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New Nonprofit Sector Profile integrates industry-specific analytics from Candid, the authoritative source for nonprofit financial information.
RALEIGH, N.C., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry Intelligence leader Vertical IQ has released another Sector Profile, Nonprofits, which incorporates in-depth, nonprofit-specific financial data provided by Candid, the trusted source for unbiased nonprofit financial data. Non-profit financial data is unique in terms of its reporting structure due to its use of fund accounting principles to capture grants, donations, and other accounts used exclusively by non-profit entities. With this new data, Vertical IQ users can now compare their non-profit customers with similar entities.
The Nonprofits Sector Profile joins Vertical IQ's growing list of macro-level analyses of the major segments of the economy including Agriculture, Construction, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Transportation, Wholesale, and others. All Sector Profiles incorporate sector-specific chapters such as Geographic Breakdown, Technology Investment, Sector Indicators & Drivers, and Executive Talking Points.
Candid is itself a 501(c)3 nonprofit formed in 2019. The organization provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector to explain where their money comes from and where it goes.
"Integrating Candid's financial data on nonprofit financials into the Nonprofits Sector Profile creates a single location for research and analysis on this important vertical," explains Bobby Martin, co-founder and CEO of Vertical IQ. "Adding this new Nonprofit Sector Profile, with its deep analysis of the nonprofit world, will be a win for our users, but the insight from Candid truly allows us to up the ante by providing financial data specific to 10 segments within the nonprofit vertical."
Martin goes on to explain that nonprofits utilize fund accounting, which uses different terminology and methods than are used in for-profit accounting. "Nonprofits must keep track of specific items such as government agency funding, private donations, grant authorities and much more. Thanks to the data from Candid that is now integrated into Vertical IQ, our users will be able to compare their nonprofit customers to others, utilizing many different categories," says Martin.
To learn more about Vertical IQ or to request a demo, visit www.verticaliq.com.
Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., Vertical IQ is a nationally recognized leader in Industry Intelligence. Whether they're pitching a local brewery or a national biotech company, successful sales, marketing, and customer success teams use Vertical IQ to better understand a prospect's or client's business challenges before, during, and after meetings. Covering more than 540 distinct industries, 3,400 local economies, and more than 94 percent of the U.S. economy and Canada, Vertical IQ equips users with the confidence and credibility to make memorable first impressions and sustain enduring relationships.
Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, Candid connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. Candid's data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants are the most comprehensive in the world. In 2019, Foundation Center and GuideStar joined forces to become Candid, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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SOURCE Vertical IQ | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/07/vertical-iq-boosts-nonprofit-industry-intelligence-with-benchmark-data-candid/ | 2022-07-07T12:28:56Z |
Mildred “Mickey” Schrank Arnold died in her home in Buckholts, TX on July 7, 2022, at the age of 94. After several weeks of hospice care, Mildred’s passing was peaceful.
She is survived by daughter, Joyce Arnold, of Buckholts; son, Kenneth Arnold, and wife Naomi of Buckholts; three grandchildren, April Arnold, and Aaron Arnold, of Buckholts; and Andra Simpson of Little River. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren and four nieces. Preceding her in death was her husband of 65 years, Doyal Arnold.
Mildred was born September 17, 1927, in Aleman, TX, to Clarence Schrank and Hattie Schneider Schrank. Her family — parents, sister Edna Mae Schrank Massingill, and brothers Clifford, Clayton, and Clarence (all preceding her in death) — moved from Aleman to Buckholts when she was 17. She completed her senior year at Buckholts High School. The Schrank family joined Hope Lutheran Church, Buckholts, where Mickey remained a member until her death.
Mildred’s faith was central to who she was and the life she lived. She was active at Hope— choir, Sunday school teacher, participant in altar guild, and more — and in the Buckholts community, including being a member of the PTA, Buckholts Betterment Association, Buckholts Cotton Festival, and volunteering as an election worker. Mildred maintained a home, farmed, and ranched with her husband.
Thank you to Amedisys Hospice for their loving care for Mildred.
A memorial service will be held at Hope Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Parish Lay Minister, Charlie Begesse, officiating. Memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 156, Buckholts, TX 76518.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple is entrusted with these arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_422d853a-09e2-11ed-b64a-c774ea4730af.html | 2022-07-23T12:03:55Z |
MARIETTA, Ga., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProgenaCare Global™ LLC., the developer and manufacturer of the only human keratin matrix, ProgenaMatrix®, approved for use in acute and chronic wounds, has announced the addition of Howard Walthall as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Walthall will lead the commercialization of ProgenaMatrix as well as develop new technologies to meet the needs of patients across the globe.
"I am thrilled to be joining ProgenaCare Global at such an exciting time as we commercialize ProgenaMatrix, the first product built on our proprietary human keratin platform, and expand our pipeline of innovative products supporting soft tissue healing," said Howard Walthall, ProgenaCare Global's new CEO. "I am especially proud of the company's purpose-driven approach and commitment to providing highly effective, affordable advanced wound care solutions to patients across the socioeconomic spectrum and around the world. I look forward to working with the team to pursue our shared goal of improving lives."
Howard is an experienced Regenerative Medicine and MedTech entrepreneur with proven success developing and positioning new and technologically advanced products. Howard was previously the CEO of the NuTech companies, where his team built a successful regenerative medicine business focusing on wound care and surgical applications, and Executive Vice President for Organogenesis, Inc, which acquired NuTech in 2017. Howard is also the founder of Lumiheal Therapeutics, Inc., which is working with partners to bring LumiHeal®, an innovative fluorescent light energy technology for wound healing, to the US market. Howard holds a BSE from Duke University School of Engineering and a JD from the Cumberland School of Law.
"We are very excited to have Howard join the ProgenaCare team. His deep industry experience in both advanced wound care and in orthopedic applications of biologics, coupled with a strong desire to develop novel approaches to industry problems is exactly what we need. We have known Howard for several years and have always been attracted to his intellect and compassion for bringing healing to underserved markets. It is exciting to imagine how Howard's talent and experience coupled with the resources and creative freedom ProgenaCare affords him will positively impact the industry and those it serves," said Bert Jones, Chairman.
ProgenaCare Global is a purpose-driven medical device company leveraging cutting-edge advances in biomaterials and digital technologies to provide effective, affordable advanced wound care solutions to patients across the socioeconomic spectrum and around the world. After more than a decade of research and development, ProgenaCare Global is commercializing ProgenaMatrix, the first product built on our proprietary human keratin platform. ProgenaMatrix is the only human keratin matrix for wound care commercially available in the United States. Due to its unique keratin technology, ProgenaMatrix is capable of providing excellent outcomes for patients with complex wounds in a highly cost-effective manner.
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Axsome between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 12, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Everspring's learning design team will conduct a workshop at Northwestern's TEACHx conference on applying diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) best practices in online learning classrooms and beyond.
CHICAGO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everspring, a leading provider of higher education technology solutions and services to universities seeking to build market-leading and inclusive online programs, announced today that Dr. Kate Browne, director of Learning Design, Dr. Leah Howell, director of Learning Design, and Trish Lunt, QA manager and principal, will host a workshop for Northwestern's TEACHx Conference on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The workshop explores diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) as critical aspects of the online learning experience.
The workshop, entitled "Design for All: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Online Learning" begins at 10:45 a.m. CDT. Participants will explore foundational DEIB theory and the value of a shared vocabulary, examining why and how DEIB matters in their own lives as well as within the context of their role at the institution.
Everspring's learning design experts use easy-to-implement techniques and frameworks anchored in cognitive science and instructional theory. This expertise helps universities design programs that reflect the diversity of their students and engage learners across all populations, leading to stronger connections with the academic content and successful student outcomes.
"Sharing new ideas and engaging with different stakeholders is key to ensuring the programs and courses we design reflect the realities of today's learners," said Kathy Groth, senior vice president of Learning Design at Everspring. "We're proud to partner with Northwestern on this collaborative event and engage in this important discussion of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging."
At the workshop, participants will identify best practices and strategies in online learning, including the utilization of an equity-centered design model, and discuss ways to apply them to daily work.
"Faculty understand the importance of accessibility for building inclusive classrooms both on-ground and online," said Dr. Kate Browne, director of Learning Design at Everspring. "We're looking forward to learning from faculty and sharing best practices for bringing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to classrooms regardless of modality.
To learn more about the Design for All: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Online Learning workshop, visit https://www.teachx.northwestern.edu/program2022/
About TEACHx
TEACHx sparks innovation in teaching and learning by showcasing experiments and celebrating successes in a community-oriented environment. This annual event brings together instructors, students, learning designers, and technology specialists to make connections, begin collaborations, and learn from their peers.
About Everspring
Everspring is a leading provider of education technology and services solutions for higher education. Our advanced technology, proven marketing approach, and robust faculty support and instructional design services deliver outstanding outcomes for our university partners, powering their success online. Everspring offers a range of full-service turnkey solutions, as well as standalone fee-for-service offerings, and innovative self-service products that enable universities to establish themselves as leaders in the digital delivery of higher education. Based in Chicago, Everspring serves a growing number of colleges and universities, nationwide.
Visit www.everspringpartners.com for more information. Don't just go digital. BE DIGITAL.™
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that one of the largest forest companies in Sweden, Sydved, has selected Trimble's CFHarvest to manage and increase the productivity, efficiency and sustainability of its forestry harvesting operations. Sydved is the first Swedish forest company to implement CFHarvest.
CFHarvest is a forest harvesting management and tracking system that provides real-time visibility of harvested volumes and location of wood. The system enables forest companies such as Sydved to reduce roadside and terminal inventory levels and improve the productivity of their harvesting operations. By minimizing equipment moves and improving locational awareness between the harvester and forwarder, CFHarvest can support the reduction of emissions from forestry operations. CFHarvest is a web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to also manage silvicultural operations and forestry services. In addition, CFHarvest can be used for mixed fleet operations and provide traceability to the source.
"CFHarvest supports our desired way of working and creates opportunities for major efficiencies in our production process. The system will also serve as a key component in our harvesting operations that can enable us to focus on our quality and sustainability objectives. The service helps to steer resource-efficient use of round wood and minimize emissions of non-productive engine hours as well as protect soil floor and natural habitats," said Örjan Vorrei, IT manager for Sydved.
"Supporting Sydved's efforts to increase efficiency and drive sustainability in its operations is paramount. With CFHarvest, Sydved will have the benefit of seeing operational data in real time. Managers can plan, schedule and execute harvesting decisions based on real-time field data. The solution also optimizes cutting instructions to improve value recovery, whether logs or pulpwood. The real-time visibility of harvest operations improves forest-to-mill logistics, which can result in reducing carbon emissions intensity," said Kevin Toohill, general manager of Trimble Forestry.
Sydved handles approximately 5 million cubic meters of forest annually; of which 3 million cubic meters are harvested by their approximately 200 contractors. Trimble's CFHarvest will also be used by Sydved's contractors to manage their operations.
"With CFHarvest, our contractors will have better opportunities to both plan work execution and share essential information in real time. This creates the conditions for efficient use of machines and personnel while reducing the risk of damage to cultural and natural environments. Overall, CFHarvest enables the combination of sustainable working practices and good profitability. Addressing sustainability challenges was a key factor for us in choosing CFHarvest," said Vorrei.
Sydved handles approximately five billion cubic meters of wood annually and offers consulting advice and full forestry service. Sydved is based in the southern parts of Sweden with its head office in Jönköping. Sydved is owned by Stora Enso and Ahlstrom-Munksjö. For more information, visit: sydved.se.
Trimble's Forestry Division offers SaaS and enterprise software to improve the productivity and sustainability of the world's most recognized integrated forest-related organizations. Trimble's Connected Forest™ solutions manage the full raw material's lifecycle of planning, planting, growing, harvesting, transporting, and processing. For more information, visit: forestry.trimble.com.
Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble is transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
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House approves bill to take aim at gasoline ‘price gouging’
WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely divided House approved legislation Thursday to crack down on alleged price gouging by oil companies as prices at the pump continue to soar.
A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency that would make it unlawful to increase gasoline and home energy fuel prices in an “excessive” or exploitative manner. The bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to punish companies that engage in price gouging.
“At a time when people across the country are feeling the pinch at the gas pump, Congress needs to be doing all it can to bring down costs for American families,” said Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., who co-sponsored the bill.
She called it “infuriating” that spikes in gas prices were “happening at the same time that gas and oil companies are making record profits and taking advantage of international crises to make a profit. This must stop.”
The measure was approved, 217-207. It now goes to the Senate, where a similar bill is pending but faces steep odds amid a 50-50 split between Democrats and Republicans.
The focus on price gouging comes as gas prices hit an average of $4.59 per gallon Thursday — 49 cents a gallon higher than a month ago and $1.55 higher than a year ago, according to AAA.
ExxonMobil, Chevron and other major oil companies announced profits totaling more than $40 billion in the first quarter of the year, a fact Democrats repeatedly cited in floor debate. Many of the companies are spending billions on stock buybacks and dividend payments to investors.
“Big Oil is price gouging families because they can,’’ said Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., another co-sponsor. “Enough is enough.’’
Republicans and industry groups called the bill misguided, saying there is no evidence of price gouging. Oil is a global commodity, and prices are set on the global market.
Gas prices rose late last year amid supply chain problems and increased demand as the economy recovered following the COVID-19 pandemic, but prices have spiked ever higher since Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. has banned imports of Russian oil and other countries are seeking alternatives to Russian energy, driving prices up.
Biden, aware of the political stakes, has vowed to do all he can to ease “pain at the pump for American families,” including ordering release of record amounts of oil from the nation’s strategic reserve.
Republicans say the answer to higher gas prices is to increase production here in the United States.
Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, the No. 2 House Republican, called the bill an attempt by Democrats “to distract and shift blame from the administration’s self-inflicted energy and inflation crisis.’’
Scalise called the bill “a socialist price-fixing scheme that hurts small businesses and consumers the most.’’ He accused Democrats of “politicizing” the FTC by giving the commission “wide-ranging powers based on undefined parameters that will allow it to usurp market forces and set government-controlled gasoline prices.’’
The American Exploration and Production Council, a lobbying group that represents independent oil and gas producers, called allegations of price-gouging false and counter-productive.
The FTC has conducted numerous investigations that have shown that changes in gasoline prices are based on market factors — not illegal behavior, said Anne Bradbury, the group’s CEO.
The vote on the House bill comes as Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said she will release a long-delayed, five-year plan that allows Interior to conduct new offshore oil and gas lease sales. The current plan expires June 30, and administration officials had not said when or if a replacement would be released.
Haaland told the Senate Energy Committee the new plan will be made public by June 30. The plan does not issue specific leases or authorize any drilling project.
“As we take this next step, we will follow the science and the law, as we always do,’’ Haaland said, vowing a “robust and transparent review process that includes input from states, the public and tribes.’’
The Biden administration has come under pressure to increase U.S. crude production as fuel prices spike because of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
Biden also faces pressure from Democrats and environmental groups urging him to do more to combat climate change, even as his legislative proposals on climate and clean energy remain stalled in a sharply divided Congress.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat who chairs the energy panel and plays an outsized role on energy policy, said Thursday that “even as we see Russia wage a war enabled by energy insecurity in Europe, this administration has made its opposition to domestic oil and gas production crystal clear.’’
Manchin said he supported a pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters announced by Biden soon after taking office in January 2021. By last summer, he told Haaland, “the time for a pause had come and gone.’’
Now, 16 months after the pause was announced, “we still have no new leases,’’ Manchin said. “I’m sorry to say it has become crystal clear that the ‘pause’ is in fact a ban.’’
Interior conducted an offshore lease sale last fall, responding to a court order, but the sale was later vacated by a federal judge.
The administration has scheduled onshore lease sales next month in eight mostly Western states. However, officials scaled back the amount of land offered for drilling and raised royalty rates charged to energy companies by 50%.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/19/house-approves-bill-take-aim-gasoline-price-gouging/ | 2022-05-19T17:36:03Z |
SHANGRAO, China, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that on April 22, 2022, its subsidiary Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. ("Jiangxi Jinko")'s board of directors approved its cash dividend plan for 2021 and proposed this plan to Jiangxi Jinko's annual shareholders' meeting for approval.
For 2021, the net income attributable to Jiangxi Jinko's shareholders was approximately RMB1,141.4 million. Jiangxi Jinko's board of directors has approved the plan to pay cash dividend to Jiangxi Jinko's shareholders in an aggregate amount of approximately RMB230.0 million, which accounts for 20.15% of the net income attributable to Jiangxi Jinko's shareholders in 2021. This plan still needs to be submitted to Jiangxi Jinko's annual shareholders' meeting for approval.
JinkoSolar currently owns approximately 58.62% equity interest in Jiangxi Jinko.
About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and other countries and regions. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain, with an integrated annual capacity of 32.5 GW for mono wafers, 24 GW for solar cells, and 45 GW for solar modules, as of December 31, 2021.
JinkoSolar has 12 productions facilities globally, 21 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, UAE and Denmark, and global sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Australia, Korea, India, Turkey, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Hong Kong, as of December 31, 2021.
To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com
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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Ms. Stella Wang
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5180-8777 ext.7806
Email: ir@jinkosolar.com
Mr. Rene Vanguestaine
Christensen
Tel: + 86 178 1749 0483
Email: rvanguestaine@ChristensenIR.com
In the U.S.:
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Christensen, Scottsdale, Arizona
Tel: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
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SOURCE JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/04/22/jinkosolars-subsidiary-jinko-solar-co-ltd-proposes-2021-cash-dividend-plan-its-annual-shareholders-meeting-approval/ | 2022-04-22T14:49:53Z |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Across the street from the French restaurant Mon Ami Gabi, crews worked hard to finish setting up the stage and signage of the Las Vegas NFL Draft 2022 stage floating on top of the Bellagio Fountains’ lake.
Less than 24 hours from kicking off the three-day sporting event, the Las Vegas Strip felt the hustle and bustle. A large crane parked was visible near the front of the stage on Las Vegas Boulevard, and tents could be seen on the corners of the Bellagio lake as crews worked on putting the finishing touches on the set.
The NFL Draft stage and the red carpet did not halt the iconic Bellagio Fountains shows. The Fountains have been dancing to various tunes behind the scene and red carpet to the delight of visitors on the Las Vegas Strip, adding to the growing excitement.
The NFL Draft is all visitors were talking about; some tourists 8 News Now spoke to did not know of the NFL Draft being held in Las Vegas until they arrived and were surprised and delighted they were in town for this historic event. | https://cw33.com/news/nfl-draft-22-excitement-builds-on-the-las-vegas-strip-ahead-of-day-1-of-draft/ | 2022-04-28T18:33:47Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeus Living, a leading property management and hospitality platform, today unveiled its inaugural FlexLiving with Pets Report ahead of National Dog Day on August 26. Based on proprietary data, the report shares the best time of year to be on the move with animals and the top pet-friendly destinations in the U.S.
"Many of our residents bring their pets during extended stays, and that percentage is only growing," said Anni Jones, Director of PR at Zeus Living. "Working from anywhere is a trend that's here to stay, which means people increasingly want to bring their family — including furry companions — when relocating, embarking on a workcation, or experiencing a new city. We wanted to help them plan their next stay with pet needs in mind."
McKinsey's American Opportunity Survey released in late-June stated that 92 million U.S. workers, amounting to 58%, work remotely at least part time, while 35% can work remotely whenever they want. In the same month, a study commissioned by Zeus Living reported 67% of survey respondents plan to live and work from a new destination in 2022.
Takeaways from the report include:
- The best time of year to be on the go with pets is spring, peaking in April.
- A quarter of Zeus residents bring their pets during stays of 30 days or more.
- The top three pet-friendly destinations are on the West Coast, with quick access to bodies of water. Seattle, Wash., Portland, Ore., and San Diego, Calif. claimed the first spots on the list.
About Zeus Living
Zeus Living designs and manages modern homes that can be rented for 30 days or longer across more than 125 destinations in the U.S. Through its leading technology platform and the expertise of dedicated hospitality professionals around the country, Zeus Living strives to help people live well, and on their own terms. Zeus Living drives revenue for owners while taking care of their properties, and delivers unparalleled support to residents, ensuring memorable experiences wherever they choose to stay. To date, Zeus Living has raised over $150 million in capital from leading investors and hosted more than 40,000 residents for 1.7 million nights. For more information, visit zeusliving.com or follow @zeusliving on Twitter.
PR Contact
Anni Jones
PR Director, Zeus Living
Anni.Jones@zeusliving.com
(831) 588-4121
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 4, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in KRBP:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/kiromic-biopharma-inc-loss-submission-form?id=30851&from=4
Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. NEWS - KRBP NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Kiromic you have until October 4, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Kiromic securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the KRBP lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/kiromic-biopharma-inc-loss-submission-form?id=30851&from=4.
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TAIPEI, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE Technology announced today its newly developed AORUS Project Stealth computer assembly kit, a revolutionary product that features a customized combo of motherboard, graphics card, and PC case. The Project Stealth is designed to eliminate the pain points of cable clutters, obstacles to installation, and obstructed airflow with a sleek header design, making PC building an easy task and the overall experience a pleasant one.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user in PC building, many often find the building process frustrating when connecting various cables within a limited space. While others may also struggle with cable management. To improve the PC building experience, GIGABYTE developed the Project Stealth computer assembly kit, an ingenious solution that consists of a Z690 AORUS ELITE STEALTH motherboard and an RTX 3070 GAMING OC STEALTH graphics card pre-installed in an AORUS C300G STEALTH case. Through some smart re-engineering, the Project Stealth minimizes the need for cable connection and cable management. It ultimately simplifies the building process while keeping the case interior clutter-free for a much-enhanced airflow with sleek and cleaner aesthetics.
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Airport celebrates launch of new airline Southern Airways, "moving Jackson-Madison County into the future"
Skies were blue and attitudes were bright as McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport hosted Southern Airways’ launch party, as the new airline took over service at the facility on Wednesday.
Exactly one year after the previous airline, Boutique Air, took over service at the airport, and months after Boutique was ousted from the very same, Southern Airways is swooping in to “bring back community trust in the airport.”
More:Boutique Air no longer welcome at McKellar-Sipes Airport
Local community leaders, elected officials and interested residents gathered at the airfield Wednesday afternoon to watch Southern Airways’ first plane land at the airport, carrying a single passenger from Atlanta and leaving with three more on the return trip.
Stan Little, Chairman and CEO of the airline—as well as a Humboldt native—watched proudly was the plane taxied down the runway and into a water salute by the Madison County Fire Department.
“This is a homecoming for me,” he said. “I grew up 13 miles from here and spent my formative years in Jackson, Tennessee.”
Little explained that he knew the airline was taking over from Boutique Air under less than favorable circumstances—the previous airline was ousted in November 2021 due to “consistent flight delays and cancellations,” which came to a head during the Thanksgiving season.
“We asked ‘What can we do to make people want to fly from Jackson again? To make the process of getting there just as important and enjoyable as getting there?’” Little said.
The airline will offer a number of attractive deals, with a particular focus on their three-daily flights to Atlanta—a major draw for local residents.
The airline will also offer weekend summer flights to Destin, among others, and interline ticketing.
“Jackson is one stop from five continents,” Little said. “You can go to every continent with one-stop service—apart from Australia—out of McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. Not many airports can say that.”
Southern Airways and McKellar-Sipes officials are also working to get TSA screening back to the airport, which was pulled out of the facility about 10 years ago, according to Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority Executive Director Steve Smith.
“It’s always a good day at the airport,” he said, smiling. “We are just so excited that Southern Airways is our new carrier. We’re excited for a lot of reasons. We’ve had a year of airplanes not on-time, things not going right—we know that’s going to stop now. Planes are going to be on time and reliable, and we’re working on getting TSA screening back in here. People can leave here with confidence in their airport.”
Little echoed Smith’s comment on confidence, saying he felt an added responsibility to the airport since it was “home” for him.
“It’s something we talked about at the board meetings,” he said. “I know a lot of people around here—they’re probably going to be on my flights here. I have to make sure I don’t let them down. That’s added a needed pressure on our airline to make sure we get it right, and get it right every time. So I think Jackson is in really good shape to have reliable and affordable service for the first time in many years.”
Southern Airway’s Chief Commercial Officer Mark Cestari agreed.
“This is a good day for Southern Airways and for Jackson MKL airport,” he said. “This airport has been through a rough patch in terms of service and reliability….we’re excited to get to work.”
The airline also announced last week that they will be working with company Surf Air Mobility to “electrify aviation,” placing them in step with the vision for Blue Oval City.
“Within the next five years, you’re going to see that plane out there running as a hybrid electric aircraft with clean energy,” said Little, pointing to the Cessna Caravan 208 EX that had just landed. “Within 10 years, it will be 100 percent clean.”
Little presented a tile—to be hung inside the airport—showing Jackson moving from an “agrarian city to the city of the future.”
“Jackson will play a very important role in the future of electric innovation, for both automobiles and innovation,” he said.
Until then, Southern Airways will be restoring trust and excitement in Madison County residents.
“We’re so happy to have Jackson,” said Pilot in Command Alberto Yepez, who had just disembarked from the recent arrival. “I have come here several times as a trainer, but we’ve never operated commercially here. So I‘m really glad to be here…It’s been amazing (working for Southern Airways). We’re so happy to have this new base and provide customer service to all the Jackson people.”
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Federal judge in Oklahoma says state’s lethal injection method is constitutional
Published: Jun. 6, 2022 at 10:43 AM CDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma says the state’s three-drug lethal injection method is constitutional.
Judge Stephen Friot’s ruling on Monday paves the way for the state to request execution dates for more than two dozen death row inmates who were plaintiffs in the case.
Attorneys for those inmates are expected to appeal Friot’s ruling to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver.
The ruling follows a six-day federal trial earlier this year.
Attorneys for the death row inmates argued that the first of the three drugs, the sedative midazolam, is not enough to render an inmate unable to feel pain.
Attorneys for the state rejected that argument.
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TEL AVIV, Israel, LONDON and NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apiiro, the leader in Cloud-Native Application Security, today announced the expansion of its platform from code to runtime. Apiiro can now connect application risks in runtime back to the source code to proactively fix critical risks and reduce the remediation time by 90%.
The Cloud has transformed the way development teams design, develop, build, and deploy applications. Developers are moving fast, and the number of changes and releases is increasing exponentially, as are the risks.
In the era of cloud-native application development, the remediation lifecycle is getting longer and more complex because risks are distributed across design, code, open source, Infrastructure-as-Code, APIs, Source Control and CI/CD servers, as well as cloud infrastructure.
Fixing critical risks such as design flaws, vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and architecture drifts early in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is essential for business growth. Yet, developers are not able to fix them because they don't have the necessary context and are constantly bombarded with noisy alerts and false positives from an overload of siloed tools across the Software Supply Chain.
Apiiro's patent pending technology is able to visualize the application architecture, connect any type of cloud-native application risk to a container image that is running in GCP, Azure and AWS via a simple API integration, and provide developer-first contextual remediation workflows.
The Log4Shell vulnerability has dramatically changed the CNAPP market. Customers with legacy SCA solutions have invested months of manual labor to prioritize code repositories with the highest risks to the business, map code to runtime and identify code owners who can fix the risks.
"Apiiro provides full visibility of a risk I have not had before. This is a unique capability I have not seen in any product I have tested, it helps identify the most critical risks and reduce the MTTR," said Roy Avrahamy, Senior Application Security Engineer.
Using the Apiiro Risk Graph, security teams and developers can understand the full context, export a comprehensive Software Bill Of Materials (SBOM), connect the dots between application risks that are running in their cloud environment to the source code and implement guardrails for proactive remediation.
"A year after winning the RSA Innovation Sandbox and being nominated by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in DevSecOps, the CNAPP market has evolved dramatically and we believe that innovation will always be the key for our success," said Idan Plotnik, co-founder and CEO of Apiiro. "The unique approach we are bringing to the CNAPP market allows security teams and developers to proactively remediate critical risks across the Software Supply Chain even faster."
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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a device to intercept tire shine solution to avoid rim contact," said an inventor, from Sutton West, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the FLY WHEELS RIM COVER. My design would save time and it could improve tire polishing capabilities."
The invention provides an effective way to cover a vehicle's rims when polishing the tires with a dressing solution. In doing so, it prevents accidental overspray from contacting the rims. As a result, it reduces streaking and residue and it saves time and effort. The invention features a simple design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-534, 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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HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) intends to announce its first quarter results at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 9, 2022.
On that date there will be a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET and a simultaneous audio webcast available at www.signetjewelers.com.
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NEW ORLEANS, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 11, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Oscar Health and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
On November 10, 2021, the Company disclosed a net loss for the quarter of $212.7 million, an increase of $133.6 million year-over-year, and that its Medical Loss Ratio ("MLR") for the third quarter 2021 increased 920 basis points year-over-year, to 99.7%, "primarily driven by higher net COVID costs as compared to the net benefit in 3Q20, an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) result, and the impact of significant SEP membership growth."
On this news, shares of Oscar Health fell $4.05 per share, or 24.5%, to close at $12.47 per share on November 11, 2021.
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Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier dead at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Heat Wave” and dozens of other hits and helped make Motown an essential record company of the 1960s and beyond, has died at age 81.
Dozier’s death was confirmed Tuesday by Paul Lambert, who helped produce the stage musical “The First Wives Club” that Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote for. He did not have additional details.
In Motown’s historic, self-defined rise to the “Sound of Young America,” Holland-Dozier-Holland stood out even compared to such gifted peers as Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Barrett Strong. Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs and mastered the blend of pop and rhythm and blues that allowed the Detroit label, and founder Berry Gordy, to defy boundaries between Black and white music and rival the Beatles on the airwaves.
For the Four Tops, they wrote “Baby I Need Your Loving” and “Reach Out (I’ll Be There),” for Martha and the Vandellas they wrote “Heat Wave” and “Jimmy Mack,” for Marvin Gaye “Baby Don’t You Do It” and “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You).” The music lived on through countless soundtracks, samplings and radio airings, in cover versions by the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor and many others and in generations of songwriters and musicians influenced by the Motown sound.
“Their structures were simple and direct,” Gerri Hirshey wrote in the Motown history “Nowhere to Run: The Story of Soul Music,” published in 1984. “Sometimes a song barreled to number one on the sheer voice of repetitive hooks, like a fast-food jungle that lurks, subliminally, until it connects with real hunger.”
The polish of H-D-H was ideally suited for Motown’s signature act, Diana Ross and the Supremes, for whom they wrote 10 No. 1 songs, among them “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “You Can’t Hurry Love.” Expectations were so high that when “Nothing But Heartaches” failed to make the top 10 in 1965, Gordy sent a company memo demanding that Motown only release chart toppers for the Supremes, an order H-D-H obeyed with “I Hear a Symphony” and several more records.
Holland-Dozier-Holland weren’t above formulas or closely repeating a previous hit, but they worked in various moods and styles: the casual joy of “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” the escalating desire of “Heat Wave,” the urgency of “Reach Out (I’ll Be There).” Dozier’s focus was on melody and arrangements, whether the haunting echoes of the Vandellas’ backing vocals on “Nowhere To Run,” flashing lights of guitar that drive the Supremes’ “You Keep Me Hanging On,” or the hypnotic gospel piano on Gaye’s “Can I Get a Witness.”
“All the songs started out as slow ballads, but when we were in the studio we’d pick up the tempo,” Dozier told the Guardian in 2001. “The songs had to be fast because they were for teenagers - otherwise it would have been more like something for your parents. The emotion was still there, it was just under cover of the optimism that you got from the up-tempo beat.”
The prime of H-D-H, and of Motown, ended in 1968 amid questions and legal disputes over royalties and other issues. H-D-H left the label, and neither side would recover. The Four Tops and the Supremes were among the acts who suffered from no longer having their most dependable writers. Meanwhile, H-D-H’s efforts to start their own business fell far short of Motown. The labels Invictus and Hot Wax both faded within a few years, and Dozier would recall with disbelief the Hollands’ turning down such future superstars as Al Green and George Clinton. H-D-H did release several hits, including Freda Payne’s “Band of Gold” and Honey Cone’s “Want Ads.”
Holland-Dozier-Holland were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two years later. On his own, Dozier had a top 20 hit with “Trying to Hold on to My Woman,” helped produce Aretha Franklin’s “Sweet Passion” album and collaborated with Eric Clapton and Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall among others. His biggest success was co-writing Phil Collins’ chart-topping “Two Hearts,” from the 1988 movie “Buster,” a mid-tempo, Motown-style ballad that won a Grammy and Golden Globe and received an Oscar nomination.
H-D-H reunited for a stage production of “The First Wives Club,” which premiered in 2009, but their time back together was brief and unhappy. Dozier and the Hollands clashed often and Dozier dropped out before the show launched. “I can’t see us ever working with Lamont again,” Eddie Holland wrote in “Come and Get These Memories,” a memoir by the Hollands that came out in 2019, the same year Dozier published the memoir “How Sweet It Is.”
Dozier acknowledged that his early success conflicted with his family life, but he eventually settled down with Barbara Ullman, who died in 2021 after more than 40 years of marriage. His children included the songwriter-record producer Beau Dozier and composer Paris Ray Dozier.
Like so many Motown artists, Dozier was born in Detroit and raised in a family of singers and musicians. He sang in the choir of his Baptist church and his love for words was affirmed by a grade school teacher who, he recalled, liked one of his poems so much she kept it on the blackboard for a month. By the late 1950s, he was a professional singer and eventually signed with Motown, where he first worked with Brian Holland, and then Eddie Holland, who wrote most of the lyrics.
Some of Motown’s biggest hits and catchiest phrases originated from Dozier’s domestic life. He remembered his grandfather’s addressing women as “Sugar pie, honey bunch,” the opening words and ongoing refrain of the Four Tops’ “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).” The Four Tops hit “Bernadette” was inspired by all three songwriters having troubles with women named Bernadette, while an argument with another Dozier girlfriend helped inspire a Supremes favorite.
“She was pretty heated up because I was quite the ladies’ man at that time and I’d been cheating on her,” Dozier told the Guardian. “So she started telling me off and swinging at me until I said, ‘Stop! In the name of love!’ And as soon as I’d said it I heard a cash register in my head and laughed. My girlfriend didn’t think it was very amusing: we broke up. The only ones who were happy about it were the Supremes.”
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Child dies in jet ski accident in Myrtle Beach, officials say
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) – A child has died following a jet ski crash in Myrtle Beach over the weekend, the coroner’s office confirmed.
Horry County Fire Rescue said the crash happened around 7:15 p.m. Sunday on the Intracoastal Waterway.
The child’s father was driving the jet ski with the child as a passenger. Both were taken to the hospital, but the child died.
Officials did not provide an update on the father’s condition.
Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said they are protecting the identity of the child until the father’s condition improves and he can be notified of his child’s death before the name is released publicly.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is investigating the crash.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kourtney Kardashian Barker introduces Lemme, a new vitamin and supplement brand with innovative science-backed formulations that are delicious, clean and packaged in 100% post consumer-recycled materials. Lemme is the culmination of Kourtney's decades-long passion for health and wellness, and five years of research with a team of leading scientists, MD's and botanists to create the cleanest-possible gummy vitamins and supplements.
After launching Poosh in 2019, a multimedia platform that quickly became one of the most followed and trusted authorities in the space, Kourtney began learning about products and health issues that were important to her community.
"After years of struggling to find the right supplements, I embarked on a journey to create science-backed products that you would legitimately look forward to taking everyday," says founder Kourtney Kardashian Barker.
Lemme launches with three gummy supplements formulated with clinically-studied ingredients to ensure optimal results:
- Lemme Matcha ($30): Energy B12 Gummies with Organic Matcha, CoQ10 and Vitamin B12 to support cellular energy, promote energy metabolism and aid in the conversion of food into energy.
- Lemme Chill ($30): De-Stress Gummies with clinically-studied KSM-66 Ashwagandha to support reduced stress, healthy cortisol levels and reduce stress-related food cravings. Formulation includes a botanical blend of Passionflower, Lemon Balm and Goji Berry in a natural mixed berry flavor.
- Lemme Focus ($30): Concentration Gummies with clinically-tested Cognizin Citicoline to support focus, concentration and attention. Formulation includes Organic Lion's Mane, Organic MCT Oil and Vitamin B12 in a natural strawberry flavor.
Lemme's eye-catching bottle design is inspired by Kourtney's love of vintage candy jars. The bespoke spiral gummy design, which can also be seen on the bottle caps, was designed by Kourtney.
Formulated and manufactured in the United States with globally sourced ingredients, Lemme products are vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO. There is no corn syrup, glucose syrup, gelatin or palm oil, and all Lemme products are free of artificial sweeteners, synthetic colors and sugar alcohols.
Dr. Thais Aliabadi, a board-certified physician specializing in women's health who has known Kourtney Kardashian Barker for over a decade and sits on Lemme's Medical Advisory Board says, "Kourtney has spent years working with a team of top scientists and specialists to create innovative formulations leveraging clinically-researched nutrients, vitamins and botanicals. She prioritized ingredients that were bioavailable and filled nutritional gaps in people's diets."
Lemme is a planet-first brand utilizing 100% post-consumer recycled materials for their bottles and caps, and recyclable materials for all shipping mailers and boxes. Lemme's partnership with Carbonfund offsets the footprint of every Lemme shipment, and with One Tree Planted, Lemme is committed to planting thousands of trees every year to restore forests and habitats that make a positive social impact around the world.
Lemme will launch on September 27 exclusively on lemmelive.com.
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Founded by Kourtney Kardashian Barker, Lemme is a new range of vitamins and supplements developed to become a divine, feel-good part of your everyday life. Over the last five years, Kourtney collaborated with leading scientists, MD's, and botanists to create the cleanest-possible gummy vitamins and supplements — using clinically-backed ingredients and premium proprietary formulations that help you to live a fuller, more balanced life. The twist? Lemme made them so delicious you can't believe they're good for you.
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Beijing has rolled out mass Covid testing for nearly 20 million residents in most of the city, as authorities race to contain a fresh Omicron outbreak that has sparked panic buying amid fears of a Shanghai-style lockdown.
The Chinese capital started testing all residents of Chaoyang, a bustling district home to the business center and foreign embassies, on Monday morning, in the first of three rounds of testing to be conducted over a five-day period. Residents and office workers formed long lines at makeshift testing centers throughout the day.
As of 8 p.m., nearly 3.7 million tests had been carried out, with more than half a million having returned a negative result, city officials said at a late-night news conference.
The officials also announced that mass testing would be expanded Tuesday to all but five outlying districts of the capital, covering about 19.5 million of the city's 21.5 million residents.
The announcement came after 29 cases were detected in the 24 hours through 4 p.m. Monday, though officials said all the new cases were discovered in areas already under epidemic controls.
"The outbreak in Beijing is coming fast and furious," Xu Hejian, a spokesperson for the Beijing municipal government, said at the news conference, adding that Beijing's epidemic prevention and control efforts have "reached a critical moment."
Since Friday, Beijing has reported a total of 80 cases. Although the caseload is still relatively low, authorities are not taking any chances, especially after seeing how fast the Omicron outbreak in Shanghai spiraled into tens of thousands of new cases.
Dozens of residential compounds across eight districts are already under strict lockdowns, in which residents are banned from leaving their homes or community grounds.
Officials have urged residents not to leave the city unless absolutely necessary, including during an upcoming five-day holiday. The Labor Day holiday, which begins on Saturday this year, has traditionally been a time for mass travel in China. But it is likely to be much more subdued this year.
Beijing is also suspending cultural performances, sports events, exhibitions and other activities that involve large gatherings, as well as all tutoring classes and training sessions.
The announcement of mass testing in Chaoyang late on Sunday triggered panic buying overnight. Long lines formed at supermarkets, where customers emptied shelves of fresh produce, while online delivery apps sold out of some food items.
Some supermarkets and stores extended their opening hours to cope with the influx of customers. By the next morning, many had restocked.
Beijing officials and state media have repeatedly tried to reassure residents. "Don't worry! Daily necessities are in full supply and prices are stable," shouted Monday's front page of the Beijing Evening News, a state-owned tabloid, which ran the headline alongside a large photo of supermarket shelves full of potatoes, onions and other vegetables.
But many residents remain worried. Widespread food shortages caused by Shanghai's ongoing weeks-long lockdown sparked online uproar this month.
On Tuesday, Shanghai reported 16,980 infections, including 52 Covid-related deaths, according to the National Health Commission.
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- The new studio will leverage platforms such as Augoor, MagnifAI and GeneXus.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, announced today the launch of its Fast Code Studio. Through its new Studio, Globant seeks to reinvent the future of coding through a set of flexible and ever-evolving platforms that help our clients accelerate time-to-market while also delivering value.
"With the rapid pace of technological advancements and an increasing need for more digital solutions, many organizations are looking to optimize their software development process," said Diego Tártara, Chief Technology Officer at Globant. "With this new offering, we expect to be the tipping point of a profound transformation in software development. Guided by our sustainable vision and deep expertise in digital transformation, our approach leans on an ecosystem of flexible and ever-evolving solutions that help our clients tackle present and future challenges."
The new studio will leverage platforms such as Augoor for assisted coding, MagnifAI for smarter testing, and GeneXus for multi-experience development, all of which are part of Globant X, an incubator of innovation that helps productize Globant's most transformative technology into platforms. Fast Code Studio will provide services such as:
- Lead time reduction: Blends Globant's expertise in Lean-Agile Software Development, DevOps, and AI with state-of-the-art techniques and accelerators to improve organizations' time to value.
- Total Cost Optimization (TCO): Disrupts the traditional Application Development Process to increase productivity and quality and reduce skill-set requirements for developers.
- Business continuity: Future-proofs companies' technology backbone with a sustainable vision to reduce the risk of technical debt.
"In an increasingly digital world, you need the tools and processes that enable reinvention in an effective and sustainable way," said Agustín Huerta, SVP of Studios at Globant. "With this new studio, we are enabling ourselves and our customers to deliver through solutions and platforms that are flexible enough to help overcome the challenges of technological advance."
Fast Code Studio is part of Globant's Digital Studios, which focus on developing business models and technical capabilities on the latest technologies and trends to help clients digitally transform their business. The Digital Studios portfolio includes Metaverse, Blockchain, Digital Performance, and Business Hacking, among other offerings.
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Old Porubsky location purchased by Lawrence company
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The old Porubsky location in North Topeka has been purchased by a company out of Lawrence.
The Shawnee Co. Appraiser’s Office indicates that the old location of a Topeka institution - Porubsky Grocery - at 508 NE Sardou Ave. has been purchased by a company based a short distance east on I-70.
According to the office’s website, the location was bought by American Services, Inc., at 3841 Hillsong Cir. in Lawrence. The 3,000-square-foot property was appraised at $22,700.
The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office lists American Services, Inc., as a for-profit corporation in active and good standing. It said the company is owned by Case McLenon and was previously called McLenon Enterprises, Inc.
The Office also noted that the nature of American Services, Inc.’s business is listed as “real estate purchases and management and to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the entity may be organized.”
Various online sources also list the company as a closed chimney service of the same location and name.
Porubsky’s Deli and Tavern closed its doors for the final time in May with no word as to what would happen to beloved recipes such as its hot pickles and chili.
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Dior hosts runway show in South Korea for the first time
Oscar Holland, CNN
Dior hosted a fashion show in South Korea for the very first time on Saturday, presenting its latest collection to a star-studded audience in Seoul.
The French fashion giant transformed the prestigious Ewha Womans University into a runway, sending skateboarders down a sloping central ramp before models appeared in waves of yellow plaid, sheer tulle and pleated outerwear. The brand is also partnering with the university as part of its Women@Dior mentorship and education program.
Overseen by Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, the label’s Fall 2022 womenwear collection put a contemporary spin on uniforms. Looks were often completed with blouses and neckties, while short skirts and biker shorts contributed to what the brand described in a press release as “punk overtones.”
Among the celebrities in attendance was Blackpink singer Jisoo, who has been a global ambassador for Dior since last year. The K-pop star was joined at the event by various other stars, including figure skater Kim Yuna and Korean American rapper Jay Park.
The show signals South Korea’s increasing importance to the French fashion house, which described the weekend’s event as “unprecedented.” In a statement prior to the show, chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, Pietro Beccari, said that the label is “forging new powerful ties” with the country.
Dior’s website lists almost 25 boutiques across South Korea, including seven in Seoul’s exclusive Gangnam district. Its flagship store, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc, opened in the capital in 2015.
On Sunday, shortly after the show, the label opened a sizable new concept store in the capital’s trendy Seongsu-dong neighborhood. Inspired by the brand’s Paris headquarters, the sprawling open-air boutique features a garden and lounge, with furniture by various Korean designers.
Luxury powerhouse
Dior is not the first European fashion house to stage events in South Korea as other Asian destinations — China, most notably — prove difficult to operate in amid Covid-19 restrictions. Louis Vuitton, for instance, presented its men’s fall-winter 2021 collection at an art space outside Seoul. One of the last shows overseen by the label’s late creative director Virgil Abloh, it featured K-pop mega-band BTS, which had signed as Louis Vuitton ambassadors earlier in the year.
Several other labels have looked to appoint South Korean stars as brand ambassadors, with Gucci, Loewe, Givenchy, Chanel, Prada and Alexander McQueen among those to sign up K-pop singers, movie stars or both in recent years.
Jisoo’s Blackpink bandmates have all partnered with major luxury brands, with Rosé the face of Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co., Lisa representing Celine and Bulgari and Jennie working with Chanel and Calvin Klein. Louis Vuitton’s womenswear division is meanwhile working with “Squid Game” star Ho-yeon Jung.
While many Asian markets are still recovering from the impact of the pandemic, luxury spending in South Korea has bounced back to 2019 levels, according to consulting firm Bain & Company. The firm’s 2021 Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study noted that Korean shoppers choosing to buy at home rather than overseas has “more than compensated for the lack of tourism” in the country.
South Korea is now the seventh largest luxury goods market in the world, according to market research firm Euromonitor.
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Partnership Brings XP League Exclusive Coaching Program to Further Enrich Player Experience
DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has partnered with Next Level Esports to develop an exclusive training and certification program for XP League coaches. The new XP League coaching certification program is the only one of its kind in the gaming industry by its emphasis on positive reinforcement for school-age players.
XP League, a fast-growing emerging youth esports franchise brand, has designed a custom coaching program that interweaves skill-building and tools to coach younger esports players. XP League's continual investment in hiring and training the best coaches in the business makes it the top choice for families when it comes to youth esports.
The custom coaching program is a certification that provides in-depth training on the four pillars of coaching, framework for impactful practice and planning, effective strategies and tools to reinforce positive behavior and reward system. Coaches will receive their certification after the successful completion of the program's modules and a corresponding exam. Officially live, the certification program is available for enrollment.
Launched in 2018, Next Level Esports is the first entity to solely focus on coaching and is currently recognized as the number one platform for esports coaches that provides courses, programs, certifications, content, mentorship and a unique community for hundreds of esports coaches. Founder Donny Stumpel had noticed how often majority of esports coaches were improvising approaches and interactions with players, so he made it his mission to educate and inspire coaches to develop, sustain and professionalize their career in esports coaching.
"We are very excited about the partnership with XP League to develop their coaches to the next level by developing a certification for all coaches," said Stumpel. "Providing the tools and competencies that allows the coaches not only to coach from their game experiences alone, but also with the skills to create an optimal learning environment where the players can develop in the best ways possible."
Launched in 2020, XP League offers a nine-week seasonal program including one practice and one match a week. Each team is led by a coach who focuses on teaching resiliency, teamwork and sportsmanship in addition to gaming skills to elementary, middle and high school students. By integrating these values into the core format of its programming, kids see the positive reward as an exciting part of the overall experience.
"Every decision we make for the organization is always what's in the best interest for our players and coaches," said Jay Melamed, XP League CEO and Brand President. "We are thrilled to partner with Next Level Esports and provide our coaches the best tools and resources in the industry to further advance their career and team's success."
Since its start in 2020, XP League has grown to more than 40 franchised locations across the country and in April 2022 was acquired by Unleashed Brands, the fast-growing parent company of youth enrichment franchise brands, including Urban Air Adventure Park, The Little Gym, Snapology, Premier Martial Arts and Class 101.
For more information about XP League and its partnership with Next Level Esports, visit https://www.xpleague.com/.
XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports. XP League provides an innovative program that fosters social skills and sportsmanship through a positive, certified coach-led structure. Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.
Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts. and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. For more information, please visit www.UnleashedBrands.com.
Media Contact: Taylor Saltijeral, Fishman Public Relations, (847) 945-1300, tsaltijeral@fishmanpr.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curinos, a global data intelligence business serving global financial institutions across lending, deposits and digital banking solutions, today announced that Pete Gilchrist, EVP, Head of Retail Deposits and Commercial Banking and Andrew Frisbie, EVP, Head of Treasury and Risk, will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. ET.
Gilchrist and Frisbie will serve as speakers on "The Outlook for Bank Deposits" panel.
A replay and transcript of the webcast will be available shortly after the event.
Curinos serves hundreds of financial institutions worldwide, delivering the depth and breadth of intelligence across consumer and commercial deposits, omnichannel digital experience and lending markets needed to assess one's competitive position, and make more profitable, data-driven decisions, faster. For additional information about Curinos, visit here.
About Curinos
Curinos is the leading provider of data, technologies and insights that enable financial institutions to make better, and more profitable, data-driven decisions faster. Born out of the combination of two familiar industry powerhouses, Novantas and Informa's FBX business, Curinos brings to market a new level of industry expertise across deposits, lending and digital experience solutions and technologies. Through access to comprehensive datasets and analytics, intelligent technologies and connected behavioral insights, Curinos is the partner of choice to help you attract, retain and grow more profitable customer relationships. For additional information, please visit www.curinos.com.
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Three new ads show a new layer of Flo's personality and underscore her love of insurance.
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Progressive Insurance's most dedicated employee, Flo, will reveal a different side of herself in a new advertising campaign launching May 23. The campaign follows Flo navigating an unexpected encounter with an old flame reappearing—Hollywood charmer Jon Hamm. While Jon seems eager to capture her heart, Flo only has room for one love in her life: insurance.
"Flo has been at the heart of Progressive's marketing for nearly fifteen years. We've witnessed her undying love of insurance, watched as friendships have developed, and have even met her family, but one aspect of her life has remained a mystery—until now," said Progressive's Chief Marketing Officer, Remi Kent. "In partnering with Jon Hamm, we fan the flames of brand love in a way that consumers can relate to, because who hasn't experienced the awkwardness of unrequited love."
Years after their unsuccessful blind date and his subsequent rise to stardom, Jon once again crosses paths with Flo, rekindling his interest and intrigue in the apron-clad insurance maven. The three-part story is the journey of Jon pining for Flo's attention, complete with romantic gestures and unexpected insurance emergencies. All to leave Jon with failed attempts at love and Flo sticking true to herself and offering insurance discounts whenever and however she can.
"Unanswered love is something we can all relate to, so I was thrilled to be able to play a role in this campaign," shares Jon Hamm. "I really enjoyed the dynamic between Flo and I and was excited to play myself in a campaign with a trusted brand and an iconic character."
This unlikely pairing and love story arc are a first for Flo and Progressive's line-up of campaigns and characters. Others include the highly successful 'Parentamorphosis' with Dr. Rick, the recently launched Drivers Ed with Ed Helms, and the long-standing Superstore campaign where Flo received her start.
"Old Flame", "Table for Two?" and "Hammergency", are focused on Progressive's Home & Auto Savings, and usage-based insurance offering Snapshot, and will be airing throughout May and June across digital channels and national television. To learn more, and view the rom-com themed teaser, please visit https://www.progressive.com/commercials-campaigns/jon-hamm/.
About Progressive
Progressive Insurance® makes it easy to understand, buy and use car insurance, home insurance, and other protection needs. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us whenever, wherever and however it's most convenient—online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is the third largest auto insurer in the country, a leading seller of motorcycle and commercial auto insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners insurance carriers.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot®, and HomeQuote Explorer®.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE: PGR.
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(The Hill) — More than 2,000 flights within, into or out of the United States that were scheduled to take place between Friday and Sunday have been canceled and nearly 14,000 more have been delayed ahead of Juneteenth and Father’s Day, which both fall on Sunday this year, according to data from FlightAware.
FlightAware found that 1,473 flights were canceled and 8,958 were delayed on Friday, while 818 have been canceled and 4,884 have been delayed so far on Saturday. Additionally, 419 flights that were scheduled for Sunday have been canceled as of Saturday evening.
The disruptions come amid heavy airport traffic this weekend. Figures provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) show that 2,438,784 people passed through airport checkpoints on Friday. That marks the highest traffic recorded by the agency since Nov. 28, 2021, the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
The airline industry suffered losses in revenue during the start of the pandemic, as the virus discouraged people from traveling. Amid the nation’s COVID-19 recovery last summer, TSA Administrator Darby LaJoye warned employees that there would likely be staffing shortages at more than 100 airports in the country.
Employees catching the coronavirus, too, has at times contributed to staffing shortages at airlines. Some airlines earlier this year said they were forced to cut flights after some of their staffers called out sick.
Major airlines including Delta and Southwest have also cut thousands of flights from their schedules for this summer, citing factors such as labor shortages, issues with vendors and COVID-19.
Severe weather conditions have caused flight cancellations and delays in recent months as well.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Saturday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the U.S. may penalize airlines if flights continue to be disrupted in large numbers and noted that he had recently faced a cancellation himself.
“That is happening to a lot of people, and that is exactly why we are paying close attention here to what can be done and how to make sure that the airlines are delivering,” Buttigieg told the wire service. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/thousands-of-flights-canceled-ahead-of-fathers-day-juneteenth/ | 2022-06-19T02:41:42Z |
Arizona Supreme Court dismisses GOP lawsuit aimed at eliminating early voting
By Kelly Mena, CNN
Arizona’s Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit by state Republicans that aimed to eliminate the state’s early voting system, which is used by the vast majority of Arizona voters.
The court said in its order that it didn’t have original jurisdiction in the case and declined to hear the lawsuit.
The court also did not consider two other issues in the case — whether the state’s elections procedures manual should include guidelines on verifying voter signatures and whether the use of drop boxes for ballots are unconstitutional.
Republicans filed the lawsuit in February, arguing that the Arizona Constitution does not allow for mail-in voting or other forms of early voting but specifically directs that votes be cast in person.
The lawsuit said that “in-person voting at the polls on a fixed date is the only constitutionally permissible manner of voting.”
CNN has reached out to the Arizona Republican Party for a comment on the ruling.
The lawsuit is part of a larger effort in Arizona to change election laws over continued fallout from the 2020 election. The state has become ground zero for election deniers and allies of former President Donald Trump allies to push for more restrictive voting laws in a battleground state that now-President Joe Biden won by fewer than 11,000 votes in 2020.
For example, one bill, which was effectively killed in February by the Republican state House speaker, would have allowed the state Legislature to reject election results. Last week, Republican Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation that will require all Arizonans to provide proof of citizenship and residency to register to vote.
Voting Rights advocates celebrated the decision they said would have harmed the more than 80% of Arizona voters who use the early voting system that has been around for over 30 years.
Eliminating early voting and mail-in voting “unjustly targets voters in underserved communities, the elderly, voters with disabilities, and those who live in rural communities or lack reliable transportation to the polls including Native Americans,” said Pinny Sheoran, president-elect of the League of Women Voters of Arizona.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat who was named as a defendant in the lawsuit, also applauded the decision.
“Today, the Arizona Supreme Court dismissed this dangerous lawsuit that threatened early voting in the state. Arizona Voters will still be able to vote early, access drop boxes, and make their voices heard,” Hobbs, who is running for governor this year, said in a tweet Tuesday.
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TAMPA, Fla., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quote.com, a portfolio company of Osceola Capital, announced the acquisition of Ring2Media, a leading direct response marketing agency specializing in Medicare enrollment.
The acquisition will be consolidated under the Quote.com brand and accelerate the company's penetration of the highly strategic Medicare segment. The Ring2Media acquisition further diversifies Quote.com's core digital product offering by adding expertise in TV/OTT marketing, expanding the company's reach and addressable audience.
Joel Ohman, CEO of Quote.com noted, "The addition of Ring2Media's full-service linear advertising platform will instantly diversify our client portfolio and enable Quote.com to continue to scale across multiple end markets. We look forward to working with Mark and his team on capitalizing on the many strategic opportunities that this acquisition presents."
Mark Fidel, CEO of Ring2Media added, "We are very excited to be joining forces with Joel and the Quote.com team. Quote.com's high intent traffic platform combined with Osceola's deep M&A and operational expertise will accelerate our growth and unlock unique value for all customers and stakeholders."
Osceola Capital Managing Partner Ben Moe commented, "We are excited to continue to grow the Quote.com platform and expand our market reach into adjacent advertising channels and categories. The addition of Ring2Media brings significant and complementary scale to the Quote.com platform, and we are actively targeting additional acquisitions that will continue to strengthen our product offering."
McDermott Will & Emery served as legal advisor to Quote.com. MTS Health Partners and Bass Berry & Sims served as financial advisor and legal advisor to Ring2Media, respectively. Capital Southwest Corporation and Plexus Capital provided financing for the acquisition.
Quote.com (formerly 360 Quote) connects high-intent insurance shoppers to the world's best and most trusted brands. It is a diversified tech-enabled digital media and performance marketing platform, with the Quote.com proprietary technology platform powering dozens of owned and operated high-performing consumer-centric brands, and hundreds more via partnerships and integrations. They work with insurance carriers, agencies, agents, and their intermediaries to power customer acquisition at scale for Medicare, auto, home, and life insurance across organic search, paid search, social, television, and more.
Headquartered in Tampa, FL, Osceola Capital is a lower-middle market private equity fund. Osceola partners with growing high-quality companies in the business services, healthcare services, tech-enable services, and industrial services space. Osceola seeks to bring value-added expertise in M&A, operations, strategy, and finance to small companies and together help the company achieve their full potential. Target investments include control positions in entrepreneur and family-owned businesses with revenue between $5 million and $75 million or EBITDA between $2 million and $10 million. For more information, please visit www.osceola.com.
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Letter to the editor: Ban assault weapons, pass stricter gun laws
Assault by definition is the act of inflicting physical harm or unwanted physical contact upon a person. So what is the reasoning in owning an assault weapon?
A person who says it is for hunting large game such as deer knows full well that type of armament would obliterate the kill. Is it to feel powerful? Probably.
So why not do the courageous thing and enlist in the Army, Marines or safety forces? The AK weapon used in the horrific mass killings are weapons of war. There is no personal need for owning one of these weapons. Standing behind the Second Amendment can’t bring back the victims of Buffalo or Texas.
I am afraid for our country. We have so many people spewing untruths, conspiracy theories and propaganda. Yes, I know about free speech, but these dangerous ideas spur hate and divisiveness, which ultimately lead to lethal actions.
When an 18-year-old can legally purchase one of these weapons, we can’t just shake our heads and pray it doesn’t happen again. It is time our politicians act on the people’s demands — that assault weapons be banned, that stricter gun laws be enacted. It can be done.
It has been done here, but the gun lobby has deep pockets, and those politicians benefiting from that wealth can’t seem to separate themselves from money, power and knowing the difference between right and wrong.
As citizens and voters, we must stand up and be heard. Speak up. Pay attention to which politician is publicly saying he/she will stand up for our safety and the safety of our children by working to ban assault weapons and strengthen our gun laws and then vote for those who will actually do something to prevent these senseless horrific mass shootings. God help us!
Joann Smith, Canton | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/06/01/letter-editor-ban-assault-weapons-pass-stricter-gun-laws/9942418002/ | 2022-06-01T11:01:45Z |
WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard") today released its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and announced the reappointment of Dr. Jerry Gray to the Board of Directors.
Results and Highlights for the Second Quarter ended June 30, 2022
- Sales reached $115.9 million, up 2.2% from the second quarter of 2021
- Combined sales(1) in the quarter, including our share of our NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NPi") joint venture's sales, reached $128.3 million, up 4.1% from the $123.3 million achieved in 2021
- Income from operations was $8.7 million, compared to $12.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. A significant factor impacting the decline was the receipt of $3.2 million in Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS") in 2021, recorded as other income, compared to $nil received in 2022
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) achieved in the second quarter of 2022 of $18.9 million decreased from $22.6 million in the second quarter of 2021, also reflecting the reduction in CEWS received relative to 2021 of $3.2 million
- NPi continued to demonstrate strong organic growth when compared to the second quarter of 2021, and both NPi and the Michigan iLottery operation have grown sequentially over the past year, achieving our second highest quarterly margin of $7.5 million
- Charitable gaming and eGaming systems businesses continue to experience unprecedented demand, achieving strong revenues and earnings
- Our instant ticket production and sales volumes were negatively impacted due to a number of factors including staffing and production challenges
- Retail sales of instant ticket products remain at strong levels
- Ongoing inflationary cost increases on our key instant ticket inputs (paper, ink and freight) continue to negatively impact margins
- Our strategy of increased selling prices on contract extensions and RFP's is seeing success in its early roll out and will help mitigate our current margin pressures in the quarters to come
- Effective immediately, our former Director Dr. Jerry Gray has been reappointed to serve as a Director until the May 2023 Annual General Meeting
"Our second quarter results are comparable with our first quarter of 2022, reflecting the strong demand in our main product categories," declared John Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer. "In particular our charitable gaming businesses, including eGaming systems, and our iLottery operations generated very strong results again, combining strong revenue with effective cost management to produce very positive margins."
"Our largest business remains instant tickets, and we continued to see challenges in this area, notwithstanding the ongoing significant demand from our lottery customers. Increases in the prices of key inputs such as paper, ink and freight began in the later part of 2021 and continued with greater effect in the second quarter, with some further increases expected in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. The nature of our instant ticket contracts includes longer terms (averaging around four years) with primarily fixed prices for the entirety of the term and, as such, it is very difficult to pass on large input cost increases immediately."
"However, one of our key strategies to offset these input cost increases is to raise our selling prices during contract extensions and RFP's as they come up for bid. Although our average length of contract is in the four year range, a number of significant contracts are up for extension or rebid in 2022. While still early in the process, we have had a number of successes and indications from the lottery market of higher selling prices being accepted. Often these new contracts don't start until a few months into the future so while we may not see significant immediate positive impact to our margins, the foundation is being set for improved margins over time. In the immediate term, we continue to execute other strategies to help mitigate the significant input cost increases as well."
"Our second quarter instant ticket production volume fell short of our budget by approximately 8-10% and was lower than our record production volume achieved in the first quarter of this year. A number of factors negatively impacted our production volume including: continuing challenges recruiting and retaining entry level staff, increased staffing challenges with a higher number of call-outs and absences impacting efficiency, a higher number of unexpected mechanical and production issues, and greater complexity of work as we start into our specialty season. Our sales volumes were also lower than budget reflecting the lower production volume, further negatively impacting our margins."
"We are focused on increasing our production volumes going forward as this is one of our best levers to help mitigate the higher input costs associated with our instant tickets. We believe a number of initiatives we have implemented will address the issues experienced in the second quarter and expect our production numbers to be higher in the third quarter and beyond."
"Demand for all of our main products remains very strong," remarked Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer. "Instant ticket sales at retail remain at the high levels experienced in the first quarter of 2022, and as a result our lottery orders also remain very strong. Charitable gaming, including our eGaming systems solutions, are also seeing very strong consumer demand and our iLottery financial results achieved its second highest quarterly results ever. Lotteries are increasingly looking at new and innovative methods to provide exciting gaming opportunities to their customers, such as in-lane purchasing solutions and new game content, and Pollard is well positioned to take advantage of these new opportunities."
"Charitable gaming and eGaming systems results continue to be very strong as consumer demand remains very robust. Our pull-tab and bingo paper business generated significant positive results again in the second quarter as sales demand allows us to sell everything we produce and we continue to focus on increasing our production capacity. Strong margins reflect the strength of the current demand and our ability to pass on cost increases in this particular area."
"eGaming systems (including our Diamond Game and Compliant Gaming brands) continue to achieve record results through the use of expanded game content on our devices, including the use of progressive jackpots in certain jurisdictions, improved game content and increased installation of machines, including additional sites. As charities look to expand their involvement in eGaming, we believe Pollard is uniquely situated to capitalize on these opportunities."
"Our iLottery operations achieved significant growth when compared to the second quarter of 2021 and sequentially over the last few quarters. The $7.5 million margin earned from all of our iLottery contracts is second only to the first quarter of 2021, which experienced a very large double jackpot run. Strong gross gaming revenue growth was attained in Virginia and Alberta. And Michigan continues its steady recent growth, with margins the highest in the last four quarters, along with good cost control also contributing positively."
"We remain very excited about our business and the opportunities before us," concluded John Pollard. "While it will take time to absorb our unprecedented key input cost increases and return our instant ticket margins to their historic levels through higher selling prices, we have already seen the market accepting higher pricing during contract extensions and RFP's and we believe this will continue. And our remaining businesses including charitable gaming, eGaming systems and iLottery remain extremely strong with expectations this will continue to provide growth in the future."
Dr. Jerry Gray reappointed Independent Director
Pollard is pleased to announce today the reappointment of Dr. Jerry Gray as an Independent Director of Pollard effective immediately.
Dr. Gray had previously served as a Director of Pollard and its preceding businesses from the time of the initial IPO in 2005 until his retirement in 2021. During that time, he was an integral part of the leadership team and provided significant counsel to Pollard's senior management.
He has agreed to be reappointed to the Board of Directors on an interim basis until a permanent Director will be elected, which is anticipated to occur at the May 2023 annual general meeting.
Dr. Gray's extensive experience and knowledge of Pollard will be extremely helpful in moving the business forward and he will also be joining the Audit, Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees immediately.
In addition to his 16 years serving on the Board of Pollard, Jerry is Dean Emeritus of the I. H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba where he also held the CA Manitoba Endowed Chair in Business Leadership. He is Past Chair of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and a former director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gendis, Inc. He has consulted with many major corporations in the United States and Canada in the areas of motivation, organizational design, manpower planning, managing change, management development, incentive system design, customer service and strategic planning.
Gordon Pollard, Chairman of Pollard, stated, "Jerry is a tremendous resource and possesses a wealth of knowledge from his sixteen years of previous service to our business and we are very pleased he has agreed to join the board on an interim basis. We will continue to invest the time and resources to identify the right high-quality candidate for election to our Board of Directors and anticipate we will put forward for election a permanent independent director at the annual general meeting in May 2023. Until that time, Jerry will provide his keen insight to help Pollard continue to excel in a seamless manner from both a business and a corporate governance perspective."
Jerry Gray commented, "I am thrilled to be able to assist Pollard again through my participation as a Director on the Board and I look forward to helping the leadership team continue its successful growth, particularly given the exciting opportunities that exist at this time in both the lottery and charitable gaming markets."
Use of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The selected financial and operating information has been derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Pollard as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Accounting Standards ("IFRS" or "GAAP").
Reference to "EBITDA" is to earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and purchase accounting amortization. Reference to "Adjusted EBITDA" is to EBITDA before unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses, and certain non-recurring items including acquisition costs, litigation settlement costs, contingent consideration fair value adjustments and insurance proceeds (net). Adjusted EBITDA is an important metric used by many investors to compare issuers on the basis of the ability to generate cash from operations and management believes that, in addition to net income, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful supplementary measure.
Reference to "Combined sales" is to sales recognized under GAAP plus Pollard's 50% proportionate share of NeoPollard Interactive LLC's ("NPi") sales, its iLottery joint venture operation. Reference to "Combined iLottery sales" is to sales recognized under GAAP for Pollard's 50% proportionate share of its Michigan Lottery joint iLottery operation plus Pollard's 50% proportionate share of NPi' s sales, its iLottery joint venture operation.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Combined sales and Combined iLottery sales are measures not recognized under GAAP and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. Therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. Investors are cautioned that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Combined sales and Combined iLottery sales should not be construed as alternatives to net income or sales as determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of Pollard's performance or to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as measures of liquidity and cash flows.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report may constitute "forward-looking" statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. When used in this document, such statements include such words as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "plan" and other similar terminology. These statements reflect management's current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this document. There should not be an expectation that such information will in all circumstances be updated, supplemented or revised whether as a result of new information, changing circumstances, future events or otherwise.
POLLARD BANKNOTE LIMITED
Pollard is one of the leading providers of products and solutions to lottery and charitable gaming industries throughout the world. Management believes Pollard is the largest provider of instant tickets based in Canada and the second largest producer of instant tickets in the world. In addition, management believes Pollard is also the second largest bingo paper and pull-tab supplier to the charitable gaming industry in North America and, through its 50% joint venture, the largest supplier of iLottery solutions to the U.S. lottery market.
On January 14, 2021, Pollard completed the acquisition of Next Generation Lotteries AS ("NGL"). On December 31, 2020, Pollard signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of NGL for a purchase price of €36.0 million ($56.5 million), prior to standard working capital adjustments and certain deferred cash considerations, of which €4.0 million ($5.9 million) will be paid upon the achievement of certain gross margin targets in 2021. The purchase price was funded from existing Pollard cash resources and availability under the existing credit facilities, and the issuance of treasury shares of Pollard for approximately €5.2 million ($8.0 million).
Results of Operations – Three months ended June 30, 2022
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, Pollard achieved sales of $115.9 million, compared to $113.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021. Factors impacting the $2.5 million sales increase were:
- eGaming systems revenue increased sales by $3.0 million, largely due to a higher number of eGaming machines placed at charitable establishments as compared to 2021.
- The higher average selling price of charitable games in 2022 also increased sales by $2.7 million, as we have been able to pass along inflationary cost increases to our charitable gaming customers.
- Charitable gaming sales volumes were lower in the second quarter of 2022 when compared to the record high pull-tab sales volumes achieved in the second quarter of 2021, decreasing sales by $1.7 million. Despite ongoing similar strong demand in 2022, 2021 sales volumes were boosted by additional sales from pre-existing inventory.
- A higher instant ticket average selling price increased sales by $2.1 million as compared to 2021 due to increased proprietary product sales. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in instant ticket sales volumes in 2022, which decreased sales by $1.3 million.
- Lower sales of ancillary lottery products and services decreased revenue by $3.8 million as compared to 2021. This decline was largely due to decreased sales of licensed products, partially offset by increased sales of digital products.
- Lower sales from Michigan iLottery also decreased revenue in 2022 by $0.7 million as compared to 2021.
- During the three months ended June 30, 2022, Pollard generated approximately 72.4% (2021 – 69.3%) of its revenue in U.S. dollars including a portion of international sales which are priced in U.S. dollars. During the second quarter of 2022, the actual U.S. dollar value was converted to Canadian dollars at $1.269, compared to a rate of $1.226 during the second quarter of 2021. This 3.5% increase in the U.S. dollar value resulted in an approximate increase of $2.8 million in revenue relative to the second quarter of 2021. In addition, during the quarter the value of the Canadian dollar strengthened against the Euro resulting in an approximate decrease of $0.6 million in revenue relative to the second quarter of 2021.
Cost of sales was $94.7 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $90.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase of $4.2 million in cost of sales was primarily the result of inflationary pressures on raw material costs, increases in certain manufacturing overhead costs and higher exchange rates on U.S. dollar denominated expenses in 2022. Partially offsetting these increases were decreases in instant ticket and licensed product sales volumes as compared to the second quarter of 2021.
Gross profit was $21.2 million (18.3% of sales) in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $22.9 million (20.2% of sales) in the second quarter of 2021. This decrease of $1.7 million in gross profit was primarily a result of lower instant ticket production volumes, lower instant ticket sales margins, due to a less profitable customer mix and increased manufacturing costs, including the impact of inflation, and lower Michigan iLottery sales as compared to 2021. These decreases were partially offset by the increases in eGaming systems, charitable gaming, and digital product sales as compared to 2021. The lower gross margin percentage was largely due to the impact of inflationary cost increases of instant ticket inputs and lower Michigan iLottery sales, partially offset by increases in eGaming systems, charitable gaming and digital product sales.
Administration expenses were $12.3 million in the second quarter of 2022 and $11.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. Increased compensation and travel related costs incurred in the second quarter of 2022 were partially offset by a reduction in acquisition costs.
Selling expenses increased to $4.5 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $4.2 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to increased customer contract costs incurred in the second quarter of 2022.
Pollard's share of income from its 50% owned iLottery joint venture, NPi, increased to $5.1 million in the second quarter of 2022 from the $2.5 million achieved in the second quarter of 2021. Contracts held by NPi continued to experience organic growth throughout the second quarter of 2022, increasing NPi's revenue as compared to 2021.
Other expenses were $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $2.0 million of other income achieved in the second quarter of 2021. This change of $2.8 million was primarily due to the reduction in CEWS, as Pollard received $nil in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to $3.2 million received in the second quarter of 2021. Partially offsetting this reduction in other income was the decrease in the contingent consideration fair value adjustment expense, as part of our Compliant acquisition, of $0.4 million as compared to 2021.
The net foreign exchange loss was $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a net foreign exchange gain of $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. The 2022 net foreign exchange loss of $2.6 million consisted of an unrealized foreign exchange loss of $2.4 million, primarily a result of the increased Canadian equivalent value of U.S. dollar denominated accounts payable and long-term debt due to the weakening of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar. In addition, Pollard incurred a realized foreign exchange loss of $0.2 million, primarily due to foreign currency denominated accounts receivable collected being converted into Canadian dollars at unfavorable foreign exchanges rates.
The 2021 net foreign exchange gain of $0.7 million resulted in part from a $1.6 million unrealized foreign exchange gain, comprised predominately of an unrealized gain on U.S. dollar denominated accounts payable and long-term debt due to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar. This unrealized gain was partially offset by an unrealized loss on U.S. dollar denominated accounts receivable. Partially offsetting this unrealized gain was a $0.9 million realized foreign exchange loss as a result of foreign currency denominated accounts receivable collected being converted into Canadian dollars at unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $18.9 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $22.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. The primary reasons for the $3.7 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA include the reduction in other income (net of contingent consideration) of $3.2 million, largely due to the reduction in CEWS proceeds received as compared to 2021. Also contributing to this decrease is the reduction in gross profit of $1.9 million (net of amortization and depreciation), primarily due to lower instant ticket production volumes, lower instant ticket sales margins, including the impact of inflation, and lower Michigan iLottery sales, partially offset by the increases in eGaming systems, charitable gaming and digital product sales as compared to 2021. The increase in administration costs (net of acquisition costs) of $1.6 million and the increase in selling costs of $0.3 million also decreased Adjusted EBITDA in comparison to 2021. Partially offsetting these decreases to Adjusted EBITDA were an increase in equity investment income of $2.6 million and the lower realized foreign exchange loss of $0.7 million.
Interest expense increased to $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to the increase in interest accretion on the discounted contingent consideration liability relating to the Compliant purchase of $0.5 million and an increase in interest rates, partially offset by a decrease in average long-term debt outstanding as compared to 2021.
Amortization and depreciation, including depreciation of property and equipment and the amortization of intangible assets, totaled $9.7 million during the second quarter of 2022 which decreased from $9.9 million during the second quarter of 2021. This decrease of $0.2 million was largely due to certain intangibles becoming fully amortized during 2021, which was partially offset by depreciation and amortization taken on newly acquired property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets.
Income tax expense was $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2022, an effective rate of 38.2%, which was higher than our domestic rate of 27.0% due primarily to the changes enacted with regards to the United Kingdom's corporation tax rates and the effect of non-taxable items related to foreign exchange, partially offset by the effect of the lower federal income tax rates in the United States.
Income tax expense was $4.0 million in the second quarter of 2021, an effective rate of 34.2%, higher than our domestic rate of 27.0% due primarily to the tax effect of unrecognized non-capital losses and non-deductible expenses. Partially offsetting these increases in effective rate were the lower federal income tax rates in the United States.
Net income was $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $7.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease in net income of $5.2 million was due primarily to the increase in other expenses of $2.8 million, largely due to the reduction in CEWS proceeds received as compared to 2021 of $3.2 million, and the increase in net foreign exchange loss of $3.3 million. The decrease in gross profit of $1.7 million also reduced net income as compared to 2021, primarily due to lower instant ticket production volumes, lower instant ticket sales margins, including the impact of inflation, and lower Michigan iLottery sales, but partially offset by the increases in eGaming systems, charitable gaming and digital product sales. Other factors contributing to the decrease in net income were the increase in administration expenses of $1.2 million, the increase in interest expense of $1.0 million and the increase in selling expenses of $0.3 million. Partially offsetting these decreases to net income were the increase in equity investment income of $2.6 million and a decrease in income tax expense of $2.5 million.
Net income per share (basic and diluted) decreased to $0.09 per share in the second quarter of 2022 from $0.29 per share in the second quarter of 2021.
Results of Operations – Six months ended June 30, 2022
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, Pollard achieved sales of $229.8 million, compared to $225.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021. Factors impacting the $4.2 million sales increase were:
- Higher eGaming systems revenue increased sales by $6.0 million due primarily to more retail establishments being open for the first two quarters of 2022 as compared to 2021, when a number of jurisdictions had closed retail establishments where eGaming machines are placed due to COVID-19, particularly during the first quarter of 2021. In addition, a higher number of eGaming machines placed at charitable establishments as compared to 2021 further contributed to the increase in eGaming systems sales.
- The higher average selling price of charitable games in the first two quarters of 2022 also increased sales by $5.5 million, as we have been able to pass along inflationary cost increases to our customers.
- Charitable gaming sales volumes were lower in the first two quarters of 2022 when compared to the record high pull-tab sales volumes achieved in the first half of 2021, decreasing sales by $2.5 million. Despite ongoing similar strong demand in 2022, 2021 sales volumes were boosted by additional sales from pre-existing inventory.
- Michigan iLottery sales were lower by $3.2 million as compared to 2021, when Michigan iLottery sales were higher as a result of a double jackpot run in the first quarter of 2021.
- A lower instant ticket average selling price decreased sales by $1.6 million as compared to 2021 due to lower margin customer mix, partially offset by increased proprietary product sales. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in instant ticket sales volumes in 2022, which increased sales by $0.3 million. Lower sales of ancillary lottery products and services decreased revenue by $1.7 million, largely due to decreased sales of licensed products, partially offset by increased sales of digital and loyalty products.
- During the six months ended June 30, 2022, Pollard generated approximately 71.5% (2021 – 69.7%) of its revenue in U.S. dollars including a portion of international sales which are priced in U.S. dollars. During the first six months of 2022 the actual U.S. dollar value was converted to Canadian dollars at $1.269, compared to a rate of $1.249 the first six months of 2021. This 1.6% increase in the U.S. dollar value resulted in an approximate increase of $2.6 million in revenue relative to the first six months of 2021. In addition, during the first six months of 2022, the value of the Canadian dollar strengthened against the Euro resulting in an approximate decrease of $1.2 million in revenue relative to the first six months of 2021.
Cost of sales was $186.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $177.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021. This increase of $8.7 million was primarily a result of inflationary pressures on raw material costs, increases in certain manufacturing overhead costs and higher exchange rates on U.S. dollar denominated expenses in 2022. Partially offsetting these increases were decreases in ancillary lottery products and services sales, and charitable gaming sales volumes as compared to 2021.
Gross profit decreased to $43.2 million (18.8% of sales) in the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $47.7 million (21.1% of sales) in the six months ended June 30, 2021. This decrease in gross profit of $4.5 million was primarily the result of lower instant ticket sales margins, due to a less profitable customer mix, lower Michigan iLottery sales and increased manufacturing costs, including the impact of inflation, as compared to 2021. This decrease was partially offset by increases in eGaming systems, charitable gaming and digital product sales, which increased gross profit as compared to 2021. The lower gross margin percentage was largely due to the change in the mix of instant tickets sales to lower margin customers, lower Michigan iLottery sales and the impact of inflationary cost increases, partially offset by increases in eGaming systems, charitable gaming and digital product gross margins as compared to 2021.
Administration expenses increased to $24.3 million in the first six months of 2022 from $23.2 million in the first six months of 2021. The increase of $1.1 million was primarily a result of increased compensation, professional fees and travel related costs, partially offset by a reduction in acquisition costs.
Selling expenses increased to $9.0 million in the first six months of 2022 from $8.1 million in the first six months of 2021. The increase was primarily due to increased customer contract costs and higher compensation expenses.
Pollard's share of income from NPi increased to $9.0 million in the first six months of 2022 from $6.5 million in 2021. This $2.5 million increase was primarily due to increased organic growth achieved on contracts held by NPi throughout the first two quarters of 2022, increasing NPi's revenue as compared to 2021.
Other expenses were $0.8 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to $1.5 million of other income in 2021. This change of $2.3 million was partially due to Pollard receiving $nil CEWS in 2022 compared to $5.2 million received in 2021. However, in 2021, other income was partially offset by Pollard entering into an agreement for a one-time payment of $2.5 million to settle all aspects of certain litigation regarding a patent dispute relating to our instant ticket production. In addition, contingent consideration fair value adjustment expenses, as part of our Compliant acquisition, decreased by $0.2 million compared to 2021.
The net foreign exchange loss was $2.2 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to a net foreign exchange gain of $0.2 million in the first six months of 2021. The 2022 net foreign exchange loss of $2.2 million resulted from a net unrealized foreign exchange loss of $1.7 million, comprised predominately of an unrealized loss on U.S. dollar denominated accounts payable and long-term debt due to the weakening of the Canadian dollar. In addition, Pollard experienced a realized foreign exchange loss of $0.5 million as a result of foreign currency denominated accounts receivable collected being converted into Canadian dollars at unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
The 2021 net foreign exchange gain of $0.2 million resulted from a net unrealized foreign exchange gain of $2.5 million, comprised predominately of an unrealized gain on U.S. dollar denominated accounts payable and long-term debt due to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar. Partially offsetting the unrealized gain was a $2.3 million realized foreign exchange loss as a result of foreign currency denominated accounts receivable collected being converted into Canadian dollars at unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $37.9 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to $45.9 million in the first six months of 2021. The primary reasons for the decrease of $8.0 million include the decrease in gross profit (net of amortization and depreciation) of $4.3 million, primarily the result of lower instant ticket sales margins, due to a less profitable customer mix, increased manufacturing costs, including the impact of inflation, and lower Michigan iLottery sales, partially offset by increases in eGaming systems, charitable gaming and digital product sales as compared to 2021. Other factors contributing to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA include the reduction in other income (net of contingent consideration and litigation settlement) of $5.1 million, primarily due to the reduction in CEWS received of $5.2 million, higher administration expenses (net of acquisition costs) of $2.1 million and higher selling expenses of $0.9 million. These decreases were partially offset by the increase in equity investment income of $2.5 million and the reduction in realized foreign exchange loss of $1.9 million.
Interest expense increased to $3.9 million in the first six months of 2022 from $2.2 million in the first six months of 2021, primarily as a result of the increase in interest accretion on the discounted contingent consideration liability relating to the Compliant purchase of $1.3 million. Higher interest rates in 2022 also contributed to the increase in interest expense, partially offset by a decrease in average long-term debt outstanding as compared to 2021.
Amortization and depreciation, including amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of property and equipment, totaled $19.4 million during the first six months of 2022 which increased from $19.2 million during the first six months of 2021. The increase of $0.2 million was primarily as a result of amortization and depreciation taken on newly acquired property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets, partially offset by the reduction in amortization expense due to certain intangibles becoming fully amortized during 2021.
Income tax expense was $3.1 million in the first six months of 2022, an effective rate of 26.0%, which was lower than our domestic rate of 27.0% due primarily to the effect of the lower federal income tax rates in the United States, partially offset by changes enacted with regards to the United Kingdom's corporation tax rates and the effect of non-taxable items related to foreign exchange.
Income tax expense was $7.3 million in the first six months of 2021, an effective rate of 32.4%, which was higher than our domestic rate of 27.0% due primarily to the tax effect of unrecognized non-capital losses and non-deductible expenses. Partially offsetting these increases in effective rate were the lower federal income tax rates in the United States.
Net income decreased to $8.9 million in the first six months of 2022 from $15.1 million in the first six months of 2021. The primary reasons for the decrease of $6.2 million include the decrease in gross profit of $4.5 million, primarily the result of lower Michigan iLottery sales and lower instant ticket sales margins, due to a less profitable customer mix and increased manufacturing costs, including the impact of inflation, as compared to 2021. This decrease in gross profit was partially offset by increases in eGaming systems, charitable gaming and digital product sales as compared to 2021. Other factors contributing to the decrease in net income include the increase in administration expenses of $1.1 million, the increase in selling expenses of $0.9 million, the increase in other expenses of $2.3 million, the increase in interest expense of $1.7 million and the increase in net foreign exchange loss of $2.4 million. Partially offsetting these decreases were the increase in equity investment income of $2.5 million and the decrease in income tax expense of $4.2 million.
Net income per share (basic and diluted) decreased to $0.33 per share in the six months ending June 30, 2022, as compared to $0.56 per share in the six months ending June 30, 2021.
iLottery
Pollard and its iLottery partner, Neogames US LLP ("Neogames"), provide iLottery services to the North American Lottery market. In 2013, Pollard was awarded an iLottery contract from the Michigan Lottery. As a result, Pollard entered into a contract with Neogames to provide its technology in return for a 50% financial interest in the operation. Under IFRS, Pollard recognizes its 50% share in the Michigan Lottery contract in its consolidated statements of income in revenue and cost of sales.
In 2014 Pollard, in conjunction with Neogames, established NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NPi"). All iLottery related customer contracts, excluding the Michigan Lottery iLottery contract, have been awarded to NPi. Under IFRS, Pollard accounts for its investment in its joint venture, NPi, as an equity investment. Under the equity method of accounting, Pollard recognizes its share of the income and expenses of NPi separately as equity investment income.
Beginning in the second quarter of 2020, with the onset of COVID-19, revenues from Pollard's contract with the Michigan Lottery increased substantially. Contracts held by NPi also experienced significant organic growth, in addition to the sales increase from the Virginia Lottery operation which added e-Instants on July 1, 2020. As well, NPi's contract with Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis ("AGLC"), went live with a limited product launch on September 30, 2020, with additional gaming verticals launching throughout 2021. The substantial jackpots for POWERBALL® and Mega Millions® awarded in the latter half of January 2021 further increased sales significantly in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021.
Sales and income before income taxes from our Michigan iLottery operation declined starting in the second quarter of 2021 due to reduced draw-based game sales after the double jackpots in the first quarter of 2021, increased online gaming competition and new pricing coming into effect with our four-year contract extension, starting at the beginning of 2021. In 2022, NPi continues to achieve strong organic growth, adding to sales and income before taxes.
Outlook
Overall demand for our main products and solutions is strong and we expect this to continue. Consumer demand for charitable gaming, eGaming systems and instant ticket products sold at retail have remained high throughout 2022. While the growth in instant ticket retail sales volumes have steadied after significant increases experienced during the pandemic, sales remain at the high levels attained throughout the first quarter of 2022. This retail demand has translated into significant orders from lotteries.
Our iLottery business is showing strong organic growth, both sequentially and in comparison to historic quarters, and we anticipate this will continue going forward. Michigan iLottery has demonstrated resilient incremental growth over the last four quarters despite the competitive environment with private iGaming operations. All of our contracts within NPi have also shown strong organic growth and we expect this to carry on.
Our current instant ticket production schedule reflects significant order volumes; however, challenges in the second quarter negatively impacted our production. We have initiated a number of actions to mitigate these challenges. As a result, we anticipate improved production volumes in future quarters, capitalizing on this order volume which will lead to higher sales volumes.
Inflationary increases, particularly as it relates to key instant ticket inputs, will continue to be a challenge. A significant portion of these cost increases have been implemented already in the first and second quarters of 2022; however, their full impact is still being absorbed in our results. We are working diligently on a number of strategies to offset these increases, including investigating potential alternate sources for key inputs, increasing production output, expanding capacity and most important among these, bidding at higher selling prices on contract extensions and RFP's as they come available. We will continue to pursue this higher selling price strategy and are so far very encouraged at the acceptance by the market of this strategy in a number of jurisdictions. Higher selling prices are a critical component of recovering these significant cost increases and achieving appropriate gross margins.
Helping to mitigate margin pressure, our charitable and eGaming businesses are expected to produce strong financial results, due to high levels of consumer demand and our ability to pass along cost increases.
We continue to make great strides with investing in our business through increasing our resources, expanding our product portfolio and investing in the technological solutions our lottery and charitable gaming customers require. We remain very excited about the strength of demand for our products and solutions, and are confident our strategies will allow us to improve our instant ticket margins. This, combined with strong results in many other areas of our business, will allow us to return to levels of profitability reflective of the value of our company.
"We were also disappointed in oOur second quarter instant ticket production volume, as it fell short of our budget by approximately 8-10% and was lower than our record production volume achieved in the first quarter of this year. A number of factors negatively impacted our production volume including: continuing challenges recruiting and retaining entry level staff, increased staffing challenges with a higher number of call-outs and absences impacting efficiency, a higher number of unexpected mechanical and production issues, and greater complexity of work as we start into our specialty season. Our sales volumes were also lower than budget reflecting the lower production volume, further negatively impacting our margins."
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There are some safety concerns with jumpers, so you never want to leave your child unattended. You want to make sure the jumper is secure, and that there aren’t any objects under your baby that could cause injury. Keep it away from stairs, don’t move the jumper with your baby in it and always follow the weight limits and safety instructions.
Walkers vs. jumpers
A baby walker allows a child to move around space when seated, while a jumper is a fixed activity area. If your little one loves to stand but isn’t quite walking on their own, take a look at baby walkers.
What to look for in a baby jumper
Seat
You have some options when it comes to the seat, as they can differ between models. It’s optimal to find one with a removable seat because this allows for easy cleaning. Many models have a seat that rotates 360 degrees, which allows your child to move around. Padding in the seat is also crucial, but you want to make sure that it’s soft and provides enough support, especially if your infant is young.
Weight limit
You definitely want to refer to the weight limit in the manufacturer’s guide before you allow a child to use the jumper because there could be safety risks if the child is either too small or large. Most jumpers support a weight between 20 to 30 pounds. However, there are a few jumpers on the market specifically for larger children from 40 to 60 pounds.
Adjustability
Most jumpers allow you to adjust the height, which is convenient as your child begins to grow. The more adjustment increments are available on the jumper, the more likely your child will be comfortable and want to use the jumper as they grow.
Toys
Stationary jumpers have a saucer or tray that wraps around the seat and gives your baby the chance to grab and play with various toys. Look for jumpers that come with toys that stimulate the senses, such as bright colors, lights, crinkle toys, or toys that play music.
Baby Jumper FAQ
How long can my baby remain in the jumper?
A. Experts say that babies should be in the jumper for a max of 20 minutes a day to make sure it doesn’t hinder the baby’s ability to walk. Of course, that isn’t set in stone. There are plenty of babies who have used the jumper for more than 20 minutes a day and have no side effects.
At what age can my baby use the jumper?
A. Instead of going by your baby’s age or weight to determine when they can use the jumper, you instead want to make sure they can hold their head up and put a small amount of weight on their legs. If your child is already walking, they probably won’t be interested in the jumper.
What’s the best baby jumper to buy?
Top baby jumper
Fisher-Price Jumperoo Rainforest
What you need to know: A fan favorite for babies and parents alike, this jumper was made with durable construction and includes sensory stimulating toys.
What you’ll love: It has a study base with soft padded springs that allow for all the bounce and none of the skin pinches. The rotating seat and adjustable height setting allow for your little one to have a wide range of mobility and comfort as they grow and develop additional skills.
What you should consider: The smallest height setting is not as low as some of the other jumpers. If you have a small baby, they may need time to grow into this model.
Where to buy: Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
Top baby jumper for the money
Evenflo ExerSaucer Doorway Jumper
What you need to know: A budget friendly option has many of the same features as more expensive models.
What you’ll love: The playful starry patterned jumper features an easy-to-use clamp, giving your little one the ability to jump in any room.
What you should consider: Customers have noted that this product is not easy to clean since the fabric is difficult to remove.
Where to buy: Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
Worth checking out
Skip Hop Explore & More Jumpscape Fold-Away Jumper
What you need to know: A foldable and easily packable jumper that’s good for any size space.
What you’ll love: Boasting five height settings and rotating seat, this jumper is a very customizable option for your little one. It comes with lights, music for loads of entertainment, and as a bonus, it claps for them when they reach 100 full jumps.
What you should consider: Customers have noted that this jumper can be difficult to fold.
Where to buy: Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
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BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — Props are a familiar part of Benjamin Netanyahu’s repertoire when delivering public speeches — from cartoon bombs at the United Nations to a wall of CDs and binders supposedly seized from Iran by Mossad agents.
Now, the former prime minister — famed for his flair for the dramatic — is hitting the campaign trail with a new shtick. Behold: the Bibibus.
The bizarre bulletproof vehicle is part popemobile, part movie set and 100% vintage Netanyahu. As Israel heads to the polls for the fifth time in under four years, the veteran politician is using the Bibibus to attract passionate crowds of supporters and once again make himself the focus of attention among a weary electorate.
At a rally in the southern city of Beersheba on Tuesday, Netanyahu addressed a crowd of around 200 people in a mall parking lot. Flanked by his former finance minister, he spoke at a podium from the back of the modified delivery truck. Its side wall had been replaced with bulletproof glass, and its air-conditioned interior was backlit with an enormous LED screen projecting the logo of his Likud party over a fluttering Israeli flag.
Netanyahu does not actually ride in the vehicle. Instead, it serves as a mobile stage that is moved from city to city to serve as the backdrop for his campaign appearances.
Commentators have variously dubbed it the “aquarium truck,” the “Bibimobile” and the “Bibibus” — riffing on Netanyahu’s nickname. The Likud promotes the mobile rallies as “Bibiba,” or “Bibi is coming,” and says the truck is a necessary security precaution.
“I have to stand here, unfortunately,” he told the crowd, tapping his hand against the glass separating him from the throngs of cheering supporters before delivering pledges to combat rising costs of living and inflation.
The Likud says the vehicle and its bulletproof glass were adopted to comply with safety measures required by the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency.
But there may be more to the story. No other politicians have adopted similar protocols, and the bus is not entirely fortified. The bulletproof glass appears to cover only part of the vehicle, and when he spoke at the podium, a window was open and Netanyahu was exposed to the crowd. Netanyahu has also in the past repeatedly appeared at crowded markets and malls with no such protection. The agency did not respond to a request for comment.
Israel is holding parliamentary elections on Nov. 1, the fifth since the beginning of a protracted political crisis in early 2019. Like the other four, the upcoming vote will largely be a referendum on Netanyahu’s fitness to rule, and he could once again fail to form a durable coalition even if his party gets the most votes.
Netanyahu, who led the country from 2009 until last year, has been charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three different cases, and his high-profile trial has been dragging on for over two years. He has denied any wrongdoing and has lashed out against law enforcement and the courts, accusing them of conducting a politically motivated witch-hunt.
Netanyahu remains the country’s most popular politician, and his supporters adore him with cult-like reverence. But the corruption allegations have deeply divided Israelis, and last year he was driven from office for the first time in 12 years by an unwieldy coalition united in large part by its opposition to his continued rule.
That coalition collapsed in June, triggering new elections and raising the possibility of Netanyahu’s return to power after a year in the wilderness as opposition leader.
The former prime minister, who turns 73 next month, remains a tireless campaigner and has near-daily whistle stops, holding campaign rallies from the back of the Bibibus.
The bulletproof glass hasn’t protected Netanyahu from critics, who regard the Bibibus as another symbol of his disconnection from ordinary Israelis. Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported that the truck rental for two months of campaigning cost the Likud party 700,000 shekels ($200,000), a massive expense at a time when many are tightening their belts.
One of Likud’s main rivals, the Machane Mamlachti party, released a video mocking Netanyahu, contrasting his appearance behind glass with a clip of its leader, Defense Minister Benny Gantz, surrounded by a crowd of supporters. Ben Caspit, an Israeli columnist and longtime Netanyahu critic, has called the Bibibus “grotesque” and “a strange mistake.”
In the face of criticism, Netanyahu has doubled down and embraced the Bibibus. Likud released a campaign video with the former leader stepping dramatically out of the truck cab and wiping clean its enormous glass panes.
“No bulletproof glass will separate my heart from yours,” the beaming former leader says. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-israels-netanyahu-campaigns-aboard-bulletproof-bibibus/ | 2022-09-15T15:03:56Z |
Protiviti recognized for demonstrating outstanding care for its employees and communities
MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named to the 2022 PEOPLE Companies that Care list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work in the large company category. The firm is recognized for demonstrating outstanding respect, care and concern for its employees, their communities and the environment.
The Companies that Care list is based on confidential feedback given by more than one million U.S. employees through an extensive 60-question survey administered by Great Place to Work and data gathered from the contending companies. Companies are only considered for this highly competitive list if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization. The survey also considers each company's benefits and its philanthropic and community support.
"Our vision and culture are centered around giving back to our communities, and we empower our people to support causes that are important to them," said Andrea Spinelli, a managing director with Protiviti and global leader of its community service program. "Whether it's through organizing meal-packing events for our global 'i on Hunger' program, which has provided more than 12.7 million meals to the hungry, holding local office toy drives, taking part in fund-raising sports events, volunteering at non-profit organizations, or finding creative ways to help others in need, we're focused on making a difference."
"Our people are critical to our success and to our clients' success," said Scott Redfearn, executive vice president, global human resources, Protiviti. "Our goal is to provide a trusting and caring work environment where our people feel supported and heard, where innovative ideas are encouraged, and where they can have a rewarding and meaningful career while making a positive impact on their communities." Among the benefits Protiviti provides to employees are paid parental leave; incentive compensation plan; leave concierges; sabbaticals; and tuition reimbursement.
Companies are assessed on how well they create a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"Caring isn't about being 'nice,'" said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's about understanding the real needs of your people, of your community and of the world—and showing up in ways that make a meaningful impact. These companies make that kind of caring for people, and even the environment, part of their daily fabric."
Protiviti was also named to the PEOPLE Companies that Care inaugural list in 2021. Since 2015, Protiviti has been named consistently to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, which is based on the Great Place to Work survey. Protiviti has been recognized on multiple other Great Place to Work lists, including Best Workplaces for Women, Parents, Millennials, and Consulting and Professional Services.
About Protiviti
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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Prince's estate is finally settled after a six-year court battle. The late singer did not leave a will regarding his $156 million estate.
After the singer died in 2016, his six half-siblings were named his legal heirs.
Prince's estate is finally settled after a six-year court battle. The late singer did not leave a will regarding his $156 million estate.
After the singer died in 2016, his six half-siblings were named his legal heirs.
Now, according to a copy of court documents obtained by CNN, the Minnesota First Judicial District has ordered the cash in Prince's estate be split evenly between Prince Legacy LLC and Prince Oat Holdings LLC.
Prince Legacy LLC consists of interests previously held by three of Prince's half-siblings, Sharon Nelson, John Nelson and Norrine Nelson.
According to court documents, Prince Oat Holdings LLC is owned by music publishing company Primary Wave and consists of interests once held by Tyka Nelson, Omarr Baker and Alfred Jackson, as well as three separate entities owned by Primary Wave.
Also listed in the documents is the bank that was assigned by the court to administrate the estate's affairs during litigation.
Comerica Bank & Trust gets $3 million to pay the costs and expenses associated with closing the estate, "including the preparation of tax returns, professional fees, expenses and any awards entered in pending litigation involving the Estate." Whatever is left over gets split between Prince Oat Holdings LLC and Prince Legacy LLC.
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MIAMI, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, invites travelers to enjoy 45% off all-inclusive summer escapes, plus perks, at its top resorts throughout Canada, Mexico, Florida, and the Caribbean. The Spring into Summer sale is open for bookings now through June 28, 2022 with select travel dates through December 16, 2022. Additional perks include free stays for kids under 4, a free room upgrade, no single room supplement, and flexible cancellations – ideal for those looking to book upcoming value-driven spring vacations, Memorial Day weekend trips, or summer family travel.
Explore Club Med's spacious low-density resorts, which are surrounded by nature and spread across an average of 50 acres, including: the eco-chic Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Club Med's only Exclusive Collection (5 Star) resort in North America; family-fun Club Med Punta Cana, with new renovations and innovations like the Circus School by Club Med; and Club Med Québec, Club Med's newest four-season mountain resort offering a unique waterfront experience to discover Quebec's natural summertime wonders.
Paired with Club Med's flexible cancellation policy and Safe Together protocols, guests will enjoy their Club Med vacation with total peace of mind and the freedom to unwind while creating cherished memories together. Guests will also enjoy unlimited culinary options, premium accommodations, and activities for all interests – from hiking and biking to standup paddle boarding and snorkeling – and families will particularly enjoy the Club Med Amazing Family program, a fun-filled agenda of weekly activities designed to help families reconnect and experience a greater sense of reunion.
For full details on the Spring into Summer Sale, please visit https://www.clubmed.us/o/best-all-inclusive-vacation-deals.
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Spring into Summer Sale
- Booking window: Now through June 28, 2022
- Travel window: Select dates from now through December 16, 2022 (check-out by December 17, 2022)
- 45% off plus perks:
Participating Club Med Resorts
Whether travelers are looking to unwind on the beach, have fun at the pool, or explore thrilling new cultures and adventures, Club Med has something for everyone. Participating resorts include:
- Club Med Québec, Canada: Club Med's newest four-season all-inclusive mountain resort, and its first in Canada, is just an hour and a half away from Québec City in the Le Massif de Charlevoix region. With views of the scenic St. Lawrence River and surrounding mountains, this unique waterfront mountain resort is spread across 300+ acres and features 302 spacious guestrooms, including a private Exclusive Collection (5 Star) space with 25 suites. Families, couples, and solo travelers alike will discover Québec's natural wonders, cuisine, and culture through locally inspired culinary experiences, a variety of activities like guided mountain biking and hikes, and exploration of the surrounding destination through excursions like whale watching on the St. Lawrence River. Leave time to indulge in R&R with the resort's expansive wellness area which features a 25-yard heated pool, 1,000+ square foot outdoor terrace with a jacuzzi, and the Club Med Spa by Sothys – all overlooking the pristine Charlevoix region and welcoming guests to connect with Canada's great outdoors. Additional wellness offerings include mountain top yoga and forest mediation.
- Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: On a 2,000-foot stretch of beach, Club Med Punta Cana caters to solo travelers, couples, and families alike with unlimited land and water sports, from learning how to shoot with a bow and arrow at archery school to flying on the trapeze at the Circus School by Club Med. Families and groups will particularly enjoy the newly renovated Exclusive Collection space featuring spacious two-bedroom oceanside family suites, a dedicated infinity pool and bar, and breakfast room service. While adults indulge in treatments at the Club Med Spa by L'OCCITANE or relax in the adult-exclusive Zen Oasis area, where intimate cabanas, an oversized pool and dedicated Zen Beach await, kids can join their dedicated kids club for a day filled with water and land activities like windsurfing and sailing. Families can partake in the new Club Med Amazing Family program, featuring a fun-filled agenda of weekly activities for families to bond and create memories.
- Club Med Cancún, Mexico: An ideal location for families looking for some much-needed R&R, the only resort in Cancún with three private beachfronts offers families a variety of opportunities to reconnect. Enjoy exhilarating land and water activities, from wind surfing and snorkeling to flying trapeze and archery, before partaking in outdoor activities as part of the new Club Med Amazing Family program. Relax in the refreshed Aguamarina family oasis area, which features spacious two-bedroom oceanfront family rooms and a dedicated family pool, before kids head off to their respective kids' club while adults enjoy treatments at the Club Med Spa by L'OCCITANE. For added exclusivity, guests can book an ocean view suite in the resort's Exclusive Collection (5 Star) space. Families looking for an added sense of adventure can explore the Mayan ruins at Chichén-Itzá (at an additional cost) or discover life under the sea by snorkeling through the world's second-largest coral reef surrounding the resort with Club Med's all-inclusive water sport activities.
- Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Dominican Republic: The first and only operating resort in the undiscovered region of Miches – and Club Med's only Exclusive Collection (5 Star) resort in North America – offers a luxury experience wrapped in an all-inclusive vacation. The eco-chic resort features four boutique villages specializing in wellness, adventure, kid-friendly, and adults-only concepts, catering to an array of travelers seeking a boutique hotel-within-a-hotel experience. Enjoy unlimited refined culinary options, Zen moments with treatments at the on-site Club Med Spa by Cinq Mondes, yoga in the treetop wellness canopy, and relaxation at the naturally-filtered Zen pool. Must-try Experiences for families include learning how to plant and compost ingredients at the on-site community garden to the boho-chic Sunset Ritual, the perfect way to end the day in paradise. Families can also satisfy their sweet tooth when discovering a Secret Chocolate Room – a first-of-its-kind kid's speakeasy featuring unlimited sweets crafted with locally-sourced cocoa (and adults can get in on the fun, too!).
Additional participating resorts include Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico, Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos, Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Port St. Lucie, Florida, Club Med Caravelle, Guadeloupe, French Caribbean, and Club Med Buccaneer's Creek, Martinique, French Caribbean.
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To ensure added flexibility and peace of mind for travelers, Club Med also offers:
- Flexible Cancellation Policy: For all bookings on any Club Med resort worldwide, cancel for free up to 61 days prior to arrival and receive a full refund on the land portion of your stay.
- Emergency Assistance Program: All guests traveling before December 31, 2022 will receive coverage for emergency medical expenses during their stay, including those related to COVID-19.
- Safe Together protocols: Implemented in all of the brand's resorts as they reopen, including those in Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Canada, these newly enhanced hygiene and safety measures were developed through recommendations from the World Health Organization, local health authorities, and the advice of an International Scientific Committee comprised of a specialized team of doctors and professors.
- PCR + Rapid Antigen Testing: As required for re-entry into the United States from international destinations, Club Med offers Rapid Antigen and PCR COVID-19 tests on-site at an additional cost.
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Club Med operates in more than 30 countries and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different nationalities. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med continues to grow and adapt to each market with three to five new resort openings or renovations per year, including a new mountain resort annually.
For more information, visit www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-Club-Med (1-800-258-2633), or contact a preferred travel professional. For an inside look at Club Med, follow Club Med on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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MACON – A middle Georgia resident was sentenced to serve more than six years in prison for possessing child sexual assault material resulting from an ongoing Homeland Security Investigations effort combatting child exploitation online.
John Wesley Mitchem, 31, of Thomaston was sentenced to serve 80 months in prison to be followed by 10 years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell after Mitchem previously pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. In addition, Mitchem will have to register as a sex offender upon his release from federal prison. There is no parole in the federal system.
“Our office will pursue federal prosecution against child predators who download, possess and share child sexual assault material,” U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary said. “HSI investigators are working around the clock, along with federal, state and local authorities across the state, to capture and bring to justice all those who lurk online, where children are harmed each and every time images of their assault and manipulation are downloaded and shared.”
“Finding, arresting and prosecuting those who create, share and or collect these horrific images of abuse and exploitation is one of our most important missions,” Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berger, who oversees Homeland Security Investigations operations in Georgia and Alabama, said. “HSI and its law enforcement partners will continue to work to protect our most vulnerable population from those looking to exploit them.”
According to court documents and evidence submitted in court, HSI’s Child Exploitation Investigation Group Atlanta received information from HSI Detroit that an individual employing the Kik application was in contact with an undercover HSI agent and had sent the undercover agent three images that contained child sexual assault material. Mitchem was identified as the Kik user and agents executed a federal search warrant at his Thomaston residence on March 13, 2020.
A forensic examination of Mitchem’s digital devices found six images and one video of child sexual exploitation material depicting infants and toddlers. Mitchem admitted that he shared the three images with the undercover agent using his cellular device from his residence.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
The case was investigated by HSI Atlanta, with assistance from HSI Detroit. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alex Kalim prosecuted the case. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/georgia-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-possessing-child-sexual-assault-material/article_f25d1942-d2ca-11ec-a7b8-17d0c0ca1006.html | 2022-05-14T15:55:15Z |
People still call restaurants. Applebee’s is hiring someone else to answer
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business
Believe it or not, people still order takeout using the phone. Applebee’s doesn’t want to take those calls anymore.
It wants to outsource those orders to call centers, where a person or automated system will take your orders and also try to upsell you a little.
More than half of Applebee’s roughly 1,575 US locations already use call centers for phone orders, according to the company. By the end of the year, Applebee’s wants most of its restaurants to get on board.
“I’d like to get, in an ideal world, almost all of those [restaurants] to utilize the call center,” Applebee’s president John Cywinski told CNN Business in a recent interview. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you can’t call your local Applebee’s if you have questions about, say, how busy the location is. In those cases, someone in the restaurant will be around to pick up.
It may seem strange for restaurants to direct phone orders to third parties. But they’re exploring the option as the industry struggles to staff its restaurants and the number of phone orders surge.
Phone orders on the rise
Onosys, a software company that helps restaurant chains set up digital ordering systems, is getting far more inquiries into call centers than it used to.
Last year, only about 5% of new clients were interested in the service, said Ryan Younker, Onosys’ chief technology officer. But in the past six to 12 months, “at least 25% of our incoming … questions are either solely for a call center or for online ordering and call center,” he said.
A few things are driving restaurants to consider outsourcing their phone orders.
First, there’s the sticky rise in demand for to-go meals. During the pandemic, customers switched to delivery and pickup, and many have kept the habit. Most people who order off-premise meals use an app or website to place those orders — but not everyone.
In the past year, about 8% of restaurant consumers surveyed by restaurant consulting firm Technomic said they’ve placed an order by phone — double those who said they’d done so prior to the pandemic.
“Telephone’s still a relatively common way for consumers to order, especially for takeout and especially if they want to work directly with the restaurant,” said David Henkes, senior principal at Technomic.
And then there’s the fact that restaurants are still understaffed. The National Restaurant Association said that as of April, bars and restaurants were down 794,000 jobs compared to before the pandemic, a decrease of about 6.4%.
“Any role you can think of in a restaurant — there are shortages,” said Henkes. Without enough people working, each employee takes on more responsibility. Taking calls adds more stress to an already difficult job. “A lot of times that person [answering the phone] is juggling two or three other jobs,” he said.
Domino’s, for example, said recently that it is struggling with an industry-wide driver shortage. It’s using call centers to help, because they will “allow stores to focus on production and delivery when they’re short-staffed during peak hours,” CEO Russell Weiner said during the April call.
Applebee’s is not trying to solve an immediate crisis. Staffing has reached pre-pandemic levels, according to the brand. And Applebee’s started working with external call centers over three years ago, even before the pandemic hit.
But call centers allow “our team members to really focus on dine-in execution and restaurant-level execution,” Cywinski said. “I’m always a little apprehensive about team members doing a dinner rush … having to stop what they’re doing in-restaurant to pick up a phone to take an order.”
Outsourcing calls “improves our efficiency and improves the guest experience,” he said. “It’s well worth it, if you think about the opportunity cost of a dropped call or a busy team member putting a guest on hold.”
Ideally, from the brand’s perspective, customers shouldn’t even realize that they’re not talking to an Applebee’s employee.
Or if they do, it’s only because the experience is better.
Thank you for calling Applebee’s
So what does it feel like to call an Applebee’s and reach a call center?
On Thursday afternoon, Applebee’s executive director of communications Melissa Hariri called an Applebee’s location with a call center to show me how it works. I stayed on the line, muted, while she placed her order, first with an automated system and then with a person.
Hariri called the restaurant and hit the number two to place her order using automation. After she stated each item, a robotic, female voice repeated it, asking what else she would like.
At “kid’s hamburger,” however, the smooth process hit a snag. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t able to add a kid’s burger because it’s not an option at this location. If you need to, you can always ask to be connected to a representative for more help,” the machine said. Hariri continued with her order.
Right after hanging up, Hariri called back, this time requesting to speak with an agent. He was calm and courteous. There was no background noise, and Hariri was never placed on hold.
Hariri ran through her list again. When she got to the kid’s hamburger, the agent asked if she wanted it with or without cheese. She specified — no cheese — and he continued. After a few more items, Hariri asked the agent if the kid’s burger was available at the restaurant. He affirmed that it was.
Later, Hariri looked into the kids burger discrepancy, and learned that the restaurant really didn’t have a kids hamburger on the menu. But it did have a kid’s cheeseburger.
The agent knew that a cheeseburger without the cheese is a hamburger. The machine, apparently, did not. “Our team is looking to improve this on the automated side,” Hariri said.
So it still pays to talk to a person, sometimes.
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY Mellon") (NYSE: BK) announced today that Dermot McDonogh has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") for the company, effective February 1, 2023. Mr. McDonogh will join the company on November 1, 2022, reporting to BNY Mellon's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), and he will join the Executive Committee.
Ms. Portney will continue serving as CFO through January 31, 2023 and will work closely with Mr. McDonogh to ensure a seamless transition. Ms. Portney will then assume a new role leading the company's Treasury Services, Credit Services, and Clearance & Collateral Management businesses. The heads of these businesses will report to Ms. Portney from February 1, 2023. Ms. Portney will continue to report to BNY Mellon's CEO and serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dermot to BNY Mellon," said Robin Vince, CEO-elect of BNY Mellon. "Dermot has exceptional experience in finance and financial operations as well as leadership across global teams and dynamic international environments. BNY Mellon is a destination for top talent, and the addition of Dermot to our firm will further enhance the strength of our industry-leading team."
Mr. Vince continued, "Emily has been a trusted partner to me, CEO Todd Gibbons, and the Executive Committee, and we are very pleased to have a versatile leader taking the helm of these businesses to further accelerate the momentum of several of our key growth areas. Over the past several years, Emily has ensured the firm's strong financial position through a period of uncertainty and market volatility, she strengthened our world-class Finance leadership team and enhanced the depth and transparency of our dialogue with the investor community."
As CFO, Mr. McDonogh's responsibilities will span global financial strategy and financial operations, including finance functions, controllership, Treasury, the Chief Investment Office, capital management, tax, corporate development, investor relations and the business CFO teams. Mr. McDonogh joins BNY Mellon from Goldman Sachs, where he has worked for over 25 years, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for EMEA and CEO of Goldman Sachs International Bank. He was a member of Goldman Sachs' Firmwide Risk Committee, Firmwide Asset Liability Committee and European Management Committee. Prior to assuming his current role, he was the firm's international Controller. He joined Goldman Sachs in 1994 as a product controller in the Finance Division.
Prior to becoming CFO in 2020, Ms. Portney led the Americas region for the Asset Servicing business as well as the client management, sales and service teams for Asset Servicing globally. Before joining BNY Mellon, Ms. Portney was CFO for Barclays International. She began her career with J.P. Morgan, where she held various leadership roles across businesses and functions during her 23 years with the company.
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.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Thousands of firefighters battled destructive wildfires in the Southwest as more residents prepared to evacuate Friday into the weekend in northern New Mexico where strong winds and dangerously dry conditions have made the blazes hard to contain.
The biggest fire in the U.S. grew to more than 117 square miles (303 square kilometers) through the afternoon northeast of Santa Fe. Gusty winds prevented any aerial attacks by midmorning and crews lost some of the containment they had established in previous days.
The rapid rate of the spread of the fire was exceeding dire predictions in some areas, incident commander Carl Schwope said Friday night.
“We’re in a very dangerous situation. Evacuation statuses are changing as we speak,” he warned at a briefing in Las Vegas, New Mexico, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Santa Fe.
More air and ground forces were on the way, he said, to fortify the nearly 1,000 firefighters on the fire lines there and winds that gusted up to 65 mph were beginning to subside as nightfall approached.
There were no immediate reports of any new structures have been lost since the local sheriff confirmed Thursday night at least 166 homes have been destroyed in northeast New Mexico’s rural San Miguel County.
But erratic wind shifts in some of the driest conditions the region has seen in years were forecast again Saturday, and authorities were making preparations to evacuate some residents as far north as Taos.
“Just getting people out of the way, that’s been the mission today,” Sheriff Chris Lopez said at the briefing in Las Vegas. Some of the most active fire was heading in the direction of that town but he said the town itself was not in immediate danger.
Fire lines were bolstered outside the rural New Mexico community of Ledoux in efforts to save structures, and they appeared to be holding.
More than 2,000 firefighters were battling fires in Arizona and New Mexico on Friday — about half of those in northeast New Mexico, where a total of more than 187 square miles (484 square kilometers) of mostly timber and brush have been charred.
Red flag warnings for extreme fire danger were in place Friday for nearly all of New Mexico and parts of Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
The fires are burning unusually hot and fast for this time of year, especially in the Southwest, where experts said some timber in the region is drier than kiln-dried wood.
“We still have some fire weather to get through tonight, tomorrow and several days afterwards,” fire behavior specialist Stewart Turner said at Friday night’s briefing in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
“It’s very important that everybody pays attention to the evacuation orders because this is a very, very serious fire — very dangerous fire behavior out there.”
Matthew Probst, Las Vegas-based medical director for the health clinic network El Centro Family Health, said the nearby fire has swept through impoverished communities already frayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
“Here, you’re losing meager homes, but it’s everything. It’s all they had,” said Probst, a coordinator of county health services for wildfire evacuees.
Rural families in the area were caught off guard after heading home from an early evacuation — only to be ambushed by a fast-moving fire last week.
A 79-year-old widow from the tiny community of Sapello left her house and a blue heeler cattle dog for a doctor’s appointment, with boxes packed for possible evacuation with jewelry and her 1964 wedding photos. Winds kicked up, and police said it was too late to go back for anything.
“They said, ‘No ma’am, it’s far too dangerous,’” said Sonya Berg in a phone interview Friday from an emergency shelter at a nearby middle school.
A close friend says the house burned, but Berg doesn’t want to believe it. A neighbor rescued the dog.
“I’m in denial until I go and see it,” said Berg, whose husband passed away in 2019 and was buried outside the home. “He’s up there, he’s been through the whole thing. I’m hoping the gravestone we put up is still there.”
In the Jemez Mountains east of Los Alamos, another wildfire spanning 12 square miles (30 square kilometers) crept in the direction of Bandelier National Monument, which closed its backcountry hiking trails as a precaution while central visiting areas remained open.
In northern Arizona, authorities are nearing full containment of a 30 square-mile (77 square-kilometer) blaze that destroyed at least 30 homes near Flagstaff and forced hundreds to evacuate. A top-level national management team turned it back over to the local forest Friday.
“It’s pretty stable for the most part,” said Coconino National Forest spokeswoman Randi Shaffer. “We’re not seeing any forecasted crazy weather patterns. We have fire crews monitoring, all of our suppression efforts have been holding.”
Some residents near another fire 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Prescott haven’t been allowed back home. Firefighters have about one-third of the 14 square-mile (37-square-kilometer) fire’s perimeter contained. Lighter winds were expected into the weekend, but low humidity will be a concern, fire officials said.
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Associated Press writer Scott Sonner contributed to this report from Reno, Nevada. Attanasio reported from Santa Fe. Attanasio is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/more-evacuations-expected-near-dangerous-southwest-wildfires/ | 2022-04-30T15:00:06Z |
LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL).
Class Period: September 2, 2020 – July 21, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 15, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that, in July 2020, Ben & Jerry's board passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory"; (2) the risks attendant to the Ben & Jerry's board's decision; (3) the foregoing risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An Ethiopian rebel group has proposed a humanitarian truce to facilitate assistance to hungry people in the country’s Oromia region as it warns of famine.
The Oromo Liberation Army has been engaged in a deadly conflict with the Ethiopian government, which has labeled it a terror group. The OLA statement on Wednesday came as the Horn of Africa faces severe drought due to multiple seasons of failed rains as well as conflict in some areas.
The OLA offered “to cooperate with a declaration of humanitarian truce to allow humanitarian agencies to deliver assistance to affected areas,” the statement by spokesman Odaa Tarbii said. The group added it will open a humanitarian corridor if the truce fails, “or until such is negotiated as the government of Ethiopia drags its feet.”
A spokesman for Ethiopia’s federal government, Legesse Tulu, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Oromia, the largest of Ethiopia’s federal states, is one of the most severely affected drought areas in the country.
The United Nations humanitarian agency this month said more than 20 million people in Ethiopia are estimated to be in need of assistance this year, nearly three-quarters of them women and children.
“Ethiopia is facing its worst drought in the past 40 years, and the impact is being felt in more areas in the south and east of the country,” the agency said, noting worsening levels of malnutrition and the deaths of more than 3 million livestock.
The OLA statement asserted that women and children are “dying of hunger every day.” Ethiopian officials have denied deaths from starvation.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appeared to criticize a U.N. effort to ship grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, saying that “they want to portray a picture that we are being starved.”
But the head of a local non-governmental organization in one of the country’s worst affected areas, Konso zone, told The Associated Press hunger is widespread. He spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation.
“Our area, Konso zone, was well known for its canals and terraces that helped to feed us for generations,” he said. “But this year, a severe drought has occurred that is claiming the lives of children and tens of thousands of cattle. We are not getting the aid that we want, and we are desperate for humanitarian aid.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ethiopian-rebels-propose-humanitarian-truce-amid-drought/ | 2022-08-17T23:39:51Z |
BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — An Israeli court on Wednesday found a Gaza aid worker guilty of several terrorism charges in a high-profile case in which his employer, independent auditors and the Australian government say they have found no evidence of wrongdoing.
Mohammed el-Halabi, the Gaza director for the international Christian charity World Vision, was arrested in 2016 and accused of diverting tens of millions of dollars to the Islamic militant group Hamas that rules the territory. The trial, and his prolonged detention, have further strained relations between Israel and humanitarian organizations that provide aid to Palestinians.
Both he and World Vision have denied the allegations and an independent audit in 2017 also found no evidence of support for Hamas. His lawyer, Maher Hanna, has said el-Halabi turned down several plea bargain offers on principle that would have allowed him to walk free.
El-Halabi has not yet been sentenced. World Vision said he would appeal the ruling, which was largely based on classified information that has not been made public but was shared with the defense.
The district court in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba said el-Halabi was guilty of several charges, including membership in a terror organization, providing information to a terror group, taking part in militant exercises and carrying a weapon.
It said he diverted “millions” of dollars every year, as well as equipment, from World Vision and its donors to Hamas. It said Hamas used the funds for militant activities, as well as children’s counseling, food aid and Quran memorization contests for its supporters. Pipes and nylon diverted to Hamas were used for military purposes, it said.
The court said it was not convinced by World Vision’s testimony that it had firm controls in place that would have prevented the diversion of such aid. The court said the full 254-page decision is “confidential and cannot be made public.”
It appeared to rely heavily on a confession by el-Halabi that has not been made public. His lawyer has said the confession was given under duress to an informant and should not have been admitted as evidence.
The court said the confession was “given in various ways,” and “is detailed, coherent, truthful and has many unique details,” including the names and ranks of Hamas operatives, and descriptions of strategic locations in Gaza.
Speaking to reporters immediately after the verdict, Hanna said he had not yet read the full decision. But he accused the judge of siding with Israeli security forces and relying on evidence that has not been made public — and which he has previously described as unreliable.
“All the judge said, if I want to summarize it in one sentence: ‘The security forces cannot be wrong, they are probably right,’” he told reporters.
Sharon Marshall, a spokeswoman for World Vision who has closely followed the case, said there had been “irregularities in the trial process and a lack of substantive and publicly available evidence.” She said the charity supports el-Halabi’s intent to appeal and called for a “fair and transparent” process.
“We strongly condemn any act of terrorism or support of such activities, and reject any attempts to divert humanitarian resources or exploit the work of humanitarian organizations operating anywhere,” she said.
The Christian charity operates in nearly 100 countries and annually distributes some $2.5 billion in aid.
Israeli authorities have repeatedly said they have proof that Hamas had infiltrated the aid group and was diverting funds from needy Gazans. Then-Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu trumpeted the charges in an online video shortly after el-Halabi’s arrest.
Critics say Israel often relies on questionable informants. They allege that Israel smears groups that provide aid or other support to Palestinians in order to shore up its nearly 55-year military occupation of lands the Palestinians want for a future state.
Israel says it supports the work of aid organizations but must prevent donor funds from falling into the hands of armed groups like Hamas that do not recognize it and attack its citizens.
In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry acknowledged the verdict while saying it “continues to support international efforts to provide assistance to the Gazan population.”
Israel “remains committed to cooperating with, and facilitating, the continued operations of humanitarian organizations, including World Vision, in a manner consistent with security considerations and applicable standards,” it said.
After el-Halabi’s arrest, World Vision suspended its activities in Gaza, where over 2 million Palestinians live under an Israeli-Egyptian blockade imposed when Hamas seized power nearly 15 years ago. Israel says the restrictions are needed to contain Hamas, while critics view them as a form of collective punishment.
World Vision worked with several Western donor countries to construct an independent audit of its activities in Gaza. It declined to name the auditors because of a non-disclosure agreement, but last year the Guardian newspaper identified them as the international accounting firm Deloitte and DLA Piper, a global law firm.
A team of around a dozen lawyers, including several former assistant U.S. attorneys, reviewed nearly 300,000 emails and conducted over 180 interviews. Forensic auditors scoured nearly every financial transaction at World Vision from 2010 until 2016.
In July 2017, they submitted an over 400-page report of their findings to World Vision, which shared it with donor governments. World Vision said it offered the report to Israel, but Israeli authorities refused to sign the non-disclosure agreement.
Brett Ingerman, a lawyer with DLA Piper who headed the investigation, confirmed its involvement and told The Associated Press earlier this year that the report found no evidence that el-Halabi was affiliated with Hamas or had diverted any funds. Instead, he said it found that el-Halabi had enforced internal controls and ordered employees to avoid anyone suspected of Hamas ties.
The Australian government conducted its own review, reaching similar conclusions. Australia was the biggest single donor to World Vision’s humanitarian work in Gaza, providing some $4.4 million in the previous three fiscal years before el-Halabi’s arrest. There was no immediate comment on the verdict from Australian officials.
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Krauss reported from Jerusalem. Associated Press reporter Isaac Scharf in Jerusalem contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/israeli-court-finds-gaza-aid-worker-guilty-on-terror-charges/ | 2022-06-15T15:56:11Z |
The Dougherty County Judicial Building, along with the county's jail, health department and Government Center are the four projects identified as essential services under Level 1 for a 1% sales tax referendum that will go before county voters in the fall.
ALBANY – The ball is back in the city of Albany’s court on a penny sales tax issue after the Dougherty County Commission on Monday approved an intergovernmental agreement that would place the question on the November ballot.
The county and city have thus far failed to come to an agreement on the split of the anticipated $100 million in SPLOST 8 proceeds, and county officials say the clock is ticking on having the Albany/Dougherty County Board of Registration and Elections approve and submit the referendum question to the Georgia Secretary of State. There is an Aug. 12 deadline for sending the referendum language to the state for inclusion on the November general election ballot.
Voters must approve the referendum for the six-year sales tax to be extended.
If the city and county fail to reach a consensus on the intergovernmental agreement, the referendum can go forward, but only for a five-year period and the amount would be capped, whereas with an agreement it would be collected for six years, even if the $100 million in anticipated revenue is exceeded.
During negotiations, the city has requested that it receive 70 percent of the proceeds, citing its need for money to fund the stormwater/sewage separation project for the aging sewer system, instead of the 64 percent share it received in the past through the special sales tax.
“The county has complied with the law,” County Administrator Michael McCoy told commissioners. “The county has negotiated with the city and continues to negotiate. We have not reached an agreement, but the county is the body that is responsible to file (paperwork).
“If you approve this today, the city will have time to react, and hopefully they will approve it.”
If the city fails to agree, the county has two options, according to McCoy. The first is to scale back the $100 million to a maximum of $83 million over a five-year period, based on the 36-64 split, with the city receiving $53 million and the county getting $30 million.
The second option is for the county to receive the funding for all of its Level 1 projects and 20 percent of funding for Level 2 requests off the top and split the remainder with the city, as is allowed by law, McCoy said. Under that scenario, the county would receive $37 million, or 44 percent of total collections, with the city’s portion coming to 46 million.
The law gives greater weight to county Level 1 obligations, including courts and jails, because those are necessary government functions, the administrator said during an interview following the meeting. If the county’s share of the sales tax were to be reduced, the county is still required to perform those functions and would likely end up raising property taxes, which would impact property owners throughout the county.
The county’s Level 1 projects are $2 million for jail improvements and equipment, $1.78 million for the Judicial Building, $1.2 million for improvements at the Dougherty County Health Department and $711,000 for improvements at the Government Center, of which it shares ownership with the city and pays half of maintenance costs.
“The legislature in the state realizes the Tier 1 projects are more important,” County Commission Chairman Chris Cohilas said. “That’s not me saying that, that’s the state saying that. That’s why they get funded off the top.
“In addition to the 70-30 split, (city officials) want us to give them the first $20 million off the top like it’s a Tier 1 project. I understand that (sewer) project is important, but I don’t think it’s more important than the court system. I get it. I empathize with my colleagues at the city who are dealing with this.”
Commissioner Gloria Gaines requested that McCoy and Albany City Manager Steven Carter make another attempt at reaching a compromise deal.
If such a deal were reached ahead of the Election Board’s Tuesday meeting, the language could be changed to reflect that development, she was told.
The process this year is no more adversarial than in previous negotiations, former County Attorney Spencer Lee, who is providing consulting services on the sales tax issue, said in response to another comment from Gaines.
“It comes down to we just need to get this done for our citizens,” Commissioner Anthony Jones said. “At the same time, the city needs to know what time it is. Everybody’s going to lose, but the biggest losers are going to the citizens of Albany and Dougherty County.
“It seems they’re trying to play a game of chicken and see which one blinks first. It may come a time we need to move forward. We can’t sit here and do nothing.”
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Jury finds Cornell McNeal guilty of capital murder
Published: Jul. 14, 2022 at 2:52 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Sedgwick County jury has found Cornell McNeal guilty of capital murder.
The jury reached the verdict after less than 6 hours of deliberations.
The prosecution said McNeal beat and raped Letitia Davis in 2014. He then set her on fire in 2014. She was found at Fairmount Park in northeast Wichita and died from her injuries several days later.
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FIRST-QUARTER PERFORMANCE DRIVEN PRIMARILY BY FAVORABLE IMPACT OF
PRICING ACTIONS / MATERIAL COST RECOVERY EFFORTS AND SUPPLY CHAIN INITIATIVES
ANNOUNCING CONTINUED MIRROREYE FLEET TRIAL EXPANSIONS WITH SCHNEIDER, MAVERICK
AND NUSSBAUM – OEM TAKE RATES REMAIN STRONG
2022 First-Quarter Results
- Loss per share ("EPS") of ($0.28)
- Adjusted EPS of ($0.27)
- Sales of $221.1 million
- Adjusted sales of $196.6
- Gross profit of $41.4 million (21.1% of adjusted sales)
- Operating loss of ($3.0) million ((1.5%) of adjusted sales)
- EBITDA of $4.3 million (2.2% of adjusted sales)
2022 Full-year Guidance Update
- Maintaining full-year 2022 revenue guidance of $860 million to $900 million
- Increasing 2022 adjusted gross margin, operating margin and EBITDA margin guidance by 25 basis points to reflect favorable ongoing impact of cost recovery efforts and supply chain initiatives
- Expecting incremental tax expense based on forecasted geographic mix of earnings and forecasted US tax on foreign operations
- Maintaining adjusted EPS guidance of ($0.15) to $0.10
NOVI, Mich., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, with sales of $221.1 million and loss per share of ($0.28). Adjusted sales were $196.6 million and adjusted EPS was ($0.27) for the first quarter. Sales were adjusted to normalize the impact of $24.4 million of electronic component spot buys recovered from customers within the quarter. The exhibits attached hereto provide reconciliation detail on this and all other normalizing adjustments.
For the first quarter of 2022, Stoneridge reported gross profit of $41.4 million (21.1% of adjusted sales). Operating loss was ($3.0) million ((1.5%) of adjusted sales). EBITDA was $4.3 million (2.2% of adjusted sales).
Jon DeGaynor, president and chief executive officer, commented, "In the first quarter we delivered financial performance that exceeded our previously outlined expectations despite continued macroeconomic challenges and supply chain disruptions impacting production and driving increased material costs. Our performance was driven by negotiated price increases that offset approximately 90% of the incremental material costs we incurred during the quarter. In addition to cost recovery actions, we continued to implement supply chain strategies to secure materials as efficiently as possible and support our customers in meeting strong demand in each of our end-markets. The actions we took in the quarter reduced the net impact of rising material costs and secured components to support our global customers, providing a strong foundation for more stable financial performance in 2022."
DeGaynor continued, "While we continue to work to efficiently execute and respond to market externalities, we are also focused on the growth initiatives that will drive long-term, profitable growth in 2022 and beyond. During the quarter, we continued to expand our MirrorEye® platform with the ongoing ramp-up of our first OEM program in Europe. Take rates remain strong as we have delivered over 2,500 systems to date and we continue to expect take rates of at least 35% for the full-year. Similarly, our retrofit market continues to expand with some of the largest fleets in North America. We are announcing continued retrofit expansion with both Maverick and Schneider and a new partnership with Nussbaum to expand their fleet trials. To date we have installed over 550 systems on Maverick vehicles, representing a large portion of the newer trucks in their fleet. We expect to have MirrorEye installed on over 1,000 Maverick trucks by the end of the year. Similarly, we continue to expand with Schneider as they plan to adopt the system across new divisions, operating units and locations this year. Nussbaum has also kicked-off their evaluations and we expect continued expansion across their fleet. We are excited about the market acceptance of the MirrorEye retrofit programs and expect to have additional and incremental fleet announcements with both our existing named partners and new partners in the coming quarters."
First Quarter in Review
Control Devices sales totaled $85.0 million, a decrease of 12.5% relative to adjusted sales excluding the divested soot sensor business in the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to lower production volumes in the Company's end-markets as a result of supply chain constraints and Covid-related shutdowns impacting production in China in the first quarter of 2022 partially offset by customer price increases. First quarter adjusted operating margin was 8.0%, a decrease of 320 basis points relative to the first quarter of 2021, excluding the impact of the divested business, primarily due to the increase in material costs as a result of supply chain constraints.
Relative to the fourth quarter of 2021, Control Devices sales increased 6.4% relative to adjusted sales excluding the divested soot sensor business, primarily due to improved stability in customer production and customer price increases during the quarter partially offset by Covid-related shutdowns impacting production volumes in China. First quarter adjusted operating margin increased 300 basis points relative to the fourth quarter of 2021, excluding the impact of the divested business, primarily due to pricing actions completed in the first quarter and reduced SG&A costs.
Electronics adjusted sales totaled $108.3 million, an increase of 22.0% relative to sales in the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to increased end-market demand, customer price increases and the ramp-up of new program launches partially offset by an unfavorable foreign currency impact of ($4.9) million. First quarter adjusted operating margin was (2.5%), a decrease of 180 basis points relative to the first quarter of 2021 primarily due to the increase in material costs as a result of supply chain constraints.
Relative to the fourth quarter of 2021, Electronics sales increased 12.2%, primarily due to increased end-market demand and customer price increases partially offset by an unfavorable foreign currency impact of ($1.7) million. Adjusted operating margin increased 240 basis points relative to the fourth quarter of 2021, primarily driven by pricing actions completed in the first quarter and favorable net engineering costs due in part to the timing of engineering recoveries from customers.
Stoneridge Brazil sales were $12.0 million, an increase of 5.6% relative to sales in the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to favorable foreign currency impact of $0.7 million. First quarter adjusted operating margin increased by 420 basis points relative to the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to lower SG&A costs.
Relative to the fourth quarter of 2021, Stoneridge Brazil sales decreased by approximately $1.9 million due to typical sales seasonality in the first quarter offset by a favorable foreign currency impact of $0.9 million. Stoneridge Brazil adjusted operating margin increased by 190 basis points relative to the fourth quarter of 2021 primarily due to lower material costs as a result of sales mix and lower cost of imported materials as a result of the strengthening of the Brazilian Reais against the US dollar rate during the quarter.
Cash and Debt Balances
As of March 31, 2022, Stoneridge had cash and cash equivalents balances totaling $41.4 million. Total debt as of March 31, 2022 was $152.9 million. The Company's 2022 amendment to the current Credit Facility waives the leverage ratio covenant for the first three quarters of 2022 and modifies the fourth quarter of 2022 covenant to include a maximum 4.75x leverage ratio. The Company expects to return to a more normalized net debt to trailing-twelve month adjusted EBITDA ratio by the end of 2022 with significant improvement in EBITDA expected in the second half of the year.
2022 Outlook
Matt Horvath, chief financial officer, commented, "The pricing and supply chain actions taken in the first quarter will provide us with a strong foundation to drive significantly improved financial performance in 2022. We expect continued strong demand, particularly in the second half of the year, as our new programs continue to ramp up and expand and supply chains continue to stabilize. However, material availability and global logistics dynamics continue to create the potential for volatility in production schedules for both us and our customers."
Horvath continued, "We are maintaining our full-year 2022 revenue and adjusted EPS guidance to reflect current market conditions and customer forecasts. We are raising our midpoint adjusted gross, operating and EBITDA margin expectations by 25 basis points to account for the ongoing favorable impact of pricing actions taken in the first quarter to offset incremental material prices. However, we expect offsetting incremental tax expenses based on our forecasted geographic mix of earnings and forecasted US tax on foreign operations to result in adjusted EPS guidance in-line with our previously outlined expectations of ($0.15) - $0.10."
The Company announced updated full-year adjusted gross margin guidance of 21.75% to 22.75% and adjusted operating margin guidance of 1.0% to 2.0%. Full-year tax expense guidance was updated to $4.5 million to $6.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance was updated to 5.25% to 6.25%.
Conference Call on the Web
A live Internet broadcast of Stoneridge's conference call regarding 2022 first-quarter results can be accessed at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at www.stoneridge.com, which will also offer a webcast replay.
About Stoneridge, Inc.
Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, commercial, off-highway, and agricultural vehicle markets. Additional information about Stoneridge can be found at www.stoneridge.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release contain "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places in this report and may include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, with respect to, among other things, our (i) future product and facility expansion, (ii) acquisition strategy, (iii) investments and new product development, (iv) growth opportunities related to awarded business, and (v) operational expectations. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words "will," "may," "should," "designed to," "believes," "plans," "projects," "intends," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," "continue," and similar words and expressions. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors:
- the ability of our suppliers to supply us with parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis, including the impact of potential tariffs and trade considerations on their operations and output;
- global economic trends, competition and geopolitical risks, including impacts from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the related sanctions and other measures, or an escalation of sanctions, tariffs or other trade tensions between the U.S. and China or other countries;
- our ability to achieve cost reductions that offset or exceed customer-mandated selling price reductions;
- the impact of COVID-19, or other future pandemics, on the global economy, and on our customers, suppliers, employees, business and cash flows;
- the reduced purchases, loss or bankruptcy of a major customer or supplier;
- the costs and timing of business realignment, facility closures or similar actions;
- a significant change in automotive, commercial, off-highway or agricultural vehicle production;
- competitive market conditions and resulting effects on sales and pricing;
- the impact of changes in foreign currency fluctuations
- customer acceptance of new products;
- our ability to successfully launch/produce products for awarded business;
- adverse changes in laws, government regulations or market conditions, including tariffs, affecting our products or our customers' products;
- our ability to protect our intellectual property and successfully defend against assertions made against us;
- liabilities arising from warranty claims, product recall or field actions, product liability and legal proceedings to which we are or may become a party, or the impact of product recall or field actions on our customers;
- labor disruptions at our facilities or at any of our significant customers or suppliers;
- business disruptions due to natural disasters or other disasters outside of our control;
- fluctuations in the cost and availability of key materials (including semiconductors, printed circuit boards, resin, aluminum, steel and copper) and components and our ability to offset cost increases;
- the amount of our indebtedness and the restrictive covenants contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness, including our revolving credit facility;
- capital availability or costs, including changes in interest rates or market perceptions;
- the failure to achieve the successful integration of any acquired company or business;
- risks related to a failure of our information technology systems and networks, and risks associated with current and emerging technology threats and damage from computer viruses, unauthorized access, cyber-attack and other similar disruptions; and
- the items described in Part I, Item IA ("Risk Factors") of our 2021 10-K filed with the SEC.
The forward-looking statements contained herein represent our estimates only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, whether to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release contains information about the Company's financial results that is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Such non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to their closest GAAP financial measures at the end of this press release. The provision of these non-GAAP financial measures for 2022 and 2021 is not intended to indicate that Stoneridge is explicitly or implicitly providing projections on those non-GAAP financial measures, and actual results for such measures are likely to vary from those presented. The reconciliations include all information reasonably available to the Company at the date of this press release and the adjustments that management can reasonably predict.
Management believes the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of the Company's financial position and results of operations. In particular, management believes that adjusted sales, adjusted gross income and margin, adjusted operating income (loss) and margin, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings (loss) per share, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, net debt, adjusted income before tax, adjusted income tax expense and adjusted tax rate are useful measures in assessing the Company's financial performance by excluding certain items that are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance or that may obscure trends useful in evaluating the Company's continuing operating activities. Management also believes that these measures are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of the Company's results of operations and provide improved comparability between fiscal periods.
Adjusted sales, adjusted gross income and margin, adjusted operating income (loss) and margin, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings (loss) per share and adjusted EBITDA, net debt, adjusted income before tax and adjusted tax rate should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for sales, gross profit, operating income (loss), net income (loss), earnings (loss) per share, debt, income before tax, income tax benefit or tax rate, cash provided by operating activities or other income statement or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Today is not the day… according to TxDOT Dallas, “It’s NOT the time to find out that your car isn’t part submarine! #flashfloods continuing in the #Dallas metro.”
Sorry to break it to you, but if your car doesn’t have a boat mode, then you don’t need to try and drive through roadways with standing water; it’s just not worth it. TxDOT tweeted, “Use caution if traveling & don’t drive into high water; even a few inches of water can be a danger to traffic. Heed warnings and #TurnAroundDontDrown #txwx #DFWtraffic.”
The department also warns that rainy weather is making it a tough commute this morning around the Dallas area. “The rainy weather is making it a tough commute this morning. Be visible to other drivers – lights on if the wipers are on! Check http://drivetexas.org for latest travel info & camera views to help your drive.”
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EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Amp X, a division of Amp Energy, has partnered with Smartcar to offer smart charging management solutions to electric vehicle (EV) owners who want to save money and reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing comfort while allowing the grid to be more flexible. This partnership follows a successful integration of the Smartcar's technology into the Amp X behind-the-meter energy management system, which was recently deployed within the Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) Living Lab.
The Amp X behind-the-meter digital energy assistant (DEA), Alice, manages EV charging through a combination of machine learning, advanced data analytics, and a decentralised control architecture to help consumers take advantage of low-cost, low-carbon energy, as well as participate in demand-side-response opportunities. Through the Amp X platform, EV owners are empowered to make the grid more flexible.
Alice is one of several Amp X offerings catered by its digital energy platform. The ultimate goal of Amp X is to unlock flexibility from the edge of the grid at a large scale to help fully decarbonize the energy system.
Smartcar allows software applications to integrate with connected cars through the cloud. The Smartcar platform enables Amp X to provide electric vehicle owners with a seamless smart charging experience across an ever-growing range of EV brands.
With Alice's autonomous decisions, users can reduce their EV charging costs and carbon footprint. Alice optimizes energy consumption against a number of constraints, while being aware of user preferences and grid needs in real-time.
"At Smartcar, we are passionate about EV adoption and its influence on the future of mobility," said Sahas Katta, CEO of Smartcar. "We are excited to partner with Amp X to help EV owners make smarter charging decisions and reduce the strain on today's electric grid."
With EVs' significantly growing impact on energy demand, giving EV owners the tools to optimize their charging will be of the utmost importance to preserve the stability of the grid. Dr. Irene Di Martino, Head of Amp X, said: "Our vision of the future revolves around smart energy solutions that move from automated to autonomous, turning the edge of the grid into the locus of provision of flexibility for the grid."
"Consumer engagement is a key barrier to demand‐side-management as a scalable non‐wire‐alternative. The Amp X digital energy assistant will simultaneously cater for consumer preferences and grid needs, delivering demand-side management at a very large scale through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our behind-the-meter technology will allow for optimal energy management and dynamic load shaping in residential, commercial, and industrial premises, enabling cost and carbon savings, though with no adverse impact on the needs and lifestyle of the end users."
Founded in 2015, Smartcar is the leading developer platform for mobility businesses. From auto insurance and car sharing to EV charging and fleet management, businesses of all kinds use Smartcar's APIs to integrate their apps and services with vehicles. By making it easy to connect to their customers' cars, Smartcar enables companies to build the future of mobility.
Smartcar has raised $36M to date and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), New Enterprise Associates (NEA), and Energize Ventures. For more information, visit https://smartcar.com.
Amp X is a UK-registered subsidiary of Amp.
Amp develops, owns and operates clean energy assets throughout a number of strategic markets around the world.
Amp X was created to deliver a disruptive grid edge digital platform allowing all forms of distributed generation and load to make a dynamic contribution in the relevant power markets, whether as an individual unit or as an aggregated group of assets, providing flexibility, resilience and system stability at the lowest possible price. Amp X has developed a proprietary smart transformer to address the challenges of the increased presence of Distributed Energy Resources in the distribution network - this will soon be rolled out in the U.K. Amp X has also a Virtual Power Plant solution in commercial operation in North America, and is in the process of commercializing its user-centric energy management system to harness behind-the-meter flexibility at a very large scale.
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Applause: Willig Field was in great shape for softball tournament
The Repository
We recently completed the Division 2 Northeast District High School Softball Tournament held at Willig Field. I would like to commend the Canton Parks and Recreation Department, in particular Mickey Ryan and Erin Thompson, for their cooperation, planning, communication and efforts in helping us put on a great tournament. The field and grounds were immaculate, thanks in large part to Kevin Lindsey, Mike Halter and the CPRD maintenance crew. We are lucky to have such great people working for the benefit of our community.
– Ed Rehfus, Division II softball tournament manager, Canton | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/06/19/applause-willig-field-great-shape-softball-tournament/7584877001/ | 2022-06-19T11:24:22Z |
Quarterback C.J. Stroud calls audible, chooses Mercedes over Bentley, talks 2022 Buckeyes
JACKSON TWP. — The No. 1 pick of the 2023 NFL draft (maybe) dreamed a little.
The people at the Sarchione luxury-vehicle dealership in Belden Village handed C.J. Stroud the keys to a $250,000 Rolls Royce. He climbed in and fired it up, right there in the showroom. It gave off a little smoke stream and purred.
He wasn't dreaming, though, when he drove off in a $200,000 Mercedes G Wagon. It was his to keep through Ohio State's 2022 season, as part of an endorsement agreement tied to the name, image and likeness privileges bestowed on college athletes.
The Merdeces was a "game-day decision." Initially Stroud was supposed to drive a $150,000 Bentley Bentayga back to Columbus.
Apparently some negotiating took place. When you are a leading candidate to win the 2022 Hesiman Trophy as the face man of an Ohio State team seen as a national championship threat, you only have to twist an arm so hard.
After spending part of the afternoon signing things and saying hellos, Stroud broke for an interview with The Canton Repository.
He came off as a charming fellow who understands that he owes Sarchione something, in exchange for getting something.
Stroud was invisible as an Ohio State freshman in 2020, when Justin Fields threw every pass for a 7-1 Ohio State team in a season assaulted by COVID 19.
He spent those months adjusting an uproot from the Los Angeles area to a strange and different land. He had never been to Ohio before taking an official recruiting visit.
"I wanted to challenge myself with whatever might be the hardest challenge," he said. "I thought coming to Ohio State would be hard for me. I think It has been hard.
"It's probably been the best decision of my life, coming to Ohio State, becoming a young man, living on my own. Of course I miss family and stuff like that. But I've learned so much. I'll continue to learn more this year."
In 2021, Ohio State named Stroud starting QB over Jack Miller III and Kyle McCord. There were questions about whether he was ready when the Buckeyes lost Game 2, to Orgeon.
"I came away from that believing I have God-given talent," Stroud said. "I feel God wouldn't have placed me at Ohio State if I wasn't ready. My teammates have a lot of trust in me. So did my coaches.
"I feel I played well in that game ... of course, not well enough to get the win. But I gave my heart out, and that's all you can ask for."
He won his next eight starts, capped by a monster game against Michigan State (32-of-35, 432 yards, six TDs, no interceptions). After a deflating loss at Michigan, he had a big bowl game against Utah (573 yards, six TDs).
"I felt like a veteran last year, honestly," he said. "I've been playing football a long time. I realize I'm not half as experienced as certain people in our building, but I'm willing to learn everything they can teach me. Our coaches are the veterans I kind of lean on.
"I don't feel like last year I was, like ... so confident in myself. But I felt I had enough to have a decent season. This year I'm coming in more confident."
The season opens on Sept. 3 against Notre Dame.
"Between now and (summer practice), I'm going to go somewhere and work out," Stroud said. "I had a little vacation time. I went to the Virgin Islands. That was my first vacation I've ever been on. It was an amazing time.
"I don't really believe in vacation. Even on vacation, I try to get in some kind of workout in or watch film."
Stroud placed fourth in Heisman Trophy balloting behind Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and Pitt QB Kenny Pickett. The latter two are gone to the NFL. In some minds, a dream national championship game for the upcoming college season would pit Young against Stroud.
"It's very early," Stroud said. "We're still in summer workouts. I think I would be jumping the gun. Something like that is definitely what you';re working for. But our first focus is that first game. Right now I feel like I'd like to win 'em all. Right now ... win every day."
How good can the 2022 Buckeyes be by opening day?
"I don't want to tell the world, so I might keep this to myself," Stroud said. "As long as we handle our business and put in the work, whatever God has planned for us will happen."
Stroud played high school ball in California, for Rancho Cucamonga, about 40 miles east of Los Angeles. He has come a long way already.
Draft site walterfootball.com projects Stroud going No. 1 overall to the Texans in the 2023 draft.
Stroud isn't the first famous player linked to fancy wheels. Before he joined the Browns in 2019, Odell Beckham Jr. owned a Rolls Royce Phanton valued at more than $400,000. During his Steelers days, Antonio Brown drove a $315,000 Rolls Royce Wraith.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's ascent as a marketing star includes an endorsement deal with Lordstown Motors. He is the official spokesman for the Endurance Truck. He also acknowledges owning a Porsche Taycan Supercar and an Acura NSX Supercar.
Stroud is younger than any of them, and he was about to drive a $200,000 car off a Stark County lot, on his way back to Columbus.
Was he nervous.
"I've been driving since I was 9," Stroud said. "I come from California, where you learn to drive in traffic with a lot of people who drive it off the road. So I'm not worried about it.
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The NBA generated more basketball-related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion.
Business is good. The first night of free agency underscored how good.
Nikola Jokic agreed to the biggest contract in NBA history, Bradley Beal agreed to a deal worth a quarter-billion dollars, and the money just kept flowing. Shortly after midnight Friday in the Eastern time zone, three more players — Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker and Ja Morant — also agreed to huge-money extensions.
Towns and Booker agreed to four-year deals that will commence in 2024 and are worth at least $224 million, their agent, Jessica Holtz of CAA, said. Morant will sign his first rookie extension, one that’ll be worth at least $193 million and could reach the $230 million range, according to Tandem Sports, which represents him.
Those five players — Jokic, Beal, Towns, Booker and Morant — had more than $1.1 billion in money committed to them in their new deals, highlighting the moves made Thursday when the NBA’s annual free-agent negotiating window opened.
Jokic agreed to a supermax extension to remain with the Denver Nuggets, the two-time reigning MVP guaranteeing himself at least $264 million over five seasons starting with the 2023-24 campaign. The final number may go up slightly depending on what the league’s salary cap is going into the ‘23-24 season and if it exceeds current projections.
Beal will make $251 million over the next five seasons after re-signing with Washington, one day after turning down $37 million for this coming season from the team with whom he’s spent the entirety of his 10-year career.
Towns and Booker got their deals not long afterward, as did Morant. More big-money extensions are coming at some point, particularly rookie extensions — Miami’s Tyler Herro and New Orleans’ Zion Williamson among the names on that list.
All those moves, even the biggest-money ones, were overshadowed by a piece of non-free-agent news that came earlier Thursday when Kevin Durant, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation, told the Brooklyn Nets that he wanted a trade. That undoubtedly had some sort of an impact on the decisions some teams were making, or were considering, with the surprise development that one of the world’s elite players is looking for a new place to play.
Jokic and Beal have signed lucrative contracts before. For some, the ones they get this summer will be their first.
Jalen Brunson, as had been widely speculated given his deep ties to the Knicks — his father played there, for starters — agreed to sign with New York, on a deal that ESPN reported would be worth $104 million over four years. He had earned about $6 million, total, in his four seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and saw his value soar by averaging 21.6 points in 18 playoff games this past season.
Anfernee Simons, who had a breakout season for the injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers last year — taking advantage of his opportunity, and then some — agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract to remain with that club. And Lu Dort, undrafted three years ago and someone who made about $4 million combined in his three seasons with Oklahoma City, will stay with the Thunder for the next five years on a deal worth nearly $88 million.
NBA NUMBERS
The NBA set the new salary cap, luxury tax and other numbers that will be used this coming season and go into effect Friday.
The cap is $123.655 million, the tax level is $150.267 million. The minimum team salary level is $111.29 million and the exceptions were set as wel. The non-taxpayer mid-level is $10.49 million, taxpayer mid-level is $6.479 million, and the mid-level for a team with room under the cap is $5.401 million.
TUCKER TO PHILADELPHIA
P.J. Tucker is reuniting with Philadelphia general manager Daryl Morey and — assuming he re-signs, as planned — James Harden as well. Tucker agreed Thursday to a three-year deal with the 76ers for $33 million. Morey, Tucker and Harden were together with the Houston Rockets; Harden declared free agency Wednesday with the intention of coming back to Philadelphia. Tucker won a title with Milwaukee in 2021 and helped Miami to the Eastern Conference finals in 2022.
MCGEE CHOOSES MAVERICKS
Dallas and JaVale McGee — a three-time NBA champion and an Olympic gold medalist as well — agreed on a contract for two seasons and a third at McGee’s option worth about $20 million. McGee has played for eight NBA teams and is heading to Dallas for a second time; he played 34 games there in 2015-16.
PORTIS, INGLES TO BUCKS
Bobby Portis (four years, $49 million) is returning to Milwaukee, and the Bucks are adding veteran guard Joe Ingles as well. Ingles is signing a one-year deal, according to his wife, Renae Ingles, who tweeted that “CEO of the house, Renae Ingles, is thrilled for Joe and their family.”
HEAT DECISIONS
Miami will retain Victor Oladipo on a one-year, $11 million deal and Dewayne Dedmon on a two-year deal for about $9 million, though the second year has conditional protections.
MAGIC KEEPING HARRIS
Gary Harris signed with the Orlando Magic, the team said, with the sides agreeing on two years for $26 million for the guard. The Magic are also keeping center Mo Bamba on a two-year deal.
RAPTORS MOVES
Toronto is keeping forwards Chris Boucher (three years, $36 million) and Thaddeus Young (two years, $16 million).
BAGLEY STAYING
Detroit moved quickly to lock up restricted free agent Marvin Bagley III, agreeing to keep him with a three-year, $37 million deal.
WRIGHT TO WIZARDS
In addition to keeping Beal, the Wizards also agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with guard Delon Wright.
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AP Sports Writers Schuyler Dixon and Noah Trister contributed.
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Ex-Navajo VP hopeful announces he’ll seek presidential post
Associated Press
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — A former Navajo Nation vice presidential candidate says he is seeking the tribal president’s post. The announcement Monday from Buu Van Nygren comes a month before the deadline for candidates to file. He’s the first to publicly announce his run. The primary election is Aug. 2. The top two vote-getters move on to the November general election. More than a dozen people typically run for president of the Navajo Nation. The tribe has the largest land mass of any Native American tribe in the U.S. and is second in population with about 400,000 tribal members. Current tribal President Jonathan Nez hasn’t said whether he’ll seek reelection. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/04/ex-navajo-vp-hopeful-announces-hell-seek-presidential-post/ | 2022-04-04T22:50:42Z |
Uncertainty over the safety of war-wracked Ukraine’s nuclear power plants has reignited concerns over a Russian-owned nuclear power station now being built in a quake-prone area on Turkey’s southern coast, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot activists said Wednesday.
About 200 activists representing two dozen organizations from both sides of ethnically divided Cyprus converged inside the United Nations controlled buffer zone that cuts across the capital Nicosia. They sought to voice their unease over ongoing construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, which is only 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the island nation’s northern coast.
Organizers said the annual event to commemorate the Chernobyl nuclear disaster that occurred 36 years ago has taken on an added urgency in light of safety concerns regarding Ukraine’s nuclear plants, such as Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia, which has been seized by Russia.
“The war in Ukraine has demonstrated that nuclear power plants are a source of great uncertainty for public safety,” said George Perdikis, former leader of the Cyprus Greens Party.
Activists have long contended that Akkuyu lies near a seismic fault line and that a potentially powerful quake could cause a radioactive leak affecting Cyprus. Cyprus’ Geological Survey Department said Wednesday that a 4.7-magnitude quake near the island’s southwestern town of Paphos late Tuesday was felt as far away as Lebanon and Israel.
Christina Nicolaou, environmental affairs chief for the leftist AKEL party, said an accident at Turkey’s nuclear plant as a result of either a natural disaster or “a deliberate act” would have huge repercussions for the region.
Turkish officials said the Akkuyu plant would cover about 10% of the country’s domestic energy needs. The first of four reactors is scheduled to become operational next year. Russia’s Rosatom State Corporation holds a 99.2% stake in the project, whose total cost is estimated at 20 billion U.S. dollars, according to the plant’s website. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ukraine-war-stokes-concerns-over-turkeys-nuclear-plant/ | 2022-04-27T18:58:36Z |
LIVE: Nurses protest Tennessee sentence for deadly medical mistake
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Several hundred nurses gathered outside a Nashville courthouse on Friday to protest the sentencing of a former Tennessee nurse facing up to eight years in prison for mistakenly causing the death of a patient.
RaDonda Vaught was found guilty in March of criminally negligent homicide and gross neglect of an impaired adult after she accidentally administered the wrong medication.
The maximum sentence is unlikely given her lack of prior offenses. A presentencing report rated her risk of reoffending as “low.” Vaught faces three to six years in prison on the gross neglect conviction and one to two years on the criminally negligent homicide conviction, so at minimum, the judge could give her a three-year suspended sentence.
The fact that she faces any criminal penalties at all has become a rallying point for many nurses who were already fed up with poor working conditions exacerbated by the pandemic.
Some have left bedside nursing for administrative positions, while others quit the profession altogether, saying the risk of going to prison for a mistake has made nursing intolerable. Wearing purple T-shirts reading “#IAmRaDonda” and “”Seeking Justice for Nurses and Patients in a BROKEN system,” they listened to speeches from other nurses and supporters.
Aleece Ellison traveled from Texas to join them. An emergency room nurse for 14 years, she said she broke down crying when Vaught was found guilty.
“Never in my 14 years have I felt so helpless,” she said. “This could be me.”
Ellison said Friday’s outcome could determine whether she stays in nursing. She said she came to Nashville to “let the world know that criminalizing a mistake, an honest mistake, is not a direction we want to go in.”
Janie Reed, who drove over from Memphis, said she became a nurse practitioner several years ago because “bedside was getting dangerous. ... There were never enough nurses.”
“I usually don’t do things like this,” she said of the protest. “I’m just so passionate about it. Nurses are going to go to jail and more people are going to die because they won’t report their errors.” Vaught reported her error as soon as she realized what she had done wrong.
The sentencing comes a day after International Nurses Day, and Jason Anderson, of Orlando, was among the nurses coming to Nashville straight from a march for better working conditions in Washington D.C. on Thursday.
Conditions for nurses have been deteriorating for years, “but it was COVID that opened our eyes,” he said.
Vaught, 38, injected the paralyzing drug vecuronium instead of the sedative Versed into 75-year-old Charlene Murphey on Dec. 26, 2017. Vaught admitted making several errors that led to the fatal injection, but her defense attorney argued that systemic problems at Vanderbilt University Medical Center were at least partly to blame.
The state’s expert witness argued at trial that Vaught violated the standard of care expected of nurses. In addition to grabbing the wrong medicine, she failed to read the name of the drug, did not notice a red warning on the top of the medication, and did not stay with the patient to check for an adverse reaction, nurse legal consultant Donna Jones said.
Leanna Craft, a nurse educator at the neurological intensive care unit where Vaught worked, testified that it was common for nurses at that time to override the system in order to get drugs. The hospital had recently updated an electronic records system, which led to delays in retrieving medications. There was also no scanner in the imaging area for Vaught to scan the medication against the patient’s ID bracelet.
The jury found Vaught not guilty of reckless homicide. Criminally negligent homicide was a lesser offense included under the original charge.
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OCALA, Fla., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid.com facilitated the sale of more than $51.4 million (gross auction proceeds) in last week's auctions. From June 20th through the 26th, HiBid.com averaged 1.48 million bids on the site per day, with 648,253 lots sold. Currently, thousands of gold and silver coins, jewelry, watches, and diamonds are up for bidding in this week's featured auctions.
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DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials say that Southwest Airlines and the union representing its pilots have resisted cooperating with investigations into accidents and other incidents and pushed to close the matters quickly.
In one instance disclosed Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration cut short an investigation of a 2019 incident in Connecticut even though the agency determined that there was pilot error. Both wings of the Southwest jet were damaged as pilots battling wind tried to land at Bradley International Airport, outside of Hartford.
The FAA said Southwest and union officials resisted interviews with agency representatives in that and other cases. Sometimes the delaying tactics worked. An investigation into why pilots placed duct tape over sensors outside a plane before a flight fizzled when the FAA employee took another job.
Southwest said the allegations are old, and it has cooperated fully with government inquiries.
“As part of our emphasis on safety, we have maintained a transparent and professional relationship with the FAA, including multiple FAA-approved safety programs designed to help us manage and mitigate operational risks and execute safe operating practices,” the company said in a statement.
The union representing Southwest pilots did not respond immediately to requests for comment.
The FAA investigation was disclosed Wednesday by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which represents federal whistleblowers. It reported another accident — a plane that went off the runway in Burbank, California — in which an FAA review was “fast-tracked” under pressure from Southwest. In a separate review of that incident, the National Transportation Review Board found that the co-pilot’s conduct was “highly unprofessional.”
The FAA said it agreed with some of the allegations raised by three whistleblowers and took corrective steps including more training and development of audits to ensure compliance with aviation-safety guidelines.
The special counsel’s office investigated eight allegations raised by four whistleblowers. The office forwarded its findings to the White House and Congress.
In a response to the special counsel’s office, the FAA said it found “mismanagement and lack of oversight” by the office monitoring Southwest that has persisted despite management and staff changes over the years. The FAA said new executives will provide “a fresh opportunity to evaluate” the oversight of Southwest.
Some of the whistleblower accusations have been leveled before, including Southwest’s use of planes bought overseas without verifying their maintenance and inspection records. In more than half of those cases, the airline found that the planes had undergone repair work that wasn’t documented or couldn’t be verified.
The FAA said some of the whistleblower allegations couldn’t be proven, including a claim that Southwest routinely assigns too much work for mechanics to handle.
A separate allegation that the FAA improperly certified Southwest for long overwater flights — approval the airline needed to sell flights to Hawaii — was examined by the Transportation Department’s inspector general, who could not verify the claim.
An FAA spokeswoman said the agency takes the special counsel’s concerns seriously and has adopt its recommendations.
Dallas-based Southwest has faced questions about safety over the years and has paid millions to settle safety violations, however, it has a good record over its five-decade history.
No passenger had died in an accident involving a Southwest plane until 2018, when a woman was killed after an engine broke apart over Pennsylvania and debris shattered the window next to her seat. In 2005, a 6-year-old boy riding in a car was killed when a Southwest jet landing during a snowstorm in Chicago skidded off the runway, crashed through a fence and hit the car. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/whistleblowers-hit-southwest-faa-for-lax-safety-practices/ | 2022-07-28T08:03:17Z |
SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncology, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases, and IASO Biotherapeutics ("IASO Bio"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing, and manufacturing innovative cell therapies and antibody products, today jointly announced that the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has formally accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for Equecabtagene Autoleucel (Innovent R&D code: IBI326,IASO Bio R&D code: CT103A) , a fully human anti-B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for the treatment of relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM).
Equecabtagene Autoleucel is the first CAR-T therapy in China that is self-developed with proprietary whole-process product development and the first BCMA-targeting CAR T-cell therapy in China with its NDA formally accepted by the NMPA. It is an innovative therapy co-developed by IASO Bio and Innovent. In February 2021, Equecabtagene Autoleucel was granted "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" by the NMPA.
The acceptance of NDA is based on data from a single-arm, open-label, multi-center phase 1/2 study(NCT05066646)being conducted in China. Study results showed that Equecabtagene Autoleucel has excellent safety and efficacy profiles, low immunogenicity given a fully-human scFv, robust expansion and prolonged persistence in vivo. It will potentially offer a breakthrough treatment option for patients with R/R MM. The data from the phase 1/2 clinical study of Equecabtagene Autoleucel was presented in an oral presentation at the 63rd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting (Abstract #547) and the updated data was accepted as an oral presentation at the 27th Annual Congress of the European Hematology Association(EHA)Virtual Meeting (Abstract #S187) , held on June 9-12, 2022.
"Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the second-most-common hematologicmalignancy. Although the survival in MM patients has been dramatically extended to 7-10 years on average with recent drug development, the disease is still incurable and relapse or refractory after standard therapies is common for most MM patients. The later lines of treatment the patients are receiving, the shorter of survival time for those patients. Usually, the median progression-free survival of MM patients who had received at least third-line of prior therapy is only 3-6 months, and the overall survival time is less than 1 year. In recent years, there have been some encouraging breakthroughs in drugs and therapeutic interventions for the treatment of MM. The most exciting progress is BCMA CAR-T cell immunotherapy." said the two principal investigators at the primary study sites - Prof. Lugui Qiu, MD, from the Chinese Academy of Medical Science Hematology Hospital and Prof. Chunrui Li, MD, PhD, from Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology. "At the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in 2021, we reported the results of the clinical study on Equecabtagene Autoleucel injection. The study was conducted in 14 clinical centers and enrolled 79 patients with MM who had received at least third-line of prior therapy. Of the 79 patients, the overall response rate(ORR) was 94.9% and the complete response/stringent complete response (CR/sCR) rate was 58.2%. These study results showed that Equecabtagene Autoleucel has excellent safety and efficacy profiles. In addition, Equecabtagene Autoleucel also demonstrated favorable efficacy in patients with extramedullary multiple myeloma and patients who had received prior CAR-T therapy. These results suggest that Equecabtagene Autoleucel is potentially a new and effective immunotherapy treatment option for patients with multiple myeloma. We hope that Equecabtagene Autoleucel can be launched in China soon, bringing long-term benefits to patients."
Dr. Yongjun Liu, President of Innovent, said, "We are glad about the NDA acceptance of Equecabtagene Autoleucel, a product candidate co-developed by Innovent and IASO Bio, and it will potentially to be the domestic first approved and launch-to-market BMCA CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma. In the clinical studies, Equecabtagene Autoleucel demonstrated impressive efficacy and favorable safety profiles. We hope that this breakthrough therapy could be approved in the near future and we will actively coordinate with all parties including the government authorities, hospitals, commercial insurance and charity funds to bring benefit to more multiple myeloma patients.
"IASO Bio currently has more than 10 innovative pipeline products under development. Equecabtagene Autoleucel is China's first domestically developed CAR T-cell therapy with global intellectual property rights and the first BCMA-targeting CAR T-cell therapy with its NDA formally accepted by the NMPA. This is a significant milestone for IASO Bio. IASO Bio's over 100,000 ft² manufacturing facility in Nanjing, which has end-to-end manufacturing capability that covers the entire CAR-T production process, received its drug manufacturing license earlier this year, will be the future commercial production site for Equecabtagene Autoleucel." said Wen (Maxwell) Wang, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of IASO Bio.
"In 2018, Professor Jianfeng Zhou of Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College led a team of clinicians and biologists to initiate clinical study of the world's first fully-human BCMA CAR T-Cell therapy (Equecabtagene Autoleucel) for the treatment of multiple myeloma. The first patient of the study has maintained strict complete remission (sCR) for over 40 months." Maxwell added, "Many thanks to Professor Jianfeng Zhou for his unremitting efforts to promote the development of novel cell therapies and provide the impetus for the continuous innovation of CAR-T therapy. We look forward to the commercialization of Equecabtagene Autoleucel to bring hope to more multiple myeloma patients."
Innovent and IASO Bio are actively advancing the clinical development of Equecabtagene Autoleucel. In February 2022, it was granted "Orphan Drug Designation (ODD)"by the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In January 2022, IASO Bio and Innovent have jointly granted non-exclusive commercial rights of the fully-human BCMA CAR construct used in Equecabtagene Autoleucel to Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), a company focused on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicines, for use in its in vivo gene therapy and ex vivo hypoimmune cell therapy applications. Sana's clinical and commercial development could further enhance the potential value of IBI326, benefitting a broader patient population. In addition to multiple myeloma, the NMPA has accepted IND application of Equecabtagene Autoleucel for the new expanded indication of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD).
About Multiple Myeloma (MM)
In the United States, MM accounts for nearly 2% of new cancer cases, and more than 2% of all cancer-related deaths. According to Frost & Sullivan, the number of new MM cases in the United States rose from 30,300 in 2016 to 32,300 in 2020 and is expected to increase to 37,800 by 2025. Additionally, the total number of patients diagnosed with MM increased from 132,200 in 2016 to 144,900 in 2020 and is expected to rise to 162,300 by 2025. In China, the number of new MM cases rose from 18,900 in 2016 to 21,100 in 2020 and is expected to increase to 24,500 by 2025. The total number of patients diagnosed with MM in China increased from 69,800 in 2016 to 113,800 in 2020 and is expected to rise to 182,200 by 2025.
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 32 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor) and olverembatinib (BCR-ABL TKI) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab) , 2 asset under NMPA NDA review, 5 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization, including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hanmi and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry, improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com. and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
Note:
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO®, and HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
CYRAMZA® (ramucirumab, Eli Lilly). Cyramza® was discovered by Eli Lilly and licensed to Innovent for commercialization in Mainland China.
About IASO Biotherapeutics
IASO Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel cell therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases. Leveraging its proprietary fully-human antibody discovery platform (IMARS), high-throughput CAR T drug priority platform, and proprietary manufacturing processes, IASO Bio is developing a rich clinical-stage pipeline of multiple autologous and allogeneic CAR-T and biologics product candidates. This includes a diversified portfolio of 10 novel pipeline products, including IASO's leading asset, Equecabtagene Autoleucel, an innovative anti-BCMA CAR-T cell therapy under pivotal study for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM). In February 2021, Equecabtagene Autoleucel was granted "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" by the NMPA. In February 2022 it was granted "Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) "by the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In addition to multiple myeloma, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted its investigational new drug (IND) application for the new extended indication of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD). In addition, the company's in-house developed fully-human CD19/CD22 dual-targeted chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy has entered phase I/II registrational clinical trial for the treatment of CD19/CD22-positive relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (r/r B-NHL). It was also granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 2021. For more information on IASO Bio, please visit www.iasobio.com and www.linkedin.com/company/iasobiotherapeutics/.
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The Company, the Directors and the employees of the Company assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialize or turn out to be incorrect.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings ("Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings") (NYSE: BKKT) 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 and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Bakkt securities between March 31, 2021 and November 19, 2021, both dates inclusive; and/or (b) Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC completed on or about October 15, 2021.
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ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had defective financial controls; (ii) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (v) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (vi) as a result, the documents issued in connection with the business combination and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A butter sculpture of five Ohio kids and their fair animals stands alongside the iconic butter cow at the Ohio State Fair this year.
The American Dairy Association Midwest selected five participants showing their animals including a lamb, chicken, and a pig “to reflect on the true meaning and traditions of the fair, which began in 1850.”
Made from approximately 2,530 pounds of butter, this is the largest butter cow displayed at the Ohio State Fair to date and the first display built in two years.
Over the weekend, the sculptors started their assembly by building wooden and steel frames to support the weight of the butter. They worked with 55-pound blocks for hours layering, molding, and smoothing the butter in a 46-degree cooler inside the Dairy Products Building at the Ohio Expo Center.
Over the years at the Ohio State Fair, the American Dairy Association Mideast has honored great Ohioans and moments in Ohio history such as Brutus Buckeye and Urban Meyer after the Ohio State Football National Championship win in 2015, the Cleveland Cavaliers after their 2016 NBA Championship win, and most recently in 2019 the Apollo 11 crew and Neil Armstrong’s 50th anniversary of becoming the first person to walk on the moon.
The fair runs from Wednesday, July 27, through Sunday, August 7. | https://cw33.com/news/ohio-state-fair-butter-sculptures-revealed/ | 2022-07-26T22:02:06Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — In case you haven’t left the comfortable air conditioning your home gives you and walked outside, yes it’s still hot and if that doesn’t convince you, the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth says, “Very hot temperatures will continue this week with heat index values up to 110 degrees through the middle of the week.”
Temperatures from Tuesday to Friday in North Texas will remain above or at 100 degrees (excluding Palestine on Friday with a high of 98 degrees). The weather center is encouraging the public to, “…take measures to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your pets against the heat.”
There will also be possible isolated storms across Central Texas with a weak front on Wednesday and for mainly the Brazos Valley on Thursday. Waco/Temple/Killeen and Palestine will see isolated storms on Wednesday; Palestine will see isolated storms on Thursday.
Here’s what NWS Fort Worth reports about elevated fire weather, “Elevated fire weather conditions will continue areawide with dry fuels, above normal temperatures, and low afternoon humidity in place. Help prevent wildfires and follow local burn bans. Do not toss lit cigarettes, park/drive on tall grass, burn unnecessarily, or drag tow chains on the ground!” | https://cw33.com/news/local/heat-continues-in-north-texas-what-you-need-to-know-about-elevated-fire-weather-potential-storms-this-week/ | 2022-07-12T00:42:29Z |
Can red states regulate abortions performed outside their borders? A post-Roe landscape would test just that
By Tierney Sneed, CNN
If the Supreme Court reverses its long-standing abortion precedent later this year and lets states ban abortions within their borders, it will unleash a new legal and legislative fight over how far anti-abortion lawmakers can reach to target conduct that happens outside their state lines.
At a December hearing on the blockbuster abortion case now before the Supreme Court, the conservative justices who appeared inclined to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision framed a post-Roe landscape as one where states can choose the contours of their abortion policies for themselves.
But legal experts say the reality, if Roe is reversed, will not be that simple.
Already, lawmakers in both red and blue states are beginning to draw new battles lines in expectation of a patchwork system where abortion rights are no longer protected nationwide.
Legislation introduced this year in Missouri is an extreme example of how anti-abortion lawmakers are looking to crack down on abortions that happen beyond their states’ borders.
One measure sought to allow private citizens to sue anyone who helps a Missouri resident obtain an abortion out of state, while also targeting efforts to provide medication abortion to residents. Another bill would apply Missouri’s abortion laws to abortions obtained out of state by Missouri residents and in other circumstances, including in cases where “sexual intercourse occurred within this state and the child may have been conceived by that act of intercourse.”
That bill has seen no movement in the legislature, while lawmakers did an end run around the other legislation when it was brought up on the state House floor earlier this month.
Mary Ziegler, a Florida State University College of Law professor who’s the author of “Abortion and the Law in America: A Legal History, Roe v. Wade to the Present,” said the Missouri bill is a sign of things to come.
“This won’t be the last state that tries to regulate conduct outside of its borders,” Ziegler told CNN.
‘The portability of medication abortion changes the access landscape’
What has complicated the picture since the last time the Supreme Court seemed to be on the cusp of overturning Roe is the development of medication abortion, in which pregnancies are ended with a two-pill regime. It is now the method used in more than half of all abortions in the country. A recent loosening of the regulations around abortion pills, which the Food and Drug Administration has now cleared to be dispersed by mail, has prompted anti-abortion states to think of new ways to regulate its availability. How the pandemic expanded the use of telemedicine has also changed the abortion landscape, as — coupled with the loosened FDA regulations — some abortion patients can undergo the medication abortion procedures without being inside a clinic.
“In the last three years education about abortion pills has been a huge part of my job,” said Katie Glenn, the government affairs counsel for the anti-abortion group Americans United for Life.
Several states have outlawed telemedicine abortions and sending the pills by mail.
But some, like Texas, have gone further by contemplating how they’ll prosecute providers who seek to send in abortion pills from out of state. Texas last year expanded upon its existing prohibitions on mailing medication abortion pills by classifying the offense as the type of crime that would warrant extradition.
“As you start to think about all the ways that the portability of medication abortion changes the access landscape, I think you see a lot of laws targeting that,” said Rachel Rebouché, who is a co-author of a coming law review article exploring the interstate legal questions raised by a Roe reversal.
On the flip side — and in anticipation that their states will become so-called “safe havens” for abortion seekers and clinics — Democratic lawmakers are pushing proposals that would limit the ability of out-of-state authorities to investigate providers within blue states.
New York lawmakers have introduced several bills that would protect abortion providers from extradition to other states. California is considering legislation aimed at the civil enforcement mechanism — i.e. lawsuits filed by private citizens against those who facilitate outlawed abortions — that was championed by Texas’ six-week ban and is being considered by other states.
A bill in Connecticut would bar state agencies from assisting investigations or prosecutions launched by out-of-state authorities and restrict the disclosure of reproductive health records sought by out-of-state subpoenas, among other provisions.
Glenn argued that these bills may have unintended effects on patients. She posited, for instance, that the Connecticut bill would prevent an out-of-state resident from pursuing a lawsuit for a botched delivery performed in the state.
Connecticut state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, a Democrat who sponsored the bill, dismissed the criticism, telling CNN that “those on the anti-choice side would say anything to try and prevent individuals from being able to access legal safe abortion care.”
She said Connecticut lawmakers were prompted to push the bill, which passed the state House and is now before the Democratic-controlled Senate, by the novel Texas law. The Texas law provided a model for one of the Missouri proposals targeting out-of-state abortions.
“By being able to go after individuals that assist someone with an abortion, we recognized that a Texas-like law, in other states — they could reach to Connecticut,” Gilchrest said.
‘Swift and decisive action’ against companies that aid employees in obtaining abortions out of state
Texas legislators have previewed how they may seek to hinder access to the procedure even beyond their state.
One statehouse Republican sent Citigroup a letter last month demanding that the company end its policy — adopted in reaction to the six-week ban — of covering travel costs for employees seeking abortions out of state.
Texas state Rep. Briscoe Cain promised “swift and decisive action” if the company did not rescind the policy.
“I intend to introduce legislation next session that bars local governments in Texas from doing business with any company that pays the abortion-related expenses of its employees or that provides abortion coverage as an employee benefit — regardless of where the employee is located or where the abortion is performed,” Cain wrote, adding that his proposal would apply “even if the employee is located out of state and even if the abortion is performed out of state.”
Citigroup declined to comment on the Cain letter.
The tactic threatened by Cain echos a bill Texas enacted last year aimed at banks that decided to no longer finance certain gun manufacturing companies. But, more broadly, key legal questions remain untested about how lawmakers can regulate abortion-related conduct that happens outside their states.
The topic was debated among legal academics ahead the 1992 Supreme Court ruling in Planned Parenthood v Casey, a case that many believed would lead to the end of Roe. (The court instead upheld its protections.) It was also the subject of a law review article in 2007, when the departure from the court of Justice Sandra Day O’ Connor, the swing vote in the Casey case, revived the belief that Roe’s days are numbered.
“Basically every time there’s this inflection point, with the court changing, you see kind of these issues come up again,” said Greer Donley, who is one of the co-authors of the new article, which will be published in the Columbia Law Review, about the topic.
But, she said, this is the first time “we’re really starting to see legislators playing with the text and language of these bills coming out.”
“And certainly you have an anti-abortion movement that is extremely emboldened right now with its own belief that the court is going to support a lot of its more creative measures,” Donley told CNN.
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Results to be released on May 10 at 5:00 pm EDT/2:00 pm PDT
LAS VEGAS, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EBET Inc. (Nasdaq: EBET), a leading global provider of advanced wagering products and technology, will release its second quarter 2022 results at 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
About EBET Inc.
EBET develops award-winning, groundbreaking and engaging wagering products for bettors around the world. The company is focused on bringing better odds and technology solutions to cater to the Millennial and Gen-Z demographics. It has an expanding portfolio of intellectual property, with patents pending around odds modeling simulation, an electronic sports betting exchange system, live streaming odds integration and enhancing modeling probabilities in multi-player games. EBET operates online sportsbook and casino brands Karamba, Hopa, Griffon Casino, BetTarget, Dansk777, GenerationVIP and Gogawi, which have over 1.25 million deposited customers in more than 15 countries. The company recently was awarded Esport Product of the Year at the 2021 SiGMA Europe and 2022 SiGMA Asia Awards, and its brand Karamba received SBC's award for Innovation in Casino & Gaming Entertainment. EBET Inc. is listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol EBET (CUSIP 278700109). EBET Inc. was previously Esports Technologies Inc. The name changed on May 5, 2022, to better reflect the company's business and mission.
For more information, visit: https://ebet.gg/.
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This hurricane season may be a tad quieter than initially projected, but it is still likely to be busier than normal, government forecasters and others say.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday trimmed their hurricane season outlook from a 65% chance for above normal activity to 60% and increased the odds of a normal season from 25% to 30% because of uneven sea surface temperature, including a patch of cooler water off Portugal. Parts of the Atlantic are warmer than normal, but the variability had forecasters “backing off on the higher end” of their predictions, said lead hurricane outlook forecaster Matthew Rosencrans.
The weather agency now predicts 14 to 20 named storms instead of its May forecast which was 14 to 21. The predicted number of hurricanes remains the same at six to 10 while those storms that hit major category of at least 111 mph are now forecast to be three to five instead of three to six. The forecast includes the three tropical storms that formed in June and early July, about average for this time of year, but quieter than the last few years.
An average season has 14 named storms with seven becoming hurricanes and three of those being majors, according to NOAA. There were 21 named storms last year, a record 30 in 2020 and 18 in 2019.
“While the tropics have been relatively quiet over the last month, remember that it only takes one landfalling storm to devastate a community. This is especially critical as we head into what the team here anticipates is likely to be a busy peak of the season,” Rosencrans said in a press briefing.
A persistent La Nina — the natural cooling of parts of the Pacific that changes weather worldwide — weak trade winds and some warmer than normal Atlantic water temperatures still point to a busy season, Rosencrans said. But the patches of cool water, with temperatures closer to normal than originally predicted in some places, “could kind of tamp down on activity,” he said.
Colorado State University, which pioneered hurricane season forecasts, also dialed back its predictions for the season compared to what it said in April. The school now predicts 18 named storms, down from 19, with eight becoming hurricanes, down from nine. Colorado State predicts four major hurricanes, same as it forecast in April.
“I don’t think the season is going to be a dud, but it’s taking its sweet time getting going,” said Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach, head of the school’s forecast team.
Klotzbach said this year with its strong La Nina and nearer to average water temperatures seems similar to 1999, 2000, 2011 and last year, which featured a devastating Hurricane Ida that hit Louisiana and sloshed into the Northeast with heavy rain, causing many deaths in the New York-New Jersey region.
“Hopefully, we’ll have no Idas this year, but the overall environment is very similar,” Klotzbach said.
About 90% of Atlantic storms happen from August on. Hurricane season peaks from mid-August to mid-October with the season ending on Nov. 30.
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Reformative Legislation to End the Life-Long Sentence in the Form of Restitution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What: The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM) is seeking reformative justice regarding restitution and kicking off the #RemissionNow Campaign in partnership with REFORM Alliance. Restitution has created a life sentence for many returning citizens. Remission is a remedy to relieve the burden of restitution. This is the type of clemency that the President of the United States has the power to grant and is rarely used. Since 1945, only 33 remission petitions have been granted according to the Department of Justice (DOJ) website.
Why: Restitution has created a life sentence for many returning citizens. These legal financial obligations can result in a "debtors prison" that continues to shackle women to the system long after they are finished serving a sentence. They are unable to purchase homes, cars, and insurance. This also affects their ability to obtain bank accounts and credit cards—these barriers to reentry cause detrimental financial and psychological effects on them and their families. Many of the women's convictions were based on the mortgage meltdown of 2008. While the banks and executives received bailouts, civil fines, and minor penalties, the government determined that there were billions of dollars of restitution to be paid by these women.
When: The #RemissionNow campaign will kick off with a press conference on August 17, 2022, at 10 AM EST with The LOHM Founder and CEO, Dr. Topeka K. Sam, and Jessica Jackson, a human rights attorney and the Chief Advocacy Officer with Reform Alliance. Syrita Steib, Elise Roper, Ivy Woolf-Turk, Chalana McFarland, Lorie Westerfield, Dr. Jamila T. Davis, and Cassandra Owens, all women affected by millions owed in restitution, years of incarceration, and federal supervision, will be sharing their stories.
The following day, we will host a Lunch and Learn Thursday, August 18, 2022, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM at the Eaton Hotel, located at 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005 where there will be panels discussing restitution and the effects on formerly incarcerated women. Register to attend the panel discussion: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remissionnow-tickets-399334629627
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The REFORM Alliance is committed to advancing criminal justice reform and eradicating laws and policies that perpetuate injustice in the United States. To achieve that objective, REFORM will pass probation bills at the state level, use media to amplify the need for comprehensive reform and build an inclusive, bi-partisan alliance of leaders who share a vision for ambitiously and efficiently transforming the criminal justice system. Learn more at https://reformalliance.com/
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A joint-venture between Minkoff Development and South Duvall has signed a lease with Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) to build a 140,000 square foot build-to-suit project on Montgomery College's Germantown Campus. The campus currently is home to the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College (PIC MC) with Holy Cross Germantown Hospital as its anchor tenant. Located at 19710 Observation Drive in Germantown, Maryland, adjacent to the Hughes headquarters complex, the new high-tech manufacturing building will house production of Hughes satellite broadband and networking equipment.
"This new facility reflects our long-standing commitment to Montgomery County, as a local employer and business leader for more than 50 years and will help Hughes advance our mission of connecting the unconnected around the world with innovative satellite and networking solutions," said Jim Muir, III, vice president, corporate real estate at Hughes. "We look forward to inviting students from PIC MC to learn and grow with us and continuing to engage with the community where so many of our employees live and work."
Minkoff Development and South Duvall responded to an RFP from PIC MC in 2018 and the joint venture was awarded the exclusive development rights and long-term ground lease for the 5.67-acre parcel on the Montgomery College Germantown campus and located within a RISE & Opportunity zone.
"Hughes is a world-class provider of satellite and networking technologies with a long history in Montgomery County, Maryland," said Andy Chod, Co-President of Minkoff Development. "We are thrilled to be able to support their continued success in our local community and around the world."
As part of the arrangement, Hughes and Montgomery College (MC) will continue to collaborate on training and educational initiatives.
"Montgomery College is proud to be partnering with Hughes on this innovative venture. Together we can contribute even more to building the pipeline of talented, highly skilled workers at the MC Germantown Campus," said Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, president of Montgomery College. "We look forward to collaborating with Hughes to ensure that our students gain the skills they need to be competitive in the rapidly evolving workforce."
"We are excited about this mutually beneficial partnership with Hughes, where students will have the opportunity to interact with technology industry professionals on a regular basis. This transaction is the first of many anticipated collaborations between PIC MC, the real estate development community and technology companies at Montgomery College where we are creating an integrated academic, business, and research campus to inspire the next generation of technology industry leaders," said Michael Smith, Executive Director, Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology (PIC MC).
"South Duvall is fortunate to have excellent partners on this project," said Matthew Brown of South Duvall. "With Montgomery College providing an ideal location, Minkoff leading the development efforts, and Scheer Partners marketing and leasing the project, we had a huge advantage over our competition. The design is underway, and we expect to break ground in August, aiming for occupancy in fall of 2023."
Scheer Partners, Henry Bernstein, Matt Brady, and Aaron Gambini led the building's leasing efforts, and Kevin Wille, Nadia Kahler, and Brad Wilner with CBRE represented Hughes.
South Duvall (www.southduvall.com) is a commercial real estate investor headquartered in Rockville, MD focusing on value-add properties and select stabilized properties. Founded in 2017 by Robert Scheer, its principals have a two-decade track record of creating value through repositioning existing real estate assets throughout the Washington, D.C. Metro Area, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. While experienced in all asset classes, South Duvall is known for its expertise in Life Science, Health Care and Technology real estate. South Duvall's principals have developed over 600,000 SF of life science real estate and have additionally consulted on the development of two million square feet.
Since 1972, Minkoff has been actively engaged in Metropolitan Washington, DC's commercial real estate landscape. Offering development, leasing, construction and management services, our family-owned firm prides itself in fostering a caring environment to our tenants and attending to every detail in the buildings that we own. Our personal perspective is seen in every facet of the services that we offer, from finding the right home for businesses to guiding tenants through the design-build process or creating solutions to management requests as they arise. As an owner-operator, Minkoff affords its clients a smooth and transparent leasing experience and day-to-day operational excellence. Real estate remains a local industry that requires boots on the ground, and we give each project the specialized attention that it requires. Our vast expertise and deep understanding of the Washington market allow us to excel.
The Germantown Campus is home to the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College, or PIC MC, a hub of education, business, and entrepreneurship, where industry partners co-locate and actively interact with faculty and students to achieve both educational and economic success. The Montgomery College Germantown Campus features the Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, an 80,000 square foot Medical Office Building, a 145,000 square foot bioscience educational building and the Montgomery County-owned, Germantown Innovation Center that is a business incubator with 24 startup life sciences companies.
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, provides broadband equipment and services; managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for millions of consumers, businesses, governments and communities worldwide. The Hughes flagship Internet service, HughesNet®, connects millions of people across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers internet access for tens of millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more than half the global satellite terminal market to leading satellite operators, in-flight service providers, mobile network operators and military customers. A managed network services provider, Hughes supports nearly 500,000 enterprise sites with its HughesON™ portfolio of wired and wireless solutions. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes is owned by EchoStar. To learn more, visit www.hughes.com or follow HughesConnects on Twitter and LinkedIn.
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit www.echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
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Russia invades Ukraine
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6 men arrested in operation targeting online sexual predators, sheriff’s office says
Published: Jul. 15, 2022 at 9:04 PM EDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - Authorities in Alabama are cracking down on online sexual predators.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office recently completed its third operation targeting online sexual predators in the last 11 months through Operation Safe Summer.
WALA reports the sheriff’s office arrested six suspects and has warrants pending on numerous others from this most current operation.
Authorities shared the names of those arrested:
- Walter Mochel, 57, of Shalimar, Fla.
- Densworth Hendricks, 32, of Destin, Fla.
- Steven Hooper, 44, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
- John Staggs, 45, of Shalimar, Fla.
- Jordan Towery, 28, of Milton, Fla.
- Miguel Santa Maria, 22, of Opelika, Ala.
According to the sheriff’s office, the men arrested face charges that include using a computer to solicit a minor, traveling to meet a minor for sex and using a two-way communication device to commit a felony.
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Services for Ann Murdoch-Rowe, 70, of Nolanville will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church in Temple with the Rev. Rick Reed officiating.
Mrs. Murdoch-Rowe died Friday, May 20, at a hospital.
She was born March 12, 1952, to Mamie Alita Manning and Arthur Lee Townsend in Killeen. She grew up in Copperas Cove and graduated from high school there. She was a graduate of Baptist Bible Institute and received her discipleship. She was a homemaker. While living in Germany she was a band manager. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, participating in their “WOW” women of worth group and Vacation Bible School.
She was preceded in death by three husbands, Samuel Rowe, Johnny Murdoch and James David Williams; a son, James Williams; and three grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Robert Rowe; two daughters, Hope Ann Harris and Rebekah Wyant; a brother, Larry Townsend; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Young’s Daughters Funeral Home in Temple to help defray the cost of the funeral.
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Global HCM Technology company to invest in scaling its global workforce management platform to support innovative companies looking for flexible solutions to navigate the new world of work
CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas, an industry leader in Employer of Record (EOR) Solutions and Technology, announced today that it has partnered with Sixth Street Growth, the growth investing business of global investment firm Sixth Street. Sixth Street Growth will be making a strategic equity investment of up to $200 million to support Atlas' continued global expansion.
Atlas pioneered the Direct Employer of Record model, which is supported by entities in over 160 countries, and built its technology with the core focus of helping its clients comply with employment rules and regulations on a global basis. Leading technology plus local direct experience enables Atlas to support companies with global ambitions, giving organizations the flexibility to hire and manage the best talent worldwide through localized expertise complemented by an enterprise-grade technology platform.
"The future of work thrives across borders and cultures," said Rick Hammell, Founder and CEO of Atlas. "Atlas is enabling companies to seize the opportunity to be competitive, flexible, and borderless. This new investment from Sixth Street will allow us to continue to respond to our customers' needs, offering the most streamlined and innovative ways of expanding into new markets, onboarding talent, managing the risk of noncompliance, and paying internationally."
Today's investment will further enhance the Atlas technology platform, offering more user flexibility through additional self-service and automation features, which will enable companies to scale faster, regardless of the number of people they are hiring. The funds will also support software localization and real-time, in-region customer service support. These software platform enhancements come after Atlas was named a Leader in the Enabling Technology and overall Global EOR Services categories in the recent NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation and Assessment Tool (NEAT) report.
In connection with the investment, Nari Ansari, Managing Director at Sixth Street Growth, will join Atlas' board of directors.
Ansari commented, "Atlas is one of the most innovative companies helping employers across industries manage an increasingly complex global workforce dynamic. We are excited to partner with Rick and the Atlas team in their next phase of growth."
Atlas, which has grown exponentially over the past two years, received its initial investment from Guidepost Growth Equity, a leading growth equity firm focused on high-growth technology companies. With that first institutional capital raise, the company accelerated growth by adding additional talent to its global workforce and expanding its suite of HR product offerings, culminating in the launch of the Atlas platform.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Atlas team and work with Sixth Street to support the company's growth plans", said Chris Cavanagh, a General Partner at Guidepost Growth Equity.
Baird acted as exclusive placement agent and Cooley acted as legal advisor to Atlas.
Atlas enables innovative companies to compete in a global economy, believing that businesses should employ whomever they want, wherever the talent exists. As the largest direct employer of record (EOR) with entities in over 160 countries, Atlas is a technology platform that is supported by experts and delivers flexibility for companies to expand across borders, onboard talent, manage compliance, and pay their global workforce without the need for a local entity.
Atlas was built on years of experience navigating the challenges of quickly deploying and paying international employees while ensuring compliance with local regulations. This experience brings localized experience and expertise into an enterprise-grade technology platform that supports thousands of companies and remote teams. The Atlas platform is uniquely designed to deliver end-to-end EOR solutions and empowered user experiences that provide self-service capabilities and real-time insights that lead to improved business outcomes. Learn more at atlasHXM.com or follow Atlas on Linkedin @ Twitter (@Atlas_HXM).
Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm with over $60 billion in assets under management and committed capital. Sixth Street Growth is the firm's dedicated platform for making private investments in growth companies. The Sixth Street Growth team partners with companies and management teams to provide bespoke capital solutions to accelerate organic and inorganic growth. Sixth Street has invested over $5 billion in more than 40 companies in its growth investing strategy since inception. Select Sixth Street Growth investments include Airbnb, AvidXchange, Bloomreach, Datavant, DrFirst, Gainsight, MDLIVE, Spotify, and Sprinklr. For more information, visit www.sixthstreetgrowth.com or and follow Sixth Street on LinkedIn, Twitter (@sixthstreetnews), and Instagram (@sixthstreetpartners).
Guidepost Growth Equity is a leading growth equity firm that partners with technology companies offering innovative solutions in large, dynamic markets including application software and data services and infrastructure software and tech-enabled services. Current and prior investments include Atlas, Dyn (acquired by Oracle), Jive Communications (acquired by LogMeIn), Lucid (acquired by Cint Group AB), Mineral, OutSystems, ProtoLabs (IPO on NYSE), and WP Engine. Guidepost Growth Equity provides the flexible capital, operational support, and strategic guidance necessary to support the continued success of growth-stage businesses and has over $1.6 billion of capital under management. For more information, please visit our website at guidepostgrowth.com or follow Guidepost on LinkedIn.
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- Customer Count Increased 11% Year-over-Year to Over 2,830
- First Quarter Revenue Increased 7% Year-over-Year to $98.8 Million
- Unearned Revenue Increased 5% Year-over-Year to $196 Million
- ARR Increased 5% Year-over-Year to $387 Million
- Cash and Cash Equivalents of $248 Million
- Repurchased Over $55 Million in Common Stock To Date under Share Repurchase Program
- Issues Guidance for Second Quarter Fiscal 2023
- Issues Guidance for Full Year Fiscal 2023
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT), the Answers Company, today announced its results for the three months ended April 30, 2022, or the Company's first quarter of fiscal 2023.
"During the first quarter, we continued to work towards streamlining the business, improving efficiencies, and re-architecting our go-to-market strategy," said Mike Walrath, Yext's Chief Executive Officer. "Also during the quarter we launched a $100 million share repurchase program and continued to maintain a strong cash position. We expect our increased focus on customer success, along with our disciplined, productivity-driven operating model, to drive healthy margins while we continue to focus on our recurring revenue growth."
First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Highlights:
- Revenue of $98.8 million, a 7% increase, compared to $92.0 million reported in the first quarter fiscal 2022.
- Gross Profit of $74.1 million, a 6% increase, compared to $70.1 million reported in the first quarter fiscal 2022. Gross margin of 75.0%, compared to 76.2% reported in the first quarter fiscal 2022.
- Net Loss and Non-GAAP Net Loss:
- Net Loss Per Share and Non-GAAP Net Loss Per Share:
- Balance Sheet: Cash and cash equivalents of $248 million as of April 30, 2022. Unearned revenue of $196 million as of April 30, 2022, compared to $187 million as of April 30, 2021.
- Remaining Performance Obligations ("RPO"): RPO of $361 million as of April 30, 2022. RPO expected to be recognized over the next 24 months of $341 million with the remaining balance expected to be recognized thereafter. RPO does not include amounts under contract subject to certain accounting exclusions.
- Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities was $17.9 million for the three months ended April 30, 2022, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $35.1 million for the three months ended April 30, 2021.
Readers are encouraged to review the tables labeled "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release.
Recent Business Highlights:
- Authorized a $100 million share repurchase program; over $55 million has been repurchased to date.
- David Rudnitsky resigned as Chief Revenue Officer effective June 7, 2022, and will assist the Company in a transitional role until September 30, 2022. Brian Distelburger will now serve as interim Chief Revenue Officer, while the Company conducts the search for a permanent replacement.
- Launched a global startup program to bring power of AI Search to founders' fingertips.
- Partnered with Main Line Health to transform their website into a search and scheduling powerhouse.
- Strengthened platform with Nebula algorithm update, posting modernization, and search merchandiser.
- Earned KCS® v6 Aligned designation from the KCS Academy of the Consortium for Service Innovation.
- Recognized as a 2022 Best Software Award winner by G2 in three separate categories.
- Named top Local Listings provider by G2 for seventh consecutive quarter.
- Announced the general availability of its Spring 2022 Release, which introduced new platform features.
- Customer count, which excludes our small business and third-party reseller customers, increased 11% year-over-year to over 2,830 as of April 30, 2022.
- Annual recurring revenue, or ARR, increased 5% year-over-year to $387 million as of April 30, 2022, compared to $370 million as of April 30, 2021.
Financial Outlook:
Yext is also providing the following guidance for its second fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2022 and the fiscal year ending January 31, 2023.
- Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Outlook:
- Full Year Fiscal 2023 Outlook:
Conference Call Information
Yext will host a conference call today at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time (1:30 P.M. Pacific Time) to discuss its financial results with the investment community. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Yext Investor Relations website at http://investors.yext.com. A live dial-in is available domestically at (877) 883-0383 and internationally at (412) 902-6506, passcode 3151785.
A replay will be available domestically at (877) 344-7529 or internationally at (412) 317-0088, passcode 1685973, until midnight (ET) June 15, 2022.
About Yext
Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the Answers Company and is on a mission to empower every company in the world to provide authoritative answers to every question about their organization. Yext leverages AI to collect and organize a company's information and deliver it — in the form of answers — to customers, employees, and partners. Yext's Answers Platform works by pulling in information, organizing it into a Knowledge Graph and then delivering it via a set of platform services, including Listings, Search, Pages & Reviews. Brands like Verizon, Subway and Marriott — as well as organizations like the U.S. State Department — trust Yext to radically improve their business and deliver perfect answers everywhere.
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Biden admin: Pharmacies can’t discriminate on reproductive health scripts
(AP) - The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy.
The Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that pharmacies receiving federal money from programs such as Medicare and Medicaid cannot discriminate in how they supply medications or advise patients on prescriptions.
The agency noted that discrimination against people based on their pregnancy or related conditions would be a form of sex discrimination.
The announcement comes as the administration seeks to ensure reproductive health services for women following last month’s Supreme Court decision that ended a constitutional right to abortion.
On Monday, the administration told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk. The government said federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban the procedure without any exceptions. Now, all states provide an exception for the life of the mother.
President Joe Biden also has signed an executive order to try to protect some access to the procedure, but he also has acknowledged that his administration is limited in what it can do. He noted earlier this month that an act of Congress would be required to restore nationwide access to abortion services, and he has urged Americans angered by the Supreme Court’s ruling to vote in November.
Wednesday’s actions, like those outlined Monday, do not reflect new policy. They aim to remind care providers of their existing obligations under federal law.
“We are committed to ensuring that everyone can access health care, free of discrimination,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. “This includes access to prescription medications for reproductive health and other types of care.”
The department’s guidance to pharmacies outlined several hypothetical examples of potential discrimination. They include a pharmacy that refuses to fill a prescription of mifepristone followed by misoprostol to help manage complications from a miscarriage after a pregnancy loss.
That combination of drugs also is commonly used in medication abortions.
A pharmacy that refuses to fill a prescription of misoprostol prescribed to help deal with severe stomach ulcer complications may be discriminating based on disability, HHS said. The agency noted that the pharmacy also may be discriminating if it refuses to stock the drug based on its alternate use.
HHS also cited as another example of potential discrimination: a pharmacy that refuses to fill a prescription for methotrexate to halt an ectopic pregnancy, which grows outside the womb and is not viable.
The federal agency said people who believe their rights have been violated should visit an online portal for the Office for Civil Rights to file a complaint.
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Volunteers seek AARP age-friendly designation for Stark County
CANTON – A committee is asking the Stark County commissioners to support its application for AARP to designate the county as "age-friendly."
The Age-Friendly Stark County Steering Committee requested Tuesday that the commissioners sign a letter of commitment that's required by AARP to seek an age-friendly designation. The group is not asking the county for funding.
Commissioner Janet Weir Creighton said she had spoken with the committee members and that she supports the initiative. She asked the other two commissioners to do so.
The commissioners could approve the request as early as Wednesday.
The committee members are: Dawn Moeglin of Full-Circle Fundraising; Susan Sigmon of Direction Home for Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities; Lynne Dragomier, the former vice president of public relations and marketing for what was Mercy Medical Center; and Kay Feagles, the chair of Women's Impact. Sigmon worked on getting Summit County designated as "age-friendly."
In its slide presentation, the committee said nearly 61,000 Stark County residents are over the age of 65. That number is expected to double the next 30 years.
Moeglin said later that getting designated as "age-friendly" will aid Stark County's economic development by attracting employers who want to recruit members of multi-generational families as employees.
"People are coming back to Ohio where they grew up to take care of an aging population," Moeglin told the commissioners.
She said part of the initiative's purpose is educating seniors, including telling them that federal programs such as Medicare do not cover the cost of home care.
Seeking funds
Moeglin said the committee needs only $14,700 to pay for the AARP's required community assessment. The committee plans to hire consultant Centers for Community Solutions to perform the assessment within a year.
She said the committee will ask the Stark County Community Foundation and perhaps others to contribute to covering the cost.
An AARP "age-friendly" community has:
- Established a commission or panel that includes older residents in "age-friendly" program planning.
- Conducted a community needs assessment, much of it done through surveys of residents within the first year. For example, the surveys could ask residents if they plan to age in their homes or move into assisted living. Or how they get to stores or medical appointments.
- Develop a plan based on the assessment and submit the plan for review to AARP. The plan would address areas like outdoor spaces and buildings; communication and information; civic participation and employment; respect and social inclusion; arts, entertainment, leisure; housing and neighborhoods; and transportation and walkability.
- Implement the plan and share what's worked with AARP.
The communities need to repeat the process every five years or so.
"We believe that communities should provide safe, walkable streets, age-friendly housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life," one of the slides said.
AARP says it is an organizational affiliate of the World Health Organization's "Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities." And that its network of age-friendly communities seeks to encourage local leaders to put in effect "changes that make communities more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults," according to AARP's program handbook.
The AARP has designated 19 counties, cities and townships in Ohio as age-friendly or aspiring to be age-friendly. The list includes Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Cuyahoga County, Franklin County, Delaware County and Summit County. Columbus was the first in 2015. The first in the country was Macon-Bibb, Georgia, in 2012.
The handbook says AARP does not endorse member communities as places to live. "Nor does it mean the member communities and states are currently age-friendly and great places to retire."
Moeglin said she and other committee members have been discussing seeking the designation for a year after Akron obtained the age-friendly designation in 2019, followed by Summit County in 2020.
'Storm ready'
Separately, staff of the Stark Emergency Management Agency told the commissioners Tuesday that the county has achieved the designation of "Storm Ready" by the National Weather Service.
However, it's not clear if the designation would provide any benefit in terms of lower insurance premiums or an advantage in seeking grant funding after a natural disaster.
According to the National Weather Service, to be "Storm Ready," a community must have a 24-hour emergency operations center, multiple ways to communicate severe weather warnings and forecasts to residents, have a local weather monitoring system, use seminars to improve public readiness for natural disasters and have a formal hazardous weather plan.
The meeting Tuesday was the first in the commissioners' new larger board room since the completion of extensive renovations to the commissioners' offices from last year to this spring.
Reach Robert at robert.wang@cantonrep.com. Twitter: @rwangREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/07/aarp-age-friendly-designation-sought-stark-county/10002126002/ | 2022-06-07T21:05:40Z |
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SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Island Credit Union has provided four $2,500 college scholarships to local students in partnership with the North County African American Women's Association (NCAAWA). In the second year of the partnership, the North Island Credit Union 2022 Scholarships were awarded through the NCAAWA's Scholarship Program, created to assist young African American women in acquiring higher education from an academic institution.
North Island Credit Union 2022 Scholarship recipients through the NCAAWA Program include:
- Hannah Campbell, a 2022 graduate of Surfside Educational Academy in Oceanside, planning to attend Mira Costa College with a major in Environmental Science.
- El Camino High School graduate Lauryn Hall attending Sam Houston University with a major in Forensic Science in the fall.
- Mira Costa College student Skye Lebreton, who will attend San Diego State University Global Campus with a major in Global Studies.
- San Marcos resident Arianna White, who is pursuing a degree in Economics at Harvard University.
"We are honored to continue our partnership with the North County African American Women's Association in providing an essential support network to empower young women in our communities," said North Island Credit Union CEO Steve O'Connell. "We commend and congratulate each of these outstanding scholarship recipients and wish them the best of luck in pursuing their educational and career goals."
The North Island Credit Union Scholarships, along with all of the NCAAWA 2022 scholarships, were presented during its 2022 Salute to Scholars Celebration on June 8th at the Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside.
"I'm excited for what these scholarships can bring to the lives of these women. It will not only reduce the financial burden associated with higher education, but ultimately change the trajectory of their lives forever," said Linda Berry, President of North County African American Women's Association.
Through its annual scholarship program, North Island Credit Union has worked to support the educational goals of outstanding students within its local communities since 2005. Now in its second year, the credit union's partnership with NCAAWA extends its educational assistance to specifically support North County female students of African American descent. The credit union also provides financial literacy training for upper class high school girls in NCAAWA's Global Ambassadors Mentoring Program. This program aims to empower young girls of color with leadership development skills, increased understanding of financial literacy and global issues that impact social and career development. The first group of Global Ambassadors are working with other young high school women students in Bermuda and soon South Africa and Dominican Republic.
The NCAAWA Vision is to provide a support network through education, health awareness, and life skills programs for women and girls in North San Diego County. To date, the organization has provided over $300,000 in scholarship awards and grants to help young women further their education.
About North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union
California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees, community members and businesses across California. With more than 165,000 members and assets of over $4 billion, California Credit Union has 24 branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. California Credit Union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. Please visit northisland.ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or Facebook® @northislandcu.
About North County African American Women's Association
Established in 1995, the North County African American Women's Association (NCAAWA) is an all-inclusive non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization located in North San Diego County. Its mission is to provide a support network through education, health awareness, and life skills programs for women and girls in San Diego's North County to increase their self-sufficiency. Maintaining its charitable, educational, and recreational objectives, the organization, through its mission, has opened support to all women in San Diego's North County, celebrating ethnic and racial pride.
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Sweet job: Candy company hiring official taste tester with $100,000 salary
(Gray News) - Do you have a sweet tooth? There is a job that could have your name on it.
Candy Funhouse is looking to hire a “Chief Candy Officer” with a salary of up to $100,000 to go with it.
The candy company says the role would be the world’s first and only “Chief Candy Officer” who would lead the “FUNhouse” candy strategy. The job would include approving all candy in inventory and deciding whether to award each treat with the official CCO stamp of approval.
The company calls itself the largest online candy store, and the head taste taster would help with its strategy and products.
Candy Funhouse says applications will be accepted until Aug. 31 for the position and open to anyone at least 5 years old.
More information on the company’s open positions can be found here.
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LONDON (AP) — The expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Saturday, a declaration that could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease and worsen the scramble for scarce vaccines.
A global emergency is WHO’s highest level of alert but the designation does not necessarily mean a disease is particularly transmissible or lethal. Similar declarations were made for the Zika virus in 2016 in Latin America and the ongoing effort to eradicate polio, in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the decision on calling monkeypox a global emergency despite a lack of consensus among experts on the U.N. health agency’s emergency committee, saying he acted as “a tiebreaker.” It was the first time a U.N. health agency chief has unilaterally made such a decision without an expert recommendation.
“We have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly through new modes of transmission, about which we understand too little,” Tedros said. “I know this has not been an easy or straightforward process and that there are divergent views.”
WHO’s emergencies chief, Dr. Michael Ryan, said the director-general declared monkeypox a global emergency to ensure that the world takes the current outbreaks seriously.
Although monkeypox has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades, it was not known to spark large outbreaks beyond the continent or to spread widely among people until May, when authorities detected dozens of epidemics in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Last month, WHO’s expert committee said the monkeypox outbreak did not yet amount to an international emergency, but the panel convened this week to reevaluate the situation.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 74 countries since about May. To date, monkeypox deaths have only been reported in Africa, where a more dangerous version of the virus is spreading, mainly in Nigeria and Congo.
In Africa, monkeypox mainly spreads to people by infected wild animals like rodents in limited outbreaks that typically have not crossed borders. In Europe, North America and elsewhere, however, monkeypox is spreading among people with no links to animals or recent travel to Africa.
WHO’s top monkeypox expert, Dr. Rosamund Lewis, said this week that 99% of all the monkeypox cases beyond Africa were in men and that of those, 98% involved men who have sex with men. Experts suspect the monkeypox outbreaks in Europe and North America were spread via sex at two raves in Belgium and Spain.
“Although I am declaring a public health emergency of international concern for the moment, this is an outbreak that is concentrated among men who have sex with men, especially those with multiple sexual partners,” Tedros said. “That means that this is an outbreak that can be stopped with the right strategies.”
Britain recently downgraded its assessment of monkeypox after seeing no signs of widespread transmission beyond men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with other men and noting the disease does not spread easily or cause severe illness.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was “supportive” of WHO’s emergency declaration and hoped it would galvanize international action to stamp out the outbreaks. The U.S. has reported more than 2,800 monkeypox cases and sent more than 370,000 vaccine doses to U.S. states reporting cases.
Some experts had questioned whether such a declaration would help, arguing the disease isn’t severe enough to warrant the attention and that rich countries battling monkeypox already have the funds to do so. Most people recover without needing medical attention, although the lesions may be painful.
Michael Head, a senior research fellow in global health at Southampton University, said WHO’s emergency declaration could help donors like the World Bank make funds available to stop the outbreaks both in the West and in Africa.
In the U.S., some experts have speculated whether monkeypox might be on the verge of becoming an entrenched sexually transmitted disease in the country, like gonorrhea, herpes and HIV.
“The bottom line is we’ve seen a shift in the epidemiology of monkeypox where there’s now widespread, unexpected transmission,” said Dr. Albert Ko, a professor of public health and epidemiology at Yale University. “There are some genetic mutations in the virus that suggest why that may be happening, but we do need a globally-coordinated response to get it under control.”
Ko called for testing to be immediately scaled up, saying there are significant gaps in surveillance.
“The cases we are seeing are just the tip of the iceberg,” he said. “The window has probably closed for us to quickly stop the outbreaks in Europe and the U.S., but it’s not too late to stop monkeypox from causing huge damage to poorer countries without the resources to handle it.”
WHO’s Tedros called for the world to “act together in solidarity” regarding the distribution of treatments, tests and vaccines. for monkeypox. The U.N. agency has previously said it’s working to create a vaccine-sharing mechanism for the most-affected countries, but offered few details of how it might work. Unlike the numerous companies that made COVID-19 vaccines, there is only one maker for the vaccine used against monkeypox, Denmark’s Bavarian Nordic.
Dr. Placide Mbala, a virologist who directs the global health department at Congo’s Institute of National Biomedical Research, said he hoped any global efforts to stop monkeypox would be equitable. Although countries including Britain, Canada, Germany and the U.S. have ordered millions of monkeypox vaccine doses, none have gone to Africa.
“The solution needs to be global,” Mbala said, adding that any vaccines sent to Africa would be used to target those at highest risk, like hunters in rural areas.
“Vaccination in the West might help stop the outbreak there, but there will still be cases in Africa,” he said. “Unless the problem is solved here, the risk to the rest of the world will remain.”
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Jamey Keaten in Geneva and Mike Stobbe in New York contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/un-health-agency-declares-monkeypox-a-global-emergency/ | 2022-07-24T12:28:18Z |
HOUSTON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accomplished trial lawyers Amir Alavi and Demetrios Anaipakos announce the launch of Alavi Anaipakos, a global intellectual property and commercial litigation firm based in Houston. The firm opens with 9 accomplished commercial and intellectual property trial lawyers.
Alavi Anaipakos' already deep bench is impressive, with prominent litigation attorneys Masood Anjom, Michael McBride, and Scott Clark as partners; Brian Simmons, Joshua Wyde, Justin Chen, and Steve Jugle as of counsel.
Mr. Alavi, Mr. Anaipakos, and the other attorneys at Alavi Anaipakos have represented clients throughout the nation and across the planet in high-stakes complex commercial disputes and intellectual property cases. As a result, they have established their reputations as some of the top trial lawyers in the country.
True trial lawyers, both Mr. Alavi and Mr. Anaipakos are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Mr. Alavi's courtroom experience includes numerous victories against some of the world's leading companies. He also provides valuable insights for in-house legal departments based on his prior work as general counsel for a 5,000-employee company.
Mr. Anaipakos has tried cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in all types of patent matters and complex business cases for nearly three decades. Chambers USA has called him "one of the leading commercial litigators in the country," while IAM Patent 1000 described him as "a compelling courtroom personality; he is a master of cross-examination . . ."
The new offices for Alavi Anaipakos are located at 3417 Mercer St., Suite C, Houston, TX 77027. You can reach the firm at 713-751-2362 or contact@aatriallaw.com.
Houston-based Alavi Anaipakos is home to high-stakes trial lawyers known for solving complex problems. The firm's attorneys have handled some of the world's largest patent infringement disputes and significant commercial cases across a wide variety of industries, from oil and gas, energy, software, high-tech, financial services, and beyond. Our team members have been in the trenches in marquee legal battles across the nation and the world for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit www.aatriallaw.com.
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The Belton Senior Activity Center is collecting new and used fans for its Meals on Wheels clients, as temperatures continue to regularly surpass 100 degrees.
Donations can be dropped off between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays at 842 Mitchell St. in Belton.
“We service about 200 homebound seniors a day and there are many who are in need of fans during this heat wave,” Lori Schaefer, director of the Belton Senior Activity Center, said. “So I would say our goal is to collect at least 100.”
Although the Belton Senior Activity Center has yet to collect a single fan, she emphasized how the demand is rather recent.
“The thing about seniors is a lot of them are very conservative with their money, so even if they have central air and heat they don’t use it like how I would at home,” Schaefer said. “So we’re just now having seniors say, ‘We’re just so hot.’”
Monetary donations also are being accepted in lieu of fans.
“If they don’t want to buy a fan themselves, we can certainly do that for them,” Schaefer said. “They can either mail us a check or come to the center directly and talk to me.”
Donors can call Schaefer at 254-939-1170 for further information, according to the Belton Senior Activity Center.
Heat wave lingers
The National Weather Service — which issued an excessive heat warning and hazardous weather outlook that were in effect until Wednesday evening — projects that the Temple area will reach near highs of 102 degrees on Thursday, 100 on Friday, 100 on Saturday and 101 on Sunday.
Even though it is mid-July and during the climatological peak of summer for most locations, well above average temperatures are making conditions even more likely to cause heat-related illnesses,” Cody Snell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said in a forecast discussion.
Cooling stations
In Temple, several municipal buildings have therefore opened to the public as cooling stations.
City of Temple spokesman Alex Gibbs told the Telegram that the Temple Public Library, 100 W. Adams Ave., is listed as one of the designated cooling stations during regular business hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
“Other city facilities that are open to the public can also provide a place of respite during normal business hours,” he said.
Pets will be allowed on the city’s premises.
Although they are not operating in coordination with the city of Temple, three local facilities — Feed My Sheep at 116 W. Ave. G, Impact Church at 306 E. Adams Ave., and St. Vincent de Paul at 106 W. Ave. D — are also shading residents from the heat.
“We are not making plans or a commitment to be open as one of the cooling stations in town. We don’t have the resources for that,” Roy Rhodes, the lead pastor at Impact Church, told the Telegram earlier this month. “But we will be open during our ‘clubhouse’ hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.”
Feed My Sheep, meanwhile, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sundays
Caitlyn West, who helps operate the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store, has helped her community by personally transporting residents to their nonprofit organization.
“I do drive around and pick up the homeless and I bring them to our store to eat and cool down and shower,” she said. “It’s not something I advertise but our homeless volunteers know and I know where to find them. I bring about 15 to 20 in at a time.”
Avoiding heat-related injuries
However, the National Weather Service understands that not all residents have the opportunity or privilege to remain indoors.
“When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening,” the National Weather Service said in its latest excessive heat warning. “Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 9-1-1.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_54622c62-0882-11ed-8251-2f604081ddf1.html | 2022-07-21T00:22:27Z |
CMO Dalton Dorné and CSO Obele Brown-West recognized for innovative problem-solving, trailblazing leadership, and influential contributions to the advertising and media industry
NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinuiti – the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV and the Triopoly of Google, Meta, Amazon – today announced Chief Marketing Officer, Dalton Dorné, and Chief Solutions Officer, Obele Brown-West, have garnered a slew of recent industry awards from some of the industry's foremost organizations including Adweek, Ad Age, AdExchanger, and AdMonster. As part of Tinuiti's E-team, Dorné and Brown-West's combined leadership and expertise continue to drive growth, elevate client experience and provide top-tier performance for Tinuiti's client partners.
Dalton Dorné, Chief Marketing Officer at Tinuiti, said: "It's incredibly humbling to be named among some of the industry's top talent, in particular, alongside Obele, an inspiring fellow teammate and leader here at Tinuiti. These accolades serve to highlight what's capable when you're supported by a company that truly values its people-first culture and empowers every individual to continue improving, adapting and growing to be the best version of themselves. This dedication to a people-first culture is also what allowed me to build the incredible marketing team we have today, without whom none of this would be possible."
Obele Brown-West, Chief Solutions Officer at Tinuiti, said: "At Tinuiti, one of our key values is 'Unleash Greatness' and today, I'm proud of the recognition that stems from being able to tap into my own 'greatness' and continue going above and beyond, while also hopefully inspiring those I work with to push further and reach new goals. It's an honor to share in this success with Dalton and with the incredibly-talented and supportive team that make it all possible day in, and day out."
Dorné and Brown-West received the following awards:
- Adweek Media All-Stars
- Ad Age Leading Women 2022
- AdExchanger's + AdMonster's Top Women in Media & Ad Tech
Today's accolades are a direct result of Dorné and Brown-West's ongoing leadership, innovative thinking and commitment to excellence for Tinuiti and its client partners.
Dorné, who joined Tinuiti as CMO in 2019, successfully spearheaded bringing four disparate agencies under one new brand as one of her very first endeavors at the agency. In the midst of this massive undertaking a global pandemic meant she was also focusing on guiding clients, and the industry at large, through a period of extreme uncertainty. In addition to overseeing all facets of Tinuiti's marketing team, Dorné drives the continued growth, visibility and evolution of the Tinuiti brand. She championed Tinuiti's first-ever brand campaign— 'Rethink. Performance.' This provocative omnichannel campaign drove a +119% increase in site users and generated over 16M impressions and resulted in a +21% increase in Brand Lift on LinkedIn, along with a +12% boost to 'Tinuiti' searches.
Brown-West, who joined the E-Team as Chief Solutions Officer earlier this year, leverages over 18 years of media experience at Tinuiti, overseeing a team of nearly 700 cross-functional experts and managing over $3B in media spend for clients such as PacSun, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Revlon, and Etsy. In addition to spearheading Tinuiti's client-facing solutions, including all Media, Creative, Analytics and Retail Media, she's instrumental in developing crucial partnerships with some of the top platforms in the business— Tinuiti made history twice by becoming the first independent agency to be named an official marketing partner of TikTok and Reddit. Tinuiti was also the first independent agency to receive the highly-coveted Microsoft Global Agency of the Year award since the program launched in 2018. Brown-West's commitment to social change has also led to the creation of roles 100% dedicated to DEI (including a Sr. Director of Diversity and Inclusion), a pledge to increase diversity in hiring, and the creation of a DEI Committee of paid volunteers to which she serves as Executive Sponsor.
In addition to today's individual talent awards, Tinuiti's culture has recently earned a stream of industry awards, including Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces 2022 as well as Ad Age's Best Places to Work four years running, including the No. 1 spot in 2019 and 2020.
Tinuiti's E-Team is composed of 67% of diverse leaders and 44% women, making the firm's executive team one of the most representative of all top performance marketing companies. Company-wide,Tinuiti's workforce is majority female and currently sits at 61%.
Since 2017, Tinuiti has experienced rapid expansion, growing seven-fold and welcoming nearly 700 new employees in the last 12 months alone. With a headcount now surpassing 1,100, the agency has experienced an unprecedented 59% year-over-year increase and is continuing to climb with an additional 10% in 2022. Tinuiti is continuing to hire for multiple roles across divisions to keep pace with growth. For a closer look at Tinuiti's culture, please visit https://tinuiti.com/culture/.
About Tinuiti
Tinuiti is the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV and the Triopoly of Google, Meta, Amazon, with more than $3 billion in digital media under management and over 1,000 employees. With industry-leading expertise in search, social, Amazon and marketplaces, addressable TV and mobile apps, CRM and email marketing, and more, Tinuiti understands that success requires both strategy and channel expertise. Each solution is delivered through Tinuiti's performance planning framework, GAMMA, and is enabled by a proprietary suite of marketing intelligence and media activation technology – Mobius. For more information visit http://www.tinuiti.com.
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GM recalls nearly 682,000 SUVs; windshield wipers can fail
Published: Apr. 1, 2022 at 7:04 AM CDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling nearly 682,000 small SUVs because the windshield wipers can fail.
The recall covers the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
Ball joints in the wiper module can rust, causing one or both wipers to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the module and repair or replace it. Owners will be notified by letter starting May 2.
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Convention to feature remarks from First Lady Jill Biden and 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell, as well as a symposium on maximizing in-person learning with U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona and U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT:
Parent and education leaders from across the country will gather at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center for the National PTA 125th Anniversary Convention. During the conference, attendees will hear from keynote speakers, education professionals and experts; participate in workshops and trainings; and discuss key issues impacting children, families, schools and communities. They will also celebrate the association's 125th anniversary and long legacy of advocacy and impact.
Event keynote speakers include First Lady Jill Biden and 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell. Attendees will also hear from National PTA President Anna King.
The convention will feature a symposium on maximizing in-person learning. The symposium will include a two-part panel discussion on how our nation can plan a path forward from the COVID-19 pandemic and how parents and caregivers can support student safety and well-being with key officials from the Administration; American Academy of Pediatrics; Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL); and National PTA's Healthy Minds Ambassador. Among the key officials will be U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy and Timothy Shriver. The symposium will be moderated by NBC News Correspondent Rehema Ellis. The event will be held in-person with livestream and recorded viewing options available, including on National PTA's Facebook page.
WHEN:
National PTA 125th Anniversary Convention
Tuesday, June 14 - Sunday, June 19
First Lady Jill Biden Remarks
Friday, June 17, 10 a.m. ET
*The First Lady's remarks will be streamed live on National PTA's Facebook page
Maximizing In-Person Learning Symposium
Friday, June 17, 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. ET
*The symposium will be streamed live on National PTA's Facebook page
2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell Keynote
Sunday, June 19, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. ET
WHERE:
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront St.
National Harbor, MD 20745
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.
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Industry Leader Expands Document Review Capacity and Language Service Capabilities
NEW YORK and NEW DELHI, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced the opening of a new office in Noida, India, part of the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
The latest addition to TransPerfect's global network of locations and the company's third office in India, TransPerfect Delhi serves as a regional hub and document review center for the company's TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) division. TLS is a world leader in supporting law firms and corporate legal departments in e-discovery, digital forensics, information security, data privacy, managed document review, and legal staffing.
TransPerfect Delhi joins existing operations in Pune and Chennai and will initially house up to 75 team members led by legal industry veteran Ritesh Miglani. Miglani is an attorney and e-discovery expert with experience managing projects arising out of internal investigations, commercial litigations, and actions initiated by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and other regulatory bodies. The team will support clients across a wide range of legal matters, including securitization, financial fraud, healthcare patents, benchmarking, breach of contract litigation, class actions, and more.
Miglani commented, "I am proud to join a team that is focused on providing high quality local service in Delhi. TransPerfect is a market leader and has demonstrated a long-term commitment to its clients and employees in India."
To support the rising demand in the region, TransPerfect Delhi is hiring for roles in document review, technology, project management, and sales. Openings can be found at www.transperfect.com/careers.
TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe stated, "We have seen incredible growth from our offices in Pune and Chennai and now have nearly 600 team members based in India. This new facility in Delhi underscores our commitment to continuing our growth in the region to better serve our clients."
About TransPerfect Legal Solutions
TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) is an industry leader in global legal support. Founded in 1992, TLS offers a full suite of services, including forensic technology and consulting, e-discovery and early data assessment, managed review and legal staffing, language services, deposition and trial support, and paper discovery and production. With offices in over 100 cities across six continents, TLS is a trusted partner for every Am Law 200 and Global 100 law firm, as well as the majority of Fortune 500 corporate legal departments. For more information, visit www.transperfectlegal.com.
About TransPerfect
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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SEOUL, South Korea and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - A new, five-month undercover investigation by Los Angeles-based Last Chance for Animals (LCA) and Seoul-based Animal Liberation Wave (ALW) has revealed stunning atrocities resulting from South Korea's continued dog meat trade.
LCA's and ALW's investigation, which concluded in June 2022, focused on South Korea's Seongnam Moran Market, known as the mecca of dog meat. Investigators uncovered the brazen work of "middle merchants" that travel by truck across South Korea, buying pet dogs from households, churches, and factories to be sold at auction houses. LCA and ALW investigations have proven dogs sold as carcasses in the Moran Market are being killed by electrocution, beating, and hanging, which is animal cruelty prohibited by South Korea's Animal Protection Act.
"The cruelty that these dogs continue to suffer is harrowing and heartbreaking," said Chris DeRose, President and Founder of LCA. "Drone footage captured slaughterers stabbing dogs repeatedly with electric prods. These dogs need our help. They need action. Seongnam City needs to take a decisive step toward preventing these heinous deaths by ending the sale of dog meat from Moran Market once and for all. Continued inaction is not acceptable."
LCA's and ALW's drone footage captured trucks delivering dogs to the Ansan slaughterhouse. Stuffed in small wire cages, dogs suffer from injuries, shortness of breath, and sudden changes in body temperature during transport. Through its investigation, LCA and ALW also confirmed there are 10 shops in Moran Market that sell "dog meat" or "Bosintang," which is dog meat soup. Behind the scenes, there is still a nationwide network of middle merchants, as well as illegal slaughterhouses, auction houses, and farms.
"Dogs bred on meat farms, and pet dogs all meet the same fate," said Jiyen Lee, Founder of ALW. "They are electrocuted. They are beaten. They are tortured. The world is now calling on South Korea to shut down these illegal slaughterhouses and the industry that perpetuates deplorable acts of violence on man's best friend. Our leaders must heed this call."
This 2022 LCA and ALW investigation followed a previous eight-month undercover investigation in 2021 that resulted in lawsuits filed against two slaughterhouses and an auction house in Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province. The slaughterhouses were shut down. The auction house owner was fined a meager $4,000 but continues to operate due to inaction by Yeoju City officials. Investigations have demonstrated that facilities involved in the dog meat industry can easily continue operating as their annual revenue far exceeds the fines they are charged when caught violating the law.
LCA and ALW are asking concerned citizens in the U.S. and abroad to sign a petition demanding an end to this brutality and calling on Shin Sang-jin, the Mayor of Seongnam City in South Korea, to permanently stop the sale of dog meat in the Seongnam Moran Market. The petition can be found by visiting: https://chng.it/zwSnrXkZHK
The undercover investigation video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/iReegl91COI
Founded in 1984, Last Chance for Animals is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation through education, investigations, legislation, and media attention. LCA believes that animals are highly sentient creatures who exist for their own reasons independent of their service to humans; they should not be made to suffer for the latter. LCA opposes the use of animals in food and clothing production, scientific experimentation, and entertainment and promotes a cruelty-free lifestyle and the ascription of rights to non-human beings.
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Russia continues to ‘raise true hell,’ Ukraine governor says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces are managing to “raise true hell” in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland despite reports of them taking an operational pause, a regional governor said Saturday as the government in Kyiv urged people in Russian-occupied areas in the south to evacuate “by all possible means” ahead of a Ukrainian offensive.
Deadly Russian shelling was reported in Ukraine’s east and south.
The governor of Luhansk, Serhyi Haidai, said Russia launched over 20 artillery, mortar and rocket strikes in the province overnight and its forces were pressing toward the border with neighboring Donetsk.
“We are trying to contain the Russians’ armed formations along the entire front line,” Haidai wrote on Telegram.
Last week, Russia captured the last major stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in Luhansk, the city of Lysychansk. Analysts predicted Moscow’s troops likely would take time to rearm and regroup.
But “so far, there has been no operational pause announced by the enemy. He is still attacking and shelling our lands with the same intensity as before,” Haidai said. In a later post, he claimed the bombardment of Luhansk was suspended because Ukrainian forces had destroyed ammunition depots and barracks used by the Russians.
Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, Iryna Vereshchuk, appealed to residents of Russian-held territories in the south to evacuate so the occupying forces could not use them as human shields during a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
“You need to search for a way to leave, because our armed forces are coming to de-occupy,” she said. “There will be a massive fight. I don’t want to scare anyone. Everyone understands all of this anyway.”
Speaking at a news conference late Friday, Vereshchuk said a civilian evacuation effort was underway for parts of the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. She declined to give details, citing safety considerations.
It was not clear how civilians were expected to safely leave Russian-controlled areas while missile strikes and artillery shelling continue in surrounding areas, or whether they would be allowed to depart or even hear the government’s appeal.
The war’s death toll continued to rise.
Five people were killed and eight more wounded in Russian shelling Friday of Siversk and Semyhirya in Donetsk province, its governor, Pavlo Kyrylenko, wrote on his Telegram channel on Saturday morning.
In the city of Sloviansk, named as a likely next target of Russia’s offensive, rescuers said they pulled a 40-year-old man from the rubble of a building destroyed by shelling on Saturday morning. Kyrylenko had said multiple people were under the debris.
Russian missiles killed two people and wounded three others Saturday morning in the southern city of Kryvyi Rih, according to regional authorities.
“They deliberately targeted residential areas,” Valentyn Reznichenko, the governor of the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, asserted on Telegram. Kryvyi Rih’s mayor, Oleksandr Vilkul, asserted in a Facebook post that cluster munitions had been used, and he urged residents not to approach unfamiliar objects in the streets.
Seven people were injured in a Russian rocket strike on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, on Saturday morning and three of them were hospitalized, including a child, the regional governor, Oleh Syniehubov, wrote on Telegram.
In the southern city of Mykolayiv, Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych in a Telegram post said a Russian missile attack was under way. He did not mention casualties.
Russian defense officials claimed Saturday that their forces destroyed a hangar housing U.S. howitzers in Ukraine, near the Donetsk province town of Chasiv Yar. There was no immediate response from Ukraine.
The British Defense Ministry reported Saturday that Russian forces in Ukraine were now being armed with “obsolete or inappropriate equipment,” including MT-LB armored vehicles taken out of long-term storage.
The MT-LB entered service in the Soviet military in the 1950s and does not provide the same protection as modern armored vehicles.
“While MT-LBS have previously been in service in support roles on both sides, Russia long considered them unsuitable for most frontline infantry transport roles,” the British ministry said on Twitter.
The Russians also have brought Cold War-era tanks out of storage.
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Associated Press journalists across Ukraine contributed.
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimfinity Investment Corp. I (NASDAQ: AIMA, the "Company") announced today that it priced its initial public offering ("IPO") of 7,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on The NASDAQ Global Market ("NASDAQ") and trade under the symbol "AIMAU" beginning on, April 26, 2022. Each unit issued in the IPO consists of one Class A ordinary share, one Class 1 redeemable warrant and one-half of one Class 2 redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one whole share of Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. The separation of the Class 1 redeemable warrant will result in a new unit upon such separation (the "new unit"), comprising one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one Class 2 redeemable warrant. Once the Class 1 redeemable warrants begin separate trading, the Class 1 redeemable warrants and new units will be listed on NASDAQ under the symbols "AIMAW" and "AIMBU". Class A ordinary shares will not trade separately unless and until consummation of the initial business combination and will be listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "AIMA". The offering is expected to close on April 28, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
US Tiger Securities, Inc. and EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC are acting as the joint book-running managers in the IPO. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,050,000 additional units at the IPO price to cover over-allotments, if any.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and declared effective on April 25, 2022. A final prospectus relating to this Offering will be filed with the SEC. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained, when available, by contacting US Tiger Securities, Inc., 437 Madison Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, New York 10022; email: IB@ustigersecurities.com. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Aimfinity Investment Corp. I
Aimfinity Investment Corp. I is a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company has not selected any business combination target and has not, nor has anyone on its behalf, initiated any substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any business combination target with respect to an initial business combination with it. While the Company will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region in its identification and acquisition of a target company, it will not complete its initial business combination with a target that is headquartered in China (including Hong Kong and Macau) or conducts a majority of its business in China (including Hong Kong and Macau).
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, risks and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's registration statement, as amended from time to time, and prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements include the successful consummation of the Company's initial public offering or exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
Company Contact:
george.j.cao@gmail.com
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Award-winning PR and marketing firm to raise brand awareness for leading dental technology company through a multi-channel communications and media relations program
SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe PR, a national public relations and marketing agency, today announced leading dental technology company Sonendo, Inc. (NYSE: SONX) has named the award-winning firm its agency of record. Crowe PR's integrated healthcare and technology teams will handle strategic communications, messaging refinement, media relations and thought leadership on behalf of Sonendo, raising awareness for the brand, its GentleWave® System and executive team.
Founded in 2006, Sonendo developed the revolutionary GentleWave System to offer a less invasive and less painful alternative to conventional root canal therapy. Led by CEO Bjarne Bergheim, the company went public in October 2021 and has been expanding ever since, recently hitting a new milestone of 800,000 GentleWave patient procedures.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sonendo, a true innovator in the dental technology space, to Crowe," said Crowe PR CEO Anna Crowe. "As the company continues its impressive growth trajectory, we look forward to supporting both the brand and its executives through communications, media relations and thought leadership initiatives."
"Sonendo is dedicated to saving teeth and stopping the progression of tooth decay. With millions of root canals performed in the U.S. each year, the GentleWave Procedure is a much-needed improvement," said Alma Salazar, associate vice president of consumer and professional marketing at Sonendo. "As we continue expanding our reach, one of our primary goals is to increase brand recognition amongst endodontists and consumers and drive continued adoption of the GentleWave System. To help us accomplish this, we are thrilled to partner with the Crowe PR team and excited to see what's in store for the future."
An integrated public relations and marketing agency, Crowe PR specializes in amplifying brand awareness and visibility for healthcare and technology, consumer goods and hospitality brands. The company's core services include public relations, thought leadership, social media and influencer marketing. For more information, please visit www.crowepr.com and follow along on LinkedIn and Instagram at @crowepr.
About Crowe PR
Crowe PR is an integrated public relations and marketing agency specializing in mid to large-sized consumer goods, hospitality, healthcare and technology brands, with a focus on health and wellness, outdoor and sustainable brands. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., with a second location in New York City and staff around the country, Crowe PR focuses on reputation management and delivering results that generate strong ROI for its clients. Services include media relations, thought leadership, crisis communications, social media management, influencer marketing and content creation. Crowe PR has won five PRSA Bernays awards, receiving recognition for marketing, media relations, consumer products, executive communications, and Public Relations Team of the Year. For more information visit https://www.crowepr.com.
About Sonendo
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on saving teeth from tooth decay, the most prevalent chronic disease globally. Sonendo develops and manufactures the GentleWave® System, an innovative technology platform designed to treat tooth decay by cleaning and disinfecting the microscopic spaces within teeth without the need to remove tooth structure. The system utilizes a proprietary mechanism of action, which combines procedure fluid optimization, broad-spectrum acoustic energy, and advanced fluid dynamics, to debride and disinfect deep regions of the complex root canal system in a less invasive procedure that preserves tooth structure. The clinical benefits of the GentleWave System when compared to conventional methods of root canal therapy include improved clinical outcomes, such as superior cleaning that is independent of root canal complexity and tooth anatomy, high and rapid rates of healing and minimal to no post-operative pain. In addition, the GentleWave System can improve the workflow and economics of dental practices and offers patients an effective, less invasive, and less painful alternative to traditional root canal therapy.
Sonendo is also the parent company of TDO® Software, the developer of widely used endodontic practice management software solutions, designed to simplify practice workflow. TDO Software integrates practice management, imaging, referral reporting and CBCT imaging, and offers built-in communication with the GentleWave System.
For more information about Sonendo and the GentleWave System, please visit www.sonendo.com. To find a GentleWave doctor in your area, please visit www.gentlewave.com.
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KGS offers chance to win $100 gift card on 811 Day
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Gas Service has offered a chance to win a $100 gift card on 811 Day.
Kansas Gas Service says Thursday, Aug. 11, is National 811 Day which brings a good reminder to call 811 before any digging project is started. To promote awareness, KGS has challenged residents to “Take the Pledge” to dig safety for a chance to win a $100 gift card only through Thursday.
“Many people don’t remember, or even know, how important it is to call 811 before planting a garden, removing trees or installing sprinklers,” said Trey Pool, manager of Public Awareness and Damage Prevention for ONE Gas, parent company of Kansas Gas Service. “We hope to help change that by raising awareness about the free 811 service, which helps increase the safety of our communities.”
KGS noted calls to 811 prevent damage to underground facilities, harm to residents, unnecessary costs and service disruptions. It said underground lines can be found in yards, below sidewalks, below driveways and below streets.
KGS said every digging project - no matter how large or small - warrants a call to 811.
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Objective: to clinically validate efficacy of a new form of immunotherapy utilizing CAR-T cells to target multiple difficult-to-treat tumors
PARIS, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mnemo Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing transformational immunotherapies, today announced the kick-off of their participation in the prestigious Hospital-University Research in Health (RHU) program. Designed by France's National Research Agency, the RHU funding supports cutting-edge research and cross-institutional collaborations, bringing together academia, businesses, and hospitals to push the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare.
In December of 2021, 17 proposals were selected for the RHU funding. Among them, receiving close to 10 million euros, is the EpCART project. Under the leadership of Sebastian Amigorena, Ph.D., one of Mnemo's scientific co-founders and head of the Immune Responses and Cancer Team at Institut Curie, the EpCART project aims to clinically validate a novel approach to CAR-T immunotherapy.
"We are honored to be named a laureate for this prestigious initiative and work alongside our long-standing partners at Institut Curie, as well as the MEARY Cell and Gene Therapy Center at Saint-Louis Hospital, AP-HP," said Mnemo CEO, Robert LaCaze.
The EpCART project focuses on epigenetic reprogramming of CAR-T cells. Through the inactivation of SUV39H1, a key enzyme in the differentiation pathway of T cells, the memory phenotype of these cells can be greatly increased. This works to achieve long-lasting tumor control, addressing patient relapse.
"Current immuno-oncology therapies often suffer from immune-cell memory loss, causing therapies to become less active and persistent in their ability to attack cancer cells over time," said Dr. Amigorena. "The EpCART project mines insights into the memory of the immune system to overcome this challenge and produce a new class of CAR-T therapies with enhanced memory and persistence. We believe this will drive more durable responses for cancer patients."
Over the next five years, the EpCART project will seek to clinically validate this technology as an autologous therapy. Mnemo will work in collaboration with the other EpCART partners to conduct a Phase I-II clinical trial, investigating the activity of these innovative CAR-T therapies in a cohort of 35 patients with difficult-to-treat solid tumors.
The EpCART project will accelerate research on Mnemo's EnfiniT Discovery Engine, an integrated drug discovery tool combining key technologies to create lasting immune memory, identify novel cancer-specific targets, and more.
"Today is an exciting step in our journey to develop transformational immunotherapies with the aim of improving the body's ability to detect, fight, and overcome cancer," said Mnemo Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Alain Maiore. "We are truly honored to collaborate with such esteemed partners and look forward to the fruits of this initiative."
About Mnemo Therapeutics
Mnemo is developing transformational immunotherapies to improve the body's ability to fight and overcome cancer. Integral to Mnemo's approach is the EnfiniT Discovery Engine, composed of key technologies that work to identify novel cancer-specific antigens and enhance immune cells' memory and persistence. Mnemo will harness these technologies with multiple modalities across a range of oncology indications, engineering the future of immunotherapies to transform the lives of people with cancer. Mnemo is headquartered in Paris with an office in New York City, and it maintains state of the art laboratories in Paris, New York, and Princeton, New Jersey. The company leverages an international talent pool and global resources in its quest to create immunological cures.
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The best telescopes for viewing the 2022 Perseid meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best astronomical events that stargazers have the pleasure of viewing yearly during the summer. Although the 2022 Perseid meteor shower peaked a few weeks ago, it’s not too late to check out the spectacle as it usually lasts until the end of August.
Before you drag your lawn chairs out to your backyard or balcony, you’ll need a telescope to view the meteor shower properly. There are many excellent models to choose from, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced star watcher.
What is the Perseid meteor shower
Where does it come from, and why is it called Perseid?
The Perseid meteor shower is caused by the Earth slamming into residual debris from a comet long ago. Its name is derived from a consensus of astronomers who believe the origin of the meteor shower is in the Perseus constellation.
When can I watch it?
You can watch the Perseid meteor shower in pre-dawn hours for approximately a month and a half, beginning mid-July and ending in late August. The peak fell on the night of Aug. 12 this year, but due to a full moon, clarity wasn’t the best. However, it’s not too late to check it out if you haven’t yet, as it’s still visible on most nights, depending on weather conditions and your location.
Telescope considerations and features
What are the different kinds of telescopes?
- Refractor telescopes are the most popular for beginners and casual stargazing. They’re affordable, portable and easy to set up.
- Reflector telescopes are bulkier than refractor telescopes but usually have a larger aperture and offer the best clarity.
- Cassegrain telescopes work similarly to refractor telescopes but are a bit heavier and offer a more magnified view.
Aperture
Aperture refers to the diameter of the optical lens that collects light. The more light your telescope can gather, the better the image brightness and clarity. A telescope with a 70-millimeter aperture is sufficient for casual viewing, but more experienced astronomers or stargazers might prefer one over 100 millimeters.
Focal length
Focus length refers to the distance from the primary lens to the spot where light rays converge in focus. A telescope’s focal length plays a crucial role in its magnifying power. A short focal length is suitable for viewing star fields and meteor showers, while a long one is ideal for homing in on objects such as the moon or planets to examine them in greater detail.
Best telescopes for this year’s Perseid meteor shower
Affordable telescopes under $150 for beginners and kids
ToyerBee Astronomical Refractor Telescope
This telescope has a large 70-millimeter aperture, and you can adjust the magnification power between 15 and 150 times. It comes with removable eyepieces, a Barlow lens and a wireless camera remote for taking snapshots of the night sky. Sold by Amazon
Kiosesi Telescope Astronomical Refractor Telescope
If you want an affordable telescope that offers a long focal length and a large aperture, this one won’t disappoint. It has two eyepieces that can be magnified up to 200 times, an adjustable 360-degree tripod and a smartphone adapter. Sold by Amazon
Celestron Refractor Travel Telescope
This telescope is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a simple telescope to watch the Perseid meteor shower this year. It has fully-coated glass optics, a 70-millimeter objective lens and a custom backpack for convenient storage and traveling. Sold by Amazon
Gskyer Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids and Beginners
This telescope delivers quality optics thanks to a 400-millimeter focal length and a 70-millimeter aperture. It comes with an adjustable tripod, two eyepieces, a magnifying Barlow lens, a finder scope with a mounting bracket, a smartphone adapter and a camera remote. Sold by Amazon
Emarth Astronomical Refractor Telescope
This portable telescope is affordable and an excellent gift idea for young stargazing enthusiasts. It has a high-transmission coated lens for enhanced image and eye protection and comes with essential accessories, including a Barlow lens, an adjustable tripod and a finder scope. Sold by Amazon
Merkmak 90X Refractor Telescope
Your little one can tune into the Perseid meteor shower with you this year with their personal telescope. This telescope is for kids but offers enough magnification power to see the moon’s surface clearly, and it has a multi-layered coated lens for improved light transmittance. Sold by Amazon
Larger telescopes for more experienced viewers
Hexeum Astronomical Portable Refracting Telescope
This telescope delivers an exceptional viewing experience. It offers a 600-millimeter focal length, 80-millimeter aperture and two eyepieces with 24 times and 60 times magnification. Sold by Amazon
Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope
This powerful telescope is compact, portable and excellent for beginners. It has a German Equatorial mount with a slow-motion altitude rod you can adjust for smooth scanning, and it comes with two eyepieces and a Barlow lens for increased magnification power. Sold by Amazon
Gskyer 80-Millimeter Astronomical Refractor Telescope
This telescope has a 400-millimeter focal length, an 80-millimeter aperture and a coated optical glass for eye protection and optimal image brightness. It comes with three replaceable magnification eyepieces, a mounting bracket and a full-size adjustable tripod. Sold by Amazon
High-end telescopes for advanced astronomers and viewers
Solomark 130EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope
If you want to upgrade to a high-end telescope, this model has a sizeable 130-millimeter aperture and delivers a high-resolution image. The surface has a carbon fiber cover, and it comes with a fully-coated glass lens and a German Equatorial mount for precise tracking. Sold by Amazon
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
This high-quality computerized telescope has a tube design, 200-millimeter aperture and boasts an impressive light-gathering ability for superior image clarity. It has a fully-automated mount with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects and a single fork arm design for easy storage. Sold by Amazon
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope
You can’t go wrong with this powerful reflector telescope for viewing this year’s Perseid meteor shower. It has a 130-millimeter glass optic objective lens and a lightweight frame, and it comes with a travel tripod and a red dot finder scope. Sold by Amazon
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NACKA STRAND, Sweden, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the introduction of the all-new, next-generation Leica BLK360, which dramatically advances reality capture by delivering two of the most sought-after necessities: speed and efficiency.
Drawing on the success and innovative features of the award-winning Leica BLK series, the new BLK360 creates stunning, photorealistic, accurate digital twins within just 20 seconds. Like its predecessor, the new BLK360 encourages new users to introduce reality capture to new industries and markets due to its speed, portability, and ease of use.
Today's projects demand fast, accurate, real-time data collection. The new BLK360 is an ideal sensor for any application requiring fast, up-to-date scanning, such as digital construction and building lifecycle monitoring. It enables users to move quickly about any environment without interruption, viewing and sharing the data during the capture process to provide real-time access to updated digital twins.
"We continue to bring speed and agility to reality capture to accelerate the world's sustainable transformation with Smart Digital Realities that free industry to do its best work. When you have an up-to-date, 1:1 digital twin of reality fused with infinite, real-time data from the physical and digital worlds – you gain ubiquitous access to invaluable insight. Not only can this save time but also eliminate human error to improve safety and reduce waste," says Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén.
"If reality capture can continue to keep up, or even outpace, the needs of modern industry while also improving sustainability, everyone wins," continued Rollén. "The new BLK360 is a vital tool for democratising reality capture in so many different applications – from public planning, architecture, construction and environmental applications to the advancement of media & entertainment by supporting the creation of mind-bending visual effects. The possibilities are endless."
The BLK360 accelerates Hexagon's portfolio of sensor-software systems, which form the basis for creating Smart Digital Realities by fusing the digital and physical worlds, in real-time. Combined, the new scanning and imaging technologies onboard the BLK360 enable extremely fast and highly accurate reality capture workflows, speeding up every step of the process. Depending on project scope and size, a BLK360 user could save days or weeks of precious time with rapid scanning, pre-registered data, and high-speed transfer to preferred software workflows. BLK360 data can be automatically uploaded to HxDR, Hexagon's cloud-based reality capture platform where users can build their own Smart Digital Realities.
The new BLK360 was introduced yesterday at HxGN Live Global 2022 in Las Vegas, USA, as part of the keynote address by Thomas Harring, President of Hexagon's Geosystems division. The BLK360 is now available for demonstration and purchase through BLK360.com.
For further information, please contact:
Maria Luthström, Head of Sustainability and Investor Relations, Hexagon AB, +46 8 601 26 27, ir@hexagon.com
Kristin Christensen, Chief Marketing Officer, Hexagon AB, +1 404 554 0972, media@hexagon.com
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A hiker in Arizona died and five others were rescued Monday after getting lost on trails and suffering heat exhaustion as triple-digit temperatures gripped the region, officials said.
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead after being taken to a local hospital, according to Maricopa County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Monica Bretado.
Five others who were part of the hiking group were treated at the Spur Cross Trailhead, a hiking area about 40 miles north of Phoenix, officials said.
"The hikers had run out of water and had gotten lost on the trails. It is important to plan your hike, hike the plan, bring plenty of water, and know how to identify heat exhaustion," the Scottsdale Fire Department said in a tweet Monday.
Temperatures in Phoenix reached 109 degrees Monday, which is six degrees above average, according to the National Weather Service.
Extreme heat has been suffocating several states in the West since last week, subjecting millions to excessive heat alerts and warnings. The heat prompted officials in California and Nevada to urge residents to conserve power. The scorching temperatures come against the backdrop of multiple deadly wildfires raging in California.
In Arizona, 111 people have died from heat-related complications this year in Maricopa County as of last week, according to a report from the county's public health department.
The report shows 38% of the deaths have been in people 50 to 64 years old, and 80% of the deaths occurred outdoors.
Excessive heat has killed more people than any other extreme weather event in the US. Heat deaths have outpaced hurricane deaths by more than 15-to-1 over the past decade, according to data tracked by the National Weather Service.
The impacts of human-driven climate change have been making extreme weather events more deadly and more common.
In July, a 22-year-old hiker died due to possible dehydration and exposure after running out of water in a South Dakota national park, officials said.
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Latin America OTT Operator Streams Over 100 Linear Channels With Harmonic's VOS360 Cloud SaaS Platform
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that DIRECTV GO, a Vrio company, is streaming more than 100 linear channels with Harmonic's VOS®360 cloud SaaS platform. The Harmonic SaaS platform is deployed by leading providers in the media and entertainment industry for efficiently streaming linear channels and live sports events.
"Scalability is a fundamental requirement for us to grow our streaming service," said Evandro Heleno, Engineering Director at Vrio. "Harmonic's cloud SaaS platform enables us to quickly introduce additional linear channels with new capabilities, at scale. We chose Harmonic based on their extensive DevOps expertise, successful record of cloud deployments, cloud neutrality and their flexible SaaS business model."
The VOS360 platform speeds up the creation of linear channels, live events and streams for direct delivery to consumers. Running on three major public clouds, the end-to-end platform provides DIRECTV GO with unparalleled agility, scalability, resiliency and security. As part of the VOS360 platform, Harmonic's Emmy Award-winning EyeQ™ AI-based encoding technology decreases buffering time while improving the streaming quality of DIRECTV GO's service.
"Latin America is the second fastest-growing streaming market in the world, and we're excited to help DIRECTV GO unlock the power of the cloud while delivering video content to more screens," said Diego Scillama, Vice President, Video Sales and Services, Latin America, at Harmonic. "As DIRECTV GO expands its streaming service, our cloud SaaS platform will enable linear channel delivery reliably and at scale, ensuring the best linear experience for subscribers."
Harmonic will highlight the latest capabilities for the VOS360 cloud SaaS platform during one-on-one meetings with attendees at IBC2022 in stand 1.B20. To schedule a meeting, visit https://info.harmonicinc.com/ibc-2022. Further information about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized cable access and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized cable access networking via the industry's first virtualized cable access solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
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Amazon to pay employee travel expenses to get abortions, other treatments, reports say
(Gray News) – Millions of women in the United States are on the verge of possibly losing the right to an abortion if the Supreme Court overturns the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized the procedure nationwide.
If overturned, many women won’t be able to afford the costs of going out of state to have an abortion and will rely on employer benefits.
Amazon reportedly told its staff Monday the company would pay up to $4,000 in travel expenses for employees who need non-life threatening medical treatments, including abortions, according to a message seen by Reuters.
CNN Business reports this move is similar to policies implemented by Citigroup, Yelp, Uber and Lyft “to help employees bypass Republican-led efforts in several states to effectively ban abortion.”
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, 26 states are likely to ban abortion, according to the Guttmacher Institute, the pro-abortion rights think tank.
Of those, 22 states already have total or near-total bans on the books that are currently blocked by Roe, aside from Texas.
The Texas law banning it after six weeks has been allowed to go into effect by the Supreme Court because of its unusual civil enforcement structure.
Four more states are considered likely to quickly pass bans if Roe is overturned.
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have protected access to abortion in state law.
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Which cheap gaming laptop is best?
There is a lot to consider when looking for a gaming laptop. Because gaming is such an expensive hobby, laptop price is a top consideration for most buyers. However, gaming laptops do not have to cost a fortune, and it is possible to find one that is cheap but still with the power you need.
To find the best cheap gaming laptop, you must know what you want out of your device. There are many different types that offer different pros and cons, like processing power and screen size. Once you decide on the features you need, there are plenty of high-quality laptops that will meet your budget.
What to keep in mind when buying a cheap gaming laptop
Gaming laptops are much different than traditional laptops because they offer faster processing speeds, more memory and better graphics. While your budget may be your main consideration, it’s important to think about other aspects, such as graphics cards, screen size and cooling systems.
Best laptop graphics card for gaming
Graphics cards, or GPUs, are the lifeblood of any gaming computer, and they determine whether your system will have a smooth look and feel while gaming. If you are a serious gamer looking for an inexpensive laptop that doesn’t skimp on power, you’ll need to look for higher-grade graphics cards, like the ones from Nvidia. Nvidia GeForce graphics cards have consistently outperformed competitors like AMD.
Laptop screen size
If you’re looking for a gaming laptop and you’re a gamer-on-the-go, screen size is especially important. Most gaming laptops have a 15-inch or 17-inch screen size, so you might consider a more travel-friendly laptop with a smaller 14-inch screen size for portability. Displays are measured in hertz, which indicates how many frames per second (FPS) a screen can handle. The higher the hertz, the higher the frames and the better image quality your game will have.
Gaming laptop cooling system
Unlike traditional gaming PCs, gaming laptops don’t have the open space to provide the ideal airflow needed to cool the system. Therefore, cooling systems are very important. A good cooling system will prevent critical components like the CPU and graphics cards from overheating and becoming damaged.
Best cheap gaming laptop
What you need to know: This is a great option if you want to game at 1080p resolution. Also included is a powerful thermal cooling system that keeps the laptop from overheating during long gaming sessions.
What you’ll love: This is one of the cheapest base models available with tons of customizable configurations.
What you should consider: The lackluster 60-hertz display means your games won’t process as many frames as other models, which leads to slightly worse graphics.
Where to buy: Sold by HP
ASUS Tuf Dash F15 Gaming Laptop
What you need to know: The 240-hertz monitor combined with a powerful GeForce RTX 3070 mobile graphics card makes for smooth overall gameplay.
What you’ll love: The white model is beautifully designed, featuring light gray accents and a stunning island-green backlit keyboard.
What you should consider: This model has no webcam, which may deter those looking to use this laptop for both work and play.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This gaming laptop from MSI is capable of reaching triple-digit frame rates. This can lead to a stunning image quality in games like “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” and “League of Legends.”
What you’ll love: The premium design features a multi-colored RGB backlit keyboard for extra flare. The fast AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor combined with a 144-hertz full HD display makes for smooth overall gameplay.
What you should consider: Some users report the laptop is not as lightweight as they would prefer, but it is still portable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: With one of the cheapest starting prices on the list, this laptop still offers surprisingly strong computing power. Complete with a Ryzen 5 4600H processor, you’ll easily reach 60 frames per second in certain popular titles.
What you’ll love: The Nitro 5 makes for a great gaming laptop and comes with built-in Alexa, making it a good choice for multitasking gamers.
What you should consider: With only a 256GB SSD, storage is limited. Furthermore, there is no SD slot, so uploading content on this device will be difficult.
Where to buy: Sold by Acer and Amazon
What you need to know: The Dell G5 is relatively inexpensive and has high enough specs to get the job done for most gaming titles.
What you’ll love: If you’re looking for a gaming laptop that doesn’t scream “gamer,” this is the one for you. The design is stylish, yet discreet compared to other gaming laptops.
What you should consider: Even with a 144-hertz display, you won’t be able to generate that high of a refresh rate on top-tier games. This can make for less than desirable gameplay.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: The IdeaPad is a solid option in the cheap gaming laptop market, saving you money in many areas, compared to Lenovo’s higher-tier Legion brand.
What you’ll love: The installed ethernet port allows you the option for a faster, more stable connection when plugged in directly to a modem.
What you should consider: Like many other options in this price range, the graphics capabilities leave a lot to be desired — especially for the slightly higher price.
Where to buy: Sold by Lenovo
What you need to know: This is MSI’s answer to the MacBook Air, but for gamers. As the name suggests, the GF65 is less than an inch thick and weighs about 4 pounds, making it an ideal choice for travel.
What you’ll love: The powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card can deliver stunning graphics on the 144-hertz 1080p display.
What you should consider: The design is rather plain with chunky bevels and a red-backlit keyboard that isn’t RGB friendly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: While the Helios 300 comes in at a slightly higher price than its competitors, in this case, you get what you pay for.
What you’ll love: With the higher price comes incredible specs like a 10th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card. With this computing power alongside the 144-hertz display, you have a true gaming machine.
What you should consider: The price of the Helios comes in at a higher cost than others in the cheap gaming laptop market.
Where to buy: Sold by Acer and Amazon
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A massive search effort for several suspects is underway in Pittsburgh after an early morning shooting on Sunday killed two young people and injured several others, officials said during a press conference.
The shootings happened around 12:30 a.m. in the East Allegheny neighborhood and stemmed from a large party -- with as many as 200 people gathered -- at a property that was rented through short-term rental giant Airbnb, the city said in a news release. Many of those at the party were underage, the release said.
In addition to the two juvenile fatalities, both male, eight people received non-fatal gunshot injuries and five others were injured while fleeing the scene, according to Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert.
Investigators are still working to determine what led up to the shooting. Schubert, however, said some sort of altercation occurred when gunshots were exchanged.
As police officers responded to the scene, they saw several young people running from the area, city officials said.
Schubert called the scene chaotic, with more than 90 rounds from multiple guns fired both inside and outside of the home.
"You had people who were fleeing, just trying to get out of there," the chief said.
"As many as 50 rounds were fired inside, prompting some party-goers to jump out the windows, sustaining injuries such as broken bones and lacerations. Several more shots were fired outside the home," the news release said.
Schubert called the incident "heartbreaking."
"Here we are at Easter, and we have multiple families, two that won't see a loved one," the chief said.
Investigators are collecting evidence from as many as eight separate crime scenes, officials said.
Airbnb said in a statement that they have reached out to the Pittsburgh Police Department and Mayor Ed Gainey's office.
The person who booked the property has been banned from the platform for life, Airbnb said in a statement to CNN. The company said they "condemn the behavior that is alleged to have prompted this criminal gun violence."
Airbnb notes that parties are not allowed as part of their rental agreement and that this was "an unauthorized party, thrown without the knowledge or consent of the host."
Airbnb added that users must be 18 or older to create an account with the platform.
The platform also said they are "considering all legal options" against the person who booked the rental.
"We share the Pittsburgh community's outrage regarding this tragic gun violence. Our hearts go out to all who were impacted -- including loved ones of those who lost their lives, injured victims and neighbors," Airbnb said in their statement to CNN.
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For the Bell Ceremony, Journey Built a Best-In-Class Metaverse Experience In Collaboration With Nasdaq and Core
Agency Announces New Key Hires and Debuts World Building Capabilities
NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh out of stealth, Journey, announces the launch of its Metaverse Studio and the opening of virtual offices in the Core Metaverse, Decentraland, The Sandbox, Roblox, Fortnite Creative, RecRoom, and VR Chat. To celebrate, the company, alongside Nasdaq, rang the opening bell in the metaverse for the first time.
Together at Nasdaq, Journey CEO, Andrew Zimmerman and Journey Co-Founder and Chief Metaverse Officer, Cathy Hackl, rang the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square and simultaneously in the metaverse, in a virtual version built by Journey on the Core Metaverse platform. Journey was joined by some of its Metaverse Studio clients and industry partners who helped them to celebrate this historic moment.
The Metaverse Studio is led by Journey's co-founder and Chief Metaverse Officer, Cathy Hackl. The studio works with global brands on everything from education, strategy, and roadmap creation, all the way to implementation and execution. The Studio provides companies with world building services for experiences in many gaming platforms, as well as strategic advisory for the creation and implementation of Web3 and metaverse strategies and roadmaps. The studio's main goal is to help brands and organizations make sense of the metaverse and Web3 beyond just the hype. To view the experience via livestream beginning at 9:20 AM ET, please visit: https://twitter.com/NasdaqExchange
"Journey's Metaverse Studio is born from the need for brands to understand, enter and create long term strategies for Web3 and the metaverse," said Hackl. "We work with our global partners to build solutions including virtual worlds and experiences in the metaverse, bespoke NFTs, and virtual fashion collections. We help our clients to build the future, create successful strategies and meet fans and customers where they are now and where they are heading."
Journey's new studio has hired some of the industry's top leaders to help lead the virtual world building, metaverse and Web3 strategy, and market research initiatives. Some of the visionaries that have joined the studio include:
- Sasha Wallinger, formerly Superplastic's CMO and ex Nike, H&M, SOREL
- Lee Kebler, formerly at Nike, Intel, and will.i.am's former CTO
- Lily Snyder, editor of The Augmented Workforce and former COO of Doghead Simulations
The Studio team is composed of skilled developers, strategists, creatives, and futurists, who have pioneered this new emerging space for many years already. The Studio already works with global brands like Clinique and with organizations like the Orlando Economic Partnership, to name a few.
Through providing education, bespoke events, from IRL to URL, and seamless integrations of people, places and things across the virtual, digital and physical, the Journey Metaverse Studio de-mystifies Web3 ecosystems, builds brand-centric virtual approaches, that meet audiences where they are and creates best-in-class Metaverse World-building solutions to ensure launch strategies that help brands stay two steps ahead of their consumers' expectations.
"Journey is harnessing best practices from physical experience design, conversational AI and metaverse/web 3.0 capabilities to meet audiences where they are going with seamless integration. We will do this by helping our clients understand how to unleash the power of their brands in the metaverse, build best-in-class voice programs and choreograph the physical to digital interplay in connected environments where they live, work, learn and play," added Andy Zimmerman, CEO of Journey.
Journey, the agency of the futurescape, enables companies to navigate to their next chapter, designing, building and running immersive experiences, at speed and scale. Backed by Growth Catalyst Partners, Journey was founded in 2022 by Andrew Zimmerman, former CEO of frog Design, with co-founders Lionel Ohayon, CEO and founder of ICRAVE, Brandon Kaplan, CEO of Skilled Creative, Craig Ayers, former COO/CFO of frog Design, and Cathy Hackl, Chief Metaverse Officer and founder of the Futures Intelligence Group. Customers include market-leading B2B and B2C clients including Clinique, Entertainment Weekly, HBO, JetBlue, Marquee Nightclub, STK, Warner Music Group, MoMA, Procter & Gamble, Wall Street Journal, Sloan Kettering, and more.
For more information about Journey, please visit https://journey.world/ and on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/journeydotworld/mycompany/ or @journeydotworld
The Core Metaverse is a best-in-class metaverse platform for users who want to build virtual worlds and experiences, as well as those who want to explore the metaverse in stunning high-definition. In its first year, the Core Metaverse welcomed more than 3 million users and more than 50,000 experiences. Available on PC, and coming to iOS later this year, Core has become a social hub for new types of interactive experiences in the metaverse. Next week, Manticore Games is revealing the next evolution of the Core Metaverse, including exciting Web3 integration that will set a new standard for NFT utility in the metaverse.
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LUND, Sweden, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire Scanjet, a leading global supplier of tank cleaning equipment and solutions for marine, offshore and industrial applications. The acquisition will extend Alfa Laval's broad tanker offering, creating a more comprehensive product portfolio for cargo tanks. Closing of the acquisition is expected during Q3 2022.
Scanjet's intelligent tank management solutions will be a valuable complement to Alfa Laval's sustainable marine offering as they reduce the water usage and energy consumption connected with tank cleaning. Adding Scanjet to Alfa Laval's portfolio will support customer efficiency at every stage of cargo handling.
Scanjet employs about 150 people and has global presence with factories in Sweden, Poland and Indonesia, and a turnover of about SEK 300 million (FY 2022FC).
"I am pleased to announce this acquisition. Scanjet's well-known and market-leading solutions for cargo tanks complement our existing Framo cargo pumping solutions for cargo handling. This gives us the ability to optimize tank management for our customers with an ambition to reduce their water and fuel consumption and ultimately their CO2 footprint," says Sameer Kalra, President of the Marine Division.
"Alfa Laval is the ideal place for Scanjet's journey to continue," says Magnus Wallin, CEO of Scanjet. "Our companies have leading marine offerings that complement and strengthen each other. Above all, we share the ambition to exceed customer needs in full."
Did you know… Alfa Laval delivered its first separator to a marine customer in 1917 and has since then continuously expanded its product portfolio. Today 3 out of 4 ocean-going vessels have Alfa Laval equipment onboard.
This is Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, and is active in the areas of Energy, Marine, and Food & Water, offering its expertise, products, and service to a wide range of industries in some 100 countries. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets.
Alfa Laval's innovative technologies are dedicated to purifying, refining, and reusing materials, promoting more responsible use of natural resources. They contribute to improved energy efficiency and heat recovery, better water treatment, and reduced emissions. Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet. Making the world better, every day.
Alfa Laval has 17,900 employees. Annual sales in 2021 were SEK 40.9 billion (approx. EUR 4 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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Johan Lundin
Head of Investor Relations
Alfa Laval
Tel: +46 46 36 65 10
Mobile: +46 730 46 30 90
Eva Schiller
PR Manager
Alfa Laval
Tel: + 46 46 36 71 01
Mobile: +46 709 38 71 01
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