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The Best Practices Awards spotlight how consumers and small businesses are benefitting from energy innovation
DALLAS, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) announced the recipients of the 2022 Best Practices Awards at the 2022 Consumer Symposium, which was hosted as part of DISTRIBUTECH International, the leading annual transmission and distribution event.
The Best Practices Awards, now in their fifth year, highlight successful programs, technologies and strategies from electricity providers in six categories, including the new Energy Equity Award, which was developed to acknowledge a provider that's advancing a more equitable energy system.
Selected by an independent advisory panel of industry experts, the 2022 winners are:
- Saint John Energy has been honored with the Smart Energy Innovation Award for the Smart Energy Project, which will bring significant advancements in AI and machine learning to make timely, cost-effective decisions to manage its system load profile, increase asset utilization and efficiency and curb peak demand charges for the utility and its customers.
- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has been honored with the Culture Transformation Award for modernizing their existing CIS environment and building a digital core to transform the legacy, premise-based system to a 360-degree, customer-centric platform.
- London Hydro has been honored with the Consumer Engagement Award for launching an automatic, personalized Price Plan Calculator and allowing a self-serve rate switch. The calculator enables consumers to stay on the London Hydro website and get all the information they need to make an informed choice about their rate plan.
- PSE&G has been honored with the Energy Equity Award for the Clean Energy Jobs Program that is working to fill clean energy positions implementing PSE&G's energy efficiency programs with 2,000 low- and middle-income New Jersey residents.
- JEA has been honored with the Consumer Education Award for JEA Drive Electric, a first-of-its-kind electric vehicle (EV) education, marketing and peak load reduction program in Northeast Florida. The program is encouraging EV adoption and incentivizing drivers who charge their EVs during off-peak hours.
- Rocky Mountain Power has been honored with the SMB Engagement Award for leveraging Bidgely's UtilityAI solution to deploy digital energy usage reports to more than 60,000 small-and-medium business (SMB) customers in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.
More information on the winning programs can be found in the "2022 Best Practices Guide".
Jonathan Field
Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative
404-348-8015
jonathan.field@smartenergycc.org
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Most of the defendants in Florida’s lawsuit over the opioid epidemic have settled for more than $870 million, according to the state attorney general. One remains: Walgreens Co. is not giving up.
A jury has been seated in Pasco County, Florida, just north of Tampa, to hear the state’s case against Walgreens, a huge drug store chain with more than 9,000 outlets on streetcorners throughout the country. Opening statements are set for early next week.
The Deerfield, Illinois-based company says it will not settle.
“We are prepared for trial,” said Walgreens spokesman Fraser Engerman in an email.
Florida, led by Attorney General Ashley Moody, contends that Walgreens has been an integral part of the opioid epidemic. As examples of excess, Moody said in a statement that one Walgreens outlet sold 2.2 million opioid tablets in the town of Hudson, Florida, which has about 12,000 residents. Other Walgreens locations, according to the state, increased their orders for opioids by 600% in a two-year period.
“It’s time for Walgreens to face accountability for their part in fueling the opioid crisis, and my team is prepared to vigorously try our strong case against them,” Moody said in a statement.
Walgreens denies the state’s allegations.
The opioid epidemic has been linked to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades, counting those from prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and generic oxycodone as well as illicit drugs such as heroin and illegally produced fentanyl.
In the same case as Walgreens, Moody said CVS Health Corp. and CVS Pharmacy Inc. will pay the state $484 million. Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. agreed to pay $195 million and Allergan PLC more than $134 million.
Florida has previously obtained millions of dollars in opioid settlements involving McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health Inc., Johnson & Johnson Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp.
That leaves Walgreens, at the moment, as the sole defendant in Florida’s opioid case.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has a tentative nationwide deal that includes $6 billion in cash from members of the Sackler family who own the company; drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and the distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson have finalized settlements totaling $26 billion.
In all, settlements, civil and criminal penalties since 2007 have totaled over $45 billion, according to an Associated Press tally. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/walgreens-goes-to-trial-in-florida-lawsuit-on-opioids/ | 2022-04-06T18:49:35Z |
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wall Street Hotel is pleased to announce that the hotel is welcoming guests from today, June 1, 2022. The highly anticipated new hotel, housed in the historic Tontine building, is set to usher in a new era for lower Manhattan's Financial District, introducing a stylish and cultural heart to the area. Blending the brilliance of New York City's, The Wall Street Hotel softens the edges of the ambitious metropolis and offers guests an elegant and gracious residential-inspired experience.
Nick Paspaley, Hotel Owner and Executive Chairman of Paspaley Group of Companies stated, "The Wall Street Hotel is a natural continuation of our family legacy, bringing 100-years of travel and trade, global cultural experience, adventure, and refinement to transform the historic Tontine Building into a new oasis of charm and comfort. A one-of-a-kind gem for New York's famed financial district."
With architecture by Stonehill Taylor, interiors by Rose Ink Workshop, signature restaurant design by Charles & Co. and development assistance from Actium development company, The Wall Street Hotel is home to 180 individually designed guest rooms and suites, ranging in size from generous king rooms to spacious and luxurious multi-bedroom suites. Designed to accommodate a variety of travelers - from couples, friends, and families to those visiting for business - all accommodations feature plush custom furnishings, robust technology offerings, curated libraries, a handcrafted bar cart with premium spirits, and original artworks making stays both memorable and convenient. Guest spaces are inspired by classic New York homes and designed to serve as guests' own personal pied-a-terre, with a light, yet saturated color palette that evokes a sense of calm and warmth intended to make guests feel effortlessly at ease. The hotel experience is rounded out by curated concierge services, an elegant lobby lounge, rooftop ballroom, modern 24-hour fitness center and soon-to-be-announced restaurant and bar concepts.
As the birthplace of one of the world's greatest cities, the lower tip of Manhattan has a rich and impactful history, and the site of The Wall Street Hotel is no exception. Paul Taylor, President of Stonehill Taylor noted, "We had the unique opportunity to recharge this special location, while preserving the historic character of the original buildings we restored. The Wall Street hotel now serves as a welcoming destination for locals and global travelers alike drawn to the energy of New York's iconic financial district."
Liubasha Rose, Creative Director and Founder of Rose Ink Workshop added, "My goal is for visitors to feel like they are coming to their favorite pied-à-terre in New York and for locals to have a refuge to meet friends in the heart of the chaos of New York. The interiors were drawn from the energy of Wall Street with a nod to the heritage of the Paspaley Pearling family. Using rich velvets, marble floors, soaring ceilings, and hand applied finishes, we created a timeless design for guests tap into their inner movie star."
More information about the hotel and reservations are available at The Wall Street Hotel's website.
About The Wall Street Hotel:
The Wall Street Hotel will present a stylish and cultural center in the heart of New York City's Financial District. With 100 years of international trade and travel experience, The Paspaley family – Australia's renowned pearling family and the property's ownership group- returns to New York City's historic pearl trading district with an inaugural hotel. Housed in the landmark Tontine building and blending the best of Manhattan's brilliance, The Wall Street Hotel softens the edges of an ambitious metropolis, offering guests an elegant and gracious approach to service and hospitality. With vibrant colors, striking lounges, unique, highly versatile event space, and luxurious rooms that are worldly and chic, the property invites guests to rediscover downtown and the famed Wall Street. Across its180 rooms and suites and interiors inspired by classic New York residences, robust technology amenities, curated libraries, eclectic objects, and original artworks, The Wall Street Hotel offers an abundance of uniquely memorable guest experiences.
Press Contact:
The Brandman Agency – US Media Relations
Email: wallstreethotel@brandmanagency.com
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) ("WELL" or the "Company"), a digital health company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to provide an update regarding its majority owned subsidiary, Wisp. As the fastest, most accessible sexual and reproductive telehealth service in the U.S. today, Wisp is committed to providing specialized services to address the most intimate of issues from bacterial vaginosis to herpes to birth control and emergency contraception.
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court's verdict on Roe v. Wade, Wisp is announcing its commitment to helping people get the healthcare they need and will be donating 1% of proceeds from its emergency contraceptive and birth control categories for the next 2 months in addition to matching employee donations. Proceeds will be donated to Wisp's long-standing partners, Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) which advances sex education through advocacy, policy and coalition building and The New York Birth Control Access Project (NYBCAP) which helps break down barriers and increases access, so all New Yorkers are able to obtain the birth control they need. Wisp is also paying travel costs for employees that need support with reproductive health services.
"Since launching in 2018, Wisp's mission has always been to make sexual and reproductive healthcare inclusive, cost-effective, and accessible—for everyone," said Ahmad Bani, CEO. "For this reason, we are working extremely hard to advance and accelerate our product development efforts to introduce new products that improve access to reproductive health."
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling, Wisp saw an unprecedented 3,000% surge in its emergency contraceptive category within 24 hours.
"The decision fueled consumer demand for emergency contraceptives from trusted and reliable sources," commented Dr. Laura Purdy, MD and Wisp Medical Director. "We're committed to continuing to offer patients safe, accessible and convenient options."
For more information on Wisp please visit hellowisp.com.
WELL is a practitioner focused digital health company whose overarching objective is to positively impact health outcomes to empower and support healthcare practitioners and their patients. WELL has built an innovative practitioner enablement platform that includes comprehensive end to end practice management tools inclusive of virtual care and digital patient engagement capabilities as well as Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and data protection services. WELL uses this platform to power healthcare practitioners both inside and outside of WELL's own omni-channel patient services offerings. As such, WELL owns and operates Canada's largest network of outpatient medical clinics serving primary and specialized healthcare services and is the provider of a leading multi-national, multi-disciplinary telehealth offering. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL" and trades on the OTCQX under the symbol "WHTCF". To learn more about the Company, please visit: www.well.company.'
About Wisp.
Wisp is a US technology leader and innovator whose objective is to make reproductive and sexual healthcare inclusive, cost-effective, and accessible for all. Wisp began by providing discreet sexual health treatments online and has grown to offer a comprehensive menu of products and telehealth services, including prescription medication, OTC prevention, primary care consultations, contraception delivery, and more. Wisp is a growing and profitable company with run-rate revenues exceeding $40M USD and is majority-owned by WELL. To learn more, please visit www.hellowisp.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release may contain "Forward-Looking Information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including without limitation Wisp's response initiatives, and commitment plans. Forward-Looking Information is based upon several estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-Looking Information generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "should", "will", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-looking Information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such Forward Looking Information and, which are not guarantees of future performance. WELL's statements expressed or implied by Forward Looking Information are subject to several risks, uncertainties, and conditions, many of which are outside of WELL 's control, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-Looking Information is qualified in their entirety by inherent risks and uncertainties, including: direct and indirect material adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic; adverse market conditions; risks inherent in the primary healthcare sector in general; regulatory and legislative changes; that future results may vary from historical results; inability to obtain any requisite future financing on suitable terms; any inability to realize the expected benefits and synergies of acquisitions; that market competition may affect the business, results and financial condition of WELL and other risk factors identified in documents filed by WELL under its profile at www.sedar.com, including its most recent Annual Information Form. Except as required by securities law, WELL does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise.
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(The Hill) – The Biden administration is planning to discharge all outstanding federal student loans borrowed by former Corinthian Colleges students, providing $5.8 billion in loan cancellations to 560,000 borrowers.
The group loan discharge applies to all former students who attended any campus owned or operated by Corinthian Colleges Inc. since the company was founded in 1995 through its closure in 2015.
The Hill first reported earlier on Wednesday that the Biden administration was planning to administer widespread relief for former Corinthian students, citing multiple sources.
Vice President Harris is expected to announce the measure on Thursday.
The Department of Education will notify former students of Corinthian in the coming weeks through a letter, and the actual discharges will follow in the months after. Borrowers will not have to take any actions to receive their discharges, and the discharge will not impact borrowers who have already fully repaid their loans.
“We’ve reached a determination that every borrower who attended Corinthian was subject to illegal conduct at Corinthian and at that point we have a variety of legal authorities available to us to discharge those loans,” a senior administration official said.
Corinthian faced multiple investigations and lawsuits for defrauding students out of millions in federally backed loans. Since Corinthian closed, advocates like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have called on the Education Department to provide relief to former students who faced some form of debt collection.
In 2016, when Harris was attorney general in California, her office obtained a $1.1 billion judgment against Corinthian Colleges for “their predatory and unlawful practices.”
Beginning in 2013, she filed suits seeking to stop the practices, which left thousands of students in debt with worthless degrees, alleging that Corinthian intentionally misrepresented information to students about job placement rates and was engaging in deceptive and false advertising and recruitment.
The senior administration official referenced the lawsuit by Harris’s office during her time as attorney general as the reason the college had to declare bankruptcy.
This announcement is the second group discharge from Biden administration’s Education Department. In April, it approved $238 million in loan discharges for former Marinello Schools of Beauty students.
So far, the total amount of loan relief granted by the Biden-Harris administration has grown to $25 billion since January 2021.
“It is hard to overstate how important this announcement is for the borrowers who were defrauded by Corinthian schools,” a senior administration official said. “These people have been in limbo for years, and now they and their families will finally get the relief they deserve.”
“Moving forward, we will continue to ensure that all Americans with federal student loans get the protection and support they deserve to help them achieve the American dream,” the official added.
The White House has indicated that it is nearing a decision on broad student loan debt forgiveness, zeroing in on canceling $10,000 per borrower, but has not said that a decision is finalized.
Several sources told The Hill in late April that Biden was looking to cancel at least $10,000 per borrower, the amount the president had supported canceling in his 2020 campaign, although progressives have called for $50,000 per borrower.
National Economic Council Director Brian Deese on Tuesday told reporters Biden “hasn’t made any decision on that policy” when asked about the president’s potential plan to forgive $10,000 in student debt.
Biden in April extended the pandemic moratorium on federal student loans and interest accrual through August. The pause on student loan payments was first enacted in March 2020 under President Trump and has been extended multiple times since. | https://cw33.com/news/white-house-cancels-5-8b-in-student-loans-tied-to-now-defunct-school/ | 2022-06-02T14:27:04Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain cells with the same "birthdate" are more likely to wire together into cooperative signaling circuits that carry out many functions, including the storage of memories, a new study finds.
Led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the new study on the brains of mice developing in the womb found that brain cells (neurons) with the same birthdate showed distinct connectivity and activity throughout the animals' adult lives, whether they were asleep or awake.
Published online August 22 in Nature Neuroscience, the findings suggest that evolution took advantage of the orderly birth of neurons – by gestational day – to form localized microcircuits in the hippocampus, the brain region that forms memories. Rather than attempting to create each new memory from scratch, the researchers suggest, the brain may exploit the stepwise formation of neuronal layers to establish neural templates, like "Lego pieces," that match each new experience to an existing template as it is remembered.
These rules of circuit assembly would suggest that cells born together are more likely to encode memories together, and to fail together, potentially implicating neuronal birthdate in diseases like autism and Alzheimer's, say the authors. With different numbers of cells born on different days, the developing brain may be more vulnerable on some gestational days to viral infections, toxins, or alcohol.
"Our study's results suggest that which day a hippocampal neuron is born strongly influences both how that single cell performs, and how populations of such cells signal together throughout life," says senior study author György Buzsáki, MD, PhD, the Biggs Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology at NYU Langone Health. "This work may reshape how we study neurodevelopmental disorders, which have traditionally been looked at through a molecular or genetic, rather than a developmental, lens," says Buzsáki, also a faculty member in the Neuroscience Institute at NYU Langone."
New Understanding
The current study's innovation rests on tracking the activity of neurons of a given birthdate into adulthood. To accomplish this, the researchers relied on a technique that allowed them to transfer DNA into cells that were undergoing division into neurons in the womb. The DNA expressed markers that tagged brain cells that were born on same day, akin to a barcode. This labeling method then enabled the researchers to study these neurons in the adult animal.
Using a combination of techniques, the new study found that neurons of the same birthdate tend to "co-fire" together, characterized by synchronized swings in their positive and negative charges, allowing them to transmit electrical signals collectively. A likely reason for the co-firing, say the authors, is that neurons with the same birthdate are connected via shared neurons.
Past work had shown that activity in the hippocampus can be described in terms patterns of collective neuronal activity during waking and sleep. During sleep, for instance, when each day's memories are consolidated for long-term memory storage, hippocampal neurons engage in a cyclical burst of activity called the "sharp wave-ripple," named for the shape it takes when captured graphically by EEG, a technology that records brain activity with electrodes.
"Our results show that neurons born on the same day become part of the same cooperating assemblies, participate in the same sharp wave-ripples, and represent the same memories," says first author Roman Huszár, a graduate student in Buzsáki's lab. "These relationships, and the pre-set templates they encode, have a key implication for hippocampal function: the storage of a memory about a place or event."
Moving forward, the team plans additional experiments to identify the genes active in the same birthdate neurons in different brain regions, and to test their role in memory formation and behavior.
Along with Buzsáki and and Huszár, the other study authors were Yunchang Zhang from the NYU Neuroscience Institute and the Center for Neural Science at New York University; and
Heike Blockus of the Department of Neuroscience and Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University. Funding for the study was provide by National Institutes of Health grants RO1 MH122391 and U19 NS107616.
Contact:
Gregory Williams
gregory.williams@nyulangone.org
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Everton safe, last relegation spot between Burnley and Leeds
LONDON (AP) — Everton has preserved its Premier League place with a second-half comeback against Crystal Palace. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed in the winner as Frank Lampard’s team came from two goals down to win 3-2. Instead it will be only Burnley and Leeds trying to avoid being the third and final team relegated in the final round of the season on Sunday. Burnley managed to climb out of the relegation zone at the expense of Leeds by drawing 1-1 at Aston Villa. Chelsea clinched third place after drawing 1-1 with Leicester on Thursday. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/19/everton-safe-last-relegation-spot-between-burnley-and-leeds/ | 2022-05-19T23:37:11Z |
Scholarship empowers future professionals to learn more about tech in the legal and compliance industries through education and networking
CHICAGO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company, today announced that it has opened scholarship applications for college students to attend Relativity Fest 2022. Relativity Fest is an annual conference designed to educate and connect the e-discovery and compliance communities.
Students in the United States and Canada who are interested in pursuing a career in legal technology are encouraged to apply; the application will require applicants to answer three short essay questions, which will cover e-discovery, future technology and the legal profession. In the last several years, 75 students have been able to attend Relativity Fest via the scholarship.
To be considered for the scholarship, potential applicants can use this link to apply. The 15 selected students will attend Relativity Fest where they will have access to a variety of networking and learning opportunities designed to educate attendees on the growing impact of technology in today's legal industry. The 13th annual Relativity Fest will take place in Chicago from October 26–28, 2022.
Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply for the scholarship, and applications are due on July 15th. The award covers transportation, lodging, meals, and event registration. The scholarship is open to anyone who is at least 21 years old by October 26, 2022.
"When first building their careers in the legal industry, a surefire way for students to increase exposure to knowledge and experts in the field is to attend Relativity Fest. By providing students with the access to do so, Relativity is empowering those future lawyers and paralegals to broaden their personal networks and learn about how the latest technology is influencing the industry," said Janice Hollman, Academic Senior Program Manager at Relativity. "An immersive experience like this provides students with the right tools to take their educations and careers to the next level."
"I attended Relativity Fest four years ago as a scholar. Since then, I started with a service provider, became certified as an RCA and have worked directly with law firms and corporate clients," said Ruth Betancourt, Senior Project Manager at Epiq. "Relativity Fest connected me to people in the industry who I am still in touch with today. The experience of being a scholar helped me understand the range of opportunities in the industry and that e-discovery could be a great career."
About Relativity
Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product RelativityOne manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. The AI-powered communication surveillance product, Relativity Trace proactively detects regulatory misconduct like insider trading, collusion and other non-compliant behavior. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors. Please contact Relativity at sales@relativity.com or visit http://www.relativity.com for more information.
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Jerusalem on edge as violence flares at key holy site
By Andrew Carey, Abeer Salman, Hadas Gold, Amir Tal and Michael Schwartz, CNN
Palestinians and Israeli forces have clashed in and around the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City, marking a significant spike in tensions on what is a day of significance for all three of the city’s main religions.
Videos shared on social media showed serious unrest and violence at the entrance to the mosque building from before sunrise with Palestinians throwing stones and firecrackers and Israeli security forces firing what appeared to be stun grenades and tear gas.
There were also early clashes at the Lions’ Gate entrance to the Old City.
By mid-morning, the Palestinian Red Crescent said more than 150 people had been taken to hospital with injuries from rubber bullets and stun grenades, as well as wounds sustained from beatings by police.
Among those injured was a cameraman, Rami Khatib, who suffered a broken hand. Video shows him being kicked and beaten by police officers.
Earlier, police released CCTV video showing masked men apparently preparing for clashes overnight by smashing up rocks and gathering them in black buckets.
Police said several officers were taken to hospitals after they were hit by rocks.
Following initial clashes on the compound and at the doors to the mosque, Israeli police entered the building around 9:30 a.m., as evidenced by numerous social media videos.
Worshipers could be seen lying on the ground apparently detained, as dozens of police stood over them.
Other videos show heavy smoke inside the mosque and the constant sound of firecrackers and stun grenades going off.
The presence of Israeli police inside the al-Aqsa mosque compound is inherently sensitive to many Muslims and Palestinians. It is also regarded as putting a strain on a “status quo” agreement between Israel and Jordan governing arrangements at the religious site.
Israeli police said they made more than 300 arrests inside the mosque but insisted they had only entered the compound because those throwing rocks were jeopardizing safe worship.
At the Damascus Gate entrance to the Old City, one of the main entrances for Muslims on their way to the al-Aqsa mosque, police briefly prevented people from entering.
Earlier, at entrances to the mosque compound, police were allowing older men and women to enter, but preventing young men from joining them.
In a statement, Israeli police said violence broke out at 4 a.m. local time Friday (9 p.m. ET Thursday) when “dozens of young Palestinian lawbreakers, some of them with heads covered, began to march around Temple Mount, with Hamas and Palestinian Authority flags, letting off fireworks and throwing stones.”
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, paid tribute to security forces, saying they had acted with sensitivity and determination, adding, “The riots this morning on the Temple Mount are unacceptable and go against the spirit of the religions we believe in.”
But the disturbances also prompted sharp criticism of Israeli forces’ actions, in particular the decision to enter the mosque building wearing shoes, which is seen by Muslims as deeply disrespectful.
Jordan, which has a special role as custodian of the al-Aqsa mosque, has condemned what it described as the storming of the compound, calling it a “flagrant violation.”
A spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority Presidency called it a “dangerous development.”
The United Arab List, one of the eight parties in Israel’s governing coalition, spoke of the sanctity of the mosque being violated.
While tensions have been very high in Israel and the West Bank in recent weeks, following a series of violent attacks and incidents, Jerusalem itself has been calm.
But fears of possible clashes in the city have been growing following comments by both Jewish extremists and Palestinian militant groups.
Hamas has accused Israel of a series of provocations in Jerusalem, most recently calling on Palestinians to defend the mosque “with all possible means” after an extremist Jewish group called for an animal sacrifice on the Temple Mount to mark the start of Passover, which begins Friday.
The Rabbi of the Western Wall Friday morning called on Muslim leaders to act to stop the violence, as well as repeating his opposition to the raising of an animal sacrifice to the Temple Mount.
While Muslims are marking the second Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, and Jews are preparing for the start of the Passover holiday, Christians from Western churches are marking Good Friday. From early morning, small groups could be seen making their way through the Old City towards the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which Christians believe stands on the site where Jesus was crucified.
But Friday morning’s scenes have brought back memories of one year ago, when violence in Jerusalem was seized on by Hamas who fired rockets at the city, triggering an 11-day war between militants in Gaza and the Israeli army.
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Former Idaho lawmaker sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape
Published: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crime.
Fourth District Judge Michael Reardon sentenced Aaron von Ehlinger on Wednesday, saying he must serve at least eight years before he will be eligible for parole.
The judge said von Ehlinger failed to show empathy or remorse, and that it was clear he was not ready for sex offender treatment.
The Republican from Lewiston resigned from the Idaho House of Representatives last year after an ethics committee recommended that he be banned from the statehouse.
Von Ehlinger has maintained that the sex was consensual.
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NAPLES, Italy, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ResCap Liquidating Trust (the "Trust") announced its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, as of and for the period ended June 30,2022, along with its quarter-end Beneficiary Letter and tax letter. These documents will be filed with the courts and posted to the Kurtzman Carson Consultants website at https://www.kccllc.net/rescap
For media inquiries, contact:
Timothy Quinn
(212)277-3809
ResCap@edelman.com
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- NRF Protect 2022 will be taking place in Cleveland, OH from June 21-23, 2022
SURREY, BC, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - INEO Tech Corp. (TSXV: INEO) (OTCQB: INEOF) (the "Company" or "INEO"), the innovative developer and operator of the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers, is pleased to announce the Company's representatives will be participating in the following upcoming retail industry conference:
NRF Protect 2022
Date: June 21-23, 2022
Location: Cleveland, OH
Booth: Huntington Convention Center – Booth 7009 (Prosegur Security)
Link: https://nrfprotect.nrf.com/
Kyle Hall, CEO of INEO, will be attending the conference and INEO will be showcased at the Prosegur Security booth where a demo of the Welcoming System will be on display. INEO is quickly becoming recognized as a leading innovator in the retail technology sector.
Hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), the NRF Protect 2022 Conference is where seasoned and fresh faces come together to discover essential insights and tools to tackle any security threat. United by a shared mission, loss prevention, digital fraud and cyber risk professionals attend to build community and advance as an industry at the most important retail security event of the year.
INEO Tech Corp.
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Kyle Hall, Chief Executive Officer and Director
About INEO Tech Corp. (TSXV; INEO); (OTCQB: INEOF)
INEO Tech Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, INEO Solutions Inc., operates the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers. INEO's patented technology integrates and monetizes digital screens with theft detection sensor gates at the entrance of retail stores. The Company's cloud-based platform uses IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to deliver customized digital advertising to each retail location based on the demographic mix, such as age and gender, of customer traffic at each location. The Company also deploys the INEO Welcoming Network technology through a SaaS-based solution to larger retail chains. INEO is headquartered in Surrey, Canada and publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange under the symbol "INEO" and on the OTCQB-Venture Market under the symbol "INEOF".
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The acquisition will Solidify TCOM Holdings' Global Leadership Position in Persistent Surveillance Platforms and Leading-Edge Radar and Sensor Systems.
COLUMBIA, Md., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TCOM Holdings, the parent of TCOM, LP, the global leader in elevated ISR Awareness Solutions, announced it acquired Aerostar International, Inc. from Raven Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI). Aerostar is a world leader in the design, manufacture, integration, and operation of persistent stratospheric platforms and radar systems with headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD. Aerostar will become an operating business unit under TCOM Holdings.
TCOM offers Multi-Domain Awareness solutions for Force Protection, Distant Warning and Targeting, Critical Infrastructure, and Maritime and Border Security missions. Its elevated ISR platforms are designed to collect information from multiple integrated sensors and provide situational awareness through integrated communications equipment. In this era of rapid technology development, maintaining security is an evolving mission with revolutionary threats to changing targets. TCOM's Elevated Awareness Solutions are custom tailored to meet our customer needs for today and tomorrow.
The Aerostar stratospheric balloons provide critical advantages for a wide range of missions, bridging the capability gap between aircraft and satellites. In border security, maritime, and air surveillance applications, Aerostar radar systems provide sophisticated statistical detection, tracking, and classification, as well as multi-sensor correlation.
Ron Bendlin, President and Chief Executive Officer of TCOM, stated, "We are excited to welcome Aerostar to our growing portfolio of Aerospace and Defense holdings. Our ability to leverage TCOM's proven elevated awareness solutions using tethered aerostats and Aerostar's sophisticated sensors and stratospheric balloons will more broadly serve our DoD, DHS, and allied military customers."
Jim Nelson, Aerostar's President, added, "The strategic alignment between TCOM, LP and Aerostar will enhance our ability to innovate in aerospace and defense, drive growth in our target markets, and expand our global reach to connect, protect, and save lives."
About TCOM, L.P.
TCOM, LP, a long-time global leader in Lighter-Than-Air platforms, is proud to offer a full line of elevated awareness solutions. Combining custom selections of the world's most advanced sensors, customer-specific communications, and intelligent user interfaces with a broad range of airborne platforms provides the end user with a cost-effective, unparalleled capability. For more information, visit www.TCOMLP.com.
About Aerostar
Aerostar is dedicated to connecting, protecting, and saving lives through its work as an Aerospace & Defense provider. Aerostar's core product offerings include stratospheric platforms, radar, and perception sensors, technical services, and protective wear. From engineering services to mission planning and support, research and design, and the development of advanced technical products, Aerostar offers tailored turnkey solutions for a multitude of successful operations. Visit www.AEROSTAR.com for more information about Aerostar.
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‘I had to keep my composure’: Man turns $20 scratch-off ticket into $2M jackpot
Published: May. 21, 2022 at 11:59 AM CDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A North Carolina man recently turned a $20 scratch-off ticket into a $2 million jackpot.
John Robbins purchased an Ultimate 7′s scratch-off ticket at a convenience store and said he had to get a co-worker to check if his ticket was real.
“He looked at it and said, ‘Man, you got it. This is the big one,’” Robbins said. “I had to try to keep my composure.”
WECT reports the 54-year-old claimed his prize and chose to take the lump sum payment option.
Robbins said he plans to use some of the money to give back to the community and follow through on some business ideas.
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5 tips for finding the best prices while shopping online
Online shopping has become ingrained into daily life, especially with the increased ease of making purchases with a single click.
To ensure you’re getting the most bang for your buck, Giving Assistant collected five recommendations that can help shoppers save money before making online purchases. These tips were curated with in-depth research using sources from across the internet.
Nearly 215 million Americans—roughly 77% of the U.S. population—shop online as of June 2022, and eMarkerter forecasts that number to exceed 230 million by 2026. Retail e-commerce sales in the United States hit $250 billion during the first quarter of 2022, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimations. That’s up 2.4% from the fourth quarter of 2021. E-commerce sales not only make up 14.3% of the total U.S. retail market, consumer spending on e-commerce in the U.S. is expected to hit $1 trillion in 2022.
The COVID-19 pandemic also caused a spike in online shopping, as people stayed at home and out of stores. Stay-at-home orders and general anxiety around in-person shopping drove massive growth in e-commerce that outpaced projections within the industry. Given the amount shoppers tend to spend online, it’s equally important to find the best deals. Keep reading to discover five good tips for saving money while shopping online.
Shop around on different websites
As simple as it sounds, comparing the prices of products can save shoppers quite a chunk of change. By comparing the same product on different websites, it will most likely be found cheaper in certain online stores. To begin comparing prices, manufacturers’ sites may suggest retailers and visiting individual store websites where an item is sold works.
Use incognito mode
Cookies and browsing history can impact dynamic pricing. This is likely one of the most overlooked factors affecting product pricing for online shoppers.
Geographic segmentation is a marketing tactic in which prices are affected based on a buyer’s location. Globally, pricing is not the same. This affects the prices of several online products, even airline tickets. Using incognito mode or a virtual private network means websites won’t have access to cookies or a shopper’s browsing history, securing online transactions in addition to saving a shopper money.
Sign up for coupons with different email addresses
Using coupons is a no-brainer in terms of saving. Signing up for coupons with different Gmail addresses, however, is a commonly overlooked tactic.
To make matters easier, consider including the “+” “.” hack to use the same email multiple times when retrieving coupons. For example, if your email is onlineshopper@gmail.com, you could easily put onlineshopper+mailinglists@gmail.com. This gives you more control over your inbox and makes it more convenient to filter recipients. Don’t have a Gmail account? Check with your provider for a similar function.
Wait for sales by subscribing to mailing lists
Visit any number of retailers’ sites to browse or shop and no doubt you’ll be asked to provide your email address to get instant savings. Provide the address, check your inbox, and apply those savings to your first purchase.
Subsequent emails from those companies will alert you to everyday and special occasion deals and sales. Online shoppers are privy to the latest and greatest products via these promotional emails.
Join loyalty rewards programs
Eighty-six percent of online shoppers in the United States were members of at least one loyalty rewards program in the third quarter of 2021, according to The Forrester Wave: Loyalty Service Providers. A loyalty rewards program keeps customers coming back to businesses to earn their rewards. It’s a win-win.
Rewards that can be easily managed and are offered for more than just making purchases—birthday or anniversary rewards, for example—are meaningful. Some of the highly rated programs have been from retailers such as Nike, Starbucks, Lowe’s, and Ulta Beauty, to name a few.
This story originally appeared on Giving Assistant and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
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Explosion at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria kills over 50
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — More than 50 people have been killed and many wounded in southeast Nigeria in an explosion that rocked an illegal oil refinery, state officials and the police said Saturday.
The death toll may be more than 100, according to a report in the Lagos-based Punch newspaper. The fire is reported to have spread to nearby properties.
The fire broke out on Friday night and quickly spread to two fuel storage areas located at the illegal crude oil refinery causing the complex to be “engulfed by fire which spread rapidly” within the area, said Declan Emelumba, Imo State Commissioner for Information.
The immediate cause of the explosion and the extent of the deaths, injuries and damage are being investigated, said Emelumba.
“A lot of people died. The people who died are all illegal operators,” said Michael Abattam, spokesman of the Imo State Police Command. The Imo state government is also looking for the owner of the refinery where the explosion occurred and have declared him a wanted individual, an official said.
Illegal refineries are common in Nigeria, where shady business operators often avoid regulations and taxes by setting up refineries in remote areas, out of sight of authorities.
The practice is so widespread that is it affecting Nigeria’s crude oil production, in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. Nigeria is Africa’s largest producer of crude oil but it has very few refineries and as a result most gasoline and other fuels are imported.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Enochian BioSciences, Inc. ("Enochian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ENOB) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Enochian investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between January 17, 2018 and June 27, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ENOB investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Enochian during the relevant time frame, you have until September 26, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
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Gun Owners Can Purchase GunAlert™ Today by Visiting MyGunAlert.com
CINCINNATI, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 2 Security LLC, a company focused on gun safety, is excited to announce the immediate availability of its innovative product, GunAlert™. A next-level safety device with an easy-to-use mobile app, GunAlert™ instantly alerts gun owners of the slightest movement of their gun and monitors the movement until the device is disabled.
- A gun is stolen in the U.S. every 2 minutes1
- 36% of children have handled their parents' guns without their knowledge2
- 100% of responsible gun owners don't want an unauthorized user to commit a crime with their gun
GunAlert™, by Level 2 Security, is a device controlled by a mobile app that helps gun owners monitor the location of their firearms. Unlike apps that use WiFi, GunAlert™ uses cellular technology to send its location no matter where it is. The app alerts users as soon as their firearm is moved, and sends location updates every five minutes until the gun is recovered. A self-admitted "pro-gun" company, location data is encrypted and sent only to a user's phone; it's never stored on GunAlert's servers and is not available outside of the user's registered mobile device.
"GunAlert™ was designed to be the second level of security for gun owners," said Tom Lehn, COO of Level 2 Security. "We believe a responsible gun owner is always the first layer of security, but we're there to take security and safety to the next level. We're very pro-gun, but more than that, we're pro-gun safety." Lehn stated, "We want the gun owner to feel comfortable using GunAlert™ and know that our primary purpose is to have their back. With GunAlert™, the gun owner controls the information, nobody else."
Information security is paramount within the GunAlert™ application. All location information is sent via a unique encryption key directly to the gun owner's mobile device where it's stored for a maximum of 30 days before being automatically deleted. It is never stored on GunAlert™'s servers.
GunAlert™ can be purchased today by visiting MyGunAlert.com!
About Level 2 Security, LLC
At Level 2 Security, we believe that a responsible gun owner is always the first level of security for firearms. Our goal is to provide an additional level of security using technology to detect unauthorized movement or use of your firearms. Our mission is to develop products that use our patented technology to alert you when your firearms are unexpectedly moved and then provide you with location updates until you can recover and secure them. We've developed personal property location technology that is simple to use, reliable and gives our users peace of mind.
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Rob Adams. Level 2 Security, LLC
E: radams@level2securityllc.com
P: (866) 347-9850
1 Authors' analysis of data from Center for American Progress analysis of U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, "Federal Firearms Licensee Statistics Theft/Loss Reports 2012-2016;" Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Program Data: Property Stolen and Recovered, 2015; Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Reporting Program Data: Property Stolen and Recovered, 2014; Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Reporting Program Data: Property Stolen and Recovered, 2013; and Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Reporting Program Data: Property Stolen and Recovered, 2012. The authors considered data on guns stolen from FFLs and private owners during the period from 2012 to 2015 to use a consistent time period for both data sets and did not include guns lost from the inventory of FFLs.
2 Baxley F, Miller M. Parental misperceptions about children and firearms. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2006 May;160(5):542-7. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.160.5.542. PMID: 16651499.
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Your personality can protect or age your brain, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Certain personality traits may be a key factor in whether people develop mild cognitive impairment later in life, a new study found.
Being more conscientious and extroverted keeps mild cognitive impairment at bay longer, while having higher levels of neuroticism increases the chances of cognitive decline, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
“Personality traits reflect relatively enduring patterns of thinking and behaving, which may cumulatively affect engagement in healthy and unhealthy behaviors and thought patterns across the lifespan,” lead author Tomiko Yoneda, a psychology postdoctoral student at the University of Victoria in Canada, said in a statement.
“The accumulation of lifelong experiences may then contribute to susceptibility of particular diseases or disorders, such as mild cognitive impairment, or contribute to individual differences in the ability to withstand age-related neurological changes,” she said.
While this association is seen in clinical practice, it’s hard to know what is the “chicken or the egg,” said Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic in the Center for Brain Health at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine.
“Specific traits may increase risk due to a lifetime of behaviors that predispose a person to developing cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s disease, or there could be more of a direct biological role related to early disease pathology,” said Isaacson, who was not involved in the study.
“Neuroticism is specifically one trait that comes to mind, and past meta-analyses have also show this. Rumination and worry is linked to smaller brain volumes,” he said in an email. “It’s unclear if the stress/neuroinflammation pathway drives this. A biomarker doesn’t really exist for this so it’s hard to prove.”
Key personality traits
The study analyzed personalities of nearly 2,000 people who were participating in the Rush Memory and Aging Project, a longitudinal study of older Chicago-area adults that began in 1997. The study examined the role of three key personality traits — conscientiousness, extroversion and neuroticism — on how people weathered cognitive decline in later life.
Neuroticism is a personality trait that affects how well a person deals with stress. Neurotic people approach life in a state of anxiety, anger and self-consciousness and often see minor frustrations as hopelessly overwhelming or threatening.
Conscientious people tend to have high levels of self-discipline and are organized and goal-directed, Yoneda said, while extroverts are enthusiastic about life and often assertive and outgoing.
People with a high score on conscientiousness or a low score in neuroticism were significantly less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment during the course of the study, Yoneda said.
Every additional six points a person scored on a conscientiousness scale was “associated with a 22% decreased risk of transitioning from normal cognitive functioning to mild cognitive impairment,” Yoneda said.
That might translate into an 80-year-old person with high conscientiousness living an extra two years without cognitive issues as compared with those who scored low in conscientiousness, the study said.
Being more extroverted and socially engaged appeared to offer an additional year of dementia-free living, the study said. It also boosted a person’s ability to recover normal cognitive function after receiving a previous diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, perhaps due to the benefits of socialization.
However, as levels of neuroticism rose, so did the risk of transitioning into cognitive decline: Every additional seven points on the scale “was associated with a 12% increased risk,” Yoneda said, which might translate into losing at least a year of healthy cognition.
This study is not the first to show a connection between personality and brain function.
Earlier research has shown that people who are more open to experiences, more conscientious and less neurotic perform better cognitively on tests and experience less cognitive decline over time.
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Portfolio management to lead gains in 2022
CLEVELAND, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) on professional services are forecast to rise 4.8% yearly in nominal terms through 2026, according to Professional Services: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Advances will primarily reflect inflation, though growth in employment and disposable personal income levels will also support gains. Constraints such as the intense competition in many of the segments – in addition to mature markets for many professional services – will limit advances.
PCE on professional services is expected to grow 5.5% in 2022. Portfolio management will be the largest source of growth among the discrete segments, at 8.2%. Portfolio management services will benefit from uncertainty in investment markets, inflation, and increased savings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These and other key insights are featured in Professional Services: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US PCE on professional services in nominal US dollars. Expenditures are segmented by service type in terms of:
- portfolio management and investment advice
- legal
- banking
- securities trading
- tax preparation and accounting
- other services such as employment placement, printing, and private parcel mail
To illustrate historical trends, total PCE, the various segments, and price indexes by segment are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.
The scope of this report encompasses fees and service charges paid by consumers for professional services. Also included are the fees paid by third parties on behalf of consumers (e.g., fees for retirement plans paid by employers). Spending on interest is excluded. Also excluded is the value of financial services furnished without payment (e.g., free checking accounts).
PCE data include spending by nonprofit institutions serving households (e.g., the value of education services provided by nonprofit colleges or medical care provided by nonprofit hospitals). Consequently, the spending by such parties on portfolio management fees, banking, legal, and other professional services is included.
More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Professional-Services-United-States-FF95063/?progid=91541
About Freedonia Focus Reports
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Services & Industries reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
- segmentation by products and markets
- identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
- segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
- a survey of the supply base
- suggested resources for further study
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LEANguini is now available at Noodles & Company Nationwide as Three New Broth Bowls Enter the Test Phase at Select Restaurants
BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, (NASDAQ: NDLS) the national fast-casual chain known for spreading Uncommon Goodness with its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture, introduced its newest menu innovations today with the national launch of its propriety new noodle, LEANguini, and the test of three new Asian inspired broth-based bowls, providing guests with new exciting flavors and craveable menu options.
On the heels of recently introducing its new brand positioning, Uncommon Goodness, the brand is delivering on its promise to continue bringing its guests unmatched freshness and convenience. LEANguini, the brand's most innovative noodle that defies all pasta logic with its nutritional composition, is now available at all Noodles' 450+ restaurants. The new Asian Broth Bowls, which bring brand-new flavorful dishes to Noodles' menu, are now available in select test markets.
LEANguini Now Available Nationally
After a successful test launch, LEANguini is now available nationwide at all Noodles & Company locations. The proprietary, first-of-its-kind noodle was created in-house by Noodles' culinary team to have the same satisfying taste and texture as a regular linguini but 56% fewer net carbs and 44% higher protein than traditional wheat pasta noodles.
To introduce LEANguini nationally, Noodles has paired the flavorful light noodle with an all-new craveable dish, LEANguini Lemon Parmesan. The dish pairs LEANguini noodles with a lemon parmesan sauce, roasted zucchini, Roma tomatoes, and spinach, topped with parmesan and parsley. Additionally, guests who already have a favorite dish at Noodles can substitute LEANguini into any dish for $1* to create a perfect pairing.
"As we've innovated our menu over the past few years bringing forward more health-focused options and balanced dishes, we've seen more and more guests change their eating habits and try our healthier menu options," said Stacey Pool, chief marketing officer at Noodles & Company. "With the versatility of LEANguini and how well it complements every dish on our menu, we anticipate many guests will transition to this noodle because its taste, texture, and nutritional composition is unlike any other noodle available anywhere."
Flavorful New Asian Broth Bowls
Currently, Noodles brings forward bold and comforting Asian flavors with Japanese Pan Noodles and Pad Thai, along with newer options such as Grilled Orange Chicken Lo Mein and Spicy Korean Beef Noodle. Noodles' culinary team has created the brand's first-ever broth-based noodle bowls to elevate even more delicious Asian-inspired dishes on its menu.
To roll out the all-new broth bowls, Noodles is testing three new fresh flavorful dishes:
- Japanese Chicken Broth Bowl: Creamy ramen pork broth with lo mein noodles and grilled chicken, carrots, napa and red cabbage, topped with green onions.
- Sesame Chicken Dumpling Broth Bowl: Chicken sesame-infused broth with chicken dumplings, lo mein noodles, carrots, napa and red cabbage, topped with green onions.
- Vietnamese Steak Broth Bowl: Traditional pho-style beef broth with rice noodles and steak, spinach, napa and red cabbage, topped with green onions and cilantro.
"Menu innovation has been at the core of who we are at Noodles — we are always looking for new ways to present our guests with exciting new flavor profiles made from premium fresh ingredients," said Nick Graff, executive chef and vice president of culinary at Noodles & Company. "We were inspired by the comforting taste and unique flavors of Asian cuisine to create our new broth bowls, and with guests already showing such affinity for the Asian options on our menu, the new broth bowls round out our beloved Asian options."
Asian Broth Bowls are available only at select test restaurants in Colorado, Illinois, and Ohio.
Order Noodles Today and Find More to Discover
Noodles makes it easy to order with the Noodles Rewards App and guests can enjoy its new dishes with in-restaurant, Quick Pick-up, curbside, and delivery options. In addition to LEANguini and its new Asian broth bowls, Noodles' guests will discover Cavatappi Lemon Parmesean with Shrimp as a new item on the menu along with the return of the fan-favorite dish Pasta Fresca, which is only available for online orders.
Noodles Rewards members earn points with every meal and new members can receive a free regular entrée after their first purchase using the Noodles Rewards app, valid for 30 days. Visit Noodles.com/rewards to become a Noodles Rewards member or download the Noodles Rewards app.
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About Noodles & Company
Since 1995, Noodles & Company has been serving guests Uncommon Goodness and noodles your way, with noodles and flavors that you know and love as well as new ones you're about to discover. From indulgent Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to better-for-you Zoodles and Other Noodles, the company serves a world of flavor in every bowl. Made up of more than 450 restaurants and thousands of passionate team members and named one of America's Favorite Restaurants by Newsweek, Noodles is well-known for its delicious noodles and industry-leading team member benefits. Noodles has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2021 and 2022 and one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2021. Additionally, Denver Business Journal has called Noodles one of the Best Places to Work for its unique culture focused on Uncommon Goodness and built on the value of "Loving Life" which begins by nourishing and inspiring its communities and every team member and guest who walks through the door. The company has also earned the Women in the Lead Certification for its investment in women-empowering initiatives for its female team members and has proudly partnered with the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance to build cultural intelligence within its teams. To learn more and to find the location nearest you, visit www.noodles.com
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Roe v. Wade reversal would put local prosecutors on the front lines of the abortion fight
By Tierney Sneed
The state-by-state patchwork of abortion restrictions that a reversal of Roe v. Wade would render will be even more complicated by the approaches of local prosecutors and law enforcement officials charged with enforcing abortion bans.
Abortion rights advocates fear overzealous law enforcement officials will target crackdowns on the most vulnerable communities in states that prohibit abortions, while anti-abortion activists are plotting how to get around progressive prosecutors who are vowing not to enforce abortions offenses if Roe is overturned.
The 1973 ruling and successor court decisions guarantee a right to abortion nationwide up to the point of fetal viability, around 23 weeks into the pregnancy. A draft majority opinion disclosed by Politico on Monday suggested the conservative Supreme Court is headed toward undoing those protections, though its decision won’t be final until a formal ruling is handed down by the end of June.
In a post-Roe world, abortion stands to become a forefront issue not only in federal and state races, but the campaigns for the local offices that will be implementing the new legal landscape around the procedure.
“Prosecutors can make those kinds of policy determinations and then are potentially held accountable to voters, if voters are unhappy with the outcomes of that,” said Katie Glenn, the government affairs counsel for the anti-abortion group Americans United for Life. “Certainly politicians are people and they’re vote counters, and so I definitely think that there’s going to be an element of reading the room as far as what the local community wants.”
Even before the leaked draft signaled a Supreme Court on the cusp of overturning Roe, some state and local prosecutors were pledging not to enforce abortion crimes enacted if the precedent was overruled. Those promises have in part motivated the turn anti-abortion lawmakers have taken toward novel measures like a Texas six-week abortion ban that uses the threat of civil litigation to discourage providers from offering the procedure.
“I think there was an argument that getting rid of Roe would de-escalate conflict by letting everyone reach local solutions, and instead, you’re just seeing an intensification of the conflict as it becomes more and more local,” Mary Ziegler, a Florida State University College of Law professor who’s written a book examining US abortion law since Roe.
Academics who have studied the enforcement of abortion bans– either internationally, or in the US before the Roe v. Wade case was decided — say the wiillingness to make abortion offenses a priority will depend on who is helming prosecutorial positions and the political environment at the time.
Local law enforcement officials face limited resources, noted Santa Clara University School of Law professor Michelle Oberman, author of research exploring abortion bans abroad.
“Because they’re elected officials, [they’re also] sensitive to what they think their constituents want, and what they think their constituents will go for, meaning what would a jury actually convict,” Oberman told CNN.
Vows not to prosecute abortion crimes post-Roe
Because of the discretion local officials will have, abortion will become a key policy issue in those races, both sides of the issue predict.
“Right now, the average voter is probably thinking about their congressman or their state legislators when they think about pro-life or pro-choice and doing the research on those candidates,” said John Seago, the legislative director of Texas Right to Life. “In this next chapter of the pro-life fight, a lot of those decisions are going to be at the lower level.”
It will make a difference, he said, to “actually make sure that we’re abortion-free, and not just banned abortions in law but in practice … our elected officials are looking the other way.”
That prosecutorial discretion is already shaping up to be a flash point in races like the re-election of Democratic Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, whose state has a pre-Roe abortion ban on the books that could be enforced if the Roe precedent is overruled.
“My office will not be involved in any of these prosecutions,” she told reporters this week, while highlighting her Republican opponent’s pledge to enforce the law. Michigan’s 83 county prosecutors could still potentially bring cases under the ban, though seven of them also have vowed not to prosecute abortion offenses. (Democratic state officials have also brought a lawsuit to the state Supreme Court asking it to strike down the 1931 prohibition).
Dozens of state and local prosecutors signed statements in 2019 and 2020 vowing not to enforce certain laws criminalizing abortions, in an effort organized by the group, Fair and Just Prosecution. The organization also filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of nearly 100 current or former prosecutors and law enforcement officials in the case now before the Supreme Court. It argued that criminalizing abortion will create distrust of law enforcements among the communities that those officials are trying to protect.
“If the law were to change … there would be a not simply chaos, but a lack of trust in the integrity of the rule of law,” Miriam Krinsky, a former federal prosecutor and the executive director of the group, told CNN.
Amanda Litman — who leads Run for Something, which recruits progressive candidates for down-ballot offices — said she anticipated the issue getting big play in local races of all types, including for prosecutorial positions, as those officials in some ways will have a “more direct” role in how abortion policy is carried out.
“Congressional campaigns will have to rely on the collective action,” she said, meaning that a Democratic congressional candidate can only protect abortion rights if she is elected with a legislative majority. “That is not true at the local level. You need just one.”
Anti-abortion activists have been eying ways to get around the fact that prosecutors who serve blue jurisdictions in red states could be loath enforce anti-abortion laws. Among the proposals being discussed in Texas, according to Seago, is to give the state attorney general the ability to bring prosecutions or to allow local district attorneys to prosecute abortion crimes in neighboring jurisdictions if the home prosecutor is refusing to do so.
His group is urging Texas and other states to expand the use of six-week ban’s enforcement mechanism — which allows individuals from anywhere to bring state court lawsuits against providers or others who facilitate an outlawed abortion — so that it would apply to all abortions if Roe is overturned.
“You really need more tools on the table to ensure that it’s actually complied with,” Seago said.
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BOSTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Healthcare Partners ("Provident"), a leading healthcare investment banking firm, announced it has advised Raleigh Ophthalmology in its partnership with EyeSouth Partners ("EyeSouth"), backed by Shore Capital Partners. Raleigh Ophthalmology serves the Raleigh, North Carolina area and provides a suite of clinical and surgical eyecare services across three locations. The affiliation represents EyeSouth's thirty-first affiliation overall and first in the state of North Carolina.
Provident's deal team was led by Eric Major, Managing Director, and Steve Grassa, Vice President. Husch Blackwell served as legal counsel to Raleigh Ophthalmology. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"It's been a pleasure working with Provident. They guided us from the pre-marketing material to the final day of the sale and represented us well in all aspects and stages of the process. The Provident Team was available 24/7 to address all our questions and concerns; their commitment to our satisfaction was paramount. We are grateful for their expertise and experience that culminated in an efficient transaction with a great partner to ensure our continued success," noted Paul Riske, MD, President of Raleigh Ophthalmology.
"We had the pleasure to have represented the physician partners of Raleigh Ophthalmology in their affiliation with EyeSouth Partners. The transaction represents EyeSouth's first partnership in the state and provides a hub for further expansion into the region. We're confident that the accretive partnership with EyeSouth will yield great outcomes for both Raleigh Ophthalmology and the communities it serves," stated Grassa, Vice President at Provident Healthcare Partners.
"EyeSouth and Raleigh Ophthalmology have a strong cultural alignment that created a great match from the beginning. We're excited to follow the organization's continued growth in North Carolina," commented Major.
Raleigh Ophthalmology has been proudly providing comprehensive and subspecialty medical and surgical eye care to the area since 1972 through three convenient office locations in Raleigh, North Raleigh, and Clayton. The company's physicians are fellowship trained in glaucoma, cornea and external disease, pediatrics, and oculoplastics. Visit https://www.raleighop.com/ for more information.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, EyeSouth is an eye care management services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of eye care services throughout the U.S. EyeSouth's partner practices' clinical mission is to provide high quality medical and surgical specialty eye care. EyeSouth supports its affiliated practices and physician partners with strategic guidance, administrative resources, operating expertise, and capital with an absolute focus on clinical quality and a patient-first culture. EyeSouth's affiliate network consists of over 250 doctors providing medical and surgical eye care services at over 150 locations throughout Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and North Carolina. EyeSouth is backed by Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm. For more information about EyeSouth Partners, please visit: www.eyesouthpartners.com.
Provident is a leading healthcare investment banking firm specializing in merger and acquisition advisory, strategic planning, and capital formation services for healthcare companies. The firm has a comprehensive knowledge of market sectors and specialties, including eye care services. Provident also has unsurpassed experience and insight into the M&A process, which includes working with a multitude of investors such as private equity firms and strategic consolidators. For additional information, visit www.providenthp.com or follow on LinkedIn.
Contact:
Provident Healthcare Partners
Gina Casiello
877-742-9800
gcasiello@providenthp.com
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Following three consecutive record-breaking years saving lives through organ donation, CORE's Susan Stuart Receives Baldrige Foundation Award Recognizing Leadership Values and Principles
PITTSBURGH , May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) announced today that Susan Stuart, president and CEO, is a recipient of the 2022 Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence from the Baldrige Foundation. Stuart is one of only 11 individuals to receive the national distinction, which recognize outstanding leaders who employ "The Baldrige Framework" in their management values and principles. The Baldrige Program is a presidential level initiative, which has been credited with improving the quality of health care and performance of nonprofits nationwide.
CORE, the nonprofit organization that facilitates organ, tissue and cornea donation throughout the region, has experienced three consecutive record-breaking years under Stuart's leadership. Most recently in 2021, CORE made possible nearly 700 life-saving organ transplants and offered healing and restored sight to more than 99,000 people across its service area of western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Chemung County, New York.
"I am so honored to receive the 2022 Baldrige Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence. I credit CORE's Baldrige journey for empowering us with the ability to save more lives than ever before—the most significant indicator of performance excellence," Stuart said. "This is not only a proud moment for me, but also for the dedicated staff, board members, hospital partners, volunteers, donors and families who help CORE accomplish our life-saving mission."
Stuart also led the organization through its journey to becoming a 2019 Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award winner. The Presidential-level honor from the Foundation's partner organization recognizes exemplary U.S. organizations and businesses that demonstrate an "unceasing drive for radical innovation, thoughtful leadership and administrative improvement." She has been a vocal advocate and supporter for Baldrige ever since, providing counsel to other business leaders in pursuit of the accolade.
"Baldrige helps thousands of organizations across the country and around the world, in all sectors of the economy, pursue performance excellence which, in turn, makes a positive difference in people's lives," said Al Faber, President and CEO of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Inc. "The Foundation Awards for Leadership Excellence were established to recognize leaders who provide exceptional support to Baldrige and the Foundation's mission, helping to sustain Baldrige into the future and promoting the positive impact of Baldrige on organizational and community success."
Specifically, Stuart represented the Nonprofit sector in this year's class of awardees. She accepted the award at Foundation Awards Luncheon outside Washington, D.C. in April.
Under Stuart's 18-year tenure as CORE's president and CEO, she has led the organization to increased donor registrations and transplantations, and to more lives saved than ever before. Yet, the need for registered organ donors remains critical. A new person is added to the national transplant waiting list every 10 minutes, and nearly 2,600 people are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia alone. Despite this, only half of Pennsylvanians and a third of West Virginians are registered as organ donors.
One person can save the lives of eight by donating organs and heal the lives of 75 through tissue donation. Anyone can sign up to be a donor, regardless of age or medical history. Register as an organ, tissue and cornea donor today at registerme.org/core.
About CORE:
The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) is one of 57 federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organizations (OPOs) in the United States, serving more than five million people in western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Chemung County, New York. CORE coordinates the recovery and matching of organs, tissues and corneas for transplant within our service region and works tirelessly to create a culture of donation within the hospitals and communities we serve. CORE's mission is to Save and Heal lives through donation, ultimately ending the deaths of those on the transplant waiting list, while maintaining integrity for the donation process, dignity for the donors, and compassion for their families. CORE is a winner of the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, a presidential-level award that recognizes non-profits for their innovation and excellence. For more information, visit www.core.org or call 1-800-DONORS-7.
About The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Inc.:
The Baldrige Foundation was created as the private partner to the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program in 1988. Its mission is to ensure the long-term financial viability of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program and to support organizational performance excellence throughout the United States and the world. The Baldrige Program, located at NIST within the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a separate entity and is solely responsible for managing and administering the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. For more information on the Baldrige Award process please visit: https://www.nist.gov/baldrige/baldrige-award.
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Katelynn Metz
CORE Marketing/Communications
media@core.org
412-963-3550
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CLEVELAND, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Royal DSM ("DSM") to purchase the DSM Protective Materials business (including the Dyneema® brand) (the "Dyneema business"). The purchase price of $1.485 billion is subject to certain customary adjustments. In conjunction with this proposed acquisition, Avient has also announced that it plans to explore sale options for its Avient Distribution business.
"We are thrilled to add the Dyneema® brand and its unique technologies to Avient, further expanding our growing composites portfolio," said Robert M. Patterson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Avient Corporation. "For 10 years, we have been building our advanced composites platform by focusing on high-performance materials for applications where failure is not an option. The addition of the Dyneema portfolio will raise Avient's material offerings to the highest levels on the performance spectrum of composites and engineered fibers."
The foundation of the protective materials business of DSM is the renowned technology and globally admired brand of Dyneema®, the World's Strongest Fiber™. The ultra-lightweight specialty fiber is 15 times stronger than steel and is used in demanding applications such as ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial protection and outdoor sports. Estimated sales and EBITDA for the Dyneema business in 2022 are approximately $415 million and $130 million, respectively. The business includes six production facilities, four R&D centers and approximately 1,000 employees located around the world.
Excluding intangible amortization, the acquisition will be immediately accretive to EPS, adding approximately $0.35 per share on a pro forma basis for 2022. Further, Avient's composites platform with the Dyneema business will represent over 50% of the company's Specialty Engineered Materials segment sales.
"In conjunction with our intent to acquire Dyneema, we plan to explore a potential sale of our distribution business," said Mr. Patterson. "This would allow Avient to remain modestly levered at 2.9x adjusted EBITDA while also expanding adjusted EBITDA margins from 12% to 18%, the highest amongst our formulator peers."
The acquisition has been approved by the Boards of Directors at both Avient and DSM and is expected to close later this year, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Committed financing for the acquisition is being provided by Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan. Jones Day served as outside legal counsel to Avient.
Avient will host a webcast on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. EST to discuss the key highlights of the expected acquisition of the Dyneema business as well as its first quarter 2022 financial results.
Avient will host a webcast on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. EST. The webcast can be viewed at avient.com/investors, or by clicking here: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/edkwvu9r. To participate in the audio-only portion of the call, dial 1-844-835-7433 (domestic) or 1-914-495-8589 (international) and provide conference ID number 4774915. There will be a question and answer session following the company's presentation and prepared remarks. A recording of the webcast and the slide presentation will be available at avient.com/investors. In addition, a recording of the audio will be available for one week, beginning at noon EST on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. To listen to this recording, dial 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) or 1-404-537-3406 (international) and provide conference ID number 4774915.
This webcast replaces the previously communicated earnings webcast date that was originally scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 27.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the time required to consummate the acquisition of the Dyneema business; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreement; completion of the consultation process with the relevant Dutch works council; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business and possible sale of the distribution business; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company uses both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures include estimated 2022 Dyneema business and Composites Platform pro forma EBITDA. Avient's chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment and to allocate resources.
The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for adjusted EBITDA, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, restructuring costs, environmental remediation costs, acquisition related costs, and other non-routine costs. Each of such adjustments has not yet occurred, are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 12-year-old student was shot and killed Thursday by another 12-year-old student inside their South Carolina middle school, authorities said.
The shooter was found hiding under a deck at a home not far from Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville about an hour after the shooting and was still armed, Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said.
The boy is charged with murder, possession of a firearm at a school and possession of a weapon by someone under 18. He was taken to a juvenile prison in Columbia, Lewis said.
“He was hiding. He’s a young man, probably didn’t understand the consequences of what had just happened,” the sheriff said at a news conference. “I don’t think he knew what to do, honestly, except for to leave the school.”
The boys knew each other, but the sheriff said investigators are still trying to figure out what led to the shooting in a front part of the school and how the boy got the gun.
No one else was injured in the shooting.
The family of the boy killed released a statement saying he was Jamari Cortez Bonaparte Jackson and asking people to respect their privacy as they grieve.
“We are all devastated by today’s tragedy. We love Jamari dearly,” the family said in a statement released by community justice group Fighting Injustice Together.
A police officer at the school called in the shooting and requested emergency backup around 12:30 p.m. and more than 200 deputies and other law enforcement officers rushed to the school, Lewis said.
Helicopter footage from WYFF-TV showed dozens of officers walking around outside the school with more than two dozen buses lined up. Some students were slowly boarding the buses.
Everyone on campus, including teachers, were taken to a nearby church.
Greenville County Schools Superintendent Burke Royster said he doesn’t have any idea how the gun ended up at school and a student killed.
“I’m not sure after a full and thorough law enforcement investigation anyone will really know what was going through the mind of that young person who took this rash act,” Royster said. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/police-student-kills-peer-at-south-carolina-middle-school/ | 2022-04-01T18:08:23Z |
PBS To Encompass All Building System Brands Under One Name
PUYALLUP, Wash., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The expanded Premier Building Systems (PBS) family of products now includes more building material systems within the PBS Organization. Under common ownership since 2018, Premier SIPS, R-Shield Insulation, R-Shield Geofoam, and Premier ICF (formerly Diamond Snap-Form) product brands now fold into Premier Building Systems. The Big Sky R-Control SIPs brand, also owned by the same family, is now being marketed under the Premier SIPS brand. There has been no sale, merger, or change in company ownership. These changes only affect the trade name and building system brands, while efficiently consolidating organizational resources to best serve customer needs.
"Under the umbrella of PBS (Premier Building Systems), each brand fits perfectly into our niche – manufacturing superior products that are faster, stronger, and far greener for architects, contractors, and developers to use in building design and construction. We remain committed to offering the industry's top echelon of sustainable building systems," said Brad Huempfner, President.
This family of brands fosters Premier Building Systems' ability to combine research and development, technical, production, and distribution resources across all brands, offering exceptionally high-performance construction and building system solutions from the foundation up.
"With all these superior building system product lines, we have remained committed to continued growth through investments in production, innovation, and sustainability. As the demand for environmentally responsible building products has grown, our wide offering of building systems has also grown to serve customers across North America," said Huempfner.
Additionally, Premier SIPS has launched a new look and new website chalked full of product and industry resources at www.premiersips.com. R-Shield Insulation & Geofoam and Premier ICF will unveil new websites in the coming months.
About Premier Building Systems: Family-owned and operated since the 1970s, Premier Building Systems (PBS) proudly manufactures high-performing, sustainable building systems from the foundation up. Committed to developing and utilizing efficient equipment and processes, PBS continually strives to provide exceptional value, service, and systems to their customers. For more information, please visit www.premierbuildingsystems.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for June 2022 of $0.1056 per share, payable on July 1, 2022. Based on the Fund's May 31, 2022 share price of $14.20 per share, the distribution represents an annualized yield of 8.92% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this distribution will be comprised of net investment income.
In addition, the Fund announced estimated monthly distributions of $0.1056 per share for July and August 2022.
The distribution schedule appears below:
The Fund seeks to pay a distribution at a rate that reflects net investment income actually earned. A portion of each distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net investment income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain or return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of these distributions will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and will be made after the Fund's year end. The Fund will send to investors a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will define how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that is managed by Barings LLC. The Fund invests primarily in short-duration, global high yield bonds with the objective of seeking as high a level of current income as Barings determines is consistent with capital preservation, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund expects to maintain a weighted average portfolio duration, including the effects of leverage, of 3 years or less.
Cautionary Notice: Certain statements contained in this press release may be "forward looking" statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date in which they are made and which reflect management's current estimates, projections, expectations or beliefs, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and may not be relied upon as investment advice or an indication of the fund's trading intent. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities, and may not be representative of the fund's current or future investments. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Barings is a $371+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more at www.barings.com.
*Assets under management as of March 31, 2022
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BOSTON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediKarma, Inc, a global leader in an AI-based patient engagement, education and navigation platform, has selected 1upHealth, the market leader offering healthcare's most complete FHIR® data platform, as its interoperability partner to help patients request and acquire their medical records through FHIR-based APIs. Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) is the future of healthcare that brings together claims and clinical information in one common standard to drive innovation.
MediKarma, Inc. intends to upend the healthcare market by providing a consumer-focused platform with personalized human body visualization, a dynamic health score and an AI voice companion that answers the important, recurring question, "What do I do next?" By integrating seamlessly into a consumer's lifestyle and leveraging data from multiple sources, MediKarma reduces friction within the healthcare journey and provides the best next action, which enables an improved healthcare experience.
The interoperability partnership between MediKarma and 1upHealth solves two significant user challenges: one, helping patients quickly access all of their medical and EMR records from multiple sources, and two, helping patients make sound decisions about the best way to enable continuous improvements in their personal healthcare.
"MediKarma's AI-enabled healthcare coach and daily health scores provide easy-to-access and Next Step information for the consumer. Finding a vendor with an accurate, easy-to-navigate records collection capability was paramount when selecting 1upHealth as an interoperability partner," says Kris Narayan, CEO of Medikarma. "The 1up|Health History app is easy to navigate and enables complete user health history to be integrated into the Medikarma workflow in under an hour."
"1upHealth is leading healthcare's conversion to FHIR®, a standard that is based on the same web technologies that have transformed other industries such as retail, travel and finance," said Joe Gagnon, CEO of 1upHealth. "We purpose-built a modern data architecture to rebuild how healthcare accesses, stores, analyzes and shares data using a scalable, serverless environment."
The 1up|Health History application enables individuals to connect and request their health data from the company's integrated network of 10,000+ clinical and payer endpoints. The disparate data is then ingested and conformed into clean FHIR® that is more timely, usable, and computable.
To learn more, click here or call 1-888-FHIR-1UP (1-888-344-7187).
MediKarma is a unique, compelling product that focuses on Health-care Consumers and answers the one question everyone has about their health "What do I do next?"
MediKarma's goal is to provide an insanely great UI, achieved through a voice-driven and AI-guided coach to help consumers modify their behavior and lead their health journey from the position of strength.
1upHealth offers healthcare's most complete FHIR® data platform that makes it easy for organizations to connect, control and compute data in a common format. Health plans, providers, biopharma and digital health companies use 1up's APIs and native integrations with EMRs to combine claims and clinical data on 1up's scalable infrastructure where customers to manage access to and send data out to partners, or interact with that data by applying analytics to gain meaningful answers for more informed decision making. Founded in 2017, the company's trusted interoperability network allows patient-mediated connections to more than 10,000+ clinical and payer endpoints. Gartner designated 1upHealth a "Cool Vendor in Healthcare Interoperability" for its FHIR® platform.
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Approximately 44% of the utility's fleet will run on clean fuels
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced an additional multi-million-dollar collaboration with Landi Renzo USA for 200 new Ford F-250 service pickup trucks to join the utilities fleet. The trucks will be converted to run on renewable natural gas (RNG). The service trucks will be outfitted with the latest Landi Renzo Eco Ready™ equipment, a California Air Resource Board certified ultra-low emissions vehicle system. Last year, SoCalGas partnered with Landi Renzo USA to convert 200 service trucks to be added to the fleet. With the conversion of an additional 200 new RNG trucks this year through the continued partnership, SoCalGas' fleet is expected to reduce an additional 2,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e), resulting in approximately 44 percent of SoCalGas' service vehicles will run on clean fuels. This is equivalent to removing 1,800 passenger vehicles from California roads for one year.
"The City of Torrance is proud to have high-tech forward-thinking businesses such as Landi Renzo call Torrance home," said Torrance Mayor George K. Chen. "In line with the City's strategic plan element of Stewardship of the Environment, Torrance proudly supports the efforts of the Landi Renzo and SoCalGas partnership to reduce emissions and move towards a sustainable future for not only our city, but our region, and the world."
"Our longstanding partnership with Landi Renzo USA is one of many initiatives that will help SoCalGas reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector and help reach our net-zero goal," said Sandra Hrna, vice president of supply chain and operations support at SoCalGas. "The new clean energy technologies provided by Landi Renzo are innovative and have always delivered great results which will help decarbonize the transportation sector."
"We are excited about continuing this partnership with SoCalGas to deploy more eco-friendly fuel vehicles. With these vehicles operating on RNG, SoCalGas is driving toward a sustainable future. We applaud their leadership and look forward to more opportunities for decarbonization," said Andrea Landi, president of Landi Renzo USA.
RNG is a renewable form of energy produced through the capture of methane emissions from organic waste materials from wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and other sources. Depending on its source, RNG can be carbon negative, meaning it displaces more emissions than it emits when produced and used as a fuel. Capturing the methane from these waste sources and converting it into RNG helps greenhouse gas emissions with high global warming potential from entering the atmosphere and reduces the use of fossil fuels.
Landi Renzo USA will continue to partner with Phenix Truck Body and CTEC Truck Body for the additional 200 units. The Landi Renzo Eco Ready™ CNG system is designed and engineered from the base Ford 6.2L engine in partnership between Landi Renzo USA and Ford Motor Company. The additional 200-unit fleet conversion is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
Employing a clean fleet is a key part of SoCalGas' mission to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its operations and delivery of energy by 2045. SoCalGas' clean fleet goals include a 100% zero-emission over-the-road fleet by 2035. Clean fuels like hydrogen and RNG are an important tool in SoCalGas' efforts to reach both California's and the company's climate goals. In 2019, the company established benchmarks including delivering 20 percent renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030.
For more information about SoCalGas' sustainability efforts, please visit https://www.socalgas.com/aspire2045.
About SoCalGas
Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million consumers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines will continue to play a key role in California's clean energy transition—providing electric grid reliability and supporting wind and solar energy deployment.
SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America. In support of that mission, SoCalGas aspires to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply to core customers with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by landfills, and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for customers. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), an energy infrastructure company based in San Diego.
For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.
About Landi Renzo USA
Landi Renzo is the global leader in ecological mobility. With nearly 70 years of history, Landi Renzo has been a pioneer of clean transportation, specializing in the designing and manufacturing of CNG, RNG, LPG and Hydrogen systems for the automotive industry. Landi Renzo USA was established in Torrance, CA in 2010 and today is the only CARB certified Ford QVM manufacturer of CNG/RNG systems for commercial vehicles. Landi Renzo USA's portfolio of CARB and EPA certified natural gas systems is the most comprehensive in the marketplace.
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Armed subject tried to breach FBI HQ in Cincinnati, agency reports
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - The FBI in Cincinnati reported that an armed person’s attempt to breach the building led to a police chase in Ohio on Wednesday.
The agency said they and their law enforcement partners are “trying to resolve this critical incident.”
An armed person tried to breach the Visitor Screening Facility at the FBI Headquarters in the Cincinnati area Wednesday morning.
After an alarm went off and a response by FBI special agents, the subject fled north onto Interstate I-71, the FBI said.
The FBI, Ohio State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement are on the scene near Wilmington.
The man was wearing body armor as he exchanged gunfire with police, the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency said, according to the Associated Press.
The fleeing suspect is now out of his vehicle in a field off Smith Road and Ohio 73 off I-71 with multiple reports of shots fired at troopers, according to initial emergency communication reports.
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers began chasing the suspect on northbound I-71 at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, dispatchers confirmed.
Clinton County Emergency Management said there is a lockdown in effect for all buildings within a one-mile radius of Smith and Center roads. People in that area are being told to lock their doors and remain inside.
The incident comes a day after the FBI director warned against threats circulating online against FBI agents and the Justice Department after the agency’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.
“Violence against law enforcement is not the answer, no matter who you’re upset with,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday in Omaha.
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- Hyundai Hope and Women@Hyundai Employee Resource Group Donates $10,000 and Infant Supplies
- Families Received a Child Safety Check at Move for Kids at Soldier Field
CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago hosted a car seat safety check event at the 10th annual Move for Kids 5K walk and rally in Chicago. The event was part of its previously announced partnership with the Lurie Children's Hospital in support of its Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety Program (CPS).
An estimated 46 percent of car seats and booster seats are installed incorrectly or improperly used, according to NHTSA's Child Restraints Usage Study.
During the event, nationally certified child passenger safety technicians (CPST) inspected car seats for expiration, manufacturer recalls, and/or proper fit of the seat for children. Hyundai's corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, and its employee resource group, Women@Hyundai, donated $10,000 and 2,100 infant diapers to the infant supply drive during the Move for Kids event.
"Correct installation of car seats combined with proper education of parents, caregivers and children are critical to the safety of our youngest passengers," said Brian Latouf, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America. "Hyundai continues to offer technologies and systems that help protect those on the road. We are grateful to host car seat check events like this one to continue to support child passenger safety efforts with leading partners like Lurie Children's Hospital."
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. www.luriechildrens.org
The Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Program strives to reduce the number of motor vehicle related injuries and fatalities among children in Chicago through community education and behavior change. Through monthly car seat workshops and car seat inspection stations as well as a network of over 15 community partners, the Buckle Up Program provides car seat education, car seat installation assistance, and low-cost car seats to at-risk families. Buckle Up Program | Lurie Children's (luriechildrens.org)
Hyundai Hope
Hyundai Hope is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Hyundai Motor North America, committed to the principal of Progress for Humanity and the goal of improving the wellbeing of society. Hyundai Hope dedicates time and supplies resources to nonprofit organizations that support the health and safety of individuals and foster positive growth in communities.
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Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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Microsoft technology empowers scalability for consumer products leader
CINCINNATI and REDMOND, Wash., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) (P&G) and Microsoft Corp. announced a new multiyear collaboration that will leverage the Microsoft Cloud to help create the future of digital manufacturing at P&G.
The two companies will co-innovate to accelerate and expand P&G's digital manufacturing platform and leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to bring products to consumers faster, increase customer satisfaction and improve productivity to reduce costs.
"Together with Microsoft, P&G intends to make manufacturing smarter by enabling scalable predictive quality, predictive maintenance, controlled release, touchless operations and manufacturing sustainability optimization — which has not been done at this scale in the manufacturing space to date," said P&G CIO Vittorio Cretella. "At P&G, data and technology are at the heart of our business strategy and are helping create superior consumer experiences. This first-of-its-kind co-innovation agreement will digitize and integrate data to increase quality, efficiency and sustainable use of resources to help deliver those superior experiences."
With Microsoft Azure as the foundation, the new collaboration marks the first time that P&G can digitize and integrate data from more than 100 manufacturing sites around the world and enhance its AI, machine learning and edge computing services for real-time visibility. This will enable P&G employees to analyze production data and leverage artificial intelligence to immediately make decisions that drive improvement and exponential impact. Accessing this level of data, at scale, is rare within the consumer goods industry.
P&G selected Microsoft as its preferred cloud provider to build the future of digital manufacturing based on a four-year history of successfully working together on data and AI. The new collaborative effort will:
- Allow for better utilization of data, AI capabilities and digital twins technology.
- Optimize manufacturing environmental sustainability efforts.
- Increase workforce efficiency and productivity.
"We are excited to help P&G accelerate its digital manufacturing platform using Microsoft Azure, AI and IIoT to accommodate volatility in the consumer products industry with innovative, agile solutions that can easily scale based on market conditions," said Judson Althoff, Microsoft's chief commercial officer. "Our partnership will further P&G's growth and business transformation through digital technology that seamlessly connects people, assets, workflow and business processes that promote resiliency."
Empowering technicians and advancing operations with IIoT
P&G is already innovating and using Azure IoT Hub and IoT Edge to help manufacturing technicians analyze insights with greater speed and efficiency, creating improvements in the production of its baby care and paper products with pilot projects happening in Egypt, India, Japan and the United States.
Diapers and data: Quality control and process improvements
P&G is making advancements in its diaper manufacturing process to reduce manufacturing downtime, minimize scrap and lower maintenance expenses by automatically detecting and resolving the largest causes of line stops and rework using machine learning. The production of diapers involves assembling many layers of material at high speed with great precision to ensure optimal absorbency, superior leak protection and outstanding comfort. The new IIoT platform uses machine telemetry and high-speed analytics to continuously monitor production lines to provide early detection and prevention of potential issues in the material flow. This improves cycle time, reduces rework losses and ensures quality, while simultaneously improving operator productivity.
Pioneering paper towels
In a pilot with Microsoft, P&G can now better predict finished paper towel sheet lengths, improving the ability to deliver the right amount of product to the consumer. With the new IIoT platform, P&G can collect data from sensors on the manufacturing line and use technologies like advanced algorithms, machine learning and predictive analytics so it can improve manufacturing efficiencies.
Increasing sustainability and predicting equipment failure
To optimize manufacturing sustainability, P&G will use Microsoft's machine learning and data storage platforms to improve energy utilization across its paper machines in Family Care. With the efficiency and speed of cloud computing, P&G teams can analyze large volumes of holistic data sets and pinpoint energy efficiency and machine maintenance opportunities across the manufacturing process. The Azure platform will allow P&G to easily integrate event summary data — such as production runs, downtime, changeovers and more — along with historical data.
Co-innovation with a new Digital Enablement Office and incubator
To accelerate technology integration and support pilot programs, Microsoft and P&G have co-created a Digital Enablement Office (DEO) staffed by experts from both organizations. They will jointly deploy the Azure platform, and the DEO also intends to serve as an incubator to create high-priority business scenarios in the areas of product manufacturing and packaging processes that can be implemented across P&G.
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at www.pg.com/new.
About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
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Powerful storm damages homes in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A powerful storm Tuesday night damaging at least two homes in the Pic Town Estate development in Bradenton. Some saying it almost felt like a tornado passing through.
“This storm came through with a massive amount of lightning, just a heavy, heavy downpour,” said Andrew Sullivan, a Pic Town Estate resident. “You can definitely hear that the trees were wanting to come down.”
On Wednesday the damage was apparent. The roof blown off one of the homes, twisted metal could be seen on top of another home. Strong winds snapping poles in half. Downed power lines forcing neighbors to go without power for about an hour.
“I’m pretty shocked, it’s a little too close for comfort,” said Bill Battersby, a neighbor. “Fortunately, we came through ok, nothing happened to our place but I walked out last night to see what happened and all the power lines are down, it was a pretty wild scene.”
Manatee County Code Enforcement was on hand placing a notice on the homes. No one was home in both of the homes that were damaged. The residents are responsible for the cleanup of the debris. Other parts of the development survived this storm ok.
“As a native Floridian, someone who has been through hurricanes before, it wasn’t necessarily the most scary,” said Sullivan. “For someone down here visiting, yes this could be a very scary experience.”
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The federal judge presiding over the cases of the four Minneapolis police officers implicated in the killing of George Floyd has accepted Derek Chauvin's plea deal and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.
That sentencing range was laid out in the plea filed months ago, which also mentioned Chauvin would be expected to serve between 17 and a little over 21 years, "assuming all good-time credit."
Chauvin was sentenced last June after the former Minneapolis police officer was convicted of murder in the 2020 death of Floyd.
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BESSEMER, Ala., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Current Congressional efforts to reduce drug prices for Americans are laudable, but the latest proposals in the current Senate reconciliation bill – while addressing some major concerns – disregard a major flaw in our healthcare system, officials with American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) said today.
Proposals detailed in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) to cap out-of-pocket costs for seniors in Medicare Part D and to allow the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to negotiate directly with drug makers for some high-cost pharmaceuticals are admirable. However, these provisions in the reconciliation bill are bandages on a broken prescription drug pricing system in the United States. No effort to "right the ship" can be complete if it does not address anticompetitive pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices that increase prescription drug prices and restrict patient choice and access to care.
"PBMs are among the richest corporations on earth and they play a central role in the price of and access to prescription drugs," said APCI CEO Tim Hamrick. "We commend the Senate for its efforts to make prescription drugs more affordable for all Americans in the current reconciliation bill. But to do that, Congress should focus on PBM practices which continue to drive prescription price increases and keep patients from affording the lifesaving drugs that they need."
To effectively combat rising prescription drug costs and the lack of transparency in America's prescription pricing system, Congress should:
- Rein in abusive PBM practices and implement a transparent drug pricing model in Medicare Part D;
- Reform Medicaid managed care including prohibiting PBM spread pricing; and
- Preserve the rebate rule.
The problems with the American drug pricing model are systemic and fueled in large part by PBMs. Seeking to empower CMS to negotiate drug prices directly with drug makers is a tacit admission that entrusting PBMs to negotiate lower drug prices is failed policy.
A 2022 study by 3 Axis Advisors ("Deserving of better: How American seniors are paying for misaligned incentives within Medicare Part D") revealed how a large Part D plan raised prices for generic medications for seniors by 51 percent in a 30-month period – despite actual pricing for the same medications declining by 8.7 percent during the same time frame. The study also found potential savings of $18.7 billion in Part D in one year alone by removing the PBMs' ability to play drug pricing games and moving to a market-based pharmacy reimbursement model via paying pharmacy at the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) plus a $10 dispensing fee.
"The 'non-interference clause' in Medicare Part D has empowered PBMs to engage in unfair practices and pricing manipulation free of CMS oversight," said APCI's Director of Healthcare Policy Greg Reybold. "Our recommendations are to rein in abusive PBM practices such as patient steering and underwater reimbursements to community pharmacies and to move toward a market-based model in which drug prices are based on pharmacy acquisition costs and not artificially inflated PBM pricing."
"PBMs have played a large role in Medicare Part D since the program's inception and two things have happened," added APCI Director of Government Affairs Bill Eley. "Drug prices have risen and PBM profits have soared. For an industry whose existence is predicated on saving money for patients, PBMs seem to be doing a horrible job. It's time for Congress to act."
PBM-negotiated "rebates" from drug manufacturers are excluded in the CMS definition of "negotiated price," which means that when a PBM negotiates a rebate neither the PBM nor the prescription drug plan is required to pass on those savings to America's seniors at the pharmacy counter. These rebates drive "pay to play" formulary decisions, drug steering, and brand drug mandates.
These practices have not gone unnoticed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as demonstrated by the commission's recently announced study of PBM practices and a new policy statement on rebate practices that exclude lower cost drugs.
"That Congress would entertain a permanent repeal of the rebate rule at a time when PBM rebate practices are a target of the FTC – and when the rule's implementation had already been delayed – is deeply concerning," Reybold said. "The outsized role PBM-extracted drugmaker rebates play in today's broken prescription drug system should compel action, not give PBMs a pass to engage in business as usual."
Previous versions of Congress' prescription drug pricing legislation looked to reform PBM practices in Medicaid managed care by implementing a market-based reimbursement model using the NADAC pricing benchmark, along with a ban on spread pricing and requiring pharmacies to report their drug purchases to NADAC. These solutions would save taxpayers billions of dollars while at the same time increasing transparency and paying pharmacies fairly for the prescriptions they dispense.
"Medicaid managed care reform isn't complicated, and it's the right thing to do," Eley said. "It makes sense for taxpayers and for America's community pharmacists who continue to be exploited while PBMs and managed care companies siphon off billions of taxpayer dollars to feed their corporate profits via spread pricing practices."
APCI is a member-owned cooperative of more than 1,600 member pharmacies in 30 states. Established in 1984 and headquartered in Bessemer, Ala., APCI is proud to lead the fight for prescription drug pricing transparency and reform.
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR, IIPR-PA) between May 7, 2020 and April 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 24, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Innovative Industrial Properties securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Innovative Industrial Properties class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5301 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 June 24, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that Innovative Industrial Properties' focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a real estate investment trust (REIT); (2) that the true values of Innovative Industrial Properties' properties are significantly lower than Innovative Industrial Properties represents; (3) existential issues in its top customers; (4) that as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to Innovative Industrial Properties and Innovative Industrial Properties would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (5) that as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple way to enjoy your porch without worrying about the weather or being bothered by pesky insects," said an inventor, from Grayslake, Ill., "so I invented the PORCH CURTAIN. My design offers a temporary and cost-effective alternative to permanently screening in your porch."
The patent-pending invention provides a convenient kit for creating a temporary enclosure for a porch. In doing so, it helps to protect against insects and weather. It also eliminates the need to permanently alter the appearance of the home and it allows the user to easily achieve the aesthetic of an open porch when desired. The invention features a practical design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CLR-147, 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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Airbnb permanently bans parties at its rental locations
Published: Jun. 29, 2022 at 8:47 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Airbnb says it’s making its party ban permanent.
The short-term rental company said Tuesday that the temporary ban it put into effect in 2020 is working, so it decided to make it permanent.
The company says reports of parties at listed properties have dropped 44% from a year ago.
Airbnb has been trying to crack down on parties since late 2019, after a fatal shooting at a rented house in California.
While making the ban permanent, Airbnb is lifting a capacity limit on some rentals. Airbnb says some property owners want to eliminate the limit of 16 people at large properties.
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Experienced Aerospace Executive to Helm Leading Electric Propulsion Company
GENEVA, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX today named Nuno Taborda as Chief Executive Officer. Taborda is an accomplished aerospace executive with two decades of experience driving business performance and delivering pioneering technology programs from proof-of-concept, through certification, entry-into-service and scaled production.
"Nuno is a leader with deep experience in all aspects of the aviation industry," said Dominique Spragg, Chairman of magniX. "His entrepreneurial mindset is highly valuable as magniX continues to pioneer electric solutions for the future of flight. The expertise and background Nuno brings to the team comes at a crucial point for magniX as the company moves its electrical propulsion systems towards certification and into production at scale."
Taborda joins magniX on June 1 from Rolls-Royce Plc with more than 20 years of experience, most recently as Senior Vice President of Production Programs, where he was accountable for all engine production programs in the multi-billion dollar business aviation unit at the renowned engineering company. He was previously the executive responsible for the entry-into-service of the Rolls-Royce Pearl® 15 engine – the first member of a new engine family for the next generation of Rolls-Royce powered business jets. He has also held senior roles in engineering, operations and strategy in Germany, Brazil, Canada and the UK.
"I am extremely proud and excited to have the opportunity to lead the incredibly talented magniX team," said Nuno Taborda. "We are on the cusp of the biggest technological leap aviation has seen since the development of the gas turbine by Sir Frank Whittle. It is exciting to see magniX leading the way with its advanced technology and innovation."
Advancing the Future of Flight
Taborda joins magniX at a time of significant growth.
The company recently announced the key industry partners for its NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project to accelerate the introduction of electrification technology for use in commercial applications by partnering with AeroTEC, an industry leader in integrating electric propulsion on airplanes, and Air Tindi, operator of De Havilland Canada Dash 7 aircraft to demonstrate a hybrid airplane configuration with planned first flight by 2025.
magniX last week agreed to develop the propulsion for a pure electric and hybrid-electric version of the Cessna Caravan in an agreement with Surf Air, a Los Angeles-based electric aviation and air travel company, converting more than 150 aircraft.
About magniX
Headquartered in Everett WA, magniX is dedicated to enabling an era of clean and affordable commercial air travel with all-electric propulsion. magniX offers a range of revolutionary solutions including all-electric motors – which produce zero emissions and increased efficiency for various aviation applications. For more information, please visit www.magnix.aero
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Sunshine State's Southern Region to See Multi-Unit Expansion from Experienced Entrepreneurs
MIAMI, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the nation's leading franchise brand for batteries, lights bulbs, key fobs and repair, announced today exciting plans to expand the brand into Southern Florida communities. The brand continues to exceed franchise development goals this year, having already signed on 35 stores in 2022, with 10 of those stores being in South Florida. This comes after Batteries Plus' record-breaking year in 2021, which included 88 signings between organic growths with current franchisees, as well as several multi-unit agreements. Experienced entrepreneurs Cecilia and Jorge Mattei, Cory Barrow, Jazz Singh, Jim Lipps and Greg Stai share plans to aggressively develop within the South Florida region to bring the essential services and product line of Batteries Plus to even more areas.
The diverse experience from Batteries Plus recently signed South Florida franchisees validates Batteries Plus' ability to attract impressive entrepreneurs. The Matteis are experienced franchisors, currently operating eight McDonald's restaurants, and will now operate three Batteries Plus stores alongside Cory Barrow, a high school teacher. Jim Lipps, a veteran with years of restaurant managerial experience, has invested in two locations with his fiancé. Greg Stai will be running three Batteries Plus stores along with a UPS store, after selling his $8 million logistics business. And Jazz Singh, a hardware store owner, will utilize his electronic sales and repair skills to operate two Batteries Plus stores.
"It's an honor to be able to provide the necessary resources that Floridian's are so reliant upon," said Cecilia Mattei, Batteries Plus Franchisee. "Southern Florida communities depend on reliable sources of energy, especially during seasons of severe weather. To contribute to the community in such a way is humbling, and I hope residents of South Florida can be confident knowing they have access to the tools needed to sustain their energy sources at Batteries Plus."
Southern Florida communities that can expect to see their own Batteries Plus opening in the near future include Boca Raton, Miami-Dade and Broward Communities, Miami, Naples and Fort Myers. In their plans for development, Singh, Barrow, Lipps, Stai and the Matteis, all share a mutual passion for the Batteries Plus brand and a desire to help provide resources for their fellow Floridians to power their everyday lives. The investment made by these franchisees into their multi-unit agreements denotes the support Batteries Plus provides to its franchisors through the brand's success rates, services and available resources.
"It's an honor to witness the immense market growth our brand has demonstrated in the state of Florida, an area that is so dependent on reliable power sources and tools during severe weather season," says Joe Malmuth, Vice President of Franchise Development and Relations for Batteries Plus. "The passion Mattei and Singh demonstrate as franchisees is a direct representation of Batteries Plus' goal to make the necessary resources to power our lives more accessible in communities everywhere. We look forward to expanding our footprint and providing essential products and services to South Florida, an area that needs it most."
To learn more about Batteries Plus, including information on franchise opportunities or to tour a store virtually, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com.
ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:
Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, Wisconsin, is a leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes®' Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.
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This is on top of a predicted full year 2022 increase in air fares of 48.5%,
hotel rates of 18.5%, and car rental charges of 7.3%
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global travel prices are predicted to continue to increase in the remaining months of 2022 and throughout 2023, according to the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry.
Rising fuel prices, labor shortages, and inflationary pressures in raw material costs are the primary drivers of the expected price growth, according to the report, which uses anonymized data generated by CWT and GBTA, with publicly available industry information, and econometric and statistical modeling developed by the Avrio Institute.
"Demand for business travel and meetings is back with a vengeance, of that there is absolutely no doubt," said Patrick Andersen, CWT's Chief Executive Officer. "Labor shortages across the travel and hospitality industry, rising raw material prices, and greater awareness for responsible travel are all having an impact on services, but predicted pricing is, on the whole, on par with 2019."
"What we are seeing now are multiple factors coming into play when corporate travel buyers and procurement officers model their travel programs. This eighth joint annual forecast marries statistical travel data and trend analysis with macroeconomic influences to provide a cornerstone reference point for their corporate business travel planning ahead," said Suzanne Neufang, Chief Executive Officer of GBTA.
Macroeconomic influences
The world economy shrank 3.4% in 2020 in one of the worst declines since World War II. Service sectors, including travel and hospitality, were hit especially hard, but the global economy recovered briskly, rising off the lows of 2020 and increasing 5.8% in 2021. Economic growth is moderating as the recovery lengthens, although another recession is a growing concern. The current base case scenario for 2022 is for 3% growth, followed by 2.8% growth in 2023.
Cautionary notes also highlighted in the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast, highlight the three main forces exerting pressure on the economy and the business travel industry. These include Russia's invasion of Ukraine coupled with other geopolitical uncertainties, inflationary pressures that are pushing costs higher, and the risk of further COVID outbreaks that could restrict business travel.
Conversely, with businesses ranking sustainability among their top priorities and reflecting the accelerated importance of combating climate change, the report highlights greater visibility at the point of sale for greener travel options, as well as carbon foot-printing, and environmental impact assessment is an opportunity for the travel industry to actively assist in responsible choice-making.
Meetings and Events
Prices have increased in all regions across most categories of spend, fueled by pent-up demand, a desire to build company culture and an uncertain economic outlook. The cost-per-attendee for meetings and events in 2022 is expected to be around 25% higher than in 2019, and it's forecast to rise a further 7% in 2023.
Alongside pent-up demand, corporate events are now competing with many other types of events that were cancelled in 2020. And, with many companies having given up office space during the pandemic in favor of remote working, they are now booking meeting spaces when staff gather in person, further fueling demand.
Shorter lead times for events, varying from one to three months versus six to 12 months, are also contributing to this perfect storm, perhaps underscored by corporate concerns that the situation they face today could change very rapidly. This is particularly noticeable within Asia Pacific, which has been slower than other regions to re-open post-pandemic, with ongoing restrictions in China prompting clients to make sure their events can go ahead, and as quickly as possible.
Air
Business travel airfares fell over 12% in 2020 from 2019 followed by an additional 26% decline in 2021. Economy ticket prices fell over 24% from 2019 to 2021, while premium tickets fell 33%. Prices are expected to rise 48.5% in 2022, but even with this steep price increase, prices are expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels until 2023. Following an increase of 48.5% in 2022, prices are expected to rise 8.4% in 2023.
Rising demand and continued price rises on jet fuel, which have seen prices more than double in some markets to over $160/barrel according to S&P Global, are putting upward pressure on ticket prices.
Premium class tickets comprised over 7% of all tickets purchased in 2019. The share of premium class tickets fell to 6.5% in 2020 and to 4.5% in 2021 but have started to rise in 2022. Through the first half of the year, premium tickets made up 6.2% of all tickets purchased. A rising share of premium class tickets will result in higher average fares as average ticket price comprises economy and premium.
International and cross border bookings are recovering across most regions which will result in a higher share of international ticket bookings and a corresponding higher average ticket price despite uncertainties caused by the war in Ukraine. Following two years of minimal to no expenditure, business travelers are likely to be willing to spend more on tickets, especially as availability reduces due to labor shortages. This upward trend is largely due to widespread vaccine rollouts and border re-openings.
Hotel
Hotel prices fell 13.3% in 2020 from 2019 and a further 9.5% in 2021, however the report expects them to rise 18.5% in 2022 followed by an 8.2% lift in 2023. Hotel prices have already eclipsed 2019 levels in some areas such as Europe, the Middle East & Africa and North America and are expected do so globally by 2023.
Hotel rates have risen sharply in parts of the world including a 22% rise in North America - and a forecast 31.8% across Europe, the Middle East & Africa - driven by an accelerated recovery coupled with continued capacity constraints.
Hotel rate increases were initially driven by strong leisure travel in 2021 but group travel for corporate meetings and events is improving and transient business travel is similarly gaining healthy pace, putting further pressure on average daily hotel rates.
Ground transportation
Global car rental prices fell 2.5% in 2020 from 2019, before rising 5.1% in 2021. Prices are expected to increase 7.3% in 2022, hitting new highs, and rise a further 6.8% in 2023.
The vehicle industry remains capacity constrained and rental agencies which reduced fleet sizes in the wake of the pandemic, have not yet fully recovered - due in part to component shortages and supply chain disruptions that have reduced global auto production.
Rental agencies have reverted to buying used vehicles to increase fleet sizes and are keeping their vehicles longer. Some agencies are also buying vehicles from auto-makers outside of their historically supported brands.
Skyrocketing prices, vehicle shortages and the need for visibility into carbon emissions from door-to-door are driving corporate travel managers to factor ground transport into full trip planning from the beginning. This is especially true when factoring in the inclusion of electric vehicles, and while widespread adoption may still be a few years away, personal preference should not be underrated.
For more detailed information, including geographic breakdowns and greater in-depth insights into trends and analysis, please visit the report online here, where you can also download a PDF version of the 35-page report.
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. About the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast
Projections in the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast involved:
- Statistical models developed by GBTA
- Evaluation of historical price behavior and forecasts on air, hotel and ground categories by research, strategy and market and economic research firm, Avrio Institute
- The market-specific expertise and travel industry knowledge of CWT
- Information sourced from the International Monetary Fund Research Department, IATA, the World Travel and Tourism Council, the United Nations, and other leading organizations
Projections are based on anonymized transaction data from CWT's global client portfolio, including anonymized client travel patterns, over the past ten years. Key macroeconomic and per-country indicators, such as current and expected GDP growth, the consumer price index, unemployment rates and crude oil prices, were used in the statistical model, as well as key supply-side drivers sourced from OAG and STR Global. All air statistics represent point of origin and include all trip types.
Learn more about the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast and the price projects and trends that lie ahead in 2023 during an education session at GBTA Convention 2022 (room 20D) on Monday, 15 August 2022 at 10:00hrs hours (PST).
2. About GBTA
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is the world's largest business travel and meetings trade organization representing the $1.4 trillion business travel industry. With operations across four continents, GBTA's members manage more than $345 billion of global business travel and meetings expenditures annually. GBTA delivers world-class education, professional development, events, research, advocacy, and media to a growing global network of more than 28,000 travel professionals and 125,000 active contacts. Visit www.gbta.org and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
3. About CWT
CWT is a Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform. Companies and governments rely on us to keep their people connected – anywhere, anytime, anyhow – and, across six continents, we provide their employees with innovative technology and an efficient, safe, and secure travel experience. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
4. About Avrio Institute
Avrio Institute is a trendcasting and research firm that helps clients navigate technological shifts, differentiate from competitors and identify new markets and opportunities. Derived from the Greek Αύριο meaning, "tomorrow," Avrio helps leaders from Fortune 100 and Global 1000 companies, scrappy start-ups, government agencies, and non-profit organizations prepare for uncertain, divergent futures.
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$600 million investment by Bodhi Tree will help scale India's biggest and most successful test-prep company; leverage digital technology to dramatically improve learning outcomes for students in India and beyond
MUMBAI, India, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLEN Career Institute (ALLEN) and Bodhi Tree Systems have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world's most admired and trusted education brand.
ALLEN is an education powerhouse with an unparalleled track record of success in the world's most competitive college entrance examinations and Olympiads. ALLEN has a pan-India footprint with a growing presence in Middle East through 138 classroom centers in 46 cities, a team of highly dedicated and renowned faculty members, and a pedagogy that has been perfected over three decades. ALLEN's partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems will build further on the test-prep offering and deliver at-scale positive impact for millions of students in test-prep and K12 segments, using technology as the core driver of value.
Bodhi Tree Systems is a newly formed platform between Lupa Systems Founder and CEO James Murdoch and Uday Shankar, the former president of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific and former Chairman of Star and Disney India. Bodhi Tree Systems will leverage its founders' shared track record of building iconic consumer businesses to build ALLEN into a world-class digital education business of the future. Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, is an investor in Bodhi Tree Systems.
"Education is a critical consumer need, driven by its deeply transformative impact on lives and livelihoods of consumers," Murdoch and Shankar said. "We believe that education is on the cusp of a technology led renaissance that will fundamentally alter how education is imparted and will increase its efficacy. ALLEN's unrivaled success and scale provide the right foundation to build the digital education company of the future. We are excited to work with the Maheshwari family to build an outcomes-focused digital education company that delivers on the aspirations of millions of learners and parents in India and beyond."
Founded by Rajesh Maheshwari in 1988, ALLEN is India's most respected test prep brand that has created a positive transformational impact on over 2.5 million young lives since its inception. Aspirants for engineering and medical college entrance exams have gained tremendously from ALLEN's high-quality pedagogy, resulting in an unparalleled track record of selections in prestigious exams such as IIT JEE Mains & Advanced, NEET-UG, KVPY, and the Olympiads.
Senior-most Director of ALLEN, Govind Maheshwari, said, "Our decision to enter into this strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree is founded on shared values, principles and an aligned vision of creating societal impact at scale through education globally."
"Since its inception, ALLEN has focused on providing high quality education to students to help them achieve their highest potential and fulfil their career aspirations. In the process, we have helped create hundreds of thousands of doctors and engineers, who contribute to building India and the society of today. Our partnership with Bodhi Tree is an essential ingredient in furthering our mission to significantly increase ALLEN's reach and impact. We are quite pleased and excited that the Bodhi Tree team also sees value in combining their expertise with our experience in Education.", Rajesh Maheshwari said.
ALLEN's Director Naveen Maheshwari said, "The journey of ALLEN has been one of always giving back to the society. ALLEN's student-centric caring system has been its highlight. We believe this partnership is only going to take our pedagogy, caring-system and values to a very wide student community which was not able to associate with ALLEN otherwise due to physical constraints."
Chairman-designate of the new Board, Brajesh Maheshwari further mentioned, "Most of the edtech products & services in the market are currently not solving for the needs of a student. With ALLEN's time-tested pedagogy and Bodhi Tree's track record in technology, the 2 T's – 'Teaching' and 'Technology', will now come together to finally solve the problems of millions of students of outcome-driven learning in a tech-enabled environment."
Keshav Maheshwari, from the second generation of the Maheshwari Family, mentioned, "Our partnership with Bodhi Tree will not only help us scale our Indian operations through technology but also fuel our growth journey in the Middle East."
The transaction is expected to close within three months and is subject to closing conditions and requisite approvals.
EY acted as the exclusive financial advisor. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas provided legal advisory and documentation support to ALLEN. EY provided due diligence services to Bodhi Tree. AZB & Partners were the legal advisors to Bodhi Tree.
About ALLEN
ALLEN is India's premier coaching institute for the preparation of JEE (Main + Advanced), JEE (Main), Pre-Medical (NEET-UG), Pre-Nurture & Career Foundation (Class VI to X, NTSE & Olympiads). At ALLEN, the focus is on building a strong foundation of knowledge and concepts in students for their success and providing an excellent platform for preparation for competitive exams and K12 curriculum. The academic support and due personal care provided to each ALLEN student helps them meet their career goals. ALLEN's core values of Determination, Honesty, Authenticity, Integrity, Devotion, Humanism, Holistic Learning, Social Ethics, and concern for society & environment are all closely interwoven into the fabric of its academic programs. ALLEN's highly qualified and experienced faculties are dedicated and committed to student's complete success and provide a nurturing environment to the students for their social, cultural, academic and all-round development. Website: www.allen.ac.in
About Bodhi Tree Systems
Bodhi Tree Systems is a strategic investor in consumer technology opportunities in South and Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with a particular focus on India. The entity is a platform of James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar and was established in 2021. Bodhi Tree expects to invest in consumer technology sectors that represent significant opportunities but suffer from a lack of capital and innovation – including media, healthcare and education.
About James R. Murdoch
James Murdoch is an investor and philanthropist. After more than two decades of global leadership in the media and technology industries, James Murdoch founded Lupa Systems as a private holding company. James most recently served as CEO of 21st Century Fox from 2015 to 2019; previously he served as 21st Century Fox Co-COO, Chairman and CEO for Europe and Asia. Prior to his time at 21st Century Fox, James was the CEO and Chairman of Sky, and CEO of STAR TV. He is a Director of Tesla, the Dia Art Foundation, and Vice-Chair of the Center for New American Security. James and his wife, Kathryn Murdoch, are founders of Quadrivium, a foundation that invests in democracy reform, technology and society, scientific awareness, and climate and ocean health issues.
About Uday Shankar
Uday Shankar recently transitioned to an entrepreneurial career following decades in corporate management. With funding from global investors, he aims to support founders to create transformational solutions. A journalist by training, Uday led and transformed the media landscape in India. He took over as CEO of Star India in 2007 and transformed the company's broadcast operations and made Star India one of the biggest media and entertainment companies in Asia. He subsequently led 21st Century Fox's operations throughout Asia. Uday was appointed President of The Walt Disney Asia Pacific when The Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox. Under his leadership, Star launched Hotstar, now Disney+ Hotstar – one of the most successful streaming services globally. Uday currently serves as the Immediate Past President of Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), India's premier industry association.
About Lupa
Lupa Systems is a private holding company founded in 2019 by James Murdoch, the former CEO of 21st Century Fox, Sky plc, and STAR. The company has presence in New York and Mumbai. Collectively, the Lupa team has extensive experience building and scaling businesses across the globe in multiple industries. Lupa focuses on companies within the technology and media industries, impact-driven companies focused on environmental sustainability, and emerging markets, particularly within the Indo-Pacific region. Website: www.lupasystems.com
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DETROIT (AP) — Tony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events.
Finau closed with a 5-under 67 for a five-shot victory and a tournament-record 26-under 262 total. Taylor Pendrith (72), Patrick Cantlay (66) and rookie of the year front-runner Cameron Young (68) tied for second.
Finau coasted to his fourth career victory, a third title in 11-plus months. He was the 3M Open winner last week in Minnesota, where he rallied from five strokes back to win by three. Brendon Todd was the last to win two straight in the regular season, doing it in 2019.
Finau, the Salt Lake City native with Tongan-Samoan heritage, began his stretch of success last August at The Northern Trust, where he had his first victory in five years and 142 PGA Tour starts.
Finau stopped another drought in Detroit, winning for the first time in six attempts when he had or shared the 54-hole lead in a PGA Tour event. With his sixth birdie at No. 17 and a closing par, he broke Nate Lashley’s tournament record of 25 under set in 2019 during the inaugural PGA Tour event.
The PGA Tour will close the regular season at the Wyndham Championship, with the North Carolina event opening Thursday. Players on the bubble will have one last shot to finish in the top 125 of the FedEx Cup standings to earn a spot in the playoffs and a full card next season.
Finau and Pendrith started Sunday tied and their potential duel in Detroit turned out to be a dud.
Pendrith had his first lackluster round of the tournament after he shared the first-round lead with Finau, led him by one shot after the second and matched his 21-under total through three rounds.
The 31-year-old PGA Tour rookie from Canada hit an errant tee shot on the second hole to the right in the rough behind tree branches — after being distracted by a fan running across the fairway — and later pulled a 9-foot to lose the lead for good.
Cantlay, No. 4 in the world ranking, had his third straight round in the mid-60s after opening with a 70. Young bounced back from a first-round 71 to finish second for the fifth time.
Pendrith struggled in the final round just as he did the only other time he had a 54-hole lead. He led the Bermuda Championship last October by three shots before a 76 dropped him into fifth place, which was his best finish before his showing in the Motor City. Pendrith played in his third tournament after missing nearly four months with a broken rib.
Finau began to pull away from Pendrith with an 11-foot birdie putt at No. 4 and a tap-in for birdie at No. 7.
He made a 21-foot putt for birdie at No. 10 for his third birdie. After his first bogey in the tournament at No. 11, Finau made a 31-foot putt with a break from right to left at No. 12 and Pendrith missed an 11-foot putt on the same hole to fall four shots back.
Cantlay surged within three shots of the lead with a 5-foot eagle putt at the par-5 14th. On the same hole, Finau made his fifth birdie of the final round to lead by four shots.
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Man dies after being punched by bouncer outside bar
PHILADELPHIA (KYW) - A man put out of a Philadelphia bar for being intoxicated is dead after an altercation with a bouncer outside.
Surveillance video shows the moments before 41-year-old Eric Pope, a Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar customer, is punched in the head by a bouncer. Sources close to the investigation say Pope had been escorted out of the Philadelphia bar for being intoxicated around 1 a.m. April 16.
At some point, Pope appears to approach the back of a white SUV. Immediately after, the bouncer walks up to Pope and punches him.
Pope falls immediately after the punch, hitting his head on the pavement. He remains there for nearly two minutes until the bouncer and another person drag him to the sidewalk.
“When you see the punch and the guy just hits the ground, it was just devastating,” one man said.
Pope was eventually taken to the hospital and put on life support. He died from his injuries Saturday, one week after the incident.
Those familiar with the neighborhood say they’ve had issues with the security staff before and worried something like this would happen.
“The bouncers there, they’re horrible. They intimidate you,” a man said. “That could be anyone’s son. I mean, yeah, he was drunk, but it looked like he was having a good time. He wasn’t being abusive or anything. He was just dancing in the street.”
Sources close to the investigation say they have a person of interest, and he is cooperating.
The owner of Tabu says the bouncer was not an employee of the bar, and management called 911 when they learned what happened. They are cooperating with police in the investigation.
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Travis Barker’s ex auctions engagement ring after drummer weds Kourtney Kardashian
By Zoe Sottile, CNN
Shanna Moakler, the ex-wife of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, is auctioning her engagement ring — just days after Barker married reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian.
Moakler, 47, is a model, pageant winner, and actress. She has appeared on reality TV shows like “Bridalplasty” and “Celebrity Big Brother.” Moakler and Barker married in 2004 and showed their home lives to the world in a reality TV show called “Meet the Barkers,” but divorced in 2008. They share two children, Landon Asher Barker and daughter Alabama Luella Barker.
Moakler is selling the eye-popping ring on Worthy, an online jewelry resale platform. The Cartier ring is platinum and features a central 4.01-carat solitaire-cut diamond surrounded by smaller 1.04-carat stones, says Worthy. The bidding is up to $70,000 as of Saturday.
In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Moakler said that while the piece was her “dream ring” at the time, “that chapter of my life is over.” She said that she hopes the ring sells for a total of $120,000.
Barker and Kardashian have celebrated their nuptials multiple times in the past weeks after first announcing their engagement in October. They had a nonbinding ceremony in Las Vegas in April, were legally married in California, and then jetted off to Portofino, Italy, for a destination wedding on May 22.
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Dartmouth to eliminate loans for undergraduate students
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — The president of Dartmouth College says the school is removing all federal and institutional loans from its undergraduate financial aid awards and replacing them with expanded scholarship grants, beginning with the current summer term.
Currently, Dartmouth undergraduates from families with an annual income of $125,000 or less who possess typical assets are offered need-based aid without a required loan component.
Dartmouth is now removing the loan requirement for undergraduates from families with annual income of more than $125,000 who receive need-based financial aid.
This will decrease the debt burden for hundreds of middle-income Dartmouth students and their families by an average of $22,000 over four years.
Dartmouth is joining Ivy League peers Brown University, Columbia University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University in adopting no-loan policies, The Dartmouth newspaper reported.
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Latest FDA cleared products to round out UNITE hindfoot and ankle trauma portfolio
NORTHFIELD, Ill., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline UNITE Foot & Ankle announced today the launch of its FDA cleared Calcaneal Fracture Plating System and IM Fibula Implant. The national launch of these two products will provide surgeons with a comprehensive titanium foot and ankle trauma system to address nearly all fractures requiring ORIF with plate and screw fixation.
"Obtaining FDA clearance and launching these new implant systems comes on the heels of several other recent, successful launches, including the UNITE Jones Fracture Screw System, UNITE Distal Tibia Plating System, and SYNDEX™ with Constrictor® Technology Knotless Syndesmosis Implant System," said Scott Goldstein, director of marketing at Medline UNITE Foot & Ankle. "Since Medline UNITE was first established in 2013, we have consistently and intentionally developed systems that offer the latest in implant design and technology, along with unique, bespoke instrumentation, and design rationale continuity across all systems. The result is a complete offering of implants that allows surgeons to treat patients and improve outcomes, with greater intraoperative speed and efficiency in the OR."
Created around the philosophy of intelligent design, the Medline UNITE Calcaneal Fracture Plating System enables surgeons to handle a broad array of fracture patterns, surgical approaches, and anatomical variations from a single tray. The system is comprised of multiple implant options, including standard, offset, and extension Sinus Tarsi and Perimeter plates, as well as new, large fully threaded 5.5mm and 7.0mm headed cannulated screws. The system also comes equipped with a Sinus Tarsi Extension Plate Inserter, allowing for easy plate insertion and positioning through a sinus tarsi incision, enabling percutaneous screw placement in the posterior tuberosity.
The IM Fibula Implant joins the Medline UNITE Distal Tibia System as a standard option. The novel implant provides surgeons with a new option to treat patients with transverse fibula fractures requiring intramedullary fixation, often associated with distal tibia fractures.
"Unlike a traditional screw, the implant features a special tapered diameter designed specifically to fit within the fibula canal, and a dual-lead thread for faster insertion," said Dr. Scott B. Shawen, MD of Charlotte, N.C. "It's also available in lengths ranging from 65 – 150mm and comes standard in the tray, so our hospital and OR staff can avoid the excess cost and inefficiency of needing to locate and pull a separate tray with extra-long screws, such as a pelvic fracture set."
"At Medline UNITE, we are guided by our design team, which is comprised of multiple fellowship-trained surgeons who bring with them decades of expertise and invaluable insights into the needs of their peers within the foot and ankle subspecialty," Goldstein continued. "Through our collaboration, we have been able to identify crucial unmet needs and have challenged our engineering and product development teams to help advance clinical performance and improve surgical efficiency through intelligent design."
Learn more about Medline UNITE's Foot & Ankle trauma and reconstruction implant solutions at www.medlineunite.com and stay up to date on the latest developments by following the Medline UNITE Foot & Ankle LinkedIn page.
Medline is a healthcare company; a manufacturer, distributor and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Medline works with both the country's largest healthcare systems and independent facilities across the continuum of care to provide the clinical and supply chain resources required for long-term financial viability in delivering high quality care. With the size of one of the country's largest companies and the agility of a family-owned business, Medline is able to invest in its customers for the long-term and rapidly respond with customized solutions. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., Medline has 30,000+ employees worldwide, a fleet of nearly 1,200 trucks and does business in more than 125 countries. Learn more about Medline at www.medline.com.
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CHICAGO and LONDON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BrokerTec, a leading provider of electronic trading platforms and technology services in fixed income markets, today announced that it will launch a next-generation trading platform for BrokerTec Stream, its relationship-based, streaming service for U.S. Treasuries.
Existing BrokerTec Stream clients will be migrated to the new platform in Q4 2022. The next-generation platform will provide clients with significantly enhanced processing times and faster market data. It will enable greater price discovery, certainty of execution and cost efficiencies for clients, and support their overall trading performance.
The new BrokerTec Stream platform will retain existing features such as the current API, single ticket/full amount trading protocol, firm pricing, and directed orders. It will also include new features such as sweepable orders, client-to-client matching, and enhanced market maker inventory management. The new BrokerTec Stream platform will continue to share the same front end, credit limits and Straight Through Processing (STP) as the BrokerTec dealer-to-dealer central limit order book (CLOB). In addition, it will be integrated with industry leading ISV's such as Broadway Technology to enhance liquidity and matching opportunities.
"Providing our customers with the most advanced technology to improve the execution experience is of the utmost importance to BrokerTec," said Sean Hodgson, Executive Director, BrokerTec Products. "The next-generation BrokerTec Stream platform delivers significantly reduced latency and will enable us to further innovate by rolling out new products, order types and execution logics in the future."
"We are always looking to work with partners to provide better solutions to clients," said John Estrada, Global Head of eMacro, Credit Suisse. "The new BrokerTec Stream platform shows that innovation continues, and we believe clients will benefit from the improved ability to trade U.S. Treasuries."
"We're passionate about working closely with our customers to meet their evolving needs and transform their fixed income businesses," said Bruce Boytim, COO, Broadway Technology. "We are particularly excited to integrate BrokerTec Stream with Broadway's Toc platform, further continuing our mission to bring new innovations, liquidity, and flexibility to our clients."
For more information on BrokerTec Stream 2.0, please contact: BrokerTecStream@cmegroup.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 1, 2021 to July 11, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 24, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that NIO Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in NIO you have until October 24, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased NIO securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the NIO lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/nio-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=31354&from=4.
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Global Awards Ceremony Hosted by Olympic Great Lindsey Vonn
SEVILLE, Spain, April 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Laureus, the global organization that uses the power of sport to change the world, today announced the global winners of the prestigious 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards, with Legendary quarterback Tom Brady being honored for the first time for his remarkable career. In a digital ceremony hosted from Seville, the American football legend picked up the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award after an incredible 12 months in which he won a record seventh Super Bowl playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Widely considered to be the greatest quarterback of all time, Brady was honored alongside another US winner, Lost Boyz Inc, the inspirational Chicago baseball program which won the Laureus Sport for Good Award.
Brady's brilliant career has been a superb example of remarkable longevity in a very tough sport. He is the only quarterback to win a Super Bowl in three different decades. In 2021, at 43 years 188 days, he became the oldest to win the Super Bowl as starting quarterback and the oldest to be named Super Bowl MVP.
Brady said: "I've played the sport of American Football for 31 years. I was very fortunate to fall in love with the game that's brought so many memorable moments in my life. This Award was founded in the year 2000 when Nelson Mandela said, 'Sport has the power to change the world' and I totally agree with that. Sport transcends borders, races, religions and ethnicities. It brings so many people together in a positive way. In my view it brings the best out in individuals.
"Pelé was voted for this Award in 2000. Billie Jean King was voted last year. People I really look up to. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. It is an incredible honor to achieve this tonight," he added.
NFL tight end and Brady teammate Rob Gronkowski said: "Tom deserves to win this Lifetime Achievement Award, Tom's the best at what he does. He's an exceptional player on and off the field consistently working to improve himself and others every day. Always working to put the team in the best possible position, year in, year out. I have a great deal of respect for him as a person and as a friend. Congrats Tommy. You're a Lifetime Achiever."
Soccer legend David Beckham praised the character and achievements of NFL legend Brady. "It is very hard to argue that the winner of this Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award is not the greatest of all time," he said. "He is a man who never took no for an answer, someone who pushed himself through every setback and proved the naysayers wrong every single time; the type of character who displays the resilience, tenacity and leadership found only in true living legends. When I think about the peak of athletic excellence, it is hard not to think of Tom Brady."
The Laureus Sport for Good Award recipients Lost Boyz Inc earned recognition for helping to redefine some of the city's most dangerous neighborhoods. It was founded in 2009 by LaVonte Stewart to help disadvantaged kids in Chicago's low-income South Side. Stewart was coaching a boys' team in Chicago's Rosenblum Park when two men with a gun chased another through the area. The children's reaction to the violence--which was to laugh and take bets on what was going to happen next – shocked their coach into action.
From that day on, Lost Boyz has been a beacon of hope in the community. Today, the program provides at-risk youths with training and the competition of organized sport, but also economic and academic opportunities in an area where a third of residents live below the poverty line and are surrounded by gang violence.
The Winners were voted on by the Laureus World Sports Academy, the world's ultimate sports jury, made up of 71 of the greatest sporting legends of all time. The Awards are widely known as the Oscars of the sports world and celebrate the best of the best athletes from across the globe. Past U.S. winners have included Roger Federer, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lindsey Vonn, Missy Franklin, Lance Armstrong, Patrick Mahomes, Kelly Slater, the Chicago Cubs, and more.
The full list of 2022 Winners:
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award: Max Verstappen
Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award: Elaine Thompson-Herah
Laureus World Team of the Year Award: Italy Men's Football Team
Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award: Emma Raducanu
Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award: Sky Brown
Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award: Marcel Hug
Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award: Bethany Shriever
Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award: Tom Brady
Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award: Robert Lewandowski
Laureus Sporting Icon Award: Valentino Rossi
Laureus Sport for Good Award: Lost Boyz Inc
Laureus Sport for Good Society Award: Real Madrid Foundation
Laureus Athlete Advocate of the Year Award: Gerald Asamoah and the Black Eagles
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New York's Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning says the heat of summer should remind Americans how the invention of air conditioning has contributed to human comfort
BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the heat of July's sun soaking most of the country, the HVAC experts at Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan for more than a century, are using the National Air Conditioning Days campaign to remind New York homeowners of tips to keep their AC systems operating smoothly this summer.
"When William Carrier set out to design a system in 1902 to lower the humidity in a large printing plant right here in our very own Brooklyn, he stumbled across an invention that the world now celebrates when summer comes," said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning. "This is why it's known as an air conditioner and not an air cooler. It was originally designed to condition – or dehumidify – the air."
National Air Conditioning Days are celebrated between July 3-August 15 yearly, during what is the hottest time of the year for most of the country.
Petri said that homeowners can avoid untimely breakdowns by:
- Changing the filter. This simple act is also one of the most effective ways to both keep the AC unit running at its most efficient while keeping a home at its coolest. The filter should be changed monthly during the cooling season in most cases.
- Scheduling maintenance service. Ideally, this should be done in the spring, but if a homeowner has not yet had the AC unit serviced for yearly maintenance, now is better than never. Regular maintenance keeps the HVAC system running smoothy and can warn homeowners of potential issues. It also may be required to keep the manufacturer's warranty in place.
- Washing the condenser. This is the part of the air conditioning system that is located outside of the home. It can get dirty or filled with debris as a result. Washing it down with a hose on the fine spray setting can give it a quick clean.
- Cleaning the ductwork. The ducts that carry cool air throughout the home are often forgotten in any discussion about the efficiency of an air conditioning system; however, in order to ensure the AC runs smoothly, the ductworks needs to be cleaned once every three to five years. This is also ideal if someone in the home suffers from allergies.
"Few inventions have changed the way Americans handle hotter temperatures and were able to eventually migrate to the warmer parts of this nation than the discovery of passing air over cooled coils," Petri said. "We already saw a heat wave in New York this June and will certainly see more as this summer wears on. The summer of 2022 is expected to be hotter than average across the board. It's fantastic that Mr. Carrier's brainchild helps us make summer more bearable."
About Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning
Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning is a family owned and operated business serving Brooklyn and the New York City area. Founded in 1906, the company offers a 100 percent guarantee on all services, upfront pricing, and friendly and knowledgeable Service Experts for all kinds of home and business plumbing and heating needs. Services offered include water and gas pipe leak repair and installation, fixture installations, inspections, boiler repair, water heater installation, complete bathroom, kitchen, laundry & utility room remodeling and more. Petri is also licensed and certified by Green Plumbers USA, the first in New York City to receive this designation. For more information, please visit www.petriplumbing.com or call (718) 717-1089.
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9/10/22 Gov. Asa Hutchinson and journalist Rick Folbaum on the midterms, Trump, and key voter issues
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Washington, DC – Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) premieres a new series of midterm election specials called “Election 2022 Just the Facts” today, Saturday, September 10, 2022. The 30-minute program will highlight and break down the headlines of key races in the competitive markets served by Gray’s stations and provide analysis on key midterm races. “Election 2022 Just the Facts” will also feature interviews with top newsmakers, fact-checking segments and dispatches from Gray Television reporters on the ground in battleground states. The 10-episode series, hosted by White House correspondent and senior national editor Jon Decker, will air weekly through November 13.
“Our goal is to help inform voters as they prepare to head to the polls in what is arguably one of the most important midterm election years in recent history,” says Lisa Allen, Vice President and General Manager of Washington Operations for Gray Television.
This weekend’s show features an interview with Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) and a report from CBS46/WGCL-TV Atlanta anchor Rick Folbaum on the U.S. Senate race in Georgia. As part of Gray Television’s partnership with Poynter, the show will also feature a fact-checking segment with PolitiFact.
Governor Asa Hutchinson discusses the Trump factor, what he thinks the GOP needs to do to win the House and the Senate, and the impact of recent abortion legislation on the elections.
When asked about former President Donald Trump’s impact on GOP candidates, Hutchinson said: “We can’t get into a sideshow, we can’t get into the past, and all the chaos that’s created around one particular person, which is Donald Trump.”
“We are not guaranteed a win on the Senate side, and that’s not necessarily a reflection of the quality of the candidates in terms of who they are. But I think it is important that we’re not going to win unless that candidate focuses on the issue. I think the risk is that we get sidetracked. There’s sideshows. Mar-a-Lago, those issues,” said Hutchinson.
On Republican gubernatorial nominees who subscribe to Trumps’ election fraud views, Hutchinson tells Decker: “First of all, there wasn’t massive fraud that was actionable, that changed the election this last cycle. There’s always challenges that we do address … But anytime you’re focusing on the last election, you’re losing. And that’s a mistake that the GOP does not want to make.”
On the abortion debate, Hutchinson said: “We don’t know for sure the full outcome in November, but I would say that Roe versus Wade, and the Dobbs case that reversed it, gave the authority back to the state. So I think this is a much greater issue in terms of impact on state races, governors and legislature races, versus the Senate or the House.”
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On GOP House and Senate midterm chances
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
We have the greatest likelihood of winning the House. The Senate is still up for grabs. I’m still hopeful that we can win the Senate, but it’s going to be much closer and a little bit more challenging on the Senate side, and for various reasons. This is a nationalized election as the Senate usually is. And so to what happens between now and Election Day will make a big difference on the outcome in the Senate.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
I’m confident that we will have a takeover, the GOP in the House, which is good news. I think the Senate is up in the air and it will be decided based upon what happens with the candidates the next 60 days.
Jon Decker
Do you fear a repeat of what happened in 2010 with those poor types of candidates representing Republicans happening again in this midterm election?
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
I think it is important that we’re not going to win unless that candidate focuses on the issue. I think the risk is that we get sidetracked. There’s sideshows. Mar-a-Lago, those issues. We’re going to talk about the 2020 election and debate that. If that’s the case, I don’t believe that’s a winning message. And so our candidates have to talk about the future and where you’re taking this country, what we’re going to do about inflation, energy policy, border security, what you’re going to do about violence. These are the issues that people care about, and it’s going to move voters the next 60 days.
On the Trump factor
Jon Decker
He’s had an impact already in terms of the midterms, in terms of his endorsing various candidates. Do you think that’s been a net positive for Republicans?
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
Well, I saw where he just endorsed my friend, Mike DeWine, in Ohio, who’s a mainstream candidate. And obviously, he sees him as a winner. He’s going to win, he’s run a good campaign, and he thinks the 2020 election was legitimate. And so I don’t believe that that endorsement makes all the difference. There’s pragmatic choices that former President Trump is making. What is important is how you handle it. Glenn Youngkin did a great job in Virginia in taking the endorsement, but not wrapping himself around the Donald Trump controversies. He focused on the issues of concern to Virginia. That’s what our candidates have to do. We can’t get into a sideshow, we can’t get into the past, and all the chaos that’s created around one particular person, which is Donald Trump.
Jon Decker
Does the former president take Republicans, in your view, away from those issues, like inflation, like crime, like immigration?
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
Well, he could suck the energy out of a lot of campaigns if it’s not handled well. And so there’s a risk there, but candidates can say, look, we didn’t have inflation under Donald Trump. We didn’t have border security issues under Donald Trump. And then move on, and talk about the challenge that we have under the Biden administration and say this is what we’ve got to do now, and this election is critically important. And so you’ve got to not have Donald Trump as a central piece of your campaign, and that’s how you win elections on the same issues that I just discussed.
On President Joe Biden
Jon Decker
He (President Biden) had a recent primetime speech in Philadelphia and he said, “Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very republic.”
Democrats, Joe Biden, have had a little bit of momentum in recent weeks with some legislative victories. The president’s poll numbers have ticked up just a bit. Do you think he unnecessarily, in your view, poked the bear with that speech?
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
I do. It could have been a speech that was designed for his left wing base, to make them happy, but in terms of independent voters, it didn’t move them. In terms of Republicans, it energized them.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
President Biden has, with the infrastructure bill that was passed, the CHIPS Act bill, these are bills that had some bipartisan support, but anytime you get legislation that’s significant passed, it is something he can talk about, and Democrats can talk about. But what they’re not speaking about, and they’re totally blind to it, is a challenge that we have on a porous border. It’s the challenges that we have with energy policy that he’s given short-term fixes to, but not a long-term approach, which is critical. And so there’s plenty for Republicans to campaign on that can win. There’s plenty of things that the people are concerned about that this president has not addressed yet.
On the abortion debate
Jon Decker
The Supreme Court decision which overturned Roe versus Wade, we saw that vote on that abortion referendum in Kansas. Were you surprised by the outcome of that vote, and do you think that this has indeed energized Democrats ahead of the midterms?
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
I was surprised by the vote in Kansas, but that was the expression of the will of the people, and those that turned out. In terms of the abortion issue and the reversal of Roe versus Wade, I think, to a certain extent, it energizes both sides. We don’t know for sure the full outcome in November, but I would say that Roe versus Wade, and the Dobbs case that reversed it, gave the authority back to the state. So I think this is a much greater issue in terms of impact on state races, governors and legislature races, versus the Senate or the House. And so we’ll wait and see, but I don’t see that as a differential, is going to make the deciding difference in November.
On the Pennsylvania Senate Race
Jon Decker
Dr. Oz. recently moved to Pennsylvania just two years ago, and his opponent, the Lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, is making a lot of that, and making this a carpetbagger type of issue. Do you think that’s an effective argument?
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
Well, not really. Whenever you look at it, every state’s different, but Hillary Clinton, who used to be the first lady of Arkansas, won the United States Senate race in New York. And so you have a lot of flexibility whenever it comes to the Senate. So it’s how the people handle it, react to it, and how the candidates handle it. What’s important there, regardless of the background, Mehmet Oz is very close, and he’s got 60 days left. He’s going to have a debate. And so there’s a great opportunity to focus on the issues, to win the votes.
On Governors races
Jon Decker
You’re the former chair of the National Governors Association… Is there sort of a wave that you see happening as it relates to governor’s races?
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
Right now, Republicans have a significant majority of the gubernatorial seats across the country. I expect that to be strong this year, maybe to grow some this year, because we have some very good gubernatorial candidates. We have a track record. For example, Republicans by and large kept their economy open. We kept the schools open. And we went against that trend in blue states and what was being preached nationally, perhaps by the unions. And so there’s something to run on there for Republicans saying, there’s a real difference in people’s lives based simply upon how we handled the pandemic, and the freedom that people had to leave their lives during that time.
Jon Decker
Does it make it difficult for the nominees of Republicans, for those governorships, if they subscribe to the former president’s view that there was this massive fraud in the last presidential election?
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark)
Well, first of all, there wasn’t massive fraud that was actionable, that changed the election this last cycle. There’s always challenges that we do address through legislation to make our elections more secure. But anytime you’re focusing on the last election, you’re losing. And that’s a mistake that the GOP does not want to make. It might energize a small percent of the purists that are out there that are loyalists to Trump, and that’s it. But you’re not going to win in November without going to the independents, that you’re going to be able to attract votes to your column, and that you’re a broad candidate that can address a broad range of issues and not just an angry candidate.
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Elementary school principal found shot, killed in South Carolina
DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) – An elementary school principal was shot and killed in South Carolina over the weekend, according to officials.
Dillon County Sheriff Douglas Pernell said Dr. Wendy Cook, 54, died on Aug. 20. She was the principal of Stewart Heights Elementary School in the Dillon County School District 4.
Pernell said deputies were called Saturday night for a report of a woman found dead inside a car. When deputies arrived, they found Cook dead inside the vehicle.
Deputies arrested Kyle Church at the scene. Officials have not said what information led to his arrest, but the sheriff said Church and Cook were “acquaintances.”
Authorities said Church was charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is being held at the Dillon County Detention Center.
The Dillon County School District posted a memorial photo of Cook on Facebook Monday morning.
Officials have not released any further immediate details.
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Rapper DaBaby was at a North Carolina home Wednesday when a person trespassing was shot, the Troutman Police Department said.
A 26-year-old man allegedly climbed the fence surrounding the property and was shot, according to an incident report from the police department. No charges were filed in the shooting as of Thursday night.
According to CNN affiliate WSOC, the person was shot on a football field outside a mansion belonging to DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk. Although police would not confirm to CNN that DaBaby owns the home, they said he was present when the shooting occurred. Troutman Police did not release the name of the shooter.
"I can confirm the shooting did not occur inside the residence and that Mr. Kirk was on the property," police chief Josh Watson told CNN in an email. Watson said the investigation is in "an ongoing status" and he was not able to provide further information.
Around 8 p.m. ET Wednesday, police arrived at the residence and found a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, TPD said in a statement.
The victim was transported by Iredell County EMS to a medical facility to treat his injury, the statement said.
A manager for the rapper declined to comment Thursday.
The eight-time Grammy-nominated rapper is a North Carolina native.
DaBaby made headlines last summer when he made false and disparaging comments about gay men and HIV during a performance in Miami. The comments were quickly condemned by fans, LGBTQ+ groups and other celebrities, including Elton John, Dua Lipa and Madonna, and DaBaby later apologized.
The town of Troutman is located around 35 miles north of Charlotte.
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New INRIX school zone study highlights Safety View's sophisticated cloud-based analytics capabilities designed for Vision Zero plans and Safe Streets and Roads for All program
DETROIT and KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, General Motors (NYSE: GM) and INRIX Inc., a world leader in mobility analytics and connected car services, announced that Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX is now widely available to transportation planners nationwide. The cloud-based application provides transportation officials with critical insights using crash, vehicle, vulnerable road user (VRU), and U.S. Census data, to help prioritize and measure the effectiveness of roadway safety projects and their impact on communities.
"Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX represents an important part of our growing portfolio of data-driven software solutions and offers a glimpse into some of the innovative ways we can collaborate with the public sector to support safe roadways and communities," said Alan Wexler, GM senior vice president, Strategy and Innovation. "We are committed to creating shared value for society and our stakeholders as we aim to lead the industry transformation and bring digital safety solutions to market."
Leveraging data analytics available through Safety View, INRIX Research published a new study today analyzing the road network surrounding 27 Washington, D.C. schools with the goal of better understanding driving behaviors in school zones. Findings from the new study demonstrate some of the real-time insights that can be gathered using Safety View's analytics capabilities and datasets, which are customizable by geography. Below are key insights from the Washington, D.C. study:
- Speeding and the number of crashes didn't vary much between school zone and non-school zone streets, but the severity of crashes was marginally lowered where school zone designations were present.
- Traffic and school zone signs didn't appear to have a large effect on slowing down speeding, according to a sample evaluation of signs.
- Speeding is more prevalent in school zones with higher percentages of students on free- or reduced-lunch programs.
"As we officially roll out Safety View to our customers, today's study helps illustrate the critical insights the tool can provide to help improve roadway safety in our communities," said Bryan Mistele, co-founder and CEO of INRIX. "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides transportation officials with a historic opportunity to make their infrastructure smarter, safer, and greener in ways that were previously unimaginable or unattainable. Now more than ever is the time to invest in and utilize data to better inform the future of our roadway networks and to understand how things may vary based on demographics and at the community level."
Safety View's benefits are especially important as government agencies come together to counter the growing number of fatal crashes. The recent passage of the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes $5 billion in discretionary funds as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. With applications due by 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 15, SS4A creates new resources for developing and executing road safety plans aimed at the goal of zero traffic-related fatalities. Safety View can help streamline the funding application process by providing the datasets and analytics tools in one place.
GM Future Roads and INRIX first announced their collaboration in May 2022 to respond to the growing demand for safety solutions. With the new report highlighting just some of Safety View's capabilities, transportation professionals will be able to tap into additional key benefits that can help improve understanding and performance of roadway networks, including:
- Access to critical safety and demographic datasets in one cloud-based application
- Identifying hazardous roadway segments through valuable insights about elements that elevate risk and prioritize those that need the most attention
- Evaluating the impact of a Vision Zero action plan with access to near real-time insights through easy-to-use visual analysis tools
- Accelerating the funding application process by providing the required datasets and analytics tools needed in one place
With its strong network of connected cars on U.S. and Canadian roads, General Motors believes joining forces with INRIX to make aggregated vehicle insights available to public agencies is a major step to help increase the safety of U.S. roads. INRIX brings a deep understanding of the public sector and has a proven ability to create advanced solutions for generating insights from vehicle and device data to make mobility smarter, safer and greener.1 This new collaboration between General Motors and INRIX marks an important advancement in the mission to help local and tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations and other road authorities achieve their safety goals through connected vehicle data innovation.
Transportation officials are invited to join a webinar to learn more about Safety View and experience its features firsthand. Additional product information can be found here. To explore findings from the School Traffic study by INRIX Research, visit here.
About INRIX
Founded in 2004, INRIX pioneered intelligent mobility solutions by transforming big data from connected devices and vehicles into mobility insights. This revolutionary approach enabled INRIX to become one of the leading providers of data and analytics into how people move. By empowering cities, businesses, and people with valuable insights, INRIX is helping to make the world smarter, safer, and greener. With partners and solutions spanning across the entire mobility ecosystem, INRIX is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and transportation – whether it's keeping road users safe, improving traffic signal timing to reduce delay and greenhouse gasses, optimizing last mile delivery, or helping uncover market insights. Learn more at INRIX.com.
About General Motors
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which powers everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.
1 INRIX helps make mobility greener by, for example, optimizing traffic lights using INRIX Signal Analytics to shorten traffic delays thereby reducing vehicular emissions. See more here: https://inrix.com/press-releases/signal-analytics-agencies
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More US lawmakers visiting Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China.
The five-member delegation, led by Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, will meet senior leaders to discuss U.S.-Taiwan relations, regional security, trade, investment and other issues, the American Institute in Taiwan said. The institute represents the U.S. government, which does not have official ties with Taiwan.
China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory, responded to Pelosi’s Aug. 2 visit by sending missiles, warships and warplanes into the seas and skies around Taiwan for several days afterward. The Chinese government objects to Taiwan having any official contact with foreign governments, particularly with a high-ranking congressional leader like Pelosi.
A Taiwanese broadcaster showed video of a U.S. government plane landing about 7 p.m. Sunday at Songshan Airport in Taipei, the Taiwanese capital. While it wasn’t confirmed who was on board, the American Institute issued a brief statement soon after announcing the delegation would be in Taiwan on Sunday and Monday as part of a trip to Asia.
The other members of the delegation are Republican Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, a delegate from American Samoa, and Democratic House members John Garamendi and Alan Lowenthal from California and Don Beyer from Virginia.
Chinese warplanes have been crossing the midpoint of the Taiwan Strait on a daily basis even after the conclusion of the military exercises, with at least 10 doing so on Sunday, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said.
The 10 fighter jets were among 22 Chinese military aircraft and six naval ships detected in the area around Taiwan by 5 p.m. on Sunday, the ministry said on its Twitter account.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PSF) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on July 29, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2016, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending June 30, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
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Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
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About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
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The higher price of goods is the #1 concern for shoppers this holiday season, followed by shipping costs
CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- project44, the leading supply chain visibility platform, today released the results of its 2022 Peak Season Consumer Survey, which gauged consumer sentiment heading into the holiday shopping season. Nearly 1,500 consumers from the US, UK, France and Germany participated, sharing their views on spending, shipping, sustainability and more. The data suggests that 85% of shopping will take place online, putting significant pressure on shippers and supply chains. However, consumers will prioritize savings over sustainability and on-time shipping.
"Shoppers are feeling the pain of inflation and looking for ways to save money while still receiving purchases on time," said Carson Krieg, Head of Industry Solutions + Strategy at project44. "To win over shoppers, brands need to be armed with data and have a strong supply chain strategy prepared to address consumer concerns. Many retailers still have not developed and deployed a holiday shipping plan of action, and these brands are risking falling behind amid peak season."
Key takeaways from the project44 2022 Peak Season Consumer Survey include the following:
- 78% of consumers plan to spend at least 10% less this holiday season due to inflation.
- The #1 concern for consumers is the prices of goods being too high, followed by shipping costs and out of stock items or low inventory.
- 78% of consumers are willing to compromise on the gifts they purchase for a better deal.
- 56% of American shoppers plan to purchase at least half of their gifts online this year (compared to 43% in the UK, 29% in Germany and 25% in France).
- One-fifth of consumers plan to do more than 75% of their holiday shopping online this year.
- Less than half (48%) intend to do most of their shopping in stores.
- 56% of consumers would shop at local and small-owned businesses to reduce emissions.
- But only one-third would elect for slower delivery or ship to a store for pickup to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Only 16% of consumers say they'd pay more for a "greener" brand this year.
- One-third of consumers are not confident their gift purchases will arrive in time for the holidays.
- The glass half full view: two-thirds of consumers are confident their gifts will arrive on time.
- 64% of shoppers would not pay higher prices to guarantee that their purchases arrive in time for the holidays.
Shopping plans were fairly consistent across the US, UK, France, and Germany, but a few differences are worth noting:
- While 67% of EU consumers say they prioritize brands with a commitment to sustainability, only 50% of US consumers claim to do the same.
- French respondents had the most faith in shippers, with 94% confident that their gift purchases will arrive in time for the holidays.
- At 53%, UK consumers are the most willing to pay higher prices to guarantee that their purchases arrive in time for the holidays.
- 49% of German respondents said they are willing to ship to a store for pickup to reduce their carbon footprint; no other surveyed nation comes close.
To view the full survey results and report, visit project44.com.
project44 is on a mission to make supply chains work. As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 operates the world's most trusted end-to-end visibility platform that tracks more than 1 billion shipments annually for over 1,300 of the leading brands, including top companies in manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, and oil, chemical & gas. Using project44, shippers and carriers across the globe drive greater predictability, resiliency and sustainability.
The undisputed leader in the market, project44 was named the Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant, #1 in FreightWaves FreightTech 2022, the Customer's Choice in Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer report. project44 is headquartered in Chicago with a diverse team spanning 23 global offices. To learn more, visit www.project44.com.
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The Future Art Awards: The Digital Awakening welcomes all US-based artists, including those who work with NFTs. 25 winners will each receive between $2,500 and $5,000 in grant prizes.
LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MOZAIK Philanthropy's 4th Annual Future Art Awards: The Digital Awakening is an arts-based exploration and interrogation of meta-futures. As human beings begin to shift away from the physical world towards virtual and augmented realities, the world of art stands at the center of a global movement where immersive environments, online avatars, and the advent of a digital blockchain-based future will inevitably have a profound impact on art, culture, politics, activism, and the economy.
The Digital Awakening is an open call to US-based artists from all walks of life and creative expressions who wish to use their art to reimagine what a high-tech, highly connected — yet still deeply human — future metaverse could look like. Artists are witnessing the impact and demand for NFTs, and many of them want to get involved despite concerns over the inclusivity, representation and sustainability standards of this new space.
"As a grantmaking institution committed to democratizing philanthropy, we're honored to continue our support of the creative economy at a time in American history where the power of art, imagination, and freedom of expression is more important than ever before. We are especially thrilled to welcome NFT artists to this year's Future Art Awards, recognizing that artists will have a profound impact on the shaping of important ideas, values and themes in the crypto-art space, propelling the future trajectory of the NFT art ecosystem," said Keely Badger, Executive Director of MOZAIK Philanthropy.
Since launching the Future Art Awards at the onset of the pandemic, MOZAIK Philanthropy has awarded over 200 U.S. artists with artist support grants and virtual exhibition exposure opportunities, including photographers, painters, sculptors, street artists, muralists, mixed-media artists, visual, multi and interdisciplinary artists, illustrators, animators, 3D artists, cartoonists, technologists, shorts filmmakers, poets, art writers, composers, weavers, dancers, and creative performers.
The 2022 Future Art Awards: The Digital Awakening honors outstanding contemporary artworks, individual NFTs as well as NFT collections for creative excellence across the following categories: originality, personality, quality of composition, creativity, skills, concepts of activism, justice or representation, overall emotional impression and adherence to the awards' theme: The Digital Awakening.
All US-based artists practicing in any art form are welcome, including those who work with NFTs. Judging will proceed through a blind review process. Winners will receive between $2,500 and $5,000 and will be featured in a curated virtual exhibition, opening free to the public in the Fall of 2022.
The deadline to apply for The Digital Awakening is July 8; the application is free to submit.
For more information and to apply, visit mozaikphilanthropy.org/faa
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Legislature approved a congressional map Thursday pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis over the strong objections of Black and Democratic lawmakers who say it will diminish the state’s Black representation in the U.S. House and benefit Republicans.
Democratic lawmakers chanted and shouted as the final vote tally was taken in the Florida House during a raucous end to a three-day special session. There was a brief delay in which Black lawmakers staged a sit-in on the chamber floor, prayed and sang “We Shall Overcome.” The measure passed 68-38 along party lines.
The protest began as debate on the bill was wrapping up. Rep. Angie Nixon marched down the center aisle of the chamber, shouting, “When Black votes are under attack, what do we do? Stand up and fight back.”
DeSantis took the unusual step of vetoing the map drawn by the Legislature earlier this year and proposing his own, calling lawmakers back into the special session to approve it. Democrats say the map strongly favors the GOP and dismantles two traditionally Black districts.
“What we see today is an overreach, and it’s something we see as unacceptable,” Democratic Rep. Kamia Brown, who chairs the Legislative Black Caucus, told reporters after the session adjourned. “Today was one thing we could not just take and stand. … We’re sick and tired of being sick and tired.”
Black Floridians currently hold five seats in the state’s 27-member U.S. House delegation, including one Republican from an overwhelmingly white and Republican district.
DeSantis argued that the previous map — which kept the districts of Black representatives largely intact — represented racial “gerrymandering.” He singled out one that spanned northern Florida, saying it violated standards requiring districts to be kept compact.
The governor’s office drew up a map it described as neutral on race and party affiliation, and which it said abided by both the state and federal constitutions. But even supporters have acknowledged that it is likely to draw legal challenges.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine defended the map. As for districts drawn to give Black voters an advantage in choosing a candidate, he said, “When we guaranteed that a group of people gets to select the candidate of their choice, what we’re saying is we’re guaranteeing those who aren’t part of that group get no say. Chew on that one.”
He also dismissed accusations that the governor’s involvement in the process was an overreach.
“The second thing that I find a little bit hateful, is the notion that we violate separation of powers, that we’re mindless automatons of the governor,” Fine said. “We’re not mindless automatons. We don’t do this because we’re bullied. We do this because we think it’s right.”
The Florida congressional delegation now has 16 Republicans and 11 Democrats, and the state is poised to gain one U.S. House seat based on the results of the 2020 U.S. census. Many political observers have said the DeSantis map could give Republicans a 20-8 advantage, though Florida’s vast number of unaffiliated voters can swing elections. Such an advantage would help DeSantis, should he run for and win the White House in 2024.
Of Florida’s 14.3 million registered voters, about 36% are Republicans and 35% Democrats, while the overwhelming majority of the remainder have no party affiliation.
As Thursday’s debate was nearing an end, Nixon and Democratic Rep. Tray McCurdy opened up their suit jackets to display “Stop The Black Attack” T-shirts and McCurdy shouted the same phrase. They sat on the state seal in front of the House speaker’s rostrum and were soon joined by other supporters, including other Black Democrats.
The protest prompted the Republican-led chamber to call a brief recess during which all GOP lawmakers left the floor and the state Florida Channel temporarily stopped broadcasting.
“This is good trouble! Necessary trouble!” Nixon shouted, echoing a phrase used by the late civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis.
When Republican House Speaker Chris Sprowls resumed the session, Nixon and McCurdy continued to shout and refused to move.
“As is obvious, we have members who’ve decided to hijack our process today,” Sprowls said. “It is my belief and your belief that no member of this chamber has the opportunity to shut down this process. We will be concluding our business today. It is my hope our colleagues would join us and not be disruptive.”
Republican Rep. Spencer Roach said the protest quashed debate on another bill that could strip Walt Disney World of its ability to self-govern. With the protest continuing, the House passed the congressional map bill then quickly passed the Disney bill with no debate.
“I have never heard of anything like this happening in the history of Florida,” Roach said. “It was a disruption and it prevented the people’s voice from being heard.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/florida-black-lawmakers-protest-desantis-congressional-map/ | 2022-04-21T21:52:53Z |
NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: August 2, 2021 to March 3, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 16, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Grab Holdings Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Grab's driver supply declined during the third quarter; (2) as a result, Grab continued to invest heavily in driver and consumer incentives to "preemptively recalibrate driver supply"; (3) as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted, including, among other things, a significant decline in revenue; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Grab Holdings you have until May 16, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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BORODYANKA, Ukraine (AP) — It’s almost Easter in Ukraine, where a trio of churches on the far edges of the capital considered faith, hope and charity on Sunday.
In Bucha, shocked into silence by atrocities that left bodies in the streets, about two dozen of the faithful gathered for the service while the exhumation of bodies continued from a mass grave in the churchyard.
In Makarov, a handful of members visited a badly damaged riverside church, at times moved to tears. Small golden crosses for rosaries lay scattered on the floor with the shattered glass.
And in Borodyanka, where Russian attacks ripped a blackened hole in a high-rise apartment building, volunteers and donations filled an almost untouched church a short walk away, while residents lined up at the door for food and other assistance. Many were elderly people who stayed behind while others fled.
On the day when Pope Francis called for an Easter truce in Ukraine to make way for a negotiated peace, church visitors invoked God in recalling their survival.
“Each person who was leaving, from any place, Makarov, Bucha, Hostomel or from Andriivka, the neighboring village which was destroyed to the ground; each one, even those who did not know the Lord’s Prayer, he was speaking to God with his own words,” said Alona Parkhomenko in Makarov, where the church exterior was speckled with bullet holes and the priest warned of falling glass.
The Russian retreat from the region surrounding Kyiv has enabled some of the millions of Ukrainians who fled over the border or to other parts of the country to return home. Some are finding their places of worship damaged or destroyed. Ukrainian authorities in late March said at least 59 spiritual sites including churches, mosques and synagogues had been hit.
In Makarov, the priest, Bogdan Lisechenko, said the church beside the river is in critical condition with spring rains looming. “Now we are taking out the icons, saving them because the water is coming,” he said. “For now, we will close the windows to prevent looting.”
For Easter, which in the Orthodox world is two weeks away, the priest said the blessing will be given in a church in another village that so far has escaped damage in the war.
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CHICAGO, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced that the Firm will reimburse travel expenses for personnel who have to travel out-of-state to obtain an abortion.
The Firm initiated this policy following the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. As a result of that decision, the right to an abortion is now determined under state law.
The Firm communicated this development to all of its personnel.
"Our decision to implement this benefit reflects Winston & Strawn's commitment to equal access to abortion for everyone at the Firm," said Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald.
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.
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New evidence about the Nile bolsters a long-standing theory of how ancient Egyptians managed to build the massive pyramids of Giza thousands of years ago.
Researchers led by geographer Hader Sheisha at Aix-Marseille University in France used paleoecological clues to help reconstruct what Egypt's Nile river might have looked like over the past 8,000 years.
They determined the pyramid builders likely took advantage of a "now-defunct" arm of the river to move construction materials, according a study published August 24 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Their findings show "that the former waterscapes and higher river levels around 4,500 years ago facilitated the construction of the Giza Pyramid Complex," the study said.
The Great Pyramid stands about 455 feet high and was commissioned by Pharaoh Khufu in the 26th century BC. Comprised of 2.3 million stone blocks with a combined mass of 5.75 million tons (that's 16 times more than the Empire State Building), it's the largest of the group of pyramids at Giza. The other two main pyramids belong to Khufu's son Khafre and grandson Menkaure.
Built on the Giza plateau bordering Cairo, the structures -- surrounded by temples, cemeteries and workers' quarters -- are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ancient engineers used floods like hydraulic lifts
Scientists have long theorized that ancient Egyptians must have exploited former parts of the Nile to move the tons of limestone and granite required to build the giant structures. (The Nile's current waterways have moved too far away from the pyramid sites to be of use.)
This explanation, known as the "fluvial-port-complex" hypothesis, posits that ancient Egyptian engineers cut a small canal across from the site of the pyramid to the Nile's Khufu branch, along the river's western edge of the river's flood plain, and dredged basins down to the river's bottom. The annual flood waters functioned like a hydraulic lift, allowing them to move massive blocks of stone to the construction site, the researchers said.
But until now, scientists have lacked a specific understanding of which landscapes were involved, according to the researchers.
Using a combination of techniques to reconstruct the ancient Nile floodplain, the research team found that Egyptian engineers could have used the Nile's now-dry Khufu branch to move construction materials to the site of the Giza pyramids.
First, they analyzed the rock layers of cores drilled in 2019 from the Giza floodplain to estimate water levels in the Khufu branch thousands of years ago. They also examined fossilized pollen grains from clay deposits in the Khufu area to identify vegetation-rich areas that are indicative of high water levels.
Their data showed that the Khufu area flourished during the first half of Egypt's Old Kingdom period, from around 2700 to 2200 BC, when the building of the three main pyramids likely occurred.
The branch still had high water levels during the reigns of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
"From the third to the fifth dynasties, the Khufu branch clearly offered an environment conducive to the emergence and development of the pyramid construction site, helping builders to plan the transport of stone and materials by boat," the research team noted in the study.
But by Egypt's Late Period, from around 525-332 BC, the Khufu branch's water levels had fallen during a dry phase -- a finding that is consistent with studies of the oxygen in mummies' teeth and bones from the time period that reflect low water consumption, according to the study.
By the time Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BC, the Khufu branch was just a small channel.
Altogether, the data shows these ancient engineers used the Nile and its annual floods "to exploit the plateau area overlooking the floodplain for monumental construction." In other words, the Nile's bygone Khufu branch was indeed high enough to allow ancient engineers to move enormous blocks of stone -- and construct the magnificent pyramids we know today.
Paleoclimatology affects our understanding of the past and future
For Joseph Manning, a classicist historian at Yale University, the "revolutionary" research is an example of how paleoclimatology is "fundamentally changing our understanding of human history."
"We are getting a more realistic, and more dynamic understanding of human societies further back in time," he told CNN.
These new techniques -- like the pollen analysis used in this study -- allow scientists to peer into societies thousands of years ago, Manning said.
"Climate science, like in this paper, is giving us fundamentally new information ... (that is) very relevant to what's happening today." Understanding how climate changed during ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom, for instance, gives scientists context for the climate change trends of today.
Previously, ancient Egypt historians depended primarily on texts to derive their understanding of Egyptian society, Manning said. But increasingly, environmental science is "throwing everything out the door" and allowing new insights about the ancient world.
The most novel part of the new research is that it identifies a naturally occurring waterway that could have been used to transport pyramid materials, whereas some researchers previously thought a man-made canal must have been needed, said Manning.
Making the most of environmental history will require scientists to collaborate and work with historians, he said. "There's resistance to it, because it's a different way of working," Manning said.
But the possibilities, he added, are "super exciting."
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WASHINGTON— Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul defied leaders of both parties Thursday and single-handedly delayed until next week Senate approval of an additional $40 billion to help Ukraine and its allies withstand Russia’s three-month old invasion.
With the Senate poised to debate and vote on the package of military and economic aid, Paul denied leaders the unanimous agreement they needed to proceed. The bipartisan measure, backed by President Joe Biden, underscores U.S. determination to reinforce its support for Ukraine’s outnumbered forces.
The legislation has been approved overwhelmingly by the House and has strong bipartisan support in the Senate. Final passage is not in doubt.
Even so, Paul’s objection was an audacious departure from an overwhelming sentiment in Congress that quickly helping Ukraine was urgent, both for that nation’s prospects of withstanding Vladimir Putin’s brutal attack and for discouraging the Russian president from escalating or widening the war.
It was also a brazen rebellion against his fellow Kentucky Republican, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell began Thursday’s session by saying senators from “both sides” — meaning Republicans and Democrats — needed to “help us pass this urgent funding bill today,” gesturing emphatically as he said “today.”
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced programming and fundraising events in support of people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) throughout ALS Awareness Month in May.
MDA and IAFF ALS Educational Initiative
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See MDA's impact here.
MDA's commitment to ALS includes support for our network of more than 150 multidisciplinary MDA Care Centers at top medical institutions nationwide, including 48 designated MDA/ALS Care Centers. In addition, our MOVR Data Hub is a state-of-the-art data technology hub, powered by MDA's network of Care Centers, which collect clinical and genetic data for seven neuromuscular diseases including ALS. MOVR serves as a valuable tool for optimizing health outcomes and accelerating therapy development in ALS. With 2,000+ individuals with ALS participating in MOVR, we are gaining meaningful insights that will lead to advances in care and treatments.
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MDA also collaborates with the National ALS Registry, a program of the federal Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a sister agency of the CDC, to support the data collection of those living with ALS. Those registered with the National ALS Registry support scientists working to discover factors that cause ALS and contribute to a better understanding of the disease.
ALS Advocacy
ACT for ALS
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Chad appears first at 9 a.m. for a motion hearing. It's to discuss or reconsider the transport or transfer of venue to Ada County.
Lori will then appear to be arraigned at 1 p.m.
Both are accused of murdering her children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan in 2019.
Last week, Vallow-Daybell was restored to competency after spending ten months in a mental health facility.
Chad Daybell is also facing first-degree murder charges in the death of Tammy daybell, his first wife.
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New software powerhouse solves big, complex problems across subscription management, revenue automation, finance digitalization, and compliance
LONDON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aptitude Software, a specialist provider of subscription management, revenue automation, finance digitalization, and compliance software solutions has unveiled a bold new corporate rebrand that brings to life the company's ability to see possibility in businesses' growing complexity. The rebrand comes in response to the 2021 acquisition of MPP Global, accelerated company growth, and expansion into new product areas and industries.
The new brand identity captures the fresh sense of purpose, energy, and enthusiasm across the enlarged organization and reflects the Group's product strategy of expanding on its capabilities to automate complex finance functions and support continued global growth across a broad range of sectors.
As well as expanding its product portfolio, Aptitude has significantly increased its client base and rapidly grown market share. Jeremy Suddards, Chief Executive Officer of Aptitude Software, states, "The acquisition of the subscription management specialists, MPP Global, gave us the perfect opportunity to rethink our brand." He continues, "At Aptitude, we're problem solvers and innovators and unravelling the intricate webs of finance, revenue, subscriptions, and compliance is our lifeblood. Our teams excel in finding solutions that give customers the clarity, confidence, and control to help them succeed. Where other businesses see complexity, we at Aptitude see possibility."
After a detailed research project that included interviewing a cross section of clients, partners, and key stakeholders, Aptitude revealed their new proposition, 'We make the complex beautiful,' in reference to the complex problems clients bring to the organization and Aptitude's ability to deliver innovative, best-of-breed solutions.
"One of the key things to come out of the research was how passionate our people are - we literally love what we do. Our organization is now made up of over 500 unique, diverse, global team members and each one of them is key to our success. They truly go above and beyond for every client and it's this human element that we wanted to see come through in our new brand."
The new branding will be rolled out over the coming weeks, with an updated website and several exciting exhibitions across the globe over the next few months.
At Aptitude, we love complexity and for enterprise organizations, finding the joy in this complexity can be the difference between the mundane and the magnificent. Our software solutions help companies address the complexities of finance digitalization, subscription management, compliance, and revenue automation, providing the clarity, confidence, and control needed to drive growth. At Aptitude, we make the complex beautiful.
Our global client base includes some of the world's largest companies including Aviva, sky, T-Mobile, and NBCUniversal. Aptitude Software is an operating company of Aptitude Software Group plc. For more information, please visit https://www.aptitudesoftware.com
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- About 50 supermarkets out of the top 100 are connected to Dada Group's Haibo system.
- China's brick-and-mortar retailers' online sales up 40% yoy in 2021, reflecting huge opportunities in online channels.
SHANGHAI, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among top 100 supermarkets in China, over 80 are in partnership with JDDJ, the on-demand retail platform operated by Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), as well as JD.com's on-demand retail service Shop Now. Plus, nearly half of the 100 leading players are connected to the Haibo system, a proprietary omni-channel O2O operating system developed by Dada Group for retailers, enabling merchants to carry out O2O operations across multiple channels efficiently.
The China Chain Store and Franchise Association (CCFA) released recently the top 100 list of supermarkets by sales, based on a survey conducted by the Association on the operation results across China's supermarket industry in 2021.
Brick-and-mortar retailers' omni-channel development is accelerating amid pandemic resurgence. According to the survey, the online share in overall sales of supermarkets kept increasing in 2021 with a growth of 40 per cent year-over-year in amount. The on-demand form of retail, which is characterized by "consumers placing orders online, followed by retailers delivering orders through offline stores within an hour", is becoming a solid driver for physical merchants in China.
Dada Group strategically undertakes the operation of JDDJ and Shop Now, which are part of JD.com's business layout in the on-demand retail as well. Through its digital capabilities, Dada Group is dedicated to empowering retailers' omni-channel development and digital transformation. As of now, JDDJ and Shop Now have a nation-wide presence in over 1,700 counties and cities with a service coverage of more than 150,000 physical stores across all product categories.
About Dada Group
Dada is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The company's two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables an improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA".
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Man cited after road rage incident involving teenager
By Jim Madalinsky
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SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Charges were filed against a Latrobe man accused of harassing a teen as part of a road rage incident Saturday evening in Salem Township.
According to police, Joseph Yanarella, 27, began following the teen after he became angry about the teen’s driving at the entrance ramp onto Route 66 in Salem Township.
Yanarella allegedly followed the teen to Route 22 where police said he got out of his vehicle at an intersection and began punching the rear drivers’ side door.
The teen was identified as 18-year-old Adam Zahorchak. He spoke to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 Monday.
“I went to lock the door real quick and he actually grabbed the door handle and tried to open it,” Zahorchak said.
Zahorchak said he pulled over into a nearby parking lot and called his parents. He said he got out of the vehicle to speak with Yanarella, when police said Yanarella pulled out pepper spray and began chasing the teen.
“I was keeping my distance because I know if he could punch a hole in my car, he could do the same to me,” Zahorchak said.
Zahorchak said police arrived on the scene a short time later and de-escalated the situation.
The teen told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 the incident started when he went through a traffic signal right as it turned red.
Zahorchak said nothing happened initially and there was not anyone near him at the time, but he quickly noticed someone following him.
Yanarella was issued multiple citations for disorderly conduct and harassment.
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China Resources Pharmaceutical Group ("CR Pharma") intends to make strategic equity investment for Everest's mRNA technology platform
Partnership with CR Pharma will provide local support to navigate China regulatory pathways across mRNA vaccine platform, first in the advancement of Everest's potentially best-in-class COVID-19 vaccine candidate
SHANGHAI, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products to address critical unmet needs in Asia Pacific markets, announced today that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding for a partnership with China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Limited (HKEX 3320.HK, "CR Pharma") with the intent to establish an independent company ("the mRNA Co.") focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of messenger RNA ("mRNA") vaccines.
CR Pharma is a subsidiary of China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd, a key state-owned enterprise overseen by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC). CR Pharma is an integrated pharmaceutical company in China, engaging in the R&D, manufacturing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. Their products include chemical drugs, traditional Chinese medicine, biological drugs and supplements, which cover a wide range of treatment fields, including the cardiovascular system, digestive tracts, metabolism, large-volume intravenous infusion, pediatrics, the respiratory system, Coagulation disorders and immune diseases, etc.
Through this proposed partnership with CR Pharma, the mRNA Co. will be well-positioned to advance its potentially best-in-class mRNA vaccine candidates through Chinese regulatory pathways and into commercialization. Under the terms of the MOU, the mRNA Co. will be a fully functional, independent operating company, by assuming the rights under the existing collaboration with Providence Therapeutics Holdings Inc. ("Providence"), including the full technology platform, as well as Everest's mRNA manufacturing infrastructure. Everest will be the majority and controlling shareholder of the mRNA Co.
The mRNA Co. will accelerate the late-stage development and registration of its potentially best-in-class mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate, PTX-COVID19-B, and continue the development of a second-generation COVID-19 vaccine with broad spectrum activity designed to be effective against but not limited to the Omicron variants, as well as two Collaboration Project with Providence that target new mRNA based vaccines. The mRNA Co. will also continue to advance the construction of Everest's global GMP manufacturing site in Jiashan, Zhejiang Province, which is expected to be operational by the end of 2022. Once complete, the first phase of manufacturing will be dedicated to PTX-COVID19-B, with an expected annual capacity of 700-800 million doses.
CR Pharma comments that through this cooperation with Everest Medicines, the two companies intend to work together in the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and the development of other potential products using the mRNA technology platform, so as to contribute to China's public health.
"We are pleased with Everest's ability to continually grow the business, as well as its industry leadership and reputation, by executing strategic collaborations and partnerships with key stakeholders like CR Pharma, which provide valuable expertise and resources to critical ventures such as this," said Wei Fu, Chairman of Everest Medicines and Chief Executive Officer of CBC Group. "This potential collaboration propels forward the development of Everest's mRNA vaccines, and shows our commitment to bring highly sought-after mRNA vaccines to China."
The lead vaccine candidate for development under Everest's mRNA technology platform is PTX-COVID19-B, a potentially best-in-class lipid nanoparticle formulated mRNA vaccine with strong immunogenicity and tolerability profiles and has been shown to generate high titer neutralization against the original and variant strains of SARS-CoV-2 in an S protein-typed pseudovirus assays. Based on data from the Phase 1 trial, neutralizing antibody levels at Day 42 were 8.6 times and 23 times higher than convalescence sera in the 40μg and 100μg dose levels, respectively.
Everest's licensing partner Providence is currently evaluating PTX-COVID19-B in a head-to-head clinical trial against Pfizer-BioNTech's Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine. Everest and Providence expect to report top line data in mid-2022, and if positive, this study together with a required safety dataset can support emergency marketing authorization with a stringent Western regulatory authority. Everest and Providence also plan to initiate a registrational booster vaccine trial in 2022 to further expand the indication of PTX-COVID19-B.
About PTX-COVID19-B
PTX-COVID19-B is an mRNA vaccine in Phase 2 development for the treatment of COVID-19, which encodes the full-length S protein of SARS-CoV-2 encapsulated in a lipid nanoparticle (LNP). Interim data from Providence's Phase 1 study showed that PTX-COVID19-B generated strong virus neutralization activity and produced a level of antibodies in participants in the treatment arm that compare favorably to those produced by other mRNA vaccines that have been approved for use against COVID-19. The treatment was generally safe and well tolerated.
In September 2021, Everest entered into a strategic partnership with Providence Therapeutics Holdings Inc. ("Providence") to advance mRNA vaccines and therapies. Under the terms of the agreement, Everest owns the rights Providence's mRNA vaccine candidates, including PTX-COVID19-B, in Greater China, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. Everest and Providence also entered into a 50/50 global collaboration under which Everest is enabled to create and develop products using Providence's mRNA platform for product discovery across a broad range of other prophylactic and therapeutic areas.
About Everest Medicines
Everest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record of high-quality clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations both in China and with leading global pharmaceutical companies. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of eleven potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules, many of which are in late-stage clinical development. The Company's therapeutic areas of interest include oncology, autoimmune disorders, cardio-renal diseases and infectious diseases. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.
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Real America's Voice to air special, sponsored by the Informing America Foundation, on Thursday, August 4 at 7pm EDT
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A major TV special, Who Pays the Price for America's Open Border?, hosted by veteran journalist Ed Henry and sponsored by the Informing America Foundation, will air on Real America's Voice Thursday, August 4 at 7pm EDT. The special will examine the inherent threats that come with an open border with Mexico, both for Americans and those trying to cross it.
"The question of the border crisis is more than just the question of illegal immigration, and the negative consequences of that border crisis are felt far beyond the states on the border themselves," said Real America's Voice CEO Howard Diamond. "Who Pays the Price for America's Open Border? will examine every facet of the border crisis and show that every town in America is a border town," he said.
Who Pays the Price for America's Open Border? will air on Real America's Voice on Thursday, August 4 at 7pm EDT, and will feature interviews with:
- Ben Bergquam, Real America's Voice correspondent
- Jackie Siegel, Co-Founder, Victoria's Voice Foundation and "Queen of Versailles"
- Lisa Daftari, Editor-in-Chief, The Foreign Desk
- Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
- Steve Cortes, Former Advisor to President Donald Trump
- Gelet Martinez Fragela, Executive Editor of ADN América
WATCH Who Pays the Price for America's Open Borders? on Thursday, August 4 at 7pm EDT at https://realamericasvoice.com or by downloading the app on Apple or Android. Real America's Voice is also available on DISH Network, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, and Roku.
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ACTON, Mass., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geocomp announced today that it is being acquired by Sercel's Sensing & Monitoring Division. Sercel is a division of CGG of Paris, France. CGG is a global technology and High Performance Computing leader that supports clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future. With CGG continuing to accelerate its development of a portfolio of unique technologies focused on rapidly growing beyond the core markets, this acquisition gives Sercel access to the US infrastructure market and will accelerate deployment of its S-lynks and S-scan infrastructure monitoring solutions.
Since its creation over 40 years ago by Dr. Allen Marr, who will continue as CEO, Geocomp has built a strong reputation for offering a complementary range of geotechnical monitoring, consulting, and testing expertise and technology along with delivering effective solutions to address major safety issues on aging and risky infrastructures as well as more modern renewable energy construction projects. Geocomp is present in major US cities and has over 100 employees.
Dr. W. Allen Marr, Geocomp founder and CEO, said: "Becoming part of Sercel is a new and exciting chapter for Geocomp. It has the right approach to building business through collaboration. Its industrial expertise and technological know-how represent a tremendous opportunity for Geocomp to expand its offering of products and monitoring solutions for the global infrastructure market."
Emmanuelle Dubu, Sercel CEO, said: "We are delighted to have Geocomp on board. This acquisition is a major step in our strategy to become a significant global player in the fast-growing infrastructure monitoring industry. We strongly believe that the complementary technologies and skills of Geocomp and Sercel will provide cutting-edge solutions to address the numerous infrastructure challenges in the US and international market."
About Geocomp
Geocomp is a company offering a unique suite of geotechnical services and products to help clients identify and manage risks associated with the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure in both natural and built environments. These include real-time web-based monitoring of performance of infrastructure, geostructural analysis and design, and rapid geotechnical testing services. AEC Advisors LLC initiated the transaction and advised Geocomp.
For more information contact info@geocomp.com
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Bohlen to Support Advisor Growth Throughout the South
FORT MILL, S.C., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Resources Group Investment Services, LLC (Financial Resources Group) announced today that Adam Rean Bohlen has been named the firm's next Director of Business Consulting. Bohlen will join company's business consulting team of 10 who are dedicated to helping advisors grow their books of business. Bohlen will be supporting growth initiatives throughout the south.
Based in Dallas, Bohlen brings to the firm more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, he held the position of VP, Financial Professional Relationship Manager at Infinex Financial Group. Bohlen has previously worked under LPL Financial (LPL) from 2011-2019 serving in a business development role.
Financial Resources Group President Steve Lank expresses his enthusiasm of having Bohlen join the firm. "Adam brings to the table extensive business development experience from his background at LPL. His familiarity with our broker-dealer coupled with his eagerness to help our advisors grow their businesses makes him not only a valuable asset, but a perfect fit for our talented business consulting team."
Looking to enhance his advisor offerings, Bohlen found joining Financial Resources Group a great opportunity for his career. "Joining Financial Resources Group was an easy decision for me. I trust the team, leadership, and without a doubt know that this firm is the best match for me and my personal growth," said Bohlen. "The transition was extremely comfortable and smooth with so many familiar faces I've had the professional courtesy of working with over the past 15 years."
Bohlen holds his Series 7 and 66 registrations with LPL. Prior to entering the industry, Bohlen served eight years in the Marine Corps where he was enrolled in the intensive leadership training program. Additionally, he earned a meritorious promotion to Sergeant during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Supporting independent as well as bank and credit union-based advisors through partnering with financial institutions, is Bohlen's top priority as he looks forward to making lasting impacts out in the field. "I want to be my territory's personal advisor concierge and their first resource when looking for solutions to everyday industry problems. When they don't know where to go, my hope is they always start with me," said Bohlen. "This isn't just a job, but a passion for me and very much look forward to their partnership and positively impacting their businesses."
About Financial Resources Group
Based in Fort Mill, SC, Financial Resources Group is LPL Financial's largest enterprise*, providing customized services to financial advisors and financial institutions to help them grow their programs and practices. Representatives are registered through LPL Financial as their broker-dealer. For more information on Financial Resources Group, visit https://www.financialresourcesgroup.net
About LPL Financial
LPL Financial is the nation's largest independent broker-dealer**. They serve independent financial advisors, professionals, and institutions, providing them with the technology, research, clearing and compliance services, and practice management programs they need to create and grow thriving practices. For more information, visit www.lpl.com
* Based on assets (brokerage and advisory), total revenue and affiliated professionals as of December 2021.
** As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2021, based on total revenue.
Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. Financial Resources Group Investment Services, member FINRA/SIPC, is a separate entity.
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Financial Resources Group
Steve Lank
steve.lank@lpl.com
704-816-8018
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BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ariadne Labs, in collaboration with CaroNova, a health innovation incubator for the Carolinas, recently concluded the first phase of the Home Hospital Early Adopters Accelerator to support health care systems to further develop their own home hospital programs. Through this 40-week program, a total of 91 representatives from 18 health systems in the U.S. and South Africa joined in an agile fused network to rapidly design 20 tools to support successful home hospital programs.
In November 2020, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services expanded their Hospital Without Walls initiative to include the Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver. Since then, many hospitals and health systems across the United States have been working to expand their services to treat acutely ill patients in the home. Home hospital programs have been shown to have numerous benefits, including lower costs and readmission rates, yet successfully developing and launching these programs can be challenging.
With pro bono support from Scrum Inc., Accelerator participants used the Scrum agile project management framework to collaborate, design, and develop the tools needed to address the common needs and challenges early adopters face as they implement new home hospital programs. Tools developed include criteria for identifying which patients are eligible for home hospital services, workflows for admissions, IV medications, and escalation, and solutions for software, food services, and oxygen use, among others. The health systems involved in the accelerator will now apply these tools to their own efforts to create or expand their home hospital program.
The Accelerator was led by David Levine, MD, MPH, a practicing general internist and investigator at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, associate faculty at Ariadne Labs, and an internationally recognized leader in home hospital. He is the head of Ariadne's Home Hospital initiative, which seeks to generate and disseminate the evidence to deliver advanced care at home so that patients can stay at home no matter their health concerns.
"Studies have shown that home hospital care translates to less readmission, better experience, and improved physical activity for patients, not to mention capacity creation for strained hospitals," said Levine. "With the tools that the Accelerator has developed over the last 40 weeks, I am excited to see these agile institutions deliver acute care at home with precision."
"Through participation in the Accelerator, hospitals and health systems across the Carolinas are now better equipped to launch their home hospital programs," said Jai Kumar, MPH, Senior Director of Program Design at CaroNova. "I look forward to seeing the incredible progress made in these 40 weeks translated into improved care for patients across our region."
The hospitals and health systems participating in the Accelerator include:
- CaroMont Health
- Cape Fear Valley
- Carteret Health Care
- Discovery Health
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Healing Hands Healthcare
- McLeod Health
- Medical University of South Carolina Health Charleston
- Novant Health
- Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
- Scotland Healthcare
- Sentara Healthcare
- The MetroHealth System
- UNC Health
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
- WakeMed Health and Hospitals
- Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Ariadne Labs is a joint center for health systems innovation at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With a mission to save lives and reduce suffering, our vision is that health systems equitably deliver the best possible care for every patient, everywhere, every time. We use human centered design, health systems implementation science, public health expertise, and frontline clinical care experience to design, test and spread scalable systems-level solutions to some of health care's biggest problems. From developing checklists and conversation guides to fostering international collaborations and establishing global standards of measurement, our work has been accessed in more than 165 countries, touching hundreds of millions of lives.
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Brigid Tsai
Email: btsai@ariadnelabs.org
CaroNova is a bi-state team established through a partnership among The Duke Endowment, the North Carolina Healthcare Association, and the South Carolina Hospital Association. CaroNova engages with critical stakeholders to effect positive change in health across North and South Carolina. Acting as a connector of people and ideas for the two states, CaroNova addresses common areas of need by supporting promising new practices and developing business models to scale and sustain what works for systemic change. The name CaroNova translates to creating a new vision (Nova) of health for the Carolinas (Caro). Please visit CaroNova.org to learn more.
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Jill Armbruster
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‘This is dangerous’: FBI joins search for missing inmate, corrections officer
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala.(WAFF/Gray News) - Authorities in Alabama are investigating a situation where an employee of the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and an inmate at the detention center are missing.
Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said Assistant Director of Corrections Vicki White has gone missing since taking inmate Casey White, 38, to a mental health evaluation.
However, there was not a scheduled mental health evaluation, reported WAFF.
The sheriff’s office said the vehicle that the two left in was later found at a local shopping center, but Vicki White and Casey White were not located.
Authorities said the two are not related, and Casey White is facing capital murder charges.
Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly said the FBI is assisting with the search, as are other state and local authorities.
“I am extremely, extremely concerned that he is not in custody,” Connolly said. “This is a very dangerous situation.”
Singleton said Vicki White was armed with a handgun when she was transporting Casey White.
In October 2020, Casey White appeared in court, asking to be held at the Lauderdale County Jail. According to authorities, he was plotting his escape.
Those with further information have been urged to contact the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office at 256-760-5757.
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Unanimous Vote Reflects Enthusiasm of Workers
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers, mechanics and dispatchers working for Transdev Transportation have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 665. The workers provide paratransit services for San Francisco, Santa Rafael and other cities throughout the Bay Area.
"These workers demonstrated immense solidarity and enthusiasm throughout this campaign and we're honored to represent them," said Tony Delorio, Local 665 Secretary-Treasurer. "We're looking forward to bringing this momentum to the bargaining table."
"We're 100 percent committed to organizing as much of the transit and paratransit industries as humanly possible," said Matt Taibi, Teamsters Passenger Transportation Division Director. "Paratransit workers are everyday heroes who help some of society's most vulnerable people live their lives to the fullest. They deserve a union contract that reflects their service to their communities."
Janet Gunn has been a driver at Transdev for six years.
"We reached out to Local 665 a couple of months ago about organizing because we heard about how good the wages and benefits are for the other paratransit providers in our area that already have a Teamster contract," Gunn said. "I'm so excited to be a part of this!"
Teamsters Local 665 represents over 5,000 members throughout the Bay Area in a wide variety of industries. For more information, go to https://www.teamsters665.org/.
Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (202) 624-6877
mmcquaid@teamster.org
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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 scholarship from Håkan Frisinger's Foundation for Transport Research is awarded to Simon Matti, Professor at Luleå University of Technology. The Foundation has also decided to grant SEK 500 000 SEK for the VREF Visiting Researcher Programme 2022 to Chalmers University of Technology.
Simon Matti is awarded the scholarship of SEK 300,000 for his extensive research work, while the grant of SEK 500,000 for the VREF (Volvo Research and Educational Foundations) Visiting Researcher Program is given to Chalmers University of Technology which hosts the award-winning guest researcher.
"Simon Matti's research concerns strategy and policy for climate and the environment, which is very relevant for the field of transport research. Prof. Matti focuses on general political attitudes, political legitimacy and political behavior, and also has well-documented experience of interdisciplinary research. His strong scientific track record is combined with a strong teaching and supervision record at various levels (bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctoral degree), and he has shown the ability to research communication and implement research results that lead to societal impact," says the Board of Håkan Frisinger's Foundation in their motivation.
The proposed program at Chalmers University of Technology will provide good opportunities for fruitful interdisciplinary collaboration. Matti's experience of general political attitudes and behavioral economics will contribute to research on transport and mobility, especially in terms of consumption patterns and adjustment.
The Håkan Frisinger Foundation was initiated by AB Volvo and has independently issued annual scholarships in means of transport research in Sweden since 2000, and from 2021 in the Nordic countries. The aim of the award is to promote and support research and development in the field of transport, for the benefit of academia, industry and society in general.
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DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) today announced the early tender results of the previously announced cash tender offers by EnLink's subsidiary, EnLink Midstream Partners, LP (ENLK), to purchase ENLK's 4.40% senior notes due 2024 (the 2024 Notes), 4.15% senior notes due 2025 (the 2025 Notes), and 4.85% senior notes due 2026 (the 2026 Notes and, together with the 2024 Notes and the 2025 Notes, the Tender Notes). In addition, EnLink announced that ENLK has (i) increased the maximum aggregate principal amount that may be purchased pursuant to the Tender Offers from $500.0 million to $700.0 million (the Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount) and (ii) the maximum aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes that may be purchased in the Tender Offers from $150.0 million to a total principal amount equal to the Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount less the amount of the 2024 Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 29, 2022 (such date and time, the Early Tender Date). All other terms of the Tender Offers set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated August 16, 2022 (as amended and supplemented to date, the Offer to Purchase), remain unchanged.
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Tender Offers and the Tender Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date, as reported by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Tender Agent and Information Agent for the Tender Offers. Withdrawal rights for the Tender Notes expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 29, 2022.
Tender Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase will receive the applicable total consideration for the applicable series as described in the Offer to Purchase, including the $30 early tender premium per $1,000 principal amount of such series of Tender Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest from the most recent interest payment date for the applicable Tender Notes up to, but not including, the settlement date for the Tender Notes that are validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase by ENLK (the "Early Settlement Date"). It is anticipated that the Early Settlement Date will be August 31, 2022.
ENLK intends to accept for purchase all 2024 Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date, but as previously disclosed in the Offer to Purchase with respect to the applicable priority levels of the Tender Notes, because the aggregate principal amount of Tender Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date exceeds the Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount, (i) ENLK will accept for purchase the tendered 2025 Notes on a prorated basis, (ii) ENLK does not expect to accept for purchase any 2026 Notes and (iii) ENLK does not expect to accept for purchase any Tender Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date and therefore ENLK does not expect there will be a final settlement date. Each of the Tender Offers is scheduled to expire at midnight, New York City time, at the end of September 13, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated (the Expiration Date).
EnLink intends to fund the Tender Offers with the net proceeds from EnLink's offering of $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.500% senior notes due 2030 (the New Notes), which was announced by EnLink on August 16, 2022, and is expected to close on the Early Settlement Date, subject to customary closing conditions, together with existing corporate liquidity.
The complete terms and conditions of each Tender Offer is described in the Offer to Purchase, copies of which may be obtained from D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Tender Agent and Information Agent, by calling 800-207-3159 (US toll-free) or 212-269-5550.
BofA Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are acting as the lead dealer managers for the Tender Offers. The co-dealer managers for the Tender Offers are Citigroup Global Markets Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC. Any questions regarding the terms of the Tender Offers should be directed to the lead dealer managers at BofA Securities, Inc., (US toll-free) 888-292-0070 or (collect) 980-388-3646 or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, (US toll-free) 866-309-6316 or (collect) 704-410-4756.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or sell, a solicitation of an offer to purchase or sell or a notice of redemption with respect to any securities, including the Tender Notes or the New Notes. Each of the Tender Offers is being made solely by the Offer to Purchase. The Tender Offers are not being made to holders of Tender Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction.
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EnLink Midstream reliably operates a differentiated midstream platform that is built for long-term, sustainable value creation. EnLink's best-in-class services span the midstream value chain, providing natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and NGL capabilities, and carbon capture, transportation, and sequestration. Our purposely built, integrated asset platforms are in premier production basins and core demand centers, including the Permian Basin, Oklahoma, North Texas, and the Gulf Coast. EnLink's strong financial foundation and commitment to execution excellence drive competitive returns and value for our employees, customers, and investors. Headquartered in Dallas, EnLink is publicly traded through EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC).
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xoran Technologies® announces that the xCAT IQ™ was installed at the Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel earlier this month—it was approved by the Israeli Minister of Health and is now in use for cochlear implantation and oral and maxillofacial surgery. "The xCAT helped support five cases on the first day alone," states David Sarment, DDS, MS, Xoran President. "This milestone demonstrates the clear need for intraoperative imaging at this preeminent institution."
Xoran's xCAT IQ is a truly mobile cone beam CT system for soft tissue and bone imaging. With high resolution down to 70 microns and an extremely small footprint, the xCAT IQ is uniquely suited to meet the needs of the Hadassah clinicians.
"Because the xCAT is compact and easy-to-maneuver, we were able to wheel it back and forth from one operating theatre to another, enabling the surgeons to maximize patient access to low-dose intraoperative imaging," says Ronen Eitan, Xoran Europe distributor, Medi-Fisher.
Located in the operating rooms of the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower—named after Sarah Wetsman Davidson who started Hadassah's Detroit chapter in the early 1900s, the xCAT IQ was purchased for use by Michal Kaufmann-Yehezkeli, MD, head of the Ear Surgery and Cochlear Transplantation Center at Hadassah University Medical Center and Nardy Casap, DMD, MD, chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
The first patient was an 18-month-old girl with single-sided lack of hearing. Thanks to the low dose protocol, a pre-surgical CT was obtained during a single general anesthesia, immediately followed by the placement of a cochlear implant. Another otology patient was imaged due to complications caused by a cholesteatoma in the presence of a total middle-ear prosthesis. Other maxillofacial cases included the immediate CT of a complex zygomatic fracture. Fracture reduction and stabilization were confirmed on the CT, and the surgeons were able to confirm anatomical symmetry prior to closing using Xoran's advanced 3D rendering software.
The implementation of xCAT IQ was largely facilitated by the efforts of Prof. Yoram Weiss, MD, Director General of the Hadassah Medical Organization.
Since the establishment of Hadassah's first hospital on Jerusalem's Neviim Street (Street of the Prophets) - a gift of the Rothschild family in 1918 - the Hadassah University Medical Center has expanded to include two University hospitals in Jerusalem - located on Mt. Scopus and in Ein Kerem. The flagship of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, the two hospitals have 1,000 beds, 31 operating theaters, nine specially oriented intensive care units, and five schools of allied medical professions, owned and operated in collaboration with the Hebrew University.
Hadassah's extensive network of satellite services provides community health care programs, specialized outpatient clinics and services in several city neighborhoods and nearby towns, as well as consultation clinics in the center of Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv.
Since 2001, Xoran is the pioneer and medical market leader in low-dose radiation, cone beam CT systems specifically designed for the patient's point-of-care. Providers around the world rely on our industry-leading MiniCAT™, xCAT™, and veterinary CT systems: VetCAT and vTRON, to diagnose and treat patients.
Xoran is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Rangers’ Seager intentionally walked with bases loaded
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Angels manager Joe Maddon intentionally walked Texas Rangers star Corey Seager with the bases loaded Friday night, the third time that’s happened since at least 1950. Seager joins Barry Bonds in 1998 and Josh Hamilton in 2008 in being given first base with the bases full. Hamilton’s free pass was also called by Maddon, who was then the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays. Maddon visited with reliever Austin Warren with the bases loaded in the fourth inning, then signaled that Los Angeles wanted to intentionally walk Seager. That scored Charlie Culberson and put Texas ahead 4-2. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/15/rangers-seager-intentionally-walked-with-bases-loaded/ | 2022-04-16T04:20:53Z |
President Joe Biden’s speech at a former coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts led to widespread claims on social media that he made a significant announcement not about climate change, but about his health.
Conservative politicians and political commentators focused on a clip from Biden’s Wednesday speech, in which he told a story about growing up near Delaware oil refineries, to assert that the president announced that he has cancer.
In response, a White House spokesperson confirmed reports that Biden was referring to previously disclosed skin cancer that was removed before he became president — not announcing a new diagnosis.
Here are the facts.
CLAIM: Biden announced that he has cancer.
THE FACTS: Biden appeared at the Somerset, Massachusetts, power station to announce new steps to combat climate change, calling it “an emergency” and promising more robust action.
At one point during his speech, he discussed the impact of environmental pollution from oil refineries near his hometown, sharing an anecdote about his childhood.
“And guess what? The first frost, you knew what was happening. You had to put on your windshield wipers to get, literally, the oil slick off the window,” Biden said, according to a White House transcript of his remarks. “That’s why I and so damn many other people I grew up (with) have cancer and why can — for the longest time, Delaware had the highest cancer rate in the nation.”
Right-wing accounts quickly began sharing a clip of this remark with the claim that Biden was revealing that he had cancer.
“BREAKING: JOE BIDEN ANNOUNCES HE HAS CANCER!!,” a Republican running for Congress in Florida wrote.
“President Biden just said he has cancer. Is it true? Or is the Commander in Chief confused? Who knows!!,” another widespread tweet stated.
But Andrew Bates, a White House spokesperson, confirmed on Twitter that Biden was referring to the publicly disclosed fact that he had skin cancer removed before he became president.
In a November 2021 memo summarizing Biden’s health, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s physician for more than a decade, acknowledged that Biden had “several localized, non-melanoma skin cancers removed with Mohs surgery before he started his presidency.”
“These lesions were completely excised, with clear margins,” the report continued.
Though Biden suggested emissions from oil refineries were responsible for his cancer, his doctor previously linked it to sun exposure.
While discussing the cancer in his memo, O’Connor wrote that it is “well-established that President Biden did spend a good deal of time in the sun in his youth.”
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Millennials have been coined the “job-hopping generation,” and I’ve contributed to that stereotype. I started my career at 22 and have job-hopped almost every year since. For many of those years, I was young and restless, and there was another part of me looking for more fulfilling work and pay that reflected what I was worth.
In some ways, changing jobs set back my retirement savings. There are things I wish I’d learned earlier, like how to start retirement planning, the importance of developing high-demand skills, and the art of negotiating benefits. But it has also helped me improve my earnings. Once “lifestyle creep” — when your income increases and your spending habits do, too — stopped getting the best of me, earning more meant I could save more for retirement.
Here are a few scenarios where job-hopping can help your retirement savings, and where it may hurt.
YES — IF YOU’RE IMPROVING EARNING POTENTIAL
In one of my earliest writing jobs, I earned about $25,000 per year. As much as I enjoyed writing, I knew I was underpaid and overworked. My next move was looking for ways to earn more as a writer, and that’s when I realized I had to develop new skills, such as optimizing my writing so it would be visible in search engines like Google. Within a year, I started a new job that paid me $45,000 and offered more benefits. Since I was no longer living paycheck to paycheck and finally had a 401(k) plan, I could start saving for retirement.
Changing jobs for a significant increase in income could potentially help your retirement savings, but it requires you to actually put some of that increased income toward your retirement savings.
What is the benchmark for a “significant” increase in income? Aim for a 10% increase, says Mary Beth Storjohann, a certified financial planner and co-CEO of Abacus Wealth Partners in Santa Monica, California. If a new job offer comes in below that, Storjohann recommends running the numbers to see how much your take-home pay actually improves when you factor in taxes and other living expenses.
NO — IF COMPANY MATCHES AND EQUITY HAVEN’T FULLY VESTED
If you’re going to job-hop, you don’t want to leave free money on the table, as that could hurt your retirement savings, says Jerel Butler, a CFP and CEO of Millennial Financial Solutions based in New Orleans. Before throwing up the deuces sign, consider getting your full retirement plan match, restricted stock units or other company equity if your employer offers it.
“Typically, companies have a dedicated vesting schedule for the employees as an incentive to continue working at that particular company,” Butler says. “Sometimes, with companies that match contributions for 401(k) plans, they may ask you to contribute up to two, three, even four years before the company match is fully vested.”
Butler also suggests hanging around long enough to get any potential bonuses, which are often distributed during the first quarter of the year.
NO — IF BENEFITS DON’T IMPROVE RETIREMENT SAVINGS
The right benefits package could improve long-term retirement savings, so it’s something to consider when changing jobs. When I accepted the job I mentioned earlier, I didn’t think about this. Turns out health care premiums cost me around $500 a month, there were no flexible work arrangements, and the company offered no education stipends. These things indirectly affected my retirement savings, because I had less money to save and little growth potential.
Storjohann says benefits to consider that could improve your retirement savings include your work location, access to retirement accounts, employer match amounts, health insurance, education stipends, stock options and annual raises.
YES — IF YOU DO A 401(K) ROLLOVER
A few months after leaving the first job I had that offered a 401(k) plan, I got a check for around $300 in the mail. I remember thinking, “Wow! Free money right in time for the weekend.” Shortly after spending the “free money,” I realized it was the balance in my 401(k) account. I was supposed to roll it over into another retirement account within 60 days, but instead I squandered it on weekend festivities.
Cashing out 401(k) accounts or forgetting they exist altogether is a common mistake people make when changing jobs, and it can hurt your retirement pot, says Storjohann. Cashing it out or taking an unqualified early withdrawal could cost you a 10% penalty and income taxes on the amount withdrawn.
“You think, ‘Oh, the balance isn’t that big, I’ll just cash it out,’ so instead of having that money earmarked for retirement, it is typically then spent and then you’re paying penalties on top of that,” Storjohann says.
This was certainly the case for me and it has potentially set my retirement savings back a few thousand dollars. Let’s say I had rolled that $300 into an IRA and earned a 7% annual return — after 30 years, I would have over $2,200.
If I had a time machine, I still would have changed jobs, but I definitely would have done a 401(k) rollover to maximize my existing retirement savings.
This column was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet. The content is for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice.
Elizabeth Ayoola is a writer at NerdWallet. eayoola@nerdwallet.com.
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Gallup: Millennials: The Job-Hopping Generation
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Pope Francis seems frustrated these days. That’s the impression I get from reading the news. In many ways, I can’t say I blame him. He’s 85 years old, has a painful knee ailment and is constantly dealing with an unprecedented emeritus pope who at times serves as a foil and in irritant. Furthermore, this Latin American pope finds himself at loggerheads with a strong, conservative block of American archbishops who are not fans of the pope’s efforts to shape the Roman Catholic Church.
Earlier this week the pontiff’s frustration spilled out to a group of presumably sympathetic journalists from a Jesuit publication. He told them that the conservatives in the United States were “gagging” his efforts to reform the church. He complained about how slow the church has been to accept the modernizing steps of Vatican II, initiated 60 long years ago.
Catholics reading this column will likely be divided on Pope Francis’ comments. My perspective indicates that, despite Pope Francis’ efforts to put a good face on it, there is a strong undercurrent of disagreement with and confusion over some of the actions and statements of the present leader. Conservative Catholic leaders in key areas have an understanding of church doctrine and teaching quite different from their spiritual head.
What raised my eyebrows was the pope’s willingness to share some of his frustration with these journalists. Reporters are often used by elected officials to serve their own ends. An unhappy leader or legislator will make a calculated decision to float an idea or express disagreement with others via a journalist. But I’m not sure this is such a wise tactic when it comes to the church. Maybe the journalists just caught the pope at a vulnerable moment, or maybe the pope will later say, as people often do, “I was misquoted.” But the frustration seemed obvious.
Although the situation of the pastor or a local congregation is far removed from papal authority of the leader of the world’s Roman Catholics, it seems as if one should demur, as often as possible, from letting frustrations boil over to third parties. The better choice is to face opponents squarely, fairly and candidly.
I admire Pope Francis and am inspired by his witness and his efforts. It must be frustrating to try to wring change out of such a vast body of faith. Noting that some of the reforms of Vatican II are yet to be embraced by many Catholic leaders, he took the long view, suggesting that substantive change can take an entire century. I shudder to consider the pope might be right.
Church leaders at every level can get frustrated because every religious body faces disagreement. The better way forward, whether the controversy is in a local Sunday school class or in a world-wide denomination, is to avoid pulling outsiders into the fray. Engage one’s detractors face-to-face in the effort to effect change and trust the work of the Holy Spirit to resolve the issues squarely. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/creede-hinshaw-popes-frustration-shows-in-comments-to-journalists/article_0363fde2-ed8c-11ec-aa5b-239e4cfeb110.html | 2022-06-16T23:23:13Z |
Depp’s agent calls Heard op-ed piece on abuse ‘catastrophic’
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Johnny Depp’s agent testified Monday that his ex-wife’s 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post describing herself as a victim of domestic abuse was “catastrophic” to his career and coincided with the loss of a $23 million deal for a “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequel.
Amber Heard’s lawyers pushed back aggressively against the agent’s assertion on cross-examination, suggesting that the article was inconsequential amid a stream of bad publicity for Depp brought on by his own bad behavior.
Depp is suing Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court, saying her article defamed him when she described herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article never mentions Depp by name, but Depp’s lawyers say he was defamed nevertheless because it’s a clear reference to abuse allegations Heard levied in 2016.
In testimony Monday, agent Jack Whigham said Depp was still able to work after the initial allegations made against him in 2016. He was paid $8 million for “City Of Lies,” $10 million for “Murder on the Orient Express” and $13.5 million for “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” all of which shot in 2017, albeit under contracts reached prior to the allegations made against him.
But he said The Washington Post piece was uniquely damaging to Depp’s career.
“It was a first-person account, extremely impactful,” Whigham said of the op-ed.
After that, he said Depp struggled to get any kind of work. He had to take a pay cut — down to $3 million — to do the independent film “Minimata,” and a $22.5 million verbal deal he had with Disney for a sixth “Pirates” film was scuttled, Whigham said.
On cross-examination, though, Heard’s lawyers asked whether the “Pirates” deal had already gone south by the time Heard’s article was published. Whigham acknowledged he never had a written deal for Depp to appear in a sixth “Pirates” film.” And while he said “Pirates” producer Jerry Bruckheimer talked favorably throughout 2018 about Depp coming back to the franchise, Disney executives were noncommittal at best.
By early 2019 — weeks after Heard’s op-ed — Whigham said it was clear that Depp’s role in any “Pirates” film was scuttled and that producers were instead looking to move ahead with Margot Robbie in a lead role.
Heard’s lawyers have cited a variety of factors — including reports of heavy drug and alcohol use, a lawsuit by a crew member in July 2018 who says he was punched on set by Depp, and a separate libel lawsuit Depp filed against a British newspaper in 2018 — as things that damaged Depp’s image more than the Post article.
For Depp’s Virginia lawsuit to be successful, he not only needs to show that he was falsely accused, but he also needs to show that the op-ed piece — not Heard’s abuse allegations in 2016 when she filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order — is what caused the damage.
Depp’s lawyers also presented testimony from an intellectual property expert who testified about the negative turn in Depp’s reputation. But his own data, showing trend lines from Google searches, showed negative spikes occurring after the 2016 abuse allegations, but negligible or nonexistent changes after the Post article.
The trial has now entered its fourth week. Much of the testimony during the first three weeks centered on the volatile relationship between Depp and Heard. Depp says he has never struck Heard. Her lawyers said during the trial’s opening statements that she was physically and sexually abused by Depp on multiple occasions.
Heard is expected to testify later this week.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mississippi edge rusher Sam Williams is the Dallas Cowboys’ latest second-round pick with an off-field issue, drafted Friday night just a few days after owner Jerry Jones said he was getting more conservative about such choices.
The Cowboys took Williams with the 56th overall pick in the draft after losing defensive end Randy Gregory to Denver in free agency when Dallas was confident it could re-sign the 2015 second-rounder.
Like Gregory coming out of Nebraska, Williams joins Dallas with a question about character. He was suspended at Ole Miss in July 2020 after being charged with sexual battery. Williams was reinstated two months later after the charge was dropped.
“It’s the past. Obviously I didn’t do anything,” Williams said. “It’s a new life, just a whole new start ahead of me. And that’s what I’m looking forward the most is a new start in a new area with great coaches, great teammates and my family.”
Last year, Dallas drafted cornerback Kelvin Joseph in the second round out of Kentucky, where he ended up after leaving LSU over off-field issues. Joseph is part of a Dallas police investigation into a fatal drive-by shooting in March.
Joseph’s attorney has said his client was an unarmed passenger in the vehicle and “found himself in a situation that escalated without his knowledge or consent.” The NFL is investigating the case under its personal-conduct policy.
Asked before the draft about taking fewer risks more recently in 33 years as owner and general manager, Jones said, “That type of thing, that decision on off-the-field issues, I’m probably a little more conservative than I was 15 years ago.”
Pressed on how comfortable he was with the Joseph selection last year, Jones said, “Let’s be real clear, I haven’t said if I was comfortable or uncomfortable.”
Jones revisited those thoughts after drafting Williams, saying he felt he didn’t have to take as many risks because scrutiny of players makes clubs more aware of off-field issues.
“The risks or the kinds of things that you should have been looking for 20, 30 years ago, you’re not even turning the lights on if you don’t look for that,” Jones said. “To sum it up, I’m confident when we know about a young man today coming in here that, boy, we’ve covered the ground and we’ve got it all out there. After having seen it all out there, we drafted Sam. And I’m confident we’ve got everything.”
Williams was a third-team All-American last season after setting an Ole Miss record with 12 1/2 sacks. He tied for 10th nationally with four forced fumbles.
The defensive pick by the Cowboys came after they took Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith in the first round. Dallas drafted South Carolina receiver Jalen Tolbert with the 88th overall pick in the third round.
The Dallas defense had a dramatic turnaround under first-year coordinator Dan Quinn last season. The opportunistic unit led the NFL with 34 takeaways.
Williams could have a chance to start opposite DeMarcus Lawrence, a 2014 second-round choice who is returning on a reworked contract three years after signing a $105 million, five-year deal.
“They’re going to get a player that wants to play, wants to win, wants to do his job, wants to go over and beyond,” Williams said. “I’m just ready. I can talk about it, but I’m just ready to show it.”
The Cowboys added free agent defensive end Dante Fowler, a 2015 first-rounder, and have high hopes for Dorance Armstrong after re-signing one of their fourth-round picks from 2018.
Williams joined Ole Miss after recording 17 1/2 sacks at Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2018. He led the Rebels in sacks his first year with six.
Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said he was comfortable with how Williams addressed the off-field issues.
“To see how he interacted with everybody, whether it’s teammates and how everybody went to bat for him,” McCarthy said. “Sam made a big impression on all of us. I think the thing that I appreciated the most is his honesty, his vulnerability that he expressed going through his history.”
Tolbert was the Sun Belt Conference player of the year last season after finishing sixth in FBS with 1,474 yards receiving while setting school record with 82 catches and eight touchdowns. He’s the South Alabama career leader in catches (178) and yards (3,140).
Tolbert got a strong hint the Cowboys might take him when quarterback Dak Prescott called before the draft, and the pair had a 20-minute conversation revolving mostly around Xs and Os.
“For a minute it was like a surreal moment because I never knew quarterbacks would call prospects,” Tolbert said. “But it was an awesome, great experience.”
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DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE: YALA), the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2022 after the U.S. market closes on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Yalla Group Limited will hold a conference call on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time, 4:00 A.M. Dubai Time on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, or 8:00 A.M. Beijing Time on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
The replay will be accessible through August 15, 2022, by dialing the following numbers:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.yallagroup.com.
About Yalla Group Limited
Yalla Group Limited is the largest voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company has expanded its content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users' evolving online social networking and entertainment needs. The ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users; Waha, a social networking product designed for the metaverse; and games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in the region. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA, having launched Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla's mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with its users. In addition, through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core game distribution in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring exciting new content to its users.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — By the time Dr. Hector Gonzalez arrived in Laredo, Texas, in 2001, the last abortion clinic had already closed. He spent the next 20 years experiencing firsthand where the largely Hispanic and heavily Catholic community along the border with Mexico usually sided.
“Definitely it was, ‘No abortion,'” said Gonzalez, the city’s former public health director.
That culture has helped protect the region’s nine-term congressman, Henry Cuellar, who is one of the last anti-abortion Democrats in Congress. But he’s facing the stiffest challenge of his career on Tuesday in a runoff election against progressive rival Jessica Cisneros, a 28-year-old immigration attorney who supports abortion access.
With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to potentially overturn abortion rights in a ruling this summer, the runoff is being closely watched for clues about whether the issue will animate Democratic voters. An infusion of money that outside groups have poured on the ground and across TV in South Texas is an indicator of an important race, with abortion rights advocates trying to lower expectations about broader implications.
“National trends are not set by one election and not determined by one election,” said Laphonza Butler, president of Emily’s List, which backs women who support abortion rights and has endorsed Cisneros.
Regardless, the race will provide insight about the direction of the Democratic Party. Progressives have scored some notable wins so far this primary season, defeating a moderate candidate in last week’s Senate primary in Pennsylvania and potentially unseating an incumbent congressman in Oregon, where vote counting is still underway.
Eager to protect an incumbent, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has stood by Cuellar even as she reaffirms her staunch support of abortion rights. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the third-ranking Democrat in the House, campaigned with Cuellar in Texas this month, saying the most important priority should be keeping the seat in the party’s hands. Cisneros, he argued, was at risk of losing to a Republican.
Still, a leaked draft of the court’s ruling in April has shaken up what was already a close — and increasingly costly — race. In the March primary, Cisneros finished roughly 1,000 votes behind Cuellar, forcing the runoff after neither candidate met the majority threshold to win outright. It was as close as Cuellar has come to losing his 17-year grip on the seat.
But the runoff has also illustrated the uphill climb America’s abortion rights movement faces this fall in mounting an all-out attack on opposing incumbents — a challenge that is on display even here in a solidly Democratic region, to say nothing of the fight ahead in Republican-leaning districts.
The outcome could reveal the limits of abortion as a galvanizing issue for voters. National polling before the leaked draft found abortion trailing other concerns, including high inflation and gun control.
“People here are pretty liberal,” said Martha Cerna, 76, a retired schoolteacher in San Antonio who supports abortion access. “But the further south you go in Texas, the worse it gets.”
Cerna lives in a slice of Cuellar’s district that is more than a two-hour drive north of his hometown of Laredo. She had showed up early in downtown San Antonio for an abortion-rights march and took shade from the blazing South Texas sun in a plaza outside City Hall, where the current mayor and a predecessor, former presidential candidate Julian Castro, are outspoken for abortion rights.
Cisneros joined the march, but Cerna said the voters around here aren’t the ones who need convincing. “That’s why I think it’s going to be a hard sell for her, because there will be some Democrats that are going to want to go with Cuellar,” she said.
Cisneros, who once interned for Cuellar but now carries the endorsements and agenda of Democrats’ left wing, has leaned into the contrast over abortion in the final weeks.
When a grand jury in South Texas indicted a woman on murder charges in April over a self-induced abortion, it happened in one of the district’s rural counties. The charges were swiftly dropped after drawing national outrage, but Cisneros pointed to it as a case of prosecution for seeking health care.
“When we take the time to talk to people about what it really means to be pro-choice, meaning believing government shouldn’t be in the middle of these type of private decisions and seeking abortion, then people usually realize that they’re pro-choice,” she said in an interview.
Cuellar brushed off the impact of the Supreme Court leak at a San Antonio rally this month, saying voters know his position. His powerful allies in Congress have defended their support for Cuellar, in part by saying a loss would open the door to Republicans flipping the district that also leans more conservative when it comes to gun rights and border security.
In Laredo, where Cuellar’s brother is the county sheriff, Gonzalez recalls taking “a lot of heat” when his health department began offering contraceptive pills. He retired in 2019 and expressed disappointment that women seeking abortions had to drive hours either to the Rio Grande Valley — which now has the only clinic on the Texas-Mexico border — or San Antonio.
At a food truck outside San Antonio, Citi Ramos, 64, teared up describing her opposition to abortion while taking a break from serving tacos and burgers to customers. She called herself a Democrat and strong Catholic who typically doesn’t get involved in politics. But, she said, Cisneros’ position is one she can’t sit out.
“I’m pushing everybody to vote,” she said. “It’s a strong issue for me.”
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New Index features include a "Small Towns" category and accessory dwelling unit development benchmark
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP's Public Policy Institute launched the updated AARP Livability Index today, the most comprehensive, web-based tool of its kind that scores every neighborhood and community in the United States—in all 50 states and the District of Columbia—for the services and amenities that affect people's lives the most as they age.
Launched in 2015, the Index scores livability by using more than 50 national data sources, such as the U.S. Census Bureau American Communities Survey, to measure 61 community characteristics across seven categories: housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement and opportunity. It aims to inform and encourage residents, local advocates, researchers and policymakers to take action to make their communities great places to live for people of all ages. Users can search the index by address, ZIP code, or community to find an overall or categorical score, identify challenges in their community and compare their neighborhood to others across performance benchmarks.
"The majority of older adults want to stay in their current homes and communities as they age, which requires walkable neighborhoods, public transportation options, opportunities to engage in community activities, and affordable and adaptable housing," said Rodney Harrell, PhD, AARP Vice President of Family, Home and Community. "The AARP Livability Index provides the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets needs across one's lifespan, regardless of income, physical ability or ethnicity."
For the first time, the 2022 AARP Livability Index includes accessory dwelling units (ADUs), highlighting states that have enacted laws to support and promote ADUs (also known as in-law suites or guest houses). As housing costs rise and home options remain limited, ADUs are a viable and affordable housing solution for people of all ages. However, only nine states and the District of Columbia have passed statewide ADU legislation.
In addition to the top-scoring large, mid-size, and small cities, the new Index showcases the top-scoring "small towns" of populations between 5,000 to 24,999. Compared to mid- and large-size cities, top-performing small towns tend to have lower housing costs and more opportunities for civic and social engagement.
The 10 top-scoring cities by population size include:
- Large cities (population 500,000+): San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Portland, OR, Philadelphia, PA, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, San Jose, CA, Milwaukee, WI
- Mid-size cities (population 100,000-499,999): Alexandria, VA, Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, St. Paul, MN, Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, Elizabeth, NJ, Rochester, MN, Sioux Falls, SD, Berkeley, CA
- Small cities (population 25,000-99,999): St. Louis Park, MN, Watertown, MA, Belmont, MA, Arlington, MA, Somerville, MA, Bergenfield, NJ, Richfield, MN, Roseville, MN, North Bethesda, MD, Silver Spring, MD
- Small towns (population 5,000 to 24,999): Aspen, CO, Los Alamos, NM, Great Neck Plaza, NY, Orange City, IA, Falls Church, VA, La Crescent, MN, St. Anthony, MN, White Rock, NM, Salida, CO, Manorhaven, NY
Several of the top-scoring communities are expensive places to live with higher housing costs than the national average. This is particularly true for top-performing large and mid-size cities. Nonetheless, they overwhelmingly score high on neighborhood and transportation measures, where residents can easily walk to or access services and amenities. These features increase overall livability even though factors such as expensive housing lower it. The Index is designed to highlight all communities' challenges and how each can improve to become more livable.
The AARP Livability Index is a trusted resource among organizations to promote livability and support location decision making in communities nationwide. Through a collaboration with AARP, the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR) is helping homebuyers make informed housing decisions that best support their needs by integrating the Index with NAR's data platform, the Realtors Property Resource®.
To view the AARP Livability Index or see your community's score, visit www.aarp.org/livabilityindex.
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
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WALTHAM, Mass., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Humatics, the market leader in highly-precise location-based radio frequency technology, announces a successful release of a new Microlocation transponder that is 66% smaller than the previous version. This enhancement enables a new level of deployment options for the market.
The Humatics transponder is the electronic "tag" that is attached to a high value asset enabling its location to be digitized, with a unique ID, and streamed many times per second for real-time positioning. This specific positioning data enables localization, navigation and collaboration of robotics, tooling, surgical instruments, and even humans.
"The reduction in size enables the transponder to easily fit on a human, a robotic arm, a tool, and many other assets that can benefit from location digitization. This enables many improvements including real-time disparate robotic interaction, human and robotic collaboration, tool tracking and other high-value use cases," said Shawn Henry, CEO, Humatics.
The Humatics system enables any control system to receive the precise location of items that adorn the transponders. The system is capable of sub-millimeter precision while delivering highly-valuable data regarding the assets movement including pose, pitch, yaw, speed, etc. This data can be used to control assets in real-time, to digitize human movement for robotic interaction for process improvements, identify manufacturing issues or many other valuable use cases.
Ronald Ranaldi, SVP of Sales and Marketing shared, "The end result of leveraging Microlocation is an improvement to productivity, quality, and/or operational efficiency to positively impact profitability. With the new transponders, organizations can improve their business to further contribute to the bottom line."
Humatics was recently on Fox Business Network and will be profiled on the TV show Viewpoint in over 100 markets throughout 2022. To watch the story, please visit https://vimeo.com/692468851. Founded in 2015, Humatics has received investments from industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin Ventures, Johnson Controls, Airbus Ventures, The Fontinalis Group and other noteworthy organizations. To learn more about Humatics, please visit www.Humatics.com or contact Sales@Humatics.com.
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- Highlighting sustainable business practices
- Outlining alignment with relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Updating progress on environmental, social and governance practices
SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today released its 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report highlighting the company's sustainable business practices in support of its five-year, $36 billion capital plan to advance new investments in critical energy infrastructure.
"As the owner and operator of one of North America's largest energy networks, we have a critical role to play in advancing energy security, future economic growth and the development of a lower-carbon society," said Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and chief executive officer of Sempra. "This is why our corporate strategy is centered on sustainability, with an unwavering focus on safety, resilience, energy security and climate security, as we help build a healthy economy and better quality of life for those we serve."
In addition to providing important updates on the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, the 2021 report illustrates Sempra's commitment to sustainable business practices, including how the company is taking steps to:
- Align its portfolio with long-term macroeconomic, market and policy trends.
- Strengthen operational excellence by enhancing safety, climate resilience and affordability.
- Capture new opportunities and activate new value streams through investments in infrastructure to support increasingly diversified and cleaner forms of energy.
The report also outlines Sempra's key sustainability pillars and their alignment with relevant United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, the report highlights how Sempra is expanding new ESG financing opportunities through its Sustainable Financing Framework, launched in 2021. The framework outlines the parameters under which the company and its California utilities invest in sustainable projects that are aligned with its business and ESG strategy.
View the full report at: sempra.com/sustainability/sustainability-report.
"Sempra's focus on sustainability is central to our strategy, capital allocation and sustained performance," said Lisa Alexander, senior vice president of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer at Sempra. "Throughout our report, you will see examples of our sustainable business practices, including our proactive management of environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities to drive improvements across a variety of performance criteria. Taken together, these efforts benefit all our various stakeholders with the view toward creating sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders."
Sempra's sustainability strategy relies on transparent, two-way communication with stakeholders to seek input and guidance and, in turn, help stakeholders understand how the company continues to improve its business operations. The company's three growth platforms — Sempra California, Sempra Texas and Sempra Infrastructure — are well-positioned to play a critical role in delivering lower and zero-carbon energy and sustainable, long-term value for the company's shareholders and other stakeholders.
About Sempra
Sempra's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. The Sempra family of companies have 20,000 talented employees who deliver energy with purpose to nearly 40 million consumers. With more than $72 billion in total assets at the end of 2021, the San Diego-based company is the owner of one of the largest energy networks in North America helping some of the world's leading economies move to cleaner sources of energy. The company is helping to advance the global energy transition through electrification and decarbonization in the markets it serves, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra is consistently recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its long-standing commitment to building a high-performing culture focused on safety, workforce development and training, and diversity and inclusion. Sempra is the only North American utility sector company included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and was also named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2022 by Fortune Magazine. For additional information about Sempra, please visit Sempra's website at sempra.com and on Twitter @Sempra.
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failure of foreign governments and state-owned entities to honor their contracts and commitments; actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or to place those ratings on negative outlook and our ability to borrow on favorable terms and meet our debt service obligations; the impact of energy and climate policies, legislation and rulemaking, as well as related goals set, and actions taken, by companies in our industry, including actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas generally and any deterioration of or increased uncertainty in the political or regulatory environment for California natural gas distribution companies and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets; the pace of the development and adoption of new technologies in the energy sector, including those designed to support governmental and private party energy and climate goals, and our ability to timely and economically incorporate them into our business; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, acts of terrorism, information system outages or other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of harmful materials, cause fires or subject us to liability for property damage or personal injuries, fines and penalties, some of which may not be covered by insurance, may be disputed by insurers or may otherwise not be recoverable through regulatory mechanisms or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable insurance; the availability of electric power and natural gas and natural gas storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid or limitations on the withdrawal of natural gas from storage facilities; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including potential vaccination mandates, on capital projects, regulatory approvals and the execution of our operations; cybersecurity threats to the energy grid, storage and pipeline infrastructure, information and systems used to operate our businesses, and confidentiality of our proprietary information and personal information of our customers and employees, including ransomware attacks on our systems and the systems of third-party vendors and other parties with which we conduct business, all of which may become more pronounced in the event of geopolitical events and other uncertainties, such as the conflict in Ukraine; the impact at San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) on competitive customer rates and reliability due to the growth in distributed and local power generation, including from departing retail load resulting from customers transferring to Community Choice Aggregation and Direct Access, and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets and contractual obligations; Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's (Oncor) ability to eliminate or reduce its quarterly dividends due to regulatory and governance requirements and commitments, including by actions of Oncor's independent directors or a minority member director; volatility in foreign currency exchange, inflation and interest rates and commodity prices, including inflationary pressures in the U.S., and our ability to effectively hedge these risks and with respect to inflation and interest rates, the impact on SDG&E's and SoCalGas' cost of capital and the affordability of customer rates; changes in tax and trade policies, laws and regulations, including tariffs and revisions to international trade agreements that may increase our costs, reduce our competitiveness, or impair our ability to resolve trade disputes; and other uncertainties, some of which may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control.
These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on Sempra's website, www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, SDG&E or SoCalGas, and Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the CPUC.
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GAITHERSBURG, Md. and SHANGHAI, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I-Mab ("I-Mab" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: IMAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel biologics, today announced that it plans to implement share repurchases pursuant to the share repurchase program previously authorized by its Board of Directors. On the same day, the Company was also informed by Dr. Jingwu Zang, Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and other members of senior management of their intention to use personal funds to purchase the Company's American Depositary Shares (the "ADSs") on the open market. Under the share purchase plans, the Company and the senior management may purchase up to US$40 million of ADSs in aggregate.
The timing and dollar amount of share repurchase and share purchase transactions will be subject to the applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule requirements. The Company's Board of Directors will review the implementation of share repurchases periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size.
About I-Mab
I-Mab (Nasdaq: IMAB) is an innovation-driven global biopharma company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel and highly differentiated biologics for immuno-oncology diseases. The Company's mission is to bring transformational medicines to patients around the world through innovation. I-Mab's globally competitive pipeline of more than 20 clinical and preclinical-stage drug candidates is driven by its internal discovery and global partnerships for in-licensing, based on the Company's Fast-to-Proof-of-Concept and Fast-to-Market development strategies. The Company is progressing from a clinical-stage biotech company into an innovative global specialty biopharmaceutical company with cutting-edge R&D capabilities, a world-class GMP manufacturing facility, and commercial capability. I-Mab has established its global footprint in Shanghai (headquarters), Beijing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Lishui and Hong Kong in China, and Maryland and San Diego in the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.i-mabbiopharma.com and follow I-Mab on LinkedIn, Twitter, and WeChat.
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This press release includes certain disclosures which contain "forward-looking statements." These statements are made under the "safe harbor" within the meaning provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about I-Mab's beliefs and expectations, management's intention to purchase shares, the expected plan and the amount of the shares to be purchased are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. Those factors and risks are more fully discussed in I-Mab's most recent annual report on Form 20-F, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in I-Mab's subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to I-Mab, and I-Mab undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Any purchase under the Program and by the shareholders will be made depend upon market pricing and conditions, business, legal, accounting and other considerations. The press release does not obligate I-Mab or any of its shareholders to acquire any particular number of its ADSs.
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HOUSTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) ("Direct Digital"), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform, is pleased to announce that Noble Capital Markets has initiated company-sponsored equity research coverage on the Company. The full report by Noble Capital Markets Senior Research Analyst Michael Kupinski, as well as news and advanced market data on Direct Digital Holdings, is available on Channelchek.
Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) brings state-of-the-art sell- and buy-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. The holding group's sell-side platform Colossus SSP offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties. Its operating companies Huddled Masses and Orange142 deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare and travel to financial services. Direct Digital Holdings' sell- and buy-side solutions manage approximately 70,000 clients monthly, generating over 90 billion impressions per month across display, CTV, in-app and other media channels. The company has been named a top minority-owned business by The Houston Business Journal ("HBJ").
Noble Capital Markets, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 as a full-service SEC / FINRA registered broker-dealer, dedicated exclusively to serving underfollowed small / microcap companies through investment banking, wealth management, trading & execution, and equity research activities. Over the past 37 years, Noble has raised billions of dollars for these companies and published more than 45,000 equity research reports. www.noblecapitalmarkets.com email: contact@noblecapitalmarkets.com
Channelchek (.com) is a comprehensive investor-centric portal - featuring more than 6,000 emerging growth companies - that provides advanced market data, independent research, balanced news, video webcasts, exclusive c-suite interviews and access to virtual road shows. The site is available to the public at every level without cost or obligation. Research on Channelchek is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., an SEC / FINRA registered broker-dealer since 1984. www.channelchek.com email: contact@channelchek.com
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Informed by Historic Trends, the Guide Illustrates Possible Impacts of Recessions
and Seven Steps Social Good Organizations Can Take Now to Build Resiliency
CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blackbaud Institute, a research division of Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, has released a new guide Philanthropy Through Recession: How Savvy Organizations Weather Uncertain Times. Evaluating data from 11 U.S. recessions, the guide identifies trends and potential implications to help charitable organizations navigate the uncertainty that accompanies occasional economic downturns.
"A review of recessions over the last 40 years shows that philanthropy is quite resilient and can withstand short-term economic fluctuations," said Ashley Thompson, managing director, Blackbaud Institute. "This guide aims to give social good organizations a better indication of what to expect during a potential recession and insights to help foster resilience."
Key Findings from the Study:
- While the same macroeconomic factors that influence the U.S. economy can also influence the philanthropic sector, giving typically lags behind stock market volatility by about two years, effectively shielding philanthropy against short-term economic fluctuations.
- The three economic indicators with the strongest relationship to charitable giving are wealth, as represented by the S&P 500 Index, income, as assessed through U.S. gross domestic product, and tax policy.
- According to Giving USA, total giving has steadily increased over the last four decades, even when adjusted for inflation. During times of recession, impact is evident, but in the long run, giving continues to rise.
- Donor advised funds (DAFs) are particularly resilient in times of economic shock, as DAFs build assets over time, giving donors a ready stash of cash available to give when conditions require extra support.
The guide offers a wide array of historical research against the backdrop of long-term trends, leveraging data from the annual Giving USA Report. In addition, the guide includes seven steps that organizations can take today to future-proof their operations, tips for nonprofit finance teams and overall trends to watch.
These insights can be accessed in the full Philanthropy Through Recession guide here. All Blackbaud Institute resources are offered for free, as part of Blackbaud's give-back philosophy.
The Blackbaud Institute drives research and insight to accelerate the impact of the social good community. It convenes expert partners from across the philanthropic sector to foster diverse perspectives, collective thinking, and collaborative solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Using the most comprehensive data set in the social good community, the Blackbaud Institute and its partners conduct research, uncover strategic insight and share results broadly to drive effective philanthropy at every stage, from fundraising to outcomes. Knowledge is powering the future of social good, and the Blackbaud Institute is an engine of that progress. Learn more, sign up for our newsletter, explore our knowledge base of social good best practices and trends, see the latest quarterly statistics on giving, and check out our most recent resources at www.blackbaudinstitute.com.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
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