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Green Giant® Restaurant Style Sides, Green Giant® Zucchini Tots and Green Giant® Veggie Spiral Skillets Offer Families Exciting New Ways to Cook With Veggies
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Giant®, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families, announced today the introduction of three new category innovations: Green Giant® Restaurant Style sides, Green Giant® Zucchini Tots and Green Giant® Veggie Spiral Skillets to its growing portfolio of frozen sides and meals. All three lines of new releases will begin to appear in the freezer aisle of select grocers nationwide this month.
"The continued success of our Veggie Swap-Ins® line proves that consumers are always looking for creative new ways to cook and eat their vegetables," said Kristen Thompson, President of Frozen & Vegetables and Senior Vice President of B&G Foods. "We developed our latest innovations in partnership with highly trained chefs to help make cooking delicious, restaurant-quality veggie-based meals and sides at home more convenient – and flavorful – than ever."
The cornerstone release, Green Giant® Restaurant Style sides, are vegetable-based side dishes inspired by some of America's favorite restaurants. The hearty cuts of premium vegetables include savory sauces and come ready-to-sauté directly in a skillet or pan – providing an unparalleled restaurant-like experience right at home. The four bold and savory varieties include: Cauliflower & Fire Roasted Onions with Garlic Butter, Honey Glazed Carrots with Sage Butter, Garlic Parmesan Green Beans, and Teriyaki Cauliflower & Broccoli.
Green Giant® Zucchini Tots mark the brand's first zucchini-based tots available at market. Loaded with zucchini as the first ingredient, these versatile tots, available in Parmesan Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion, and Pizza varieties, can be enjoyed as a side dish, snack, or appetizer, and are perfect for use in air fryers.
To round out its new releases, Green Giant® is expanding its popular Green Giant Veggie Spirals® line with the introduction of Green Giant® Veggie Spiral Skillets. Chef-made sauces combine with zucchini veggie spirals and crisp vegetables to create this perfect side dish or meal starter that cooks in the skillet, or microwave, in minutes. Three varieties, Marinara, Teriyaki, and Garlic Basil, offer a new, flavorful spin on this classic favorite.
For more information about the Green Giant® brand, including Green Giant® Restaurant Style sides, Green Giant® Zucchini Tots, and Green Giant® Veggie Spiral Skillets, please visit www.greengiant.com.
About Green Giant®:
Green Giant® has been helping families find new ways to enjoy vegetables picked at the peak of perfection® for over 100 years. Through the years, the iconic Green Giant brand has introduced innovative products and become synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families. Most recently, the Green Giant brand's launch of its convenient and award-winning Veggie Swap-Ins® line, which includes Green Giant Riced Veggies, Green Giant Veggie Tots®, Green Giant Mashed Cauliflower and Green Giant Veggie Spirals®, has reinvigorated the frozen vegetable category.
For more information, recipes and videos of the latest product introductions from the Green Giant brand, visit GreenGiant.com.
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EXPLAINER: What is Title IX and what impact has it had?
(AP) - Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.
It was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on June 23, 1972, after being shepherded through Congress in part by Rep. Patsy Mink, a Democrat from Hawaii who was the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House.
The law forbids discrimination based on sex in education, and despite its age remains a vital piece in the ongoing push for equality, including in the LGBTQ community.
WHAT DOES TITLE IX SAY?
The statue itself is one sentence long.
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Translation: The law is meant to ensure equity between men and women in education, and it’s broad, covering most K-12 schools and colleges and universities, as well as vocational schools, libraries and museums. That means it applies to tens of millions of students, as well as educators.
WHAT DOES TITLE IX COVER?
The law applies to several areas of education: athletics, the classroom, sexual assault and violence on campus, employment, discrimination, admissions, retaliation and even financial assistance with tuition.
It also has been extended to other forms of gender and sex discrimination; Title IX was invoked when the Obama administration advised that transgender people should be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice in schools.
HOW DOES TITLE IX AFFECT ATHLETICS?
In so many ways, and at the K-12 and powerful collegiate levels. Women’s and men’s teams are to be treated equally under the law, and schools should look to expand the opportunities for women to play sports.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that each sport will have exactly the same budget for equipment, facilities, travel or meals. For example, the women’s tennis team might have more money put toward racquets than the men’s tennis team. Athletic departments work under what is known as “equal in effect,” meaning a benefit for a men’s or women’s team in one area can be offset in another area as long as “the overall effects of any differences is negligible.”
In the hopes of ensuring compliance with Title IX, each athletic department at a college or university must provide annual Equity in Athletics Data Analysis reports. These track participation, coaching staff and salaries, revenues and expenses, including recruiting and game-day expenses.
Many Title IX athletics disputes deal with what’s known as the participation gap. Athletic departments must make sure the ratio of men’s athletic participation opportunities to women’s participation opportunities are “substantially proportionate” to a school’s undergrad enrollment.
For example, the University of Connecticut settled a lawsuit after its women’s rowing team won a temporary restraining order against being shut down. UConn was accused of putting inflated women’s rowing roster numbers (about 20 more than would compete) on its equity report, meaning the actual participation gap was “well above a viable team size.”
HOW DOES TITLE IX AFFECT SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS?
Title IX’s protections extend to sexual harassment on campus, including dating violence, domestic violence and stalking.
The bottom line is that all students are supposed to have a learning environment free from sexual harassment. When violations occur, the law is meant to help students get the problem resolved, which can mean moving to a different dorm, for example, or getting an alleged attacker removed from the school entirely.
Under new Title IX regulations that were finalized in 2020, students who come forward with abuse allegations may now face an in-person hearing and cross-examination by a person chosen by the alleged attacker. These rules have been criticized by Democrats and others for not fully protecting victims and for discouraging complaints, and the Biden administration is expected to propose new regulations soon.
The Associated Press reported that some universities saw a decrease in the number of complaints brought to Title IX offices.
WHAT ABOUT DISCRIMINATION?
Under Title IX, there’s a broad definition of discrimination that could involve students, faculty, administrators or staff. It also covers discrimination against pregnant people. The law has also been invoked to outlaw discrimination of LGBTQ students and educators.
Nothing in Title IX or its federal regulations explicitly protects LGBTQ people, but the Biden administration said last year that the law should be interpreted to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. It was based on a 2020 Supreme Court decision ruling that LGBTQ people are protected from discrimination in employment.
As a result, the Education Department said it can launch a civil rights investigation if students are blocked from things like using bathrooms or joining sports teams that match their gender identities.
Tennessee and several other Republican-led states filed a federal lawsuit challenging that guidance; it has yet to be decided.
The Biden administration has signaled that its upcoming regulation will explicitly expand Title IX to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination. If finalized as a federal regulation, it would carry the force of law.
WHO OVERSEES TITLE IX IN SCHOOLS?
Every school and college is supposed to have at least one Title IX coordinator, whose function is to make sure the institution is in compliance with all arms of Title IX. Sometimes the officer is simply the school’s principal, while many universities have whole offices dedicated to Title IX compliance.
WHAT TYPES OF COMPLAINTS CAN BE FILED?
There are two types: local and federal.
Local grievances run through the school’s Title IX coordinator or office, which have procedures in place to handle cases involving sex discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence. The schools can dole out discipline for these grievances.
Federal complaints go to the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights. These investigations can take months or years to complete. The list of current federal Title IX investigations can be found at the OCR’s website.
Those who believe their rights have been violated can also bring their cases to federal courts through Title IX lawsuits.
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For more on Title IX’s impact, read AP’s full report: https://apnews.com/hub/title-ix
Video timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdgNI6BZpw0
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Boston urges masks, LA County keeps mask mandate as battle brews over transit rule
(AP) – Boston urged people to start wearing masks Thursday and the Biden administration weighed its next legal step in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes court fight over the abrupt end of the national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit.
The Boston Public Health Commission noted a rise in hospitalizations, as well as a 65% increase in cases and an even larger spike in COVID-19 levels in local wastewater samples. It also stressed that the guidance was merely a recommendation, not an order.
The country is wrestling with how to deal with the next phase of the pandemic and find the right balance in enacting health measures at a time when many Americans are ready to move on after two exhausting years.
A federal judge in Florida this week threw out a national mask mandate on mass transportation, and airlines and airports responded swiftly Monday by repealing their requirements that passengers wear face coverings. That put the Biden administration in the position of trying to navigate an appeal that could have sweeping ramifications over the power that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has in regulating future health emergencies.
Los Angeles County bucked national trends and said Thursday it will still require masks on public transit including trains, subways, buses, taxis and rideshares. Cases have risen in the past week and hospitalizations have plateaued after falling the previous two months.
Masks are also still required in Los Angeles County in transportation hubs, including airports.
Philadelphia last week became the first big city to bring back a mask mandate, responding to a rise and infections and hospitalizations there, and other cities in the Northeast have been closely watching the trend lines and a new color-coded map from the CDC to decide next steps.
The map that the CDC switched to in late February is less focused on positive test results and more on what’s happening at hospitals to give community leaders clearer guidelines on when to urge masking. Nearly 95% of U.S. counties still have low transmission based on the map, but more places have shifted to medium and high transmission in recent weeks, including many places in upstate New York.
Hospitalizations nationally have ticked up in recent weeks but are nowhere near the peak reached at the height of the omicron surge.
“COVID-19 cases have increased rapidly citywide, so we need people to be vigilant and take precautions that can help us avoid another potential surge,” said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, the Boston commission’s executive director. “Living with COVID-19 is about collective responsibility and working together.”
She said people in Boston should mask indoors, stay up to date with their vaccinations and test for suspected infections.
The Boston recommendation came two days after the city’s transit system lifted mask requirements in response to the national transportation ruling, reflecting the mishmash of reactions following the court decision by an appointee of former President Donald Trump.
As the Biden administration figures out an appeal, Lawrence Gostin, a public health law expert at Georgetown University, said a “monumental battle” was shaping up, with the future of the CDC at stake. The agency continues to recommend that people wear masks in all indoor public transportation settings.
“The question the courts are going to have to decide, and the public will have to decide, is when the next health crisis hits — and it will — will we have a strong public health agency to protect the population?” he said. “Or will the CDC simply have its hands tied behind its back? I think it’s a very really possibility we’re going to see the CDC handcuffed.”
While the Supreme Court did strike down the agency’s eviction moratorium for housing, that was more at the edge of the agency’s authority. Setting rules for mask wearing on public transit is a basic, core tenant of the CDC’s power, Gostin said.
“If someone gets on a flight from New York to LA, there’s no state stopping them. The only thing preventing that transmission is the CDC,” Gostin said.
Temple University Law Professor Scott Burris echoed that sentiment, saying that the U.S. government’s legal authority to respond sensibly to epidemics and other kinds of emergencies is at stake in the case.
Burris said the ability to manage future health emergencies “must have weighed heavily” in the reasoning of the Justice Department to appeal the ruling, “but let’s not forget we’re going into another surge” and there is the potential for new variants.
An appeal would go to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which is considered a right-leaning court, and conservative justices have a majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. A ruling could take away the CDC’s power to issue mask orders and cast any future orders under a “legal cloud,” he said.
Temple Law’s Craig Green said the federal government’s strategy is “really almost brilliant” because it could win in two ways with its appeal. If COVID-19 cases numbers continue to fall, Justice Department attorneys could argue that the issue is moot and ask to have the case thrown out.
“No one will have reason to cite it ever in the future as a precedent,” he said.
But he said that if cases rise, the federal government would be better positioned to reimpose a mask mandate.
“I think the arguments about what a government can do, what the federal level can do under conditions of emergency were very difficult and problematic,” he said. “I can understand why the Department of Justice and the United States government really did not want to see that kind of limit on their authority in the future, even if COVID ends up being more controlled in the future.
Amid the court battle, American, United and Delta have all indicated that they will lift the bans they imposed on passengers who refused to wear masks now that masks are optional on flights.
“We have talked to them individually,” United CEO Scott Kirby told NBC on Thursday. “Many of them assure us that now that the mask mandate is off, everything is going to be fine, and I trust that the vast majority of them will.”
Many passengers were shrugging off the changes. When Jon Schaudies flies from Chicago to San Antonio next week, he’ll wear a mask, but won’t worry if the passenger next to him doesn’t do the same.
Schaudies, who travels frequently as vice president of a small manufacturing company, feels that he has enough protection from the COVID-19 vaccine and booster to avoid becoming seriously ill if he does contract it.
“I feel like people are at such extremes, but I’m sort of right down the middle,” said Schaudies, 51, who plans to get a second booster shot.
He understands the worries of parents traveling with children who are too young to be vaccinated, but says “they have decision to make” about whether to fly. “But for business travelers, we can’t stop.”
“The world has to go on at some point.”
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Hollingsworth reported from Mission, Kansas, and Whitehurst from Salt Lake City. Associated Press writer Carla K. Johnson contributed from Seattle.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/22/boston-urges-masks-la-county-keeps-mask-mandate-battle-brews-over-transit-rule/ | 2022-04-22T00:51:02Z |
US announces seizure of superyacht owned by Russian oligarch
WASHINGTON (AP) — A superyacht that American authorities say is owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.
A judge in Fiji earlier in the week permitted U.S. authorities to seize the yacht Amadea — worth $325 million — but also put his order temporarily on hold while defense lawyers mounted a challenge.
The Justice Department said authorities in Fiji, acting at the request of the United States, have now served a search warrant freezing the yacht, which had earlier been prevented from leaving the South Pacific nation.
American officials say the 348-foot vessel belongs to Suleiman Kerimov, an economist and former Russian politician who was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2018 and has faced further censure from Canada, Europe, Britain and other nations after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Kerimov made a fortune investing in Russian gold producer Polyus, with Forbes magazine putting his net worth at $14.5 billion.
Defense lawyers had claimed the yacht actually belonged to another Russian oligarch.
In an application in support of the search warrant, an FBI agent wrote that there was probable cause to believe that Kerimov had owned the Amadea since 2021. The vessel, which is flagged in the Cayman Islands, had turned off its automated information system on Feb. 24, which is the day Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
The Justice Department said the seizure was coordinated by its KleptoCapture task force, which was created in March to seize assets belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarchs. In April, the Justice Department seized a 254-foot yacht in Spain owned by an oligarch, Viktor Vekselberg, with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In a statement, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the latest seizure “should make clear that there is no hiding place for the assets of individuals who violate U.S. laws. And there is no hiding place for the assets of criminals who enable the Russian regime.”
The Justice Department said the yacht is now in Lautoka, Fiji.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/05/us-announces-seizure-superyacht-owned-by-russian-oligarch/ | 2022-05-05T18:00:58Z |
SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest-scale consumer safety study to date shows orally ingested cannabidiol (CBD) is safe for daily consumption.
Results from a comprehensive, 1000+ participant safety study sponsored by seventeen leading CBD companies, including category innovator Impact Naturals, confirms prior research that orally ingested cannabidiol (CBD) has a strong safety profile. Outcomes of the study include:
- CBD is safe for the liver: No association was found between daily CBD consumption and liver function.
- No increase in daytime drowsiness was reported; in fact, CBD use was associated with improved daytime alertness and less drowsiness.
- CBD use by male study participants did NOT increase prevalence of low testosterone.
- Prevalence of Type 2 diabetes was lower than expected.
- No product-related adverse events were reported by study participants.
The trial provides data that addresses and will help to minimize the FDA's safety concerns regarding CBD. These results will be shared with the FDA on May 20, 2022.
"The [study] results [indicate] that daily consumption across a range of typical retail products and serving sizes is not associated with elevated liver tests, low testosterone levels, or daytime drowsiness", states Dr. Keith Aqua, a principal investigator who conducted the study with the third-party contract research organization Validcare
"This trial is exceptional as it validates CBD safety as tested across a wide variety of people, including at higher and frequent dosages," says Vassili Kotlov, CEO of Impact Naturals. "Our company was founded on scientific rigor and participating in this study was a top priority. We are passionate about the science of cannabinoids and validating CBD safety is the foundation for our innovative products."
"Concerns about liver health are always important to examine," says Impact Naturals' Chief Medical Officer Dr James Lowder, "and the scattered studies to date were often too small in scope and scale to provide statically meaningful results. Now, we can be quite confident in the overall safety profile of orally ingested CBD, and we look forward to taking this research even further as we advocate for FDA regulation."
"Leaders and serious companies in the CBD space are eager for FDA regulation," Kotlov explains, "because that establishes a baseline of how to create, evaluate and set standards for safe, quality CBD products – and hold all makers accountable to that standard. Without regulation, the CBD market can become chaotic with profit valued over quality and hype over substance, which isn't good for consumer safety and doesn't respect the health benefits that quality products, when correctly used, can provide."
"It's way past time to stop thinking of CBD as some kind of fad," adds Dr Lowder. "Formulated correctly and in appropriate dosages, research confirms CBD to be a valuable wellness supplement. But it won't be taken seriously until we all hold the industry to a serious standard, just as you would any other health-oriented product. Studies like this are an important step on that journey."
The study involved 1,061 adults 18-75 taking CBD orally (sourced from the seventeen participating companies) for a minimum of 30 days. All product companies supplied certificates of analysis (COAs) which were confirmed by third-party labs to ensure product label accuracy You can read more about the study here:
https://hempsupporter.com/assets/uploads/CBD-Safety-Study_Press-Release_5_17_2022.pdf
"We are excited to report that the 'real-world data' that FDA has been soliciting addresses the agency's safety concerns," stated Jonathan Miller, General Counsel to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry's national advocacy organization. "The time has come for FDA to regulate CBD and other hemp derivatives."
About Impact Naturals
Impact Naturals Group (www.impact-naturals.com) is a research and wellness company concentrating on next-generation formulations of hemp-derived CBD and minor cannabinoids with a focus on high bioavailability. Their mission is to harness the best of nature to deliver reliable, innovative, and consistent products. All products are hemp-derived, THC-free and legal for sale in the US.
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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US stresses allied cooperation in face of N. Korea threats
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with her counterparts from South Korea and Japan on Wednesday, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to defend its allies and trilateral security cooperation to confront an accelerating nuclear threat from North Korea.
The latest top-level meetings among the countries came as North Korea apparently presses ahead with preparations for its first nuclear test explosion in nearly five years, which U.S. officials say could occur in the coming days.
After a meeting in Seoul, Sherman and the South Korean and Japanese vice foreign ministers issued a joint statement condemning North Korea’s provocative streak in weapons demonstrations this year and pledging closer security cooperation to curb the growing threats.
The statement said Sherman reaffirmed “steadfast” U.S. commitments to the defense of South Korea and Japan, including “extended deterrence,” referring to an assurance to defend its allies with its full military capabilities, including nuclear.
“The United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan are fully and closely aligned on the DPRK,” Sherman said in a news conference, using the initials of North Korea’s official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Sherman noted that North Korea since last September has significantly increased the pace and scale of its ballistic launches, posing a “serious threat” to security in the region and beyond, and urged Pyongyang to cease taking “these provocative and destabilizing actions and to commit to the path of diplomacy.”
Following the meeting, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-dong met separately with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori and they were in agreement about an “urgent” need to improve bilateral relations, their ministries said.
South Korea and Japan had engaged in a highly public feud in recent years over trade and Japan’s brutal colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula before the end of World War II, which included wartime industrial and sexual slavery of Koreans. The Biden administration has been pressing Seoul and Tokyo to repair ties to shore up a united front against the North Korean nuclear threat and China’s rising influence in the region.
Mori also held separate talks with Sherman where they agreed to maintain and strengthen sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine and work more closely to address challenges related to China, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said.
Jolting an old pattern of brinkmanship, North Korea has already set an annual record in ballistic launches through the first six months of 2022, firing 31 missiles over 18 test events, including its first demonstrations of intercontinental ballistic missiles since 2017.
The unusually fast pace in testing activity underscores authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un’s dual intent to advance his arsenal and pressure the Biden administration over long-stalled negotiations aimed at leveraging its nukes for economic and security concessions, experts say.
Sherman’s visit to Asia came after North Korea in its biggest-ever single-day testing event launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea from multiple locations on Sunday, prompting the U.S. and its Asian allies to respond with tit-for-tat missile launches and aerial demonstrations involving dozens of fighter jets.
A nuclear test would further escalate North Korea’s pressure campaign and could possibly allow the country to claim it acquired the technologies to build a bomb small enough to be clustered on a multi-warhead ICBM or on Kim’s broad range of shorter-range weapons threatening South Korea and Japan.
South Korean and U.S. officials have said the North has all but finished preparations for a detonation at its nuclear testing ground in the remote northeastern town of Punggye-ri, an assessment backed by the International Atomic Energy, which says there are indications that one of the site’s passages has been reopened. The site had been inactive since hosting the country’s sixth nuclear test in September 2017, when it claimed it detonated a thermonuclear bomb designed for its ICBMs.
North Korea will likely time the test to maximize political effect and some analysts say it could take place around a major conference of the ruling Workers’ Party that has been vaguely scheduled for the first half of June.
North Korea’s state media said Wednesday that Politburo members met a day earlier to discuss the agenda for an upcoming plenary meeting of the party’s Central Committee that has been called by Kim to review major state affairs, including national efforts to slow a COVID-19 outbreak. He may also use the meeting to address his nuclear weapons ambitions and external relations with Washington and Seoul, experts say.
Kim’s absence from Tuesday’s preparatory meeting suggests that he’s focused on supervising preparations for North Korea’s seventh nuclear test and drafting his speeches for the plenary, said analyst Cheong Seong-Chang at South Korea’s Sejong Institute.
The North Korean party’s previous plenary in December lasted for a record five days and saw Kim repeat his vow to boost his country’s military capabilities and order the production of more powerful and sophisticated weapons systems.
Nuclear talks between the U.S. and North Korea have stalled since 2019 because of disagreements over an easing of crippling U.S.-led sanctions in exchange for North Korean disarmament steps, which underscored Kim’s unwillingness to give away an arsenal he sees as his strongest guarantee of survival.
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Associated Press writer Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to the report.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/08/us-stresses-allied-cooperation-face-n-korea-threats/ | 2022-06-08T13:26:23Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has announced a summer travel discount that may encourage you to take that much-needed vacation.
If you purchase a ticket now through June 9 for a qualifying flight you could get 40% off base fares for late summer and fall travel (Aug. 16 to Nov. 5) of this year.
Officials say that you can get this discount by using promo code FALL40 when completing your purchase on Southwest.com. Discounts are applied before government taxes and fees.
“We’re thrilled to offer our Customers a substantial discount on our low fares for flights as soon as late summer and into the fall,” Bill Tierney, Southwest Airlines Vice President of Marketing & Digital Experience, said in a news release. “This discount on Southwest flights will help make travel more affordable and easier for Customers — giving them a great low fare along with two free checked bags, and no change or cancellation fees. All of that coupled with our legendary Hospitality adds up to a great deal.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/book-a-southwest-flight-now-through-june-9-and-you-could-get-40-base-fares/ | 2022-06-07T18:53:13Z |
To Help Business Owners Understand the Value of Local SEO, Online Advantages Recently Posted an In-Depth Guide about this Important Topic
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Maglodi, founder of the full service internet marketing company Online Advantages, is pleased to announce that local search engine optimization is a major focus for his company in 2022.
To read more about the importance of local search engine optimization, please check out https://onlineadvantages.net/local-search-engine-optimization-by-online-advantages/.
As Maglodi noted, in addition to making local search engine optimization a key focus of Online Advantages in 2022, he also feels strongly about the importance of helping to teach both current and potential clients about why SEO is so crucial.
This inspired him to create and post the new guide, which is the latest in his company's SEO education academy series.
"At Online Advantages, we believe the concepts of SEO shouldn't be complicated or confusing. That's why we're working to give you the definitive guide to local SEO, breaking down the jargon and terminology so you can understand what all this 'stuff' is and why it matters to your business," the educational guide noted, adding that a great place to start is by learning about organic versus local SEO.
While organic SEO positions and ranks a company's online content against everyone else in their niche by using signals and keywords, these results may also pull data from across the country or around the globe. This means that a local business listing may end up being unseen by the ideal audience.
As the guide noted, local search engine optimization is different, although it works on similar principles as organic SEO.
"Localized content, location services, and a regularly updated Google My Business listing optimized for business SEO help nearby customers looking for your products and services contact you more easily and efficiently."
Additional topics in the new Online Advantages guide include a basic overview of local SEO, how it can be used for a boosted reach, presence and ROI, and the importance of being consistent with SEO efforts.
Online Advantages is a unique full service internet marketing company. Founder Matt Maglodi specializes in all aspects of online marketing from video marketing, to pay per click advertising, organic search and social media. For more information, please visit https://onlineadvantages.net/.
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Acquisition Extends Attack Path Management Platform Through Addition of Continuous Control Monitoring Innovator
HERZLIYA, Israel, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XM Cyber, leader in hybrid cloud security, announced today the acquisition of Cyber Observer, an innovator in Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). This marks the latest growth milestone for XM Cyber in a year that has found the company significantly increasing its leadership position in the cybersecurity industry.
Organizations are evolving more quickly than ever before, influenced by increased regulation, competition, and customer expectations. Traditional risk management approaches are no longer cost-effective and cannot provide the coverage or speed required in a dynamic digital environment. By combining XM Cyber's market-leading attack path management with Cyber Observer's continuous control monitoring, security teams will be able to see both their cyber exposures along with how their existing security controls and detection and response tools can react to these threats at any given moment, reflecting the true risk to the business.
Cyber Observer's platform will be integrated into XM Cyber's, enabling a universal, continuous view of the exposures and weaknesses that put critical assets at risk, as well as the security control gaps that fail to prevent attacks. It will also automate compliance validation and reporting for key standards like ISO, NIST, GDPR, SWIFT and PCI, amongst others.
"Even as awareness of cybersecurity risk continues to grow, attackers are thriving and routinely exploiting attack paths that can be used to move laterally through an enterprise network," said Noam Erez, co-founder and CEO, XM Cyber. "Our goal is to give security teams the ability to easily understand and correct their security posture on a continuous basis, including weaknesses, exposures and compensating security controls across the full internal and external attack surface covering on-prem, cloud and SaaS systems. This acquisition is not an isolated event, but just the latest step in our strategy to provide the most comprehensive and proactive security posture management platform on the market."
Schwarz Group is the fourth largest retailer in the world and a growing force in cloud computing. The company has grown rapidly in the digital space in recent years with its creation of a European cloud. In November 2021, Schwarz acquired XM Cyber as its cyber arm. Since then, XM Cyber has extended its portfolio of solutions, expanded its workforce globally, and increased its customer base. Schwarz's strong financial stability and broad digital vision are a force multiplier for growth and innovation.
"Cyber Observer's patented continuous control monitoring capabilities are a perfect complement to XM Cyber's award-winning hybrid cloud security platform," said Shimon Becker, co-founder and CEO, Cyber Observer. "We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to working with the XM Cyber team to deliver the first end-to-end continuous cyber security posture management solution supporting both cloud and on-premises coverage."
Features of the combined solution will include:
- The ability to identify and fix security control gaps that attackers can leverage to compromise critical assets
- Continuous control validation for cybersecurity tools (in the cloud and on-premises) that are well-configured and functioning
- Expanded attack path prioritization with automated remediation of security control gaps and misconfigurations
- Continuous compliance validation with standards like ISO, NIST, PCI, SWIFT, GDPR and others
- Automated compliance reporting for multiple domains and devices
- Security Operations Center (SOC) efficiency that flags and prioritizes key alerts that are correlated across multiple security products, bundled with continuous analytics that provide alerts on deviation from normal behavior
XM Cyber is a leading hybrid cloud security company that is changing the way innovative organizations approach cyber risk. Its attack path management platform continuously uncovers hidden attack paths to businesses' critical assets across cloud and on-prem environments, enabling security teams to cut them off at key junctures and eradicate risk with a fraction of the effort. Many of the world's largest, most complex organizations choose XM Cyber to help eradicate risk. Founded by top executives from the Israeli cyber intelligence community, XM Cyber has offices in North America, Europe, and Israel.
Cyber Observer is a continuous end-to-end cybersecurity posture management platform. The platform reduces business losses and audit costs by leveraging technology that performs ongoing monitoring and auditing using Continuous Controls Monitoring. Cyber Observer integrates dozens of the most popular security tools: On-premises Security Posture Management (AD, FW, EPS…etc.), SaaS Security Posture Management (Office 365, ServiceNow, BitSight…etc.) and Cloud Security Posture Management (AWS, Azure, Google – CSPM) into a single intuitive interface that enables organizations to continuously monitor, manage and maintain alignment with their cyber security posture, cybersecurity best practices, secure business critical assets, and comply with regulatory frameworks.
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WASHINGTON, June 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With its ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, dismantling the constitutional right to abortion that has stood for nearly 50 years. Roe is overturned at a time when 26 states are poised to ban abortion which will leave 36 million people who can become pregnant without access to care in their home state. Despite the Court's failure to defend this fundamental freedom, abortion is still legal in DC, Maryland, and Virginia and Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC is committed to providing care to all who come to us in need.
"We are outraged! Personal medical decisions about people's sexual and reproductive health should be made by patients, and patients alone. Politicians and judges should never be making personal medical decisions about other people's bodies," said Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC President & CEO Dr. Laura Meyers. "People need control of their own bodies, lives, and futures; no matter where they live. PPMW will never back down and stands rock solid in our commitment to provide equitable access to abortion care."
"Today's ruling will most impact Black and Brown women, trans and nonbinary folks, people earning low incomes, and people who live in rural communities, where health care can be extremely hard to access," said Meyers.
PPMW has already provided abortion at our health centers in DC, Prince George's and Montgomery counties to patients traveling long distances from areas like Texas. We are prepared to see a bigger increase as more bans are enacted. As the oldest and largest provider of reproductive health services in the area, we will welcome patients with open arms and will continue to provide care – no matter what.
PPMW's mission it to provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare, including reproductive care; promote sexual health; and advocate for reproductive rights and health equity for all.
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Platform utilizes combinatorial engineering and automation to screen in high-throughput, generating capsids greatly improved over AAV9 in CNS efficiency and specificity
Process development and manufacturing data validate in-house capability to produce highly productive and scalable processes up to 200L
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capsida Biotherapeutics ("Capsida"), the only fully integrated gene therapy platform company that through intravenous (IV) delivery of a single, engineered capsid can target single or multiple organs simultaneously while limiting exposure to non-targeted organs, today announced four posters delivered at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Annual Meeting. Capsida's approach unlocks the potential to treat both rare and common diseases across all ages.
Capsida's presentations detail advancements from the Company's biologically driven, high-throughput, automated adeno-associated virus (AAV) engineering platform, and innovative process development and manufacturing capabilities. The ASGCT Annual Meeting is being held virtually and in person May 16-19, 2022, in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
"Capsida's high-throughput method for simultaneously enriching target tissues and avoiding off-target tissues demonstrates organ-level and cell-type specificity," said Nick Goeden, Ph.D., co-founder and chief technology officer, Capsida. "By leveraging our automated capsid engineering platform, which is capable of processing >20,000 samples annually, we have greatly expanded our ability to interrogate tissues and rapidly engineer improved capsids across therapeutic areas. The totality of these data, along with achievements in our process development and manufacturing processes, will allow us to rapidly advance gene therapies into the clinic."
Poster Presentations:
Combinatorial Engineering Across Multiple Surface Exposed Loops of AAV2 and AAV9 Yields Capsids With High Degrees of Enrichment and Specificity for Target Tissues
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 5:30-6:30 PM ET
Session: AAV Vectors – Virology and Vectorology III
Abstract Number: 905
Location: Hall D
Presenter: Xiaojing Shi, Ph.D., scientist II, AAV engineering, Capsida
Many central nervous system (CNS) indications require broad delivery of genetic therapies throughout the brain and/or spinal cord. Intravenous delivery of engineered capsids capable of crossing the blood–brain-barrier is well-suited to achieve broad and uniform transduction of the CNS. However, there are several ongoing clinical trials focused on CNS or muscle therapeutic areas that have observed severe adverse events related to liver toxicity due to the high viral burden of wildtype AAV serotypes in the liver. This research employed Capsida's combinatorial engineering strategy to evolve novel AAV9- and AAV2-based capsids that are simultaneously enriched in the CNS and detargeted in the liver following IV administration in non-human primates (NHPs), thereby significantly improving therapeutic potential. Following multiple rounds of screening in NHPs, Capsida identified lead candidates with >100-fold enrichment in the CNS and >10-fold detargeting in the liver relative to the parent capsid.
Next-Generation Automated AAV Engineering Platform for Rapid Identification of Efficient and Specific Capsids in Non-Human Primates
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 5:30-6:30 PM ET
Session: AAV Vectors – Virology and Vectorology III
Abstract Number: 900
Location: Hall D
Presenter: Troy Sandberg, Ph.D., principal scientist, AAV engineering and automation, Capsida
To bypass the challenges of translating capsids engineered in vitro or in lower-order species while still leveraging the success of directed evolution in a high-throughput and high-capacity manner, Capsida has developed an automated AAV engineering platform capable of interrogating targets throughout the body, directly in NHPs and human cell lines at a rapid pace. This platform has generated several iterations of improved capsids for targets in the CNS and is now being leveraged for targets throughout the body. In addition to increased capacity and throughput, the automated engineering platform has simultaneously improved data quality by increasing the volume of interrogated primate tissues by >400 percent year-over-year, enabling greater predictive analysis in the bioinformatics platform and more rapid identification of improved capsids.
Manufacturability and Product Quality of Novel AAV Capsids Optimized for Specific Targeting Using Capsid Library Selection in Non-Human Primates
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 5:30-6:30 PM ET
Session: Vector Product Engineering, Development, or Manufacturing III
Abstract Number: 1147
Location: Hall D
Presenter: Laura Adamson, Ph.D., executive director, process and analytical development, Capsida
In this research, Capsida evaluated engineered capsids with multiple capsid insertions during single variant production and demonstrated improved productivity in a pooled library. The Company compared productivity across multiple production platforms, demonstrated scalability of these novel engineered capsids containing a therapeutic gene in Capsida's suspension-based manufacturing platform, and determined product quality of therapeutic transgenes packaged in novel capsids. Capsid variants selected from Capsida's high-throughput AAV engineering screening platform not only show improved brain enrichment, but also are capable of generating high titer and high-quality products in a suspension-based scalable production platform. The interface between Capsida's in-house process development and capsid engineering platform allows for seamless identification of manufacturable, high-performing AAV capsids.
Optimization of a Scalable Upstream Process for Novel AAV Capsids
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 5:30-6:30 PM ET
Session: Vector Product Engineering, Development, or Manufacturing III
Abstract Number: 1153
Location: Hall D
Presenter: Hari Acharya, Ph.D., associate director, upstream development, Capsida
The development of novel capsids possessing more efficient gene delivery capabilities is the next evolution in recombinant AAV (rAAV)-based therapeutics. The objective of this work was to develop a scalable transient transfection process for producing our novel capsids in suspension culture. To meet clinical demands, scalable production processes are needed. The work presented here focuses on developing a scalable transient transfection process using HEK293 cells in suspension and scaling to 200L. These results demonstrate that shaker flasks are a viable method for screening transfection parameters and establishing ranges, that screening work can identify conditions and reagents yielding higher titers, and finally, that productivity is similar all the way across from shaker flasks to 200L bioreactors. Capsida has a scalable production process for our novel capsids and performs as expected at 200L, preparing us for future clinical demand.
Abstracts can be accessed via the conference website at annualmeeting.asgct.org.
About Capsida Biotherapeutics
Capsida Biotherapeutics is the only fully integrated gene therapy platform company that through IV delivery of a single engineered capsid can target single or multiple organs simultaneously, while limiting exposure to non-targeted organs. Capsida's approach unlocks the potential to treat both rare and common diseases across all ages. Capsida's technology is protected by a growing intellectual property portfolio which includes more than 30 patent applications and one issued U.S. patent 11,149,256. The company is exploring using the technology across a broad range of rare and more common genetic and sporadic disorders. Its initial pipeline consists of multiple neurologic disease programs. The company has strategic collaborations with AbbVie and CRISPR, which provide independent validation of Capsida's technology and capabilities. Capsida is a multi-functional and fully integrated biotechnology company with proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) engineering, multi-modality cargo development and optimization, translational biology, process development and state-of-the-art manufacturing, and broad clinical development expertise. Capsida's biologically driven, high-throughput AAV engineering and cargo optimization platform originated from groundbreaking research in the laboratory of Viviana Gradinaru, Ph.D., a neuroscience professor at the California Institute of Technology. Visit us at www.capsida.com to learn more.
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Wisconsin deputy not charged after new look at 2016 shooting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two court-appointed prosecutors declined Wednesday to charge a Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy in the 2016 fatal shooting of a man sleeping in a park, saying they didn’t believe they could defeat a self-defense argument.
The decision echoes a district attorney’s finding years ago that Joseph Mensah had acted in self-defense when he shot Jay Anderson Jr., one of three people he fatally shot over a five-year span.
Mensah was a Wauwatosa police officer at the time but has since become a Waukesha County deputy.
The special prosecutors, Milwaukee attorney Scott Hansen and La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke, spent months reviewing the case, consulting judges and attorneys and even conducting a mock trial with a jury and repeatedly found they couldn’t overcome the self-defense argument. Ethical considerations prevent prosecutors from charging cases they know they can’t prove beyond a reasonable doubt, Hansen said.
“I’m only sorry that there’s nothing that we can do to help heal those wounds,” Hansen told Judge Glenn Yamahiro as Anderson’s family looked on from the courtroom’s gallery. “But there isn’t. And that’s our conclusion.”
Mensah came upon Anderson, who was 25, sleeping in a car after hours in a Wauwatosa park in June 2016. Mensah said he fired after Anderson reached for a gun on the passenger seat, and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm declined to charge Mensah later that year. Chisholm also chose not to charge Mensah in the deaths of either of the other two people he killed.
Anderson’s family disputed that Anderson had reached for the gun. Their attorney, Kimberly Motley, used a obscure legal maneuver similar to a grand jury inquiry to persuade Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Glenn Yamahiro that there was enough probable cause to support charging Mensah. He appointed Hansen and Gruenke in December as special prosecutors to review the case and file charges if they saw fit.
Motley argued Wednesday that Gruenke and Hansen were required by law to file charges since Yamahiro ruled enough probable cause existed to support a complaint.
“This law was put on the books to protect people that are victims, as my clients are,” Motley said.
Yamahiro said he believes the statutes required him only to find probable cause and launch a review. He said that self-defense is difficult to overcome and Hansen was right when he said prosecutors can’t ethically charge cases they know they can’t prove.
He sympathized with Anderson’s family but said he never thought a case against Mensah was a “a slam dunk.”
“I am sorry from that perspective this is not a more satisfying outcome for them,” he said.
Linda Anderson, Jay Anderson Jr.’s mother, told the judge that all the work that went into forcing the second review had “been for nothing.”
“I’m not stopping until that man is behind bars where he needs to be,” she said, drawing applause from the gallery.
Mensah’s attorney, Jonathan Cermele, didn’t immediately respond to an email message following the hearing.
Mensah joined the Wauwatosa Police Department in 2015. That year, he fatally shot Antonio Gonzales, who prosecutors said had refused to drop a sword. Mensah killed Anderson the following year. In 2020, he shot and killed 17-year-old Alvin Cole as Cole fled from police following a disturbance at a mall. Mensah said he fired because Cole pointed a gun at him. That shooting sparked months of protests.
In explaining his rationale for not charging Mensah in Cole’s death, Chisholm said evidence showed, among other things, that Cole fled from police carrying a stolen handgun, fired a shot while fleeing and refused police commands to drop the weapon.
Mensah is Black, as were Anderson and Cole. Gonzales identified as Native American.
Hansen and Gruenke wrote in a 25-page report summarizing their investigation and conclusions that the Gonzales and Cole shootings were relevant to Anderson’s case and if they tried to tie the shootings together in court a judge wouldn’t permit it.
They added that Mensah put himself in danger during his encounter with Anderson by approaching Anderson’s vehicle from the passenger side rather than the driver’s side, using his squad’s floodlights rather than its emergency lights, not waiting for back-up officers and failing to keep Anderson’s gun in sight. None of that changes whether he acted in self-defense at the moment he opened fire, however, they said.
Mensah resigned under pressure from the Wauwatosa Police Department in 2020 and joined the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.
The Anderson family has filed a civil lawsuit against Mensah in federal court. Motley said after the hearing that’s she looking forward to deposing Mensah under oath.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/01/wisconsin-deputy-not-charged-after-new-look-2016-shooting/ | 2022-06-01T18:50:38Z |
Police: 2nd death discovered after St. Louis-area flooding
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A second person has been found dead after record rains swamped the St. Louis region earlier this week, police said.
A man’s body was found Wednesday about a mile from his abandoned tractor-trailer truck, which appeared to have been submerged in floodwaters that hit the area, the Hazelwood Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Officers found no evidence of foul play on the man’s body, police said, and an autopsy was to be performed to determine his exact cause of death. His name has not been released.
Another man was found dead Tuesday in St. Louis after his car was covered in more than 8 feet of water. The city’s medical examiner identified him Thursday as 60-year-old Kumsa Heyi, of St. Louis, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
The National Weather Service in St. Louis said the rain that began early Tuesday was the most prolific in the St. Louis metropolitan area since records began in 1874. More than 12 inches (30 centimeters) of rain were recorded in parts of St. Charles County, and up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) fell elsewhere in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
The area received about 25% of its normal yearly rainfall in about 12 hours, the weather service said, and the 7.68 inches (19.51 centimeters) that fell in just six hours surpassed the normal amount of rain for July and August combined.
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VALENCIA, Calif. , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valencia Technologies Corporation, a privately held company, today announced that it has completed the world's first commercial implantation of eCoin® in Sarasota, FL. The surgery was performed by Dr. Kristie Greene, a leader in the female pelvic medicine space. eCoin® received premarket approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2022, making it the first and only FDA approved implantable tibial neurostimulator indicated for the treatment of urge urinary incontinence (UUI).
"The first successful commercial implantation of eCoin marks the culmination of years of hard work by our team, representing a significant milestone for Valencia and the field of UUI treatment," said Stacy Chambliss, Chief Executive Officer. She added, "We believe more patients will be served with greater satisfaction using our eCoin solution compared to the existing treatment options for UUI."
Chief Commercial Officer, Jerry Schloffman, added, "As pioneers in implantable tibial neuromodulation, we embrace the responsibility that comes with being first. Working with innovators like Dr. Greene, we are committed to a patient-centric experience focused on quality and outcomes."
"When I learned about eCoin, I was excited to have an additional option particularly for those who were happy with percutaneous tibial nerve modulation, and for individuals who wanted to avoid general anesthesia with sacral neuromodulation surgery or patients not desiring intradetrusor Botox. Immediately, it seemed a natural fit for my practice," stated Dr Kristie Greene, a urogynecologist in Sarasota, Florida who performed the first post-FDA approval eCoin® implant procedures. "My patients were equally excited when they learned about eCoin. Furthermore, it became a more attractive option once they learned that it was done with local anesthesia only."
eCoin® is a coin-sized neurostimulator implanted subcutaneously in the lower leg during a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure utilizing local anesthetic. eCoin® is the first implantable tibial nerve stimulator approved by the FDA. The eCoin® device contains a primary battery and once programmed, automatically delivers intermittent stimulation to the tibial nerve to reduce UUI symptoms.
Physicians interested in offering eCoin® therapy to their patients may register for eCoin® Physician Certification online using the eCoin® physician website at professionals.eCoin.us Patients are encouraged to visit Valencia's patient website at www.eCoin.us for more information about this novel therapy for UUI.
Valencia Technologies Corporation ("Valencia") is a private medical technology company located in Valencia, California. The company designed and manufactured its eCoin® device for the treatment of urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Learn more about Valencia at www.valenciatechnologies.com or the eCoin® device at www.eCoin.us.
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You consider yourself a light-to-moderate drinker, having the occasional cocktail or glass of wine with dinner and only tossing back a few extra glasses of liquid refreshment at social gatherings on weekends. By most standards, you'd be right -- because drinking is typically tracked as an average over the week.
"This leaves many drinkers mistakenly assuming that a moderate average level of consumption is safe, regardless of drinking pattern," said Rudolf Moos, professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, in a statement.
Moos is the coauthor of a recent study that found many moderate drinkers above age 30 actually end up binging on the weekend -- defined as five or more drinks in a row or within a short period of time.
People who binged were about five times more likely to experience multiple alcohol problems, such as "getting hurt, emotional or psychological problems from alcohol, having to use more alcohol to get the same effect, and experiencing effects of alcohol at work, school or caring for children," said study coauthor Charles Holahan, professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, in an email.
"What this means is that an individual whose total consumption is seven drinks on Saturday night presents a greater risk profile than someone whose total consumption is a daily drink with dinner, even though their average drinking level is the same," Holahan said.
Adult binge drinking
Most past research on binge drinking has focused on the younger generation, typically teens and college students. Consuming multiple drinks at one sitting is widespread in this population segment. But statistics show a good many adults over 30 are binge drinkers, and the problem is on the rise, especially among women and adults over 65.
Yet levels of binge drinking among adults may escape "public health scrutiny, because it occurs among individuals who drink at a moderate average level," Holahan said. "At present, binge drinking among moderate drinkers is largely undetected in primary care settings."
Women are especially sensitive to the effects of alcohol, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Alcohol-related problems appear sooner and at lower drinking levels than in men, the NIAA said.
Women are more susceptible to alcohol-related brain damage and heart disease than men, and studies show women who have one drink a day increase their risk of breast cancer by 5% to 9% compared with women who abstain.
For both men and women over 65 years of age, the increase "is of particular concern because many older adults use medications that can interact with alcohol, have health conditions that can be exacerbated by alcohol, and may be more susceptible to alcohol-related falls and other accidental injuries," the NIAA stated.
An 'overlooked' pattern
The new study, published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, used survey data collected as part of the Midlife Development in the United States study, which has been following a national sample of Americans between the ages of 25 and 74 since 1995.
The study analyzed nearly 1,300 drinkers over nine years and found most cases of binge drinking — and of multiple alcohol problems — occurred among individuals who were average moderate drinkers.
"An average moderate drinker of, for example, one drink a day might achieve that average by a daily drink with dinner or seven drinks on Saturday night," Holahan said.
While that behavior would not necessarily lead to alcoholism, Holahan said, the study found drinking an average of more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men -- or five or more drinks on the same occasion -- was linked to alcohol problems nine years later.
"These findings point to a need for alcohol interventions targeting moderate average level drinkers in addition to conventional strategies focusing on the higher risk, but smaller, population of habitually high-level drinkers," Holahan said.
Is your drinking a problem?
How do you know if your use of alcohol has become a problem? One telltale sign is when drinking is beginning to interfere with your ability to go through your daily life, experts say.
"Alcohol use disorder is defined as compulsively using alcohol despite having negative consequences from your use, such as an impact on your relationships, your ability to function in your job or in whatever roles you have in your community," Dr. Sarah Wakeman, medical director of the Substance Use Disorders Initiative at Mass General Brigham told CNN in a prior interview.
Be wary if you continue drinking despite negative impacts on your physical or mental health. And it doesn't have to be calling in sick or working with a hangover, Dr. Leena Mittal, chief of the women's mental health division in the department of psychiatry at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, told CNN previously.
"Don't forget relationships. Are you having more disagreements? Are people in your life expressing concern or noting that you're different? Hiding your drinking, or lying about it, these too are concerning behaviors," Mittal said.
Here's a red flag: You're pouring big drinks without realizing it. Current American Heart Association guidelines call for no more than two standard drinks a day for men and one for women and anyone 65 and older.
What is a standard drink? It's 12 ounces of regular beer, 4 ounces of regular wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor, according to US standards.
"Yet people may be pouring a huge goblet of wine and not realize that it's actually two or three servings of wine and not just one," Wakeman said.
"We know that millions of Americans drink above those levels, even in pre-pandemic times," Wakeman said. "In 2019, some 66 million Americans had episodes where they were drinking higher than those recommended limits."
If you (or a loved one) appears to be struggling with alcohol, don't hesitate to reach out for help, experts stress. There are many different support groups that can assist, such as 12-step programs and individual therapy.
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Which security monitor is best?
The world is a dangerous place, and having some method of security is practically a requirement. An excellent option is a security monitor system. It can be as simple as a single camera keeping tabs on your front door or as complex as covering every inch of the inside and outside of your home.
The best security monitor system is the Cromorc All-In-One Wireless Security Camera System. It comes with four cameras and can be expanded to up to eight. You can even access the footage from your phone while you’re out of the house.
What to know before you buy a security monitor
Security monitor types
There are three security monitor types.
- Analog: This type connects all cameras via wire to the monitor and a recording device (if it comes with one or you add one later). There are no extra features; this system is just an eye in the sky.
- Internet protocol: Most modern security monitors use your internet connection to sync everything up, whether you connect with a wire or wirelessly. Better monitors of this type offer extra features such as battery backups.
- Smart: The most advanced monitors can integrate with your current smart home setup, and what they see can frequently be accessed from anywhere. These tend to be the most customizable and feature-rich, especially as they go up in price.
Wired vs. wireless connections
Both connection styles have pros and cons.
- Wired connections are the most stable and are especially good for connecting cameras placed far from the system’s core. However, running all the necessary cables throughout your home can be unsightly and make it easier for invaders to locate well-hidden cameras.
- Wireless connections are cleaner and often easier to set up, plus their feeds can frequently be accessed while you’re away from home. The biggest downsides are that the connection can be unstable and that if anything happens to your internet service, your entire monitoring system goes down.
What to look for in a quality security monitor
Motion sensing
Unless you want to have hundreds of hours worth of footage of nothing happening, prioritize a system with motion sensing. The best systems even let you fine-tune their sensitivity so a stray animal or rustling tree won’t trigger the camera.
Audio response
Security monitors are often deterrent enough against criminals, but you can step it up a notch by using a system with an audio response. These systems use cameras with small speakers that play a sound when recording begins. The best even let you record a custom response.
How much you can expect to spend on a security monitor
They can cost as little as $20 or as much as $400-plus. A single camera that connects to your phone shouldn’t cost more than $60. Low-end multi-camera setups typically top out at around $150, with high-end options starting around there.
Security monitor FAQ
Where should I install my security monitor system?
A. The short answer is anywhere that experiences traffic, but there are some spots that are most commonly monitored.
- Entry points: These zones are the most important to watch, as they experience the most traffic. This means every door and window, inside and out.
- Interior sections: Besides entry points, those commonly covered include stairwells, garages and rooms with the most valuables.
- Exterior sections: Once again besides entry points, those commonly covered include front and back yards, driveways and around the sides.
Should I hire a security service instead of using a security monitor system?
A. There are pros and cons for each.
- Security monitor: The main draw of using your own security monitor system is that you control every aspect of it, from what tech you use to how and where it’s placed. That’s also the biggest downside — if anything goes wrong or you don’t set it up correctly, you’re on your own fixing it.
- Security service: The main draw of hiring a security service is that someone is always watching. If anything goes wrong, you and the authorities will be alerted immediately. The biggest downsides are the recurring cost and the fact that you don’t own anything.
What’s the best security monitor to buy?
Top security monitor
Cromorc All-In-One Wireless Security Camera System
What you need to know: This complete package is perfect for any home situation.
What you’ll love: The cameras automatically pair with the monitor system, so setup is as simple as plugging them in. The cameras also have a microphone so you can hear what’s happening near them. The monitor has a 1-terabyte hard drive for storing recordings.
What you should consider: A few consumers had issues with water getting inside exterior cameras. Others had issues connecting to the remote-view phone app.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top security monitor for the money
What you need to know: This smart camera is a good choice for those on a budget.
What you’ll love: The camera’s base is magnetic or can be screwed down, plus it can bend up to 180 degrees so you can get the perfect angle. It can connect to a USB port for power or to an outlet with an included adapter.
What you should consider: There’s no local storage, only cloud storage. Recording can only be triggered by a set alert and can’t be started manually.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Blink Home Security Outdoor 3 Camera Kit With Echo Show 5
What you need to know: This starter kit is excellent for those who use Amazon Alexa.
What you’ll love: It comes with three cameras and Amazon’s smart hub to use as the monitor base. It can also be purchased with one, two or five cameras and without the Echo Show. The cameras have a small profile, making them easy to hide.
What you should consider: A few purchasers had issues balancing the motion detection sensitivity to record consistently without recording excessively. Others found the night vision range too short.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BOLIDEN, Sweden, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To further support the development in the area of sustainability towards current targets a Green Finance Framework is launched that enables the issuance of green bonds and loans.
Financing under the framework will be earmarked for projects and investments within energy efficiency, pollution prevention and control, research & development and clean transportation. Examples of important projects that could be financed under the framework include energy and heat recovery, process and mine electrification, water purification, waste reduction and extraction of metal from residual and recycled materials.
"The metals we produce are essential for both present and future generations. Sustainable financing is an important part of Boliden's strategy and the Green Finance Framework provides investors transparency on how they are contributing to our vision to be the most climate friendly and respected metal provider in the world," says Mikael Staffas, President and CEO of Boliden.
The framework has undergone an independent external review by CICERO Shades of Green, who have classified the framework as "CICERO Medium green" with an "Excellent" governance score and assessed it to be in alignment with the International Capital Market Association Green Bond Principles and the Loan Market Association Green Loan Principles. DNB acted as advisor in the development of the framework.
The framework and CICERO Shades of Green's Second Opinion can be found at www.boliden.com.
For further information, please contact:
Klas Nilsson, Director Group Communications, tel: +46 (0)70-453 65 88
klas.nilsson@boliden.com
Boliden is a metals company with a focus on sustainable development. Our roots are Nordic, our market global. Our core competence lies within the fields of exploration, mining, smelting and metal recycling. Boliden has around 6,000 employees and an annual turnover of SEK 50 billion. The share is listed in the Large Cap segment on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.
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Start your week smart: School shooting, Ukraine, Nepal plane, North Korea, Air travel
By Andrew Torgan, CNN
Many people see Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer, but in some parts of the US, it’s going to feel like Groundhog Day. More than a foot of snow (yes, snow) could fall in some western portions of the US this holiday weekend. The eastern half of the country, meanwhile, will see above-average temperatures — and much of the southern Plains will feel like one giant barbecue pit.
Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
The weekend that was
• President Joe Biden this morning will undertake the grimly familiar task of comforting families after another mass shooting, this time at an elementary school in Texas, as a weary nation grapples with an endless spate of gun violence.
• Ukrainian forces are in a “tough defensive position” in Severodonetsk, as intense fighting continues around the outskirts of the Luhansk city — the last major Ukrainian stronghold in the region. Russian troops are attempting to take control of Ukraine’s east.
• A plane operated by Nepal’s Tara Air carrying 22 people went missing earlier today, an airline spokesperson confirmed to CNN. There were 19 passengers and three crew members on board, the spokesperson said. The plane was flying from the city of Pokhara to Jomsom, a popular tourist town in central Nepal.
• North Korea says its Covid-19 outbreak is improving and it is considering revising its anti-epidemic regulations. State-run media in the secretive East Asian country reported today that leader Kim Jong Un and other top officials had assessed the pandemic situation as “improved” and discussed adjusting containment measures.
• It’s another chaotic holiday weekend for Americans traveling by air. More than 1,300 flights were canceled as of yesterday afternoon, according to flight tracking website FlightAware, after 2,300 cancellations on Friday.
The week ahead
Monday
May 30 is Memorial Day. All US financial markets, as well as banks, schools, post offices, libraries and federal offices are typically closed on this day.
Tuesday
The 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off with 234 spellers competing for cash, prizes and bragging rights. Each year, more than 11 million students take part in regional competitions in the hopes of advancing to the final round.
May 31 is also World No Tobacco Day — a day to raise awareness about the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use.
Wednesday
June 1 is the beginning of Pride Month, when the world’s LGBTQ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves.
It’s also the 42nd anniversary of the launch of CNN.
Thursday
June 2 is the start of a four-day holiday weekend in the UK to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70th year on the throne.
Friday
We cap off the week with the monthly jobs report for May, which will provide a snapshot of the health of the economic recovery. Employers added 428,000 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%.
And it’s National Donut Day! Now, where’d I leave my coffee?
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This week on the Sunday edition of the 5 Things podcast, CNN’s Nick Watt joins us to examine how gun laws in Texas made last week’s massacre in Uvalde possible. Plus, a look at why potential reforms likely won’t be happening on the federal level any time soon. Listen here.
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What’s happening in entertainment
Cruise control
It’s opening weekend for “Top Gun: Maverick” — the sequel to the 1986 blockbuster staring Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. The Paramount film — which has Cruise’s Maverick teaching a new class of Top Gun recruits — is expected to make roughly $80 million during its three-day opening. Some experts have the film making closer to $100 million. That will easily make “Maverick” the highest-grossing debut in Cruise’s 40-year career.
‘Julia’ premieres on CNN
The new CNN Film “Julia” tells the story of Julia Child, the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, TV and women’s roles in American life. Watch the premiere Monday at 8 p.m. ET only on CNN.
What’s happening in sports
Racing
The 106th running of the Indianapolis 500, known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” takes place later today — followed tonight by NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina.
Elsewhere in sports…
• Game 1 of the NBA Finals is Thursday. Last week, the Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in the past eight seasons, a feat only three previous teams have ever achieved.
• The second round of the NHL playoffs wraps up this weekend.
• The French Open continues at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris.
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The Biden administration on Tuesday launched an initiative that it hopes will help resolve wastewater issues in 11 poor, rural communities where inadequate disposal is a health risk to residents.
The Closing America's Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative, launched under the US Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency, is set to be unveiled by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, EPA Administrator Michael Regan and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu in Lowndes County, Alabama, one of 11 communities that are part of the initiative.
The majority-Black rural county is located between Selma and Montgomery in the "Black Belt" region. Many have residents in the county have long struggled with inadequate sewage disposal and wastewater. Septic systems and other wastewater systems are crucial for disease prevention and help remove bacteria, parasites and other viruses, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"President Biden has been clear -- we cannot leave any community behind as we rebuild America's infrastructure with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law," Landrieu said in a statement. "This includes rural and Tribal communities who for too long have felt forgotten."
Vilsack said the agency recognizes there are "people who have been going without the basics," adding that "access to modern, reliable wastewater infrastructure is a necessity."
Regan echoed Vilsack and said opportunity for historically marginalized communities is "stolen when basic sanitation doesn't work" when people are exposed to "backyard sewage and disease."
The initiative will aim to help "communities access financing and technical assistance to improve wastewater infrastructure to 'close the gap' with wealthier communities," the USDA said in a release.
The initiative will also allow both agencies to work with the communities, state government, tribal groups, and others to obtain financial and technical skills to tackling wastewater improvement. The communities and tribes will get additional support for wastewater issues by also getting help with wastewater solution plans and funding opportunities, according to both agencies.
It says it will also allow both agencies that work with the 11 communities, state and Tribal partners, on-the-ground technical assistance providers, "to leverage technical and financial expertise to make progress" on tackling wastewater improvement. The communities and tribes will receive support to address wastewater issues through efforts that include creating wastewater community solution plans, wastewater assessments with technical engineering support, and pursing funding opportunities, according to both agencies.
Other communities and tribes that part of the initiative include: Greene County, Alabama; Harlan County, Kentucky; Halifax and Duplin counties in North Carolina; Raleigh and McDowell counties in West Virginia; San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona; Doña Ana County and Santo Domino Pueblo in New Mexico; and Bolivar County in Mississippi.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates $55 billion to upgrade water infrastructure, including replacing lead service lines, and devotes funding to improving access to clean drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.
The law also allocates $11.7 billion in loans and grants through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to address wastewater infrastructure challenges. The initiative is going to allow communities the opportunity to receive these funds, both agencies said.
In places like Lowndes County, where the median income was nearly $34,000, according to the latest US Census Bureau data, many residents have faced sewage flooding their yards and homes for decades. In parts of the county without access to a sewer system, some residents rely on private septic tanks if they can afford it and get assistance from organizations such as the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP), which helps low-income families that can't afford a wastewater disposal system.
Residents also resort to homemade wastewater disposal systems, such as a straight-piping from the toilet to the ground, Sherry Bradley, the director of Bureau of Environmental Services for the Alabama Department of Public Health, told CNN. Bradley, the environmental adviser for the BBUWP, said the non-profit organization can help install the septic systems at homes because of a USDA grant and 175-200 homes can get installations through the group, according to the group's website.
But funding is not enough to resolve wastewater issues and it is "just fixing a problem temporarily," Bradley said.
"It must be the right person to install these systems that know what they're doing, that's one reason I decided to step out of my regulatory role and help install onsite systems," she said, adding that her division regulates the permitting, installation, maintenance and use of onsite sewage treatment systems. "I've seen a lot of onsite failures because someone's brother or neighbor installed a system. Constant training of the homeowner is also needed."
In November, the Department of Justice launched an investigation into whether the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Lowndes County Health Department have put Black residents at a higher risk of disease by failing to properly rid their communities of raw sewage. The investigation in Lowndes County was the first environmental justice investigation the DOJ has conducted under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits recipients of federal funding from engaging in discrimination.
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CALIFORNIA, Md., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), an industry-leading provider of technologies in software engineering, application development, and logistics for the nation's defense, federal, and commercial sectors, today announced that, together with its bidding partner Advanced Concepts and Technology International (ACT1), it was awarded a new contract for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).
The new ALRE contract, with a total value of approximately $6 million for Sierra, will generate annual revenue of approximately $1.2 million for the firm. It marks a significant achievement for Sierra as it focuses on generating growth organically and through acquisitions of companies that share its values and customer-centric focus.
The new ALRE contract win comes on the heels of a separate, significant contract award for Sierra from the U.S. Navy in February 2022. This $25 million prime contract awarded to Sierra keeps Sierra performing the Central Kitting Activity (CKA), a vital role in support of the NAWCAD Air Group, Supply and Materials Division, Property Management Department, Centrally Managed Programs, Kit Management mission as it serves as a central hub for assembly, storage, distribution, and reclamation of Technical Directive (TD) change kits for all naval aviation systems and subsystems.
"Together, the ALRE and CKA wins and the effort to achieve them align with Sierra's philosophy of taking care of our people, expanding into new markets, and being fluid, transparent, and engaged in our professional relationships with other companies to maximize our bottom line and stakeholder experience, and deliver exceptional value to our customers," Jeff Wynne, CEO of Sierra, said. "Critically, these contracts allow us to build experience, capabilities, and references for future work as we serve our customers and help them achieve their critical missions."
"The ALRE win is significant in several ways. First, this is a new contract, not a follow-on to existing work. Second, this ALRE assignment is in a new area beyond Sierra's previous contracts, which will fuel future growth beyond our legacy business," said Wynne. "This reflects the work of our business development team to track this opportunity, identify and build a successful relationship with a teaming partner in ACT1, and then writing and pricing a winning proposal."
"Sierra is well-positioned to execute on our strategy, grow organically and through acquisitions, and serve our customers with superb performance and results," Wynne said.
ALRE Contract Details
NAWCAD Lakehurst provides full life-cycle programmatic support for ALRE, which includes Catapults (Steam & EMALS), Arresting Gear (Mk7 and AAG), Shipboard Aviation Information Systems, Visual Landing Aids (VLA), and other related systems on Aircraft Carrier Vessels (CV/CVN), Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD), and Air Capable Ships (ACS). Customers include the Naval Air Systems Command (PMA-251), Fleet, Type Commanders, Naval Sea Systems Command (PMS-312), PMSs supporting air capable ships, US Navy, and Foreign Military Sales to other nations. ALRE also includes Expeditionary Air Field (EAF) systems and subsystems. EAF includes Arresting Gear systems, Lighting systems, Surfacing systems, and Geotechnical systems. Customers are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Marine Air Wings (MAW), 13 Marine Wing Support Squadrons (MWSS), Naval Air Systems Command, Type Commanders, and the Chief of Naval Operations.
CKA Contract Details
Through the assembly of the Technical Directive change kits, the CKA directly supports Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Operational, Safety, and Improvement Program (OSIP) initiatives. The scope of the effort will provide support to all NAVAIR Program Manager Air (PMAs) with the implementation of approved Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) involving retrofit kits for naval aviation weapon systems and subsystems.
"We are proud to continue supporting the NAWCAD Kit Management Team and provide support to the warfighter by ensuring they have the material necessary to maintain product support for aircraft weapons systems," Wynne said.
About Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc:
Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. provides industry leading technologies in software engineering, application development, and logistics for the nation's defense, federal, and commercial sectors.
SIERRA MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., IS A SMALL, DISADVANTAGED, MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS.
Contact for Sierra Management and Technologies:
Douglas Kiker
(202) 903-6739
douglas@indelable.com
Contact for ACT1:
Claudio Monticelli
cmonticelli@act-i.com
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PITTSBURGH, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a face mask that would provide optimum comfort and protection for the wearer," said an inventor, from Portland, Ore., "so I invented the VERSIE MASK. My design would eliminate the need to deal with elasticized mask bands that pinch and pull on the ears."
The patent-pending invention provides a more comfortable protective mask for the face. In doing so, it eliminates the discomfort associated with ear loops that pinch and tug. As a result, it increases safety, comfort and convenience and it helps to avoid constant adjustments and repositioning of the mask. The invention features an innovative design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for medical workers and the general population. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Portland sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PTA-102, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Brand working with local businesses, athletes and artists, creating limited edition tee inspired by the neighborhood with 100% of all proceeds to go to the Highland Park Community Foundation
TEMPE, Ariz., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportiqe Apparel Co. today announced the release of a limited edition tee-shirt designed to support the Highland Park community in the wake of the July 4, 2022 mass shooting, which took the lives of seven people and wounded more than 40 others. The shirt itself takes cues from the blue color and font of Highland Park High School paired with an outline of the State of Illinois. It will retail for $36, with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Highland Park Community Foundation (HPCF).
Sportiqe's aim is to work locally in Chicago to help spread the word about the shirt and do as much as they can to support the community and help it to heal. It will initially be sold onsite at Highland Park's iconic local restaurant Michael's Grill & Salad Bar, directly through Sportiqe's website at www.Sportiqe.com, at the upcoming O.A.R. and Dispatch concert with special guest G. Love on August 13th at Ravinia, another Highland Park mainstay, and at the Windy City Smokeout from August 4th to 7th, the largest country music festival in Chicago. The brand is also working to encourage local Chicago personalities to embrace the cause, including athletes, artists and public figures.
The Highland Park Community Foundation, which will receive all proceeds from the shirt sales, established the Highland Park Shooting Response Fund following the tragedy. 100% of any funds donated – whether through tee-shirt sales or any other means – will be distributed, and none of the donations received will be used for administrative or similar expenses. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support as soon as possible to the victims of the July 4th shooting and their families, as well as non-profit organizations that are helping victims, their families and the broader community that has been impacted by the tragedy.
"This is a devastating tragedy and there's nothing that I nor Sportiqe as a company can do to change that or undo the damage that has been done," said Jason Franklin, Sportiqe co-founder. "I grew up in the Highland Park area and I have long-time friends and family that still live there, and several of us in the Sportiqe family are from Chicago. We just want to help in any small way that we can."
"When Sportiqe approached us to get involved it was a no-brainer – anything we can do to support the community we're embracing wholeheartedly," added Ryan Gamperl, co-owner of Michael's Grill & Salad Bar - known by locals as Michael's Hot Dogs. "We've seen everyone here rallying to support one another, and it's comforting to know that even those who have moved away are keeping us in their hearts."
For additional information on the Highland Park tee please visit https://sportiqe.com/pages/highland-park. For additional information on Sportiqe and their apparel head to www.sportiqe.com.
Sportiqe was born in 2006 when co-founders, Jason Franklin and Matt Altman, saw a need for on-trend, premium apparel in the destination retail space that would also inspire people to "Roam in Comfort" (the company's tagline). Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Sportiqe is a global, Modern American Comfort Brand, and is committed to delivering elevated basics using premium fabrics, innovative on-trend designs and fashionable fits that look good, feel good, and provide superior comfort. Sportiqe has outfitted more than five million people, partnering with the most recognizable brands worldwide, such as the NBA, Trek Bikes, Nintendo, Warner Bros, LiveNation, Dave Matthews Band, and many others. All Sportiqe apparel is backed by their 100% Comfort Guarantee. For more information, go to: www.sportiqe.com.
The Highland Park Community Foundation was established in 1992 at the request of the City of Highland Park to build and maintain a permanent endowment fund. As the philanthropic heart of the community, the HPCF improves and enriches people's lives with annual grants to nonprofits that provide educational, social service, and cultural programs for Highland Park and Highwood residents. The Foundation's avowed purposes are to expand opportunities and address the unmet needs of the community – needs that are not met by governmental or other sources. The Highland Park Community Foundation maintains Candid's (formerly GuideStar's) 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency – Candid's highest level of recognition – and has received a 100 out of 100 rating from Charity Navigator through their Encompass Rating System.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Capital Partners (NCP), a private equity firm in Birmingham, Alabama, today announces that it has hired Will Saxton as a Principal of the firm. Saxton most recently served as a Director at Arlington Capital Advisors, a boutique Investment Bank in Birmingham, where he led the Debt Capital Markets Group in originating and executing capital placements in the alternative credit market for middle market sponsor-backed and founder-owned businesses.
Prior to his work at Arlington, Saxton worked in the Financial Sponsors / Leveraged Finance Group at Credit Suisse in New York, where he executed over $30 billion of transactions for Private Equity clients. Prior to CS, Will was a Judge Advocate (JAG) attorney in the United States Marine Corps. Will attended undergrad the University of Tennessee and also holds JD and MBA degrees from the University of Arkansas and University of Virginia, respectively.
"We couldn't be more excited to have Will join our team at New Capital Partners," said James Outland, Managing Partner at NCP. "Will has a strong track record of sourcing, evaluating, and executing deals across a broad industry set, and we look forward to having him continue to do the same for NCP in our chosen sectors and markets," Outland said.
Saxton said, "I am very excited to join the New Capital Partners team. I have known of NCP's presence in the market for many years and have always admired the success they have had as investors and operators. I look forward to working with the entire NCP team to partner with founders, owners, and management teams to build great companies."
New Capital Partners is a private equity firm comprised of former operators headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. NCP makes investments in niche technology and services companies in the healthcare, financial and business services industries. Leveraging their extensive operational experience, NCP helps create significant value in portfolio companies by cultivating true partnerships with management teams and focusing on one core goal: Building Great Companies. For more information, please visit www.newcapitalpartners.com.
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Deputy on beach patrol runs over woman lying in sand, sheriff’s office says
Published: May. 5, 2022 at 11:12 AM CDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) – A deputy on beach patrol ran over a woman who was lying out on a Florida beach Wednesday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s department.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Todd Brien, who has been with the department for eight years, struck a 23-year-old beachgoer with his patrol vehicle in St. Pete Beach while she was lying on her back in the sand.
According to investigators, the front driver-side tire of Brien’s Chevy Tahoe drove over the victim’s right side and mid-to-upper back area.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
No one else was injured, and officials are continuing to investigate.
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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury’s finding that both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were defamed during their long-running public dispute capped a lurid six-week trial that also raised questions about whether the two actors can overcome tarnished reputations.
The verdict handed down Wednesday in Virginia found that Depp had been defamed by three statements in an op-ed written by his ex-wife in which Heard said she was an abuse victim. The jury awarded him more than $10 million. Jurors also awarded Heard $2 million, concluding that she was defamed by a lawyer for Depp who accused her of creating a detailed hoax surrounding the abuse allegations.
Heard’s lawyer Elaine Bredehoft said on “CBS Mornings” that her client plans to file an appeal.
Depp had hoped the libel lawsuit would help restore his reputation. However, legal and entertainment experts said both actors’ reputations have been damaged by ugly details about their brief marriage that came out during the televised trial watched by millions.
“Both of them will work again, but I think it will be a while before a major studio will consider them ‘safe’ enough to bet on,” said former entertainment lawyer Matthew Belloni, who writes about the business of Hollywood for the newsletter Puck. “The personal baggage that was revealed in this trial was just too icky for a studio to want to deal with.”
The case captivated viewers who watched gavel-to-gavel television coverage, including impassioned followers on social media who dissected the actors’ mannerisms, their wardrobe choices and their use of alcohol and drugs.
Both performers emerge with unclear prospects. Depp, a three-time best actor Oscar nominee, was a bankable star until recent years, with credits including playing Capt. Jack Sparrow in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. However, he lost that role and was replaced in a “Fantastic Beasts” spinoff.
Heard’s acting career has been more modest, and her only two upcoming roles are in a small film and the upcoming “Aquaman” sequel due out next year.
Eric Rose, a crisis management and communications expert in Los Angeles, called the trial a “classic murder-suicide” in terms of damage to both careers.
“From a reputation-management perspective, there can be no winners,” he said. “They’ve bloodied each other up. It becomes more difficult now for studios to hire either actor because you’re potentially alienating a large segment of your audience who may not like the fact that you have retained either Johnny or Amber for a specific project because feelings are so strong now.”
Heard, who attended court Wednesday and was stoic while the verdict was read, said she’s heartbroken by what she described as a setback for women in general.
“I’m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It’s a setback. It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly humiliated. It sets back the idea that violence against women is to be taken seriously,’’ she said in a statement posted on her Twitter account.
Depp, who was not in court Wednesday, said “the jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled.”
“I hope that my quest to have the truth be told will have helped others, men or women, who have found themselves in my situation, and that those supporting them never give up,” he said in a statement posted to Instagram.
Depp sued Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The essay never mentioned his name.
The jury found in Depp’s favor on all three of his claims relating to specific statements in the piece.
In evaluating Heard’s counterclaims, jurors considered three statements by a lawyer for Depp who called her allegations a hoax. They found she was defamed by one of them, in which the lawyer claimed that she and friends “spilled a little wine and roughed the place up, got their stories straight,” and called police.
While the case was ostensibly about libel, most of the testimony focused on whether Heard had been physically and sexually abused, as she claimed. Heard enumerated more than a dozen alleged assaults, including a fight in Australia — where Depp was shooting a “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequel — in which Depp lost the tip of his middle finger and Heard said she was sexually assaulted with a liquor bottle.
Depp said he never hit Heard and that she was the abuser, though Heard’s attorneys highlighted years-old text messages Depp sent apologizing to Heard for his behavior as well as profane texts he sent to a friend in which Depp said he wanted to kill Heard and defile her dead body.
Brett Ward, a family law attorney in New York, said Depp made himself a more believable witness by admitting to drug and alcohol use and that he could be a difficult person. But he said Depp also ran the risk of making those moments more memorable to the public than his film work.
“He says he did this for his children. Having watched the whole trial, I don’t think that he did any service to his children by airing all of this dirty laundry,” Ward said in an interview.
“Whether this was worthwhile for Johnny Depp, we will know in five years if he reestablishes himself as an A-list Hollywood actor. And if he doesn’t? I think he’s made a terrible mistake because most people aren’t going to remember his rather distinguished Hollywood career. They’re going to remember this trial.”
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Associated Press writers Lindsey Bahr and John Carruci contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/depp-and-heard-face-uncertain-career-prospects-after-trial/ | 2022-06-02T16:46:21Z |
NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention CareDx, Inc. ("CareDx") (NASDAQ: CDNA) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased CareDx common stock between February 24, 2021, and May 5, 2022.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The news story that reportedly caused former President Donald Trump to throw his lunch against a White House wall came from an exclusive interview that former Attorney General William Barr had arranged with The Associated Press.
The scoop, which was published on Dec. 1, 2020, quoted Barr as saying that the U.S. Justice Department had uncovered no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could change the outcome of the 2020 election. It was a bombshell that contradicted the concerted effort by Trump, his boss, to subvert the results of the election.
In testimony before the Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson recalled “hearing noise coming from down the hallway” around the time the AP interview was published.
She noticed a door propped open in a West Wing dining room room where Trump had eaten, and a valet who was changing a tablecloth.
“He motioned for me to come in and then pointed towards the front of the room near the fireplace mantle and the TV when I first noticed there was ketchup dripping down the wall and there was a shattered porcelain plate on the floor,” Hutchinson said.
The valet told her that Trump was angry about Barr’s interview with AP and had thrown his lunch against the wall, she said.
“I grabbed a towel to clean up ketchup from the wall,” she said.
The story had been written by AP Justice Department reporter Michael Balsamo, who had been told a day earlier that Barr wanted him to come in for lunch. In videotaped testimony to the committee, Barr said that he “felt it was time to say something” about the voter fraud claims.
Recognizing the importance of the statement when Barr said the department had uncovered no evidence of voter fraud, Balsamo asked him to repeat it, and he did. He quickly filed his story from an office in the Justice Department when lunch was over.
Neither Balsamo nor AP editors had any comment Tuesday about Hutchinson’s testimony.
Shortly after the interview that day, Barr went to the White House for a previously scheduled meeting with Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, for whom Hutchinson was a special assistant.
“I told my secretary that I thought I would probably be fired and told … not to come back to my office, so you might have to pack up,” Barr said in his videotaped testimony, released in an earlier hearing.
He was asked to see Trump, who was “as mad as I’ve ever seen him,” and suggested that the attorney general hated him.
Barr resigned as attorney general a few weeks later.
During his testimony before the Jan. 6 committee, Barr said “My opinion then and my opinion now is the election was not stolen by fraud, and I haven’t seen anything since that election that changes my mind on that.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/the-story-behind-ap-report-that-caused-trump-to-throw-lunch/ | 2022-06-29T02:43:38Z |
Backyard mosquito spraying is on the rise but may be too deadly
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — It’s an increasingly familiar sight in U.S. cities and suburbs: A van pulls up to the curb. Workers wearing gloves, masks and other protective gear strap on backpack-type mechanisms with plastic hoses, similar to leaf blowers.
Revving up the motors, they drench trees, bushes and even house walls with pesticides targeting an age-old menace: mosquitoes.
The winged, spindly-legged bloodsuckers have long been the bane of backyard barbecues and, in tropical nations, carriers of serious disease. Now, with climate change widening the insect’s range and lengthening its prime season, more Americans are resorting to the booming industry of professional yard spraying.
“If you like to be outside, it certainly makes it more pleasant not to be swatting mosquitos and worrying about all the issues,” said Marty Marino, a recent customer in Michigan’s Cascade Township, a bedroom community near Grand Rapids.
But the chemical bombardment is beginning to worry scientists who fear over-use of pesticides is harming pollinators and worsening a growing threat to birds that eat insects.
“The materials these companies spray kill all bugs,” said Lynn Goldman, an environmental health professor at George Washington University and former assistant administrator for toxic substances at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
“That includes bees, butterflies and all kinds of beneficial bugs that maybe people don’t love but should,” Goldman said. “It’s not good to have this kind of indiscriminate killing, messing up the whole ecosystem.”
More than 40% of insect species worldwide are threatened with extinction, including some pollinator bees and butterflies, according to the journal Biological Conservation.
Spraying companies, which have been multiplying with the surging demand, say they try to minimize pollinator losses but acknowledge there’s collateral damage.
Mosquito Joe, which treated Marino’s yard and those of several neighbors on a humid July morning, avoids spraying on windy days when poisons would blow onto flowering plants that attract bees, said Lou Schager, president of the company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
“We need our pollinators,” said David Price, the company’s director of technical services. “They’re incredibly important. But at the same time, we need to eliminate mosquitoes that (carry) diseases.”
In 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported “dramatic” increases in illnesses spread by mosquitoes and other blood feeders. Zika, Chikungunya and West Nile viruses have turned up in the U.S. And Asian tiger and yellow fever types of mosquitoes that originated in the tropics are now common in Southern states and have begun afflicting Southern California.
With climate change, Michigan’s mosquito season is about a month longer at the beginning and the end than a few decades ago, as warm-weather varieties increasingly turn up, entomology professor Edward Walker of Michigan State University said.
Meanwhile, the revenue from mosquito spraying has soared, according to Pest Control Technology, a trade publication. Exterminators are adding mosquitoes to their traditional services, and new companies are making mosquitoes their primary focus.
Overall industry totals weren’t available. But more than 70% of pest control companies surveyed last year offered the service, up from 38% in 2014. It generated nearly one-fifth of company revenue in 2021.
A Zika outbreak that began in 2015 and spread to more than 80 countries helped fuel the surge in the business, said Daniel Markowski, technical adviser to the American Mosquito Control Association, a 1,200-member nonprofit group.
“It was all over the media,” said Markowski, and “made a lot of pest control companies say, ‘Holy cow, I could make a lot of money with residential services.’”
Established in 2010, Mosquito Joe now has 173 franchises in 39 states, Schager said.
Many companies use a “residual barrier” strategy, spraying pesticide around the perimeter of a property that typically lasts several weeks. When mosquitoes settle on the bushes or trees, they get a lethal dose.
For yard treatments, companies typically use pyrethrins — bug-killing substances produced by chrysanthemum flowers — or synthetic imitators called pyrethroids.
The federal government says the chemicals are safe for humans when used as directed and mostly nontoxic to birds. But they’re deadly to fish and bees, and harm birds indirectly by killing insects they feed on, Goldman said.
A drop-off of 3 billion North American birds in recent decades has consisted largely of insect eaters, from the whip-poor-will to redwing blackbirds and barn swallows.
EPA says it is seeking more information about pollinator harm as part of a periodic review of pyrethrins and pyrethroids and could order labeling changes if needed.
Critics also contend homeowners are falling for company sales pitches when simpler methods, such as emptying stagnant water sources and running electric fans, would keep mosquitoes away.
The mosquito control association says companies should first clear out mosquito breeding areas and spray only when an inspection shows it’s needed, instead of on a set schedule.
“If I’m doing my job, you won’t need my mosquito service over time,” said Dan Killingsworth, operations director for Environmental Security Pest Control, based in Panama City Beach, Florida. “If I can reduce mosquitoes on your property to where they’re no longer a problem, we can potentially eliminate that service.”
Many companies don’t go to such lengths, Markowski said. “They’ll just come out and spray your property and leave.”
Schager said his company limits its insecticide use and usually sprays every three to four weeks, arguing that regular treatments are needed to disrupt breeding cycles.
Marino, the Michigan homeowner, says he’s trying an optional spray of water mixed with “essential oils” from plants such as garlic, lemongrass, peppermint and rosemary, which are less harmful to other insects. About 10% of Mosquito Joe’s clientele use this option, although most prefer the longer-lasting pyrethroids, Price said.
The company charges around $90 per treatment with pyrethroids, while oils cost about 20% more, he said.
“One of our dogs likes to eat wood chips from the landscaping,” Marino said. “If there’s the synthetic insecticide on it, that’s a great concern.”
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NEW YORK and PARIS, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced that it was chosen by Star Invest Films for dubbing and subtitling services to enable the release of its film, Son of the South in France as Un fils du Sud. Work was completed by TransPerfect's AGM Factory division, which is part of the MediaNEXT suite of media globalization solutions.
Son of the South is a film based on an autobiographical account of a man who grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement.
TransPerfect and Star Invest Films, a French film distribution company, partnered over the past three years to bring multiple localized films to new markets, such as:
- Un fils du Sud, 2022 (Son of the South)
- Wild Men, 2021 (Vilmænd)
- D'Artagnan et les Trois Mousquetaires, 2021 (Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds)
- Mission Paradis, 2019 (Come as You Are)
- Relic, 2020
"Star Invest Films is proud of the dubbing, subtitling, and other work we've done with TransPerfect and the AGM Factory team. This collaboration has created fantastic content and a partnership with TransPerfect across Son of the South and other projects," said Grégory Ouaniche, General Manager at Star Invest Films France.
TransPerfect's AGM Factory team, operated by General Manager Yann Legay, is a French provider of image and audio services for content distributors, broadcasters, and film studios. AGM's portfolio includes acclaimed clients and feature films that the company has helped localize, many of which have gone on to premiere at renowned film festivals and receive prestigious awards.
In joining the TransPerfect family of companies in 2019 as part of the MediaNEXT division, AGM supplemented its traditional dubbing and subtitling operations with a full AI-powered suite of cloud-based tools that automate and simplify workflows for adapting media for audiences worldwide. This includes subtitling, voiceover, and dubbing solutions that utilize machine learning and offer remote production capabilities.
TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe stated, "We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Star Invest Films to help them bring new productions, such as the award-winning Son of the South, to new audiences."
AGM is a global post-production and sound recording company with studios in Paris and Rennes, France. Today, it provides a comprehensive range of post-production services for the film industry. The company's expertise lies in rush management, image editing, sound editing, foleys, sound mixing, post-sync/ADR, dubbing, subtitling, audio description, EMS (subtitling for deaf and hard of hearing), DCP, and manufacture and quality check of deliverables.
To find out more about AGM Factory and the services they offer, visit: www.agmfactory.com
MediaNEXT is TransPerfect's specialized media division that offers a wide variety of media globalization solutions for international storytelling.
MediaNEXT's hybrid model for media localization leverages a cloud-based technology platform and a worldwide network of production centers, recording studios, and mixing rooms. MediaNEXT's unique media solutions are supported by state-of-the-art technology and deliver top-quality translation, subtitling, voiceover, dubbing, and accessibility services to many of the world's most renowned brands.
To find out more, visit: www.transperfect.com/medianext.
TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 100 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.
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NEW YORK , Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D&S Marketing Systems, Inc. (D&S), New York-based provider of Advanced Placement (AP) preparation books, has partnered with Magic EdTech to offer a solution for schools to access their publications digitally. This will empower schools that have opted for eBooks as they phase out of traditional physical textbooks. D&S digital initiatives for teachers and students will be powered by Magic EdTech's flagship technology solution, MagicBox™, an award-winning SaaS digital learning platform, accessed by over 6 million users globally.
Easing Learning Delivery and Access
With nearly 40 years of success in publishing AP preparation textbooks, D&S broadens its scope by providing access to its learning materials via a digital platform.
The company is an established leader in the AP preparation and review segment. Their offering includes learning resources authored and edited by the most reputed academics in the field. Today, thousands of private and public schools across the US use these resources to power their students for a bright future.
The transition to MagicBox™ will allow the company to offer AP preparation textbooks in a format compatible with multiple devices and operating systems. D&S will also continue to offer traditional physical textbooks for those who prefer them.
"We are excited to offer D&S eBooks to our schools! Not only can eBooks be delivered instantly, they can accommodate more learning styles and students can study anywhere at any time. Additionally, the app offers many features including bookmarking, searching, annotation, highlighting, teacher dashboard to track student analytics and more," says David Lederman, Founder and President of D&S. The company believes no job is more important than helping students learn, reach their full potential, and achieve success.
MagicBox's eReader will allow interactive and personalized learning in addition to online/offline capabilities for a smooth experience.
"This partnership is significant to us because it furthers our commitment to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in education and fulfilling our mission of Digital Education for Everyone," said Annu C Singh, Chief Product Officer at Magic Edtech.
About Magic Edtech
Magic EdTech is an NY-based technology company harboring 30+ years of Education experience. Its flagship platform, MagicBox™, helps create and conceptualize digital learning solutions for K-12 and higher education.
About D&S Marketing Systems, Inc.
Since 1985, D&S has published Advanced Placement (AP) Preparation books for numerous subjects. It is an industry leader in AP preparation and review.
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Timbers and Real Salt Lake play to 0-0 tie
By ANNE M. PETERSON
AP Sports Writer
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Zac MacMath had five saves and Real Salt Lake held off the Portland Timbers for a scoreless draw Saturday night. The Timbers remained undefeated in their past three games. They also played to a scoreless draw at Houston last Saturday. Real Salt Lake was routed 6-0 last weekend by NYCFC, and then lost an Open Cup match to third-division side Colorado Hailstorm 1-0 on Wednesday night. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/23/timbers-and-real-salt-lake-play-to-0-0-tie-2/ | 2022-04-24T04:48:39Z |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani couldn’t connect at the plate, going 0 for 3 while twice leaving runners in scoring position. Although Ohtani was solid on the mound, he couldn’t retire Sean Murphy in two key situations.
Ohtani sometimes has to do it all by himself for the struggling Angels to win, and the Oakland Athletics did just enough against the two-way superstar to claim an encouraging victory.
Murphy homered and drove in three runs off Ohtani, leading the A’s to a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
James Kaprielian (3-5) pitched six-hit ball into the sixth as the A’s snapped their three-game losing streak by beating Ohtani (9-7), who has no victories over Oakland in five mound appearances since 2018.
Ohtani yielded seven hits and two earned runs while pitching into the sixth inning of his third straight defeat, again falling short of his career-best 10th mound victory after Murphy hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth. The AL MVP struck out seven A’s, which ended his streak of six consecutive starts with double-digit strikeouts just short of Nolan Ryan’s franchise-record seven.
“He had his fair share of punchouts, but that’s what he’s going to do,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “I think we had good at-bats and got his pitch count up and got him out early.”
Ohtani was fairly happy with his slider-heavy mound performance, but he lamented his effort at the plate. He has received one run of support from himself and his fellow Angels hitters during his three-game skid.
“Especially in the situation with (runners on) second and third, one out (in the third inning), I felt like if I came through in that at-bat, we could have won the game,” Ohtani said through his translator. “Since I didn’t, I felt like that was the biggest moment of the game.”
Ohtani left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh because of a cramp in his right forearm, but he said he expects to play Thursday. Los Angeles had pinch-hit for Ohtani only twice previously this season, both occurring after Ohtani felt minor injuries.
“If I’m healthy enough to play, I want to be out there,” Ohtani said. “It feels like I can’t really afford to miss games at this point.”
Luis Rengifo had a tying RBI double in the fifth for the Angels, who have lost four of six in another dismal season.
Murphy had an RBI single in the fourth, followed by his two-run shot to left. The catcher was 0 for 5 in his career against Ohtani before those consecutive run-scoring hits.
“Murph has been putting good at-bats together for two months,” Kotsay said. “Tonight, he was basically a one-man wrecking show.”
Zach Jackson pitched the ninth for his third save — Oakland’s first since closer Lou Trivino was traded to the Yankees.
Mickey Moniak started in center field and went 0 for 2 in his debut with the Angels, who acquired the former No. 1 overall pick from Philadelphia while trading Noah Syndergaard on Tuesday. Left-hander Tucker Davidson also arrived in Anaheim from Atlanta with plans to enter the rotation Sunday in Seattle.
Ohtani started out with three innings of one-hit ball, but Oakland scored an unearned run in the fourth when Ramon Laureano reached on Rengifo’s throwing error, advanced on a wild pitch and scored on Murphy’s single.
Rengifo atoned in the fifth with a two-out double to the gap, scoring Magneuris Sierra. Rengifo has a hit in 30 of his last 33 games, and he was the Angels’ only consistent hitter in July while they batted a pathetic .199 as a team.
ANOTHER MICKEY IN ANAHEIM
Moniak is a native of North San Diego County, about an hour south of Angel Stadium. Although he managed just 12 hits in 47 big league appearances over the past three seasons, Moniak has made significant progress this year, both before and after his hand was broken by a pitch in the final game of spring training.
“I’ve always been a guy that maybe takes a little bit to get comfortable at every level, and once I get comfortable, it’s on from there,” said Moniak, who batted .310 with a .924 OPS across the minors this season. “So, wasn’t really given that opportunity (in Philadelphia), which makes sense. They’re always in a pennant hunt with a lot of money on the field, so just to be here and be told that you’re going to go out and play and have some fun is huge.”
Angels manager Phil Nevin, whose son played travel ball with Moniak, said the outfielder will play regularly for the rest of the season.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: OF Mike Trout planned to start rotational exercises Wednesday in his comeback from a complicated back injury. He is expected to begin swinging a bat soon.
UP NEXT
Janson Junk (1-0, 0.00 ERA) returns from his first major league victory to start the Angels’ homestand finale after throwing six scoreless innings in his two major league appearances this season. Oakland counters with Paul Blackburn (6-6, 4.15), who is 0-4 in his last seven starts.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trayce Thompson drove in two runs and thrilled his older brother, Klay, with an RBI double during the decisive rally in the seventh while the Los Angeles Dodgers surged past the San Francisco Giants 7-4 Sunday for their season-high eighth consecutive victory.
Unlikely cleanup hitter Jake Lamb delivered a tiebreaking RBI double during that three-run rally by the NL-leading Dodgers, who have 15 victories in 16 games overall. Los Angeles swept a four-game series with the Giants at Chavez Ravine for the first time since 1995 and only the third time in the archrivals’ long history.
Gavin Lux also drove in two runs as Los Angeles’ offense overcame a mediocre start by Clayton Kershaw to earn the club’s 11th consecutive victory at Dodger Stadium. After Lux’s RBI single drove in Lamb in the seventh, Trayce Thompson’s drive to the right-center gap scored Max Muncy and pumped up Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors star, in his seat right behind the Giants’ dugout.
Freddie Freeman, Lux and Thompson had early RBI singles for LA, and Muncy added a run-scoring double. Evan Phillips (5-3) pitched the seventh for the Dodgers, who got 4 2/3 innings of scoreless, two-hit relief culminating in Craig Kimbrel’s 17th save.
Darin Ruf hit a tying two-run homer in the fifth and Thairo Estrada had a two-run single for the Giants, who got swept at Chavez Ravine by a combined 25-13.
Alex Cobb yielded eight hits and four runs while pitching into the sixth for San Francisco. He is winless in nine starts since May 17.
Journeyman backup Lamb doubled twice while batting cleanup for LA for the first time, and he came through against Tyler Rogers in the seventh.
After Freeman got a one-out double off Dominic Leone (3-3) when Yermín Mercedes couldn’t make a tough catch on his tailing fly ball, Lamb’s drive to right bounced into the short porch.
Kershaw yielded five hits and four runs while failing to get through the fifth inning for the Dodgers in his first appearance since throwing a scoreless inning in his first career All-Star Game start at home last Tuesday.
The nine-time All-Star selection took a perfect game into the eighth inning of his previous start in Anaheim last weekend, but Ruf’s two-run shot chased him after 94 pitches and six strikeouts. Kershaw dropped to one knee while the homer soared toward LA’s bullpen, lamenting his hung slider.
After Mookie Betts singled on Cobb’s first pitch, Trea Turner extended his hitting streak to 11 games and Freeman stretched his streak to 12 games with two more singles to score Betts. The Dodgers got four consecutive two-out hits in a three-run rally in the third.
BROS BEING BROS
Klay Thompson cheered wildly for his brother and the Dodgers throughout the game despite his proximity to his fellow Bay Area pro athletes. The four-time NBA champion also chugged a beer for his Instagram followers during the sixth inning. The sons of Lakers broadcaster Mychal Thompson grew up in Orange County.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Giants: 3B Evan Longoria went on the injured list for the third time this season. The 36-year-old veteran strained his right hamstring while running out a grounder Saturday. He will have an MRI exam Monday. David Villar started at third base and went 0 for 4.
Dodgers: Andrew Heaney is likely to return to the rotation Wednesday against Washington, manager Dave Roberts said. In his first season with the Dodgers, the longtime Angels left-hander has appeared in only three games — just one since April 17 — due to shoulder woes. Roberts is going temporarily to a six-man rotation during a stretch of 18 consecutive days with games.
UP NEXT
Giants: Jakob Junis (4-1, 3.06 ERA) takes the mound in Arizona on Monday for the opener of a three-game series.
Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (11-0, 2.02) returns from his All-Star Game loss on the Dodger Stadium mound Monday to open a three-game series against the Nationals and All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, who was serenaded with chants of “Future Dodger!” during the Midsummer Classic.
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LINCOLN, Neb., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent Sandhills Global market reports have identified consecutive months of increases in used heavy-duty truck and semi-trailer inventory levels among Sandhills marketplaces, as well as decreases in auction values. The previous reports further emphasized the ways in which increased inventory levels historically precede auction value declines, which in turn are followed by declines in asking values. The latest market data, included in the newest Sandhills market reports, show that these inventory and auction value trends are finally prompting declines in asking values.
Inventory levels for used construction and agricultural equipment, meanwhile, remain historically low, which allows for auction and asking values to continue their ascent. However, there are some indications that used medium-duty construction equipment values may decrease in the near future.
The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets, as well as model year equipment actively in use. Regional EVI data is available for the United States (and key geographic regions within) and Canada, allowing Sandhills to reflect machine values by location.
Sandhills Market Reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills' used heavy-duty truck, construction equipment, and farm machinery markets. Each report includes detailed analysis and charts that help readers visualize the data. The latest reports detail the ways in which inventory levels are impacting all three markets, with a closer look at distinctions between heavy-duty and medium-duty construction equipment.
- Inventory for this market, which includes used sleeper and day cab trucks, showed a positive year-over-year inventory level in June; this is the first YOY increase noted since Q2 2020, and represents the fourth consecutive month of inventory increases. Inventory increased 12.4% month/month and 3.2% YOY in June.
- Sandhills' market reports show auction value decreases in this category for the third consecutive month. Auction EVI decreased 5.9% M/M and increased 37% YOY in June.
- June marked the first month since Q2 2020 that asking values showed a decrease. Asking EVI decreased 1.9% M/M and increased 52% YOY.
- This category, which includes used dry van, flatbed, and drop-deck trailers, showed trends that were similar to the used heavy-duty truck category, with the first positive YOY inventory increase since Q2 2020 recorded this June. Inventory increased 6.5% M/M and 4.5% YOY.
- Auction EVI decreased 10.5% M/M, marking the third straight month of M/M decreases, and increased 33% YOY.
- Asking EVI decreased 4.6% M/M and increased 54% YOY; this is the first time since late 2020 that used semi-trailers posted a M/M asking EVI decrease.
- Inventory levels remain steady for this category, which includes used crawler excavators, dozers, and wheel loaders, but it appears inventory levels may increase soon. Inventory increased 2.7% M/M and decreased 43% YOY in June.
- Auction and asking values for used heavy-duty construction equipment have remained steady YOY. Auction EVI decreased 1% M/M and increased 7% YOY in June, while asking EVI decreased 0.7% M/M and increased 4.8% YOY.
- Inventory levels had also remained steady for the used medium-duty construction equipment category, which includes skid steers, loader backhoes, and mini-excavators, but notably jumped 7.4% M/M in June. YOY inventory levels were down 41% in June.
- Auction and asking values in this category have dipped slightly since May. Auction EVI decreased 2.6% M/M and increased 10.5% YOY, while asking EVI decreased 1% M/M and increased 12.6% YOY.
- Inventory declines are leveling off in the used farm equipment category, which includes combines and 100-plus-horsepower tractors. Inventory decreased 1.1% M/M and 28% YOY.
- Auction and asking values, meanwhile, continue to rise. Auction EVI increased 0.8% M/M and 11% YOY, while asking EVI increased 1.6% M/M and 9.2% YOY.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed economist Phillip Jefferson to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governorslate Wednesday, the latest addition to the panel after delays and setbacks for some of President Joe Biden’s nominees.
Jefferson becomes the fourth Black man to serve on the Fed’s board, and he would join Lisa Cook, the first Black woman on the Fed in its 108-year history. She was confirmed earlier this week.
Senators confirmed Jefferson on a 91-7 vote, without the divisive partisan debates that have erupted over some of Biden’s other choices.
The seven-member panel is being filled out as the Fed is fighting the worst inflation in four decades. Last week, the central bank hiked its short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point, double its usual increase.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is serving in a temporary capacity after his term ended in February, is also poised for confirmation. He has signaled that similar large hikes are likely at its June or July meetings.
Jefferson, a former Fed researcher who served as dean of faculty at Davidson College in North Carolina, was nominated for a 14-year term to the Fed’s Board of Governors.
Along with Cook and Jefferson, the Senate two weeks ago confirmed Lael Brainard for the Fed’s influential vice chair position.
But another Biden pick, Sarah Bloom Raskin, withdrew her nomination after a key Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, joined with all Senate Republicans to oppose her confirmation.
Republicans had argued that Raskin would use the Fed’s regulatory authority to discourage banks from lending to oil and gas companies.
Most economists expect the Fed to continue carrying out its rate increases even as new members like Cook and Jefferson join the board, given how high inflation is. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/senate-confirms-black-economist-to-federal-reserve-board/ | 2022-05-12T21:16:24Z |
Wisconsin’s Johnson under heat for fake elector revelation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An aide for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told former Vice President Mike Pence’s staff that the Republican from Wisconsin wanted to hand-deliver to Pence fake elector votes from his state and neighboring Michigan, text messages revealed at Tuesday’s meeting of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection showed.
Johnson spokeswoman Alexa Henning downplayed the texts after they were publicly revealed for the first time during the committee’s hearing in Washington, but did not deny that Johnson had wanted to hand-deliver the slate of fake electors to Pence.
“The senator had no involvement in the creation of an alternate slate of electors and had no foreknowledge that it was going to be delivered to our office,” Henning tweeted. “This was a staff to staff exchange. His new Chief of Staff contacted the Vice President’s office. The Vice President’s office said not to give it to him and we did not. There was no further action taken. End of story.”
Johnson had planned to object to accepting electors in states where he said the results were in dispute. He signed on to the objection of Arizona’s electors, which happened before the attack, but then voted to accept those electors later. He did not object to accepting Wisconsin’s votes, but two of the state’s Republican congressmen did.
The evidence presented showed a back and forth between Johnson aide Sean Riley and Pence staff member Chris Hodgson at 12:37 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021.
“Johnson needs to hand something to VPOTUS please advise,” Riley texted Hodgson.
“What is it?” Hodgson replied.
“Alternate slate of electors for MI and WI because archivist didn’t receive them,” Riley wrote back.
Hodgson responded: “Do not give that to him.”
Wisconsin Republicans met at the state Capitol on Dec. 14, 2020, the same day as 10 Democratic electors awarded their votes to Biden, who carried the battleground state by just under 21,000 votes. They forwarded their votes for Trump to the National Archives, arguing that they were trying to preserve Trump’s legal options in case a court overturned Biden’s win.
Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission declined to punish the fake electors, determining that no election laws had been violated. The fake electors are now being sued in Wisconsin by a liberal law firm that is seeking $2.4 million in damages.
Other evidence shown at Tuesday’s hearing indicated that Trump’s campaign team wanted the Wisconsin fake electors to fly the paperwork to Washington.
“Freaking Trump idiots want someone to fly original elector papers to the senate President,” Mark Jefferson, executive director of the Wisconsin Republican Party, texted on Jan. 4. “They’re going to call one of us to tell us just what the hell is going on.”
Johnson met with Wisconsin lawmakers later in 2021 and talked about dismantling the state’s bipartisan elections commission and having the GOP-controlled Legislature take over presidential and federal elections.
Johnson’s Democratic opponents jumped at the revelation at Tuesday’s hearing and called on him to resign.
“Ron Johnson actively tried to undermine this democracy,” Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said in a statement calling for Johnson’s resignation. “He literally tried to hand Mike Pence fake ballots. Once again, Ron Johnson has proven he’s a danger to our country and our fundamental rights.”
Other Democratic candidates including state Treasurer Sarak Godlewski and Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson made similar comments calling for his resignation. Alex Lasry, a Milwaukee Bucks executive, called Johnson a “seditious traitor and a danger to our democracy” but stopped short of calling for him to resign, saying the only way Johnson will leave is if he’s defeated in November.
Nelson, who had earlier called for Johnson to be subpoenaed to testify before the Jan. 6 commission, said the revelations “go beyond anything I could have imagined for how far Ron Johnson would go to overturn our Wisconsin election result.”
He called for the Justice Department to investigate Johnson.
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Kate Krauss, Executive Director & COO, will take the helm in January 2023 as Oran B. Hesterman steps into new role as Founder & Resident Champion
ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Food Network, a national nonprofit and investor, announced today that Kate Krauss, current Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, will become Chief Executive Officer in January 2023 as Oran B. Hesterman transitions into a supporting role as Founder & Resident Champion.
Since 2009, Fair Food Network has transformed the way resources flow through the food economy in service of its mission: to grow community health and wealth through food. The organization's nutrition incentive work expands healthy food access, sparking opportunities for local farmers, food entrepreneurs, and retailers; its investments in local food businesses bring nourishment to their communities and strengthen local economies.
Fair Food Network's signature program, Double Up Food Bucks, matches SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) spent on fruits and vegetables; its national model has been adopted by partners in 28 states. The organization also leads technical assistance and innovation for the Nutrition Incentive Hub, a USDA-supported center launched in partnership with Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition. Fair Food Network's impact investing work fuels the success of food entrepreneurs by providing catalytic capital, wrap-around business services, and a commitment to place-based investing collectives.
"Oran has planted the seeds for sustainable agriculture and food systems that have grown into a national movement; I feel honored to be able to call him a mentor. And I am honored to assume this new role, and lead such an incredible team in our next chapter of work," says Kate, who was identified as Fair Food Network's next successor after seven years of expanding and strengthening the organization. "I love that food can be both a source of joy and a path to justice," she continues. "It can also bring people together to take collective action. We're living through a time that demands systemic change, and I'm thrilled to further explore how food can act as a starting point for transformation."
In his new role as Founder & Resident Champion, Oran will continue to promote food-centric solutions, mentor the next generation of leaders, and collaborate with partners, funders, and policymakers to create positive change.
"Founding and fostering the growth of Fair Food Network has been an incredible honor. I am beyond grateful to our team, partners, and supporters who have believed in us and made our work possible," says Oran. "The journey continues, and I'll be here to support Kate, the rest of our dedicated team at Fair Food Network, our communities, and our wider society as our organization evolves."
Today, Fair Food Network is broadening its mission with a new focus on environmental stewardship, a definitive commitment to equity and justice, and stronger systems for learning and accountability across all programmatic work.
"Oran and Kate have worked together to build a strong foundation for growth at Fair Food Network," says Gary Appel, Chairman of the Board of Fair Food Network. "Kate's appointment as the next CEO is a natural evolution of leadership that benefits the organization and the good food movement as a whole—one that is unanimously and enthusiastically supported by the Fair Food Network board."
Learn more about Fair Food Network's CEO transition at FairFoodNetwork.org.
About Oran B. Hesterman, PhD
With more than 40 years of experience as a scientist, farmer, philanthropist, businessman, educator, and passionate advocate, Oran is a pioneer of the good food movement. He founded Fair Food Network in 2009; under his leadership, the organization has seeded and scaled food-based solutions that improve healthy food access for families and economic equity for farmers and food businesses, both in Michigan and nationwide. Working at the intersection of food, health, and economic justice, Oran ushered Fair Food Network into impact investing, fueling the success of food entrepreneurs through catalytic capital, wrap-around business services, and a commitment to place-based impact investing collectives. He is the author of Fair Food: Growing a Healthy, Sustainable Food System for All, an inspiring guide to changing not only what we eat, but how food is grown, packaged, delivered, and sold.
About Kate Krauss
As Fair Food Network's Executive Director since 2019 and Chief Operating Officer since 2015, Kate has significantly expanded Fair Food Network's impact. Under her leadership, Fair Food Network's signature Double Up Food Bucks program amplified its reach in Michigan from farmers markets and a small grocery pilot to a presence in more than 250 retail outlets statewide—translating into a tenfold increase in families served. Kate elevated Fair Food Network's impact investing work from its initial focus on small, regional farms to a national effort to redress racial and gender-based inequities, supporting entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional investors. She also led the organization in its work providing technical assistance and innovation for the Nutrition Incentive Hub, a USDA-supported coalition, launched in partnership with Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition, which supports nutrition incentive programs and produce-prescription projects across the country.
About Fair Food Network
Fair Food Network is a national nonprofit and investor that grows community health and wealth through food. We transform how resources flow through the food economy for a more fair and resilient future. Our approach integrates policy advocacy that brings proven solutions to scale, partnerships that increase our collective impact, and investments in food organizations and businesses that serve their communities. We're building a world in which everyone has access to healthy choices, economic opportunity, and a resilient environment. When we start with food, everything else is possible. Join us at FairFoodNetwork.org.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: August 2, 2021 to March 28, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 31, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Volta Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Volta had improperly accounted for restricted stock units issued in connection with the business combination of Volta Industries, Inc. ("Legacy Volta") and Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II; (2) as a result, the Company had understated its net loss for third quarter 2021; (3) there were material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that resulted in a material error; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company would restate its financial statements; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Legacy Volta's founders would imminently exit the Company; (6) as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Volta you have until May 31, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Cease came within one out of his first career no-hitter, and the streaking Chicago White Sox pounded the Minnesota Twins 13-0 on Saturday night.
Cease got a huge ovation when came out to start the ninth. With fans on their feet, he struck out Caleb Hamilton swinging on a 1-2 slider and retired Gilberto Celestino on a fly to center.
Luis Arraez then dumped a line-drive single into right-center on a 1-1 pitch, ending Cease’s bid for Chicago’s third no-hitter in as many years. Lucas Giolito tossed one against Pittsburgh in 2020, and Carlos Rodón did it against Cleveland on April 14, 2021.
After a meeting on the mound, Cease struck out Kyle Garlick to finish his first career nine-inning complete game. He threw a seven-inning shutout against Detroit in 2021.
Teammates lined up outside the dugout and high-fived Cease as he walked off. Fans chanted “Cease! Cease!” and he came back out for more cheers.
Cease walked Jake Cave in the third and Gilberto Celestino in the sixth for Minnesota’s only other baserunners. Cave was erased when Gary Sanchez bounced into a double play. Celestino was stranded when Cease struck out Arraez.
Cease had seven strikeouts — none until the fifth inning. He threw 103 pitches, 68 for strikes.
Eloy Jiménez, Romy Gonzalez and Elvis Andrus homered as the White Sox rolled to their fourth straight win after losing 10 of 12. The defending AL Central champions, who came in trailing division leader Cleveland by three games, pulled within one of second-place Minnesota.
Jiménez connected for a three-run shot in the first against Tyler Mahle (6-8). Gonzalez added his first career homer in the fourth, a three-run shot off Aaron Sanchez. Elvis Andrus tacked on a grand slam against position player Nick Gordon in the eighth.
Following his memorable drive, Gonzalez had a big grin as he bumped forearms with Josh Harrison after crossing the plate and traded high fives with teammates in the dugout.
Chicago is 4-1 with bench coach Miguel Cairo filling in for ailing manager Tony La Russa. The Hall of Fame skipper is in Arizona tending to an unspecified medical condition.
The Twins lost their third straight after winning five in a row. They also dropped their seventh consecutive road game.
Mahle lasted two innings in his first start since Aug. 17. The right-hander exited because of inflammation in his right shoulder — the same injury that had sidelined him.
TRANSACTION
The Twins optioned left-hander Jovani Moran to Triple-A St. Paul to make room for Mahle.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Twins: RHP Sonny Gray said he was feeling better, though still experiencing some tightness in his right hamstring after exiting Friday’s start. He is scheduled to pitch Wednesday, when the Twins visit the New York Yankees.
White Sox: Cairo said CF Luis Robert was expected to rejoin the team in time for Sunday’s game after traveling to Florida for the birth of his second child — a boy. Robert has been used as a pinch runner and defensive replacement lately while recovering from a sore left wrist. … Cairo said he hopes RHP Michael Kopech (strained left knee) returns during the team’s seven-game trip to Seattle and Oakland that starts Monday. … Cairo also said 3B Yoán Moncada (strained left hamstring) is just about ready to return. He is eligible to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Monday.
UP NEXT
The series wraps up with White Sox RHP Lucas Giolito (10-8, 5.27 ERA) opposing Minnesota RHP Dylan Bundy (7-6, 4.53 ERA). Giolito is 1-2 with a 7.98 ERA in his past three starts. Bundy has dominated the White Sox, with a career 6-0 record and 3.47 ERA in eight starts and nine appearances. He is 2-0 with a 2.35 ERA in three starts against them this year.
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In S. Korea, Pelosi avoids public comments on Taiwan, China
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After infuriating China over her trip to Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met South Korean political leaders in Seoul on Thursday but avoided making direct public comments on relations with Beijing and Taipei that could further increase regional tensions.
Pelosi, the first House speaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years, said Wednesday in Taipei that the American commitment to democracy in the self-governing island and elsewhere “remains ironclad.” In response, China on Thursday began military exercises, including missile strike training, in six zones surrounding Taiwan, in what could be the biggest of their kind since the mid-1990s.
After visiting Taiwan, Pelosi and other members of her congressional delegation flew to South Korea — a key U.S. ally where about 28,500 American troops are deployed — on Wednesday evening, as part of an Asian tour that included earlier stops in Singapore and Malaysia. After South Korea, Pelosi will travel to Japan.
She met South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin Pyo and other senior members of Parliament on Thursday. After that hour-long meeting, Pelosi spoke about the bilateral alliance, forged in blood during the 1950-53 Korean War, and legislative efforts to boost ties, but didn’t directly mention her Taiwan visit or the Chinese protests.
“We also come to say to you that a friendship, (the) relationship that began from urgency and security, many years ago, has become the warmest of friendships,” Pelosi said in a joint news conference with Kim. “We want to advance security, economy and governance in an inter-parliamentary way.”
Neither Pelosi nor Kim took questions from journalists.
Kim said he and Pelosi shared concerns about North Korea’s increasing nuclear threat. He said the two agreed to support their governments’ push for denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula based on both strong deterrence against North Korea and diplomacy.
Pelosi and her delegation later spoke by phone with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on the alliance, foreign policy and other issues. Yoon is on vacation this week, but critics accuse him of intentionally shunning a face-to-face meeting with Pelosi in consideration of ties with China, South Korea’s biggest trading partner. Yoon’s office said it had reviewed national interests and that Yoon’s vacation plan had already been set up when, about two weeks ago, Pelosi’s side contacted his office about a possible meeting.
During the phone conversation, Pelosi and other members of her congressional delegation didn’t bring up the Taiwan issue, and Yoon also didn’t raise the matter, Yoon’s office said.
In recent years, South Korea has been struggling to strike a balance between the United States and China as their rivalry has deepened. Yoon, a conservative, took office in May with a vow to boost South Korea’s military alliance with the United States and take a tougher line on North Korean provocations.
Later Thursday, Pelosi was to visit a border area with North Korea that is jointly controlled by the American-led United Nations Command and North Korea, South Korean officials said. If that visit occurs, Pelosi would be the highest-level American to go to the Joint Security Area since then-President Donald Trump visited in 2019 for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Yoon said Pelosi’s visit to the JSA would demonstrate “a strong deterrence against North Korea” by the allies, said Kim Tae-hyo, a deputy presidential national security adviser.
Sitting inside the 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) -wide Demilitarized Zone, a buffer created at the end of the Korean War, the JSA is the site of past bloodshed and a venue for numerous talks. U.S. presidents and other top officials have often traveled to the JSA and other border areas to reaffirm their security commitment to South Korea.
Any statement critical of North Korea by Pelosi is certain to draw a furious response. On Wednesday, the North’s Foreign Ministry slammed the United States over her Taiwan trip, saying “the current situation clearly shows that the impudent interference of the U.S. in internal affairs of other countries … (is) the root cause of harassed peace and security in the region.”
The Chinese military exercises launched Thursday and planned to last until Sunday involve its navy, air force and other departments. They include missile strikes on targets in the seas north and south of the island in an echo of the last major Chinese military drills aimed at intimidating Taiwan’s leaders and voters in 1995 and 1996.
China’s official Xinhua News Agency said the exercises are joint operations focused on “blockade, sea target assault, strike on ground targets, and airspace control.”
Taiwan has put its military on alert and staged civil defense drills, while the U.S. has numerous naval assets in the area. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the Chinese drills “unreasonable actions in an attempt to change the status quo, destroy the peace and stability of the region.”
China views Taiwan as a breakaway province to be annexed by force if necessary. It considers visits to Taiwan by foreign officials as recognizing its sovereignty.
“Today the world faces a choice between democracy and autocracy,” Pelosi said in a short speech during a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday. “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”
The Biden administration and Pelosi have said the United States remains committed to the “one-China policy,” which recognizes Beijing as the sole, legitimate government of China but allows informal relations and defense ties with Taipei. The administration discouraged but did not prevent Pelosi from visiting.
Pelosi noted in Taiwan that congressional support for Taiwan is bipartisan, and she praised the island’s democracy. She stopped short of saying that the U.S would defend Taiwan militarily and emphasized that Congress is “committed to the security of Taiwan, in order to have Taiwan be able to most effectively defend themselves.”
Tsai said at her meeting with Pelosi that “facing deliberately heightened military threats, Taiwan will not back down.”
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Wednesday that U.S. officials “don’t believe we’re at the brink now, and there’s certainly no reason for anybody to be talking about being at the brink going forward.”
On Thursday, the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations called for calm in the Taiwan Strait, which separates mainland China and Taiwan, and urged the avoidance of any “provocative action.” ASEAN foreign ministers, who are meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for a regional forum, said they were concerned the situation could “destabilize the region and eventually could lead to miscalculation, serious confrontation, open conflicts and unpredictable consequences among major powers.”
Pelosi’s focus has always been the same, she said, going back to her 1991 visit to Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, when she and other lawmakers unfurled a small banner supporting democracy two years after a bloody military crackdown on protesters at the square. That visit was also about human rights and what she called dangerous technology transfers to “rogue countries.”
China and Taiwan, which split in 1949 after a civil war, have no official relations but multibillion-dollar business ties.
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Wu reported from Taipei, Taiwan. Associated Press writer David Rising in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, contributed to this report.
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OAKVILLE, ON, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) ("AQN" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. All amounts are shown in United States dollars ("U.S. $" or "$"), unless otherwise noted.
"We are pleased to announce that today our Board of Directors approved a 6% increase in our quarterly common share dividend, supported by solid operating results from the Company's diversified and resilient business model," said Arun Banskota, President and Chief Executive Officer of AQN. "We remain committed to delivering on the Company's $12.4 billion capital plan from 2022 through 2026 to drive growth in earnings and cash flows which we expect will, in turn, support compelling returns for shareholders."
Q1 2022 Financial Highlights
- Revenue of $735.7 million, an increase of 16% compared to the first quarter of 2021
- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $330.6 million, an increase of 17% compared to the first quarter of 2021;
- Adjusted Net Earnings1 of $141.3 million, an increase of 13% compared to the first quarter of 2021; and
- Adjusted Net Earnings1 per share of $0.21, an increase of 5% compared to the first quarter of 2021.
Corporate Highlights
- Approval by Kentucky Public Service Commission ("KPSC") – On May 4, 2022, the KPSC issued an order, including an approval of the pending acquisition of Kentucky Power Company and AEP Kentucky Transmission Company, Inc. (the "Kentucky Power Transaction") by Liberty Utilities Co. ("Liberty Utilities"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of AQN, subject to certain conditions set forth in the order, including those agreed to by Liberty Utilities in the course of the docket. The Kentucky Power Transaction was originally announced on October 26, 2021. Closing of the Kentucky Power Transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, including the approval of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") for the Kentucky Power Transaction and certain approvals from FERC, the KPSC and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia with respect to the termination and replacement of the existing operating agreement for the Mitchell coal generating facility (in which Kentucky Power Company owns a 50% interest).
- Liberty New York Water Acquisition & Integration – Effective January 1, 2022, the Company closed the previously-announced acquisition of New York American Water Company, Inc. (subsequently renamed Liberty Utilities (New York Water) Corp.) from American Water Works Company, Inc. for a purchase price of approximately $609 million. The transition and integration are progressing well as the Company continues to deliver safe and reliable water service to customers in New York.
- Issuance of approximately $1.1 Billion of Subordinated Notes – On January 18, 2022, the Company completed concurrent public offerings of junior subordinated notes in the United States and Canada in an aggregate principal amount of $750 million and C$400 million, respectively (the "Note Offerings"). The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Note Offerings to partially finance the Kentucky Power Transaction provided that, in the short-term, prior to closing of the Kentucky Power Transaction, the Company has used a portion of, and expects to use the remainder of such net proceeds to repay certain indebtedness of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
- Empire Missouri Rate Case Outcome – On May 28, 2021, the Empire District Electric Company ("Empire") filed a rate review based on a 12 month historical test year ending September 30, 2020, with an update period through June 30, 2021, requesting an increase in rates of $79.9 million which included $29.9 million related to recovery of fuel and power pass-through costs related to the February 2021 Midwest Extreme Weather Event. Empire subsequently amended the rate request to $50.0 million after deferring the recovery of the extraordinary fuel pass-through costs as well as certain costs related to the retirement of the Asbury coal plant to a subsequent docket requesting securitization. On April 6, 2022, the Missouri Public Service Commission issued its final Report and Order resulting in an annual base rate revenue increase of $39.5 million.
- Completion of the Blue Hill Wind Facility – On April 14, 2022, the Renewable Energy Group achieved full commercial operations at its 175 MW Blue Hill Wind Facility, located in southwest Saskatchewan. The Blue Hill Facility is the Renewable Energy Group's 15th wind powered electric generating facility and is expected to generate approximately 683 GW-hrs of energy per year, with the output being sold through a long-term power purchase agreement with an investment grade rated entity.
- Ongoing Execution of C&I Strategy – The Company continues to execute on its relationship with commercial and industrial ("C&I") customers to help them achieve their sustainability objectives. On May 10, 2022, AQN announced its collaboration with Meta, formerly known as Facebook, Inc., on AQN's 112 MW Deerfield II Wind Project in Huron County, Michigan. Pursuant to the long-term power purchase agreement entered into by the parties, Meta will purchase 100 percent of the energy and environmental attributes from Deerfield II, building upon the existing relationship the companies have at the operating Altavista Solar Facility in Virginia. Construction on Deerfield II began in April 2022.
- Increase in Common Share Dividend – Consistent with AQN's history of delivering total shareholder return comprised of an attractive dividend yield and capital appreciation, on May 12, 2022, AQN's board of directors approved a 6% dividend increase from a total annualized dividend of $0.6824 per common share to a total annualized dividend of $0.7233 per common share. The dividend is expected to be paid quarterly at a rate of $0.1808 per common share, up from $0.1706 per common share.
Additional information regarding AQN is available on its web site at www.AlgonquinPowerandUtilities.com and in its corporate filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com (for Canadian filings) and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar (for U.S. filings).
Earnings Conference Call
AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. eastern time on Friday, May 13, 2022 hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer, Arun Banskota and Chief Financial Officer, Arthur Kacprzak.
About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. and Liberty
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility with over $17 billion of total assets. Through its two business groups, the Regulated Services Group and the Renewable Energy Group, Algonquin is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of electric generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. Algonquin is a global leader in renewable energy through its portfolio of long-term contracted wind, solar, and hydroelectric generating facilities. Algonquin owns, operates, and/or has net interests in over 4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity.
Algonquin is committed to delivering growth and the pursuit of operational excellence in a sustainable manner through an expanding global pipeline of renewable energy and electric transmission development projects, organic growth within its rate-regulated generation, distribution, and transmission businesses, and the pursuit of accretive acquisitions and value enhancing recycling of assets.
Algonquin's common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares, Series 2018-A subordinated notes, Series 2019-A subordinated notes and equity units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQNA, AQNB, and AQNU, respectively.
Visit AQN at www.algonquinpowerandutilities.com and follow us on Twitter @AQN_Utilities.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements included in this news release constitute ''forward-looking information'' within the meaning of applicable securities laws in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and the respective policies, regulations and rules under such laws and ''forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, ''forward-looking statements"). The words "will", "expects", "intends", "plans" and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Specific forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected future earnings, performance and growth of AQN; capital expenditure plans; the expected generating capacity of the Blue Hill Wind Facility; the expected use of proceeds from completed offerings; and expected dividends to shareholders. These statements are based on factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including assumptions based on historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Since forward-looking statements relate to future events and conditions, by their very nature they require making assumptions and involve inherent risks and uncertainties. AQN cautions that although it is believed that the assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances, these risks and uncertainties give rise to the possibility that actual results may differ materially from the expectations set out in the forward-looking statements. Material risk factors and assumptions include those set out in AQN's Management Discussion & Analysis and Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in AQN's Management Discussion & Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (the "Interim MD&A"), each of which is or will be available on SEDAR and EDGAR. Given these risks, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of their dates. Other than as specifically required by law, AQN undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise
Non-GAAP Measures
AQN uses a number of financial measures to assess the performance of its business lines. Some measures are calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"), while other measures do not have a standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios, each as defined in Canadian National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. AQN's method of calculating these measures may differ from methods used by other companies and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
The terms "Adjusted Net Earnings", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted Funds from Operations", which are used in this news release, are non-GAAP financial measures. An explanation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the section entitled "Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures" in the Interim MD&A, which section is incorporated by reference into this news release, and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, in each case, can be found below. In addition, "Adjusted Net Earnings" is presented in this news release on a per share basis. Adjusted Net Earnings per share is a non-GAAP ratio and is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Earnings
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S. GAAP consolidated net earnings.
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Earnings to Net Earnings
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Net Earnings and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to consolidated net earnings in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The following table shows the reconciliation of net earnings to Adjusted Net Earnings exclusive of these items:
Reconciliation of Adjusted Funds from Operations to Cash Provided by Operating Activities
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations and consolidated statement of cash flows. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Funds from Operations and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to cash provided by operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The following table shows the reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to Adjusted Funds from Operations exclusive of these items:
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Game revenue supports women fellows in tech and entertainment
SEATTLE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To advance digital equity, Asian Hall of Fame releases its DRAGON ZOOM mobile game to fund Team Member Fellowships for women in tech and entertainment. The launch event is on June 18, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. PT to 3:00 at Columbia Tower Sky View Observatory in Seattle with a champagne luncheon, celebrity auction, sneak peek of new characters, and jazz concert featuring headliner Ed Roth & Friends.
Ed Roth is keyboardist to nine GRAMMY Award-winners including Annie Lennox and Joe Walsh of The Eagles. He is joined by Rock Deadrick (Diana Ross, Ziggy Marley) and Maki Mae (Robby Krieger, Danny Seraphine). Attendees include Global Council Chairman and Founder/CEO Monster Noel Lee, TECO Seattle Director General Daniel Chen, CEO of Commercial Banking Pacific Northwest Mary Knell of Wells Fargo, former Gates Foundation Chief Information Officer Sue Taylor, and former Washington State Senator Charlotte Kauffman.
DRAGON ZOOM features Aka and her twin brother Aya jumping through Asian-inspired landscapes to find their way home. The game was conceived by Robert Chinn Foundation Board Fellow Wilson Huynh and funded by the philanthropy to advance women in STEAM. Asian Hall of Fame will execute game marketing and brand development of the franchise.
DRAGON ZOOM founders will be honored including Wilson Huynh and Leah Long, game developer Andres Rodriguez at LemonK, Hackathon volunteers and the Robert Chinn Foundation Board of Governors. Wilson Huynh, Leah Long and David Xie are recipients of the inaugural Asian Hall of Fame Fellowship Award.
The auction showcases autographed gifts from Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Lady Gaga, Simon & Garfunkel, Bill Gates and specialty items from Chanel, Gucci, Hermes and St. John. More information is available at the Asian Hall of Fame website.
Media credentials may be requested here: https://www.asianhalloffame.org/credentials
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame is a global recognition platform that overcomes anti-Asian bias by elevating public awareness of Asian contributions around the world and advancing cross-cultural narratives in underrepresented areas. Its mission promotes cultural solidarity, multiracial equity, and advocates for 4.6 billion Asians, AAPI and indigenous tribes. Year-round work supports its Brain Injury Endowment for trauma survivors, Make Hate Crime A Crime™ campaign, Tech & Entertainment Program and Team Member Fellowships.
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Oona Hanson's child came home from school one day with a desire to eat healthier, which she thought was a positive development.
But six months later, her child was in the hospital with an eating disorder, said Hanson, who didn't want to reveal her child's name and age to protect their privacy.
Hanson, based in Los Angeles, worked for years teaching children, and with a background in educational psychology, she thought she knew everything she needed to in order to avoid eating disorders in her children. But she said her experience showed just how much families need to learn.
Now, Hanson privately coaches parents and caregivers on how to help their children develop a healthy relationship with food and their body. She is also a family mentor for Equip, an eating disorder treatment online service.
Eating disorders impact people of every age, gender and background, experts say, and a study published August 1 in JAMA Pediatrics shows that up to 5% of children ages 9 and 10 show disordered eating behaviors.
Where these disorders come from is a complicated question, said Tom Quinn, director of external affairs of the United Kingdom-based charity Beat, formerly known as the Eating Disorders Association. Eating disorders can have roots in trauma, genetics, body image, societal pressure, disruptions in eating or a combination of all of them, Quinn said.
But what the adult world says can have a definite impact. A study published in July in the journal BMJ looked at how students reacted when schools weighed kids and notified families, letting them know if the child was considered in a healthy weight range. The students -- even those who were told they were in a normal weight range -- were more likely to try losing weight after families got the letters, the study showed.
Clearly, negative talk about weight can be harmful, but the study suggested that positive comments can backfire as well. Having a healthy relationship with their food, body and weight can set kids up for a happier life, and there are ways adults can shape the conversation to help, experts said.
Focus on balance
Cookies, broccoli, grilled fish, ice cream, french fries and almonds: Chances are, you can immediately look at the list and distinguish which you think are good for you and which are bad.
Labeling food like that can actually contribute to a poor relationship with food and body, though, Hanson said.
"Many of these messages about food and body come through these Trojan horses," she said. "A lot of behaviors get described as healthy behavior when they're actually very similar to eating disorder behaviors."
Instead of talking about foods as good or bad, healthy or unhealthy, it can be helpful to focus on balance, said Lisa Damour, an Ohio-based clinical psychologist specializing in the development of teenage girls.
That can mean placing the emphasis on caring for themselves in well-rounded ways, with lots of enjoyable activity, good rest, attention to the body's cues and varied foods, she said.
"What their bodies need will include lots of fruits and vegetables, lots of healthy proteins, it can and should absolutely include foods that are treats just because they're fun to eat," Damour said.
"There are lots of conversations that adults can have with their kids that can address concerns adults may have ... that has nothing to do with talking to children about what they weigh," she added.
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Look at what you are modeling
It's important to be mindful of not just what you say to your children about their weight, but also what they hear you say about yourself and others.
Maybe it's admiring the small body of someone on TV, complimenting the weight loss of a friend, or vocally bemoaning your own insecurities: Whatever way you frame weight, your kids will likely start to shape their view based on what they hear, Hanson said.
And much of what they hear tells them that smaller bodies are better and gaining weight is bad.
"A lot of how children learn to navigate the world is by watching," Damour said. "A good place to start would be to examine the patterns within the home."
Changing how you talk about body around your kids is a powerful place to start, but it can be difficult to unravel the shame and stigma from your own vocabulary. In those cases when a critical comment or praise of someone's weight loss slips out, Hanson recommends talking to your child about what happened -- even if it's after the fact.
"Go back afterward and say, 'You know what, we were packing for the trip, and I was pulling out last year's shorts and they didn't fit, and I said some really mean things about my body. That comes from an old way of thinking, and I'm really trying to think about myself in a different way," Hanson said.
Change the ratio
We know that criticizing weight and bodies can have a negative effect, but how about positive body comments, such as "you are so beautiful" or "you are in such great shape"?
That's complicated, too, experts said.
"I'm not going to tell somebody that they can't tell their child that they're beautiful," Damour said. But "what we want to do is make sure we are really keeping an eye on how much of the time we are commenting on a child's container, and how much we are commenting on our child's content."
There are ways to talk about a child's body in ways that don't focus on appearance, like complimenting their strength or grace and emphasizing all the great things their body allows them to do, she added.
But in many ways, their body and appearance are "luck of the draw," Damour said.
There is a time and a place to tell your child how special and adorable you find them -- just be sure that most of the time you spend is talking about character rather than appearance, she said.
"There are a lot of downsides to commenting on someone's weight, no matter what you're saying," she said. "If you have the option of just not doing it, I think that is a wonderful option to exercise."
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following upon the recent success of its first four single stock leveraged and inverse ETFs - TSLL, TSLS, AAPU, and AAPD - Direxion, a leading provider of tradeable and thematic ETFs, today announced the launch of an additional six single stock leveraged and inverse ETFs, listing on the NASDAQ, which allow active traders to obtain magnified, or inverse, exposure to the daily performance of the common stocks of Amazon, Google or Microsoft.
"Amazon, Google and Microsoft are three of the world's largest stocks, are heavily traded, and are widely recognized," said Direxion Managing Director and Head of Product, David Mazza. "The ability to express short-term views on single stocks using a Bull or Bear fund is an excellent way for traders to respond tactically to potential company events and market moves."
The new ETFs are as follows:
As ground-breaking products built for active traders, Direxion's pairs of single stock leveraged and inverse ETFs are meant to be used for short-term trading purposes. Leveraged and inverse single stock ETFs should not be viewed as buy and hold investments, but rather trading tools for traders with a high risk tolerance. In addition, unlike traditional ETFs, or even other levered and/or inverse ETFs, these ETFs track the price of a single stock rather than an index, eliminating the benefits of diversification. Additionally, the ETFs do not invest directly in AMZN, GOOGL or MSFT.
All Direxion leveraged and inverse ETFs are intended only for investors with an in-depth understanding of the risks associated with seeking leveraged or inverse investment results, and who plan to actively monitor and manage their positions. There is no guarantee these ETFs will meet their objective. Please visit the Direxion Leveraged and Inverse ETF Education Center, where you will find educational brochures, videos, and a self-paced online course to help you understand if leveraged and inverse ETFs are right for you.
About Direxion:
Direxion equips investors who are driven by conviction with ETF solutions built for purpose and fine-tuned for precision. These solutions are available for a broad spectrum of investors, whether executing short-term tactical trades, or investing in thematic strategies. Direxion's reputation is founded on developing products that precisely express market perspectives and allow investors to manage their risk exposure. Founded in 1997, the company has approximately $20.7 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2022. For more information, please visit www.direxion.com.
There is no guarantee that the Funds will achieve their investment objectives.
For more information on all Direxion ETFs, go to www.direxion.com, or call us at 866.301.9214.
An investor should carefully consider a Fund's investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. A Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Direxion Shares. To obtain a Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus call 866-716-0735 or visit our website at direxion.com. A Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
They seek daily goals and should not be expected to track the underlying index over periods longer than one day. They are not suitable for all investors and should be utilized only by investors who understand leverage risk and who actively manage their investments. The Funds will lose money if the underlying stock's performance is flat, and it is possible that the Funds will lose money even if the underlying stock's performance increases over a period longer than a single day.
AMZU/AMZD Specific Risks: Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk – Because companies in the consumer discretionary sector manufacture products and provide discretionary services directly to the consumer, the success of these companies is tied closely to the performance of the overall domestic and international economy, including the functioning of the global supply chain, interest rates, competition and consumer confidence.
Amazon.com, Inc. Investing Risk – Amazon.com, Inc. faces risks associated with intense competition across different industries, including physical, e-commerce omnichannel retail, e-commerce services, web and infrastructure computing services, electronic devices, digital content, advertising, grocery, and transportation and logistics services; the expansion into new products, services, technologies and geographic regions; its international activities; the variability in the demand for its products and services; intellectual property rights; risks relating to successfully optimizing and operating its fulfilment network and data centers; data loss or other security breaches; maintaining key senior management personnel and the ability to hire and retain highly skilled and other key personnel; maintaining good supplier relationships, including content and technology licensors; the success of acquisitions or joint ventures or other investments; its rapidly evolving and expanding business model; and legal, regulatory and litigation issues.
GGLL/GGLS Specific Risks: Technology Sector Risk – The market prices of technology-related securities tend to exhibit a greater degree of market risk and sharp price fluctuations than other types of securities. These securities may fall in and out of favor with investors rapidly, which may cause sudden selling and dramatically lower market prices. Technology securities may be affected by intense competition, obsolescence of existing technology, general economic conditions and government regulation and may have limited product lines, markets, financial resources or personnel.
Alphabet Inc. Class A Investing Risk – As of the date of this prospectus, in addition to the risks associated with companies in the information technology sector, Alphabet Inc.'s Class A shares face risks associated with reliance on advertising revenue and the effect that loss of partners or new and existing technologies that block advertisements online may have on its business; intense competition for its products and services across different industries; investments in new businesses, products, services and technologies that may divert management attention or harm its financial condition or operating results; slowdowns in its revenue growth rate; the ability to protect its intellectual property rights; the ability to maintain or enhance its brands and its impact on the ability to expand its user base, advertisers, customers, content providers and other partners; manufacturing and supply chain issues; interruptions to, or interferences with, its complex information technology and communication systems; its international operations; failure to evolve with the advancement of technology and user preferences; data privacy and security concerns; regulatory, and legal and litigation issues.
MSFU/MSFD Specific Risks: Technology Sector Risk – The market prices of technology-related securities tend to exhibit a greater degree of market risk and sharp price fluctuations than other types of securities. These securities may fall in and out of favor with investors rapidly, which may cause sudden selling and dramatically lower market prices. Technology securities may be affected by intense competition, obsolescence of existing technology, general economic conditions and government regulation and may have limited product lines, markets, financial resources or personnel.
Microsoft Corporation Investing Risk – Microsoft Corporation faces risks associated with competition in the technology sector and among platform-based ecosystems, including its cloud-based services; the evolution of its business, including the development of its new products and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances; cybersecurity, data privacy and platform abuses; operations, including excessive outages, data losses or disruptions of online services; quality or supply problems; legal, regulatory and litigation risks; and the ability to attract and retain talented employees.
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With a Daily Turnover of over US$ 12.1 Billion and annual revenue of US$ 189 million
DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MultiBank Group, the largest and most regulated financial derivatives broker worldwide, reveals record financial figures for 2021.
The award-winning financial services group announced a record daily turnover of over US$ 12.1 Billion, with a record annual revenue of approximately USD $ 189 million in FY 2021. This was an impressive 35.4% increase from 2020's results, marking a record-breaking year for the global giant.
MultiBank Group, established in 2005, has an unblemished regulatory record, with over 11 financial regulators and over 25 branches worldwide.
Moreover, the Group continued its strategic focus on developing and investing in advanced trading technologies. MultiBank Group is now in the advanced stages of launching a digital assets exchange fully regulated in Australia, which aims to be the world's first cross-asset ecosystem aiming to bridge the gap between traditional and alternative finance.
MultiBank Founder and Chairman Naser Taher, who in 2022 was awarded as one of the most 50 Influential Financial Figures in Global Financial Markets, further stated:
"2021 was a monumental year for MultiBank Group, and I am proud of these record-breaking financial figures. Moreover, I am proud to announce that the number of users on our platforms has surpassed over 1 million by the end of the second quarter of 2022. These results are a testament to our commitment to providing our valued customers with advanced, reliable platforms and first-class customer service provided by our over 600 staff globally. These achievements give us continued motivation to increase our investment in our technology and regulatory infrastructure for the benefit of traders worldwide in general and our valued clients in particular. We have high hopes for the second half of 2022 and plan to launch further projects which will fortify our position as a global leader in the market".
About MultiBank Group:
MultiBank Group was established in California, USA, in 2005. It boasts a daily trading volume of over US $12.1 billion and services an extensive client base of over 1,000,000 customers across 100 countries. The Group has evolved into one of the largest online financial derivatives providers worldwide, offering its valued customers award-winning trading platforms, with up to a 500:1 leverage on products including Shares, Commodities, Indices, Digital Assets, Metals, and Foreign Exchange.
For more information about MultiBank Group, visit https://multibankfx.com/
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OSO builds on Q1 growth with the addition of new affiliated orthodontic practices
GEORGETOWN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smile Doctors, the largest and fastest-growing ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S., is adding to its ever-growing list of affiliated practices with the announcement of 20 new clinics added in Q2 2022.
The addition of the 20 locations brings the total number of clinics Smile Doctors represents to 344 and includes 13 new doctors and seven new practices.
- Associated Orthodontists (Illinois)
- Charleston Orthodontic Specialists (South Carolina)
- Legler Orthodontics (Florida)
- Farina Orthodontic Specialists (Florida)
- Rothenberg Orthodontics (New Jersey)
- Lakes Orthodontics (Minnesota)
- Copus Orthodontics (Michigan)
"We are so proud to partner with so many fantastic doctors who are dedicated to our mission to create confident smiles and inspire everyone they come into contact with," said J. Hedrick, CEO of Smile Doctors. "From inception, our goal has been to create a lasting positive impact in all the communities we serve. The continuous growth we are experiencing as a brand would not be possible without the heart and hard work of our family of affiliated practices."
Founded and led by orthodontists, Smile Doctors' patient-first focus allows orthodontists do to what they do best: care for patients. By joining the Smile Doctors family, private practices benefit from economies of scale, brand identity support, access to the latest cutting-edge technology, access to operational and financial tools that make their practices more efficient and improve the bottom line, and more, enabling them to focus their attention and expertise on excellent patient experience and outcomes.
"Joining the Smile Doctors family of affiliated practices was a great decision for our practice and patients," said Dr. Mark Farina of Farina Orthodontic Specialists. "It allows my team and I to focus on providing exceptional care to our patients while giving us access to an organization that is dedicated to supporting other facets of the business. Plus, I have a platform to connect with hundreds of my peers across the country for support and ongoing innovation in orthodontics."
Continuing their commitment to being thought leaders in the category, Smile Doctors is sponsoring a variety of conferences throughout the remainder of 2022 with affiliated doctors speaking on advancements in the industry at select events, as well. Conferences at which the brand is participating include GORP, Orthopreneurs Summit, The Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists, Mother of Pearls Conference, and MSO/SAO/SWSO Annual Session.
To learn more about becoming a Smile Doctors partner, visit smiledoctorspartners.com.
About Smile Doctors, LLC
Smile Doctors, LLC, is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. The organization has the fastest-growing network of leading orthodontists. With more than 340 convenient locations in 25 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow their orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers. Smile Doctors orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, and American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence. Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in their patients, each other, and the communities they serve. For more information, please visit: www.smiledoctors.com.
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The leading edge machine learning development platform allows users to develop advanced tools with Bosch's powerful new suite of sensors, found on the Arduino Nicla Sense ME.
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edge Impulse has announced that its machine learning development platform now supports Bosch Sensortec sensors, utilized on the new Arduino Nicla Sense ME microcontroller board to allow for unprecedented intelligence in edge-based products and solutions.
The Nicla Sense ME is the first Arduino Pro product developed in collaboration with Bosch Sensortec, designed specifically for accelerating the development of intelligent sensing solutions. Measuring just 22.86mm×22.86mm (0.9in.×0.9in.), the Nicla Sense ME features a powerful 64MHz Arm Cortex-M4 microcontroller that can easily handle edge AI functions even with a low power draw; the option to use battery power further complements its size and portability for remote environmental monitoring. Meanwhile, the advanced Bosch Sensortec sensors provide multiple ways to collect and analyze data, including: accelerometer and gyroscope (BHI260AP); high-accuracy pressure sensor (BMP390); a geomagnetic sensor (BMM150); and a combined low-power gas, pressure, temperature, and humidity sensor (BME688). These four sensors can also be used in concert for concurrent environmental and movement analysis.
Edge Impulse, the leading development platform for ML on edge devices, allows developers to quickly and easily create and optimize solutions with real-world data, such as those collected by Sensortec sensors. The company's platform streamlines the entire process of gathering and structuring datasets, designing ML algorithms with ready-made building blocks, validating the models with real-time data, and deploying the fully optimized production-ready result to an edge target. The Edge Impulse development platform, already in use by thousands of companies, stands to unlock massive value across every industry, with millions of developers making billions of devices smarter.
"The capabilities of the Nicla Sense ME and its Bosch Sensortec sensors open incredible opportunities for enterprise applications," says Edge Impulse CEO and co-founder Zach Shelby. "Using the accessible development tools provided by Edge Impulse, Bosch, and Arduino will allow more engineers and developers to move intelligence closer to where the data is being collected."
"The next generation of industrial monitoring is smart sensing that can be deployed in remote environments," said Bosch Sensortec CEO Stefan Finkbeiner. "Bosch Sensortec's capabilities are perfectly matched to Arduino's hardware and Edge Impulse's machine learning platform to rapidly design, train, and launch custom tools for almost any service."
For more information on utilizing Edge Impulse with the Nicla Sense ME, refer to the setup documentation on Edge Impulse's website.
Edge Impulse is the leading machine learning platform, enabling all enterprises to build smarter edge products. Their technology empowers developers to bring more ML products to market faster, and helps enterprise teams rapidly develop industry-specific solutions in weeks instead of years. The Edge Impulse platform provides powerful automation and low-code capabilities to make it easier to build valuable datasets and develop advanced ML with streaming data. With over 40,000 developers, and partnerships with the top silicon vendors, Edge Impulse offers a seamless integration experience to validate and deploy with confidence across the largest hardware ecosystem. To learn more, visit edgeimpulse.com.
Bosch Sensortec GmbH, a fully owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, develops and markets a wide portfolio of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors and solutions tailored for smartphones, tablets, wearables and hearables, AR/VR devices, drones, robots, smart home and IoT (Internet of Things) applications. The product portfolio includes 3-axis accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers, integrated 6- and 9-axis sensors, smart sensors, barometric pressure sensors, humidity sensors, gas sensors, optical microsystems and comprehensive software. Since its foundation in 2005, Bosch Sensortec has emerged as the MEMS technology leader in the markets it addresses. Bosch has been both a pioneer and a global market leader in the MEMS sensor segment since 1995 and has, to date, sold more than 15 billion MEMS sensors.
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The restaurant where real Italian mothers rule the kitchen
Jacopo Prisco, CNN
Like many Italians living abroad, Peppe Corsaro missed his mother’s cooking.
Born in Sicily, he moved to London when he was 16, and soon started yearning for his home flavors and traditions — especially the bustling Sunday lunch, when mothers and grandmothers cooked timeless favorites for an open-air, marathon feast that could easily spill into the evening hours.
After he built up a career in the restaurant business, Corsaro was enjoying a night out with friends when one jokingly suggested that he should bring over his mother to cook.
He took it seriously.
“I said to myself, why not? So I called my mom and I asked her. She said: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.'”
That’s how La Mia Mamma began. The eatery launched as a pop-up in 2018, before growing to today’s pair of restaurants and a deli.
Mamma’s cooking
The premise is simple: real Italian mothers and grandmothers are recruited from one of Italy’s 20 regions.
They then move to London for a three-month residency, showcasing their own traditional recipes based around their local cuisine, before handing over the chef’s hat to a new brigade of mammas from a different region.
It’s an interesting set up, because food in Italy varies wildly depending on geography.
While many of the foods that are typically associated with Italian cuisine — lasagne, tortellini, prosciutto crudo, ragù, parmigiana — all come from the same region, Emilia Romagna, there’s an abundance of variety and hidden gems to discover elsewhere, often in places that would be off the beaten path for most tourists.
At the time of writing, La Mia Mamma is focusing on Campania and Lazio, two adjacent regions on the southwest of Italy, host to Naples and Rome respectively.
Traditional recipes
Lazio’s cuisine has surged to the spotlight in recent years, with such classics as carbonara, amatriciana and cacio e pepe, a deceptively simple pasta dish, made of just four ingredients, that is actually one of the hardest to make due to its delicate process.
But the region’s “cucina popolare,” or comfort food, also includes lesser-known delicacies such as coda alla vaccinara, an oxtail stew that isn’t easy to find outside of Lazio itself.
Each restaurant has three mammas, who are first screened in Italy through social media.
“We’re not looking for professional chefs, but housewives who cook for their families,” says Corsaro, adding that the selected candidates are then flown to London for a trial, after which they are given accommodation, a transportation card and a salary, comparable to that of a sous chef.
Most of the mammas, who are usually in their sixties and often retired, have never lived abroad before.
They all bring their own recipes, and work to ensure that they are executed to perfection, with the help of experienced kitchen staff.
Three-month residencies
Their presence is not limited to the menu; the kitchens are visible from the street, so passersby can catch a glimpse of the mammas at work, and they’re happy to mingle with patrons.
“You see them everywhere. They’re always around, making people try whatever they’ve been cooking. They will even dance with the guests,” says Corsaro.
The venues are all located in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, where Italians are one of the largest foreign resident groups and contributed the largest number of new residents in the years right before the Brexit referendum in 2016.
So far, no mamma has ever been rejected after the trial, and they’ve all adapted nicely to London city life, albeit with some adjustments.
“They always tell me the city is too big, they’re not used to being on the road for an hour to get somewhere, so we have to find them lodgings close to the restaurants,” says Anna Famà, Corsaro’s mother, and the original mamma.
After her stint, she decided to stay, and now acts as an ambassador for incoming mammas, helping them to settle in.
“It never happened that a mamma left happy to leave, and those who have gone often ask me when they can come back,” says Famà, adding that although cooking for 200 people can get hectic, there is always a relaxed atmosphere in the kitchen.
“If something goes wrong, we can always fix it,” she says. “For me, this is not a job, it’s my home. I hope I’m transmitting that to the mammas.”
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Prosecutors charge 3 with murder in Sacramento mass shooting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors have filed murder charges in a mass shooting that rocked California’s capital city a month ago.
District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert said Tuesday that three men have been charged with murder in the slayings.
All three are eligible for the death penalty, but that decision has not been made yet.
The gang feud erupted in gunfire before dawn April 3 as patrons of bars and nightclubs emptied out onto the streets in downtown Sacramento. Six people were killed in the bloodshed, including one man who was an alleged shooter.
A dozen others were wounded by bullets — including two other alleged gunmen. Police say at least five people fired bullets in the shooting.
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SAN ANTONIO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoLive! is the first-of-its-kind conference organized by international, award-winning bellydancer Karen Barbee in partnership with Michael Ibrahim, founder, and conductor of the National Arab Orchestra. The conference is from October 7 - 9, 2022, at the University of Texas San Antonio Downtown Campus.
The unique Arab music and dance conference hosts world-renowned creatives, dancers, instructors, and musicians. The three-day event includes classes, workshops, panel discussions, and three dynamic live concerts open to the public. The weekend highlights "improvisation" as a primary characteristic of Arab music and a fundamental root of Arab dance, with concerts ranging from Classical Arab selections to Spanish-influenced Western Fusion dance in three show-stopping performances.
"The potential impact of GoLive! in San Antonio goes beyond the dance community. Given San Antonio's cultural diversity, I believe hosting a conference featuring live Arab music and dance will be received enthusiastically. Flying twenty-five award-winning Arab musicians from around the United States to work and perform with dancers is extremely rare. I am creating an opportunity for our community to encounter a rich tradition that is not well represented in the larger cultural landscape in the United States! It is a celebration of Arab culture that will inspire and educate. I am beyond proud to be making this happen in my city," said Barbee.
Early Registration is now open at $345 for the entire conference. A la carte classes and concert options will be available in August. (http://karavanstudio.com)
Karen Barbee founded Karavan Studio in 1988 and has operated the studio in San Antonio, Texas. She directed, studied, and performed Middle Eastern Dance in Egypt, Lebanon, Europe, Asia, and Central and South America. She collaborates with some of the most highly acclaimed musicians in the business to provide inspired and comprehensive dance training to students at every level. Karen developed a teaching methodology for belly dancing based on technical precision, soulful innovation, and cultural respect.
A pioneer in online Middle Eastern dance instruction, Karen introduced and populated a library of online instruction simulating her established studio, offering classes in dance technique, combinations, choreographies, improvisation, and music studies.
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Editor's note: The following contains major spoilers about the "Killing Eve" series finale.
It's hard to call the "Killing Eve" finale a disappointment, because given the downward trajectory that the show has been on since its buzzworthy first season, expectations have been systemically lowered. "Anticlimactic," however, fits the bill, especially given the anticipated showdown and ultimate fates of key characters in this less-than-killer finish.
Season 4 started on a particularly clunky note, with the detour involving the trained assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer) and her time-killing brush with religion. While things improved a bit after that, the show never quite recovered.
There were some major deaths in the buildup to the finish, including Helene (Camille Cottin) and Konstantin (Kim Bodnia) -- the latter in typically pointless and tragic fashion -- but the idea that the two leads would be reunited and square off with the shadowy organization known as The Twelve still loomed.
Eve (Sandra Oh) did find Villanelle and they embarked on their revenge mission, which, emblematic of the show's dark and whimsical tone, unfolded at a wedding aboard a ship.
Still, Villanelle's bloody encounter (after greeting her victims with "Hello, losers") played out as part of a murkily-shot musical number, offering little sense of what exactly was being done to whom.
The central aspect of the episode thus became the tender romantic exchange between Eve and Villanelle after years of coy flirtation, pregnant pauses and uncomfortable stares. As executive producer Sally Woodward Gentle told the Hollywood Reporter, despite the espionage themes, "ultimately, it's a love story, and it's a story about discovering who you really are."
Then, at the moment of triumph, an anonymous shot rang out, sending Eve and a wounded Villanelle into the water, where more random shots finished off the latter. (In hindsight, it's a shame she endured healing from getting hit with an arrow in the back in an earlier episode just to be dispatched like that.)
As for Eve, she burst to the surface, but it was hard not to think, "Well now what?" We'll never know (or at least, hopefully never), because the big block letters "THE END" rolled across the screen, just in case anyone was confused.
"Killing Eve" started off fabulously well under the creative stewardship of "Fleabag's" Phoebe Waller-Bridge, earning Emmy nominations for both leads and a win for Comer in 2019, drawing viewers into its weird mix of grisly violence and offbeat humor. Yet in hindsight, this was a limited series that didn't appear to realize it -- a show destined to run one season, maybe two, but which couldn't sustain its delicate juggling act for four.
By the end, as Eve noted, the title character bore little resemblance to the reserved, office-bound MI6 worker that she was when the series began, alluding to her various exploits and marveling, "Unbelievably, I survived," adding, "For what?"
Despite the strength of the cast, that last part was a question that seasons three and four didn't satisfactorily answer. Like Eve, in fact, as the finale underscored, "Killing Eve" might have survived but came to bear scant resemblance to the defining qualities that distinguished the show when it began, too.
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'When have I stopped cooking?' PBS' cooking show contestant gives demonstration, tasting
"When have I stopped cooking? That’s the real question," Brian Leigh, a contestant on PBS' "The Great American Recipe" said at the start of his cooking demonstration Wednesday at the Stark County Educational Service Center at Stark State College.
The free hourlong event, attended by about 35 people, featured a cooking demonstration and food tasting of two of Leigh’s signature family dishes.
Leigh, an Ohio native, started with a simple recipe: spiced crackers. With a cook time of four minutes and minimal ingredients, he mentioned how easy these crackers are for holiday parties.
The recipe calls for a mix of a neutral oil, canola in this case, plus mini saltine crackers and Leigh’s Something to Beef About spice blend. Once mixed together and baked in the oven for four minutes at 400 degrees, this recipe produces a "beautiful, crunchy cracker," according to Leigh.
When the crackers came out of the oven, they were passed around for guests to try. I couldn’t believe something so tasty could be so easy to make. I took note, and I’m planning to store this recipe away for future parties.
Cook Brian Leigh makes macaroni and cheese
Guests nibbled away at the crackers as Leigh moved on to his next demonstration, which was a flavorful macaroni and cheese. Before he started, he shared the story of how he and his wife Jenny made this dish and served it at their surprise wedding, which their guests thought was a cookout.
While cooking the cavatappi and making the cheese roux, Leigh took questions from the audience.
Leigh fielded the first question about how he got into cooking and recipe-making with a nod to his family.
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"I grew up on a farm in Auburn, Ohio. … My grandmother would make everything under the sun. It was a small jump for me to get into doing my own thing. I always cooked. I was always the one that took over any kitchen I got into," Leigh said.
As he continued cooking, he told a story of how the kids in his family slept in until 10 a.m. on a Christmas morning, and he was outraged by this. He ended up showing up the next year at 4 a.m. and "started cooking bacon and made some coffee while bumping Frank Sinatra, and they got up." The tradition continued, and now the kids get up before he does.
'It's still edible — unless it's not.'
The timer interrupted his story, and he added the cavatappi to the roux. He mixed up the order of his ingredients but didn’t fret.
"It’s not a day in the kitchen unless there’s an adventure. It’s still edible — unless it’s not," Leigh laughed.
Once incorporated, he put the gooey mixture of noodles, cheese and vegetables into a pan, and into the convection oven it went.
More questions followed about his favorite foods to cook — eggs for something easy and pork belly when time isn’t a factor — and about his business, B.T. Leigh’s Sauces & Rubs.
When the timer rang for the macaroni and cheese, the audience was excited and rightfully so. This was the best macaroni and cheese I’ve ever tasted. With sharp white cheddar, mild cheddar, parmesan, smoked gouda, ricotta and edam, a Dutch cheese I had never heard of, this was a cheese-lover’s dream. It also had corn, roasted cauliflower and pickled jalapeños. With a tiny kick and lots of flavor, many guests had seconds — and thirds.
Leigh shared advice with the audience after his misstep with the macaroni and cheese: "Don't be afraid to fail in the kitchen."
Following the demonstrations and tastings was a BBQ basket drawing with two winners.
Brian Leigh’s experience on 'The Great American Recipe'
"I am so honored to be competing because I love to inspire and share the culinary traditions that form the basis of my family," Leigh said in a clip preview for The Great American Recipe.
The Great American Recipe is an eight-part uplifting cooking competition, highlighting the multiculturalism in American food. The series premiered June 24 and gives cooks from around the country the opportunity to showcase their signature dishes and compete to win the national search for "The Great American Recipe."
"We knew everything going into it," Leigh said of the show, meaning the contestants knew the themes of the episodes and what dishes they would be preparing.
His experience to get on the show was a wild one. He was first approached in 2019 by email, which he thought was spam. He replied anyway and sent an "egotistical selfie video" with his application. He finally heard back in 2021, and by then, he had forgotten all about applying.
Filming took place in September in Virginia, and he wrote 37 recipes for the show. He confirmed that when the show ends, there will be a cookbook with the winner on the cover with recipes from all of the contestants.
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The show is hosted by Alejandra Ramos, and the judges are Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot. You can see Leigh and the other nine contestants compete to win "The Great American Recipe" at 9 p.m. Fridays on PBS Western Reserve. The first episode aired June 24. View past full episodes on pbs.org.
Want to make Leigh’s recipe from the first episode? He shared it on his website, btleighs.com, where he also sells sauces and rubs.
Leigh’s love for barbecue blossomed into a business
The official start date of B.T. Leigh’s Sauces & Rubs was Cinco de Mayo of 2018, but its unofficial start was long before that.
In 2012, Leigh’s then-girlfriend Jenny wanted a grill. They bought one, and within two hours of setting it up, he had turned it into a smoker. That first day, he made a brisket, and it rekindled his desire to be in the kitchen.
He then cooked for friends, using sauces he’d create. Soon, they were wanting to buy his sauces. Then their families wanted to buy them, and before he knew it, Leigh was catering graduation parties.
He then married Jenny, and they gave away little sauce jars at their wedding. He referred to this as the official launch of B.T. Leigh’s Sauces & Rubs.
"As you can imagine, it was poor choice of words," states his website.
The couple moved from Ohio to Kentucky and sold at their first farmers’ market on May 5, 2018.
"We’ve branched out beyond traditional BBQ flavors into sauces and spice blends that defy categories, and have been honored by some of the highest awards in the industry," states his site.
His Clevelander sauce has one many awards, and his Magical Mop sauce is quickly becoming a bestseller.
B.T. Leigh’s can be found in stores in 34 states as well as in the United Kingdom and Honduras. Wholesale orders are welcome.
The site states that new flavor combinations are always in the works, and there are plans to expand into other avenues. The site also offers plenty of recipes to try using the sauces and rubs.
Learn more about his sauces and order them online at btleighs.com. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/food/2022/07/07/pbs-cooking-show-contestant-brian-leigh-gives-food-demonstration-stark-state-college-stark-county/7811676001/ | 2022-07-07T17:37:32Z |
TOKYO, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasakawa Health Foundation has funded the construction of a building in Addis Ababa for the Ethiopian National Association of Persons Affected by Leprosy (ENAPAL).
The building, which ENAPAL plans to use as its headquarters in future, will enable the organization to operate on an independent footing and stand as a symbol of dignity and hope for a long-marginalized community.
The five-story building was erected on land donated by the Ethiopian government, with Sasakawa Health Foundation, a Tokyo-based NGO, covering the cost of construction.
Founded in 1996, ENAPAL is a community-based organization with over 20,000 members dedicated to securing full participation and equal opportunity for persons affected by leprosy in Ethiopia. The country reported over 2,500 new cases of leprosy in 2020 and is designated by the WHO as one of its 23 global priority countries for the disease.
To date, ENAPAL's activities have been supported largely by Sasakawa Health Foundation and other international NGOs working in the leprosy sector. But with the completion of the new building, ENAPAL looks to secure a stable source of income by leasing the premises to an educational institution and operating self-sustainably.
ENAPAL first approached the Ethiopian government around 2011 about the possibility of receiving land for a new headquarters. Six years later, the government transferred a 1,500-square-meter plot to the organization, the first case of its kind in Ethiopia involving a local NGO.
On a visit to Ethiopia in July 2018, Goodwill Ambassador Sasakawa was asked by ENAPAL to support the project. After surveying the plans, Sasakawa Health Foundation agreed in 2019 to underwrite the construction costs.
The day before the ceremony, a symposium on the theme "Don't Forget Leprosy" was held with the participation of government officials, NGOs and other stakeholders involved in the leprosy sector.
"Don't Forget Leprosy" is a campaign launched in 2021 by Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative to ensure that measures against leprosy are not neglected amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Initiative is a strategic alliance between the WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, Sasakawa Health Foundation and The Nippon Foundation.
Since 1975, the two foundations have supported the national leprosy programs of endemic countries through the WHO, with funding totaling some US$200 million to date.
About Leprosy
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is an infectious disease that mainly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted case-finding activities, over 200,000 new cases were being reported annually. Leprosy is curable with multidrug therapy, but left untreated can result in permanent disability. An estimated 3 to 4 million people are thought to be living with some form of disability as a result of leprosy. Although completely curable, many myths and misunderstandings surround the disease. In various parts of the world, patients, those who have been treated and cured, and even their family members continue to be stigmatized. The discrimination they face limits their opportunities for education, employment and full participation in society.
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From scientist to host to director, Mayim Bialik does it all. She recently joined the Jeopardy team as the newest host on the show and talks about a fun day at work on set.
Bialik also made her directorial debut for her film “As They Made Us,” which talks about mental health, addiction and other taboo issues she wants people to start talking about.
“As They Made Us” is playing now in select theaters and is also available on video on demand.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on April 13, 2022. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/mayim-bialik-talks-about-jeopardy-and-her-directorial-debut/ | 2022-04-13T21:44:42Z |
California-based cybersecurity company showcases innovative cyber threat intelligence and digital risk management technologies at Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022 (APAC)
LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resecurity®, a cybersecurity and intelligence company, showcased its next-generation cybersecurity platform at the 2022 MILIPOL Asia-Pacific (APAC) conference in Singapore. The MILIPOL APAC event welcomed over 7,000 government and law enforcement leaders and 300 exhibitors to share their experiences, best practices and expertise regarding the myriad of security challenges facing local and regional government security forces.
Government organizations face sophisticated and ever-evolving security threats that have led to record cyber incidents in 2021. To help arm government forces with the latest knowledge and technology, MILIPOL APAC focused on connecting homeland security organizations and commercial innovators in emerging markets like cybersecurity to enhance national resilience and public safety.
"Resecurity is proud to have participated in this year's MILIPOL APAC event. As governments protect and respond against increasing cyber threats, we must provide nations with the insights and technology they need to keep pace with adversaries," said Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity. "Resecurity aims to streamline cyber risk and intelligence insights with our platform, enabling government security forces to quickly identify and score the network, identity, technology and geographical risks within their ecosystem using Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) concept."
Uniquely positioned to provide real-time, contextualized threat intelligence, Resecurity exhibited its latest research, risk management and security capabilities that protect organizations on multiple levels, including network, cloud, applications, and users. The innovative cyber threat intelligence platform combines several tools, allowing administrators to reduce potential blind spots and security gaps by quickly seeing in-depth analysis and specific artifacts obtained through the dark web, botnets activity, network intelligence and high-quality threat intelligence data.
Held May 18-20, 2022, MILIPOL Asia-Pacific is the largest homeland security event in the Asia Pacific. The event was fully endorsed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore and the Ministry of the Interior of France and welcomed speakers from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), ASEANAPOL, World Customs Organization (WCO) and INTERPOL.
To learn more about Resecurity's cyber risk management and threat intelligence solutions exhibited at MILIPOL Asia-Pacific, visit https://resecurity.com.
About Resecurity
Resecurity is a cybersecurity company that delivers a unified platform for endpoint protection, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence. Known for providing best-of-breed data-driven intelligence solutions, Resecurity's services and platforms focus on early-warning identification of data breaches and comprehensive protection against cybersecurity risks. Founded in 2016, it has been globally recognized as one of the world's most innovative cybersecurity companies with the sole mission of enabling organizations to combat cyber threats regardless of how sophisticated they are. Most recently, Resecurity was named as one of the Top 10 fastest-growing private cybersecurity companies in Los Angeles, California by Inc. Magazine. An Official Member of Infragard, AFCEA, NDIA, SIA and FS-ISAC. To learn more about Resecurity, visit https://resecurity.com.
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BOSTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp (Nasdaq: MITO) (the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a single healthcare-focused institutional investor to purchase in a registered direct offering 5,583,028 American Depositary Shares (the "Registered ADSs"), representing 66,996,336 ordinary shares of the Company, at a purchase price of $0.6269 per Registered ADS for gross proceeds of approximately $3.5 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. Each ADS represents 12 ordinary shares. In a concurrent private placement, the Company also agreed to issue to the purchaser of the Registered ADSs a warrant to purchase up to 44,217,588 ordinary shares of the Company, representing 3,684,799 American Depositary Shares. The warrant will have an exercise price of $0.6269 per American Depositary Share, will be exercisable six (6) months from that date of issuance, and will expire five years from the initial exercise date. The closing of these offerings is expected to take place on or about April 13, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole placement agent for the registered direct offering and the concurrent private placement of the warrant.
Additionally, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Morningside Venture (I) Investments Limited ("Morningside") for a $5.0 million private placement (the "Morningside Financing"). As part of the private placement, Morningside purchased 95,712,096 ordinary shares at a price of $0.05224 per ordinary share and a warrant to purchase up to 63,169,980 ordinary shares. The warrant will have an exercise price of $0.05224 per ordinary share, will be exercisable six (6) months from that date of issuance, and will expire five years from the initial exercise date. The closing of the Morningside Financing is expected to take place on or about April 13, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The Registered ADSs are being offered by the Company pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-237542) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and declared effective by the SEC on April 10, 2020. The offering of the ADSs will be made only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the ADSs being offered will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (212) 624-2060, or by email at prospectus@allianceg.com.
Each of the concurrent private placement of the warrant and the Morningside Financing is being made in the United States pursuant to the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 506 of Regulation D as promulgated by the SEC. The securities to be sold in such private placements have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or applicable state securities laws, and accordingly may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of the American Depositary Shares representing the ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the warrant issued in the concurrent private placement to the purchaser of Registered ADSs.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondria, found in nearly every cell in the body, are the body's main source of energy production and are critical for normal organ function. Dysfunctional mitochondria characterize a number of rare genetic diseases and are involved in many common age-related diseases, typically involving organ systems with high energy demands such as the eye, the neuromuscular system, the heart and the brain.
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Dividend Increased by $0.03 per share, or 6%, to $0.53
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers, today announced that its Board of Directors has increased the Company's dividend by $0.03 per share, or 6%, to $0.53 per share. "Based on our continued strong cash flow and the strength of the Company's diversified business model, we are delighted to provide our shareholders with a three cent increase in the cash dividend," said Penske Automotive Group President, Robert Kurnick, Jr. The dividend is payable September 1, 2022, to shareholders of record on August 10, 2022.
About Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., (NYSE: PAG) headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers. PAG operates dealerships principally in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Japan and is one of the largest retailers of commercial trucks in North America for Freightliner. PAG also distributes and retails commercial vehicles, diesel and gas engines, power systems and related parts and services principally in Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, PAG owns 28.9% of Penske Transportation Solutions, a business that manages a fleet of over 387,000 vehicles providing innovative transportation, supply chain and technology solutions to North American fleets. PAG is a member of the Fortune 500, Russell 1000, and Russell 3000 indexes, and is ranked among the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine. For additional information, visit the Company's website at www.penskeautomotive.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Actor, musician Kevin Costner and his band Modern West will be performing at the 20th anniversary Black Ties & Grassroots gala this Saturday, April 23.
Officials say this gala will benefit non-profit Emily’s Place, specifically, it will ‘honor the humble beginnings of Emily’s Place, which was launched 20 years ago with $15,000 and a hope and a prayer.’
The gala will be at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center and there will be other artists performing throughout the gala. For more information, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/kevin-costner-modern-west-to-perform-in-grapevine-april-23/ | 2022-04-21T02:55:18Z |
A Temple teenager charged in the murder of a Belton High School classmate had his bond reduced by $875,000 by a visiting state district judge on Wednesday.
Caysen Tyler Allison, 18, a former BHS senior is charged with murder, a first-degree felony, for the May 3 stabbing death of Jose Luis Ramirez Jr. His initial $1 million bond at the Bell County Jail was reduced to $175,000 by Judge Robert Stem of Falls County.
There were no empty seats at the 478th District Court where Stem heard the case.
Stem silently read documents on the case for about 20 minutes before Allison, sporting a shaved head and an orange jumpsuit, entered the courtroom surrounded by eight deputies with the Bell County Sherriff’s Department.
Allison never looked back at the full gallery and sat down next to his defense attorneys, Zachary Boyd and Melissa Tyroch.
“I think that a $1 million bond is not right,” said Boyd during closing arguments. “The law requires a reasonable bond. He will rot in jail while we wait for this case to move forward. He is a scared boy who got into a fight in a school bathroom. The court can assure the community’s safety. The court can assure Caysen’s constitutional rights.”
Bell County Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Newell said the high bond was merited due to the nature of the case.
“We are talking about a murder,” she said. “A high school student was stabbed four times and died. There was an immediate attempt to destroy evidence. This is a community safety issue. We’re talking about a violent crime. We ask that you don’t make a change on the bond.”
During the hearing, Boyd called Denisse and Ryan Allison, the suspect’s parents, to testify on his behalf.
Community support
Denisse Allison testified there was a big outpour of support for her son as she pointed to the full gallery.
“It’s full of community members here to support us,” she said. “I can guarantee he will not be a threat to the community.”
During her testimony, she said her family received threats, and a bounty was offered on social media for her address.
“They wanted to find me and Caysen’s brother,” she testified before asking that if the bond reduction was offered, the address for her son not be made public.
She also said her son would be sent out of the county for his protection if released.
“We are worried for his safety,” she said.
Newell questioned the parents about Allison’s possible drug use and a weapon allegedly found by police in his bedroom when he was arrested.
Both parents responded they were not aware of those issues.
Suspect’s arrest
Newell’s only witness was Belton Police Department Detective Robert Gatewood, who arrested Allison at his Temple home and was allowed into the house to arrest him by his mother.
“We went into the house to get Allison, who was in the bathroom (freshly showered),” he testified. “We heard an individual asking for a ride out of town.”
Gatewood testified about hearing Allison asking someone to take him to Waco to allegedly avoid prosecution.
Boyd questioned Gatewood about injuries his client had when he was arrested.
The attorney said Allison had a bump on his head, a bloody nose, cuts on his mouth, and several scratches on his body.
Gatewood said Allison had injuries that were treated by an ambulance at the police station after he was interviewed.
As part of the cross-examination, Newell asked Gatewood about the family’s threats after the incident.
“We made a request for a close patrol and deferred the case to the Temple Police Department,” he said since Allison lived in West Temple.
May 4 stabbing death
Allison’s charge stems from a May 4 stabbing death at Belton High School, 600 Lake Road.
“When police arrived on the scene, life-saving measures were being performed on a student later identified as Jose Luis Ramirez Jr. who police observed (had a) large puncture wounds to his chest,” an arrest affidavit said.
Ramirez was transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple, where he succumbed to multiple stab and slash injuries to his chest, back, legs, and arms, the affidavit said.
Allison was identified as the man who reportedly stabbed Ramirez during a fight in a school restroom before fleeing the school, the affidavit said.
“Police later obtained video footage showing Allison brandished a knife and stab Ramirez during a fight inside a school restroom before the video ended abruptly,” the affidavit said.
Officers noted on the affidavit finding Allison at his home, where he was arrested and taken to the Belton Police Department for interrogation.
“He provided police with a sworn statement he provided after being informed of his rights and waiving them,” the affidavit said. “In that statement, Allison stated he stabbed Ramirez Jr. once during a fight between them.”
Allison’s house was searched as part of the investigation, and officers “recovered a folding knife covered with what they suspected was blood,” the affidavit said.
The stabbing prompted class cancellations and extra supervision and security at the campus for the remainder of the school year.
At the end of Tuesday’s hearing, Stem did not immediately make a ruling on the case. He dismissed everyone from the courtroom and said a decision would be made before 5 p.m.
The Telegram learned about the judge’s decision through jail records and the Bell County Sheriff’s Department. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_6335c6dc-02ff-11ed-98db-3f90cdbd4419.html | 2022-07-14T00:47:53Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST) investors with losses in excess of $500,000 to submit your losses now.
Expanded Class Period: Mar. 18, 2021 – May 9, 2022
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The litigation focuses on Upstart's past claims that it's not exposed to material balance sheet risk, its proprietary AI algorithm "enables a superior loan product with improved economics that can be shared between consumers and lenders," and it "leverage[s] the power of AI to more accurately quantify the true risk of a loan."
The complaint alleges Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing negative impacts on its conversion rate; and, (3) as a result, Upstart was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans.
Investors began to learn the truth on May 9, 2022, when Upstart announced poor Q1 2022 financial results, slashed revenue outlook, and disclosed a whopping $604 million of loans residing on its balance sheet – an amount that is more than twice that held as of Dec. 31, 2021. During the earnings call that day, management disclosed it was using company capital as a "funding buffer for core personal loans in periods of interest rate fluctuation where the market clearing price is in flux."
This news drove the price of Upstart shares crashing 56% lower on May 10, 2022, wiping out over $3 billion of value, and resulted in a slew of analyst downgrades and target price reductions.
"We're focused on investors' losses and whether Upstart misrepresented the effectiveness of its algorithm and the degree to which it was insulated from credit risk," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in Upstart Holdings and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Upstart Holdings should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email UPST@hbsslaw.com.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities Mullen Automotive, Inc. ("Mullen" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MULN, NETE) between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of Mullen 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/mullen-automotive/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding Mullen 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.
Mullen purports to be an electronic vehicle manufacturer. On November 5, 2021, Mullen Technologies, Inc. underwent a merger with and into Net Element, Inc., and the Company changed its name to Mullen Automotive, Inc.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that, among other things: (1) Mullen overstated its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstated its deals with business partners; and (3) Mullen overstates its battery technology and capabilities.
On April 6, 2022, market analyst Hindenburg Research released a report regarding which detailed several alleged issues with the Company. On this news, Mullen's stock price fell $0.27 per share, or 10%, to close at $2.38 per share on April 7, 2022.
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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Passengers climb out of windows during Boston train fire
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (AP) — One passenger jumped into a river and several others climbed out of windows when a Boston-area public transit train caught fire during the Thursday morning commute, officials said. The fire is the latest in a string of dangerous problems with the troubled system.
No injuries were reported, and the person who jumped into the water declined medical attention, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said in a statement.
The MBTA’s inbound Orange Line train was crossing the Mystic River just north of Boston, approaching Assembly station in Somerville at about 6:45 a.m., when flames and smoke were spotted coming from the lead car, the statement said. About 200 passengers were on board, and most were walked off the train to a nearby station by MBTA personnel.
After the power was turned off, the train was brought to a railyard for an investigation, and infrastructure is being inspected. The MBTA has notified the Federal Transit Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
The train in question was 43 years old, MBTA spokesperson Joe Pesaturo said, and not one of several new Orange Line cars that were temporarily pulled from service recently when one car experienced a failure in its battery compartment. They have since been returned to service.
The Federal Transit Administration launched a review of Boston’s subway system in April following several accidents that led to injuries or death within the past year. The federal agency last month issued a series of directives to immediately address “longstanding issues” with the system’s “overall safety program and safety culture.”
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EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Juarez industry leaders are worried about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s vow to increase highway truck inspections following the deaths of 53 migrants in the back of a truck in San Antonio.
The concern is that more roadside inspections will slow down the transportation of manufactured products from Mexican border factories to auto, medical equipment and appliances plants in the Midwestern United States.
“The checkpoints that the Texas Department of Transportation operated near border crossings back in April obstructed the flow of cargo from Juarez maquiladoras and generated considerable loses to the region,” said Thor Salayandia, president of the Juarez Chamber of Industry.
Salayandia said Mexican exporters and the U.S.-run border factories are monitoring the situation and are ready to again send their cargo through the Santa Teresa, New Mexico, port of entry to avoid Texas roadways. Juarez maquiladoras manufacture anything from car parts for Detroit automakers to giant blades for wind turbines.
Abbott in April ordered DPS to conduct stepped-up truck inspections near the border out of frustration with the U.S. government’s “inaction” in stopping ever-increasing flows of illegal migration. The governor did away with the supplemental inspections after the governors of Mexican states bordering Texas signed agreements to do their part in combatting organized immigrant-smuggling gangs.
Abbott has not publicly disclosed details of where the new truck checks would happen. A DPS official this week in Eagle Pass, Texas, said the checkpoints would be along known smuggling corridors but not right-smack at the U.S. border, like last time.
Salayandia said the chamber of industry has alerted Juarez exporters to be ready to detour their cargo trucks to New Mexico if Abbott’s new highway checks begin to hinder lawful transnational commerce. He also said Juarez trade officials would be meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel to express their concerns. | https://cw33.com/news/border-report-news/juarez-threatens-to-send-cargo-trucks-through-new-mexico-if-texas-slows-trade/ | 2022-07-01T15:05:59Z |
Climate Neutral Certified mattress maker opens store in Seattle.
SEATTLE, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avocado Green Mattress, the leader in organic sleep and furniture products, recently opened the doors to its newest Experience Center in Seattle. The stunning space, located in Bellevue Place at 10400 NE 8th St., reflects the ideal version of a home: warm, welcoming, comfortable, inclusive.
The store showcases Avocado's award-winning natural, eco-luxury mattresses and furniture, as well as apparel from their sustainable fashion line Hass, and Reed + Gwen's clean beauty rituals.
"We are extremely excited to be opening this new Avocado Experience Showroom," says Avocado Vice President of Retail Brett Thornton. "We've developed a unique shopping experience that is unlike anything in our industry. Our new showroom will carry on the same tradition of our other locations: a pressure free retail space where customers can relax and learn more about Avocado Green Brands."
Because nobody is on commission at the Experience Center, guests have no pressure to buy. Avocado's knowledgeable team is on-hand to explain the nuances of store items and the natural and organic materials they use to craft them. The team even encourages guests to spread out on mattresses and toppers, rest their heads on luxurious pillows (clean linens are provided for each visitor), and touch the textured, reclaimed wood furniture — or just chill out.
The Seattle Experience Center includes Avocado's dreamy Sleep Experience. The immersive demonstration reflects what a night's sleep feels like on an Avocado Luxury Mattress, while showcasing the story behind the brand's materials.
As part of Avocado's commitment to 1% For the Planet, Avocado will donate 1% of all its sales to vetted nonprofits. And as a Climate Neutral certified brand, Avocado reduces its footprint, offsets all of its scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and advocates for legislation that will help fight the climate crisis.
From the beginning, Avocado just wanted a new kind of mattress. One that was greener — better for people and the planet — affordable, and comfortable. It was a simple idea rooted in a much bigger vision. Five years later, Avocado continues to expand — from bedding, to furniture, to bath, and to new brands: Reed + Gwen's clean beauty, Hass's responsible fashion, and Brentwood Home's affordable mattresses and yoga essentials. As the company grows, Avocado continues to redefine what it means to be a sustainable, ethical brand. The company is a Certified B Corporation, a Climate Neutral® Certified business, and a member of 1% For the Planet, remaining true to its original purpose: to be one of the most sustainable companies on Earth. Learn more at AvocadoGreenMattress.com.
For more information, please contact Jessica Hann at jessica@avocadomattress.com.
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Johnny Depp is thanking his fans for sticking by his side during the recent defamation trial with his ex-wife Amber Heard.
The actor joined TikTok with a note to his devoted followers, writing that he's ready to "move forward" now that the trial has concluded.
"To all of my most treasured, loyal and unwavering supporters. We've been everywhere together, we have seen everything together. We have walked the same road together. We did the right thing together, all because you cared," he wrote.
He continued: "And now, we will all move forward together. You are, as always, my employers and once again I am whittled down to no way to say thank you, other than just by saying thank you. So, thank you. My love & respect, JD"
Last week, Depp scored a legal victory after a jury found both him and Heard liable for defamation.
Depp had sued Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Though Depp was not named in the article, he claimed it cost him lucrative acting roles. Heard countersued her ex-husband for $100 million over statements Depp's attorney made about her abuse claims.
Depp was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, which were reduced by the judge to $350,000, due to a cap on punitive damages in the state of Virginia, where the trial took place. The jury awarded Heard $2 million in compensatory damages and no money for punitive damages.
During the trial, Depp supporters were vocal on social media, including TikTok, and on the scene in Virginia, where many waited outside for a glimpse of the actor during the proceedings.
Heard said in a statement that she was "heartbroken" over the verdict.
On Tuesday, following news of Depp's new TikTok account, a spokesperson for Heard said, "As Johnny Depp says he's 'moving forward,' women's rights are moving backward. The verdict's message to victims of domestic violence is...be afraid to stand up and speak out."
David Shane, a spokesman for Heard, has said she plans to appeal the verdict.
Meanwhile, Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez, a breakout star of sorts during the trial, has been promoted to partner at Brown Rudnick, the firm said in a statement.
"Camille's performance during the Johnny Depp trial proved to the world that she was ready to take this next step now. We are incredibly proud of her and look forward to what she will accomplish as our newest partner," said the law firm.
Vasquez said in a statement that she is "delighted" over the partnership.
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Conference Showcased Advances in AR/VR, Auto, Signage, TV and Wearables from 150 Exhibitors
CAMPBELL, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) hosted its 59th International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, known as Display Week 2022. After a two-year all-virtual show, the event returned as an on-site event that was held May 8-13 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. This year's global event drew more than 7,500 attendees from more than 40 countries. Display Week perennially attracts the brightest minds in the display industry, providing insight into new display technologies in development, as well as affording a sneak peek at new products that will be hitting the shelves within the next few years.
"Display Week 2022 was a resounding success," said Dr. Achin Bhowmik, the new president of SID. "More than 150 hours of content were presented in our Technical Symposium and Business Conference, and attendees had the opportunity to meet with 150+ exhibiting companies and research organizations through both our onsite and virtual trade show. We kept the show a hybrid event for those that couldn't attend to view virtually. Even then, there were over 5,000 in-person attendees in San Jose with close to 32 percent of the audience being international. The virtual component allowed our international display enthusiasts to participate as we saw 60 percent of the audience from China."
Display Week continues to be a premier showcase for global information display companies and researchers to unveil cutting-edge developments in display technologies, some of which include microLED, OLED, LCD, quantum dots and e-paper.
Display Week 2022 featured hundreds of leading display research papers from both industry and academia around the world in multiple technical sessions. It included 15 seminars, five short courses, a special display metrology session, 41 business conference presentations, 291 symposium oral presentations, and 145 poster presentations.
The symposium and exhibition kicked off with keynote presentations by top executives both within and outside the display industry. Other highlights included the Women in Tech panel discussion and CEO Forum; as well as the annual SID/DSCC Business Conference, which takes a supply chain approach to addressing the market outlook for displays, smartphones and TVs, including forecasts on supply, demand, pricing, 5G, OLED, 8K, foldable, dual displays, miniLEDs quantum dots, new phosphors, microLEDs and TADF.
SID also announced the winners of its annual Display Industry Awards. The recipients reflect the ever-evolving display product landscape and represent a wide range of technological advancements with products designed to make devices that are more sustainable, economical, and engaging while providing users with a more dynamic visual experience.
I-Zone Award winners and the People's Choice Awards were also announced. The I-Zone awards honor never-before-seen display technology shown by small companies, start-ups, and academic research laboratories. The People's Choice Awards were introduced to Display Week several years ago to enable attendees to vote for the best technology, components, demonstrations, and booths on the show floor via a survey in the virtual platform. For a full list of award winners, visit www.displayweek.org.
For information about exhibiting at Display Week 2023, contact Julia Son at julia@sid.org.
About Display Week
Display Week is the world's leading event focused on emerging electronic display and visual information technologies from concept to market. Display Week attracts attendees from the entire ecosystem of R&D, engineering, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales and financial, as well as commercial and consumer end-user markets. It delivers unparalleled learning opportunities, market-moving trends, sourcing, roadmaps-to-market, and connections for career and business growth. For more information on Display Week, visit www.displayweek.org or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter @DisplayWeek, or the Display Week YouTube Channel.
About SID
The Society for Information Display (SID) is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022. SID is the only professional organization focused on the electronic display and visual information technology industries. In fact, by exclusively focusing on the advancement of electronic display and visual information technologies, SID provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, communication and training in all related technologies while showcasing the industry's best new products. The organization's members are professionals in the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing and sales. To promote industry and academic technology development, while also educating consumers on the importance of displays, SID hosts more than 10 conferences a year, including Display Week, which brings industry and academia all under one roof to showcase technology that will shape the future. SID's global headquarters are located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 114, Campbell, CA 95008. For more information, visit www.sid.org.
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Fintech provides transformative compliance automation for 135+ banks and credit unions
HOUSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FINBOA, Inc., a leading innovator in intelligent process automation for regulatory compliance in financial institutions, announced 104% revenue growth in the first half of FY2022 over same period 2021. FINBOA attributes the continued success to offering a proven portfolio of software solutions specifically designed for banks and credit unions. Created to transform back-office processing and the customer experience using RPA, FINBOA increases staff efficiency and accuracy, while reducing compliance costs, loss and risk.
FINBOA's industry recognized SaaS products digitize and modernize the inefficient manual processes or systems commonly used to manage regulatory compliance processing for Payment Disputes, Exception Management, and Loan or Treasury Onboarding.
FINBOA sales pipeline remains strong, fueling new business momentum into Q3 and beyond. During H1 2022, more than 135 financial institutions nationwide, with asset sizes ranging from tens of millions to billions, utilized FINBOA software. In addition to securing 23 new institutions as customers this year, FINBOA experienced increased demand from existing customers choosing to implement additional offerings from FINBOA's growing product portfolio.
FINBOA CEO and Founder, Raj Singal commented, "Tackling process automation can help financial institutions compete and win while improving the level of service provided to their account holders. We continue our mission to empower the back office workforce, allowing compliance teams to be more responsive and alert to trends, enabling better decision-making and saving both cost and time."
In 2Q, FINBOA formally announced a partnership with Computer Services Inc. (CSI) for CSI to resell FINBOA payment dispute management software. In April, FINBOA was named a Fintech Banking Tech finalist for the Tech of the Future award.
FINBOA partners with customers to ensure successful implementation and solution adoption. Account retention remains high as FINBOA users experience real results. For example, FINBOA's Regulation E Dispute Management solution reduces claim-related losses up to 25% and process time by 90%, all with an average implementation timeline of 30-45 days.
FINBOA provides intelligent process automation to banks and credit unions to simplify and improve regulatory compliance by eliminating manual systems. Leveraging extensive industry experience and a commitment to customer service, FINBOA delivers transformative software proven to enable institutional growth by reducing operational costs and risk. FINBOA is headquartered in Houston. Learn more at www.finboa.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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LONG BEACH, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Beach Days & Getaways are back, with a twist: Follow Visit Long Beach (@VisitLB) on Instagram this summer for a chance to win monthly giveaways to Long Beach attractions, incredible restaurants, activities and more!
This May through August, the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau will release themed vacation itineraries to experience Long Beach like the locals do – announcing each itinerary drop with an original video and giveaway on Instagram. Today, the summer travel campaign Long Beach Days & Getaways debuts its first themed trip of the summer, "Aquatic Adventure," highlighting all the ways to get out on the water (or enjoy it from a distance) along Long Beach's 11 miles of waterways and coastline.
May's giveaway includes a family four pack of whale watching tickets from Harbor Breeze Cruises and four tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific with a very special addition: a family Animal Encounter with sharks and rays, or one of the Aquarium's unique feathered friends. Head over to @VisitLB on Instagram and when you spot the "Aquatic Adventure" video, tag 2 friends in the comments and follow @VisitLB, @AquariumPacific and @HarborBreezeCruises for a chance to win.
"Our Long Beach Days & Getaways let you explore Long Beach like a local, showcasing unique attractions and activities alongside hidden gems that'll make your friends say, 'Where is that, and when can I go?'" said Samantha Mehlinger, Vice President of Communications for the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). "Be sure to follow us on Instagram for a chance to win prizes all summer long."
Showcasing Long Beach as an ideal destination for travelers near and far, each Long Beach Days & Getaways itinerary is created for different interests, tastes, and lifestyles. With original, locally produced written recommendations, photography, and videos, the Long Beach CVB's summer campaign is designed to authentically showcase the destination: a 50 square mile, walkable, bikeable, urban waterfront city with a half million diverse residents (and equally varied foodie scene), world class attractions, visual and performing arts, and endless activities for all ages.
Long Beach Days & Getaways originally debuted in the summer of 2021 to capture pent up travel demand following pandemic lockdowns. The multi-media, multi-platform campaign won statewide recognition, taking home Visit California's coveted Poppy Award for Best Content Marketing. All itineraries are available under "Things to Do" on the CVB's website, www.visitlongbeach.com.
Be sure to visit the "This is Long Beach" blog, the authority on things to do in Long Beach, for fresh weekly listicles about the foodie scene, activities, hidden gems, attractions, and so much more.
About the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau: Established in 1982, the LBCVB is a private non-profit organization funded by city hotel bed tax and membership contributions from over 400 area businesses and community organizations. The mission of the Bureau is to contribute to the economic development of the city of Long Beach by selling, marketing and promoting Long Beach as a destination for conventions, meetings, tradeshows and tourism. Follow Visit Long Beach on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.
CONTACT
Samantha Mehlinger
VP Communications
Long Beach CVB
562-896-3290
SamanthaM@longbeachcvb.org
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 23, 2022, the Federal Reserve released the results of its 2022 bank stress tests, which demonstrate the resilience and strength of BNY Mellon's business model and capital position. The Federal Reserve also notified the company that its preliminary Stress Capital Buffer (SCB) requirement will remain 2.5%, equal to the regulatory floor. This SCB is expected to be effective from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The company intends to increase its quarterly cash dividend on its common shares by 9% from $0.34 to $0.37 per share, commencing as early as the third quarter of 2022, subject to approval by the company's Board of Directors. The company continues to be authorized to repurchase common shares under its existing share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors, as announced in June 2021. The timing, manner and amount of repurchases are subject to various factors, including the company's capital position and prevailing market conditions. Todd Gibbons, Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon said: "The Federal Reserve's 2022 bank stress tests once again show that our resilient business model and strong balance sheet are well positioned to weather periods of even severe stress while continuing to support our clients and the broader economy. As we remain committed to maintaining strong capital ratios and delivering value to our shareholders, we are pleased to announce our intention to increase our dividend in the coming quarter."
BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2022, BNY Mellon had $45.5 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.3 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which may be expressed in a variety of ways, including the use of future or present tense language, relate to, among other things, BNY Mellon's repurchases of common stock, common stock dividends, capital base, performance and ability to meet regulatory requirements. These statements are based upon current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond BNY Mellon's control). Actual outcomes may differ materially from those expressed or implied as a result of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the factors identified above and the risk factors and other uncertainties set forth in BNY Mellon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and BNY Mellon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements in this press release speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and BNY Mellon undertakes no obligation to update any statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such forward-looking statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Contacts:
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh") (NASDAQ: MF) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Missfresh, 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 Missfresh includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
Aggrieved Missfresh investors only have until September 12, 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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Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of IonQ investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
IONQ investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in IonQ during the relevant time frame, you have until August 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create improved hearing protection that would comfortably accommodate the straps of any face mask," said an inventor, from Brooklyn, N.Y., "so I invented the EAR RELIEVERS. My design would provide added relief for the wearer's ears."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved set of ear defenders or hearing protection muffs for use with face masks. In doing so, it eliminates the pain associated with wearing masks loops around the ears. As a result, it enhances comfort and safety and it provides added protection and peace of mind while working during the pandemic. The invention features a practical design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for workers in industries that have noise levels above 85 decibels. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-JMT-129, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Appearing on the list for the second time, the Inc. 5000 is a prestigious recognition for RainFocus amid challenging market conditions
LEHI, Utah, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. has revealed that RainFocus™, provider of the next-generation enterprise event marketing platform, ranks No. 3713 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The placement highlights RainFocus' strong performance and growth strategy.
"It's an esteemed honor to be recognized again on this year's Inc. 5000 list," says JR Sherman, CEO of RainFocus. "This award is a testament to the hard work and commitment from our entire organization, and the ongoing trust we receive from our partners and clients to deliver a leading platform. I'm proud of the growth we've achieved and to be working with a group of resilient people who continue to propel our company forward."
The Inc. 5000 list ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period. It is a hallmark of entrepreneurial success and the place where future household names first make their mark. This year's list proved especially impressive given the challenges companies needed to overcome, including supply chain issues, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
RainFocus is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to navigate turbulent times. Members of the executive leadership team have led organizations through multiple previous economic downslides and have a deep history of emerging with better services and a more powerful platform.
This year's recognition showcases RainFocus' ongoing commitment to developing a flexible, scalable, and secure platform with data at the core. The company continues to invest in enhancing its platform and services; delivering confidence to clients; and developing innovation within attendee experience, exhibitor activation, and speaker enablement at its clients' world-class events.
Having just hired a new chief people officer and chief customer officer, and boasting an increased headcount of 126% over the last 12 months, RainFocus remains dedicated to the growth of its employees and clients.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
RainFocus is the next-generation event marketing platform built from the ground up to capture, analyze, and harness an unprecedented amount of data for significantly better events and conferences. As a true SaaS platform, RainFocus simplifies event registration, content management, and exhibitor activation seamlessly across in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences, all from a single dashboard. For more information, visit www.rainfocus.com.
- Join the conversation with RainFocus on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
- Visit RainFocus.com to learn more about our event marketing and management platform. If you're ready to get started, request a demo.
- Discover RainFocus On Demand, the go-to learning destination for event industry leaders to discover the latest trends, thought leadership, and best practices, delivered on demand – any time, anywhere. Learn more.
- Are you interested in joining the RainFocus Partner Program? Apply today.
- Grow your career and help reshape the events industry at RainFocus. Apply here.
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ZŰRICH, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teralytics, the global platform for human mobility analysis, today announced it has acquired the Streetlytics mobility data business from Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company.
Streetlytics' team of mobility data analytics experts, led by industry veteran Michael Clarke, will boost Teralytics' capabilities and grow their presence in the North American market. Mr. Clarke, previously President and CEO of Citilabs, will join Teralytics in the newly appointed role of President, reporting directly to Teralytics' CEO, David Reed. Bentley has partnered with Teralytics to leverage the company's data services for Bentley's mobility simulation solutions, which support transportation planners and engineers around the globe. As part of the transaction, Bentley is investing in Teralytics and will join its Board of Directors. Teralytics' existing investors are also taking part in the round.
"The Streetlytics' mission and values align perfectly with ours," said Mr. Reed. "Having the team on board will deepen our ability to serve customers across a number of industries through our truly global, independent analytics platform. We are also looking forward to partnering with Bentley, whose global reach opens new opportunities for Teralytics to deliver our insights at scale."
Streetlytics delivers mobility analytics for audience measurement across the out-of-home advertising industry in the United States and Canada, as well as to experts in real estate, retail, transportation planning, traffic engineering and air quality analysis. Teralytics analyzes data from a diverse set of sources, applying powerful data science to create transformative insights into human mobility. The integration of the Teralytics and Streetlytics technical stacks will create a powerful scalable mobility analytics platform providing unmatched global data coverage and insights.
"I am thrilled for our team to be joining Teralytics, whose quest to improve decision-making in governments and businesses through mobility analytics matches our own beliefs and ambitions," said Mr. Clarke. "Global, always-on understanding of mobility has never been more relevant, as governments and operators seek to plan, design, operate and maintain effective, efficient and sustainable transportation systems during a period of unprecedented change. Businesses everywhere are also looking to improve their growth and profitability through a rich understanding of the moving consumer."
"Combining Teralytics' and Streetlytics' capabilities, technology and experience will create a global mobility insights powerhouse much needed in today's world to better model, forecast and analyze movement," said Santanu Das, Chief Acceleration Officer, Bentley. "We look forward to seeing the combined entity grow and exploring opportunities to leverage these mission-critical insights to assist our users who analyze the effects of new projects and government policies on city transportation networks through comprehensive digital twins."
About Teralytics
Teralytics provides population-level mobility insights that transform our customers' understanding of people's interactions with locations, routes and modes of transport. Starting with a comprehensive view of mobility, we apply sophisticated data science and domain expertise to shed light on people's journeys and factors impacting their choices. Our customers use this knowledge to evaluate existing infrastructure, inventory and services; shed light on new possibilities, and ensure outcomes with the greatest possible impact over time. Teralytics operates in Europe and North America, powering decisions across a number of industries, including transportation, public policy, tourism, media and retail. www.teralytics.net
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Digital gaming operator enters 24th market on first day of state's legal sports betting
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, today launched its mobile app in Kansas. Customers now can fully access BetMGM's state-of-the-art online sports wagering platform, providing a wide variety of betting options as well as the opportunity to earn experiences at MGM Resorts' premier destinations across the country.
"We're confident sports fans across the Sunflower State will enjoy the excitement of wagering with BetMGM," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. "We would like to thank the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Kansas Lottery and Kansas Crossing Casino for being great partners and supporting our efforts."
The BetMGM app features a user-friendly sports betting platform, making it easy to customize pre-game, live in-play, futures and parlay wagers. Customers can engage in BetMGM's exclusive free-to-play contests surrounding marquee sporting events as well as the One Game Parlay product where players can combine their wagers on a single game to earn even larger payouts.
Now available in 24 markets across North America, BetMGM offers a world-class loyalty program providing customers the opportunity to earn points with every wager placed. BetMGM Rewards points can be redeemed for accommodations at MGM Resorts properties nationwide including Bellagio, ARIA and MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Borgata in Atlantic City, MGM Grand Detroit, MGM Northfield Park in Ohio, MGM National Harbor in Maryland and Beau Rivage in Mississippi.
As BetMGM continues to expand to new markets, responsible gambling education remains a key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Through the integration within BetMGM's mobile and desktop platforms, customers will receive the same GameSense experience they have grown to count on at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. This complements BetMGM's already existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.
The BetMGM app is available for download in Kansas on both iOS and Android, and is accessible via desktop at www.betmgm.com. For more information, follow @BetMGM on Twitter.
About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM's U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain's U.S.-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market-leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.betmgminc.com/.
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in MGM Resorts' public filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future results of BetMGM. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include effects of economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which MGM Resorts operates and competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world, the design, timing and costs of expansion projects, risks relating to international operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts' Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, MGM Resorts is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If MGM Resorts updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.
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Consortium aims to speed the development and delivery of customized or 'bespoke' gene therapies
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced that it has joined the Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (BGTC). Launched in October 2021, the BGTC will generate gene therapy resources that the research community can use to streamline gene therapy development for rare disorders, making the process more efficient and less costly. Danaher's Life Science companies join the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), twelve pharmaceutical and biotech companies and nine non-profits, and will be represented by experts from Danaher Corporation and its companies, notably Pall Corporation, Aldevron and Cytiva. The project is managed by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) as part of the Accelerating Medicines Partnership® program.
"Danaher's companies have a history of working with drug developers to provide new technologies and services that enable the advancement of breakthrough genomic medicines," said Sadik Kassim, Chief Technology Officer, Genomic Medicines for the Life Sciences companies at Danaher. "We are committed to continuing our work in this space and to collaborating with the NIH, FDA, and like-minded industry partners to accelerate the development of platform technologies and diagnostics that enable the next generation of breakthrough therapies."
The BGTC was formed in response to shortcomings in the current drug development model that make it difficult for companies to recover the costs required to develop gene therapies to treat rare and ultra-rare diseases.
"The Life Sciences companies of Danaher have the global presence and broad capabilities to support Genomic Medicine researchers and the industrial scale-up of biological treatments, making them ideal contributors to the BGTC. We are confident that their reach and expertise will help the BGTC realize its goal of streamlining the drug development process to reduce costs and enable companies to bring more gene therapies to patients," said Courtney Silverthorn, Associate Vice President of Research Partnerships at the FNIH.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the world what is possible when partners from the public, private and non-profit sectors come together to solve big, societal challenges," said Jose-Carlos Gutierrez-Ramos, Chief Science Officer at Danaher. "We believe collaborations like the BGTC are critical to unlock bottlenecks in the development of therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases."
Learn more about BGTC by visiting https://fnih.org/our-programs/AMP/BGTC.
ABOUT DANAHER
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping its customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world. Its family of world class brands has leadership positions in the demanding and attractive health care, environmental and applied end-markets. With more than 20 operating companies, Danaher's globally diverse team of approximately 80,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, and its Shared Purpose, Helping Realize Life's Potential. For more information, please visit www.danaher.com.
ABOUT BGTC
The Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (BGTC) is part of the Accelerating Medicines Partnership® (AMP®) program, a public–private partnership among NIH, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), multiple pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, and nonprofit and other organizations. The AMP program, which is managed by the Foundation for the NIH (FNIH), aims to improve current models for developing diagnostics and therapies. The BGTC is establishing platforms and standards to speed the development and delivery of customized or "bespoke" gene therapies that could treat millions of people affected by rare diseases, including diseases too rare to be of commercial interest. The BGTC is the first AMP initiative focused on rare diseases and the sixth AMP initiative overall. It also is the first to focus on a therapeutic platform.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health creates and manages alliances with public and private institutions in support of the mission of the NIH, the world's premier medical research agency. The Foundation, also known as the FNIH, works with its partners to accelerate biomedical research and strategies against diseases and health concerns in the United States and across the globe. The FNIH organizes and administers research projects; supports education and training of new researchers; organizes educational events and symposia; and administers a series of funds supporting a wide range of health issues. Established by Congress, the FNIH is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For additional information about the FNIH, please visit fnih.org.
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Largest Ever Acquisition in India's Infra and Materials space valued at USD 10.5 billion
Editor's Synopsis
- Acquisition propels Adani into the cement business, and will establish its new materials, metal and mining vertical
- With this, Adani is now India's second largest cement manufacturer (capacity ~70 MTPA)
AHMEDABAD, India, May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adani Family, through an offshore special purpose vehicle, announced that it had entered into definitive agreements for the acquisition of Switzerland-based Holcim Ltd's entire stake in two of India's leading cement companies – Ambuja Cements Ltd and ACC Ltd.
Holcim, through its subsidiaries, holds 63.19% in Ambuja Cements and 54.53% in ACC (of which 50.05% is held through Ambuja Cements). The value for the Holcim stake and open offer consideration for Ambuja Cements and ACC is USD ~10.5 billion, which makes this the largest ever acquisition by Adani, and India's largest ever M&A transaction in the infrastructure and materials space.
"Our move into the cement business is yet another validation of our belief in our nation's growth story," said Mr Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group. "Not only is India expected to remain one of the world's largest demand-driven economies for several decades, India also continues to be the world's second largest cement market and yet has less than half of the global average per capita cement consumption. In statistical comparison, China's cement consumption is over 7x that of India's. When these factors are combined with the several adjacencies of our existing businesses that include the Adani Group's ports and logistics business, energy business, and real estate business, we believe that we will be able to build a uniquely integrated and differentiated business model and set ourselves up for significant capacity expansion."
Mr Adani added, "Holcim's global leadership in cement production and sustainability best practices brings to us some of the cutting-edge technologies that will allow us to accelerate the path to greener cement production. In addition, Ambuja Cements and ACC are two of the strongest brands recognized across India. When augmented with our renewable power generation footprint, we gain a big headstart in the decarbonization journey that is a must for cement production. This combination of all our capabilities makes me confident that we will be able to establish the cleanest and most sustainable cement manufacturing processes that will meet or exceed global benchmarks."
"I am delighted that the Adani Group is acquiring our business in India to lead its next era of growth," said Mr Jan Jenisch, CEO of Holcim Limited. "Mr Gautam Adani is a highly recognized business leader in India who shares our deep commitment to sustainability, people and communities. I would like to thank our 10,000 Indian colleagues who have played an essential role in the development of our business over the years with their relentless dedication and expertise. I am confident that the Adani Group is the perfect home for them as well as our customers to continue to thrive."
With India's cement consumption at just 242 kg per capita, as compared to the global average of 525 kg per capita, there is significant potential for the growth of the cement sector in India. The tailwinds of rapid urbanization, the growing middle class and affordable housing together with the post-pandemic recovery in construction and other infrastructure sectors are expected to continue driving the growth of the cement sector over the next several decades.
Ambuja Cements and ACC currently have a combined installed production capacity of ~70 MTPA. The two companies are among the strongest brands in India with immense depth of manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure, represented by their 23 cement plants, 14 grinding stations, 80 ready-mix concrete plants and over 50,000 channel partners across India.
Both Ambuja and ACC will benefit from synergies with the integrated Adani infrastructure platform, especially in the areas of raw material, renewable power and logistics, where Adani Portfolio companies have vast experience and deep expertise. This will enable higher margins and return on capital employed for the two companies. The Companies will also benefit from Adani's focus on ESG, Circular Economy and Capital Management Philosophy. The businesses will continue to be deeply aligned to UN Sustainability Development Goals with clear focus on SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and conditions.
About Adani
Headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, Adani is the largest and fastest-growing portfolio of diversified businesses in India with interests in Logistics (seaports, airports, logistics, shipping and rail), Resources, Power Generation and Distribution, Renewable Energy, Gas and Infrastructure, Agro (commodities, edible oil, food products, cold storage and grain silos), Real Estate, Public Transport Infrastructure, Defence & Aerospace, and other sectors.
Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of 'Nation Building' and 'Growth with Goodness' – a guiding principle for sustainable growth. The Group is committed to protecting the environment and improving communities through its CSR programmes based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. For more information, please visit www.adani.com
Media inquiries: Roy Paul I roy.paul@adani.com I 91-79-25556628
About Holcim
Holcim builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success.
The company is driving the circular economy as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is the company behind some of the world's most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products. More information is available on www.holcim.com.
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"Anthem to amplify the voices of young people who are anxious about the climate crisis and are demanding that adults do what is right to safeguard their future before it's too late"
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Julian Marley, son of reggae-music icon Bob Marley, has composed and recorded "Don't Ruin My World (Soil Of Life)" – a new song that will be performed for the first time at Everland's 'Climate for Concert' on June 4 as part of the United Nations Environment Programme's World Environment Day (WED) celebrations. The concert will be at the Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, and live streamed by Looped.
Julian Marley & The Uprising are headlining the concert and will debut the song to encourage the voices of youth activists who are demanding urgent action on the climate crisis. It captures the natural world's beauty and the vital role trees play in our lives:
The medicines in leaves
The histories in trees
The foundation fruit of our life
(Of our life)
Human and nature in harmony
All these tings are part of me
(Yea Yea)
Don't you take her light.
The song has the makings of an anthem with its hook:
So don't ruin my world
Don't trouble my world
Don't ruin my world world world
Don't trouble my world
Children have contributed the least to the climate crisis but will pay the highest price, according to Save The Children:
- Right now, in the U.S. and around the world, children's lives are under threat due to climate change. Nearly 710 million children are currently living in countries at the highest risk of suffering the impact of the climate crisis. However, every child will inherit a planet with more frequent extreme weather events than ever before.
- Extreme events, including wildfires, floods, and hurricanes, have become a frightening new normal. Hotter temperatures, air pollution, and violent storms are leading to immediate, life-threatening dangers for children, including difficulty breathing, malnutrition, and a higher risk of infectious diseases.
- Extreme temperatures leave many families living in poverty with less food, less clean water, lower incomes, and worsening health.
- Children's immune systems are still developing, leaving their rapidly growing bodies more sensitive to disease and pollution.
- Extreme events can destroy homes, schools, childcare centers, and infrastructure critical to children's well-being.
- Droughts and flooding can destroy crops and cut access to clean water.
- The UN warns that many families will have to choose between starvation and migration.
Following in his father's footsteps, the two-time Grammy-nominated artist has centered much of his work around activism. Everland commissioned Julian Marley to create a song to help raise awareness of the need to end deforestation and conserve nature to safeguard life on Earth.
Julian Marley agreed to create the song after learning about the pioneering conservation projects that Everland represents across the globe which are focused on stopping deforestation. The projects are community-based and wildlife-centered where local landowners and communities are directly involved in protecting their forests for their own benefit. This is done under a UN-envisioned mechanism called REDD+ – an acronym for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation.
About working with Everland, Julian Marley said: I was excited to learn from Everland that it's possible to stop deforestation in a way that brings meaningful investments into local forest communities. We're happy to use our voices to support those on the front-line battle to conserve forests and protect wildlife. It's our moral responsibility to do so.
I created this song for Everland to help get the word out about the urgent need to protect nature and life on Earth. It's an anthem to amplify the voices of young people who are anxious about the climate crisis and are demanding that adults do what is right to safeguard their future before it's too late.
On having Julian Marley & The Uprising debut the song at the Concert for Climate, Everland CEO and Co-founder Gerald Prolman said: We asked Julian Marley to do this because he's a lifelong activist who's always stood up for environmental and social justice. We're honored that he agreed and thrilled that he'll be performing the song that is uplifting and perfectly expresses what young people everywhere are feeling. 'Don't Ruin My World' is a rallying cry for a livable world for future generations.
Register here to attend the intimate, in-person concert or here to RSVP for the live-streamed concert on Looped. Details about the concert and Everland's other WED events can be found here.
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About Everland
Everland represents the world's largest portfolio of high-impact forest conservation projects in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Everland brings forest communities and corporations together in a common cause to protect some of the world's most important and vulnerable forests. Visit https://www.everlandmarketing.com/.
Available for interviews
- Julian Marley & the Uprising, reggae activist, musician, and band
- Gerald Prolman, Everland CEO and co-founder
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Kevin Spacey to face London court on sexual offense charges
LONDON (AP) — Actor Kevin Spacey has been formally charged with sexual offenses against three men in Britain and is expected to appear in a court in London this week, British police said Monday.
Spacey, 62, is accused of four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
Spacey is due to appear at London’s Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday.
The alleged incidents took place in London between March 2005 and August 2008, and one in western England in April 2013. The victims are now in their 30s and 40s.
The Crown Prosecution Service authorized charges against Spacey last month.
Spacey, a double Academy Award winner, was questioned by British police in 2019 about claims by several men that he had assaulted them. The former “House of Cards” star ran London’s Old Vic theater between 2004 and 2015.
Spacey won a best supporting actor Academy Award for the 1995 film “The Usual Suspects” and a lead actor Oscar for the 1999 movie “American Beauty.”
But his celebrated career came to an abrupt halt in 2017 when actor Anthony Rapp accused the star of assaulting him at a party in the 1980s, when Rapp was a teenager. Spacey denies the allegations.
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The VAVA Chroma raised nearly $7.8 million, making it Indiegogo's most funded campaign in 2021.
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 2,700 backers, VAVA Chroma's Indiegogo campaign wrapped up in early 2022. The Chroma is now available to purchase at the VAVA online store.
Last fall, VAVA launched its latest Indiegogo campaign for the VAVA Chroma, an ALPD 4.0® ultra short throw triple laser projector. The R&D team had been working on this project for over a year, and the entire team at VAVA is extremely proud of both the end product and the reception.
Within four hours of funding, VAVA raised over $3 million and subsequently broke the record for most funds raised in a 24-hour period. VAVA has been asking backers what drew them to the Chroma; one backer said:
"I'm very excited to be getting my unit. I think what stands out most is just how large the screen can project. [...] I love not having to hang up a TV and bulky TV mount in the room. The ability to take out a projector and put it away is a major selling point for me."
The Chroma campaign raised nearly $7.8 million, making it the most funded campaign in Indiegogo history for the year 2021. VAVA has brought together a community full of home theater enthusiasts expressing anticipation for their projector and sharing tips and reviews.
About VAVA: VAVA's goal is to simplify modern life through exceptional expertise and the highest quality technology. VAVA designs and manufactures a line of cutting--edge and innovative products directed toward improving the lives of its customers. Additional information about VAVA and its award-winning products can be found at the VAVA online store.
About VAVA Chroma: VAVA Chroma is an ultra short throw projector boasting triple laser technology, ALPD® 4.0, Alexa voice control, and smart Android TV system. With projection ranges of 80"-150", Chroma is adaptable to any space and viewing preference.
Media Contact:
Carina Chen
Marketing Manager
press@vava.com
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Women of Prayer Ministries will hold a two-day non-denominational faith-based prayer conference in June at the Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center — an event that has drawn more than 400 participants annually in years prior.
The theme will be “Igniting the Power of the Holy Spirit.”
The itinerary includes a reception, prayer, worship, and a featured speaker from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 10, and a continental breakfast, prayer, worship and a featured speaker from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. The CAC is located at 3011 N. Third St. in Temple.
Lydia Santibanez — a former chaplain at Baylor Scott & White and the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System and the founder of the Women of Prayer Ministries — previously highlighted how she created the Women of Prayer Conference as a place for women to utilize the power of prayer while in the midst of others.
“There’s a lot of hurting women out there,” she said. “There are women who are spiritually and emotionally distraught.”
Santibanez emphasized how the event provides a unique opportunity for women of all ethnicities, denominations and backgrounds, as it allows them to discuss issues they are facing on a daily basis over prayer.
“Ministry is not just in the church; outside the church is still the Church,” she said. “This is a safe place to bring discouragement and disappointment and leave it at the foot of the cross.”
During this year’s Women of Prayer Conference, Petie Newsome — a pastor with Cornerstone Christian Fellowship — and Wanda Bolton-Davis — a speaker, teacher, author and discipleship trainer/coach with more than 25 years of ministry experience — will serve as t“anointed speakers”.
Although the conference, which draws participants from more than 16 churches across the Temple area, is free to the public, participants are asked to register online at bit.ly/39CZuFE.
“Women of Prayer Ministries is dedicated to unite women of all Christian faiths and all walks of life to pray for their families, communities, churches and nation. Our mission is to utilize the most powerful tool of faith we possess,” Donna Cowan Dunn, a Women of Prayer Ministries member, said in a Facebook post. “Join us on June 10 and 11 for a blessed time of worship, prayer and powerful speakers.”
Residents can contact Renee Henry by phone at 254-718-7671 or email at henryrenee473@gmail.com, or Sonjanette Crossley by phone at 254-421-0146 or email at sonjanette49@gmail.com for further information, according to Women of Prayer Ministries.
“You don’t want to miss this opportunity,” Joyce W. Adams, a Temple resident, said in a Facebook post. “Look to join us.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/faith/article_a5ba5a40-d843-11ec-aa2a-d7e17e80272b.html | 2022-05-21T07:53:14Z |
Rapper Kidd Creole sentenced to 16 years for fatal stabbing
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Kidd Creole, who was a founding member of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years in prison for stabbing a homeless man to death on a New York City street.
The 62-year-old rapper, born Nathaniel Glover, was found guilty of manslaughter last month for the death of John Jolly, who was stabbed twice in the chest with a steak knife in midtown Manhattan in August 2017.
Prosecutors accused Glover of stabbing Jolly after becoming enraged because he thought Jolly was gay and was hitting on him. After stabbing Jolly, who was 55, Glover headed to his workplace nearby, changed his clothes and washed the knife, prosecutors said. Glover was arrested the following day.
“Mr. Jolly’s death was devastating to his family and those who knew him,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a news release after the sentencing. “Every life we lose to violent crime ripples throughout our entire city, and we will continue to ensure everyone in our borough can live their lives with the sense of safety and security they deserve.”
The New York Times reports that Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice Michele Rodney appeared to take issue with arguments made by Glover’s lawyer, Scottie Celestin, who said during the trial that Glover had felt threatened in part because Jolly was homeless.
“A life is a life is a life,” Rodney said, adding as she sentenced Glover that the killing was not “somehow justified because the person is homeless.”
Celestin said he would appeal the conviction.
Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five formed in the late 1970s in the Bronx. The group’s best-known song is “The Message” from 1982. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, the first rap group to be included.
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BEIJING, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After five years' effort and construction, the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) was finally inaugurated on June 22 and is scheduled to open on July 2, representing a new cultural landmark in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Five years ago, on June 29, 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping was present at the signing ceremony for the cooperation agreement between the mainland and the HKSAR on the development of the museum at the West Kowloon Cultural District.
In a show of his care and interest in the city's cultural and art development, Xi visited the district hours after he had arrived for a three-day inspection tour during the 20th anniversary celebrations of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
Xi said that he hoped the HKSAR would carry forward traditional culture and play a role in facilitating and promoting cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and the West, and between Hong Kong and the mainland.
A window into Chinese culture
The already-thriving traditional Chinese culture of Hong Kong, known as "the Pearl of the Orient," is further boosted by HKPM's inauguration.
With elements such as red doors decorated with golden doornails, the museum embodies the excellence of traditional Chinese culture and asserts its aspiration to become one of the world's leading cultural institutions, committed to the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture, while advancing dialogue among civilizations through international partnerships.
More than 900 treasures from the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing will be placed on rotating display for the inaugural exhibitions. Some of these pieces are being shown in Hong Kong for the first time, while others have never been shown in public before, according to the HKPM.
In addition to physical institutions such as museums, Hong Kong has also been a stage for different styles of traditional Chinese theater. Inscribed onto the first national list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006 and UNESCO's Representative List in 2009, Cantonese Opera is among the most popular.
In August 2017, in order to preserve its intangible cultural heritage, Hong Kong unveiled the first representative list of 20 items, ranging from performing arts like Cantonese Opera to festival events such as the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and the traditional craftsmanship of the Bamboo Theatre Building Technique.
A fusion of East and West
Hong Kong is a place where Chinese and Western cultures blend, tradition and modernity are fused, and the old and new merge to present a unique contrast.
President Xi emphasized in 2018 that through its cultural diversity, Hong Kong will continue to play a special role in promoting East-West cultural exchange, facilitating mutual learning among civilizations, and building people-to-people bonds.
As an international business and financial center featuring openness and diversity, Hong Kong is home to some 600,000 non-Chinese residents, many of whom have resided in the city for decades.
Arthur de Villepin is one of them. He runs a gallery on Hollywood Road in the Central district on Hong Kong Island, with his father Dominique de Villepin, who served as France's prime minister from 2005 to 2007.
In an interview with China Media Group (CMG), the pair said that they had dedicated the Villepin gallery's inaugural exhibition to the late Chinese-French abstract painter Zao Wou-Ki, hailing him as a good example of "reconciliation between East and West."
The younger de Villepin expressed his confidence that "art and culture will both grow dramatically" in the city, and that the way "China will reveal itself to the world through its people with art is going to be extraordinary."
A city that tells China's stories
During a meeting with a Hong Kong delegation, President Xi said that the city, as a cosmopolitan metropolis, can tap into its extensive connections with the world, spread the best of traditional Chinese culture, and tell China's stories.
TV presenter Janis Chan is one such storyteller. In the documentary "No Poverty Land," she and her team spent three months visiting 10 areas on the Chinese mainland to introduce China's poverty relief efforts, which were not widely known to the world.
The work has won praise from viewers in Hong Kong, the mainland and beyond, winning for Chan the title of Best Female Host at the TVB Anniversary Awards 2021 in Hong Kong, and the role model of "Touching China 2021" on the mainland.
Following these honors, she told the media that it was her who was touched. "Every person we interviewed represents the remarkable character of the Chinese people."
In a recent interview with CMG, Chan said she will document more stories about China to let audiences at home and abroad know about the nation's development.
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations and America's Road Team Captains are advising travelers to take extra driving precautions through the busy Independence Day holiday weekend.
AAA predicts 47.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over this weekend, a 3.7% increase from the previous year and bringing travel volumes back to pre-pandemic levels. Car travel remains the most popular form of transportation despite the historically high gas prices, so with the increased traffic, it is more important than ever to travel with care and caution this July 4 weekend.
"Given the exceptional amount of people traveling on the highway to see friends and family this holiday weekend, it is key to practice and promote safe driving." said America's Road Team Captain Richard Frazer, a professional truck driver for Yellow. "We all deserve to relax and celebrate this holiday, and by applying these safety tips, the general motoring public can deliver a safe holiday for themselves and their neighbors on the road."
As millions of Americans gather to celebrate our great nation's independence, professional truck drivers are hard at work delivering holiday essentials. Safety on the highways is the main goal for America's Road Team Captains, which is why the elite group of professional truck drivers is reminding motorists to remain focused while driving and to stay alert to the high number of travelers on the road. By employing these safety efforts, professional truck drivers can make those hot dogs, ice cream and sparkler deliveries on time.
"Following simple tips such as buckling your safety belt, reducing your speed, and preparing your vehicle for long distance travel can all factor into safer driving on the highways," said America's Road Team Captain Gina Jones, of Werner Enterprises. "We want people across America to have a relaxing and enjoyable time with family and friends this holiday weekend, and by using our tips you can significantly increase highway safety."
America's Road Team Captains offer these safety tips to remind motorists about key elements of safe driving, especially relating to operating small passenger vehicles near large tractor-trailers.
- Buckle Up: Independence Day is a time of high congestion on the highways and wearing your safety belt saves lives. Remember to always buckle up.
- Slow Down: The chances of a crash triple when driving faster than surrounding traffic. Spring and summer are periods when work zones are busiest in this country. It is important to reduce speeds when traveling through those areas over the holiday.
- Do not drive impaired: We have a lot of freedoms to celebrate during Independence Day, but impaired driving is not one of those freedoms and jeopardizes the freedoms of others. Consider the safety of yourself and others by planning for your holiday. It is always better to play it safe.
- Be aware of truck blind spots: When sharing the road with large trucks, be aware of where their blind spots are. If you cannot see the truck driver in his or her mirrors, then the truck driver cannot see you.
- Keep your eyes on the road: Distracted driving is a major cause of traffic accidents. Even just two seconds of distraction time doubles the chances of an accident. Use your cell phone only when stopped and never text while driving.
- Do not cut in front of large trucks: Remember trucks are heavier and a fully loaded truck traveling at highway speeds needs about the length of two football fields to come to a complete stop, so avoid cutting quickly in front of them.
- Prepare your vehicle for long distance travel: Check your wipers, fluids, and tire pressure. Have your radiator and cooling system serviced. Simple maintenance before you leave your home can prevent many of the problems that strand motorists on the side of the road.
- Leave early and avoid risks: Leave early so you will not be anxious about arriving late. Many major cities can expect delays and road conditions may change due to inclement weather or traffic congestion.
- Be aware of the vehicle in front of you: Leave extra room between you and the vehicle ahead in case of sudden stops.
- Be safe in and around neighborhoods: Watch for children in neighborhoods who could be playing on or near residential streets. We want everyone to be able to safely enjoy the fireworks.
America's Road Team, sponsored by Volvo Trucks, is a national public outreach program led by a small group of professional truck drivers who share superior driving skills, remarkable safety records and a strong desire to spread the word about safety on the highway. Follow America's Road Team on Twitter or Facebook.
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward
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(NewsNation) — Army recruits at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, may appear to be going through the motions of most beginner soldiers, but they’re part of a slightly different crop.
This group is made up of people who want to do the job and serve their country, but are just slightly below the army’s strict standards.
“I think we’ve realized that we need to be part of the solution for society, not only from the physical fitness side but also from the academic side, in untapping someone’s true potential here,” Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis told NewsNation.
This comes as the U.S. is in the midst of the worst military recruiting environment since the inception of the volunteer force in 1973, with only 23% of young Americans meeting academic and physical fitness requirements.
The Army is the first branch of the service to get creative in bringing recruits up to speed, implementing the Future Soldier Preparatory Course pilot program to compensate.
It started last week with a crop of 250 potential soldiers, who have 90 days to go through two tracks in the pilot program, academic and physical.
For those who have scored below a 31 on the Army entrance exam, the goal is to bring up their score in three months. The potential soldiers can then retest every three weeks and get out early.
When it comes to those falling short of the physical fitness standard — like missing the body mass index mark — the goal is to reduce body fat to standards.
The commanding general at Fort Jackson told NewsNation he believes they can get recruits up to standards both in the classroom and when it comes to fitness.
To demonstrate, the Army ran “Banfield” senior story editor Paula Froelich through a sample of physical drills potential recruits will go through in the prep course.
In doing so, NewsNation was able to speak to a potential recruit who said the program has already given her a confidence boost.
“I thought my dream … that I wasn’t going to achieve it,” the potential recruit said. “And when I got the phone call that this program had opened, it just brought that joy that I wanted in me, and I’m like, OK, let’s do it.”
And in a pre-course rehearsal round, they’ve already seen promising results.
“It really opened up the aperture and what she can do for the Army itself, and that’s what I think is unlocking people’s true potential,” Michaelis said.
This prep course, if the pilot proves successful, is said to have the capacity to bring in 8,000 to 10,000 soldiers a year.
Froelich said it wasn’t the hardest workout she’s ever done, but it certainly wasn’t easy.
Col. Kent Solheim told Froelich the program is “no longer enough to keep unfit people out. It’s on the military to help those who are willing to get in.”
“They’ve got to meet a threshold, right?” Solheim said. “We’ll meet them more than halfway. And then they’ve got to bring their game and finish it up. But it’s an exciting thing to watch.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/the-army-is-giving-ineligible-recruits-a-second-chance/ | 2022-08-19T14:35:09Z |
Full service DSO doubles footprint over just two years, on pace for 50+ offices in 2022
TREVOSE, Penn., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simply Beautiful Smiles, one of the fastest growing dental service organizations on the East Coast, announced it has now surpassed forty office locations, more than doubling the Company's footprint over just two years. By partnering with the highest quality clinical talent in select markets that enjoy demographic and demand advantages, Simply Beautiful Smiles has expanded its reach from its origins in the Philadelphia metropolitan area to support dentists and patients from Virginia to upstate New York.
The Trevose, Pennsylvania headquartered, full service DSO now boasts a presence in five states (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York and Virginia). Its latest acquisitions, both in Maryland – Dr. Bradley Olson's "Smile Images" practice in Waldorf and the practice of Dr. Kevin Doring in Edgewater – mark Simply Beautiful Smiles' 40th and 41st locations. The company is on pace to comprise more than 50 individual offices by the close of 2022.
Tim North, President & CEO, Simply Beautiful Smiles, said, "Simply Beautiful Smiles believes in elevating the dentistry experience for both patients and practitioners through an approach that is patient-centric, doctor-focused and staff-driven. Our aggressive growth trajectory is matched only by our practitioners' vision to deliver high quality dental health services through relatable and easily accessible services in their home communities."
Simply Beautiful Smiles was recently named a "Top DSOs to Watch in 2022" by Becker's Dental + DSO Review.
In addition to the company's growth-oriented trajectory, it is also greatly improving the dental experience for both its patients and clinical partners by making investments in new technologies, accepting new payment and insurance methods, consolidating back-end operations, expanding laboratory capabilities and creating employee incentive programs and mentorships for both doctors and office staff.
"Patients looking for a dental service provider focused on their overall health needs will find a wonderful experience for their families with Simply Beautiful Smiles. And doctors who share that philosophy who are looking to join a network of likeminded colleagues can find a home here as well," North said.
Simply Beautiful Smiles
Founded in 2000 by doctors who subscribe to the simple premise that every person deserves to have beautiful smile, Simply Beautiful Smiles believes in elevating the dentistry experience for both patients and practitioners through an approach that is patient-centric, doctor-focused and staff-driven. The company comprises more than 40 office locations run by doctors and hygienists with decades of experience across a full complement of practices including general dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics and sleep apnea treatment. The company also features multiple ADA compliant practices that focus on the treatment of hearing-impaired patients and those with limited mobility.
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As health officials warn of rising Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations, the mayor of New York said the city would not reinstate mask mandates at this time.
"I'm proud of what we are doing and how we are not allowing Covid to outstmart us," Mayor Eric Adams said during a Wednesday news conference, after he was asked about reinstating a mandate, specifically in the city's schools. "We're staying prepared and not panicking."
To defend his stance, Adams cited what he said were stable hospitalization numbers and deaths across the city, as well as Covid-19 testing in schools.
"Variants are going to come," he said. "If every variant that comes, we move into shutdown thoughts, we move into panicking, we're not going to function as a city."
City officials this week said New York City has reached the "high" Covid-19 alert level, indicating there is a high level of spread in the community and "substantial pressure on the health care system." The city's health department encouraged people to wear high-quality masks in all public, indoor settings and crowded outdoor spaces, regardless of whether vaccination status is known.
New York isn't the only place seeing high infection numbers. About 40% of people in the US northeast are in counties considered to have high community levels, CNN has reported.
'An environment of rising risk'
The mayor's comments came the same day New York's health commissioner, Dr. Ashwin Vasan told CNN that both infection and hospitalization numbers were rising in the city.
"We're in an environment of rising risk, but we've got all sorts of tools to help keep us safe," including vaccines and boosters, frequent testing and treatments when necessary, he said.
Roughly 78% of city residents are fully vaccinated -- and about 38% of those have received their additional dose, according to a city website.
Much of the city is vaccinated and booster numbers are increasing, the commissioner said, adding, "We have a strong mask culture in this city ... where people are taking those precautions on subways and indoor settings."
"So that's what we're asking New Yorkers to do now, is to just ramp up those activities and take those extra precautions," he said. "We are no longer in an emergency even though we're still in this pandemic."
Vasan said he believes the US is in a "transition" period of the pandemic and that the latest surge pushing infection numbers up again won't last long.
But Vasan said he was concerned about "the impacts of waning immunity" and potential variants going into the fall.
"We are getting geared up for any potential surge in the fall, but it's a little too early to predict. I think we can prepare to have a really nice summer if we just get through this hump. But I am thinking about the fall as well."
CDC chief urges Americans to mask up
Roughly a third of people in the US live in areas with medium or high Covid-19 community levels, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a White House briefing Wednesday.
The CDC chief urged counties with high Covid-19 community levels to encourage people to mask up in public indoor settings to help prevent further infections and severe disease.
"While cases remain much lower than during the Omicron surge this past winter, the current seven-day daily average of cases is now at about 94,000 cases per day, which is an increase nationally of about 26% over the previous week, and a three-fold increase over the last month," Walensky said.
Hospital admissions are also increasing, she added. Deaths have remained low, according to the CDC chief, but the seven-day average of daily deaths is still about 275 per day.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials in Pakistan raised concern Wednesday over the spread of waterborne diseases among thousands of flood victims as waters from powerful monsoon rains began to recede in many parts of the country.
Some doctors said initially they were seeing mostly patients traumatized by the flooding, but are now treating people suffering from diarrhea, skin infections and other waterborne ailments in the country’s flood-hit areas. Many pregnant women living in flood-affected areas were also exposed to risks.
The development has forced the government to deploy additional medical teams, dispatch medicine and provide clean drinking water to survivors, many of whom are living in tents and makeshift homes.
The warning came a day after record-breaking floods prompted the United Nations to formally issue an appeal for $160 million in emergency funding to the impoverished Islamic nation, where about a million homes have been damaged or destroyed.
According to the U.N. Population Fund, about 650,000 pregnant women in flood-affected areas require maternal health services to ensure a safe pregnancy and childbirth.
“Up to 73,000 women expected to deliver next month will need skilled birth attendants, newborn care, and support,” it said in a statement.
Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, health minister in the country’s worst-affected province of Sindh, said officials have set up 4,210 medical camps in the province’s flood-hit areas to treat victims now suffering from skin and waterborne diseases, which are common during floods.
The World Health Organization began aiding Pakistani authorities in their efforts to treat people injured in the rains and flooding. The agency said in a statement it was working to increase surveillance for acute diarrhea, cholera and other communicable diseases to avoid their spreading further, and is also providing medicine and medical supplies to health facilities.
“WHO is working with health authorities to respond quickly and effectively on the ground,” said Dr. Palitha Mahipala, the WHO representative in Pakistan. “Our key priorities now are to ensure rapid access to essential health services to the flood-affected population, (to) strengthen and expand disease surveillance, outbreak prevention and control, and ensure robust health cluster coordination.”
Authorities said waterborne diseases among flood victims are now common across the country.
“Initially we received injured people, but now diarrhea is common,” said Farhad Khan, a physician in charge of a medical camp set up in the northwestern town of Charsadda. It is one of the worst flood-hit districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, where floods killed 257 people since mid-June.
Pakistani authorities backed by the military, rescuers and volunteers, have struggled to evacuate marooned people to safer places. On Wednesday, military helicopters continued evacuating flood victims and delivering food to remote regions, according to a statement released by the military. It said it has deployed at least 6,500 troops to assist in rescue and relief operations.
Rescuers were also using boats to evacuate stranded people in southern Sindh province and in remote villages in eastern Punjab province. Floods in the past 24 hours damaged about 70,000 more homes in the country’s northwest and southern Sindh province, according to National Disaster Management Authority.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in a visit to the flood-hit Swat Valley promised the rehabilitation of every person displaced by the flood. In his televised comments, Shahbaz thanked U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for responding to Pakistan’s request and issuing an appeal for $160 million in emergency funding to help flood victims. Guterres on Tuesday urged the world: “Let’s stop sleepwalking toward the destruction of our planet by climate change.”
Sharif’s visit comes days after a raging Swat River destroyed the iconic New Honeymoon Hotel in the northwestern tourist resort of Kalam. There were no casualties as tourists and staff left the hotel following government evacuation instructions, and residents in Kalam said many streets there were still flooded.
Pakistan says it has received aid from some countries and others were dispatching aid, too. According to initial government estimates, the devastation caused $10 billion in damage to the economy.
Kamran Bangash, a government spokesman in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said with evacuations wrapping up, officials are now focused on providing food and clean drinking water to flood victims.
“We fear the outbreak of the waterborne disease in flood-hit areas,” he told The Associated Press. He said hundreds of people have contracted such illnesses in various parts of the province.
“In recent weeks floodwater badly affected hundreds of thousands of people. We don’t want them to again suffer; this time due to non-availability of clean water and it can be avoided,” Bangash said.
Although the rains stopped three days ago, large swaths of the country remain under water, and the main rivers, the Indus and the Swat, are still swollen. The National Disaster Management Authority has warned emergency services to be on maximum alert, saying flood waters over the next 24 hours could cause further damage. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-in-pakistan-fears-of-waterborne-diseases-as-floods-recede/ | 2022-09-01T03:47:48Z |
NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK) today announced that its Board of Directors declared dividends on its common and preferred stock as follows:
Common – a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.37 per share, payable on August 5, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 25, 2022.
Preferred – the following dividends for the noncumulative perpetual preferred stock, liquidation preference $100,000 per share, for the dividend period ending in September 2022, in each case payable on September 20, 2022 to holders of record as of the close of business on September 5, 2022:
- $1,011.11 per share on the Series A Preferred Stock (equivalent to $10.111111 per Normal Preferred Capital Security of Mellon Capital IV, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series A Preferred Stock);
- $2,312.50 per share on the Series F Preferred Stock (equivalent to $23.125000 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series F Preferred Stock);
- $2,350.00 per share on the Series G Preferred Stock (equivalent to $23.500000 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series G Preferred Stock);
- $925.00 per share on the Series H Preferred Stock (equivalent to $9.250000 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series H Preferred Stock); and
- $937.50 per share on the Series I Preferred Stock (equivalent to $9.375000 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series I Preferred Stock).
BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of June 30, 2022, BNY Mellon had $43.0 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $1.9 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.
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HOUSTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC Markets: DPLS) ("DarkPulse" and the "Company"), a technology company focused on the manufacture, sale, installation and monitoring of laser sensing systems which provide a data stream of critical metrics for assessing the health and security of infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Dr.Eng. Ehab M. Eldemeri as Director, Africa & GCC Countries.
Dr. Eldemeri is a successful entrepreneur, Artificial Intelligence Projects Manager (AIPM), Optical Systems & Business Development expert with over 23 years' experience in project management and infrastructure. Coupled with hands-on service provisioning for large enterprises in heavy industry, telecom, oil and gas, ports, commercial, residential, hospitality, and aviation sectors across multiple continents, his outstanding record of success brings new capabilities to DarkPulse. His flexibility in adapting to change, ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in highly demanding situations, and ability to thrive in fluid environments while remaining pragmatic and focused makes him an excellent candidate for his position. Dr. Eldemeri is known as a highly ethical, trustworthy, and persuasive communicator with exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to relate to people at any level of business management, optical sciences, and engineering. His demonstrated ability to build new territories and expand opportunities towards the achievement of stated targets will assist the Company during its continued expansion into new markets and territories throughout the Middle East and Africa.
"I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Eldemeri has joined DarkPulse as our Director, Africa and GCC Countries," said Dennis M. O'Leary, Chairman and CEO of DarkPulse. Mr. O'Leary continued, "as we enter the GCC and Africa markets, having a local expert assist the Company's efforts toward operations in these key markets and industries and accelerate the adoption of our technology offerings is a key metric. Dr. Ehab brings to DarkPulse incredible depth of knowledge in large scale technology projects and management experience. I look forward to working more closely together."
The Company continues to explore additional potential opportunities in strategic locations worldwide with the goal of accelerating the adoption of its DarkPulse Technology Products and expand its global market position.
DarkPulse, Inc. uses advanced laser-based monitoring systems to provide rapid and accurate monitoring of temperatures, strains and stresses. The Company's technology excels when applied to live, dynamic critical infrastructure and structural monitoring, including pipeline monitoring, perimeter and structural surveillance, aircraft structural components and mining safety. The Company's fiber-based monitoring systems can assist markets that are not currently served, and its unique technology covers extended areas and any event that is translated into the detection of a change in strain or temperature. In addition to the Company's ongoing efforts with respect to the marketing and sales of its technology products and services to its customers, the Company also continues to explore potential strategic alliances through joint venture and licensing opportunities to further expand its global market position.
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Letter: School shooter fixated on guns, dreamed of killing
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Four years before Nikolas Cruz murdered 17 people at a Florida high school, therapists at another school wrote a letter to his psychiatrist saying he was fixated on guns and dreamed of killing others and being covered in blood, testimony at his penalty trial showed Thursday.
Dr. Brett Negin, testifying for the defense, said he never received it.
Negin and another psychiatrist who treated Cruz in the decade leading up to the Feb. 14, 2018, massacre at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School testified during Thursday’s abbreviated court session about the various medications he was given for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other issues. Both said under cross-examination by prosecutors they never saw anything that would have led them to believe he was capable of mass murder.
But Negin, who treated Cruz from 2012 into August 2017, was then shown by the defense a June 2014 letter written to him by a psychiatrist and therapist at Cross Creek School, a campus attended by students with emotional and behavioral problems.
Dr. Nyrma N. Ortiz and therapist Rona O’Connor Kelly’s two-page letter addressed to Negin says Cruz, then 15, was experiencing extreme mood swings, adding, “He is usually very irritable and reactive.” They said he is “inappropriately” obsessed with guns and the military, defiant, verbally aggressive toward his teachers, paranoid and places the blame on others for the problems he creates.
“At home, he continues to be aggressive and destructive with minimal provocation,” the two wrote. He destroyed a television after losing a video game, punched holes in walls and used sharp objects to cut up the furniture and carve holes in the bathroom. He had a hatchet that he used to chop a dead tree in the back yard, but his mother reported she could no longer find it.
Cruz shared at school “he dreams of killing others and is covered in blood.”
The two said he had been assessed for hospitalization, but that never happened. They said they were writing Negin so he could adjust Cruz’s medication.
Negin testified Thursday he never received the letter and no one followed up with him when he didn’t respond. He said Cross Creek’s typical procedure if the staff was having problems with one of his patients was to have a counselor come to his office with the student and parents to discuss the issue.
“This did not happen one time with Mr. Cruz,” Negin said.
Negin also testified that in 2013 he wrote a letter for Cruz’s mother supporting his voluntary hospitalization. That also never happened.
Office and home numbers for Ortiz were disconnected. O’Connor Kelly did not immediately respond to an email Thursday seeking comment.
The defense is trying to show that Cruz, 23, had a long history of mental health issues that were never fully treated. He pleaded guilty in October to the murders — the trial is only to decide whether he is sentenced to death or life without parole.
The defense is trying to overcome the prosecution’s case, which ended earlier this month. It featured surveillance video of Cruz, then 19, mowing down students and staff with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle as he stalked a three-story building for seven minutes, photos of the aftermath and a jury visit to the building.
For Cruz to receive a death sentence, the seven-man, five-woman jury must be unanimous. If one juror votes for life, that will be his sentence.
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Associated Press writer Freida Frisaro in Fort Lauderdale contributed to this report.
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As US poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As women in the United States find themselves on the verge of possibly losing the constitutional right to abortion, courts in many other parts of the world have been moving in the opposite direction.
That includes in a number of traditionally conservative societies — such as recently in Colombia, where the Constitutional Court in February legalized the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy, part of a broader trend seen in parts of heavily Catholic Latin America.
It’s not yet clear what impact there will be outside the United States from the leaked draft opinion suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
But for women’s activists who for years have led grinding campaigns demanding open access to abortion, often looking to the United States as a model, it’s a discouraging sign and a reminder that hard-won gains can be impermanent.
“It is an awful precedent for the coming years for the region and the world,” said Colombian Catalina Martínez Coral, Latin America and Caribbean director for the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights, which was among the groups that litigated the abortion case in Colombia’s high court.
The February ruling there established a broad right for women to have abortions within the 24-week period, whereas previously they could do so only in specific cases such as if a fetus presented malformations or a pregnancy resulted from rape. Abortion is still allowed after that period under those special circumstances.
The decision fell short of advocates’ hopes for a complete decriminalization, but Martínez Coral said it still left Colombia with the “most progressive legal framework in Latin America.”
Similarly, Mexico’s Supreme Court held last year that it was unconstitutional to punish abortion. As the country’s highest court, its ruling bars all jurisdictions from charging a woman with a crime for terminating a pregnancy.
Statutes outlawing abortion are still on the books in most of Mexico’s 32 states, however, and nongovernmental organizations that have long pushed for decriminalization are pressing state legislatures to reform them. Abortion was already readily available in Mexico City and some states.
To the south in Argentina, lawmakers in late 2020 passed a bill legalizing abortion until the 14th week and after that for circumstances similar to those described in the Colombia ruling.
It’s also widely available in Cuba and Uruguay.
But expansion of abortion access has not extended to all of Latin America, with many countries restricting it to certain circumstances — such as Brazil, the region’s most populous nation, where it’s permissible only in cases of rape, risk to the woman’s life and certified cases of the birth defect anencephaly. Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a new term in October, recently said he sees legalizing abortion as a public health issue, eliciting criticism in a country where few approve of the procedure.
Other places have total bans with no exceptions, such as Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. Courts in the latter have given women long prison sentences for aggravated homicide even in cases where prosecutors suspect a miscarriage was actually an abortion.
Many African nations also maintain complete bans, but in October 2021, Benin legalized abortion in most circumstances up to 12 weeks. That significantly increased safe access to the procedure after the health minister reported that nearly 200 women were dying each year of complications from clandestine abortions. Previously abortion was permitted in cases of rape or incest; risk to the woman’s life; or severe fetal malformation.
Most European countries have legalized abortion, including predominantly Catholic ones. Ireland did so in 2018, followed by tiny San Marino in a voter referendum last fall. It remains illegal in Andorra, Malta and Vatican City, while Poland last year tightened its abortion laws.
It’s also been widely available in Israel since 1978 and relatively uncontroversial, allowed by law before the 24th week with the approval of hospital “termination committees” that consist of medical professionals including at least one woman.
Laws and interpretations vary across the Muslim world.
Abortion has been legal up to 12 weeks in Tunisia for decades, but in Iran it’s been forbidden since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Last year the leader of Cairo’s top institution of Islamic clerics, Al-Azhar, said abortion is not the solution even in cases where a child is likely to be seriously ill or disabled.
In Japan, abortion is allowed only for economic and health reasons, and requires partners’ consent, making Japan one of a handful of countries in the world to do so. Victims of sexual violence are excluded from the requirement.
While there is a growing call for women to have the right to make their own decision, Japan’s government, led by the ultra-conservative Liberal Democratic Party, has long focused on traditional gender roles of women to give birth and raise children.
Japan has not approved abortion pills, though an application for one by a British company is pending at the health ministry.
Abortion has been legal in India since 1971. Women can terminate pregnancy up to 20 weeks, but only on a doctor’s advice. Under changes in 2021, a woman can also seek an abortion up to 24 weeks under certain circumstances such as rape or incest, though it requires approval from two doctors.
China is moving to limit abortions, but that’s because it has one of the highest rates of abortions in the world.
Last September, the Chinese cabinet, known as the State Council, published new national guidelines that require hospitals to “reduce non-medically necessary abortions.” In February, China’s family planning association announced it would launch a campaign to reduce teenage abortions.
When the U.S. Supreme Court’s final decision is handed down, expected in late June or early July, the world will be watching.
“While moves to decriminalize and legalize abortion in places like Argentina, Ireland, Mexico and Colombia in the last few years have been a huge win for the global community,” Agnes Callamard, secretary-general of the human rights group Amnesty International, said in a statement, “there are grim signs that the United States is out of step with the progress that the rest of the world is making in protecting sexual and reproductive rights.”
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Sherman reported from Mexico City. Associated Press writers Karl Ritter in Stockholm, Sweden; Almudena Calatrava in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mauricio Savarese in Rio de Janeiro; Carley Petesch in Dakar, Senegal; Ilan Ben Zion in Jerusalem; Isabel DeBre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo; Krutika Pathi in New Delhi; and Huizhong Wu in Taipei, Taiwan contributed to this report.
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FDA to consider over-the-counter birth control pill
(CNN) – The Food and Drug Administration is set to consider the first-ever birth control pill that would be sold without a prescription in the U.S.
On Tuesday, a joint advisory meeting was officially scheduled for November.
Officials will review an application for over-the-counter approval of the contraceptive Opill, a non-estrogen pill taken orally once a day to prevent pregnancy.
Opill is currently available with a prescription.
HRA Pharma submitted the application weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
A company official said approval will “help even more women and people access contraception without facing unnecessary barriers.”
Though the review is scheduled for Nov. 18, it’s unclear when a vote might take place.
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Man goes ‘full dad mode’ after teen sees peepers at her window
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. (WXIX/Gray News) - Police in Kentucky are searching for two people accused of peeping into a teenage girl’s bedroom.
The victim’s father, who prefers to remain anonymous, told WXIX he’s bothered by what happened.
“Stay away from my daughter’s bedroom window,” he said.
The father was inside his Fort Thomas home around 10 p.m. Saturday when he says the suspects startled his daughter.
“I was in the basement doing laundry, and I heard my daughter scream, ‘Daddy!’ really loud. Then, maybe a half a second after that, my dog, a 90-pound German shepherd, started going crazy,” the father said.
The father rushed to his daughter’s room.
“She told me she had a man looking through her window,” he said. “I didn’t hesitate. I called the police and started to walk around the perimeter of my yard.”
He didn’t find anything, but his Ring camera caught the two suspects, possibly minors, coming up to the house and then walking away. The father says one of the suspects left his cell phone there and later came back for it.
“I was definitely concerned, and I went full dad mode,” the father said. “Whether it was a teenager or an adult, they don’t need to be looking through my daughter’s window.”
The father said neither he nor his daughter recognized the suspects. He also said neighbors told him they saw the suspects knocking on doors. One neighbor reported missing hubcaps from their car.
“I guess they’re up to no good,” he said. “Shenanigans.”
If you have any information on who the people in the video may be, Fort Thomas police ask you to call Campbell County Dispatch at (859) 547-3100.
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DENVER, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the declaration of a preferred dividend for the second quarter of 2022, as detailed below.
* Partial distribution representing the period from original issue date of April 20, 2022 to May 14, 2022.
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. 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.
The Fund's investment objectives and policies are not designed to seek to return the initial investment to investors that purchase shares.
The distribution was calculated based on the preferred shares Liquidation Preference of $25.00 per share and most current quarterly distribution rate per share of $0.1042* for the Fund.
A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short‐term capital gain, long‐term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, is made after year‐end.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
An investor should consider the Fund's 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.rivernorthcef.com or call 855.830.1222. Please read them carefully before investing.
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.
RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. RiverNorth Capital Management, 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 Technologies
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
ALPS Advisors, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies, Inc., is a leading provider of investment products for advisors and institutions. With over $19 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022, the firm 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.
RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC
RiverNorth is an investment management firm founded in 2000 that specializes in opportunistic strategies in niche markets where the potential to exploit inefficiencies is greatest. RiverNorth is the manager to multiple registered and private funds.
RVC000371 4/30/2023
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NEW YORK, May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (NASDAQ: NETE) between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Mullen securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Mullen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5459 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Mullen overstates its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstates its deals with business partners, including Qiantu Motors; (3) Mullen overstates its battery technology and capabilities; (4) Mullen overstates its ability to sell its branded products; (5) Net Element did not conduct proper due diligence into Mullen Technologies; (6) the Dragonfly K50 was not (solely) delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (7) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Mullen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5459 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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LONDON (AP) — A highly-anticipated report into the British government’s “partygate” coronavirus lockdown scandal that could determine Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s political fortunes is set to be published this week, after months of delay.
Senior civil servant Sue Gray, who has been tasked with investigating multiple lockdown-flouting gatherings at Johnson’s official residence and other government sites, is widely expected to release her findings within days.
Claims that Johnson and his staff enjoyed illegal office parties while millions in the country stuck to strict COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021 have dogged Johnson’s Conservative government since they first surfaced late last year. Critics, including some within Johnson’s own ranks, have called for him to resign.
But while “partygate” threatened to topple Johnson’s leadership earlier this year, he has clung on to power partly because Russia’s invasion of Ukraine diverted public and political attention.
Gray’s full report could renew pressure on Johnson if it heavily criticizes him and senior officials.
Johnson has apologized after admitting he was fined 50 pounds ($66) for attending a surprise birthday party thrown for him in 10 Downing St. in June 2020. That made him the first British prime minister ever found to have broken the law while in office.
However, Johnson insisted that he did not knowingly break the rules, saying “it did not occur to me” that the brief gathering was a party — a claim that drew derision from many.
A investigation by London’s Metropolitan Police that concluded last week said in total, the force issued 126 fixed-penalty fines to 83 people for eight gatherings at Downing Street and nearby government buildings. About two dozen of those people received more than one fine.
Police did not identify those who were fined, but Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, as well as Johnson’s wife, Carrie, have said they also paid fines for attending Johnson’s birthday party.
Government officials have said the Gray report will be fully published issued as soon as possible once the police probe is complete.
A partial version of the Gray report was published in January after police requested her to leave out details to avoid prejudicing police inquiries. The partial report did not name individuals, but it did criticize “failures of leadership and judgment” that allowed the parties to take place.
About 30 people, including Johnson, have been contacted by the Cabinet Office over the past few days to warn them of the contents of the report ahead of its publication.
While the Gray report is closely watched, the civil servant’s scope for censuring Johnson is limited — and it’s unclear the extent to which its publication will help restore public trust in the Conservative government.
On Friday, fresh questions were raised after British media reported that Johnson and Gray had met several weeks ago — though what exactly the two discussed is unclear.
Defending Johnson on Sunday, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said Gray is conducting an “independent” investigation.
“The prime minister has made it very clear that he has never intervened or will seek to intervene or interfere with the investigation,” Zahawi told the BBC.
Opposition parties urged Johnson to explain why he held a “secret meeting” with Gray.
“Public confidence in the process is already depleted, and people deserve to know the truth,” said Angela Rayner, deputy leader of the opposition Labour Party.
Johnson also faces a separate inquiry about whether he knowingly lied to Parliament when he told lawmakers earlier that no laws had been broken at Downing Street. Ministers found to have done so are generally expected to resign. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/key-report-into-johnsons-partygate-to-be-published/ | 2022-05-23T13:27:58Z |
Lynching is now a federal hate crime under bill President signed Tuesday
The Emmett Till Antilynching Act is named after a 14-year-old who became a civil rights icon after his brutal murder following a racist attack
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Sixty-seven years after the death of Emmett Till, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that makes lynching a federal hate crime.
“To the Till family we remain in awe of your courage to find purpose through your pain,” said President Biden.
Till’s cousin, Rev. Wheeler Parker, was among those in attendance at the event.
“It shows how America is willing to change. We’ve come a long way. We have a lot of work to do. But it tells me that there’s hope and I can see it in the people who have the fire in their belly and the guts to do what’s right,” said Parker.
Parker witnessed Till’s abduction in Mississippi in 1955. Till had been accused of flirting with a white woman inside a store. Till’s body was recovered from a river after he had been tortured and shot. The two white men accused in the crime were found not guilty by an all white male jury.
Till’s mother insisted on an open casket so the nation could see the brutality of the crime.
The Equal Justice Initiative reports that there have been more than 200 attempts since 1900 to pass federal anti-lynching legislation. The group claims, between 1865 and 1950 alone there were nearly 6500 lynchings.
When the Washington Bureau asked Parker how he stayed focused during the long debate to pass the bill, he said he followed a key piece of advice that he now gives to other civil rights advocates.
“Never give up,” he said. “There is hope.”
The Emmitt Till Anti-lyncing law will make lynching a federal hate crime with penalties ranging from a fine to up to 30 years of prison.
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INDIANAPOLIS — An attorney representing Dr. Caitlin Bernard, who provided an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim, has filed a tort claim against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita — the first step in a defamation lawsuit against Rokita.
“Mr. Rokita’s false and misleading statements about alleged misconduct by Dr. Bernard in her profession constitute defamation,” said Attorney Kathleen A. DeLaney, who represents Bernard.
The lawsuit comes on the heels of a cease and desist issued by DeLaney, which was itself a response to Rokita’s continued public comments aimed at Bernard. Rokita went on Fox News on July 13 and called Bernard an “abortion activist acting as a doctor” and said she had a “history of failing to report” and even threatened to go after Bernard’s license.
The Fox News caption underneath Rokita even proclaimed “Doc Failed to Report Abortion Abuse Victim,” the tort claim said.
However, FOX59 News obtained the report showing that Bernard did file the report as required and filed it within the timeframe required.
DeLaney stated a “simple check” on a government license website even confirms that Dr. Bernard’s license was active with no disciplinary history. Indiana University Health also issued a statement saying they conducted an investigation into Dr. Bernard and found her in compliance with privacy laws.
But despite Rokita and his office being able to obtain this information, Rokita spoke publically in national and local media continuing to vow an investigation into her license and to see if she filed the report.
“Rokita either knew the statements were false or acted with reckless disregard to the truth or falsity of the statements. Mr. Rokita recklessly and/or negligently failed to ascertain whether the statements about Dr. Bernard’s licensure were true or false before making them,” DeLaney said in the tort claim.
DeLaney stated the statements made and continue to be made by Rokita “exceed the general scope of Mr. Rokita’s authority as Indiana’s Attorney General.”
“Given the current political atmosphere in the United States, Mr. Rokita’s comments were intended to heighten public condemnation of Dr. Bernard, who legally provided legitimate medical care,” the tort claim said.
The tort claim filing triggers a 90 investigative period for the state to settle the claim, after which a lawsuit can be filed.
FOX59 has reached out to Rokita’s office for comment. | https://cw33.com/news/doctor-who-provided-abortion-to-10-year-old-girl-moves-to-sue-ag-rokita-for-defamation/ | 2022-07-19T18:56:46Z |
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