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WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, Aug. 25, to provide an update on the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) to the International Space Station – the first flight with astronauts on the company's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.
Leadership on the call also will discuss data reviews from Boeing's uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2 to the space station, which successfully completed in May 2022.
The briefing participants are:
- Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Steve Stich, manager, NASA's Commercial Crew Program, NASA's Kennedy Space Center
- Mark Nappi, vice president and program manager, CST-100 Starliner, Boeing
To participate in the call, media must RSVP to: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov no later than one hour prior to the start of the event. Audio of the teleconference will livestream on NASA's website.
CFT will demonstrate the ability of Starliner and the United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket to safely carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. NASA will fly two astronaut test pilots, Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams, on the flight test to the space station, where they will live and work off the Earth for about two weeks.
Following a successful test flight with astronauts, NASA will begin the final process of certifying the Starliner spacecraft and systems for regular crew rotation flights to the space station.
Find out more about NASA's Commercial Crew Program at:
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Haystack helps companies ensure connection, collaboration, career growth are front and center among employees through shared interests, common goals
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Haystack, the modern intranet company making big companies feel smaller, rolled out Connect—a feature that uses first-party employee-profile data to intelligently pair employees to support better work friendships, facilitate mentor-mentee relationships, and bring colleagues together on a deeper level. The feature is intended to alleviate pain points common for a remote workforce – such as the inability to brainstorm over lunch or celebrate each other's successes in person – and help cultivate the types of long-lasting connections that can support employee retention and growth.
"Building strong relationships at work can mean the difference between engagement and retention; disengagement and turnover," said Cameron Lindsay, Haystack CEO and co-founder. "Helping people find camaraderie at work through a set of shared connections and interests – even across great distances – is one way to build strong, resilient teams."
Connect is part of a broad set of features within Haystack's platform. Through Connect, organizations with or without an in-person campus can all foster strong working relationships between employees. This is just the latest innovation from Haystack, a platform where employees can receive important announcements, discover knowledge about the company they work for, and communicate with coworkers.
Earlier this year, the company announced Secure Delivery – a feature that helps keep internal communications internal, and protect employees from accidentally sharing sensitive information. Haystack will continue to launch features that foster employee connections, growth, and success in the remote age. For more information, visit HaystackTeam.com.
Haystack is a modern intranet platform that makes big companies feel smaller. Mid-market and large enterprises rely on Haystack for secure internal communications, to share organizational knowledge and to build community. Founded in 2019, Haystack is based in Los Angeles. The company was founded by friends CEO Cameron Lindsay and CTO Haibo Zhao. For more information, visit HaystackTeam.com.
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PHOENIX, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Serial entrepreneurs Scott Donnell and Travis Adams have raised a $5.2 million seed round led by Altrus Capital and a pool of private investors to launch the GravyStack financial literacy app. Key investors include Chad Willardson, Mark Timm, Gino Wickman, Jim Kwik, Kate Wells, Loral Langemeier, and David Meltzer.
GravyStack will launch in mid-2022 with a sophisticated banking and gamification engine that incentivizes kids and teens to earn and manage their money with several levels of real-world, skill-building challenges. Parents can supervise their kids' account activity and set flexible controls, making GravyStack a fintech solution for the whole family.
"GravyStack is more than just a debit card for kids, and better than allowance," said Donnell. "This is a financial road map for children in real time. GravyStack breaks down the simplicity of money, from saving to spending to sharing, and combines innovative banking technology with 100 games to make it fun for kids to learn."
"We both have several kids, and all of our investors are parents," said Adams. "We've faced the challenge of figuring out how to teach our kids about money, and what to tell them when they ask us for money. If you give them free money, like an allowance, you're training them to expect this in the future. If you say no, you open the door to an argument. These are no-win situations. GravyStack gives parents a third option – to say, 'Open up GravyStack. What can you do to earn your own money?'"
The funding round enabled GravyStack to recruit key executives, including Chief Banking Officer Gary Arnold, who led the creation of Amazon Pay and the PayPal Commerce Platform; and Chief Product Officer John Fowler, who built several multimillion-dollar companies from ideation to exit.
About GravyStack
GravyStack is a gamified family finance app that helps kids learn how to be smart with their money and build a financially independent future. Our ecosystem makes it safe and fun for kids to master budgeting, money management, goal-setting, and wealth-building.
GravyStack's cross-platform app has a play-to-learn interface for kids and a parental interface with flexible controls for earned autonomy. The fun-first app teaches 100+ life skills and mindsets, including grit, resourcefulness, and delayed gratification.
For more information and to join the waitlist, visit: https://gravystack.com/
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With $20 Million of Ecosystem Genesis Fund offered to developers deploying dApps on the new EVM compatible chain.
NICOSIA, Cyprus, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Function X blockchain project is proud to celebrate its latest milestone: the launch of the EVM compatible chain (FXEVM) on the Function X Mainnet and completed its upgrade at block height 5,713,000.
This upgrade allows developers to migrate their decentralized apps (dApps) to Function X instantly and provides the infrastructure to make sure the dApps run smoothly, with low fees and on a secured network. Function X is one of the first projects to integrate an EVM compatible chain on a chain based on the Cosmos network.
The EVM compatible chain is crucial to Function X's goal of becoming a decentralized finance (DeFi) blockchain platform that strengthens the DeFi ecosystem and encourage developers to use Function X to contribute to the advancement of DeFi and blockchain technology.
More new use-cases will be built on the ecosystem. For example, the FXEVM launch follows the successful deployment of a retail payment solution (Pundi X Chain) and perpetual derivatives trading platform (MarginX). Function X also allows developers to customize the chain based on their needs using the Subnet solution while inheriting Function X's speed and security.
After the FXEVM upgrade, users can bridge their $FX and other tokens (such as FX, PUNDIX, PURSE, USDT, and more) from Ethereum to FXEVM using FX Bridge. f(x)Swap will be one of the first dApps available on FXEVM. It's a decentralized exchange that users can swap different cryptocurrency via MetaMask or any other decentralized wallet supporting WalletConnect e.g f(x)Wallet.
Apart from swapping, there will also be Liquidity Pools, where anyone can become a liquidity provider for a pool and earn rewards in the form of trading fees when users trade in those pools.
Deploying dApps to Function X EVM
Function X invites all developers to come and build on the FXEVM. The dApps the developers w'll be able to build include not only DEXes but also liquidity protocols, yield aggregators, NFT Marketplaces, and many more. To top it off, the Foundation is allocating $20 million from its Ecosystem Genesis Fund to attract developers and nurture the development of the Function X ecosystem.
The Ecosystem Genesis Fund is transparent and accessible to all developers through governance proposals. This fund is allocated to encourage and help to accelerate the development of Function X and FXEVM.
With the recent FXEVM upgrade and new investments into the Ecosystem Genesis Fund, the Function X network is set for impressive growth and exciting times ahead.
Watch FXEVM at https://youtu.be/F2VHnHd2-bs
About Function X Foundation
Function X Foundation is a nonprofit, independent organization that supports the growth of the Function X Ecosystem, a next-generation internet service framework, built entirely on and for the blockchain. It is a completely new ecosystem providing a novel service framework by improving the existing internet and blockchain architectures, combining the benefits of both, and using the most commonly used technical solutions. The Foundation has been set up to manage the usage of the Ecosystem Genesis Fund, which aims to motivate, encourage and facilitate service providers to join and get rooted into the Function X Ecosystem.
For more information about Function X, visit https://www.functionx.io
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BELTON — Services for Luis Hernandez, 34, of Taylor will be 4 p.m. Monday at Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Belton with H.K. Ballard officiating.
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BELTON — Services for Luis Hernandez, 34, of Taylor will be 4 p.m. Monday at Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Belton with H.K. Ballard officiating.
Mr. Hernandez died Sunday, June 26.
He was born Oct. 12, 1978, in Austin to Lisa Dominguez.
Survivors include his mother; two daughters, Marisol Hernandez and Anahi Hernandez, both of Taylor; three brothers, Juan Hernandez, Francisco Acosta and John Wilson; and two sisters, Ashley Wilson and Angela Wilson. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_080b9056-12a5-11ed-8e02-67f0e7f64c4a.html | 2022-08-03T07:05:55Z |
PHILADELPHIA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("FHS" or the "Company") (NYSE: FHS) on or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the ADSs of FHS during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/first-high-school-education-group/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding FHS is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
According to the complaint, FHS, its senior management, and the underwriters of its IPO made materially false statements in the IPO offering documents and failed to disclosed that: (i) the new rules, regulations, and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented; and (ii) the regulations being considered by the Chinese government were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on FHS's enrollment and growth.
Soon after the IPO, media reports stated that attendees of the Two Sessions conference had proposed stricter regulations to rein in the for-profit education industry. On May 12, 2021, news reports revealed that the impending government crackdown on for-profit educational companies in China would be much more drastic and far reaching than previously publicly known. Then, on May 14, 2021, China's state council announced rules that it would further tighten regulations on compulsory education and training institutions.
Thereafter, on July 23, 2021, China unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its education sector, banning companies that teach the school curriculum from making profits, raising capital, or going public. These drastic measures effectively ended any potential growth in the for-profit tutoring sector in China.
By May 10, 2022, FHS ADSs closed below $1 per ADS – more than 90% below the price at which they were sold in the IPO.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
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GRAPHIC: ‘I lost 11’: Uvalde teacher speaks out as sole survivor of classroom shooting
UVALDE, Texas (KABB) - A teacher who survived the Uvalde mass shooting is speaking out as he mourns the loss of his 11 students.
WARNING: Story and video in this story contains details that some may find disturbing.
Preparations for summer break were underway in classroom 111 at Robb Elementary on May 24 as fourth-grade teacher Arnulfo Reyes and his students watched a movie, unaware of the horror they would soon face.
“No training, no nothing would have ever prepared anybody for that,” Reyes said.
Reyes said shortly after finishing an awards ceremony, they heard booms getting closer and louder.
“The kids start asking, ‘What’s going on?’ Because it’s just very loud,” Reyes said. “You start seeing pieces of the wall falling off, like sheetrock flying everywhere.”
Reyes said he had his students hide under a table and pretend to sleep.
After he told them that, all he remembers is getting shot.
He said he fell to the ground and described in detail his encounter with the gunman moments after being shot.
“He tried to make me flinch. Spilled water on my back, cold water. I had a cup on a table, and he spilled it on me. I didn’t move,” Reyes said.
“He did the cell phone thing, where he dropped it on my back because I was getting calls and texts. The last thing he did to me was, he splashed blood on my face. My blood that was coming out of my arm.”
Reyes said after that he lost track of time, saying that it felt like an eternity.
He said that when the gunman was finally killed, Reyes was dragged into the hallway by a first responder after realizing he could not move.
“He dragged me to the hallway, put a tourniquet on my arm,” he said.
On Tuesday a nearly hour-and-a-half-long video from inside Robb Elementary during the mass shooting was released by the Austin American-Statesman.
Just hours before, it was announced families of the victims would view that video on Sunday.
Among the people under fire for their response to the mass shooting that killed 21 is the school district’s police chief, Pete Arredondo, who happens to be Reyes’ cousin.
“I want to set the record straight. I don’t blame him personally. It was a lot of agencies. They should’ve acted fast,” Reyes said.
Reyes is aware the video has been released and struggles with some of the details.
“For them not to do anything, it’s, I mean, it’s mind-blowing because they had a lot of time,” he said.
As Reyes continues to recover, he also thinks about his 11 students who he calls his children.
“Parents lost one and I lost 11,” he said as he read out the names of the students. “I just love them so much.”
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Two weeks after North Korea declared victory over the coronavirus, the country has reported four suspected cases in a province near its border with China.
The area where the suspected cases were found was "immediately locked down," state news agency KCNA reported Tuesday.
Citing the country's State Emergency Epidemic Prevention Headquarters, KCNA said four "fever cases suspected of being infected with malignant epidemic occurred at a unit in Ryanggang province on August 23."
North Korea has limited testing capabilities and refers to suspected Covid infections as "fever cases."
It acknowledged its first confirmed cases of Covid-19 in May, when it reported what it referred to as an "explosive" outbreak and a "major national emergency".
It has since gone on to record 4.77 million suspected cases, but has reported no new ones since July 29 and on August 11 leader Kim Jong Un declared victory over the virus.
However, many experts -- including those at the World Health Organization -- have cast doubts on its claims.
One source of skepticism is its death rate, which to many experts appears unusually low especially given the vast majority of its people are thought to be unvaccinated. The country of 25 million has officially reported 74 deaths, with KCNA previously attributing this to what it called an "unprecedented miracle."
North Korea has also attributed its claimed successes to its use of lockdowns, intensive medical checks, and what Kim called the "advantageous Korean-style socialist system."
It has also hailed its use of daily PCR tests on water collected in border areas and claimed to have developed new methods to detect the virus and other diseases including monkeypox, according to Reuters.
In reporting the latest suspected cases, KCNA emphasized that there had been "no persons infected with the malignant epidemic since the spread of malignant virus was exterminated in the country."
It said anti-epidemic teams had been mobilized to investigate the cases in the latest "fever outbreak."
The absence of independent data in the country means CNN can't verify Pyongyang's claims.
However, recent trade figures showed that despite its claimed victory the country imported Covid prevention and control products including more than a million face masks and 15,000 pairs of rubber gloves from China in July.
Some analysts have claimed that North Korea has used the pandemic as an excuse to tighten social controls; others have suggested its declaration of victory over the virus may clear the way for it to conduct its first nuclear weapon test since 2017.
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TORONTO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Stillwater Capital Corporation is delighted to welcome Sammy Riddle as a Business Development Advisor in the firm's Transportation and Logistics practice group, effective June 15, 2022. He is based in Greenville, South Carolina.
Sammy joins Stillwater following a 20-year distinguished career as Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions for Transplace, acquired by Uber in 2021, and Founder and CEO of M33 Integrated Solutions, a Carolina-based third-party logistics provider. He brings with him extensive knowledge, insight, and strategic advice in the logistics space.
"I am thrilled to join the Stillwater team and to provide those in my network the opportunity to explore and realize the possibility for recapitalization and transaction success with the support of the Stillwater team," said Sammy. "I was so impressed by their professionalism and dedication to their clients as we worked together in my previous roles with Transplace and M33 Integrated. I am excited for this opportunity to advise and support Stillwater's continued track record of success."
Sammy holds a B.S. in Business Marketing & Management from Appalachian State University and advanced Supply Chain Management & Logistics certifications from Georgia Tech and Clemson University.
"We could not be more delighted to have Sammy join the Stillwater team and to draw upon his expertise and relationships within the logistics industry," said Douglas Nix, Chairman of Stillwater. "His extensive knowledge and experience going through multiple acquisitions and two divestitures himself will be a significant asset as we continue to expand our footprint in the US logistics industry. His leadership, team values, and commercial focus on exceptional client outcomes make for an excellent cultural fit with Stillwater."
Established in 2002, Stillwater has grown to become one of North America's top mid-market mergers and acquisitions advisory firms. With over 100 completed transactions, the firm has deep expertise serving corporations, owners, and management teams in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain industry. It has a proven track record of creating exceptional client value, based on its hallmark independent advice and unwavering commitment to extraordinary client success. Through its membership in GGI Global Alliance AG (https://www.ggi.com and https://www.gcg.com) Stillwater has unmatched access to the international business community. For more information about Stillwater, visit https://www.stillwatercapital.ca.
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DENVER, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal Real Estate Income Fund (the "Fund"), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PGZ," announced the declaration of monthly distributions of $0.105 per common share, payable on the dates noted below. Based on the Fund's current net asset value share price of $14.82 (as of market close on June 27, 2022), the distributions represent an annualized distribution rate of 8.50%.
The following dates apply to the distributions declared:
RISKS
This press release is not for tax reporting purposes but is being provided to announce the amount of the Fund's distributions. In early 2023, after definitive information is available, the Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV, if applicable, specifying how the distributions paid by the Fund during the prior calendar year should be characterized for purposes of reporting the distributions on a shareholder's tax return (e.g., ordinary income, long-term capital gain or return of capital). An investment in the Fund is not appropriate for all investors and is not intended to be a complete investment program. The Fund is designed as a long-term investment and not as a trading vehicle.
Investing in the Fund involves risks, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or that you may lose part or even all of your investment and exposure to below-investment grade investments (i.e., "junk bonds"). The Fund's net asset value will vary and its distribution rate may vary and both may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in the market spread over a specified benchmark, market interest rates and performance of the broader equity markets. Fluctuations in net asset value may be magnified as a result of the Fund's use of leverage. Therefore, before investing you should carefully consider the risks that you assume when you invest in the Fund's common shares.
Securities backed by commercial real estate assets are subject to market risks similar to those of direct ownership of commercial real estate assets including, but not limited to, declines in the value of real estate, declines in rental or occupancy rates and risks related to general and local economic conditions.
The Fund's investment objectives and policies are not designed to seek to return the initial investment to investors that purchase shares.
Sources of distributions to shareholders may include net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for 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. If a distribution includes anything other than net investment income, the fund provides a Section 19(a) notice of the best estimate of its distribution sources at that time, available at www.principalcef.com. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year's distributions) contained in shareholders' 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain an annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.principalcef.com or call 855.838.9485. Please read them carefully before investing.
Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value and initial offering prices.
NOT FDIC INSURED | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
The Fund is a closed-end fund and does not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since the initial public offering, the Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value.
ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund.
Principal Real Estate Investors LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. Principal Real Estate Investors LLC is not affiliated with ALPS Advisors, Inc. or any of its affiliates.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the FINRA Member firm.
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.
SS&C ALPS Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies, is a leading provider of investment products for advisors and institutions. With over $19 billion under management as of March 31, 2022, SS&C ALPS Advisors is an open architecture boutique investment manager offering portfolio building blocks, active insight and an unwavering drive to guide clients to investment outcomes across sustainable income, thematic and alternative growth strategies. For more information, visit www.alpsfunds.com.
Principal Real Estate Investors manages or sub-advises $106.2 billion in commercial real estate assets, as of March 31, 2022. The firm's real estate capabilities include both public and private equity and debt investment alternatives. Principal Real Estate Investors is the dedicated real estate group of Principal Global Investors, a diversified asset management organization and a member of the Principal Financial Group®.
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NESCOPECK, Pa. (AP) — Fire tore quickly through a house in northeastern Pennsylvania early Friday morning, killing seven adults and three children and horrifying a volunteer firefighter who arrived to battle the blaze only to discover the victims were his own family, authorities said.
The children who died were ages 5, 6 and 7, Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release, while the seven adults ranged from their late teens to a 79-year-old man. Autopsies were planned for this weekend.
Harold Baker, a volunteer firefighter in the town of Nescopeck, said the 10 victims included his son, daughter, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, three grandchildren and two other relatives. He said his two children and the other young victims were visiting their aunt and uncle’s home for swimming and other summertime fun.
He said 13 dogs were also in the two-story home, but didn’t say if he knew whether any survived.
“All I wanted to do was go in there and get to these people, my family. That’s all that I was thinking about, getting in to them,” Baker said in a phone interview with The Associated Press.
Baker grabbed a hose and air pack, and started pouring water on the fire, desperate to make his way inside and calling out to his son. His chief realized whose house it was, and fellow firefighters escorted Baker back to the firehouse.
A preliminary investigation suggests the fire broke out on the front porch at around 2:30 a.m., Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce said Friday evening.
“The information I have is that the fire started and progressed very quickly, making it very difficult to get out,” he said.
Three people were able to escape the blaze, Sanguedolce said. Four state police fire marshals are involved in the investigation, although it won’t be classified as a criminal probe unless they determine the fire was intentionally set, he said.
Nescopeck is a small town on the Susquehanna River, about 20 miles southwest of Wilkes-Barre. The house was on a residential street of largely owner-occupied, single family homes.
Baker said the address initially given for the call was a neighboring house. He realized it was his family members’ residence as the firetruck approached. He said his unit was the first on scene, and the house was already engulfed in flames.
“There wasn’t nothing we could’ve done to get in there. We tried, but we couldn’t get in,” said Baker, 57, who’s been a firefighter for 40 years.
His son, 19-year-old Dale Baker, had followed both of his parents into the fire service, joining when he was 16.
“He said it all his life, he was just going to be like his dad,” Harold Baker said.
Heidi Knorr, the Nescopeck Volunteer Fire Company secretary, called Dale Baker “such a fun-loving soul. He just loved life.”
The family was “always willing to help lend a hand to anyone in need,” Knorr said. Dale’s mother was not among the dead listed by Harold Baker.
Mike Swank, who lives two doors away across the street, said he happened to be awake early Friday and looked outside after hearing a sharp explosion. He saw the porch “was really going” and went outside, using another neighbor’s hose to keep the blaze from spreading to a garage.
“I seen two guys outside and they were in various states of hysteria,” Swank told the AP by phone.
One man was on a cellphone, “and I’m trying to ask him if everybody’s out,” he said. “The other guy was out in the street and he was just running around in circles.”
Swank said he wasn’t able to get information from them. A fence prevented him from getting to the back of the property.
Baker said 14 people were living in the home. One was out delivering newspapers, and three others escaped.
Swank said the family had moved in a few months ago under what he understood to be a rent-to-own agreement, and spent a lot of time on the cluttered front porch.
“It was so quick and so much smoke, you just knew nobody was going to make it out,” Swank said. He saw cadaver dogs being used to search the scene until the bodies were located.
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LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beeflow, the fast growing biotech startup to improve the impact of ecosystem services in agriculture, is proud to appear in the new film series, "Age of Change: The Business of Survival," presented by WWF and content partners and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. The beautifully shot series, which debuted on July 5, 2022, uncovers the stories of innovative solutions across the global business community that address critical environmental challenges through sharing diverse success stories.
In the segment, Beeflow Founder and CEO, Matias Viel, along with Angelita De La Luz, Beeflow's Director of Applied Research and Pollination Operations, discuss the research and technology development the company has done that has proven to improve crop yields through various technologies that support bee health and training. They also examine how encouraging other species of bees to work in tandem with honeybees to aid in pollination will also increase crop yields.
"Over the last 50 years, there has been a lot of innovation in agriculture including new ways of irrigating crops, enhanced pest management, and plant genetics, but little in ways of supporting pollination," said Viel. "With bees responsible for pollinating more than 70 percent of food crops around the world, caring for bees and their wellbeing is an important part of protecting the global food supply."
Beeflow is one of the first companies globally to generate and apply scientific knowledge and bee behavior research to help improve and increase crop yields, changing the paradigm surrounding pollination of crops with provable results. Work and research that the company is continually conducting is vitally important to validate this need and keep the world population with a regular supply of food.
Explore the series now at www.ageofchangeseries.co.uk. Additional stories will be joining the series in November 2022.
Beeflow is a biotech startup company that leverages scientific knowledge and technology to improve the impact of ecosystem services in agriculture. Beeflow creates and manages pollination programs for farmers which increase crop yields by up to 60 percent. The company combines scientific knowledge of crop pollination, bee biology & behavior and chemical ecology with proprietary technologies including molecules that help train bees to pollinate specific crops and a plant-based bee diet that enhances bees' immune system. This novel approach to pollination management allows growers to produce more with less. Based in California and with operations across the US West Coast, Mexico, Peru and Argentina, Beeflow closed an $8.3M Series A in May 2021 with Ospraie Ag Sciences, Future Ventures, Vectr Ventures, Jeff Wilke (former CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon), SOSV and others. Beeflow's team of experts includes biologists, ecologists, entomologists, agronomists, and entrepreneurs. For more information about Beeflow, please visit www.beeflow.com.
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Albert W. Howe Jr.
Albert W. Howe Jr. (84) of Temple, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022, surrounded by family.
Services are pending with Crawford - Bowers Funeral Home in Temple.
He was born July 17, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, to Albert and Mary (Kovac) Howe. He joined the Army in 1955 and served several tours in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1969 at the rank of Captain. He then worked as a civil engineer until his retirement to spend time with his family.
He was a die-hard Cowboy’s fan, loved NASCAR and anything to do with flying and space.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his three sisters, Mary, Margaret, and Delores; and his first wife, Virginia “Jo” Gilbert.
He is survived by his wife Joan; his step-children Norma (Samuel) Garcia, Dean Johnson, Verl Johnson, and Carrie (Marcello) D’Landazuri; sixteen grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI), a global shared communications infrastructure provider, has agreed to acquire ZenFi Networks, an East coast based provider of digital infrastructure solutions and innovator in small cell deployment, offload & roaming services, fibre connectivity and network edge colocation. This agreement represents a significant growth opportunity for BAI in North America, building upon its existing connected infrastructure capability and operations in the region driven by BAI Group companies Mobilitie and Transit Wireless. It further progresses the company's vision to become a leading provider of connected 5G infrastructure across North America, and globally. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory clearances and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
The deal expands the technical and service offering that BAI will be able to provide to network operators, enterprises, and public municipalities with more specialised scalable solutions. With significant fibre connectivity assets, wireless infrastructure solutions including small cells, and network colocation facilities across the New York and New Jersey metro areas, ZenFi Networks' infrastructure is a natural extension of the connectivity solutions that Transit Wireless provides across the New York City subway. The combination of the two offerings, alongside Mobilitie's 5G outdoor and indoor wireless infrastructure solutions, complements and strengthens BAI's capability to deliver against its wider 5G growth strategy and become a scale provider across New York and New Jersey, as well as North America.
With a firmly established and proven leadership team, led by Co-Founder and CEO, Ray LaChance, ZenFi Networks brings with it a host of long-established customer relationships, including the rights to provide mobile infrastructure solutions across 4,000 LinkNYC kiosk structures across the City. The acquisition will also bring over 1,100 route miles of fibre network across the New York and New Jersey metro region, as well as unique C-RAN solutions and a number of existing customer contracts with enterprise and mobile network operators.
Igor Leprince, Group CEO of BAI Communications, said: "ZenFi Networks is a long established and high performing player in the wireless infrastructure sector. As an exciting business with longstanding customer relationships and a reputation for driving innovation, bringing it into the BAI Group is an important step forward in our ongoing push for growth in North America and globally. In the short-term, it enhances our regional operations in the Northeast, further extending the reach of current solutions and expertise we have and building on our vision to assist our customers in delivering an enhanced experience at all points of their customers' journey, from subway to above ground and from work to home. This also positions us perfectly to support the increasing appetite for connectivity among businesses across North America."
Commenting on the agreement, Ray LaChance, Co-Founder and CEO of ZenFi Networks, said: "We are very excited about this acquisition and joining the BAI Group. The natural alignment between our business and BAI's North American operations unlocks a range of opportunities to extend the services and support that we are providing our customers, positioning the business to increase its scale and leadership in connected infrastructure delivery. Our team is excited to join the BAI Group, and we feel strongly that this investment will strengthen our ability to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions for our clients in a sustainable, equitable manner to our communities. BAI's heritage, proven track record for delivery and prioritisation of customer service, and experience in municipal partnerships and community engagement make for a natural cultural fit with our business and client relationships. Combining ZenFi Networks' established reputation and relationships in and around New York City, and our expertise in fast-growth segments like small cell deployment with the scale and reach that BAI has across North America and globally, creates the perfect platform to capture the increasing 5G and connected infrastructure growth opportunity."
Mr Leprince further emphasised the combined potential of the two businesses and the opportunity that lay ahead, adding: "The alignment that exists between the operations and outlook of ZenFi Networks and BAI in the broader New York area presents an opportunity that is greater than the sum of its parts. With an operational footprint that is perfectly aligned to our own, and enhanced IoT capabilities, this acquisition is an obvious next step for extending our reach in the region and is an exciting development for us in the North American market as we look to bring enterprises, municipalities, and mobile network operators a broader range of services and depth of expertise."
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), BAI's majority shareholder, provided its congratulations and support of this agreement. Max Biagosch, Senior Managing Director at CPP Investments and BAI Board Member said: "This acquisition represents a major strategic opportunity for BAI Group, and further extends our exposure to the digital infrastructure space. CPP Investments recognises the critical importance of high quality connectivity in an increasingly digital world and is focused on delivering the underlying infrastructure to make this a reality through BAI. The combination of rapidly growing social appetite and demand for connectivity, and the leadership position BAI has established, creates a strong foundation for CPP Investments to continue to generate long-term and sustainable returns for our members by supporting the growth of the BAI platform."
Ben Hawkins, Head, Infrastructure, Renewables & Sustainable Investing, at Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), a minority shareholder in BAI Communications, said: "As a long-term investor, we are keenly supportive of opportunities that strengthen the market position of holdings within our clients' portfolios, as is the case with BAI and its successful acquisition of ZenFi Networks, further enhancing the Group's presence in the United States. We are very excited about opportunities to be realised from the integrated US platform of BAI following this transaction."
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Bank Street Group LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to ZenFi, and Alston & Bird LLP served as legal advisor.
About BAI Communications
BAI Communications is a world leader in shared communications infrastructure, pioneering solutions that empower our customers to advance their services, accelerate their networks and amplify their reach in the most efficient and cost-effective ways possible. Having long been at the forefront of network advancement, BAI is harnessing fibre, spearheading the transition from 4G/LTE, accelerating 5G and preparing for 6G – and beyond. We collaborate closely with our customers in telecommunications, government, transit, enterprise, broadcasting, and venues to realise their communications vision, focusing not just on the immediate future, but on the possibilities that exist over long-term partnerships. Our global operations span Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, and the United States. Our BAI Group companies include Mobilitie, Signal Point and Transit Wireless in the United States, and Vilicom in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Together, we're creating smarter communities for all.
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ZenFi Networks, an innovative digital infrastructure company that delivers wireless siting, offload and roaming, network edge colocation and fiber optic network solutions in the NY-NJ metro region, is creating a platform to allow different providers the opportunity to expand 5G. ZenFi Networks has an unparalleled reputation for efficiently architecting and delivering solutions that enable not only Mobile Network Operators, Wholesale Telecommunications Providers, large enterprises but also the communities that need to be connected. With its purpose-built C-RAN infrastructure, ZenFi Networks is at the forefront of network architecture innovation and a critical part of the digital ecosystem in one of the biggest, most important markets in the world. For more information, please visit: www.zenfi.com.
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Alabama corrections officer dead, inmate in custody after prison escape
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - After more than a week on the run, former corrections officer Vicky White, 56, is dead and murder suspect Casey White, 38, is in custody, WAFF reports.
The pair were caught in Evansville, Indiana, on Monday.
Authorities say U.S. Marshals were chasing Vicky White and Casey White when the Cadillac they were in crashed. Vicky White allegedly shot herself and later died at the hospital. Casey White surrendered to authorities after the crash. He suffered minor injuries.
The U.S. Marshals Service said when Casey White came out of the car, he said, “Please help my wife. She just shot herself in the head, and I didn’t do it.”
Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said they have got a “dangerous man off of the street.”
“Casey White will not see the light of day again,” Singleton said.
He adds that there is no evidence at this time that anyone else was involved.
On April 29, the inmate and the former Assistant Director of Corrections were reported missing.
Vicky White and Casey White left the Lauderdale County Detention Center at 9:30 a.m. allegedly heading to the courthouse. Vicky White said she was taking Casey White to a mental health evaluation and then to seek medical care because she was not feeling well. Singleton later confirmed there was not a scheduled mental health evaluation.
Inmates told authorities that the two had a “special relationship” where Casey White received extra privileges, all from Vicky White. They first met in 2020 when Casey White was in Lauderdale County Jail. When he was moved to prison, they remained in contact. He returned to Lauderdale County Jail earlier this year.
Casey White was serving a 75-year prison sentence for attempted murder and other charges at the time of his escape. He was awaiting trial in the stabbing of a 58-year-old woman during a burglary in 2015. He could face the dealth penalty if convicted.
A warrant for Vicky White was issued May 2, charging her with permitting or facilitating escape in the first degree.
Authorities discovered Vicky White had bought a 2007 Ford Edge days before the pair ran off. She was also seen days before shopping for men’s clothing at Kohl’s and sold her house for below market value.
“This escape was obviously well planned and calculated. They had plenty of resources, cash, vehicles. They had everything they needed to pull this off,” Singleton said.
One week later, the 2007 Ford Edge was found in Bethesda, Tennessee, after it had apparently broken down.
A Ford F-150 was left abandoned at a car wash last week in Evansville, Indiana. The manager looked at the surveillance video and believed he saw Casey White. The U.S. Marshals were called in.
From there, the U.S. Marshals started narrowing their focus on Vicky White and Casey White being in Evansville, Indiana, where they were found on Monday.
Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly wants justice to be served.
“His capital murder case is set for June. Plan A would be to try him for June, but there are a lot of moving parts between then and now,” Connolly said.
Authorities say that Casey White will be extradited to Lauderdale County “very soon.”
He has a status hearing scheduled Tuesday.
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TORONTO, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has released insights that explore the industry cloud market, touching on Microsoft's market expansion and what it could mean for industry-specific organizations looking to move to the cloud in 2022.
As background, in the spring of 2021, Microsoft announced the expansion and public preview of industry-specific cloud-based solutions. These industry clouds are designed to provide an easy transition for various industry verticals to move quickly to the cloud and attain faster ROI with templated workflows, APIs, and analytics through artificial intelligence and machine learning.
"The industry cloud market represents one of the largest vertical growth opportunities for technology suppliers," says Ted Walker, a Principal Research Director at Info-Tech. "More than five hundred industry clouds have already been created globally, and revenue in this space is expected to exceed $20 billion by 2023."
Industry clouds focus on specialized processes with tools and business services dedicated to a specific industry. Designed with industry challenges in mind, these cloud-based solutions can enable organizations to jump ahead and deliver value at a record pace.
"These cloud-based systems are heavily customized to meet the needs of specific industry segments and accommodate the regulatory, business, legal, security, and other requirements within each particular industry," explains Walker. "General cloud computing has a horizontal integration with similar services for all, whereas the industry clouds are vertically integrated into specific industry needs."
Building on lessons learned and experience gained from its specialized partitioned Cloud for Government, Microsoft is now focusing on expanding similar offerings to specific industry verticals.
"Microsoft continues to drive digital transformation with tailored industry solutions hosted on the Azure platform," adds Walker. "Throughout 2021, Microsoft announced several new industry-focused solutions to build out a growing portfolio of pre-architected cloud-based solutions."
Info-Tech's research highlights the available industry-specific solutions from Microsoft, including:
- Financial Services (includes Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance)
- Healthcare (includes Vaccine Management, Payors, Life Sciences)
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Retail and Consumer Goods
- Telecommunications
- Nonprofit
- Automotive
- Industrial IoT
- Media and Entertainment
- Education
- Government
Alongside Microsoft, Amazon's AWS and Salesforce have been developing industry clouds. However, Info-Tech's research shows that no clear leader has emerged in this market space.
"Industry-specific solutions are built on Microsoft workloads," shares Walker. "They are not separate instances of Azure but rather a set of templated workflows, APIs, and compliance modules. These solutions are sold as tenant or user add-ons to other Microsoft subscriptions such as Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or Microsoft 365."
These industry solutions also leverage various Azure technologies, including Compute, Containers, AI/ML, SQL, BI, and Web. Microsoft also uses a host of non-Microsoft technologies, operating systems, and database environments to further expand the compatibility and reach of its industry-specific solutions.
Microsoft pricing varies by industry and requirements. Add-ons can be priced per user or at the tenant level for up to $30,000 per month.
A pricing example of MS Cloud for non-profit may have add-ons with a variety of required qualifying licenses. It is dependent on the non-profit scenarios that are important in such areas, such as fundraising, volunteer engagement, and management. It's a tenant-wide license available through the EA, CSP, and Web Direct. There's a Basic Plan, which is free, a Standard Plan 1 (for fewer than 250 employees) at $750 per month, and a Standard Plan 2 for more than 250 employees at $2,000 per month. All are priced at the tenant level.
"For Healthcare, Microsoft offers a $95-per-user add-on that provides additional capabilities for Teams, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365, including Patient Insights, Virtual Health, Care Coordination, and more," says Walker.
Most industry-specific add-ons will have an underlying or qualifying license requirement. This could be Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, or possibly Power BI with SQL.
SoftwareReviews, a division of Info-Tech research group, shows Microsoft Azure's overall rating as a cloud platform based on customer feedback and reviews.
Source: Microsoft Azure on SoftwareReviews; accessed March 2022
Microsoft has designed the industry solutions with its Azure security-first methodology for the specific templates, configurations, workflows, APIs, and other Azure connectivity services.
Microsoft's industry clouds are designed to:
- Accelerate organizations' ability to implement industry solutions or bolster existing ones.
- Leverage and use the common data model while still aligning with compliance requirements within each industry.
- Make individuals and organizations more productive through effective workflows and application integrations, bringing timely data and information on demand.
- Use modular solutions with built-in industry standards that augment an organization's current investments and are expandable as business needs evolve and grow.
"It's important to understand that these industry-specific cloud solutions are not unique or physically separate Azure instances," Walker explains. "They essentially extend the underlying cloud services and provide industry-specific value add-ons that are safe and easy to integrate. These value add-on modules can deliver workflow automation and AI and ML analytics for both structured and unstructured data sets. This will allow organizations to pivot data and gain insights with meaningful results."
The initial announcement of these industry clouds occurred in the spring of 2021. Most were announcements of public previews. Throughout the year, public previews of additional industry clouds were announced that quickly rounded out the stack.
Info-Tech says that there can be many benefits of Microsoft's industry cloud:
- Organizations can bring legacy infrastructure to the cloud and gain greater agility and scalability.
- The learning path is shorter since solutions are built on known Microsoft products and technologies.
- Operational efficiencies are improved.
- Configurations are compliant and standardized.
- Tenant add-ons and user-based SKUs can be consolidated into an existing licensing agreement.
"If you are already using several Microsoft cloud products such as Office 365, Dynamics, and Azure, using the Microsoft industry cloud would be a worthwhile consideration from a cost savings, ROI, and integration perspective," says Walker.
As with any new product from Microsoft, organizations should look to leverage any incubation pricing discounts. The industry cloud is still in its infancy, and due diligence will be required to find and vet niche partners that can help with planning and deployment. Organizations will need to work with a partner to secure POC or pilot funding from Microsoft. Finally, companies should carefully investigate integration and APIs with the business services and systems since it is the highest dissatisfaction or challenge in the early stage of industry cloud growth.
"Since these industry-specific solutions are designed, built, and tested on Microsoft's secure cloud infrastructure, customers can be confident that they will meet industry compliance requirements," states Walker. "This will allow customers to be faster to market with cloud-based, industry-specific infrastructure and workflows. Microsoft will leverage its advantage of having existing mature products and platforms while continuing to engage industry partner knowledge and experience to further improve these solutions. Its goal to become the leader in the industry cloud segment will materialize much faster by focusing on a few market segments."
Microsoft has not yet created partner certification paths for the specific industry clouds in its Gold Certified Partner Program. These partner certifications would differentiate their solutions and reward them for investing time and resources into the industry cloud segments and certifications.
"Industry clouds might be a quick avenue to the cloud, and there's no doubt Microsoft will make it affordable for early adopters," adds Walker. "However, experience and history show that Microsoft will eventually monetize the platforms further down the road. This could greatly deplete the ROI values that were initially defined by the organization. Similar to the Microsoft 365 deployments in years past, once an organization goes that deep into the cloud, there's almost zero chance of going back to legacy processes."
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COPENHAGEN, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MC2 Therapeutics A/S, a commercial stage pharmaceutical company, has named Lars Iversen, MD, DMSc an esteemed chair professor in dermatology at Aarhus University Hospital and at Aarhus University, its new full-time Chief Medical Officer (CMO) as of October 1st, 2022.
Professor Lars Iversen will be a key member of the Executive Team at MC2 Therapeutics. He will be responsible for continued high quality in the strategy, direction, and execution of the company's clinical development plans. His tasks will also include identification of new first-in-indication or best-in-class projects within auto-immune and inflammatory conditions (I&I) and maintenance and expansion of MC2 Therapeutics' network of healthcare professionals, patient organizations and medical and scientific advisors in USA and Europe.
"Lars Iversen brings substantial experience and an extensive international network in the field of dermatology to the company," said Jesper J. Lange, CEO of MC2 Therapeutics. "Within his research and participation in many clinical trials, Lars has received several honors for his work. His expertise will play a central role in our commitment to redefine the treatment experience of patients and address unmet needs for people with autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions."
Professor Lars Iversen has been a member of the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) board of directors since 2017. He has done a wide array of national and international committee work and collaboration and has been invited speaker at several international conferences in Asia, Europe, and USA. Lars Iversen is author or co-author of 250 articles, reviews or book-chapters and patents and has served as sub-investigator or principal investigator, as well as national coordinator on several clinical trials during the last 20 years. In 2019 he established the National Center of Autoimmune Diseases at Aarhus University Hospital.
"I look very much forward to joining MC2 Therapeutics. I have been following the company for years and I am impressed how the team has successfully managed all the aspects of the development and launch of Wynzora in US and EU. In addition, the pipeline is exciting, comprising first-in-indication novel drug candidates based on MC2's groundbreaking research into urea derived diseases," said Professor Lars Iversen. "I have been devoted to the field of dermatology and autoimmune diseases my entire career and by joining MC2 I now get the opportunity to more directly influence and initiate new projects addressing the needs of patients together with an equally committed team."
Lars Iversen takes on the role as CMO after Johan Selmer, MD who has decided to devote more time to his family after a long and very impressive career. Johan Selmer will continue to work for MC2 Therapeutics as Executive Medical Advisor and focus his efforts on identifying and assisting in the early and clinical development of novel therapies with a unique clinical profile within auto-immune and inflammatory conditions.
Biography Professor Lars Iversen
Lars Iversen (Professor, MD, DMSc) is chair professor in dermatology at University of Aarhus since 2012. He graduated as a doctor from Aarhus University in 1991 and in 2003 he became a specialist in dermato-venerology. In 2019 he established the National Center of Autoimmune Diseases at Aarhus University Hospital.
National and international committee work and collaboration:
From 2008- 2015 he was a member of the Scientific Advisory board of the European Skin Research Fund under the European Society of Dermatological Research (ESDR); from 2014-2017 Chairman of the Topical Treatment Working Group of the International Psoriasis Council; since 2017 a member of the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) board of directors; from 2017-2018 President elect of the Danish Dermatological Society (DDS); from 2018-2020 President of the Danish Dermatological Society (DDS); and from 2019-2020 board member of the Nordic Dermatological Association.
About MC2 Therapeutics A/S
MC2 Therapeutics A/S is a privately held commercial stage pharmaceutical company committed to redefine the treatment experience and address unmet needs for people with autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. MC2 Therapeutics has developed and commercialized a next generation topical treatment for plaque psoriasis based on its unique formulation and delivery system, PAD Technology™, and is developing a pipeline of new first-in-indication therapies such as CKD-ap 3-5 (uremic pruritus), lichen sclerosus and Sjogren dry eye. MC2 Therapeutics has also recently launched its biotech-derived biomee™ skin care line for people with dry, itchy and sensitive skin.
For additional information on MC2 Therapeutics Group, please visit www.mc2therapeutics.com
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- Novavax and partner SK bioscience will provide the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in adolescents aged 12 through 17 years in South Korea
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced that partner, SK bioscience, has received a Post Approval Change Application approval from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (KMFDS) for Nuvaxovid™ (NVX-CoV2373) COVID-19 vaccine for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in adolescents aged 12 through 17.
"Today's approval in South Korea is an important step in ensuring broad global access to a protein-based vaccine option," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "We are pleased to collaborate with SK bioscience to offer our vaccine to adolescents aged 12 through 17 in South Korea."
Jaeyong Ahn, CEO of SK bioscience said, "We are responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by expanding the use of Nuvaxovid for adolescents and as a booster. With CDMO manufacturing of global COVID-19 vaccines, including Nuvaxovid, we will do our best to promote human health in the world."
The approval was based on data from the ongoing pediatric expansion of the Phase 3 PREVENT-19 trial of 2,247 adolescents aged 12 through 17 years across 73 sites in the U.S., to evaluate the safety, effectiveness (immunogenicity), and efficacy of Nuvaxovid. In the trial, Nuvaxovid achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint and demonstrated 80% clinical efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant was the predominant circulating SARS-CoV-2 strain in the U.S.
Preliminary safety data from the trial showed the vaccine to be generally well-tolerated. Serious and severe adverse events were low in number and balanced between vaccine and placebo groups, and not considered related to the vaccine. Local and systemic reactogenicity was generally lower than or similar to adults, after the first and second dose. The most common adverse reactions observed were injection site tenderness/pain, headache, myalgia, fatigue, and malaise. There was no increase in reactogenicity in younger (12 to <15 years old) adolescents compared to older (15 to <18 years old) adolescents. No new safety signal was observed through the placebo-controlled portion of the study.
In the 12 through 17 year-old population, Nuvaxovid has been granted authorization in India, the European Union, Australia, Thailand, and Japan, and is actively under review in other markets.
KMFDS approved Nuvaxovid for use in adults aged 18 and older in January 2022. In Korea, SK bioscience signed a licensing agreement with Novavax and is manufacturing drug substance and drug product of Nuvaxovid for domestic use.
Trade Name Use in the U.S.
The trade name Nuvaxovid™ has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Important Safety Information
- Nuvaxovid is contraindicated in persons who have a hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the excipients.
- Events of anaphylaxis have been reported with administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of the vaccine. Close observation for at least 15 minutes is recommended and a second dose of the vaccine should not be given to those who have experienced anaphylaxis to the first dose of Nuvaxovid.
- Anxiety-related reactions, including vasovagal reactions (syncope), hyperventilation, or stress‐related reactions may occur in association with vaccination as a psychogenic response to the needle injection. It is important that precautions are in place to avoid injury from fainting.
- Vaccination should be postponed in individuals suffering from an acute severe febrile illness or acute infection. The presence of a minor infection and/or low-grade fever should not delay vaccination.
- Nuvaxovid should be given with caution in individuals receiving anticoagulant therapy or those with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder (such as haemophilia) because bleeding or bruising may occur following an intramuscular administration in these individuals.
- The efficacy of Nuvaxovid may be lower in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Administration of Nuvaxovid in pregnancy should only be considered when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks for the mother and foetus.
- The effects with Nuvaxovid may temporarily affect the ability to drive or use machines.
- Individuals may not be fully protected until seven days after their second dose. As with all vaccines, vaccination with Nuvaxovid may not protect all vaccine recipients.
- The most common adverse reactions observed during clinical studies were headache, nausea or vomiting, myalgia, arthralgia, injection site tenderness/pain, fatigue, and malaise.
For more information on Nuvaxovid, including the Summary of Product Characteristics with Package Leaflet, Prescribing Information and Important Safety Information, adverse event reporting instructions, or to request additional information, please visit the following websites:
About the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373)
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization and distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
About the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) Phase 3 Trials
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) continues being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 trials.
PREVENT-19 (the PRE-fusion protein subunit Vaccine Efficacy Novavax Trial | COVID-19) is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine with Matrix-M adjuvant in 29,960 participants 18 years of age and older in 119 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. The primary endpoint for PREVENT-19 was the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second dose in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. The statistical success criterion included a lower bound of 95% CI >30%. A secondary endpoint was the prevention of PCR-confirmed, symptomatic moderate or severe COVID-19. Both endpoints were assessed at least seven days after the second study vaccination in volunteers who had not been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. In the trial, the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine achieved 90.4% efficacy overall. It was generally well-tolerated and elicited a robust antibody response after the second dose in both studies. Full results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The pediatric expansion of PREVENT-19 is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine with Matrix-M adjuvant in 2,247 adolescent participants 12 to 17 years of age in 73 locations in the United States, compared with placebo. In the pediatric trial, the vaccine achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint (non-inferiority of the neutralizing antibody response compared to young adult participants 18 through 25 years of age from PREVENT-19) and demonstrated 80% efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant of concern was the predominant circulating strain in the U.S. Additionally, immune responses were about two-to-three-fold higher in adolescents than in adults against all variants studied.
Additionally, a trial conducted in the U.K. with 14,039 participants aged 18 years and older was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded study and achieved overall efficacy of 89.7%. The primary endpoint was based on the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second study vaccination in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. Full results of the trial were published in NEJM.
About Matrix-M™ Adjuvant
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, has received authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the U.S., EC and the WHO. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide, including for additional indications and populations such as adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent format Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, including an Omicron strain based vaccine and bivalent Omicron-based / original strain based vaccine, a COVID-seasonal influenza investigational vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for use in adults and adolescents, and as a booster, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of NVX-CoV2373, and the expected administration of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; unanticipated challenges or delays in conducting clinical trials; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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Atlanta will get a taste of the Jack Harlow Meal before it's available at KFCs nationwide, with an event that will be the talk of the town
LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Harlow and KFC's partnership just got spicier with the drop of the Jack Harlow Meal – a combo meal curated by the Kentucky native himself, available at KFC restaurants nationwide and via KFC.com and the KFC mobile app beginning Monday, June 6.
While some celebrity meals are good, the Jack Harlow Meal is the only one that's finger lickin' good. Jack Harlow recently spent time at KFC's Louisville, Kentucky HQ tasting the entire menu to hand pick his meal, which is a mix of KFC classics and new fan favorite menu items: the KFC Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Secret Recipe Fries, a side of ranch, and a nice cold lemonade, all served in custom Jack Harlow x KFC packaging.
The iconic pairing of KFC classics such as Mac & Cheese mixed with the newer KFC Chicken Sandwich (released in 2021) and Secret Recipe Fries (introduced in 2020) is the perfect amount of nostalgia – old school (KFC) meets new school (Jack Harlow).
"From releasing 'Come Home the Kids Miss You' and now launching my own meal at KFC, I'm having a super blessed summer" said 3x GRAMMY-nominated rapper, Jack Harlow. "When KFC asked me to create my own meal, I knew it couldn't be just any meal. My meal brings together my childhood favorites from growing up in Louisville, the KFC Mac & Cheese, with my new go-to Spicy Chicken Sandwich (with plenty of ranch), Secret Recipe Fries, and lemonade – it doesn't get much better."
To celebrate the launch of the Jack Harlow Meal, KFC will transform an Atlanta KFC into Jack's Meal HQ (2637 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna, Ga.) on Saturday, June 4 to give fans a first-class taste of Jack's custom meal. Atlantans will be the first to try the Jack Harlow Meal while they listen to Jack's new album from an insta-worthy KFC x Jack Harlow bucket speaker playing Harlow's latest hits as well as experience surprises throughout the day.
In honor of the new Jack Harlow Meal at KFC, Jack and KFC have also teamed up to drop a line of co-branded merch that will be available for a limited time only (while supplies last). Fans can download the KFC app and opt into push notifications to be the first to know when the merch line is available and for other exclusive Jack Harlow content.
"Jack has long been vocal about his passion for his home state of Kentucky, which is why this partnership is so finger lickin' good," said Nick Chavez, CMO of KFC U.S. "Jack Harlow fans, don't miss out on this meal handpicked by Jack himself."
Jack introduces his Jack Harlow Meal himself to KFC customers in new commercials that feature his chart topping hit song "Nail Tech."
Guests can skip the drive-thru line and get their hands on the Jack Harlow Meal faster by ordering through KFC's Quick Pick-Up option on the KFC app or KFC.com at select locations. After placing a digital order for Quick Pick-Up, guests can head to the restaurant, park in dedicated VIP parking spots, and run inside to grab their hot and fresh order waiting for them on KFC's new Quick Pick-Up shelf.
In December, KFC announced an ongoing partnership with #1 hit maker and multiple GRAMMY-nominated rapper and Louisville, Kentucky native Jack Harlow to usher in a new era for the iconic fried chicken brand.
About KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe® fried chicken since 1952. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy™ chicken and Extra Crispy™ Tenders, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides. There are more than 26,000 KFC restaurants in over 145 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
About Jack Harlow
Hailed as the "hitmaker of tomorrow" by Variety, Jack Harlow is one of music's greatest new stars. The Louisville, KY native boasts three GRAMMY Award nominations, two #1 singles, 12 RIAA platinum certifications, and over 5 billion career streams to date. Harlow released his critically acclaimed, RIAA platinum certified debut album, THATS WHAT THEY ALL SAY in December 2020, which featured the 7x Platinum worldwide hit, "WHATS POPPIN," which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned the 24-year-old his first GRAMMY nomination for "Best Rap Performance," along with a wide array of other award nominations.
The Generation Now/Atlantic Records star has graced the covers of Rolling Stone, Forbes, Variety, Complex, SPIN, Footwear News and XXL's coveted Freshman Class Issue, and brought his captivating live show to TV with performances on Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, and the 2022 Kids Choice Awards, to name a few.
Harlow is now poised to reach even greater heights with his hugely anticipated second album, COME HOME THE KIDS MISS YOU, highlighted by the bombastic lead single "Nail Tech" and the infectious follow-up, "First Class," which made a spectacular debut at atop the Billboard "Hot 100," marking his first solo #1 single, while earning the biggest streaming week of 2022, thus far.
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RADNOR, Pa., Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the against MINISO Group Holding Limited ("MINISO ") (NYSE: MNSO). The action charges MINISO with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of MINISO's materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, MINISO investors have suffered significant losses.
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CLASS PERIOD: OCTOBER 15, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 17, 2022
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Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
Headquartered in the People's Republic of China, MINISO purports to be a fast-growing global value retailer which serves consumers primarily through its large network of MINISO stores. On October 15, 2020, MINISO conducted its IPO, issuing approximately 30.4 million American Depositary Shares (ADSs) to the investing public at $20.00 per ADS.
On July 26, 2022, market researcher Blue Orca Capital published a report on MINISO which alleged several alarming issues with MINISO, including that: 1) many MINISO stores are secretly owned by MINISO executives or insiders closely connected to the chairman; 2) MINISO misleads the market about its core business; and 3) based on Blue Orca's analysis, MINISO's Chinese corporate filings indicate that the chairman siphoned hundreds of millions from the public company through opaque Caribbean jurisdictions as the middleman in a crooked headquarters deal.
As of July 27, 2022, MINISO ADSs closed at $5.66 per ADS, representing more than a 70% decline from the $20.00 IPO price.
MINISO investors may, no later than October 17, 2022, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages MINISO investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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Thanks for highlighting the possible lethality from heat exhaustion or heat stroke, published originally in The Dallas Morning News. A personal friend of mine died of heat stroke on the spring training practice field for SMU in about 1961. As a pre-med student at the time, I became very interested in the physiology of heat stroke.
During the Six Day War (June 5-10, 1967) between the Israelis and the United Arab Republic (Egypt, Jordan and Syria) Israeli military physiologists dramatically influenced the abrupt outcome of the conflict. The secret? Adequate hydration!
The Israeli troops were organized in two-man buddy teams, with each troop being held responsible for his buddy’s drinking two gallons of water per day. The military strategists sent “water buffalos,” very large transportable water tanks, to the front lines with the troops. Result: Israeli troop loss to heat stroke 2%, and Arab troop loss to heat stroke 40%. The world immediately recognized the necessity for hydration to maintain human health.
The sport of football was slow to come to the party, as most coaches and athletic directors in that day were raised in the era of salt tablets (100% wrong) and water restriction to develop endurance (also wrong). I applaud modern devices designed to define dangerous heat conditions on the field, but none of that would be necessary if every participant, players and coaches, alike, were required to drink water and every bench included big tubs of iced water bottles. By weight, the human body is almost 90% water.
Maintaining optimal human functionality in hot Texas weather requires organizational determination and lots of cheap water! Nothing more.
Dr. Raleigh White
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144-Player Field to Feature Nine of the World's Top-10 and All Past Champions from the Meijer LPGA Classic
BELMONT, Mich., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries are now closed for the 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, which boasts one of the strongest fields in the tournament's history as it features nine of the top-10 players in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings and is headlined by defending champion and World No. 2 Nelly Korda. The Meijer LPGA Classic will take place June 16-19 at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich.
Korda returned to competition last week at the U.S. Women's Open, finishing T8 in the championship at 2-under par. At the 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic, Korda fired a tournament-record 25-under par to win by two strokes, marking it her second LPGA Tour win of the year.
"We are honored to once again attract the world's top professional golfers and all of our past champions – including our Defending Champion Nelly Korda – back to Grand Rapids for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give," Executive Director Cathy Cooper said. "We know that our incredible spectators play a big role in creating a fun, supportive atmosphere for the players that makes them want to come back each year, and we're excited to bring them some of the greatest golfers in the world next week."
Joining Korda in headlining the 144-player field are 18 of the top-25 players in the world, including Minjee Lee (3), Lydia Ko (4), Atthaya Thitikul (5), 2015 Champion Lexi Thompson (6), Nasa Hataoka (7), Hyo Joo Kim (8), Inbee Park (9), 2016 Champion Sei Young Kim (10), 2017 and 2019 Champion Brooke Henderson (11), Yuka Saso (14), Jessica Korda (15), Jennifer Kupcho (16), Celine Boutier (17), Hannah Green (19), Anna Nordqvist (21), Mina Harigae (22) and Leona Maguire (24). The field features all Meijer LPGA Classic past champions dating back to the inaugural tournament in 2014.
Sponsor exemptions for the Meijer LPGA Classic include graduating senior Valery Plata from Michigan State University, 2021 Inkster Award presented by Workday winner and graduating senior Natasha Andrea Oon from San Jose State University and Sadena Parks, a two-time EPSON Tour winner who captured the women's division of THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Golf Invitational presented by Rocket Mortgage last week at Blythefield Country Club. For a complete list of the tournament field at the Meijer LPGA Classic, click HERE.
The final two spots will be determined from the Monday Qualifier at Blythefield Country Club.
The 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic features a field of 144 of the world's best women golfers competing over 72 holes of stroke play competition for a share of a $2.5 million purse. Proceeds from the tournament – and each of the week's festivities – will once again benefit the Meijer Simply Give program that restocks the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest. The 2021 tournament raised $1.1 million for local food pantries through Simply Give, and tournament officials recently announced a $1.2 million goal for this year's event. In total, the seven tournaments have generated more than $7.4 million for the Meijer Simply Give program. Additionally, in 2021, tournament officials introduced a separate $25,000 donation to a hunger relief organization of the champion's choice, which will continue again this year. Champion Nelly Korda chose Grand Rapids-based Kids' Food Basket for the inaugural donation.
For more information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, and to purchase tickets, please visit meijerLPGAclassic.com. Follow the action and stay up-to-date on the latest tournament news using #ForeHunger and #MeijerCommunity.
Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 262 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer has a fundamental philosophy aimed at strengthening the communities it serves and proudly donates more than 6 percent of its net profit each year to charities throughout the Midwest. With hunger as a corporate philanthropic focus, Meijer partners with hundreds of food banks and pantries through its Simply Give and food rescue programs. Meijer also supports education, disaster relief, and health and wellness initiatives. For additional information on Meijer philanthropy, please visit www.meijercommunity.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.
Located just north of Grand Rapids, Blythefield has been providing families the best golf and social experience in West Michigan since 1928. With the Rogue River flowing through, Blythefield boasts one of the most beautiful championship layouts in Michigan. Previously, Blythefield has hosted the 1953 Western Amateur, the 1961 Western Open, won by Arnold Palmer, and the 2005 Western Junior won by Rickie Fowler. Beginning in 2014, Blythefield is honored to host the Meijer LPGA Classic. Learn more about Blythefield Country Club at www.blythefieldcc.org.
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MONTVALE, N.J., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), and Affinity Business Communications, publisher of ENX Magazine and ENX The Week In Imaging, announce that Melani Patterson, Associate VP of Sales, Strategy & Planning, Sharp Business Systems; Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Channel Sales, Central Region; and Tony Titone, Senior Product Marketing Manager, have been selected as 2022 Difference Makers.
Profiles on Patterson, Johnson, Titone and other honorees are included in the May issue of ENX Magazine. The Difference Makers program acknowledges and celebrates dealers, manufacturers and other technology specialists for their accomplishments and contributions to their teams, partners and clients.
"It is clear that in the era of the Great Resignation, businesses are acutely aware of the value of their most-cherished resource—loyal and dedicated team members," said Susan Neimes, Managing Editor of ENX Magazine and ENX The Week in Imaging. "The dealer community and the industry at large are only as successful as the people behind the scenes. They are the lifeblood of every successful organization. The pandemic continues to underscore the need to develop, encourage and celebrate the accomplishments of the Difference Makers, and we take great pride in bringing their stories to light."
Combining over 24 years of experience within the industry, Melani Patterson has established herself as an accomplished executive leader who focuses on developing high-quality, results-driven executives and sales leaders. As the Associate VP of Sales, Strategy & Planning for Sharp Business Systems, Melani strives to expand her skills while leading with authentic intent. Her dedication to her clients, team and the industry is influential to those around her. During her 12-year tenure at Sharp, Melani has been promoted six times and is frequently recognized as a dynamic leader within the Sharp community.
Chris Johnson has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry and has gained tactical leadership knowledge in multiple roles, ranging from solutions engineering to sales. His leadership is not only reflected in a corporate setting but was also exemplified during his military career with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. During his past five years at Sharp, four of them as the Senior Director of Channel Sales in the Central Region, he led his team during unimaginably tough times, resulting in a 15 percent increase in revenue growth. His unique skill set, combined with his dedication to understanding the path to success for Sharp and its dealers, has allowed him to accomplish extraordinary results for Sharp dealers. Chris has led his dealers in diversifying their offering with the Sharp Dynabook laptops as well as the display devices, furthering the dealers' ability to provide their customers with a broad offering of technology.
Tony Titone began his career at Sharp 27 years ago and has held multiple positions within the company on both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer sides of operations. He has served numerous roles in marketing, product management and product planning, becoming an expert in all aspects of the imaging technology marketplace. Recently, Tony has worked diligently to drive significant growth in Sharp's A4 copier/printer business and has taken the lead in driving the diversification of Sharp offerings with Sharp's Dynabook laptop business. His dedication to both the Sharp sales teams and the Sharp dealer and distributor network has led to a successful partnership on both sides of the sale, fostering relationships that have spanned many years.
"We're honored to have Chris, Melani and Tony represent Sharp as ENX Magazine's 2022 Difference Makers," said Mike Marusic, President and CEO, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "Their commitment to the success and growth of our company has had a profound impact and we're excited to see their future accomplishments as influential members of our Sharp family."
About ENX Magazine
ENX Magazine is a monthly publication dedicated to the document imaging industry since 1994. Now in its 29th year, ENX Magazine continues to deliver exclusive editorial coverage on market opportunities and issues, news and trends, company profiles, new products, and industry insights through interviews with key players in all segments of the document imaging industry. With a circulation of more than 24,000 hard copies, ENX Magazine serves as a leading integrated resource that brings together industry people, products, and business concepts and strategies for document imaging industry professionals.
The magazine also publishes The Week in Imaging, a weekly digital newsletter that provides news, profiles, technology and business updates, along with blogs from some of the industry's most prominent players.
About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, professional displays, and smart office technologies. Sharp has been named to Fortune magazine's 2020 and 2022 World's Most Admired Companies list, ranking the world's most respected and reputable companies. Sharp's headquarters in Montvale, NJ, has been named a "Best Places to Work in NJ 2021" by NJBIZ, a leading New Jersey business publication.
For more information on Sharp's products, visit our website at sharpusa.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
About Sharp Imaging and Information Company
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets Sharp's Simply Smarter business products and solutions, such as professional displays, laptops, desktop monitors and a full suite of copier and printer solutions that can help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity so they can work smarter. SIICA markets its products through a vast network of independent dealerships and its direct sales division Sharp Business Systems (SBS). By accelerating collaboration, improving efficiencies, digitizing workflows, and increasing information security, Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work through technology that is smart and easy to use.
For more information on Sharp's business products, visit our website at business.sharpusa.com.
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Launched to coincide with global Earth Day 2022, The Mental Health Coalition launches the latest in their acclaimed series of Mental Health Roadmaps, focused on Climate change, Eco-Anxiety,Climate Justice and other key issues.
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with today's global Earth Day, The Mental Health Coalition (MHC), in association with Universal Music Group (UMG) and the Universal Music All Together Now Foundation, have collaborated on the release of a new public road map to help individuals navigate the very real mental health issues surrounding climate change, eco anxiety, climate trauma, PTSD and climate justice amongst others. Whilst everyone is impacted by climate change, there are certain communities globally that are disproportionately affected, something that hasn't always been publicly acknowledged or addressed.
MHC is a coalition of the most passionate and influential organizations, brands, and individuals who have joined forces to end the stigma surrounding mental health and to change the way people talk about & care for, mental illness and to catalyze like-minded communities to work together to empower access to vital resources and necessary support for all.
In December 2020, the Coalition launched its first of many Roadmaps to Mental Health, jargon-free guides that speak to the general population in a way that normalizes, demystifies, and destigmatizes mental health. These roadmaps serve to Decode, Educate, Equip and Empower.
Thus far the MHC Roadmaps (connecting individuals w/ specific needs to specific resources), have been downloaded by, or viewed by, over 25 million people. UMG is a creative partner and supporter of MHC initiatives.
The Roadmap to Climate Change Mental Health offers a new fresh and honest perspective on one of the biggest challenges facing the world's population today.
Dr. Naomi Torres-Mackie, Clinical Psychologist and Head of Research for the Mental Health Coalition said, "We don't talk about it often enough, but climate change impacts our mental health in a major way. The fears it can bring up, though, can be managed with purposeful action. We are so glad to share this Roadmap, which is a jargon-free tool for doing just that. You can't take care of the planet without first taking care of yourself."
Susan Mazo, Executive VP of Global Corporate Social Responsibility, Events and Special Projects at Universal Music Group said, "As a partner of the MHC, we are delighted to support their valuable work in shining a spotlight on and demystifying mental health issues that are affecting billions around the world. We look forward to working with MHC and our artists to amplify this important issue and to help open up the conversation, on Earth Day and beyond."
Visit: https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org for more information.
About The Mental Health Coalition
The Mental Health Coalition (www.thementalhealthcoalition.org) is a coalition of the nation's leading mental health organizations, brands, and individuals who have joined forces to end the debilitating stigma surrounding mental health and to change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness. Our mission is to build a like-minded community who will work together to destigmatize all mental health conditions, and enable equitable access to vital resources and support for all.
The Mental Health Coalition was formed with the understanding that the mental health crisis is fueled by a pervasive and devastating stigma, preventing millions of individuals from being able to seek the critical treatment they need. We will not relent until mental health is no longer associated with stigma, shame or judgement and all people feel empowered to openly discuss and address their individual mental health needs.
About Universal Music Group
At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information visit www.universalmusic.com.
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Rescuers: Man pulled to safety after trapped in grain bin for hours
STURGIS, Ky. (WFIE/Gray News) - Rescuers were dealing with a person stuck in a grain bin in Kentucky for several hours on Wednesday.
WFIE reports fire officials said a man, later identified as Doug Omer, became trapped in one of his own farm bins at around noon.
Officials said he hit a hot spot, a pocket of air under the grain that can suck a person down, when he was inside.
Crews said they were initially planning to cut a hole in the bin, but instead, they used a vacuum to get the grain out from around Omer and eventually rescued him at about 4:30 p.m.
Omer’s daughter said her dad was conscious and breathing while crews worked to get him free. Omer was transported to a local hospital by a medical helicopter after the rescue.
Officials said another person was also briefly trapped up to his knees while trying to help Omer, but he had to be rescued as crews worked to get Omer.
Rescuers did not immediately share what injuries, if any, Omer suffered in Wednesday’s incident.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.") (NASDAQ: AUPH) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 7, 2021 and February 25, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Aurinia was experiencing declining revenues; (ii) Aurinia's 2022 sales outlook for the Company's only product which it offers for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis, LUPKYNIS, would fall well short of expectations; (iii) accordingly, the Company had significantly overstated LUPKYNIS's commercial prospects; (iv) as a result, the Company had overstated its financial position and/or prospects for 2022; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 14, 2022
Aggrieved Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. investors only have until June 14, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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LONDON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary IGT Lottery S.p.A. has completed the sale of its Italian proximity payment business to PostePay S.p.A. – Patrimonio Destinato IMEL for €700 million.
The negotiated sale price represented an enterprise value of €630 million and approximately €70 million of net unrestricted cash. The business held approximately €140 million in unrestricted cash at the closing. The increase in unrestricted cash is primarily attributable to timing of vendor payments and operating cash flows generated since December 31, 2021. IGT will use the proceeds from the transaction primarily to pay transaction expenses and reduce debt.
UBS AG acted as lead financial advisor and fairness opinion provider to IGT, UniCredit S.p.A. acted as financial advisor to IGT. Advant-Nctm acted as legal advisor to IGT and KPMG acted as financial due diligence and tax advisor to IGT.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivalled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.IGT.com.
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RALEIGH, N.C., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cherry Bekaert LLP ("the Firm") is delighted to announce five professionals will be added to the Firm's partner and principal groups, starting officially on May 1, 2022. This includes Robert (Bob) Misch, PMP, Jochen (Joe) U. Haehner, CPA, MBA, Dan Sembler, CPA, CISA, Michael Ludwig, and Lauren Strope, CPA.
"These promotions are well-deserved and these strong professionals' are essential members to Cherry Bekaert's Assurance and Advisory practices," says Michelle L. Thompson, Cherry Bekaert's Chief Executive Officer and Firm Managing Partner. "Each of these individuals brings a level of professionalism, knowledge and leadership to the Firm. They have each demonstrated a commitment to our clients, our values and our culture."
Robert (Bob) Misch serves as a Principal in the Advisory practice and leads the Digital Transformation Services practice. He has experience in leading cross-functional teams, helping clients maximize the use of cost and performance information to improve program management and business processes. Bob's focus areas include business & technical strategy, cost optimization, performance management, continuous process improvement, and organizational alignment.
Jochen (Joe) U. Haehner is a Partner within the Industrial Manufacturing industry group, who focuses his practice on helping clients develop and execute multi-national operational strategies, implement complex reporting structures and assess opportunities for Foreign Direct Investment.
Dan Sembler is an Advisory Partner in the Firm's Information Assurance and Cybersecurity domain, overseeing SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations and readiness assessments, cybersecurity due diligence assessments, and other attestation engagements on third party criteria.
Michael Ludwig is a Principal in the Deal Advisory Services practice. He provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership to early stage to middle market clients. Michael's industry expertise includes healthcare, technology, life sciences, industrial, and government contractors.
Lauren Strope is an Assurance Partner specializing in audit services to local government & non-profit organizations. She is active in the FICPA and FGOFA organizations as well as the leader for the Firm's recruiting efforts at the University of South Florida.
Michelle L. Thompson closes, "I look forward to working with our excellent new batch of partners and principals. With the continued growth of our Firm, they have an exciting journey ahead."
About Cherry Bekaert
Ranked among the largest audit, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., Cherry Bekaert serves clients across all 50 states and internationally. Services and solutions span the areas of transaction advisory, risk assurance and advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. Industries served include government, government contractors, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality and retail, industrial manufacturing, not-for-profit, private equity, professional services, real estate and construction and technology. We exercise a deliberate curiosity to know our clients' industries and work collaboratively to create shared success.
Cherry Bekaert is a member of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at cbh.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.
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The Georgia Chamber of Commerce represents more than 47,000 businesses employing more than 2.5 million Georgians across 500 business sectors and all counties of the Peach State. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce represents approximately 300,000 direct members and indirectly represents the interests of more than 3 million businesses and professional organizations of every size, in every economic sector, and from every region of the country.
We know Georgia business.
And we know public policy that will hurt Georgia businesses and their workers when we see it. That is the case with a piece of federal legislation called the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or the PRO Act. Let’s make one thing clear — we support the right of Georgia workers to form or participate in a union if they so choose. However, the PRO Act would alter Georgia’s workplaces beyond recognition, giving union organizers and federal bureaucrats new powers over employers and their employees. We believe the PRO Act will make it more expensive for Georgia employers to conduct business and will cost thousands of Georgia workers their jobs.
Consider one provision of the PRO Act that would nullify Georgia’s 75-year-old right-to-work law. If the PRO Act were to be enacted, under this provision workers of a unionized company would be forced to join a union or to pay union dues as a condition of their employment, eliminating their freedom of choice. It should be noted that union dues in Georgia average almost $1,000 per year. During this time of high inflation, which Bloomberg estimates will cost the typical American household $5,200 this year, Georgians can ill afford the costs associated with forced unionization.
Two additional provisions of the proposed law would compromise worker rights by making it easier for unions to organize workplaces. The first would undermine the secret ballot in union elections in favor of a “card check” system in which workers’ votes would be made public. The second would require employers to hand over to union organizers sensitive personal employee information — like their home address and phone number — before a union election. It’s very easy to see how these two provisions would expose workers to possible threats and intimidation and rob them of their privacy.
The PRO Act would endanger entire business models and industries. One provision would codify the so-called joint employer rule, thereby turning franchise business owners into employees of their brands and making it easier to organize their businesses. It has been estimated this provision could cost as many as 350,000 U.S. jobs. Moreover, it would escalate the cost and diminish the attractiveness of the franchise model that has served as a powerful pathway toward prosperity for many minority entrepreneurs.
The gig economy also would fall victim to the PRO Act. Under yet another provision, most gig workers would be reclassified as employees. American Action Forum estimates that reclassifying 50% of Georgia’s roughly 850,000 independent workers could cost Peach State employers an additional $2 billion annually. Their analysis does not factor in the most likely outcomes of this policy, however: massive layoffs and higher costs to consumers.
It should by now be clear that the PRO Act is a major payoff to the labor unions. These are only a handful of the 51 major changes to U.S. laws governing employment and union elections in the bill.
While the PRO Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives, it languished in the Senate, where it lacked sufficient support to land on President Biden’s desk.
That’s when PRO Act supporters got creative. First, they tried to stuff its many job-killing provisions into the Build Back Better reconciliation bill. When that failed, the House inserted several PRO Act ideas into the COMPETES Act, which is ostensibly about helping American industry remain competitive with China. Now the House and Senate must conference to agree on compromise language of the COMPETES Act. We are actively asking Georgia’s Senate delegation that the PRO Act provisions be removed from its final version.
Better yet, Georgia’s entire federal delegation should oppose the PRO Act and all its provisions in whatever form they take. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/chris-clark-glenn-spencer-georgia-legislators-should-oppose-the-pro-act/article_8ec2bd62-cbc0-11ec-be71-c747920c742e.html | 2022-05-04T22:56:58Z |
Do you split your Oreo? Researchers at MIT explain how to make the filling stick to one side
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Oreology: The study of the creme-filled cookie sandwich.
Haven’t heard of it? Well, you’ve probably studied it — experimenting with dunking, twisting and separating to find the best Oreo eating experience.
Whether you prefer the filling intact on one half of the cookie or spread evenly when you open it up, researchers have asked the long-plaguing question: How do you make sure you get the Oreo just the way you want it every time?
“When I was little, I tried twisting wafers to split the cream evenly between wafers so there’s some on both halves — which in my opinion tastes much better than having one wafer with a lot of creme and one with almost none. This was hard to do when I was trying it by hand,” said Crystal Owens, lead author of a study published Tuesday in the journal American Institute of Physics and a researcher in mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
So, she bumped it up a notch. Researchers devised an Oreometer, a device designed to split the cookie with a scientifically precise amount of torque (a measure of force used to rotate an object).
The hope was that with the perfect twist, researchers could manipulate the cookie’s filling to distribute evenly between the two wafer cookies. Alas, they could not.
“We learned, sadly, that even if you twist an Oreo perfectly, the cream will almost always end up mostly on one of the two wafers, with a delamination of the cream, and there’s no easy way to get it to split between wafers,” Owens said. For those of us who are not Oreo scientists, delamination is when something splits apart into layers.
If you do manage to separate the cookie evenly, it likely wasn’t the result of your delicate, precise work, according to the study. That has more to do with the level of adhesion between the creme and cookie, which is altered by some factor before it gets to your hands.
What that could be is a question for a later study.
“We didn’t even begin to answer all of the questions someone could ask about Oreos or cookies, which is why we made our Oreometer, so anyone with access to a 3D printer can make other measurements,” Owens said.
Serious science for a silly question
Randy Ewoldt, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was reviewing the study one night when his 11-year-old son peeked over his shoulder.
He knows his dad works in rheology, a branch of physics that studies the flow of matter between liquids and solids, but like most kids, his dad’s work doesn’t hold his interest for too long. Until he saw the word Oreo on the paper, that is.
“When we talk about the physics of complicated materials, and there are many, the Oreo cookie creme is one that is accessible to many people immediately,” Ewoldt said. “To bring people into a much more complicated world, this may serve as an entry way for that.”
The study is in Owen’s mind every time she has an Oreo, and now she hopes it will get people outside of the field curious as well.
“I hope people can use this information to improve their cookie eating when they twist open an Oreo, or when they dunk it in milk,” Owens said. “I hope people can also take inspiration to investigate other puzzles in the kitchen in scientific ways.
“The best scientific research, even at MIT, is driven by curiosity to understand the world around us, when someone sees something weird or unknown and takes the time to think ‘I wonder why that happens like that?'”
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Application Period Now Open To Qualifying Students Through April 30, 2022
ATLANTA, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications are now being accepted for the Pronghorn Spirits Academy (PSA) inaugural cohort in partnership with INROADS to engage Black students interested in entering the spirits industry. The PSA program is designed to provide the tools and resources needed to successfully learn the industry and position interns to be considered for full-time employment within the industry, post-graduation. The mission of INROADS is to deliver innovative leadership development programs and creative solutions that identify, accelerate and elevate talent that is underrepresented. Powered by Pronghorn, the initial cohort will participate in three (3) weeks of training and a nine (9) weeks-long internship – starting June 13, 2022. To learn more or apply visit www.PRONGHORN.co/careers
Through the program, students will engage in structured coaching, networking and mentoring sessions while honing business skills critical for advancement in consumer goods within an ever changing global marketplace. The internship program targets motivated Black students attending HBCUs and other universities that are 21+ years of age by the start of training. Pronghorn is an independent company dedicated to expanding diversity within the spirits industry by cultivating and investing in the next generation of Black founders, executives, and entrepreneurs in a sustainable and scalable way. The company is committed to generating $2.4 billion in economic value for the Black community by 2032. In 2021, Diageo North America became an anchor investor in Pronghorn.
"We are focused on granting access and removing barriers that have put Black people and other communities of color at a disadvantage when it comes to ownership, investing or just working within the spirits industry in general," said Dia Simms, Co-Founder, Pronghorn. "Pronghorn will work to open as many doors as possible to help uplift our communities for the long term. Just like the beautiful animal we chose to name our company after, we are prepared to go the distance to make our vision reality."
The 2022 Pronghorn Spirits Academy (PSA) inaugural cohort in partnership with INROADS details:
- Candidates that advance will receive an expense-paid trip to the one-week onsite PSA training.
- Candidates offered internships will be paid compensation from their placement sites and can expect to earn above the national minimum wage for a 9-week internship.
Pronghorn Spirits Academy (PSA) inaugural cohort in partnership with INROADS calendar of events:
- Now-April 30, 2022: Eligible students apply for consideration.
- April 30-May 15, 2022: Students are screened and forty (40) recruits will be selected.
- May 23-June 3, 2022: Virtual orientation; online webinars and assessment exam.
- June 6-10, 2022: Bootcamp at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) Conference in New Orleans, LA.
- June 13-August 12, 2022: Internships with spirits companies; coaching and mentorship.
"The INROADS leadership development training prepares students for success as diverse managers across business functions. Participants will learn from industry experts, business faculty, and their peers in cohorts comprising candidates with demonstrated interest in excelling in the spirits industry," said Forest T. Harper, Jr., president and CEO of INROADS, Inc. "INROADS will offer experiential learning, skills training, industry discussions, networking, mentorship, and coaching to ensure that candidates are primed for entry-level positions at beverage alcohol production and distribution corporations."
Interested college students should visit www.pronghorn.co/careers for more information on how to participate in the Pronghorn Spirits Academy inaugural cohort in partnership with INROADS.
ABOUT PRONGHORN SPIRITS ACADEMY:
The Pronghorn Spirits Academy (PSA) was created to help prepare students for careers in the distilled spirits industry. Through a partnership with INROADS, PSA will deliver training to college students who are from groups underrepresented at the executive level in spirits companies. Candidates will engage in structured coaching, networking and mentoring sessions while honing business skills critical for advancement in consumer goods within an ever-changing global marketplace.
ABOUT INROADS:
INROADS was founded more than 50 years ago. Inspired by the famed I Have a Dream speech, Frank Carr founded INROADS to remove career barriers to corporate opportunities for people of color. It is the largest nonprofit organization committed to leadership and career development for underrepresented talent in the world. INROADS has prepared more than 154,000 diverse leaders with pre-employment skills and graduated more than 30,000 alumni into full-time professional positions with more than 1,000 corporate partners. Currently, INROADS serves over 900 interns and 200 corporate clients. Learn more at INROADS.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn: @INROADSInc.
ABOUT PRONGHORN:
Pronghorn is a standalone company focused on cultivating the next generation of Black entrepreneurs, executive leaders, and founders within the spirits industry. Through sustainable capital investments, incubation, and recruitment programs, Pronghorn removes barriers and grants access to critical resources that empower untapped talent and emerging Black businesses to reach their full potential. The organization was co-founded in 2021 by spirits industry veterans Dia Simms, Erin Harris, and Dan Sanborn. The pronghorn is the fastest North American land mammal and can endure speeds for miles. Inspired by our namesake, Pronghorn believes creating real change is a marathon, not a sprint. For more information visit: www.pronghorn.co.
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CLEVELAND, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Friedman & Nemececk congratulates Troy Henricksen after a Wood County jury cleared him of all felony charges today related to the death of fraternity new member, Stone Foltz. This prosecution garnered national attention as it shined a light on college fraternity life, including fraternity traditions and the pledging process. In their representation of Mr. Henricksen, Attorneys Eric Long and Tyler Walchanowicz were able to convince the jury, that while Mr. Foltz' death is certainly tragic, it was not caused by Troy Henricksen. They further contended at trial that the State of Ohio brought these charges based on the flawed belief that someone had to be held criminally accountable for the death, despite the fact that Mr. Henricksen was not responsible.
Mr. Henricksen was found NOT GUILTY of Involuntary Manslaughter, Reckless Homicide, and Tampering with Evidence. Had Mr. Henricksen been convicted, he faced the possibility of a nine year prison sentence.
If you have questions regarding this matter or would like further comment from trial counsel, call Eric Long at Friedman & Nemecek at 216.928.7700 or send an email to efl@fanlegal.com
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Stephanie Moseley Honored with Prestigious Industry Award as She Continues to Grow Her Franchise Portfolio
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, the nation's fastest-growing pizza brand*, celebrates multi-unit franchisee Stephanie Moseley for being named a Women Franchisee Rock Star by Franchise Business Review. Each year Franchise Business Review honors franchise owners who set exceptional examples for achieving success within the franchise model. This year's Franchisee Rock Stars were selected from over 30,000 franchisees, representing more than 300 brands, that participated in Franchise Business Review's research throughout the past 18 months.
With four thriving Marco's locations in Virginia, Moseley is well on her way to growing her pizza empire to a desired 10 locations. Prior to entrepreneurship, Moseley spent seven years as an Air Force intelligence analyst with top-secret clearance, running a division that oversaw the highest – and fastest – flying reconnaissance aircraft ever built. A former Air Force Captain, her military experience transitioned into a career in pharmaceutical and biotech sales, as well as entrepreneurship, allowing her to achieve growth.
"It is such an honor to be recognized with this award," said Moseley. "I owe a big thank you to my team – my Chief Operations Officer, General Managers, Marketing Manager, and all team members – along with the ongoing support I receive from Marco's in helping me grow my entrepreneurial dream. This is such a huge achievement as it validates that our efforts have not gone unnoticed. With two more stores set to open by the end of the year, the future is bright and I have more drive than ever to continue on my growth journey."
The Franchise Rock Stars recognized were nominated by their franchise brand leadership teams in one of eight categories as franchisees who set admirable examples when it comes to leadership, business acumen, financial and professional success, and contributing to their community. Categories included: Giving Back, Women, Millennials, Veterans, Family-Owned, "Freshmen," Top-Performers and Multi-Unit Owners.
"Not only is Stephanie a stand-out franchisee for Marco's, but she's earned her place as a leader in the franchise industry," said Tony Libardi, Co-CEO & President of Marco's Pizza. "We're extremely proud of Stephanie on all she's accomplished and look forward to her continuing to play a role in growing and strengthening the Marco's brand."
Marco's is experiencing explosive growth, record-breaking double-digit same-store-sales increases year-over-year, and continues to pilot new programs – investing millions of dollars into technology and innovation – to sustain its performance. On track to reach $1B in annual systemwide sales in 2022, eager and sophisticated entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators are flocking to the franchise opportunity, as now nearly half of the franchise network is made up of multi-unit owners.
With strong growth and performance, Marco's experienced a 12.8% increase in year-over-year Average Unit Volume (AUV), and the Top 50% of Marco's franchised stores generated $1,198,201 AUV for 2021**.
For more information on Marco's Pizza franchise opportunities, visit https://www.marcos.com/franchising/ or call 866-731-8209 to speak with Shannon Iverson, Vice President of Franchise Sales.
ABOUT MARCO'S PIZZA
Marco's Pizza is America's Most Loved and Most Trusted Pizza Brand, according to the 2019 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco's Pizza is the fastest-growing pizza brand in the United States. Marco's was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale ("Pat") Giammarco and thrives to deliver a high-quality pizza experience, known for its dough made from scratch and its three fresh signature cheeses. The company has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate over 1,100 stores in 33 states with locations in Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. Most recently, Marco's Pizza was ranked No. 2 in the Pizza category on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2022 "Franchise 500" ranking, and No. 4 in the Fastest Growing category on Restaurant Business' 2021 "Top 10 Fastest Growing Chains" ranking. Other recent accolades include a first-time presence on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Best Customer Service" in pizza chains list, ranked No. 42 on QSR's Top 50 and has been featured five consecutive years on Nation's Restaurant News' prestigious "Top 500" ranking.
*Marco's Pizza is the fastest-growing pizza brand based on year-over-year unit growth, according to 2021 NRN Top 500 U.S. Restaurant Ranking LSR Pizza Segment.
**Based on the Average Unit Volume of the top 50% of our Franchised Stores for fiscal year 2021. Based on fiscal year 2021, 146 of 389 Franchised Stores in the category (38%) met or exceeded this average. This information appears in Item 19 of our 2022 FDD – please refer to our FDD for complete information on financial performance. Results may differ. There is no assurance that any franchisee will perform as well.
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Russell fastest in practice at Imola ahead of sprint race
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Mercedes driver George Russell was quickest in the second and final practice session at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix ahead of the sprint race later. Russell was 0.081 seconds faster than Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez on a warm and sunny day at Imola. Championship leader Charles Leclerc was third-fastest in his Ferrari. World champion Max Verstappen is on pole position for the sprint later. The results set the grid for Sunday’s grand prix and also offer points for the top eight finishers. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/23/russell-fastest-in-practice-at-imola-ahead-of-sprint-race/ | 2022-04-23T13:24:17Z |
A Week-Long Musical Salute to the 369th Infantry Regiment Also Known as the Harlem Hellfighters
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 369th Experience, an official program of the US World War I Centennial Commission, will host a series of events and performances in recognition of Juneteenth, Black Music Month and the military and musical contributions of the 369th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters. Forward March for Freedom will bring band students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other schools across the country to Washington, DC June 13 – 20, 2022 to participate in a week-long series of events and performances.
Planned activities for the week include performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Millennium Stage and concerts at the National World War I Memorial Site in Pershing Park, after a ceremonial march from The White House to the memorial site. Band members will also participate in panel discussions with renowned historians and musicians, and master classes led by acclaimed performers including Jason Moran, the Kennedy Center's Artistic Director for Jazz; Grammy Award winner Christian McBride; Grammy Award winner Sean Jones; and Grammy- nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria. Dancer and choreographer Mercedes Ellington, granddaughter of musical legend Duke Ellington, will lead a dance demonstration set to James Reese Europe's syncopated rhythms. Programming is sponsored by the Doughboy Foundation, the Ford Foundation, Google, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The 369th Experience was created to acknowledge, educate, and preserve the legacy of The 369th Infantry Regiment, a regiment made up of African American and Puerto Rican soldiers who were not allowed to fight with their fellow Americans in World War I due to their race. Instead they braved the battlefield alongside French soldiers and went on to become one of the longest-serving, most decorated units of the American Expeditionary Force. In addition to their bravery on the battlefield, the Harlem Hellfighters were brilliant musicians who introduced ragtime, big band and jazz to the world, changing the course of music forever.
The 369th Experience's re-creation band is comprised of 65 African American and Puerto Rican male band members from 17 HBCUs and other schools in the United States. The band has performed music from the original 369th Regimental Infantry Band's musical repertoire at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Museum of African American History & Culture, and Rockefeller Center and the opening of The Shed in New York.
The 369th Experience Forward March for Freedom Featured Events
Public Events are Marked. Contact info@369experience.com for a full schedule of public and private events.
Learn more about these events and the 369th Experience at www.369experience.com.
The 369th Experience is a nonprofit organization dedicated to acknowledging, educating and preserving the legacy of The 369th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters. Led by Lieutenant James Reese Europe and Second Lieutenant Noble Sissle, The 369th Infantry Regiment introduced jazz and ragtime to Europe and the world.
About the Doughboy Foundation
The Doughboy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the District of Columbia in 2013 under the name of the "United States Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars." The Foundation has as its vision to Keep Faith with the American Doughboy. Visit www.doughboy.org for more information.
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Arizona, Louisiana among states grappling over abortion bans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Arizona’s attorney general says a total abortion ban that has been on the books since before statehood can be enforced and Louisiana’s attorney general is warning doctors against performing abortions even while a ban there is temporarily blocked, as states grapple with long-halted laws in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The high court decision less than a week ago has set off legal battles in multiple states where lawmakers have sought to ban or restrict abortion.
In Arizona, Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has said a law he signed in March banning abortions after 15 weeks took precedence over a total ban in place since at least 1901, 11 years before Arizona statehood. But Attorney General Mark Brnovich, a fellow Republican, said he was reviewing the 1901 law in the wake of Roe, and providers immediately stopped performing the procedure out of fear of prosecution.
Brnovich on Wednesday sided with those who pointed to a specific provision in the new law that said it did not override the earlier one, which has been blocked since 1973. Brnovich says he’ll seek to have it unblocked.
“Our office has concluded the Legislature has made its intentions clear with regards to abortion laws,” Brmovich said on Twitter. “ARS 13-3603 (the pre-statehood law) is back in effect and will not be repealed” when the new law takes effect.
Ducey spokesman C.J. Karamargin the governor’s office was reviewing Brnovich’s decision and had no immediate comment.
Earlier Wednesday, Louisiana’s attorney general issued a warning to doctors against performing abortions, despite a judge’s order blocking the state from enforcing its ban on the procedure.
In a letter to the Louisiana State Medical Society, Attorney General Jeff Landry said the state judge’s Monday order blocking enforcement “has limited reach,” and abortion has been a crime since Friday’s high court decision.
“It is incumbent on this office to advise you that any medical provider who would perform or has performed an elective abortion after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs is jeopardizing his or her liberty and medical license,” Landry wrote, referencing the Friday decision.
Landry’s spokesman did not immediately respond to a message asking whether his office would seek to prosecute doctors who perform abortions while the judge’s order is in effect. The three abortion clinics in the state have said they will continue operations while the order is in effect.
Kentucky’s two abortion clinics meanwhile asked a judge to issue a temporary restraining order to block a state law that took effect after the Supreme Court ruling. Attorneys for a Louisville clinic argued that Kentucky’s constitution allows for abortion, adding one clinic has turned away about 200 potential patients since the Friday ruling. A judge said he would rule on the request this week.
Louisiana and Kentucky are among states that had “trigger” laws designed to ban abortion, with few exceptions, in anticipation of a decision to overturn Roe.
In Ohio, lawyers abortion providers asked that state’s Supreme Court on Wednesday to use its powers to overturn a ban on abortions once cardiac activity is detectable. The American Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and others argued the law violates the Ohio Constitution’s broad protections of individual liberty.
A challenge to West Virginia’s abortion ban also was announced Wednesday by the ACLU of that state. The ACLU says the state ban dates back to the 1800s and has been superseded by numerous laws passed since, including a 20-week abortion ban that was passed in 2015 and acknowledges a patient’s right to an abortion.
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Associated Press reporters Bob Christie in Phoenix, Julie Smyth in Columbus, Ohio, and Dylan Lovan in Louisville, Kentucky, contributed to this story.
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BERLIN (AP) — German energy supplier Uniper said Wednesday that it is exploring the possibility of the government acquiring a majority holding in the company as its losses mount, a jump from the roughly 30% stake that the state already has pledged to take.
The government put together the rescue package in July after Russia’s cuts to natural gas supplies forced Uniper to buy gas at far higher prices on the market to fulfill its supply contracts. As the energy crisis drives up prices, the European Union’s executive Commission has proposed measures to help households, including tapping into the extraordinary profits of electricity producers.
Uniper is majority-owned by Finland-based Fortum, in which the Finnish government holds the largest stake.
Uniper said in a statement that “due to the increased uncertainties in the operating environment, the parties are also looking into alternative solutions,” including “a straight equity increase that would result in a significant majority participation by the German government in Uniper.”
It added that no decisions have yet been made beyond the July rescue package.
It includes a roughly 267 million-euro capital increase signed by the German government alone and an additional 7.7 billion euros through a tool that provides equity by issuing company shares — as Uniper’s cash needs require. An existing 2 billion-euro credit facility from Germany’s state-owned KfW development bank was increased to 9 billion euros.
The government also decided to introduce a new levy on natural gas, aimed at rescuing importers slammed by the Russian cutbacks tied to the war in Ukraine. It later moved to lower value-added tax on gas from 19% to 7% until the end of March 2024 in an effort to make up for the effect of the surcharge.
Russia’s Gazprom started reducing gas deliveries to Germany through the main Nord Stream 1 pipeline in mid-June, citing alleged technical problems and the effect of Western sanctions. German officials have dismissed that explanation as an excuse for a political decision to create uncertainty and drive up prices.
Russia, which before the reductions accounted for a bit more than a third of Germany’s gas supplies, has since cut off deliveries through Nord Stream 1 altogether.
As a result of that cutoff and extremely high and volatile gas and power prices in Europe, Uniper said its “financial losses due to the higher gas procurement cost have significantly increased.”
In a separate move last week, gas importer VNG also sought help from the German government. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-german-government-could-raise-stake-in-gas-supplier-uniper/ | 2022-09-14T23:26:32Z |
PITTSBURGH, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MolecuLight Corp., the leader in point-of-care fluorescence imaging for the real-time detection of bacteria in wounds, announces it has been awarded a new group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc. – a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of more than 4,400 U.S. hospitals and 225,000 other providers. The MolecuLight i:X® and DX™ wound imaging devices were also awarded Premier's Technology Breakthrough designation signifying innovative products that are helping clinicians to improve the state of wound care and ultimately to improve outcomes.
Effective June 1, 2022, the new contract allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for MolecuLight's point-of-care wound imaging devices as part of the Skin Integrity category of products.
The MolecuLight imaging devices are the only FDA-approved devices that allow clinicians to visualize the presence, location, and load of bacteria (>104 CFU/g) in wounds in real-time. Published results from a recent 350-patient, 14-site clinical trial showed that the clinical standard of care alone detected 15% of wounds with elevated bacterial burden, while the addition of the MolecuLight device led to a 400% improvement in detecting these wounds2. The presence of elevated bacterial loads are known to impede wound healing1 and removal of bioburden is critical to improved wound outcomes1. The i:X and DX provide invaluable bacterial information at the point-of-care to inform clinical decision-making and enable targeted wound therapies. In a recent study, the incorporation of bacterial information from MolecuLight imaging resulted in a 23% increase in wound healing rates, while decreasing the use of antimicrobials and antibiotics3. The MolecuLight devices also perform accurate digital wound measurement, allowing for the consistent monitoring and documentation of wounds.
"We are thrilled to have entered into a supply contract with Premiere and honored to have our MolecuLight point-of-care devices awarded the Technology Breakthrough designation," says Anil Amlani, MolecuLight's CEO. "Through the i:X and DX, we hope to enable significant cost-savings and improvement in clinical outcomes. Premier's extensive member base can now easily access the MolecuLight wound imaging devices and see the clinical benefits in their wound care practices."
In addition to the clinical benefits, MolecuLight procedures performed in the United States can benefit from an available reimbursement pathway including two CPT® codes for physician work to perform "fluorescence imaging for bacterial presence, location, and load" procedures and facility payment for Hospital Outpatient Department (HOPD) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) settings through an Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) assignment.
1 Caldwell et al. Surg Clin North Am, 2020, 100(4)
2 Le et al. Adv Wound Care, 2021
3Price et al. Diagnostics, 2020
MolecuLight Corp. is the US subsidiary of MolecuLight Inc., a privately-owned medical imaging company that has developed and is commercializing its proprietary fluorescent imaging platform technology in multiple clinical markets. MolecuLight's suite of commercially released devices, including the MolecuLight i:X® and DX™ fluorescence imaging systems and their accessories, provide point-of-care handheld imaging devices for the global wound care market for the real-time detection of wounds containing elevated bacterial burden (when used with clinical signs and symptoms) and for digital wound measurement. The company is also commercializing its unique fluorescence imaging platform technology for other markets with globally relevant unmet needs including food safety, consumer cosmetics and other key industrial markets.
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BOSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STAG Industrial, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:STAG) today announced it has successfully completed the sale of two fully occupied industrial real estate properties for gross proceeds of approximately $82.0 million, representing a cash capitalization rate of 5.2%.
The buildings consist of approximately 1.0 million square feet and are located in Dayton, Ohio and Greenwood, Indiana. The Company acquired the buildings in 2017 and 2018, respectively, for a purchase price of approximately $63.3 million, representing a cash capitalization rate of 6.2%. The 100% occupied assets had long-term leases in place, which today have a remaining Weighted Average Lease Term of 10.3 years.
"This portfolio sale of two individually acquired industrial buildings with significant cap rate compression demonstrates the ability of the STAG team to effectively execute on transactions despite the current volatility in the market," said Bill Crooker, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "This transaction contributes to STAG's ability to accretively recycle capital as opportunities arise through the remainder of the year."
About STAG Industrial, Inc.
STAG Industrial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition, ownership, and operation of industrial properties throughout the United States. As of March 31, 2022, the Company's portfolio consists of 551 buildings in 40 states with approximately 110.1 million rentable square feet.
For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.stagindustrial.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by the Company, contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "project" or similar expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, the risk factors discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as updated by the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, the Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RFI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on August 31, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2011, 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. In addition, distributions from the Fund's investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) may later be characterized as capital gains and/or a return of capital, depending on the character of the dividends reported to the Fund after year-end by REITs held by 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 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 July 31, 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 July 31, 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.
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
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.
Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com/
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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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Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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Three-Time Olympian and National Wrestling Hall of Famer Kenny Monday Announced as New Bears' Wrestling Coach; First Full Season Set to Start 2023–24
BALTIMORE , Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the return of NCAA Division I, Varsity-level men's wrestling to Maryland's largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), Morgan State University today announced the hiring of Kenny Monday as the Athletics Department's new men's wrestling coach, effective Aug. 24, 2022. Monday, the first Black wrestler in history to win an Olympic gold medal, is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, three-time Olympian and former NCAA All-American standout, who brings a championship-level coaching pedigree and an expansive yet impressive resume to a Bears' wrestling program looking to restart after a 25-year hiatus. Monday comes to Morgan after serving as the director of wrestling and head wrestling coach at Spire Academy, since 2021.
To date, Morgan remains the only HBCU to offer NCAA Division I Varsity-level wrestling. The first full season of Morgan's new wrestling program is slated for 2023–24.
"Wrestling is officially back at the National Treasure, Morgan State University! With the hiring of Coach Monday and the vast, winning experience he brings from competing at the highest echelons, we are certain to return to our championship glory and become a destination for student-athletes desiring top-level coaching and exceptional academic programs," said David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. "It isn't every day that you can bring in a leader the caliber of Coach Kenny Monday…someone who has successfully competed and coached at the high school, collegiate and professional levels and has won throughout his career. So, when there was a mutual interest in having him become a part of the Morgan family, we made it happen without hesitation."
In October 2021, the University announced its plans to revive the men's wrestling program at Morgan with the support a $2.7-million gift from HBCU Wrestling (HBCUW), a new initiative reestablishing wrestling programs on HBCU campuses. The gift, which is among the largest received from a private donor to the University, provides funding for the program and supports up to nine full scholarships annually.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NSK is exhibiting a comprehensive array of integrated mechatronic and linear motion technologies at Automate 2022, Booth 1240. The show takes place June 6 through 9 at Huntington Place Convention Center, Detroit, Michigan.
Scott Harmon, Automation Segment Manager at NSK, stated, "We develop these systems to help designers and integrators increase their competitive advantage, and get their automated systems to market faster. In applications including mechatronics for medical equipment, lab automation, factory automation, and multi-axis solutions for semiconductor, machine tool, or 3D printing requirements, these pre-built and pretested solutions will save valuable internal resources and development time."
Harmon went on to highlight some of the innovations visitors will see demonstrated at the NSK booth.
MOTORIZED BALL SCREW ACTUATOR, MBSA
The MBSA-Series Motorized Ball Screw actuator directly integrates a precision-ground ball screw with a high-accuracy stepper motor into a remarkably compact and space-saving form factor. It's high positioning accuracy and low noise performance is ideal for a range of life-critical medical and lab equipment applications.
MOTORIZED LINEAR ACTUATOR, MONOCARRIER™ MCE
The MCE – Electrified Monocarrier integrates ball screws, linear guides, support bearings and stepper motors into a turnkey mechatronic solution: a preassembled and pretested single-axis actuator that delivers outstanding precision and accuracy in a lightweight, compact form factor.
ENCLOSED LINEAR ACTUATOR, ROBOT MODULE
NSK Robot Module is a linear actuator that utilizes high precision NSK linear guides, ball screws and Monocarriers, fully integrated into a machined extruded aluminum housing. They are available in a variety of standard sizes and lengths and can be combined to create custom multi-axis systems. Ideal for industrial and pick-and-place applications, the modules include NSK's K1 integrated lubrication unit for years of maintenance-free operation.
LINEAR STAGES
NSK combines a range of proprietary machine components including linear guides, actuators, ball screws, motors, and mounting interfaces to create multi-axis stages customized for a broad range of application types and payload capacities.
LINEAR GUIDES
With the capability of moving multiple-ton industrial loads with millimetric accuracy, the NH/NS series linear guide combines NSK expertise in materials engineering with decades of advances in tribology and precision machining. They can be combined with high-performance seals and lubrication units for long-lasting performance in contaminant-prone environments.
Miniature guide series PU and PE are ideal for smaller automation applications. Exhibiting very low dynamic friction resulting in smoother motion with reduced noise, the new design supports a wide variety of applications. Martensite stainless steel is the standard material providing excellent corrosion resistance, and K1™ Lubrication units extend product life.
BALL SCREWS
Widely acknowledged as the world leader in ball screw technology, NSK offers precision-ground units in standard and custom configurations for a vast array of applications. From heavy industrial manufacturing to life-critical surgical robotics, these units deliver superior positioning accuracy, repeatability, and durability.
A popular choice for automation is the Compact FA series ball screw. It is a cutting-edge component that delivers high-speed positioning with extreme rigidity and low noise performance from one of the most compact designs in the world. With a dramatically reduced ball nut diameter and the availability of low-profile support units, it is a compelling solution for space-saving design of equipment and devices.
DIRECT DRIVE MEGATORQUE™ MOTORS
Featuring remarkable positioning resolution of over 2.6 million pulses/revolution, the NSK Megatorque Motor Series is ideal for a range of indexing, automation, and robotic applications where speed, compact size, and accuracy are paramount. They feature precision-machined crossed roller bearings for outstanding dependability and maintenance-free running.
NSK manufactured the world's first bearings in Japan in 1916, and has since developed into a global organization researching, designing, and manufacturing Motion & Control™ solutions essential for mobility and industrial applications. In the early 1960s, NSK set its sights outside Japan and has established over 200 business locations in 30 countries, alongside a vast network of joint ventures and partnerships in all corners of the world. Today, NSK is the top supplier of bearings in Japan and is the third largest supplier in the world by market share.
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Culinary Campaign Curated by the Singapore Tourism Board in Partnership with Renowned Bars, Pastry Shops & Restaurants, from New York to Los Angeles will Feature Exclusive Dining Experiences, Special Menus, a "Golden Ticket Contest" and Much More
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gourmands can now experience the vibrancy of Singaporean cuisine during the Singapore Food Festival (SFF) without stepping foot on a plane. Launching in New York, California, Houston, and beyond from September 12 - October 10, Singapore's famous flavors of pandan, sambal, and salted egg will take center stage through two tasting menu dinners from New York City's Singapura and Wau, a cocktail adventure from the mixologist masters at Singlish paired with exquisite pastries from the kuih connoisseurs at Lady Wong, specially crafted sauces from Palo Alto's Killiney Kopitiam, sweet treats from LA's Wanderlust Creamery, customized coffees from Houston's Blacksmith, and a nationwide golden egg contest from Singaporean snack brand, Irvins. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), in partnership with these seven concepts, each of whom are masters of their respective crafts, is proud to offer American diners a comprehensive taste of Singapore.
"We are thrilled to bring the vibrancy and special experience of the Singapore Food Festival to the U.S. this September, where Singaporean food culture has taken a strong hold and is increasingly sought-after," states Rachel Loh, Senior Vice President at Singapore Tourism Board, Americas. "It's truly an honor to partner with such a celebrated group of restaurants and brands who will each offer their unparalleled expertise and singular specialties, bringing the flavors, traditions, and dining experiences of Singapore to new, inquiring diners in the U.S."
The collaborations enable curious diners to not only delight in something new, but to begin imagining how their own future travel to Singapore could taste. There truly is something for everyone, both during the US Edition of the Singapore Food Festival collaborations and within the emerald destination itself. This campaign aims to encourage eaters of all walks of life to try something new and imagine their next trip to Singapore as an adventure within reach.
Lady Wong - New York City
Launched during the pandemic from husband and wife team Seleste Wong and Mogan Anthony, Lady Wong is a Nanyang inspired pastry and kuih boutique in the heart of New York City. Both Chefs are from Malaysia but lived in Singapore for 10 years, cooking in Michelin Star restaurants and five-star hotels before moving to the concrete jungle to continue their culinary journey. They will be offering three limited edition pastries inspired by the SFF features flavors, a Creamy Sweet Corn with Salted Egg Yolk Cream Puff and Sambal Egg Curry Puff with eggs simmered in house sambal, both for $5, and a Coconut Pandan Petite Gateau for $7.50, limited quantity available at their shop at 332 East 9th Street, Wednesday-Sunday.
Singlish - New York City
Chef Salil and Beverage Director Colin Stevens joined forces to bring Union Square a Singaporean cocktail bar experience in Singlish, located at 17 East 13th Street. Singlish offers the collaboration's only cocktail tasting experience, inviting New Yorkers to experience craft cocktails modeled after an ethos of 'blending the familiar with the unexpected to bring an element of surprise to each sip.' The 3-course cocktail tasting menu features the Changshan cocktail, a crisp highball made with gin, pandan, star fruit, tea, and sparkling water, and the Mai Lai, Mai Lai Wa, Mai Lai (clarified salted egg vodka, curry leaf, chili oil, dry vermouth and garnished with three salted egg stuffed olives), resulting in a Singaporean version of the classic martini; and Singlish's take on the famed Singapore Sling, crafted with gin, house-made cherry heering, pineapple, orange, pomegranate and spices. The 3-course cocktail offering is available for $60 per person.
Wau - New York City
Another offering from renowned Chef Salil, Wau, located at 434 Amsterdam Avenue, describes itself as a 'back to basics South East Asian joint.' Eaters will be transported around the globe during the 3-course dinner offering at Wau, featuring special dishes including Pandan Chicken Wings Cooked in Sweet Sambal Sauce, Lobster Tail with Salted Egg Hokkien Mee and Sambal Nasi Goreng. The meal, priced at $88 per person includes a special cocktail pairing or welcome glass of prosecco.
Singapura - New York City
Singapura impresses as a proudly Southeast Asian beach bar found in the Gramercy neighborhood of New York City. Chef Salil Mehta helms the ship and is well-known for his direction at Wau and Singlish, additional partners of the Singapore Food Festival, in addition to LAUT Singapura and Michelin-Starred LAUT Union Square. Singapura, located at 31 East 20th Street, will invite diners in for a 3-course meal featuring Salted Egg Crab, Sambal Skatefish, and Cinnamon Toast Cruller with Kaya Dip made from pandan. The experience, available for dinner only, includes a special cocktail pairing or welcome glass of prosecco and is priced at $88 per person.
Killiney Kopitiam - Palo Alto
Opening over a century ago in Singapore as a street corner coffee shop serving Nanyang style 'kopi' coffee and charcoal-grilled kaya toast, Killiney Kopitiam has grown to 60 locations in five countries. This Bay Area location, at 552 Waverley St. in downtown Palo Alto, is led by Chef Nora Haron, the first Singaporean Chef to make Laksa at the James Beard House in NYC. Customers will be able to purchase an assortment of specially curated sauces, including Killiney's legendary Killiney Kaya, Sambal Terasi from SanDai Restaurant, and Salted Egg Butterscotch Pot De Creme by KOPI Bar, all 4oz jars. This assortment will be available for purchase at Killiney for $38.
Wanderlust Creamery - Los Angeles
Founded by food scientist/mixologist Adrienne Borlongan in 2015, Los Angeles based Wanderlust Creamery is an artisanal ice cream shop known for its innovative and creative ice cream flavors inspired by world travel. They make ice cream flavors inspired by places they've been, places they long to visit, and childhood memories. Beginning on September 12, Wanderlust will offer the following limited edition ice cream flavors at each of its six LA locations as a nod to Singapore - Durian Cream Puff, consisting of mascarpone & durian mousse ice cream with buttery feuilletine, and Salted Egg Dan Tat, composed of salted egg custard ice cream and flaky puff pastry crust made with Irving's Salted Egg chips. A single scoop is $6.50, double is $8.00 and a pint is $13.
Blacksmith - Houston
A charming coffee shop in Houston, Blacksmith delights the community with its balanced drinks and complex pastries. Located at 1018 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX, Blacksmith will offer a Spiced Singapore Golden Milk Latte, created by Blacksmith co-founder Niken Prabanto, for $6, featuring sambal, ginger, turmeric, pineapple, lime, vanilla, and oat milk. The latte is complimented by the custom Pandan Banana Tea Cake, created by Blacksmith Pastry Chef Christina Au, $9, including vanilla sponge cake, pandan mousse, banana jam, sesame cremaux, and flower petals.
IRVINS - Nationwide
Singapore snack brand, IRVINS, known for their salted-egg treats, celebrates the Singapore Food Festival by giving three lucky winners a "Golden Egg ". Reminiscent of Willy Wonka's famous chocolate bar "Golden Ticket" contest, the three egg-shaped tickets will be randomly hidden into bags of IRVINS available in the U.S. and sold at any of their retailers including Hmart, 99 Ranch Market, or even at their website eatirvins.com. The winner (plus one guest) of the lucky Golden Egg will win a 4 day, 3 night trip to Singapore including airfare from the US, hotel accommodations, and an exclusive tour of the IRVINS snack factory conducted by IRVIN himself.
These collaborations will be available from September 12 - October 10, 2022. For more details on the Singapore Food Festival, visit: https://www.singaporefoodfestival.sg/
About the Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore's key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten Medical Taiwan, Inc. today announced that their ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy Phase 2 clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05265013) has enrolled and treated its first patient. This trial is using ASP-1929 photoimmunotherapy based on the Alluminox™ platform in combination with anti-PD1 therapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma to measure patient's Objective Response Rate (ORR). The trial will be conducted in 3 medical centers in North Taiwan and 2 medical centers in Central Taiwan.
According to official cancer registration report, head and neck cancer ranks third in male cancer incidence and fourth in male cancer mortality in Taiwan, with an annual incremental of about 10,000 patients. Majority1 of the patients are males between the ages of 40 and 60. Local recurrence or metastasis is one of the leading causes of death in head and neck cancer patients2, and nearly one-half of recurrent or metastatic patients survive for less than one year3. After receiving treatment, about 40% of patients will still face in situ or local recurrence4.
Dr. Chun Wei Huang from Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of China Medical University Hospital, who participated in the trial, explained: "Currently patients have limited treatment options after recurrence. When surgery, chemotherapy combined with targeted therapy, radiotherapy, etc. fail to show obvious efficacy in treating head and neck cancer, not only the patients but the medical teams are disappointed. Patients are also prone to losing confidence for further treatment. In addition to this phase II clinical trial, Taiwan is also expected to join more clinical trials. The introduction of more clinical trials presents not only new chances for patients, but also new possibilities for head and neck cancer treatment."
"ASP-1929 has been conditionally approved by the MHLW in Japan and we are establishing more clinical evidence to help cancer patients around the world. The investment of this Phase 2 trial reiterates our long-term commitment in developing Taiwan as the foothold to Asia expansion. The enrollment of first patient also demonstrates the robust momentum and tight-knit collaboration of Rakuten Medical around the globe. We look forward to providing patients with impactful new treatment options as soon as possible," said Mickey Mikitani, Co-CEO of Rakuten Medical, Inc.
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About Rakuten Medical, Inc.
Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a global biotechnology company developing and commercializing precision, cell targeting investigational therapies on its Alluminox™ platform, which, in pre-clinical studies have been shown to induce rapid and selective cell killing and tumor necrosis. Outside of Japan, Alluminox therapies have not yet been approved as safe or effective by any regulatory authority. The company's first investigational drug developed on the Alluminox™ platform, ASP-1929, has achieved Fast Track designation from the FDA and Sakigake Designation from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, and is currently the subject of a global phase 3 clinical trial for recurrent head and neck cancer. Rakuten Medical is committed to its mission to conquer cancer by delivering our innovative treatments as quickly and safely as possible to as many patients all over the world as possible. The company has offices in 5 countries, including the United States, where it is headquartered, Japan, the Netherlands, Taiwan and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.rakuten-med.com.
About Alluminox™ platform
The Alluminox™ platform is an investigational platform based on a cancer therapy called photoimmunotherapy, which was developed by Dr. Hisataka Kobayashi and team from the National Cancer Institute in the United States. Rakuten Medical is developing the Alluminox platform as a technology consisting of a drug, device, and other related components. The drug component of the platform consists of a targeting moiety conjugated with one or more dyes leading to selective cell surface binding. The device component consists of a light source that locally illuminates the targeted cells with non-thermal light to transiently activate the drug. Pre-clinical data have shown that this activation elicits rapid and selective necrosis of targeted cells through a biophysical process that compromises the membrane integrity of the targeted cells. Therapies developed on Alluminox may also result in local and systemic innate and adaptive immune activation due to immunogenic cell death of the targeted cells and/or the removal of immunosuppressive elements within the microenvironment. Outside of Japan, Alluminox therapies have not yet been approved as safe or effective by any regulatory authority.
About ASP-1929
Since 2013, Rakuten Medical, Inc. has been using an exclusively licensed antibody complex to develop new cancer therapies based on its Alluminox™ technology platform. Rakuten Medical's first pipeline drug developed using its Alluminox platform is ASP-1929, an antibody-dye conjugate comprised of the antibody cetuximab and IRDye® 700DX, a light activatable dye. ASP-1929 binds to epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR), a cancer antigen expressed in multiple types of solid tumors, including head and neck, cutaneous, esophageal, lung, colon and pancreatic cancers. After binding to cancer cells, ASP-1929 is locally activated by non-thermal red light (690 nm) illumination emitted by a laser device system. Pre-clinical data indicates that Alluminox technology induces a biophysical process that compromises cell membrane integrity, leading to cancer cell death and tumor necrosis. ASP-1929 received conditional early approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare in September 2020, and is currently under investigation in a global phase 3 clinical trial for recurrent head and neck cancer. Rakuten Medical, Inc. is moving forward with product development by conducting clinical trials of monotherapy and combination therapy with other drugs. Outside of Japan, ASP-1929 and the laser device system have not yet been approved by any regulatory authority.
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This press release contains forward looking statements that correspond to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that may cause Rakuten Medical's business plans and results to differ from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in these statements. These "forward looking statements" contain information about the status and development of our products, including ASP-1929, the Alluminox™ platform and IRDye® 700DX, as well as other regulatory and marketing authorization efforts, the potential benefits, efficacy, and safety of ASP-1929 and other therapies created using the Alluminox platform, and the status of regulatory filings. The approval and commercial success of the product may not be achieved. Forward looking statements relate to the potential benefits, efficacy, and safety of ASP-1929, and the status of regulatory filings. Such statements may include words such as "expect," "believe," "hope," "estimate," "looks as though," "anticipate," "intend," "may," "suggest," "plan," "strategy," "will," and "do", and are based on our current beliefs. In addition, this press release uses terms such as "important," "notable," and "abnormal" to express opinions about clinical trial data. Ongoing clinical trial studies include various risks and uncertainties, in particular, problems that arise during the manufacturing stage of ASP-1929, the occurrence of adverse safety events, situations in failure to demonstrate therapeutic benefits, and other various risks and uncertainties, both reasonable and unreasonable. For this reason, actual results, including regulatory approvals and uncertainties in the commercialization process of ASP-1929, may differ from published information. Except to the extent required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update this or any other forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future developments or events, changes in assumptions, changes in the factors affecting forward-looking statements. If one or more forward-looking statement(s) is updated, no inference should be drawn that additional updates will be made to those or other forward-looking statements.
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Recycler and yarn manufacturer to reduce lead times and expand market share with Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise
ISTANBUL, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that plastic recycler and yarn manufacturer GAMA Recycle Sustainable Technologies has selected Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise. The platform is expected to help accelerate value streams and reduce lead times, as well as help GAMA expand market share and increase transparency and productivity.
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Established in Gaziantep, Turkey, in 1997, GAMA has grown to be the largest recycled-plastic yarn and fiber producer in the world. Recycling textile products and R-PET (polyethylene terephthalate) flakes, its production process is riskier, and more complex, than others that use virgin materials.
This complexity, combined with supply chain volatility following Brexit and the pandemic, led to the requirement for a modern ERP to support enhanced end-to-end collaboration across GAMA's supply chain. Crucially, the ERP needed to streamline operations through reducing errors and operational failures, ensure quality consistency, and improve the customer experience.
Following a market evaluation, GAMA selected Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), based on its simplified and preconfigured business processes, developed in line with industry-specific experience and expertise. The multi-tenant cloud application will be deployed by Infor partner Enigma Business Solutions and is set to go live in October 2022.
"Increased demand for customized goods produced in a sustainable way has created a need for enhanced transparency across the whole supply chain," comments Zafer Kaplan, president of GAMA. "In responding to the needs of a rapidly changing and dispersed market, it is important that we foster collaboration across the entire value chain, from suppliers to customers. In doing this, we can be agile in assessing and addressing market changes, and deliver the product and service quality our customers expect.
"Through leveraging the capabilities of Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise, we are able to connect all of our processes digitally, which allows us to work more sustainably and effectively, optimize our organizational structure, and improve our product and service delivery model."
"Due to digital advancements and increasing consumer expectations in the market, our customers feel the need for more exceptional speed and adaptability in their business," comments Reslen Eroğlu, Enigma Business Solutions managing partner. Building an organisation that can respond rapidly and appropriately to new challenges and opportunities requires the right strategy and, crucially, the right digital infrastructure that can flex and scale proportionately, to capitalise on new market demands, and instill a culture of resilience."
About Infor
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. We develop complete solutions for our focus industries, including industrial manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, food & beverage, automotive, aerospace & defense, and high tech. Infor's mission-critical enterprise applications and services are designed to deliver sustainable operational advantages with security and faster time-to-value. We are obsessed with delivering successful business outcomes for customers, and we are continually innovating to quickly solve emerging business and industry challenges. Over 60,000 organizations in more than 175 countries rely on Infor's 17,000 employees and their deep industry expertise to help overcome market disruptions and achieve their business goals. As a Koch company, our financial strength, ownership structure, and long-term view empower us to foster enduring, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers, employees and partners. Visit www.infor.com.
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Long-term collaboration between Virginia-based C2 Management and India-based Pixel Consultancy leave the reuse and recycling company well situated to market new ventures to clients as well as industry peers.
BERRYVILLE, Va., August 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Serving over 200,000 unique customers in the last 24 years has required our company to author its own software and maintain online presence," says C2 CEO Chris Hansen, "but evolving into an organization geared to market products and services to competitors, clients, and even franchisees is requiring a new strategy." (www.tryc2.com).
While the rapidly growing reuse and recycler's business to government roots remain a large part of its portfolio, exposure to corporate projects and now some of its first Fortune 500 clients have been the motivation behind some of its newest endeavors, Shredbox and assetcod.com.
Geared up to digitally launch the newest C2 efforts, Pixel Consultancy Founder Surajit Guha looks forward to implementing everything from new SEO strategy to various ad campaigns that will highlight the new opportunities.
"Working with Chris and C2 has been a pleasure for many years, and we are especially proud to be a part of the efforts to begin marketing to industry peers," says Guha.
Shredbox will serve C2 clients as an on-site recycling solution and will be available to franchisees shortly. Initial industry feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Assetcod.com will serve clients and competitors as an automated software system for generating, tracking, and reporting certificates of destruction and will be compatible with eBay and other types of industry software.
"We have worked very hard to get as much feedback from others in the industry during the development of these products and are very excited to bring them to market," says Hansen. "We believe that the concerted efforts to raise awareness of who we are in the industry and the willingness to share about our best practices transparently are going to pave the way for good product reception," he adds.
Last year C2 joined The Electronics Reuse & Recycling Alliance (TERRA), and recently helped launch a TERRA member-based interactive marketing and PR initiative. They joined The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA), are longtime members of The Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the 7x24 Exchange DC Chapter. Gold Sponsorship at E Scrap conferences have helped bring awareness to the company. CEO Hansen spoke at last year's E-Scrap conference, and Executive Vice-President of C2 Strategic Partnerships Tim Reichert looks forward to speaking at this year's conference in New Orleans.
"C2 has cultivated and harbors an ability to handle very diverse incoming material streams and I look forward to sharing about that at the conference," says Reichert, "but ultimately I think attendees at this session will be very interested in new income streams as well, so I look forward to sharing about these new developments there also."
Guha and Hansen maintain that the efforts the company has made to ingratiate itself with the industry will pair together well with the excellent client relationships it already has when working to promote digital awareness of Shredbox and assetcod.com.
"We will continue to originate content about what we are doing in a collaborative manner and see that this information is shared with C2 clients and the industry," says Hansen.
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USC wins 2nd consecutive NCAA women’s beach volleyball title
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — Top-seeded and No. 1-ranked Southern California beat Florida State 3-1 to win it’s second consecutive NCAA women’s beach volleyball championship. USC (37-1) made its fifth appearance in the NCAA championship and extended its winning streak to 36 —the second longest streak in program history. The Women of Troy won their fifth national title and back-to-back NCAA crowns for the second time (2016-17). USC’s Hailey Harward and Tina Graudina beat Brook Bauer and Maddie Anderson 21-17 and 21-15 to take a 2-1 lead and, shortly thereafter, Julia Scoles and Delaynie Maple closed out Florida State’s Anna Long and Kate Privett 25-23, 21-12 to give Southern California the 3-1 win. Florida State (33-11) has lost four straight against USC and is 5-17 all-time against the Women of Troy. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/08/usc-wins-2nd-consecutive-ncaa-womens-beach-volleyball-title/ | 2022-05-09T05:34:35Z |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DSG is pleased to announce it has again been named a Visionary in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Sales Training Service Providers*. DSG helps B2B companies implement their strategic growth initiatives through video-based sales playbooks, experiential training, and continuous learning.
It's an honor to be positioned as a Visionary in this Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Training Service Providers" said Tanner Mezel, DSG's VP of Sales & Marketing. "Our modern approach to sales enablement starts with a video playbook that gives every seller the content, tools and training to lead compelling sales conversations and influence the customer buying process at every stage."
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Is a cooler table worth it?
When you’re relaxing on the patio doing absolutely nothing, the last thing you want to do is get up, run upstairs, go to the kitchen and grab a beverage. It just spoils the vibe. You want your cold beverage by your side.
When you’re trying to create an outdoor environment, the look can be as important as the function. That’s where cooler tables come in. They keep chilled beverages within reach while enhancing the decor of your outdoor living space.
What is a cooler table?
A cooler table is a hybrid. It is part cooler, part patio furniture. It is a dual-functioning item, like a storage ottoman, that not only serves a purpose but looks great doing so. You can store beverages, sandwiches, meat for grilling, condiments and more in this handy item. And if you need to move it to the shade as the sun arcs across the sky, many models have wheels that make that easily possible.
How does a cooler table work?
A cooler table works the same way as a cooler. The table has an insulated compartment that minimizes heat transfer. You add your beverages (or anything else you want to keep cold) and pour ice on top. The ice chills the air inside the cooler, helping your beverages stay cold for hours at a time.
What features should a cooler table have?
Capacity
Bigger isn’t always better. If you’re planning to use your cooler table for picnics and family gatherings, you’ll need a large model. However, if you’ll mostly use your cooler table for yourself and just a couple of friends, a smaller model is a better option. This is because the larger a cooler is, the harder it is to keep the items inside cold.
Ability to stay cool
Most cooler tables will be used for events or occasions, so they will need to keep your items chilled for several hours at the least. Make sure the model you are considering is insulated enough to do the job.
Additional storage
Most cooler tables have a bottom shelf that can store additional items that do not need to be chilled. This can be a handy place to keep cups, plates, napkins, utensils and more.
Built-in drain
When you are done with a regular cooler, you can just tip it over to dump out any leftover ice and water. You cannot easily do this with a cooler table because it is a piece of furniture. Look for a model with a built-in drain that doesn’t leak.
Bottle opener
If you will be chilling bottles, a cooler table with a built-in bottle opener will be appreciated. It can also help reduce cleanup, such as those stray bottle lids that never seem to make their way into the trash can.
Wheels
Not all cooler tables have wheels. If you want a model that can be moved easily from one location to another, locking wheels are essential.
Additional functionality
Some models have additional features, such as a foosball tabletop. While this is an excellent way to get even more functionality out of a cooler table, make sure everyone has their drinks before gameplay begins.
Appealing aesthetics
Even when your cooler table is not filled with chilled beverages, it will serve as furniture. Consider the design and purchase a model that fits in with your decor.
Best cooler tables
Outsunny Black Patio Cooler Cart with Foosball Table Top
This high-end cooler table is made of durable steel and features a built-in foosball tabletop to serve as entertainment as well. It can hold up to 60 cans or 50 bottles and has a bottle opener with a cap catcher on the side for convenience.
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Permasteel 80-Quart Outdoor Rolling Cooler
This rustic-looking option will be the focal point of your patio. The extra-large size holds up to 110 cans and can keep them cold for up to 36 hours. This model has double-sided handles and wheels to make it extremely portable.
Sold by Amazon
The lid on this polypropylene cooler table can be fully removed for easy loading. For convenience, it is hinged in the middle to provide easy access after it has been filled. It has a woven rattan wicker design to fit in seamlessly with most backyard decor.
Northbeam Natural Wood Picnic Table with Built-in Cooler
This unique option is a wooden picnic table that seats six to eight people. It is constructed out of Canadian hemlock and features a removable polyester fabric cooler in the center of the table that can hold up to 24 beverages. When you do not want to use the cooler feature, the lid folds closed to give you a full tabletop.
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Keter Pop-Up Table Top Bar Cart
Keter’s clever design makes it a favorite. The table top raises so you can put snacks and cocktails on top while providing full access to the cooler beneath. The large-capacity cooler holds up to 130 cans and is made from long-lasting resin for durability.
SereneLife Outdoor Cooler Table
For a smaller option, this round patio cooler also has a pop-up tabletop and holds up to 40 cans. The table height can be adjusted to provide easy access to beverages, and the cooler keeps beverages chilled for up to 12 hours.
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Mind Reader Collapsible Cooler Table
Mind Reader’s tailgate table is a collapsible version of the cooler table. This model folds down so it can be carried to your destination by hand. Once there, it only takes minutes to set up. The table also features a built-in mesh bowl for your favorite snacks.
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Joyin Inflatable Tabletop Serving Bars (Two-Pack)
If budget is first and foremost on your list of priorities, this inflatable option can turn any table into a serving bar. It is 51.4 inches long, 24.5 inches wide and 4 inches deep. It can keep both beverages and food items cold.
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Which black patio furniture is best?
Every homeowner’s favorite thing to have is a nice backyard patio. It’s a place to grill, sunbathe and entertain. It’s your own private park. But, like any room inside your home, you need some furniture to complete it. Black patio furniture is a good pick, thanks to how hard it is for wear and tear to show and the fact that it simply looks good in any yard.
A top choice for black patio furniture is the Grand Patio Five-Piece Patio Furniture Set. However, it’s best suited to cooler backyards.
What to know before you buy black patio furniture
Black patio furniture set types
There are three main types of black patio furniture sets: conversation, dining and bistro.
- Conversation sets are perfect for hanging out. They can include any number of seating combinations from only two to 10-plus. They usually include a small table, but nothing large enough to hold more than a few drinks.
- Dining sets are all about eating outside. They usually have at least four chairs, though larger sizes are more common, in addition to a sizable table.
- Bistro sets are somewhat of a combination. They include a small table that’s just big enough to hold plates of food plus two or four chairs.
Style
Patio furniture, even when restricted to a majority color black, comes in a huge variety of styles. There’s modern, minimalistic, rustic, vintage, post-modern, farmhouse and more. When shopping for styles, try to find a set that complements your home’s interior and exterior designs.
What to look for in quality black patio furniture
Frame material
Black patio furniture frames can be various materials, each with its own pros and cons.
- Iron frames are heavy, durable and expensive. Many are so heavy, wheels are installed on their undersides so you can move them around as needed. Most maintenance revolves around treating rust.
- Steel frames are lighter and nearly as durable, plus a little more affordable. They also require rust-related maintenance.
- Aluminum frames are light, affordable and naturally resistant to rust and corrosion. They also require little maintenance, though they can easily blow away in stiff winds.
- Plastic frames are cheap, recyclable and easy to move in and out of storage as needed. They don’t last, but they’re perfect for those who infrequently take advantage of their patios.
- Wicker frames are light and reasonably durable. They’re one of the most aesthetically pleasing options.
- Wood frames are beautiful but are expensive and high maintenance. There are dozens of woods to choose from, each with unique strengths and weaknesses.
Cushioning
Many black patio furniture sets include cushions. The best cushions have covers that are heavily outdoor-proof. This includes UV, water and wind resistance. They can also be removable and machine-washable.
How much you can expect to spend on black patio furniture
Black patio furniture sets cost anywhere between $100 and thousands of dollars. Most sets cost $100-$1,000, with the $500 area serving as a divider between sets of medium and high quality. Premium, specialty, designer and extra-large sets usually start around $1,500 and can reach unfathomable costs.
Black patio furniture FAQ
How hot can black patio furniture get?
A. Depending on the material and the exact temperature, pretty hot. Black metal frames can become positively boiling in high temperatures with direct sun exposure, although aluminum won’t get as hot as steel. Most black fabrics can become noticeably warmer but not so hot as to be uncomfortable.
How long does a set of black patio furniture last?
A. That depends on a few factors, including the quality of your set and how well you maintain it. The average set put into storage when adverse weather strikes and is reasonably maintained can last for many years. Treat a cheap set badly, and you’ll be lucky to get a year out of it. One method of gauging longevity is to check its warranty. Longer-lasting and more comprehensive warranties always point to a more durable set.
What’s the best black patio furniture to buy?
Top black patio furniture
Grand Patio Five-Piece Patio Furniture Set
What you need to know: If you live in a cooler climate, this set is perfect for you.
What you’ll love: This set includes four rocking chairs with grey cushions and a central gas-powered fire pit. The cushion covers are machine-washable, and the chairs use Velcro to prevent the cushions from sliding. The fire pit can reach 50,000 British thermal units, which is very hot.
What you should consider: Some consumers didn’t receive the fire pit with the chairs. Others struggled to follow the assembly instructions. A few had issues with the chairs bottoming out.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top black patio furniture for the money
Greesum Four-Piece Patio Furniture Set
What you need to know: This set is simple and affordable.
What you’ll love: This set includes one wide bench, two chairs and a glass-topped coffee table. The chairs use mesh for breathability and to allow precipitation to pass through. The frames are made of rust-resistant steel and have rubber feet for stability. It includes everything you need for assembly.
What you should consider: Some consumers struggled to assemble the set. They do offer expert assembly, but it is expensive. Others reported receiving damaged frames or mesh.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Flash Furniture Six-Piece Nantucket Black Patio Furniture Set
What you need to know: This is another great budget set.
What you’ll love: This set includes four chairs, a glass-topped table and an umbrella. The umbrella is easy to take down and set up as needed and the chairs fold up for simple storage. The chairs and table are powder-coated steel for durability. Most consumers found assembly easy.
What you should consider: Some consumers didn’t receive various parts, such as necessary assembly tools. The umbrella isn’t durable compared to the chairs and the table.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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New York AG’s office says it’s nearing end of Trump probe
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for the New York attorney general’s office said Friday that the office is “nearing the end” of its three-year investigation into former President Donald Trump and his business practices.
Andrew Amer made the disclosure during a hearing in a federal lawsuit Trump filed against Attorney General Letitia James as he seeks to put an end to her investigation. His lawyers argued the probe is a politically motivated fishing expedition.
Trump is seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the investigation, which James has said uncovered evidence that Trump’s company, the Trump Organization, misstated the value of assets like skyscrapers and golf courses on financial statements for over a decade.
James has asked a judge to dismiss Trump’s lawsuit.
U.S. District Judge Brenda Sannes said she would weigh both issues and deliver a decision in writing. She heard arguments for about an hour via video. She did not give a timetable for a ruling.
Trump lawyer Alina Habba argued that James, a Democrat, campaigned for office in 2018 as a Trump antagonist and, as attorney general, has used the office to harass the Republican former president and his company with myriad subpoenas and evidence requests.
“We’ve produced millions and millions and millions of pages” of evidence,” Habba told Sannes. “We keep getting subpoenas. They keep looking for things. If they don’t find it, they look again.”
Amer, a special litigation counsel for James, countered that the state judge overseeing legal fights over subpoenas issued by the attorney general’s office has found there is a “sufficient basis for continuing its investigation.”
That finding, combined with evidence uncovered to date, “really shuts the door on any argument” by Trump’s lawyers that the office was proceeding in bad faith, Amer said.
Habba also took issue with the way the investigation and state court battles over subpoenas for Trump’s business records and testimony unfolded.
James’ office “tie somebody else’s hands behind their back and say we’re going to attack you and as we choose to attack you can defend yourself, but you cannot attack back. I can’t file a motion to dismiss.
“We are sitting with our hands tied. We are simply dodging subpoenas at this point,” Habba said.
Trump’s lawyers contend James is using her civil investigation to gain access to information that could then be used against him in a parallel criminal investigation being conducted by the Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, also a Democrat.
Because it is civil in nature, James’ investigation could decide to bring a lawsuit and seek financial penalties against Trump or his company, or even a ban on them being involved in certain types of businesses.
The attorney general’s office and Trump’s lawyers have made several agreements extending the deadline for a potential decision, writing in one court filing that doing so “is in their mutual benefit and interest.”
One agreement posted to the state court docket set an April 30 deadline, but Habba said Trump’s lawyers recently agreed to another extension.
Trump is also appealing two recent decisions by the state judge handling probe-related subpoena matters, which could further delay the end of the probe.
On Wednesday, a state appeals court heard arguments as Trump seeks to overturn Judge Arthur Engoron’s Feb. 17 ruling requiring him to answer questions under oath in James’ investigation.
Trump is also appealing Engoron’s April 25 decision to hold him in contempt of court and fine him $10,000 a day for being slow to respond to a subpoena for documents and other evidence. Oral arguments in that case are not expected until the fall.
Engoron agreed Wednesday to lift the contempt finding if Trump meets conditions including paying $110,000 in fines racked up so far, and submitting paperwork detailing efforts to search for the subpoenaed records and explaining his and his company’s document retention policies.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMTX)'s merger with Disc Medicine, Inc. Pre-merger Gemini shareholders are expected to own approximately 28% of the combined company. If you are a Gemini shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ: MANT)'s sale to Carlyle Group Inc. for $96.00 per share in cash. If you are a ManTech shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Zymergen Inc. (NASDAQ: ZY)'s sale to Ginkgo Bioworks for 0.9179 Ginkgo shares for each Zymergen share. If you are a Zymergen shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
CarLotz, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOTZ)'s sale to Shift Technologies, Inc. for 0.692158 shares of Shift common stock for each share of CarLotz common stock. If you are a CarLotz shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TimeShuffle, a play-and-earn turn-based tactical RPG, backed by renowned names like Blizzard Fund, Shima Capital, NEXO, is pleased to announce the drop of the exclusive Founders Pass NFTs and pre-alpha off-chain game access.
In TimeShuffle, players battle together and against each other in procedurally generated battlefield arenas. One faction of players is aiming to protect the current timeline whereas the other faction is fighting to rewrite history and change the future.
The pre-alpha launch will feature the game's battle grid along with a selection of attacks and defenses from some of the game's heroes, such as Leonardo DaVinci, Salvador Dali and Cleopatra. This pre-alpha sneak peek will be off-chain and will be made available to selected members of the TimeShuffle community for testing purposes. More details about the tournament will be provided on TimeShuffle's official Discord channel.
The team has taken a gameplay-first approach with development, ensuring that TimeShuffle is entertaining and engaging on its own, as opposed to using blockchain technology as a crutch.
Summarizing this vision, TimeShuffle CEO, Konstantin Dinev says, "We want to give players the experience of uniquely challenging but rewarding gameplay elements, where the whole game experience is supplemented by the Web3 model. This is definitely something that sets us apart from what is currently on the market".
The team behind TimeShuffle has worked extensively in the gaming space and understands the balance between accessibility and engaging gameplay. TimeShuffle will always remain free-to-play and is being developed for mass appeal, where players do not need to be familiar with Web 3.0 or related concepts in order to start playing the game and benefiting from blockchain and NFT integrations.
The game is being launched on the Avalanche network. As mentioned earlier, the pre-alpha release will be made available to the TimeShuffle community for testing purposes before the game's alpha release later this year.
TimeShuffle Founders Pass NFT goes on sale at 05/07/2022 4 PM UTC with a limited supply of 5,500 passes, giving holders a host of perks and benefits apart from pre-alpha access, including exclusive skins, in-game consumables, profile badges, rare NFTs, a life-time supply of monthly treasure chests and more.
To stay updated about the Founders Pass sale and the pre-alpha game release, visit TimeShuffle.io
About TimeShuffle
TimeShuffle is a Free-to-Play-and-Earn Turn-Based Tactical RPG with heroes from across history battling together and against each other in procedurally generated battlefield arenas.
Each player can start their conquest with a Free-to-Play hero and progress their heroes as they play, unlocking the full potential of Blockchain gaming and TimeShuffle's Play and Earn model made possible by Avalanche's scalability and proven track record.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 8, 2022.
The Company put forward the following resolutions to be voted on by shareholders at the meeting, all of which were approved: (i) to elect eight directors for the forthcoming year from the nominees proposed by the Board; and (ii) to appoint Marcum LLP as auditors for the Company and authorization of the Board of Directors to fix the auditors' remuneration and terms of engagement.
A total of 97,288,636 of the 184,184,142 votes attached to all outstanding shares of the Company on an as-converted basis as at the record date voted at the meeting, representing 52.8% of outstanding shares on an as-converted basis.
Election of Directors:
Each of the directors elected at the Meeting, being Kim Rivers, Giannella Alvarez, Thad Beshears, Peter Healy, Richard May, Thomas Millner, Jane Morreau and Susan Thronson, will hold office until the next annual general meeting of the Company or until their earlier resignation or removal.
Appointment of Auditors:
Marcum LLP were re-appointed as Auditors of the Corporation for the 2022 fiscal year with the Directors authorized to fix their remuneration.
About Trulieve
Trulieve is an industry leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S. operating in 11 states, with leading market positions in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, please visit Trulieve.com.
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Vast majority of manufacturing decision-makers currently offer or plan to develop EaaS business model
CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing business leaders across the U.S. currently face a myriad of challenges creating a pronounced need to enhance business resiliency and improve customer intimacy – and they see the Equipment-as-a-Service business model as a solution to accomplish just that.
Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) is a value-add business model where an OEM rents equipment to end users instead of selling it outright in a one-time purchase. To better understand current sentiments toward EaaS within the manufacturing industry, global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company relayr collaborated with research firm Forsa to survey 200 manufacturing business leaders across the United States. Questions posed to respondents sought to gauge insights on attitudes toward EaaS, including perceived value of EaaS business models, key factors driving adoption, and challenges and obstacles preventing successful implementations.
"Our research data shows that manufacturing leaders recognize Equipment-as-a-Service as a transformative business model to enhance operational resiliency against a rapidly evolving global business landscape," said Jessica Poliner, CEO of relayr. "Not only can EaaS strengthen an organization's bottom line, it provides greater opportunities to engage with customers on a more consistent basis – leading to higher levels of customer intimacy and relationship-building that are critical for success in today's manufacturing business landscape."
Based on survey feedback from OEMs, 76% of respondents either currently offer EaaS or harbor plans to develop the model as an option for customers – with 81% of those wanting to begin exploring the shift within the next year. Of those that have already implemented an EaaS model, 78% credit it with breeding significant revenue growth for their business.
OEMs noted several factors driving adoption of EaaS, including the opportunity to build stronger customer relationships (38%), enabling data-driven improvements to machine function, capacity and operations (35%), and introducing more innovative pricing (33%).
To the end users of equipment, EaaS is deemed valuable to those eager to keep their equipment at the cutting edge of technology – with 32% of respondents crediting the model with helping them do so. Another 32% of users surveyed cited the opportunity for predictive maintenance as a primary benefit to EaaS, and 21% cited resiliency to crises as a top benefit.
While OEMs are having an easier time warming to the concept of EaaS, more education is needed across the value chain. Thirty-four percent of equipment users are unaware of EaaS, and 50% feel they need more information on its function and purpose – as well as what type of role OEMs take and how that relationship will take shape – before making any commitments.
This leaves OEMs with an important task: taking their own understanding of the value of EaaS – in which they are confident enough to have implemented the model – and articulating that value to their customers.
The survey also uncovered the primary concerns related to the implementation and adoption of EaaS. The top-cited concern for OEMs was the high degree of customization and complexity required (28%). For users, worries about disclosure of data content/data security were of primary importance (35%), while concerns about dependence on the provider of the EaaS model came in close behind at 34%.
To download the full research report, click here.
About relayr
Relayr is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) powerhouse delivering the most complete solutions for a risk-free digital transformation and supporting our customer on the journey to Equipment as a Service.
We enable industrial companies to shift from CAPEX to OPEX-based offerings by providing a combination of unique IIoT technology and solutions with powerful business services such as IoT Financial Services or bespoke transformation de-risking instruments – all from a single source.
With relayr, manufacturers, operators, and service companies for industrial equipment are empowered to implement fully interoperable Industrial IoT solutions guaranteed to enable their digital and Equipment as a Service transformation journey, regardless of their starting point.
To learn more about relayr, visit www.relayr.io.
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Walsh University students set to pitch business idea at national competition
NORTH CANTON – Two Walsh University students have a multimillion-dollar business proposal to address a problem affecting half of the people in world while giving a product away for free.
The idea has landed Walsh students Madeline Weisburn and Joe Knopp, along with Elizabeth D'Arpa from Xavier University in Cincinnati, among 25 college teams in the e-Fest 2022! competition this week at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis.
The "Shark Tank"-style business pitch event is sponsored by the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at St. Thomas.
College competition:Walsh University students will pitch a business idea this week at e-Fest 2022!
More:'Just overwhelmed': Joe Knopp sees dream of providing clean water in Uganda become reality
The team from Walsh calls their business Free. Project, and the goal is to make feminine hygiene products available to all women.
They believe the business can generate more than $1.53 million of revenue in the first year. That's a conservative estimate and the entrepreneurs aren't including one piece of the three revenue streams in the total.
The products are 100% organic tampons and a menstruation bracelet. The company is focused on menstrual equity and ensuring that products are affordable, accessible and safe.
Studies have shown that 75% of women have run into problems finding products and at times have been forced to improvise.
The tampons would be made available for free in different way. Part of the business plan includes offering 18 tampons in a biodegradable package supported by advertising. The package also would carry a QR code linking to the Free. Project website.
It's estimated that women spend, on average, $13.25 each month of feminine hygiene products. It's anticipated that women receiving tampons from Free. Project would consider spending money with the advertisers.
The company also hopes to develop restroom subscriptions and deliver 100 tampons each month to a location where the tampons would be available for free in bathrooms. The business would pay $50 per month for the tampons. Women needing a tampon wouldn't have to pay for the product, as they do now.
Additionally, there would be advertising one the dispensers. An idea is to target universities that would advertise in high school bathrooms.
The 28-day menstruation bracelet would sell for $12 and promote the business and movement. Free. Project plans to donate 10% of profits from bracelet sales to educational programs on menstruation.
The business partners believe the opportunities are promising. They want to target the 12.3 million U.S. businesses owned by women.
They hope to partner with 100 businesses in the first year, establish 250 "period pitstops" and sell 500 bracelets. That would generate more than $1.53 million in revenue, a figure that doesn't include revenue created through the QR code on packaging.
The competition begins Thursday.The top prize is $50,000 to fund the venture. Cash prizes available total $215,000.
Walsh's team was among nearly 100 to submit proposals for the competition. They'll be competing against teams from Cornell University, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest University, Texas A&M and the University of Alabama.
Knopp is no stranger to business competitions. He formed We are the Ripple in 2021 to sell water bottles. For every 1,000 bottles sold, a water well is built in a needy community. So far the company has dug 11 water wells in African villages.
Ohio promoting In-Demand Jobs Week
State officials are hoping businesses will showcase their top jobs next week during the fifth annual In-Demand Jobs Week.
Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor's Office for Workforce Transformation, are promoting In-Demand Jobs Week as a chance for businesses to open their doors to showcase the top jobs, industries and skills that are available.
DeWine and Husted hope to highlight jobs that pay more than $50,000 per year and require less than a year of training to earn necessary credentials, as opposed to getting a degree or spending years in training.
At the top of the state's list is software developers, who who earn medium pay of $91,000 per year, followed by computer programs ($84,000) and network and computer system administrators ($80,000). Additional computer related jobs, as well as electronics, telecommunications, health care, insurance appraisers, food service managers and firefighters round out the list.
In a press release promoting the event, DeWine suggested that the best way for someone to determine if a job works for them would be to try it out. He's hoping students will have an opportunity to do that next week.
Husted said the state wants to shine a light on career opportunities that lead to higher pay and are in fields where Ohio employers are hiring immediately.
"This year we are specifically bringing awareness to jobs that pay over $50,000 a year and require less than a year of training, giving Ohioans a clear path to their next opportunity," Husted said in a news release.
Statewide housing sales fall
Fewer houses were sold in Ohio during March and the first three months of 2022, the Ohio Realtors reported.
Real estate agents around the state reported selling 11,832 residences during March, down 4.8% from 12,429 sold in March 2021. Meanwhile, the average price of properties sold remains 11.1% higher than last year at $247,123, the organization said.
Real estate agents in MLS Now, which includes Stark and 22 other Northeast Ohio counties, reported selling 3,984 units in March, a 7.3% drop from 4,300 properties sold during the same period last year. The average price increased 12.5% to $218,071.
During the first quarter, real estate agents in the MLS Now group reported selling 10,576 residences, down 1.6% from 10,747 in 2021. Statewide, agents have sold 30,878 units, down 1.4% from 31,319 sold last year. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/04/26/walsh-university-students-pitch-business-idea-national-competition-free-project-e-fest-2022/7415599001/ | 2022-04-26T10:04:05Z |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Just two weeks left before student loan payments are set to resume, the Biden Administration has yet to announce its game plan.
While United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is not able to share some of the details of deliberations, “daily conversations are happening,” he said.
Cardona said he is in close talks with the White House to determine if the payment pause will continue.
“Look, we recognize so many Americans are waiting for answers on this. We want to make sure that we communicate with them and when it is time to repay loans, that they have a long on-ramp,” said Cardona.
The White House said it is also considering forgiving up to $10,000 in student debt per borrower. But that is a far cry from the $50,000 many democrats on Capitol Hill say is necessary.
“Reducing the burden is one of the top priorities we can have,” said Rep. Judy Chu, D-CA.
Chu pushed for the larger amount.
“We have to have some movement on this,” she said.
Wisdom Cole with the NAACP said if the Biden administration truly wants to help close the income gap between Black and white Americans, they must be bold.
“We know that the average Black borrower has about $53,000 in student debt … this is really something that could change the lives of voters all across the country,” Cole said.
Cole warns failing to act could hurt democrats in the midterm elections.
“As we further see delays with this announcement, voters are really getting anxious,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/will-the-government-extend-the-student-loan-repayment-pause/ | 2022-08-12T22:39:06Z |
Mega Millions jackpot now $790M, nation’s 4th largest prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery officials on Saturday raised the Mega Millions grand prize to $790 million, giving players a shot at what would be the nation’s fourth largest jackpot.
The next drawing is on Tuesday. The jackpot has grown so large because there hasn’t been a winner in three months. Those 27 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all six numbers has allowed the jackpot to gradually grow from its $20 million starting point in April.
The highlighted pre-tax $790 million prize is for a winner who takes an annuity option, paid out in 30 annual payments. Most players choose the cash option, which for Tuesday’s drawing would be $464.4 million.
No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night: the white balls 14, 40, 60, 64 and 66, plus the gold Mega Ball 16, Mega Millions said.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is overseen by state lottery officials.
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6-year-old dies, 2-year-old in critical condition in back-to-back pool drownings
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – A 6-year-old drowned and a 2-year-old is in critical condition after they were found unresponsive in pools in the Las Vegas area over the weekend.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a swimming pool in the northeast valley Saturday afternoon where they found the 6-year-old boy unresponsive. The child was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police said the 6-year-old boy’s death is the first drowning death of a child this year.
The day prior, officers responded to a report of another child drowning in a swimming pool. Officers arrived and found a 2-year-old girl unresponsive, and she was taken to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.
The investigation into both incidents is ongoing, police said.
Police are reminding parents to stay vigilant at pools and said child drownings are preventable by following the three “P”s of pool safety:
- Patrol – Designate an adult to supervise children in the water at all times.
- Protect – Install fencing, door alarms, locks and other safety measures to create a defensive barrier between your child and the pool. Check them regularly to ensure they are in working order.
- Prepare – Create a plan ahead of time by enrolling your child in swimming lessons, taking CPR classes, and having a plan in place to call 911 in case of an emergency.
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Leading Coworking Provider Continues to Address the Growing Demand for Convenient Workspaces
LOUISVILLE, Colo., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With more Los Angeles-based companies looking for new ways to maintain productivity, innovation, and connection as the shift to remote or hybrid work persists, Office Evolution® has the perfect solution. The coworking provider is continuing to address demand and help small businesses and entrepreneurs in Los Angeles by offering convenient and affordable coworking spaces close to home.
As the demand for affordable, convenient coworking spaces continues to skyrocket, Office Evolution currently has two Los Angeles-area locations in key business hubs, including Ontario and Westlake Village, as well as five more in the northern part of the state including Concord, Los Gatos, Mill Valley, Folsom, and Downtown Walnut Creek. According to calmatters.org, small businesses make up 43% of the local workforce in Los Angeles County, showcasing how important having flexible workspaces closer to home is for the area.
"With two Office Evolution locations in the area, we continue to be a resource for our growing member base by providing a community where people feel productive and connected," said Mark Hemmeter, Founder and President of Office Evolution.
Members benefit from being part of a nation-wide network of coworking locations where they have access to over 70 other business locations in 25 states when travelling. Office Evolution is part of United Franchise Group's Coworks division which provides the largest privately owned affiliated coworking network of flexible office space franchises in the world.
"We build relationships with our franchise owners and members around the idea of Ohana, which is Hawaiian for family. We are here to support them in every way possible," said Hemmeter. "In addition to the business support, our spaces provide a short commute to work, which has a big economic impact for small business owners."
Office Evolution's network of locally operated locations provides remote workers and business owners with access to affordable workspace close to home with flexible terms. Businesses of all sizes are shifting their focus towards flexible workspaces to get out of the home while avoiding the expenses and restrictions inherent in traditional office space. This transition from traditional workspaces to more flexible options in suburban markets has positioned Office Evolution perfectly for growth.
"Now that more people are returning to the office, having the option to work in a space that has the amenities of a downtown office but is closer to home is becoming more attractive to local entrepreneurs, especially in areas with chronic traffic congestion," said Jason Anderson, President of Coworks. "As professionals continue to navigate what kind of work schedule is best for them, having access to Office Evolution's flexible office space is a huge benefit in a large city like Los Angeles."
For more information about Office Evolution, please visit: https://www.officeevolution.com.
About Office Evolution
Office Evolution® (OE), a shared workspace – coworking environment, cultivated on the principles of 'Ohana', the Hawaiian tradition referencing family working towards a common goal. OE was founded in 2003 in Boulder, Colorado by Mark Hemmeter a lifelong entrepreneur and real estate enthusiast from Hawaii. In 2022, Office Evolution joined Coworks™ the largest privately held affiliated coworking franchise network on the planet, associated with United Franchise Group™ (UFG), a successful community of affiliated brands and consultants. Office Evolution is serious about supporting small business owners – the Dreamers, Risk-Takers and Doers who dare to chase their passions. For more information about Office Evolution, visit www.officeevolution.com and for information about franchise opportunities visit www.officeevolution.com/development.
About Coworks
Coworks™ specializes in franchising within the coworking industry, offering solutions, expertise, and shared service options within the flexible workspace franchise community. Part of the United Franchise Group™ (UFG) family of affiliated brands and consultants, Coworks was founded in 2021 by Ray Titus, founder and CEO of United Franchise Group, with the express intention of building a framework to connect a variety of coworking brands, services, and amenities within the coworking industry, providing the largest privately owned affiliated franchise network of flexible, professional, and shared office space options on the planet. For more information about Coworks, visit www.coworksllc.com.
About United Franchise Group
Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group™ (UFG) is home to an affiliated family of brands and consultants including Accurate Franchising Inc.™, FranchiseMart®, Franchise Real Estate™, Fully Promoted®, Preveer™ (formerly Resource Operations International), Signarama®, Transworld Business Advisors®, and the Coworks™ division consisting of Network Lead Exchange™(NLX), Office Evolution® (OE) and Venture X® as well as a food division featuring Graze Craze®, Jon Smith Subs®, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®. UFG affiliated brands include over 1600 franchises in more than 60 countries, with consultants that have helped develop over 350 brands into franchises, in over 80 countries with more than 2500 franchisees. With over three decades in the franchising industry United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After the first case of monkeypox was reported in the UK in early May, according to data compiled by the US CDC on July 1, 5,783 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 52 countries. Once infected, monkeypox causes headaches along with fever, muscle aches, and fatigue, and it is known to irritate skin through blisters and rashes that later become crusts. In particular, typical sequelae for skin scarring, the degree of inflammation and blisters is significantly greater than from chickenpox, so the scarring is expected to be severe. As a result, dermatologists all over the world who have patients suffering from monkeypox in their country have also started responding with appropriate treatments for monkeypox scarring.
Although various treatments have been introduced to treat scarring from a long time ago, non-isolated microneedle fractional radiofrequency waves are attracting attention as they are highly valued as a treatment device for scarring. Secret Duo of ilooda Co., Ltd., which develops, manufactures and sells specialized medical devices to 70 countries overseas, has now received U.S. FDA approval for its efficacious device for treating scarring. Among the multiple scar treatment modalities, Secret Duo with a fractional radio frequency of 1540 nm laser is an effective treatment of scarring and shows excellent clinical effects.
Secret Duo uses a needle to break excessive fibrous tissue formed in the dermis and promotes collagen synthesis to fill the scar area with new skin. In addition, after fractional radiofrequency treatment, the skin can be improved with a 1540nm laser. The Non-ablative Er:glass 1540 wavelength has a positive effect on scar improvement by stimulating collagen regeneration and causing collagen to contract from water absorption while gently warming healthy skin tissue without thermal damage to the epidermis.
Considering the clinical effect on these scars, a positive effect is expected for the management of scarring from monkeypox infection.
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SEATTLE, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, took delivery of its first expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, today during an official handover maritime ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Seabourn Venture is the first of the line's two purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ships and the newest expedition ship in the industry.
"Today is so incredibly special and important as we take ownership of our first ultra-luxury expedition ship and welcome Seabourn Venture to the Seabourn family," said Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz. "The Mariotti team has done a wonderful job in the building of the ship and bringing Adam Tihany's stunning design vision to life. Seabourn Venture will raise the bar in ultra-luxury expedition travel, and we look forward to introducing her to the world as she sets sail to explore remote destinations from the polar regions in the Arctic to the southernmost continent of Antarctica."
"Someone well known in the cruise industry said, 'She is not another expedition ship or a luxury cruise ship. She is #SeabournVenture and when she begins sailing next month, she will be the world's finest luxury expedition ship.' I totally agree with him," said Marco Ghiglione, Managing Director of T. Mariotti. "Seabourn Venture is the fairest one of all, ice class PC6 certified to call polar routes. Since we started building Seabourn Venture, the world has literally changed before our eyes, requiring unexpected efforts. The great dedication and passion of the team made by T. Mariotti and subcontractors with Seabourn have been the keys to success," he added.
Seabourn Venture has been designed and built for diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards and will include a plethora of modern hardware and technology that will extend the ship's global deployment and capabilities. The ship will provide an exceptional luxury small-ship experience with the addition of world-class equipment that allows the line to offer its widest range of expedition activities led by an expert 26-person team of scientists, scholars, naturalists, and more. The ship will offer complimentary Seabourn Expedition amenities such as Zodiac cruises, hikes, nature walks, scuba diving, and snorkeling, as well as additional curated complimentary excursions. In addition, the ship will offer optional shore excursions and optional Seabourn Expeditions with kayaking and two custom-built submersibles at select destinations. These experiences will provide close-up views of wildlife and natural scenery, as well as unforgettable intimacy with the underwater wonders of the ocean.
Seabourn Venture features 132 luxurious oceanfront veranda suites and will take travelers to some of the most awe-inspiring places in the world, some of which are only accessed by ship. Further information on the new ships, suites and public spaces of the ship can be found here. Itineraries for the first season of travel aboard Seabourn Venture are available on the Seabourn website.
For reservations or more details, please contact a professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com. A dedicated shore excursion call center is available for guests at 1-800-984-3225.
About Seabourn:
Ultra-luxury Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern ships with two under construction and is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK, and P&O Cruises Australia. Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK). Our highest responsibility and top priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, team members, and the people and communities our ships visit.
Find Seabourn on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Its stylish, distinctive expedition cruising vacations are known for:
• Purpose-built expedition ships, PC6 ice-strengthened hull, with advanced maneuvering technology for superior stability, safety, and comfort
• World-class Expedition Team, delivering immersive experiences
• All veranda, all ocean-front suites luxuriously appointed
• Handcrafted itineraries developed for the expedition traveler to the most coveted and familiar remote destinations in the world
• Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
• Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding guests' expectations
• Inclusive expedition experiences with Zodiacs, scuba diving and snorkeling
• Optional expedition experiences with kayaks and custom-built, 6-guest submersibles giving the option to extend your expedition further for greater ocean exploration**
• Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
• Open bridge policy*, hosted by members of the Expedition Team providing firsthand access to the ship's command center and officers navigating your journey
• World-class dining venues are all complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
• Tipping is neither required, nor expected
• Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
• Meticulous and purposeful adventurers' resort at sea designed for the luxury traveler with unique attributes and spaces to enhance your experience
• Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program**
• Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*At the Captain's discretion
** Optional programs, for additional charge
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multifamily investment firm Gray Capital has closed on their acquisition of Club Meridian Apartments, a 406-unit property located in Okemos, MI just east of Lansing, MI.
Gray Capital intends to make strategic upgrades at the property, including siding and asphalt repairs, pool upgrades, re-painted balconies, new signage, and other exterior enhancements to boost the curb appeal of the property. Additionally, interior renovations like modern appliances, new flooring, and upgraded countertops will significantly increase the value of the asset and elevate its position in the rental market.
"Club Meridian is already a well-maintained property, and this solid foundation will allow us to dedicate our resources to those renovations and improvements that are most important to residents and the quality of the property itself," says Spencer Gray, President and CEO of Gray Capital.
George Tikijian, Hannah Ott, and Cameron Benz of the Indianapolis Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction, with Gray Capital representing itself.
Club Meridian is the second property within Gray Capital's $100 million multifamily investment fund, The Gray Fund, (http://gray.fund) and follows the acquisition of Indianapolis apartment property Stonybrook Commons one month prior.
The acquisition of Club Meridian and Stonybrook Commons in 2022 adds to Gray Capital's $600+ million in assets under management and more than $1 billion in commercial real estate projects to date since its founding in 2015. For more information, please visit www.GrayCapitalLLC.com .
DISCLAIMER: This is not an offer to invest. Any investment offer will be made through a private placement memorandum.
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SOURCE Gray Capital | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/29/gray-capital-purchases-406-unit-apartment-property-second-asset-100m-multifamily-fund/ | 2022-06-29T19:55:40Z |
- The shift in tech teams' priorities is driving engagements for Managed Service Providers.
- Issues with video, voice and headsets are problems employees face in a hybrid work environment.
SYDNEY, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IR (ASX:IRI) a leading global provider of performance management and analytics for unified communication and collaboration, IT infrastructure, and payment ecosystems, announced the findings of research undertaken for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in conjunction with Ecosystm, a digital research and advisory platform.
The Ecosystm Digital Enterprise study that surveyed 1,323 enterprises found that CIOs and tech teams are witnessing a shift in their mandates. They are now also tasked with delivering business and customer outcomes.
52% of organizations interviewed are focused on infrastructure modernization. With these evolving mandates, tech teams are engaging MSPs to help them achieve business goals. While 43% are scaling existing technology, 36% are deploying new technologies.
"Employees have voiced concerns about computer re-boots when changing platforms, voice call delays and video lags. There are also issues faced in huddle rooms and when using headsets. MSPs are witnessing customer growth to address these issues across devices, spaces, offices, networks and applications. Hence it is critical for MSPs to constantly innovate and provide best-in-class services," said John Ruthven, CEO and Managing Director, IR.
"MSPs face the most challenges handling a multi-vendor environment, providing customers with a single point of management and visibility, and ensuring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are effectively met," said Audrey William, Principal Advisor, Ecosystm.
Ruthven added, "At IR, we support MSPs with proactive troubleshooting for increasingly complex hybrid workspaces. Our single-pane-of-glass view dashboards using the traffic light system provide detailed visibility. Our proactive alerts and analysis ensure remote and on-site employees have an optimum experience."
Jonathan Beaver, Infrastructure Engineer, New Era Technology, an MSP that provides accessible technology solutions said, "Through our continued partnership with IR, we have been able to provide and achieve the highest level of support for our customers. From customized alerting that allows our Network Operations Center (NOC) to proactively identify and troubleshoot issues in customer environments, to tailored dashboards that provide holistic and insightful views."
The IR Collaborate suite offers MSPs the ability to add more value to their offerings, thus ensuring business growth.
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SOURCE IR | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/43-tech-teams-are-scaling-up-technology-with-managed-service-providers-support-hybrid-work-environments/ | 2022-06-28T13:26:08Z |
(NEXSTAR) – In November 2020, McDonald’s announced plans to begin testing the McPlant, a “delicious plant-based burger crafted for McDonald’s, by McDonald’s, and with the kind of craveable McDonald’s flavor our customers love.”
But nearly two years later — during which time several fast-food chains have debuted their own plant-based offerings — the McPlant is still seemingly no closer to obtaining a spot on the national menu.
So what happened?
In late 2021, McDonald’s began testing the McPlant at only eight U.S. locations after previously testing the burger in select European countries. In Feb. 2021, the McPlant tests expanded to around 600 restaurants in the San Francisco Bay and Dallas-Fort Worth areas, with McDonald’s aiming to better understand “customer demand” — and that was the last they’ve mentioned of the sandwich on their corporate website.
In late July, McDonald’s quietly confirmed to CNBC these tests concluded as planned, but a representative for the restaurant made no mention of any future initiatives to offer the McPlant at U.S. locations when contacted by Nexstar.
A representative for Beyond Meat, which partnered with McDonald’s to create the McPlant patty, directed Nexstar back to McDonald’s when asked about any future plans for the burger.
It’s possible McDonald’s could be keeping mum on its plant-based plans, though analysts indicate it’s more likely that the item failed to meet sales expectations, and likely won’t be coming back.
In a note from financial services firm BTIG, obtained by MarketWatch in March and cited by Eat This this week, analysts with the firm found evidence that the McPlant failed to gain the same momentum that it demonstrated in the eight initial test restaurants, each of which had sold around 70 units per day.
Upon the rollout to San Francisco Bay and Dallas-Fort Worth, restaurants were only selling around 20 per day, with some in more rural Texas only selling between three and five, BTIG’s analysts found.
Some of the franchisees had even claimed that, since the McPlant wasn’t selling, it was being cooked to order whenever a customer requested one — which created longer wait times for customers ordering the McPlant and those waiting behind them in the drive-thru.
In their note, BTIG analysts said a nationwide launch “seems a ways off” as of March 2022.
Still, McDonald’s hasn’t completely killed the McPlant. It’s still among the vegetarian-friendly offerings in the U.K., and customers in Australia can find it on their local menus too.
Here in the U.S., however, customers looking for the McPlant may have to keep on waiting — or simply settle for an Impossible Whopper. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/is-mcdonalds-ditching-plans-for-the-mcplant-its-long-awaited-plant-based-burger/ | 2022-08-10T21:04:25Z |
Stark County real estate transfers April 9-15
Alliance
Berry Linda J from Larkins Denis E, 227 W Main St, $69,300.
Gott Payton from Albert Kelly J & Corena J, 354 Garfield Ave, $95,000.
Hollis Terry from City of Alliance Land Reutilization Prog, 706 S Seneca Ave, $1,000.
Hupp Rita from Pietz Bruce A & Suzanne M v, 2971 Center Ave, $176,900.
Johnson Mark & Rainieri Chris from 721 South Union Ave LLC, 721 Union Ave S, $125,000.
Kropf Dante from Heeter Frank E & Sadie M, 2227 S Linden Ave, $123,000.
Moore Daniel J from Campanelli Samuel L Leckman Kathy L, 465 Klinger Ave, $250,000.
Rogers Uri from Mays Unlimited Inc, 522 N Webb Ave, $12,000.
Silver Bullet Properties from Harris Phillip L, 1105 Walnut Ave, $45,000.
Bethlehem Township
Deitz Lloyd W from Alexander Mae, 7759 Fohl Rd SW, $160,000.
Deitz Lloyd W from Alexander Mae, parcel 1200884 Fohl St SW, $160,000.
Grant Michael T II from Spahr Daryl & Stephanie, parcel 1100438 Swahali Trl SW, $20,000.
Grant Michael T II from Spahr Stephanie & Daryl, parcel 1101030 Mombasa Ave, $20,000.
Revision Homebuyers LLC from Kasler Terry J & Audrey I, 308 South St NW, $40,000.
Sampson Jasper T & Prentice Carrie L from Everetts Jack E Jr, 8 4th St NE, $141,500.
Canal Fulton
Keim Ashley N from Marty Jay M, 419 Riverview St, $175,000.
Leonard Dustin Allen from Baker Kaitlynn E, 424 Chippewa St, $176,000.
NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes from Schalmo Properties Inc, 3029 Bonita Cir SE, $29,500.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from Schalmo Properties Inc, 3025 Bonita Cir SE, $29,500.
Worrell Patrick L & Amy from Valentine David M &Deena L, 136 High St SE, $192,500.
Ynfk LLC from Clair Jeffery P, 311 Alexis LN, $250,100.
Canton
Alayamini Tawfiz & from Alayamini Maher & Tawfiz, 2417 4th St NW, $38,800.
Armstead Dionne C & Jerome from Barheimer Realty Ltd, 2418 10th St SW, $78,000.
Armstead Dionne C & Jerome from Lasorella Anthony P & Karen J, 1134 Park Ave SW, $62,000.
Armstead Dionne C & Jerome from Lemus Fredal E, 807 Arlington Ave NW, $67,500.
Bailey Rachelle from Grimes Briana, 2516 Avalon Ave NE, $116,000.
Benson Joseph & Amber from Vraciu George R & Melissa, 1435 49th St NW, $178,000.
Bialobrezeski Arkadiusz from Hale Brian J, 1111 7th St NW, $53,000.
Billman Andrew from Norris Melody A, 2020 Kirk CT NW, $79,000.
BW P&L Holdings LLC from White’s Heating & Cooling Inc, 2229 9th St SW, $125,000.
Cadle John Keith & Beth Ann from Morgan Philip, 421 21st St NW, $208,000.
Enviroscapes Leasing Inc from France Jerry, parcel 10002670 Park Ave SW, $1,000.
Evans Randal S from Mcguier Michael P, 1928 50th St NW, $135,000.
Excellence Expected Real Estate from Brennan and Mcnulty Holdings LLC, 1224 Homewood Ave SW, $83,000.
Excellence Expected Real Estate Investor from Weatherspoon Lyle D, 934 Clarendon Ave SW, $79,900.
Fame City Properties LLC from Binder John H Etal, 315 Reno CT NW, $12,500.
Gil Sebastian from Locke Charles T III & Parillo Danielle E, 918 37th St NW, $144,000.
Ginella Andy A Trustee from Peterson J D & Susie, 2610 12th St SW, $40,200.
Hatcher Mary & Bates David from Pavia Jill D & Vincenzo, parcel 305181 Pennington St NW, $94,000.
HR from Fithian Catherine Metal, 1819 Market Ave N, $215,000.
HR from Fithian Catherine Metal, parcel 230241 Market Ave NW, $215,000.
JNS Shaheen LLC from Wayne Savings Community Bank, 1338 Cleveland Ave NW, $12,000.
Larabou Aboubakar A & Soumaila Fatoumata from Jones Jr Emmit R & Autumn G, 2133 Tuscarawas St E, $97,000.
Lewton Ian from R Mccarty Rentals LLC, 1358 Maryland Ave SW, $109,000.
LRS Properties LLC from Arbor Grove Properties LLC, 525 Smith Ave NW, $210,000.
Lucchesi Amanda Marie from Deland Michael R, 1700 Edwards Ave NE, $52,000.
Mayle Daniel J from Johnson James W & Clemens Megan R, 1124 Barton PL NE, $58,000.
Menendez Maricely Barrera from Wilmington Savings Fund Society Ttee, 2822 Baldwin Ave NE, $51,000.
Mitchell Eric from Marino Thomas Arthur & Kiana Kay &, 1163 Grandview Ave SW, $175,000.
Montalvan Rony from Fal Re1 LLC, 1413 Ohio Ave NE, $23,000.
Morte Thias Boa & Debolt Andrew from Stragan Debra S, 4903 Marbury Ave NE, $275,000.
Ohio Legacy Rentals LLC from Nance Cornelia L, 1452 Ohio Ave NE, $35,000.
Piero Stephen S from Wile Brandon M, 702 Clarendon Ave NW, $95,050.
Ponce Picornio Miguel & Sebastian & from Ramos Diego A Guit, 3122 19th St NE, $52,500.
Raff Enterprises LLC from Woodhall Ltd, 1245 Raff Rd SW, $225,000.
Regal Properties of Ohio LLC from Rukavina Michael A, 1803 Taft Ave NE, $55,900.
Riggins Mario Lamar Sr from Rino Properties LLC, 618 Columbus Ave NW, $84,500.
Romine Glenna from Divvy Homes Warehouse II LLC, 1705 32nd St NW, $101,590.
Rukavina Michael A from Webnick John, 1803 Taft Ave NE, $40,500.
Rukavina Michael from Pyles Family Company No 1 LLC, 1905 Root Ave NE, $37,000.
Russell Leigh A from Henderson Robert L, 1222 Southpointe Cir NE, $215,000.
Ryphia Companies of Ohio LLP from Good Supply & Equipment Co, 1120 High Ave SW, $75,000.
SFR3-060 LLC from Verbeck Enterprisesllc, 2340 Indiana Way NE, $41,000.
SFR3-070 LLC from Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO 20024, 1659 Shriver Ave NE, $44,697.
Shackleford Brian T Sr from Hillman Yvonne F, 1021 5th St SW, $40,700.
Smith Clarence R IV from Sousa Chad J, 1717 17th St NE, $75,000.
Stoltzfus Anthony from Ee Homes LLC, 1403 24th St NW, $122,000.
Sylvester Anthony Trustee & from Vega Richard A & Unkefer Patricia A Trus, 816 Cleveland Ave NW, $42,500.
Sylvester Anthony Trustee from Sylvester Anthony Trustee &, 816 Cleveland Ave NW, $42,500.
Thomsen Ashley from Licht Thomas, 1520 20th St NE, $5,000.
Webb John R from Hill & Neal Ltd, 1723 9th St SW, $119,000.
Wise Marjorie C from Woods Daniel L & Bonnie L, 2239 Anderson PL SW, $53,200.
Wynieski Aaron T from Cunningham Alexa, 309 Bornique PL SW, $118,000.
Wynieski Aaron T from Cunningham Alexa, 311 Bornique PL SW, $118,000.
Canton Township
Evans Quintin C from Prestier Sherry L, 1616 Carnwise St SW, $156,500.
Harrison Koree M & Micheala from Gulley Erika & Butt Jesse, 324 40th St SW, $130,000.
Hartenstein Karissa R from Schanick Alfred v & Ashley J, 308 32nd St SE, $135,500.
Kraus Christopher Michael from SMB Investments LLC, 3325 Charlene Ave SW, $162,500.
Pellegrene Michael James & Kim Elee from Risher Sherry Kay, 2920 17th St NW, $83,000.
Petersen Chris & Largent Sara from Faircrest Holding Co LLC, 4001 Cleveland Ave SW, $420,000.
Turner William Dean & Bridget L from Herbert Jennifer R, 3000 3rd St SE, $64,900.
Turner William Dean & Bridget L from Smith Steven & Jennifer R, parcel 1304621 3rd St SE, $6,100.
Jackson Township
Austin Courtney C from Klapp Peter A, 6984 Harbor Dr NW, $375,000.
Boord Carol J Trustee from Wallace Ottie J, 3281 Jackson Park Dr 9B, $275,000.
Chait Claudele from Huff 8414 LLC, 8414 Nordic Cir NW, $226,667.
Echols Bradley M & Nicollette M from Norcia David A & Terri D, 6542 Hensley St NW, $385,000.
Falcone Fallon M from Simmonds George, 2315 Crosshaven Rd NW, $265,000.
Gab Real Estate Holdings LLC from Pand Properties LLC, 3410 Wales Ave NW, $400,000.
Gab Real Estate Holdings LLC from Pand Properties LLC, parcel 10006323 Beatty St NW, $400,000.
Gab Real Estate Holdings LLC from Pand Properties LLC, parcel 1701137 Woodlawn Ave NW, $400,000.
Groubert Jordan C & Tinatin N from Simons Ross, 3061 Wickford Ave NW, $381,000.
Kingsbury Timothy C Ttee from Cavender Charles L, 4518 Amberidge Ave NW, $252,500.
Leon Leo F from Aghababa Mortaza & Monjezi Fariba, 6550 Drake St NW, $570,000.
Mauser Edwin R II & Emily A from Ransom Herman L & Fran, 9817 Agate St NW, $301,000.
Mcintyre Jason A from Hausermann George & Mary, 7631 Rolling Green Ave NW, $518,000.
Mcintyre Jason A from Hausermann George L & Mary R, 7605 Rolling Green Ave NW, $518,000.
Neal Todd A Jr & Alexandra L from Neal Jennifer Lynn & Todd Andrew, 7946 Parkford St NW, $136,000.
Opendoor Property Trust I from Hall Terry M, 6385 Oakbridge Ave NW, $306,200.
Lake Township
Cone Randy Jr from Hohlbaugh David S, 3401 Pine St NW, $180,000.
Fitzsimmons Scott Kennedy & Melissa Ann from Croston Steven W & Heidi L, 3006 Dotwood St NW, $281,000.
Groves Adam Lee & Rosella Co-Trustees from Simmons Caroline Trustee / Park Family T, 3848 Edison St NW, $151,045.
Hunter Nancy L from Weigand Anne, 9744 Brown Ave NW, $73,000.
Paulino Corey from Ray Anna, 13305 Inverness Ave NW, $225,000.
Lawrence Township
Davis Christopher J from Everhart Thomas J Trustee, 12463 Weygandt St NW, $295,000.
Davis Christopher J from Everhart Thomas J Trustee, parcel 2601356 High Cir NW, $295,000.
Dieffenbaugher Ryan from Dreka Agnes M, parcel 2600499 Erie Ave NW, $165,000.
Dieffenbaugher Ryan from Dreka Agnes M, parcel 2600500 Warwick Dr NW, $165,000.
Lexington Township
Burton Jeremy Lee & Swan Melissa R from Marsili Jaci R, 13760 Overcrest St NE, $235,000.
Courtney Mahoning Industrial Holdings from Greater Alliance Development Corp, parcel 2900067 Courtney St NE, $80,000.
Courtney Mahoning Industrial Holdings from Greater Alliance Development Corp, parcel 2900240 Waverly St NE, $80,000.
Mitchell Julie A & Crystal L & Cox from Meranto Christopher, 13684 Mccallum Ave NE, $210,000.
Louisville
Cargyle Joseph R & Corrie L from Burton Deborah S Trustee of the Jeremy L, 1776 Briarwood St, $300,000.
Thayer Katlin from RRP Ohio LLC, 202 Church St, $115,000.
Marlboro Township
Muckley Joseph & Edward & Billie Jo from Muckley Rachel & Edward & Billie Jo, 9110 Edison St, $35,600.
Muckley Joseph & Edward & Billie Jo from Muckley Rachel & Edward & Billie Jo, parcel 3103785 Edison St NE, $35,600.
Massillon
Alayamini Tawfiz & from Alayamini Maher & Tawfiq, 1112 Erie St S, $38,800.
Canary Properties LLC from American Equity Funding Inc, 617 Geiger Ave SW, $50,000.
Eash Bradley & Jessica from Eaglowski Anthony A Jr & Lori R, 1360 Amanda St SW, $306,900.
Edm Property Investments Ltd from Richardson Bernice, 1108 Walnut Rd SE, $35,000.
Fox Margaret G from Sakotas Michael, 1754 Oak Trl NE, $155,000.
Gibson James Earl & Brean Brittaney from Wilhoit Amber L, 421 9th St SW, $108,000.
Holloway Cortez D & Elliott Roslind S from Waldrop Karey L Jr, 1835 Greentree PL SE, $194,500.
Hurley Peggy from Dalla Lochlen Ross William, 112 Rolling Acres Cir, $1,430.
Kerstetter William G & Robin L from JB Lucas Rentals LLC, 909 Cherry Rd NW, $92,000.
Korchnak Kevin from Wheeler Tyra L, 586 23rd St NW, $210,000.
Liberty Holdings Massillon LLC from BMM Massillon LLC, 2922 Lincoln Way W, $225,000.
MD Enterprises of Apple Creek Inc from Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB as, 439 Seneca St NE, $37,000.
Miskimen Kimberly M from Kelly Zachary T, 1013 Lake Ave NE, $200,000.
Shand Claire from Dayton Richard Andrew, 1310 Oak Ave SE, $116,000.
Smith Anthony & Joanne from Russell David W, 403 Amvale Ave NE, $92,000.
Top Notch Real Estate Investments LLC from Rajreena Enterprises LLC, 132 22nd St SE, $100,000.
Tridoc Inc from Rohrer Development LLC, 4590 Sippo Reserves Dr NW, $38,000.
Tridoc Inc from Rohrer Development LLC, 4600 Sippo Reserves Dr NW, $38,000.
Villa Benjamin Reno from Hemperly Mark D, 1018 22nd St SW, $170,000.
Nimishillen Township
Bebout Herman & Shephanie from Blake Cody A, 6377 Columbus Rd, $204,900.
Chiavaroli Karli R from Chiavaroli Daniel L Michele R, 8814 State St, $160,000.
Chiavaroli Karli R from Chiavaroli Daniel L Michele R, parcel 3300392 State St NE, $160,000.
Johnson Jordan R & Molly R from Wilson Theresa M, 3617 Maplegrove Ave, $350,000.
Yoder Dawn from Battershell Benjamin R, 6877 Ravenna Ave, $155,000.
North Canton
Beadle Jonathan J from Beadle Paula J & Mark, 935 Easthill St SE, $125,000.
Duer Benjamin W & Angelique A from Rossi Anthony R & Courtney M, 231 Cordelia St SW, $205,000.
Firm Foundation Investments LLC from Ayers April, 227 Woodrow St NW, $96,500.
Gab Real Estate Holdings LLC from Pand Properties LLC, parcel 9209542 Maple St W, $400,000.
Hoffman Larry W & Nancy R from Rhiel Vicki L & Clark Kelly, 100 Fredericksburg CT NE, $280,000.
Iovinelli Joseph W & Kristy A from Hostetler Michael L & Kristina M, 812 Harmon St SW, $250,000.
Martin 3 LLC from Burkhart Brittany M, 212 Viking St NW, $147,953.
Oyster Mary L from Leigh Nathan R & Katie A, 406 Bachtel St SW, $160,000.
Perry Jason W from Milford Ronald A, 1520 Stayman Ave SW, $199,000.
RC Homes LLC from Surbey Starr J Jr & Bryson Candice A Tru, 545 Pittsburg Ave NW, $162,250.
Sittler Real Estate Hodlings LLC from Larry T & Ruthanne Parker LLC, 435 Applegrove St NW, $805,000.
Stark Patricia from Wolfe Gary & Arlette, 1259 Los Angeles BLVD NW, $15,000.
Osnaburg Township
NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes from A-List Land Development LLC, parcel 9000098 Spanish Bay St SE, $58,184.
Wang Michael Yang & Zhou Joann Qin from Taylor Karen S Ttee, 5688 Quarry Lake Dr SE, $960,000.
Paris Township
Fields Tosha from Bolevich Michael J & Conrad Jessica L, 117 Bonnieview Ave, $160,000.
Pierson Jacob Thomas & Heather Renee from 915 Chapel LLC, 208 Ridgewood BLVD, $223,000.
Perry Township
Autozone Development LLC from Quarry Enterprises LLC, parcel 10015106 Erie Ave SW, $175,000.
Griffith Gary W & Patricia D from Maguire Timothy J Et Al, 1544 Clearbrook Rd NW, $185,000.
Kab Growth LLC from Mcroberts Patrick L & David T, 146 Mount Marie Ave NW, $121,000.
Kraus Dylan M from Hess Stephen & Rosemarie, 803 Snively Ave NW, $251,000.
Map Services Neo LLC from Fisher David A, 503 Manor Ave NW, $126,500.
Probst Christopher M & Catherine E from Breyman Christopher A, 211 Zern Ave SW, $145,000.
Shimek Joseph M from Quality Home Investors LLC, 212 Highland Ave SW, $135,000.
Woodburn Joseph D from Bobby Vicki L, 4545 3rd St NW, $148,000.
Plain Township
Az Plain Erie 10 LLC from 4824 Whipple Ave LLC, 4824 Whipple Ave NW, $3,714,000.
Barnes Kelli from Bowen Sherri K & Barnes Kelli, parcel 5218023 Diamond St NE, $22,000.
Burge Jeremy M & Ashley D from Hoshi Minoru, 931 Southmoor Cir NE, $305,000.
Collins Michael T & Kelly from Cooper Kimberly L & Martina Mark A Jr, 1100 44th St NE, $270,000.
Davis Matthew from Dillon Ashley D & Burge Jeremy M, 3487 Kalurah St NE, $228,000.
Dolfi Michael R & Armstrong Julie J from Albaugh Kyle W & Chinelle R, 3817 Kaiser Ave NE, $201,000.
Huffman Delane E & Joanne M from Rea Custom Homes LLC, 8070 Blue Spruce Cir NW, $455,000.
Kasner Family Limited Partnership from Kasner Robert R, 4238 Crescent Ridge Dr NW, $1,016,800.
Kasner Family Limited Partnership from Kasner Robert R, 4520 Whipple Ave NW, $1,016,800.
Kasner Family Limited Partnership from Kasner Robert R, parcel 5200774 47th St NW, $1,016,800.
Kasner Family Limited Partnership from Kasner Robert R, parcel 5215401 42nd St NW, $1,016,800.
Kasner Family Limited Partnership from Kasner Robert, 4300 Crescent Ridge Dr NW, $1,016,800.
Kasner Family Limited Partnership from Kasner Robert, 4302 Crescent Ridge Dr NW, $1,016,800.
Lohmeyer Freddie L from Lohmeyer Howard A, 3043 Morris Ave NE, $78,200.
MMZ Property Inc from Kartar Properties LLC, 1600 30th St NE, $250,000.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from Mckinley Edgewood Development Company LL, 1341 Fountain View St NE, $72,000.
Piekarski Teri Johnson & from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 1252 Fountain View St NE, $351,140.
Wagner Michael from Clark Paul S & Connie L, 4606 Brookhaven Cir NE, $225,000.
Wheeler John & Kelly from Hever Robert D & Julie A, 7764 Fox Run Ave NW, $330,000.
Sugarcreek Township
Ricksecker Rachel E from Miller Trent, 320 Redwood St SW, $158,000.
Scheibe Kurt E from Burdge Dolores I, 431 Mohican St NE, $174,900.
Tuscarawas Township
Baker Kaitlynn Elizabeth from Stuck Robert L & Sheryl D, 12655 Wooster St NW, $262,000.
Mathers David & Lisa from French Timothy M & Kristi J, 1395 Kenyon Rd SW, $358,000.
Monastra Samuel Angelo III & Deidra Elys from Monastra Samuel A Jr & Shelley M, 14455 Lincoln Way E, $70,000.
Monastra Samuel Angelo III & Deidra Elys from Monastra Samuel A Jr & Shelley M, parcel 7201955 Lincoln St W, $70,000.
Oliviann Properties LLC from Wiebe Teresa, 11695 Sinclair St SW, $42,000.
Washington Township
Berkshire Seth D from Lyons Ashley R, 12545 Georgetown St NE, $379,900. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/06/stark-county-real-estate-transfers-april-9-15/9617916002/ | 2022-05-06T10:38:15Z |
Following Armed Forces Day on May 21, 11,254 Active-Duty, Reservist, National Guard Members and Veterans to Receive APUS Degrees on June 17-18
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. , May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS), which offers online degree and certificate programs through American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), is proud to celebrate Armed Forces Day on May 21 to honor all of the men and women—including current students and alumni—who are serving across military branches, as well as all those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
APUS will hold its 2022 Commencement on June 17 and 18 at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, Md. The Class of 2022—which includes 11,254 military and veteran graduates—is continued validation that APUS remains dedicated year-round to providing accessible and affordable higher education for veterans, active-duty military, and beyond.
Armed Forces Day was originally introduced by United States Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson to create a single holiday that would celebrate all branches of the military. On May 20, 1950, Armed Forces Day was officially observed for the first time by President Harry Truman, marked by a speech where he praised military members serving at home and overseas, saying "it is vital to the security of the nation and to the establishment of a desirable peace." Today, the observance is marked as the third Saturday each May, amid National Military Appreciation Month.
"We at American Public University System are honored to count so many exemplary members of the military among our graduating student body in the Class of 2022—on Armed Forces Day and every day," said APUS Acting President Dr. Katherine Zatz. "We are committed to giving back to those who serve. This includes our dedication to partnerships such as 50strong, which helps connect transitioning U.S. service members to potential civilian employment opportunities."
This year's class features 2,616 veterans and 8,638 military members. Prestigious Latin Honors will be presented to 2,019 military graduates and 660 veteran graduates—2,679 in total. APUS has been recognized as the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military and veterans,* as well as the top choice for students using Tuition Assistance (TA), according to the most recent data published from Military Times.* APUS has offered VA benefits to qualified students for nearly 20 years, beginning in January 2003.
About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers accessible and affordable online higher education to adult learners of all backgrounds. APUS, a five-time recipient of Online Learning Consortium's (OLC) Effective Practice Award, offers more than 200 online degree and certificate programs through American Public University as well as American Military University, the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military and veterans.* With over 114,000 alumni worldwide, APUS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information, visit www.apus.edu.
*Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance and Veterans Administration student enrollment data, as reported by Military Times, 2020.
Contact:
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PR Manager, APEI
kliebenberg@apus.edu
908-858-0243
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With the advent of Big Data, it’s now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What’s clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness. And when it comes to the most important meal of the day, few people are on the fence about their favorite go-to spots. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants for breakfast in Dallas on Tripadvisor.
Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.
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#30. Cafe Brazil
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (101 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Cafe, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2815 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226-1508
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#29. Buzzbrews Kitchen
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (99 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $
– Address: 4154 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75204-2132
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. Mercat
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (139 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, European
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2501 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201-1607
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. John’s Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (44 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $
– Address: 1733 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206-7416
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery – Inwood Village
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (170 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5560 W Lovers Ln Ste 260, Dallas, TX 75209-4200
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Record Grill
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (69 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 605 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202-3335
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (79 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Deli
– Price: $
– Address: 7522 Campbell Rd, Dallas, TX 75248-1784
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#23. Oddfellows
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (228 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 316 W 7th St, Dallas, TX 75208-4639
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. Deli News N.Y. Style Deli Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (122 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Deli
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 17062 Preston Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75248-1226
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Centennial Cafe
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (140 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207-4409
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Luckys Cafe
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (160 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3531 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-4309
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Kozy
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (113 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 6400 Gaston Ave #106, Dallas, TX 75214-4022
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#18. Cafe Brazil
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (193 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3851 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219-4137
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (129 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 11111 North Central Expressway Ste G, Dallas, TX 75243
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. Yolk – One Arts Plaza
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (159 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1722 Routh St Inside One Arts Plaza, Dallas, TX 75201-2535
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Dragonfly
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (312 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201-2020
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. Eatzi’s Market & Bakery
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (463 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3403 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-4215
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#13. Norma’s Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (110 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 17721 Dallas Pkwy Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75287-7343
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. The Original Pancake House
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (188 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5220 Belt Line Rd Ste 256, Dallas, TX 75254-7530
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. CBD Provisions
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (409 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201-4804
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Benedict’s Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (170 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4800 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254-7541
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#9. Crossroads Diner
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (213 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 17194 Preston Rd Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75248-1221
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#8. Norma’s Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (158 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 1123 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208-5128
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#7. Mama’s Daughter’s Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (254 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 2014 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207-6610
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#6. Texas Spice
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (599 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 555 S Lamar St Dallas Omni Hotel, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Ellen’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (986 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1790 N. Record Street, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#4. Bread Winners Cafe
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (488 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204-2301
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#3. Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (348 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 306 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. Original Market Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (344 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Price: $
– Address: 4434 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219-1716
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#1. Maple Leaf Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (303 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Cafe, Diner
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 12817 Preston Rd Ste 129, Dallas, TX 75230-7204
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York) is proud to announce that Dr. Alan Copperman has been named one of Crain's New York Business 2022 Notable Health Care Leaders for his extensive contributions to the field of reproductive medicine. As the Managing Partner and CEO of RMA of New York, Division Director and Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Medical Director of Progyny, Dr. Copperman's medical expertise, business acumen, attention to detail, and above all, focus on patient care have served as the foundation of RMA's success for over 20 years.
Dr. Copperman's notable career in reproductive health dates back to his training at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Mount Sinai, where he distinguished himself as a reproductive surgeon and a forward-thinking fertility specialist. His unwavering dedication to research, medical excellence, and access to care, as well as his commitment to collaboration with individuals, institutions, and industry, have contributed to his reputation in the field. Over his decades-long career, Dr. Copperman has served as Medical Director of Progyny, a leading fertility benefits company, Chief Medical Officer of Sema4, a patient-centered health intelligence company, and Physician Council Board Member of RESOLVE, the leading fertility patient advocacy organization. He has served as mentor and educator to countless medical students, residents, and fellows, and nurtured the careers of numerous healthcare providers in the field of reproductive endocrinology.
Dr. Copperman is frequently consulted for his medical expertise by media, industry start-ups, and colleagues. He is known for generously sharing insight into the patient journey, genomics, big data, and assisted reproductive technology. As a leader in the field, Dr. Copperman is widely recognized for prioritizing research and innovation to improve patient outcomes. To date, he has published more than 500 book chapters, peer-reviewed papers, and scientific abstracts on infertility, in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility preservation, ovum donation, and genetics. Most recently, Dr. Copperman was a senior author of the landmark study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology (the Green Journal), showing that vaccination against COVID-19 did not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Copperman helped inform and educate the community and participated in local and national policy decisions to help patients safely return to fertility treatment. He is frequently quoted in top tier media, including Forbes Health, New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, Health.com, and has been featured on local and national-televised news, including CBS This Morning, Anderson Cooper 360, 20/20, and many more.
Dr. Copperman's recognition from Crain's comes at a particularly notable juncture in the delivery of reproductive health services in the United States. As more individuals, particularly those in marginalized groups, such as the LGBTQIA+ community, are gaining more access to fertility benefits, others are losing access to quality reproductive care in states around the country. It is significant that Crain's has chosen to recognize an industry leader who values accessible, safe, and equitable reproductive healthcare for all.
Dr. Copperman's pioneering and progressive spirit will continue to drive innovation, growth, and positive change in the field.
The award issue, which was released today (August 22, 2022), details each awardee's accomplishments. For more information about Crain's New York Business 2022 Notable Health Care Leaders, visit www.crainsnewyork.com.
Contact Information: Pamela Pearlman, RMA of NY: ppearlman@rmany.com
RMA of New York is widely recognized as a global leader in state-of-the-art reproductive medicine, and serves as the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Led by an integrated team of physicians and scientists with extensive reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and embryology training, RMA of New York is renowned for its pioneering research in the field and for delivering high IVF success rates. For the past 20+ years, the physicians of RMA of New York have consistently been distinguished as Super Doctors and Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and New York Magazine. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, RMA of New York has fertility clinic locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, Long Island, and abroad in Mexico City.
For more information, please visit www.rmany.com or find RMA of New York on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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CHICAGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the last two years, approximately 175 animal care specialists, groundkeepers, technicians, painters, craftworkers, welders, custodians, patrol officers, and mechanics represented by Teamsters Local 727 working at the Brookfield Zoo have gone without a raise. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these hardworking front-line Teamsters workers willingly and selflessly took a pay freeze to their hourly rates. After months of negotiations, the Chicago Zoological Society which manages the Brookfield Zoo (the Zoo) has continued to offer substandard wage increases with some groups receiving higher increases than others. With the current extension agreement set to expire June 15th and only one scheduled day of negotiations left, the Chicago Zoological Society may be just weeks away from an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike.
The Chicago Zoological Society has admitted to receiving over 6 million dollars in PPP funding during the pandemic and reported on its an increase of over 7 million dollars in net assets on its IRS Form 990 from 2019-2020. Despite receiving this funding and increasing its assets, CZS furloughed 59 Teamsters workers, and those who were still working received no increases to their hourly rates. When Teamsters Local 727 sent an information request to CZS about their PPP loan application, including if they included all bargaining Union members on the application, CZS's VP of Human Resources stated in no uncertain terms the Zoo was "not disclosing that information" to the Union. Two years later, after a wage freeze and during a period of sky high inflation, Brookfield Zoo's management is offering minimal wage increases and refusing to recognize Juneteenth as a contractual holiday, despite honoring it as a holiday for the last two years.
To add insult to injury, throughout negotiations, CZS has engaged in unlawful behavior, including removing information from Union bulletin boards required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in retaliation of employee's protected concerted activity. After employees through their collective bargaining representative exercised their legal right to inform the public of CSZ's mistreatment of its Union workers with a handbill, management retaliated by removing a Union bulletin board and everything on it. This type of bad faith bargaining will not be tolerated, and the Union will exercise every legal action at their disposal to protect its members rights. An Unfair Labor Practice Charge is currently pending with Region 13 of the National Labor Relations Board.
The next bargaining date with the Chicago Zoological Society is set for tomorrow, June 7th. On June 8th, the Union will hold a vote for the membership - whether that is a contract ratification vote on a tentative agreement or an unfair labor practice strike vote will be determined by the actions of CZS in Tuesday's negotiations. It is up to the Company to respond to the members' reasonable demands, which have been clearly communicated via the Union's contract proposals. Together, the animal care specialists, groundskeepers, technicians, painters, craftworkers, welders, custodians, patrol officers, and mechanics demand to be treated fairly and with respect.
Teamsters Local 727 represents nearly 10,000 hardworking men and women throughout the Chicago area.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
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HILLSDALE, Mich. , June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:CNBB) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock in the amount of $0.27 per share, consistent with the dividend paid for the 1st Quarter of 2022, payable on July 15, 2022 for shareholders of record on June 30, 2022.
CNB Community Bancorp Inc. (OTCQX:CNBB) is a one-bank holding company. Its subsidiary bank, County National Bank ("CNB"), is a nationally chartered full-service community bank that also offers investment management and trust services, which has been serving South Central Michigan since 1934. In 2022, CNB was ranked 30th in American Banker Magazine's Top 200 publicly traded banks under $2 billion and CNB has grown to over $1 billion in assets. The corporate headquarters are in Hillsdale, Michigan. CNB provides a wide array of financial products and services through its 13 full-service offices and 19 ATMs.
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MADRID (AP) — Oscar-winning director Pedro Almodóvar says that he is withdrawing from his first English-language feature, “A Manual for Cleaning Women” produced by and starring Cate Blanchett.
Almodóvar, 72, told entertainment news website Deadline Hollywood that he was unable to handle the commitment.
“It has been a very painful decision for me,” Almodóvar told Deadline Hollywood. “I have dreamt of working with Cate for such a long time. Dirty Films has been so generous with me this whole time and I was blinded by excitement, but unfortunately, I no longer feel able to fully realize this film.”
A new director hasn’t been announced yet by Blanchett’s Dirty Films production company.
Almodóvar’s brother and business partner confirmed the decision in a social media post on Wednesday.
“Pedro Almodóvar is leaving the ‘A Manual for Cleaning Women’ project, which will continue forward with Cate Blanchett,” Agustin Almodóvar, who helps his sibling run their El Deseo production company, wrote on Twitter
“A Manual for Cleaning Women” is an adaptation of the eponymous collection of short stories by American author Lucia Berlin.
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MIAMI, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Institute is proud to announce its work with Duchesnay in developing the brand name PHEBURANE®.
PHEBURANE® (sodium phenylbutyrate) is indicated an adjunctive therapy to standard of care, which includes dietary management, for the chronic management of adult and pediatric patients with urea cycle disorders (UCDs), involving deficiencies of carbamylphosphate synthetase, ornithine transcarbamylase or argininosuccinic acid synthetase.
UCDs are rare genetic disorders that results in a deficiency of one of the six enzymes in the urea cycle. These enzymes are responsible for removing ammonia from the blood stream.
PHEBURANE® was approved by the FDA on June 17, 2022. PHEBURANE® is a registered trademark of Lucane Pharma.
"The entire Brand Institute and Drug Safety Institute team congratulates Duchesnay on the FDA approval for PHEBURANE," said Brand Institute's Chairman and C.E.O., James L. Dettore.
Brand Institute is the global leader in pharmaceutical and healthcare-related name development, with a portfolio of over 3,800 marketed healthcare brand names, 1,200 USAN/INN nonproprietary names for 1,100 clients. The company partners on over 75% of pharmaceutical brand and nonproprietary name approvals globally every year with healthcare manufacturers. Drug Safety Institute is composed of former naming regulatory officials from global government health agencies, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Health Canada (HC), American Medical Association (AMA), and the World Health Organization (WHO). These regulatory experts co-authored the name review guidelines while with their respective agencies, with many responsible for ultimately approving (or rejecting) brand name applications. Now working for a private company, these professionals provide Brand Institute's clients with industry-leading guidance pertaining to drug name safety (i.e., preventing medication errors), packaging, and labeling.
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Meat Protein delivers strong top-line growth and Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 9.0% for the first quarter
Plant Protein targeting neutral or better Adjusted EBITDA in the latter half of 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX: MFI) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"Our team's perseverance and resiliency during the past two years has been nothing short of remarkable," said Michael H. McCain, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods. "As fully expected, intense Omicron impacts, including high levels of absenteeism, inflation, and supply chain disruptions, challenged us operationally, yet we achieved exceptional business performance in these extreme conditions. Revenue grew 7% and we remain on target to achieve our goal of 14 to 16% Adjusted EBITDA margin in Meat Protein this year."
"In Plant Protein, we showed a modest 5% growth rate and are continuing our methodical work to adjust the business investment model to match our new outlook for long-term category growth. We will rightsize our manufacturing footprint and SG&A structure to deliver our goal of breakeven Adjusted EBITDA or better in the latter half of 2023," said Mr. McCain.
First Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Total Company sales grew 7.0% to $1,126.6 million, with an Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA")(i) Margin of 5.9%.
- Meat Protein Group sales grew to $1,089.4 million, an increase of 7.5% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA was $97.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 9.0%.
- Plant Protein Group sales were $44.9 million, an increase of 5.2% excluding the impact of foreign exchange.
- Capital expenditures were $89.4 million and consisted mainly of Construction Capital(i) of $54.8 million, primarily related to the London, Ontario poultry facility.
Outlook
- Meat Protein: Expect mid-to-high single digit sales growth with Adjusted EBITDA Margin expansion near the lower end of the 14% - 16% target by the end of 2022.
- Plant Protein: Targeting to deliver neutral or better Adjusted EBITDA in the latter half of 2023.
Financial Highlights
Sales for the first quarter of 2022 were $1,126.6 million compared to $1,053.1 million last year, an increase of 7.0%, driven by higher sales in the Meat Protein Group and in the Plant Protein Group. For more details on sales performance by operating segment, please refer to the section entitled Operating Review.
Net earnings for the first quarter of 2022 were $13.7 million ($0.11 per basic share) compared to $47.7 million ($0.39 per basic share) last year. Net earnings were impacted by COVID-19 operational and supply chain disruptions, inflationary and feed cost increases and higher start-up expenses(i), partly offset by higher sales.
Adjusted Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2022 were $16.1 million compared to $51.5 million last year, and Adjusted Earnings per Share for the first quarter of 2022 were $0.03 compared to $0.27 last year due to similar factors as noted above.
For further discussion on key metrics and a discussion of results by operating segment, refer to the section titled Operating Review.
Response to COVID-19
As an essential service, Maple Leaf Foods is focused on protecting the health and well-being of its people, maintaining business continuity and broadening its social outreach. To manage through this unprecedented environment, the Company has taken a number of measures in its business and operating practices that include heightened safety policies and procedures, adopting a vaccination mandate for all employees and contractors, and close communication and collaboration with public health authorities, including hosting on-site vaccination clinics in 2021. The measures enacted to protect the health and safety of employees have increased the Company's current cost structure due to higher labour, personal protective equipment, sanitation and other expenses associated with the pandemic.
Overall, the Company believes its proactive and comprehensive efforts have, and should continue to mitigate adverse operational impacts. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, Maple Leaf Foods will continue to adapt and adopt best practices that prioritize the health and safety of its employees and the stability of the food supply. As part of Maple Leaf Foods' broader social responsibility since the pandemic began, the Company has provided extensive support to front-line staff, emergency food relief efforts and health care providers.
COVID-19 continues to have an impact on the global economy, leading to increased inflation, labour shortages and disruptions in the global supply chain. To date, the Company's leading brands, revenue management capabilities and robust supply chain have enabled it to mitigate these impacts. Maple Leaf Foods continues to monitor the ongoing environment and believes it is well-positioned to face these headwinds.
Operating Review
The Company has two reportable segments. These segments offer different products, with separate organizational structures, brands, financial, and marketing strategies. The Company's chief operating decision makers regularly review internal reports for these businesses: performance of the Meat Protein Group is based on revenue growth, Adjusted Operating Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA, while the performance of the Plant Protein Group is based predominantly on revenue growth rates, gross margin optimization and controlling SG&A investment levels, which generate high revenue growth rates.
The following table summarizes the Company's sales, gross profit, SG&A, Adjusted Operating Earnings, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin by operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021.
Meat Protein Group
The Meat Protein Group is comprised of prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry products that are sold to retail, foodservice and industrial channels, and agricultural operations in pork and poultry. The Meat Protein Group includes leading brands such as Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®, Schneiders® Country Naturals®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®, and many leading regional brands.
Sales for the first quarter of 2022 increased 7.5% to $1,089.4 million compared to $1,013.7 million last year. Sales growth was driven by pricing action implemented in prior quarters to mitigate inflation and structural cost increases, a favourable mix-shift in product sales, including growth in sustainable meats, branded products and growth in sales to the United States, partially offset by lower hog volumes processed and the impact of foreign exchange.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2022 was $131.0 million (gross margin of 12.0%) compared to $166.1 million (gross margin of 16.4%) last year. Gross profit was negatively impacted by COVID-19 operational and supply chain disruptions, inflationary cost increases and higher feed costs, partially offset by pricing action. Gross profit for the first quarter included start-up expenses of $8.7 million (2021: $0.6 million) associated with Construction Capital projects, which are excluded in the calculation of Adjusted Operating Earnings.
SG&A expenses for the first quarter of 2022 were $88.6 million compared to $87.1 million last year. The increase in SG&A was largely driven by a normalization of discretionary spending levels and donations to support the relief efforts in Ukraine.
Adjusted Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2022 were $51.0 million compared to $79.6 million last year, driven by factors noted above.
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2022 were $97.5 million compared to $123.9 million last year, driven by factors consistent with those noted above. Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the first quarter was 9.0% compared to 12.2% last year, also driven by factors consistent with those noted above.
Plant Protein Group
The Plant Protein Group is comprised of refrigerated plant protein products, premium grain-based protein, and vegan cheese products sold to retail, foodservice and industrial channels. The Plant Protein Group includes the leading brands Lightlife® and Field Roast™.
Sales for the first quarter of 2022 were $44.9 million compared to $42.6 million last year, representing an increase of 5.3%, or 5.2% after excluding the impacts of foreign exchange. The sales increase was driven by higher volumes as well as pricing action implemented to mitigate inflation and structural cost increases.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2022 was a loss of $6.3 million (gross margin loss of 14.0%) compared to a gross profit of $0.1 million (gross margin of 0.3%) last year. The decrease in gross profit was driven by inflationary costs and strategic investments in capacity ahead of anticipated demand, which has resulted in increased overhead and transitory costs. This was partially offset by pricing action and higher volumes. Gross profit for the quarter also included start-up expenses of $2.2 million (2021: $0.6 million) associated with Construction Capital projects which are excluded in the calculation of Adjusted Operating Earnings.
SG&A expenses for the first quarter of 2022 were $30.8 million (68.7% of sales) compared to $28.8 million (67.6% of sales) last year. The increase in SG&A was mainly attributable to higher consulting and people costs, partially offset by reduced advertising expenses.
Adjusted Operating Earnings for the first quarter of 2022 were a loss of $34.9 million compared to a loss of $28.1 million last year. The decline in Adjusted Operating Earnings is consistent with the factors noted above.
Other Matters
On May 3, 2022, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share (an increase of $0.02 per share from the 2021 first quarter dividends), $0.80 per share on an annual basis, payable June 30, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 8, 2022. Unless indicated otherwise by the Company at or before the time the dividend is paid, the dividend will be considered an eligible dividend for the purposes of the "Enhanced Dividend Tax Credit System".
Conference Call
A conference call will be held at 8:00 a.m. ET on May 4, 2022, to review Maple Leaf Foods' first quarter financial results. To participate in the call, please dial 416-764-8650 or 1-888-664-6383. For those unable to participate, playback will be made available an hour after the event at 416-764-8677 or 1-888-390-0541 (Passcode: 924743#).
A webcast of the first quarter conference call will also be available at: https://www.mapleleaffoods.com.
The Company's full unaudited consolidated interim financial statements ("Consolidated Interim Financial Statements") and related Management's Discussion and Analysis are available on the Company's website.
An investor presentation related to the Company's first quarter financial results is available at www.mapleleaffoods.com and can be found under Presentations and Webcasts on the Investors page.
2022 Outlook
Maple Leaf Foods is a leading consumer protein company, supported by a portfolio of market leading brands, a solid balance sheet and capital structure that provide financial flexibility. Over the last several years, the Company has developed a foundation to pursue compelling growth vectors across its business and to create value for all stakeholders.
Meat Protein Group
In Meat Protein, the Company's strategy is to drive profitable growth. In 2017, Maple Leaf Foods articulated its target to reach an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 14% - 16% in 2022.
Based on the current operating environment, Maple Leaf Foods expects that its Meat Protein Group will achieve the following in 2022:
- Mid-to-high single digit sales growth, driven by continued momentum in sustainable meats, leveraging brand leadership, and growth into the U.S. market.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin expansion, reaching the lower end of the 14% - 16% target by the end of the year, driven by mix-shift benefits in prepared meats resulting from growth in sustainable meats and brand renovation, as well as operational efficiencies, and assuming pork complex conditions evolve in-line with the 5-year average.
Plant Protein Group
- In late 2021, the Company announced that it was re-evaluating its outlook for the Plant Protein Group and launching a comprehensive review of the overall plant protein category. This decision was driven by a pronounced slowdown in growth rates in the category, particularly in the second half of the year, which fueled the Company's imperative to identify and thoroughly assess the causes, near and long-term trends, and overall implications. While the Company's analysis is ongoing, the results to date confirm that the very high category growth rates previously predicted by many industry experts are unlikely to be achieved given current customer feedback, experience, buy rates and household penetration. Based on this new information, the Company believes that the category will continue to grow at more modest, but still attractive rates. Current estimates suggest that the category will grow at an average annual rate of 10% to 15%, making it a $6 to $10 billion market by 2030. Accordingly, the Company is pivoting its strategy and investment thesis for the Plant Protein Group and is setting a new goal to deliver neutral or better Adjusted EBITDA in the latter half of 2023. Work is ongoing to build out the strategy to support this pivot, as the Company recalibrates the investment to align with the market opportunity. Given the current size of the Plant Protein Group of approximately US$150 million of annual revenue in 2021, the expected resultant business model from this strategy would deliver a 30% gross margin, with less than US$50 million in SG&A, to achieve the stated Adjusted EBITDA target.
Capital
- The Company's capital expenditure estimate for the full year of 2022 remains unchanged and in the range of $400 million to $500 million, with approximately 50% to be comprised of Construction Capital attributable to the construction of the London, Ontario poultry facility and the remainder largely relating to other projects to add growth and capacity in the Prepared Meats business and to expand hog production.
- The Company expects the London, Ontario poultry facility to start to deliver approximately $100 million annually of additional Adjusted EBITDA once fully ramped up which is expected to be by the end of 2023. Additionally, the Company expects the Bacon Center of Excellence to contribute approximately $30 million annually of additional Adjusted EBITDA once fully ramped up which is expected to be in the second half of 2023.
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 induced supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine are unpredictable and may impact a number of factors that drive growth in the business, including:
- Agricultural commodity and foreign exchange markets;
- Inflationary cost pressures;
- Disruptions in the global supply chain;
- Availability of labour; and
- The balance between retail and foodservice demand.
For more information on the impact of COVID-19 on the business and the associated risks, refer to the section titled Response to COVID-19, and for more information on the factors that may influence our future performance, see the section titled Forward-Looking Statements in this news release.
The execution of the Company's financial and operational priorities are embedded in a commitment to deliver shared value for the benefit of all stakeholders. The Company's guiding pillars to be the "Most Sustainable Protein Company on Earth" include Better Food, Better Care, Better Communities, Better Planet and are core to how Maple Leaf Foods conducts itself. To that end, the Company's priorities include:
- Better Food - leading the real food movement and transitioning key brands to 100% "raised without antibiotics".
- Better Care - further advancement of animal care, after achieving our transition of all sows under management to open housing systems in 2021.
- Better Communities - investing approximately 1% of pre-tax profit to advance sustainable food security.
- Better Planet - continuing to amplify its commitment to carbon neutrality, while focusing on eliminating waste in any resources it consumes, including food, energy, water, packaging, and time.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company uses the following non-IFRS measures: Adjusted Operating Earnings, Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Construction Capital, Net Debt, Free Cash Flow and Return on Net Assets. Management believes that these non-IFRS measures provide useful information to investors in measuring the financial performance of the Company for the reasons outlined below. These measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other publicly traded companies and should not be construed as an alternative to other financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS.
Adjusted Operating Earnings, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted Operating Earnings, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-IFRS measures used by Management to evaluate financial operating results. Adjusted Operating Earnings is defined as earnings before other income, income taxes and interest expense adjusted for items that are not considered representative of ongoing operational activities of the business and items where the economic impact of the transactions will be reflected in earnings in future periods when the underlying asset is sold or transferred. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Adjusted Operating Earnings plus depreciation and intangible asset amortization, adjusted for items included in other expense that are considered representative of ongoing operational activities of the business. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by sales.
The table below provides a reconciliation of earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported under IFRS in the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements to Adjusted Operating Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2022 as indicated below. Management believes that these non-IFRS measures are useful in assessing the performance of the Company's ongoing operations and its ability to generate cash flows to fund its cash requirements, including the Company's capital investment program.
Adjusted Earnings per Share
Adjusted Earnings per Share, a non-IFRS measure, is used by Management to evaluate financial operating results. It is defined as basic earnings per share and is adjusted on the same basis as Adjusted Operating Earnings. The table below provides a reconciliation of basic earnings per share as reported under IFRS in the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements to Adjusted Earnings per Share for the three months ended March 31, as indicated below. Management believes this basis is the most appropriate on which to evaluate financial results as they are representative of the ongoing operations of the Company.
Construction Capital
Construction Capital, a non-IFRS measure, is used by Management to evaluate the amount of capital resources invested in specific strategic development projects that are not yet operational. It is defined as investments and related financing charges in projects over $50.0 million that are related to longer-term strategic initiatives, with no returns expected for at least 12 months from commencement of construction and the asset will be re-categorized from Construction Capital once operational. The current balance of construction capital includes investments in the London, Ontario poultry production facility. The expansion of the Bacon Centre of Excellence in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was completed in the fourth quarter of 2021 and recategorized. Investments in plant protein capacity at the Walker Drive facility in Brampton, Ontario, and the plant protein production facilities in Indiana were completed in the first quarter of 2022 and have been recategorized. The following table is a summary of Construction Capital activity and debt financing for the periods indicated below.
Net Debt
The following table reconciles Net Debt to amounts reported under IFRS in the Company's Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as at March 31, as indicated below. The Company calculates Net Debt as cash and cash equivalents, less long-term debt and bank indebtedness. Management believes this measure is useful in assessing the amount of financial leverage employed.
Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow, a non-IFRS measure, is used by Management to evaluate cash flow after investing in the maintenance or expansion of the Company's asset base. It is defined as cash provided by operations, less cash additions to long-term assets and capitalized interest. The following table calculates Free Cash Flow for the periods indicated below:
Return on Net Assets
Return on Net Assets ("RONA") is calculated by dividing tax effected earnings from operations (adjusted for items which are not considered representative of the underlying operations of the business) by average monthly net assets. Net assets are defined as total assets (excluding cash and deferred tax assets) less non-interest bearing liabilities (excluding deferred tax liabilities). Management believes that RONA is an appropriate basis upon which to evaluate long-term financial performance.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains, and the Company's oral and written public communications often contain, "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs, judgments and assumptions based on information available at the time the applicable forward-looking statement was made and in light of the Company's experience combined with its perception of historical trends. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to objectives and goals, in addition to statements with respect to beliefs, plans, targets, goals, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, and intentions. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "should", "could", "would", "believe", "plan", "intend", "design", "target", "undertake", "view", "indicate", "maintain", "explore", "entail", "schedule", "objective", "strategy", "likely", "potential", "outlook", "aim", "propose", "goal", and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon.
Specific forward-looking information in this document may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to:
- implications of COVID-19, including implications for supply chain, workforce availability and consumption patterns;
- future performance, including future financial objectives, goals and targets, category growth analysis, expected capital spend and expected SG&A expenditures for the Company and each of its operating segments;
- the execution of the Company's business strategy, including the development and expected timing of business initiatives, brand expansion and repositioning, plant protein category and investment thesis analysis, and other growth opportunities, as well as the impact thereof;
- the impact of international trade conditions and markets on the Company's business, including access to markets, implications associated with the spread of foreign animal disease (such as African Swine Fever ("ASF") or Avian Influenza), and other social, economic and political factors that affect trade, including the war in Ukraine;
- competitive conditions and the Company's ability to position itself competitively in the markets in which it competes;
- capital projects, including planning, construction, estimated expenditures, schedules, approvals, expected capacity, in-service dates and anticipated benefits of construction of new facilities and expansions of existing facilities;
- the Company's dividend policy, including future levels and sustainability of cash dividends, the tax treatment thereof and future dividend payment dates;
- the impact of commodity prices on the Company's operations and financial performance, including the use and effectiveness of hedging instruments;
- expected future cash flows and the sufficiency thereof, sources of capital at attractive rates, future contractual obligations, future financing options, renewal of credit facilities, and availability of capital to fund growth plans, operating obligations and dividends;
- operating risks, including the execution, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Company's food safety programs, animal health initiatives and cost reduction initiatives;
- the implementation, cost and impact of environmental sustainability initiatives, as well as the anticipated future cost of remediating environmental liabilities;
- the adoption of new accounting standards and the impact of such adoption on the financial position of the Company;
- expectations regarding pension plan performance, including future pension plan assets, liabilities and contributions; and
- developments and implications of actual or potential legal actions.
Various factors or assumptions are typically applied by the Company in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts, projections, predictions or estimations set out in the forward-looking statements. These factors and assumptions are based on information currently available to the Company, including information obtained by the Company from third-party sources and include but are not limited to the following:
- expectations regarding the impact and future implications of COVID-19 and adaptations in operations, supply chain, customer and consumer behaviour, economic patterns and international trade;
- the competitive environment, associated market conditions and market share metrics, category growth or contraction, the expected behaviour of competitors and customers and trends in consumer preferences;
- the success of the Company's business strategy, including execution of the strategy in the Meat Protein Group and the outcome of the category analysis related to the strategy for the Plant Protein Groups;
- prevailing commodity prices, interest rates, tax rates and exchange rates;
- the impact of the war in Ukraine on international relations, trade and markets, as well as the economic condition of and the sociopolitical dynamics between Canada, the U.S., Japan and China, and the ability of the Company to access markets and source ingredients and other inputs in light of global sociopolitical disruption;
- the spread of foreign animal disease (including ASF and Avian Influenza), preparedness strategies to manage such spread, and implications for all protein markets;
- the availability of capital to fund future capital requirements associated with existing operations, assets and projects;
- expectations regarding participation in and funding of the Company's pension plans;
- the availability of insurance coverage to manage certain liability exposures;
- the extent of future liabilities and recoveries related to legal claims;
- prevailing regulatory, tax and environmental laws; and
- future operating costs and performance, including the Company's ability to achieve operating efficiencies and maintain high sales volumes, high turnover of inventories and high turnover of accounts receivable.
Readers are cautioned that these assumptions may prove to be incorrect in whole or in part. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the results expressed, implied, or projected in the forward-looking statements contained in this document include, among other things, risks associated with the following:
- implications of COVID-19 on the operations and financial performance of the Company, as well the implications for macro socio-economic trends;
- competition, market conditions and the activities of competitors and customers, including the expansion or contraction of key categories (including plant protein);
- the health status of livestock, including the impact of potential pandemics;
- international trade and access to markets and supplies, as well as social, political and economic dynamics, including the war in Ukraine;
- availability of and access to capital;
- decision respecting the return of capital to shareholders;
- the execution of capital projects, including cost, schedule and regulatory variables;
- food safety, consumer liability and product recalls;
- cyber security and the maintenance and operation of the Company's information systems and processes;
- climate change;
- strategic risk management, including the outcome of the analysis of the plant protein category;
- acquisitions and divestitures;
- fluctuations in the debt and equity markets;
- fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates;
- pension assets and liabilities;
- cyclical nature of the cost and supply of hogs and the competitive nature of the pork market generally;
- the effectiveness of commodity and interest rate hedging strategies;
- impact of changes in the market value of the biological assets and hedging instruments;
- the supply management system for poultry in Canada;
- availability of plant protein ingredients;
- intellectual property, including product innovation, product development, brand strategy and trademark protection;
- consolidation of operations and focus on protein;
- the use of contract manufacturers;
- reputation;
- weather;
- compliance with government regulation and adapting to changes in laws;
- actual and threatened legal claims;
- consumer trends and changes in consumer tastes and buying patterns;
- environmental regulation and potential environmental liabilities;
- consolidation in the retail environment;
- employment matters, including complying with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions, the potential for work stoppages due to non-renewal of collective agreements, recruiting and retaining qualified personnel, reliance on key personnel and succession planning;
- pricing of products;
- managing the Company's supply chain;
- changes in International Financial Reporting Standards and other accounting standards that the Company is required to adhere to for regulatory purposes; and
- other factors as set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The Company cautions readers that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.
Readers are further cautioned that some of the forward-looking information, such as statements concerning future capital expenditures, Adjusted EBITDA Margin growth in the Meat Protein Group, expected sales and growth margin targets in the Plant Protein Group and SG&A spend, may be considered to be financial outlooks for purposes of applicable securities legislation. These financial outlooks are presented to evaluate potential future earnings and anticipated future uses of cash flows and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers should not assume these financial outlooks will be achieved.
More information about risk factors can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, that is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The reader should review such section in detail. Additional information concerning the Company, including the Company's Annual Information Form, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
All forward-looking statements included herein speak only as of the date hereof. Unless required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
About Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Maple Leaf Foods is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®, Schneiders® Country Naturals®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®, Lightlife® and Field Roast™. The Company employs approximately 13,500 people and does business primarily in Canada, the U.S. and Asia. The Company is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario and its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI).
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New ACE hub to help revitalize American manufacturing
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation® (IACMI) and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) announced today a new partnership aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing with a focus on the machine tool industry. Machine tools are a foundational element of America's advanced manufacturing capabilities, which are essential to the country's national security and continued economic vitality.
The new partnership agreement, signed April 1, will advance America's Cutting Edge (ACE), a joint Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DOE) initiative launched in 2020 to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry through transformative thinking, technology innovation, and workforce development. IACMI, through an agreement with DoD's Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, is leading an ACE industrial skills training program to scale workforce pipelines with a focus on machine tooling and advanced machining.
"We have a critical workforce skills gap in this country when it comes to machine tool resources," IACMI Workforce Director Ms. Joannie Harmon said. "The training component of ACE is intended to help our nation recover, advance, and sustain technical and manufacturing positions – all to enable a strong, resilient and responsive U.S. industrial base."
"Research proves that nations that design and manufacture products are far better at innovating," Ms. Adele Ratcliff, IBAS Program Director, said. "The decline in U.S. advanced manufacturing and machine tool technology and capacity has significantly impacted national and economic security. The United States must be able to conceive, design, build, and use advanced machine tools in order to produce many of the products that are used in modern society and that our country so vitally needs to defend our nation," Ms. Adele Ratcliff, IBAS Program Director, said.
According to Gardner Intelligence's 2020 World Machine Tool Report, America's capacity to design, make and use advanced machine tools has been in steady decline since the 1980s due to the migration of advanced machining and manufacturing overseas. As a result, the U.S. has not been the global leader in machine tool production since 1982. An industrial skills gap and aging workforce have led to a lack of the reliable training resources needed to produce the highly skilled and diverse workforce required to manufacture tooling and parts that serve as the essential foundation of America's manufacturing capability.
Aiming to rapidly rebuild U.S. industrial capabilities for machine tools, DoD and DoE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), along with IACMI, created ACE, a public-private partnership designed to help close the skills gap and restore American dominance in machine tool technology and innovation. Through ACE, DoD has established a regional machine tools innovation and workforce hub in Knoxville, Tennessee, bringing together the scientific expertise of ORNL's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) and the proven workforce development capabilities of IACMI.
N.C. A&T, the nation's largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) will become the newest home to an ACE regional machine tools workforce training and development center. The center will be housed in the Department of Applied Engineering Technology at N.C. A&T. The university will collaborate with local industry and community college partners in and around the Greensboro, North Carolina, area to implement a proven machine tool training model developed at the University of Tennessee (UT) and currently in use at UT-Knoxville and at Pellissippi State Community College. Additional ACE machine tool training centers are being planned across the U.S. as ACE partners scale up this workforce initiative.
"Industry demand for machine tool operators, engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs far outpaces our manufacturing workforce supply in the U.S.," said Dr. Aixi Zhou, Chair and Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering Technology at N.C. A&T. Dr. Zhou will serve as director of the new hub. "At North Carolina A&T, we are leveraging this opportunity with America's Cutting Edge to better serve our students and community. We stand ready to address the overall manufacturing skills gap in this country and directly bolster our nation's machine tool workforce to help DoD meet its supply chain needs. This partnership with DoD is a great opportunity for many high school and college students in the region to receive hands-on education and strengthen North America's national competitiveness in manufacturing."
The engineering technology programs at N.C. A&T provide an applied approach for engineering education with an emphasis on learning through hands-on activities, including CNC machining in its Applied Engineering Technology curriculum.
"The Piedmont Triad region plays an important role in some niche manufacturing industries, such as aerospace, automotive, bio-manufacturing and furniture," added Dr. Zhou. "As the country's largest historically black university and leading producer of African American engineers, North Carolina A&T is uniquely positioned to increase diversity in manufacturing, particularly machining."
Using advanced computing, robotics, and material design capabilities, ACE is rapidly developing innovative machine tool technologies that dramatically improve precision, efficiency and productivity, all key to restoring America's global competitiveness in the machine tool sector and, by extension, in advanced manufacturing. The ACE approach puts manufacturers at the center of its strategy. ACE focuses on training new experts, improving cost effectiveness especially for small and medium manufacturers and machine shops, researching and developing productivity innovations, and developing partnerships to commercialize advancements.
ACE uses free online and in-person, hands-on training to connect top national experts with students and incumbent industrial workers from all backgrounds, levels of education, and work experience to catalyze awareness and interest in all facets of machining, including software development, metrology, design, operation, and entrepreneurship. To date, ACE has created and delivered free courses and bootcamp style training in the automated control of machine tools to more than 2,100 students from 49 states.
ACE is already transferring resulting technologies to U.S. machine tool manufacturers. One ACE-developed tool has saved small and medium U.S. machine tool shops more than 55,000 machine hours and $5 million in costs—with potential savings for the broader U.S. industry reaching into the billions across the roughly 30,000 machine shops in the U.S.
"To effectively produce tomorrow's machining and manufacturing professionals, we must increase awareness and instill a passion for creativity in manufacturing," added Ms. Ratcliff. "I look forward to following the progress of our newest ACE machine tool training hub at North Carolina A&T. I applaud the university for supporting the training necessary to bring machine tool prominence back to the U.S."
About North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest Historically Black University, as well as its top ranked (Money magazine, Best Colleges). It is a land-grant, doctoral university, classified as "high research" by the Carnegie Foundation and a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System. A&T is known for its leadership in producing graduates in engineering, agriculture, and other STEM fields. The university was founded in 1891 and is in Greensboro, North Carolina.
About IACMI – The Composites Institute
IACMI – The Composites Institute is a 130-plus member community of industry, universities, national laboratories, and federal, state, and local government agencies working together to accelerate advanced composites design, manufacturing, technical innovation, and workforce solutions to enable a cleaner and more sustainable, more secure, and more competitive U.S. economy. IACMI is managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation (CCS), a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. A Manufacturing USA institute, IACMI is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office, as well as key state and industry partners.
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The online travel booking site that specializes in unforgettable beach vacations invites you to apply for a chance to win the giveaway of a lifetime this National Beach Day
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Beach Day (August 30) BeachBound®, the online booking site specializing in beach vacation packages, is launching the ultimate giveaway - a chance for one lucky winner to win a vacation every year for the next 20 years. Entries can be submitted online starting August 30, 2022 through September 30, 2022.
"What better way to celebrate National Beach Day than with a brand that specializes in serving up dream sun, sand and sea getaways," said Michael Lowery, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Businesses, ALG Vacations. "The urge to travel has never been stronger than it is now, so naturally BeachBound leapt at the chance to reward beach lovers with the ultimate National Beach Day offer supplying one lucky winner with an amazing opportunity to getaway every year for the next 20 years."
BeachBound hits on a variety of experiences in destinations across the world with an emphasis on vacation values such as adventure, passion, discovery, togetherness, immersion, and rejuvenation. The chance to win a trip for every year over the next twenty years presents a unique opportunity for the winner who will be able to choose from over 70 different beach destinations sold via BeachBound. At BeachBound the belief is that the best souvenirs aren't declared at customs - they're something that will be cherished for years to come.
"We are excited to launch this sweepstake to celebrate National Beach Day, we want to continue to encourage travel and hope to provide one lucky individual with trips that they will remember forever," shared Dana Studebaker, Vice President of Marketing, Consumer Brands at ALG Vacations. "At BeachBound we pride ourselves in providing exhilarating new experiences at unique destinations across the globe to encourage travelers to relax and find the perfect vacation for themselves."
BeachBound is the ideal site for consumers looking for a uniquely curated vacation experience through all-inclusive packages. The lucky winner will be able to choose trips of their choice to over 70 beautiful beach destinations including South America, the Caribbean, French Polynesia and many more. You can find the full terms and conditions along with the entry site here.
Online travel agency, BeachBound, connects travelers with worldwide beach vacations and experiences, including resorts, flights, excursions, and transfers. Part of the leading North American tour operator, ALG Vacations, BeachBound offers both all-inclusive and curated beach experiences spanning an extensive list of over 70 destinations worldwide. BeachBound provides a one-stop travel shop for customers looking for unforgettable beach experiences. To learn more about BeachBound visit the website at beachbound.com or follow the brand on social media on Facebook (@beachboundvacations), Instagram (@BeachBound) and Twitter (@BeachBound).
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NEW ORLEANS, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 19, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: OKTA), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
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Okta and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 22, 2022, the Company disclosed that it had detected an attempted hacking attack in late January 2022, and that, "[b]ased on our investigation to date, there is no evidence of ongoing malicious activity beyond the activity detected in January." Later that same day, the Company disclosed that "[a]fter a thorough analysis of [the hackers'] claims, we have concluded that a small percentage of customers – approximately 2.5% – have potentially been impacted and whose data may have been viewed or acted upon."
On this news, shares of Okta fell $17.88 per share, or 10.74%, to close at $148.55 per share on March 23, 2022.
The case is City of Miami Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Retirement Trust v. Okta, Inc., No. 22-cv-02990.
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ALBANY — Albany singer/songwriter Evan Barber played his first gig when he was 17 years old. That was 20 years ago.
That’s 20 musician years, years that, like dog years, squeeze in exponentially more living.
The living of those 20 years — the joy, the melancholy, the loneliness, the soul-baring hurt — fill the 10 songs of “Until the Thunder,” Barber’s new solo album that is set to be released Saturday.
The 10-song disc, which will be released on vinyl — a first for Barber — in June, finds the Albany born and raised singer taking an introspective look at a life whose focus has always been music. But where Barber has typically shared the stage and studio time with comrades in his long-time band, The Dead Gamblers, “Until the Thunder” is Barber going it alone, baring his soul without the ever-ready crutch of the players/friends who’ve always been there to give him a needed lift.
“Our last album was in 2015-16, so it was time for us to get some new music out,” Barber said of recording “Until the Thunder.” “We had studio time booked, but I couldn’t get the band together.
“Part of it was COVID, but part of it was just things not working out. I was talking with a friend, Bobby Morrison, who was in the first band I ever played in, and he told me about this guy he’d done work with, Ambrose Lockerman, at his ‘A Sound Decision’ studio in White’s Creek, about 16 miles outside Nashville. I decided to go up myself.”
With Morrison, who plays drums and guitar; producer/engineer Lockerman providing keyboards and backing vocals; Nashville studio musician Anthony Valentine on bass, and Morrison’s wife Hannah providing backing vocals, Barber completed rough cuts of the 10 tracks on “Thunder” — miraculously — in one day. Then Barber and Lockerman painstakingly worked on the songs, fine-tuning each until they evolved into a final product that’s something of a departure from fare Dead Gambler fans have come to expect.
“This is the first time I’ve ever recorded songs when I was not in the studio for the whole process,” Barber said. “But Ambrose and I spent a lot of time on Facetime; he’d call and say, ‘What do you think of this?’ I might say, ‘There’s a little too much of this or that,’ and he’d make it right.
“It turned out to be a really great experience. Those guys in the (Dead Gamblers) are friends of mine, and that makes it a little easier when you’re traveling from town-to-town. But Bobby would bounce ideas off me as we were recording, and his input was so helpful he ended up getting writing credit on some of the songs.”
Surprisingly, Barber said two of the “best songs I’ve ever written” are on the new album.
“There are songs that have been more popular, songs that people say are their favorites, but these songs all came from a more personal place, I guess because I wasn’t writing them to the sound of the band,” the singer said. “It’s kind of like the volume of the whole band concept decreased, so I wrote songs for myself.”
A quick run-down of the songs on “Until the Thunder:”
1. Tape: “That’s a song I wrote a while back, and Bobby remembered it. He asked me, ‘What did you ever do with that song?’ and started bouncing some ideas off me to see what I thought about them. It went from a slow song at first to one more up-tempo.”
2. North Florida: “One of the things I remember most about my childhood was riding with my granddad to the beach in Florida. We’d always play ‘cow poker’ to see who could find the most cows on our trip. He’d always trick me into losing, but the most consistent thing I remember from that time was playing cow poker with him. I wanted to document that.”
3. Young: “This is just one of those songs about lost love.” (Barber played the song with Dead Gamblers guitarist Blane Johnson and bassist Matt Cannon at a show at The Pub recently, and there was an introspection to the song that showed a vulnerability that is evident on “Thunder.”)
4. Intentions: “This is probably the coolest thing I’ve ever recorded. Bobby played some amazing drums on the song; it’s probably, sonically, more than I ever get in my songs. And it really came out of nowhere. It took me an hour to accept the fact that it’s OK to step out from what I normally do, but this is the first time I was able to do it. Bobby got writing credit on this song for his contributions.”
5. Waves: “I usually write the lyrics first, but with this song I had a guitar thing and I couldn’t figure where it was going. But Bobby and I worked on it, and it came together.”
6. Seventeen: “This song is about a love affair with the highway, about loving to travel.”
7. Jesus and the Kid: “This definitely is a different song for me. It’s talking about the world and just everyday stuff. It’s not really what I’d call a spiritual song; it’s less Jesus as savior, more Jesus as a dude.”
8. Sundays: “This song’s been written for a little while. Everyone sees Sundays in a different way, but for me — for a lot of musicians — Sundays are often extensions of Saturday nights, where you end up keeping things going from the night before, or you just sleep all day.”
9. Walking: “This song, for me, acknowledges how little we know about our world. It goes into mortality, something that you don’t really think a lot about, and when you do it overwhelms you.”
10. Shreveport: “This goes back to one of my first tours when the girl I was dating, I offended her, and she ended up leaving me there. I ended up stuck in Shreveport, Louisiana, sleeping in a van in a gas station parking lot.”
In addition to “Intentions,” Barber said “North Florida” and “Jesus and the Kid” now top his best songs list.
“I’m a huge Tom Petty fan,” he said. “In his songs, it’s like you know the entire situation, and he does it all in three minutes. That’s how these songs are. They’re very personal, and they don’t mess around getting to the point.”
Johnson, Cannon and drummer Martin Williamson will join Barber for an album-debut event at the Indian Pass (near Cape Sand Blas, Fla.) Raw Bar on Saturday to commemorate the release of the CD version of “Until the Thunder.” (The album title, it should be noted, is a phrase Barber’s friend and local legend Dewey Hall taught the singer based on an old country saying: “If a snapping turtle bites you, he will not let go until it thunders.”)
Barber will play another release event at a library system in Alabama, but he’s going to hold off on doing an Albany release event until the vinyl version is pressed and released, some time in June.
“I just got word (Friday) that our vinyl is now in the production cue,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to do a vinyl version of an album — mainly just because I think vinyl is cool — and I said I was going to do that with this one. It’s a 26-week wait on vinyl, and I thought that was a little ridiculous at first. But then I found out it’s the same thing that was done with Sturgill Simpson’s last album, so I figured I couldn’t complain.”
Copies of “Until the Thunder” are available at EvanBarber.net and on Spotify and iTunes. He is putting together a special MVP vinyl package that will include vinyl and CD copies of the album, a T-shirt and stickers.
As the album release date nears, Barber is somewhat philosophical about the 20-year toll music has taken on him.
“Hey, you always want more money, but you have to put things in perspective,” he said. “I used to have to play 300 shows a year just to make music as a career viable. But I’ve seen things evolve over the years, and I look at my music as a work in progress. The main thing is, I have to be true to the music. I have to look at myself in the mirror.
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Uvalde school district police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo has resigned his separate position on the Uvalde city council in the wake of the massacre at Robb Elementary School in May, according to a statement attributed to him in Saturday's Uvalde Leader-News.
"After much consideration, I regret to inform those who voted for me that I have decided to step down as a member of the city council for District 3," Arredondo said, according to the Leader-News. "The mayor, the city council, and the city staff must continue to move forward without distractions. I feel this is the best decision for Uvalde."
Arredondo's role in the police response to the May 24 shooting -- in which a gunman entered adjoining classrooms and killed 19 children and two teachers -- has been under intense public scrutiny and criticism from the Texas Department of Public Safety. That's in part because more than an hour elapsed before officers entered the classrooms and killed the gunman.
Arredondo was placed on leave from his job as school district police chief by the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District last week.
Arredondo's resignation from the city council "is the right thing to do," the city said in a news release Saturday responding to the Leader-News' report. But no one from city government "has seen a letter or any other documentation of his resignation, or spoken with him," the release reads.
Arredondo had been elected to the Uvalde City Council on May 7, just weeks before the massacre. He was sworn in to the council position a week later.
CNN reached out to Arredondo's attorney Saturday for comment.
In the statement reported in the Leader-News, Arredondo said that "as we continue to grieve over the tragedy that occurred on May 24th, we pray for the families involved and our community."
"Uvalde has a rich history of loving and supporting thy neighbor and we must continue to do so. In speaking with other communities that have had similar tragedies, the guidance has been the same... continue to support the families, continue to support our community, and definitely, to keep our faith," Arredondo's statement in the newspaper reads.
"As I think about my life, from growing up as a child and to adulthood, Uvalde has held an attraction that is very unique. At the center of that attraction, is our community members. Together, we will keep Uvalde strong. Uvalde strong, Uvalde home," Arredondo's statement in the Leader-News reads.
Police response was an 'abject failure,' Texas Department of Public Safety director said
Arredondo, the chief of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Police Department since March 2020, was identified by state authorities as the on-scene commander during the shooting.
Several law enforcement officers arrived at the school within minutes but allowed the gunman to remain in the classrooms for 77 minutes until they finally entered and killed him, according to a timeline from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), which is leading a review of the incident. The lengthy delay contradicted widely taught protocol for active shooter situations that call for police to immediately stop the threat and came even as children inside repeatedly called 911 and begged for help.
In a hearing before the Texas Senate last week, DPS director Col. Steven McCraw called the police response an "abject failure" and placed sole blame on Arredondo.
"Three minutes after the subject entered the West building, there was a sufficient number of armed officers wearing body armor to isolate, distract and neutralize the subject," McCraw said. "The only thing stopping the hallway of dedicated officers from entering rooms 111 and 112 was the on-scene commander, who decided to place the lives of officers before the lives of children."
Other officials have questioned McCraw's motivations in blaming Arredondo, given that dozens of law enforcement officers from an array of departments responded to the scene. Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said McCraw has continued to "lie, leak, mislead or misstate information in order to distance his own troopers and (Texas) Rangers from the response."
Arredondo, who has worked in law enforcement for nearly 30 years, has not spoken substantively to the public about his decision-making that day, but he told the Texas Tribune in an interview that he did not consider himself the on-scene commander.
However, at least one of the responding officers expressed the belief that Arredondo was leading the law enforcement response inside the school, telling others, "the chief is in charge," according to the DPS timeline.
Arredondo also told the Texas Tribune he did not instruct officers to refrain from breaching the classrooms.
In the wake of the release of the DPS timeline and further details about the law enforcement response, Uvalde CISD superintendent Hal Harrell placed Arredondo on leave from his position as school police chief on June 22.
"Because of the lack of clarity that remains and the unknown timing of when I will receive the results of the investigations, I have made the decision to place Chief Arredondo on administrative leave effective on this date," Harrell wrote in the announcement.
As for Arredondo's brief time on the city council, he had not yet attended any public meeting. Council members unanimously voted to deny him a leave of absence from future sessions, leaving open the possibility that he could have been removed from office if he continued to miss meetings.
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SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmallRig has been working closely with DJI since 2018 to provide professional multi-scene shooting solutions for DJI Ronin Series products. In 2020, SmallRig and DJI reached an official, long-term agreement to collaborate on DJI Pro Series products. Their latest collaboration has produced the SmallRig Wireless Control Operating System for use with DJI RS 2 / RS 3 Pro stabilizers.
The lightweight wireless controller, with bi-directional magnetic quick-attach design, can be used with a handgrip or independently. And it matches the original function buttons of the DJI RS 2 / DJI RS 3 Pro, providing convenient one-handed operation.
To ensure smooth, stable, interference-free signal transmission, SmallRig utilizes Zigbee wireless transmission technology and proprietary encryption algorithms in the controller and receiver. Battery life is up to 10 hours under normal working conditions.
Thanks to this reliable transmission, you can work remotely (up to 100m/328ft away in a barrier-free environment) and still have instant control response – less than 50ms signal delay! Even when the stabilizer is attached to a car approaching at up to 120km/h (74mph)!!
The modular design of the wireless controller allows for many different configurations.
Whether you use the Wireless Control Sling Handgrip, Dual Handgrip, or Handheld Ring, the bi-directional magnetic attachment system lets you quickly switch the direction of the wireless controller for different shooting modes.
The SmallRig Wireless Control Operating System is compatible with original DJI RS 2 / RS 3 Pro stabilizer accessories and SmallRig product ecosystem.
Price & Availability
Wireless Controller (Price: $109 US)
Wireless Control Handgrip (Price: $149 US)
Wireless Control Sling Handgrip (Price: $169 US)
Wireless Control Dual Handgrip (Price: $249 US)
Wireless Control Handheld Ring (Price: $369 US)
Sling Handgrip (Price: $79 US)
The SmallRig Wireless Control Operating System is available for preorder on the official website (www.SmallRig.com) and distribution channels from June 15th, 2022.
About SmallRig
Founded in 2013, SmallRig designs and builds complete accessory solutions for content creations with cameras, gimbals, and mobile phones. Our accessories are widely used in live broadcasting, Vlogging, professional video production, and other fields supported by over two million creators worldwide. SmallRig pioneered the User Co-Design (UCD) mode and DreamRig program with the ultimate goal to co-design with global creators and make their big dreams achievable.
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Sheriff calls man ‘evil’ in animal cruelty case for intentionally starving dogs
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida man has been arrested for animal cruelty after investigators say he was intentionally starving his two dogs.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office reports Joseph Farkas is facing two counts of felony animal cruelty and two counts of unlawful confinement.
Authorities said the dogs were emaciated and in a state of paralysis when they arrived at Farkas’ home, and the animals required emergency medical treatment.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said Farkas was intentionally starving the dogs to death, and investigators called what they saw “disturbing.”
Ivey called Farkas “evil” as investigators said he left a sealed bag of dog food in direct view of the two dogs, contributing to their further suffering and torment. Investigators said the bag wasn’t opened for at least a month.
“What kind of sick, demented, and cruel person does that to a helpless animal,” Ivey said.
Farkas reportedly refused to open the door when authorities came to his home to arrest him. Ivey said he tried to drink liquid detergent to avoid going to jail.
“You [Farkas] deserve to be under the jail, but since the law only allows me to put you in it, that’ll have to do,” Ivey said.
The sheriff said the rescued dogs are recovering thanks to their veterinary team and remain out of Farkas’ care.
“We have zero tolerance for crime and zero tolerance for animal cruelty,” Ivey said.
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Kentucky abortion law blocked in win for clinics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a state law that effectively eliminated abortions in Kentucky after the state’s two remaining clinics said they couldn’t meet its requirements.
The decision by U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings was a victory for abortion rights advocates and a setback for the Republican-led legislature, which passed the law in March and then overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of the measure last week. One of the clinics said Thursday that it would immediately resume abortion services.
The new law bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and requires women to be examined by a doctor before receiving abortion pills. It also contains new reporting requirements that the Kentucky clinics said they couldn’t immediately comply with. Noncompliance can result in stiff fines and felony penalties.
Jennings’ order did not delve into the larger issue of the new law’s constitutionality. Instead, it focused on the clinics’ claims that they’re unable to comply with the measure because the state hasn’t yet set up clear guidelines.
Jennings, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said she decided to block the entire law because she lacked information “to specifically determine which individual provisions and subsections are capable of compliance.”
Abortion rights activists said they were relieved by the decision but noted more rounds are ahead in the legal fight.
“This is a win, but it is only the first step,” said Rebecca Gibron, the CEO for Planned Parenthood in Kentucky, where its clinic is immediately resuming abortion services. “We’re prepared to fight for our patients’ right to basic health in court and to continue doing everything in our power in ensure abortion access is permanently secured in Kentucky.”
Supporters say the goal of Kentucky’s new law is to protect women’s health and strengthen oversight. Opponents say the objective all along was to stop abortions in the state completely.
Kentucky is among the GOP-led states that have passed restrictive abortion laws in anticipation of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could reverse the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that established a right to abortion nationwide nearly 50 years ago.
Pending before the high court is a challenge to a law passed in a fifth state, Mississippi, that bans abortion after 15 weeks. The court has indicated that it will allow Mississippi’s ban to stand and conservative justices have suggested they support overruling Roe.
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BOSTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TetraScience, the Scientific Data Cloud company, announced today that ACD/Labs, a leading provider of scientific software for R&D, has joined the Tetra Partner Network to help pharma and biopharma customers achieve greater scientific insights and outcomes.
"We are thrilled to partner with ACD/Labs, who have a long history of innovating how customers use analytical data analysis in R&D," said Simon Meffan-Main, Ph.D., VP, Tetra Partner Network. "Combining their characterization, lead optimization and interpretation products with the Tetra Data Platform will further help customers respond to the ever increasing pace of innovation in biopharma."
For decades ACD/Labs has been helping scientists to assemble multi-technique analytical data from major instrument vendors in a single environment. The company's Spectrus platform standardizes analytical data processing and knowledge management to help customers get answers, make decisions, and share knowledge. Digital interpretations stored with chemical context and the expert's annotations enable R&D organizations to store and manage knowledge that is chemically searchable. ACD/Labs' enterprise technologies remove the burden of routine data analysis from the scientist, automate data marshalling, and improve data accessibility and integrity.
The Tetra Data Platform produces Tetra Data, which is vendor-agnostic, liquid, and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) scientific data that can be searched, accessed, and analyzed across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical pipelines. With this partnership, customers will be able to use Tetra Data with ACD/Labs' Spectrus products to accelerate workflows and analyze scientific data with more specificity.
"Solutions from ACD/Labs and TetraScience work to remove the burden of data management from the scientist's workflow and make the IT function more effective," said Graham McGibbon, Director of Strategic Partnerships, ACD/Labs. "We share a common goal of creating unrestricted innovation for scientists and IT departments and are delighted to be part of the Tetra Partner Network."
"Industry participants of all kinds – global pharmas, biotech startups, informatics providers, CROs, biopharma app companies, and more – recognize that this movement to the Scientific Data Cloud must be driven by vendor-neutral and open partnerships that are deeply data-centric," explained Patrick Grady, CEO of TetraScience. "Biopharma needs to unify and harmonize experimental data in the cloud, in order to fully capitalize on the power of AI and data science. In turn, AI and data science will uncover insights that will accelerate discovery and development of therapeutics that extend and enhance human life. We are thrilled to further extend this network together with ACD/Labs."
To learn more about ACD/Labs and our partnership, please read the blog "Science at Your Fingertips - Across the Enterprise".
TetraScience is the Scientific Data Cloud company with a mission to accelerate scientific discovery and improve and extend human life. The Scientific Data Cloud is the only open, cloud-native platform purpose-built for science that connects lab instruments, informatics software, and data apps across the biopharma value chain and delivers the foundation of harmonized, actionable scientific data necessary to transform raw data into accelerated and improved scientific outcomes. Through the Tetra Partner Network, market-leading vendors access the power of our cloud to help customers maximize the value of their data. For more information, please visit tetrascience.com.
ACD/Labs is a leading provider of scientific software for R&D. We help our customers assemble digitized analytical, structural, and molecular information for effective decision-making, problem solving, and product lifecycle control. Our enterprise technologies enable automation of molecular characterization and facilitate chemically intelligent knowledge management.
ACD/Labs provides worldwide sales and support, and brings decades of experience and success helping organizations innovate and create efficiencies in their workflows. For more information, please visit www.acdlabs.com or follow ACD/Labs on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The National Weather Service center in Fort Worth reports burn bans are in effect for all North and Central Texas counties.
These burn bans are stemming from the heat and drought the area has experienced recently, which in turn is creating a fire threat. NWS Fort Worth says, “As the hot and dry conditions continue, so will the increased concern for the fire weather threat. Make sure to avoid all outdoor activities that could produce fire starts, and to heed any instruction from officials.”
DO NOT:
- Toss lit cigarettes on the ground
- Drag tow chains on the ground
- Park/drive over tall grass
- Leave a campfire unattended
- Burn unnecessarily
Be prepared for any adverse weather or wildfires by:
- Checking local burn bans/fire danger
- Contact law/fire department immediately if you smell smoke or see fire | https://cw33.com/news/local/burn-bans-in-effect-for-all-north-central-texas-counties-due-to-heat-drought/ | 2022-07-26T16:07:25Z |
Walmart is adding four new fulfillment centers to its existing capacity, a move that will bring more than 4,000 jobs and make next- or two-day shipping available to more Americans.
The announcement comes at a time when consumers are relying on packages being shipped to their homes more than ever before. While online ordering has continued to increase over the years, the pandemic saw a huge surge in such orders as Americans stayed home during lockdowns and had essential items and other goods delivered to their doors. While coronavirus restrictions have eased, many consumers’ online ordering habits remain.
Aside from a growth in online orders, Walmart and other retailers are trying to make sure that their shipping speed keeps pace with rival Amazon, which offers same-day, one-day and two-day delivery options for those who pay for its Prime membership.
Walmart said Friday that its four next generation fulfillment centers will be built over the next three years. The centers, which feature robotics and machine learning, double the capacity and number of orders allowed to be fulfilled in a day. The four fulfillment centers will be able to provide 75% of the U.S. population with next- or two-day shipping on millions of items, including Marketplace items shipped by Walmart fulfillment services.
When combined with its traditional fulfillment centers, Walmart said it can reach 95% of the U.S. population with next- or two-day shipping. The company can offer same-day delivery to 80% of the U.S. population when using the inventory and capabilities available at its stores.
The first next generation fulfillment center will open over the summer in Joliet, Illinois, 45 miles (72.4 kilometers) southeast of Chicago. Another one will open next spring in McCordsville, Indiana, 20 miles (32.2 kilometers) northeast of Indianapolis. A third one will open in Lancaster, Texas in the fall of 2023, and the fourth one is set to open in 2024 in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. They join the pilot next-generation fulfillment center already operating in Pedericktown, New Jersey.
Walmart currently has 31 dedicated eCommerce fulfillment centers, 4,700 stores and 210 distribution centers. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/walmart-adding-4-fulfillment-centers-more-than-4000-jobs/ | 2022-06-05T19:45:24Z |
Which Eufy robotic vacuum cleaners are best?
One of the first available products from the Eufy brand was their line of robotic vacuum cleaners, and with every round of innovation and design, they only get better. With a range of available features, sizes, suction strength and battery life, it can be difficult to know not only which is the best Eufy robotic vacuum model in general but also which model is right for you.
The best Eufy robotic vacuum for just about everyone is the Eufy RoboVac 11S Slim Robotic Vacuum Cleaner. This compact model does need its filter to be cleaned more frequently than larger models, but the 100-minute battery life, BoostIQ technology that changes the amount of suction to fit the mess and the ease in which it avoids obstacles more than make up for that small inconvenience.
What to know before you buy a Eufy robotic vacuum cleaner
Suction power
There are three main levels of suction power available in Eufy robotic vacuums: 1,000, 1,300 and 1,500 Pascals.
- 1,000 Pa: This is the lowest level of suction power you can find in a Eufy robotic vacuum. It’s a good amount, but considering stronger suction power can be found at very little extra cost, it’s rarely better to purchase an option with 1,000 Pa of suction.
- 1,300 Pa: Smack in the middle strength-wise, 1,300 Pa is more than enough for almost any household.
- 1,500 Pa: If you’re unsure if you need the extra cleaning power or you know you have a lot of messes you’ll need to clean, then you won’t be sorry if you purchase a 1,500 Pa Eufy robotic vacuum. Otherwise, you can safely stick to the 1,300 Pa options.
Boundary strips
Many Eufy robotic vacuum owners will be just fine allowing their device to roam and clean as it pleases; for those that need to ensure a specific area is cleaned or just want to generally limit the cleaning area, there are some Eufy robotic vacuum models that come with magnetic boundary strips to accomplish just that.
What to look for in a quality eufy robotic vacuum cleaner
Self-charging
Trying to remember to charge your Eufy robotic vacuum or even just constantly bending over and plugging in the device can be a hassle. That’s why some of the newer, smarter models can detect when they are low on power and return themselves to a charging cradle.
Smart and voice control
In addition to self-charging, the same newer and smarter Eufy robotic vacuum models include voice control with Amazon’s Alexa devices and smart control via a smartphone app. It’s much easier than chasing your robotic vacuum down to push its buttons.
Scheduling
One of the options that comes with the more expensive, premium Eufy robotic vacuum models is the ability to schedule a cleaning time and location. It’s perfect for letting your Eufy do all the work while you’re out of the house and keeping it quiet when you’re home.
How much you can expect to spend on a Eufy robotic vacuum cleaner
You’ll have to spend at least $200 for a newer, lower-tier model, with the best of the best reaching up to $300. You could save a little bit of money on an older or used model, but you’ll more than likely give up too many features without saving enough (no more than $50).
Eufy robotic vacuum cleaner FAQ
Will my Eufy robotic vacuum run itself off the edge of my stairs or a similar drop?
A. Thanks to built-in drop sensors in all Eufy robotic vacuum models, this risk is incredibly low but not fully non-existent. Dark-colored flooring can occasionally fool the drop sensors and cause the Eufy to fall, but you can always block off the stairs or other edges to fully prevent any accidents.
What’s the average amount of time it takes to fully charge a eufy robotic vacuum from a dead battery?
A. Each model of Eufy robotic vacuum varies slightly in charging times, with newer models charging faster than older ones. That said, nearly all Eufy robotic vacuums should fully charge from a dead battery in roughly 5 to 6 hours.
What are the best Eufy robotic vacuum cleaners to buy?
Top Eufy robotic vacuum cleaner
Eufy RoboVac 11S Slim Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
What you need to know: This Eufy robotic vacuum is the best robotic vacuum they currently have on offer.
What you’ll love: This model is small enough to avoid almost any obstacle and the 100 minutes of maximum battery life means you’ll only need to charge it on occasion.
What you should consider: The smaller size of this Eufy robotic vacuum means you’ll have to change the filter more regularly than the larger models.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Eufy robotic vacuum cleaner for the money
What you need to know: This smart-enabled Eufy robotic vacuum is perfect for those already smart home operational.
What you’ll love: The high efficiency and low noise level of this Eufy robotic vacuum minimizes any annoyance while maximizing results.
What you should consider: This Eufy robotic vacuum tends to scatter instead of clean larger amounts of debris on hard flooring.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Eufy RoboVac 30 Super-Thin Robotic vacuum Cleaner
What you need to know: This is one of the most recent and most powerful Eufy robotic vacuum models available.
What you’ll love: The boundary strip feature allows you to set specific limits as to how much floor space you want this Eufy robotic vacuum model to clean.
What you should consider: To maintain proper suction power, you’ll need to clean out the filter after each room is vacuumed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Arqit Quantum Inc. ("Arqit" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ, ARQQW).
Class Period: September 7, 2021 – April 18, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 5, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards of for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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Collaboration to cross-promote remote video monitoring and streaming of time-lapse visual data for observing construction progress on jobsites
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kastle Systems, a leader in property technology and America's largest managed security provider, announced today a partnership with EarthCam, the global leader in providing webcam content, technology, and services for construction. By combining Kastle's deep roots in developing and implementing technology solutions for the real estate sector with EarthCam's expertise in sophisticated, high-resolution cameras and visual data, these innovators are collaborating to provide construction sites with the latest in video surveillance and time-lapse visual data solutions.
"This partnership with EarthCam expands Kastle's advanced video services and access control capabilities in serving the construction industry," said Haniel Lynn, Kastle Systems CEO, "Our goal is to provide cutting-edge property protection technology for developers and construction companies throughout the building process, from groundbreaking through ongoing operations."
"EarthCam is joining forces with Kastle to combine our high-resolution, AI-powered time-lapse camera technology with Kastle Systems' expertise in property technology," said Brian Cury, CEO and Founder of EarthCam. "Both team's collective expertise makes it possible to meet the widest-ranging specialized visual data requirements for security, surveillance, and documentation."
Kastle Systems' state-of-the-art MobileSentry solution provides construction sites with comprehensive analytics-based monitoring and customizable cloud video storage. Acting as an economically efficient force multiplier, MobileSentry includes smart cameras, audio deterrent, and real-time monitoring. Employing Kastle's U.S.-based Operations Center, the program oversees video alarms generated by smart cameras to respond with live audio challenge and notification of site management and police.
EarthCam's cameras empower construction site developers, engineers and contractors by delivering high quality visual imagery and on-site data. EarthCam's Control Center 8 has become the software of choice among industry leaders for AI-powered project documentation, safety analysis and promotion. EarthCam is driving productivity for a more visually informative jobsite, working with industry leaders around the globe to make construction projects less costly and more efficient using powerful visual data. The company is expanding the marketplace for premium AI-powered reality-capture solutions that deliver detailed recording of construction sites and live streaming for constant project monitoring, even in extreme weather conditions.
"DPR has been using both EarthCam and Kastle for years, so it's exciting to have them working together. Now I can call one contact for my project documentation and time-lapse needs as well as jobsite security," said Wade Holden, Project Manager at DPR Construction. "When my stakeholders want a daily high-quality time-lapse movie, I know I can grab one easily from our EarthCam software and it will be presentation-ready within seconds. During the project I can mark-up and share images of project progress. With Kastle's remote video guarding and live talk down feature, I rest easy knowing my jobsite has the protection necessary to thwart off any unwanted intrusions."
Kastle Systems has been leading the property technology industry since 1972 with advanced technology solutions and services, protecting commercial real estate, multi-family residential, global enterprises, educational institutions, and critical government facilities. Kastle's state-of-the-art solutions include access control, video surveillance, visitor management and identity management, as well as a suite of mobile security applications, all integrated on an open, standards-based platform and supported by a team of experts 24x7x365. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Kastle is on Silicon Review's 2021 Five Best Security Companies to Watch list.
For more information about KastleSafeSpaces, KastleAccess or any of the other advanced security innovations from Kastle Systems, contact Jake Heinz, Chief Marketing Officer at jheinz@kastle.com.
EarthCam is the global leader in providing webcam content, technology and services. Founded in 1996, EarthCam provides live streaming video, time-lapse construction cameras and reality capture solutions for corporate and government clients. EarthCam leads the industry with the highest resolution imagery available, including the world's first outdoor gigapixel panorama camera system. This patented technology delivers superior multi-billion pixel clarity for monitoring and archiving important projects and events. EarthCam has documented over a trillion dollars of construction projects around the world. The company is headquartered on a 10-acre campus in Northern New Jersey.
Projects documented by EarthCam include: Los Angeles SoFi Stadium, One Vanderbilt, Hudson Yards, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium, Golden State Warriors' Chase Center, LAX Airport, Moynihan Station, San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge, Panama Canal Expansion, Qatar Rail, The Red Sea Project, The Jeddah Tower, Whitney Museum of American Art, Louvre in Abu Dhabi, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, One World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum.
Learn more about EarthCam's innovative solutions at earthcam.net.
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Judge dismisses state charges against 3 Ride the Ducks employees in 2018 tragedy
GALENA, Mo. (KY3) - A Stone County judge dismissed state charges against three employees, including the captain, in the deadly Ride the Ducks tragedy on Table Rock Lake.
Judge Alan Blankenship had delayed the decision on whether to bound the three over for trial until Tuesday. He instead dismissed all of the charges which included first-degree involuntary manslaughter and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A total of 63 were filed against Captain Kenneth Scott McKee and two supervisors, Curtis Lanham and Charles Baltzell.
“Calling this a tragedy is a complete understatement.” “It’s a tremendous loss of life. I’m sorry for what happened,” he said.
Judge Blankenship said the unique characteristics of the boat lead to it rapidly sinking. He also said the staff was aware of the storm, but there is no evidence they were aware of the storm’s “gust front.”
“I do not feel that the evidence supports those levels of criminal intent as defined by statute,” said Blankenship.
Defense attorney J.R. Hobbs said, “On behalf of all involved we respect the court’s decision. It was a tragedy for everyone affected. Under these circumstances, we don’t believe any further comment is appropriate.”
On July 19, 2018, Ride the Ducks’ Stretch Duck 7 with 31 people on board capsized and sank in stormy weather on Table Rock Lake. Seventeen passengers, including nine from the same family and one crew member driving the boat, drowned that night. It became one of the deadliest boating accidents in United States history.
Since the charges were filed without prejudice they can be re-filed. Stone County Prosecutor Matt Selby deferred to Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt for comment.
Schmitt released this statement:
“17 people, including children, were tragically killed on Tablerock Lake in 2018 - our hearts continue to go out to their families and loved ones. Our Office has worked to prosecute this case and the alleged offenders to the best of our ability. We’re disappointed in the Court’s decision, but we’re not giving up in our pursuit of justice on behalf of the 17 victims and their families. Our Office hopes to refile charges and continue this case, and will confer with the local prosecutor to that end in the coming days.”
Andrew Duffy, attorney for Tia Coleman sent us this statement:
“While we respect the judge’s ruling and stress that it is without prejudice, what everyone will clearly remember is there was an indefensible decision made to have the duck boats try to “beat the storm” instead of refunding passenger money. That catastrophic decision cost 17 innocent souls their lives and destroyed families. To have no one criminally responsible for the senseless, easily preventable loss of life would be grossly unjust.”
In July 2021, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Stone County Prosecutor Matt Selby filed 63 criminal charges against three employees on duty, Captain Kenneth Scott McKee, and two supervisors, Curtis Lanham and Charles Baltzell, when the tragedy happened. The state-based charges, including first-degree involuntary manslaughter and first-degree endangering welfare of a child, followed months after a federal judge dismissed charges filed by federal prosecutors.
In their initial assessment, authorities blamed thunderstorms and winds that approached hurricane strength. The duck boat sank under high waves while winds around the area reached up to 70 miles per hour that day.
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer's national flagship brand DEKALB® is proud to announce its new partnership as the Official Corn Seed of MLB at Field of Dreams presented by GEICO. On August 11, the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs take the field next to the legendary filming site in Dyersville, Iowa, surrounded by none other than DEKALB corn.
The filming site of the iconic 1989 Field of Dreams baseball movie, from Universal Pictures, continues to make dreams come true. Rahe Farms of Dyersville has farmed the Field of Dreams filming site for several years and takes great pride growing the legendary corn seed at one of the most famous fields in the world.
"The Field of Dreams filming site is truly one of the most special places on earth, and we are honored to be able to farm it and grow DEKALB corn there," said Andy Rahe of Rahe Farms. "Just like in the movie, the cornfield is our heaven – it's where our dreams come true as farmers, and where legendary performance lives and new goals are reached for our generational family farm. To be involved, and to smell the ballpark, dirt and corn growing, makes you feel like a child again. There's no other place like it, and we are happy to be able to share the experience."
"We are honored to be the Official Corn Seed of MLB at Field of Dreams," said DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton. "With the DEKALB corn brand's deep legacy of providing performance to farmers, it only makes sense that these two American classics – baseball and the famous winged ear of corn – come together. We're excited to partner with MLB to bring this iconic game to life and help make dreams come true, not only at baseball heaven, but also for farmers everywhere. We believe winning has roots no matter what field you're on, and a legacy of legendary performance comes from generations of meeting challenges head-on with persistence, passion and team support."
This August marks the second installment of the special event, following the first-ever Major League game played in Iowa last summer. MLB constructed an 8,000-seat ballpark next to the Dyersville movie filming site. A pathway through a cornfield takes fans to the ballpark, which will overlook the famous movie location.
For more information, visit DEKALB.com/FieldofDreams and join the conversation with #MLBatFieldofDreams and #WinningHasRoots.
About DEKALB® Brand
DEKALB, a Bayer Crop Science brand, provides corn, silage, sorghum, alfalfa and canola farmers superior performance potential with elite, exclusive genetics not found with any other seed brand. Since 1912, DEKALB has represented innovation and commitment to success by providing a legacy of unmatched tailored product solutions, cutting-edge technology and agronomic expertise. Explore what sets us apart and what's in development for the future at DEKALB.com or visit your local DEKALB Asgrow Deltapine dealer.
About Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball's business, marketing, community relations and social responsibility endeavors. MLB currently features record levels of competitive balance, continues to expand its global reach through programming and content to fans all over the world, and registered records in games and minutes watched this season on MLB.TV. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to help people and planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to drive sustainable development and generate a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2021, the Group employed around 100,000 people and had sales of 44.1 billion euros. R&D expenses before special items amounted to 5.3 billion euros. For more information, go to Bayer.com.
About Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams, starring Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones and Amy Madigan, was nominated for Best Picture in 1990. Adapted from W. P. Kinsella's 1982 novel, "Shoeless Joe," the 1989 film tells the story of Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, a husband and father who is tending to his cornfield when he hears a mysterious voice intone, "If you build it, he will come." Following his vision, Kinsella builds a baseball diamond in his field and is visited by ghosts of baseball legends. Ultimately, the attraction of baseball allows him to save the family farm.
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New Move Marks Real Estate Giant's First Brick-and-Mortar Expansion to the Cape & Islands
BOSTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Elliman Realty, one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States, announced today that it has opened its first Nantucket office at 12 Oak Street, Suite B, with views of Old North Wharf and Nantucket Harbor. This move underscores the brokerage's commitment to New England, increasing its brick-and-mortar footprint from the Back Bay area of Boston to the Island.
"We could not be more thrilled to land on Nantucket," says Scott Durkin, Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Realty. "While our agents have done exponential business throughout the Cape and Islands over the past two years, we are proud to finally lay down roots and continue to grow our presence in this prestigious market."
In 2020, Douglas Elliman launched a new initiative that allowed agents to work virtually, outside the vicinity of Elliman offices, including on Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod and Nantucket. After two successful years in the Cape and Islands, the brokerage officially opens its doors for business on Oak Street.
"When it comes to expansion, our mantra is to service the places that our clients want to call home," explains Richard Ferrari, President and CEO of Brokerage, New York City and Northeast Region at Douglas Elliman. "Opening an office on Nantucket is a natural next step for us. This new space will allow our agents to thrive in a comfortable environment and be active, engaged members of the community."
"We are dedicated to offering exceptional real estate experiences for both our clients and agents," says Lisa Rainis, Executive Manager of Sales for Douglas Elliman's Massachusetts Division. "Our move to the Island only strengthens our presence in Massachusetts, and we look forward to engaging this flourishing market."
Douglas Elliman has already participated in several sales on the Island, with Michael Passaro of The Holly Parker Team closing deals at 66 Walsh Street, for $7,100,000, 53 Hummock Pond Road, for $3,022,630 and 39 Hummock Pond Road, for $2,800,000.
Other active Douglas Elliman agents on the Cape and Islands include Craig Brody, Jesse Greenstein, George Jedlin and both DJ Gendreau and Allison Cameron Parry of The Gendreau Group.
About Douglas Elliman Inc.
Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE: DOUG, "Douglas Elliman") owns Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC, one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the New York metropolitan area (which includes New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey and the Hamptons) and the sixth largest in the U.S., with operations in California, Colorado, Texas, Florida and Massachusetts. In addition, Douglas Elliman sources, uses and invests in early-stage, disruptive property technology ("PropTech") solutions and companies, and provides other real estate services, including development marketing, property management and settlement and escrow services in select markets. Additional information concerning Douglas Elliman is available on its website, www.elliman.com.
Investors and others should note that we may post information about Douglas Elliman on our website at www.elliman.com or, if applicable, on our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube or other social media platforms. It is possible that the postings or releases could include information deemed to be material information. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media and others interested in Douglas Elliman to review the information we post on our website at www.elliman.com and on our social media accounts.
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DENVER, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leiters, a trusted FDA-registered 503B outsourcing provider of compounded sterile preparations and pharmacy services, announced today it has joined a new coalition of diverse stakeholders to address drug shortages in the United States. The End Drug Shortages Alliance provides a forum for key stakeholders to take strategic aim at one of health care's more pressing and enduring issues, drug shortages that disrupt patient care.
"Drug shortages impact the delivery of critical medicines and the delivery of patient care," said Robin Smith Hoke, President and CEO of Leiters. "As a member of the alliance, we will work collaboratively across the supply chain to develop strategies to address factors that contribute to these shortages."
Leiters provides high-quality compounded sterile preparations and pharmacy services across the healthcare continuum to hospitals, surgery centers and physician offices. Leiters offers an end-to-end suite of product types including pre-filled syringes, IV bags and concentrated vials; pain services including opioid free medications; pharmacy fill service for the ON-Q* Pain Relief System; and ophthalmic medications and services including, FDA-Compliant Repackaged Avastin®.
The End Drug Shortages Alliance was launched in late 2021 to bring together industry stakeholders, including providers, group purchasing organizations, manufacturers, distributors and other industry thought leaders and champions. Efforts will focus on improving access to medications through greater transparency across market participants, leading to improved quality manufacturing of medications and production of additional supply.
"We are grateful to have Leiters join the alliance to end drug shortages," said Eric Tichy, division chair of pharmacy supply solutions for Mayo Clinic, who serves as the Chair for the Alliance advisory board. "Collaboration among organizations strengthens our ability to improve the quality of life for patients that rely on these medications. Together, we can make a difference."
Learn more at www.EndDrugShortages.com
The End Drugs Shortages Alliance is a collaboration of select health systems, supply chain, industry and other stakeholders including group purchasing organizations, manufacturers, distributors and other industry thought leaders dedicated to solving the pharmaceutical supply challenges that disrupt access to essential medications in the U.S. We prioritize initiatives focused on transparency, quality, redundancy and production of additional supply to achieve undisrupted access to essential medications for health care providers and patients.
Leiters is a trusted FDA-registered 503B outsourcing provider of high-quality compounded sterile preparations and pharmacy services. It is committed to providing healthcare professionals and their patients with critically needed outsourced medications. Its team of experts in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, repackaging and compounding provide a sophisticated understanding of what it takes to elevate quality and consistency of supply in pharmaceutical outsourcing. Leiters combines a highly experienced team, with robust automated processes, in a state-of-the-art outsourcing facility, to ensure delivery of the highest quality medicines. All sterile preparations are produced under the Human Drug Outsourcing Facilities under 503B of the FD&C Act (503B Guidance) and follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). To learn more about how Leiters is Compounding Health™ please visit www.leiters.com.
Leiters Contact:
Kari Cashmore
720-414-7216
Kari.Cashmore@Leiters.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — June is Pride Month and that means cities across the U.S. will be celebrating those in the LGBTQ community; this begs the question, what are the friendliest cities in America for the LGBTQ community?
That’s what LawnStarter wanted to find out and answer for you as they’ve ranked 2022’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities. “We compared nearly 200 of the biggest U.S. cities based on 19 indicators of an ideal LGBTQ city, such as their equality index, the share of same-sex households, and the presence of LGBTQ support groups.”
Firstly, let’s take a look at their top 10:
- San Francisco
- Fort Lauderdale
- Orlando
- Seattle
- Pittsburgh
- Atlanta
- Portland
- Richmond
- Denver
- Providence
Now to look at the Lone Star State; two cities made it into the top 50 while three others were ranked in the top 100 with many others ranked outside of the top 100. Here’s where Texas Landed:
- No. 34 Austin
- No. 44 Dallas
- No. 67 San Antonio
- No. 83 Houston
- No. 91 Fort Worth
- No. 125 El Paso
- No. 149 Plano
- No. 150 Denton
- No. 159 Lubbock
- No. 163 Corpus Christi
- No. 166 Midland
- No. 172 Arlington
- No. 176 McKinney
- No. 179 Irving
- No. 180 Amarillo
- No. 181 Killeen
- No. 182 Mesquite
- No. 184 Garland
- No. 187 Laredo
- No. 189 Pasadena
- No. 190 Frisco
- No. 191 McAllen
- No. 192 Brownsville
- No. 193 Grand Prairie
LawnStarter says, “Everyone wants to live the American dream in a home with a white picket fence and a beautiful lawn (or a xeriscaped yard if you prefer). We all want to live in a community that is welcoming and safe.” | https://cw33.com/news/texas/study-where-do-texas-cities-rank-based-on-lgbtq-friendliness/ | 2022-06-07T17:32:45Z |
People get ‘bare bones’ look at next Designers Showhouse
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Builders took advice from the public this weekend as they prepare to transform the Designers Showhouse.
The annual home makeover event benefits Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas.
Area designers and craftsmen took ideas and suggestions from visitors who took the “Bare Bones Tour” Friday and Saturday. Tickets were $5.
Proceeds from the tours - and the eventual sale of the house - support Child Care Aware’s mission of supporting the development of children by improving access to high-quality child care options, and educational resources for families.
“We want every child to get off to a great start in life and be prepared for success once they enter school. And we want families to have the support and resources that they need including access to high-quality child care,” said Reva Wywadis, executive director of Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas.
Designers and craftsman will now get to work.
“All the companies and all the builders are considered competitors, but at the end of the day when we’re working on this project, we’re all working together. And it’s a good time. Get to know your competition,” said Doug McCollum with Topeka Area Building Assoc.
The house will re-open to the public to see the finished look in April 2023. It then will be put on the market. The house is located at 8338 SW 37th St. in Topeka.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/05/people-get-bare-bones-look-next-designers-showhouse/ | 2022-06-05T04:02:51Z |
FDA-Cleared TTC Formulation Is Fertility Friendly
SANTA CLARITA, California, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first-ever white label paraben-free, trying-to-conceive (TTC) lubricant formula will be rolled out by intimate wellness innovator CC Wellness through its white label service Make WAVES at the July 11-13, 2022 ANME show (Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo) in Burbank, California.
CC Wellness General Manager Kong Son said that two new fertility-friendly formulas will be showcased: An on-trend rose-scented lubricant conducive to creating a romantic atmosphere for baby-making and an unscented version. "Rose-scented products are making a comeback and are well-known among aromatherapists for their uplifting and relaxing effects," Son added.
Make WAVES is the premium white label service from CC Wellness that includes formula development across FDM retail, specialty retail, and ecommerce channels. For CC Wellness partners, Make WAVES takes the guesswork out of what can often be a challenging brand development process.
"CC Wellness recognizes that safe ingredients are foundational to the sexual wellness category," Son said. "Our innovative formulation and manufacturing philosophy is why we've gone paraben free and why we source pharmaceutical-grade, USDA-approved ingredients. Our manufacturing facility is FDA- and ISO-audited and all of our organic ingredients are fully certified."
The new CC Wellness Make WAVES white label TTC lubricant formula is paraben free, glycerin free, silicone free, and does not contain Nonoxynol-9. It is properly pH-balanced and isotonic for maximum fertility effect.
For couples trying to conceive, sex can become less romantic and less spontaneous, making lubricants particularly helpful. And some fertility medications cause dryness, making it a necessity for people who are on fertility treatments to use a lubricant during sex.
"Clearly there is a role for lubricants to play in the fertility equation" Son added. "In fact, in the last few years certain lubricants without ingredients likely to hamper conception have been labeled as 'fertility-safe' or 'sperm-safe.'"
The ANME Show is the tradeshow event for U.S. and Canadian-based manufacturers to showcase and sell their products to distributors and retail buyers.
CC Wellness is a Santa Clarita, California-based personal care and intimate wellness company dedicated to improving lives. Better health is at the heart of our mission. CC Wellness specializes in the development of cosmetics, OTC, organic, and Class 2 medical devices. Our products are made in a socially responsible manner using science-based innovation and world-class manufacturing. Recognized as industry leaders in the FDA premarket notification (PMN) process for sexual wellness products, CC Wellness holds 23 FDA 510(k) clearances covering 345 products.
Make WAVES is a service offered by CC Wellness. Make WAVES offers white label formula development, unrivaled technical expertise, and pristine manufacturing practices to established and indie brands across FDM retail, specialty retail, and e-commerce channels. Partners have access to leading-edge consumer formulations developed by CC Wellness. The Make WAVES Amazon management service helps partners scale up within the Amazon marketplace. Existing brands have tripled their market share within 60 days of onboarding.
#LubeLife is the #1 consumer-rated personal lubricant on Amazon with more than 130,000 total ratings and reviews — three times-plus that of the next closest brand. More than 70,000 of those ratings feature five-star reviews.
JO remains the #1 U.S. specialty retail sexual wellness brand, with distribution across North America, Europe, China, southeast Asia, and Latin America. JO boasts more clinically tested and top-selling personal lubricants than any other brand in the sexual wellness category.
Muse Health is a collection of hand sanitizers that combine bacteria-fighting active ingredients with moisturizing extracts in cruelty-free formulas that meet CDC/FDA guidelines for protection. For every bottle purchased, another is donated, with more than 230,000 bottles of hand sanitizers donated since March 2020.
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OSLO, Norway, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lytix Biopharma AS ("Lytix" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage company with an in situ vaccination technology platform, today announces data from its ATLAS-IT-04 trial in patients with progressive metastatic soft tissue sarcoma (STS). The data from this Phase II proof of concept study shows that LTX-315 in combination with Adoptive Cell Therapy (ACT) was able to stabilize the disease in 3 out of 4 fully treated patients in this hard-to-treat patient population, and that the LTX-315 treatment generated tumor-specific T cells.
The data is presented June 5th, 2022, as a poster at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
The ATLAS-IT-04 trial was an open label, exploratory, Phase II trial assessing the effect of LTX-315 when used in combination with ACT in patients with metastatic STS. ACT with tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) is a potent treatment that can induce complete and durable tumor regression as documented in patients with melanoma. The use of ACT with TILs for patients with advanced STS has not previously been reported.
Patients with advanced stages of STS have few effective treatment options and respond poorly to current treatment as well as to immunotherapy tested in clinical trials. The trial design of ATLAS-IT-04 included intratumoral injections of LTX-315 ahead of surgical removal of tumors, followed by in vitro expansion of T cells as the first step. In a second step, the expanded T cells were infused back to the patients and the effect of LTX-315 on the tumor microenvironment was assessed.
LTX-315 is a first-in-class non-viral oncolytic molecule, representing a new and superior in situ therapeutic vaccination principle to boost the clonal expansion of T cells that kill tumor cells through a targeted immune response. In a recent Phase I/II study LTX-315 has been shown to increase TILs in malignant solid tumors after intratumoral injection.
The immune response data from the ATLAS-IT-04 trial demonstrates that the treatment induce both new and tumor-specific T cells which provides proof to the concept that LTX-315 generates an immune response that targets the tumor. Moreover, the data shows that LTX-315 induce expansion of a heterogenous pool of T-cell clones in blood, and a pool of these are also present in tumor tissue after treatment.
"This trial demonstrates that the combination of LTX-315 and ACT is not only feasible and tolerable, but that tumor-specific T cells can be expanded in vitro from tumors that have been pretreated with the oncolytic molecule LTX-315", Inge Marie Svane, PI and Professor at the National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy, Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital, comments.
She adds: "This combination therapy invokes tumor specific T cells that can be cultured and infused as part of an adoptive transfer regimen for several subtypes of soft tissue sarcoma, and its treatment schedule should be further optimized to achieve superior signs of efficacy."
The poster is presented June 5th at the ASCO 2022 Annual Meeting.
Poster Session: Sarcoma
Abstract: 11567
Poster: 471
The poster can be found here https://www.lytixbiopharma.com/research-development/posters.html
CONTACT:
For further information please contact:
Øystein Rekdal (CEO), Telephone: +47 975 73 358, E-mail: Oystein.Rekdal@lytixbiopharma.com
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Adam Duvall gets key hit as Braves beat Mets 9-2
By JERRY BEACH
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a two-run double during Atlanta’s seven-run sixth inning, and the Braves beat the New York Mets 9-2. Dansby Swanson and Ronald Acuña Jr. added RBI singles in Atlanta’s biggest inning of the season. Travis d’Arnaud walked with the bases loaded, and Matt Olson capped the outburst with a run-scoring groundout. The Braves scored seven or more runs just three times in their first 26 games. Luis Guillorme homered in the ninth for New York, which had won three of four. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/04/adam-duvall-gets-key-hit-as-braves-beat-mets-9-2/ | 2022-05-04T22:45:17Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moore Kuehn, PLLC, a securities and shareholder law firm located on Wall Street, is investigating potential claims against:
- CARVANA CO. (NYSE: CVNA)
***Please contact fmoore@moorekuehn.com only if you acquired shares before May 6, 2020
Carvana purports to be, along with its subsidiaries, an online platform that buys and sells used cars. The business model of Carvana is based on selling the cars it buys up at a higher rate than they were purchased for. Additionally, the company makes money by allowing users to finance their vehicles and charging interest fees on the issued loans.
Moore Kuehn is investigating whether Carvana or its officers and directors failed to disclose that: (i) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; and (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina.
If you still own CARVANA CO. or CVNA since May 6, 2020, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Fletcher Moore, Esq. by email at fmoore@moorekuehn.com or telephone at (212) 709-8245.
There is no cost to you. Moore Kuehn is a New York-based law firm with attorneys representing investors and consumers.
Please visit http://www.moorekuehn.com/practice/new-york-shareholder-derivative-litigation/
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DALLAS (KDAF) — While everyone’s eyes are keenly fixed upon the Mega Millions jackpot another popular lottery game is seeing its jackpot rise slowly but surely and a resident of the Lone Star State won a significant prize from the most recent drawing.
While no one won the jackpot for the July 27 Powerball drawing there was a winner in Texas that matched four of the five winning numbers alongside the Powerball to notch a bonus to their bank account in the amount of $50,000. The winning numbers were 1, 25, 44, 55, 57 and the Powerball was 26.
In Texas, there were nearly 55,000 winners who won at least $4 and as much as $50,000. The next Powerball drawing is set for July 30 and the jackpot has risen to $170 million with a cash value of $100.5 million.
How do you win the jackpot? Match all five of the winning numbers with the Powerball and you could win yourself a cool $100 million-plus. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/50000-winning-powerball-ticket-sold-in-texas-jackpot-rolls-to-170-million/ | 2022-07-28T17:32:32Z |
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