. Money ranked colleges using this methodology.
"This year's Best Colleges list is a new take on our long-standing commitment to helping families make a smart college choice," says Money Executive Editor Mike Ayers. "We changed things up so more students could use this list to make educated choices about investing in their future."
In addition to the Best Colleges feature and the regional breakout lists including best colleges in the South, Northeast, West, and Midwest, the Money team shares a series of complimentary stories to provide an overall, one-stop-shop for all of your higher education questions. The package includes:
How to Choose a College:
There's no one-size-fits-all college that works for everyone, and it's up to the applicant to decide what's most important as the list of schools gets narrowed down. What type of school should you consider? What are the testing requirements? What's the student life like and what are its academic specialties? These are just some of the questions to weigh when deciding what school to attend.
Tips for Finding Your Own Best College:
There are many factors in choosing your own best college, and sometimes, you have to read the fine print. For example, a college's "sticker price" won't be the actual price you end up paying, so how do you find out what college will actually cost you? When you've found that perfect school, what are your chances of getting in? If you do get in, what will your campus life be like?
No SAT, No Problem? How Test-Optional Policies Are Changing College Admissions:
The pandemic changed the landscape of applying to college – including standardized testing requirements. While some schools are retaining a Covid-era admissions change that waived the requirements to submit SAT or ACT test scores, it's become increasingly difficult to determine which schools require scores and which ones don't. What's the difference between test-optional and test-blind? Are there different requirements for separate programs at each school? What's the future for standardized testing?
How to Pay for College:
Whether college is years away or you'll be paying tuition in a matter of months, it's smart to think about your financial plan. You'll want to combine any savings with current income, "free money" from grants and scholarships, and if needed, student loans. Where can you find scholarships? Is work-study a good option? How much should you borrow? Our guide walks you through what to expect.
Why Maritime Academies Rank High in Money's Best Colleges List:
Three maritime academies rank in Money's top 25 this year. These colleges cater to students interested in subjects like marine engineering, maritime business or marine science. But what makes them such a great value? And how can you tell if they're a good fit for you?
In this post-pandemic landscape with inflation at a 40-year high and interest rates on the rise, Money aims to help readers make the most informed decision about a crucial life choice for high school graduates: higher education. Whether you're deciding which college to apply to, which ones help you graduate with the least amount of debt, or where to go for the best major, Money has combed the data and compiled the information in an easy-to-navigate package.
Money editor Kaitlin Mulhere is available for interviews. She oversees the website's coverage of higher education topics, including financial aid, student debt, and the Best Colleges ranking. For more information, visit www.Money.com.
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MIAMI, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPost the fashion tech platform, has made a name for itself by fusing its 360 services to fashion designers in need of expansion. As a brand aggregator, OnPost offers services that include access to their marketplace, an integration with a digital wholesale platform, a physical experience through popups and also access to the Web 3.0 ecosystem. Its newest agenda addition includes a proud participation at the most important trade shows worldwide such as: Joor, Coterie, Destination Miami and Magic Las Vegas - aiming to empower for the Latin American designers and create more opportunities to sell their products through new B2B channels.
Founded by Ex-Harvard Business School alumni and Marketing mogul, Gabriel De La Serna, OnPost has gained an immense traction since its launch in 2019 - being called the one stop destination for up and coming LATAM designers. OnPost offers shoppers a thoughtfully edited selection of the most sustainable contemporary women's products from Latin America. Featuring both cult favorite brands as well as exciting new up-and-comers. OnPost is committed to championing brands that have a truly unique story to tell and take them to the next level.
Through participating in the best trade shows, trunk shows and pop-ups in the world, OnPost offers a unique access to their brands to be discovered each time one visits the physical and also the online destination. The platform is committed to shedding a spotlight on the designers creations and creators themselves through meaningful storytelling that engages the shopper and allows them to truly connect with the brands on the site as well as the people behind them.
The debut selection of brands on trade shows includes industry insider favorites such as Denise Kuri, Concepción Miranda, Malau, Padova, among others. In addition to the core debut offering at Coterie in New York on September 18-20, ONPOST will be showcasing a digital showroom powered by Joor all year long, as well as having a physical presence at Destination Miami on July 16-18 and Magic Las Vegas on August 8-10.
Few platforms exist at the unique intersection of beauty, fashion, sustainability and phygital fashion - four categories that are so intertwined in our daily lives. ONPOST bridges the gap between these worlds, bringing sustainable cult favorites, the new & noteworthy, and the truly unique access on the the digital Fashion world.
TRANSFORMING POSSIBILITIES INTO OPPORTUNITIES.
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US agency opens probe into electric vehicle batteries
By TOM KRISHER
AP Auto Writer
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after five automakers issued recalls for defects that can cause fires or stalling. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers more than 138,000 vehicles with batteries made by LG Energy Solution of South Korea. General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Stellantis and Volkswagen have issued recalls since early 2020, most due to internal battery failures that can increase the risk of fires. The agency says it will write to LG and other companies that might have bought similar batteries to make sure recalls are being done when needed. A message was left Tuesday seeking comment from LG Energy Solution. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/05/us-agency-opens-probe-into-electric-vehicle-batteries/ | 2022-04-05T14:10:36Z |
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) announced that its Board of Directors has decided to pay a dividend of $0.32 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. The quarterly dividend will be payable August 29, 2022, to all common shareholders of record on August 15, 2022. Future cash dividends will be considered by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.
Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a global life sciences company providing innovative tools and bioactive reagents for the research and clinical diagnostic communities. Bio-Techne products assist scientific investigations into biological processes and the nature and progress of specific diseases. They aid in drug discovery efforts and provide the means for accurate clinical tests and diagnoses. With thousands of products in its portfolio, Bio-Techne generated approximately $1.1 billion in net sales in fiscal 2022 and has approximately 3,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Bio-Techne and its brands, please visit www.bio techne.com.
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MUMBAI, India, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SUGAR Cosmetics ("SUGAR"), one of India's largest omnichannel beauty companies and a cult favorite amongst Gen Z and Millennial consumers, today announced the close of its $50 million Series D fundraise led by the Asia fund of L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. The upsized round saw strong interest from multiple private equity funds with continued participation from existing investors – A91 Partners, Elevation Capital, and India Quotient – firmly placing the company on track to further capitalize on its growth momentum in the rapidly expanding beauty and personal care market in the country.
L Catterton's expertise in building iconic consumer brands across the world and strategic relationship with LVMH will empower SUGAR to embark on its next stage of growth amid the expansion of India's beauty and personal care market. Driven by consumers who are increasingly making cosmetics and skincare a part of their daily repertoire and experimenting with different types of products, the country's beauty and personal care market has expanded considerably over the past five years and is expected to reach approximately $21 billion in 2025. Rising adoption of online shopping and greater product penetration in secondary cities are also contributing to the market's enlargement.
With an extensive portfolio of high-quality products that resonate with consumers, SUGAR has cultivated a loyal customer base and has more than quadrupled sales over the past three years. The company's effective use of new-age, impact-focused content marketing has helped it develop lasting emotional connections with a diverse range of consumer cohorts.
Through a combination of fast-paced e-commerce expansion, accelerated partnerships with general and modern trade stores, as well as diligent same-store-sales growth, SUGAR has also established a strong omnichannel presence across India. The company's ability to simultaneously take advantage of the proliferation of online shopping while creating a robust local ecosystem of offline distribution partners has enabled it to attract and retain shoppers across the entire spectrum from metros to Tier II and III cities.
SUGAR Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vineeta Singh said, "Consumers are at the heart of all we do. At SUGAR, we are devoted to creating innovative products that meticulously cater to the preferences of women with diverse skin tones and types who believe in expressing themselves with high-quality cosmetics and skincare products that complement their inner beauty. L Catterton shares our ethos of truly understanding what matters most to consumers, and my co-founder Kaushik and I are thrilled to welcome the firm as our partner. The firm's brand-building and value-creation capabilities will fortify our growth as we continue on our journey of delighting and over-delivering on the expectations of our customers and fans. We are also extremely grateful for our existing investors' unwavering faith in both of us and the unstoppable team that is making our collective dream a reality."
"We have been impressed with how SUGAR has sustained its momentum of rapid growth across online and offline channels while maintaining healthy operating metrics," commented Anjana Sasidharan, L Catterton Asia Managing Director, who will be joining the company's board. "With a product-first mindset and deep understanding of their target consumers, SUGAR's leadership team has established a strong position in India's cosmetics market, which is at an exciting inflection point of expansion. We look forward to partnering with the company to thoughtfully unlock international exposure and drive further growth, leveraging our experience of working with over 20 beauty and personal care companies in L Catterton's portfolio across the Americas, Europe, and Asia."
L Catterton has significant experience investing globally in the beauty and personal care space. Current and past investments in the space include Il Makiage, Intercos, The Honest Company, TULA, Bliss, Ci FLAVORS, ELEMIS, ETVOS, Function of Beauty, Marubi, MERIT, and Sociolla, among others.
About SUGAR Cosmetics
SUGAR Cosmetics, a cult-favorite amongst Gen Z and millennials, is one of the fastest-growing premium beauty brands in India. With its clutter-breaking persona, signature low-poly packaging and chart-topping products, SUGAR is the makeup of choice for bold, independent women who refuse to be stereotyped into roles. Crafted in state-of-the-art facilities across Germany, Italy, India, USA and Korea, the brand ships its bestselling products in Lips, Eyes, Face, Nails & Skin categories across the world. With a cruelty-free range that is high on style and higher on performance, the brand is obsessed with crafting products that are a perfect match for every Indian skin tone across seasons and around the calendar. Backed by the trust of marquee investors and the love of millions of makeup enthusiasts, SUGAR Cosmetics is rapidly scaling its physical presence with 40,000+ retail outlets across 550+ cities and a mission of reaching the doorstep of every makeup user in the country. For more information, please visit www.sugarcosmetics.com.
About L Catterton
With approximately $33 billion of equity capital across its fund strategies and 17 offices around the world, L Catterton is the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad strategic network of relationships, L Catterton's team of nearly 200 investment and operating professionals support management teams around the world in building strong, category-leading brands. Since 1989, the firm has made around 250 investments in consumer businesses. For more information about L Catterton, please visit lcatterton.com.
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Salvadoran tennis star Marcelo Arévalo continues to make ATP history. This time, Arévalo is lighting up the hardcourt in the US Open, and his journey to this moment is as impressive as the year he is having.
MIAMI, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Marcelo Arévalo is lighting up the hardcourt in the US Open as we speak, and his journey to this moment is as impressive as the year he is having.
The 31-year-old tennis star is coming off a 6-6, 3-4 win in the quarterfinals of the doubles tournament with partner Jean-Julien Rojer, where the pair defeated the #6 seeded doubles team of Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic. On Thursday, they'll face the #2 seeded doubles team in the semifinals.
Before the Salvadoran superstar takes the court again, let us take a look at how he got here and why his path is significant.
Arévalo comes from a family filled with athletes, including his brother Rafael who was also a professional tennis player. While Rafael went on to become mayor of their hometown of Sonsonate and president of the Salvadoran Tennis Association, Marcelo continues to thrive on the court.
This year in particular has been a big one for Arévalo. He has established himself as a doubles specialist and only strengthened his case as one of the best doubles players in the world. In June, Arévalo made history as the first player from Central America to not only appear in a Grand Slam Final, but also the first to win one. Arévalo and Rojer defeated Austin Krajicek and Ivan Dodig in the final of the doubles tournament at the French Open, played at Roland Garros. They did so as a 12th seed in the tournament. Their run through the tournament was a shock and an inspiration, particularly to Arévalo's fans back home. This led to Marcelo receiving his highest doubles rank to date at #6.
After the tremendous achievement, Arévalo was honored by being named Son of El Salvador by the country's Legislative Assembly and President Nayib Bukele.
Arévalo's path to stardom continues to climb as he showcases his talents again, this time on U.S. soil. He made history a year ago as the first Salvadoran to play in the US Open. He teamed with Giuliana Olmos in the mixed doubles tournament, going all the way to the finals.
This year, Arévalo looks to take the next step, taking home a title. The pair of Arévalo and Rojer are third seeded in the US Open doubles tournament and Arevalo is ranked eighth in the world as a doubles player. His singles ranking of 139 is the second highest of any player in Salvadoran history, male or female.
When Arévalo takes the court in Flushing Meadows, New York, you can see his pride for his home country. This not only shows in his play, but it shows in his choice of apparel too.
Throughout the US Open, Arévalo had been sporting new, custom merchandise from his own brand, designed and curated by MAWI, which you can find at MILLIONS.co. MAWI co-founders, Marcus Riley and Will Britt were able to encapsulate the essence of El Salvador within a line of sleek apparel that Marcelo could surprise the fans with each round of the US Open. Each of the 6 articles blend a characteristic of El Salvador's culture like volcanoes with black sand beaches, coconuts and the lush palm trees of his hometown, Sonsonate, and a nationwide favorite dish, pupusa.
Arévalo is one of many elite professional athletes to partner with MILLIONS and connect the sports world with fans and brands worldwide. Now you can partner with athletes like Arévalo too. MILLIONS gives you the opportunity to team up with sports stars for athlete-centered merchandising and market engagement, taking brand awareness to a whole new level. Next time Arévalo takes the court, be along for the ride by visiting his official page here.
Marcelo Arévalo is represented by The Cut, a full service sports & entertainment marketing agency that maximizes their clients' potential through game-changing partnerships in securing the partnership with MILLIONS. With a passion matched only by that of their clients, The Cut is committed to producing world-class campaigns and opportunities to build both existing and new brands.
MILLIONS.co has become the world's leading social commerce and video platform connecting the sports world. MILLIONS combines the power of social media and e-commerce on a single platform to empower NIL, Professional, and former athletes to connect on a deeper level with their fans while creating new, lucrative revenue channels through merchandise, memorabilia, WatchParties, & Personal Videos. For more information about MILLIONS, and to check out all the athletes on the platform, visit MILLIONS.co.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jalao NYC opens its doors at the new Radio Hotel and Tower in New York City's Washington Heights neighborhood. Leading restaurant group Richard Sandoval Hospitality teamed up with Antonio Espaillat, founder of the iconic Santo Domingo restaurant Jalao, to open the first US outpost.
Jalao NYC's culinary program is led by Jalao Santo Domingo's Executive Chef, Noemi Guzman, who is working in collaboration with Jalao NYC Executive Chef Harold Breton to interpolate Jalao's renowned menu with some new dishes made exclusively for the New York market enriching it with fresh, local ingredients and nuanced flavors.
"It's every Dominican's dream to come to New York," says, Chef Guzman. "I'm beyond grateful to be working with Executive Chef Harold Breton to tell the story of migration evolution via food, similar to the story of many Dominicans coming to this country while remaining true to their heritage."
A destination unto itself, the New York outpost of Jalao provides diners the opportunity to taste and enjoy an authentic Dominican culinary experience, transporting them to the Zona Colonial (Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo). Paying homage to its original location, Jalao NYC will offer an ongoing series of live musical performances in the restaurant and courtyard, creating an atmosphere and space that reflects the Dominican Republic – vibrant, joyful, and full of flavor.
Jalao NYC's menu includes favorite items from the popular Santo Domingo restaurant as well as options that are unique to this location. The menu includes classic Dominican appetizers, or "bocaditos," including chicharrón & casabe (marinaded crispy pork), croquetas de chivo (braised goat croquets), bombones de yuca (cheddar yucca croquets) and Latin American favorites including Caribbean-style ceviche and guacamole.
The restaurant can seat 90 and also features a large 8,000 sq ft space for outdoor seating in an interior courtyard, which will act as the center of activity for the hotel and restaurant, featuring ongoing entertainment programming. Local and regional bands will provide live music while dance instructors will get the party going with merengue and bachata dancing. The restaurant is also available for private events and bookings.
Jalao NYC is located at the new Radio Hotel and Tower at 2420 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY between 180th and 181st streets. Food service is available Sunday to Thursday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm extending to 11:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with courtyard seating available until midnight.
For more information, please visit: http://www.jalaonyc.com/ or follow along on Instagram at @JalaoNYC.
About Jalao NYC
Led by the internationally recognized contemporary Latin restaurant group, Richard Sandoval Hospitality, and located in Washington Height's first-ever full-service boutique hotel, the Radio Hotel, Jalao NYC Jalao NYC is part of the Orgullo Dominicano, and pays homage to its predecessor, Jalao Santo Domingo, which has been serving traditional Dominican food with a modern twist in La Zona Colonial since 2016.
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DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Energy is pleased to announce that Johan van Walsem has been promoted to President and COO, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Mr. van Walsem will focus on executing the strategic goal of commercializing and deploying the company's FastOx gasification technology for conversion of waste to energy and products on an international basis.
Chairman and CEO Mike Hart will continue to lead the company's strategic direction to ensure the transformative potential of FastOx technology is fully realized.
Mr. van Walsem joined Sierra Energy in December of 2019 as the COO. Under his leadership, the company has made great progress and achieved significant commercial traction with strong interest from international partners to license the FastOx gasification technology. In addition, he will lead the company's efforts to explore project opportunities in the United States where it can capture significant value by building, owning, and operating a FastOx gasification showcase facility.
Prior to joining Sierra Energy as COO, Mr. van Walsem held similar roles at Metabolix and Lygos, leading successful scale-up and commercialization of biobased products for both entities.
Mr. van Walsem holds a Master of Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and an MBA from the University of South Africa. He began his career executing engineering projects and operating coal gasification to ammonia and fermentation-based lysine plants in South Africa.
Sierra Energy is a waste gasification company founded in Davis, California. The company has developed FastOx gasification, a technology that transforms waste into particulate and tar-free synthesis gas suitable for downstream conversion to clean, renewable energy and fuels without creating new waste byproducts. Sierra Energy believes gasification is the path to a zero-waste future for us all. Visit https://sierraenergy.com for more information or follow us on Twitter via @FastOx.
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Commissioner Tommy Calvert has voted 8 times in 7 years to lower taxes for families.
SAN ANTONIO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rising property appraisals and hidden taxes that are hurting seniors and working families are primarily the results of Republican policies that Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert has been warning the public about since June 2017.
ALERT: Monday, May 16, is the last day for homeowners to protest their skyrocketing property assessments.
"When Democrat Ann Richards was governor, the State of Texas paid 50 percent of the public school budget and property owners paid the other 50 percent," Commissioner Calvert said. "Today, the state pays 40 percent and burdens the homeowner with 60 percent through higher property taxes. What the Republican leadership is doing is passing hidden taxes on to the backs of property owners. Harry Truman once said that if you want to live like a Republican, you better vote for a Democrat. I say, if you want property tax relief in Texas, you better vote for Democrats statewide."
For example, in 2017, when Calvert began sounding the high tax alarm, the Republican property tax increase was hidden in the Senate budget bill (page 381, rider III) so that voters would never find it.
"You can look it up," Commissioner Calvert said. "The bill mandated appraisals increase by 13.81 percent on school property taxes, which account for over 50 percent of homeowners tax bills. (See attached document "3. Foundation School Program Funding Formula Paragraph 2, Dated May 23, 2017).
This pattern has been happening ever since Republicans took control of the Texas Legislature and the Governor's office decades ago. In 2022, Bexar County property appraisals increased an average of 28 percent.
Commissioner Calvert supported mainstream Republican Speaker Joe Straus's proposal to take $1 billion dollars from the Texas Rainy Day Fund to give homeowners meaningful property tax relief. Still, the former Speaker lost the debate to MAGA Republican leadership of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Governor Greg Abbott in a special session standoff in 2017, right before Straus retired from the Texas House.
"All of us are at the breaking point," Commissioner Calvert said. "State leadership and the Republican-controlled Legislature have the power to provide meaningful relief to the hardworking men and women of this state and they won't do it. We should not have to sacrifice much-needed community services, quality education for our children, and be forced to decide between paying for family essentials or our exorbitant property tax bills or face losing our homes. We Texans deserve better."
Homeowners still have higher property taxes because cities and counties only represent 12-17 percent of a person's tax bill. Bexar County only represents about 17 percent of the entire property tax bill.
In seven years on Commissioners Court, Commissioner Calvert's tax cuts have given back an estimated $107 million to homeowners in savings since 2015.
To offset growing tax burdens, Commissioner Calvert created the first tax exemption for seniors at the University Health System (Bexar County Hospital District) and is expanding the exemption from $10,000 to $35,000 per homestead. Additionally, Commissioner Calvert championed an across-the-board $5,000 homestead exemption, which was approved by Commissioners Court earlier this year.
"I've got a strong record of standing up for taxpayers," Commissioner Calvert said. "I'm going to keep fighting for working families."
About Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert
Tommy Calvert is Bexar County Commissioner for Precinct 4. He's the youngest and first African American County Commissioner in Bexar County history. Los Angeles Weekly called him San Antonio's "wunderkind," and Gardner Selby of the Austin-American Statesman said he is "one to watch." Calvert represents over 500,000 residents in Precinct 4 of the 2 million who call Bexar County home.
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Kicking off on National Bourbon Day, the tour will stop in five US cities this summer featuring panel discussions with local culture makers and cookout-style day parties
ATLANTA, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Bourbon Society (BBS), is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Open Door Tour, sponsored by Jim Beam® Bourbon. Embodying Jim Beam's inclusive and welcoming nature, the tour will spotlight black-owned bars and restaurants that serve as cultural pillars in their respective communities.
The Open Door Tour is a series of five weekend-long events, for legal-drinking age guests, with the goal of highlighting black-owned bars and restaurants. The tour will kick off in Oakland June 16-18th, followed by stops in the following cities: June 23-25 in Orlando, June 30-July 2 in Charlotte, July 7-9 in Houston and July 14-16 in Los Angeles. Each city will host the following activities:
- BEAM UP THE BAR - A welcome lunch trade event that will include an education session on the full breadth of Jim Beam's product line.
- BEAM IN THE CITY - A panel discussion featuring local culture makers or entrepreneurs on topics relative to the culture, lifestyle and vibe of each city followed by a social hour and an educational Jim Beam flight & food tasting.
- HIGHBALL HOUR - A lively social event highlighting black bartenders and their unique spin on a Jim Beam Highball and cocktails featuring Jim Beam Black®.
- RHYTHM AND BEAM DAY PARTY - A fun, outdoor cookout-style day party featuring a battle of the DJs, an educational tasting experience and all the feel-good summertime vibes.
Black Bourbon Society is an organization open to everyone who enjoys premium spirits and is interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for America's Native Spirit. BBS bridges the gap between the spirits industry and African American bourbon enthusiasts through brand-partnered events, social media platforms and exclusive distillery excursions.
"We are thrilled to partner with Jim Beam to celebrate Black Owned Bars and Restaurants for the second year in a row!" said Samara Davis, Founder of Black Bourbon Society. "Beam's long-term commitment to diversity and inclusion within the spirits space will not only allow us to activate in at least 20 black owned venues, but support dozens of black owned businesses and introduce new diverse consumers to America's Native Spirit. The impact of Open Door 2022 will be immeasurable!"
"We at Jim Beam pride ourselves on being a 'welcoming spirit' and opening our doors for any and all bourbon lovers. So of course, we didn't hesitate to partner with the Black Bourbon Society to host the Open Door Tour for a second year," said Matt Plumb, Senior Director of Marketing, North American Whiskey at Beam Suntory. "Black-owned bars and restaurants are integral to the Jim Beam brand and our industry as a whole, which is why we look forward to championing those businesses throughout this tour and welcoming more people across the country into our Beam family."
Information about events, locations, and time can be found on the Open Door Tour microsite: www.BBSOpenDoor.com. For press and media inquiries, please contact Lindsey Walker via email Lindsey@walkerassocmediagroup.com.
ABOUT BLACK BOURBON SOCIETY: Black Bourbon Society (BBS) is a membership-based organization open to everyone who enjoys premium spirits, is interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for America's Native Spirit and believes in the need for a more diverse and inclusive spirits industry. Black Bourbon Society also serves as a multicultural marketing agency that curates dynamic direct consumer experiences showcasing spirits brands for their members and diverse audiences across the country. Diversity Distilled, the non-profit arm of BBS, consults brands on how to develop a more diverse workforce through their three-pillar initiatives: recruitment, retention, and promotion. Black Bourbon Society is crafting a movement that showcases the importance of DE&I and the value of the niche lifestyle and sophisticated palates within the African American Community and beyond. For press and media inquiries, contact Lindsey Walker via email at Lindsey@walkerassocmediagroup.com or via phone at (770)-750-4311.
ABOUT JIM BEAM: Jim Beam, the world's best-selling bourbon, has been bringing people together since 1795. Elegant. Smooth. Refined. That's what years of aging in new charred oak barrels does to our Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The seven generations of master distillers have stayed true to the family recipe that's been passed down for more than 225 years. Today, the Jim Beam portfolio of products includes Jim Beam Bourbon, Jim Beam Black, Jim Beam Double Oak, Jim Beam Devil's Cut, Jim Beam Rye, Jim Beam Lineage, Jim Beam Old Tub, Jim Beam Vanilla, Jim Beam Honey, Jim Beam Orange, Jim Beam Peach, Jim Beam Apple, Jim Beam Kentucky Fire and Red Stag by Jim Beam among other offerings.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford will bring their combined star power to the newest addition to the “Yellowstone” TV franchise.
The pair will headline a Paramount+ series with the working title “1932,” which joins “1883” as part of what the streaming service called the “origin story” of its “Yellowstone” drama series.
Mirren and Ford are among the growing ranks of film actors who have added small-screen projects to their resume as streaming services vie for subscribers with prestige projects and big names.
The latest chapter in the Dutton family saga will be set in an early 20th century and a Mountain West beset by drought and the Great Depression, among other ills, Paramount+ said. It will debut in December.
Writer-producer Sheridan Taylor is the creative force behind the hit franchise, which began with the contemporary drama “Yellowstone,” led by Kevin Costner. The “1883” prequel stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.
Mirren is among today’s most highly regarded actors, a four-time Oscar nominee who won for her portrayal of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in 2006’s “The Queen.”
Ford’s extensive blockbuster movie credits include the “Star Wars” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” franchises. He was an Oscar nominee for the 1985 film “Witness.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/helen-mirren-harrison-ford-to-star-in-yellowstone-prequel/ | 2022-05-18T20:13:47Z |
Folks in Ozawkie are giving back on to the community on Labor Day
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -It may be Labor Day, most people have the day off but folks in Ozawkie are choosing to give back this holiday.
American Legion Post 225 has spent Labor Day weekend to cook up some eggs and bacon, for an annual event that aims to help veterans.
For over 40 years, the American Legion Post 225 has planned a three-day breakfast to give back to veterans and all armed forces. They served over 1,000 plates this year with a suggested donation.
The money raised will go to sponsor and help veterans around the community including the VA.
“The veterans don’t get the support they need, just little things like going to the VA and helping out and sometimes it’s as simple as donating socks and toothpaste. We also offer scholarships for high school kids so there’s a lot of things that just help the veterans feel apart of the community,” said Ron Henneberg, Commander at Post 225.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/06/folks-ozawkie-are-giving-back-community-labor-day/ | 2022-09-06T03:40:47Z |
Which Frigidaire microwave is best?
Frigidaire is a brand better known for its refrigerators and freezers, but they make many kitchen-related appliances including multiple styles of microwaves. Most of their microwaves are spacious and powerful models that are built to last for many years, but they have high price tags to match.
The best Frigidaire microwave is the Frigidaire 1.4-Cubic-Foot Compact Over-The-Range Microwave. It easily dispels your range’s steam and fumes with a two-speed fan, and it has 1,000 watts of power that can easily and evenly heat anything you’d like.
What to know before you buy a Frigidaire microwave
Frigidaire microwave types
Frigidaire microwaves come in three types: countertop, over-the-range and built-in.
- Countertop models are the industry-standard design. They plug into an outlet and use feet to stand on your counter. They are usually on the smaller side to save space, though there are some good large options. That said, Frigidaire currently only has one model in active production — most of what you’ll find around the internet is leftover stock or used.
- Over-the-range models serve the dual purpose of being a microwave and a ventilation system for your range. They are installed directly above your range, hence the name, and use fans to suck in and dissipate gases. It’s usually the cheapest ventilation option too, so these models are highly recommended.
- Built-in models are installed into a space in your kitchen cabinetry. They’re perfect for saving counter space if you already have a range ventilation system, but most Frigidaire models don’t include the trim kits you’ll need to seamlessly install them.
Finish
Most Frigidaire microwaves have stainless steel finishes with some being the classical gray or a darker version. There are also black or white plastic finishes and one or two all-glass black looks with a small strip of color.
What to look for in a quality Frigidaire microwave
Wattage
A microwave’s wattage determines how strong and how evenly it can cook or reheat foods. Most Frigidaire models have high wattages, typically between 1,000 and 1,200. Their smaller, weaker models may only have 800 watts instead.
Variable power
Most Frigidaire microwaves let you choose how much of their power you want to use before cooking. For example, you could use 20% power to cook something low and slow. Most let you pick at 10% intervals, but some offer five to nine power settings instead.
Quick keys and presets
Frigidaire microwaves offer a variety of presets and quick keys to make your life a little easier. The most common of these are a popcorn preset and an add-30-seconds quick key.
Sensor cooking
One of Frigidaire’s best microwave settings is sensor cooking and sensor heating. These settings let the microwave monitor your food as it cooks to dynamically adjust how long it cooks for, so you never need to guess again.
How much you can expect to spend on a Frigidaire microwave
As has been said, Frigidaire microwaves are costly. Frigidaire’s only countertop model costs roughly $350. Its built-in models cost $300-$2,200, and its over-the-range models cost $350-$1,000.
Frigidaire microwave FAQ
Which type of Frigidaire microwave should I get?
A. First, ask yourself what your kitchen needs. If you need a ventilation system, get an over-the-range model. If you want to save space or complete your kitchen’s design, get a built-in. If you only have some counter space to spend, get a countertop model. If you need all three, go with an over-the-range microwave. It’s among the cheapest solutions to the ventilation issue, and it frees up more counter and cabinet space for other kitchen gear.
Do Frigidaire microwaves have child-safety features?
A. Some do, though the function is rare in Frigidaire microwaves. The reason is that essentially all of their models are built-ins or over-the-ranges. These are typically installed at heights that small children can’t access anyway, so there’s usually no point in building in that feature. And yet, some children like to clamber onto counters or chairs to reach them — thus, the rare child-safety lock.
What’s the best Frigidaire microwave to buy?
Top Frigidaire microwave
Frigidaire 1.4-Cubic-Foot Compact Over-The-Range Microwave
What you need to know: It’s among the most stylish and feature-rich over-the-range microwaves.
What you’ll love: There are two fan speeds, and the exterior and interior lights are bright LEDs. The door is edge-to-edge for a sleek, modern look. The control panel has several functions, including sensor cook, popcorn and vegetables.
What you should consider: It needs a little extra room on the sides to let the door open and close unhindered. It’s expensive, and the capacity is on the small side.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Frigidaire microwave for the money
Frigidaire 2.2-Cubic-Foot Countertop Microwave
What you need to know: It has many excellent features and sits comfortably on any counter.
What you’ll love: It has a powerful 1,200-watt output that can be adjusted and applied at 10% intervals. It has quick-select timers of one to six minutes and multiple functions, such as defrost and keep warm. It comes in white and black plastic and stainless steel.
What you should consider: A few customers noted the keypad can sometimes freeze up, requiring a reset. Others said the door needs to be closed hard to fully latch it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Frigidaire 2.2-Cubic-Foot Built-In Microwave
What you need to know: It’s a beautiful and powerful addition to your kitchen cabinets.
What you’ll love: It has over 30 preset functions, including baked potato, quick-start minute keys and an add-30-seconds key. It has nine adjustable power levels with a maximum of 1,200 watts. It has a bright LED display and comes in light and dark gray stainless steel.
What you should consider: You’ll need to buy an appropriate trim kit separately. Some consumers had issues with loose door-open buttons, while others had issues with it not fitting their spaces.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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First Global Measurement Platform for Converged TV Advertising Powered by Ad Serving Data & Creative Personalization
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovid (NYSE: CTV) announces the launch of its TV measurement platform for converged TV, InnovidXP – demonstrating Innovid's commitment to measurement innovation with the first unified cross-platform solution directly integrated with ad serving data and creative personalization. The launch of InnovidXP comes one quarter after its acquisition of TVSquared.
Driven by over one billion TV impressions processed daily and delivered to more than 95 million households, InnovidXP is a cross-platform, tag-free measurement solution, powered by currency-grade impression data tied to an ad serving footprint representing 88% of U.S. CTV homes, and integrated with creative personalization technology.
"Cross-platform TV measurement powered by ad serving technology seamlessly creates the most complete picture of the TV ecosystem, addressing a big gap for advertisers in the converged TV marketplace," said Celeste Castle, EVP Head of Research and Measurement, Dentsu. "It's about finding the right data, creatives, investments and video mixes to effectively and efficiently reach audiences that are dispersing across platforms, channels and screens. Empowering our clients with transparent, consistent and reliable measurement insights across linear and CTV plays a vital role in the growth of the total video marketplace."
Brands can use InnovidXP to measure and manage linear and CTV advertising – counting, attributing and analyzing reach and outcomes at scale, across every platform, including walled gardens. InnovidXP gives advertisers a converged TV solution that extends beyond currency, encompassing the full breadth of cross-platform analytics, including a broad set of KPIs that provide the flexibility and actionable insights to measure and evaluate both media and creative performance.
Designed to meet the current and future needs of advertisers in a converged TV environment, InnovidXP includes:
- A unified view of converged TV campaigns, providing consistent audience measurement, reach extension and performance outcomes
- Automated, secure, tag-free process for onboarding brands at scale
- Cross-platform analytics to inform audience intelligence, creative and outcomes optimizations
- Expansion of household- and person-level data, including coverage across all 210 DMAs
- Local, national, and global coverage in a single platform
"Advertisers have long called for an independent measurement solution that can provide a unified, consistent, cross-platform view of advertising, alongside meaningful, actionable metrics. InnovidXP has answered that call," said Jo Kinsella, President, TVSquared by Innovid.
InnovidXP offers the flexibility to measure a diverse set of KPIs, supporting reach and performance objectives across all advertising categories, including CPG, automotive, retail, travel, insurance, DTC and more. Granular, always-on metrics range from audience reach and frequency to creative performance, and lower-funnel metrics tied to both online and offline activities. InnovidXP is available today for local, national and global brands.
Innovid (NYSE:CTV) powers advertising delivery, personalization, measurement and outcomes across linear, CTV and digital for some of the world's largest brands. Through a global infrastructure that enables cross-platform ad serving, data-driven creative, and currency-grade measurement, Innovid offers its clients always-on intelligence to optimize advertising investment across channels, platforms, screens, and devices. Innovid is an independent platform that leads the market in converged TV innovation, through proprietary technology and exclusive partnerships designed to reimagine TV advertising. Headquartered in New York City, Innovid serves a global client base through offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit innovid.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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The board will act as a meaningful force in the industry journey toward health equity and belonging.
CHICAGO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chartis Group, a leading healthcare advisory and analytics firm, today announced the formation of its Health Equity Advisory Board and named four healthcare luminaries as its inaugural board members. The board will help Chartis develop and drive an ambitious, results-oriented health equity agenda as the firm works with leading healthcare organizations to achieve measurable health equity advances in the communities they serve and beyond.
The four board members are:
- Garth Graham, MD, Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health, Google/YouTube
- Joy A. Lewis, MSW, MPH, Senior Vice President, Health Equity Strategies and Executive Director, Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE), American Hospital Association
- Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, President and CEO, Morehouse School of Medicine
- Darshak Sanghavi, MD, Global Chief Medical Officer, Babylon
"The formation of our Health Equity Advisory Board comes at a pivotal time—a time when health disparities have never been more apparent and the need to address them never more paramount," said Ken Graboys, CEO, The Chartis Group. "We look forward to working in concert with these four exceptional leaders who have done so much to address health equity to help our clients move the needle toward fair and just health outcomes for all."
In April of this year, as part of its commitment to meaningfully move the industry toward greater health equity, Chartis established the Chartis Just Health Collective, led by Duane Reynolds, founder of Just Health Collective. The formation of the Health Equity Advisory Board furthers Chartis' commitment and capability to substantively help clients address healthcare disparities and materially improve health in their communities.
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The Chartis Group® (Chartis) is a leading healthcare advisory services firm serving healthcare providers, payers, service organizations, and investors. Different by design, Chartis brings an unparalleled breadth and depth of expertise in strategy, performance improvement, digital and technology, clinical quality and patient safety, health equity and belonging, and strategic communications. Learn how Chartis is helping to build a healthier world at www.chartis.com.
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Capitol Hill reacts to President Biden’s COVID-19 announcement
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Joe Biden said he is doing well after the White House announced on Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill extended well-wishes on social media.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tweeted, “I’m wishing President Biden a quick recovery! And I’m encouraging every American to get vaccinated and boosted if you’re not already.”
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) tweeted, “I was sorry to hear that President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. Wishing him a speedy recovery.”
During a Thursday afternoon update on the president’s condition, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre said that President Biden will isolate and work at the White House.
Jean Pierre said, “President Biden is currently experiencing mild symptoms, mostly a runny nose and fatigue, with an occasional dry cough which started yesterday [Wednesday] evening.”
Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, told reporters, “He [President Biden] is breathing well, his oxygen level is normal.”
President Biden was scheduled to travel to Pennsylvania on Thursday, but the White House confirmed travel was cancelled after the president’s positive COVID test. Late Thursday afternoon, the president tweeted a video.
“Hey folks, I guess you heard. This morning I tested positive for Covid,” President Biden said. “But I’m doing well, getting a lot of work done, going to continue getting it done, and in the meantime thanks for your concern and keep the faith, it’s going to be okay.”
Back on Capitol Hill, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a gastroenterologist, expressed concern.
Cassidy said, “Of course I’m concerned. I know he’s been vaccinated and been boosted, and so that’s going to decrease his risk for having a severe complication. But as a physician, I also recognize that being 79 years old and perhaps a little frail makes him at greater risk for complications.”
The White House says President Biden is taking Paxlovid, an antiviral medication developed to reduce Covid symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Paxlovid is meant for high risk people which it says includes those 65 and older, or who are immunocompromised. Clinical trials showed the drug reduces the risk of hospitalization and death by 89 percent.
Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) told Gray Television’s Washington News Bureau that he hopes President Biden has a quick recovery.
Scott said, “I’m sure the president will get the best care. And I hope... it’s not a long term problem.”
The White House said the president will isolate for the next five days. First Lady Jill Biden tested negative for COVID on Thursday, and the White House tells Gray Television that her daily schedule has not changed.
The White House also said it is working on a search for those President Biden had close contact with. The president traveled to Massachusetts on Wednesday and was seen in close contact with Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey. The senators did not respond to our request for comment before our deadline.
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ATLANTA — Wellstar Health System in recent years has been exploring options — including a sale or partnership — for its Atlanta Medical Center and an affiliate hospital in East Point.
A different option unfolded this week: Wellstar announced that it’s converting the 200-bed East Point hospital into a primary care, outpatient and rehabilitation center.
The ER and hospital beds will close May 6. The AMC South facility now runs the closest emergency department to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Wellstar, though, said the majority of patient visits to AMC South emergency room are for lower levels of care that can be better met through primary care, medication management and other services. ER visits to the AMC South have averaged 140 a day, but just seven led to hospital admissions.
Wellstar’s president and CEO, Candice Saunders, said in a statement, “We are providing the care that our patients are using and providing it in a way that will help prevent health issues from escalating. We are not closing Atlanta Medical Center South or leaving the community. We are simply enhancing the care that is being used — including primary care, medication care and rehabilitative care.”
Both of the AMC hospitals have been struggling financially. American Hospital Directory, in data reported earlier this year, listed the two combined with a slight $850,000 profit on $2 billion in revenues. The two hospitals had long suffered problems with aging infrastructure.
Last year, a Wellstar advisory board called for the nonprofit system to inject more resources and more effort into invigorating the two hospitals.
“The evidence of an authentic plan and appropriate strategy appears non-existent for revitalizing the AMC Downtown and East Point hospitals,’’ a letter from the chairman of the advisory board for the two hospitals, sent to the chairman of the Wellstar Health System board of trustees, said.
The letter, from Lisa Medellin, chairman of the volunteer board, was obtained by Georgia Health News.
The group’s goal is to ensure that “the underserved and disenfranchised patients/residents are given a voice that results in them having access to the same quality of health care services offered in many of the suburban hospitals that comprise the Wellstar umbrella,’’ the letter said.
Saunders said in a statement that “as Georgia’s largest safety net caregiver, we are committed to serve everyone in our community and will continue to do so.”
The Marietta-based system is still looking for a financial partner for the two facilities, industry officials said.
Many of AMC South’s patients were on Medicaid or Medicare, which pay less than private insurance, or were uninsured.
“I know they do have a large percentage of uninsured or underinsured patients that they serve at that facility,” East Point Mayor Deana Ingraham told the AJC.
The area will still have EMS coverage, but ambulances will take emergency patients to hospitals such as Southern Regional Medical Center, Grady Memorial Hospital and the main campus of Atlanta Medical Center.
No employees will lose jobs in the transition.
“We can confirm that of those team members moving, all will continue in the Wellstar Health System, should they choose, with the majority, potentially, serving at Atlanta Medical Center Main,” David Jones, chief human resources officer for Wellstar, said.
Wellstar is currently also dealing with a protracted contract dispute with UnitedHealthcare.
The main campus of Atlanta Medical Center has a distinguished history. Originally an infirmary founded in 1901 by a local Baptist pastor who was also a physician, it grew rapidly and was known for years as Georgia Baptist Hospital. Later it became Georgia Baptist Medical Center.
For decades it was one of the state’s most prominent health care facilities, but its fortunes waned after the middle of the 20th century as competition increased and the area where it is located declined economically.
That area is the equally historic Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, which in the last few years has seen a wave of real estate development and attracted an influx of new residents. Unfortunately, the hospital’s patient mix still doesn’t reflect the economic gentrification of the community, the advisory board’s letter said last year.
Meanwhile, Wellstar AMC South sits in a high-poverty community that, without a hospital, would be a “health care desert,’’ the letter said.
“Both hospitals serve a predominately low-income African-American population that carry the burden of health disparities on almost every chronic disease indicator that is a marker for being at higher risk relative to COVID-19, lower life expectancy and higher health care costs for treatment,’’ Medellin wrote.
Josh Berlin, CEO of the consulting firm rule of 3, said the East Point move to primary care “advances Wellstar’s competitive positioning with Piedmont and Emory, among the advancing independent primary care clinics now around Atlanta, as well as around the Georgia market.
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The US economic growth rate plunged in the first quarter
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
America’s economic growth slowed sharply in the first quarter of 2022, data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed Thursday.
The nation’s gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic activity — declined at an annualized rate of 1.4% between January and March.
That was a marked slowdown from the 6.9% growth pace recorded in the final quarter of last year, and the worst performance since the pandemic recession in the second quarter of 2020. Economists had predicted an annualized growth rate of 1.1%, according to Refinitiv.
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Cybersecurity Executive to Support and Drive Company Growth Strategy
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vectra AI, the leader in AI-driven cyber threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises, today announced the addition of Myrna Soto to its team, who will act as a key advisor to the company's leadership team and board of directors. With more than three decades of experience in the IT and cybersecurity industry, Soto has deep expertise working with executive leaders and boards to drive company strategy forward. She will play an instrumental role in supporting Vectra's accelerated growth plans worldwide.
"Based on my experience in the industry, I am impressed with the innovative approach Vectra is taking to reduce cybersecurity risk, while increasing the efficiency of security operations and lowering the cybersecurity skills gap through automation. Especially in terms of detection and response capabilities in critical areas of an organization's ecosystem," Soto said. "In a crowded market, it's clear the company is adding significant value by helping to streamline cyber risk intelligence and improve detection fidelity, with robust response tactics across a variety of critical monitoring points."
Soto currently serves on the board of directors for CMS Energy/Consumers Energy, Spirit Airlines, TriNet, Popular Inc., Headspace Health and Delinea. She is also the founder and CEO of Apogee Executive Advisors and was most recently Chief Strategy and Trust Officer at Forcepoint, a technology provider for enterprises and the federal government. In addition, Soto has previously held executive and senior leadership positions at global companies such as Comcast, MGM Resorts International, American Express and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. She is also recognized as a Governance and Board Leadership Fellow by the National Association of Corp Directors (NACD) and was named one of SC Magazine's Top 10 Power Players for Women in Security.
"As we continue to rapidly scale our global operations and expand the scope of our activities, we are honored to welcome Myrna to our leadership team. She is a talented executive who has first-hand experience driving global, multi-billion-dollar enterprises to success," said Hitesh Sheth, president and CEO at Vectra. "Myrna has deep knowledge of our space and will act as a key advisor as we develop our go-to-market strategies and continue to penetrate the rapidly growing threat detection and response market."
Vectra® is the leader in cyber threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises. The Vectra platform uses AI to detect threats at speed across public cloud, identity, SaaS applications, and data centers. Only Vectra optimizes AI to detect attacker methods—the TTPs at the heart of all attacks—rather than simplistically alerting on "different". The resulting high-fidelity threat signal and clear context enables cybersecurity teams to respond to threats sooner and to stop attacks in progress faster. Organizations worldwide rely on Vectra for cybersecurity resilience in the face of dangerous cyber threats and to prevent ransomware, supply chain compromise, identity takeovers, and other cyberattacks from impacting their businesses. For more information, visit vectra.ai.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO).
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According to a filed complaint, MINISO Group Holding Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with People's Republic of China authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result, defendant's statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Friday he plans to hold an oversight hearing on the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons after The Associated Press reported that the agency is keeping its embattled ex-director on the payroll as an adviser to his successor.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who demanded Michael Carvajal be fired last November amid myriad failings, told the AP in a statement he was dismayed by continuing misconduct within the agency and by its unwillingness to completely cut ties with the former director.
Carvajal submitted his resignation in January but remained in charge of the Bureau of Prisons until the new director, Colette Peters, was sworn in Tuesday following a lengthy search process.
On Thursday, the AP reported that Carvajal is staying on through the end of the month as a senior adviser to Peters, the former director of Oregon’s state prison system.
After speaking with Peters this week, Durbin said he’s “hopeful for serious reforms at BOP,” but it is time to move on from Carvajal’s failed leadership.
“It’s no secret that the Bureau of Prisons has been plagued by misconduct,” Durbin said, noting his calls for Carvajal’s ouster last fall. “It’s time to leave the scandals and mismanagement of the Carvajal era in the past and focus on fixing this broken institution.”
“That’s why, in addition to my commitment to working with new BOP leadership, I plan to hold a BOP oversight hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee when we return from the August state work period,” Durbin said.
Durbin didn’t provide a date for the hearing or say what witnesses might be called or topics discussed. The Senate returns from its August recess after Labor Day.
Peters has pledged to overhaul the federal agency, which was plagued by myriad problems during Carvajal’s two years in charge. She has pledged greater transparency and accountability for the Bureau of Prisons, the Justice Department’s largest component with a budget of more than $8 billion.
Carvajal, a Trump administration holdover, submitted his resignation on Jan. 5 amid increasing scrutiny over his leadership in the wake of AP reporting that uncovered widespread problems at the Bureau of Prisons, including rampant sexual assault at a California women’s prison, widespread staff criminal conduct, dozens of escapes, deaths and staffing woes hampering responses to emergencies.
Durbin demanded Carvajal’s firing last November after the AP revealed that more than 100 Bureau of Prisons workers have been arrested, convicted or sentenced for crimes since the start of 2019. Durbin doubled down on his call for Carvajal’s removal in a speech on the Senate floor last December.
“Since day one, Director Carvajal has shown no intention of reforming the institution,” Durbin said. “For years, the Bureau of Prisons has been plagued by corruption, chronic understaffing, and misconduct by high-ranking officials.”
By then, Carvajal was already on the hot seat. Biden administration officials had discussions in the spring of 2021 about whether to remove Carvajal, after the AP reported that widespread correctional officer vacancies were forcing prisons to expand the use of cooks, teachers, nurses and other workers to guard inmates.
In one of his final acts as director, Carvajal clashed with senators at a hearing last week as he refused to accept responsibility for a culture of corruption and misconduct that has plagued his agency for years.
Carvajal, testifying before the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, insisted he had been shielded from problems by his underlings. But he had been copied on emails, and some of the troubles were detailed in reports generated by the agency’s headquarters.
Carvajal blamed the size and structure of the Bureau of Prisons for his ignorance on issues such as inmate suicides, sexual abuse, and the free flow of drugs, weapons and other contraband.
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SAN DIEGO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) will present at the Goldman Sachs 43rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference at 10:40 a.m. Pacific Time (1:40 p.m. Eastern Time) on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Kevin Gorman, Chief Executive Officer, and Matt Abernethy, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the conference.
The live presentation will be webcast and may be accessed on the Company's website under Investors at www.neurocrine.com. A replay of the presentation will be available on the website approximately one hour after the conclusion of the event and will be archived for approximately one month.
About Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as over a dozen mid-to-late-stage clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Three Kenyan policemen and an informant were found guilty Friday for the killing in 2016 of a human rights lawyer and two others.
The court in the capital, Nairobi, will deliver their sentence at a later date. The court acquitted a fourth officer of the charges, citing a lack of evidence.
The killing of attorney Willie Kimani, taxi driver Joseph Muiruri and motorcycle taxi driver Josephat Mwenda sparked days of peaceful demonstrations and a strike by Kenyan lawyers demanding an end to the extra-judicial killings by police that some say are pervasive.
The protests later turned violent when motorcycle taxi drivers set fire to the police station where the three victims are believed to have been held before they were killed.
Their bodies later were pulled out of a river.
Mwenda’s testicles had been crushed and his skull was fractured, and the other two bodies had injuries from a blunt object, a pathologist said in a report presented to the court.
Kenyan police have sometimes been accused of summarily killing suspects against whom they have no evidence. They also are often accused of running death squads, among other abuses.
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HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: VGI) today announced the following monthly distributions:
The amounts of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
About the Fund
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks to maximize current income while preserving capital by investing in broadly diversified holdings across the major domestic and international fixed-income sectors. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Newfleet Asset Management is its subadviser.
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Newfleet Asset Management provides comprehensive fixed income portfolio management in multiple strategies. The Newfleet Multi-Sector Strategies team that manages the Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund leverages the knowledge and skill of investment professionals with expertise in every sector of the bond market, including evolving, specialized, and out-of-favor sectors. The team employs active sector rotation and disciplined risk management to portfolio construction, avoiding interest rate bets and remaining duration neutral to each strategy's stated benchmark. Newfleet Asset Management is a division of Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, a registered investment adviser affiliated with Virtus Investment Partners. For more information, visit newfleet.com.
About Virtus Investment Partners
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. The company provides investment management products and services through its affiliated managers and select subadvisers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand. For more information, visit virtus.com.
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Football Business Awards (FBA), considered the industry's foremost and prestigious accolade, has shortlisted TECNO's #AnnounceYourself Augmented Reality (AR) Campaign for the 2022 Best Brand Activation Involving Football. Blending the most advanced AR immersive technology, a storied club and the aspirations of football fans all over the world, the #AnnounceYourself campaign was a runaway success, catching the eyes of many football executives and professionals all around the world.
Into its 10th year, the FBA celebrates the vital role that clubs and businesses play shaping the football industry, and enabling every game to be a success, both on and off the pitch. It recognizes outstanding successes such as excellence in football media, marketing efficiency, as well as business and technology innovation. With an illustrious judging panel selected for their particular experience and expertise, the FBA has grown into a significant annual networking event in the industry.
In the capacity of being Manchester City's Global Official Handset Partner, TECNO created a metaverse-like experience for fans to interact with the club set in Man City. This AR experience saw fans journeying through the club, in a simulated reality akin to a football metaverse. From visiting the Etihad Stadium and Man City Football Academy training campus, to signing a new contract, selecting their squad number, and mingling with first-team players, the AR campaign accorded football fans a ticket to live out their dreams supporting their favorite club.
Users could also take part in the 3D penalty shootout games before showing off their skills and scores on social media. The AR experience campaign culminated in a grand lucky draw where lucky contestants won rare VIP matchday tickets and travel to a Manchester City home fixture during the season.
This campaign received recognition from the judging panel behind the FBA because it reflects a turning point in how technology can be integrated into our passions and to utilize platforms such as AR to unite fans and allow them to share common experiences, such as playing football or supporting a club.
With this AR campaign, TECNO has not only demonstrated the far-reaching effects of utilizing sports marketing but also worked to cement the brand's presence on the global stage. This reflects TECNO's mission as a technology company to bring to consumers, an innovative brand experience through cutting-edge technology and marketing.
The FBAs were designed to celebrate excellence and acknowledge success in the business of football. The Awards recognize the essential role that business plays in football, the positive impact of football on the community and the vital role played by the businesses which serve the game. This is the event at which all the achievements off the pitch are celebrated at the end of each year. With an illustrious judging panel selected for their particular experience and expertise, the FBA has grown into a significant annual networking event in the industry.
With "Stop At Nothing" as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, giving them elegantly designed intelligent products that inspire consumers to uncover a world of possibilities. This recognition by the FBA marks an important milestone for TECNO, and the global smartphone manufacturer looks forward to bringing forth even more innovations in the coming years.
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Disney+ has released a new trailer for Marvel's "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law."
The new series stars Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters, a lawyer who specializes in superhuman-oriented legal cases.
The show's executive producer Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios and chief creative officer of Marvel, welcomed Maslany to The Walt Disney Company's 2022 Upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday, where he announced an Aug. 17 launch date and debuted the new trailer.
"She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" follows Walters as she "navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk."
The series will have nine episodes and stars Mark Ruffalo as Smart Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/the Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong. The cast also includes Ginger Gonzaga, Josh Segarra, Jameela Jamil, Jon Bass and Renée Elise Goldsberry.
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Sessions include presentations by Taher Elgamal at Salesforce, Brian Boardman at IBM, Rachel Beard at Salesforce, and Flosum team
SAN RAMON, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flosum, a leading provider of end-to-end secure DevSecOps, data management, data protection and security automation platforms built on Salesforce, today announced its annual Flosum Security Summit, to take place virtually on Thursday, May 12 from 1 pm to 4 pm ET.
Flosum Security Summit 2022 will feature industry leaders as they present the best methods, tools and strategies to help organizations remain compliant, adhere to regulatory laws, and ensure data security.
"Remaining secure and protecting your data as an organization is a shared responsibility between partners, customers, and vendors in the Salesforce ecosystem," said Girish Jashnani, CEO of Flosum. "Our Security Summit will highlight the challenges and solutions for maximizing security inside Salesforce."
Flosum Security Summit 2022 features an impressive lineup of speakers and topics, including the following:
- Building a Culture of Cybersecurity - Taher Elgamal, CTO, Security at Salesforce
- Co-Create Value-Driven Customer & Employee Experiences with Trust - Brian Boardman, Practice Area Leader at IBM Federal
- The State of Salesforce Security in 2022 - Rachel Beard, Distinguished Security Technical Architect at Salesforce
- Zero Trust Security for Salesforce - Matt St. Onge, Director of Sales Engineering at Flosum
- Best Practices for Securing your Salesforce Instance - Austin Mehall, Director of Salesforce Development at Flosum
The event will also include an introduction to Flosum Trust Center, a completely integrated security solution to monitor, alert and scan for any potential threats within a Salesforce environment.
Register here for the Flosum Security Summit 2022. The recording will be available to those who register but cannot attend live. To view the full agenda and learn more about the event, visit: https://discover.flosum.com/2022-salesforce-security-summit.
About Flosum
Flosum is a leading provider of end-to-end secure DevSecOps, data management, data protection and security automation platforms, built 100% natively to Salesforce. Our mission is to enable IT leaders to manage the cloud with confidence and empower developers to innovate using Flosum's release management, Salesforce data backup and recovery and Salesforce security solutions. Enterprises around the world leverage Flosum to accelerate digital transformation by making the software release process fast and easy and increasing developer productivity while remaining secure and compliant. For more information, visit www.flosum.com.
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its automatic doors business, Access Technologies, to Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE) for $900 million in cash. The after-tax proceeds will support debt reduction and partially funding the $2.3 billion share repurchase completed in the first quarter. This transaction was announced on April 22, 2022.
Don Allan, Stanley Black & Decker's President & CEO, commented, "The successful completion of the divestiture of our Access Technologies business at a compelling valuation reflects our commitment to create a more focused company, centered around our global leadership position in Tools & Outdoor as well as our highly engineered Industrial business."
Access Technologies generated approximately $340 million in revenue in 2021 at a mid-teen adjusted EBITDA margin. Supplementary historical financial information reflecting the Security divestiture recorded in discontinued operations is available on the investor section of the website or can be accessed directly through the following link: Supplemental Historical Financial Information.
About Stanley Black & Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is the world's largest tool company operating nearly 50 manufacturing facilities across America and more than 100 worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's more than 60,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The Company's iconic brands include DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, Cub Cadet, Hustler and Troy-Bilt. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
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Celebrate CHEMTREC's 50th Anniversary and Network with Industry Leaders
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHEMTREC's International Hazmat Summit will take place from September 12-14, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and will be honoring the past, present and future of the hazmat industry.
The event will provide a one-of-a-kind forum for all interested parties involved in the safe transportation, handling, and use of hazardous materials, including shippers, carriers, and emergency and spill clean-up responders. Including both technical and professional development content, the 3-day Summit will be the premier destination to discuss the key topics of today and the trends of tomorrow.
"CHEMTREC is proud to have served the chemical industry and emergency response community for over fifty years," explained Bruce Samuelsen, CHEMTREC Chief Executive. "This year's Summit program will honor fifty years of improving the dangerous goods industry through safety and innovation," he continued.
The program consists of two keynote speakers, Derek Daly, Hall of Fame Race Car Driver and Network Television Analyst, and Scott Whelchel, Chief Security Officer & Global Director for Emergency Services and Security (ES&S) for Dow, Inc.
Daly will walk through the structure and framework of extraordinary teams who operate safely, on the edges of what might be possible. Attendees will learn how Daly's sport transitioned from a disconnected "hand-off" sport, to one of accountability, concern, and awareness of the big picture.
Following Daly, Whelchel will share his experiences during the early days of the COVID 19 Pandemic while leading Dow's crisis management system efforts to maintain operations globally and keeping all employees and contractors safe and secure.
The program consists of over 40 presentations from a variety of topics including:
- Incident Response and Prevention
- A Carrier's Perspective
- Emerging Issues and Technology
- Government Affairs
- Crisis Management
- Lithium Ion Battery Emergency Response and Safety Workshop
"Attendees will have access to specialized sessions where they will learn practices that can save their company time, money, and most importantly, keep everyone safe," said Samuelsen.
There are many networking opportunities built into the three days of the Summit, including extended breaks between sessions and daily networking breakfasts and lunches. There is also a networking reception that presents the ideal place to meet peers and build new relationships.
Registration also allows full access to all sessions, breakfast each morning, lunch each day, and the networking reception. CHEMTREC customers receive a discounted registration rate.
Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with the New Orleans Hazmat Team, who will be on site with their state-of-the-art hazmat truck.
The CHEMTREC Summit is approved for 20 IHMM certification maintenance points towards recertification.
Visit the Summit website to register and to view highlights from the 2019 event. Have questions about the Summit? Contact CHEMTREC's team at summit@chemtrec.com.
CHEMTREC®, originally called the Chemical Transportation Emergency Center, was established by The Manufacturing Chemists' Association (now the American Chemistry Council, Inc.) on September 5, 1971. For the past 50 years, CHEMTREC's world-leading call center has operated on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week, providing emergency response information wherever hazardous materials are manufactured, stored, transported, or used. With the right procedures and protocols in place, and by doing what's right quickly and effectively, CHEMTREC helps protect people, minimize environmental impacts, and preserve the assets and reputations of its customers.
Operating globally, CHEMTREC has offices in major regions and on-the-ground knowledge of local regulations, understanding of local nuances, and appreciation of cultural sensitivities. CHEMTREC offers a suite of services including emergency response, SDS management and authoring, hazardous materials training, crisis management, lithium battery compliance, and incident reporting. CHEMTREC is proud to have contributed to the practice of safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials for the past 50 years and looks forward to serving the chemical industry for another 50 years (and beyond).
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PHOENIX, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Assisted Living Locators, a leading senior placement and referral service, set a new monthly record in franchise growth by awarding a dozen franchise agreements in August. The franchise development milestone underscores the needs of seniors, the most vulnerable population, and growing demand for more businesses that serve them.
"The needs of an aging population continue to grow and so too does Assisted Living Locators," said Angela Olea, RN Assisted Living Locators CEO. "The senior care services we provide will forever be essential. That was true during the pandemic, and it will continue into the future as we face a possible recession. We continue to experience a surge in interest from franchisee candidates who recognize the senior space growth potential. Our franchise owners and home office team have worked tirelessly to bring the best care and service to our clients as the demand for our services accelerates."
This month, Assisted Living Locators awarded 12 franchise agreements to Tracy Raymond, Olympia and Bellevue, WA; Susan and Jim Carey, Oceanside-Encinitas, CA; David and Marla Capra, Palm Springs-Coachella Valley, CA; Mary Zabian, Worcester-Framingham, MA; Kevin Smith, Boston and West Massachusetts, MA; Jennifer Thayer, Pittsburgh, PA; Jennifer and Francis McAndrews, Annapolis, MD; and Shane and Misty Clark, Dayton, Vero Beach and Jupiter, FL.
"We plan to continue growing our network supporting our mission to help more and more clients live their best life possible," explained Olea. "We offer an affordable franchise opportunity with a rising customer base, where you can make a difference in your community. We encourage qualified candidates to apply as we expand across the U.S."
Assisted Living Locators offers a no cost, nationwide senior care placement and referral service for in-home companion care, independent retirement options, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities. The company has 140 franchisees in 36 states and the District of Columbia.
To learn more about Assisted Living Locators franchising, call 800-267-7816 or visit: www.assistedlivinglocatorsfranchise.com.
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Stolen voting machine bought on eBay
(CNN) - Michigan authorities are trying to figure out how a 2020 voting machine that went missing ended up on eBay.
Since the machines are part of the nation’s infrastructure, they’re supposed to remain under lock and key, but somehow this one ended up being available to the highest bidder.
“That is a device which can be configured either to be a voting machine or ballot-marking device,” elections systems expert Harri Hursti said.
The box with the machine in it shouldn’t be on Hursti’s kitchen table in Connecticut.
“Yeah. I have been asked not to open it so that if it’s a part of criminal investigation, it’s preserved as evidence,” he said.
Hursti bought the voting machine for $1,200 on eBay.
“As far as I was aware, it was a completely legal sale on my end,” said Ean Hutchison, an Uber driver in Ohio, who sold the item on eBay.
In his eBay ad, he wrote, “Dominion ImageCast X voting machine from Michigan, own a piece of history. This voting machine was one of thousands used in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.”
Hutchison said he bought it from Goodwill online.
“I saw a listing for ... well, looked like just an industrial touchscreen computer, and I got to looking through the pictures,” Hutchison said. “And in one of the pictures, I saw in the bottom corner of the screen, it said Dominion Voting. So I, just on a whim, bid on it, and I was the only bidder, and I won the auction.”
He said he paid $7.99 for it.
It turns out someone dropped the voting machine off at a Goodwill in northern Michigan.
Who that person is remains a mystery, but the Goodwill put the machine for sale up on its website.
“I wasn’t even aware that they were supposed to be sold, let alone donated to Goodwill,” Hutchison said.
“It is shocking that only when we started asking, ‘Does it belong somewhere?’ only after that, they realize it has been stolen,” Hursti said.
It’s raised some issues about the chain of custody and how these machines are secured.
“We basically have 1,600 jurisdictions. Typically, in between elections, clerks have the responsibility of securing all election equipment, and protecting it from illegal attempts to access it by unauthorized individuals,” said Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State, a Democrat.
Benson said the incident has been referred to law enforcement.
Michigan is one of several swing states where authorities are already investigating unauthorized access to voting systems by people who are trying to prove the false claim the 2020 election was stolen.
“There is a nationally coordinated effort to try to interfere with our elections that’s manifesting itself at the local level in incidents like these in Michigan,” Benson said. “What you really have is individuals who don’t seem to understand the technicalities of the elections process or election security trying to gain access to machines to keep the misinformation alive.”
Benson, a Democrat, said she has a message to reassure voters.
“Michigan’s elections are secure before every election. We test every machine for accuracy. We’ve never seen, even with this unauthorized access to machines, any actual evidence of any challenges or wrongdoing or lack of security in the process,” she said.
As of Thursday evening, the voting machine has yet to be picked up from Hursti’s home.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a single woman I have a difficult time zipping up dresses on my own and created this to make it easier for me to get ready during the day, " said an inventor from Livermore CA "The ZINGLE would provide a sleek, elegant, and compact means to more easily zip without assistance."
The invention fulfills the need for an improved means to aid the user in fastening or closing a zipper. Would be a sleek elegant design, convenient, practical, easy to use, lightweight, simple design, and reasonable price. People would not have to wrestle with tiny zipper pull tabs.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SNF-176, 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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HOUSTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutex Health Inc. ("Nutex Health" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NUTX), a physician-led, technology-enabled healthcare services company comprised of a hospital division with 21 facilities in 8 states and a primary care-centric, risk-bearing population health management division, today announced that it has been selected to join the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® indexes after the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 27.
Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index and the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings, and style attributes.
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.
"We are excited and honored to have been selected to join both the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® indexes," stated Tom Vo, M.D., MBA, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nutex Health. "This achievement is the result of the hard work our team puts in every day as we strive to provide our patients with the highest quality care."
"We welcome the enhanced exposure and visibility provided by our inclusion in the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® indexes," stated Warren Hosseinion, M.D., President of Nutex Health. "We believe that this recognition will allow us to further broaden our reach within the investment community as we continue to focus on building long-term shareholder value."
For more information on the Russell 3000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas and founded in 2011, Nutex Health Inc. is a physician-led, technology-enabled healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. The Company has two divisions: a Hospital division and a Population Health Management division. The Hospital division owns and operates 21 facilities in eight different states. The division implements and operates different innovative health care models, including micro hospitals, specialty hospitals and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). The Population Health Management division owns and operates provider networks such as Independent Physician Associations (IPAs). Through our Management Services Organizations (MSOs), we provide management, administrative and other support services to our affiliated hospitals and physician groups. Our cloud-based proprietary technology platform aggregates clinical and claims data across multiple settings, information systems and sources to create a holistic view of patients and providers, allowing us to deliver greater quality care more efficiently.
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FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $20 trillion is currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.
A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.
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(WSPA) — AT&T launched a new 911 location service Tuesday intended to improve emergency response for the public.
The company says 68% of adults don’t have a landline in their homes, and over 80% of 911 calls now come from mobile phones.
Typically when a call is placed to 911, the wireless phone is routed based on the closest cell tower, which can cover up to a 10-mile radius. This means that sometimes callers are transferred from one dispatch center to another when seeking help, causing delays when an emergency response is needed.
This new 911 location service will use the “Located Before Route” feature which connects AT&T cellphone users to the closest dispatch center. The new service allows AT&T to track the location of a device within 50 meters of its location.
With the new service, the system will be able to quickly identify the location of the cellphone user and deliver it to the correct call center.
The nationwide rollout has started and is available in the following states:
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Montana
- Oregon
- Washington
- Wyoming
- Kansas
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- South Dakota
- Guam
AT&T said the nationwide service should be available for all customers across the country by the end of June. | https://cw33.com/news/att-launches-new-911-location-service/ | 2022-05-10T19:49:45Z |
PARIS (AP) — Pressure is mounting on a French government minister to quit over comments stigmatizing homosexuality and LGBTQ people, in the latest challenge to President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership.
Caroline Cayeux’ remarks have hurt and angered many – including her colleagues — and prompted broader discussion around persistent discriminatory attitudes by people in power.
More than 100 prominent figures published an appeal Sunday in the newspaper Journal du dimanche questioning why she’s still in government. Signatories included parliament members, senior officials, an Olympic medalist, doctors, artists, an ex-prime minister, a former top Macron adviser and others from within Macron’s centrist political camp.
Cayeux was asked in an interview this week about her opposition to France’s 2013 law authorizing gay marriage and adoption, and comments at the time saying they were “against nature.” Speaking Tuesday to broadcaster Public Senat, she said she was being wrongly painted as prejudiced.
“I maintain my remarks. I always said that if the law were voted, I would apply it,” she said. “I have a lot of friends among all those people, and I’m being targeted by an unfair trial. This upsets me.”
The remarks set off shockwaves among LGBTQ people and those who fight against discrimination and abuse, and provoked calls for her resignation. A legal complaint was filed against her for public insult.
Cayeux then tweeted her regrets, saying her words were “inappropriate,” and sent a letter to anti-discrimination groups to apologize. She told newspaper Le Parisien that the comments “do not at all reflect my views.”
Many question the sincerity of her change of heart, and say the damage has been done.
“How can we believe that the government will respect equality among everyone, will commit to fighting discrimination and guarantee gender freedom?” asks an online petition by LGBTQ groups calling for the resignation of Cayeux and two other government members who opposed the gay marriage law. The petition calls them “spokespersons for hate and rejection.”
But her bosses appear to be sticking by Cayeux. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Friday that Cayeux’s remarks were “clumsy” but welcomed her apology, and said Cayeux would be “vigilant” going forward to support the fight against anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
The issue has divided the government at a time when Macron is politically weakened after losing his majority in parliament.
Transport Minister Clément Beaune, who is gay, called Cayeux’s comments “extremely hurtful.” Government spokesman Olivier Veran called them out of touch with the times.
In Sunday’s published appeal, the signatories called on the government to set a better example and defend France’s values of equality.
They celebrated “those people” that Cayeux referred to, noting that LGBTQ soldiers were among those marching in Thursday’s Bastille Day parade in Paris, and LGBTQ people work in local and national government and France’s security forces.
“We are proud of all those people who, through their dignified and discreet behavior, know how to serve the Republic better than she does,” it concluded. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/those-people-french-ministers-lgbtq-remarks-spark-anger/ | 2022-07-17T18:25:10Z |
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day on May 17, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies across the country.
IEHP earned its certification this year after 92% of IEHP's 2,817 Team Members shared the health plan was a great place to work in the organization's annual Engagement Survey. "We have a wonderful learning center, a gym and great benefits that is afforded to us. I'm proud to be a part of the IEHP family and motivated to contribute to its success in any way that I can," expressed an IEHP Team Member in the anonymous survey.
Great Place to Work Certification™ is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is a global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences.
"IEHP's strong culture and values have established a work environment Team Members are genuinely excited about," said Janet Nix, Ed.D., IEHP Chief Organizational Development Officer. "Our team culture is centered around doing the right thing and is built upon strong relationships, trust, appreciation, and commitment to continually moving forward. Our annual Engagement Survey illustrates the impact our culture has on our Team Members and the joy their work brings to them."
IEHP's annual Engagement Survey results show 96% of Team Members feel good about ways the organization contributes to its community; 95% reported having special and unique company benefits; 95% reported Team Members are made to feel welcome when joining the company; 94% claimed facilities contributed to a good working environment; and 94% were proud to tell others their place of employment.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work. "It takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience."
Even through the COVID-19 pandemic, IEHP's leadership remained connected to Team Members by hosting virtual monthly company meetings, regular email updates and even delivering holiday gifts by mail to Team Member homes. IEHP employees consistently report high job satisfaction, earning the Inland Empire Top Workplaces 2020 Award and placing second in the United States Healthcare Industry.
"These survey results show that our Team Members are engaged, dedicated and truly care about the work they do every day to serve the most vulnerable in our region," said Jarrod McNaughton, IEHP Chief Executive Officer. "I am so proud to partner with them and look forward to finding even more new and innovative ways to support their continuing efforts to make a difference in our community."
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With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country. In its 26th year, IEHP is supporting more than 1.5 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medicaid or Cal MediConnect Plans and has a growing network of over 7,800 providers and nearly 2,800 Team Members. Through dynamic partnerships with Providers and Community Organizations, paired with award-winning service and a tradition of quality care, IEHP is fully committed to their vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, visit iehp.org.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
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Proposed Carveout from Paris-based Specialty Materials Leader Adds to Global Buyout Firm's Momentum in Europe
LOS ANGELES and PARIS, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Equity today announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Imerys SA's High Temperature Solutions business (HTS) in a transaction valued at approximately €930 million.
The proposed transaction, which is subject to the fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including the information and consultation of works councils and other regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
HTS is a leading global provider of refractory solutions serving more than 6,000 customers in the iron and steel, thermal and foundry markets. The business, which generated revenues of €801 million in 2021, employs approximately 2,800 people across 36 industrial sites in 16 countries.
"We have great respect for the Imerys team, which has been an excellent steward of the HTS business for many years. We appreciate their confidence in our ability to deliver a transaction that is opportune for everyone involved," said Platinum Equity Partner Louis Samson, who oversees the firm's European operations. "Platinum's carveout expertise and ability to manage through complex situations once again differentiated us. We are excited to add HTS to our growing pan-European portfolio and to support its new chapter of growth."
Alessandro Dazza, CEO of Imerys said: "I would like to thank the HTS teams for their hard work, unwavering commitment and strong contribution to the Group over the years. HTS is a fantastic business, a world leader in its field, with a highly talented workforce, and it has demonstrated its potential for growth. We have chosen Platinum Equity for its industrial vision, open support for the management and commitment to further contribute to the HTS growth and development. This divestment is a significant milestone in the Group's refocusing efforts around its core, high-growth specialty minerals business aligned with global mega trends."
HTS products primarily serve the construction, industrial equipment and automotive end markets, which are all sectors in which Platinum Equity has made significant investments. Platinum Equity has also owned several companies in the materials space, including steel processors Ryerson and PNA Group, and Kymera, which produces a variety of specialty materials, powders, pastes and granules used in a wide range of metallurgical, chemical and industrial processes.
"We have a lot of experience investing in industrials businesses and the materials sector in particular. The high-temperature solutions industry is highly fragmented and HTS is a scalable platform with meaningful opportunities to grow," said Platinum Equity Managing Director Malik Vorderwuelbecke. "We expect to leverage the company's strong foundation and impressive technical capabilities to accelerate its growth, both organically and through targeted M&A investments in key product areas and geographies. We look forward to working with the company's leadership team and supporting its long-term growth plans."
Michel Cornelissen, the Imerys executive who has led the HTS business since 2018, will continue as CEO of HTS following the proposed transition to new ownership.
The HTS acquisition will further expand Platinum Equity's growing portfolio of European investments.
"We have had a lot of success as a transaction partner in Europe and are committed to continuing to invest the region," added Mr. Samson.
Other current European Platinum Equity investments include: European vacation rentals group Awaze (London); private label sweet biscuits manufacturer Biscuit International (Paris); global marine contractor De Wave Group (Genoa, Italy); wine producer Fantini Group Vini (Ortona, Italy); seafood provider Iberconsa (Vigo, Spain); UK property services firm Leaders Romans Group (Berkshire, England); and environmental services business Urbaser (Madrid).
National Bank Financial Inc. is serving as financial advisor to Platinum Equity on the acquisition of HTS. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is providing legal counsel to Platinum Equity on the transaction.
About Platinum Equity
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately $36 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. The firm is currently investing from Platinum Equity Capital Partners V, a $10 billion global buyout fund, and Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund, a $1.5 billion buyout fund focused on investment opportunities in the lower middle market. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 27 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 350 acquisitions.
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Did you lose money on investments in Digital Turbine? If so, please visit Digital Turbine, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS) between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Digital Turbine is a software company that delivers products to assist third parties in monetizing through the utilization of mobile advertising. The Company completed the acquisitions of AdColony Holdings AS ("AdColony") and Fyber N.V. ("Fyber") on April 29 and May 25, 2021, respectively.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made materially false and misleading statements throughout the Class Period. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues were overstated throughout fiscal 2022.
On May 17, 2022, Digital Turbine issued a press release revealing that it will "restate its financial statements for the interim periods ended June 30, 2021, September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021, following a review of the presentation of revenue net of license fees and revenue share for the Company's recently acquired businesses."
On this news, the Company's shares fell $1.93 to close at $25.28 per share on May 18, 2022.
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MIAMI, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveHire Ltd. (ASX:LVH), a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform connecting companies and candidates, wins the HR Tech Award for "Best Innovative or Emerging Tech Solution" in the Talent Acquisition category.
The HR Tech Awards program is powered by Lighthouse Research & Advisory and rigorously reviews solutions across multiple categories that are designed to serve employers and the workforce. LiveHire was amongst hundreds of HR technologies focused on driving innovation and solving problems.
According to Lighthouse Research & Advisory data, the HR technology landscape consists of more than 5,000 providers with more entering each day. The HR Tech Awards recognize nearly 1% of those providers for their dedication to creative solutions that aim to solve the problems their customers face.
LiveHire enables its clients to move away from a reactive and expensive approach to recruitment to a digitally-powered, proactive recruitment methodology that engages talent in an authentic, humanized way while dramatically lowering the costs of finding the best new hires.
LiveHire solves the problem of managing talent acquisition in today's highly competitive market for contingent or full-time hiring by unlocking quality hires at speed through the power of exceptional candidate experience.
As an all-in-one Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) and Applicant Tracking System (ATS), LiveHire allows its users to achieve many competitive advantages through its key differentiators and innovations:
- Branded talent community sign up pages (to enhance employer branding)
- Rapid two-way candidate messaging via email and texting, native (with bulk option) and fully integrated into the LiveHire platform experience (enabling industry-leading candidate response time)
- Proactive AI-driven talent pooling and workforce planning (reducing time-to-hire)
- Intelligent job matching and candidate suggestions (eliminating recruitment admin)
- Ability to create a total talent view; external, internal, contractor, and alumni (revealing strategic recruitment insights)
"If you're going to sell something, you need to go where buyers are already interested in what you have to offer. Hiring follows the same logic: if you want to offer a job, it's faster and easier to hire if you find someone who is interested in your company. LiveHire's platform helps employers to identify and tap into talent that has already expressed an interest, creating higher quality conversations and better hires overall." - Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory.
"We are honoured and proud to be recognized by the HR Tech Awards for the 'Best Innovative or Emerging Tech Solution' in the Talent Acquisition category," says Christy Forest, CEO of LiveHire, "this award is a testament to our team's dedication to solving the challenges our customers face and our mission to empower the flow of the world's talent. We are proud to be helping large and small organizations transform the way they recruit talent, and we're just getting started."
About LiveHire
LiveHire is a globally-leading total talent platform - enabling clients to attract and engage both permanent employees and contingent workers through branded Talent Communities. LiveHire offers an award-winning candidate experience and provides talent-on-demand through its unique talent pooling and 2-way text messaging functionality, having successfully enabled end-to-end recruitment from sourcing through to hire of diverse workforces for over 150 clients across 20 verticals globally.
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Amusement park ride malfunction leaves people upside-down
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) - It was a nightmare come true.
The Aero 360 stopped working and left riders hanging upside-down on Monday.
Some people who are on the ride said they were traumatized by the incident.
One witness said they remember hearing riders screaming for help.
Kennywood’s general manager said in a statement that maintenance staff responded quickly brought the ride back to its designated rest position and safely evacuated the riders, but did not say how long the riders were stuck.
The park spokesman said the Aero 360 will remain closed while maintenance workers continue their review and try to figure out what needs to be addressed.
At this point, they do not know what caused the malfunction.
The spokesman said the park inspects every ride every operating day and the rides have to pass before they can open the lines.
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Ultimate guide: Memorial Day events in and around Stark County
Possibly thought of more as the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day is a time of remembrance honoring those who gave their lives in service to this country.
While Memorial Day brings barbecues, sales and graduation parties, there are also parades, cemetery visits and ceremonies for those who mark the day more traditionally.
It has been a federal holiday since 1971, but Memorial Day’s history stretches back to the Civil War when it was known as Decoration Day. May 30 was designated "for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.”"
This year, Memorial Day will be marked on May 30. Until 1971, Memorial Day was always marked on May 30. That year, Congress established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May and a federal holiday.
Here's a look at area Memorial Day parades and events:
Alliance
The parade will start at 10 a.m. May 30 on East Main Street and will follow its regular route from Union Avenue to Diehl Court and end at Alliance City Cemetery. Groups can register until May 29 to walk in the parade.
A tribute to Gold Star families will be at 2 p.m. May 28 at Silver Park. Members of Gold Star families who have purchased banners through the city's Honoring Hometown Heroes project will be recognized. The event will feature music, testimonials from families, and the unveiling of a new memorial stone next to the 9/11 memorial in Silver Park and remarks from Mayor Alan Andreani and the state commander of the American Legion. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served in Miller Pavilion.
Beach City
The Beach City American Legion 549 parade and ceremony will be May 30 starting 10 a.m. at Beach City Community Park and ending at the cemetery for a ceremony with Desert Storm/Purple Heart veteran Larry Glasgow as guest speaker.
Any veterans, organizations or townspeople who want to join in the parade are welcome to participate. For more information, call 330-340-1159. Lineup will start as early as 9 a.m. at the park. No political parties will be accepted. A free community lunch will be at the Legion Hall following the memorial services until 1 p.m.
Canton
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. May 30 at the McKinley Downtown Campus (formerly Timken High School), travel west on Tuscarawas Street, north on Elgin Avenue NW and conclude with an observance ceremony at the McKinley National Memorial.
East Canton
Lowell D. Oberly American Legion Post 667 will host a parade that will begin at 10 a.m. May 30. Lineup forms at the corner of Browning and Noble streets by 9:30 a.m. If you or your group would like to participate, contact the post commander.
Green
The parade will step off at 10 a.m. May 30 from Green High School, 1474 Boettler Road. The parade route goes east on Boettler Road to Massillon Road south (southbound lanes only) to Steese Road west to the Green Intermediate School, and back to the Green High School parking lot via Bulldog Boulevard. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Green Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 Steese Road.
Parking for the ceremony is available at Fire Station No. 1 (handicap parking only), John Torok Senior/Community Center, Queen of Heaven Church, and the Anthony Funeral Home. Steese Road will be shut down to traffic during the ceremony. The car show and picnic will begin immediately following the ceremony and end at 3 p.m.
Hartville
The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. May 28 at Hartville Memorial Park. The procession from Village Hall to the park will be around 9:45 a.m.
Magnolia
The parade will form at the Finefrock/Gordon Funeral Home parking lot at 10:40 a.m. May 30. Sandy Valley American Legion Post 432 will conduct services beginning at 11 a.m. at the Magnolia Cemetery, off Harrison Avenue. The speaker will be David Fischer, superintendent of Sandy Valley Schools. The Sandy Valley High School Senior Band will perform.
All are welcome. All veterans and veterans organizations are encouraged to join in the services. All Scout troops, 4-H clubs and other youth organizations are urged to join the parade and memorial services.
Massillon
The parade will form May 30 near the intersection of Eighth Street NE and Lincoln Way E, start at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at Veterans Memorial Park. The ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park will begin at about 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be Christopher Craft.
An ensemble from the Tiger Swing Band will perform. Veterans escorted by color guard members will place wreaths at monuments throughout Veterans Memorial Park to honor various branches of service.
Minerva
Services will be May 30 at Moultrie Chapel, 23577 state Route 172, according to the West Township Memorial Association. The chapel is two miles east of New Franklin, north of Minerva. It is two miles east of the intersection of state Routes 183 and 172.
The march to decorate the graves will begin at 2 p.m., led by the Don V. Cross American Legion Post 357 from Minerva. The Minerva Community Band will perform patriotic music and taps. United Elementary School fifth grader Myla French will recite the Gettysburg Address.
The program inside the chapel will include speaker Frank Kemp Sr. from Canton. Kemp was the Stark County Veteran of the Year in 2019, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from May 1966 to December 1968. He served in Vietnam from November 1967 to December 1968, and served in the Army National Guard in 1971-72 and again with his son from 1987-94. Kemp is a member of Stark County Veterans Service Commission and is in his second five-year term representing Vietnam Veterans of America.
Veterans in attendance will be recognized. Barb Burchett will provide special music, and Joseph Ellis will lead the congregation in group singing. Ice cream will be served after the program.
New Franklin
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. May 30. It will step off from Grace Bible Church, 5781 Manchester Road, and go about one mile south on Manchester Road to Manchester Cemetery. A ceremony will take place at the cemetery immediately following the parade.
Participants should contact Christine Lippincott at the city of New Franklin, newfranklin.org, to register. Lineup begins at 9 a.m. Parking and restrooms are available at Grace Bible Church and Lockhart Field.
North Canton
The Lions Club is hosting the parade beginning at 9 a.m. May 30 at the North Canton Hoover Football Stadium parking lot. It continues down Seventh Street to Main Street, where it goes south and ends at Bitzer Park. Frank Kemp Sr. is this year’s honorary grand marshal. Mayor Stephan Wilder will conduct a brief ceremony at Bitzer Park following the parade, about 10 a.m.
The approximately 25 to 30 entrants include Stark County Mounted Patrol, Marlboro Volunteers, GiGi’s Playhouse, Whole Latta Love, Knights of Columbus, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Lake Township Historical Society Calliope, and various vintage automobiles.
Perry Township
Perry Township Rotary and Perry Local Schools will host Operation Flags of Freedom Heroes Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m. May 28 at Perry High School Fallen Heroes Memorial, 3737 13th St. SW. Community members are invited to a tribute of honor, respect and gratitude to veterans, military service members, first responders and law enforcement. Continental breakfast will be served. RSVP to Lisa@mypeaceandfuture.com. If inclement weather occurs, the event will be held inside Perry High School.
Perry Township Flags of Freedom Hero 5K Run/Walk is a looped 3.1-mile run-walk along 13th Street from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 30. More information: www.herorun5krunwalk.com. The event is limited to 300 participants. Register at https://ohiochallengeseries.enmotive.com/events/register/2022-hero-run-5k-run-walk.
Waynesburg
The parade will form at the American Legion Hall, 166 E. Lisbon St., at 9 a.m. May 30. Sandy Valley American Legion Post 432 will conduct services beginning at 10 a.m. at the Sandy Valley Cemetery. The speaker will be David Fischer, superintendent of Sandy Valley Local Schools. The Sandy Valley High School Senior Band will perform. All are welcome.
All veterans and veterans organizations are encouraged to join in the services. All Scout troops, 4-H clubs and other youth organizations are urged to join the parade and memorial services.
Wilmot
The Wilmot Cemetery Association will conduct the annual observance at Greenlawn Cemetery, Sandusky Drive SW (Route 250) starting at 8:45 a.m. May 30. Due to safety concerns and the temporary closure of Route 250, there will not be a parade.
The Beach City American Legion Weimer-Widder Post 549 will conduct ceremonies honoring all veterans, including the reading of the Roll of Honor of veterans who are buried in the cemetery. The guest speaker will be Stark County Commissioner Richard Regula. The Fairless High School Marching Band will perform.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Parking within the cemetery grounds will be limited to vehicles with handicapped placards. In case of inclement weather, the event will be at Faith Christian Academy, 511 W. Main St. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/24/guide-memorial-day-events-around-around-stark-county/9810012002/ | 2022-05-24T17:26:15Z |
ATLANTA – Though many associate homelessness with urban centers, the problem of lack of housing is more widespread, speakers said at a recent state Senate hearing on homelessness.
Rising rental prices and wages that have not kept up with inflation have pushed some Georgians out of their homes, experts and local observers alike affirmed.
Federal data show that there are around 10,000 homeless people in Georgia. Around one-third of those people are located outside of Georgia’s cities.
A person would need to earn $14.24 an hour to be able to afford a two-bedroom apartment outside of Georgia’s cities, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. That’s nearly double Georgia’s minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
Georgia is short by around 207,000 affordable and accessible rental units, according to the group.
The housing crunch is not always as visible in rural Georgia as in Atlanta, said Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown, CEO of Georgia Advancing Communities Together, a statewide coalition of affordable housing groups.
But the problem is real in rural areas, too.
Hayes-Brown’s organization sponsored a series of meetings around south Georgia to learn more about people’s experiences.
“People are doubling and tripling up,” she said, referring to a practice where families or individuals share housing in close quarters to help make ends meet.
Some people also live in tent encampments in forested or other out-of-the-way places in rural Georgia, she said.
Another concern is the lack of emergency shelters and other places for people to live when getting back on their feet, Hayes-Brown said.
There are around 3,000 emergency shelter and transitional housing beds and around 3,600 more permanent supportive housing spots in Georgia outside of the larger cities, according to the latest data from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. But those supports are not always available where and when they are needed.
Cedartown in northwest Georgia lacks a true homeless shelter, said John Winecoff of Community Share Ministries. Winecoff runs a small, specialized program to help men get on their feet -- but that can’t stem the tide Cedartown is seeing.
“Recently, we’ve had an upsurge of homeless people,” Winecoff said. “Places to live … have become unaffordable.”
There’s also a lack of jobs in the area. Some homeless people are struggling with addiction to opioids, alcohol, or methamphetamines. Others are just passing through, often on their way to Atlanta, and get stuck in the area, Winecoff said.
“There’s not many resources for someone to turn to in Cedartown,” he said. “Some have no choice but to sleep in the woods.”
Winecoff said many homeless people lack basic identification documents that would help them get services or find a job, so his organization tries to help.
“There’s no way to get [an ID]” if you live in the woods, he said.
Small cities are facing similar problems, said Gainesville Chief of Police Jay Parrish, who has noticed an uptick in homelessness over the past three to five years.
“In simple economics, the increased demand for housing coupled with a decreased supply created a higher market price for housing,” Parrish said. “Affordable housing is more difficult to come by. This has left many of our population homeless.”
Parrish’s police department and community groups are acutely aware of the problem, he said, and they work together to connect people with resources. Yet so far there’s been no magic-bullet fix to the root problem, the lack of affordable housing, Parrish said.
Far to the south, in Fitzgerald, Lethia Kittrell said people are sleeping in public places, camping in the woods, and staying in a local homeless camp. Kittrell, CEO of the nonprofit Fitzgerald for Change and a Democratic candidate for the state House of Representatives, said her area lacks resources to address the problem, and she wants to fix that.
An influx of people from larger cities attracted by low – at least, to them – housing prices is contributing to the housing shortage, she said.
Even substandard units are much more costly than they used to be, Kittrell said, and she’s “majorly concerned” about safety in some housing units. Some people are struggling to meet higher energy bills and housing costs at the same time. And Kittrell said there are many eviction cases pending in the courts.
Both Kittrell and Hayes-Brown said people working to solve the housing problem in small towns often feel disconnected from the financial and political resources of the big city. Hayes-Brown pointed out that a small investment could make a big difference in a rural area.
There are a number of steps local and state policymakers can take to address homelessness, Sarah Saadian, senior vice president of public policy at the National Low Income Housing Coalition, said. Federal COVID relief funds could be used to help build affordable units and provide rent support, she said.
Municipalities can consider changing zoning laws to allow for more dense housing, such as multifamily units.
Some cities have banned landlords from asking how people will pay for a rental unit in an effort to stop discrimination against those relying on housing vouchers, Saadian said.
The federal government has a role to play as well. Though there is a federal rental assistance program, it serves only one in four people who need it to access affordable housing. More funding could increase the number of people helped, Saadian said.
A state Senate study committee on homelessness chaired by Sen. Carden Summers, R-Cordele, held its first meeting earlier this month. Advocates from both Atlanta and smaller towns across the state testified. The committee will meet again this fall.
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Supreme Court clerks asked for phone records in leak probe
(CNN) – Supreme Court officials are ramping up their investigation of a leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
In an unprecedented move, they are now asking law clerks to provide phone records and sign affidavits in their search for the source of the leak, according to sources familiar with the effort.
Politico published the draft opinion May 2, prompting an outcry among conservative court members poised to roll back abortion rights.
Chief Justice John Roberts called the leak “absolutely appalling” and suggested “one bad apple” had tainted public perception of the court.
Sources said some clerks are so alarmed by the sudden request for private cellphone records that they’re considering hiring outside counsel to handle the probe.
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SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — A year ago in the middle of the night, a 12-story oceanfront condo building in Surfside, Florida, came down with a thunderous roar, leaving a giant pile of rubble and claiming 98 lives — one of the deadliest structure collapses in U.S. history.
The names of each victim were read aloud during a ceremony Friday to mark the somber anniversary, attended by political figures, first responders and family members of those who died at Champlain Towers South on June 24, 2021.
The ceremony came a day after a state judge approved one of the largest class action settlements of its kind: more than $1 billion to compensate victims’ families and survivors.
“Exactly 365 days ago, my house imploded, my home collapsed with everything and everyone inside but me. I am alive, and I have the chance to rediscover something that motivates me to smile again, to fight, to be a whole person,” said Raquel Oliveira, whose husband and 5-year-old son died in the collapse while she was visiting her mother.
“Let’s not give up on justice, love, gratitude, forgiveness. Let’s not give up life. We have not come this far just to come this far,” she added.
The disaster, the largest non-hurricane emergency response in Florida history, drew rescue crews from across the U.S. and as far away as Israel to help local teams search for victims. They were honored Friday for their difficult work.
Before the public ceremony organized by the town of Surfside, there was a private torch-lighting at the time — about 1:25 a.m. — when the 136-unit condominium building fell a year ago.
First Lady Jill Biden was among speakers at the public event that also included Gov. Ron DeSantis.
“We stand by you today and always,” Biden said during comments briefly interrupted by a standing ovation when she mentioned the firefighters “who spent weeks working to recover your loved ones.”
“If there is something strong enough to help us carry this burden of grief forward, something to break its gravitational pull, it’s love,” Biden said.
DeSantis, a Republican, recalled how he was awakened at 3 a.m. the day the building fell and increasingly realized the immense scope of the disaster as he traveled to Surfside. He thanked first responders and noted that the state budget he recently signed contains $1 million for a memorial to the 98 people lost.
“We are not going to forget what they meant to this community,” the governor said.
There was an effort by many victims and family members to install a memorial at the site where the building once stood, but the land is being sold for $120 million to a Dubai developer and a memorial will likely be created nearby.
Only two teenagers and a woman survived the collapse, while others escaped from the portion of the building that initially remained standing. Images of one survivor’s rescue traveled widely, offering a glimmer of hope right after the collapse, but the long, grueling search produced mostly devastating results as families waited only to learn about the remains of their lovedones.
Those lost in the collapse included two sisters, 4 and 11, who were so tiny that they were buried in the same casket.
Lyla Thurber, 12, attended the ceremony with her family, who wore white T-shirts with photos of the young sisters with their parents. She was close friends in school with the older sister, Lucia.
“She was happy, always smiling and playing,” she said. “I wanted to come here and talk to people so they could learn more about her.”
Luis Bermudez, who lost his 26-year-old son, also named Luis, wept often as he spoke in celebration of his son, who he said taught people, himself included, to live without fear and without limits.
“God needed a special angel to help him and you were chosen,” Bermudez said, and at the end held up large photographs of his son in each hand.
The cause of the collapse remains under investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, with the probe entering a new phase this month to cut and drill into concrete and steel. Champlain Towers South had a long history of maintenance problems, and shoddy construction techniques were used in the early 1980s. Other possible factors include sea level rise caused by climate change and damage caused by saltwater intrusion.
Pablo Langesfeld, the father of a 26-year-old lawyer who had married and moved to the building a few months before the collapse, said that for him closure will not come until that investigation is completed.
“This is a nightmare that never ends,” Langesfeld said.
Although the investigation is expected to take years, a judge has been given credit for finalizing the compensation settlement, in less than a year.
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman praised the dozens of lawyers involved, and a woman who lost her daughter called the judge and attorneys heroes in black robes and business suits.
Hanzman said the compensation deal was extraordinary in its scope and speed. Checks for victims could begin going out in September.
“This settlement is the best we can do. It’s a remarkable result,” he said.
Still, the wounds are still fresh for the hundreds of people who lost loved ones a year ago.
“Our family lost everything,” said Kevin Spiegel, whose wife Judy died while he was traveling on business. “One year later, time has not healed my broken heart.”
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Anderson reported from St. Petersburg.
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KISS partners with mega TikTok creator, Miranda Rae on a custom song, "Falscara Level Up" for a new campaign featuring Falscara
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of KISS Products' ongoing efforts to support one of its most innovative and fastest growing brands, Falscara, the brand is proud to launch "Falscara Level Up" - the brand's first-ever custom song working in collaboration with TikTok creator, Miranda Rae.
After its successful launch of Falscara in 2020 and its continuous growth, KISS recently launched a dedicated ecommerce site, Falscara.com, designed to be both an educational and inspirational destination for all who want to achieve a DIY lash extension effect. Thanks to Falscara's revolutionary and patented technology, Falscara has become a favorite to thousands of consumers and continues to go viral on TikTok with #falscara nearing 100 million views at time of publication.
Tapping into the brand's incredible momentum and uniqueness as a do-it-yourself alternative to salon lash extensions, along with its under-lash application technique and its huge fan base, the brand has decided now is the perfect time to create even more excitement with an exclusive TikTok song. Partnering with Miranda Rae was a perfect solution. Miranda is a TikTok star with a growing beauty fan base of 4.8 million followers, and a recent foray into music. Together with experts at Song Candy agency, KISS and Miranda developed a custom sound that will be available on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify and Apple Music.
The song, titled "Falscara Level Up," is a catchy pop melody with lyrics that encapsulate the Falscara brand including fluttery lashes and under-the-lash application.
"I've been using KISS Lashes for years, so I was so honored when they asked me to record this track! Recording was so much fun since I got to bring together my music and the brand work I do on TikTok. Getting to be such a significant part of this campaign was an amazing experience and I'm so excited to see it launch."- Miranda Rae, TikTok creator.
"Here at KISS we pride ourselves on providing the most trend-forward and technologically advanced beauty solutions for consumers. Launching our Falscara TikTok song is a natural evolution for our brand which completely disrupted the lash category and continually goes viral with the TikTok community. Working with a top TikTok creator like Miranda Rae on a platform where Falscara was already thriving, made so much sense. We think the song is a lot of fun and very catchy" - KISS Products SVP of Global Marketing, Annette DeVita-Goldstein
The song will officially be available on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify and Apple Music on June 14th.
About KISS
KISS is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of fashion nails and is the market leader in both fashion nails and false eyelashes in the U.S. KISS offers innovative, accessible, easy to use, salon quality beauty products including fashion nails, false eyelashes, color cosmetics, hair styling tools, haircare, hair accessories and more. KISS brings the power of self-care home for all people. KISS products are available at mass and drug retailers nationwide. For more information visit www.KISSusa.com.
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Donkey on the loose shot and killed after deputies failed to corral it, authorities say
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – A donkey on the loose in Florida was killed after deputies were unable to corral the animal.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that deputies were called to respond to reports of a donkey Tuesday around noon.
Deputies tried several times to coral it but were unsuccessful.
The sheriff’s office says they were told their assistance was no longer needed when an independent livestock contractor arrived to help.
The sheriff’s office later learned the independent livestock contractor shot and killed the donkey.
“Santa Rosa County is known for having a large population of livestock, and (it) is a deep-rooted part of our culture. Because of this, we are deeply troubled by this incident,” the sheriff’s office wrote.
The sheriff’s office has assigned this investigation to its major crimes division.
“The safety and care of animals has been and remains of the utmost importance to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office,” the post said.
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Foul odor in S Topeka caused by business’s failing water pre-treatment system
Could spread to other areas of City
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A private business’s failing water pre-treatment system has created a foul odor in South Topeka, which could spread to other areas.
The City of Topeka says staff has fielded various questions from residents that concern an odor in the South Topeka area.
The City said it is aware of the smell and wants residents to know there is no safety concern related to the scent. Kansas Gas Service has also confirmed that the aroma is not connected to natural gas.
However, the City did say that the smell is a result of a private business’s failing water waste pre-treatment system. It has worked with the business to better understand the timeline for the repair of the system.
The City indicated that staff will work on ways to mitigate the issue with chemicals to help neutralize the fragrance in the waste stream.
Due to the City’s infrastructure, it said the smell could spread to other areas.
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Final Agenda Tracks Announced, awe.live 24/7/365 Online for Virtual Attendees, John Riccitiello, CEO of Unity and Hugo Swart of Qualcomm Confirmed as Keynote Speakers
NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Augmented World Expo (AWE), the leading series of worldwide events focused exclusively on the business of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR), today announced the final wave of sponsors, speakers and exhibitors participating in AWE 2022.
New sponsors include Oppo®, Snap®, TikTok® and Unity®, in addition to the host of other Titanium, Gold, Silver and Bronze-level sponsors supporting the event, including Avataar®, HP®, Magic Leap®, Meta®, Niantic® and Qualcomm® - a full list may be found at https://www.awexr.com/usa-2022/sponsors.
AWE is extremely honored that both John Riccitiello, CEO of Unity Technologies and Hugo Swart, VP & GM of XR and Metaverse of Qualcomm are the confirmed Keynote speakers for AWE 2022. More than 250+ exhibitors, 400 speakers and 5,000 XR professionals are already registered in advance for the June 1-3 show in Santa Clara, CA - see the full speaker list at https://www.awexr.com/usa-2022/speakers.
In addition, the event's 12 agenda tracks have been revealed, and cover a wide range of topics germane to the XR industry. Attendance at AWE is a must for Extended Reality (XR) industry professionals, whether in person or virtually (for those unable to travel due to COVID restrictions via https://www.awe.live).
The awe.live platform is a keystone for the 2022 virtual event, as it will enable attendees to craft their own personal event schedules, as well as schedule meetings in advance with speakers, exhibitors and thousands of XR industry professionals. The Main Stage track only will be available online through awe.live for free, with no cost to register. The rest of the sessions will be available to the awe.live community post-event.
For those fortunate enough to attend in the flesh, try out the hands-on demos on the expo floor, as well as exclusive previews on the AWE Playground. For online or on-site guests alike, both should download the awe.live app from the App Store or Google Play store to stay up to date with all the many event activities over the course of the show.
All AWE sponsors and exhibitors alike are expected to make some of the year's most compelling and important XR-related announcements at the event, with a wide range of hands-on demos available across 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Despite a practically sold-out event for exhibitors, AWE is making special free resources available to Ukrainian developers and companies, including free exhibit space and free online job postings.
"With AWE less than 2 weeks away, we are extremely pleased to see how everything is coming together so smoothly for the event," said AWE co-founder Ori Inbar. "AWE and awe.live are the beating heart and soul of the XR industry and we have every confidence that 2022 will surpass 2021's success as both a physical and virtual event as we all adjust to the 'new normal' brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. A wide range of major industry news will be announced at AWE and we are very excited to share what our speakers, sponsors and exhibitors have to share with attendees in 2022!"
AWE is a true XR ecosystem, event and marketplace where end-users meet solution providers in a curated setting. As such, AWE offers:
- An endless stream of online webinars and local meetups in 25+ cities around the world;
- High-quality educational classes and workshops with the best instructors from the XR community - for the XR community;
- Free access the largest collection of free videos of talks and webinars in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality;
- The XR industry's most prestigious and long-standing awards competition - The Auggie Awards.
AWE (Augmented World Expo) is the world's leading AR+VR conference and expo with events in the USA, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. AWE events consistently bring together a mix of CEOs, CTOs, designers, developers, creative agencies, futurists, analysts, investors and top press in a unique opportunity to learn, inspire, partner and experience firsthand one of the most exciting industries of our times.
All trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are hereby recognized and acknowledged.
For more information, please contact AWE PR Counsel Jonathan Hirshon at jh@horizonpr.com
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Shadoff tops defending champ Ewing in LPGA Match-Play opener
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jodi Ewart Shadoff routed defending champion Ally Ewing 6 and 5 on Wednesday at Shadow Creek in the first round of group play in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play. After Ewing opened with a birdie win and halved the second with a par, Shadoff won seven of the next nine holes and closed out the match with a par for a halve on 13. In the other Group 15 match, Jasmine Suwannapura beat So Yeon Ryu 5 and 3. The winners of the 16 four-player groups will advance to single elimination at the conclusion of round-robin play Friday. Minjee Lee, at No. 4 in the world the top player in the field, topped Youngin Chun 6 and 5. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/25/shadoff-tops-defending-champ-ewing-in-lpga-match-play-opener/ | 2022-05-26T03:13:45Z |
‘Thomas and Friends’ introduces first autistic character
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 11:50 AM EDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
(CNN) - The children’s TV show “Thomas and Friends: All Engines Go” is introducing its first autistic character.
His name is Bruno, and Mattel describes him as a “joyful, pun-making brake car.”
Bruno will be voiced by 10-year-old Chuck Smith in the U.S. and 9-year-old Elliot Garcia in the U.K. Both are voice actors with autism.
More than 2% of adults in the U.S. have autism, according to a 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The 26th season of “Thomas and Friends” starts later this month.
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Inception Fertility™ Celebrates LGBTQ+ families, aspiring parents and encourages everyone to know, understand their fertility options
HOUSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An organization committed to helping everyone understand their fertility options, Inception Fertility™ – the largest comprehensive fertility care and services provider in North America – celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June 2022) through its A Lifetime of Pride and Joy campaign.
A Lifetime of Pride and Joy celebrates and encourages family equality by raising awareness around the accessibility of fertility care among the LGBTQ+ population. The campaign includes the opportunity for members of the queer community, single or partnered, to share their own experiences of family building and help promote the message of inclusivity by sharing their own stories of pride and joy on their social media pages with the hashtag #prideandjoy.
A Lifetime of Pride and Joy is also an educational platform, highlighting the different assisted reproductive medicine options available to the LGBTQ+ community to build their own families. Aspiring parents can use the site to request more information and be connected with a leading fertility specialist.
"Inception Fertility is dedicated to helping every individual and couple, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, understand their reproductive healthcare choices and experience the lifetime of pride and joy that comes with having a baby," says TJ Farnsworth, Founder and CEO of Inception Fertility. Nicole Braley, Chief Marketing Officer of Inception Fertility, continued, "We are honored to support the LGBTQ+ community and guide them through their options, explain the advances in fertility science and connect them with compassionate reproductive experts to make their dreams of parenthood a reality."
According to FamilyEquality.org, the gap between non-LGBTQ millennials and LGBTQ millennials who are actively planning to grow their families is closing (55% vs 48%). More interestingly, 63% of LGBTQ people who are planning families expect to use assisted reproductive technology, including surrogacy, foster care or adoption to become parents. Thanks to advances in infertility science, access to innovative technologies and the availability of compassionate reproductive experts, this dream is becoming more of a reality for many aspiring parents in the LGBTQ+ community.
To learn more about A Lifetime of Pride and Joy, please visit pridejoybaby.com.
Inception Fertility™ (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes.
Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) – including in vitro fertilization (IVF), pregenetic implantation testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services – and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership.
Its growing family of national organizations is an ecosystem of care, which touches every part of the fertility journey, including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Through this unique ecosystem, Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible to exceed patient expectations.
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HOUSTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, specialty polymers, and high-value performance products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces a general price increase of 330 USD/MT for all Kraton HSBC polymers.
Given the unprecedented increases in raw materials, energy, and logistics, this price increase will be applied to all HSBC polymers.
Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, and surcharges will take effect July 1, 2022.
ABOUT KRATON
Kraton Corporation (NYSE "KRA") is a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value performance products derived from renewable resources. Kraton's polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants and lubricants, and medical, packaging, automotive, paving and roofing products. As the largest global provider in the pine chemicals industry, the company's pine-based specialty products are sold into adhesive, road and construction and tire markets, and it produces and sells a broad range of performance chemicals into markets that include fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, coatings, metalworking fluids and lubricants, inks and mining. Kraton offers its products to a diverse customer base in over 70 countries worldwide. Kraton, the Kraton logo and design are all trademarks of Kraton Corporation or its subsidiaries or affiliates.
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Mobile Charging Station, Ratchet and Abrasive Systainer Sets Offer Turn-Key Solutions for Professional Craftsmen
LEBANON, Ind., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Festool, a leading manufacturer of innovative, precision-engineered and durable power tool solutions, is launching a new array of offerings on July 12, 2022, built for professional tradespeople seeking to optimize efficiency. The PHC 18 charging station, Ratchet Systainer Set and 6" Abrasive Systainer Set enable tradespeople to save time and stay organized with well-rounded systems that can help tackle any building, remodeling or painting project this summer and well beyond.
"We recognize the importance of organization and productivity when it comes to any project," said Rick Bush, Product Marketing Manager, Festool. "The turn-key solutions were developed to boost efficiency and enable professional tradespeople to have all of the solutions they need at hand. Whether combining with an existing suite of Festool products or purchasing your first tool, these new offerings include the tools needed to pick up and get started on a project."
The PHC 18 Mobile Phone Charging Station transforms every Festool 18v battery pack into a portable power bank. The clever, compact adapter can charge up to three smartphones at the same time—both via users' own charging cables and inductive charging. As a new addition to Festool's line-up of classic cordless products, the PHC 18 helps keep mobile devices charged for the entire day so tradespeople can focus on the job—not their device's battery life.
- Robust and Compact: With the dimensions of a standard battery pack, the PHC 18 can easily be stored in a Systainer or be taken on the road. Designed like the robust 18v battery packs it attaches to, the rubberized surface ensures phones are held securely.
- Long-Lasting, Inductive Charging: The built-in inductive charging top allows for wireless charging. Paired with a Festool 18v 5.2 Ah battery pack, the PHC 18 can fully charge a mobile phone up to eight times.
The first-ever Ratchet Systainer Set from Festool is comprehensive and includes ratchets, sockets and bits of all sizes to ensure a wide range of possible applications when fastening parts. Residential and commercial projects alike benefit from the Ratchet Systainer Set, which adds jobsite efficiency by employing a clearly organized and well-rounded solution. Housed in a Systainer, the set offers maximum flexibility and organization whether in the workshop or on the jobsite.
- Always Organized: The set is neatly stored in a Systainer and ensures users have what they need at their fingertips to efficiently tackle any project.
- Comprehensive and Compatible: A complete system with clearly marked sockets in metric and imperial units, so no socket size is missed. Drives range in size from 5/32" – 1" and 5mm – 22mm, and the set includes both long and short extensions as well as a universal adaptor. The set is compatible with the entire Festool Systainer system to easily connect and transport.
The 6" Abrasive Systainer Set provides users a turn-key solution to get started on any project. Users supplementing an existing Festool 6" (150mm) sander will benefit from a neatly organized set of abrasives. Those seeking their first Festool product will appreciate a set that is ready to store and transport them to the next project. The included abrasives are compatible with the Rotex 150, ETS 150 and ETS EC 150. The set includes a wide variety of six-inch abrasive grits to get users started in an organized manner:
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Starting July 12, the PHC 18 Mobile Charging Station will be available for $49 and the Abrasive Systainer Set for $249. The Ratchet Systainer Set will be available for $249 while supplies last. Upon purchase, register for MyFestool for access to on-demand contact with Festool, an overview of Festool tools, warranty summaries, repair orders and more.
Festool USA is based in Lebanon, Indiana. For more information, visit www.festoolusa.com or www.festoolcanada.com.
Festool has been developing innovative, precision-engineered and durable power tool solutions for nearly a century. Founded in Germany in 1925, Festool is a leading manufacturer known for its systems-based approach to power tools that are designed for efficiency and high performance. Festool's mission, "Built Better To Build Better," focuses on creating products that empower professional tradespeople to elevate their skills and deliver outstanding work by helping them build cleaner, faster, smarter…better.
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ISTANBUL, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a "Hepsiburada") (NASDAQ: HEPS), a leading Turkish e-commerce platform (referred to herein as "Hepsiburada" or the "Company"), updates the market on recent regulatory changes in Turkey.
In its most recent annual report on Form 20-F (the "Form 20-F") filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2022, the Company informed its shareholders of potential amendments to the E-commerce Law and the anticipated impact that approval of such amendments could have on Hepsiburada's business and the industry as a whole. See risk factor "Internet and e-commerce regulation in Turkey is recent and is subject to further development" on page 38 of the Form 20-F. On July 1, 2022, the Turkish Parliament approved an amendment to the Law on Regulation of E-Commerce (Law No.6563) (as amended, the "E-commerce Law") with the aim of preventing unfair competition, a harmful competitive environment and monopolistic commercial practices in the Turkish e-commerce market. The amendments were ratified by the President and announced on the Official Gazette on July 7, 2022, available on https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/07.07.2022.
Hepsiburada believes that the E-commerce Law is an important milestone for the Turkish e-commerce industry intending to facilitate a more transparent, healthy and fair e-commerce market as well as to prevent the formation of dominant positions in this market.
The provisions of the amendments include, but are not limited to:
- limits on the total amount of advertising and marketing expenditures and customer discounts with the goal to prevent e-commerce platforms from gaining an asymmetric market share through excessive discounts and excessive marketing by using disproportionate economic power. This provision goes into effect on January 1, 2023;
- restrictions on e-commerce companies with an annual Net Transaction Value, (as defined in the E-commerce Law) over a certain threshold (initially and indicatively set at TRY60 billion for the year 2022, which is subject to adjustment annually based on the aggregate Net Transaction Value generated in the Turkish e-commerce market for the prior calendar year) from engaging in certain business operations, such as payments and financial services. The restrictions also limit specified listing activities within its platform and the provision of last-mile delivery services to third parties. This provision goes into effect on January 1, 2024;
- banning the sale of private label products for all e-commerce companies. This provision goes into effect January 1, 2024; and
- a new obligation for e-commerce businesses operating in Turkey to obtain, and annually renew, an e-commerce license upon payment of a license fee if such businesses exceed certain Net Transaction Value and annual order volume thresholds defined in the E-Commerce Law. The effective license fee will be calculated based on a graduated rate of a company's Net Transaction Value derived from within Turkey for the prior calendar year, such that the effective license fee applied would be the sum of progressively higher proportions of the e-commerce company's Net Transaction Value exceeding the thresholds specified in the E-commerce Law. The applicable marginal rates range from 0.03% of annual Net Transaction Value on the portion of Net Transaction Value between the lowest thresholds (initially set at indicative thresholds of TRY10 billion and TRY20 billion for 2022), to 25% of annual Net Transaction Value on the portion of Net Transaction Value above the highest threshold (initially set at an indicative threshold of TRY65 billion for 2022). This provision goes into effect January 1, 2025.
In addition to the new provisions summarized above, the amendments redesigned the commercial terms in the commercial agreements with merchants, merchant data access and portability, the use of data obtained from customers and merchants, the payment terms to the merchants as such payments shall be made in full within five working days from the date the order reaches the buyer as well as non-compliance penalty amounts with a view to prevent unfair commercial practices. These provisions go into effect January 1, 2023. The new amendments also introduced an annual reporting obligation to monitor companies' compliance with the amended provisions of the E-Commerce Law.
Hepsiburada is currently assessing the operational and financial impact the implementation of these new amendments will have on the Company. However, based on Hepsiburada's initial review of the E-commerce Law, the Company anticipates that these amendments will create a more favorable operating environment over time, driven by, among other things, normalizing of marketing expenditures and customer discounts. Further, Hepsiburada does not expect that the new amendments will restrict its key strategic initiatives such as payments, financial services and last-mile delivery services. Hepsiburada is confident that it is well-positioned to benefit from the potential changes in the market dynamics as a result of this legislation which are expected to ensure a level playing field.
About Hepsiburada
Hepsiburada is a leading e-commerce technology platform in Turkey, combining a globally proven e-commerce business model with a one-stop 'Super App' to cater to our customers' everyday needs and to help make people's daily lives better. Customers can access a broad range of products and services including same-day delivery of groceries and essentials, products from international merchants, airline tickets and payment services through our embedded digital wallet, Hepsipay. As at the end of March 2022, we had seamlessly connected 44.2 million members and 82.9 thousand Active Merchants.
Founded in Istanbul in 2000, Hepsiburada was built to lead the digitalization of commerce in Turkey. As a female-founded organization, we are committed to meaningful action to empower women. Through our 'Technology Empowerment for Women Entrepreneurs' programme, we have reached over 32 thousand female entrepreneurs across Turkey to date.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Safe Harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to statements regarding (a) the anticipated timing for the implementation of the amendments to the E-commerce Law; (b) the Company's expectations regarding its current and future Net Transaction Values and related thresholds under the E-commerce Law; (c) the potential impact of the E-commerce Law on the competitive landscape in the e-commerce industry in which the Company operates; and (d) the Company's anticipated liability for licensing fees. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may", "could", "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets", "likely to", "forecasts" and similar statements.
These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations. However, it is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors and circumstances that may cause Hepsiburada's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from its expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including other developments in Hepsiburada's business or legislative or regulatory developments. We caution you therefore against relying on these forward-looking statements, and we qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. For a discussion of additional factors that may affect the outcome of such forward looking statements, see our 2021 annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Form 20-F (File No.001-40553), and in particular the "Risk Factors" section, as well as the other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC by the Company from time to time. Copies of these filings are available online from the SEC at www.sec.gov, or on the SEC Filings section of our Investor Relations website at https://investors.hepsiburada.com. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information currently available to the Company, and the Company and its authorized representatives assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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The various park trails in the new 100-acre Lee County recreation complex are built as hiking or horseback riding trails and are furnished with resting and observation benches provided by local Boy Scout Troops 1 and 15.
Current amenities ready for pubic use at the U.S. 19 Bypass Park in Leesburg include the Jackson’s Ford canoe and kayak launch area as well as trails.
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The various park trails in the new 100-acre Lee County recreation complex are built as hiking or horseback riding trails and are furnished with resting and observation benches provided by local Boy Scout Troops 1 and 15.
LEESBURG -- The Lee County Board of Commissioners has officially announced the opening of a portion of the new 100-acre park, located off the west side of the U.S. 19 Bypass in Leesburg.
Current amenities ready for pubic use are the Jackson’s Ford canoe and kayak launch area as well as trails. This part of the park includes a creekside park, a trailhead with maps, a life jacket loaner station, park signage, and both covered and uncovered picnic tables.
The various park trails are built as hiking or horseback riding trails and are furnished with resting and observation benches provided by local Boy Scout Troops 1 and 15. These trails were cut through the wooded area of the park so as to disturb as little natural vegetation as possible. Signage also is provided along the trials. Old Herod Trail has a great view of the Kinchafoonee Creek with potential views of nesting wood ducks in boxes, also provided by the Boy Scouts.
Upcoming improvements expected this year include work and definition of the main access road. Also expected is a new kayak/canoe launch, courtesy of Georgia DNR, and a bathroom facility with outside showers and potable water. SPLOST funding will be used for future development of this park. A local outfitter also is said to be interested in tubing the creek from the site.
This park is all part of an existing concept proposed as an initial agricultural-based facility with an additional recreation component. Lee County staff is working with a regional college to conduct a feasibility study on the best use for the property. Recent proposals have included an agricultural center, ball fields and an RV park.
As plans are finalized and construction commences in the coming years, the park and all its structures will be built to allow for expansion as needs change over the years. Because the complex can be divided into phases based on the current needs of the county, these costs can be divided up as funds are available.
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Nextiles' Smart Fabric Tech Attracts Strategic Capital from Drive by DraftKings, the NBA, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. and Three-Time Olympic Champion Hilary Knight
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nextiles, a smart fabric technology for athletes, today announced its $5M seed round led by Drive by DraftKings, with participation from the NBA, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., Alumni Ventures, SmartSports, Phoenix Capital Ventures and Newlab. The new round includes investments from prior round investors and customers, as well as an investment from three-time Olympic ice hockey medalist Hilary Knight. The new funding will be used to accelerate Nextiles' patented fabric-based sensor platform and usher in new analytics across all sports.
This round brings Nextiles' total funding to over $6M, building on top of the company's recent government grants. In late 2021, Nextiles was awarded two Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants from the National Science Foundation and Air Force, both focusing on biometric research.
"We are honored to have attracted strategic investors who believe in our vision of a more connected future," said Dr. George Sun, CEO and Founder of Nextiles. "Our success has proven the need for a reliable and comfortable technology platform for athletes, so we're excited to accelerate our expansion into other sports and launch new products later this year."
At its core, Nextiles is a materials science company that merges flexible electronics with its patented sewing technology. The smart threads are force-sensitive, can be sewn into any fabric and measure mechanical changes via Bluetooth as the fabric bends, stretches and twists. Nextiles is the only company in athletics today capable of providing real-time Newtonian force analytics and 3D motion capture from compression clothing.
"Nextiles is building the future of wearable technology with its semiconductive threads, providing breakthrough movement analytics for athletes to improve technique and avoid injury," said Drive by DraftKings CEO and Managing Partner Meredith McPherron. "We are thrilled to partner with Nextiles as they expand their product application across all athletics."
Nextiles is in the market with baseball and tennis today, and through participating in the NBA's inaugural NBA Launchpad initiative, Nextiles quickly realized there were several opportunities to apply its technology in elite basketball.
"What stands out to us about Nextiles is its materials science expertise and overall approach to the human performance industry," said Tom Ryan, Vice President of Basketball Strategy at the NBA. "We're excited to support Nextiles in its next phase of growth as we continue to help design and test new solutions to better quantify performance."
Later this summer, Nextiles will launch its Nextiles Sleeve platform in the tennis market and in collegiate baseball. Nextiles will also launch its suite of ground force products in early fall for select customers.
For more information on Nextiles or to become a beta tester, visit: www.nextiles.tech
Founded in 2018, Nextiles is an innovative materials science company merging flexible electronics with soft goods to create a data analytics platform that measures human performance. The company combines patented, fabric-based sewing technology with data insights to quantify raw forces, range of motion, micromovements, and more. Nextiles is the only company in athletics today capable of providing real-time Newtonian force analytics and 3D motion capture from compression clothing. Backed by the Air Force, Drive by DraftKings, MSG Sports, the NBA, and the National Science Foundation, Nextiles is poised to disrupt the human performance industry.
Drive by DraftKings is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in sports tech and entertainment. Our founding partners include DraftKings, General Catalyst, Accomplice and Boston Seed Capital. Drive by DraftKings is unique among investment firms as a fully independent and highly strategic venture capital partner. Together with inspired founders pushing the frontier of new markets and categories, driving the future of sports, gaming and media.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of MINISO Group Holding Limited.
Shareholders who purchased shares of MNSO during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded MINISO securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with MINISO's October 2020 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with People's Republic of China authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result, defendant's statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: October 17, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/miniso-group-holding-limited-loss-submission-form/?id=31651&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of MNSO during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 17, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, September 1, at 2:00 PM EST, Blue Star Families, a national non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities, will convene a Blue Star Tips virtual town hall entitled "Be Healthy and Thrive this Fall '22".
Dr. Fauci announced last week that he will be stepping down from his leadership role in the presidential administration and as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Since the beginning of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Fauci has been the leading voice on response and public education.
This panel will be one of the last opportunities to ask Dr. Fauci and other health experts on the most up to date health information as we head into fall. With the added challenge of possibly changing duty stations or worries about the ongoing health crises, this Blue Star Tips virtual town hall aims to provide information to make sure military families are supported and have the resources needed as they make these changes.
The event is free, and registration is required in advance: https://www.tfaforms.com/4999399
About Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families is the nation's largest grass-roots military family support organization, with a mission to support military families to improve military readiness. Its distinctive approach builds stronger communities around military families through knowledge and programs that address the unique needs of those who serve. Blue Star Families' nationally recognized surveys and analysis give military families an important voice that informs policymakers and its military family programs. It uses the power of its collective resources and cross-sector collaborations to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of members of military families to strengthen the troops, their families, and our nation as a whole. For more information, including the upcoming Blue Star Families Welcome Week events and opportunities to get involved, please visit bluestarfam.org.
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Pzena Investment Management, Inc. (NYSE: PZN)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Pzena Investment Management, Inc. (NYSE: PZN), in connection with the proposed merger of PZN with its operating company, Pzena Investment Management, LLC. Under the terms of the merger agreement, PZN shareholders will receive $9.60 in cash for each share of common stock owned. If you own PZN shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/pzn
PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and other violations of law by the board of directors of PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX) in connection with the proposed acquisition of PBFX by PBF Energy Inc. ("PBF Energy"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding common unit of PBFX that PBF Energy does not own will be converted into 0.270 shares of PBF Energy Class A common stock and $9.25 in cash, without interest. Currently, PBF Energy owns approximately 47.7% of the outstanding common units of PBFX. If you own PBFX shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/pbfx
RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK), in connection with the proposed merger of RNWK with Greater Heights LLC, an affiliate of the company's founder, Chairman and CEO, Robert D. Glaser. Under the terms of the merger agreement, RNWK shareholders will receive $0.73 in cash for each share of RNWK common stock owned. Mr. Glaser, together with his affiliates, currently owns approximately 39% of the outstanding shares of RNWK. If you own RNWK shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/rnwk
Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) in connection with U's proposed merger with ironSource Ltd. ("ironSource"). Under the merger agreement, U will acquire each ironSource share for 0.1089 of a U common share, leaving U shareholders owning approximately 73.5% and ironSource shareholders owning approximately 26.5% of the combined company upon closing of the transaction. If you own U shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/u
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– Katy Perry, Global Superstar and Godmother to Norwegian Prima, Delivers Memorable Performance Following Christening Ceremony –
– NCL's Newest Addition Makes History as First Major Cruise Ship Christened in Reykjavik, Iceland –
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima, on Aug. 27, 2022, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland.
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The first of six ships in the groundbreaking Prima Class, Norwegian Prima, debuted to more than 2,500 guests who enjoyed an immersive experience in the beautiful Icelandic capital and a christening celebration like no other.
"With her stunning design and unique offerings, Norwegian Prima is in a league of her own," said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "As the industry's most spacious new cruise ship featuring 'only-available-on-Prima-experiences,' she is continuing NCL's legacy of industry firsts. We wanted to launch Norwegian Prima in a location just as special and unique as she is, and Reykjavik's striking landscape is the perfect setting for such a milestone occasion. We thank the Reykjavik community for welcoming us with open arms."
At 965 feet (294 meters long) and more than 143,535 tons with capacity for 3,100 guests at double occupancy, Norwegian Prima offers the highest staffing levels and space ratio of any contemporary or premium cruise ship. She also boasts the largest variety of suite categories available at sea as well as a redefined The Haven by Norwegian, NCL's ultra-premium keycard only access ship-within-a-ship concept. Her variety of recreational activities including the fastest slides at sea - The Rush and The Drop - and the Prima Speedway, the first three-level racetrack at sea, provide guests with adrenaline-pumping moments. Spaces like Ocean Boulevard, the 44,000 square foot outdoor walk way which wraps around the entire ship; The Concourse, which boasts a multi-million dollar outdoor sculpture garden; and expansive pool decks and infinity style pools at Infinity Beach, offer guests a chance to slow down and relax. To learn more about all Norwegian Prima offers, please click here.
"We have been eagerly anticipating and preparing for this special event for several years, so we are delighted to embark on NCL's next chapter with Norwegian Prima," said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "It's been a joy to see our vision come to life with this landmark christening ceremony, which sets the tone for the unparalleled holidays guests will enjoy for years to come. We are so thankful to our team members and partners worldwide who have made Norwegian Prima a stunning reality."
Guests at the christening ceremony were treated to a show-stopping performance by popular Icelandic group and 2021 "Eurovision Song Contest" fan favorites, Daði og Gagnamagnið (pronounced "Dah-they Oh Gack-no-Mak-ne"), before Norwegian Prima's very own godmother, Katy Perry took to the main stage to officially name and christen the vessel with the ceremonial champagne bottle break across the ship's hull. The three-level Prima Theater & Club stage was then transformed into a whimsical backdrop where guests enjoyed a powerhouse performance of some of Perry's chart-topping hits including "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream," "Roar," and "Firework."
"It was so much fun to sprinkle some fairy godmother dust on Norwegian Prima and send her on her way to sail the high seas," said Katy Perry. "I always appreciate a family vacation and a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so I was happy to wish all the vacationing guests a happy bon voyage!"
Prior to the Christening ceremony, guests were surprised with an authentic Icelandic experience at the HARPA cultural center. Attendees were treated to a captivating LED light show by Artist Olafur Eliasson as well as performances by Icelandic singer-songwriter Bríet who joined the Iceland Symphony Orchestra in an awe-inspiring show.
Norwegian Prima will depart on inaugural voyages to Northern Europe from the Netherlands, Denmark and England beginning Sept. 3, 2022, before making her way to the U.S. She will then sail voyages to the Caribbean from New York City, Galveston, Texas, and Miami in October and November before settling into her homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla., and Galveston, Texas for the 2023 and 2024 cruise season.
To access Norwegian Prima's christening press kit, please click here. To download high-res images and videos from Norwegian Prima's christening activities, please click here. For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please visit www.ncl.com or call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or contact a travel professional.
ABOUT NORWEGIAN PRIMA
Norwegian Prima is the first of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima Class, the Brand's first new class of ships in nearly 10 years. Launched in August 2022, Norwegian Prima is the industry's most spacious new cruise ship with the most outdoor deck space and expansive accommodations of any new build. Built in Marghera, Italy by world-renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, Norwegian Prima is 965 feet long (294 meters long), 143,535 gross tons and able to accommodate 3,100 guests at double occupancy. The vessel has 20 decks, featuring nearly 1,600 staterooms, 18 dining venues and 17 bars and lounges. The ship features striking hull artwork created by Italian graffiti artist Manuel Di Rita, known commonly as "Peeta," and was designed by world-class design and architectural teams including Italian designer Piero Lissoni and powerhouse architectural firms Rockwell Group, SMC Design, Tillberg Design of Sweden, YSA DESIGN and Miami-based Studio Dado who conceptualized and composed the aesthetic of various restaurants, staterooms and public areas on board. Norwegian Prima offers guests exciting itineraries, the highest staffing levels and space ratio of any new cruise ship in the contemporary or premium cruise category, and Brand-first experiences with Ocean Boulevard, Indulge Food Hall, The Concourse, Infinity Beach, Oceanwalk and the Penrose Atrium. Norwegian Prima also features multiple first-at-sea innovations including a three-story transformational theater-nightclub, the Prima Theater & Club; its three-level racetrack with the Prima Speedway; the fastest slides at sea, The Drop and Rush; and the cruise industry's first sustainable cocktail bar with The Metropolitan Bar.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 55 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 18 contemporary ships sail to nearly 400 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian.
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Digital First Retailer Brings Store Pop-Up to the Metaverse, along with Exclusive NFT Debut
LOS ANGELES , May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth retailer, Pacsun, has been fully embracing the metaverse as a major touchpoint to interact with its core Gen Z consumer. Catering to a fully digital generation, Pacsun understands that Gen Z values their virtual identities just as much as their physical identities, and with that, has concentrated on building its rapport in digital space through VR and AR experiences, development of its own video game and NFTs, a dedicated experience on Roblox with PACWORLD, being the first fashion retailer to accept cryptocurrency, social media engagement, as well as securing its first plot of land in The Sandbox which was teased recently, and more.
Now, Pacsun is entering into another first for the brand by joining ComplexLand 3.0 in the Metaverse. Pacsun will activate its own commerce experience at the multi-day festival with a three level store, where attendees will be able to peruse and shop exclusive products from Pacsun and its resell initiative PS Reserve, as well as items from existing brand Playboy and new partner and esports organization, Cloud9.
"We're really excited about our partnership with Pacsun. This collaboration continues to broaden the reach of esports and pro-gaming and its connection to youth culture," said Cloud9 VP of Merchandising & Licensing, Adrian Gale. Cloud9 and Pacsun will be debuting their first collaboration during ComplexLand, with exclusive merchandise available to purchase early only by attendees in the Metaverse before launching on Pacsun.com and Pacsun retail locations nationwide in early June.
Once a shopper finds the product that they want to buy, they will be directed to the Pacsun website to purchase the physical version of the product - another example of how Pacsun is creating unique brand experiences for its consumer through intersecting technology and physical retail.
Pacsun will also be represented at ComplexLand 3.0's NFT Art Experience, with the debut of an exclusive Pacsun Mall Rat, the first time a Pacsun NFTs will be displayed in a virtual gallery. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with the art, place a bid, and add a piece of Pacsun to their personal collection. Purchasers of the NFT will also receive a sneaker from Pacsun's resell program, PS Reserve.
"Being part of ComplexLand 3.0 is a big step for us in the Metaverse, coming almost a year after we introduced our first offering of Pacsun branded items on Roblox," said Brie Olson, President of Pacsun. "It is undeniable that Metaverse as a whole has an incredible network effort. Not only do consumers find community in the space, but we, as a brand, get to connect with them in an authentic way and ultimately grow our Pac Community in the both digital and physical worlds as well."
"ComplexLand was the first commerce based Metaverse experience that bridged the IRL with the URL. It's amazing to be able to partner with PacSun as they continue to innovate and bring their community further into the Metaverse," added Neil Wright, Head of Collaborations & Experiential at Complex Networks.
Olson and Wright will be taking the stage together at AdWeek's Commerce Week on Day 2, July 27th, 2022, to discuss Engaging Consumers Online and IRL.
Check out Pacsun at ComplexLand 3.0 May 25 - 27, 2022 entirely in the Metaverse.
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DONGGUAN, China, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogness (International) Corporation ("Dogness" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DOGZ), a developer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of Dogness-branded, OEM and private label pet products, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors for a registered direct offering of approximately $12 million of Class A common shares and warrants at a price of $3.30 per unit. The units will consist of 1 Class A common share and 0.6 warrants to purchase 1 Class A common share. The units will not trade and will separate into Class A common shares and warrants. The Company will issue (i) an aggregate of 3,636,365 Class A common shares and (ii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,181,819 Class A common shares to the investors. The warrants are initially exercisable at $4.20 per share and have a term of 36 months. The aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of the securities, before deducting fees payable to the placement agent and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company will be approximately $12 million. This amount does not include any proceeds from the exercise of the warrants being offered.
The net proceeds from this offering will be used for general corporate and working capital purposes. The completion of the placement is expected to occur on or about June 3, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
These securities are being offered through a prospectus supplement pursuant to the Company's effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-229505) and base prospectus contained therein. A shelf registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 13, 2019. A prospectus supplement related to the offering will be filed with the SEC.
FT Global Capital, Inc. acted as the exclusive placement agent in connection with the offering.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
For further information regarding this transaction, please see the Form 6-K to be filed with the SEC.
About Dogness
Dogness (International) Corporation was founded in 2003 from the belief that pet dogs and cats are important, well-loved family members. Through its smart products, hygiene products, health and wellness products, and leash products, Dogness is able to simplify pet lifestyles, make them more scientific, and enhance the relationship between pets and pet caregivers. The Company ensures industry-leading quality through its fully integrated vertical supply chain and world-class research and development capabilities, which has resulted in over 200 patents and patents pending. Dogness products reach families worldwide through global chain stores and distributors. For more information, please visit: ir.dogness.com.
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No statement made in this press release should be interpreted as an offer to purchase or sell any security. Such an offer can only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. Certain statements in this press release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations intended to qualify for the "safe harbor" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our customers' businesses and end purchasers' disposable income, our ability to raise capital on any particular terms, fulfillment of customer orders, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, our ability to realize revenue from expanded operation and acquired assets in China and the U.S., our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, client concentration, industry segment concentration, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, and unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Dogness may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
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- In antiviral cellular assays, antiviral potency (EC90) of ASC11 is 31-fold of that of Nirmatrelvir, 120-fold of that of S-217622, 16-fold of that of PBI-0451 and 7-fold of that of EDP-235.
- ASC11 is an in-house discovered oral small molecule drug candidate, targeting 3CLpro, with global intellectual property rights.
- It is expected that IND of ASC11 will be filed in the second half of 2022 and Phase I clinical trial in healthy subjects will be completed by the end of 2022.
HANGZHOU, China and SHAOXING, China, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX: 1672) today announces that its oral small molecule drug candidate ASC11, a 3-chymotrypsin like protease (3CLpro) inhibitor, demonstrated potential to be effective treatment for COVID-19.
In antiviral cellular assays with infectious SARS-CoV-2, antiviral potency (EC90) of ASC11 is 31-fold (155/5) of that of Nirmatrelvir; 120-fold (600/5) of that of S-217622; 16-fold (78/5) of that of PBI-0451 and 7-fold (33/5) of that of EDP-235 (Table 1). Importantly, ASC11 activity was retained against different SARS-CoV-2 variants.
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[1]. EC90: a measure of drug potency showing a concentration that is effective in producing 90% of the maximal virus reduction. Lower the numbers, greater the antiviral potency. Compared to EC50 (a concentration that is effective in producing 50% of the maximal virus reduction), EC90 can predict more precisely the effective concentration of an antiviral drug in humans.
[2]. Data from the antiviral cellular assay with infectious SARS-CoV-2 conducted at IIT Research Institute, headquartered at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
[3]. Data from Owen et al., Pfizer Worldwide Research, medRxiv, July 2021, https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.07.28.21261232.
[4]. EC90 estimated from Unoh et al., Shionogi Pharmaceutical Research Center, bioRxiv, January 2022. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.01.26.477782.
[5]. Data from the presentation by Pardes Biosciences, Inc. at International Conference on Antiviral Research 2022 (ICAR 2022).
[6]. Data from the antiviral assay with primary human airway epithelial cells, press release October 19, 2021 by Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ASC11 is an in-house discovered oral small molecule drug candidate using various proprietary technologies including molecular docking. ASC11 has global intellectual property rights.
Molecular docking showed that compared to Nirmatrelvir, ASC11 formed stronger hydrogen bond interaction with Glutamic acid 166 of 3CLpro, created new hydrogen bonds with other key amino acids of 3CLpro and fitted more tightly in hydrophobic Pocket 4 (P4) of 3CLpro, resulting in much higher antiviral potency (EC90) of ASC11.
Molecular docking showed ASC11 bound to 3CLpro differently from S-217622, resulting in much higher antiviral potency (EC90) of ASC11.
In Vero E6 cells, safety window (cytotoxicity versus antiviral potency) of ASC11 is more than 10,000-fold.
Together with other preclinical data including Caco-2 permeability, in vitro metabolism, microsomal stability and animal pharmacokinetic studies, ASC11 demonstrated potential for best-in-class antiviral treatment of COVID-19.
Ascletis expects that the Investigational New Drug (IND) of ASC11 will be filed in the second half of 2022 and Phase I clinical trial in healthy subjects will be completed by the end of 2022.
The Company's second 3CLpro preclinical candidate (PCC), which is also discovered in-house with global intellectual property rights, demonstrated the same antiviral potency and safety window in Vero E6 cells as compared to ASC11.
"We are excited about our oral small molecule preclinical drug candidates for their potential to be best-in-class antiviral treatment of COVID-19," said Dr. Jinzi J. Wu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ascletis, "These preclinical drug candidates demonstrate our discovery capability as a leading antiviral biotech."
About Ascletis
Ascletis is an innovative R&D driven biotech listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1672.HK), covering the entire value chain from discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization. Led by a management team with deep expertise and a proven track record, Ascletis focuses on three therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs from a global perspective: viral diseases, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and oncology. Through excellent execution, Ascletis rapidly advances its drug pipeline with an aim of leading in global competition. To date, Ascletis has three marketed products, i.e. ritonavir tablets, GANOVO® and ASCLEVIR®, and 20 drug candidates in its R&D pipeline. The most advanced drug candidates include ASC22 (HBV functional cure), ASC10 and ASC11(oral small molecules for COVID-19), ASC40 (recurrent glioblastoma), ASC42 (PBC, primary biliary cholangitis), and ASC40 (acne).
For more information, please visit www.ascletis.com.
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GUANGZHOU, China, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onion Global Limited ("Onion Global", the "Group" or the "Company") (NYSE: OG), a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that incubates, markets, and distributes the world's fresh, fashionable, and future brands to young people in China and across Asia, recently announced that it completed several overseas product launches as part of its "Go Global" strategy to help premium Chinese brands extend their reach and boost sales overseas. With its extensive brand-building capabilities, Onion Global helps domestic brands overcome the difficulties in overseas marketing, elevating their brand image while establishing closer connections with global consumers and capturing more market share.
Demand-driven strategy enables private label brands to "go global"
Leveraging its extensive experience in brand management and in-depth consumer insights, Onion Global has transformed itself from a cross-border trader into a brand management platform. It is now entering the global arena with its "Go Global" strategy, moving from importing products to exporting brands across the globe.
Onion Global recently launched its private label brand Spirgo, a Malay dictionary-pen product targeting Malaysian students. With efficient and diversified translation functions, Spirgo can translate 55 languages, perform voice translation for 112 languages, and scan and translate 60 words in one minute, greatly enhancing the convenience of learning multiple languages for local students. Through leveraging high-quality overseas KOLs and social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram, Onion Global has achieved a successful overseas launch for Spirgo.
Multi-platform marketing to propel Chinese brands into the global market
In addition to the private label brand incubation, Onion Global conducted a full-service promotion campaign in Thailand for Colorkey, a third-party Chinese beauty brand for younger generations. Through precision marketing via Facebook featuring Dilraba, Colorkey's spokesperson and a renowned Chinese Celebrity, Onion Global successfully attracted many Dilraba fans in Thailand to share their product experiences and reviews. Colorkey gained high brand exposure via news feeds with 100,000 views and reaching over 150,000 users in Thailand.
Mr. Cong (Kenny) Li, Founder, and CEO of Onion Global, commented, "We hope that our offerings can be integrated into the lifestyles of users around the world. Our vision is to be ubiquitous, and our aim is for our products and services to penetrate every aspect of consumers' lives, giving rise to our mission of 'creating a better lifestyle for this generation and many more to come'. We are now helping domestic brands expand overseas, making premium products accessible in the global market, which is an extension of our corporate vision and mission. Compared with 'Made in China'as a brand proposition to expand overseas, our brand-led "Go Global" branding strategy can cultivate more loyal consumers and enhance brand premiums. With our in-depth brand management experience and deep consumer insights, Onion Global is able to facilitate Chinese brands' expansion overseas. Going forward, Onion Global will continue to incubate and cultivate high-quality brands, actively helping Chinese brands 'go global', making Chinese brands and products accessible globally."
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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, the Company's forecasts, general observation of the industry, and business outlook, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expects," "anticipates," "target," "aim," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "potential," "estimates" "continue," "is/are likely to," or other similar statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Onion Global'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 Onion Global does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About Onion Global Limited
Onion Global Limited (NYSE: OG) is a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that incubates, markets, and distributes the world's fresh, fashionable, and future brands, which we refer to as "3F brands," to young people in China and across Asia. The Company's mission is to be the dream factory of lifestyle brands for young people. The Company's platform offers an integrated solution to develop, market, and distribute new and inspiring branded products, thereby reshaping the lifestyle shopping and consumer culture in China. Onion Global Limited has been listed on New York Stock Exchange since May 2021.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.msyc.com/.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting services to public sector and commercial clients, has added four seasoned professionals to its Health and Energy, Sustainability, & Infrastructure segments to support healthcare organizations in outwitting industry complexities.
Former community hospital chief information officer Michael Duke and Michelle Moratti, a former academic medical center chief clinical strategy and transformation officer, have been named partners at Guidehouse. Additionally, healthcare sustainability expert Joe Bialowitz and Mark Thomas, former Deputy Secretary/chief operating officer (COO) of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), have joined the firm as directors.
"The level of passion, talent, and expertise these leaders bring to the team perfectly complements our existing offerings," said Richard Bajner, partner and payer/provider leader at Guidehouse. "We look forward to the value they will deliver to organizations seeking to transform operations, achieve tech-enabled efficiencies, advance whole person care, and improve environmental and community health."
Bialowitz leads the firm's healthcare-specific sustainability services. He helps payers and providers navigate climate-driven complexities and improve business resiliency by designing roadmaps to eliminate avoidable pollution; as well as by identifying and managing risks to clinical quality, cost structures, and revenue streams associated with climate-related effects on patients, employees, facilities, and supply chains. A globally recognized expert in decarbonizing the healthcare sector, Bialowitz spent 14 years at Kaiser Permanente overseeing strategies that resulted in the organization's achievement of carbon neutrality across all operations in 2020.
Duke leads Guidehouse's healthcare-focused hyperautomation services. With an operator's experiential view of complex industry challenges and expertise in stretching the capabilities of current technologies, Duke develops purpose-built automation solutions that drive maximum organizational value and uses augmented analytics solutions to monitor revenue cycle and operational performance. An accomplished consulting principal and author, he has over 30 years of experience in spearheading digital automation programs, improving operations, and developing innovative management practices.
Moratti is a leader for Guidehouse Health's strategic advisory services. She is skilled across the healthcare spectrum, with a demonstrated history of helping clients achieve strategic growth initiatives, as well as expertise in tech-enabled enterprise transformation, service line and ambulatory strategy, and integrated network development. As a leading healthcare services professional, Moratti is focused on helping academic medical centers and regional and national health systems innovate to best serve their communities, improve workforce resiliency, and garner financial and operational success and stability.
Thomas is a leader for the firm's state government health services. With nearly 30 years of experience across local, state, and national healthcare settings, he is an expert in Medicaid and long-term services and supports for people with disabilities and is the immediate past Board President of the National Association of State Developmental Disability Directors. An accomplished leader, Thomas has worked extensively across Medicaid and state agencies and with healthcare providers on a wide range of contracts, procurement, plan development, and performance improvement efforts. As the Deputy Secretary/COO of the LDH, he provided direct oversight of Louisiana's statewide public health, behavioral health, aging, disability, and adult services, and publicly operated facilities, and was coordinator for the statewide Human Services Interagency Council. Thomas is focused on developing innovative solutions to national challenges at the intersection of Medicaid, aging, developmental disabilities, and public health.
The Guidehouse Health segment brings together public sector and commercial organizations to modernize and innovate healthcare services, finances, and operations. Recognized as the third-largest healthcare management consulting firm by Modern Healthcare in 2021, the team is composed of provider, public sector health, payer, and life sciences experts, including hospital and public health administrators, clinicians, scientists, and other professionals. With decades of expertise in change management, strategy, technology, data science, clinical services, and biomedical innovation, Guidehouse helps a range of healthcare organizations overcome unique market challenges and deliver innovative services to their communities. Visit the Guidehouse Center for Health Insights for the latest healthcare industry insights and solutions.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for the prevention of COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 18 years of age and older.
"Authorizing an additional COVID-19 vaccine expands the available vaccine options for the prevention of COVID-19, including the most severe outcomes that can occur such as hospitalization and death," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "Today's authorization offers adults in the United States who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine another option that meets the FDA's rigorous standards for safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality needed to support emergency use authorization. COVID-19 vaccines remain the best preventive measure against severe disease caused by COVID-19 and I encourage anyone who is eligible for, but has not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, to consider doing so."
The FDA has determined that the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted has met the statutory criteria for issuance of an EUA. The data support that the known and potential benefits of the vaccine outweigh its known and potential risks in people 18 years of age and older, and that this vaccine may be effective in preventing COVID-19. In making this determination, the FDA can assure the public and medical community that a thorough analysis and evaluation of the available safety and effectiveness data and manufacturing information have been conducted.
The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted is administered as a two-dose primary series, three weeks apart. The vaccine contains the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and Matrix-M adjuvant. Adjuvants are incorporated into some vaccines to enhance the immune response of the vaccinated individual. The spike protein in this vaccine is produced in insect cells; the Matrix M-adjuvant contains saponin extracts from the bark of the Soapbark tree that is native to Chile.
"After a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the data, and assessment of the manufacturing processes and information, as well as input from the FDA's committee of external independent advisors, the FDA's medical and scientific experts have determined that the vaccine meets the FDA's high standards for safety and effectiveness for emergency use authorization," said Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. "Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted provides another alternative for adults and adds another vaccine to the COVID-19 vaccine supply for the United States. The American public can trust that this vaccine, like all vaccines that are used in the United States, has undergone the FDA's rigorous and comprehensive scientific and regulatory review."
FDA Evaluation of Available Effectiveness Data
The vaccine was assessed in an ongoing randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled study conducted in the United States and Mexico. The effectiveness of the vaccine was assessed in clinical trial participants 18 years of age and older who did not have evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection through 6 days after receiving the second vaccine dose. Among these participants, approximately 17,200 received the vaccine and approximately 8,300 received saline placebo. Overall, the vaccine was 90.4% effective in preventing mild, moderate or severe COVID-19, with 17 cases of COVID-19 occurring in the vaccine group and 79 cases in the placebo group. No cases of moderate or severe COVID-19 were reported in participants who received the vaccine, compared with 9 cases of moderate COVID-19 and 4 cases of severe COVID-19 reported in placebo recipients. In the subset of participants 65 years of age and older, the vaccine was 78.6% effective. The clinical trial was conducted prior to the emergence of delta and omicron variants.
FDA Evaluation of Available Safety Data
The safety of the vaccine was assessed in approximately 26,000 clinical trial participants who received the vaccine and approximately 25,000 who received placebo. The most commonly reported side effects by vaccine recipients included pain/tenderness, redness and swelling at the injection site, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, joint pain, nausea/vomiting and fever. Approximately 21,000 vaccine recipients had at least two months of safety follow-up after their second dose.
The Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine (Vaccination Providers) includes a warning that clinical trial data provide evidence for increased risks of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of tissue surrounding the heart) following administration of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted. The Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers informs that in most people who have had myocarditis or pericarditis after receiving the vaccine, symptoms began within 10 days following vaccination and that vaccine recipients should seek medical attention right away if they experience any of the following symptoms after vaccination: chest pain, shortness of breath, feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart.
As part of this authorization, it is mandatory for the company, Novavax Inc., and vaccination providers to report the following to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS): serious adverse events, cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome and cases of COVID-19 that result in hospitalization or death.
It is also mandatory for vaccination providers to report all vaccine administration errors to VAERS for which they become aware and for Novavax Inc. to include a summary and analysis of all identified vaccine administration errors in monthly safety reports submitted to the FDA.
The FDA has evaluated the pharmacovigilance plan submitted by the company to monitor the safety of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted as it will be used under EUA to ensure that any safety concerns are identified and evaluated in a timely manner. As a condition of authorization, the company will conduct studies to further assess its safety, including studies to further assess the risks of myocarditis and pericarditis.
In addition, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have several systems in place to continually monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety and allow for the timely detection and investigation of potential safety concerns.
The FDA also expects Novavax Inc. to continue their clinical trials to obtain additional safety and effectiveness data and pursue approval (licensure). The EUA was issued to Novavax Inc. The authorization will be effective until the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of drugs and biologics for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 is terminated. The EUA may be revised or revoked if it is determined the EUA no longer meets the statutory criteria for issuance.
Additional Resources:
- Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines Explained
- Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19; Guidance for Industry
- Development and Licensure of Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19; Guidance for Industry
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With the addition of senior vice president and CISO, Kelli Burns, Accolade further elevates its focus on trusted, personalized relationships through exceptional information security for its members and customers
SEATTLE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolade, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACCD), the company that provides millions of people and their families with Personalized Healthcare, announced today that Kelli Burns has joined the organization as senior vice president, chief information security officer.
Burns, a former consultant with Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) focused on cybersecurity engagements for multiple Fortune 500 companies, will lead Accolade's information security business unit and support the overall compliance and risk management function, enhancing its information security and privacy posture to support growth and protect the trust of Accolade's customers and members.
With data serving as an essential and differentiating enabler of the organization's unique navigation and clinical excellence capabilities, this role is vital to further advance Accolade's IT infrastructure and data security strategy.
"Our focus on delivering Personalized Healthcare requires us to place safeguarding our customer and member data at the center of everything we do," said Rajeev Singh, Accolade CEO. "As our data and technology become more sophisticated, we'll continue to invest in security and solutions that help our customers, members and consumers on their Personalized Healthcare journeys. We are thrilled to welcome Kelli, who brings diverse industry experience, deep security and privacy expertise and understands the complexity of servicing healthcare customers."
Named one of Cybersecurity DIVAS' "Most Influential Women in Cybersecurity", Burns is a recognized information security leader who understands the regulatory frameworks for data and privacy. Burns and her team will support Accolade's 600+ enterprise customers that represent some of the country's largest employers, including health plans and local, state and federal governments, across a range of industries and sectors.
"I am excited to join Accolade in tackling the most challenging healthcare issues with its personal, data-driven and value-based approach that puts trusted relationships at the core," said Burns. "A key component to that trust is protecting confidential customer and member information. I look forward to working with my team to innovate and continuously improve compliance and security controls to provide an unrivaled experience for members and customers alike."
Prior to joining Accolade, Burns also held multiple positions at Symetra Financial including serving as CISO. During this time, she was pivotal in building out the cybersecurity program and enabling the business to make decisions swiftly while protecting the data of customers and employees. Expanding her leadership role beyond her technical capabilities, Burns was also the founding leader and executive sponsor for Symetra's Diversity and Inclusion Council and developed their IT Emerging Leaders enterprise program. She is well-regarded in the Seattle community for mentoring women in cybersecurity and technology.
Burns holds a B.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of Montana and is currently pursuing an MBA from Penn State University.
Accolade (Nasdaq: ACCD) provides millions of people and their families with an exceptional healthcare experience that is personal, data driven and value based to help every person live their healthiest life. Accolade solutions combine virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent technology and best-in-class care navigation. Accolade's Personalized Healthcare approach puts humanity back in healthcare by building relationships that connect people and their families to the right care at the right time to improve outcomes, lower costs and deliver consumer satisfaction. Accolade consistently receives consumer satisfaction ratings of over 90%. For more information, visit accolade.com.
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Shareholders to Receive $34.00 Per Share in Cash, Providing Immediate, Compelling and Certain Value
Transaction Follows Deliberate Review, Including Outreach to Potential Strategic and Financial Partners
CINCINNATI and SEOUL, South Korea, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc. ("Meridian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VIVO), a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, and SD Biosensor, Inc. ("SDB") (KOSE: A137310) and SJL Partners LLC ("SJL") (collectively, the "Consortium") announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby a newly formed affiliate vehicle of the Consortium will acquire Meridian in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.53 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, Meridian shareholders will receive $34.00 per share in cash, which represents a premium of approximately 32% over Meridian's closing stock price on the day before the Consortium's first offer before the market open on March 18, 2022 (closing price on March 17, 2022 was $25.67) and a premium of 16% based on the one-month average price per share of common stock commencing June 7, 2022.
John C. McIlwraith, Meridian's Chairman, said, "This announcement follows an extensive and deliberate review of Meridian's growth and value creation opportunities in the context of the broader macroeconomic and industry environment. In consultation with external financial advisors and following outreach to potential strategic and financial partners, the Board unanimously agreed that this transaction represents the best path forward for Meridian shareholders, providing them with immediate, compelling and certain value, while enabling the Company to benefit from SDB's and SJL's capital support, expertise and experience."
"We are excited to announce this new chapter for Meridian after the many years spent transforming the Company for sustainable growth," commented Jack Kenny, Meridian's Chief Executive Officer. "In addition to delivering immediate and significant value to our shareholders, we believe the transaction will enhance our ability to serve customers as we navigate the decline in COVID-19 testing demand and develop new products with the benefit of SDB's industry expertise and complementary offerings. Current and prospective employees around the world will also benefit from an even stronger Meridian supported by SDB's and SJL's financial backing and experience. I look forward to working with SDB and SJL and the rest of our Meridian team to build long-term strength and drive further growth in the diagnostics space."
Dr. Young Shik Cho, Chairman of SDB, representing the Consortium said, "We are pleased to be a family with Meridian Bioscience as a great partner for accelerating our entry into the U.S. IVD market. I believe that SD Biosensor's R&D capabilities and mass production know-how, Meridian Bioscience's U.S. distribution network and expertise in the regulated U.S. market, and SJL Partners' strong management expertise will enable compelling synergies."
Steve Sukjung Lim, Chairman and Managing Partner of SJL, said, "We are eager to begin this partnership with the Meridian team. The combination of Meridian's product commercialization team with deep expertise in the regulated U.S. market, SDB's broad product portfolio and scale manufacturing expertise, and SJL's execution experience and partnership model will further position the Company for long-term success."
Completion of the transaction is not contingent on any financing condition. SDB, which is obligated to ensure that the Consortium funds the acquisition, will do so, together with SJL, through a combination of cash on hand and additional financing capacity, leveraging its strong balance sheet. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of Meridian and SDB, and the investment committee of SJL, the newly formed vehicle will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of the Company. The transaction is subject to approval by Meridian shareholders, receipt of required regulatory approvals, the absence of specified materially adverse outcomes of Meridian's previously disclosed and ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, and other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth calendar quarter of 2022. Upon completion of the transaction, it is expected that SDB will own approximately 60% and SJL will own approximately 40% of Meridian. Meridian will no longer be traded or listed on any public securities exchange.
The Consortium intends to operate Meridian as an independent entity following the completion of the transaction and the Company's leadership team and headquarters are expected to remain in place.
This morning, Meridian separately announced preliminary results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Full financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 will be released before the market opens on August 5, 2022. In light of the transaction with the Consortium, the Company will not host a conference call to discuss fiscal third quarter earnings.
Rothschild & Co is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Jones Day and Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL are serving as legal counsel to Meridian.
Piper Sandler & Co. is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Paul Hastings LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Consortium.
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words like "may," "will," "likely," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "future," "plan," "believe," "intend," "goal," "seek," "estimate," "project," "continue," and variations of such words and similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: (1) economic or other conditions in the markets in which Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (the "Company") operates, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or the Russia-Ukraine conflict; (2) the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed transaction that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the proposed transaction; (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement entered into pursuant to the proposed transaction; (4) the possibility that the Company's shareholders may not approve the proposed transaction; (5) the risk that the parties to the merger agreement may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all; (6) risks related to distraction of the Company's management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; (7) the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company's common stock; (8) the risk of any unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the proposed transaction or the delay thereof; (9) the risk that the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the transaction could be material to the Company or detrimental to the proposed transaction; (10) the risk that Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, or competitive factors; and (11) the effect of the announcement of the transaction on the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and others with whom the Company does business, or on the Company's operating results and business generally. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.
Additional factors that may affect the future results of the Company are set forth in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the SEC, which are available on the Company's website at www.investor.meridianbioscience.com and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, specifically under the heading "Risk Factors". The risks and uncertainties described above and in the Company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are not exclusive and further information concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect its businesses, financial condition or operating results, may emerge from time to time. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating these forward-looking statements, and not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Readers should also carefully review the risk factors described in other documents that the Company files from time to time with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in these materials speak only as of the date of these materials. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future.
In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company intends to file relevant information with the SEC, including a proxy statement on Schedule 14A. This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or for any other document that the Company may file with the SEC and send to its shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Promptly after filing its definitive proxy statement with the SEC, the Company will mail the definitive proxy statement to each shareholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the transaction. THE COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND ANY DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION THAT THE COMPANY WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE TRANSACTION. The definitive proxy statement, the preliminary proxy statement, other relevant materials in connection with the transaction (when they become available) and any other documents filed by the Company with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the Company's website (www.investor.meridianbioscience.com) or the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). These documents may also be obtained free of charge from the Company by requesting them by mail at 3471 River Hills Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244, Attention: Charlie Wood, Vice President – Investor Relations, or by email at mbi@meridianbioscience.com.
The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed, under SEC rules, to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company's shareholders in connection with the transaction. You may obtain information about the Company's executive officers and directors in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on December 15, 2021. To the extent holdings of such participants in the Company's securities are not reported, or have changed since the amounts described in the proxy statement for the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, such changes have been reflected on the Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. These documents may be obtained free of charge at the Company's website (www.investor.meridianbioscience.com) or the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the Proxy Statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction when they become available.
About SJL Partners
SJL is a Korea-based private equity investment manager uniquely focused on cross-border partnership investments with market-leading strategic companies to support their inorganic growth in international markets. SJL's portfolio includes investments into Momentive Performance Materials, a U.S.-based global leader in specialty silicones and silicone derivatives, Momentive Technologies, a leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, and Nexeon, a U.K.-based technology leader in anode materials for rechargeable batteries. Additional information is available at www.sjlpartners.com.
About SD Biosensor, Inc.
SD Biosensor, Inc., which is listed in KOSPI, is a global in-vitro diagnostics company that contributes to improving quality of life by diagnosing diseases quickly and accurately under the slogan 'Beginning of all things that protect lives.' SD Biosensor is a Total Solution Provider in the IVD industry, developing and researching innovative diagnostic platforms. From screening tests that general users can easily purchase and use oneself, such as BGMS and COVID-19 home test kit, to confirmatory tests that can check diseases qualitatively and quantitatively through medical staff like PCR, we have a diverse and comprehensive products portfolio. Our strengths are R&D capabilities, global sales network and mass production capacity. We are able to quickly develop new infectious diseases' products in many different platforms because of many experiences in the past in developing MERS, Ebola, and Zika antigen tests. Also, we provide many kinds of diagnostic products to 126 countries around the world through 517 designated dealers. SD Biosensor has WHO, ISO and KGMP approved top-tier production capacity in Korea. Additionally, we operate 3 factories in India, Indonesia and Brazil to increase cost effectiveness and prompt distribution. For further information, refer to our official website at https://www.sdbiosensor.com/.
About Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Meridian is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy, and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. Through discovery and development, we provide critical life science raw materials used in immunological and molecular tests for human, animal, plant, and environmental applications. Through diagnosis, we provide diagnostic solutions in areas including gastrointestinal and upper respiratory infections and blood lead level testing. We build relationships and provide solutions to hospitals, reference laboratories, research centers, veterinary testing centers, physician offices, diagnostics manufacturers, and biotech companies in more than 70 countries around the world.
Meridian's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, symbol VIVO. Meridian's website address is www.meridianbioscience.com.
Investor Contact:
Charlie Wood
Vice President – Investor Relations
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Phone: +1 513.271.3700
Email: mbi@meridianbioscience.com
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Bryan Locke / Monique Sidhom
FGS Global
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(The Conversation) – When the Columbine High School massacre took place in 1999 it was seen as a watershed moment in the United States – the worst mass shooting at a school in the country’s history.
Now, it ranks fourth. The three school shootings to surpass its death toll of 13 – 12 students, one teacher – have all taken place within the last decade: 2012’s Sandy Hook Elementary attack, in which a gunman killed 26 children and school staff; the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which claimed the lives of 17 people; and now the Robb Elementary School assault in Uvalde, Texas, where on May 24, 2022, at least 19 children and two adults were murdered.
We are criminologists who study the life histories of public mass shooters in the U.S. As part of that research, we built a comprehensive database of mass public shootings using public data, with the shooters coded on over 200 different variables, including location and racial profile. For the purposes of our database, mass public shootings are defined as incidents in which four or more victims are murdered with at least one of those homicides taking place in a public location and with no connection to underlying criminal activity, such as gangs or drugs.
Our database shows that since 1966, when our database timeline begins, there have been 13 such shootings at schools across the U.S – the first in Stockton, California, in 1989.
Four of those shootings – including the one at Robb Elementary School – involved a killing at another location, always a family member at a residence. There have been reports the most recent perpetrator shot his grandmother prior to going to the school in Uvalde, although that has yet to be officially confirmed.
The majority of mass school shootings were carried out by a lone gunman, with just two – Columbine and the 1988 shooting at Westside School in Jonesboro, Arkansas – carried out by two gunmen. In all, some 146 people were killed in the attacks and at least 182 victims injured.
The choice of “gunmen” to describe the perpetrators is accurate – all of the mass school shootings in our database were carried out by men or boys. And the average age of those involved in carrying out the attacks was 18.
This fits with the picture that has emerged of the shooter in the Robb Elementary School attack. He turned 18 just days ago and purchased two military-style weapons thought to be the ones used in the attack.
Police have yet to release key information on the shooter, including what motivated him to kill the children and adults at Robb Elementary School. The picture of the shooter that has emerged conforms to the profile we have built up from past perpetrators in some ways, but diverges in others.
We know that most school shooters have a connection to the school they target. Twelve of the 14 school shooters in our database prior to the most recent attack in Texas were either current or former students of the school. Any prior connection between the latest shooter and Robb Elementary School has not been released to the public.
Our research and dozens of interviews with incarcerated perpetrators of mass shootings suggests that for most perpetrators, the mass shooting event is intended to be a final act. The majority of school mass shooters die in the attack. Of the 15 mass school shooters in our database, just seven were apprehended. The rest died on the scene, nearly all by suicide – the lone exception being the Robb Elementary shooter, who was shot dead by police.
And school shooters tend to preempt their attacks by leaving posts, messages or videos warning of their intent.
Inspired by past school shooters, some perpetrators are seeking fame and notoriety. However, most school shooters are motivated by a generalized anger. Their path to violence involves self-hate and despair turned outward at the world, and our research finds they often communicate their intent to do harm in advance as a final, desperate cry for help. The key to stopping these tragedies is for society to be alert to these warning signs and act on them immediately. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/what-we-know-about-mass-school-shootings-in-the-us-and-the-gunmen-who-carry-them-out/ | 2022-05-25T18:29:31Z |
GUANGZHOU, China, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 131st China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will open its online edition once again from April 15 to 24, 2022. To further the domestic and international dual circulation, the Fair is combining an online exhibition, matchmaking for supplier and buyers, and a special zone for cross-border e-commerce.
Over 25,000 exhibitors around the globe will showcase their products from 50 exhibition areas across 16 categories, in addition to a designated "rural vitalization" area for all exhibitors from less-developed areas. The official Canton Fair website will feature exhibits and exhibitors, connection for companies across the globe, new product releases, virtual exhibition halls, as well as supporting services such as press, events, and conference support.
To improve user experience with more efficient trade connections, the Canton Fair has applied continuous optimization to functions and services that facilitate and support interaction and trade transactions between various parties in order to discover market potential in China.
The Fair is launching a series of promotional events in different formats to promote cooperation between global businesses and Chinese companies. Eye-catching "Discover Canton Fair with Bee and Honey" activities with 8 different themes will be unveiled to show the development of China's smart manufacturing. Events also include 50 "Trade Bridge" activities that nearly 20 leading multinational companies, such as Auchan, Telos, X5 and Koper, and over 400 professional buyers have pre-registered for. Among them are matchmaking activities aiming to connect multinational companies and Chinese manufacturers, as well as buyers from key Chinese industrial clusters and foreign brands.
Events will also invite experts from international trade promotion agencies, business associations, think tanks and trade service providers to share insights on trade policies, market trends, industrial advantages, and industry trends, including a speech from PwC experts on policy interpretation and RCEP market analysis, and a report shared by SGS Group on the latest high-value industry developments.
This Canton Fair is free-of-charge for exhibitors and cross-border e-commerce platforms that participate in the satellite events. Buyers can find and share business opportunities and seek common development here.
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First lady Jill Biden makes unannounced trip to Ukraine
By Kate Bennett, CNN
First lady Jill Biden spent part of Mother’s Day making an unannounced trip to Uzhhorod, Ukraine, a small city in the far southwestern corner of Ukraine, a country that for the last 10 weeks has been under invasion by Russia.
At a converted school that now serves as temporary housing for displaced citizens, Biden met with Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska, who has not been seen in public since the start of the war on February 24.
“I wanted to come on Mother’s Day,” Biden said to her Ukrainian counterpart, the two women seated at a small table in a classroom of a former school that is now a source of temporary housing for displaced Ukrainians, including 48 children. “We thought it was important to show the Ukrainian people this war has to stop. And this war has been brutal.” Biden added, “The people of the United States stand with the people of Ukraine.”
Zelenska, who early on in the Russian invasion sent a letter to Biden, has exchanged correspondence with her American counterpart in recent weeks, US officials tell CNN.
“First of all, I would like to thank you for a very courageous act,” said Zelenska, speaking through an interpreter to Biden. “Because we understand what it takes for the US first lady to come here during a war when the military actions are taking place every day, where the air sirens are happening every day, even today. We all feel your support and we all feel the leadership of the US President but we would like to note that the Mother’s Day is a very symbolic day for us because we also feel your love and support during such an important day.”
The meeting of the two women included a closed-door bilateral, which lasted for about one hour and took place at what was a school before the war. The building has been transformed into a refuge, a collaboration between the government of Ukraine and the International Organization for Migration, the UN migration agency. Dozens of internally displaced persons now live in the building, on a leafy property near the city center of Uzhhorod.
Biden, who is three days into a four-day visit to Europe to spend time with refugee families in Romania and Slovakia, traveled about 15 miles into western Ukraine from the Slovak border town of Vysne Nemecke to Uzhhorod.
The first lady is the latest high-profile American and the first family member of President Joe Biden to visit the war-torn country in recent weeks. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv last month; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was there last Saturday.
The first lady has spent the last two days in Europe meeting with humanitarian aid organizations and government officials in both Romania and Slovakia, as well as interacting with displaced Ukrainians in both countries, her focus primarily on the health and emotional welfare of women and children.
Biden’s visit to Ukraine is the first time a United States first lady has visited a war zone since Laura Bush made a secret, 10-hour visit to Afghanistan in 2008. Bush made her first visit to that country, an active combat zone, in 2005. Both of Bush’s visits centered around her interest and support of Afghan women.
As second lady in 2010, Jill Biden accompanied then-Vice President Joe Biden on a trip to Baghdad, Iraq, over the July 4 holiday.
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WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. (OTC: LCTC), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of breath alcohol and drug testing devices, has announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
First Quarter Financial Highlights
Lifeloc posted quarterly net revenue of $2.180 million in the second quarter of 2022, resulting in a quarterly net loss of $(202) thousand, or $(0.08) per diluted share. These results compare to net revenue of $1.730 million and quarterly net loss of $(110) thousand, or $(0.04) per diluted share in the second quarter of 2021. Revenue for the quarter increased 26% versus the second quarter last year, as demand continued to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the government ordered shutdowns. Six-month net revenue of $4.341 million and a net loss of $(346) thousand, or $(0.14) per diluted share, compare to net revenue of $3.539 million and a net profit of $294 thousand, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the same six months of 2021. The income for the first six months of 2021 includes the benefit from the forgiveness of the first round SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of $465 thousand.
Increasing research and development investment as well as supply chain disruption contributed to the net loss in this quarter despite increased revenue. Supply chain delays have added some costs, and component inflation has added more. The company implemented a broad price increase during the quarter in response to rising costs.
New platform LX9 and LT7 devices are producing strong sales growth. The L-series devices feature a high-resolution color display with a highly customizable user interface. Their features and performance have driven penetration by meeting previously unaddressable market needs, such as wider temperature ranges and fast customization that incorporates local languages. We expect that most L-series sales will be incremental to FC-series devices rather than displacing FC sales. The L-series devices are meeting the requirements of the most modern registration standards, such as SAI's (Standards Australia International) latest AS 3547:2019 standards for Breath Alcohol Detectors.
We believe our most important goal and best opportunity remains the convergence of the global need for rapid detection of drugs of abuse with Lifeloc's proven capability to build easy-to-use portable testing equipment. We are focusing our research and development efforts on leveraging the SpinDx™ technology platform, sometimes referred to as "Lab on a Disk," to develop a series of devices and tests that can be used at roadside, emergency rooms and in workplace testing to get a rapid and quantitative measure for a panel of drugs of abuse, beginning with a device that allows for detection of delta-9-THC (the major intoxicating component of the cannabis plant) from a test subject's saliva. We are also developing a device based on our recently updated LX9 breathalyzer that, when coupled with the SpinDx technology, will be our first marijuana breathalyzer system. In anticipation of possible SpinDx supply chain delays, we've already begun purchasing small quantities of components ahead of the initial production builds.
Our R.A.D.A.R.® 200 device has been introduced to the market, and the market feedback is that the device needs a few additional specific upgrades to gain widespread acceptance. The R.A.D.A.R. device promises to address a critical and valuable market need for self-administered alcohol monitoring. However, in late 2021, we determined that Lifeloc's full research and development resources must remain focused on completing the SpinDx development and bringing it to market. To maximize shareholder value, Lifeloc has created a new wholly owned subsidiary, Probation Tracker Inc. (PTI), to focus exclusively on development of R.A.D.A.R.® 300. We intend to distribute the shares of PTI to our shareholders as a stock dividend once we've received the required regulatory approvals and expect PTI to work independently to develop R.A.D.A.R.® 300 and raise additional funds as needed to commercialize it. More details are available in our 10-Q for the second quarter of 2022 and will be forthcoming in subsequent filings.
"Our sales continue to recover well in 2022," commented Dr. Wayne Willkomm, President and CEO. "The new L-series devices have grown from a small base to become a significant contributor to revenue and profit margin. Revenue from these is expected to provide the continued funding to push the SpinDx product platform across the finish line to commercialization. We expect research and development expenses to remain high in this push to complete the first of many products built on the SpinDx platform, prioritizing substantial value creation over short-term profitability. We are working toward the goal of initial SpinDx sales this year."
About Lifeloc Technologies
Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. (OTC: LCTC) is a trusted U.S. manufacturer of evidential breath alcohol testers and related training and supplies for Workplace, Law Enforcement, Corrections and International customers. Lifeloc stock trades over-the-counter under the symbol LCTC. We are a fully reporting Company with our SEC filings available on our web site, www.lifeloc.com/investor.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements expressed or implied in this press release, including statements about our strategies, performance, expectations about new and existing products, market demand, economic conditions, acceptance of new and existing products, technologies and opportunities, market size and growth, and return on investments in products and market, are based on information available to us on the date of this document, and we assume no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Investors are strongly encouraged to review the section titled "Risk Factors" in our SEC filings.
R.A.D.A.R.® is a registered trademark of Lifeloc Technologies, Inc.
SpinDx™ is a trademark of Sandia Corporation.
Amy Evans
Lifeloc Technologies, Inc.
http://www.lifeloc.com
(303) 431-9500
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of HUMBL, LLC (OTC: HMBL) and/or the Company's unregistered digital asset (sold as BLOCKS Exchange Traded Index ("ETXs") on various cryptocurrency exchanges) between November 1, 2020 and May 19, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Humbl securities and/or the Company's ETXs during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Humbl class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6398 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by making false and misleading statements concerning the Company's growth prospects, technological advancements, international partnerships, and financial benefits for Humbl common stock and digital asset investors, as well as using selectively timed announcements to keep Humbl stock price high so that Company insiders could sell off their holdings into artificially created volume. The complaint also alleges that defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling its unregistered securities (BLOCK ETX digital assets) to investors.
To join the Humbl class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6398 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Additions Bolster Growing Practice with Life Sciences Patent Counsel and Technology IP Litigation Experience
BOSTON and AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the addition of four partners to our growing intellectual property (IP) practice. Charles (Chuck) Larsen joins the Boston office, while Ryan Clark, Aashish Kapadia and Samoneh (Sammy) Schickel join McDermott in Austin.
"McDermott's IP practice has undergone significant strategic growth over the last 18 months, and we are excited to welcome these latest additions to the McDermott team," William Gaede, head of the Firm's Global Intellectual Property Practice Group, said. "Chuck's experience elevates the profile of our group while complementing our existing Boston practice. At the same time, Ryan, Aashish and Sammy are key parts of the team of elite practitioners in Austin that have already boosted our practice's strength in intellectual property."
In addition to the eight-partner team in Austin announced last month, strategic IP partner hires over the last 18 months include Simon Roberts, Jason Leonard, Maxwell "Mac" Fox, Douglas H. Carsten and Adam W. Burrowbridge.
As both a US patent lawyer and English solicitor, Chuck provides clients with sophisticated transatlantic counsel in patent portfolio strategy and transactions, with a particular emphasis in the medical technology space. He also actively supports clients in US and European patent office disputes, including Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, re-examinations, European Patent Office (EPO) oppositions and litigation. Chuck received his JD from Duke University School of Law and is licensed to practice in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as before the EPO. He joins McDermott from White & Case.
"McDermott's depth of services across the IP lifecycle as well as its leading brand in healthcare and life sciences made this move a natural fit," Chuck said. "McDermott's global platform will be a great strength to my clients across the medical technology industry."
Ryan, Aashish and Sammy join their former Baker Botts colleagues Kevin Meek, Syed Fareed, Stephen Hash, Paula Heyman, Brian Oaks, Margaret Sampson, Nick Schuneman and Brett Thompsen.
Ryan represents clients in complex patent and trademark litigation, often involving multiple patents and defendants. He also provides strategic counsel on patent prosecution, from ideation through enforcement. He manages global patent and trademark portfolios, helps develop clients' internal patent processes and advises on intellectual property due diligence for M&A transactions. Ryan received his JD from the University of Illinois College of Law.
Aashish focuses on patent litigation, post-grant trials and patent prosecution. His background in electrical and computer engineering gives him strategic insight into his clients' vital technologies. He offers multifaceted representation across all phases of complex patent litigation, from pre-suit strategy and early motion practice through claim construction, discovery and summary judgment. Aashish received his JD from The University of Texas School of Law.
Sammy guides clients through every stage of patent litigation. She has experience in a wide range of technical areas, including life sciences, data storage devices, internet technology, mobile apps, software and consumer hardware devices. She represents clients before the International Trade Commission, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and US district courts. Sammy received her JD from The University of Texas School of Law.
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DANVERS, Mass., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Babcock Power Renewables LLC, a Babcock Power Inc. (BPI) company, today announced that one of its subsidiaries has entered into a conclusive agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Renewable Concepts Inc. (RCI), a leading U.S. provider of innovative and reliable maintenance and service solutions for the wind power industry, and its affiliate R. Tinsley Projects Inc. Through this strategic acquisition, Babcock Power Renewables positions itself to expand BPI's overall portfolio of clean energy products and services.
"This acquisition aligns with our core commitment to meet the needs of our customers across a broad spectrum of market segments," said Michael LeClair, President and CEO of Babcock Power Inc. "We provide solutions that support global energy and RCI is the ideal partner to help us continue this growth. RCI's wind turbine expertise will be a strong addition to our existing portfolio and supports our strategic vision to serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, and clean energy."
RCI was founded in 2008 by Rob Tinsley, a pioneer for renewable energy and a leader in the wind power generation industry. RCI is known for its skilled engineering and technical wind mechanical solutions, including maintenance, engineering, construction and repair services for wind turbines.
"Renewable Concepts is well-known for timely and quality solutions it provides to the wind industry. Going forward, Babcock Power, a company also known for its integrity throughout the energy industry, will provide high-quality solutions and top-notch customer service to users of wind power generation services," said Rob Tinsley, founder and CEO of RCI.
Babcock Power Inc., www.BabcockPower.com, through its subsidiaries, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technology, equipment, and services to the power generation industry. Babcock Power subsidiary companies include Vogt Power International Inc. (Louisville, KY), Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. and Struthers Wells (Cerritos, CA), Babcock Power Environmental Inc., Riley Power Inc. and Babcock Power Services Inc. (Marlborough, MA), Boiler Tube Company of America (Lyman, SC), TEi Construction Services, Inc. (Duncan, SC), Geo-Synthetics Systems (Waukesha, WI).
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Alaska Airlines cancels 9% of its flights over staffing woes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Alaska Airlines canceled dozens of U.S. West Coast flights Friday as off-duty pilots picketed in several major cities over an impasse in nearly three years of contract negotiations, and the airline said more cancellations were possible through the weekend.
More than 120 Alaska Airlines flights were canceled — about 9% of its operations — and about 15,300 passengers were affected, the airline said in a statement. Canceled flights included 66 in Seattle; 20 in Portland, Oregon; 10 in Los Angeles; and seven in San Francisco, according to the flight tracking website flightaware.com.
At the same time, pilots held a rally and picket line in all those cities, according to a union website. Pilots with the Air Lines Pilots Association also protested last week in New York City outside the airline’s Investor Relations Day in a precursor of Friday’s picket. Those on the picket line Friday said they were off-duty and were not to blame for the canceled flights.
“It takes everyone at Alaska to run a successful and reliable operation. Today, we fell short. We’re grateful for all employees who are working hard to get our guests to where they need to go,” the airline said in the statement that did not mention the picketing.
The cancellations come as air travel rebounds to pre-pandemic levels and demand is surging as many Americans head off on spring break for long-delayed vacations. Frustrated travelers vented on social media about botched vacation plans and reported that there was up to a 10-hour wait to speak with an airline representative about rescheduling flights. Many said they couldn’t fly out for a day or two.
Robyn Dold, of Battle Ground, Washington, had planned to fly to Missouri on Friday with her husband, daughter and son-in-law to attend her father-in-law’s funeral. The family received an email from Alaska at midnight — six hours before they were to take off — that said their flight was canceled.
Dold spent hours Friday on hold with the airline, and then in line at Portland International Airport, only to learn Alaska could not get them to the funeral on time — or even to a city within 10 hours’ driving distance.
“We’d go with the flow if it was a vacation, but this is something that has a due date that we can’t change and it’s heartbreaking,” she said in a phone interview. “My husband is beside himself. His father was his very best friend.”
Dold, who was to deliver the eulogy, will instead watch the funeral on a one-way livestream with her husband from home, she said.
“What I think really irritates me the most, honestly, is that we weren’t given any notification ahead of time that this was a possibility. We could have made other arrangements,” said Dold. “That’s what’s really disappointing.”
Pilots on a picket line at Los Angeles International Airport said the cancellations were the result of understaffing by Alaska Airlines, which cut back during the pandemic and reacted too slowly when travel demand resumed.
“Everybody here is on their days off. Alaska Airlines is having staffing issues. They may not want to say that, but they’re having staffing issues,” said Steve Van Metre, an Alaska Airlines captain.
“We’ve had several pilots leave for other airlines because of the quality-of-life issues at this company.”
Pilots have been in contract negotiations with the airline for nearly three years and the two sides are at an impasse.
The union says Alaska Airlines did not adequately prepare for a return to air travel after the pandemic and didn’t take the necessary steps to retain or attract pilots as demand bounced back. Issues that still need to be resolved include job security, work rules and quality-of-life provisions that provide flexibility and reasonable schedules, it said in a statement, and the current pilot contract falls well behind those at comparable airlines in several key sections.
Alaska Airlines said Friday it values its pilots and respects their right to picket, but it also needs to negotiate a deal that allows the airline to maintain growth and profitability. The airline is working to recover $2.3 billion in losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, it said in a statement.
“A new pilot contract remains atop priority for Alaska,” Jenny Wetzel, vice president of labor relations for Alaska Airlines, said in a statement. “We’ve put a package on the table that’s competitive and addresses the issues most important to our pilots.”
The airline said it offers competitive salaries for its pilots. For example, an Alaska Airlines captain’s average salary is $341,000 per year, the airline said.
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--Major Artists Lend Support with Response to What Music Will Do--
MONTCLAIR, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Kids Rock, the largest nonprofit music program in U.S. public schools, today unveiled a bold new brand, Music Will, with artist support across a wide variety of genres from Slash and Usher to Hozier, Mavis Staples and Darryl DMC McDaniels. The 20-year-old national nonprofit aims to bring the gift of music to a million more kids in the next five years.
"For two decades, we have been leading the charge to innovate the way students learn and make music," said Little Kids Rock Founder and CEO, Dave Wish, a former elementary school music teacher. "Starting today, we are Music Will and hope everyone will embrace the change by finishing the sentence with their own take on what music will do."
What started as one elementary school in a single city has expanded to 6000+ schools, in 928 cities and towns across 50 states. To date, Music Will has brought free music lessons and instruments to 1.2 million students across the country and trained a national network of teachers to bring highly-inclusive, culturally-responsive, student-centered music education to students, using genres including hip hop, rock, pop, Latin rap and country.
"None of this would be possible without the support of passionate teachers, public school systems, private donors, corporate partners and artists who care enough to pay it forward," said Wish.
Many legendary artists have lent their support to the movement by offering their perspective on what music will do. Examples include: Slash "Give you a huge creative outlet;" Usher "Define you;" Hozier "Give you a space to know yourself, understand yourself;" Mavis Staples "Heal your body and make you feel good;" and Darryl DMC McDaniels: "Knock down the walls that separate us."
"Long-time music teacher at Miramonte Elementary in South Los Angeles, Jose Vergara, believes music education is an essential factor to the social and emotional development of every child. "Music is life changing," says Vergara. "It makes shy students confident, creates community, builds friendships and provides a safe place to express yourself."
Music Will transforms lives by transforming music education. For more information, visit musicwill.org or follow us on social @musicwillofficial.
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SASKATOON, SK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - myComply, a Saskatchewan-based of IoT technology and cloud-connected software for the construction industry has landed its final capital to close their seed round investment at a total of $4.5M USD.
The seed round consists of $1.5M USD in non-dilutive government grants/investment and $3M USD from private investors with blue-collar industry roots.
Funds from this round will be used by myComply to support go-to-market functions in the face of accelerating demand and assist the rollout of numerous enterprise launches with some of the globe's top builders. The funds will also be used to expand the team to achieve a greater development velocity while offering enhanced support to myComply's existing client-base.
Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (with US operations in Manhattan, NY), myComply was founded in 2015 as a free platform built to store and manage construction training certifications. As the company matured, so did the technology, and the solution grew into a paid enterprise model serving some of the world's largest construction firms. These firms use the platform to gather reliable workforce data on construction sites, which includes timecards, attendance records, onboarding status, and qualification records. To-date, myComply has served over 6,000 contractors globally and continues to grow its presence across North America.
"Closing the books on our seed round allows us to plan as we gear up for a Series A round. We have been fortunate to have had a lot of support from both the provincial and federal government, as well as local investors here in Saskatchewan. Seed investment in myComply has allowed our team to grow, continue to learn, and build confidence in our path forward."
- Mark Wolff, CEO & Co-Founder, myComply
myComply's platform empowers general contracting firms to ensure that all workers are qualified on a construction site. Their innovative IoT hardware allows for unparalleled data collection on jobsites and offers real-time insights through the cloud-connected software, giving remote decision makers boots-on-the-ground transparency. General contractors utilize the system to control the entire project onboarding process, which includes orientation, document exchange, training verification, and more. With myComply, projects avoid costly rework, reduce incidents, slash injury costs, and maximize insurance savings.
"We have managed to create a strong brand in the industry as a smaller firm. Additional capital positions myComply for a coming-out party. We are confident in the product and it's fit in the market, now it is time to expand our roots in the construction space. I expect these funds will allow our company to hit new milestones, grow its presence into new markets, and drive a refined, streamlined customer experience."
- Simon Kluge, Director of Revenue Operations, myComply
Founded in 2015, Saskatoon-based myComply is a technology platform that ensures construction site compliance and provides workforce data on-demand. myComply is setting a new standard for how construction workers are onboarded on construction projects. The platform combines intelligent hardware with easy-to-use software to verify safety training and is relied on by contractors to reduce risk on construction sites. To date, over 6,000 contractors across the globe have used myComply to ensure that all workers on the job meet site standards and are properly onboarded. To learn more, visit www.mycomply.net
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ISO 13485:2016 certification sets the company as a preferred partner for Medication Engagement and Connected Health
BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medisafe, the leading medication engagement company, today announced that it has achieved the ISO 13485:2016 certification which supports the design and development of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) used for the diagnosis, prognosis, or prediction of disease progression. Achieving this new certification serves as third-party industry validation that Medisafe continues to enhance its offering in support of pharma's vision for a more integrated and digitally enhanced future.
The ISO 13485:2016 certifies Medisafe's Quality Management Systems, a key requirement for regulatory purposes as established by IMQ. As Medisafe expands its capabilities, deepens its reach within the pharma industry, and creates advanced connectivity across the healthcare ecosystem, the certification of its quality management system supports its bold vision for the future.
"Achieving ISO 13485 certification further demonstrates Medisafe's commitment to quality and continued innovation, striving to achieve the highest standards throughout the organization and in across our platform," said Omri Shor, Medisafe Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "This certification is a collective achievement of the Medisafe organization and is an important first step toward advancing the future of connected health for pharma and patients."
ISO 13485:2016 is an internationally recognized quality standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system used by an organization in conjunction with the design, development, production, storage, distribution, installation, or servicing of a medical device. To receive the certification, Medisafe demonstrated its technology's quality in both its design and development, and that all medical devices are safe and meet the applicable regulatory compliance laws and customer needs.
For the last ten years, Medisafe has been the leading medication engagement platform that empowers more than 10 million patients to seamlessly manage their treatment journey. Using real-world evidence to guide patients' medication behavior, Medisafe works with pharma organizations to create more engaging patient experiences and improve treatment outcomes. The latest certification affirms the company's commitment to reimagine medicine through powering data science and digital technologies, positioning Medisafe as a preferred partner for future collaborations.
Medisafe is the leading medication engagement platform that empowers patients to seamlessly manage their treatment journey. By combining advanced technology and behavior science, Medisafe reimagines the treatment journey to guide patients' specific journey needs and drive daily engagement. Its machine learning technology fuels the holistic patient engagement platform to personalize their support needs in a scalable fashion. By integrating existing patient support programs into its platform to extend capabilities, Medisafe is building a seamless future model of patient support and better health. Over 10M registered patients and caregivers rely on Medisafe's platform, delivering double digit results toward improving outcomes. The company manages over two billion medication doses via iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars and more than 400,000 user reviews, Medisafe helps to create more daily engagement than Facebook or Twitter applications. Medisafe is a HIPAA and GDPR compliant solution, ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 13485:2016 certified. www.medisafe.com.
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SINGAPORE, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From Apr 26 to Jun 6, Multichain's fastMPC Testnet Program was live. As of June 6, a total of 122 nodes signed up for the fastMPC testnet. Meanwhile, over 200 participants from Multichain's community have actively engaged in the discussions on node registration and network optimization.
What is fastMPC?
Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) network is the core technology underpinning Multichain, also the key to Multichain security model and mechanism. fastMPC, or MPC 2.0, is an upgraded version, it offers increased speed, better preformance and enhanced security.
- fastMPC performs 4–5 times faster than MPC 1.0, which will contribute to more speedy and smoother cross-chain solutions and experience.
- Rounds of internal and external audits have been made to make sure contracts do not have frequently occurred and high-risk bugs. Effective measures have also been taken to prevent dishonest nodes.
Why did Multichain launch fastMPC Testnet?
The purpose of the testnet program was to enhance the functional stability of the nodes for distributed computation in an extranet environment, and to validate all the technical and cryptographic designs of fastMPC to facilitate a seamless migration to the fastMPC mainnet, where all Multichain cross-chain bridge, router, and anyCall may operate smoothly and efficiently. More importantly, the launch of fastmpc testnet was a step towards Multichain's goal to enhance Multichain's further decentralization.
What is next?
Multichain is planning a phase 2 program with fastMPC to further optimize fastMPC network, which is expected to live very soon. More users will be able to participate in the node running and get involved in a fully decentralized with fewer technical skills required.
About Multichain:
Multichain, born as Anyswap on the 20th July 2020, is positioned as a fully decentralized Cross-Chain Router Protocol (CRP), an infrastructure supporting multi-chain ecosystem. Multichain envisions to be the ultimate router for web3. It has taken an absolute leading position in the cross-chain industry in terms of its rapidly expanding ecosystem map (53 supported chains and over 2,400 bridges), large DAU number, innovative product and high TVL totaled $3.2B.
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Purrble can help teach kids how to manage stress
Stress isn’t bad. It’s the critical jump start that prepares your body to survive a threatening situation. In fact, stress is necessary and may be considered a good thing.
Managing stress, however, is where you can get into trouble. If every little thing triggers a fight-or-flight response, your body is overreacting. You need a strategy or a tool to help you get back in control. Purrble is a plush toy from Sproutel that can help.
When is stress bad?
Stress is normal. It is healthy. It keeps you alive and equips you to tackle life’s challenges. When your brain identifies a threat, it tells your body to release a flood of hormones that puts you in a heightened state of alertness. Your heart starts hammering and your blood pressure elevates. You are ready for action.
You can compare stress to exercise. According to the CDC, adults should get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity weekly. If you don’t exercise, you open the door to allow all kinds of diseases to attack your body. However, if you decided to run a marathon every day of the year, your body wouldn’t be able to handle it and it would begin to deteriorate.
When stress is chronic, it takes a toll. You need to train your mind and body how to break the cycle so you are not running a marathon every day.
What is Purrble?
Purrble is a toy that was a result of the collaboration between the Committee for Children, a 40-year-old nonprofit, and Sproutel, a company made up of artists and engineers who are devoted to creating a healthier world. The Committee for Children is known for the Second Step program and the Imagine Neighborhood podcast. Sproutel is known for its innovative, interactive companions that help children understand and manage their illnesses.
Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes and My Special Aflac Duck were Sproutel’s first two offerings. Rufus helps kids who have been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes learn to be brave, while My Special Aflac Duck helps children prepare for medical procedures.
Purrble is the company’s latest offering. It is a special stuffed animal designed to help reduce stress when kids (or adults) get overwhelmed.
How does Purrble work?
Purrble is based on the idea that helping others helps you. Taking care of someone reduces stress and improves self-esteem and happiness. It also incorporates behaviors, such as fidgeting — that fidget spinners leveraged to great success: to help focus and calm a child, so they can better manage big emotions.
When Purrble gets upset, its heart races. The child can feel the Purrble’s agitated heart rate. The built-in sensors respond to touch, stroking and fidgeting. With attention and care, a child can get Purrble to calm down. A happy Purrble purrs, grunts, giggles and sighs. While the child is focused on providing comfort to their Purrble, their own anxiety levels decrease, helping them to manage their own emotions as well.
Who can benefit from Purrble?
In many ways, Purrble is like an emotional support animal. It can be used by a wide range of people in a broad scope of situations. Kids can use Purrble when they are alone or with others. It can help with situations ranging from travel anxiety to doctor’s visits. Adults may find comfort using Purrble to soothe work-related stress or when experiencing an unpleasant emotional state.
Tips to get the most out of Purrble
The following quick tips can help you get the most out of your Purrble.
- Give it a name. Naming something creates an immediate bond. When a child chooses a name for their Purrble, it helps them develop a better relationship with the toy and makes it easier to empathize when it gets stressed.
- Keep your Purrble on hand. Stressful situations can occur at any time. While a child might benefit from keeping their Purrble in their room, an adult may wish to keep one in the car to help combat road rage.
- Focus on the details. Paying attention to your Purrble’s mood enables you to forget about your challenges. Hold your Purrble close, feel its softness, listen to the sounds it makes and pay attention to its heartbeat. As your Purrble calms down, so will you.
- Create routines. Regularly using a Purrble can create routines that reinforce positive emotional states. For example, holding a Purrble at night, before bedtime, can be a great way to wind down and relax, making the transition to sleep more natural.
Where to get Purrble
Purrble is a relatively new toy. Like any popular product, there can be moments when it is unavailable. To get a Purrble in time for big events, such as a new year of school, it is best to put your order in now. Currently, Purrble is in stock on Amazon for $59.99.
Other interactive plush toys
Peek-A-Roo, Interactive Rainbow Plush Toy
This toy is one part panda and one part kangaroo. The Momma-Roo comes with a surprise Baby-Roo in her pouch. There are two different babies: Sky and Ray. How you play with the Momma-Roo determines what mood the baby will be in when it pops up. There are over 150 sounds and actions to discover.
Sold by Amazon
Present Pets Glitter Puppy Interactive Plush Pet Toy
This puppy unboxes itself when it arrives. There are two different puppies: Cocoa or Casey. Each has expressive eyes, soft fur, glitter highlights and makes over 100 different sounds and actions, such as kissing, barking, playing games and more.
Sold by Amazon
FurReal Sweet Jammiecorn Unicorn Interactive Plush Toy
This plush unicorn has over 30 different sounds and reactions. It comes with a bottle, so you can feed your pet, has a light-up horn that changes colors and features a hoodie that you pull up when it’s time to get cozy.
Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Macy’s
Baby Ganesh Mantra Singing Plush Toy
This interactive Baby Ganesh is a 10-inch plush that can be a little naughty and a whole lot playful. It is sized for hugging and can sing five popular mantras.
Sold by Amazon
Blue’s Clues and You! Peek-A-Blue Plush Toy
Blue is an interactive plush toy from the popular TV show Blue’s Clues. She has long ears that cover her eyes. When you squeeze her tummy, those ears pop up so she can play peek-a-boo. Blue also barks, just like she does on TV.
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