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DALLAS (KDAF) — Whether you like Star Wars or Star Trek, Marvel or DC, we can all agree there has never been a better time to be a geek.
With a majority of people embracing properties that were once deemed too “geeky” to openly enjoy, it is now cool and popular to be a geek.
However, some places are more “geek-friendly” than others and that is what we are looking at today, as a new report commissioned by LawnLove.com looks at the geekiest cities in the nation.
“We compared the 200 largest U.S. cities, using metrics like stores selling comics, video games, trading cards, and board games. We also looked at the number of geek Meetup groups, costume shops (for cosplayers), and whether the city has hosted events like Comic-Cons and Renaissance festivals,” officials said in their report.
If you are a Texan you are in luck as three major Texas cities made LawnLove.com’s top 10 list:
Here is the full top 10 list:
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Atlanta, GA
- San Antonio, TX
- Houston, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Orlando, FL
- Austin, TX
- Portland, OH
Houston also earned numerous other geek accolades. The city has the 5th most comic book stores in the nation and the fourth most video game stores in the nation.
Austin had the 4th most geek meetup groups in the nation.
For the full report, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/these-texas-cities-were-named-some-of-the-geekiest-cities-in-the-nation/ | 2022-09-12T19:20:23Z |
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conscious Capital Growth, announced today both their partnership with Louisiana-based Main Squeeze Juice Company, the franchise concept that is taking the health and wellness juice category by storm, and the partnership's plans for rapid expansion in the U.S. and eventually worldwide.
Conscious Capital Growth, led by franchise veterans, Heather Elrod, former CEO of Amazing Lash Studio, Christo Demetriades, a tenured c-suite global franchise executive, along with their advisory team, can spot a concept with exceptional potential when they see one. That's what led them to partner with Main Squeeze Juice Company, a brand that has emerged as the hottest in the health and wellness space.
"What attracted us to Main Squeeze is that the concept is clearly a game-changer and the team is driven to help people get healthy and stay that way. The success they are experiencing proves they have a winning formula. Now it's time for accelerated expansion, and that's where we come in," said Heather Elrod, managing partner.
Featuring 100% plant-powered, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, bowls, toasts and more, Main Squeeze has 26 locations open and more than 50 in development. Early on, the family-run company attracted the attention of New Orleans Saints' former wide receiver, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XLIV Champion Marques Colston, and current Miami Dolphins punter, Super Bowl XLIV Champion and Pro Bowler Thomas Morstead. Both are supportive of the brand and this new partnership which aims at ramping up store growth and leveraging that expansion to further enhance their high-value unit economics.
Main Squeeze Juice Company CEO, Thomas Nieto said, "Working with Conscious Capital Growth will throw fuel on the already blazing fire that is Main Squeeze. Together we plan to dominate the juice category so that more people can experience our products and live healthier lives. Our mission is to make healthy easier and we've cracked the code on how to do that, creating raging fans everywhere we go."
The partnership is the culmination of several months of due diligence and talks to first understand why customers love Main Squeeze, and second, to discover the specific operational and financial requirements for rapid expansion. "Organizations like Main Squeeze Juice Company don't need us to come in and take over. They want wisdom, experience and a team that can shorten the growth timeline so the core team can focus on taking care of franchisees and customers," said Christo Demetriades, managing partner.
Conscious Capital Growth will work with the current Main Squeeze Juice Company team to fast track franchise sales, real estate development, business intelligence, training, marketing and innovation with the goal of serving more people in more markets and propelling the brand to industry leader.
Conscious Capital Growth, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, exists to make growing a business easier for owners, particularly franchisors. The company's unique platform includes experienced leaders, industry advisors, instant infrastructure and access to capital. The company's experienced team brings to the companies it serves a decades' long track record of success in Wellness, Beauty, Pet, Services, Food & Beverage, Education and Consumer Package Goods & Retail. For more information visit www.ccGRO.com.
Main Squeeze Juice Company is based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has been franchising its fast casual juice and smoothie bar concept since 2017. The original Main Squeeze, built in Lake Charles, Louisiana, achieved early success which prompted them to take their passion for healthy eating and healthy meal-replacement to the next level. They began franchising that same year. The company now has 26 locations open and more than 50 locations in various stages of development throughout the country. They plan to grow and share their mission of making healthy easier with more people in the U.S. and worldwide. www.mainsqueezejuiceco.com
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STERLING, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cynet Systems was one of 28 suppliers recently recognized at a virtual ceremony by KellyOCG®, the outsourcing and consulting group of Kelly, with a Supplier Excellence Award for providing superior workforce solutions with a focus on service, results, and a strategic partnership that made a significant positive impact on the KellyOCG business. Award winners represent top-performing suppliers across North America, EMEA and APAC and are less than 1% of the total KellyOCG supply chain, which includes 3,000 active partnerships across 140 countries.
The tenth annual event celebrated this year's honorees, which included four diversity-owned suppliers within the KellyOCG Supplier Excellence and Going the Extra Mile award categories and a Rookie of the Year award recipient.
Cynet Systems was one of 26 Supplier Excellence Award winners. Winners in this category are evaluated on performance across several programs for hires, and response and hit rates, legal compliance, and operational partnerships with Kelly stakeholders.
"Our global supplier community is essential to supporting our customers with talent solutions that solve their most challenging workforce needs to move their business forward. We congratulate all our 2021 Supplier Award winners and thank them for their ongoing partnership and support," said Pam Sands, Vice President of Product Management and Partnerships for Kelly. Cynet Systems is among an elite group of high-performing suppliers who are critical to the work of the future. We're honored to recognize them for their exceptional performance to connect customers with the full spectrum of top talent around the world."
Get more information about the KellyOCG Supplier Excellence Awards
Read the press release in the Kelly newsroom.
Headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area, Cynet Systems is one of the most awarded Staffing firms in the US successfully adding value to various Fortune companies as a trusted diversity supplier. Since our humble inception in 2010, Cynet today spans 4 countries and employs over 3000 members. We continue to resolve our valued clients' challenges across technical and engineering disciplines, as well as many professional verticals.
At Cynet, we have invested heavily in our tech stack and have implemented data & analytics-driven recruiting strategies, including heat maps and predictive analysis to pipeline effectively, reduce turn-around-time and improve quality. Many of our processes are automated to increase speed, without compromising quality. We are millennial-friendly with 100% digital & mobile-friendly recruitment and onboarding processes.
KellyOCG connects companies with the talented people they need to fuel and grow their business through our unrivaled global talent supply chain and leading workforce solutions including Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). We combine decades of people industry experience with proprietary insights and a continued focus on technology to produce world-class programs that meet an organization's unique workforce needs and can start them on their journey to total talent management. Our ability to anticipate what's next for talent solutions drives us to challenge the status quo making us a trusted partner for our global client portfolio, which spans leading industries across North America, APAC and EMEA. Visit kellyocg.com or connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- cosnova Beauty, a trailblazing beauty conglomerate comprised of high-value cosmetics brands essence Makeup and CATRICE, marks a record year highlighted by exceptionally strong figures and impressive growth rates worldwide. In 2021, global net sales increased 15%, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers and significantly exceeding the market trend, cementing the company's position as a top performer in the industry.
"cosnova remains fully on track for success, despite the tense global situation in another challenging year – which is why we are very pleased with this result," says Mathias Delor, Managing Director and COO of cosnova GmbH.
Online sales were one of the main growth drivers for the family-owned company, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. cosnova Beauty's e-commerce business grew more than 50% in 2021 compared to 2020, and by more than 130% compared to 2019, now accounting for approximately one tenth of global sales.
cosnova Beauty performed particularly well in the U.S. market, delivering over 40% growth fueled by e-commerce, digital marketing, and the expansion of its social media presence on channels such as Instagram and TikTok. essence Makeup, widely known for the viral success of its Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, generated double digit percent growth, increased market share, and record-breaking sales performance at key retailers including Ulta and Amazon.
"essence Makeup has enjoyed great success with Ulta and Amazon, and continues to be a top performer for both retailers as beauty enthusiasts seek high-quality products at an affordable price point, said Jeffery Wagstaff, CEO of Cosnova Inc. "We are incredibly proud to have the number one best-selling beauty and personal care product on Amazon with essence's Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara and will continue to expand our position on the site even further in 2022."
cosnova Beauty is poised to grow exponentially over the next few years with exciting highlights on the horizon in the areas of digitalization and sustainability. Social commerce, live shopping events, and augmented reality tools are on the digital agenda for 2022 with a strong focus on influencer marketing and content creation. Additionally, as a new member the "Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)", the company continues on its ambitious sustainability course, reaching an importnant milestone recently with the announcement of cosnova Beauty as climate-neutral as of January 1st.
About cosnova Beauty
cosnova Beauty with headquarters in Sulzbach, Germany is a family-owned company founded by Christina Oster-Daum and Javier González in 2002. At the end of the fiscal year 2021, cosnova Beauty had around 650 employees around the world. Meanwhile, its cosmetic brands essence and CATRICE are sold in over 80 countries in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania and Africa. The company's customers include drugstores, food retailers, department stores, perfumeries and fashion chains as well as various online trade partners. In addition, essence and CATRICE are also each represented with their own online stores.
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Former Corinthian students get federal student debt erased
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of students who attended the for-profit Corinthian Colleges chain will automatically get their federal student loans canceled, the Biden administration announced Wednesday, a move that aims to bring closure to one of the most notorious cases of fraud in American higher education.
Under the new action, anyone who attended the now-defunct chain from its founding in 1995 to its collapse in 2015 will get their federal student debt wiped clean. It will erase $5.8 billion in debt for more than 560,000 borrowers, the largest single loan discharge in Education Department history, according to the agency.
“As of today, every student deceived, defrauded and driven into debt by Corinthian Colleges can rest assured that the Biden-Harris Administration has their back and will discharge their federal student loans,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said. “For far too long, Corinthian engaged in the wholesale financial exploitation of students, misleading them into taking on more and more debt to pay for promises they would never keep.”
Tens of thousands of former Corinthian students were already eligible for debt cancellation, but they had to file paperwork and navigate an application process that advocates say is confusing and not widely known about. Now, the relief will be made automatic and extended to additional borrowers.
Those who have a remaining balance on their Corinthian debt will also get refunds on payments they have already made, Education Department officials said. But the action does not apply to loans that have already been paid off in full.
At its peak, Corinthian was one of the nation’s largest for-profit college companies, with more than 100 campuses across the country and more than 110,000 students at its Everest, WyoTech and Heald schools.
But the company shut down in 2015 amid widespread findings of fraud. The Obama administration — working with Kamala Harris, who was then California attorney general and later became vice president — found that scores of campuses were falsifying data on the success of their graduates. In some cases, the schools reported that students had found jobs in their fields of study even though they were working at grocery stores or fast food chains.
Hundreds of students told investigators they were pressured to enroll with promises of lucrative employment, only to end up with huge sums of debt and few job prospects. Federal officials also found that the company falsely told students their course credits could be transferred to other colleges.
The case inspired a federal crackdown on for-profit colleges, and the Obama administration promised to forgive loans for Corinthian students whose programs lied about job placement rates. The administration went on to expand a process known as borrower defense to repayment, which allows any defrauded student to apply for debt cancellation.
But an explosion in applications for debt forgiveness, along with political battles over the process, created a years-long backlog in the process, leaving many former Corinthian students still awaiting relief.
As of December, the Education Department reported it had more than 109,000 pending applications from students alleging fraud by their colleges, including many Corinthian students. Borrowers and their advocates have been urging the government to erase all Corinthian debt, saying evidence of misconduct was so widespread that all the chain’s students were the victims of fraud.
The administration announced the action Wednesday as President Joe Biden considers broader student loan forgiveness for millions of Americans. As a candidate, Biden said he supports forgiving $10,000 in student loans for all borrowers. He later indicated that such action should come through Congress, but the White House has said he is considering whether to pursue it through executive action.
Advocates said the Biden administration’s decision brings long-delayed justice.
“This is a tremendous student victory, and it belongs to the tens of thousands of borrowers who were cheated and abused by Corinthian Colleges,” said Eileen Connor, director of the Project on Predatory Student Lending, which has represented Corinthian students in lawsuits. “They never stopped fighting — over three administrations — for the justice they deserve under the law.”
Libby DeBlasio Webster, senior counsel for the advocacy group Student Defense, said the news gives a “fresh start” to former Corinthian students, but she noted that many defrauded students from other for-profit colleges are still awaiting help.
“We also hope today’s news is a sign that other decisions are on the horizon for thousands of similarly situated students who are waiting for this kind of relief,” she said.
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She thought it was a ‘safe solution,’ but overuse of this over-the-counter medication can be deadly
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - Millions of people take it every day without a thought. It can help cure a headache, relieve other aches and pains, and reduce a fever. But it can also poison you.
It’s acetaminophen, sold under the brand name Tylenol.
While acetaminophen is a very effective drug when used as directed, when it’s overused, it’s dangerous. Many don’t realize the danger.
Katlyn Bokhoven didn’t realize how dangerous it can be. The 29-year-old said she had just started a new job but her insurance hadn’t started yet. When she developed pain in her stomach, she took acetaminophen. The pain didn’t go away, so she took more, taking it daily for weeks.
“I was trying to use what I knew as a safe solution,” Bokhoven said.
She went on vacation, and continued to take the medication, trying to push through the pain. She said she probably took double the recommended amount until everything crashed.
The crash led to her hospitalization.
Over a week’s time, Bokhoven’s condition deteriorated. She got weaker and weaker, yet her pain persisted. She was rushed to an emergency room for treatment, then fell into a coma.
She had acetaminophen poisoning, and it was serious. Bokhoven would need a liver transplant.
Dr. Ryan Taylor with the University of Kansas Health System said cases like Bokhoven’s are more common than most people realize.
“We see about one or two patients a week come into the hospital with either intentional or unintentional overuse of acetaminophen,” he said. “(Patients) think they’re just taking extra. More is better. They’re going to have more pain relief if they take more tablets and think nothing of taking more of the recommended doses because they want more pain relief.”
He says they don’t realize the more they take, the more they are poisoning themselves.
According to the National Institute of Health, 56,000 people go to Emergency Rooms due to acetaminophen toxicity each year. 500 of them will die. About half of those ER visits are unintentional poisonings.
Here in the U.S., acetaminophen is readily available. You can buy hundreds of pills at a time. It is also very commonly used in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications, other pain relievers—even sleep aids. It’s also used in prescription medications like Vicodin and Percocet. You can view the list of common medications here.
Doctors say it’s important to read drug labels on over-the-counter medications and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your prescription medications. According to the Liver Foundation, acetaminophen is found in at least 600 other medicines. It is the most common drug ingredient in America.
Here are warning signs of overdose:
Other countries are working toward limiting access to the drug. In the United Kingdom, acetaminophen is called paracetamol, but that’s not the only difference. There are limits on the number of pills you can buy at a time. And it’s kept behind the counter—much like how Sudafed is treated. Medical Journals have shown it reduced suicides and the need for liver transplants due to overdose. That report can be read here.
Long road to recovery
Bokhoven spent months in the hospital, then even more time after her liver transplant at a rehabilitation center. She had to regain simple skills like walking. Almost a year after her horrible ordeal, Bokhoven is back to work and mostly back to her old self. She can enjoy walks with her boyfriend and dogs. She’s hoping that sharing her story will warn others about the dangers of overusing acetaminophen.
“If we hadn’t come (to the ER) that day, I would not have survived,” Bokhoven said. “I would have died or completely shut down.”
She said she’s grateful to the providers at St. Luke’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Center that have cared for her.
Doctors emphasize that acetaminophen is safe and effective when used properly. They also warn that acetaminophen and alcohol don’t mix.
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NCAA’s No. 3 scorer Antoine Davis enters transfer portal
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis is entering the transfer portal, making the nation’s third-leading scorer available to another school for his fifth season. Davis announced his plans Thursday on his social media accounts. Davis says he loved being coached by his dad and his brother while playing for the Titans. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound guard averaged 23.9 points last season as a senior and was the Horizon League co-player of the year. He broke Stephen Curry’s freshman 3-point record with 132 baskets beyond the arc. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/14/ncaas-no-3-scorer-antoine-davis-enters-transfer-portal/ | 2022-04-15T03:40:12Z |
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pathalys Pharma, Inc., a private, late-stage biopharma company committed to the development and commercialization of a range of best-in-class therapies for patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD), today announced that Neal Fowler, Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference on Friday, June 10 at 10:30 AM ET.
Pathalys will also be participating in one-on-one investor meetings throughout the conference. Investors interested in scheduling a meeting with the Pathalys management team should contact their Jefferies representative.
About Pathalys Pharma, Inc.
Pathalys Pharma, Inc. is a private, late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company committed to the development of multiple advanced therapeutics that address unmet needs in the management of ESKD. Pathalys' initial asset is upacicalcet, a novel calcimimetic with the potential to improve the treatment of SHPT in hemodialysis patients. Beyond upacicalcet, Pathalys continues to identify other high priority needs and potential solutions for patients with ESKD. Pathalys is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
For more information about Pathalys, please visit www.pathalys.com.
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Zero down payment, zero closing cost mortgage advances efforts to broaden access to homeownership and adds to its existing $15 billion Community Homeownership Commitment
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced a new zero down payment, zero closing cost mortgage solution for first-time homebuyers, which will be available in designated markets, including certain Black/African American and/or Hispanic-Latino neighborhoods in Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles and Miami. The Community Affordable Loan Solution™ aims to help eligible individuals and families obtain an affordable loan to purchase a home.
The Community Affordable Loan Solution is a Special Purpose Credit Program which uses credit guidelines based on factors such as timely rent, utility bill, phone and auto insurance payments. It requires no mortgage insurance or minimum credit score. Individual eligibility is based on income and home location. Prospective buyers must complete a homebuyer certification course provided by select Bank of America and HUD-approved housing counseling partners prior to application.
This new program is in addition to and complements Bank of America's existing $15 billion Community Homeownership Commitment™ to offer affordable mortgages, industry leading grants and educational opportunities to help 60,000 individuals and families purchase affordable homes by 2025. Through this commitment, Bank of America has already helped more than 36,000 people and families become homeowners, having provided more than $9.5 billion in low down payment loans and over $350 million in non-repayable down payment and/or closing cost grants. To date, two-thirds of the loans and grants made through the Community Homeownership Commitment has helped multicultural clients to achieve homeownership.
Bank of America also has a 26-year relationship with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), through which the Bank has committed to providing an additional $15 billion in mortgages to low-to-moderate income homebuyers through May 2027.
According to the National Association of Realtors, today there is a nearly 30-percentage-point gap in homeownership between White and Black Americans; for Hispanic buyers, the gap is nearly 20 percent. And the competitive housing market has made it even more difficult for potential homebuyers, especially people of color, to buy homes.
"Homeownership strengthens our communities and can help individuals and families to build wealth over time," said AJ Barkley, head of neighborhood and community lending for Bank of America. "Our Community Affordable Loan Solution will help make the dream of sustained homeownership attainable for more Black and Hispanic families, and it is part of our broader commitment to the communities that we serve."
In addition to expanding access to credit and down payment assistance, Bank of America provides educational resources to help homebuyers navigate the homebuying process, including:
- First-Time Homebuyer Online Edu-Series,™a five-part, easy-to-understand video roadmap for buying and financing a home, available in English and Spanish.
- BetterMoneyHabits.com free financial education content, including videos about managing finances and how to prepare for buying a new home.
- Bank of America Down Payment Center – site to help homebuyers find state and local down payment and closing cost assistance programs in their area. Bank of America participates in more than 1,300 state and local down payment and closing cost assistance programs.
- Bank of America Real Estate Center – site to help homebuyers find properties with flags to identify properties that may qualify for Bank of America grant programs and Community Affordable Loan Solution™.
For more information, contact Bank of America at 1-800-641-8362.
In related news, Bank of America today announced the launch of a Small Business Down Payment Program to drive business growth and help create generational wealth opportunities for minority and women business owners. This special purpose credit program will extend credit to historically disadvantaged small business borrowers and enable them to purchase commercial real estate through grants. The program will launch in select markets -- Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas and Los Angeles -- with plans to expand in 2023.
Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,000 retail financial centers, approximately 16,000 ATMs and award-winning digital banking with approximately 55 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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PITTSBURGH, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We thought there should be a clear and convenient way for delivery drivers to determine where to leave a food order," said one of two inventors, from Rancho Dominguez, Calif., "so we invented the FOODIE MAT. Our design eliminates trouble and confusion for delivery drivers."
The patent-pending invention helps a delivery driver find the designated location for dropping off an order. In doing so, it eliminates guesswork and confusion. As a result, it could save time and effort and it provides added convenience and peace of mind during the pandemic. The invention features an eye-catching design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LAX-1387, 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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First-of-its-Kind Boxed Moonshine is the Latest Innovation from Piedmont Distillers' Portfolio of Award-Winning Brands
MADISON, N.C., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Midnight Moon, the small-batch moonshine brand handcrafted at North Carolina's first legal distillery, Piedmont Distillers, reveals their "Party in a Box" packaging innovation, with Watermelon, Lightning Lemonade, and Apple Pie flavors currently available in thirty states and counting.
Made to grab, sip and share, the portable 1.75L bag-in-boxes are equal to 2 ⅓ jars of the brand's original and iconic mason jar packaging. Full of triple-distilled, ultra-smooth tasting moonshine that's always handcrafted with all-natural ingredients, the lightweight and recyclable boxes have been a hit at this summer's beach trips, pool parties and backyard barbeques and are poised to be the hot item for apple-picking, tailgating and camping this fall.
Apple Pie Party in a Box is a mix of Midnight Moon moonshine and apple juice, naturally infused with a cinnamon stick. The 70-proof spirit tastes just like apple pie and works in both warm weather cocktails like the Apple Ale and cold weather classics, including Midnight Moon's twist on an Old Fashioned, spiced ciders and hot toddies.
Enjoyed neat or mixed simply with juice or club soda, Watermelon Party in a Box is a delicious blend of Midnight Moon's 100% corn moonshine recipe and watermelon that delivers a 70-proof spirit, guaranteed seedless, that tastes just like the last days of summer. Recommended cocktails include Watermelon Lemonade or a Watermelon Mojito.
Lightning Lemonade is also 70 proof and is a blend of Midnight Moon moonshine and lemonade that delivers a crisp, sweet and slightly tart taste that mixes well in tea-based cocktails while also working as a shot. Popular recipes include the Spiked Lightning Tea and Midnight Moon Lemon Ice.
Fans wanting to "get their shine on" while on the go can search for their nearest local retailer or order any of the Party in a Box flavors along with all Midnight Moon products and gear at the official online shop.
Introduced by North Carolina's first legal distillery in 2007, Midnight Moon has spent over a decade trailblazing the moonshine category by handcrafting authentic, all-natural spirits. Using 100% natural, 100% real ingredients, the brand likes to say, "We have spent the last 14 years handcrafting spirits before "craft" became cool." Midnight Moon is committed to preserving Southern moonshine traditions and celebrates the legacy of The Last American Hero – Junior Johnson.
Since opening its doors in 2005 as North Carolina's first legal distillery since Prohibition, Piedmont Distiller's passion has been handcrafting the best tasting, all-natural spirits. Piedmont's brands include Midnight Moon Moonshine, Catdaddy Spiced Moonshine, Method & Standard Craft Vodka, and The Clover Single-Barrel Whiskey Collection.
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DENVER (AP) — This loss wasn’t as easy for the Tampa Bay Lightning to shrug off.
What emerged from the reigning two-time Stanley Cup champs Saturday night wasn’t their clutch pedigree or vaunted ability to bounce back after a loss but frayed nerves and maybe a realization that the Colorado Avalanche are coming swiftly for their crown.
Outmuscled. Outhustled. Out-tussled.
Andrei Vasilevskiy and the rest of the Lightning were thumped 7-0 by the Avalanche, losing their cool and their mojo along with the game to fall behind two games to nothing in the best-of-seven series.
This marked just the second time in Vasilevskiy’s 465-game NHL career that he allowed that many goals in a game, but his teammates said it was absurd to pin this loss on him.
“We left him out to dry tonight” said Tampa Bay’s captain, Steven Stamkos. “He’s been our backbone for years and years and years and we owe it to him to have a better game next game. And, I mean, it could have been worse. He made some unbelievable saves. So by no means is this on him tonight. We got to be better as a group.”
Lightning coach Jon Cooper said he never considered pulling his star goaltender even as the score grew more and more ridiculous.
“He’s the best goalie in the world,” Cooper retorted. “And we win together, we lose together.”
Besides, Cooper said, even if he had contemplated replacing Vasilevskiy in net with backup Brian Elliott, “I don’t think he would have come out. That’s the kind of competitor he is. That’s why he’s the best.”
And when he was at his worst, the Lightning resorted to acting just like any other hockey team that finds itself getting trampled: angling for a fight, and not the kind everyone expected.
As the Avs’ lead grew, so did the Lightning’s frustration, showing up with some chippy play and a whopping 14 penalties from the usually disciplined team used to knocking opponents off their game, not the other way around.
“They are playing at an elite level right now. Give them credit,” Cooper said. “We are not.”
The Lightning had shrugged off their 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche in Game 1, insisting they’d bounce back behind their great goaltender now that they’d gotten a first-hand look at all that speed and skill the Avalanche throw at teams.
They were equally confident they’d deciphered Darcy Kuemper after erasing a pair of two-goal deficits in the opener.
Instead, the Lightning became just the third team ever to allow three or more first-period goals in the first two games of a Stanley Cup Final, joining the Minnesota North Stars in 1981 against the Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1936 against the Detroit Red Wings.
And this marked the biggest shutout in a Stanley Cup Final since Pittsburgh’s 8-0 win over the North Stars in 1991.
The Avalanche kept both their lead and mostly their heads and now they’re halfway to snaring Lord Stanley’s Cup from the Lightning as the series shifts to Tampa Bay for Game 3 Monday night.
The Lightning’s confidence in winning Game 2 and gaining control of the series was well-founded. They were the NHL’s best bounce-back team while winning back-to-back titles and reaching a third consecutive Stanley Cup, going 18-1 after a playoff loss since the start of the first round in 2020. Vasilevskiy was in net for all of those games.
Make that 18-2.
With a flustered Vasilevskiy still minding the net in the third period, Cale Makar became the first defenseman with a power play goal and a short-handed goal in the same playoff game since Paul Coffee of Detroit versus the Avs in 1996.
The Lightning have yet to beat the Avalanche this season, having lost twice in the regular season in Denver, once in overtime and another time in a shootout. If they don’t fix their issues quickly, they won’t get the chance to return to Denver after Games 3 and 4 in Tampa.
“Everyone in that in that room is still confident that we can pull this out,” insisted Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman. “You know, we’ve made it a little harder for ourselves, but that’s fine.”
The Avalanche aren’t exhaling just yet, either.
“This is a championship-caliber team,” Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson said of the Lightning. “I don’t think they get frustrated. I think they’re patient and they’ll adjust and they kind of let things go and I think that’s what’s made them so successful. For us, we can’t think that we’re under their skin. We can’t think anything like that.”
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DUBAI, UAE, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XT.COM, the world's most secured and socially infused exchange is proud to announce its partnership with Metatron Coin (MTC). This collaboration will enable both XT.COM and MTC to expand their global reach and benefit from each other's community.
The exchange will list Metatron Coin (MTC) and open for trading MTC/USDT at 2022/06/10 7:00 (UTC). Traders can start their deposit ahead of time on 2022/06/9 7:00 (UTC). On the other hand, the withdrawal section will open on 2022/6/11 7:00 (UTC).
Anisor, the Global CMO of XT.COM explained, "On behalf of XT.COM, I am excited to join hands and list Metatron Coin (MTC) on our platform. With this partnership, together, we will expand our global crypto reach and explore the full potential of crypto and blockchain technology."
Meanwhile, Metatron Coin (MTC) is a TRC20 token that utilizes the Tron blockchain. It has a total supply of 1 billion tokens that can be used for the network's premium services and rewards its network community. In addition, the network aims to be a token economy equipped with a superb ecosystem. This feature will increase the potential of the crypto to raise its value over time.
About Metatron Coin (MTC)
Metatron Coin is a platform designed for activating Metaverse and eSports markets. The network manages data in areas such as society, economy, sports, culture, politics, technology, and science.
In terms of technology, Metatron Coin is designed for P2P and mobile mining. It provides a decentralized chain where all participants in the blockchain become producers and miners simultaneously. Furthermore, the network allows its users to own virtual estate, buy and sell products, and enjoy eSports and entertainment in the Metatron universe.
The network is created to make its users' dreams come true in the form of artists, athletes, and influencers that they want to be in real life.
About XT.COM
XT.COM is the world's first social infused exchange platform that was established in 2018. It has more than 3 million registered users with over 300k active monthly participants. The exchange has large communities from Russia, Japan, Philippines, China, Korea, India, and Africa to name a few.
XT.COM exchange is headquartered in Dubai and has its operation across the globe such as Singapore and Seoul. It aims to provide its user with the best possible user experience. It currently ranks as one of the top exchanges in CoinMarketcap and CoinGecko. As of the time of writing, XT.COM supports 596 coins and 995 trading pairs.
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FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shyan Selah Foundation in partnership with Brave New World Enterprises and Washington State Department of Commerce is proud to announce the official re-launch of The Artist Workshop September 17th!
The Artist Workshop is specifically designed to cultivate and develop aspiring entertainment artists and creative entrepreneurs. This exclusive program created from the real life experience and endeavors of Shyan Selah will produce a monthly series featuring the fundamental elements of the global entertainment industries including: music, tv/film, digital tech/social media, fashion, and professional sports industries for 14 - 21 year old participants. Every month participants will be able to listen and join in on conversations with a select panel made up of experts from each of the listed industries - the majority of which come directly from Shyan Selah's professional network. Featured guest speakers will include 7 time Grammy Award winning mix engineer Neal H Pogue (Tyler the Creator, Doja Cat, The Marias and more), Screenwriter Kirkland Morris (BMF, Powerbook IV: Force), Jay Warsinske (Founder of the IndiePower), Film and Music Director Martin Guigui (Beneath the Darkness, 9-11, The Bronx Bull, Billy Gibbons/ZZ Top), Eddie Levert, Jr. (President of Levert Entertainment, son of Eddie Levert of the O'Jays) and and much, much more.
"The Artist Workshop is the type of vehicle that can change an entire community," says Shyan Selah. "The creative arts industries are responsible for what we call 'entertainment' but on a deeper level, it is the experience provider for what we call 'culture.' From music to fashion to film to video gaming and sports, the workshop will play a pivotal role in redefining equity all the while amplifying the importance of education with respect to these creative industries. I've been blessed to panel, lecture, and produce this type of outreach at some of the top entertainment conventions in the world: NAMM, SXSW, ASCAP, CES and The Magic Convention have given me tremendous education on how to do this type of work; and combined with our amazing network, our strategic partners, and the intricate needs of our community, I'm excited to have this program take flight in my hometown."
From September 2022 to June 2023 monthly workshops will be held in Shyan Selah's hometown of Federal Way, with plans for a large scale talent show in July of 2023. As an organization designed to empower and uplift marginalized youth, the Shyan Selah Foundation is pleased to announce that due to its partnership with the Department of Commerce, up to 250 participants will receive complimentary access to all workshops and events. Interested participants are encouraged to register at www.theartistworkshop.org for more information.
"Commerce is thrilled to partner with the Artist Workshop to give aspiring creative entrepreneurs the skills and connections they need to develop thriving careers," says Shannon Halberstadt, director of creative economy sector development at the Department of Commerce. "The Artist Workshop will help cultivate the future creative workers and leaders we need to build a strong creative economy in Washington state."
The relationship between the Shyan Selah Foundation and the Department of Commerce stems from the inclusion of the program as a proviso introduced by Washington State Representative Jesse Johnson in the 2022-2023 state budget to address the ongoing need for educational and career development among Washington's youth.
"The Artist Workshop will provide our young people with the expert knowledge, skill set, and access to resources to inspire and empower a new generation of creative artists," says Representative Johnson. "This program is being implemented with a specific equity focused approach to make the arts more inclusive to all young people, particularly from our most vulnerable and marginalized communities. The Artist Workshop has been supporting students for a while now and finally has the financial support it deserves to bring about meaningful programming to our youth in South King County at a time when our youth need us the most as a community."
For more information and for the Artist Workshop schedule, please visit www.theartistworkshop.org.
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarsier Pharma, an advanced clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for blinding ocular diseases, today announced that the company will participate in the H.C. Wainwright 2nd Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference, taking place on August 17, 2022.
Dr. Daphne Haim-Langford, Tarsier Pharma's CEO and Chairperson, will join the panel "Pivotal Data on the Horizon", featuring two Ophthalmic phase-3 companies that are expecting topline clinical data in the near future. The discussion will be led by HCW's Managing Director of Equity Research, Dr. Yi Chen, with the participation of two Key Opinion Leaders in Ophthalmology, and will be live-streamed at 08:00am on August 17, 2022.
Dr. Daphne Haim-Langford, CEO of Tarsier Pharma, said: "I'm looking forward to share and discuss insights from our currently enrolling phase-3 TRS4VISION clinical trial of TRS01 in noninfectious anterior uveitis & uveitic glaucoma. I'm thankful to HCW for putting together this interesting forum of the few ophthalmic phase-3 companies, with expert ophthalmologists of uveitis and glaucoma, who can emphasize the unmet medical needs of patients with these diseases and share with us the important mission to save patients' eyesight".
In addition to the panel, Ruti Friedel, Tarsier Pharma's Business Development & Community Manager, will give a corporate update that will describe Tarsier's lead program for uveitic glaucoma – TRS01 eyedrops, and, for the first time, present the company's progress of its pipeline for treatment of retinal diseases. The presentation will be available on-demand during the day of the conference.
Both Tarsier representatives will be available for 1X1 meetings with investors. Registration is open here, investors interested to meet are welcome to contact their H.C. Wainwright representative.
About Tarsier Pharma
Tarsier Pharma is a phase-3 pharmaceutical company, focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of first-in-class pharmaceutical therapies to treat ocular back and front of the eye blinding diseases. TRS is a bio-inspired breakthrough proprietary technology platform, based on a new chemical entity with novel mechanism of action, that demonstrated safety and efficacy in a rare debilitating and blinding indication. Currently Tarsier is running TRS4VISION phase-3 clinical trial in subjects with non-infectious anterior uveitis including uveitic glaucoma, and IND enabling studies with its TRS02 formulation for retinal diseases.
Lead product candidate for uveitic glaucoma
Non-infectious uveitis is an autoimmune blinding ocular inflammation, considered the third leading cause of blindness in the developed world. Tarsier's TRS01 is a potent fast-acting immunomodulator, delivered as eye drops, for the treatment of non-infectious anterior uveitis in patients with uveitic glaucoma – that is considered an end-stage condition of uveitis. Once a uveitis patient has also developed glaucoma (uveitic glaucoma), the only available treatments for active inflammation, which are steroids, should be avoided due to their side effects of expediting glaucoma and vision loss. Thus, TRS01 has the potential to become the standard of care for uveitic glaucoma.
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DENVER, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE: AM) ("Antero Midstream" or the "Company") today announced its second quarter 2022 financial and operational results. The relevant unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are included in Antero Midstream's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Highlights:
- Net Income was $79 million, or $0.17 per share, in line with the prior year quarter
- Adjusted Net Income was $96 million, or $0.20 per share (non-GAAP measure)
- Adjusted EBITDA was $221 million (non-GAAP measure)
- Capital expenditures were $70 million
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $170 million
- Free Cash Flow before dividends was $105 million (non-GAAP measure)
- Low pressure gathering volumes increased by 3% compared to the prior year quarter
- Fresh water delivery volumes increased by 6% compared to the prior year quarter
- Placed on line the Castle Peak compressor station, adding 160 MMcf/d of capacity in the liquids-rich Marcellus shale
Paul Rady, Chairman and CEO said, "During the second quarter Antero Midstream successfully placed on line the Castle Peak compressor station in the liquids-rich Marcellus shale. This compressor station, which added 160 MMcf/d of initial capacity, is the fourth of six compressor stations in Antero Midstream's liquids-rich midstream corridor in Tyler and Wetzel Counties in West Virginia. Looking forward, we have identified underutilized compressor units and equipment that will be relocated and reused to expand this station by an additional 80 MMcf/d in 2023. This results in approximately $5 million of estimated capital savings on this compressor station alone. Additionally, we have identified further opportunities for compressor unit relocation and reuse that are expected to generate another $15 million of capital savings, or $20 million of total capital savings in 2023 and 2024."
Mr. Rady added, "We continue to be encouraged by the well results seen in the liquids-rich Marcellus corridor. These recent pads tied into the integrated gathering and processing system drove the increase in volumes during the second quarter. Importantly, the well control and results give us confidence in delivering the planned throughput and EBITDA growth over the next several years."
For a discussion of the non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Free Cash Flow before dividends, and Net Debt, please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Low pressure gathering volumes for the second quarter of 2022 averaged 2,970 MMcf/d, a 3% increase as compared to the prior year quarter. Low pressure gathering volumes were in excess of the growth incentive fee threshold of 2,900 MMcf/d, resulting in a $12 million rebate to Antero Resources. Compression volumes for the second quarter of 2022 averaged 2,776 MMcf/d, a 1% increase compared to the prior year quarter. High pressure gathering volumes averaged 2,819 MMcf/d, in line with the second quarter of 2021. Fresh water delivery volumes averaged 110 MBbl/d during the quarter, a 6% increase compared to the second quarter of 2021.
Gross processing volumes from the processing and fractionation joint venture (the "Joint Venture") averaged 1,458 MMcf/d for the second quarter of 2022, a 1% increase compared to the prior year quarter. Joint Venture processing capacity was 91% utilized during the quarter based on nameplate processing capacity of 1.6 Bcf/d. Gross Joint Venture fractionation volumes averaged 37 MBbl/d, a 3% decrease compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease in fractionation volumes was attributable to lower third party production volumes in the basin. Joint Venture fractionation capacity was 93% utilized during the quarter based on nameplate fractionation capacity of 40 MBbl/d.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, revenues were $229 million, comprised of $175 million from the Gathering and Processing segment and $54 million from the Water Handling segment, net of $18 million of amortization of customer relationships. Water Handling revenues include $21 million from wastewater handling and high rate water transfer services.
Direct operating expenses for the Gathering and Processing and Water Handling segments were $19 million and $24 million, respectively, for a total of $43 million, compared to $40 million in total direct operating expenses in the prior year quarter. The increase in direct operating expenses was driven by volumetric growth and additional compression capacity placed on line over the past twelve months. Water Handling operating expenses include $20 million from wastewater handling and high rate water transfer services. General and administrative expenses excluding equity-based compensation were $10 million during the second quarter of 2022. Total operating expenses during the second quarter of 2022 included $6 million of equity-based compensation expense, $36 million of depreciation and $4 million of impairment. The increase in depreciation expense was driven primarily by the acceleration of depreciation as a result of the relocation and reuse initiatives at the Castle Peak and future compressor stations.
Net Income was $79 million, or $0.17 per share. Net Income adjusted for amortization of customer relationships, impairment expense, loss on early extinguishment of debt, loss on settlement of asset retirement obligations and gain on asset sale, net of tax effects of reconciling items, or Adjusted Net Income, was $96 million. Adjusted Net Income was $0.20 per share.
The following table reconciles Net Income to Adjusted Net Income (in thousands):
Adjusted EBITDA was $221 million. Interest expense was $45 million, a 4% increase compared to the prior year quarter. Capital expenditures were $70 million, a 1% decrease compared to the prior year quarter. Free Cash Flow before dividends was $105 million, a 5% decrease compared to the prior year quarter. Free Cash Flow after dividends was a $2 million deficit compared to $3 million in the prior year quarter.
The following table reconciles Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow before and after dividends (in thousands):
The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow before and after dividends (in thousands):
Second Quarter 2022 Operating Update
Gathering and Processing — During the second quarter of 2022, Antero Midstream connected 17 wells to its gathering system. The Company placed in service the Castle Peak compressor station in the liquids-rich Marcellus Shale. The Castle Peak station has an initial capacity of 160 MMcf/d and will be expanded to 240 MMcf/d in 2023 by relocating four underutilized units from an already existing station. Lastly, Antero Midstream continued construction on the Wetzel County high pressure pipeline that will be placed online in the fourth quarter of 2022. These additional infrastructure projects will support the expected throughput growth in the second half of 2022.
Water Handling— Antero Midstream's water delivery systems serviced 15 well completions during the second quarter of 2022. As disclosed in the first quarter operating update, the second quarter included volumes from completion operations on a seven well pad late during the first quarter that resulted in a portion of those volumes included in the second quarter of 2022.
Capital Investments
Total accrued capital expenditures were $70 million during the second quarter of 2022. Of the $70 million invested in gathering, compression, and water infrastructure, $53 million was in gathering and compression assets and $17 million was in water handling assets. There were no investments in the Joint Venture during the quarter.
Brendan Krueger, CFO of Antero Midstream, said "Antero Midstream once again delivered a strong operational quarter resulting in neutral free cash flow after dividends. Importantly, the third quarter of 2022 marks a critical inflection point in Antero Midstream's financial strength where we expect to generate Free Cash Flow after dividends for the foreseeable future. This allows us to commence progress on our goals towards absolute debt reduction and leverage reduction towards our 3.0x target, which we believe will generate attractive value for stakeholders across our capital structure."
Conference Call
A conference call is scheduled on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10:00 am MT to discuss the financial and operational results. A brief Q&A session for security analysts will immediately follow the discussion of the results. To participate in the call, dial in at 877-407-9126 (U.S.), or 201-493-6751 (International) and reference "Antero Midstream". A telephone replay of the call will be available until Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 10:00 am MT at 877-660-6853 (U.S.) or 201-612-7415 (International) using the conference ID: 13726240. To access the live webcast and view the related earnings conference call presentation, visit Antero Midstream's website at www.anteromidstream.com. The webcast will be archived for replay until Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 10:00 am MT.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Definitions
Antero Midstream uses certain non-GAAP financial measures. Antero Midstream defines Adjusted Net Income as Net Income plus amortization of customer relationships and impairment expense, excluding gain and loss on asset sale, loss on settlement of asset retirement obligation and loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of tax effect of reconciling items. Antero Midstream uses Adjusted Net Income to assess the operating performance of its assets. Antero Midstream defines Adjusted EBITDA as Net Income plus interest expense, income tax expense, amortization of customer relationships, depreciation expense, impairment expense, loss (gain) on asset sale, loss on settlement of asset retirement obligation, accretion of asset retirement obligations, and equity-based compensation expense, and loss on early extinguishment of debt, excluding equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, plus distributions from unconsolidated affiliates.
Antero Midstream uses Adjusted EBITDA to assess:
- the financial performance of Antero Midstream's assets, without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis;
- its operating performance and return on capital as compared to other publicly traded companies in the midstream energy sector, without regard to financing or capital structure; and
- the viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects.
Antero Midstream defines Free Cash Flow before dividends as Adjusted EBITDA less interest expense and accrual-based capital expenditures. Free Cash Flow after dividends is defined as Free Cash Flow before dividends less accrual-based dividends declared for the quarter. Antero Midstream uses Free Cash Flow before and after dividends as a performance metric to compare the cash generating performance of Antero Midstream from period to period.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and Free Cash Flow before and after dividends are non-GAAP financial measures. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to these measures is Net Income. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to the GAAP measures of Net Income and cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities. The presentations of such measures are not made in accordance with GAAP and have important limitations as analytical tools because they include some, but not all, items that affect Net Income and cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities. You should not consider any or all such measures in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP. Antero Midstream's definitions of such measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
The following table reconciles cash paid for capital expenditures and accrued capital expenditures during the period (in thousands):
Antero Midstream defines Net Debt as consolidated total debt, excluding unamortized debt premiums and debt issuance costs, less cash and cash equivalents. Antero Midstream views Net Debt as an important indicator in evaluating Antero Midstream's financial leverage. Antero Midstream defines leverage as Net Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to Net Debt is total debt, excluding unamortized debt premiums and debt issuance costs.
The following table reconciles consolidated total debt to consolidated net debt, excluding debt premiums and issuance costs, ("Net Debt") as used in this release (in thousands):
The following table reconciles Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months as used in this release (in thousands):
Antero Midstream Corporation is a Delaware corporation that owns, operates and develops midstream gathering, compression, processing and fractionation assets located in the Appalachian Basin, as well as integrated water assets that primarily service Antero Resources Corporation's properties.
This release includes "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are not under Antero Midstream's control. All statements, except for statements of historical fact, made in this release regarding activities, events or developments Antero Midstream expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as statements regarding Antero Midstream's ability to execute its business plan and return capital to its stockholders, information regarding Antero Midstream's return of capital policy, information regarding long-term financial and operating outlooks for Antero Midstream and Antero Resources, information regarding Antero Resources' expected future growth and its ability to meet its drilling and development plan and the participation level of Antero Resources' drilling partner and the impact on demand for Antero Midstream's services as a result of incremental production by Antero Resources, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Although Antero Midstream believes that the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. Therefore, actual outcomes and results could materially differ from what is expressed, implied or forecast in such statements. Except as required by law, Antero Midstream expressly disclaims any obligation to and does not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Antero Midstream cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties incident to our business, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Antero Midstream's control. These risks include, but are not limited to, commodity price volatility, inflation, environmental risks, Antero Resources' drilling and completion and other operating risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in projecting Antero Resources' future rates of production, cash flows and access to capital, the timing of development expenditures, impacts of geopolitical events and world health events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity risk, our ability to achieve our greenhouse gas reduction targets and the costs associated therewith, the state of markets for and availability of verified quality carbon offsets and the other risks described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Antero Midstream's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
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This coming June 23rd will see the launch of the audio version of this book that contains dozens of tools that will change the listener's life and is specially designed for those who enjoy listening to good content while doing other activities.
MIAMI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ismael Cala, life and human development strategist, journalist, bestselling author, philanthropist, and international speaker, together with Penguin Random House presents a new way to connect with his life philosophy, embodied in the pages of Fluir para no sufrir, through the audiobook version that will be available starting this coming June 23.
In this audio, loaded with personal anecdotes, powerful fables, and real-life examples, Cala explains the 11 principles of the bamboo leader: integrity, versatility, flexibility, collaboration, spirituality, exponentiality, serene strength, passion, resilience, gratitude, and awareness-elevation, and how, through them, the path towards the transformation of the human being into a leader capable of beginning to make a difference in his or her life - and in the lives of others - is traveled.
"This audiobook opens the window to that fascinating world of deep and simple questions: questions that invite us to design a path with intention and that assures us our place in this dual and three-dimensional reality. Questions that we ask ourselves without forgetting that our existence is eternal, innocent, loving, and full of joy," explains Cala.
After intense days of recording and post-production, this wonderful learning and growth experience - narrated in a 4-hour audible format by the author himself - will allow listeners to enjoy it multiple times while playing sports, stuck in traffic, or in a quiet moment with their eyes closed.
Fluir para no sufrir audiobook version will be available at https://www.penguinlibros.com/ as well as on the usual audio format platforms.
About the author:
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He is the ambassador of the concept Corporate Happiness in Latin America with which he has provided training to more than 400 companies in the US and LATAM.
Winner of the 2013 Ibero-American Personality Award and the illustrious guest of more than a dozen Latin American cities, Ismael has worked with masters such as Deepak Chopra and John C. Maxwell and has trained alongside coaches such as Tony Robbins and Don Miguel Ruiz.
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Man with cane shot, killed while being harassed by teenagers, police say
Published: May. 11, 2022 at 11:01 AM EDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
HOUSTON (KTRK) – Police in Houston are investigating after they say a group of teenagers shot and killed a man behind a Walmart on Monday night.
A witness told police that four girls and two boys were harassing a man, who swung his cane at the teens to defend himself.
The group began to leave, but police say one of the boys turned around and shot the man in the chest.
He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
None of the suspects have been caught. Police don’t know their motive, as the man was not robbed.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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HELSINKI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Outokumpu Oyj
Stock exchange release
June 16, 2022 at 8.14 am EEST
Outokumpu updates its dividend policy
The Board of Directors ("the Board") of Outokumpu Oyj has resolved on a new dividend policy.
According to the new dividend policy Outokumpu aims to distribute a stable and growing dividend, to be paid annually.
"Outokumpu aspires to be an attractive investment for long-term investors. The updated dividend policy aims to provide for stability and predictability, despite the volatile nature of the stainless steel business", says Chairman of the Board Kari Jordan.
According to the previous dividend policy, the pay-out ratio throughout a business cycle was aimed to be within a range of 30–50% of the Group's net income.
The Board states that the new dividend policy and current financial trajectory provides the Board a possibility to propose a significant increase in dividend to the next Annual General Meeting.
Outokumpu will arrange a Capital Markets Day today, June 16, 2022. The Capital Markets Day's webcast details and presentations can be found at www.outokumpu.com/en/capital-markets-day.
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Investors: Linda Häkkilä, Head of Investor Relations, tel. +358 40 071 9669
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BOSTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The same data for the comparable three month period ended June 30, 2021 is also available below.
1 Earnings refer to net investment income, which is comprised of the Fund's interest and dividend income, less expenses. Earnings presented represent past earnings and there is no guarantee of future results.
Amounts distributed by the Funds may vary from the earnings shown above and will be announced in separate press releases. Up-to-date distribution rate information is available on John Hancock Investment Management's web site at www.jhinvestments.com by clicking on "Closed-End Funds" under the "Daily Prices" tab.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.
A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.
Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.
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FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Florida man linked to dozens of motorized golf cart thefts in the Upper Midwest was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison.
The FBI began investigating Nathan Rodney Nelson in July 2019 after the Cass County Sheriff’s Office in Fargo, North Dakota, asked for help in solving a series of golf cart thefts starting in 2017 in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Nelson, a former Minnesota resident living in Apollo Beach, Florida, was eventually arrested in June 2020 while he was caught trying to steal golf carts from a dealer in Donalsonville, Georgia. He also was carrying pre-printed serial number labels and burglary tools, according to court documents.
Investigators say he stole at least 63 golf carts in seven states, worth at least $283,500.
Nelson would typically steal carts in pairs from rural Midwestern golf courses, usually at night. He sold many of the carts under the alias Mason Weber, at a cost of about $2,500 each, court documents show.
Defense attorney Lorelle Moeckel said in a sentencing memorandum that her client was not able to keep his business going and pay his bills. He came up with the idea to steal golf carts to solve his financial problems and “from there it became easier and easier for him to stray from his long held moral compass.”
Nelson pleaded guilty in December to interstate transportation of stolen property. His sentencing calls for him to serve three years of supervised release and pay back about $14,000. | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/man-gets-2-years-for-multistate-motorized-golf-cart-thefts/ | 2022-04-13T19:57:36Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Weber Inc. (NYSE: WEBR) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Weber's August 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO") of the important September 27, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Weber securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Weber class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7923 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 27, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Weber's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Weber class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7923 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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3 officers hospitalized for suspected secondary drug exposure after arresting man on narcotics, police say
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – Three police officers in North Carolina were hospitalized for suspected secondary drug exposure on Sunday after encountering the same man.
According to the Sunset Beach Police Department, the officers were exposed to narcotics during an arrest.
Police responded to a call for two people reportedly under the influence of drugs. The two people were arrested for felony drug possession, but suddenly, one of the officers began to feel sick.
An ambulance rushed the officer to the hospital for suspected secondary narcotics exposure.
One of the people who was arrested was also taken to the hospital for treatment. Once he was released, a second officer drove the man from the hospital to the jail.
While en route, the officer began to feel sick and called for assistance. That officer was also taken to the hospital via ambulance for suspected secondary drug exposure.
A third officer then picked up the man and brought him to the Brunswick County Detention Center, but after dropping him off, that officer also began to feel sick and was taken to the hospital.
Sunset Beach police said all three officers have been released from the hospital.
Teams in hazmat suits sealed the drugs to be moved. The State Bureau of Investigation will test the drugs to find out what they are.
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Private equity firm launches "Future of Work" platform by partnering with innovative company that sources and manages best-in-class talent tailored for each client engagement
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Falfurrias Capital Partners today announced it has made a platform investment in Said Differently, a global marketing agency that assembles integrated teams of specialists strategically sourced to meet and exceed specific client goals. Terms were not disclosed.
The deal is the fourth investment from Falfurrias' $850 million Fund V. It's the first investment by the Charlotte-based private equity firm in support of its "Future of Work" thesis, which aims to identify and grow companies poised to capitalize on dramatic changes taking place in how work gets done.
As part of the investment, Falfurrias' Alexander Jutkowitz will join Said Differently as Executive Chairman. Jutkowitz has been an Executive in Residence for four years at Falfurrias, where he has been actively involved with the firm's investments across marketing, media and information services including My Code, Ballast Research and Industry Dive.
"The Covid pandemic opened a lot of people's eyes to how technology can turn the traditional employment model upside down," said Jutkowitz. "Said Differently has completely revolutionized the traditional agency model by amassing a collection of global talent that would rival any agency, and I know Falfurrias is excited for them to be the launching pad for additional investments in similarly innovative companies."
Said Differently was founded in 2020 before the start of the pandemic by Rachel Barek and Brian Skahan, both former managing directors at leading global marketing agencies. The company operates virtually, with Barek based in Washington, D.C., Skahan living in Florida, and the rest of its employee base spread around the globe. The true measure of Said Differently's capabilities, however, is its proprietary network of more than 3,000 specialist studios, freelance designers, programmers, strategists and other marketing experts worldwide, up to 300 of whom may be engaged in client assignments at any given time.
"The traditional professional services model is outdated," Barek and Skahan said in a joint statement. "Clients are in dire need of a lean and modern solution to manage the complexities of today's market, customized to their changing needs. We built Said Differently as the interface between clients and a world of talent that has already shifted to a new way of working. We are set up to solve the challenges our clients will face over the next decade and beyond, and we're eager to partner with Falfurrias on the next stage of this journey."
"We began looking at opportunities around the 'Future of Work' in April 2020, shortly after Covid began disrupting so many businesses," said Falfurrias Partner Geordie Pierson. "There's a lot of innovation out there, especially among B2B service providers, and we found Said Differently to be one of the most successful in completely transforming the delivery of world-class capabilities. We see a lot of potential to build off what they've accomplished, and we're thrilled to have Brian and Rachel at the forefront of our efforts in this area."
Alston & Bird served as Said Differently's legal counsel, and K&L Gates served as legal advisors to Falfurrias Capital Partners on the transaction.
About Said Differently
Reinventing the outdated "agency model," Said Differently offers an untraditional global approach to strategic consulting, design and development services that garner award-winning campaigns, products and platforms for the most innovative companies in the world, from nonprofits to VC-backed start-ups to Fortune 500 brands. Launched in 2020 with founders based in Miami and Washington, D.C., Said Differently's network of over 3,000 specialists are geographically distributed across the globe to service a range of clients across industry verticals, time zones and languages. For more information, visit saiddifferently.com.
About Falfurrias Capital Partners
Falfurrias Capital Partners is a Charlotte-based private equity investment firm founded in 2006 by Hugh McColl Jr., former chairman and CEO of Bank of America; Marc Oken, former CFO of Bank of America; and Managing Partner Ed McMahan. The firm has raised more than $1.9 billion across five funds and invests in growing, middle-market businesses in sectors where the firm's operational resources, relationships and sector expertise can be employed to complement portfolio company executive teams in support of growth objectives. Falfurrias Capital Partners employs a proprietary, research-based process called "Industry First'' to identify markets with durable growth trends, construct a thesis based on research findings, and partner with management teams to create strategic value. For more information, visit www.falfurriascapital.com.
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Delaware casino upgrades IGT ADVANTAGE™ deployment and introduces range of IGT content, convenience and bonusing systems
LONDON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it recently signed a multi-product systems technology agreement with Harrington Raceway and Casino. The comprehensive, multi-year systems deal will enable Harrington Raceway and Casino to further optimize its gaming floor, reward players and elevate excitement through a variety of IGT solutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, Harrington Raceway and Casino will upgrade its gaming floor by deploying the latest iteration of the IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system. For the first time, the casino will also deploy IGT's TournXtreme™ tournament technology and the Mobile Host and Mobile Responder apps. TournXtreme will enable Harrington Raceway and Casino to engage guests with spirited video slot tournaments and quickly shift gaming machines between cash-in and tournament modes. IGT's Mobile Host and Mobile Responder systems apps will help Harrington Raceway and Casino increase performance and productivity through real-time slot floor incident updates that are delivered directly to a personal mobile device.
"Harrington Raceway and Casino looks forward to modernizing our gaming floor through an IGT ADVANTAGE upgrade and the introduction of IGT systems technologies such as TournXtreme, Mobile Host and Mobile Responder," said Mark Schrecengost, Harrington Raceway and Casino General Manager. "IGT ADVANTAGE has been the backbone of our casino for many years, and we're excited to enter a new era of our systems partnership with IGT via solutions that will help us boost productivity and service, elevate our guests' play and loyalty and position us for growth."
"The combination of IGT systems products that Harrington Raceway and Casino will deploy on its gaming floor can quickly make a positive impact on casino productivity and guest satisfaction," said Ryan Reddy, IGT SVP Global PMM VLT, Systems, Video Poker and Payments. "By deploying multiple IGT systems solutions concurrently, Harrington Raceway and Casino can achieve peak value from their systems investment, operate with agility and seamlessly adopt new and emerging gaming trends in the future."
Through a phased deployment, Harrington Raceway and Casino will also feature the following IGT systems solution on its gaming floor:
- M5: IGT's HTML-based service window content management tool that enables the casino to offer personalized in-game offers, bonuses and rewards;
- Bonus Box: a comprehensive bonusing application bundle that incudes player-favorite and new bonuses such as Lucky Coin, Slot Lotto and Lucky Draw; and
- AVENTO: IGT's new hardware platform is built from the ground up to support IGT's innovative casino modernization products including Cardless Connect™ mobile loyalty card technology, Resort Wallet cashless technology and enhanced in-game content.
For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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‘She only had about a minute left’: Firefighters rescue woman caught in flash flood
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - First responders in the Las Vegas area say they were able to rescue a woman who got caught in rushing floodwaters last week.
“They said she only had about a minute left to hold on. She looked like she was in rough shape,” said Clark County Fire Department Capt. Travis Grove.
Firefighters and police officers responded to the scene near Craig Ranch Park after a monsoon storm moved through the area.
KVVU reports people called emergency crews when they saw the woman in the water and heard her screaming.
Firefighters said the water was rushing up to 30 mph and think the woman might have been floating in the water for nearly two miles.
Authorities said the woman was able to cling to a pillar when rescuers threw her a rope.
“It was on her. She tried to bite it with her teeth as her arms were stuck. Somehow, she grabbed the rope. We didn’t think she’d have enough energy,” Grove said.
Rescuers said they were able to bring the woman to safe ground. She was taken to the hospital and later released.
Officials didn’t immediately release how the woman ended up in the wash, but firefighters said the rescue is a clear example of why people should stay out of wash areas.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Summer is here and there is fun to be had at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington.
The theme park announced the opening of a new ride, Pirates of Speelunkers Cave. The boat ride takes you through Speelunkers cave, filled with pirate adventures, spooky twists and turns and even aliens.
Officials with Six Flags tweeted, “30 years in the making … The Speelunkers are back at Six Flags Over Texas!”
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SAN DIEGO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raving Consulting announced that industry expert Lynette O'Connell, VP of Customer Success at Quick Custom Intelligence will be discussing Loyalty 360 Strategy and Fundamentals at the Casino Marketing & Technology Conference. The conference will be held at the South Point Casino Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas, July 12th -14th 2022.
Deana Scott, CEO of Raving, said, "Not only are we thrilled to be bringing back an event that has informed and motivated thousands of operators since 2003, we are pleased to welcome Lynette O'Connell. She will be discussing how basic blocking and tackling of a host's everyday life is shaped by the ability to understand data through a sales lens, designing a host comping investment strategy including tying a host's behavior to EBITDA and the importance of data analytics in the gaming space yielding a 360-degree view of a guest's complete value and their overall worth."
Dr. Ralph Thomas, CEO & Co-Founder of QCI said, "The Casino Marketing & Technology Conference is the industry event for casino marketers to meet and collaborate, develop ideas and share best practices. The learnings shared at the CMTC provide an invaluable toolset for developing effective marketing plans in this volatile marketplace.
Raving was founded in 1998 and is a Native-owned, women-managed organization. For over two decades, Raving has partnered with over 152 Tribal Nations and enterprises and 71 commercial properties along with First Nations throughout Canada and internationally in Europe and Asia. From years on the casino floor, we understand all aspects of your gaming and resort operations and the challenges and sticky situations gaming executives face. We pride ourselves on building custom programs tailored to your needs, utilizing evidence-based methodologies to identify the root cause and create lasting solutions.
Our team of over 20 strategic partners, all experienced gaming and hospitality professionals, support Tribal organizations and commercial casinos worldwide in strategically improving their overall operations. Raving produces several events and publications including Raving Host and Player Development Conference; Raving NEXT: Indian Gaming Analytics and Marketing Conference; Casino Marketing and Technology Conference; Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine. Visit www.betravingknows.com to subscribe to our publications.
The QCI Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming and hospitality industries. QCI has installed their ground-breaking, highly configured software in 55 casino resorts in North America and in over 3,000 sites worldwide. QCI products provide tooling for gaming operators managing over $20 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, these products are built on the QCI Platform, a best-in-class on-premise, hybrid or cloud-based technology that enables fully coordinated activities across gaming or hospitality operations. This data-driven software allows for quick, informed decisions in the ever-changing world of the casino industry and assists casinos in their efforts to optimize resources and profits, manage marketing campaigns and increase customer loyalty. QCI was founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno. Based in San Diego, QCI also has offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas & Phoenix. www.QuickCustomIntelligence.com
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EXTON, Pa., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced it has made a strategic investment in Latch Medical, a Dublin-based leader in next-generation vaccine and biologics delivery technology that is pioneering a new approach to intradermal delivery.
"West's investment in Latch Medical advances our leadership in innovation through a dedicated focus on the needs of patients," says Robert Segura, Vice President, Corporate Development, West Pharmaceutical Services. "The methods by which medicines are delivered to patients continue to evolve to meet their desire for ease-of-use and effectiveness. Latch Medical's innovative intradermal-delivery technology fits well into this strategy."
West joins Latch Medical's existing investors Atlantic Bridge and Enterprise Ireland. West will take a minority ownership stake in Latch Medical.
Latch Medical's Pharma Latch technology offers two delivery device platforms that allow for intradermal delivery of vaccines and biologics with rapid, consistent dosing. The technology anchors securely to the skin and uses either hollow or coated microneedles to deliver and disperse vaccine and biologics payloads. The technology is a low-cost platform that can facilitate higher payloads than microneedle technologies developed in the past. It requires minimal training for clinicians to use.
"We have put our extensive experience of skin biomechanics and understanding of the challenges of intradermal delivery into the development of Pharma Latch. It is a novel technology that can replace traditional injections and infusions and look to realize the potential of intradermal delivery," said Ronan Byrne, CEO, Latch. "With this investment from West, we can rapidly increase the impact of our technology."
As evidenced by the investment in Latch Medical, West continues to make startup investments in the medical device space to create and advance offerings that allow for care to be delivered more effectively and efficiently.
"West's commitment to making these types of investments help to drive innovation that results in providing total care through better outcomes and supports innovative technologies that serve patients," said Segura.
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With approximately 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering over 45 billion components and devices each year.
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and in business for nearly a century, West in its fiscal year 2021 generated $2.83 billion in net sales. West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index. For more information, visit www.westpharma.com.
Latch Medical was spun out of University College Dublin by its co-Founders Ronan Byrne and Nicky Bertollo in 2019. Based in Dublin, Ireland it is focused on the development of the 'Pharma Latch' drug and vaccine delivery platform. The platform looks to offer the benefits of intradermal delivery in a simple, highly cost-effective manner. For more information, visit www.pharmalatch.com.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aemetis, Inc. ("Aemetis" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMTX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Aemetis and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 12, 2021, Aemetis issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2021. Among other items, Aemetis reported GAAP earnings per share of -$0.69, missing consensus estimates by $0.16, and revenue of $42.8 million, missing consensus estimates by $6.26 million.
On this news, Aemetis's stock price fell $2.02 per share, or 16.25%, to close at $10.41 per share on May 12, 2021.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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ZURICH (AP) — Electronic Arts will stop making its hugely successful FIFA video game in its current name, marking a split in one of soccer’s most successful and lucrative partnerships after the sides failed to strike a new licensing deal.
Instead, the California company said Tuesday that EA Sports FC will be introduced from 2023 after it creates the final game in partnership with FIFA later this year.
Licensing rights for the game earn FIFA about $150 million annually — the single biggest commercial earner in its expected $7 billion total revenue from 2019-2022 — though FIFA struck a defiant tone in a statement published hours after the announcement of losing that income.
FIFA promised a “number of new non-simulation games (that) are already under production” and will launch ahead of the 2022 World Cup that kicks off in Qatar in November.
FIFA said it plans to create a “new gaming model” and cited the recent launch of its streaming service FIFA+.
“I can assure you that the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in the statement.
EA has been producing a FIFA game for nearly 30 years and its fond association with tens of millions of gamers worldwide helped the Zurich-based organization’s brand when it was tarnished amid a wave of arrests of soccer officials in 2015.
For generations of young people, FIFA has means a video game rather than a sports institution.
Though EA Sports FC will be unable to include FIFA content including the World Cup, it retains licensing deals with prime soccer competitions including the English Premier League and the UEFA-organized Champions League.
The EA announcement showed the strength of those partnerships with warm comments from executives from the Premier League, UEFA and Spain’s La Liga while a coordinated release of tweets posted by dozens of soccer clubs used the slogan “We’re In The Club” to align with the EA Sports FC brand.
“We’re thankful for our many years of great partnership with FIFA,” EA CEO Andrew Wilson said. “The future of global football is very bright, and fandom around the world has never been stronger.”
Wilson promised “even more innovative and authentic experiences to the growing football audience” while its soon-to-be rival FIFA spoke of creating ”new, interactive experiences to fans across the globe.”
“The interactive gaming and e-sports sector is on a path of unrivaled growth and diversification,” Infantino said. “FIFA’s strategy is to ensure we can make the most of all future options and ensure a wide range of products and opportunities for gamers, fans, member associations and partners.” | https://cw33.com/news/ea-sports-fifa-end-partnership-as-both-eye-new-video-games/ | 2022-05-11T21:14:51Z |
Murder charges dropped in 2019 Tallahassee shooting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The state attorney has dropped murder charges against a man accused in a fatal 2019 Tallahassee shooting after new evidence surfaced in June 2022.
Preston Hart was accused of shooting and killing Jason Joseph during an argument on the corner of Indiana and Calloway Streets back on Jan. 13, 2019.
Hart’s retrial was put on pause last month after the new evidence surfaced.
That evidence, according to the State Attorney’s Office, is a Facebook message from Deontae Cromartie taking credit for Jason Joseph’s murder.
Cromartie said he was present at the shooting, and he initially told law enforcement that he saw Hart shoot and kill Joseph.
The State Attorney’s Office said in a press release Monday, “After consultation with [The Tallahassee Police Department] and the victim’s family, the State cannot proceed in good faith based on this level of uncertainty, and today dropped the pending murder charges against Preston Hart.”
Hart pled no contest to a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Hart’s defense attorney, John Eagen, said he believes justice has been served.
“I’m greatly relieved that my client is not only getting released today but that he does not have to face the murder charge,” Eagen said. “We tried this case before and we got a hung jury, so this is a preferred outcome.”
The State Attorney said his office will not be filing charges against Cromartie at this time.
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Move follows last year's expansion of employee-owned firm's footprint across fast-growing Pacific Northwest
The Alaska-based firm to brand as Coldstream and join existing team
SEATTLE, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldstream Wealth Management ("Coldstream") today announced a merger with LWM Wealth Management ("LWM" and "Legacy"), a Kenai, Alaska-based firm with approximately $170 million in assets under management. LWM, owned by Roy A. Wells CFP® and Mark Griffin CFP®, will operate under the Coldstream brand. Upon completion of the merger, Coldstream will have 26 financial advisors, 122 employees and more than $7 billion in assets under management.
Coldstream's expansion into Alaska reinforces its position as one of the top independent wealth management firms in the fast-growing Pacific Northwest. It comes on the heels of its recent mergers with Paracle Advisors (Mercer Island, Wash.) and Rosenbaum Financial (Portland, Ore.), and the firm's office opening in Boise, Idaho.
Additionally, the transaction reflects Coldstream's ongoing commitment to growing its business under an employee ownership model while shunning private equity funding – a stark contrast to much of the M&A activity that has defined wealth management in recent years.
"We're excited to partner with Legacy and extend Coldstream's reach into the important Alaskan marketplace," said Kevin Fitzwilson, Coldstream's Managing Shareholder. "Roy and Mark have built a vibrant independent practice over the years, thriving by providing an exceptional and customized wealth management experience to their clients. Their culture of service and integrity is a perfect fit with Coldstream's core values, so we look forward to working together to support the hard-working people of Alaska's investment and financial planning needs."
Legacy has built its business over the decades by providing ongoing investment management services to clients across Alaska, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates.
After the merger, Mark, Roy and Michelle McGlasson (Client Services Associate) will join the existing Bellevue, Wash., team led by Coldstream co-founder Roger Reynolds. Roger also heads the firm's Disabled Advisory Services group, a unique offering focused on providing customized wealth management and adaptive-oriented solutions for disabled individuals and their families.
"Critical to our search for a new partner was making sure that the client-centric culture that Legacy has strived so hard to establish over the years remained intact," Mark said. "In selecting Coldstream, we're confident that will happen, with the firm set to deliver enhanced resources that will both boost our ability to deliver a top service experience to our clients across the country and allow us to remain approachable and true to our Alaska roots."
He continued, "We did extensive due diligence and met with a number of firms before deciding we belonged with Coldstream. Their value proposition of providing comprehensive, transparent and objective advice through an employee-owned, independently operated firm structure convinced us that they were the right partner. We are excited to be taking this next step in the growth of our practice by merging with Coldstream and collaborating with Roger and his well-respected team of investment professionals."
Roy added, "We feel so fortunate that this merger provides a smooth transition and enhanced services for our valued clients. Though changing names, we are proud of our research results: our legacy continues with Coldstream."
Roger added, "I have a decades long history of working with clients based in Alaska, so I am excited to build on that by welcoming Mark, Roy and Michelle to Coldstream. Together, they have built an impressive business and served their clients with distinction. In joining my team, I am confident that they will be able to maintain the independent spirit that has driven their success and grow further by leveraging our size and scale to streamline their operations and offer even greater support."
Coldstream Wealth Management is an employee-owned, independently operated wealth management firm that has been earning the trust of high net-worth clients since 1996. The firm guides clients through the complexity of wealth management so that they can have peace of mind while achieving their financial and lifestyle goals. Coldstream has offices in Bellevue, Seattle, and Mercer Island, Washington, Boise, Idaho and Portland, Oregon. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Coldstream Holdings, Inc. For more information, please visit https://www.coldstream.com/.
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WASHINGTON — Erin Houchin braced for the worst when a mysterious group started buying television ads last month in her highly competitive southern Indiana congressional race.
Houchin assumed she would face a negative blitz, like the one that crushed her in 2016 when she ran for the same seat. But, in fact, the opposite happened.
American Dream Federal Action, a super political action committee financed by a cryptocurrency CEO, saturated the district with ads promoting Houchin as a “Trump Tough” conservative who would “stop the socialists in Washington.” That push helped secure her victory last week in a Republican primary.
“All you can do is hold your breath,” Houchin’s longtime consultant, Cam Savage, said of when they learned about the ad buy. “It could help you, but the fear is it will end you.”
The impact of the unsolicited helps shows how cryptocurrency tycoons are emerging as the new political power players. They are pouring millions of dollars into primary elections as they try to gain influence over members of Congress and other government officials who are crafting regulations.
This year, for the first time, industry executives have spent nearly $20 million so far, according to records and interviews.
It’s a delicate but deliberate march by companies that make money based in part on evading government attention.
More than $100 million also has been spent lobbying since 2018 by crypto companies, as well as those who potentially stand to lose if the industry goes mainstream, records show.
The push comes as the Biden administration and Congress consider new regulations and set funding levels for agencies that will oversee crypto.
“What do they want? They want no regulation, or they want to help write the regulation. What else is new?” asked Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, an industry critic.
Cryptocurrencies are a digital asset that can be traded over the internet without relying on the global banking system. They’ve been promoted as a way for that those with limited means to build wealth by investing in the next big thing.
But they’re also highly speculative and often lack transparency, which substantially increases risk. On Thursday, cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, plunged in value.
Jan Santiago, deputy director of Global Anti-Scam, an organization that helps victims of cryptocurrency fraud, said the industry has been reluctant to police bad actors.
“Unless it affects their bottom line or public reputation, I don’t think there’s any financial incentive for them,” he said.
There are signs that crypto is going mainstream. Fidelity Investments, one of the nation’s largest providers of retirement accounts, announced earlier this month it will start allowing investors to put Bitcoin in their 401(k) accounts.
And there are indications that the government is increasing scrutiny.
The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a plan last week that would nearly double the size of its staff focused on cryptocurrency oversight. Days later, the Justice Department indicted the CEO of a cryptocurrency platform and mining operation, alleging he orchestrated a “$62 million global investment fraud scheme.”
Meanwhile, members of Congress and the administration have raised concerns that Russian oligarchs could turn to cryptocurrency to evade U.S. sanctions put in place when Russia invaded Ukraine.
But at least one lawmaker has been an active participant in promoting the allure of crypto riches.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a conservative Republican from North Carolina, touted a new crypto coin in a video posted to social media, emphatically declaring, “This is going to the moon, baby,” while urging viewers to visit the coin’s website and “get on the train.” But after an initial spike, it plunged in value and is now worth a small fraction of a penny.
Cryptocurrency advocates in Congress acknowledge problems but argue the roughly $2 trillion industry has matured.
“I’m confident that bitcoin protects consumers,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., who has invested in the currency. “I’m not confident that all cryptocurrencies protect consumers. In fact, I’m willing to bet that the majority of those are fraudulent.”
Many cryptocurrency proponents vehemently opposed regulation. But lobbyists say that’s now a settled debate and their aim is to convince skeptics not to have too heavy a regulatory hand.
Perianne Boring, founder of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, makes the case for developing accounting standards for the industry to help crypto firms become publicly traded companies.
“Because there are no standards, many businesses are hesitant to touch cryptocurrency,” said Boring, whose group has spent nearly $2 million lobbying the federal government.
Some lobbyists are hoping that a wave of campaign spending could help, much of it directed to Democratic primary races.
“Folks in crypto are, all of a sudden, happy to go to political fundraisers,” said Kristin Smith, the executive director of the Blockchain Association. Smith, whose group has spent about $4 million on lobbying since 2018. She added, “The government could actually come in and really mess it up if we aren’t constructively engaging.”
That’s fostered sense of resentment among some Democrats. In suburban Atlanta, Democratic Reps. Carolyn Bourdeaux and Lucy McBath, are squaring off after their districts were merged during redistricting. A crypto-affiliated super PAC is backing McBath, paying for $2 million in TV advertising that praises her.
“They are not doing this out of the goodness of their heart. They are doing this because they want something,” Bourdeaux said.
A spokesman for the group Protect Our Future said the expenditures have nothing to do with cryptocurrency regulation.
Crypto super PACs are also active in other marquee races, including Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senate primary, where $212,000 was spent last week on ads backing John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic lieutenant governor. The ads say Fetterman won’t “get schmoozed by lobbyists or bossed around by politicians.”
But overall, the spending is on such a scale that it has generated questions about the industry’s motives.
“It tells every Democrat that, if you have a primary, they could come in with $2 million,” said Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., chairman of the House Financial Services subcommittee overseeing investor protection. “They are certainly making a point.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_3d0e4b5e-d231-11ec-bb2f-77b5b2d8de6e.html | 2022-05-13T05:20:59Z |
WNBA drafts its first player from an HBCU in 20 years
By Leah Asmelash, CNN
No player from a historically Black college or university has been drafted into the WNBA since 2002. On Monday night, that finally changed.
Ameshya Williams-Holliday, a senior center out of Jackson State University, was selected in the third round, 25th overall, by the Indiana Fever, making her the first HBCU player to be drafted into the WNBA in 20 years.
A three-time Southwestern Atlantic Conference defensive player of the year, Williams-Holliday was also player of the year for the 2021-22 season. CNN reached out to Williams-Holliday for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
In the 26 years since the WNBA’s founding, only five players from an HBCU have ever been drafted into the league.
Three were in 2002: Andrea Gardner from Howard University, Amba Kongolo from North Carolina Central University, and Jacklyn Winfield from Southern University and A&M College.
The two other HBCU players drafted were Denique Graves in 1997 and Karen Wilkins in 1998, both from Howard University.
But in 2022, there are no players from an HBCU in the WNBA.
“I think if I was at a Power 5 school, it would be a different story of me being drafted or trying to get my foot in (the WNBA),” Williams-Holliday said in an interview last week with ESPN’s Andscape.
“People think (HBCUs) can’t compete with other top institutions (or) a Power 5 school, but that’s not true,” she said. “I think we deserve to be on the same level. I do think if I was still at Mississippi State, I would be a first-round draft pick.”
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MADISON, N.J., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in residential real estate services (formerly known as Realogy Holdings Corp.), will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, on Thursday, July 28, 2022, prior to the company's webcast scheduled for 8:30 a.m. EDT on the same day.
During this call, the company will report its second quarter 2022 financial results and provide a business update. The webcast will be hosted by Ryan Schneider, chief executive officer and president, and Charlotte Simonelli, chief financial officer and treasurer.
Investors may access the conference call live via webcast at anywhere.re under "Investors" or by dialing 888-330-3077 (toll free); international participants should dial 646-960-0674. Please dial in at least five to 10 minutes prior to start time. A webcast replay will also be available on the company's website.
About AnywhereSM
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is on a mission to empower everyone's next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate – Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty® – the AnywhereSM portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures. Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing, and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey. With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories. Recognized for eleven consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work four years in a row, named one of LinkedIn's 2022 Top Companies in the U.S., and honored by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2021.
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PARIS, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HOPIUM, the first French manufacturer of hydrogen-powered vehicles, is partnering with Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, to develop premium tyres for its high-end sedan, Hopium Machina.
The goal of the partnership is to design bespoke tyres with low rolling resistance technology, a major factor to enhance the vehicle's 1,000km driving range. The tyres will be created using Bridgestone's proprietary Virtual Tyre Development technology, providing significant benefits in terms of both efficiency and sustainability.
Under its overarching Bridgestone E8 Commitment, the company has pledged to support the realisation of a sustainable society by providing social and customer value throughout every area of its business and operations, together with partners.
Olivier Lombard, Hopium's CEO and founder said: "Since its start, Hopium has made it a point of honour to collaborate with the best in their fields. Today, this strategic agreement with a renown industrial world leader constitutes a major milestone in our ambitious roadmap. With considerable expertise in designing tyres and tyre technologies for newer types of mobility, Bridgestone will surely bring valuable learnings to the partnership, helping us live up to the challenges ahead."
Steven De Bock, VP Consumer Replacement and OE, Bridgestone EMIA said: "This exciting partnership with Hopium once again demonstrates our support for the next generation of innovative mobility pioneers. We're placing our recognised expertise at the service of a real game-changer in the field of zero-emission mobility and helping bring about a more sustainable future of mobility in the process."
ABOUT HOPIUM
Olivier Lombard, the youngest winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans, founded Hopium, a manufacturer of high-end hydrogen-powered vehicles, as an achievement resulting from his experience acquired on the racing circuits. With the automotive culture in his heritage, Olivier Lombard has driven for 7 years hydrogen- powered racing cars, making him the world's most experienced racer in this field. As an open-air laboratory, the race has allowed Olivier Lombard and his team to reflect on new mobility solutions to meet today's environmental challenges. While the transportation sector alone is responsible for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions, the company is positioning itself as a player in climate change. Hopium brings together a team of experts and leading partners at the forefront of innovation in the fields of hydrogen fuel cells, technology, and automotive engineering.
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Bridgestone in Europe, Russia, Middle East, India, and Africa (Bridgestone EMIA) is the regional Strategic Business Unit of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions. Headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), Bridgestone EMIA employs more than 20,000 people and conducts business in 40 countries across the region.
Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre technologies and advanced mobility solutions. The company's vision is to provide social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company. The Bridgestone E8 Commitment – a framework of eight values (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment) – guides strategic priorities, decision making, culture evolution and sustainability actions towards the achievement of this vision.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Unity Software Inc. ("Unity") (NYSE: U) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Unity, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Unity includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2022
Aggrieved Unity investors only have until September 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Penn., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It didn't take long for premium poultry producer Bell & Evans to earn well-deserved recognition for its trailblazing Organic-Certified Chicken Harvesting Facility in Fredericksburg, PA. The plant began operating in early December 2021 and was recently named the 2022 Food Plant of the Year by Food Engineering for its innovations, automations and high scores in all categories including team member welfare, animal welfare, food safety, product quality, and sustainability.
The new facility processes 100% of Bell & Evans chickens through harvest, 100% Air Chill, cut up, deboning, case packing and shipping. At 411,500 square feet – roughly the size of seven football fields – it was built linear to minimize turns in production which maximize product quality. Many of its innovations are a first in U.S. poultry. The facility also serves as the new headquarters for Bell & Evans with ample office and meeting space including an executive conference room with a jumbotron video wall for education and adjoining kitchen for preparing The Excellent Chicken®.
"I traveled the world and spent my entire career collecting ideas for this new plant," said Bell & Evans Owner Scott Sechler. "Over the years, we expanded and retrofitted our old plant to meet our needs, and we were ready to build this state-of-the-world facility using every bit of knowledge and experience we have. We spared no expense to achieve our goals, and we're really proud of this place."
Bell & Evans is a 5th generation family business that redefines what sustainability means, as both America's oldest branded chicken company and the most modern in the U.S. and perhaps the world. With 100% state-of-the-art facilities built new within the past decade, Bell & Evans' definition of sustainability includes and expands beyond protecting our air, soil, water and natural resources. Continuous and significant investments in land, facilities, equipment, processes, partnerships and its team pave a long and prosperous future for Bell & Evans.
This was Bell & Evans' third successful collaboration with design-build firm Stellar of Jacksonville, Florida. Stellar completed Bell & Evans' 2017 Hatchery and 2015 award-winning Further Processing Facility. All are organic certified and located in Fredericksburg, PA. Bell & Evans has permits to build a second organic-certified harvesting facility of similar scale on the same 112-acre campus as its newest plant.
Construction of the new harvesting facility began in March 2020 at the onset of COVID-19. The entire facility was designed virtually with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to allow Bell & Evans' operations team and vendors to collaborate on the placement of every wall, wire, pipe, equipment piece, nut and bolt to eliminate interferences. That collaboration plus strong vendor partnerships, support from local and state governments, and the continuous involvement of the Bell & Evans team kept the project on schedule and resulted in an unprecedented startup 21 months later.
Following are specifics within several key categories for Bell & Evans at its new facility.
Thoughtful workspaces and team member welfare
- Production areas are bright and spacious, many with white-pigmented concrete walls, windows for natural light and energy-efficient LED lights.
- Adjustable stands at workstations and athletic trainers in production provide ergonomic support.
- Automations, conveyor systems, and in-line processing minimize the needs for fork trucks, heavy lifting or high traffic areas to improve worker safety. The facility has seven palletizing robots, four pick-and-place robots, and is currently testing a prototype Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) in its warehouse.
- A full-service cafeteria provides healthy, hot meals daily at-cost for team members including soups, sandwiches, salads, grilled daily specials, prepared foods, fresh juices and free coffee.
- Free on-site healthcare is available at the facility Care Center.
Meaningful animal welfare improvements
- Bell & Evans is the first poultry company in the U.S. to use a fully automated unloading system to bring chickens into the facility without fork trucks or human handling. The innovative conveyor system slowly pulls the large module of chickens from the trailer into the facility with little noise or movement.
- The live receiving area is temperature-controlled and has blue lighting that is not visible to the chickens, so it appears dark. These measures to minimize light, sound and movement reduce stress on the birds.
- New, spacious trays provide more headroom and better ventilation than standard models for chickens traveling from the farm to the harvesting facility, on average an hour's drive or less.
- An upgraded Slow Induction Anesthesia (SIA) process combines oxygen with tempered CO2 gas for a gentle, controlled process of putting chickens to sleep. Windows in SIA allow for full transparency.
- Arrival to harvest, chickens are not handled by humans while conscious, also a team member benefit.
Thorough food safety measures
- Every effort was made to eliminate opportunities for bacteria in production. Hand and boot wash stations are at every entrance into production including live receiving. Most processing equipment is welded and suspended from stainless steel wall plates, minimizing nuts, bolts and leg columns that could otherwise create hard-to-clean pinch points.
- There are no painted, wooden or porous surfaces in production.
- Specialized air dryer and filtration units minimize moisture in the air that could breed bacteria, and rooftop makeup air units use UV light technology to keep out bacteria and viruses.
- The facility is organic certified and chlorine free. Organic-certified cleaning solutions are piped to points in the facility and a monitoring system ensures safe delivery with no human or product contact.
- Chicken byproducts are automatically conveyed to a neighboring building for separation.
Superior product quality
- Bell & Evans is the first poultry company in the U.S. to incorporate vision grading three times during processing including before evisceration to detect internal and exterior defects. Defective birds are automatically moved off the line for human review.
- Upgraded scalders deliver heat through plates instead of steam to maintain a consistent water temperature that is critical for thorough feather removal.
- Bell & Evans pioneered an innovative chicken singe-er to remove pin feathers and reduce common surface bacteria like Salmonella.
- An upgraded 100% Air Chill system quickly cold sears the exterior of the bird to lock in its natural juices and then slowly equilibrates the overall temperature of the bird. Livers, gizzards, hearts and necks are also 100% Air Chilled.
- 100% of boneless product, both white and dark meat, is hand-trimmed then x-rayed with bone detection equipment that was originally designed for the fish industry to identify very small bones.
Unprecedented sustainability
- The $360 million investment in the new Harvesting Facility and wastewater treatment plant was funded by the first green loan in U.S. poultry for commitments to sustainability.
- The "European-Plus" facility is built to last from exceptional quality materials like precast concrete walls for superior thermal rating and acid brick production floors for longevity even with heavy sanitation.
- 41% of potable site water is reconditioned for use again in first processing. Bell & Evans conserves 400,000 gallons of water per day and is 40% more water efficient than the rest of the poultry industry with its 100% Air Chill processing and water reuse.
- 55% of the new facility's heat requirements (in BTUs) come from recycled waste heat from its own neighboring rendering facility. 250 gallons of recycled water is heated a minute without additional fuel, greatly reducing daily carbon emissions.
- Cooled interstitial space for utility access above production creates a thermos effect for energy savings in the below refrigerated spaces.
- There are no steam boilers at the new facility. Its direct fired gas heaters achieve 99% efficiency compared 89-90% efficiency of typical steam boilers.
- 100% stainless steel piping in the ammonia system ensures longevity and maximizes team safety.
Bell & Evans chicken is sold nationally at Whole Foods Market and at premium, family-owned retailers across the country including Wegmans Food Markets, Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Central Market (H-E-B), Dierbergs, Lunds & Byerlys, and more. Bell & Evans chicken is also on the menus of America's finest restaurants.
About Bell & Evans – Bell & Evans is a 5th generation family business and America's oldest branded chicken company. We are the industry pioneer of all-natural Raised Without Antibiotics chicken and maintain the highest animal welfare standards in poultry. We produce 100% Raised Without Antibiotics chicken and organic-certified chicken with no commodity production.
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CMMC) (ASX: C6C) (the "Company" or "Copper Mountain") will be hosting a conference call on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 7:30 am (Pacific Time) for senior management to discuss its first quarter 2022 results. The Company will be releasing its first quarter 2022 financial and operating results before markets open on Monday, April 25, 2022.
Dial-in information:
Toronto and international: 1 (416) 764 8650
North America (toll-free): 1 (888) 664 6383
Webcast: https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1540119&tp_key=3297d7e2a6
Replay information:
Toronto and international: 1 (416) 764 8677, Passcode: 910085#
North America (toll-free): 1 (888) 390 0541, Passcode: 910085#
The conference call replay will be available until 8:59 pm (Pacific Time) on May 2, 2022. An archive of the audio webcast will also be available on the company's website at http://www.cumtn.com.
About Copper Mountain Mining Corporation
Copper Mountain's flagship asset is the 75% owned Copper Mountain Mine located in southern British Columbia near the town of Princeton. The Copper Mountain Mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. Copper Mountain also has the development-stage Eva Copper Project in Queensland, Australia and an extensive 2,100 km2 highly prospective land package in the Mount Isa area. Copper Mountain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CMMC" and Australian Stock Exchange under the symbol "C6C".
Additional information is available on the Company's web page at www.CuMtn.com.
On behalf of the Board of
COPPER MOUNTAIN MINING CORPORATION
"Gil Clausen"
Gil Clausen, P.Eng.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "plans", "expects", "estimates", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance and opportunities to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include the risks set out in Copper Mountain's public documents, including in each management discussion and analysis, filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although Copper Mountain believes that the information and assumptions used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, Copper Mountain disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Couple facing child abuse, neglect charges in ‘child torture’ case, investigators say
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A couple in Missouri is facing several charges of child abuse and neglect.
Police have accused Joseph and Peggy Flores of actions such as putting their teenage son in a dog kennel for punishment. Investigators said medical examiners described the level of abuse as near “child torture.”
KY3 reports the abuse took place in March 2020. Court records showed the 15-year-old boy talked to an investigator at the Child Advocacy Center later in July 2020.
“One of the most important things is that we want to make sure that we are allowing the child to participate in the process at whatever level they want to,” said Micki Lane with the Child Advocacy Center.
Documents showed the 15-year-old told the forensic interviewer that his parents would lock him in a room with the window nailed shut and put him in a kennel, naked, with two dogs.
According to investigators, the teenager said his parents would pour urine on him as punishment. His parents would also whip his body with an extension cord while yelling profanities at him.
“Over 90% of the time, allegations of abuse are done by someone in the family, or someone known well to the family,” Lane said.
She said the advocacy center did not interview the teenager in this case, but abuse can leave lasting scars.
“Survivors of abuse, learn to live with what’s happened. It doesn’t have to define them,” Lane said. “They may not think about it every day, but it’s not something that just goes away.”
Documents also showed that examiners found physical scars, including patterned bruising. The child told forensic interviewers the abuse started when Springfield Public Schools shut down, and his parents had to home school children due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lane said child abuse is preventable. She said the three most important things are understanding, identifying and reporting suspicions.
“When we see something, and we report it, we want to support that child or teen,” Lane said. “We want to believe them. Belief is one of the things that significantly impact a child or teen’s ability to heal.”
An arrest warrant for the couple is awaiting a judge’s signature.
Prosecutors said the child has since been removed from the home, and the delayed arrest warrant has been partly due to the pandemic.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Atmofizer Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "Atmofizer") (CSE: ATMO) (Frankfurt: J3K) (OTCQB: ATMFF) is pleased to announce a corporate update on its clean air technology.
Olivier Centner, CEO of Atmofizer stated, "I'm extremely proud of the hard work we achieved this quarter across all departments. With COVID-19 almost behind us, the fear of airborne transmission of ultra-fine particles and the associated health risks remains and will not be forgotten. The importance of clean air at home and at work is front of mind for governments and the public, and we have seen a wave of new clean air regulations.
Atmofizer is well positioned as a new and innovative technology to bring a proven technology to the market and capitalize on the opportunity.
Our science team continues to make significant advancements to prove and productize our technology to achieve our ultimate goal of delivering cleaner air, energy savings and improved efficiency. We are doing this by expanding beyond our appliance business and into the multi-billion dollar HVAC industry.
Our commercial team, now led by our President and Chief Commercial Officer Whit Pepper, announced on May 26, 2022 that they have secured another significant distribution partner. Safeware Inc. is a leader in safety equipment that supplies the public sector and educational organizations in North America.
In advance of our launch in the HVAC industry, the team has developed strong relationships with HVAC distribution partners. We have achieved our asset light objective of developing new clean technology and licensing or partnering with industry leaders to scale faster and capital efficiently.
Despite challenging supply chain and market conditions, our operations and finance departments have successfully delivered appliance inventory over the quarter and our cash balance position is stronger.
With a strong team and clear mission I am extremely proud of our quarter despite a challenging global climate."
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as "may", "will", "expect", "likely", "should", "would", "plan", "anticipate", "intend", "potential", "proposed", "estimate", "believe" or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" happen, or by discussions of strategy. The forward-looking information contained herein includes, without limitation the business and strategic plans of the Company.
By their nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, without limitation: the Company's ability to comply with all applicable laws and governmental regulations relating to its commercial products; the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property; impacts to the business and operations of the Company due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the conflict in eastern Europe; having only a limited operating history, the ability of the Company to access capital to meet future financing needs; the Company's reliance on management and key personnel; competition; changes in consumer trends; foreign currency fluctuations; and general economic, market or business conditions.
Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's continuous disclosure documents, which have been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (NYSE: BYMA; MAE: BBAR; LATIBEX: XBBAR) announced today the approval of dividend payment
The Shareholders of Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. are hereby informed that in accordance with the decision taken by the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting held on April 29, 2022, and the Meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 16, 2022, in relation to installment 8, from August 3, 2022 ("Payment Date"), a dividend in the amount of AR$ 1,097,100,750 (AR$ 1.7906 per share representing 179.0571% of the capital stock of AR$ 612.710.079), corresponding to installment N°8, shall be made available to the shareholders registered in the stock register of the Bank on August 2, 2022 ("Record Date").
In this regard, it is reported that:
i) The payment of the dividend to all Local Shareholders shall be made in Argentine Pesos through the Caja de Valores S.A located at 362, 25 de Mayo St., Buenos Aires City; on working days from 10:00 to 15:00 hours, where all requirements, formalities and settlements shall be met in accordance with the regulatory deadlines.
ii) The payment of the dividend to non-resident shareholders shall be made with securities, unless (a) they state their decision to receive it in Argentine pesos, or (b) they do not inform within the periods described below, the custodial accounts necessary to make the payment with movable securities, in which case they shall receive Argentine pesos.
a) Non-Resident Shareholders wishing to receive the following negotiable instrument: BOND TREASURY $ (Argentine currency) Adjustable by the Reference Stabilizing Ratio [AJ. CER ] 1,30% due 20/09/22 (ISIN ARARGE3209H9), shall send from 19 July to 2 August 2022 included, duly signed by the holder or custodian stating the name of the holder of those shares, for Shareholders who hold their shares through a depositor (Bank, Agent or Stock Exchange).
Such notice shall be served on working days within the aforementioned period, from 10:00 to 15:00 hours, to Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. Att. Ezequiel Serra - addressed to email (ezequiel.serra@bbva.com), at 111, Córdoba Av., 26th Floor, Buenos Aires City, stating beneficiary, number of principal and depositor of Caja de Valores S.A. or identification in the Register of Shareholders carried out by the Registration Agent: Caja de Valores S.A., bank abroad to transfer the securities, account number, reference and any other information necessary for the correct crediting of the net dividend.
b) On the other hand, non-resident shareholders who choose to receive Argentine pesos must send written notice to that effect from July 19 to August 2, 2022 included, on working days within that period, from 10:00 to 15:00 hours, addressed to Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. - Att. Ezequiel Serra addressed to email (ezequiel.serra@bbva.com), at 111, Córdoba Av., 26th Floor, Buenos Aires City, and the funds shall be credited through the Caja de Valores S.A located at 362, 25 de Mayo St, Buenos Aires City; on working days from 10:00 to 15:00 hours, where all formalities and settlements shall be met in accordance with the regulatory deadlines.
Upon any inquiry or request address to: Caja de Valores S.A Phone: 0810-888-7323 or email registro@cajadevalores.com.ar.
Holders of American Depositary Shares (ADS) shall receive payment through the depositary bank, Bank of New York Mellon, as from the date determined by the rules governing the jurisdiction in which the Company's ADS is listed.
It is expressly established that the holdings of shares of the Shareholders registered at the Record Date shall be the only ones taken into account for the purpose of paying the declared dividend. Notices made by those who do not turn out to be holders of Bank shares at the Record Date shall be deemed not to have been filed and shall be null and void.
The distribution of dividends shall, in appropriate cases, be deducted from the sums duly paid by the Company, in its capacity as Substitute Tax Officer for Personal Property corresponding to the periods 2019 and 2020 of those Shareholders who have been reached by such tax, all in accordance with the terms of the last paragraph of the Section incorporated by Law N° 26.452 following Section 25 of Law N°23.966. It is also reported that, in accordance with the provisions of Law N° 27.430, amendment of Law N° 20.628 of Income Tax (third section without added number after section 90), no withholding tax is applicable since the dividends distributed correspond to accrued tax-free profits from periods prior to the beginning of January 1, 2018.
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Neglected horse fighting for life after rescue; other horses still missing
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi are looking for two possible neglected horses while a recently surrendered horse is recovering from severe dehydration, overheating and malnourishment.
An elderly horse, estimated to be anywhere from 20 to 30 years old, was found collapsed in Jones County on July 10. Now called Daisy, she was found severely dehydrated, overheated and malnourished.
WARNING: The following video contains content viewers may find disturbing.
“She had been down, actually, I think, for a couple of hours,” said Miranda Swilley, president of Homeward Horse & Hound of Mississippi. “Called a vet to have them come out, and we came and got the trailer and then went up there and started working on her.”
Rescuers said Daisy was barely alive, WDAM reports.
“The vet arrived, and we talked to him to see if this was a situation that she could be saved,” Swilley said.
But, the mare wasn’t ready to give up. Neither was Homeward Horse & Hound Rescue.
“(The vet) said, ‘Let’s give it a shot,’ and so we did,” Swilley said. “The whole community came out. We had multiple tractors come to try and pick her up. People brought generators and fans to put on her to help her cool down because she was extremely overheated. It was really surprising to see how many people showed up for her.”
Daisy couldn’t get up on her own. But once she made it to the rescue, she began improving.
“It took an army to get her onto the trailer,” Swilley said. “And so, we got her up here. She actually went down again when she got here, but once we got her up, she spent a good two days up before she had to lay down to rest. And, she’s been improving ever since. She’s put on about 63 lbs in two weeks.”
According to Chief Deputy Mitch Sumrall with the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, the man who surrendered the horse is not being charged with any crimes. He said this is because deputies believe the man bought Daisy in an effort to help her, and when deputies looked at the man’s other horses, they all looked healthy.
Unfortunately, it’s possible Daisy was with other horses in the same condition. According to the sheriff’s department, the man who surrendered Daisy said she was with two other horses when he bought her.
“He said that there were two more horses that were just as bad of shape,” Sumrall said.
Members of the sheriff’s department, along with the rescue center, went door to door in the Rawls Road area hoping to find out where the other horses were but came up empty-handed.
“We went down there to just about every residence on Rawls Road and couldn’t find the other two horses,” Sumrall said.
Now the department needs help to save the other two horses.
“If the public has any information, they don’t have to give their name,” Sumrall said. “If they just call in, give us an address, we’ll be happy to go look. No animal deserves to be treated like that.”
If you have any information that could lead to the location of the other horses, you’re asked to call the Jones County Sheriff’s Department at 601-425-3147. Anonymous tips can also be made online.
For more information on Homeward Horse & Hound of Mississippi, including ways to help Daisy and other rescues, click here.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. and PALO ALTO, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCO's CancerLinQ® and Atropos Health announced today a new collaboration that will provide oncology clinicians with the latest real-world evidence available to help inform personalized care and treatment of an individual patient.
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About Atropos Health
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CancerLinQ CONTACT:
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ATROPOS HEALTH CONTACT: Chad Van Alstin
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(941) 281-5821
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: VIAV) Viavi Solutions Inc. ("VIAVI") announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $300 million of VIAVI's common stock effective October 1, 2022 and will remain in effect until the amount authorized has been fully repurchased or until VIAVI suspends or terminates the program. This new program replaces the $200 million stock repurchase program that the Board previously authorized in September 2019 and which expires September 30, 2022. Under the new share repurchase program, the Company is authorized to repurchase shares through a variety of methods, including open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The timing of repurchases under the new program will depend upon business and financial market conditions.
Business Outlook
For the first quarter of fiscal 2023 ending October 01, 2022, VIAVI is reconfirming its guidance revenue of $317 million to $331 million, non-GAAP operating margin between 20.7%-22.1%, and non-GAAP earnings per share to be in the range of $0.22 to $0.24.
Analyst Day/Webcast
VIAVI is hosting its Analyst Day event today at 9:00am EDT (6:00am PDT) in Boston, Massachusetts. The Analyst Day presentation will be made available on VIAVI's website after the event and the live webcast and its archived replay can be viewed at www.viavisolutions.com/investors. This press release and the Analyst Day presentation are also being furnished in a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and will be available at www.sec.gov.
About VIAVI Solutions
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. We help these customers harness the power of instruments, automation, intelligence and virtualization. VIAVI is also a leader in light management solutions for the anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, government and automotive markets. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
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Smoke, bangs, then blood and panic: Riders describe being inside the subway car where 10 were shot
By Jason Hanna, CNN
Hourari Benkada didn’t pay much attention to the man he sat next to on a New York subway car Tuesday morning. Benkada, headphones on, put his head down and only got a glimpse of the person.
But after the train started moving to the next stop, the man set off a “smoke bomb,” Benkada said.
That sent Benkada and others rushing in confusion toward the car’s other end. And Benkada believes that the man he sat next to was the one who would shoot him and nine other people in that car, under cover of thick and choking smoke, as the train headed to the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park.
It was “the worst pain in my entire life,” the 27-year-old Benkada, who was shot in the back of the knee, said in one of several interviews he gave CNN on Tuesday and Wednesday while recovering post-surgery in a hospital bed.
Police said a gunman set off two smoke grenades and fired a handgun 33 times on the crowded train, leaving 29 people injured, including 10 who were shot. A suspect was arrested Wednesday.
Benkada and others on the train described a harrowing scene: Smoke, a mad rush away from its source — and then what sounded like fireworks, followed by a panicked realization that people were hurt and bleeding.
As passenger Claire Tunkel recalled: “When I heard people saying, ‘I’m hurt; there’s so much blood’ … that’s when my mind changed to, ‘This is not fireworks.'”
Man had duffel bag
Benkada, a housekeeping manager at The New Yorker hotel, said the person he sat next to had a duffel bag, was wearing a mask, and appeared to be wearing a Metropolitan Transportation Authority vest.
When the smoke started, “all you see (is) smoke — black smoke … going off, and then people bum-rushing to the back,” Benkada said.
“This pregnant woman was in front of me. I was trying to help her. I didn’t know there were shots at first. I just thought it was a black smoke bomb.
“She said, ‘I’m pregnant with a baby.’ I hugged her. And then the bum-rush continued. I got pushed, and that’s when I got shot in the back of my knee.”
The noise, he too said, at first sounded “like fireworks going off.”
The shooting started about 20 seconds after the train took off, and felt like it lasted for 1 to nearly 2 minutes, Benkada said.
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As people flocked to the end farthest from the smoke source, someone broke down a door at that end, hoping to cross to the next car, but that car had its own door that didn’t open, Benkada and others said.
Benkada heard other people in pain, but couldn’t see them or the suspect because of the smoke, he said.
Adding to the riders’ terror, the train didn’t seem like it was heading to the next station as fast as it could. It stopped at least once between stations, riders said.
“The conductor said that there was a delay, because there was train traffic ahead of us,” rider Yav Montano, who said perhaps 40 to 50 people were in the car, told CNN.
“Thank goodness the train moved within a minute. I don’t know what could have happened if we were stuck there for longer.”
People were crying out for help and falling down, witness says
Tunkel, 46, said that before the chaos started, she thought she’d seen the person police have described as a suspect in the shooting.
“He said there was urine in the seat (next to him), don’t sit there.” However, she said, “with masks and hats and things like that,” she can’t be sure that was the suspect.
She said her first indication something was wrong was hearing “something drop on the floor,” and smoke “just started coming out.”
Tunkel ran with others to the car’s other end, but the train filled with smoke. “And that’s when … what I thought was fireworks, at the beginning, started going off,” she said.
She said she heard people crying out for help and others who said they were bleeding.
“You couldn’t see anything, but you could feel it,” and some people rushing to that end were falling down, she said. “You could feel the bodies.”
‘Clothes … were covered in blood’
Montano, who was trying to get to work in Williamsburg, said he also thought the noise was “like fireworks on the floor.”
But just in case, he said, he move behind a wooden plank on the other side of a chair, by some doors — “I moved myself out of the way.”
Eventually, he said, he saw some people “whose clothes … were covered in blood.”
“There were some people — it didn’t even seem like their blood, because the person whose pants had … blood on it was OK and walking and helping the other people,” Montano said.
On his phone, he recorded a few seconds of video showing people holding their hands to their mouths in the smoky car “after the popping and shooting,” he said.
“The whole car was engulfed in smoke. Like, I had a mask on in the train; I couldn’t even use my mask anymore because it was black with smoke,” Montano said.
Riders rushed from train
The train eventually arrived at the 36th Street subway station In a video taken from the platform, people rush off the train after it arrived.
Smoke pours out of the car where the shooting took place, and people can be heard screaming. Someone helps an injured and bleeding person off the train, and another man is seen hobbling off the train shortly afterward.
Images taken by others at the scene show the subway platform streaked with blood and people sitting and lying on the train platform following the incident.
Now off the train, Tunkel said she saw a man with a gunshot wound. She said she took off her jacket and tied it around his leg.
Tunkel, went to a hospital for smoke inhalation, said several victims were lying on the floor of the subway platform after the train arrived at the station.
She said Wednesday she was “doing alright” physically.
“I have two small children that … go to school nearby, and they had a lockdown yesterday. So explaining this to them was definitely probably the hardest part of all of this. … I’m just taking it moment to moment.”
Benkada said that when he got off the train, he “looked at all the blood and (said) ‘this ain’t right.'”
He went up some stairs, and told a man in a booth that “I needed a lot of napkins — I’m bleeding.” Eventually, two firefighters helped him.
Doctors told him the bullet grazed his kneecap. He is expected to walk on his own after several weeks on crutches.
At the hospital Wednesday, Benkada still was coping with pain, and seemed to have made up his mind about one part of his future.
“I don’t think I can ever ride the train again,” he said.
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Sulphur Public Schools pass $35 million bond
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Sulphur residents voted to pass a $35 million dollar school bond on Tuesday.
“It’s a cool feeling,” Superintendent Matt Holder said. “Quite honestly I’ve been pinching myself at times going ‘this really did happen.’”
Holder said voters have never passed such a big bond in his district.
The bond comes with a price tag for property owners, raising property taxes slowly over the next five years with about a $15 a month increase for every $100,000 in value in 2026.
Holder said it’s worth it- he’s looking forward to a new auditorium, a new gym, and more classrooms with new technology so that more students can take college and high school courses concurrently.
“Our goal ultimately is to have 100% of our seniors in either a concurrent class enrolled with Southern Tech or an internship program so we can get them prepared for life after high school.” Holder said students also can enroll in a concurrent class with Murray State College.
Choir student Cade Claggett said he’s most excited about the new 800-seat auditorium.
“It will be so much better than the one we have now,” Clagget said “The one we have now, it’s falling apart, it really is. There’s no real backstage or anything like that. And the stage space overall, its just kinda small. So it would be nice to have a real good improvement.”
The new gym will also be bigger, seating up to 1300 people.
Right now the basketball court is smaller than most high school’s, since it was built in the 1950s.
“I don’t know if it’s just my mind or what, but it definitely feels like we’re running a lot more at other gyms,” Junior Randie Rodgers said.
Rodgers said she’s looking forward to the new one.
“It’s definitely long overdue,” Rodgers said. “Our current gym is pretty old, but I think that a new gym will be a nice improvement.”
The renovations will likely begin next year. Holder said the district will get the money this summer.
As a senior, Claggett won’t use the new stage- he said he’s only a little jealous of friends who will.
“I mean there’s a little bit,” Clagget said. “But overall, I am very happy for them. and I am excited to come back and see what they do with it.”
Holder said even members of the community not connected to the school will benefit from the changes.
Holder said the new buildings will be able to host larger community events, and newer school amenities will attract more people to live in town.
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Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, eCommerce will help the brand achieve 2022 corporate objectives
HOUSTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Francesca's Acquisition, LLC, a specialty retailer operating a nationwide chain of boutiques providing customers with a unique and personalized shopping experience for carefully curated fashion, accessories, jewelry, and lifestyle products, today announced the appointment of two new technology leaders to their executive team.
Mike Early will join francesca's® as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology officer, effective August 29th. Early is a well-rounded business and technology executive with proven experience working in numerous functions within the retail space, including merchandising, finance, supply chain, strategic planning, and technology. As a retail veteran, Early possesses a comprehensive understanding of industry challenges and trends.
Mike has spent nearly 13 years with Build-A-Bear, where he most recently served as CIO responsible for global technology strategy and execution, leading the effort to rebuild the company's technology capabilities to support its strategic growth plan. Prior to Build-A-Bear, Mike spent almost 12 years with Macy's Department Stores where he held various leadership roles supporting the brand's apparel retail business.
"During my journey to learn more about francesca's® I was struck by the passion everyone I met has for our guests and the respect they have for each other. I am excited to be able to work with everyone across the organization to create great digital experiences for our customers and our associates," said Early.
Laura Schick joins the francesca's® team as Vice President, eCommerce, bringing 20-plus years of retail experience and a unique background in Merchandising, Planning, Marketing Operations, Creative Operations, Go to Market Transformation and eCommerce leadership to the brand.
"I am thrilled to be joining the francesca's® team. The brand statement 'Free to be You' has really resonated with me. There is an authenticity to the fran customer, and the customer-first company culture that is inspiring. There is so much potential for both francesca's® and franki, and I look forward to being part of that journey!" said Schick.
These executive appointments will enhance the brand's ability to build customer loyalty and curate enjoyable and exciting shopping experiences across all channels.
"At francesca's®, we have invested heavily in ensuring our platforms and service reflect a user experience that consumers today expect. By bringing on both Mike Early and Laura Schick, we're refining and expanding upon the infrastructure needed to remain ahead of the curve, anticipate change, and retain a loyal customer base," said Andrew Clarke, CEO of francesca's®.
About francesca's®
francesca's® is a specialty retailer which operates a nationwide chain of boutiques providing customers a unique, fun and personalized shopping experience. The merchandise assortment is a diverse and balanced mix of apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts. Today, francesca's® operates approximately 454 boutiques in 45 states and also serves its customers through francescas.com. For additional information on francesca's®, please visit www.francescas.com.
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‘The number one target is all of us’: First Lady Olena Zelenska warns no one in Ukraine is safe from Russian forces
By Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour and Emmet Lyons, CNN
(CNN) — When Russian troops invaded their homeland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and first lady Olena Zelenska refused to flee or to give in, opting instead — like many of their countrymen and women — for defiance in the face of aggression.
While the President’s focus has been on the military fightback against Russian forces, the First Lady has concentrated on humanitarian and children’s issues, working to raise global awareness of ordinary Ukrainians’ suffering as a result of the war.
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour interviewed Zelenska over email. Her responses have been translated from Ukrainian.
Madam First Lady, given everything that is going on, how are you and your family holding up?
It’s like walking a tightrope: If you start thinking how you do it, you lose time and balance. So, to hold on, you just must go ahead and do what you do. In the same way, as far as I know, all Ukrainians hold on.
Many of those who escaped from the battlefields alone, who saw death, say the main cure after the experience is to act, to do something, to be helpful for somebody. I am personally supported by the fact that I try to protect and support others. Responsibility disciplines.
When you became First Lady, you pledged to make children a centerpiece of your work. How devastating has it been to see Ukrainian children, including your own, suffer through a war zone?
And so it was: Children and their needs were one of the main areas of my work, along with the introduction of … equal rights for all Ukrainians. Before the war we launched a reform of school nutrition, preparing for it for several years, to make it tasty and healthy at the same time so that children get sick less.
How do I feel now, you ask? I feel we were thrown years and decades back.
Now we are not talking about healthy food, but about food in general. It’s about the survival of our children! We are no longer discussing, as before, what is the best equipment for schools — [instead] education for millions of children is under question.
We can’t talk about a healthy lifestyle for children — the number one goal is to save [them] at all.
Half of our children were forced to go abroad; thousands were physically and psychologically injured. On February 23 [the day before Russia invaded Ukraine], they were ordinary European students with a schedule and plans for the holidays.
Imagine that you have built and renovated a house and just put flowers on the windowsill; and now it is destroyed, and on the ruin you must light a fire to keep warm. This is what has happened to our children’s policies and to each family in general.
Tell us about the work you have been doing to support Ukrainian women and child refugees? What more can the world do to help on this front?
I am working in several directions now. In the summer, we managed to create the summit of the world’s First Ladies and Gentlemen, and now my colleagues are real allies in this.
First, we evacuate our most vulnerable — children with [cancer], [those with] disability and orphans — to countries that agree to accept them for treatment and rehabilitation. The main route passes through Poland, and from there, – to other European countries.
Secondly, we are importing incubators to Ukraine to support newborns in cities that are being bombed by Russians. In many hospitals there are power outages, and the lives of children are in danger. Therefore, we need devices that save lives without interruption. Two such devices have already been delivered and eight more incubators are planned to be delivered.
Third, we are accelerating the adaptation of refugees — children and their mothers — to the new location, because humanitarian aid alone is not enough: Children need accelerated socialization and school in a new place. In particular, this applies to thousands of children with autism who have found themselves abroad. We are now working to make it easier for them to access classes, otherwise their development will simply stop.
Together with the embassies, we are coordinating events in support of Ukraine — several international concerts have already raised money for humanitarian aid for Ukrainians.
Have you been able to see your husband since the conflict began?
Volodymyr and his team actually live in the President’s office. Due to the danger, my children and I were forbidden to stay there. So, for more than a month we communicate only by phone.
The whole world has been inspired by your husband’s wartime leadership of Ukraine. You married him in 2003 and have known him since you were both in university. Did you always know he had this in him?
I always knew that he was and would be a reliable support for me. Then he became a wonderful father and support for our family. And now he has shown the same traits.
He has not changed. It’s just that more people saw it through my eyes.
You have a 17-year-old daughter, Sasha, and nine-year-old son, Kyrylo. How have you explained the war to them? Are they staying with you?
Fortunately, the children are with me. And, as I said, when there is someone to take care of, it’s very disciplining. By the way, this also applies to the children themselves — they have grown dramatically during this time and also feel responsible for each other and those around them.
Nothing specifically needed to be explained. We are just talking about everything that is happening. When I watch the interviews of the children from Bucha or hear the stories of my friends about their children, I realize that children understand everything no better than adults. They look at the essence. As one young child said: “Why are Russians so mean to us? Apparently, they were beaten at home?”
You are reportedly the second highest target of Russian forces, after your husband. How do you keep your resolve in the face of such danger? What made you choose to stay in Ukraine?
For some reason I am constantly asked this question. But if you look closely, it becomes clear that every Ukrainian is a target for Russians: Every woman, every child.
Those who died the other day from a Russian missile [while] trying to evacuate from Kramatorsk were not members of the presidential family, they were just Ukrainians. So the number one target for the enemy is all of us.
Your husband has spoken directly in Russian to the Russian people, but it’s obviously difficult to reach them. Given the atrocities that have been committed to your people, do you have a message, particularly for Russian mothers and wives, that you think they should hear right now?
The level of Russian propaganda is often compared to Goebbels’ propaganda during World War II. But in my opinion, it exceeds [that], because in the Second World War there was no internet and access to information, such as now.
Now everyone can see the war crimes — for example, those committed by the Russians in Bucha, where the bodies of civilians with their hands tied simply lay in the streets.
But the problem is that the Russians do not want to see what the whole world sees, [in order] to feel more comfortable. After all, it is easier to say: “It’s all fake,” and go drink your coffee than to read the story of a particular person who died, look at her relatives and friends who are in grief.
For example, read the story of one of the victims [in] Bucha, a woman named Tatiana, who was shot by a Russian bullet, and her husband, who asked the invaders to take away the body, but was beaten and bound.
How to make Russians see this? I am more and more inclined to think that, unfortunately, not at all, they are blind in belief. They do not want to hear and see. I will not address them anymore.
The main thing for Ukraine today is that the whole other world hears and sees us, and it is important that our war does not become “habitual,” so that our victims do not become statistics. That’s why I communicate with people through foreign media.
Don’t get used to our grief!
You have used your social media accounts as a platform to pay tribute to Ukrainian soldiers and the Ukrainian resistance. How proud are you of your country — particularly of what you have called the “feminine face” of Ukrainian resistance?
On the first day of the war it became clear that there was no panic. Yes, Ukrainians did not believe in war — we believed in civilized dialogue. But when the attack took place, we did not become a “frightened crowd,” as the enemy had hoped. No. We became an organized community.
At once, the political and other controversies that exist in every society disappeared. Everyone came together to protect their home.
I see examples every day, and I never get tired of writing about it. Yes, Ukrainians are incredible.
And indeed, I write a lot about our women, because their participation is everywhere — they are in the armed forces and the defense forces, most of them are medics. And they are the ones who take children and families to safety. For example, only they can go abroad. So, in some ways their role is even more diverse than men’s; this is more than equality!
Editor’s note: This Q&A interview has been lightly edited for clarity and length.
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DENVER, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PEAK) announced today that it has published its 11th annual ESG Report. This 2021 ESG Report marks Healthpeak's 11th consecutive year publishing an ESG report and covers its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and 2021 performance. The 2021 ESG Report was prepared in accordance with disclosure standards established by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI).
"Healthpeak's ESG initiatives help drive long-term value for our stakeholders and positively affect our social initiatives relating to employees, tenants and communities," said Tom Herzog, Healthpeak's Chief Executive Officer. "We are proud to present our 11th annual ESG Report, which highlights our industry leadership through our continued focus on enhancing building efficiency, while advancing our commitment to sound corporate governance, accountability and transparency."
Healthpeak's recent ESG achievements include:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 12% since 2018, and 39% since 2011, across the portfolio properties within Healthpeak's operational control
- Maintaining a diverse workforce – 43% female and 35% racially and ethnically diverse (as of December 31, 2021)
- Named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the 2nd time
- Named to the Fortune inaugural Modern Board 25 list
- Received GRESB Green Star Designation for the 10th consecutive year
- Included in the FTSE4Good Index series for the 10th consecutive year
- Named to the CDP Leadership Band for the 9th consecutive year
- Included in the S&P Global North America Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 9th consecutive year
- Named to the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the 7th consecutive year
- Named to Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies for the 3rd consecutive year
- Certified a Great Place to Work for 3rd consecutive year
- Included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the 3rd consecutive year
To learn more about Healthpeak's commitment to responsible business and view our 2021 ESG Report, please visit healthpeak.com/ESG.
ABOUT HEALTHPEAK PROPERTIES
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and S&P 500 company. Healthpeak owns and develops high-quality real estate in the three private-pay healthcare asset classes of Life Science, Medical Office and CCRC. At Healthpeak, we pair our deep understanding of the healthcare real estate market with a strong vision for long-term growth. For more information regarding Healthpeak, visit www.healthpeak.com.
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Mike Hicks, director of Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, said all 330 tickets for the National Train Day on Saturday were sold out by Friday night.
“It’s been a very good day,” he said Saturday afternoon. “We spaced the tickets out to control the crowd.”
The day’s entertainment included speeder car rides, barrel train rides, a balloon artist, a caricature artist, face painting, snow cones, a professional photographer and lots of crafts.
In the lobby, Cheri Bowman, events coordinator for Austin Steam Train Association, talked to people about rain rides and volunteer opportunities.
“We try to share the experience of riding on the train from back in the day,” she said. “Most people see it from a distance, but most of them haven’t ridden on a real train.
“All of our cars are either leased or donated,” she said. “They’re from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. People come on board out of Cedar Park, ride to Burnet, shop, watch the gunfight, then back. We also do a wine train once a month. Like today we do a Mother’s Day flyer.”
There also is a teddy bear train, she said. Children donate a teddy bear and get to ride free. The teddy bears are donated to Children’s Advocacy Center.
“We do the North Pole Flyer in the winter — four weekends out of Bertram depot,” she said.
Just beyond the back door of the lobby, Sarah Fowler, parent volunteer with Cub Scout Pack 10 in Temple, monitored a train skee ball track. A little boy came up, placed a train car on the track, and watched it run down the slope and drop into one of three buckets.
“Yellow bucket,” Fowler said. “I like the yellow bucket. It reminds me of the sun and sunflowers.”
She also oversaw a separate setup of randomly placed railroad tracks, which was keeping two boys busy.
“We have the tracks out there so the kids can be imaginative and create their own train design,” she said. “Every day out here we seem to get new members. That’s what we’re out here for. We have a blast!”
Artie Dunlap, 68, of Clifton welcomed families to a tour of an old caboose, MKT 140. He’s a member of CentraMod and has been a museum volunteer for five years.
“I was a former MKT railroad employee,” he said. “In the ’70s and ’80s I rode this caboose.”
On a table there was a picture of him inside the caboose from about 1978. There also was a photo of his grandson, Tallon Lutz, who is 24 now but was only 3 when he took his first train ride.
“We’re train buddies,” Dunlap said. “He helps me volunteer here and also run trains at CentraMod.”
MKT stands for Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad, he said.
“We would tell children the MKT stands for monkeys, kangaroos and tigers,” he said.
The old cabooses had great heaters for the winter, but were very hot in the summer, he said.
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Proven Scalability of this Unique and Patented Production Platform Offers Unmatched Access To More Than 70 Compounds, Including Hard to Replicate Minor Cannabinoids
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading biotechnology health and wellness company, Purissima, continues to achieve new scientific milestones in algae fermentation and biodesign. Today, the company announced the proven scalability of their proprietary and multi-patented production platform after achieving multiple successful fermentations at commercial scale. Additionally, Purissima revealed that its platform has already proven the capacity to produce more than 70 compounds, many of which are hard to replicate minor cannabinoids as well as new plant-powered chemistries with high potential therapeutic value. The company forecasts the first wave of products featuring its ingredients will reach the market before summer 2022.
"The microalgae that enable all of this innovation and subsequent scientific applications possible was selected from more than 10,000 potential strains," said Robert Evans, Purissima Co-Founder and Chief Business and Strategy Officer. "We have identified the ideal single cell organism that serves as the vehicle to yield some of the purest, most effective compounds available today, while also preserving Earth's biodiversity in the process and vastly reducing manufacturing costs."
George Rudenko, Purissima Co-Founder, Chief Executive and Technology Officer added, "What makes our recent achievements even more remarkable is that we have now proven that we can create libraries of unique natural and novel biotherapeutics, scale their production, and thus enable the development of diverse consumer applications and pharmacological pipelines. Our technology bypasses nature's work by dramatically reducing a traditional, multi-month 'crop cycle' to just a few days, and makes a step forward in bringing unimaginable diversity of natural compounds from rare medicinal plants, all while preserving their natural habitats. What is more compelling is the ability to combine compounds in novel ways allows the creation of truly unique and natural bioactives."
Purissima remains on an unprecedented industry trajectory to identify and biosynthesize compounds on a mass scale in a controlled, laboratory setting with their carefully selected microalgae strains. The use case potential for Purissima's current portfolio of 70+ compounds within the wellness, pharmaceutical, beauty and skincare, and food and nutrition sectors is infinite. Immediate applications of these ingredients include combatting common skin conditions and concerns, decreasing inflammation, reducing pain, treating infection, and more. For more information on this process and to stay up to date on corporate news and announcements, please visit www.purissima.bio.
ABOUT PURISSIMA
Purissima, Inc. is revolutionizing the way companies source and use plant-based ingredients, through the development and production of commercially viable, microalgae biotechnology. Purissima's mission is to provide the world access to high-quality, pure, safe, and sustainable ingredients for products that improve the quality of life for millions. Purissima has already sustainably and effectively biosynthesized 70+ natural ingredients, including those rare or hard to access, at a fraction of the cost and without adverse environmental, varietal or supply chain impact. The brand's patented and proprietary biotechnology advances critical plant-derived health + wellness solutions while preserving Earth's biodiversity and natural resources.
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FBI: High school teacher arrested for distributing porn; students call it disgusting
HONOLULU (KHNL/KGMB/Gray News) - Authorities are investigating a teacher in Hawaii who has been charged with distributing child pornography.
KHNL/KGMB reports FBI agents arrested Alden Bunag on Wednesday at an Oahu high school, where he taught summer school.
Authorities said he distributed child pornography through an app called Telegram on his phone.
Former students said Bunag acted more like a friend than a teacher.
“It’s absolutely disgusting,” said Seth Daugherty, Bunag’s former student. “I wouldn’t put it past him just because he was an odd guy.”
According to court documents, Bunag exchanged nearly 3,400 messages with a Philadelphia private school teacher — who was arrested last October.
In the chats, Bunag claimed to have sex with a victim during his lunch break. Investigators said Bunag sent a video of himself having sex with a 13-year-old boy.
“He was definitely very friendly with all of the kids, especially the male students,” said Maiya Yamauchi, another former student.
According to Bunag’s social media page, he worked at Pearl City High School and showed many of the senior portraits he took. Some posted as recently as last week.
Yamauchi said Bunag would offer to take senior portraits for students free of charge.
The FBI said Bunag not only ran a photography business but worked at multiple schools and taught dance classes.
“I did see the students who [he] had rubbed the backs of and be way too friendly with. I stayed away from him,” Daugherty said.
Criminal Defense Attorney Victor Bakke said many people who are attracted to children or suffer from pedophilia seek out job positions or employment where they’re around children.
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Shawn Mendes has pulled the plug on the rest of his world tour, cancelling dates in North America and Europe so he can focus on his mental health.
“I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away,” the singer-songwriter posted on social media Wednesday.
“After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger.”
Mendes has had six top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” “If I Can’t Have You” and “Senorita” with his ex-girlfriend Camila Cabello.
Mendes kicked off his world tour in support of his album “Wonder” in June, but earlier this month said he needed to take a three-week break. That break has now stretched into the whole tour.
Mendes said he had been “hopeful that I might be able to pick up with the rest of the dates after some much needed time off,” but said that “at this time I have to put my health as my first priority.”
The singer-songwriter assured fans he will continue to make music and will tour in the future. “I promise I will be back as soon as I’ve taken the right time to heal,” he wrote. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/shawn-mendes-cancels-world-tour-to-prioritize-his-health/ | 2022-07-28T08:03:52Z |
STAUNTON, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Baldwin University (MBU) President Pamela Fox announced today she will retire as the university's ninth president on June 30, 2023, after two decades of trailblazing vision and action.
"With humility, I have been extraordinarily honored to lead and serve alongside each of you," Fox said. "We have worked together with shared commitment to maintain our momentum with devotion to the mission, legacy, and promising future of MBU."
Fox's retirement was formally announced during MBU's annual State of the University address.
Her history-making presidential tenure is the longest since MBU became a four-year college in 1923 — and one of the most transformational in the university's 181-year history:
- Envisioned and opened the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in 2014, offering the institution's first doctoral degrees and expanding onto a branch campus with a new, state-of-the-art facility that has spurred significant economic development.
- Added more than 30 new career-focused degrees or programs in areas like nursing, business, health sciences, social work, and autism studies.
- Oversaw record enrollment against a backdrop of daunting admission trends for private institutions.
- Cultivated diversity, equity, and inclusion, including creating a social justice coalition, naming a chief diversity officer, expanding the Office of Inclusive Excellence, and increasing residential campus enrollment to more than 50% students of color.
- Spearheaded two of the largest fundraising campaigns in MBU history.
- Oversaw major campus improvements, including extensive renovations to Pearce Science Center and the Alumnae House, construction of SMA Worth Field to support rapidly growing athletic programs, and launching a new Center for Student Success.
- Created the Samuel and Ava Spencer Center for Civic and Global Engagement in 2007 to emphasize the importance of service learning and enrich student opportunities for local and global engagement.
- Brought to Mary Baldwin — and Staunton — the Heifetz International Music Institute, a famed summer training program for exceptional young string musicians.
"It takes a leader with the most extraordinary qualities to guide an institution through such times and remain true to its mission," said former MBU Board of Trustees chair Jane Harding Miller '76. "Pamela has been such a leader, and while the Mary Baldwin of today looks quite different from that of 20 years ago, she has safeguarded its mission and spirit."
Fox's presidency elevated the prestige and recognition of MBU and Staunton, and has included significant service, including appointments to the boards for the American Shakespeare Center, Frontier Culture Museum, and Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library. She is a member of Rotary International; the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce named Fox its 2012 Citizen of the Year.
Fox is also regarded for her advocacy work in higher education, including service and leadership on the board of directors for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, American Council on Education, Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, USA South Athletic Conference, and Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges.
Today MBU announced nearly $7.5 million in new gifts from the Fox Futures Initiative, a special fundraising effort to honor her legacy.
"Pamela Fox has led Mary Baldwin through one of the most transformative and sustained periods of growth and evolution in our history," said MBU Board of Trustees chair Gabrielle G. "Gabby" McCree '83.
Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University is a small, private university with a broad range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It serves a diverse student population on its Shenandoah Valley main campus, neighboring health sciences campus, and online.
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BEIJING, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Yahui Zhou, the founding partner of Kunlun Capital, won the 36kr 2022 " China 100 Best Investors Voted by Entrepreneurs " award and Kunlun Capital won the 36kr 2022 " China 100 Best Venture Capital Voted by Entrepreneurs " award.
36kr, a Chinese media dedicated to serving China's new economy players and focused on technology innovation and entrepreneurship, officially listed on NASDAQ on November 8, 2019 under the ticker symbol "KRKR." 36Kr launched a survey of Venture Capital institutions in March this year to examine the comprehensive performance strength of institutional investors in the four dimensions of fundraising, investment, management and exit from 2018 to 2021 (3+1).
In addition to the institutional research, 36 Kr also collected feedback from 241 corporate founders in early June to finally select 36 Kr 2022 " Best Venture Capital/Investors Voted by Entrepreneurs ".
Founded in 2015, Kunlun Capital focuses on investments in technology innovation companies and operates in a dual-currency model in USD and RMB.
As an investment institution helmed by entrepreneurs and overseas leaders who are still working at the frontline of entrepreneurship, Kunlun Capital focuses on user value, technology, product and data-driven innovative business models, and seeks out startup teams with globalization potential and localization capabilities by selecting the top companies in their areas. Focusing on technology innovation and emerging models, with an emphasis on growth and sustainability, Kunlun Capital continues to search for promising companies and provides comprehensive and practical support and assistance to entrepreneurs who are interested in exploring overseas markets and upgrading their strategies.
In recent years, Kunlun Investment has been deeply engaged in the medical field and invested in many outstanding medical companies such as Keya Medical, EdiGene, Cytek (NASDAQ:CTKB) and OBiO (688238).
Full-Life Technologies ("Full-Life"), which recently completed its $37 million (USD) Series A financing, is a typical example of Kunlun Capital's presence in the medical field.
Full-Life Technologies Limited ("Full-Life") is a fully integrated global radiotherapeutics company headquartered in Shanghai with operations in Europe. Its core platform seeks to attack the two core issues that exist in radiopharmaceuticals today including innovative translational & biology research platform targeting the radiopharma treatments of tomorrow. Full-Life comprised of a team of fast-moving entrepreneurs & scientists with demonstrated track record in life science company building as well as radioisotope research and clinical development. From Half-Life to Full-Life.
Full-Life's discovery platform includes optimized single domain antibodies, peptides and linkers to radionuclides. Additionally, the Company pairs each development candidate with a theranostic nuclide to generate human PKPD data to guide patient selection, before administering therapeutic medicines.
Kunlun Capital expects that Full-Life can bring benefits to more cancer patients and promote the development of medical technology,and will also help more medical companies grow in the long run.
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Holland Independent School District announced the top two graduation seniors as Jake Richards and Joshua Whisenhunt.
Valedictorian Richards graduated with a weighted grade point average of 99.77. He is the son of Paula Richards and Lori Caplinger, and plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin on a pre-medicine track.
While at Holland High School, Richards was a club and organization member who participated in band, UIL journalism and debate, UIL One-Act Play, National Honor Society and FCCLA, where he excelled.
Richards is a two-year dual-credit student at Temple College and graduated with 24 college credits.
His life goal is to be a trauma surgeon or an orthopedic surgeon, and hopes to one day work with an organization such as Doctors Without Borders.
Whisenhunt, the salutatorian, graduated with a weighted GPA of 99.33. He is the son of Patricia and Wesley Whisenhunt and plans to attend the University of Texas in Austin and major in social work.
Since kindergarten, he attended Holland ISD and was active in various student organizations, including the National Honor Society, several UIL academic events and FFA.
Whisenhunt is an active member of the Belton Church of Christ youth group, where he served on mission trips.
After graduation from the University of Texas, Whisenhunt plans to use his degree to one day become a child and family social worker to help children who are suffering from abuse and neglect.
The Holland senior class of graduated May 20 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_6d167aa2-def6-11ec-8a2a-6bc25e651462.html | 2022-05-29T05:35:49Z |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aleut Information Technology, LLC (Aleut), a leading provider of enterprise-level Information Technology (IT) solutions, has been awarded a contract to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) public-facing website, farmers.gov.
"Our top priority is ensuring that our Nation's farmers have streamlined, convenient and clear access to USDA's critical programs and resources," said Aleut's General Manager, John Mays. "We've seen first-hand the difference this website is making for farming and agricultural operations, as well as the communities they serve."
Farmers.gov was developed in 2018 as an online platform to provide easy access to USDA programs for America's farmers, ranchers and foresters. Customers using the platform can easily locate previously disparate resources on one central website, which was designed with a farmer-first approach. Farmers.gov provides critical resources including disaster and pandemic relief programs, farm loan tools, conservation guidance, and resources specific to the historically underserved farming community.
Since its launch, the platform has had over 7.5 million total users, and almost 20 million page views, with its usage continuing to grow.
Aleut will partner with the incumbent, MetroStar, which designed and developed the website. Aleut is proud to retain the original project team, ensuring a seamless transition, and avoiding any potential gaps in service. The contract has a possible duration of up to three years, including a one-year base period and two option years.
Based in Reston, Virginia, Aleut will provide operations, maintenance, design, and development of the farmers.gov public-facing Drupal-based website, using digital service techniques and user-behavior data to identify and solve core user needs.
Aleut will facilitate ongoing technical releases for continual enhancements and improvements, regularly updating the site. The company will ensure accessibility, and support America's agriculture community through interactive functionality built around customer needs. New and existing farmers are engaged through user-centered design and digital media on this easy-to-navigate custom designed website.
Formed in 2016, Aleut is a Small Business Administration certified 8(a) program participant, and Small Disadvantaged Business providing proven capabilities in the IT sector including, infrastructure and communications.
Aleut Information Technology, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aleut Federal, LLC, a holding company for federal subsidiaries of The Aleut Corporation (TAC). TAC was one of 13 original Alaska Native Corporations established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, passed by the U.S. Congress in 1971.
Berlyn Martin
Aleut Federal, LLC
Phone: 276-244-3319
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Hyundai recalls 215K Sonatas; faulty hoses can leak fuel
Published: May. 11, 2022 at 10:31 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai is recalling more than 215,000 midsize cars in the U.S. - most for a second time - because fuel hoses can leak in the engine compartment and cause fires.
The recall covers certain 2013 and 2014 Sonata sedans, many of which were recalled for the same problem in 2020.
The Korean automaker says in documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators that a low-pressure fuel hose can crack over time due to heat from the engine.
That can cause fuel leaks and increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the hoses. Owners will be notified starting July 5.
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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is never too early to start planning for retirement, especially if one is considering spending their golden years abroad. The world is brimming with breathtaking destinations for retirees to choose from, and those who start setting up their foundation in the country of their choice early are the ones who get to enjoy every second of it.
When it comes to retirement planning, there are a few critical factors to consider for each destination, these are:
Standard of living
Spending free time in any country is much more enjoyable when it boasts a high living standard, obviously, as a retiree won't have to worry about the basics that can make their stay enjoyable or miserable.
Finding a country with a robust healthcare system, great infrastructure, healthy cuisine, abundant activities, and top-tier services, such as speedy internet and simple banking, allows retirees to make the most of their free time without having to constantly fix this or that.
The climate
This factor is evidently a preference, as some people like the cold while others abhor it. However, at the end of the day finding a place with a mild climate that allows a person to take advantage of every day without having to worry about moving about in the rain or getting snowed in is a major issue to consider when choosing a retirement destination.
Places with a tempered climate boasting a varied landscape, from beaches to mountains, can prove to be extremely fun and easy to manage.
Taxes
Different retirees have different sources of income; some maintain investments that yield passive returns, while others rely heavily on pension funds. But whatever the case may be, they all have one thing in common; they don't want to spend their money on taxes.
Finding a tax-friendly nation allows retirees to maximize their income and spend it on stuff that actually matters, rather than just paying half of what they make in taxes.
Living costs
No matter how much money a retiree makes, it is only sensible they find a place that provides them with the best value for their money. A country with a relatively low cost of living that boasts top-tier services and products allows retirees to spend more lavishly while maintaining a high standard of living.
Ease of access
Another important thing to consider is how simple it is to obtain a residence permit in any given country. Some nations have a straightforward path to residency, while others require more active business involvement.
Finding a country that has a simple route to residency or even citizenship can make the entire planning process, as well as the actual time spent in the country, much easier and much more enjoyable.
Another important factor to consider is how easy it is to physically get to the country, as how many flights are present? Does it have its own airport? Or does it rely on neighboring countries? Finding a place that is easy to get to ensures retirees can move about easily and even host their family members without extensive planning and travel.
The best places to consider
As mentioned at the start of the article, retirees are flush with choices in terms of destinations to consider, but here are some of the top countries to keep in mind when planning fore retirement.
Portugal
Sunny Portugal is one of the best options in the world, not only because it offers two simple residency routes for retirees to obtain legal status in the country, the golden visa and the D7 visa, but because the country itself is an amazing place to live.
With a tempered climate, amazing mix of culture, outstanding healthcare, and some of the most pleasant people in the world, Portugal is an excellent place for retirees to spend their golden years in a country that operates on the EU standards.
Not only is Portugal full of outstanding cities such as Lisbon, Porto, and the Evora to choose from, they all boast endless activities and a relatively low cost of living compared to the rest of Europe.
Portugal also has great tax exemption programs, such as the Non-Habitual Residence Tax Regime (NHR), which alleviates the tax burden on its new residents. The great news is that those coming into Portugal through the D7 or golden visa qualify for the NHR, making Portugal an overall excellent option.
Getting to Portugal through the golden visa or the D7 is extremely simple, as they only require an investment in real estate or proof of sufficient financial means, respectively, and the country's strategic location offers retirees the ability to communicate with the rest of the world easily, or even hop on a short flight to anywhere they wish, especially considering that Lisbon's airport has 115 direct destinations on its roster.
Greece
Those looking for sunny beaches with outstanding cuisine should, at one point or another, consider Greece as their retirement destination.
The country is known for its marvelous natural scenery, unique culture, breathtaking architecture, and abundance of adventure.
Whether a person chooses the sandy shores of Mykonos, the bustling agoras of Athens, the mountainous Thessaloniki, or the laid-back Cephalonia, they are in for an outstanding time.
Greece also boasts great healthcare and robust banking services, making the stay even more enjoyable. The EU country also levies a flat tax of just 7% on retirees, making it one of the best tax frameworks in the EU for those looking to lay back and get good value for their money.
Getting into Greece is also simple, as retirees can choose between the golden visa or the financially dependent persons (FIP) visa to obtain residence. Both operate on a similar structure to Portugal's options, making it a great choice for those looking for something simple and quick.
Turkiye
There is another great option for retirees next to Greece, as the Anatolian nation of Turkiye has long been a desirable destination for those looking to spend their free time in a country that boasts endless history, distinctive culture, delicious cuisine, spectacular natural scenery, and a pleasant climate.
Turkiye's massive size offers retirees various options to choose from, between the busy streets of Istanbul, the amazing shores of the Turkish Riviera, the Mountains of Trabzon, or the plains of Ankara.
However, the most interesting part of the nation could be its extremely low cost of living, especially when compared to the quality of services and products on offer. The Turbulence of the local currency, the Turkish Lira, makes it a great destination for those making their money in foreign currency.
Getting into Turkiye is also a simple procedure, and not just because Istanbul's airport has the largest direct flight roster in the world (265), but because a person can become a Turkish national by purchasing any real estate for 400,000 USD. This allows retirees to live in Turkiye as citizens rather than residents.
A lot of other options
Planning for retirement can seem exhaustive, especially considering that there are various other options to consider, such as countries in the Caribbean that offer island living as well as citizenship by investment programs so that retirees can spend their golden years on sandy shores as residents of the country.
However, we at Savory & Partners make it very simple, consulting you on the specifics of each destination that match your criteria and preferences. All you need to do is contact us today to book a comprehensive consultation with one of our experts.
Savory & Partners is an accredited agent for multiple governments where citizenship by investment is offered. Founded in 1797, the agency has evolved from pharmaceuticals to family assets and legacy protection through second citizenship and residency. The company's professional, multinational staff is made up of expert advisors who have guided thousands of clients, including many North African investors, on their journey to find the most suitable CBI program for them. The Savory & Partners team will be happy to answer your enquiries in English, Arabic, Farsi, French and Spanish.
For more information, please send an email to contact@savoryandpartners.com. You can also call +971 04 430 1717 or send a WhatsApp message to +971 54 440 2955.
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Vegan fast-casual restaurant invites customers to join them in celebrating a decade of success and delicious plant-based meals
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fruitive, a fast-casual restaurant offering healthy, made-from-scratch meals, has been providing families in the Virginia Beach and Washington D.C. areas with premier plant-based food options for the past decade. This year, the vegan fast-casual restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Fruitive was founded in Virginia Beach in 2012 and expanded from its original Hilltop location to include locations in Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, Virginia.
"When Fruitive opened 10 years ago, my main goal was to create a healthy place to eat that was more than just a restaurant. I wanted to create an atmosphere that was welcoming to my family and the community as a whole," said Gregg Rozeboom, founder and CEO of Fruitive. "As I traveled around the country visiting different restaurants for inspiration, I realized that there were many shops that specialized in specific concepts but didn't offer an expansive selection of plant-based food options. I pulled ideas from each of the restaurants to develop an innovative company that offers premium, 100% plant-based menu items. We value every ingredient and make sure that everything we do is with the health of the community in mind.
"I love that we've created a brand that promotes a healthy lifestyle and continues to thrive despite rough economical times."
Fruitive combines various health concepts into one fast-casual establishment. From the antioxidant superberry bowl filled with oat milk, acai, blueberries and bananas to their popular avocado herb toast on whole-grain bread, Rozeboom has constructed health-focused meals with an eco-friendly consciousness. Fruitive's seasonal menu changes the first day of every season.
"Over the years, our menu has continued to evolve to ensure we meet the needs and demands of the customers," Rozeboom said. "We make sure our food is 100% plant-based because we strongly believe that eating plant-based is the healthiest way to eat for the sake of our bodies and the planet."
To help commemorate the 10-year anniversary, Fruitive will be hosting a three-day celebration from June 23-25 at the Hilltop location in Virginia Beach and the City Center location in Washington D.C. Fruitive will serve half-priced pizza, their newest addition to the menu, for the entirety of the celebration. On Friday, June 24, customers can enjoy Fruitive's popular Peaches & Greens liquid meal smoothie for free, and to cap off the weekend, Fruitive will be offering free avocado toast on Saturday, June 25.
For more information about Fruitive, visit https://fruitive.com/.
Fruitive, founded in Virginia Beach in 2012, began when founder Gregg Rozeboom realized his desire to open a restaurant that prized authenticity and kindness above all else: a place he would feel comfortable bringing his own family. Since day one, Fruitive has followed that vision to establish itself on the foundation of treating others the way we would want to be treated--from the ambiance to the menu quality to the customer service. To us, it's more than just food; it's about meeting you where you are and encouraging you to #LiveYourHealth and #LiveYourValues. For more information, visit https://fruitive.com/.
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LITLLE ELM, Texas, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of anticipation, Tinman Social has finally announced the grand opening date of their new social venue in Little Elm, Texas. The date is August 29, 2022, and CEO Kenneth Wynn says they're nearing the finish line. "It's been a long time coming, but we're excited to turn dreams into reality finally."
For more information about Tinman Social, visit tinmansocial.com.
The project broke ground on March 19, 2021. "People thought we were crazy for taking on such an undertaking during times of uncertainty," Wynn recalled. "After dealing with supply chain issues, delays, and other challenges, I'm proud of how far we've come."
Tinman Social is a unique event space that will offer a variety of fun activities for all ages. Some of their activities include bowling, axe throwing, bocce ball, billiards, ping pong, corn hole, shuffleboard, a state-of-the-art arcade, and two full-service bars, a restaurant, and private rooms for parties and events.
To book a party or event, click here.
The company is currently taking reservations for parties and events starting in mid-September. "We've seen significant interest for birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and fundraisers already. Our team is ready to provide the best possible experience for the local community so we can create lasting memories."
The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled at 1pm CT on August 29, 2022.
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Company now transfers fully to the hands of Parker Ranch
HONOLULU, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After an eight-year collaboration, Parker Ranch and Ulupono Initiative jointly announced that Parker Ranch, Inc. has acquired the equity interest in Paniolo Cattle Company, LLC held by Ulupono Holdings, LLC. The move comes in recognition of the joint-venture's success in demonstrating that a pasture-raised beef operation can work at large scale in Hawai'i.
Paniolo Cattle Company was formed in 2014 as a partnership between Parker Ranch and Ulupono Initiative to foster statewide local beef production. The pasture-to-plate enterprise taps into a growing demand for high-quality, affordable, locally raised beef. Parker Ranch now owns 100 percent of the business entity and its assets, including its brands.
"This joint venture was about demonstrating that local beef is a compelling choice for consumers compared to imports while creating an at-home thriving cattle industry that is viable and sustainable," said Dutch Kuyper, President of Parker Ranch.
"As has always been the intention, Ulupono is divesting from our successful partnership with Parker Ranch in the Paniolo Cattle Company," said Murray Clay, Ulupono Initiative's President. "After more than eight years of statewide sales to local customers, we are extremely pleased by what has been accomplished toward the demonstration that there is a viable market for local beef in the islands. Through Paniolo Cattle Company, residents now have access to quality, pasture-raised beef throughout the state."
The demand for grass-fed beef has grown significantly in recent decades. The healthy attributes of natural, grass-fed beef are attractive to discerning consumers seeking a unique high-quality choice compared to most imported beef from the mainland or elsewhere.
"Over the last 15 years or so, several ranches across the state led efforts to develop the local market for grass-fed beef even before Paniolo Cattle Company, LLC was conceived," said Kuyper. "In fact, we actually supplied some of those programs with cattle when they needed help to fill gaps in their marketing schedules. The Paniolo Cattle Co. brand became the largest in the state over the last few years as consumers demanded more and more local beef. At the same time, we began investing in advertising the brand through television and Hana Hou! – Hawaiian Airlines' inflight magazine – which led to greater brand awareness and market penetration. We are grateful for the support from Ulupono and are looking forward to the next chapter in the development of local beef in our home state of Hawai'i."
For more information about Paniolo Cattle Company, visit paniolocattle.com.
About Parker Ranch
Parker Ranch is one of the largest and oldest cattle ranches in the United States. Parker Ranch, Inc. is owned by Parker Ranch Foundation Trust whose beneficiaries are four non-profits: Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Parker School and Hawai'i Community Foundation. To learn more, please visit www.parkerranch.com or www.prft.org.
About Ulupono Initiative
A mission-driven venture of The Omidyar Group, Ulupono Initiative was founded in 2009 and strives to improve the quality of life for the people of Hawai'i by working toward sustainable solutions that support and promote locally produced food, renewable energy, clean transportation, and better management of freshwater resources. For more information about Ulupono Initiative, visit ulupono.com or connect with Ulupono on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Whether your approach to life maintenance is to plan out every detail or improvise at the last moment, chances are you've fallen into the trap of procrastination.
And while that's OK for chores like folding the laundry or doing the dishes, putting off some tasks and repairs can lead to serious -- and costly -- consequences.
It can be difficult to discern which tasks can wait and which ones need immediate attention. Here is a list of potential home- and car-related to-dos you should consider addressing sooner rather than later to save some big headaches down the road.
Get an oil change for your car
Oil is the life blood of an engine, and it's responsible for lubricating the rotating parts inside the mechanism in addition to helping cool it, said Fred Hules II, chairman of the Automotive Service Association's board of directors.
The oil also contains additives that keep a car engine lubricated and clean, but those additives diminish over time, he said. This is why it's important to replace your oil, Hules said.
Every car is different when it comes to what type of oil to use and how often to replace it, so it is important to refer to your owner's manual, he said. Many vehicles make it even easier by flashing an oil change message on the instrument panel when it's time, Hules added.
The next step is to bring your car into a car mechanic who will be able to better asses the vehicle and replace the oil. Once you find an automotive service professional that you like, stick with them because they can learn more about how you use your car and make specific recommendations to prolong its life, he said.
When you go in for an oil change, have them check other parts of the car like the washer fluid, engine coolant, transmission fluid, differential fluid and spark plugs, Hules said.
Here is a list of vehicle shops to find a car mechanic near you.
Check your tire pressure
Having the proper tire pressure can make your tires last longer and ensure they make good contact with the road, which helps with traction when driving and breaking, Hules said.
One of the most neglected tires is the spare tire, he added. When he checks new customers' cars, many of them have a flat spare.
"It's a bad day when you have a flat tire, and you certainly don't want it to be any worse when your spare tire is flat," he said.
Hules recommended checking your tire pressure once a month. Most cars will alert the driver when the pressure is low, but you also can use a gauge to find how much pressure is in each tire and compare that to ideal levels listed in the vehicle owner's manual. If your tires are low, use an at-home tire inflator or visit a local gas station.
Clean your closet
There may not be a monster in your closet, but a gigantic mess in there could be just as scary.
After moving or living in the same space for a while, it's understandable that items accumulate. Many of them likely make their way to the closet at some point during rush cleanings in an attempt to make your other spaces less cluttered.
Disorder, even tucked away in a closet, can have a strong negative impact on your mental health, often leading to stress, depression and anxiety, according to a 2010 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
One of the bulkiest items in your closet is your clothing. The first step when organizing clothes is to donate items that do not fit you well and throw away ones that are beyond repair, said Barbara Reich, founder and owner of Life Organized in New York City.
When deciding what clothes to keep, ask yourself if you will realistically wear the garment in the next year. If it's a no, donating the piece to a local charity is a great and sustainable option, according to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
It can be overwhelming taking every item out of a closet, so you should clean section-by-section, Reich said. Set aside an hour or two each time you clean part of your closet to ensure you have adequate time to make a difference.
After that, sort the clothing by type of garment then color, which gives you a better sense of what your wardrobe looks like, she said.
"I didn't realize how many black sweaters I have; I can really stop buying black sweaters," Reich said.
Repair water spots on the ceiling
If you notice a damp area on your ceiling, that means there is unwanted moisture in that area, said Kurt Clason, the 2022 chair of the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers.
The moisture likely indicates that there is a pipe leak inside the wall or a leaky roof, he said.
If caught early, a repair person could simply cut a hole in the drywall, fix the leak, and place a new piece of dry wall on the ceiling, Clason said.
If you ignore the leak, the water can lead to mold and mildew growth and, in more serious cases, flooding, Clason said. The costs of these types of repairs add up fast, he added.
"I've never seen drips get better in time. They always get worse, so you want to make sure you take action to prevent that," Clason said.
Reapply bathroom caulking
Caulk is a material used in various areas around the home to seal gaps and make an area watertight. It is used in many areas of a bathroom, particularly in baths and showers.
Over time, caulk can peel away, leaving open seams for water to reach your walls, Clason said. Studs, the wooden materials used to make most walls, and floorboards are not designed to be wet all the time, so they will rot fairly quickly, he explained.
Once the wood around it has rotted, a bathtub could fall through the floor, Clason said. If the bathroom is on the second floor, it could lead to ceiling drips and water stains for the room below, he added.
Fortunately, caulking is easy to fix if caught early. Once you notice caulk starting to peel away, use a caulking remover or a bottle or can opener to remove the rest in that area, Clason advised.
After it is removed, draw a new line of caulk along the gap to create the seal, he said. Both the remover and caulk can be purchased at a home repair store and are very affordable, Clason said.
Replace broken weather stripping
Weather stripping is the flexible strip around exterior doors intended to seal off the inside of your home. If you notice it dragging on the floor when you open the door or pieces of it breaking off, it's time for a replacement, Clason said.
A faulty weather strip can allow exterior air into your house, which reduces the energy efficiency of your home -- and also increases your electric bill -- he said.
Heavy rain or snow can find their way through the cracks and potentially cause severe damage to flooring, especially wood, Clason said.
Many hardware stores sell weather stripping, and it is an easy repair process. The bottom strip is a little trickier than the top and involves taking a door off its hinges, so you might want to call a professional for help, he explained.
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GrubMarket acquires Frantoni and Granite State Software, established providers of trusted software products for food supply chain businesses of all sizes, to grow its technology capabilities and expand its footprint as a provider of comprehensive software functionalities for food wholesalers, distributors, and brokers nationwide.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisitions of New York-based Frantoni Corporation ("Frantoni") and Kansas-based Granite State Software ("GSS"), highly reputable enterprise software providers that specialize in building advanced food supply chain software solutions, with a focus on the Eastern and Midwest regions of the U.S.
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Frank Gemeinhardt, owner of Frantoni, adds: "We are excited to join the GrubMarket team to provide our customers with the opportunity to adopt additional modules offered by the visionary WholesaleWare ERP software. GrubMarket's tech team is among the best in the industry, and we can't wait to collaborate as a greater team to solidify our status as the most impactful technology enabler in the food space."
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MOSS LANDING, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chemetry, a technology company focused on reducing the energy requirements and carbon footprint in the production of essential commodity chemicals, announced today that its Board of Directors has selected Ronald Birkhoff as Chief Executive Officer.
Ron joins Chemetry after spending more than 14 years at Technip Energies and its predecessor companies where he filled roles as CTO and Vice President of R&D and Innovation for the Process Technology business, where he led the growth of its technology portfolio. Ron holds a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Twente in The Netherlands and has over 30 years of experience in development, commercialization, and licensing of process technologies in the chemical and refining sectors.
"Chemetry is making great progress in the realization of the eShuttle® EDC demonstration plant in Maceio, Brazil, with our partners Braskem and Technip Energies," according to Mr. Birkhoff. "I am very excited to have the opportunity to lead this organization through the commercialization of this new process and the deployment to the industry"
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Tilled empowers ISVs to monetize the payments flowing through their platforms. Through Modern APIs and SDKs, Tilled's turnkey system allows software companies to be set up and running in a matter of weeks, with no upfront costs or additional headcount required. Without any of the headaches, regulatory compliance, or liabilities of becoming a fully registered facilitator, Tilled makes it easy for any software company to take full advantage of the benefits of payment facilitation. Tilled was founded in 2019 by Caleb Avery and is currently based in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, including pricing, contact information and careers, visit www.tilled.com.
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Merriam, Kansas (August 26, 2022): Cumulus Companies, Inc. announced that Stephen R. Cloud, the company's Chairman, passed away yesterday due to complications from a recent surgery at age 73.
MERRIAM, Kan., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cumulus Companies, Inc. announced that Stephen R. Cloud, the company's Chairman, passed away Wednesday due to complications from a recent surgery.
The Board of Directors issued the following statement: "We are greatly saddened to share the passing of our Chairman of the Board, Steve Cloud. He was a visionary leader, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and trusted friend. During the 50 years that Steve served and led the company, he strengthened the unshakable foundation built by his parents — a culture that truly values people. His legacy is one that will live on in the Cumulus Companies forever. We are lucky to have had such a thoughtful, respectable, and dedicated leader. The company's directors and employees, as well as the many people he worked with and mentored over the years, mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to his family."
Jeff Cloud, who has been with the company for 16 years, including the past 5 years in progressive roles, as President of IBT Industrial Solutions and CEO of its holding company, Cumulus Companies, Inc. will assume the Chairman's role effective immediately.
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Molly Shannon’s tragedy and perseverance in ‘Hello, Molly!’
By MAE ANDERSON
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Molly Shannon made a name for herself as a standout performer on “Saturday Night Live” with memorable characters including the hyperactive schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher. But before the professional successes, Shannon had to overcome an enormous tragedy, she details in her new memoir. When she was just 4, her whole family was involved in a horrendous car accident that killed her mother, younger sister and cousin. The AP’s Mae Anderson says “Hello, Molly!” paints a portrait of a resilient spirit persevering through tragedy and the cutthroat world of fame to build a fulfilling life for herself. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/12/molly-shannons-tragedy-and-perseverance-in-hello-molly/ | 2022-04-12T16:43:41Z |
A survey of B2B sales leaders reveals insights into the state of sales onboarding, from hybrid onboarding
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WALTHAM, Mass., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allego, the leading sales enablement platform provider, today announced new research on the state of sales onboarding for companies nationwide. The report, "The State of Sales Onboarding", provides insights into the onboarding changes and challenges sales teams face as hybrid work becomes the norm.
"Companies are struggling to fill sales roles, which impacts revenue. With the finding that many new sales hires leave during their first six months, it's clear that organizations have a gap in their existing onboarding processes. It's more crucial than ever to get onboarding right in order to retain new employees," said Amy Cohn, Chief People Officer at Allego. "Companies who invest in personalized onboarding also invest in the well-being and longevity of their employees as they ensure new sellers have the skills, knowledge and content they need to feel confident stepping into their role."
Allego surveyed 300 B2B sales leaders to understand where sales onboarding has been, where it is today and where it's going next. The findings show that sales onboarding looks very different than it did just 24 months ago, demonstrating how quickly organizations have had to adapt their processes in the hybrid era. The data also reveals that many companies still have a long way to go to optimize onboarding for the realities of a hybrid workplace.
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- 67% of sales leaders say sales positions are more complex than they were one year ago
- Top three sales onboarding pain points are: keeping new hires engaged, keeping content current and the low quality of new hires
- Only 26% of onboarding is customized to adjust to a new hire's strengths and weaknesses
- 68% of sales leaders say their onboarding doesn't adjust for the new hire's previous experience
Onboarding Reflects a Shift to Hybrid Workplaces
- 51% of companies modified onboarding because of their plans to return to the office
- 39% of sales leaders say remote work has rendered their onboarding process obsolete
- 51% of companies expect onboarding will be hybrid in the next 12 months, while 38% expect it to be in-person only and 11% expect it to be remote only
Onboarding is Still a Costly, Lengthy and Stressful Process
- On average, the typical onboarding sales process takes 38 days
- The average cost to onboard a new sales employee: $9,589
- Nearly half of sales leaders say onboarding has been so stressful on some hires that they quit
Survey Methodology
Allego commissioned an independent research firm to survey 300 B2B sales leaders about the state of sales onboarding in 2022. The margin of error for this study is +/-5.7% at the 95% confidence level. Respondents were screened and sampled in partnership with Lucid, a global survey panel provider.
To view the full research report or learn more about optimized onboarding for your organization, visit Allego.com.
About Allego
Allego provides a complete sales enablement platform with patented technology that ensures sellers have the skills, knowledge, and content they need to optimize team success in a hybrid world. Our sales enablement, learning, content management, and conversation intelligence products accelerate performance for sales and other teams. Allego is AI-driven and seller-centric, with the power, agility, insight, and ease teams need to drive results—all in a single app. More than 650,000 professionals use Allego to equip sellers with intelligent training, coaching, and content that engages and converts buyers. Learn more about sales enablement that wins sellers and buyers at allego.com.
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DALLAS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academic Partnerships (AP), a leading higher education online facilitator, is proud to announce it is the recipient of another award from the workplace culture site Comparably. Selected out of tens of thousands of companies across the U.S., AP has been recognized in the category of Best Leadership Team – Large Company. This is the third award AP has received from Comparably this year.
Comparably's annual recognition of Best Leadership Teams is derived from millions of anonymous employee ratings on executive leadership teams and direct managers on Comparably.com over a 12-month period (June 24, 2021, through June 24, 2022). The Top 100 ranked list is segmented by Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Small/Mid-size companies (fewer than 500 employees).
"We are honored to be recognized by Comparably in this category. We are extremely proud of our Leadership Team and its diversity in gender, race, backgrounds, and experience. Our culture is evolving to be ever more inclusive, and strong leadership is key. As a mission-driven organization, this award reinforces the positive impact we're having on our employees, our university partners and across the industry," said Nancy LaMons, AP's Chief HR Officer.
Comparably notes in their own announcement of the 100 Best Leadership Team winners that "Leadership isn't easy, but some companies just get it right and know how to collectively work together to inspire the best out of their people." AP is proud to be one of those companies.
Comparably is a leading workplace culture and corporate brand reputation platform with over 15 million anonymous ratings on 70,000 companies. With comprehensive data on organizations in nearly 20 different workplace categories – based on gender, ethnicity, age, experience, title, industry, location, and education – it is one of the most used SaaS platforms for employer branding and a trusted third-party site for workplace culture and compensation.
AP is a leading online facilitator focused primarily on adult learners and a partner to approximately 55 universities, primarily regional universities, across North America. AP helps these universities expand access to their top-quality, affordable and workforce relevant education, delivered online.
AP was also recognized by Comparably in the categories of Best Places to Work in Dallas and Best Marketing Teams in March 2022. AP is actively recruiting for a variety of rewarding roles. To learn more about the open opportunities, please visit the Academic Partnerships careers page, https://www.academicpartnerships.com/careers/listing/
Based in Dallas, Texas, Academic Partnerships is an online facilitator that assists primarily public institutions of higher education across North America in taking their academic programs online and recruits and retains qualified students through program completion. AP's mission is to expand access to top quality, affordable and workforce relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Founded in digital innovation more than a decade ago, Academic Partnerships brings single-minded dedication, an integrated set of services and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners—even more so as we all face the ongoing challenges brought on by COVID-19. For more information on innovative online learning solutions, please visit www.academicpartnerships.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a carpenter and I thought there could be a more efficient and consistent way to install fence and decking posts," said an inventor, from Union Beach, N.J., "so I invented the SMART POST LEVEL. My design saves time and it would eliminate the need for additional help and other tools."
The invention provides a new reusable tool for easy and quick deck/fence post installation applications. In doing so, it speeds up deck procedures that will precisely set posts without the tedious task of readjusting, replumbing, and bracing posts. It also increases efficiency and safety. The invention features a universal and durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for contractors, fence installers, landscapers, do-it-yourselfers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the New Jersey sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-NJD-2439, 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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Head-on crash closes US-24 in Perry
Published: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT|Updated: 14 minutes ago
PERRY, Kan. (WIBW) - Few details are being released about a head-on crash in Perry late Monday afternoon.
It happened around 5:45 p.m. along US-24 at Lecompton Rd.
Officials say the two vehicles collided head-on. A total of eight occupants were all transported to area hospitals, one of those was said to be airlifted to the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.
Both vehicles came to rest facing south.
US-24 at Perry remained closed as of 7 p.m. Monday night.
No other information has been released.
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MADRID, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Idoven, a pioneering health tech company advancing early detection and precision medicine of cardiovascular disease, today announced that it has raised $19.8 million in funding. The funding consists of a $12.9 million Series A round co-led by global software investor Insight Partners and Northzone with participation from Wayra.
The round is also supplemented by $6.9 million in grant and equity funding awarded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. The new funding will be used to further develop the company's best-in-class AI platform to identify arrhythmias and cardiac abnormalities, as well as accelerate hiring to build on its mission to advance early diagnosis and precision medicine of cardiovascular diseases.
A prominent list of angel investors joined the round, including Ron Vianu, Founder and CEO of Covera Health; Brad Fluegel, Former SVP, Chief Healthcare Commercial Officer and Strategy Officer at Walgreens; and Vlad Lata, Founder and CEO of Avi Medical, among others. The round was also joined by existing angels, including Iker Casillas, captain of Spain's World Cup-winning football team and UNDP ambassador, and former senior executives from Amazon and Apple, Diego Piacentini and Sebastian Gunningham. This round follows a $2 million seed round raised 12 months ago from leading business angels, Wayra and the Accel Starter programme.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and is expected to be a $1 trillion public health burden by 2035, based on a study by the American Heart Association1. Managing this public health challenge starts with early diagnosis, and the most ubiquitous point-of-care test to detect heart problems is the electrocardiogram (ECG). However, today's healthcare outdated systems are not sufficient to keep up with the demand for ECG interpretation. Over 1 million hours are spent by physicians just in Europe every day analysing patients' ECG data to diagnose arrhythmias and other heart conditions. Moreover, with the use of wearables and other biosensors rapidly accelerating, the healthcare industry requires new approaches to analyse data at unprecedented speed and scale. Idoven was born to solve this problem.
Idoven's team of data scientists, engineers and cardiologists leverage a proprietary deep learning system applied to cardiology to develop the world's first cardiology-as-a-service platform powered by AI that augments a clinician's ability to identify, triage and diagnose patients at scale. The solution is cloud-based and hardware-agnostic, able to analyse ECGs of any duration and from any device, and is made available to customers via API. The algorithms detect heart conditions that affect over 90% of the global population.
Unlike other health technology companies using AI to detect heart problems that are proprietary to their own hardware, Idoven's technology is hardware agnostic. This ensures that Idoven's algorithms are trained on the most complete database of signals, from 1-lead smartwatch ECGs to 12-lead hospital ECGs and long-duration ambulatory ECGs. Interpreting all types of ECG data is critical for obtaining a complete and standardised picture of the patient's cardiac history at any moment during the patient journey.
Dr. Marina Manuel Breysse, cardiologist, co-founder and CEO of Idoven said "Our AI software, Willem, has been learning cardiology for years and today, can help diagnose heart disease, anywhere and at any time, dramatically increasing our capacity to identify people in need of care. Our vision is to transform the way cardiovascular diseases are identified by augmenting the physician's decision making through integration of AI algorithms into the everyday clinical workflow. Deep learning algorithms can significantly improve the diagnostic accuracy of software found in existing ECG hardware, and create new prediction capabilities. Our technology is being used by leading medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies to standardise at scale the analysis of ECGs. ECGs are used in virtually all clinical trials, to track patients' heart conditions in almost any medical specialty, as well as to monitor the safety of treatments with cardiac effects, particularly prevalent in cardiac and cancer treatments. We are excited to be at the very forefront of this movement in cardiovascular care to help doctors and patients all over the world."
One of the company's early backers, Iker Casillas, legendary Real Madrid goalkeeper and World Cup-winning Spain football team captain, refers to Idoven as "the AI that saved my life." After suffering a life-changing heart attack during training in 2019, Casillas and his foundation have teamed up with Idoven to promote the early detection and intervention of cardiovascular diseases, particularly among the most vulnerable groups like children with Down Syndrome and patients with congenital heart diseases or at high risk of sudden cardiac death.
Scott Barclay, Managing Director at Insight Partners said, "The future of medicine requires deeply validated artificial intelligence deployed via API to augment clinicians, and this is especially true in cardiology given the importance of heart health and the explosion of monitoring technology. Idoven has the chance to improve healthcare and save lives, at scale. This is the essence of the type of software-driven technology and empathy that Insight looks for in early healthcare investments."
Michiel Kotting, Partner at Northzone said, "In meeting the team at Idoven we were instantly struck with how big the impact of their work can be on global health. Starting with cardiologist-level accuracy in seconds and at scale for hospital ECGs, saving cost and avoiding delays, the database they are building up will enable potential heart problems to be spotted in advance on everyday fitness trackers. The unique skill set of a phenomenal team with deep backgrounds in cardiology, statistics, AI/ML and operations will enable this exciting future. We are incredibly proud and excited to join the team on this journey."
Through exclusive partnerships and research collaborations with world-class research institutions, Idoven has developed one of the world's largest ECG databases for AI development and scientific innovations. Among them is the pan-European MAESTRIA Consortium (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Early Detection of Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation) that involves collaboration with 17 other leading European and US research centres, and industry partners to develop and validate the first European integrative diagnostic digital platform, starting with atrial fibrillation.
Idoven is a health technology company advancing early detection and precision medicine for cardiovascular diseases. Idoven's AI-powered platform, WillemTM, delivers substantial improvements to the speed, consistency and accuracy of electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation and prediction. Its powerful, proprietary AI algorithms, which work with existing ECG devices, are also being applied to develop disease biomarkers towards patient identification, risk stratification and prognosis, as well as drug cardiac safety monitoring. Idoven partners with leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies on AI-driven innovations to develop a new standard of cardiovascular care. Idoven has been awarded with numerous distinctions for its AI technology in Europe and the US, including the prestigious European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator and Horizon 2020 (H2020) awards and the Healthy Longevity Catalyst Award from the US National Academy of Medicine. The company is backed by top tier investors including Insight Partners, Northzone and Wayra (Telefónica), the Accel Starters programme, leading business angels and EIT Health. For more information on Idoven, visit idoven.ai or follow us on LinkedIn @idoven.
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of February 24, 2022, the closing of the firm's recent fundraise, Fund XII, brings Insight Partners' regulatory assets under management to over $90B. Insight Partners has invested in more than 600 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on software expertise to foster long-term success. Insight Partners meets great software leaders where they are in their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
Northzone (northzone.com) is an early-stage venture capital fund built on experience spanning multiple economic and disruptive technology cycles and has over $1.7 billion under management. Founded in 1996 and with a team spread across three main hubs, New York, London and Stockholm, Northzone has to date raised nine funds and invested in more than 150 companies, including category-defining businesses like Spotify, iZettle, Avito, Kahoot!, Hopin, Klarna and Trustpilot.
1 https://www.rti.org/news/cardiovascular-disease-costs-will-exceed-1-trillion-2035
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance One International, LLC ("AOI" or the "Company") recently partnered with the Federal University of Lavras ("UFLA") in Minas Gerais, Brazil, to provide third-party, specialized training to its agronomic employees around the world. The program was established to promote an enhanced employee skillset, which ultimately can benefit AOI's contracted farmers through improved efficiencies and maximized income potential.
The virtual training program, "From the Seeds to the Cured Leaves," was conducted by UFLA agronomy professors and took place over the course of six weeks, bringing together AOI tobacco leaf agronomists from 18 countries on 5 continents.
"Our global agronomy team members have extensive agronomic knowledge about tobacco production, and most have been working with the crop for several years. This professional development program was organized to offer our employees a continuing education opportunity to deepen their knowledge on some of the most technical and scientific aspects of tobacco cultivation," said Helio Moura, AOI's global agronomy director.
Topics covered in the training ranged from methods to build soil fertility to tobacco ecophysiology—the connection between the plant and its environment—at varying stages of the crop production process.
"Crop production methodologies and best practices are rapidly evolving due to new technologies and research, as well as the impacts stemming from climate change," said AOI President Alex Strohschoen. "Ensuring our agronomists continue to advance their knowledge base not only encourages employee motivation and engagement, it also aids our global agronomy team in transferring this knowledge to our grower base, helping to strengthen the farmers' crop quality and yield and delivering value to our stakeholders."
The Company intends to expand the partnership to provide further training and education opportunities to employees. Additionally, the training sessions "From the Seeds to the Cured Leaves," have been recorded and will be available to employees to review.
About Alliance One International, LLC
Alliance One International, LLC is a leading independent leaf tobacco supplier. Working with tobacco farmers in 20 countries around the world, Alliance One International is recognized for producing sustainable and traceable leaf tobacco. For more information, visit www.aointl.com.
About Federal University of Lavras (UFLA)
Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) is one of Brazil's leading agricultural research universities. UFLA is committed to providing and fostering the development and continuous expansion of services to society and has produced more than 30 thousand professional graduates and post-graduate specialists acting throughout Brazil and abroad.
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SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, has expanded its overnight camping opportunities for guests in Greenland as part of this season's portfolio of immersive experiences.
"Camping overnight in the Polar Regions has long captured the imaginations of our guests," says Thomas Lennartz, Vice-President of Sales for Quark Expeditions. "We launched our first camping options in Antarctica, where guests could bed down for the night while gazing up at the indigo glow of an Antarctic night. Antarctic Camping has been such a huge success that we're launching this season a new option for camping enthusiasts in the Arctic: the Greenland Camp Experience along the Tasermiut Fjord in South Greenland."
Lennartz explains that the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option is available to guests who book the brand new itinerary, Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air. "Overnight camping in South Greenland is by no means roughing it in the wild," says Lennartz. "For starters, guests will travel on the technologically-advanced Ultramarine—which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters and superb onboard amenities—and they'll have the opportunity to join local Greenlandic hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, located along the 70-km Tasermiut Fjord. Comfort and fine food, provided by a local chef, will be part of the camping experience—which is suitable for all ages and levels of ability."
Quark Expeditions' camping options include:
Antarctic Camping:
Guests are transported ashore by Zodiac to camp out on the snow for the night in Antarctica. The overnight camping experience is limited to 50 participants, all of whom are briefed on the principals of basic camping. Prior to settling down for the night, Quark Expeditions staff will prepare the site, including setting up a perimeter in safe, flat to gently-sloping and beautiful site. Guests are free to choose where (within the perimeters) they wish to settle down for the night in their ready-to-roll bivy sack (tents can be used upon request). Once camp is set up, guests get to relax and enjoy the peace of the polar landscape as the Antarctic night unfolds.
Antarctic Camping is available on select voyages at an additional charge of US $295.
Greenland Camp Experience
Guests who book Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air, offered on the new ship Ultramarine, can sign up for the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option. Guests can join local hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, along the 70-km long Tasermiut Fjord. Participants will have ample time, in intimate groups, to walk through the beautiful landscapes and remote fjords of South Greenland, roam the tundra with a local chef who will showcase local ingredients and then prepare an incredible meal. Overnighting in comfortable tents at the camp enables guests to experience the magnificent colors of the polar twilight in beautiful mountainous surroundings.
Greenland Camp Experience is available on Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air itinerary at an extra cost US $795.
About Quark Expeditions:
Specializing exclusively in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading innovator of polar adventure since the company took the first group of consumer travelers to the North Pole in 1991. Quark Expeditions has been innovating ever since. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers—some of them equipped with helicopters—Quark Expeditions delivers deeply immersive polar experiences—and is able to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than anyone else. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offers an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.
About Ultramarine:
The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet, is a game-changer in polar exploration. Equipped with two twin-engine Airbus 145 helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs and the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry, Ultramarine changes the way guests explore the Polar Regions. Other features include a spa, sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, fitness centre, yoga space, spacious rooms and two restaurants plus a lounge and presentation theatre. Ultramarine has been designed with advanced sustainability systems that help us preserve the pristine Polar Regions for the next generation of explorers.
About Travelopia:
Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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Widely respected former BofA Merrill Research leader brings additional fiduciary support and investment insight to Sanctuary advisors and their clients
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth, home to the next generation of elite advisors, announces the appointment of Mary Ann Bartels to the newly created office of Chief Investment Strategist. A veteran of more than 35 years in financial services, she spent more than two decades at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she was Head of Technical & Market Analysis and led the Research Investment Committee (RIC). She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will provide tremendous value to Sanctuary partner firms and allow them to offer additional innovative investment solutions to clients.
During that time, she created research that advisors and clients relied on to make informed decisions regarding their investments and received the prestigious Institutional Investor All-American Research award for six consecutive years. Mary Ann has been a frequent commentator on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business and is regularly quoted in respected publications including Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times. She has been a regular presenter at the annual Barron's Advisor Women Summit, including serving as a keynote speaker.
"Mary Ann has built an outstanding and well-deserved reputation on Wall Street over the last 30-plus years for her research skills and thoughtful insights," said Jim Dickson, CEO and Founder of Sanctuary Wealth. "She's fiercely dedicated to providing the best solutions to advisors and their clients as well as being a tireless advocate for women in the financial world. Independent financial advisors don't normally have access to someone of Mary Ann's caliber. Our network will have direct access to collaborate with her as much as they want."
During her time in the Merrill Lynch Chief Investment Office (CIO), she produced thought leadership on investment guidance and portfolio strategies for advisors and their clients, including the creation of the first client roadshow and spent six years educating advisors, clients, and prospects about the markets, the economy, and world events. Mary Ann also created the first research products for Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) for a large investment banking firm covering over 500 ETFs.
"I'm excited to be joining Sanctuary Wealth because I love the markets, but what I love most is working with best-in-class advisors and their clients to assist them in building out their future plans. It's a passion I've had for decades, and Sanctuary is the ideal place for me to put that passion to work in the service of others," said Mary Ann Bartels, Chief Investment Strategist, Sanctuary Wealth. "I've always felt that an important part of my mission was to help people understand the markets and market behavior so they can make better informed decisions with their advisors. I look forward to continuing to do that with Sanctuary's growing roster of advisor partners."
Throughout her career, Mary Ann has been a strong advocate for women in financial services due to the mentorship of her aunt Bernadette Bartels Murphy, who started working on Wall Street in the 1950s and rose to become one of the first woman traders and a trusted source for investment counsel for countless clients.
In keeping with her career-long commitment to providing guidance to advisors and their clients, after leaving Bank of America in 2020, Mary Ann immersed herself in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain, and cryptocurrencies, taking several courses and joining the London Real Investment Club, a prestigious investment club that specializes in the space.
"I believe this is a new part of our infrastructure that's going to be built out over time," she explained. "We will probably go through many changes as this new form of technology evolves under the umbrella of decentralized finance including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the metaverse, and I want to be able to help Sanctuary's advisors and their clients understand and participate in this exciting new development."
"During our time together at Merrill Lynch, Mary Ann was a favorite of both the financial advisors and some of our largest clients," said Vince Fertitta, President of Sanctuary Wealth. "She has an incredible knack for making the complex easy to digest and to act upon. She will be an outstanding resource for Sanctuary partner firms and their clients. We are thrilled that Mary Ann chose to join our team at Sanctuary."
Also joining Sanctuary Wealth is Laura Anacker, Portfolio Strategist. Laura brings over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, holding various positions at Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs. She's spent the better part of the last 9 years as an Investment Advisory Specialist where she was responsible for providing fiduciary portfolio construction and guidance to over 700 domestic and international Merrill Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors.
About Sanctuary Wealth
Sanctuary Wealth (sanctuarywealth.com/) is the advanced platform for the next generation of elite advisors, who have the entrepreneurial spirit to build and own their own practices and desire the freedom to deliver the tailored service their clients deserve. Sanctuary Wealth's ecosystem of partnered independence provides a complete technology and operations platform, as well as support from a community of like-minded advisors and the resources of invaluable affiliated businesses. Currently, the Sanctuary Wealth network includes partner firms in 27 states across the country with approximately $25 billion in assets under advisement. Sanctuary Wealth includes the fully owned subsidiaries; Sanctuary Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, Sanctuary Securities, Inc. a FINRA member broker-dealer as well as Sanctuary Alternative Holdings, Sanctuary Asset Management, Sanctuary Insurance Solutions, Sanctuary Global, and Sanctuary Global Family Office.
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In world beset by turbulence, nations’ leaders gather at UN
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Facing a complex set of challenges that try humanity as never before, world leaders convene at the United Nations this week under the shadow of Europe’s first major war since World War II — a conflict that has unleashed a global food crisis and divided major powers in a way not seen since the Cold War.
The many facets of the Ukraine war are expected to dominate the annual meeting, which convenes as many countries and peoples confront growing inequality, an escalating climate crisis, the threat of multiple famines and an internet-fueled tide of misinformation and hate speech — all atop a coronavirus pandemic that is halfway through its third year.
For the first time since the United Nations was founded atop the ashes of World War II, European nations are witnessing war in their midst waged by nuclear-armed neighboring Russia. Its Feb. 24 invasion not only threatens Ukraine’s survival as an independent democratic nation but has leaders in many countries worrying about trying to preserve regional and international peace and prevent a wider war.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the strategic divides — with the West on one side and Russia and increasingly China on the other — are “paralyzing the global response to the dramatic challenges we face.”
He pointed not only to the devastation in Ukraine from nearly seven months of fighting but the war’s impact on the global economy.
Escalating food and energy prices are hitting the world’s poorest people hardest, and nations are “being devoured by the acids of nationalism and self-interest” instead of working together and resolving disputes peacefully, two principles that lie at the heart of the U.N. Charter and underpin everything the United Nations tries to do.
“The General Assembly is meeting at a time of great peril,” the U.N. chief said last week.
For the first time in three years, leaders will be delivering their speeches in person in the vast General Assembly hall. There will be no more COVID-caused prerecorded addresses or hybrid meetings, with one exception: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Over objections from Russia and a few allies, the 193-member assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to allow the Ukrainian leader to pre-record his speech because of reasons beyond his control — the “ongoing foreign invasion” and military hostilities that require him to carry out his “national defense and security duties.”
The death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her funeral in London on Monday, which many world leaders plan to attend, have created last-minute headaches for the high-level meeting. Diplomats and U.N. staff are scrambling to deal with changes in travel plans, the timing of some events and the logistically intricate speaking schedule for world leaders.
Guterres is skipping the funeral to preside over Monday’s “Transforming Education Summit” that he called to create action on a U.N. goal to ensure quality education for all children by 2030 that lost significant ground during the pandemic.
The actual gathering of world leaders, known as the General Debate, begins Tuesday morning with the U.N. chief’s state of the world speech to the 77th session of the General Assembly which began on Sept. 12. Brazil has spoken first for over seven decades because at the early General Assembly sessions it volunteered to speak first when no other country did.
The U.S, president, representing the host country for the United Nations, is traditionally the second speaker. But President Joe Biden is attending the queen’s funeral, and his speech has been delayed until Wednesday morning. Senegalese President Macky Sall is expected to take Biden’s slot.
Nearly 150 presidents, prime ministers and monarchs are on the latest speakers list, a very high number reflecting the importance of the meeting not only for presenting every country’s view of the world but for private one-on-one and group meetings where diplomats say a lot of the world’s business is carried out.
In addition to Zelenskyy, Biden and Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, other heads of state coming to the U.N. include the presidents of Turkey, Iran, France, Colombia, South Korea, South Africa, Egypt and Venezuela. Heads of government on the list include Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also making a first appearance, and the prime ministers of Japan, Israel, Iraq and Pakistan. Russia and China are sending their foreign ministers.
For many years, foreign ministers of the five veto-wielding permanent members of the U.N. Security Council — the United States, Russia, China, Britain and France — have met on the sidelines for lunch or dinner. Diplomats said no meeting is planned this year.
During typical high-level weeks, thousands of people are in the U.N. complex for speeches and hundreds of side events. But because of the continuing pandemic, this year only the few events organized by the secretary-general and the General Assembly president are being held at U.N. headquarters. Dozens of side events will take place elsewhere in the city.
Richard Gowan, U.N. director of the International Crisis Group, said Ukraine and the food crisis will be the two “overarching themes” and the message from Western leaders is going to be clear: “This is Russia’s war of aggression and this is a huge attack on the U.N. system.”
A highlight will be the U.N. Security Council ministerial meeting on Sept. 22 focusing on the fight against impunity in the war in Ukraine — a topic decided by France which holds the council presidency this month. The meeting could put foreign ministers of the five permanent council nations in the same room with Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, who has been invited.
France’s U.N. ambassador, Nicolas De Riviere, said Friday that “perpetrators will be held accountable” for the “dramatic consequences” that “the Russian war of aggression” has had on civilians in Ukraine. And U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said the United Nations faces “a crisis of confidence” brought about by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that violated its neighbor’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, “trampled on human rights” and struck at the heart of the U.N. Charter by pursuing war instead of a negotiated peace.
She told reporters Friday that the response must be to “double down on our commitment to a peaceful world and hold even closer our deeply-held principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, peace and security.”
Thomas-Greenfield insisted the high-level meeting “will not be dominated by Ukraine” because there are conflicts taking place elsewhere as well. That’s why she says the United States is focusing on tackling the food crisis as well as climate change, advancing global health and upholding the U.N. Charter.
The Crisis Group’s Gowan said his organization has seen in recent weeks that African and Latin American countries “have gradually succumbed to Ukraine fatigue,” and there is a feeling in many parts of the U.N. “that countries don’t want to have to constantly attack Russia.” There is a clear understanding among Western leaders, and especially in the U.S., of the need “to keep non-Western countries on board over Ukraine,” he said.
Gowan said he will also be listening for “an undercurrent of discontent” from African nations and countries from the global South about how they’ve been let down on COVID-19 vaccinations and financing to tackle climate change and deal with escalating food prices and the cost of living. He also lamented that crises in Mali, Afghanistan and Yemen won’t be on the front burner.
Secretary-General Guterres, who just visited Pakistan where he said the flooded area is three times the size of his home country Portugal, lashed out at the Group of 20 richest nations, which he said are responsible for 80% of emissions that cause global warming.
“My message to world leaders gathering here is clear: Lower the temperature — now,” he said. “Don’t flood the world today; don’t drown it tomorrow.”
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Edith M. Lederer is chief U.N. correspondent for The Associated Press and has been covering international affairs for more than half a century. For more AP coverage of the U.N. General Assembly, visit https://apnews.com/hub/united-nations-general-assembly.
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ROCHESTER, Mich., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oakland University varsity Esports program has reached new heights in only their second year of competition. The Golden Grizzlies Rocket League team has qualified for the Rocket League World Championships which will be held June 3-5 at DreamHack Dallas 2022 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Texas. This is the first major intercontinental competition for collegiate Rocket League teams and players.
Recently, the Oakland Rocket League squad secured a berth in the World Championships competition by defeating Louisiana State University and then by beating Penn State University.
"It is really beyond even my expectations how far we have come so fast as a varsity program," said head coach Carl Leone. "I am beyond thrilled to be headed to Dallas to coach this amazing Rocket League team that has put Oakland University on the map and in the World Championships this weekend
To put the accomplishment in context, Oakland's Rocket League team is one of the top 10 teams in North America (508 teams total) and a top 16 team in the world (more than 1,000 teams). Players on the squad include: Jake "Jwismont" Wismont, Edward "Rahz" Azzam, Justin "Jcubed" Janulewicz, Seth "Tisonic Boom" Tison, Matthew "ML" Leuker and Billy "Mega" Sawyer.
In addition to the 10 teams from the United States and Puerto Rico, the six other countries represented in the upcoming competition include Germany, England, Canada, Poland, Luxembourg and Portugal.
Oakland's first competition will be June 3rd at 2pm EST on the main stream vs. the #1 ranked European team Technical University of Berlin. The Stream link is http://twitch.tv/rocketleague.
The Collegiate Rocket League circuit is sponsored by the game developer of Rocket League, Psyonix. More information, including the $75,000 scholarship prize pool and group stage double elimination format have been released. Learn more at
https://liquipedia.net/rocketleague/Collegiate_Rocket_League/2022/World_Championship
Learn more about the Oakland University varsity Esports program.
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What is this mysterious red glow over the Pacific Ocean?
(CNN) – A mysterious red glow above the Pacific Ocean has internet sleuths fishing for answers.
From a cockpit 31,000 feet over the ocean, pilot Dustin Maggard saw and photographed a mysterious red glow below.
“We had no idea what we were looking at,” he said. “We were making jokes about being in the middle of some sort of military exercise or some sort of alien invasion.”
Once the photos and a short video made it to the internet, the guessing game began.
The theories ranged from an undersea volcano erupting, a UFO, and the most popular theory of all: another dimension called “The Upside Down” from the Netflix TV show “Stranger Things.”
Neil Jacobs, a weather modeling expert, gave the most likely explanation, which is itself a pretty strange thing.
“They were commercial fishing vessels that were fishing for Pacific saury using very bright red arrays of LED lights,” he said.
Lights like these attract the mackerel-like saury the fisherman are hoping to catch.
Jacobs entered the flight’s location and date into globalfishingwatch.org and was able to see fishing vessels by name. On the video, you can see what appears to be one vessel turning its red lights on.
“You can literally see them from outer space,” Jacobs said.
The glow can even be seen from the International Space Station.
If you thought there was something fishy about the red glowing photos, you’d be right.
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Mac Jaehnert said he put 1,000 miles on his car in the last week looking for a specialty nutritional formula for daughter MacKenzie and other premature babies in his southeastern Washington state community.
"It's been a frustrating, heartbreaking, unnecessary challenge for a kid who has already overcome so much," Jaehnert told CNN Saturday, echoing the sentiments of parents caught up in a worsening nationwide baby formula shortage.
Jaehnert described empty store shelves in his search for Similac NeoSure in the city of Richland and surrounding areas -- part of a growing national crisis that has forced the Biden administration to order the use of military aircraft to expedite the delivery of baby formula to the United States.
Jaehnert and his wife, Emily, said they have been fortunate to receive donations of NeoSure after getting their story out but urged others to donate cans of formula to food banks to help meet the urgent demand across the country.
At Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, at least four babies were recently hospitalized due to complications from the ongoing shortage, according to spokeswoman Carter Coyle.
Coyle said three babies were hospitalized due to intolerance of formulas parents used because of the shortages; another was sickened by mineral imbalances from caregivers mixing their own formula.
Clinical dietitians at the hospital urged parents not to dilute formula or attempt to make their own, referring them to guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In Memphis, Tennessee, a doctor at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital said this week that a toddler and a preschooler were admitted because the specialty formula they needed was out of stock and they couldn't tolerate replacements.
The toddler, who had been in the hospital for about a week, was discharged Tuesday. The preschooler, who was admitted in April, remains in the hospital, according to the hospital.
The baby formula shortage is affecting parents coast to coast, including those who choose not to or cannot breastfeed and those whose medically fragile children can't tolerate other nutrition sources.
Beyond scouring the internet, parents like the Jaehnerts tirelessly search store shelves daily. Others coordinate formula exchanges through Facebook pages and spend countless hours -- and sometimes huge sums of money -- to make sure their children have food.
MacKenzie Jaehnert was born three months early in December and weighed 2 pounds, 5.7 ounces, her father said on Twitter. She spent more than 100 days in the neonatal intensive care unit. Jaehnert said Saturday he and his wife are "terrified" at the prospect of transitioning "a kid who is just barely hanging on" to a new nutritional formula.
"I fear that she'll fall off of her growth chart more than she already is," Emily Jaehnert said of MacKenzie. "I fear that she will have an upset stomach, that it won't sit well with her, that she won't get the nutrition that she needs, that this particular formula right now is providing for her."
Officials in Washington are now confronting criticism that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration moved too slowly to address warning signs of the shortage. At the same time, they're attempting to learn whether formula companies are actually short on ingredients, while also trying to tackle potential price gouging.
At the heart of the crisis is a shuttered manufacturing plant in Michigan. The Abbott Nutrition plant, which is poised to restart production soon, closed after two babies who had consumed formula produced there became ill and died, prompting an investigation.
The closure exacerbated shortages caused by supply chain disruptions and highlighted how concentrated the formula industry is.
"I would really love for someone to figure out why we weren't warned as the parents of premature kids," Mac Jaehnert said Saturday. "This absolutely blindsided us... When did they know and why weren't we warned of this shortage, because it put a lot of families in a really devastating position."
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iReferral℠ platform automates the organ donor referral process to expedite coordination between hospitals and organ procurement organizations (OPOs).
SALT LAKE CITY, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intermountain Healthcare, DonorConnect, and InVita Healthcare Technologies announce the launch of iReferral℠ interoperability in Utah and Idaho to streamline the critical first step in the organ, tissue and eye donation-transplantation process. iReferral℠ automates the identification and referral of potential donors and helps to liberate hospital and donation resources while strengthening donation and transplant activity.
"Streamlining the donor referral process for the Intermountain teams gives our caregivers critical time back to spend more time with patients," said Diane Alonso, MD, transplant surgeon and medical director of Intermountain Healthcare's abdominal transplant program. "Collaborating and improving our workflow will also result in more donors, especially for those waiting for a critical life-saving donor organ."
Utilizing targeted algorithmic clinical triggers and secure interoperability, iReferral eliminates the need for manual, phone-based referral processes. iReferral sends time-sensitive information from the hospital's electronic health record (EHR) system directly to the OPO's iTransplant℠ donation management system. OPO confirmation is immediate and automatically logged into the hospital's EHR, helping to streamline regulatory compliance requirements, including those of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
"DonorConnect is excited to embrace any tool that helps streamline the organ recovery and transplant process, and ensure positive outcomes for transplant recipients," explained Tracy Schmidt, Executive Director and President of DonorConnect. "We've been eager to implement iReferral, and experience the improved efficiencies that the system will deliver."
Following a successful pilot launch at Intermountain Medical Center in early 2022, iReferral℠ has been launched across Intermountain Healthcare's critical care units at Intermountain Medical Center and Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, with plans to deploy to additional facilities and units later this year.
Wade Liu, Vice President of Product for InVita Healthcare Technologies' Transplant division said, "iReferral represents a unique win and step forward for all involved in the donation-transplantation ecosystem. Hospitals can bolster compliance to federal requirements to refer potential donors. Nurses and providers can stay at the bedside and focus on patient care instead of telephonically regurgitating information that is already in the EHR. OPOs can automatically and reliably receive referrals that are critical to assess every possible donation opportunity. Families can be offered the opportunity to donate at the appropriate and right time. All of this helps maximize the gift of organ, tissue, and eye transplantation for the many currently in need."
Based in Utah with facilities in seven states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, medical groups with some 3,800 employed physicians and advanced practice providers, a health plans division called SelectHealth with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs.
DonorConnect (formerly Intermountain Donor Services), headquartered in the Salt Lake City area, is the federally designated, nonprofit community service organization dedicated to the recovery and transplantation of organs and tissues for Utah, southeastern Idaho, western Wyoming, and Elko, Nevada. Our service area encompasses more than 3.9 million residents, 90+ hospitals, and three transplant centers – Primary Children's Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, University of Utah Hospital (along with the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center).
InVita provides mission-critical and chain of custody software technologies for complex medical, forensic and community care environments. InVita's solutions streamline clinical workflows, optimize supply chains, sample tracking, and visibility across donation and transplantation, blood and plasma operations, the tissue and implant lifecycle, and environments spanning DNA and forensics. InVita continues to expand the iReferral℠ and iTransplant℠ platforms, supporting nearly 75% of all OPOs in the United States, and is used by more than 12,500 medical professionals across more than 100 organ, tissue, eye and birth tissue organizations around the world.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank Rakyat Indonesia (IDX: BBRI), one of the largest financial groups in Indonesia, announced a net profit of USD 1.66 billion or grew almost double 98.38% year-on-year (YoY) with total assets also increased 6.37% to USD 110.19 billion in the first half of 2022, at the Press Conference on Financial Performance for Q2 2022 on July 27, 2022.
BRI President Director Sunarso said, "We focus on liquidity, especially the growth of low-cost funds; manage the loan quality, especially the restructured loan, while maintaining adequate provision to mitigate the credit risk; and furthermore accelerate business process reengineering to increase productivity and improve operational efficiency."
BRI disbursed USD 73.65 billion worth of loans, a growth of 8.75% YoY, to the micro segment (15.07% growth), consumers (5.27% growth), corporate segment (3.76% growth), and SMEs (2.71% growth). BRI's MSME loan portfolio grew 9.81% or USD 55.85 billion in Q2 2021 to IDR 61.33 billion in Q2 2022, reaching a proportion of 83.27%.
BRI's selective growth strategy focused on MSME, especially the utterly potential Ultra Micro and Micro segment, as the primary source of growth. This aligns with BRI's core competence, leveraging on BRI's vast experience and advanced infrastructure in terms of the physical and digital network, human capital, and progressive digital initiatives. In conjunction, BRI applied the soft-landing strategy to anticipate the deterioration of the loan quality ahead of the end of Indonesia's FSA restructuring relaxation period by March 2023.
BRI's ability to distribute loans with prudent risk management was reflected in the controlled NPL ratio of 3.26%, with strong coverage of 266.6% in Q2 2022, compared to 252.59% in Q2 2021.
Furthermore, Third Party Funds (DPK) grew 3.70% to USD 75.80 billion in Q2 2022, driven by a 13.38% YoY increase in Low-cost funds (CASA), with Current Accounts and Saving Accounts growing 25.63% and 8.32%, respectively. The current proportion of BRI's CASA of 65.12% is a significant increase compared to 59.56% in Q2 2021.
BRI's loan disbursements are supported by ample liquidity, seen from the consolidated LDR of banks maintained at 88.45% as well as a robust 25.06% Capital Adequacy Ratio.
BRI's exceptional performance has also received global recognitions, most notably:
a) Forbes Global 2000 World's Largest Public Companies: named BRI as the largest public company in Indonesia in 2022, ranked 349th globally.
b) The Banker: The Best Bank in Indonesia and ranked 104th globally.
c) The Asset Triple A: The Best SME Banker of The Year for Sunarso, and The Best Treasury and Working Capital – SME for BRI.
"These achievements encourage BRI to continue delivering the best performance and maintaining its position as a prominent financial institution in Indonesia," said Sunarso.
Furthermore, there are 45 million ultra-micro entrepreneurs in need of new or additional funding, of which only 15 million have already received financial assistance. Of the 30 million unreached individuals, 5 million rely on money lenders with 100-500% interest per year, 7 million borrow from relatives, and 18 million are still excluded from any financial assistance.
"BRI will secure its sustainability with a strong engine of growth to provide financial support to the ultra-micro segments that have not been reached yet," concluded Sunarso.
Visit www.bri.co.id for more information.
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LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Heavy rains flooded hundreds of homes, knocked out power and collapsed structures in northern India, causing 12 deaths and more injuries, officials said Friday.
Schools were closed for the day in Lucknow, the Uttar Pradesh state capital, where the meteorological office recorded 35 millimeters (1.4 inches) of torrential rain in the past 24 hours, said Brijesh Pathak, the state’s deputy chief minister.
A wall collapsed on a slum dwelling made of polyethylene sheets and mud early Friday in the Hazratganj area of the state capital where laborers were sleeping. Nine died on the spot and another three were hospitalized with injuries, Pathak said.
In Unnao, a town 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Lucknow, another three people were killed in a house collapse following torrential rains, Pathak said.
Earlier this month, life was disrupted in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru after two days of torrential rains set off long traffic snarls, widespread power cuts and heavy floods that swept into homes and submerged roads.
People hopped onto tractors to get to work. Boats were deployed to rescue people submerged in floodwaters in Bengaluru, the capital of southern Karnataka state. The two zones that make up the city, Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural, saw 141% and 114% excess rainfall, making it the wettest September day in the past eight years.
Monsoon rains in South Asia typically begin in June. But this year, heavy downpours lashed northeastern India and Bangladesh beginning in March, triggering floods as early as April in Bangladesh.
The monsoon season that ends in October leaves hundreds of people dead and tens of thousands homeless every year.
The weather system for the Indian subcontinent is being altered due to climate change. Scientists say this is making extreme events such as excess rainfall the new normal.
With rising global temperatures due to climate change, experts say the monsoon is becoming more variable. Much of the rain that would typically fall in a season is arriving in a shorter period of time.
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(The Hill) – The House passed a sweeping gun package on Wednesday in response to last month’s mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y. and Uvalde, Texas, which killed more than 30 people and reignited the push for firearm legislation on Capitol Hill.
The package, dubbed the Protecting Our Kids Act, passed in a 223-204 vote. One Republican did not vote.
Two Democrats, Reps. Jared Golden (Maine) and Kurt Schrader (Ore.), bucked the party in opposing the measure. Five Republicans — Reps. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.), Anthony Gonzalez (Ohio), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Chris Jacobs (N.Y.) and Fred Upton (Mich.) — supported it.
The legislation consists of seven separate provisions aimed at addressing gun violence in America. The House voted on the individual provisions separately, all of which cleared the chamber in mainly party-line votes. The overall package, however, is the only legislation that will be sent to the Senate for consideration, where it faces GOP opposition.
A bipartisan group of senators have been engaged in their own negotiations to come to a consensus on narrower gun legislation.
The House package would raise the minimum age for buying a semi-automatic weapon from 18 to 21, prohibit civilian use of ammunition magazines with more than 15 rounds, and enact new federal criminal offenses for gun trafficking and straw purchases of firearms — when an individual who is unable to pass a background check buys a gun through a proxy.
It also seeks to require that ghost guns — firearms that are untraceable and do not have serial number — undergo background checks and receive serial numbers, impose a ban on bump stocks for civilians, and bolster storage of guns in homes where minors may have access to the firearm.
Additionally, the package compels the attorney general to submit a report to congressional committees on the individuals who were deemed ineligible to purchase a firearm by a background check.
Passage of the legislation comes just over two weeks after a shooter opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, killing 19 students and two adults. Ten days before that, a gunman fatally shot 10 Black individuals at a grocery store in Buffalo.
“America is in the midst of a shocking gun violence epidemic that should shock the conscience of everyone and has devastated children, families and communities. We must address it with the fierce urgency of now,” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said on the House floor during debate of the package on Wednesday.
“It is not okay that mass murder has become a way of life in the United States of America. That is why we must pass comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation, address this epidemic decisively and allow America to be the best version of itself,” he added.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called on her colleagues to support the measure — making a particular plea to Republicans, without addressing them by name.
“To those who a moment of silence is good enough because you don’t have the courage to take a vote to protect the children, I would say your political survival is totally insignificant to the survival of, or compared to the survival of our children,” she said.
Most Republicans, however, were not on board with the overall package. In a memo to House GOP lawmakers on Tuesday, Minority Whip Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) office recommended that members of the conference vote against the legislation, arguing that the measure “egregiously violates law-abiding citizens’ 2nd Amendment rights and hinders Americans’ ability to defend and protect themselves and their families.”
On the House floor Wednesday, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, reiterated that stance.
“What happened in Uvalde, Buffalo, Tulsa is as wrong as wrong could be and our hearts go out to those communities and those families who have been impacted in such a terrible way. But the answer is not to destroy the Second Amendment. But that is exactly where the Democrats want to go,” Jordan said.
“What this bill does is take away Second Amendment rights, God-given rights, protected by our constitution, from law-abiding American citizens. That’s what this legislation does, and that’s why we should oppose it,” he later added.
Some Republicans have called for measures to increase school security in the aftermath of the Uvalde shooting. Others have encouraged measures addressing mental health.
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) turned to those arguments during debate on Wednesday.
“I ask my colleagues across the aisle to set aside this partisan agenda. Instead, help me to harden schools. Help me to intervene with students in mental health crises before they reach a breaking point,” he said.
The package faces certain resistance in the Senate, where at least 10 Republicans are needed to overcome a legislative filibuster.
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Parrish man sentenced to 30 years for road rage killing
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A Parrish man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a Palmetto man with his truck during a road rage incident in 2018.
John Thomas Cray was driving a pickup truck on Dec. 6, 2018 behind a sedan driven by Bradley Yost, 32, of Palmetto.
The vehicles were traveling eastbound on Bayshore Road, west of U.S. 41, when investigators say the drivers got into some type of altercation.
Police say both drivers stopped on the side of Bayshore Road. Yost got out of his vehicle and started walking toward Cray’s truck. That’s when Cray accelerated, hitting Yost, who became lodged underneath Cray’s truck and was dragged nearly two miles, all the way to the westbound lane of 73rd Street, west of U.S. 41.
After a six-month investigation, Cray was charged with manslaughter with a weapon and leaving the scene of a crash with death.
Cray had sought to use a Stand Your Ground defense, but that was denied by the judge. Cray entered an open plea. On Aug. 10, after hearing testimony from the defendant and the victim’s family, Cray was sentenced to 30 years in Manatee County Court.
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The international standard for IT service management reinstates CIGNEX's adherence to the guidelines of IT service management system delivery
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIGNEX, a leading provider of Digital Transformation through Open Source, Cloud and Automation technology solutions today announced that they have successfully completed their recertification audit for ISO 20000:2018.
The external audit for ISO 20000:2018, i.e. IT service management was conducted by the certification body ISOQAR (India) Private Limited on 27th & 28th July, 2022.
ISO 20000:2018 IT service management standards are acknowledged and accepted globally. The standard enables organizations to implement risk-based thinking structure to effectively manage their service lifecycle. The recertification reconfirms that CIGNEX has established a robust technology service management system which supports increasing complexity of risk to provide better service & enhanced customer experience.
The certification represents CIGNEX's ability to provide & manage end-to-end delivery of IT services with utmost efficiency. The audit by ISOQAR (India) Private Limited reassures CIGNEX's strong alignment with the IT service management compliance norms which enables them to bid and manage large projects.
CIGNEX has been operating according to the industry recognized best practices for quality and during the external audit, the compliance related standard requirements and controls implemented were verified.
"The recertification of CIGNEX's IT management system, quality, and shared services showcases our commitment towards our management systems. We are committed to continual improvement. With the help of our team of driven experts, we will continue to make significant progress towards our shared objective of delivering unparalleled customer satisfaction," said Srinivas Tadeparti – Global Delivery Head, CIGNEX.
CIGNEX ensures that surveillance audit is conducted on yearly basis by an external certification agency to ensure that the quality standards are corroborated.
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CIGNEX is a Michigan based global consulting company offering solutions & services on Open Source, Cloud & Automation. Since 2000, CIGNEX has been delivering enterprise class solutions that enable organizations achieve unparalleled results.
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Stretch of westbound I-70 in Topeka to close Aug. 15
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A stretch of westbound I-70 that goes through Downtown Topeka will be completely closed later this month.
The Kansas Dept. of Transportation announced Tuesday afternoon that westbound I-70 from 8th St. to Topeka Blvd. will be closed to all traffic for three weeks beginning August 15, 2022.
KDOT says the closure is due to a pavement patching project over the Polk-Quincy Viaduct.
Detours will be posted and direct westbound traffic to exit south onto I-470, north onto K-4 to US-24. Drivers may also exit on 8th St. and follow the local street detour vial Madison Ave, to 6th St. to Topeka Blvd.
Officials say eastbound I-70 in that area will remain open, but will be reduced to one lane.
KDOT says once the patching project is complete, westbound I-70 will reopen to one lane only, and both directions of the interstate will be one lane between SW 8th and east of SW MacVicar. The single lanes will be in place until the viaduct is completely replaced. That project is set to being in early 2025.
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Ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars could save hundreds of thousands of lives, experts say
By Jen Christensen, CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce a proposed rule this week to ban menthol from cigarettes, as well as to ban flavored cigars. It’s a step that public health officials say is essential to protect public health.
“I’m really excited about the possibility. At our foundation, we’ve cared about issues of smoking and preventable deaths for so long,” said Dr. Richard Besser, a former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who now serves as the president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a public health advocacy organization.
“To see an issue that disproportionately affects African American smokers, disproportionately affects women, LGBT people who smoke, lower-income individuals. To say that these lives count just as much as any other life and a preventable death, that gives me real, real hope.”
Menthol by the numbers
Menthol is an equity issue that the FDA has been considering for more than a decade.
About 18.6 million people smoke menthols in the US. That’s about 36% of all smokers, according to the FDA, and a disproportionate number are people of color.
About 30% of White smokers choose menthols, but they are by far the cigarette of choice for nearly 85% of smokers who are Black. About 40% of women smoke menthols, compared with 31% of men, according to the FDA.
LGBTQ people are also significantly more likely to smoke menthols. A 2013 study that looked at data from the CDC’s 2009-10 National Adult Tobacco survey found that 36% of LGBTQ smokers chose menthols, compared with 29.3% of straight smokers.
More than half of kids who smoke use menthol cigarettes, according to the CDC. A survey of adults who smoke found that the majority started with menthols. Other studies said kids who smoked menthol cigarettes were more likely to become regular smokers than occasional smokers.
Smoking rates in the US reached an all-time low in 2018, according to the CDC, but smoking is still the No. 1 cause of preventable death, disease and disability in the country. In general, cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the US, including more than 41,000 deaths from secondhand smoke.
Cutting out menthol in cigarettes and cigars could have a significant effect on the number of smokers, the FDA said. By one estimate, it could even prevent 650,000 premature deaths over the next 40 years.
Another study projects that an elimination of menthol as a cigarette flavor would lead 923,000 people to quit smoking, including 230,000 African Americans, in the first year and a half.
The long road to banning menthol
Menthol is the last special flavor allowed in cigarettes in the US.
It’s a chemical compound found naturally in peppermint that can also be made in a lab. This minty flavor creates a cooling sensation on the throat and softens the harshness of the tobacco taste. It’s a quality that, studies show, makes smoking more addictive and more palatable to children and new smokers.
“Like a menthol cough drop does when you have a sore throat, it soothes,” said Erika Sward, assistant VP of national advocacy for the American Lung Association.
In part to keep kids from smoking, Congress banned flavored cigarettes with its 2009 Tobacco Control Act, with the exception of menthol. The same act gave the FDA the authority to regulate the tobacco industry to protect public health.
That regulation allows the FDA to enact product standards to limit the toxicity, appeal and addictiveness of tobacco. The law also requires the FDA to conduct and fund research on menthol and gives the agency the authority to ban it if appropriate.
In the more than a decade that the FDA has been looking into the issue, there have been several slow steps toward a ban.
“This is long-awaited. The evidence has been there for years,” said Robin Koval, CEO and president of the Truth Initiative, an organization dedicated to geting young people to reject smoking, vaping and nicotine.
In 2011, the FDA’s Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee issued a report based on its review of evidence on menthol and cigarettes. It concluded that a ban would benefit public health but said that there were gaps in its understanding and further research is needed.
In 2013, the FDA issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, or ANPRM, to gather additional data and research about menthol that it would use to inform further actions. The agency got an “unusually large” number of comments, according to the US Government Accountability Office. More than 174,000 people weighed in, the FDA said.
In 2018, when the FDA issued another ANPRM on menthol, it was flooded with even more comments: About 520,000 people weighed in on the topic.
Yet still, nothing happened.
The Public Health Law Center and other groups filed a citizens petition requesting that the agency prohibit menthol in cigarettes. And in 2020, a lawsuit alleged that the FDA unreasonably delayed issuing a final response.
“Ultimately, the American Medical Association joined the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council and others to sue the FDA, essentially saying, ‘you’ve ignored the citizens petition for too long,’ ” Sward said. “The judge sided with them and and gave FDA the deadline of last April to essentially to say what they were going to do.”
In April 2021, the FDA said it would pursue rulemaking to prohibit menthol in cigarettes, as well as all flavors of cigars.
“Our decision is based on clear science and evidence established the addictiveness and harms of these products,” Kathy Crosby, director of the Office of Health Communication and Education at the FDA Center for Tobacco Products, said in February during an FDA webinar.
Last week, the proposal passed one regulatory hurdle with the US Office of Management and Budget. This executive-branch agency is responsible for making sure the FDA follows the rules in creating a policy. It’s also where a policy can get watered down when industry, retailers, public health associations and government agencies lobby the organization on what the rule should say.
“The strongest the rule ever, with very rare exception, is when the FDA finally sends it on to the White House to OMB for review,” Sward said. She said lobbying groups and other interested parties have held dozens of meetings with the OMB on the topic.
What the final menthol rule will look like is anyone’s guess, but public health officials hope it will be a strong ban like the FDA initially proposed.
A switch to flavored cigars
After the 2009 Tobacco Control Act banned flavored cigarettes, many smokers who preferred flavors — especially children — may have shifted to flavored cigars, including menthol.
The FDA said that the use of flavored cigars “increased dramatically” and that public health goals may have been “undermined” by the availability of these products.
Flavored cigars and cigarillos are especially popular among children, particularly Black and Hispanic kids, who are twice as likely to smoke them as their White classmates.
The FDA noted that one survey found that nearly 74% of teens 12 to 17 said they smoked cigars because they came in flavors that they enjoyed.
In 2020, more young people said they tried a cigar every day than tried a cigarette.
“We’ve seen in the past, limitations are placed on one product but not on another. The business quickly gravitates, it’s so important for these rules to happen together,” the Truth Initiative’s Koval said.
A ‘healthier’ cigarette?
Menthol cigarettes were initially sold on the premise that they were smoother and even healthier than regular tobacco, but no type of cigarette smoking can be healthy.
Menthol also seems to raise the odds that a casual smoker would become a more regular one. A 2009 study found that menthol cigarettes were more addictive than tobacco-flavored ones, and a 2015 study found that the flavor may make smokers want to smoke more.
Other studies show that menthol cigarettes are harder to quit and more addictive.
For Black smokers and other people of color, part of the appeal may also lie in the marketing. The tobacco industry aggressively targeted these communities, the CDC notes, placing large signs for menthol products in predominantly Black neighborhoods and ads in Black newspapers.
The same is true for the LGBTQ community, which was targeted with product giveaways and ads in LGBTQ publications at least as early as the 1990s. Major tobacco companies have also been prominent supporters of Pride parades and other community events.
Support, opposition from rights groups
Some activists, like the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Mothers of the Movement, have warned that a ban on menthol products could cause more violent encounters with police as they enforce the rule.
Anti-smoking advocates have found that Sharpton and some other civil rights organizations have received money from cigarette makers for decades. Sharpton acknowledged to the New York Times in 2019 that Reynolds American has been a longtime donor to his National Action Network but said, “this is not about money.”
Other groups, like the NAACP and the Congressional Black Caucus, are in favor of a ban.
The FDA is careful to say that its enforcement of a ban would only “address manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers and retailers. The FDA cannot and will not enforce against individual consumer possession or use of menthol cigarettes or any tobacco product.”
What could happen next
An FDA ban on menthol and flavored cigars wouldn’t go into effect right away.
The next step would be a comment period, and the agency would take time to review the comments before a rule becomes finalized. The FDA said it can’t speculate on when that might happen.
“That is supposed to be about a year, and we hope the FDA will keep to that timetable. They’ve missed a lot of other timetables,” Koval said.
Public health experts believe that tobacco companies would also try to stop a ban.
“We fully expect the tobacco industry, as they have done in the past, to try to delay further with lawsuits,” Koval said. “There is still a long road ahead, but this is a very important first step.”
If the rule stands, public health experts say, the decision could go a long way toward protecting American’s health.
“Menthol has been a way in for the tobacco industry to hook young people on tobacco and target Black Americans. It’s been intentional. It’s been intentional and worked, highly effective,” Besser said. “So to take that off the table and say ‘no menthol,’ menthol is just another flavor. And it’s a flavor that is really dangerous because it makes it easier for first-time smokers to smoke and harder for people to quit. And so getting that out of there will be a wonderful thing.”
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Hope Campbell and the preservation nuts have lost any and all legitimacy in Albany. To peruse legal action against our lawfully elected leadership in an attempt to stop this highly beneficial community project is idiotic, shameful and embarrassing. The Patriot.
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Biden again and additionally cancels $3.9 billion in ITT student loan debt with no identification or assignment to any individual of wrongdoing, responsibility or accountability. Effectively, “govern” has been totally removed from “government” and replaced with “let-the-taxpayer-pay.”
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If the FBI was doing their job, Homeland Security would never have come into existence.
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Award-Winning National Sandwich Shop Checks in at No. 24, Making List for Third Consecutive Year
LAS VEGAS, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted sandwiches, was named one of the top 25 most successful brands on Fast Casual's 2022 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list. The brand ranked No. 24 this year, marking it the third consecutive year that Capriotti's was included in Fast Casual's Top 100.
While the ranking does factor in the most profitable or fastest-growing brands, the criteria favors companies that show the best knowledge of fresh ideas and revolutionary tactics to offer guests something unique. Fast Casual's list rewards the companies for their outside-the-box thinking with improving its individual brand, which by extension improves the food industry as a whole.
With over 175 restaurants open and operating across the country and hundreds more in development, Capriotti's signed development agreements to add 96 shops last year – further propelling it towards its ultimate goal of 500 by 2025. The brand is not only in the midst of a growth spurt but sales numbers are breaking records as well. In 2021 the brand grew more than 14.8% from 2020 and opened 67 traditional and non-traditional restaurants. Innovation is at the forefront for Capriotti's as the brand is testing robotics and automation, artificial intelligence and other technologies in both the back and front-of-house operations.
"The fast-casual industry is at a point of immense opportunity and Capriotti's continues to stay on the cutting edge of these changes," said David Bloom, Chief Development Officer for Capriotti's and Wing Zone. "Through our innovation, product development and partnerships with premiere players in the food industry, we look forward to the future and what it holds for our brand. Rankings such as Fast Casual's Top Movers and Shakers further validates that our hard work is paying off and both consumers and the industry as a whole are taking notice."
Capriotti's technology innovation also includes upgraded mobile app and e-commerce experiences as well as curbside notifications and POS integrations. The brand is also focusing on improvements in quality assurance, back and front-of-house automation, sound and scent strategies and solutions, self-order kiosks and AI telephone ordering systems. Franchisees also reap the benefits of the brand's technology advancements primarily through a franchise development website with recruitment platforms and onboarding portals, real estate/site-selection analytics, construction management tools and online training modules.
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's is most famous for its 40-year nightly tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand-shredding them each morning to feature in a variety of subs. This includes The Bobbie, the shop's acclaimed best-seller, made with homemade turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo on a soft roll. For more information about Capriotti's franchise opportunity, please visit http://www.ownacapriottis.com.
About Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 40-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti's cold, grilled, and vegetarian subs, cheesesteaks and salads are available at more than 175 locations across the United States. Capriotti's signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of readers across the country, as reported by AOL.com. Capriotti's fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. Capriotti's plans to grow to over 500 locations by 2025 and was ranked on Fast Casual's Top Movers & Shakers List each of the last three years (2020-22). For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti's on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
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PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to transform soap chips into new bars of soap," said an inventor, from Schererville, Ind., "so I invented the SOAP RECYCLER. My design would allow you to reuse soap pieces that would normally be too small for use."
The invention provides an effective way to utilize small pieces of soap. In doing so, it eliminates the need to discard the soap slivers. As a result, it reduces messes and waste and it could help to save money. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Cleveland sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CLR-124, 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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