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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GameOn Entertainment Technologies Inc. (CSE: GET) (OTCQB: GMETF), a leading game technology company partnered with the world's biggest IPs to launch, operate, and monetize web3 games, today announces a partnership with RDB Car Club. The web3 project is a partnership between RDB LA, a celebrity-favorite auto body shop with millions of YouTube views, and Blockchn Media Inc, the all female-owned public relations agency to top tier web3 companies.
RDB LA customers include model Kendall Jenner, NFL Super Bowl champion Jalen Ramsey, eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard, and singer-songwriter sensations Khalid and Billie Eilish. As part of the partnership, RDB Car Club will license GameOn's technology to hyperfuel web3 engagement, retention, and revenue, in particular for their recently-launched NFT collection. GameOn will also receive 10% equity ownership in the RDB Car Club project, including 10% revenue share on all NFT sales from the effective date.
"We're thrilled to enter the auto category to help drive engagement, retention, and monetization for RDB Car Club," said Matt Bailey, CEO of GameOn. "We continue to showcase the flexibility of our content-agnostic platform - onboarding new partners, securing recurring revenue, and adding to our bottom line. Our foot is on the profitability pedal!"
RDB Car Club and RDB LA CEO Mano Yeghikian said, "The feeling of excitement is mutual. As a long time gamer it has been a childhood dream to see my cars in a game. This transition into the gaming industry seemed like a natural progression for the RDB ecosystem. There is no better company to bring value to my community than the GameOn team."
As part of GameOn's broader initiative to expand within the web3 ecosystem, the company expects to capitalize on all avenues of its partnerships which include, but are not limited to: upfront setup fees, recurring monthly license fees, and revenue share from the initial mint and ongoing secondary sales of NFTs. With partners like Chibi Dinos, Tetavi, and now RDB Car Club, GameOn continues to leverage this tailwind with its growing portfolio of web3 partners.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors:
Matt Bailey, Director & Chief Executive Officer
GameOn Entertainment Technologies Inc.
matt@gameon.app
GameOn (CSE: GET) (OTCQB: GMETF) partners with the world's biggest sports, media, and entertainment IPs to launch brand-building, money-making web3 games. We turn fans into superfans - engaging, retaining, and monetizing audiences, and getting upside in the entire economic cycle of web3 games. With a diverse team of web3, gaming, sports, and media veterans with experience at Take-Two Interactive, Twitch, EA, Dapper Labs, and the Brooklyn Nets, GameOn works with broadcasters, TV networks, streaming platforms, leagues, tournaments, and web3 companies to launch best-in-class web3 games. Customers include NBCUniversal, Bravo, MX Player, Chibi Dinos, and Gaming Society.
RDB Car Club LLC. is a web3 gaming company in partnership with RDB LA and Blockchn Media Inc. With over 35 years of family experience in the auto collision industry and a Celebrity favorite for custom design & build, it was a natural progression for the founders of RDB LA to take the leap into the web3 industry. Holders can use one of the 5,000 custom luxury car NFTs in the official RDB Car Club mobile game or race their RDB NFT car in a play and earn game launching mid 2023. Learn more on our website.
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McDonald's alum turned platinum rapper, Lil Yachty, kicks off the celebration by surprising a restaurant team in his hometown of Atlanta
CHICAGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From thoughtful gestures like greeting customers with a song or paying for their order at the Drive Thru, to extraordinary actions like saving a choking customer's life, McDonald's crew members are constantly showing up for customers and making their days a little brighter. And our fans love to celebrate them in return, with thank-you shout-outs at local restaurants and all over social media.
This week, we're launching a new initiative called 'Thank You Crew' to build the hype from coast to coast. We're inviting customers nationwide to join us in recognizing McDonald's crew and managers in their local restaurant who are going above and beyond.
Submit your stories at mcdonalds.com/thanks. We want to hear about the burger-making masters behind the counter that always deliver the perfect pickles-onion-lettuce-mayo-ketchup ratio, the manager who made sure your little sister got her favorite Happy Meal toy, or the crew member who did something truly inspiring that deserves to be shouted from the rooftops. As stories roll in, local franchisees who own and operate McDonald's restaurants across the US will recognize many of these crew with one-of-a-kind thank-you experiences that are personalized to them.
For a crew team known for going the extra mile for customers at a McDonald's restaurant in Atlanta, the surprise of a lifetime happened to be a visit from one of their favorite artists (and Atlanta hometown hero) Lil Yachty. A former crew member himself, Yachty dropped by this week to share a McChicken® and fries with the team and say thanks for everything they do.
"I learned a lot working at McDonald's before my music career took off, and this visit brought those memories right back," said Lil Yachty. "I give huge credit to all the McDonald's crew showing up and working hard every single day. They deserve big things, real celebrations, and I'm here for that."
These surprises are just the beginning as McDonald's and franchisees continue to celebrate crew nationwide in big and small ways. We know there's no one way to say thank you – local celebrations might include a party with friends and family at the restaurant, a surprise delivery of flowers and balloons, free tickets to see their favorite artist or sports team, or even a weekend getaway.
"So many of our customers have shared special moments with our crew – from celebrating important milestones in their lives to helping them get through the day with that special treat," said Tiffanie Boyd, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, McDonald's USA. "Our franchisees are thanking their restaurant crew in unique, meaningful ways for all this and more. This program was inspired by them, and I can't wait to celebrate even more outstanding crew as new thank-you's start rolling in."
To hear more real-life stories of how McDonald's crew have made our customers' days and inspired us to take these celebrations to the next level, check out our new TV spot and Thank You Crew submission page at mcdonalds.com/thanks. From morning coffee serenades to clearing off snowy windshields, our crew is making a difference for our customers and local communities every day.
About McDonald's USA
McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.
Media Contact: Morgan O'Marra (morgan.o'marra@us.mcd.com)
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRVI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an investigational therapy Haduvio™ (nalbuphine ER) for pruritus in prurigo nodularis (PN) and chronic cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), today announced that Jennifer Good, President and CEO, will deliver a company presentation at 2022 BIO International Convention. In addition, Ms. Good will be participating in partnership meetings throughout the conference alongside Farrell Simon, SVP, Head of Commercial and Strategy. The 2022 BIO International Convention will be held in person from June 13-16, 2022 in San Diego, CA.
BIO International Convention and Presentation Details
Date: June 13-16, 2022
Presentation Time: June 13th at 4:00 PM PT
Presentation Room: Theater 1
Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
The BIO International Convention attracts 15,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. The event brings together a wide spectrum of life science and application innovators, including drug discovery, biomanufacturing, genomics, nanotechnology, and cell therapy.
To register for the event, please click here.
About Trevi Therapeutics, Inc.
Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of the investigational therapy Haduvio to treat serious neurologically mediated conditions. Trevi is conducting a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of Haduvio for the treatment of chronic pruritus associated with prurigo nodularis (PN) and a Phase 2 trial for chronic cough in adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). These conditions share a common pathophysiology that is mediated through opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Founded in 2011, Trevi Therapeutics is headquartered in New Haven, CT.
About Haduvio
Haduvio, an investigational therapy, is an oral extended-release (ER) formulation of nalbuphine. Nalbuphine is a mixed ĸ-opioid receptor agonist and µ-opioid receptor antagonist that has been approved and marketed as an injectable for pain indications for more than 20 years in the United States and Europe. The ĸ- and µ-opioid receptors are known to be critical mediators of itch, cough and certain movement disorders. Nalbuphine's mechanism of action may also mitigate the risk of abuse associated with µ-opioid agonists because it antagonizes, or blocks, µ-opioid receptors. Parenteral nalbuphine is not currently scheduled as a controlled substance by the DEA in the United States or by regulatory authorities in most of Europe. Trevi intends to propose Haduvio as the trade name for nalbuphine ER. Nalbuphine ER has been granted Fast Track designation by the FDA for the proposed indication of reduction of moderate to severe pruritus in adults with prurigo nodularis. Its safety and efficacy have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority.
Investor Contact
Katie McManus
Trevi Therapeutics, Inc.
203-304-2499
k.mcmanus@trevitherapeutics.com
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Rosalia Scampoli
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BV Investment Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, announced the sale of RKD Group, the largest provider of outsourced fundraising services to the non-profit industry in North America, to Incline Equity Partners, a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm.
BrightTower, a New York City-headquartered investment banking and M&A advisory services firm, served as exclusive financial advisor to Incline in this transaction.
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, RKD provides data-driven solutions to support the fundraising efforts of non-profit organizations. With nearly 50 years of experience, RKD serves hundreds of organizations across a diverse array of segments, such as food banks, health & disease, social service, and animal welfare. The Company's comprehensive suite of services includes strategic planning, content creation, marketing execution, and performance analytics. These services enable non-profit organizations to accelerate net revenue growth, build long-term donor relationships, and drive donor engagement.
Tim Kersten, CEO of RKD Group, commented, "Our strong partnership with BV enabled us to build a comprehensive solution set spanning data, digital, and omnichannel offerings, thus providing our clients tools to improve donor engagement and raise the funds that support their missions. As a result of these and other initiatives, we've had the opportunity to work with some of the largest NPOs and make impacts with organizations and communities in cities across the country and around the world. We look forward to continuing to develop innovative new solutions and grow our reach."
"RKD delivers a compelling value proposition by supporting critical fundraising initiatives for non-profit organizations," said Joseph Choorapuzha, Partner at Incline. "The Company has established scalable platforms and strong reputation from its omnichannel execution capabilities, cutting-edge data analytics, and deep vertical expertise. We are incredibly excited to partner with the Company in exploring multiple avenues of growth, such as executing strategic acquisitions and expanding its scope of services."
"We look forward to making an even greater impact with non-profit organizations and communities as we enter our next chapter with Incline," said Kersten. "RKD is proud to be a trusted partner to its clients, and we are excited to further broaden our portfolio of services and capabilities. Leveraging Incline's resources and expertise, we plan to further enhance our growing digital and data offerings and pursue transformational productization opportunities to become a more complete solutions provider."
BrightTower is a New York City headquartered investment bank focused on M&A advisory services, capital raising, and debt capital markets. The firm leverages sector expertise, global reach, and tailored insights to deliver enterprise advisory services across the software, technology-enabled marketing, IT business services, and information markets. BrightTower is focused on growing a robust ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs, private equity firms, growth equity firms, venture capitalists, debt providers, and corporations as they stay ahead of quickly evolving markets. The firm is committed to delivering world class advisory talent to every engagement that builds trust in the knowledge economy. Visit us on LinkedIn.
Contact:
Christie Haselton
Director, Development
BrightTower
christieh@brighttower.com
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Three porch pirates arrested in Perry, police search for rightful owners of found items
Published: Apr. 8, 2022 at 9:55 AM CDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
PERRY, Kan. (WIBW) - After three porch pirates were arrested in Perry on Thursday afternoon, police are looking for residents to whom the located items may belong.
The Perry Police Department says on Thursday afternoon, April 8, deputies with the Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Office arrested three residents who allegedly stole packages outside homes in the City of Perry.
PPD said if any resident of Perry believes they have been a victim of the porch pirates because their anticipated deliveries never came, they should call the department at 785-863-2351 and ask for Sgt. Bacon.
Police did not release the names of the three arrested.
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REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. (AP) — A partial skull that was discovered last summer by two kayakers in Minnesota will be returned to Native American officials after investigations determined it was about 8,000 years old.
The kayakers found the skull in the drought-depleted Minnesota River about 110 miles (180 kilometers) west of Minneapolis, Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable said.
Thinking it might be related to a missing person case or murder, Hable turned the skull over to a medical examiner and eventually to the FBI, where a forensic anthropologist used carbon dating to determine it was likely the skull of a young man who lived between 5500 and 6000 B.C., Hable said.
“It was a complete shock to us that that bone was that old,” Hable told Minnesota Public Radio.
The anthropologist determined the man had a depression in his skull that was “perhaps suggestive of the cause of death.”
After the sheriff posted about the discovery on Wednesday, his office was criticized by several Native Americans, who said publishing photos of ancestral remains was offensive to their culture.
Hable said his office removed the post.
“We didn’t mean for it to be offensive whatsoever,” Hable said.
Hable said the remains will be turned over to Upper Sioux Community tribal officials.
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Cultural Resources Specialist Dylan Goetsch said in a statement that neither the council nor the state archaeologist were notified about the discovery, which is required by state laws that govern the care and repatriation of Native American remains.
Goetsch said the Facebook post “showed a complete lack of cultural sensitivity” by failing to call the individual a Native American and referring to the remains as “a little piece of history.”
Kathleen Blue, a professor of anthropology at Minnesota State University, said Wednesday that the skull was definitely from an ancestor of one of the tribes still living in the area, The New York Times reported.
She said the young man would have likely eaten a diet of plants, deer, fish, turtles and freshwater mussels in a small region, rather than following mammals and bison on their migrations.
“There’s probably not that many people at that time wandering around Minnesota 8,000 years ago, because, like I said, the glaciers have only retreated a few thousands years before that,” Blue said. “That period, we don’t know much about it.” | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/nearly-8000-year-old-skull-found-in-minnesota-river/ | 2022-05-21T22:52:14Z |
House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought — fueled by climate change — that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years.
The measure combines 49 separate bills and would increase firefighter pay and benefits; boost resiliency and mitigation projects for communities affected by climate change; protect watersheds; and make it easier for wildfire victims to get federal assistance.
“Across America the impacts of climate change continue to worsen, and in this new normal, historic droughts and record-setting wildfires have become all too common,’’ said Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., the bill’s chief co-sponsor.
“What once were wildfire seasons are now wildfire years. For families across the country who have lost their homes due to these devastating wildfires and for the neighborhoods impacted by drought, we know that we need to apply a whole-of-government approach to support community recovery and bolster environmental resiliency,” Neguse said. “This is a bill that we believe meets the moment for the West.”
The bill was approved, 218-199, as firefighters in California battled a blaze that forced evacuation of thousands of people near Yosemite National Park and crews in North Texas sought to contain another fire.
It now goes to the Senate.
The bill’s centerpiece would permanently boost pay and benefits for federal wildland firefighters. President Joe Biden signed a measure last month giving them a hefty raise for the next two years, a move that affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for another difficult wildfire season.
Pay raises for the federal firefighters had been included in last year’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, but the money was held up as federal agencies studied recruitment and retention data to decide where to deliver them. The raise approved by Biden was retroactive to Oct. 1, 2021, and expires Sept. 30, 2023.
The House bill would make the pay raises permanent and sets minimum pay for federal wildland firefighters at $20 per hour, or nearly $42,000 a year. It also raises eligibility for hazardous-duty pay and boosts mental health and other services for firefighters. The bill is named after smokejumper Tim Hart, who died fighting a wildfire in New Mexico last year.
“The West is hot — hotter than ever — it is dry and when it is windy, the West is on fire,’’ said Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. “And we are seeing this every year because of climate change. That’s why this bill is so important.’’
The legislation “will protect the West by addressing water shortages and protecting our forests and addressing the needs of our firefighters,” Schrier said.
Republicans denounced the measure as “political messaging,” noting that firefighters’ hourly pay has already been increased above $20 in most cases. The House bill does not appropriate additional money for the Forest Service or other agencies, and without such an increase, the Forest Service says it would have to lay off about 470 wildland firefighters.
Rep. Bruce Westerman of Arkansas, the top Republican on the House Natural Resources Committee, called it “egregious” that Democrats would seek to enact provisions that could lead to firefighter layoffs in the midst of a devastating wildfire season.
“Democrats are finally waking up to the wildfire and drought crises, exacerbated by years of forest mismanagement and a lack of long-term water storage. Unfortunately, Democrats’ proposals are anything but solutions,’’ Westerman said. He accused Democrats of failing to follow science showing the need to manage forests before fires begin, and said Democrats “fail to construct the kind of long-term infrastructure needed to make communities resilient to drought’' while prioritizing “liberal talking points” about climate change.
Neguse called that accusation outrageous and noted that many of the bills included in the wildfire/drought legislation are Republican proposals.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said the bill was important to the whole country — not just the West, where wildfires and drought are a daily reality.
“We are one nation indivisible and if one part of us is burning, we are all burning,” Hoyer said.
Besides boosting firefighter pay, the bill enhances forest management projects intended to reduce hazardous fuels such as small trees and underbrush that can make wildfires far more dangerous. It also establishes grant programs to help communities affected by air pollution from wildfires and improve watersheds damaged by wildfire.
Republicans called the thinning projects — which also include prescribed burns and removal of vegetation — meaningless without waivers of lengthy environmental reviews that can delay forest treatment by years.
The White House said in a statement that it supports efforts to address climate change, wildfires and drought, but wants to “work with the Congress to ensure the many provisions in the (bill) avoid duplication with existing authorities and administration efforts.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/30/house-approves-bill-help-west-fight-wildfires-drought/ | 2022-07-30T00:16:00Z |
Pentagon says more high-tech weapons going to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 50 defense leaders from around the world met Monday and agreed to send more advanced weapons to Ukraine, including a harpoon launcher and missiles to protect its coast, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters.
And Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that “low-level” discussion is underway on how the U.S. may need to adjust its training of Ukrainian forces and on whether some U.S. troops should be based in Ukraine.
The U.S. withdrew its few troops in Ukraine before the war and has no plans to send in combat forces. Milley’s comments left open the possibility troops could return for embassy security or another non-combat role.
The U.S. embassy in Kyiv has partially reopened and is staffing up again, and there have been questions about whether the U.S. will send a Marine security force back in to help protect the embassy or if other options should be considered.
Asked if U.S. special operations forces may go into Ukraine, which officials have insisted they are not doing yet, Milley said that “any reintroduction of U.S. forces into Ukraine would require a presidential decision. So we’re a ways away from anything like that.”
Speaking to Pentagon reporters, Austin declined to say if the U.S. will send Ukraine high-tech mobile rocket launchers, which it has requested. But Austin said that some 20 nations announced Monday that they will send new packages of security assistance to Ukraine, as its war with Russia reaches the three-month mark.
In particular, he said that Denmark has agreed to send a harpoon launcher and missiles to Ukraine to help Ukraine defend its coast. Russia has ships in the Black Sea and has used them to launch cruise missiles into Ukraine. The Russian ships have also stopped all commercial ship traffic from entering Ukraine ports.
“We’ve gained a sharper, shared sense of Ukraine’s priority requirements and the situation on the battlefield,” Austin told reporters at the close of the virtual meeting with the defense leaders. “Many countries are donating critically needed artillery ammunition, coastal defense systems and tanks and other armored vehicles. Others came forward with new commitments for training.”
The U.S. and other countries have been training Ukrainian forces in nearby European countries.
Austin added that the Czech Republic recently donated attack helicopters, tanks and rockets, and that Italy, Greece, Norway and Poland announced new donations Monday of artillery systems and ammunition.
“The nature of the fight, as you’ve heard us describe a number of times is ... really shaped by artillery in this phase,” said Austin. “And we’ve seen serious exchanges of artillery fires over the last several weeks.”
Austin said that during the virtual meeting, Ukraine officials made clear their security needs. And he said those are consistent with what has been identified in recent weeks — long-range artillery and rocket systems, armored personnel carriers and drones.
Milley provided the greatest detail to date on the increased U.S. presence in Europe since Russia invaded in late February. Last fall. there were roughly 78,000 U.S. troops in the region, and that has gone up to 102,000 — including 24 surface ships, four submarines, 12 fighter jet squadrons, two combat aviation units, and six Army brigade combat teams, along with their division and corps leaderships.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/23/pentagon-says-more-high-tech-weapons-going-ukraine/ | 2022-05-23T21:27:49Z |
Wayne State to lead multidisciplinary, multiorganization team
DETROIT, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne State University has received a five-year, approximately $11.3 million award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health to create a new Superfund Research Program, the "Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness and Research (CLEAR)." The Center will be dedicated to understanding and mitigating adverse birth outcomes and serious developmental health problems that have been associated with urban environmental exposure to volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), a special class of pollutant found in the subsurface of post-industrial cities like Detroit.
VOCs are a group of aromatic or chlorinated organic compounds that transition to a vapor or gas. They are a source of indoor air contamination in the urban built environment. Commonly encountered VOCs include benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene. Nationwide, VOCs pose a potential threat to human health through a process known as "vapor intrusion." Vapor intrusion occurs when man-made chemicals in the subsurface vaporize, rise through the subsurface, and ultimately migrate into overlying homes and buildings through structural cracks in walls, floors and building foundations. CLEAR will provide new methods for assessment, testing and mitigation to help reduce toxic exposures and improve health outcomes. It will also offer an important training component for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows, providing them with an opportunity for hands-on field and laboratory research, microinternships, and a graduate certificate in urban environmental health.
Headquartered on the Wayne State University campus, CLEAR will focus on Detroit as the principal study site. The CLEAR team consists of engineering and biomedical scientists, educators, and community partners. Detroit has the highest preterm birth rate in the United States. The city also has a very large number of identified sites of environmental contamination (brownfields) with VOCs. The CLEAR team hypothesizes that VOC exposure through vapor intrusion early in life incites inflammatory responses in maternal tissues as well in the developing offspring that reprogram the developing immune system and other critical systems, setting the stage for preterm birth and/or associated adverse health outcomes.
The CLEAR research team is led by Melissa Runge-Morris, M.D., and Carol Miller, Ph.D., who also co-lead the One Health Initiative at Wayne State University. Physician-scientist Runge-Morris is the director of the Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors (IEHS/CURES) at Wayne State University. Engineer Miller is a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University and director of Healthy Urban Waters, funded by the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation. The innovative CLEAR program integrates engineering and biomedical approaches to detect, quantify and eradicate the health risks that stem from environmental exposure to VOCs and their mixtures. The research team is made up of 31 faculty in six colleges and schools at Wayne State along with researchers from Henry Ford Health System, Michigan State University, Ann Arbor Technical Services, Inc., North Carolina State University and University of Florida.
"We will have five integrative environmental science and engineering and biomedical research projects that will investigate toxic mechanisms, exposure pathways, biomarkers and strategies to prevent exposures and improve public health outcomes," said Runge-Morris. "This will include new detection methodologies including phytoscreening – a screening method used to identify bioactive substances in plants. In addition, we will integrate Internet of Things and edge computing for real-time contaminant detection, rapid-response, mitigation and remediation of toxins. We will apply advanced analysis methods and tools to determine the impact of VOC exposures on preterm birth and other adverse health outcomes."
The CLEAR team recently published new evidence linking preterm birth outcomes in people to VOC pollution in Detroit. The study demonstrated positive associations between VOC exposures and adverse birth outcomes which have been noted in other studies in the United States, Canada, France, Brazil and Spain. The CLEAR team also have found a positive association between VOC exposure and maternal inflammation as well as changes in placental gene expression.
"Detroit has the highest minority population in the Great Lakes region with issues of numerous health and environmental injustices," said Miller. "These are related to aging infrastructure and prevalent legacy contaminants. With the highest reported rate of preterm births in the U.S., it is critical to examine the etiologic factors that are playing a key role in this public health emergency. This study is critical to researching and developing new methods of assessment, testing and mitigation to reduce toxic exposures and improve health outcomes of our vulnerable community in Detroit as well as many other cities around the U.S. and the world."
The project number for this National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences award is P42ES030991.
About Wayne State University
Wayne State University is one of the nation's pre-eminent public research universities in an urban setting. Through its multidisciplinary approach to research and education, and its ongoing collaboration with government, industry and other institutions, the university seeks to enhance economic growth and improve the quality of life in the city of Detroit, state of Michigan and throughout the world. For more information about research at Wayne State University, visit research.wayne.edu.
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EU reaches landmark deal on hate speech, disinformation
By KELVIN CHAN and RAF CASERT
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has reached a landmark deal to take aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful content online that would force big tech companies to police themselves harder, make it easier for users to flag problems and empower regulators to punish noncompliance with billions in fines. EU officials finally clinched the agreement in principle in the early hours of Saturday over the final details of the Digital Services Act. It will overhaul the digital rulebook for 27 countries and cement Europe’s reputation as the global leader in reining in the power of social media companies and other digital platforms, such as Facebook, Google and Amazon. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/22/eu-reaches-landmark-deal-on-hate-speech-disinformation/ | 2022-04-23T06:47:24Z |
Christians could make up less than half of Americans in 50 years, report finds
(Gray News) – Christians could make up less than half of the United States population by 2070 if recent religious trends continue, according to a new report published Tuesday.
In the report, Pew Research Center modeled several hypothetical scenarios describing how religion in the U.S. might change over the next 50 years.
Based on Pew’s findings, if religious switching continues at recent rates, Christians could decrease from making up 64% of the current population to somewhere between 35-54% by 2070.
Over that same period, Pew estimates people who are religiously unaffiliated would rise from the current 30% to somewhere between 34-52% of the U.S. population.
As of 2020, Christians made up 64% of Americans (including children), religiously unaffiliated people made up 30%, and adherents of all other religions (including Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists) made up 6%.
Pew said the research is based on patterns observed over recent decades through 2019. Data shows that 31% of people who are raised Christian become unaffiliated between ages 15-29, and an additional 7% become unaffiliated after age 30.
Pew said the ages of 15-29 is the “tumultuous period” in which religious switching is concentrated.
The report emphasizes that these findings are just possibilities based on recent trends and are not meant as predictions of what will happen for certain.
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Fighting goes on near Ukraine nuclear plant; IAEA on site
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Heavy fighting continued Friday near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in a Russian-controlled area of eastern Ukraine, a day after experts from the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog agency voiced concerns about structural damage to the sprawling Zaporizhzhia site.
Britain’s Defense Ministry says shelling continued in the district where the Zaporizhzhia power plant sits. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office said Russian shelling damaged houses, gas pipelines and other infrastructure in the Nikopol region on the other bank of the Dnieper River.
The team of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, braving gunfire and artillery blasts along their route, crossed the frontlines to reach the Zaporizhzhia plant on Thursday in a mission to help safeguard the plant against catastrophe. Fighting Thursday prompted the shutdown of one reactor — underscoring the urgency of their task.
The 14-member delegation arrived in a convoy of SUVs and vans after months of negotiations to enable the experts to pass through the front lines. Speaking to reporters after leaving colleagues inside, IAEA director Rafael Grossi, said the agency was “not moving” from the plant from now on, and vowed Thursday a “continued presence” of agency experts.
Grossi said it was “obvious that the plant and the physical integrity of the plant has been violated several times” — but couldn’t assess whether by chance or on purpose. “I will continue to be worried about the plant until we have a situation which is more stable,” he said.
Grossi said IAEA experts toured the entire site, including control rooms, emergency systems and diesel generators, and met with the plant’s staff.
The plant has been occupied by Russian forces but run by Ukrainian engineers since the early days of the 6-month war. Ukraine alleges Russia is using it as a shield to launch attacks, while Moscow accuses Ukraine of recklessly firing on the area.
Before the IAEA team arrived, Energoatom, Ukraine’s state nuclear power company, said Russian mortar shelling had led to the shutdown of one of its reactors by its emergency protection system and had damaged a backup power supply line used for in-house needs.
IAEA announced plans for a news conference later Friday from its headquarters in Vienna to discuss the mission.
Energoatom on Friday accused Russian forces of “making every effort” to prevent the IAEA mission from getting to know the facts on the ground. On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov said Russia was making sure that the plant was secure and safe, and that mission “accomplishes all of its plans there.”
Elsewhere in Ukraine on Friday, Zelenskyy’s office said four people were killed and 10 injured over the last day in the eastern Donetsk region, a key hub of the Russian invasion, and reported rocket attacks on Sloviansk that destroyed a kindergarten. It said heavy fighting continues in two districts of the Kherson region to the south.
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Consumers can spend the last few weeks of summer doing what they love instead of sitting at a repair shop — First time Curbee customers save $50 on oil changes all month long
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Different motor oil for different seasons used to be commonplace but, thanks to advances in oil technology that offer protection for temperatures year round, most vehicles no longer need a specific type of oil in the summer. Regardless of season, regular oil changes are still essential to optimize a vehicle's performance and keep its engine healthy.
But who wants to spend the last few weeks of summer sitting in a repair shop waiting for their oil to be changed?
For on-the-go Bay Area residents looking to make the most of their time this month, Curbee, a mobile car-repair company, is offering new customers $50 off their oil change throughout the month of August. And for added convenience, Curbee's oil changes are conducted right at a consumer's home or workplace by full-time, qualified mechanics.
"There are endless pain points that consumers deal with when taking their car to a physical repair shop. Beyond that, it's summer! People are busy and they don't want to spend their last few weeks of August stuck in a waiting room," said Denise Leleux, CEO of Curbee.
Consumers can reap a number of benefits from maintaining healthy engine oil, including a lubricated engine which can prevent engine parts from wearing down or breaking, improved gas mileage, heightened overall engine performance, and money saved down the road due to decreased likelihood of unexpected repairs from bad oil.
Curbee's oil change service, which starts at just $99, includes a full synthetic oil and oil filter service and as with all Curbee services, a complimentary, multi-point Signature Health Check.
New Curbee customers can receive a $50 discount on their first oil change by using code OIL50 at checkout through August. Curbee's full list of services are available by simply booking an appointment at www.curbee.com or calling 1-866-CURBEE-1.
About Curbee
Founded in 2020 by leaders and builders of Tesla and Lyft's mobile car care services, Curbee is a mobile car care experience for busy people and businesses that want hassle-free car care. To learn more about Curbee's mobile car care service, visit www.curbee.com.
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 2171.HK), a company focused on innovative CAR T-cell therapies for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, announces that a case report, titled "Long Term Complete Response of Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma to Glypican-3 Specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cells plus Sorafenib, A case report", has been published in Frontiers in Immunology (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.963031/full).
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common histologic subtype of primary liver cancer, which is the sixth most common cancer type worldwide. Clinical efficacies of existing therapies for unresectable HCC are still unsatisfactory. CAR T-cell therapy has been approved for a variety of hematological tumors, but there are still great challenges for CAR T-cell therapies to treat solid tumors. We firstly reported GPC3 as a reasonable target for CAR T-cell therapy and thereafter advanced it into clinic.[1,2] In order to further enhance the efficacy of GPC3 CAR T cells, we proposed a new strategy by combining the GPC3 CAR T cells with sorafenib for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma[3]. To further validate this strategy in clinical setting, we conducted an investigator-initiated clinical trial at the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. The published case reported a patient with advanced HCC who achieved a complete response (CR) and a long survival period after the combination therapy of CAR-GPC3 T-cell plus sorafenib.
The case showed a 60-year-old Asian male patient with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related HCC who underwent surgery in May 2018. In August 2018, the recurrence of liver cancer and pulmonary metastasis occurred after the operation, and then he received transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) to treat liver lesions and interventional ablation to treat pulmonary metastases. Two months later, he progressed and was enrolled into the clinical trial. After the enrollment, the patient underwent leukapheresis for CAR-GPC3 T-cell manufacturing. Seven days after leukapheresis, the patient started to receive 400 mg of sorafenib twice daily. The patient received 4 cycles of CAR-GPC3 T cells (CT011) treatment and each cycle was divided into two infusions. Prior to each cycle of CT011 treatment, lymphodepletion was performed. A total of 4×109 CAR-GPC3 T cells were infused.
The CT011 plus sorafenib combination therapy was well tolerated. This patient obtained partial responses (PR) from the 3rd month and achieved CR in the 12th month after the first cycle of CT011 infusion. The tumor had no progression for more than 36 months and maintained the CR status for more than 24 months after the first infusion.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case with a CR after the combination therapy of CAR T cells with tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The clinical outcome demonstrated that the combination therapy of GPC3 CAR T-cell and Sorafenib may be a new promising approach for GPC3+ advanced HCC patients.
Dr. Zonghai Li, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Scientific Officer of CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Limited, commented that, "There is great expectation for CAR T cells to provide curative potential in treating solid tumors. When enrolled into the clinical trial, the patient in this reported case had undergone local therapies such as TACE and interventional ablation but had not received systemic therapies such as anti-angiogenesis inhibitors. Based on the finding of our earlier preclinical research, we adopted the combination therapy of sorafenib and CT011 as treatment regimens. It was very encouraging to see that the patient achieved a complete response and a long survival period without recurrence for more than two years. While directly indicating that GPC3 CAR T may be used for early-line treatment of HCC, this case report also provides new evidence supporting the adoption of CAR T cells in the early-line treatment of other solid tumors."
About CT011
CT011 is an autologous CAR T-cell product candidate with proof-of-concept clinical data for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and has the potential to be the first-in-class globally. Dr. Zonghai Li — Founder, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer of CARsgen Therapeutics — led the world's first successful effort in identifying, validating, and reporting GPC3 as a tumor-associated target for the development of CAR T-cell therapies to treat HCC. CARsgen has completed enrollment of a Phase I trial in China.
About CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Limited
CARsgen is a biopharmaceutical company with operations in China and the U.S. and is focused on innovative CAR T-cell therapies for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. The Company has built an integrated cell therapy platform with in-house capabilities that span target discovery, antibody development, clinical trials, and commercial-scale manufacturing. CARsgen has internally developed novel technologies and a product pipeline with global rights to address major challenges of CAR T-cell therapies, such as improving the safety profile, enhancing the efficacy in treating solid tumors and reducing treatment costs. The Company's vision is to become a global biopharmaceutical leader that brings innovative and differentiated cell therapies to cancer patients worldwide and makes cancer curable.
References
For more information, please visit https://www.carsgen.com/
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Which Jersey sheets are best?
If you’re going to spend over a third of your life asleep, why not make sure you’re as comfortable as possible when in bed? Most people go out of their way to buy a great mattress, but not everyone puts as much thought into their bed sheets, even though they can make a major difference in your quality of sleep.
There are all types of bedsheets, and jersey sheets are becoming more popular. There is an elasticity to these sheets, so they fit snugly on the bed, tend to be wrinkle-free and make it feel like you’re sleeping while being wrapped in a t-shirt. Our top pick is the Mellanni Jersey Sheet Set because they are built to last and come with a lifetime guarantee.
What to know before you buy Jersey sheets
Benefits
Jersey sheets are often a popular choice for college students and young adults because they are soft, inexpensive and easy to care for. However, Jersey sheets have gained popularity due to their unique texture and feel. They’re warm, comfortable and cozy during all seasons.
Fit
One of the most popular features of Jersey sheets is their elasticity, which allows them to tightly fit over most all mattresses. They have deep pockets, so they stay in place and won’t bunch up or wrinkle. They also come broken in right out of the package, so they feel like home immediately.
Care
Jersey sheets are primarily made from cotton, which makes them easy to care for, machine washable and dryer friendly. However, it’s best to wash these sheets in cold water and tumble dry low to prevent them from shrinking. Some brands are prone to pilling after too many washes.
If you want to try out other options, take a look at the buying guides for best cooling sheets, best cotton bed sheets and best bed sheets all on Best Reviews.
What to look for in quality Jersey sheets
Material
What’s different about Jersey sheets when compared to cotton sheets is that they’re knitted instead of woven and often made from a single piece of cloth. Because of their unique design, some Jersey sheets are measured per square yard instead of thread count like other sheets. However, much like any other type of sheets, they are available in assorted colors and designs.
Breathability
Most customers agree that Jersey sheets are a great option for winter because they’re warm and were designed to help retain your body heat. As far as the summer months go, some customers find these sheets too hot, but much depends on the quality. Some brands have designed their sheets to be both warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
How much you can expect to spend on Jersey sheets
What’s good about Jersey sheets is that they aren’t very expensive. You can find entire sets for as low as $20, with higher quality sheet sets costing between $60-$70.
Jersey sheets FAQ
Will Jersey sheets lose their softness and fit over time?
A. If the sheets are good quality, they won’t necessarily lose their softness, but they have been known to lose their elasticity over time, and they may shrink or pill after many washings.
Is it okay to use Jersey sheets year round?
A. Yes! A lot will depend on the brand, but quality Jersey sheets are breathable. Their unique design allows them to be cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
What are the best Jersey sheets to buy?
Top Jersey sheets
What you need to know: These environmentally friendly sheets are available in over ten colors for twin, full, queen and king-sized beds.
What you’ll love: These deep-pocket fitted sheets snugly fit around most mattresses. They are wrinkle-resistant, machine washable and dryer safe, but they are also durable and will retain their shape and fit long after purchase. These sheets allow you to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. They even come with a lifetime guarantee. The soft, breathable and 100% Jersey cotton fabric will help provide the ultimate good night’s sleep.
What you should consider: Some customers have felt that the sheets have faded over time.
Where to buy: Amazon
Top Jersey sheets for the money
Amazon Basics Heather Cotton Jersey Sheet Set
What you need to know: These comfortable and affordable sheets and sheet sets come available for twin, twin XL, full, queen and king beds, and even cribs.
What you’ll love: Woven with a pre-dyed yarn, these sheets have a combed cotton heathered look and are easy to care for. They are machine washable and dryer safe and will become even softer after you wash them. Made in an OKEO-TEX factory that meets all environmental standards, these sheets are lightweight, soft, breathable and good for all seasons.
What you should consider: Some customers have found the sheets to stretch and wrinkle over time, which can make for a difficult fit.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth checking out
Morgan Home T-Shirt Soft Heather Jersey Sheet Set
What you need to know: These polycotton sheet sets come with one flat sheet, one fitted sheet and two pillow cases.
What you’ll love: They have 14 inch deep pockets, so they will fit most mattresses, and these sheets are good to have on your bed year round. Not only are they machine washable, but they don’t warp or stretch out. Unlike other cotton sheets, these sheets will maintain their shape after every wash. They come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a 5-year warranty. They are available in eight colors for standard twin, twin XL, full, queen and king beds.
What you should consider: Some customers have found the material to become thinner over time.
Where to buy: Amazon
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of HUMBL, Inc. ("HUMBL" or the "Company") (OTCMKTS: HMBL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether HUMBL and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
HUMBL began trading publicly on November 12, 2020, after a reverse merger with Tesoro Enterprises, Inc. HUMBL failed to disclose that the HUMBL Pay App did not have the basic functionality promised to investors and that several of the Company's hyped international business partnerships had a very low chance of contributing material revenues to the Company's bottom line. The Company also sold a series of highly speculative unregistered securities called BLOCK Exchange Traded Index ("ETX") products. These products purported to "simplify digital asset investing" for customers seeking exposure to cryptocurrency investments. In reality, these were unregistered securities that were collateralized by a variety of highly speculative and risky digital assets. On April 25, 2022, the price of HUMBL common stock hit a low of $0.11 per share, down from a price high of $6.84 during the Class Period. Likewise, the price of BLOCK ETX has dropped over 87% from its height during the Class Period and has not recovered.
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
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (the "Company" or "WELL"), a company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce that the Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") it filed with the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has been approved by the TSX. The NCIB is a renewal of its NCIB that expired on May 11, 2022.
WELL believes that purchases of its common shares (the "Shares") pursuant to the NCIB will contribute to the facilitation of an orderly market and be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. In the event that WELL believes that its Shares begin trading in a price range that does not adequately reflect their underlying value based on WELL's business prospects and financial position, WELL may purchase Shares pursuant to the NCIB. Depending upon future price movements and other factors, WELL believes that its outstanding Shares represent an attractive investment and a desirable use of a portion of its corporate funds.
At the opening of the stock market on today's date, the Company had 222,215,443 Shares issued and outstanding. Under the NCIB, the Company may acquire up to an aggregate of 5,555,386 Shares over the next 12-month period, representing approximately 2.5% of the issued and outstanding Shares of the Company. In accordance with TSX rules, daily purchases made by the Company on the TSX will not exceed 276,932 Shares, subject to certain prescribed exemptions, being 25% of the average daily trading volume over the preceding six calendar months of 1,107,730 Shares. The NCIB will be effective from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.
Although the Company was eligible to purchase up to 4,879,031 Shares pursuant to its NCIB that expired on May 11, 2022, the Company's board of directors has only recently believed that market prices of the Shares do not properly reflect the underlying value of such Shares. As a result, WELL purchased 50,000 Shares through the facilities of the TSX in the period following release of the Company's fourth quarter results on March 31, 2022, at an average price of $4.85 on the TSX pursuant to its previous NCIB.
Purchases subject to this NCIB will be made on the open market through the facilities of the TSX and any alternative trading systems in Canada by a broker on behalf of the Company in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. All Shares purchased by the Company under the NCIB will be returned to treasury and cancelled.
To the knowledge of the Company, no director, senior officer or other insider of the Company or any of their associates currently intends to sell any Shares under this bid. However, sales by such persons through the facilities of the TSX or any other available market or alternative trading system in Canada may occur if the personal circumstances of any such person change or if any such person makes a decision unrelated to these normal course purchases. The benefits to any such person whose Shares are purchased would be the same as the benefits available to all other holders whose Shares are purchased.
Per: "Hamed Shahbazi"
Hamed Shahbazi
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Director
WELL is a practitioner focused digital healthcare company whose overarching objective is to positively impact health outcomes to empower and support healthcare practitioners and their patients. WELL has built an innovative practitioner enablement platform that includes comprehensive end to end practice management tools inclusive of virtual care and digital patient engagement capabilities as well as Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and data protection services. WELL uses this platform to power healthcare practitioners both inside and outside of WELL's own omni-channel patient services offerings. As such, WELL owns and operates Canada's largest network of outpatient medical clinics serving primary and specialized healthcare services and is the provider of a leading multi-national, multi-disciplinary telehealth offering. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL" and is part of the TSX Composite Index. The Company also trades on the OTCQX Markets under the symbol "WHTCF". To learn more about the Company, please visit: www.well.company.
This news release contains "Forward-Looking Information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including, without limitation, the expectation that the Company will conduct an NCIB and purchase the maximum number of Shares permissible thereunder as described in this news release. Forward-Looking Information is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-Looking Information generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "should", "will", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-Looking Information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those Forward-Looking Information and the Forward-Looking Information is not a guarantee of future performance. WELL's statements expressed or implied by the Forward-Looking Information is subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and conditions, many of which are outside of WELL 's control, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-Looking Information is qualified in their entirety by inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding the NCIB, including: direct and indirect material adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic; adverse market conditions; risks inherent in the primary healthcare sector in general; regulatory and legislative changes; that future results may vary from historical results; that market competition may affect the business, results and financial condition of WELL and other risk factors identified in documents filed by WELL under its profile at www.sedar.com, including its most recent Annual Information Form. Except as required by securities law, WELL does not assume any obligation to update or revise any Forward-Looking Information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise.
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Luat Rung marks the debut of 16 Typh & Gonzo after signing a 5-year contract with SpaceSpeakers Label.
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Luat Rung" is officially released on August 4th, available on all music platforms. This music video is bringing back Binz, Rhymastic, 16 Typh, GONZO, & TINLE. This is a "greeting" music product of 16 Typh & GONZO after joining SpaceSpeakers Label. Meanwhile, Binz & Rhymastic contribute their voices to support their two brothers, producer TINLE is in charge of producing music.
Binz begins with some "bangin" bars: "One shot haters got shoot with em' short rhymes / Don't act innocent or you gon' be on target / Move careful em' venom is around / They aint hunt cause em' hyenas only bite." It's been a long time since Binz has returned to this color with "bangin'" lyricals.
Rookie of SpaceSpeakers Label - 16 Typh with his transition rap verse pushes the rap to a new spirit with his signature fast flow and triplet flow. Sending em' words to haters: "levellin up, they doubted & hate / when all I did was sway & love / Fair play 3 sides prove it all/ Give up thought never in my soul."
The boom bap beat in GONZO's verse changes "Luat Rung" to a completely different "mood". It's the rare old school vibe that still exist & respected in Viet Hiphop. GONZO is bringing his uniqueness in flow & lyrical seen in his past hit - "Thay Nam", but this time with a more "bangin" lyrics that had never seen before.
Music Video "Luat Rung" is made by director Kien Ung. While Binz & Rhymastic show up "cool" in the scene filled with money & supercars, 16 Typh & GONZO play roles as mechanics.
Most of the time in the MV focuses on 16 Typh and GONZO. At the end of the MV, Touliver, SOOBIN, TINLE and Kien Ung suddenly appeared, joining with Binz, Rhymastic, 16 Typh and GONZO to create the most expensive scene of the MV "Luat Rung". It was the moment when the OGs meet up, welcome their rookies - 16 Typh & Gonzo to SpaceSpeakers Label.
Also during the promotion of the MV "Luat Rung", 2 rappers 16 Typh and GONZO joined SpaceSpeakers Label was officially confirmed by the company's representative in front of the media. Accordingly, 16 Typh and GONZO are the first 2 exclusive artists of SpaceSpeakers Label - the sub-label of one of the world's largest record labels from the United States. SpaceSpeakers Label is positioned as a professional rap/hip hop record label operated according to international standards, under the SpaceSpeakers Group.
With the joining of SpaceSpeakers Label, 16 Typh and GONZO officially entered the professional music path, with the direction and support of the leading music empire of the current Viet hiphop.
At Rap Viet season 1, 16 Typh and GONZO are two prominent faces, going deep in the final rounds and making their mark with many hits such as: Nguoi Ay La Ai, Thay Nam... Before Rap Viet, 16 Typh is a rapper of the 16 Northside team and is active in both Northside and Southside Hiphop scene. The male rapper owns many hits, such as Don't Waste My Time, Walk On Da Street, Quan Diem, Pray. Meanwhile, GONZO plays the role of the leader, the "soul" of Rapital team, maintaining a famous position in the Vietnamese rap/hip hop world to the present. In the Rapital team, "Thay Nam" is considered as the senior of MCK, Orijinn and many young rappers in the capital.
As president of SpaceSpeakers Group, Touliver shared: "When I met and worked with 16 Typh and GONZO, I found these two potential rappers that had many uniqueness in the community at that time. In particular, I also see images of SpaceSpeakers members 10 years ago in 16 Typh and GONZO themselves. Therefore, my company and I decided to have 16 Typh and GONZO as a part of the team and embark on training and orienting them to develop their own musics, thereby following in the footsteps of SpaceSpeakers in the rap/hip hop community".
SpaceSpeakers Label (SSL) is a record label specializing in music production, distribution, and professional artist management, under the SpaceSpeakers Group (SSG). Currently, SSL has been managing and releasing music for all artists under the company; as well as being a co-producer and publisher of music for other talented artists in the industry, even though they are not SSL exclusive artists.
Sharing about this milestone, Mr. Jason Dang, CEO of SpaceSpeakers Label said: "We spent many years researching the Vietnamese music industry as well as setting our ambition to bring Vietnamese music closer to international listeners. SpaceSpeakers Label was born with a mission to find and launch young talents to be closer to the audiences, thereby shining in the Vietnamese market and reaching out to the world."
"SpaceSpeakers Label spent 2 years training 2 artists in many aspects: expertise, performance, and soft skills needed to become professional artists. With more than 10 years of experience from senior artists and the company's existing resources, we aim to make 16 Typh and GONZO become two iconic rappers, representing the next generation of SpaceSpeakers.".
Media Contact:
Duy My
myduy@spacespeakers.vn
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DOJ unwinds complex web in hunt for Russian wealth belonging to Putin and influential players
By Kara Scannell and Zachary Cohen, CNN
The Department of Justice is quietly unraveling a complex web of shell companies and middlemen used by Russian oligarchs, and President Vladimir Putin himself, as it accelerates efforts to seize assets belonging to the Kremlin’s most wealthy and influential players, the Justice official charged with leading the team hunting the assets told CNN on Thursday.
Like other Russian oligarchs on the US sanctions list, Putin is a target for the Justice Department’s corruption task force as it wages a global campaign against money-laundering Kremlin insiders in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
“I can tell you nothing about what the US knows about any particular person, but he’s certainly on the list,” Andrew Adams, the head of the Justice Department’s KleptoCapture task force, told CNN in an interview. He declined to answer any other direct questions about Putin and his wealth.
Thursday, US officials announced the seizure of a $300 million yacht belonging to a Russian oligarch close to Putin, its second yacht seizure in recent weeks. The Justice Department’s task force, which was launched in March to increase pressure on Putin and his closest allies amid the attack on Ukraine, is taking an expansive look at the scope of its powers and will target luxury real estate and enforce export laws to block Russia’s access to sensitive technology, including military technology.
“I think, importantly, beyond very wealthy, very famous sort of celebrity oligarchs, there are people who are close to the Kremlin, who are in the Kremlin, people who have a role and have a voice within the Russian defense industry and the Russian Defense Ministry, who are on that list and who I think of as particularly important from a strategic point of view,” Adams said.
Adams repeatedly sidestepped questions about whether the Justice Department is taking specific steps to seize assets belonging to Putin but suggested that prosecutors have mapped out how the Russian President and wealthy kleptocrats are attempting to hide their money.
“The kleptocrat playbook is to exploit your country to get as much money out of your country as possible and then to physically get your money out of the country that you have exploited,” he told CNN. “And to do that you look to jurisdictions around the world. And to play it safe. You want to hedge your bets, put money across the world as you’re doing this.”
A major hurdle
Adams explained that Russian kleptocrats have developed a complex system of shell companies and middlemen to hide the money currently being hunted by the US and its allies.
“The way that people operate in terms of moving assets, when they’re laundering assets, often includes family members that include shell companies that are shell companies within shell companies within shell companies,” he said.
While Russian oligarchs have employed attorneys and law firms across the world who are willing to set up these shell companies and trust structures involving a paid middleman who’s willing to put their name down as the beneficial owner, Adams told CNN that Justice Department officials have been monitoring these actions for years and have developed ways to identify who the true owner is.
“That’s a typology I’ve seen for years, and I’m sure that it’s one that has continued to be relied on,” he said.
The layers upon layers of shell companies stand as one of the biggest and most time-consuming challenges.
“One major hurdle for us is piercing through shell companies,” said Adams. “The difficulties there are amplified when you’re having to deal with bank accounts and trustees who are located in jurisdictions scattered around the world, and often scattered around the world even for one person.”
It’s difficult, Adams said, to quantify the impact that seizures of yachts, bank accounts and other assets of those closely linked to Putin have had on the war, but he credits as important the public statements by some Putin allies who are distancing themselves from the Russian President.
“Certainly incentivizing people close to the Kremlin to take whatever actions they can to stop this war is part of the calculus in terms of who’s on the list and the actions that we take,” said Adams. “Largely public statements again, by people who previously were actively supportive of the Kremlin, or, or criminally silent about its actions, who have now come forward to complain about the latest effort to inflict damage in Ukraine. It’s a little ‘too little too late’ in in many respects. But that is the signal that I would look for in terms of the solidity and stability of Putin’s grip on these people.”
“If they’re saying it publicly, then that’s, I think, all that we can ask them to do,” he added.
The US and its partners have rolled out a series of sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, targeting key institutions and individuals who Adams said he believes “the Kremlin expected would be off the table.”
“They were wrong about that,” he added.
Hunting assets
The Justice Department has successfully worked with a variety of countries to seize high-profile assets belonging to Russian oligarchs, including super yachts that were on the other side of the world.
For example, a $300 million super yacht belonging to Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov was seized by Fijian authorities on Thursday at the request of the Justice Department.
That yacht will now be sailed to the US, where it will be kept at an undisclosed port until it can be auctioned off or liquidated another way, Adams said.
Adams declined to specify which port this or other super yachts seized by the Justice Department are being taken due to security concerns, but noted it has to be a location that “can handle the risk of having such a gigantic structure come in and sit there potentially for many months or years.”
“You can’t pull that one into the Potomac,” he said about the yacht seized on Thursday.
Once the boat arrives in the US, there are maintenance costs, which are factored into the planning before a seizure takes place, Adams added.
While US officials have said the global enforcement of sanctions against Russian oligarchs and entities is eroding support for Putin within the Kremlin, Adams made clear on Thursday that the Justice Department is looking for other ways to crack down on various avenues of money laundering used by Moscow’s most wealthy influencers.
That includes turning an eye to real estate investments within the US, including properties in New York and Miami.
“All sorts of assets are on the table, for sure. And bringing up real estate is particularly pertinent,” Adams told CNN. “The way in which much money laundering is occurring is through large, stable value assets. Real estate is at the top of the list for that kind of investigation.
“Looking at jurisdictions where you have extremely expensive real estate in stable economies is where investigators are going to be looking for indications of money laundering.”
Several wealthy Russians are known to own properties in New York City and Miami, often pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into real estate investments and hiding them under someone else’s name.
However, real estate property is treated under federal forfeiture law, Adams noted.
“As a general matter, what you will not see is a seizure before the end of a litigation. We may sue the house and we may begin forfeiture proceedings with respect to a house, but in large part … here won’t be an immediate seizure and padlocking, kicking people out (when) you file suit,” he said.
He also said there are other less obvious areas they’re taking a “hard look at,” including private investment holdings in asset managers and hedge funds, Russian ownership of corporations and the secondary market where debt instruments are traded.
Adams said they’re getting cooperation from US financial institutions, which are required by law to flag suspicious transactions.
“We’re looking at middlemen. We’re looking at facilitators. We’re looking at institutions that fail to maintain those obligations,” he said.
Countries that have historically been havens for dirty money, he said, are cooperating with US authorities, driven in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“These seizures are, are going to continue apace, and people recognize that where the seizures are happening around the world are in pockets of the world that might not have been expected,” he said, adding, “There are no safe havens.”
While the US tracks and traces yachts, it is also following the money as Russians move assets into other jurisdictions that were once friendly places to hide it. But, Adams says, times are changing.
“There are pockets across the world. But those pockets are dwindling quickly,” he said.
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DUBLIN, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap" or the "Company") (NYSE: AER) today announced it has signed lease agreements with Air Europa Líneas Aéreas S.A.U. for the long-term lease of five Boeing 787-9 aircraft and ten Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver beginning in 2024 through 2026.
Air Europa will become the first Spanish operator of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
"Air Europa has been a long-time friend and valued customer of AerCap. With this landmark transaction for the airline, we are delighted to reconfirm our belief in the Air Europa business and management team and wish them every success with their fleet modernization program," said Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial Officer, AerCap. "The future is bright for the Boeing 787 and MAX programs. For Air Europa these new technology fuel-efficient aircraft will provide improved cost efficiencies and help them to meet their sustainability commitments. We thank the team at Air Europa for the confidence they have placed in AerCap, and we look forward to working together as these aircraft deliver."
Richard Clark, Managing Director of Air Europa, said, "We are very pleased to reach this agreement with AerCap, with whom we have a long and successful relationship. It reinforces our strategy of unifying the fleet around the most modern, efficient, and sustainable models in the industry. Once again, we are pioneers. Just as we were the first Spanish company to incorporate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, we are now doing the same by adding the new Boeing 737 MAX to our fleet."
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Memphis, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle, Toulouse and other locations around the world.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Being an Israeli/American actress, producer, author, former counterintelligence officer & a french countess from the Theraube lineage among other titles she collects as a renaissance woman, plays the role of Brooke, an American actress who escaped her comfortable vain lifestyle in Hollywood to explore a spiritual lifestyle in the surfing exotic oasis "Arugam Bay".
The film tells the story of three Israeli soldiers serving the military during the Lebanon War. One of the boys gets killed, having made a pact to surf together after their service, they convince the girlfriend of the deceased friend to join their journey. The three travel from Israel to the magical southeast coast of Sri lanka - Arugam Bay. A well-known destination for professional surfers. The bay is located a 10-hour car drive from the main airport of the largest city, Colombo.
One of the soldiers, played by Maor Schwitzer an Israeli well known film star, started a romance with latest friend's girlfriend, played by another Israeli moviestar - Joy Rieger. They meet Brooke, played by Mira Tzur who portrays the social chief of the Island ,who with her spiritual lifestyle, now secretly sells psychedelic drugs to cure PTSD among other mindfulness hardships she believes she can cure.The Dynamics between the Israelis and Brooke are insightful on many levels. It is a winning combination flaunted by; extreme surfing abilities,meaningful friendship,healing, trust & travel to exotic locations that makes the plot relatable on many levels to all international audiences.
Given the growing economic struggles of Sri Lanka, that have recently led the country to a bankruptcy and political upheaval filming conditions were extremely difficult during the shoot.
Not having electricity, fuel and experiencing food shortage was just some of the obstacles the cast and crew needed to overcome. They established a strong bond with some of the local people and businesses as filming on location obviously helped bring economic prosperity to many of them.
The Italian Footwear company P448 is one of the film sponsors - a sneaker brand that focuses on Sustainability to keep our environment pure. They recycle their soles and use vegan products. They use mix leathers from lion fish and surfers especially wear their brand to keep our Oceans purified.
For more information on Mira Tzur current projects;
check out her Instagram @mira.tzur
And award winning guide book "Anonymously Famous" (Amazon, Barnes & Noble…)
www.anonymouslyfamous.com
www.miratzur.com. www.onecircleproductions.com
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ESTERO, Fla., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Global Airlines, one of the fastest growing cargo carriers in the world, has confirmed a five-year ULD (Unit Load Device) agreement with ACL Airshop, a leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management and customized logistics solutions.
Western Global Airlines and ACL Airshop are working together to measurably enhance the logistics efficiencies of Western Global's ULD fleet, including the introduction of "ULD Control™" for real-time tracking of ULDs. That, combined with ACL's global Operations Center and the innovative "FindMyULD" mobile App all operate together for better utilization rates and cost efficiencies for client airlines that use ACL's technology suite.
Western Global Airlines, headquartered in Estero, Florida, is structured for high flexibility and responsiveness to their customers' evolving needs worldwide, including last-minute changes. Streamlined efficiencies and advanced technology, in-house expertise, and vertical integration support their low-cost, high service model. They own all their 19 wide-body aircraft and engines, maintain an extensive parts inventory, and provide in-house maintenance support. Western Global created Team WGA - a people friendly environment where teamwork, cooperation, and excellence throughout the company are encouraged and rewarded. As one of the largest independent providers of worldwide commercial air cargo transportation services, their substantial critical mass ensures that shipping customers receive the cost savings they want. Team WGA has proven itself with some of the world's most discerning blue-chip logistics companies.
ACL Airshop is a leader in products and services for the global air cargo industry. Over the past 39 years, ACL Airshop has become a leading one-stop-shop for leasing, sales, repair, and fleet control of Unit Load Devices ("ULDs"), and cargo control devices manufacturing for the transportation industry. Today, the company operates around the world on six continents with service capabilities at over 50 of the world's Top 100 cargo hub airports. One of the unique aspects of the company's offerings is short-term rentals and leasing solutions for airlines' cargo products requirements—that is where ACL Airshop has made its strongest reputation for custom ULD solutions. Added to its dominance of short-term custom leasing solutions, ACL Airshop has also added a growing portfolio of long-term multi-year ULD fleet management contracts with an array of air cargo customers. The pairing of short-term customized flexibility and long-term cost-efficiency has become a powerful combination on behalf of air cargo customers.
Wes Tucker, COO-Western Hemisphere for ACL Airshop said: "We feel privileged to serve Western Global Airlines with our complete suite of equipment, technology, and logistics services. Our objective is to cost-effectively help Western Global keep growing as a market leader in air cargo."
Chad David, Director of Planning and Ground Operations, WGA said: "Western Global has enjoyed a valued, cooperative relationship with ACL Airshop for many years. As our industry footprint grows, we are excited to expand that relationship with this agreement."
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L-R: Miguel Diaz – Ground Operations Manager WGA; Bill Mulholland – General Manager ACL; Wes Tucker COO ACL; Chad David – Director Planning & Ground Operations WGA; Ted Lytle – President and COO of WGA.
CAPTION: July 2022 -- Western Global Airlines, one of the fastest growing cargo carriers in the world, has confirmed a five-year ULD (Unit Load Device) agreement with ACL Airshop.
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LONDON (AP) — Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he’s an icon for another reason: He is the most prominent person to come forward as a victim of people trafficking.
Farah’s decision to tell the story of how he was brought to Britain illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant has given a face to the often nameless victims of modern slavery, crime victims who many times are dismissed as “illegal” immigrants.
“I don’t think there’s ever been a case in British public life where somebody so familiar to the British public … reveals how dark, how difficult, how complex his back story is,’’ said Sunder Katwala, director of British Future, a nonpartisan think tank on identity and immigration. “We rarely have the voices and faces of people trafficked, but for it to be one of the most familiar public figures of Britain in this century is truly extraordinary.”
Farah’s revelations have the potential to create the safe space necessary for other trafficking victims to seek help, just as entertainers and athletes who came out as homosexual bolstered the gay rights movement, Katwala said. They will also put pressure on authorities to ensure that those who are exploited by traffickers are treated as victims, not criminals to be deported.
Farah, 39, said he decided to speak out about his experience to challenge public perceptions of trafficking and modern slavery.
His story, which has resonated globally, comes as conflict, climate change and economic collapse displace record numbers of people around the world, pushing more and more migrants into the hands of gangs who smuggle them into Britain, the European Union and the U.S.
Those who can afford it pay thousands of dollars to reach countries where they hope to find jobs and security. Others fall prey to criminals who force them into sex work, drug crimes and domestic servitude.
More than 10,000 people were referred to British authorities as possible victims of modern slavery in 2020, up from 2,340 in 2014, according to a report from the Home Office, the government agency responsible for border enforcement.
Britain has struggled to respond to this complex environment, with the government opening its doors to refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine in recent months while proposing to deport “illegal” immigrants from other countries who are seeking asylum to Rwanda. While Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the Rwanda plan will break the business model of criminals who smuggle people across the English Channel in small boats, immigrant advocates say the plan is illegal and inhumane.
Rob McNeil, deputy directory of The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, said Farah’s story is unlikely to change U.K. policy on its own, but it helps shift the debate by humanizing the abstract idea of an “illegal immigrant.”
“Policy narratives about irregular migrants typically deal with them as a sort of homogenous group of ‘wrongdoers’ and a problem to be solved, rather than individuals at risk,’’ he said. “A softening of the U.K.’s rhetoric and policy toward irregular arrivals seems likely only if the wider debate becomes more focused on the people who are being targeted, rather than the policy failures they represent.”
In a documentary broadcast this week by the BBC, Farah said his real name is Hussein Abdi Kahin and he was born in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia ravaged by war during his childhood.
He said he was 8 or 9 years old and living in neighboring Djibouti when a woman he didn’t know brought him to Britain using fake travel documents that included his picture alongside the name Mohammed Farah, which became his identity.
Farah said he was excited because he’d never been on a plane and thought he was going to Europe to live with relatives. Instead, the woman took him to an apartment in west London, tore up a piece of paper that contained his relatives’ contact details and forced him to care for her children, Farah said. He wasn’t allowed to go to school until he was 12.
It was then that Farah’s talent as a runner helped him escape his life of servitude. Farah said he confided in a physical education teacher who arranged for him to live with another family from Somalia.
After that, he bottled up his emotions and kept the truth about his early life secret. He described the wave of support following the documentary as “incredible.”
“It has taken me a long time to come to this, but I’m glad I’ve made this documentary to show people the reality of what really happened to me as a child,” he told the BBC in an interview broadcast Wednesday.
London’s Metropolitan Police Service said it was “assessing’’ the information raised in the documentary.
Charity workers, lawyers and others who help victims of modern slavery praised Farah’s courage in coming forward and said the publicity will help bring humanity to the debate. Many victims, they say, struggle for years to escape and overcome the trauma caused by their exploitation.
“To know that there is someone, as tragic as it is, who has gone through it, come through, and been able to be successful in his chosen field and to speak from lived experience is an immensely important thing,’’ said Ryna Sherazi, director of fundraising and communications at Anti-Slavery International, a charity that works to eliminate slavery around the world.
Until this week, Farah had said he came to Britain as a refugee with his family. That is the story he told U.K. immigration officials when he became a citizen in 2000 at the age of 17.
He went on to represent Great Britain at three Olympic Games, winning gold in the 5,000- and 10,000-meter runs in both 2012 and 2016. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2017.
Despite his fame, Farah said he feared he would be deported if he told the truth about how he came to Britain. He expressed relief that after the documentary aired, the Home Office pledged not to take action against him.
Nando Sigona, an expert on migration at the University of Birmingham, put the Home Office’s “mild reaction’’ down to the fact that the ruling Conservative Party is in the middle of a leadership election.
“At this point, it is unclear if the Mo Farah case will lead to something good for others,’’ Sigona said. “The risk is that it remains a story that generates sympathy only because it involves an exceptionally talented person.’’
The documentary ends with Farah still wondering why he was brought to the U.K. Back in Africa, his mother tells him she never agreed for him to travel to England and only lost touch because of war and poor communications in her homeland.
But as Farah reveals his plan to come clean about his past, his mother offers unconditional support.
“Lying is a sin,’’ she tells him. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/advocates-farahs-story-can-help-other-trafficking-victims/ | 2022-07-14T12:15:43Z |
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Hard Rock International, the global gambling, entertainment and hospitality company, said Monday it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 non-tipped workers, most of them in the U.S.
The raises, which include an immediate increase to a minimum starting salary of $18 to $21 an hour, are designed to help employees deal with persistent inflation, and to help the company attract and retain top talent, lessening employee turnover.
Some salaried workers will receive increased merit raises as well.
In some cases, workers will be getting an immediate raise of 60%. The raises apply to 95 job classifications, including cooks, housekeepers, front desk clerks, security workers and cage cashiers.
“We looked at all the starting salaries of all our (front) line employees, certainly recognizing the economic conditions that have been going on,” said Jim Allen, the company’s chairman and CEO. “We just wanted to do something to really help out and show appreciation to our employees. We’re trying to find the highest quality employees, thanking them for their efforts and recognizing that with compensation.”
Hard Rock said the raises will go to half its U.S. workforce.
“It will give Hard Rock a competitive advantage at a time when labor is relatively tight,” said David Schwartz, a gambling historian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. “The service industry may be at a crossroads, and raising pay is one way to attract excellent employees.”
It comes as wages in the casino industry, as in many others, are increasing due to several factors including a shortage of workers and rising salaries in other fields that are luring casino workers.
In July, the main casino workers union in Atlantic City reached what it termed an “historic” contract with the city’s nine casinos, providing for the largest salary increases ever granted in a casino pact in New Jersey. It provides for an $18 hourly starting rate, and classifications such as housekeeping will earn $22 an hour in the fourth year of the deal.
Bob McDevitt, president of Local 54 of the Unite Here union that negotiated the Atlantic City contract, said Hard Rock’s setting of a national salary scale “is a great move.”
“It’s going to have a big impact everywhere they operate,” he said.
Representatives of several other national casino companies did not respond to inquiries Monday about their pay rates.
The $18 hourly starting salary announced Monday by Hard Rock is 2 1/2 times the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, and exceeds the local minimum wage in every state in which the company operates, Allen said.
An entry-level worker in Florida, for example, will receive an immediate pay increase of $8 to $11 an hour above the state’s $10 an hour minimum wage. The hourly rate increase equates to more than $16,000 per year.
In Atlantic City, an entry-level hire will receive up to $6 an hour above the state’s $13 an hour minimum wage. That equates to an annual raise of more than $10,000, going from $27,040 to $37,440, the company said.
Hard Rock is owned by the Seminole Indian tribe of Florida. It has 265 locations in 70 countries.
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We can always use stories of bold witness, and today I write in praise of two courageous pastors, one Catholic, the other Protestant, both of Asian background.
The Rev. Billy Chang, a Taiwanese pastor, never considered that people would be identifying him as a hero. He had returned from Taiwan this year to be honored in Laguna Woods, Calif., at the Geneva Presbyterian Church, where he had served for two decades. It was, I’m sure, a typical church festivity: punch, cookies, hugs, smiles, prayers, and words of praise and thanksgiving for this dear pastor. Events such as these are good for the soul; church people gathering to praise God and pay tribute to a former beloved leader.
Darkness lurked in the church that day, though. A gunman, also of Taiwanese ancestry, had infiltrated the church, cozied up to the parishioners and received their hospitality. Apparently aggrieved over longstanding tensions between mainland China and Taiwan, he quietly chained the church doors and squirted glue in the keyholes before opening fire on the charitable, unsuspecting elderly Christians. One parishioner was killed and a number were wounded, but the massacre would have been much worse had it not been for the pastor being honored.
While the murderer was reloading his weapon, Reverend Billy Chang picked up a church chair and smashed it into the gunman’s head. Before the shooter could recover, other elderly members pounced on him and tied him up with extension cords.
I’ve stacked many church chairs over the decades. But I’ve never used a church chair in order to defend myself or my congregation. Reverend Chang acted swiftly and decisively. When the Apostle Paul described putting on the whole armor of God, I don’t think he had a church chair in mind, but it did the trick at a most opportune time. My prayers go out to the congregation.
I am also inspired by the witness of 90-year-old Catholic priest Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong. As you recall, Hong Kong is now administered by the Republic of China. The freedoms once known and enjoyed in Hong Kong have long been stolen in the aftermath of Chinese rule. Cardinal Zen was arrested because he is associated with a charitable organization that provides financial support to victims of harsh Chinese incarceration. The cleric has been a thorn in the side of his own denomination, too, stiffly criticizing his own Catholic church for compromising with the Chinese Communists in order to advance church growth.
I am not qualified to assess church politics in the Vatican, barely understanding the politics of Methodism. But I am an admirer of Cardinal Zen from afar. Anybody who can get under the skin of both the Communists and the Church is probably not afraid of being arrested at age 90. As for the Chinese government, they have no shame. Reports indicate Cardinal Zen is out on bail. I suspect he will continue witnessing for peace and freedom. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/creede-hinshaw-courageous-pastors-supply-bold-witness/article_46e92902-d78e-11ec-871e-dbfd42d0a919.html | 2022-05-19T23:32:31Z |
Petco opening first neighborhood farm and pet supply store
Published: Jun. 16, 2022 at 7:01 PM CDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
(CNN) - Petco is opening a new group of stores that will cater to horses, cows, goats, pigs and sheep.
The American pet retailer says the stores will meet the needs of pet and farm animals in small and rural communities.
The first Petco Neighborhood Farm & Pet Supply store is scheduled to open Friday in Floresville, Texas.
Representatives with Petco said the store would carry food products and services such as vaccinations, grooming and stations to wash farm animals.
The stores will also have health and wellness programs to support local pets.
Petco plans to open a few more of these stores throughout the rest of the year.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — In Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns two superstars went back and forth but it seems a former Kentucky hooper’s troll is taking the internet by storm.
Booker was fouled by Mavs’ Dorian Finney-Smith during the game and a video from @KY_Russell shows him being over-dramatic about the foul and eventually calling his act the, “Luka special,” before getting up.
The two superstars have reportedly been very active in chatting during the game on the court and one could imagine how friendly two NBA superstars could be towards one another during a playoff series.
So, let’s begin the debate: Who would you rather have on your team? Shooting guard Devin Booker, or point guard Luka Doncic?
A Twitter account, @MavsMuse took the liberty of giving its followers a look at, “The Luka Special.” So, we checked out statmuse to compare the two superstars.
Booker in his 477 games played:
- 23.5 points per game
- 3.9 rebounds per game
- 4.7 assists per game
- .8 steals per game
- .3 blocks per game
Doncic in his 264 games played:
- 26.4 points per game
- 8.5 rebounds per game
- 8 assists per game
- 1.1 steals per game
- .4 blocks per game
It’s safe to say at least North Texas, if not the entire NBA outside of Phoenix, would be picking the young legend that Luka Doncic is and is becoming. | https://cw33.com/sports/devin-booker-trolls-luka-doncic-after-foul-in-game-5-would-you-rather-have-booker-or-doncic/ | 2022-05-11T21:16:57Z |
MILWAUKEE, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. ("Harley-Davidson") (NYSE:HOG) today announces the appointment of Tralisa Maraj as Chief Financial Officer at LiveWire.
Effective today, Maraj joins LiveWire with extensive experience in leadership, corporate governance, accounting and finance. Maraj formerly served as both Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary for CGX Energy Inc. ("CGX") and previously served as Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to CGX, Maraj served as Corporate Controller at Remora Energy Management. Maraj started her career at PWC, holding various roles over fourteen years at the firm.
"It's great to have Tralisa join the team at such an exciting point in LiveWire's journey to becoming the first publicly traded EV company in the US," said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, CEO and President, Harley-Davidson.
LiveWire is the future in the making for the pursuit of urban adventure and beyond. Drawing on its DNA as an agile disruptor from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and capitalizing on a decade of learnings in the EV sector, LiveWire's ambition is to be the most desirable electric motorcycle brand in the world. With a dedicated focus on EV, LiveWire plans to develop the technology of the future and to invest in the capabilities needed to lead the transformation of motorcycling. LiveWire benefits from Harley-Davidson's engineering expertise, manufacturing footprint, supply chain infrastructure, and global logistics capabilities. Innovating by design and attracting industry-leading talent, LiveWire is headquartered virtually, with initial hubs in Silicon Valley, CA (LiveWire Labs) and Milwaukee, WI.
For LiveWire career opportunities please see LiveWire.com/careers
Editors: For more information regarding LiveWire products visit: LiveWire.com
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley- Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture with an expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get Harley-Davidson riders on the road. Learn more at www.harley-davidson.com.
This communication may contain a number of "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include information concerning Harley-Davidson's, LiveWire EV, LLC ("LiveWire")'s or AEA-Bridges Impact Corp. ("ABIC")'s possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, debt levels, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities and the effects of regulation, including whether the proposed business combination between LiveWire and ABIC (the "Business Combination") will generate returns for shareholders. These forward-looking statements are based on Harley-Davidson's, LiveWire's or ABIC's management's current expectations, estimates, projections and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. When used in this communication, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside Harley-Davidson's, LiveWire's or ABIC's management's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors include, but are not limited to: (a) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the Business Combination; (b) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Harley-Davidson, LiveWire, ABIC or others following the announcement of the Business Combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; (c) the inability to complete the Business Combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of ABIC, to obtain financing to complete the Business Combination or to satisfy other conditions to closing; (d) changes to the proposed structure of the Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the Business Combination; (e) the ability to meet the applicable stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; (f) the inability to complete the private placement transactions or the backstop facility contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and related agreements, as applicable; (g) the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of LiveWire or its subsidiaries as a result of the announcement and consummation of the transactions described herein; (h) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of LiveWire to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (i) costs related to the Business Combination; (j) changes in applicable laws or regulations, including legal or regulatory developments (including, without limitation, accounting considerations) which could result in the need for ABIC to restate its historical financial statements and cause unforeseen delays in the timing of the Business Combination and negatively impact the trading price of ABIC's securities and the attractiveness of the Business Combination to investors; (k) the possibility that Harley-Davidson, LiveWire and ABIC may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (l) Harley-Davidson's ability to execute its business plans and strategies, including The Hardwire; (m) LiveWire's estimates of expenses and profitability and (n) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the final prospectus of ABIC, including those under "Risk Factors" therein, and other documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") by Harley-Davidson, LiveWire Group, Inc. ("HoldCo") or ABIC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Harley-Davidson, LiveWire, HoldCo and ABIC assume no obligation and, except as required by law, do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Neither Harley-Davidson, LiveWire, HoldCo nor ABIC gives any assurance that either LiveWire or ABIC will achieve its expectations.
In connection with the Business Combination, HoldCo and ABIC have filed on February 7, 2022 a registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-262573) (as may be amended from time to time, the "Registration Statement") as co-registrants that includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of ABIC and a preliminary prospectus of HoldCo, and after the Registration Statement is declared effective, ABIC will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Business Combination to ABIC's shareholders. The Registration Statement, including the proxy statement/prospectus contained therein, when declared effective by the SEC, will contain important information about the Business Combination and the other matters to be voted upon at a meeting of ABIC's shareholders to be held to approve the Business Combination (and related matters). This communication does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Business Combination and other matters and is not intended to provide the basis for any investment decision or any other decision in respect of such matters. Harley-Davidson, HoldCo and ABIC may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the Business Combination. ABIC shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the Business Combination, as these materials will contain important information about Harley-Davidson, LiveWire, HoldCo, ABIC and the Business Combination.
When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the Business Combination will be mailed to ABIC shareholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the Business Combination. Shareholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by ABIC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to AEA-Bridges Impact Corp., PO Box 1093, Boundary Hall, Cricket Square, Grand Cayman KY1-1102 Cayman Islands.
Harley-Davidson, LiveWire, ABIC and their respective directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of ABIC shareholders in connection with the Business Combination. ABIC shareholders and other interested persons may obtain, without charge, more detailed information regarding the directors and officers of ABIC. A description of their interests in ABIC is contained in ABIC's final prospectus related to its initial public offering, dated October 1, 2020, and in ABIC's subsequent filings with the SEC. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to ABIC shareholders in connection with the Business Combination and other matters to be voted upon at the ABIC shareholder meeting is set forth in the Registration Statement. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Business Combination is included in the Registration Statement. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.
Filed by LiveWire Group, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933
And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Harley-Davidson, Inc.
AEA-Bridges Impact Corp.
Commission File No.: 001-09183
Date: June 22, 2022
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Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 4:29AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
This is a special weather statement from the National Weather
Service Office in Riverton.
* WHAT…Snow. Widespread 3 to 6 inches of accumulation above 9000
feet.
* WHERE…Yellowstone National Park, the Absarokas, and the
Tetons.
* WHEN…This Morning through This Evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wintry travel conditions are likely over
over mountain passes such as Togwotee and Teton, as well as in
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SOCIAL CIRCLE — Summertime fishing goal suggestion: Visit as many of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA) as you can before the season is over. PFAs are managed for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, and most offer additional experiences to entertain the whole family.
“If you have not made efforts to visit at least one Georgia Public Fishing Area, this is definitely the year to make that happen — and we even challenge you to visit multiple PFAs,” WRD Fisheries Management Chief Scott Robinson said in a news release. “These locations provide such a great experience, and even though fishing is the main attraction, many Georgia PFAs also offer other family-friendly activities such as hiking, bird watching, picnicking and camping.”
Waters on PFAs vary from lakes several hundred acres in size to ponds less than one acre with some designated as kids-only fishing ponds. Anglers can fish from a boat, along the shoreline, or from a pier at most locations.
Many PFAs have picnic tables, nature and wildlife observation trails, fish cleaning stations, archery ranges and restroom facilities. There are camping opportunities on some PFAs (from primitive camping to RV) for those wishing to stay overnight in the area. All PFAs are open seven days a week, and except for Rocky Mountain PFA, also allow night fishing year-round.
Make plans to visit one (or more) of the following PFAs today:
Rocky Mountain PFA (Floyd County): Includes two lakes totaling 559 acres. Species: largemouth bass, bluegill and redear sunfish, channel catfish, crappie and walleye. Additional amenities: beach and swimming area, camping opportunities, hiking trails, picnic shelters. Note: There is a $5 parking pass required to visit this PFA.
McDuffie County PFA (McDuffie County): Includes seven ponds ranging from 5 to 37 acres, a trophy bass catch and release pond, fish hatchery, and an education center. Species: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish. Additional amenities: camping (tent and RV) opportunities, picnic tables, archery range.
Big Lazer Creek PFA (Talbot County): Includes a 195-acre lake. Species: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, and crappie. Additional amenities: primitive camping opportunities.
Marben Farms PFA (Jasper/Newton counties): Includes 20 ponds ranging from one to 95 acres, a wildlife management area and the Charlie Elliott Education Center. Species: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie and channel catfish. Additional amenities: primitive camping opportunities, archery and firearm range, nature trails, picnic tables, covered pavilions.
Ocmulgee PFA (Bleckley County): Includes a 106-acre lake. Species: largemouth bass (catch and release), crappie, bluegill, and redear sunfish. Additional amenities: nature trail, picnic tables.
Dodge County PFA (Dodge County): Includes a 104-acre lake. Species: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and crappie. Additional amenities: primitive camping opportunities, group shelter facility, nature trail, archery range, picnic tables.
Evans County PFA (Evans County): Includes three lakes ranging from eight to 84 acres. Species: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, brown bullhead and channel catfish. Additional amenities: camping (tent and RV) opportunities, event center, archery range, covered pavilion, boardwalk nature trail.
Flat Creek PFA (Houston County): Includes a 108-acre lake. Species: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie and channel catfish. Additional amenities: Pavilion with picnic tables and grills, archery range.
Hugh M. Gillis PFA (Laurens County): Includes a 109-acre lake. Species: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and crappie. Additional amenities: primitive camping opportunities, picnic tables, nature trail.
Paradise PFA (Berrien County): Includes 60 lakes totaling 525 acres. Species: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie, and channel catfish. Additional amenities: primitive tent camping opportunities, nature trail, picnic area.
Silver Lake PFA (Decatur County): Includes more than 30 lakes and ponds totaling 537 acres. Species: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish. Additional amenities: primitive camping opportunities, picnic sites, hiking trails, geocaching.
DNR reminds anglers that whichever activity individuals choose to enjoy at a Georgia PFA, they should have a valid fishing or hunting license or Lands Pass. Get a license online at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com, buy a license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 or visit a license vendor (list of vendors found at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com).
For more information on PFAs in Georgia or for detailed PFA guides and maps, visit georgiawildlife.com/allpfas. | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/georgia-s-public-fishing-areas-offer-outdoor-family-fun/article_f638ba70-05e3-11ed-888f-f778ab2c3ab3.html | 2022-07-19T17:17:29Z |
In drought-stricken West, officials weigh emergency actions
By FELICIA FONSECA
Associated Press
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Federal officials say it may be necessary to reduce water deliveries to Colorado River users to prevent the shutdown of a huge dam on the Arizona-Utah border. Glen Canyon Dam supplies hydropower to some 5 million customers across the U.S. West. Officials had hoped snowmelt would buoy Lake Powell to ensure continued operation of the dam. But snow already is melting, and hotter-than-normal temperatures and prolonged drought are further shrinking the lake. The Interior Department has proposed holding back water in the lake to maintain power production. The agency is asking for feedback from the seven states that rely on the river by April 22. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/13/in-drought-stricken-west-officials-weigh-emergency-actions-2/ | 2022-04-13T22:52:50Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Goldberg, WWE Hall of Famer is making the transition from the squared circle to the wellness mat. Goldberg is redefining himself through his partnership with Hemp2Lab to launch a new wellness line of products – GALLANT – that are scientifically designed to maximize nutrient delivery and athletic performance.
"Throughout my career, I've maximized my performance through proper training, and by paying a lot of attention to what I put into my body. I'm proud to partner with Hemp2Lab on developing this exceptional product line that can turbocharge your performance and improve everyday life," said Goldberg.
The Gallant products are powered by a breakthrough liposomal delivery technology (element6), which provides up to 10 times higher absorption and maximum nutrient delivery into the body. This new generation liposomal accelerates the delivery of nutrients into the bloodstream for fast acting results.
"Many CBD and nutritional supplement products do not meet consumer expectations. Gallant products are tailored for discerning consumers who expect high performance and uncompromising quality, safety, and consistency. The Gallant line is great value for the money" Says Bill Margaritis, CEO of Hemp2Lab.
Goldberg and Gallant are dedicated in delivering the highest quality of natural ingredients, THC Free organic hemp, vegan, gluten free, and made in the USA.
Without CBD:
- Pre-workout supplement
- Immune boost supplement
With CBD:
- Sleep Improvement
- Muscle relief cream
- Gummies
- Pure Oil Tincture
- Joint relief salve
The products will be initially marketed and sold directly to consumers via e-commerce channels, including http://www.madegallant.com. Goldberg and Hemp2Lab have partnered with NYC based agency Mutiny Industries to help create the brand and lead the marketing efforts.
Hemp2Lab is a premier manufacturer of premium wellness products, including a variety of CBD infused and nutraceutical products. Through its Food Grade Certified facility, the company adheres to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. The leadership team has over 100 years of combined scientific, engineering, and farming expertise. It's 10,000 square foot facility in Rossville, TN is cGMP compliant, and the extraction lab is C1D1 safety rated. Through its blockchain data capture platform, the company provides full transparency to customers about the entire life cycle of its manufacturing processes.
For more info, please contact: Press@mutiny.industries
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New Card Innovation Offers the Rewards of a Credit Card and Helps Consumers Stay Within Budget like a Debit Card
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgrade, Inc., a fintech company that offers affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking and payment products to mainstream consumers, today announced the launch of Upgrade OneCard™. This new product innovation gives users a single card to meet all their payments needs: cardholders use the "Pay Now" option for everyday expenses to make sure they stay within budget and avoid paying interest or fee charges, and use "Pay Later" to spread payments over time.
A new Upgrade survey of 2,041 U.S. adult consumers conducted by The Harris Poll from May 31 through June 2nd, 2022, surfaced key findings:
- Among Americans who use both, The #1 reason for using a credit card over a debit card, is to earn better rewards (74%). The ability to carry over the balance and pay later (56%) and better fraud protection (48%) round out the top 3 reasons for choosing a credit card over a debit card.
- Among Americans who use both, The #1 reason for using a debit card over a credit card, is to help stick to their budget and only spend the money they already have (61%). A desire to avoid incurring interest if they don't pay off the balance (45%) and late fees (37%) follow as the 2nd and 3rd reasons for choosing a debit card over a credit card.
"When paying for everyday expenses, consumers historically had to choose between a debit card to ensure they stay within budget, and a credit card to earn rewards," said Renaud Laplanche, co-founder and CEO at Upgrade. "With Upgrade OneCard™, consumers don't have to make that choice anymore: they can use Pay Now for everyday expenses to avoid interest and fee charges, while earning credit card rewards without running the risk of falling into credit card debt."
Upgrade OneCard™ combines the benefits of both credit and debit cards. Designating purchases as Pay Now helps users stay within budget and avoid any interest or fee charges, while using Pay Later lets users spread their payments over time. Users earn attractive rewards on both Pay Now and Pay Later purchases: 3% cashback on many everyday purchases including restaurants, gas stations, and drug stores, and 2% cashback on all other purchases when combined with an Upgrade Rewards Checking Account. Both options offer the fraud protection of credit cards.
Upgrade OneCard™ is a credit card that includes a Pay Now option which pays off selected purchases automatically from the cardholder's bank account the day after the purchase settles. This can help users avoid creating unintentional credit card debt on everyday charges that they intend to pay for right away. For purchases that users want to pay for over a few months or years, the Pay Later option lets them pay off their purchases responsibly with fixed installment plans. Upgrade OneCard is a Visa card; all charges will settle through the Visa network.
"Consumers are looking for more flexibility and control in how and when they spend their money. We're excited to work with fintechs like Upgrade who are rethinking the traditional credit card model to answer shifting needs and demands of today's consumers," said Vanessa Colella, SVP and Global Head of Innovation and Digital Partnerships, Visa.
Upgrade's flagship product Upgrade Card, which serves as a basis with Upgrade OneCard™, was recently recognized by Nilson Report as the fastest growing credit card in America. Upgrade Card promotes responsible credit by turning every balance into a fixed-rate installment plan, and by offering rewards to cardholders as they pay down their balance.
Upgrade has delivered over $16 billion in affordable and responsible credit to mainstream consumers through cards and loans since inception in 2017. Upgrade is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an operations center in Phoenix, Arizona and a technology center in Montreal, Canada. Loans and credit lines are issued, and banking services are provided, by Cross River Bank, a New Jersey State Chartered Commercial Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, and Blue Ridge Bank, National Association, a nationally chartered commercial bank, Member FDIC. Upgrade Card and Upgrade OneCard are issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Rewards associated with the Upgrade Card, when applicable, are provided by Upgrade, Inc. More information is available at: https://www.upgrade.com.
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Upgrade from May 31 – June 2, 2022 among 2041 U.S. adults ages 18 and older among whom 1144 use both a credit and debit card. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within + 2.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact upgrade@fullyvested.com.
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There "ain't no way" the highest domestic law enforcement agency in the country was keeping tabs on Aretha Franklin -- but they were.
The FBI kept a careful eye on the Queen of Soul and her activism, nothing unusual during the civil rights era when the bureau was monitoring a host of the movement's luminaries. Franklin was best known for her sturdy catalog of R&B and gospel hits, but the file shows her possible affiliation -- both real and perceived -- with Communist and Black liberation organizations was a regular focus for federal agents. Franklin died in 2018.
Though the documents are redacted, the agents and investigators seem to conclude there was no cause for alarm, despite the extensive monitoring. The file also outlines death threats and an extortion attempt targeting the singer, as well as a copyright infringement lawsuit.
The FBI press office has no additional information on the 270-page file, it says, but Jenn Dize, founder of Courage News, said she obtained the records in a Freedom of Information Act request. The journalist, who says she "frequently report(s) on abuses of alphabet agencies, especially as related to the civil rights movement," requested the documents in 2018, she wrote in a Thursday tweet.
One document, stamped September 1976, issues several thinly backed allegations against Franklin, including:
- a 1972 article in a "West Coast communist newspaper" indicating Franklin had performed at a concert arranged by a group linked to the Communist Party, which was raising funds to free Angela Davis, a political activist who was facing murder and kidnapping charges in California at the time;
- a confidential source later that year identifying Franklin among "persons associated or known to" the leader of a "black extremist group bent on disturbing the tranquility of the Island of Dominica," north of Venezuela;
- and an April 1973 review pertaining to the Black Liberation Army showing one document bore the address of Franklin's booking agency in New York City. The document described the BLA as "a quasi-military group ... employing the tactics of urban guerrilla warfare against the established order with a view toward achieving revolutionary change in America."
Despite the allegations, the document states there is "no additional pertinent information" on Franklin.
Those documents followed years of reports on the beloved songstress. In 1967, a classified memo titled, "Communist infiltration of Southern Christian Leadership Conference internal security," stated "a weekly Atlanta Negro newspaper" reported Franklin would perform at the SCLC's 10th anniversary banquet. The SCLC at the time was helmed by the Rev. Martin Luther King, another popular target of FBI monitoring.
Days after King's assassination, the bureau expressed concern that Franklin, Sammy Davis Jr., Marlon Brando, Mahalia Jackson and The Supremes were scheduled to perform at a memorial concert, and that some of the entertainers "have supported militant black power concept and most have been in forefront of various civil rights movements."
It further states that "(Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) members felt the performance by these prominent entertainers would provide emotional spark which could ignite racial disturbance this area." The SCLC later decided against holding the memorial service, the document states.
Her father, the Rev. C.L. Franklin, also drew the FBI's attention after he denounced England and praised Communist China at an August 1968 SCLC event. According to the FBI document, the SCLC had "taken a 'hate America' and 'pro-Communist' line, which the mass of Negroes will not recognize but which they will blindly follow."
In following years, federal investigators would also look into: Franklin's and fellow singer Roberta Flack's contracts with Atlantic Records; an August 1968 "melee" that erupted at Denver's Red Rocks amphitheater after Franklin declined to perform; and her alleged connections to the BLA and Black Panther Party.
A January 1972 memo says a confidential informant provided a phone number obtained by Black Panthers, and via a "pretext telephone call" -- a trap in which law enforcement uses an informant to convince a suspect to say something on a recorded line -- "it was determined that Cecil Franklin is the father of Aretha Franklin, noted Negro singer and entertainer, and a Mrs. Owens is her manager. No further investigation is being conducted by the Los Angeles Office concerning Aretha Franklin."
The bureau concedes in a May 1973 document that two sources, whose names are redacted, told authorities that, to their knowledge, Franklin had never been connected to "any radical movement."
"In view of the fact there is no evidence of involvement by Miss Franklin in BLA activities and in view of her fame as a singer, it is felt that it would not be in the interests of the Bureau to attempt to interview her," explains the letter addressed from a New York FBI agent to then-acting Director William Ruckelshaus.
CNN has reached out to Franklin's estate.
News of Franklin's FBI files comes days after Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of The Monkees, announced he was suing the bureau to release any files it has on him or his former bandmates. CNN has also reported on other surprising figures -- ranging from blind activist Helen Keller to rapper Tupac Shakur -- on whom the FBI has kept files, and the FBI's civil rights files provide a who's who of the movement.
Here are some highlights from those archives:
Stokely Carmichael
A leader in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Black Panther Party, Carmichael was a constant cause of concern for the feds -- as more than 200 pages in his FBI file can attest. A memo from a redacted sender to then-FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover states, "Mr. Carmichael advocates murder and riots as the means of establishing 'black power,' which means, as I understand it, the elimination of 'whites.' We both know that to eliminate something is to get rid of it, to remove it, to do away with it. To eliminate the white element of our country would be to get rid of practically the whole population."
Cesar Chavez
An icon of the labor movement, his FBI file spans more than 2,000 pages. In one memo, it states, "Chavez refuses to answer any questionnaires directed to him by Credit Bureaus or similar organizations. He has openly been called a Communist at Delano City Council meetings; however, (redacted) does not possess any definite information in this regard. He does believe that Chavez associates with 'left wing' type individuals and is known to distribute the 'People's World' from his office at Delano, free of charge."
W.E.B. Du Bois
Despite being the author of two dozen books on civil rights, Africa and history, the FBI had more than 500 pages on the highly respected sociologist, with a focus on his socialist leanings. A file stamped confidential says that, according to Du Bois' autobiography, "Dusk of Dawn," the author refers "to the basic negro creed, 'We believe in the ultimate triumph of some form of socialism the world over; that is, common ownership and control of the means of production and equality in incomes.'"
Fannie Lou Hamer
The National Women's History Museum describes Hamer "as one of the most important, passionate, and powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movements," and the US Justice Department was definitely keeping tabs on her work, even if it often misspelled her name as Fanny Hummer.
A June 1963 memo outlines her and other activists' arrest for sitting in the white section of a Greyhound bus and at a whites-only lunch counter in Winona, Mississippi. Hamer told authorities it was two days before she was informed of her charges -- immoral conduct and resisting arrest -- during which time two Black inmates beat her with a blackjack on the orders of a state policeman, while a "third white male in the cell struck victim with his hand in attempt to quiet her screaming when being beaten by the prisoners." She was eventually released on a $200 bond, the equivalent of almost $2,000 today.
Fred Hampton
Police killed the Black Panther leader while he slept in 1969, as chronicled in "Judas and the Black Messiah." It was three years before anyone faced trial (a prosecutor and 13 others were acquitted) and more than a decade before the raid's survivors received a seven-digit payout. Yet the week after Hampton's killing, Hoover received a letter from a redacted sender, saying, "There are disturbing indications that the Chicago Police murdered Fred Hampton in cold blood. ... If Hampton was indeed murdered in his bed, then the murderers must be brought to justice, all the more so if they were police. What is your office planning to do?"
Medgar Evers
The NAACP's first Mississippi field secretary was assassinated by a white supremacist in 1963. Among the items in the lengthy file on the civil rights icon was a report the week before Evers' slaying, stating he feared his NAACP and home phones had been tapped. "Suspicions aroused due to unusual amount of static, a feeling as if he were listening in a vacuum, unusual noises, muted voices and a hollow sound as if someone were listening," the document states.
The Rev. Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King
Hoover seemed to loathe Martin Luther King and tracked his every move. The then-FBI director once wrote of the civil rights icon's meeting with the pope, "I am amazed that the Pope gave an audience to such a degenerate." Hoover even oversaw an FBI plot to neutralize King.
King's wife, Coretta, was not immune from such scrutiny. A memo reviewing one of her books questioned the authenticity of her demeanor, and following her husband's death, the FBI's Atlanta bureau suggested an operation to keep watch over her "in the event the bureau is inclined to entertain counterintelligence action." The bureau also fretted about "the continuous projection of the public image" of Coretta King and her late husband.
Malcolm and Betty Shabazz
Malcolm X, as he was better known, was the subject of FBI surveillance from 1953 until his assassination in 1965, an effort outlined in a file containing thousands of pages under his birth name and his sobriquet -- but the bureau was watching his wife, too, even after the Muslim minister was killed.
A 1965 Justice Department memo details her "foreign travel" and warns that an Amsterdam News article months earlier reported, "The possibility of a split in the ranks of followers of the late Malcom X Shabazz loomed heavily this week as Malcolm's widow, Mrs. Betty Shabazz, was on her way to Mecca for the annual Moslem pilgrimage during the Hajj." Another article cited by the FBI speculates that her trip was "sponsored by several African nations."
Jackie Robinson
One of the greatest baseball players to ever swing a bat, Robinson also knocked down the barrier that kept African Americans from playing big-league baseball. But a decade after his retirement, the FBI paid close attention to his activism on behalf of James Meredith, who was shot four years after segregating the University of Mississippi.
Years earlier, a 1958 memo cited an article in the People's Voice reporting that Robinson "had accepted chairmanship of the New York State organizing committee for United Negro and Allied Veterans of America," noting that both the newspaper and the UNAVA had Communist ties, with the latter accused of being "a communist front 'to provoke racial friction.'"
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Mind games: Marlington pitcher Sofia Nase's makes major strides in mental approach to game
LEXINGTON TWP. As the Marlington softball team begins what is expected to be another lengthy tournament run it is easy to focus on the Dukes' prolific offense. It can be easy to see why. The Dukes entered the week with no fewer than five players ranking among the area leaders in RBIs, according to stats submitted to the Repository.
What may have go under the radar is Marlington also possesses perhaps the most improved pitcher in the area to go with its incredible offensive output.
Junior pitcher Sofia Nase showcased how the Dukes can win games with more than just hitting in an impressive 9-1 victory over Streetsboro on Thursday at home in a Hubbard Division II sectional final.
Nase threw nearly six flawless innings. She struck out 13 and allowed only one soft bunt single before being relieved in the seventh inning with a 9-0 lead. That included a stretch where Nase struck out 10 of the first 11 batters of the game.
"This was one of my better games of the year," Nase said with a big smile and an equally large ice packed taped to her arm. "I felt really good today."
It's more than an improved rise ball helping Nase have such dominant showings at times. She also has worked hard to improve her mental approach.
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"I would have little episodes on the mound last year that would cost me," Nase said. "In my head I felt like I had to strike out every batter I faced."
A new pitching coach helped Nase work on that over the last year. She began working with Bill Hileman, who also coaches Nase's sister (and her catcher) Grace Nase during the summer.
"He worked with me a lot on my mental approach to the game," Nase said. "It really helped me change the way I look at things."
The regimen Hileman put Nase on included plenty of reading material.
"He gave me just packets and packets of information that I was expected to look over and know," Nase joked. "It was like having homework in the summer. It felt like I just got done with school work and I ended up with a bunch more."
That homework ended up paying big dividends.
"It stressed trusting your teammates and just focusing on the things that you can control," Nase said. "It's a series of lessons that has really helped me. I'm not worried about striking out every batter and I don't get down if I make a bad pitch or something goes wrong. I think it's actually helped my performance as well because I'm throwing faster. I'm focused on just performing instead of trying to make the perfect throw to get the strikeout every time."
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The changes are obvious to more than just Nase.
"She hits all her spots," Marlington head coach Jessica Collins said. "She trusts her defense and she has done a great job of just going and pitching this year. She's leaving the things that she can't control behind and has seemed a lot more relaxed. She's having a lot of fun and I can tell the lessons she got over the summer have paid off."
That combined with the continued improvement of Nase's pitching skills have led to a successful season. She entered the week with an 11-0 record and 98 strikeouts with 79 innings. Nase's ERA is just 2.04.
"Her rise ball is definitely improved," Collins said. "She has a lot more movement on her pitches than she had last year and it's made her very difficult to track for hitters."
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There is another factor that plays into Nase's improvement.
"My control is so much better," Nase said. "I felt like I had good speed and movement last year but I also felt like I didn't have the control I wanted on my pitches. Some days it felt like the ball would just go wherever it wanted."
These developments have Marlington dreaming of returning to the regional tournament for a second straight year and beyond. Especially combined with an offense that showed it is capable of producing highlights at any moment. Freshman Maria Welder and junior Emma Jackson each smacked two-run home runs for the Dukes in the win over Streetsboro.
Don't expect Marlington to get complacent, though.
"We can't settle," Collins said. "Our expectations for ourselves are high. I thought we would be able to score more today (against Streetsboro) so we need to improve that. Sofia had a great game for us, though, and we are feeling good overall heading into the district tournament at Hubbard."
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LEXINGTON, Mass., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on July 22, 2022, the independent Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Curis approved the grant of an inducement stock option to purchase a total of 540,000 shares of Curis common stock to a new employee, with a grant date of July 26, 2022, which is the employee's date of hire (the "Inducement Grant").
Such Inducement Grant has an exercise price per share equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on July 26, 2022, which is the employee's date of hire. Such Inducement Grant has a 10 year term and vests over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares underlying the award vesting on the first anniversary of the employee's date of hire and an additional 6.25% of the original number of shares underlying the award vesting on each successive three-month period thereafter, subject to the employee's continued service with the Company through the respective vesting dates. Such Inducement Grant was granted as an inducement equity award outside of the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan and was made as an inducement material to the employee's acceptance of employment with the Company.
Curis is a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. In 2015, Curis entered into a collaboration with Aurigene in the areas of immuno-oncology and precision oncology. As part of this collaboration, Curis has exclusive licenses to oral small molecule antagonists of immune checkpoints including the VISTA/PDL1 antagonist CA-170, and the TIM3/PDL1 antagonist CA-327, as well as the IRAK4 kinase inhibitor, emavusertib (CA-4948). Emavusertib is currently undergoing testing in the Phase 1/2 TakeAim Lymphoma trial, in patients with hematologic malignancies, such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other B cell malignancies, both as a monotherapy and in combination with BTK inhibitor ibrutinib, and the Phase 1/2 TakeAim Leukemia trial in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, for which it has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has placed a partial clinical hold on the TakeAim Leukemia and TakeAim Lymphoma trials during which no new patients will be enrolled, and current study participants benefiting from treatment may continue to be treated with emavusertib at doses of 300mg BID or lower. In addition, Curis is engaged in a collaboration with ImmuNext for development of CI-8993, a monoclonal anti-VISTA antibody, which is currently undergoing testing in a Phase 1 trial in patients with solid tumors. Curis is also party to a collaboration with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, under which Genentech and Roche are commercializing Erivedge® for the treatment of advanced basal cell carcinoma. For more information, visit Curis's website at www.curis.com.
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OKOTOKS, AB, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group" and/or the "Corporation") intends to release its 2022 Second Quarter earnings results on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 6:00 a.m. ET, and has scheduled a conference call and webcast as follows:
A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the call until Thursday, August 4, 2022, by dialing 1-800-319-6413 or 604-638-9010, access code 9116 followed by the pound sign.
Please note the change in timing for the release of our 2022 Second Quarter earnings results as well as our conference call.
About Mullen Group Ltd.
Mullen Group is one of North America's largest logistics providers. Our network of independently operated businesses provide a wide range of service offerings including less-than-truckload, truckload, warehousing, logistics, transload, oversized, third-party logistics and specialized hauling transportation. In addition, we provide a diverse set of specialized services related to the energy, mining, forestry and construction industries in western Canada, including water management, fluid hauling and environmental reclamation. The corporate office provides the capital and financial expertise, legal support, technology and systems support, shared services and strategic planning to its independent businesses.
Mullen Group is a publicly traded corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MTL". Additional information is available on our website at www.mullen-group.com or on the Corporation's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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Mr. Murray K. Mullen - Chair, Senior Executive Officer and President
Mr. Richard J. Maloney - Senior Operating Officer
Mr. Carson P. Urlacher - Senior Accounting Officer
Ms. Joanna K. Scott - Senior Corporate Officer
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Telephone: 403-995-5200
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TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. has signed on as a Global Sponsor for the 2023World Baseball Classic (TM) to be held from Wednesday, March 8, to Tuesday, March 21, 2023. As a Global Sponsor, the Company will support the success of the pre-eminent international baseball tournament.
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A total of 20 countries/regions will vie in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (TM), the only world-class tournament featuring participation by Major League Baseball players. Launched in 2006 and held every four years, this tournament will take place in 2023 for the first time in six years, having been postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first round of the tournament will see four groups of five teams each competing at venues in Tokyo (Japan), Taichung (Taiwan), Phoenix (U.S.) and Miami (U.S.), with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals to be held in Tokyo and Miami. The four top finishers will then move into the final round in Miami, where an elimination tournament format will be used for the semifinals and final to determine the best team in the world.
2023 World Baseball Classic (TM) website:
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Nippon Express Group's official LinkedIn account:
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SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eve Holding, Inc. ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW), a leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility ("UAM") solutions and a carve-out from Embraer S.A. ("Embraer"), announced today that it has chosen Porsche Consulting, Inc. to help define the eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) supply chain, global manufacturing and logistics macro strategy.
Considering advanced manufacturing research and innovation, the companies will combine their aeronautic and automotive expertise to support Eve's implementation plan. The master services agreement that has been entered into by and between the companies includes studies on industrial operation, logistics, supply chain and parts distribution in an unprecedented approach optimized for efficiency, productivity and safety.
The study will address scalability and distributed production as the UAM market evolves to meet projected demand. While digital transformation generates new possibilities for the industry's use of more agile technologies focusing on business and sustainability goals, comprehensive network solutions are under consideration to meet unique industry needs.
"We are pleased to work with a leader in the industry that can support us with strategic decision making. The UAM ecosystem is quickly evolving, and we can only achieve our goal if we spark enthusiasm for new ideas in manufacturing and supply chain areas," said Andre Stein, co-CEO of Eve. "I'm looking forward to seeing all of the new opportunities ahead, as technologies are profoundly changing industrial production."
"We are very proud of our new partnership with Eve, because we have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility together", said Rudy Leutz, CEO of Porsche Consulting Ltda. "We share the same values, and with industry-leading know-how, we will be able to question and challenge all existing concepts for logistics and manufacturing. We will redesign the industrialization concept for that new aircraft based on the highest levels of efficiency, quality, safety and customer centricity!"
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About Porsche Consulting
The Porsche Consulting management consultancy was founded in 1994 in response to the successful restructuring of the Porsche sports car maker. Porsche had gained so much experience and knowledge from mastering a major crisis that it decided to make this expertise available to other companies. Four of its employees formed Porsche Consulting's initial team. Their small office in Zuffenhausen became a worldwide consultancy —with sites in Stuttgart, Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Milan, Paris, São Paulo, Atlanta, Palo Alto, Beijing and Shanghai. Now with over 700 employees, many of whom are engineers and economists, Porsche Consulting continues to apply proven solutions from the automotive industry to other sectors, including aviation. It helps its clients put strategies into practice. Along with its original emphasis on lean transformation, it focuses increasingly on digitalization.
About Eve
Eve is dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. Benefitting from a start-up mindset, backed by Embraer's more than 50-year history of aerospace expertise, and with a singular focus, Eve is taking a holistic approach to progressing the UAM ecosystem, with an advanced eVTOL project, a comprehensive global services and support network and a unique air traffic management solution. Since May 10, 2022, Eve is listed on the New York Stock Exchange where its shares of common stock and public warrants trade under the tickers "EVEX" and "EVEXW". For more information, please visit www.eveairmobility.com.
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer, the controlling stockholder of Eve, has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the announced partnership between Eve and Porsche Consulting; (iii) risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Eve; (iv) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Eve; (v) future global, regional or local economic and market conditions, including the growth and development of the urban air mobility market; (vi) the development, effects and enforcement of laws and regulations; (vii) Eve's ability to grow and manage future growth, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its key employees; (viii) Eve's ability to develop new products and solutions, bring them to market in a timely manner, and make enhancements to its platform; (ix) Eve's ability to successfully develop, obtain certification for and commercialize its eVTOL, (x) the effects of competition on Eve's future business; (xi) the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; (xi) the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and (xii) those factors discussed in Eve's Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 13, 2022 (the "Proxy Statement") under the heading "Risk Factors," and other documents of Eve filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Eve does not presently know or that Eve currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Eve's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Eve anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Eve's assessments to change. However, except as required by applicable law, Eve disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements in the future. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Eve's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release and undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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Second Quarter Financial Highlights
- Net sales of $1.8 Billion, an increase of 9.8% from prior year; organic sales growth of 18.2% compared to prior year
- Net Income and Diluted EPS of $91.1 Million and $6.12, respectively
- Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 of $136.3 Million and 7.5%, respectively
- Net Leverage Ratio of 0.7x
ATLANTA, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV), a full-service provider of business-to-business products, services and solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"Double-digit organic sales growth and continued operational excellence contributed to the best performance for any quarter in company history for net income, EPS, Adjusted EBITDA dollars and Adjusted EBITDA margin," said Sal Abbate, Chief Executive Officer. "The combination of continued sales growth and our cost and price management discipline resulted in record net income of $91 million which was more than three times higher than the second quarter of 2021, while diluted earnings per share increased to a record $6.12."
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021:
- Net sales were $1.8 billion, an increase of 9.8% from the prior year; organic sales increased 18.2%.
- Net income was $91.1 million, compared to $26.4 million in the prior year. Net restructuring charges were $1.4 million, compared to $5.2 million in the prior year.
- Basic and diluted earnings per share were $6.24 and $6.12, respectively, compared to $1.69 and $1.62, respectively, in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $136.3 million, an increase of 85.4% from the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin was 7.5%, an increase of 310 basis points from the prior year.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021:
- Net sales were $3.7 billion, an increase of 14.3% from the prior year; organic sales increased 19.2%.
- Net income was $169.6 million, compared to $47.7 million in the prior year. Net restructuring charges were $4.1 million, compared to $9.5 million in the prior year.
- Basic and diluted earnings per share were $11.55 and $11.23, respectively, compared to $3.03 and $2.89, respectively, in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $255.8 million, an increase of 92.3% from the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin was 7.0%, an increase of 290 basis points from the prior year.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $68.2 million and free cash flow was $66.0 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $62.3 million and free cash flow was $50.7 million.
"During the second quarter, while repurchasing $94.4 million worth of shares under our $200 million Share Repurchase Program, our strong earnings performance drove a record low net leverage ratio of 0.7x," said Steve Smith, Chief Financial Officer. "Our record low net leverage ratio and strong free cash flow generation provides us with significant optionality to enhance our growth."
Revised 2022 Guidance
Given the strong financial performance so far this year and favorable outlook for the remainder of the year, despite the divestiture of our Canada business, the Company now expects full year 2022 net income to be in the range of $285 to $315 million. Diluted earnings per share is estimated to be in the range of $19.50 to $21.50, based on approximately 14.7 million fully diluted shares outstanding. Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be in the range of $475 to $505 million. Net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow are still expected to be approximately $280 million and $250 million, respectively. Capital expenditures are still estimated to be approximately $30 million.
1Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales.
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Veritiv Corporation will host a conference call and webcast today, August 9, 2022, at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss its second quarter financial results and full year 2022 guidance. To participate, callers within the United States (U.S.) and Canada can dial (888) 330-2469, and international callers can use the following link for international access numbers, https://events.evolveirportal.com/custom/access/2324, both using conference ID number 3047006. Interested parties can also listen online at ir.veritivcorp.com. A replay of the call and webcast will be available online for a limited period of time at ir.veritivcorp.com shortly after the webcast is completed.
Important information regarding U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") and related reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures can be found in the schedules to this press release, which should be thoroughly reviewed.
About Veritiv
Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV), headquartered in Atlanta and a Fortune 500® company, is a full-service provider of packaging, JanSan and hygiene products, services and solutions. Additionally, Veritiv provides print and publishing products, and logistics and supply chain management solutions. Serving customers in a wide range of industries both in North America and globally, Veritiv has distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Mexico, and team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information about Veritiv and its business segments visit www.veritivcorp.com.
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Certain statements contained in this press release regarding Veritiv Corporation's (the "Company") future operating results, performance, strategy, business plans, prospects and guidance, statements related to the impact of COVID-19 and any other statements not constituting historical fact are "forward-looking statements" subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Where possible, the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "continue," "intend," "should," "will," "would," "planned," "estimated," "potential," "goal," "outlook," "may," "predicts," "could," or the negative of such terms, or other comparable expressions, have been used to identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements reflect only the Company's current beliefs and assumptions with respect to future operating results, performance, business plans, prospects, guidance and other matters, and are based on information currently available to the Company. Accordingly, the statements are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies, which could cause the Company's actual operating results, performance, business plans, prospects or guidance to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include the risks and other factors described under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's other publicly available reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Such risks and other factors, which in some instances are beyond the Company's control, include: adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; the industry-wide decline in demand for paper and related products; increased competition from existing and non-traditional sources; procurement and other risks in obtaining packaging, facility products and paper from our suppliers for resale to our customers; changes in prices for raw materials; changes in trade policies and regulations; increases in the cost of fuel and third-party freight and the availability of third-party freight providers; the loss of any of our significant customers; inability to realize expected benefits of restructuring plans; adverse developments in general business and economic conditions that could impair our ability to use net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets; our ability to adequately protect our material intellectual property and other proprietary rights, or to defend successfully against intellectual property infringement claims by third parties; our ability to attract, train and retain highly qualified employees; our pension and health care costs and participation in multi-employer pension, health and welfare plans; the effects of work stoppages, union negotiations and labor disputes; our ability to generate sufficient cash to service our debt; increasing interest rates; our ability to refinance or restructure our debt on reasonable terms and conditions as might be necessary from time to time; our ability to comply with the covenants contained in our debt agreements; costs to comply with laws, rules and regulations, including environmental, health and safety laws, and to satisfy any liability or obligation imposed under such laws; changes in tax laws; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or audits, or tax-related proceedings or audits; regulatory changes and judicial rulings impacting our business; the impact of adverse developments in general business and economic conditions as well as conditions in the global capital and credit markets on demand for our products and services, our business including our international operations, and our customers; foreign currency fluctuations; inclement weather, widespread outbreak of an illness, anti-terrorism measures and other disruptions to our supply chain, distribution system and operations; our dependence on a variety of information technology and telecommunications systems and the Internet; our reliance on third-party vendors for various services; cybersecurity risks; and other events of which we are presently unaware or that we currently deem immaterial that may result in unexpected adverse operating results.
The Company is not responsible for updating the information contained in this press release beyond the published date, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet service providers. This press release is being furnished to the SEC through a Form 8-K. The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 to be filed with the SEC may contain updates to the information included in this release.
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Defending champion Max Verstappen just wants to ‘win more’ this season
By Issy Ronald and Amanda Davies, CNN
Last year, following a season-long duel that ended with himself and Lewis Hamilton level on points ahead of the final Grand Prix, Max Verstappen was crowned world champion in Abu Dhabi in the most dramatic of circumstances.
Although Hamilton had built up a commanding lead, a late safety car effectively restarted the race and Verstappen was able to overtake the Brit on newer, faster tires, securing his maiden drivers’ championship.
Despite achieving a lifelong goal and expending huge amounts of emotional energy, Verstappen’s trademark competitive nature seems undiminished and he remains focused simply on winning races.
“It has nothing to do with confidence or because I’m world champion now I finally feel like I belong here or whatever,” Verstappen tells CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. “For me, that doesn’t matter. I’m just back and I want to try and win more.
“I already said that if I would win a championship, my goal in F1 is achieved,” he says. “And anything else that comes after is just a bonus and I will enjoy it.
“But it’s not like I won a championship now, so let’s go party here, let’s go party there and not be motivated and stuff. I think my motivation is even higher now to come back and try to achieve that feeling or try to feel the same thing again.”
A new start
Verstappen’s title defense takes place in an F1 season that is already proving remarkably different to recent editions.
For the first time in eight years, Mercedes are no longer the holders of the drivers’ championship — a position that Verstappen and his team, Red Bull, now occupy — and new regulations implemented at the start of this season forced teams to completely redesign their cars, ending Mercedes’ dominance.
“I think as a driver, every year you learn, and you try to improve. I mean, that’s natural. And especially when there are new cars, you have to adapt anyway. So, in a way, maybe that was nice that we won the title in that car and then we had completely new regulations for the new car.”
Such sweeping changes helped Verstappen reorient himself this season after the dramatic final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi.
“Of course, after Abu Dhabi, all the emotions came out of the whole year,” he says. “But at the same time, we still had to build a fast car for this year. So you had to enjoy the moment but very quickly, also switch focus again about, well, we have to be there again next year and luckily we did that well.
“We still have a very competitive car on our hands, so I think that naturally also helps with motivation. When you have a good car, you get very motivated.”
While the Red Bull car has proven its speed, it has yet to prove its reliability. Of the four Grands Prix raced this season, Verstappen has won two and failed to finish the others due to a power failure in Bahrain and a suspected fuel leak in Australia.
“It was a bit unfortunate because, in winter testing, we had nothing,” Verstappen says.
“It was so straightforward, so we were really confident that nothing would happen. But then of course it shows [in] F1 — it’s a mechanical sport — anything can happen, and we had a few surprising issues, but I think we got on top of it.
“It’s such a difficult sport, also with the engine side, and it’s hard. It’s very hard to be with zero reliability issues, but we have shown before that we are really good at it and we just need to stay on top of it from now on.”
‘I just enjoy battling him on the track’
After his tumultuous start to the season, Verstappen currently sits second in the drivers’ standings, 27 points behind Charles Leclerc, whose Ferrari car appears to be the best in the field.
“I’ve known Charles really for a very long time and I just enjoy battling him on the track and have a good race and have fun out there,” he says.
Leclerc and Verstappen first raced against each other as teenagers in junior go-karting races, making for a different type of rivalry than the more acrimonious one between Verstappen and Hamilton that shaped last year’s championship battle.
Although Leclerc has opened up an early season lead, there are still 20 races — with a maximum of 26 points available on each circuit — for Verstappen to make up the difference.
“I think we are making good progress with the car, so it is very close, and it’s all about now who’s going to bring the updates faster, who is going to bring bigger upgrades right,” Verstappen says. “Especially with these new cars, there is so much to learn still. Every race, I think teams are bringing different kind of things.”
Verstappen and Leclerc will resume their rivalry this weekend as Formula One travels to Miami for the first time. The purpose-built track winds its way around the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium and contains multiple technical sections, as well as three DRS zones on the straights.
It will be the first time the drivers have raced on the track, although they have already completed laps in a simulator.
“If you have a really good balance in the car that will help a lot to learn the track, but of course, if that’s not the case, you’re fighting two things,” Verstappen says. “You’re fighting to learn the track and you’re fighting the car at the same time.
“This can differ; sometimes, you feel like within a few laps you’re really comfortable, but sometimes, it is like in a session you are still finding things like I was a bit under here or I was pushing too hard there.
“I’m excited to be here. It’s going to be really special to drive this track and it’s going to be a tough one with the humidity and the heat. It’s not going to be an easy race for us.”
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STERLING, Va., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Cyber Group (NCG) announced Philip Niedermair, Chair of the Board of Advisors and Member of the Board, Senior Advisor to the US Cyberspace Solarium Commission, was inducted into the Military Cyber Professionals Association's (MCPA) Order of Thor. This prestigious award was presented to Mr. Philip Niedermair in honor of his contributions in supporting the overall National Cyber Mission with the US Cyberspace Solarium Commission, his work in cybersecurity education, and preparing the next generation of cyber professionals.
During the award presentation on July 21, 2022, Chris Cleary, Principal Cyber Advisor to the Department of the Navy, commended Mr. Niedermair for his contributions over the last decade in supporting the Cyber Mission in Education, working to solve the massive cybersecurity job gap, and for bringing diverse groups together to address our nation's overall cyber challenge.
Mr. Niedermair commented, "I am deeply honored by the recognition, most notably when you look at the caliber of people and the accomplishments of past recipients, as with all commendations of this type, I could not have achieved this without the help of many people, particularly Dick Schaeffer, Lt. Gen. Rhett Hernandez (ret.), RADM Mark Montgomery (ret.) LTC John Quigg (ret.), and Peter Watts."
"This award is well-earned as Philip has worked relentlessly over the past four years towards the formation of NCG to execute the daunting mission of building an elite cybersecurity corps who can hit the ground running day one on the job," said David Moon, National Cyber Group's CEO.
The prestigious Order of Thor Medal recognizes great service and contributions to the American military cyber community. The Order of Thor is named for the mythological warrior who battles beyond the clouds – appropriate, considering the cloud is a widely recognized symbol of cyberspace. Being inducted into the Order of Thor is a recognition of members of the military community who have made considerable contributions and embody the Military Cyber Professionals Association's (MCPA) values of loyalty, duty, and excellence. Inductees are presented a medal symbolizing the appreciation on behalf of the American military cyber profession.
The MCPA is a non-profit organization and counts service members, retirees, and civilians in the cyber community among its members. Learn more: https://milcyber.org
Philip Niedermair is the Managing Director of Alliances and Development at Ward & Berry, Chairs the Advisory Board, and a member of the Board of Directors of NCG (National Cyber Group). He is also a Senior Advisor to the US Cyberspace Solarium Commission and serves as a board member for Nsiontec, Occamsec, and Platform Aerospace.
Philip also acts as an advisor to and sits on multiple boards including the Gula Tech Foundation, LP First Capital, Squadra Ventures, the Army Cyber Institute at West Point, The Industry Round Table of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business, DEA Education Foundation, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Historic Ships of Baltimore. Previously, he formally advised the Eisenhower Memorial Presidential Commission and National Law Enforcement Officers Museum. He has worked in almost every state, and over 40 countries, and managed several global programs as a Staff Consultant for his clients like Coca-Cola, MasterCard, UPS, and Citibank.
To participate in upcoming training sessions where Philip or his colleagues will be participating, visit https://cybernowlabs.com/analyst.php
National Cyber Group offers cyber security workforce development and talent solutions by combining the forces of America's most-known name in foundational IT certification training, Total Seminars, and the most disruptive hands-on cyber training program, CyberNow Labs, with new job placement and staffing solutions to attract, train and transmit thousands of career-seekers into entry-and-mid-level jobs as the nation's 'Elite Cybersecurity Corps.'
Learn more: nationalcyber.com
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC) was established in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 to "develop a consensus on a strategic approach to defending the United States in cyberspace against cyber attacks of significant consequences." The finished report was presented to the public on March 11, 2020. The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 reauthorized the Commission to collect and assess feedback on the analysis and recommendations contained within the final report, review the implementation of the recommendations contained within the final report, and completing the activities originally set forth for the Commission. Learn more: cybersolarium.org
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- OX640 has the potential to provide important benefits to patients and healthcare systems ensuring the correct adrenaline dose is both reliably and conveniently available - for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions
- If approved, the product will target a global growing market, today amounting to USD 2 billion
- Development and commercial partnerships are considered
UPPSALA, Sweden, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orexo AB (publ.), (STO:ORX) (OTCQX:ORXOY) today announces it has successfully initiated the first explorative human clinical study (OX640-001) for OX640, an adrenaline rescue medication with nasal delivery. The study aims to determine the relative bioavailability and absorption characteristics of investigational OX640 formulations versus an intramuscular adrenaline injection in healthy volunteers.
Adrenaline is commonly used for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. First line treatments today are intramuscular auto-injector products. Since adrenaline is a very sensitive active ingredient that easily undergoes degradation, currently marketed injection products all contain antioxidant chemical additives to help reduce degradation. Despite these additives, and that these products require strictly controlled handling and storage, they still suffer from having limited shelf-life.
Orexo's OX640 product is a nasal adrenaline formulation based on its proprietary drug delivery platform amorphOX®. Stability data generated so far for OX640 strongly indicates the potential for an adrenaline product with significantly improved stability versus today's injection products, both in terms of allowed storage temperatures as well as shelf-life. These encouraging data has been obtained without the addition of any antioxidants.
In addition to offering allergic patients with a product that provides greater flexibility in terms of handling and storage, OX640 provides a less bulky, more convenient and needle-free alternative to auto-injectors.
Robert Rönn, SVP and Head of R&D at Orexo AB, said: "I am very proud that the team at Orexo has, once again, timely allowed us to reach this important milestone. Our nasal adrenaline formulation has the potential to provide allergic patients with a truly improved and differentiated product and we are looking forward to the study results later this year."
The prevalence of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, is a global and growing health problem. The global market size today exceeds USD 2 billion and is expected to show continuous strong growth in the coming years.[1]
Nikolaj Sørensen, President and CEO at Orexo AB, said: "In the development of our rescue medication for overdoses, OX124, the aim was to develop a medicine that is not only faster than the existing alternatives, but also more powerful and with longer duration. Solving this equation led to the development of a novel and unique drug delivery platform, amorphOX®, which in exploratory studies has proven to be very scalable as it works with a broad scope of drugs. Our adrenaline project, OX640, is a very promising example capitalizing on this platform and which open new exciting opportunities that go beyond the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders."
Orexo are exploring product development and commercialization partnerships. Costs related to the study are included in the company´s OPEX guidance for 2022.
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Tel: +46 (0)18 780 88 00
E-mail: ir@orexo.com
Lena Wange, IR & Communications Director
Tel: +46 (0)18 780 88 00
E-mail: ir@orexo.com
About amorphOX®
Orexo's proprietary drug delivery platform, amorphOX®, is a powder made up of particles which are built using a unique combination of a drug, carrier materials and, optionally, other ingredients. The particles are presented as an amorphous composite of the various ingredients providing for excellent chemical and physical stability, as well as rapid dissolution. The technology works for a broad scope of active ingredients and has been validated in several human clinical studies showing rapid and extensive drug exposure.
About Orexo
Orexo develops improved pharmaceuticals and digital therapies addressing unmet needs within the growing space of substance use disorders and mental health. The products are commercialized by Orexo in the US or via partners worldwide. The main market today is the American market for buprenorphine/naloxone products, where Orexo commercializes its lead product ZUBSOLV® for treatment of opioid use disorder. Total net sales for 2021 amounted to SEK 565 million and the number of employees was 121. Orexo is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap (ORX) and is available as ADRs on OTCQX (ORXOY) in the US. The company is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, where research and development activities are performed.
For more information about Orexo please visit, www.orexo.com. You can also follow Orexo on Twitter, @orexoabpubl, LinkedIn and YouTube.
The information was submitted for publication at 8.00 am CET on July 5, 2022.
[1] Biospace, June 11, 2021
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A shoe store owner aiming at would-be shoplifters opened fire in a California mall but struck a 9-year-old girl waiting in line to see the Easter Bunny, police said.
The child was flown to Loma Linda Medical Center after the Tuesday shooting in the Mall of Victor Valley and had surgery. Her injuries were not life threatening. She was released in good condition Thursday, said hospital spokesperson Briana Pastorino.
Marquel Cockrell, co-owner of Sole Addict in the Victor Valley Mall, fled after the shooting, Victorville, California, police said, and was arrested hours later by the Nevada Highway Patrol. He is facing attempted murder charges.
In an interview with CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS, the girl's grandmother, Robin Saldarelli, said Ava's arm will remain in a brace while the bones heal after being shattered by three bullets. The girl and her family were next in line to meet the Easter Bunny.
"My business partner's intentions was never to harm this little girl and I know he would want this little girl to be OK," the social media post said.
Cockrell waived extradition during a court hearing in Nevada on Thursday, but was ordered held in Las Vegas for 30 days pending the filing of any local charges. He does not currently have an attorney of record, according to the court and the District Attorney's office.
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SHANGHAI, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China's leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform, Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA) ("Dada") launched in July 2021 an open platform dedicated to making autonomous delivery services smoother and smarter. Now, a video decoding more of its technology features, operational functionalities and applicable scenarios is watchable here.
In the middle of the 7th 415 Intra-City Shopping Festival, the open platform will have a lot to deliver – not only packages, but also a better fulfillment experience, for the massive shopping spree.
First show during "415 Intra-City Shopping Festival"
The autonomous delivery operation open platform will definitely play a vital role during this year's "415 Intra-City Shopping Festival", an on-demand O2O shopping spree that is happening till April 17, the event was initiated by Dada's on-demand retail arm, JDDJ, 7 years ago.
The event will be reaching its largest-ever scale with over 150,000 offline stores across over 1,700 cities and counties engaged, to provide consumers in China with products across all categories, deliverable within one hour.
Coming along with the scale is the large number of orders, that pose challenges to deliverers' fulfillment capacity.
The autonomous delivery operation open platform proposes a smarter solution that helps lower costs, and improves efficiency for delivery partners, thanks to its three key functionalities, which are smart dispatching system of unmanned vehicles, human-vehicle interaction system, and smart order management system. In addition to providing massive delivery orders, the platform also enables its partners with digitized operation tools, and a secure delivery experience.
For instance, the platform has now realized automation in order distribution for supermarkets, and can manage pick-ups, terminal connections, and abnormal order processing through its human-vehicle interaction system, to empower connected unmanned vehicles in fulfilling online orders in an efficient way.
A platform that empowers and creates value for all parties involved
The on-demand delivery industry is becoming more open and collaborative as an ecosystem. Technology is playing a core role in optimizing operational efficiency of all parties involved.
Positioned to be the establisher of the unmanned delivery ecosystem, Dada aims to link its upstream and downstream partners, and scale up the R&D of the software and infrastructure for autonomous delivery services as part of its latest efforts to empower retailing with smarter delivery solutions.
Bearing Dada's vision of building up an ecosystem that is creating sustainable value for all parties, the autonomous delivery open platform is an example of how Dada is leveraging technology to innovate the on-demand delivery.
Data also show strong potentials and a promising future of the platform – according to the company's Q4 results, orders fulfilled by Dada Now for SME merchants in Q4 increased by 100% year-over-year. Furthermore, since the open platform's official launch in July 2021, it has delivered over 30,000 orders for supermarket partners, meanwhile, its delivery fulfillment rates remained stable at over 95% even during heavy promotional periods and bad weather, disclosed the company on its Q4 earnings call.
An example worthy of note is the open platform's mobilization amid the current epidemic resurgence, where citizens' booming online orders of daily necessities have posed a challenge to deliverers' capacity. To address the issues, Dada has deployed its autonomous delivery operation open platform to ensure citizens' daily supplies. On the roads, in the markets in cities and provinces such as Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Hefei, unmanned delivery vehicles that are connected to Dada's autonomous delivery operation open platform are seen delivering the much-needed groceries and medications from big-name chain store partners such as SEVEN FRESH, Yonghui, to delivery spots in communities nearby before staff pick up the packages at the spots – ensuring a thoroughly contactless store-to-home process.
About Dada Group
Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company's two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA."
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OSLO, Norway, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Six years ago, Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) became the first major browser to offer a free, unlimited, no log built-in browser VPN service. Opera is now expanding its security features with the new VPN Pro subscription service, a premium device-wide VPN that can also be used without installing a separate application. The new VPN Pro service is available for Opera for Android users. This makes Opera the only major browser with both a no-log, unlimited Free VPN for the browser and a device-wide VPN Pro solution, providing an additional level of data protection and powerful online security. The VPN Pro service is also already available in the Developer version of the Opera browser for desktop.
For more than 25 years, Opera has been a trusted industry leader, providing the best online experience with enhanced privacy and security.
"We know that VPN services have become an essential part of browsing, which is why we now offer both a Free and a Pro solution to our users. This makes it a unique proposal on the market," said Stefan Stjernelund, Product Director of Opera for Android.
Unique offer with Free and Pro VPN solutions
Standalone VPN applications that protect the entire device typically require users to take additional steps: to install the app, register an account, and integrate it with their system. Opera's goal, by contrast, has always been to keep online security simple & easy. For this reason, VPN Pro has been built into Opera's Android browser. Users can browse safely with a free, no-log, unlimited VPN that protects their browser, or users can protect their entire device with VPN Pro. The offering of both Free and Pro VPN services makes Opera's proposal unique on the market.
Stefan Stjernelund, Product Director of Opera for Android adds: "We have always focused on protecting our users' privacy with advanced built-in features aimed at keeping them safe when they surf the web. We have decided to expand that offering with a unique service that users have been asking for – both Free and Pro VPN solutions tailored to their needs. Now users can easily choose what suits them best and browse comfortably, knowing that their data is under powerful protection."
Choosing between Free and Pro VPN solutions
Opera's Free VPN is a built-in, unlimited and easy to use solution that protects users only when browsing through Opera. When users enable Free VPN, they create a private and encrypted connection between their mobile devices and a remote VPN server, using strong encryption algorithms. When active, the VPN hides the user's physical location, making it more difficult to track their online behavior. The Free VPN is a no-log service, which means that the VPN servers do not log or retain any activity data, further protecting user privacy. However, the number of locations and servers to choose from is limited, and the protection is available only when browsing through Opera.
VPN Pro satisfies the needs of those users who are looking for increased protection. It provides security to the entire device and protects up to 6 different Android devices within one subscription. User data stays safe behind a wall of next-generation encryption, no matter what application is used. Just like Opera's Free VPN, VPN Pro is a no-log service. It offers access to 3000+ private network servers in over 30 locations around the world, allowing users to download files and browse the web securely with a speedy VPN connection and unlimited bandwidth for their Android devices. There is no need to sacrifice speed for better security, since VPN Pro gives access to high-speed servers, so users can browse faster than ever. Additionally, users can run in data-saving mode alongside VPN Pro to ensure they never go overboard on their data.
How to get started
VPN Pro can be used on Android 6.0 and higher, by installing Opera for Android version 69. To enhance device security and safety, users can subscribe to Opera VPN Pro directly inside the Opera Browser on Android, following 5 simple steps: download the latest version of Opera for Android; upgrade to VPN Pro in the menu; choose the type of subscription; follow the payment steps through Google Play Store; enjoy a seamless and protected connection to the web!
With Opera VPN Pro, existing Opera users can easily subscribe using their Opera account, without the need to download another app or create another account. The pricing options vary from $1.99 to $5.99 per month (depending on the duration of the subscription) of VPN protection, making Opera VPN Pro one of the safest and most economical solutions on the market.
If a user ever needs any help with the service, Opera's team of industry-leading experts are always available to assist. Support can be easily reached through the Help Center or by Chat & Email support, both available here.
VPN Pro is currently available for users in the majority of markets around the globe. There is a 7-day free trial period and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The release also has a limited time offer pricing of $5.99 for one month, $2.99 per month with 6-months subscription, and $1.99 per month with 12-months subscription for VPN protection. To discover all the benefits, visit the dedicated VPN Pro page. For those wishing to protect their entire device with VPN Pro right now, a subscription is available here.
VPN Pro coming to all Opera browsers!
Opera is currently developing the VPN Pro service for its other browsers to ensure that users get serious data protection and powerful online security no matter which device they use. The new VPN Pro service is already available in the Developer version of the Opera browser for desktop. Read more here!
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Opera is a global web innovator with an active base of hundreds of millions of monthly active users who seek a better internet experience. Building on over 25 years of innovation that started with browser products, Opera is now leveraging its brand and highly engaged user base in order to expand its business into new segments. Today, Opera offers users around the world a range of products and services that include PC and mobile browsers, the newsreader Opera News, and apps dedicated to gaming, Web3 and e-commerce. Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA). Download the Opera browsers from www.opera.com.
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking ("Natixis CIB") today announced the appointments of Brad Roberts and David Williams as Co-Heads of Credit Americas, where they will be responsible for overseeing the Global Structured Credit & Solutions Group, as well as credit sales and trading at Natixis CIB. Both will continue to report to Emmanuel Issanchou, Head of Global Markets Americas and Global Head of Credit at Natixis CIB.
"Brad and David's appointments as Co-Heads underscores Natixis CIB's ongoing commitment to clients in the credit space, with a specific focus on CLOs, middle market finance and structured finance markets," said Emmanuel Issanchou. "Brad and Dave have been instrumental in the growth of the business and look forward to advancing Natixis CIB as a market leader under their expert direction."
Brad Roberts has been with Natixis CIB since 2015. He previously served as Co-Head of Global Structured Credit & Solutions & Credit Trading Americas at Natixis CIB. He has over 25 years of financial services experience, having previously held roles at Royal Bank of Scotland, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.
David Williams has been with Natixis CIB since October 2006. At Natixis CIB, he has been primarily focused on the origination and syndication of structured finance products. In addition to his new role, David will continue to serve as Co-Head of Credit Syndicate Americas.
Under the leadership of Brad and David, Chris Gilbert, Head of U.S. CLO Banking, will continue to be responsible for managing the CLO banking team, overseeing deal execution, and managing client relationships. Mark Dodson will take over as Head of U.S. Structured Credit Syndicate, working closely with the CLO and ABS structured credit banking teams on origination, syndication and business development.
Chris Gilbert joined Natixis CIB in 2005 as a CLO structurer and has deep banking experience across both the middle market and broadly syndicated sectors. Mark Dodson joined Natixis CIB in 2021 as an Executive Director having previously held roles at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.
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Victim of shooting inside SE Canton home flown to Children's Hospital
CANTON – City police are investigating a shooting inside a southeast area home on Thursday afternoon.
A news release said a person was handling a pistol in an upstairs bedroom in the 1400 block of 13th St. SE, where a second person was wounded in the stomach.
A female who called 911 told a dispatcher the shooting victim was a 16 year-old-boy, who is her cousin. The 13th Street SE address she provided to authorities is in the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority's Jackson Sherrick Homes complex.
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Police were called at 12:44 p.m. Police Capt. David Davis declined to provide ages of those involved until the incident was reviewed by Stark County Prosecutor Kyle Stone's office.
The release stated the victim was ultimately flown to Akron Children's Hospital. The Canton Fire Department had initially transported the wounded person to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.
The victim's condition is unknown at this time. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/09/shooting-victim-13-th-street-se-canton-taken-akron-hospital/7572177001/ | 2022-06-09T22:03:11Z |
NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REZI, the pioneer of the "Occupancy-as-a-Service" model to guarantee leasing performance for property owners, today releases the Q1 data and analysis of NYC's rental market through real-time borough performance metrics.
Using over 100 data points per rental unit sourced from a collection of proprietary and public resources, REZI compares borough and neighborhood-level data across average rental price, days on market, (DoM), and average vacancy costs to provide a complete view of NYC's rental market in Q1 2022.
Key Terminology:
Days on Market (DoM): represents the amount of time a vacant unit has been marketed.
Vacancy Cost: represents the amount of income lost due to vacancy — inclusive of Days on Market, renter move-in delays, and placement fees.
Listing Rent: represents the monthly net-effective rent / the amount of rent collected adjusted for vacancy cost.
REZI's NYC Q1 Rental Market Report
Overview - State of the Market
As we look at the state of New York City's rental market at the end of the first quarter, we see the market's rebound continue as listing rents grow and days on market continue to decrease.
The growth in days on market appears to be accelerating as we see a drop of over 44% compared to this time last year, compared to a 32% drop when we looked at the December market performance. The below table show NYC's total average performance as of March 2022:
Borough Level State of the Market as of March 2022
Average Listing Rent While rents remained well above last year's averages, we saw slight shifts in Listing Rents throughout the quarter. Across the board, we see costs starting to increase in line with seasonal trends.
Q1 Days on Market We saw Brooklyn replace Queens with the lowest Days on Market throughout the quarter, . Manhattan saw the most significant drop as leasing season starts to pick up. While most boroughs showed a relatively steady drop, the Bronx had greater fluctuations.
Q1 Vacancy Cost Vacancy costs varied by borough, with some fluctuation as the citywide average fell by 1.4%. Manhattan remains 50% higher than other boroughs, though it saw the largest decrease over the Quarter, falling by 10% - compared to 5% in Brooklyn.
About REZI Founded in 2017, REZI leverages state-of-the-art leasing and financial technology to improve and optimize the renting experience for renters and increase leasing performance for property owners. REZI is a privately held company based in New York City.
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HONG KONG, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yidu Tech Inc. ("Yidu Tech", the "Group", HKEx: 2158), a leading company in China's healthcare intelligence industry, announced its annual results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 ("FY2022" or the "Reporting Period"). During the Reporting Period, the Group's overall revenue continued to improve, with total revenue reaching RMB1,237 million, up 42.7% year-on-year ("YoY"), and gross profit increasing 22.0% YoY to RMB399 million.
Achieving synergies among the three business segments
Since the fiscal year 2019, the three business segments of Yidu Tech have maintained rapid growth for three consecutive years.
The Big Data Platform and Solutions segment continued to grow during the Reporting Period, with revenue up by 10.7% YoY to RMB445 million with a gross margin of 43.3%. As of March 31, 2022, Yidu Tech provided data intelligence platforms and data analytics-driven solutions to 82 leading research hospitals and 26 regulators and policy makers in China.
The Life Sciences Solutions segment maintained strong growth, with revenue reaching RMB359 million, a significant increase of 95.0% YoY, and a gross margin of 24.7%. During the Reporting Period, the number of active clients grew to 141, and the revenue retention of the core pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients was 130%.
The Health Management Platform and Solutions segment grew significantly in FY2022, with revenue amounting to RMB425 million, up 68.5% YoY, and a gross margin of 27.7%. During the Reporting Period, the Group continued to increase its market penetration of the "Hui Min Bao" business and has served 1 province and 9 cities, for a total of 22 cities. At the end of the Reporting Period, the number of active users who completed at least one transaction on Yidu Tech's health management platform reached 12 million.
According to the "14th Five-Year Plan", China's digital economy is expected to account for 10% of GDP in 2025. According to the Frost & Sullivan Report, the market size of China's healthcare intelligence industry is expected to exceed RMB1.1 trillion in 2030. Overall, the healthcare intelligence industry has a vast growth potential.
Ms. Gong Yingying (Rujing), Chairlady, CEO and Founder of Yidu Tech, remarked, "Going forward, Yidu Tech will adhere to its mission of making value-based precision healthcare accessible to everyone and strengthen its core technology capabilities and ability to cultivate the healthcare ecosystem, thereby creating long-term value for the healthcare intelligence industry."
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- FuriosaAI develops high performance AI accelerators targeted at data centers and enterprise customers. The company offers efficient AI hardware with a robust and flexible compiler that makes it easier for customers to deploy their models.
- The company targets the NA market with its first generation chip "WARBOY", set to begin volume production in Q1 2023. FuriosaAI is already sampling WARBOY with customers in South Korea.
- Bill Leszinske, a former leader at Intel joins FuriosaAI as Senior Advisor. FuriosaAI also appoints former Western Digital VP, Tom Gallivan, as VP of North American Sales and Business Development.
SEOUL, South Korea, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FuriosaAI, the AI accelerator company with a robust and flexible software stack, announces the appointment of Bill Leszinske as Senior Advisor, and Tom Gallivan as Vice President of North American Sales and Business Development. Leszinske and Gallivan will enable the rapidly growing startup to expand its reach into the North American market.
Founded in 2017, FuriosaAI develops high performance AI inference accelerators targeted at enterprise customers and hyperscale data centers. The company is backed by significant clients, including South Korea's largest internet company Naver. So far, FuriosaAI has attracted over USD 100 million in investments. The company has maintained a balance of hardware and software engineers since its establishment, focusing on in-house full stack software development. This comprehensive organizational structure has allowed FuriosaAI to offer a robust and flexible compiler, and an SDK that automatically optimizes and quantizes models.
Since completing development of its first generation chip, WARBOY, in July 2021, FuriosaAI has consistently submitted results to the AI chip benchmark, MLPerf. In the latest round of MLPerf Inference (v2.0), the company enhanced its benchmark performance by 2x on the same silicon compared to previous v1.1 submission purely through compiler enhancements. Naver (KRX: 035420) and Kakao (KRX: 035720) , Korea's two largest tech companies, as well as AI startups in various application fields, have been sampling FuriosaAI's WARBOY ahead of the chip's mass production.
Bill Leszinske, a former Intel CVP, brings more than 30 years of experience running product planning and marketing, including his crucial role in driving revenue growth at Intel's SSD business. Leszinske is also experienced in AI chips—after leaving Intel, he joined AI chip startup Groq to manage products, software development, and marketing. "I am really excited to be working with the FuriosaAI team," Leszinske stated, "the maturity of FuriosaAI's software stack makes it easier for customers to deploy AI solutions to address their business needs."
Tom Gallivan has more than 30 years of experience in technology sales, with industry success at Seagate, Sun Microsystems, Rackable Systems, and Western Digital. Gallivan has deep industry experience introducing new technologies and building winning sales teams in North America.
FuriosaAI's CEO June Paik commented, "with speedy and robust execution, FuriosaAI is on track to deliver competitive products to the market. Our strength lies in intense co-development of innovative HW architecture and SW stack, including the compiler. We will continue to invite experts like Bill and Tom to build an industry leading team in North America."
Customers sampling WARBOY have given highly positive feedback on the chip's performance and efficiency. WARBOY goes into mass production in Q1 2023. Meanwhile, FuriosaAI is continuing to broaden supported target applications in its roadmap, including transformer-based Foundation models for hyperscale data centers.
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WINNSBORO, La. (AP) — State prosecutors have charged three Louisiana State Police troopers accused of beating a Black motorist, hoisting him to his feet by his hair braids and bragging in text messages that the “whoopin’” would give him “nightmares for a long time.”
The misdemeanor simple battery charges in the 2020 arrest of Antonio Harris come amid mounting scrutiny of the state’s premier law enforcement agency over allegations of excessive force — particularly against Black people — and an institutional instinct to cover it up.
Jacob Brown, Dakota DeMoss and George “Kam” Harper, who are white, were seen on body-camera video piling onto Harris following a high-speed chase that ended next to a cornfield in rural Franklin Parish, kneeing, slapping and punching him even though he had surrendered face down with his arms and legs splayed.
The troopers’ attorneys declined to comment Thursday. State police spokesperson Lt. Melissa Matey said the troopers’ actions “are inexcusable and have no place in professional public safety services.”
State police had arrested the troopers in February 2021 on felony charges of malfeasance in office, but local prosecutors elected not to bring that count last week when filing a bill of information in Franklin Parish. Misdemeanor simple battery in Louisiana carries up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
“Obviously we would have liked stronger charges but we’re still hopeful the Department of Justice will bring a case,” said Harris’ attorney, Michael Sterling.
A federal grand jury in Lafayette has been hearing testimony in the case following a months-long investigation into whether the troopers used excessive force. But it remains unclear whether the U.S. Justice Department intends to move forward with a civil rights case.
A similar uncertainty hangs over the federal investigation into the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene, another Black motorist beaten by state police. A federal grand jury also has been hearing testimony in that case, in which troopers stunned, punched and dragged Greene before he died on a rural roadside in Union Parish, outside Monroe. The Associated Press reported this week that the Justice Department is increasingly skeptical it can bring a successful case against the troopers.
State lawmakers, meanwhile, are probing allegations of a cover-up in Greene’s death and voted Wednesday to hold the former head of thestate police in contemptfor defying a subpoena and refusing to turn over the handwritten journals he kept while leading the agency. Former Col. Kevin Reeves was separately held in contempt Thursday for not complying with a subpoena from the commission that oversees discipline of state troopers. Reeves’ attorney, Lewis Unglesby, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In the Harris beating, an internal investigation found the troopers filed “wholly untrue” reports claiming the man kept trying to flee, refused to obey commands and fought with troopers before they began to pummel him with what Brown called “tactical strikes.”
“They kept saying ‘Stop resisting’ but I was never resisting,” Harris told investigators. “As soon as they got to me, one of them kneed me in my face. One of them was squeezing my eyes.”
The troopers also later exchanged 14 text messages peppered with “lol” and “haha” responses in which they boasted about the beating and mocked Harris, who spit up blood and suffered from sore ribs and stomach pain for days after the arrest.
“He gonna be sore tomorrow for sure,” Brown wrote in one of the texts. “Warms my heart knowing we could educate that young man.”
Brown, Harper and DeMoss, who were part of a notoriously violent division of troopers patrolling the northeastern part of the state, were arrested in the case last year. DeMoss and Harper were fired and Brown, who in October pleaded not guilty in a separate federal case accusing him of pummeling another Black motorist 18 times with a flashlight, resigned.
DeMoss has also come under investigation for his role in Greene’s death, which authorities initially blamed on a car crash at the end of a chase before the AP last year published troopers’ long-withheld body-camera video showing a violent arrest.
Greene and Harris’ arrests were amongat least 12 cases over the past decade in which an AP investigation found troopers or their bosses ignored or concealed evidence of beatings, deflected blame and impeded efforts to root out misconduct. Dozens of current and former troopers told the AP the beatings were countenanced by a culture of impunity, nepotismand, in some cases, outright racism.
Harris’ case began after Brown pulled him over for a minor traffic violation on Interstate 20. The trooper conducted a criminal history check and discovered Harris had a suspended driver’s license and outstanding warrants.
Harris sped away from the traffic stop in a Hyundai Sonata, leading troopers on a 29-mile (47- kilometer) chase that reached speeds of 150 miles (241 kph) before it was finally stopped with the help of a tire-puncturing spike strip.
Even though Harris had already surrendered, DeMoss, the first arriving trooper, “delivered a knee strike” and slapped him in the face with an open palm before powering off his body-worn camera, court records show.
Harper, meanwhile, punched Harris in the head several times with a fist “reinforced” by a flashlight and threatened to “punish” Harris, while Brown pulled the man’s hair, an internal investigation concluded. DeMoss can later be seen on the footage lifting Harris to his feet by his braids.
Investigators determined Brown never informed state prosecutors that any body-worn camera video of the arrest existed. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/louisiana-state-troopers-charged-in-beating-of-black-man/ | 2022-06-11T17:44:15Z |
SAN DIEGO and ADELAIDE, Australia, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCina, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) today announced that the company has expanded its CDMO service offering to include the manufacture of plasmid DNA (pDNA) in a new dedicated GMP suite. The suite is equipped with up to 300 L single use fermentation capacity and suitably scaled downstream processing equipment. To complement GMP manufacturing, a broad range of analytical methods have been developed to support in-process, release and stability testing of pDNA products. This is a very important and timely addition that will best enable BioCina to work with its industry partners to further develop RNA vaccines and therapeutics as well as cell and gene therapies.
BioCina's decision to expand its service offering into pDNA development and manufacturing was driven by the global increase in demand for GMP grade pDNA fueled by the exponential growth in vaccines and therapies on the RNA platform as well as strong growth in the cell and gene therapy markets. These factors, combined with the CDMO industry's dearth of capacity and access to high-quality cGMP pDNA manufacturing expertise, made this a clear path forward underscored by BioCina's depth of experience in microbial manufacturing.
"With our extremely strong history of quality in manufacturing, an exemplary regulatory inspection history, and our customer-centric business approach, BioCina is in a strong position to add significant value to companies working in the RNA and gene and cell therapy space that are struggling to find reliable and collaborative outsourcing partners. The addition of GMP pDNA services is a natural extension of our existing traditional biologics offering and provides another avenue for growth by supporting the development and manufacturing of these innovative vaccines and therapies," said Ian Wisenberg, Chief Executive Officer of BioCina.
BioCina Chairman, Rick Hancock added "With its well established expertise in the production of microbial derived biologics, BioCina is ideally suited to address the increasing global demand for GMP plasmid DNA. Whether used as a raw material in the production of viral vectors or mRNA vaccines, or as the active ingredient for plasmid gene therapy or DNA vaccines, we look forward to partnering with innovators to assist in progressing many exciting therapies."
About BioCina
BioCina Pty Ltd. is a multi-product biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), focused on the development and cGMP manufacture of microbial-based biological pharmaceuticals, including proteins, pDNA, mRNA, vaccines and biosimilars, from early development through to commercialization. The BioCina Adelaide facility, formerly the Pfizer/Hospira plant, has a physical footprint of almost 60,000 ft2 for GMP manufacturing, process development, warehouse, and administration. The team has over 35 years of experience and extensive capabilities in microbial process development and manufacturing, with expertise from early process development to commercial manufacturing. BioCina has an enviable history manufacturing biological products approved for commercial use by the US-FDA, EMA and Health Canada, including the manufacturing of API for use in all stages of clinical trials. Licensed for GMP manufacture by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), BioCina is the only GMP manufacturing facility of its kind in Australia that has successfully passed a US-FDA inspection. BioCina is a Bridgewest Group portfolio company.
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TruDiagnostic announced the launch of TruAge PACE: a revolutionary pace of aging test that tracks short-term changes in biological aging rate.
Biologically, aging is the process of human cells slowly losing function over time. This process can be tracked by examining molecular markers called methylation, and using advanced algorithms to sort those markers and calculate a person's 'biological age.' However, this ability to track aging is dependent on the ability of the algorithms themselves.
Until recently, most algorithms were trained on chronological age - they had poor responsiveness to interventions that are known to impact the biological course of aging.
The Dunedin Pace of Aging Algorithm (PACE) was created by researchers from Duke, and the University of Otago over the course of 50 years of longitudinal research. It offers a revolutionary way to track aging which looks at an individual's current rate of aging.
In aging studies, this algorithm has shown that those with accelerated aging rates (PACE value greater than 1.0) have greater risk of poor health outcomes such as increased risk of chronic disease diagnosis and death. Faster-aging cohorts also displayed a higher long-term risk of cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and other chronic diseases. Faster aging is also associated with quality of life-related metrics such as ability to balance, muscle mass, IQs and mental processing speeds, and even facial aging.
Additionally, PACE offered a high degree of precision, and strong ability to positively react to interventions known to improve phenotypes of aging. Read more about the benefits of this algorithm compared to others here.
With PACE, individuals now have the ability to detect rapid aging at an early age and head it off with preventative measures as a young adult, rather than trying to reverse the cumulative effects of aging that have begun to show outwardly later in life.
Older individuals can also use PACE to track the impacts of interventions, and real-time changes to lifelong health risks with a test that just takes a few drops of blood, and 2-3 weeks of lab processing.
TruDiagnostic is proud to be the first to offer this powerful, third-generation clock to the public at an affordable price through TruAge PACE.
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Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration decided Tuesday that authorizing Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine -- which uses different technology from the three vaccines currently in use in the US -- for emergency use in adults would be beneficial.
Most of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted "yes" in response to a question of whether the benefits of Novavax's vaccine, given as a two-dose primary series, outweigh its risks in people 18 and older, based on available evidence. Twenty-one members voted yes, one abstained, and none voted no.
If the full FDA gives the vaccine the green light, it will become the fourth Covid-19 vaccine authorized in the United States.
Novavax's vaccine is made using small laboratory-built pieces of the coronavirus to stimulate immunity. This protein-based approach is a more traditional one for vaccine development than the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
Committee member Dr. Jay Portnoy, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, said he sees the vote as an opportunity.
"This is a different technology. It's a more traditional protein-based vaccine," Portnoy said. "The vaccine deserves the opportunity to be given and studied."
"Certainly, the benefits outweigh the risks for a primary series," committee member Dr. Michael Nelson, asthma, allergy and clinical immunology division chief at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, said of the vote.
"I think this group was in full recognition that this is probably a three-dose series and then will need to accumulate data supporting the need for booster doses and subsequent doses to probably make it a three-dose vaccine," he said, hinting at how discussions might continue for the vaccine to be used as a booster shot.
Ahead of Tuesday's meeting, an FDA briefing document found that although most adverse reactions to the vaccine were mild to moderate and lasted just a few days, myocarditis and pericarditis -- inflammation of the heart muscle and inflammation of tissue surrounding the heart -- happened in six people after vaccination. For five of them, the inflammation emerged within just two weeks of getting the vaccine. In one person, it happened 28 days later.
The cases were similar to myocarditis after the mRNA Covid-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, and they raise "concern for a causal relationship" with Novavax's vaccine, according to the FDA document.
Novavax said in a statement that there wasn't a substantial difference in rates of myocarditis between clinical trial participants who got the vaccine (0.007%) and those who got a placebo (0.005%).
Novavax seeks US authorization
In November, Indonesia became the first country to grant emergency use authorization of Novavax's vaccine. It has also been authorized in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, Australia, India, the Philippines and New Zealand, among other countries.
In late January, Novavax announced that it had submitted a request for the FDA to authorize its coronavirus vaccine for emergency use.
The request was based on data including the results of two large clinical trials that demonstrated an overall efficacy of about 90% and a "reassuring safety profile," according to the company. The trials were conducted before the Omicron coronavirus variant dominated in the United States.
"The Advisory Committee's positive recommendation acknowledges the strength of our data and the importance of a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine developed using an innovative approach to traditional vaccine technology," Stanley Erck, Novavax's president and chief executive officer, said in a statement after Tuesday's meeting.
"We have heard in today's VRBPAC meeting the significant support for our vaccine from physicians, healthcare organizations, and consumers who are eagerly anticipating a protein-based vaccine option," he said. "We look forward to the FDA decision."
Overall, the uptake of Covid-19 vaccinations -- especially booster doses -- in the United States has been slow, and one FDA official described it as a "very serious" problem in Tuesday's meeting.
"We do have a problem with vaccine uptake that is very serious in the United States, and anything we can do to get people more comfortable to be able to accept these potentially life-saving medical products is something that we feel we are compelled to do," said Dr. Peter Marks, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
Dr. Eric Rubin, editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine and a member of VRBPAC, asked in the meeting why there is a need for another Covid-19 vaccine in the United States when three have been authorized or approved: those from Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's Janssen.
"The Janssen vaccine is currently not being used as a frontline vaccine the same way as the mRNA vaccines, which leaves the issue of vaccines for those who might not want to take an mRNA vaccine because of concerns they might have," Marks responded, referring to the vaccines developed by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
"Having a protein-based alternative may be more comfortable for some in terms of their acceptance of vaccine," Marks said.
More than two-thirds of the US population is fully vaccinated with at least their initial series, but Novavax officials have said that they plan to seek authorization of the vaccine for use as a booster dose too -- and it can be used in people who got another vaccine type as their initial series.
Protein-based vaccines like Novavax's work by getting the body's immune system to recognize little modified pieces of the virus it's targeting. In this case, that means pieces of the coronavirus spike protein.
When the genetic sequence for the virus that causes Covid-19 was published, scientists around the world quickly identified it as a coronavirus because of the "spike proteins" on its surface. These spikes form large protrusions, giving coronaviruses the appearance of wearing crowns, and "corona" is the Latin word for "crown."
Novavax scientists identified the gene for the spike protein and created a modified version of that gene. The researchers cloned the genes into a baculovirus that infects insects. They then infected moth cells -- specifically, cells from the fall armyworm -- prompting them to produce the coronavirus spike protein. These virus-like nanoparticles were harvested to make Novavax's vaccine.
Overall, the vaccine relies on recombinant nanoparticle technology and Novavax's adjuvant, called Matrix-M, to stimulate an immune response and high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
"The whole idea of the vaccine is to show the immune system something that looks, tastes and acts like a virus, with the exception that it doesn't make you sick. So we made the spike protein. We put it in a particle -- basically, like a soap bubble -- and it's the size of the virus," Dr. Gregory Glenn, president of research and development for Novavax, told CNN last year.
"It's not infectious. We never touch the coronavirus itself," Glenn added. "Then that is given to people, and they make an immune response that's very much focused just on the spike -- and I would say, the hallmark of our vaccine is, it gives a very strong immune response with very few side effects, and the dose is very small and the vaccine can be stored with normal refrigerated temperatures."
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Rep. Davids visits Miami Co. on tour of her new Third Congressional District
MIAMI CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Representative Shraice Davids met with Kansans in Miami Co. on Wednesday as part of the tour of her new Third Congressional District.
On Wednesday, July 6, U.S. Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS) says she visited Miami County as part of her tour of all five counties in the new Third Congressional District. She said she met with community members, business owners, farmers and ranchers to discuss how she can best help Kansans.
“I had a great day in Miami County talking to folks about the progress we’ve made–on infrastructure, on lowering costs for farmers and ranchers, and on helping our small businesses thrive,” said Davids. “Folks in Miami County are tired of the division and partisan games, and they want real, independent leadership that gets things done.”
Representative Davids said she toured the Miami Co. Airport, which was the recent recipient of a $450,000 grant from the bipartisan infrastructure law to improve runway safety and lighting. She said she worked across the aisle to pass this legislation as a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.
Rep. Davids also noted that the law has already started to aid several projects in the county - including plugging dangerous, abandoned oil and gas wells and identifying lead pipes that need to be removed.
Davids, who was recently appointed to the House Agriculture Committee, said she toured a local organic farm as well and met with over 40 Kansans about their top concerns. She said she visited with farmers outside Paola to hear their concerns and share what she has done to lower costs from fertilizer to freight.
Afterward, the Congresswoman said she spoke with Kansans about her work to make life more affordable in every community - not just Kansas.
Davids said the last stop on her tour was We B Smokin, which received federal pandemic relief aid, and met with owner Terry Bright. As a member of the House Small Business Committee, she said she has committed to aiding small businesses to grow and thrive across the district.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Yext, Inc. ("Yext" or the "Company") (NYSE: YEXT) and certain of its former officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-05127, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Yext securities between March 4, 2021 and March 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Yext securities during the Class Period, you have until August 16, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Yext organizes a business's facts to provide answers to consumer questions online. The Company operates Yext platform, a cloud-based platform that allows its customers to, among other things, provide answers to consumer questions, control facts about their businesses and the content of their landing pages, and manage their consumer reviews. Yext's website describes its service as "a modern, AI-powered Answers Platform that understands natural language so that when people ask questions about a business online they get direct answers—not links."
As COVID-19 resurged throughout 2021, Yext consistently assured investors that pandemic-related impacts on the Company's business were limited as the Company adapted to lockdowns and improved efficiencies in its sales and other operations.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, inter alia, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year ("FY") fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 8, 2022, Yext issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter ("Q4") and FY fiscal 2022 results. Among other items, Yext reported Q4 fiscal 2022 revenue of $100.9 million, falling short of consensus estimates by $140,000; first quarter ("Q1") fiscal 2023 revenue outlook of $96.3 million to $97.3 million, versus consensus estimates of $103.79 million; Q1 fiscal 2023 non-GAAP net loss per share outlook of $0.08 to $0.07, versus consensus estimates of $0.05; FY fiscal 2023 revenue outlook of $403.3 million to $407.3 million, versus consensus estimates of $444.71 million; and FY fiscal 2023 non-GAAP net loss per share outlook of $0.19 to $0.17, versus consensus estimates of $0.09. The Company further disclosed the departure of its CEO and CFO.
That same day, on a conference call to discuss Yext's Q4 and FY fiscal 2022 results, the Company's incoming CEO, Michael Walrath ("Walrath"), addressed the Company's disappointing financial results, revealing, inter alia, that "we have seen fragmentation in our interactions with customers and our ability to deliver premium service and support" and that, "[i]n hindsight, it is clear we were too focused on building sales capacity and not focused enough on other functions that drive productivity, particularly sales enablement, training, client success and services." Walrath also disclosed that "we saw a really significant disruption in our business" such as "in Q4, 50% -- over 50% of our in-person events were canceled because of the Omicron surges[,]" while opining that Yext could "[a]bsolutely" improve its "sales motion so that it's more efficient during disruptions like that[.]"
Following that call, a Truist Securities analyst lowered the firm's rating on Yext to hold from buy and slashed its price target to $6 from $17, noting, among other things, that key performing indicators showed an "unexpected slowdown" in Q4, guidance for fiscal 2023 shows no near-term turn around, and that "planned changes under new management (in go-to-market strategy, sales organization) carry execution risks and the timing for a meaningful and sustainable revival in growth is unclear[.]"
Following these disclosures, Yext's stock price fell $0.55 per share, or 9.29%, to close at $5.37 per share on March 9, 2022.
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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HOPKINS, Minn., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From the grocery store to the gas station, pool and hot tub store, the cost of goods is volatile.
Pool and hot tub owners have felt the pinch; fires destroyed manufacturing plants in 2021. This year chlorine is increasingly expensive.
One of the easiest, but least known, ways pool and hot tub owners can save money and optimize chlorine efficiency is to use sanitizing minerals.
Sanitizing minerals are different than other minerals because they are proven to kill bacteria. They must be used with chlorine – but a much lower level of chlorine. Here's the math:
- Industry standards are to keep pool chlorine levels between 1.0 – 4.0 ppm
- Using sanitizing minerals, pool chlorine levels only need to be between 0.5 – 1.0 ppm
The result: cleaner, crystal clear water that's softer feeling, with no fading swimsuits or smelly odors.
Only a couple of products offer sanitizing minerals. Only one offers a complete system that dispenses a low level of chlorine and sanitizing minerals - FROG products.
Here are 5 more ways to help optimize chlorine:
1. Use a non-chlorine shock weekly
It's fast-acting and keeps natural and organic contaminants - dirt, leaves, sweat and body oils - at bay. Regular use helps make sanitizers much more effective and helps avoid issues like cloudy water and algae.
2. Keep algae away
Many choices abound but using a 90-day algaecide means less work than adding algaecide throughout the pool season. FROG BAM guarantees no algae for 90 days so chlorine doesn't have to attack it, thus, it helps chlorine last longer.
3. Keep it clean
Debris in the pool makes chlorine work harder. The result: more chlorine use. A cleaning routine helps maximize chlorine efficiency.
Remove debris like leaves immediately. Brush or vacuum regularly, keep debris out of the pump and filter and run them daily. A clean pool allows chlorine to do what it does best: kill bacteria
4. Keep pool water balanced
Test pool water regularly to ensure that all levels are in the ideal range, so chlorine is most efficient. Guidelines:
- pH: 7.4 – 7.6
- Total Alkalinity: 80–120 ppm
- Total Hardness: 200 – 400
5. Use an app
A free Water Care App makes water testing easier, helps locate retailers, diagnose pool problems and offers how-to videos.
Media contact: Lynn Nord, lynn.nord@kingtechnology.com
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With the kids out of school for the summer, Southwell is encouraging families to use this opportunity to schedule their child’s well visits before school starts back again.
TIFTON – With the kids out of school for the summer, Southwell is encouraging families to use this opportunity to schedule their child’s well visits before school starts back again.
While parents may question the point of taking their child to the doctor when they are feeling healthy and well, well-child visits are an important step in maintaining a child’s health and wellness.
“Well-child visits help us as providers to look at your child’s mental and physical health and make sure they’re on track with their growth and development,” Dr. Casey Conner with Ocilla Pediatrics said. “We do your child’s required vaccinations at these appointments as well. While no one likes to think about there being any issues with their child, these visits do give us the time to look for any issues and address them quickly if we find any. It’s also a great opportunity for you, the parents or caregivers, to ask us any questions or raise any concerns that you might have.”
Conner said that at a typical well-child visit, they give any needed vaccinations, examine children’s growth, make sure children are on track for age-appropriate milestones, and look at their overall health and well-being. An annual well-child visit is also a good opportunity for a sports physical for children who are looking to participate in competitive sports.
“These visits are covered by insurance, including Medicaid,” Conner said. “Before your children go back to school, take the time to schedule a well-child visit for them.”
To schedule a well-child visit at Ocilla Pediatrics, call (229) 468-7323. Southwell also has two other pediatric practices: Affinity Pediatrics of Tifton and Affinity Pediatrics of Moultrie. To schedule an appointment in Tifton, call (229) 353-7337. For Moultrie, call (229) 985-1293.
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Another Anderson error costs White Sox vs Twins
By TYLER MASON
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and first baseman José Abreu each made throwing errors on the same sloppy play, allowing the Minnesota Twins to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning of a 2-1 victory over Chicago on Friday night. Anderson made his sixth error in three games when he skipped a throw to first on Carlos Correa’s two-out infield single that scored Ryan Jeffers from third. Abreu chased down the misfire and whipped the ball home, even though baserunner Luis Arraez had stopped at third. Abreu’s throw was wild, and Arraez scampered home for a 2-1 lead. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/22/another-anderson-error-costs-white-sox-vs-twins/ | 2022-04-23T05:07:53Z |
INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — Check your pantries: Animal cookies sold at Target are being recalled because they may be contaminated with metal.
D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Company, Inc. is recalling its 44-ounce Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies. The cookies, seen below, are white, covered in sprinkles and sold in a bear-shaped plastic jug at Target stores.
The recall was ordered after a piece of metal wire was found inside “a portion of the cookies,” which could cause injury to people’s mouths or gastrointestinal systems if ingested, the Food and Drug Administration said.
The recalled cookies were sold at Target stores nationwide. The affected cookies weren’t sent to any other distributors, the FDA said.
The recall affects only the following best-by date, lot numbers, and time stamps, printed on the back side of the container’s product label, below the nutritional panel:
Anyone with the recalled animal cookies should stop eating them and return them to Target for a full refund, the FDA said. Anyone with questions can call D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. at 888-480-1988. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/animal-cookies-recalled-after-metal-found-inside/ | 2022-08-28T18:36:39Z |
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, is pleased to announce that the Company will host a conference call regarding its second quarter 2022 operating results at 4:30 PM Eastern Time (ET), August 9, 2022.
To join the live conference call, please dial 877-709-8150 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 201-689-8354 (international callers outside of the U.S. and Canada) 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call time. Participants can also click this link for instant telephone access to the event. The link will become active approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website at: https://ir.vuzix.com/ or directly at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=q6sCimQK.
Participating on the call will be Vuzix Chief Executive Officer and President Paul Travers and Chief Financial Officer Grant Russell, who will discuss operational and financial highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Investors who would like to submit questions to management for response during the call's Q&A session, time permitting, can do so by emailing Ed McGregor at ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com prior to the start of the call.
Telephonic and webcast replays will be available for 30 days starting on August 9, 2022 at approximately 5:30 PM (ET). To access the telephonic replay, please dial 877-660-6853 in the U.S. or Canada and 201-612-7415 for international callers. The conference ID# is 13731800.
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 246 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2022 and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
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Man shoots victim, calls an Uber to flee the scene, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – Police in Tulsa said a man shot someone at an apartment complex and then called an Uber to flee the scene.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, Clevester Burge got into an argument with the victim Tuesday morning and shot the victim in the leg.
Upon investigation, officers said they learned that Burge hid the gun behind a restaurant and then called an Uber to pick him up.
Police said the Uber driver dropped Burge off at a home nearby. The driver spoke with officers and told them Burge appeared to be in a hurry and hunkered down in the backseat of the vehicle during the ride as if he did not want to be seen.
Burge was arrested later that afternoon. He was charged with shooting with intent to kill, possession of a firearm, and knowingly concealing stolen property.
Police said Burge is a previously convicted felon. He was booked into the Tulsa County Jail on a $300,000 bond, according to jail records.
The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover, police said.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A shopping spree in Beverly Hills, a luxury vacation in Mexico, a bank account that jumped from $299.77 to $1.4 million overnight.
From the outside, it looked like Moe and Kateryna Abourched had won the lottery.
But this big payday didn’t come from lucky numbers. Rather, a public school district in Michigan was tricked into wiring its monthly health insurance payment to the bank account of a California nail salon the Abourcheds owned, according to a search warrant application filed by a Secret Service agent in federal court.
The district — and taxpayers — fell victim to an online scam called Business Email Compromise, or BEC for short, police say. The couple deny any wrongdoing and have not been charged with any crimes.
BEC scams are a type of crime where criminals hack into email accounts, pretend to be someone they’re not and fool victims into sending money where it doesn’t belong. These crimes get far less attention than the massive ransomware attacks that have triggered a powerful government response, but BEC scams have been by far the costliest type of cybercrime in the U.S. for years, according to the FBI — siphoning untold billions from the economy as authorities struggle to keep up.
The huge payoffs and low risks associated with BEC scams have attracted criminals worldwide. Some flaunt their ill-gotten riches on social media, posing in pictures next to Ferraris, Bentleys and stacks of cash.
“The scammers are extremely well organized and law enforcement is not,” said Sherry Williams, a director of a San Francisco nonprofit recently hit by a BEC scam.
Losses in the U.S. to BEC scams in 2021 were nearly $2.4 billion, according to a new report by the FBI. That’s a 33% increase from 2020 and more than a tenfold increase from just seven years ago.
And experts say many victims never come forward and the FBI’s numbers only show a small fraction of how much money is stolen.
“It’s one of the most lucrative things out there,” said Shalabh Mohan, chief product officer at Area 1 Security.
In the nail salon case involving Grand Rapids, police say $2.8 million was stolen. Banks were able to recall about half that amount once the scam was discovered, court records show.
A Secret Service agent said in an affidavit as part of a search warrant application that someone hacked into the email account of one of the school district’s human resource employees and sent emails that persuaded a colleague in the finance department to change the bank account where the health insurance payments were sent.
The emails were brief and unfailingly polite. “Please kindly update” the records, one of them said — words the real HR employee would later tell police she never uses, according to the affidavit.
Police tracked the money to the salon’s bank account owned by the Abourcheds, the affidavit says. After the theft was detected, Moe Abourched contacted a Grand Rapids police detective and said he’d been fooled by a European woman named “Dora” into accepting the funds and forwarding them to other accounts, according to the affidavit.
The Secret Service agent said Abourched’s claims were false and he’d used a similar ruse with police after he received money from a BEC scam targeting a Florida storage company.
Police put the couple under surveillance and in October searched their apartment, offices and BMW, court records show. Police said earlier this year they needed more time to examine the data in the couple’s phones and computers.
The Abourcheds’ lawyer, Kevin Gres, said his clients have done nothing wrong and no charges should be filed.
“My clients were unwitting victims in this scheme,” he said.
BEC scammers use a variety of techniques to hack into legitimate business email accounts and trick employees to send wire payments or make purchases they shouldn’t. Targeted phishing emails are a common type of attack, but experts say the scammers have been quick to adopt new technologies, like “deep fake” audio generated by artificial intelligence to pretend to be executives at a company and fool subordinates into sending money.
In the case of Williams, the San Francisco nonprofit director, thieves hacked the email account of the organization’s bookkeeper, then inserted themselves into a long email thread, sent messages asking to change the wire payment instructions for a grant recipient, and made off with $650,000.
After she discovered what happened, Williams said, her calls to law enforcement went nowhere.
The FBI told her the local U.S. attorney’s office won’t take her case. She flew to Odessa, Texas, where the bank that initially received the stolen money was located. The money by then was long gone and the local detective was powerless to help. Williams asked her U.S. senators for help and later learned the Secret Service was investigating, but said it hasn’t given her any updates.
Crane Hassold, an expert on BEC scams and former cyber analyst with the FBI, has heard of federal prosecutors declining to take BEC cases unless several million dollars were stolen, a minimum threshold that speaks to how out of control the problem is.
“There’s so many of them they can’t possibly work them all,” said Hassold, now director of threat intelligence at Abnormal Security.
Almost every enterprise is vulnerable to BEC scams, from Fortune 500 companies to small towns. Even the State Department got duped into sending BEC scammers more than $200,000 in grant money meant to help Tunisian farmers, court records show.
The Justice Department has launched months-long operations in recent years that have netted hundreds of arrests worldwide.
“Our message to criminals involved in these types of BEC schemes will remain clear: The FBI’s memory and reach is long and wide-ranging, we will relentlessly pursue you no matter where you may be located,” said Brian Turner, executive assistant director of the FBI’s Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch.
But security experts say the wave of arrests has had little impact, and the FBI’s own numbers show that BEC scams continue to grow at a rapid clip.
“You can arrest 100 of the guys and there’s no ripple effect,” said Hassold.
Many of those arrested by U.S. authorities are lower-level “money mules,” who move stolen money around the banking system until it’s out of reach to authorities.
“Mules” don’t need hacking skills and come from a variety of backgrounds. A South Florida man, Alfredo Veloso, pleaded guilty in 2019 after prosecutors say he recruited women he met through his business making “kink pornography” videos to be money mules for BEC and other cyber scams.
Sophisticated BEC scams targeting businesses and other organizations started taking off in the mid-2010s. It was also around that time when ransomware attacks — in which hackers break into networks and encrypt data — started to grow in frequency and severity.
For years both BEC scams and ransomware attacks were treated largely as a law enforcement problem. That’s still true for BEC attacks, but ransomware is now a key national security concern after a series of disruptive attacks on critical infrastructure like the one last year against the biggest fuels pipeline in the U.S. that led to gas shortages along the East Coast.
The National Security Agency’s hackers have taken action to disrupt ransomware operators’ networks. The Justice Department set up a ransomware task force to better organize the law enforcement response. And U.S. President Joe Biden has pressed the issue directly with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, where many ransomware operators are located.
Nothing close to those efforts has been deployed against BEC fraud despite the huge financial losses.
“It’s a bunch of tiny little silos, and they still haven’t figured out a way to have just a single source that goes after these things,” said John Wilson, a threat researcher at the cybersecurity firm Agari.
If the U.S. were to launch a whole-of-government response to BEC fraud, it almost certainly would focus heavily on Nigeria.
Nowhere are BEC fraudsters more active than in Africa’s most populous nation, where scammers have able to operate almost unchecked for decades. The well-worn Nigerian Prince scam may now be a global punchline, but a new generation is making fortunes through sophisticated BEC fraud.
BEC scammers from Nigeria are glorified in pop songs and show off their wealth on Instagram and Facebook, posing with expensive cars or piles of money.
Ramon Abbas, a well-known Nigerian social media influencer who went by Ray Hushpuppi, had more than 2 million followers on Instagram before he was arrested in Dubai. Abbas’ social media posts showed him living a life of total luxury, complete with private jets, ultra-expensive cars and high-end clothes and watches.
“I hope someday I will be inspiring more young people to join me on this path,” read one Instagram post by Abbas, who pleaded guilty in the U.S. to international money laundering related to BEC and other cybercrimes last year. His sentencing is currently set for July.
Pete Renals, a threat researcher at Palo Alto’s Unit 42, said tech-savvy Nigerian criminals started learning how to use available malware to steal victims’ credentials around 2014. As the software changed, the scammers changed too. In 2018, he said, researchers started seeing Nigerian malware being developed in-country by the BEC scammers themselves.
“It does not seem like there’s a whole lot slowing them down,” he said. They see “no reason to stop.”
Obinwanne Okeke was one of Nigeria’s best known young entrepreneurs when he was a featured panelist at an event hosted by the prestigious London School of Economics.
“If it’s not born in you to take up challenges, you cannot do it,” Okeke said at the 2018 event when discussing his entrepreneurial drive.
But just days before he made those comments, Okeke had been busy sending fake invoices and defrauding the British sales office of the heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar out of $11 million through a BEC scam, according to the FBI. He was arrested at Dulles Airport outside Washington in 2019, pleaded guilty to wire fraud a year later and is now serving a 10-year prison sentence.
BEC scammers arrested by police in Nigeria often have better luck and win back their freedom by paying fines or bribes, experts say. Adedeji Oyenuga, a sociology professor at Lagos State University who has studied cybercrime culture, said there’s little fear by BEC scammers of being punished if caught.
“The person will walk around the streets freely knowing nobody is going to say anything about what he or she is doing,” Oyenuga said.
In the Hushpuppi case, U.S. prosecutors have also charged Abba Kyari, a top Nigerian law enforcement official who prosecutors say falsely imprisoned one of Abbas’ criminal rivals. Kyari remains in Nigeria, where media reports say he’s been arrested on a separate charges related to alleged drug smuggling.
Doug Witschi, an assistant director at the global police organization Interpol, said tech companies that help facilitate BEC crimes need to be more active in stopping such behavior.
“We can’t arrest our way out of this challenge,” he said.
Unlike ransomware operators who try to keep their communications private, BEC scammers often openly exchange services, share tips or show off their wealth on social media platforms like Facebook and Telegram.
A Facebook group called Wire Wire.com, which was until recently available to anyone with a Facebook account, acted as a message board for people to offer BEC-related services and other cybercrimes.
The page, which had a profile picture of a duffle bag filled with cash, was created in 2015 and had more than 1,400 members. It was taken down shortly after The Associated Press asked Facebook about it last month. The company declined comment.
In the case of the stolen Grand Rapids money, it was social media that helped law enforcement when seeking a federal judge’s approval for a search warrant.
Included in the application was a vacation Instagram post by Kateryna Abourched, which linked the timing of her trip with a $3,503 payment to a luxury resort in Mexico made from the bank account that had received the stolen Grand Rapids money.
“Vacation is always inspiring,” she wrote in her Instagram post. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/accounts-deceivable-email-scam-costliest-type-of-cybercrime/ | 2022-04-09T19:09:44Z |
Our Expert Team Puts Patient Care at the Forefront of Every Visit
PITTSBURGH, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forefront Dermatology is pleased to announce the relocation of its Pittsburgh - Bloomfield clinic to the Shadyside neighborhood at 5750 Centre Avenue, Suite 500, Pittsburgh. The first day of patient care was Tuesday, May, 3rd.
Forefront Dermatology understands the need to expand access to deliver much needed skin care and a comprehensive set of dermatological services. We are proud to bring a larger state-of-the-art facility and expanded services like Mohs skin cancer surgery to the Shadyside neighborhood.
Using their advanced skills and knowledge of the latest technologies, the Board-Certified Dermatologists and team at Forefront Dermatology treat a wide range of hair, skin and nail conditions. Services include skin cancer diagnosis and treatment which now includes Mohs surgery, a specialized skin cancer surgery. They also provide medical treatment for conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, pediatric dermatology, and even cosmetic dermatology.
The Forefront Dermatology - Shadyside clinic is in network for Highmark BlueCross Blue Shield, UPMC health plans, and the majority of major health plans available to our region.
"We are excited to join the Shadyside community and look forward to welcoming new and established patients to our Shadyside clinic. This expansion allows us to offer increased access for all patients seeking expert board- certified dermatology care," said Dr. John Welsh, Board-certified Dermatologist. "Our address is changing, but the specialized, high-quality dermatology care that we provide will remain the same! We may be in a new location but the clinicians and staff are the same that you have come to know and trust."
Board-Certified Dermatologists Melanie E. Costa, MD, FAAD, Joshua Hagen, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS, Nadia Sundlass, MD, PhD, FAAD and John Patrick Welsh, MD, FAAD have served the Pittsburgh community and surrounding areas for many years. Drs. Costa, Sundlass, and Welsh are Board-Certified Dermatologists. Dr. Hagen is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and a Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon.
Forefront Dermatology welcomes patients of all ages, including children. To review an A-to-Z list of the conditions we treat or schedule an appointment at our new Shadyside clinic, please visit us online or call us directly at 412-683-5211.
Located throughout the East, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, Southeast and West, Forefront Dermatology is a large and growing, physician-led, single-specialty group practice comprising 200+ dermatology practices. Forefront's community-based, Board-Certified Dermatologists and specialists provide best-in-class general, surgical and cosmetic dermatological care along with related laboratory services. Headquartered in Manitowoc, WI, Forefront's Board-Certified Dermatologists and medical specialists are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for conditions of the hair, skin, and nails to people of all ages and stages of life. Using innovative and proven solutions, Forefront's caring, Board-Certified Dermatologists and medical specialists treat the total patient to help improve not only the condition of their skin, but also their quality of life. To learn more, visit www.ForefrontDermatology.com.
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Expansion follows Volato's recent acquisition of Gulf Coast Aviation, the launch of their Aircraft Management Program and the Stretch Jet Card
ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volato, the most efficient way to experience a luxury private jet, today announced a new relationship with Gulfstream and a fleet order of Gulfstream G280 aircraft. With four on firm order, the aircraft will add significant capability to Volato's existing fleet of HondaJet Elites. This expansion evolves Volato's business model as they look to service a greater share of the private aviation market. Volato will be the first company to fractionalize the Gulfstream G280, preselling fractions in multiples of eighths, and will take delivery of its first G280 aircraft in early 2024.
The ten-seat configured Gulfstream G280 brings the unique benefits of Volato's program to the super-mid cabin fractional customer: fly as little or as much as you like, plus, earn revenue every time your aircraft flies a live mission, evolving their business model from "The most efficient way to fly luxury private with four or fewer passengers" to "The most efficient, friendly and rewarding way to experience a luxury private jet."
"When we launched Volato, our strategy was to initially target the largest segment of the market that was not being directly addressed: short haul flights with only a few passengers," said Matt Liotta, Co-Founder and CEO of Volato. "From listening to our customers' needs and recognizing that our innovative business model is not just limited to light jets, we are excited to expand our model to larger aircraft so that HondaJet owners can fly their edge case missions that are farther or with more passengers, while welcoming a new category of luxury private jet customer to Volato's superior experience."
The Gulfstream G280 features the largest in-cabin experience and greatest efficiency in its class. The Gulfstream G280's revolutionary wing design and engine technology result in prime fuel-efficiency, reducing operational costs and supporting environmental sustainability. Volato will offset the CO2 in every gallon of fuel through its program with 4AIR, continuing its commitment to minimize its environmental footprint.
"When considering expanding our fleet offerings, the cabin experience and operating efficiency were important considerations," said Nicholas Cooper, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Volato. "Gulfstream and the G280 was the clear choice as being best in class and we are excited to begin this relationship with Gulfstream."
"Gulfstream is grateful to Volato for the confidence they have placed in us and in the Gulfstream G280 as they expand their fleet," said Scott Neal, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Gulfstream. "The G280 is an outstanding aircraft, and I look forward to Volato's customers benefiting from its cabin comfort and class-leading performance capabilities."
The Gulfstream G280 will service Volato's existing owner's private aviation needs through direct fractional ownership or access to the aircraft through their HondaJet fractional ownership. As owners can fly as little or as much as they like, while earning a revenue share whenever their aircraft flies a live leg, there is no downside to having ownership in both programs, owners simply choose the most efficient aircraft for their mission. Volato's Gulfstream G280 fleet will service the United States and nearby countries.
Volato operates one of the largest and most modern fleets of HondaJets in the world with 11 aircraft and 18 on order, and now offers fractional shares in four Gulfstream G280's, the Stretch Jet Card: the only in-fleet jet card that rewards flexibility, and Volato Aircraft Management Services with a focus on HondaJets and large cabin aircraft. With IS-BAO Stage 2 and ARGUS Platinum safety ratings, and an accident-free history, Volato operates with the highest safety standards of any HondaJet operator. In addition, Volato offsets the CO2 on every gallon of fuel used by its fleet through its program with 4AIR, and provides pilots with robust training and a balanced lifestyle. Volato is positioned to be an industry leader as it continues to develop the most innovative solutions in private aviation.
For more information visit www.flyvolato.com
Volato is a full-service aviation company providing modern ways to enjoy luxury private jets through innovative, friendly, and sustainable solutions. Volato provides a fresh approach to fractional ownership, aircraft management, jet card and charter programs. Volato's fractional program uniquely offers flexible hours and a revenue share on every live mission for owners in a fleet of bespoke HondaJet Elites which are optimized for missions of up to four passengers, and Gulfstream G280's which are optimized for missions of up to ten passengers.
All Volato flights are operated by its DOT/FAA-authorized air carrier subsidiaries (G C Aviation, Inc., FlyDreams, LLC d/b/a Volato) or by an approved vendor air carrier.
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Another Neos user makes the change after their frustrating experience.
DURHAM, N.C., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrowPath, a leading global provider of case management solutions for personal injury lawyers, has signed the Sevenish Law Firm in Indianapolis, Ind., after the firm's owner found the Neos software was unable to handle his firm's needs.
Randy Sevenish decided to bring his law firm into the GrowPath fold after originally moving from Needles to Neos. "We tried moving from Needles to Neos, but it was a frustrating experience, as they just didn't have the features we needed to manage our cases and assist our clients," Sevenish said. "We were really impressed by GrowPath's features and the fact that this software is clearly designed with law firms like mine in mind. We look forward to a long-lasting partnership with them."
GrowPath has received 26 patents and counting. The software offers law firms groundbreaking features not found anywhere else, such as Buzzwords, a tool that helps firms automatically identify major cases buried deep within client consultations.
"As firms start putting GrowPath's case management capabilities up against competitors like Needles to Neos, it becomes an easy decision to switch to us," said GrowPath CEO Neal Goffman. "We're happy to have the Sevenish Law Firm aboard. We built GrowPath with these kinds of firms in mind: they want a platform built for their unique needs as a law firm, not a slightly modified sales management platform."
Built from the ground up by a law firm for law firms, GrowPath is a cloud-based case management solution. It enables client firms to move cases faster, increase productivity, offer flexibility to staff, and ultimately increase profit for the firm.
Sevenish Law Firm is a personal injury law firm in Indianapolis since 1985. They limit their cases to plaintiff personal injury matters and focus on serious or catastrophic matters. They have used the DOS-based PINS version before Needles and then went to Neos since the pandemic to be cloud based before changing over to GrowPath. Mr. Sevenish is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, SuperLawyers, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Trial Lawyers, Rue Ratings, AVVO, Lawyers of Distinction, and others.
GrowPath provides cutting-edge legal case management software and solutions for law firms nationwide. GrowPath's mission is empowering firms to improve the efficiency of the services they deliver, in turn decreasing stress and boosting revenue. To learn more, visit https://growpath.com/demo.
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The direct-to-consumer pioneer is offering 25% off all new contacts orders and 40% off glasses, including upgrades
DRAPER, Utah, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800 Contacts, the largest retailer of contact lenses in the United States, today celebrates the seventh annual National Eyewear Day. To celebrate with the 75% of the country that needs vision correction, 1-800 Contacts is offering 25% off all new contacts orders and 40% off glasses through its glasses brand, Liingo Eyewear.
Since its founding as a direct-to-consumer pioneer 27 years ago, 1-800 Contacts continues to champion overall eye health and fight for greater consumer choice and control over vision care. National Eyewear Day serves as a yearly reminder to celebrate corrective eyewear in all its forms. Also, it's a good time to educate consumers about proper eye care.
In 2018, 1-800 Contacts bought Liingo Eyewear to provide consumers with a straightforward way to fulfill their vision needs outside of contact lenses. Together, the brands offer eyewear ranging from all the top contact lens brands to sunglasses — all available at the push of a button. Many consumers are even eligible to renew their prescription online through ExpressExam in 10 minutes.
The sales on 1800Contacts.com and LiingoEyewear.com last through 9 p.m. MT on June 6.
About 1-800 Contacts
1-800 Contacts is the original disruptor of the vision industry. The brand is well-known for efficient, high-quality, and delightful customer service and has advocated relentlessly on behalf of customers, paving the way for a new generation of DTC brands. 1-800 Contacts is the largest seller of contact lenses in the U.S., serving more than 20 million customers over the last 27 years. The growing portfolio of innovative 1-800 Contacts brands includes Liingo Eyewear, 6over6, Boomerang, and Premium Vision.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (the "Meeting") was held today, June 3rd in Vancouver, British Columbia at which 55% of the issued common shares, as of the record date for the Meeting, were represented. Shareholders voted in favour of all resolutions presented, including the re-election of all director nominees, namely Nolan Watson, David Awram, David E. De Witt, Andrew T. Swarthout, John P.A. Budreski, Mary L. Little and Vera Kobalia. Detailed results of the vote for directors are set out below:
Detailed voting results for all matters considered at the Meeting will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
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ABOUT SANDSTORM GOLD ROYALTIES
Sandstorm is a gold royalty company that provides upfront financing to gold mining companies that are looking for capital and in return, receives the right to a percentage of the gold produced from a mine, for the life of the mine. After the closing of the transactions announced on May 2, 2022, Sandstorm will have acquired a portfolio of more than 250 royalties, of which 39 of the underlying mines are producing. Sandstorm plans to grow and diversify its low cost production profile through the acquisition of additional gold royalties. For more information visit: www.sandstormgold.com.
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM today announced that Sean Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 11:20 am ET at J.P. Morgan's 50th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference.
A webcast of the presentation will be available via the Investor Relations section of the company's website, siriusxm.com/investorrelations.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales arm, SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization, and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: we have been, and may continue to be, adversely affected by supply chain issues as a result of the global semiconductor supply shortage; we face substantial competition and that competition is likely to increase over time; if our efforts to attract and retain subscribers and listeners, or convert listeners into subscribers, are not successful, our business will be adversely affected; we engage in extensive marketing efforts and the continued effectiveness of those efforts is an important part of our business; we rely on third parties for the operation of our business, and the failure of third parties to perform could adversely affect our business; we may not realize the benefits of acquisitions and other strategic investments and initiatives; the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has introduced significant uncertainty to our business; a substantial number of our Sirius XM service subscribers periodically cancel their subscriptions and we cannot predict how successful we will be at retaining customers; our ability to profitably attract and retain subscribers to our Sirius XM service as our marketing efforts reach more price-sensitive consumers is uncertain; our business depends in part on the auto industry; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; our Sirius XM service may experience harmful interference from wireless operations; our Pandora ad-supported business has suffered a substantial and consistent loss of monthly active users, which may adversely affect our Pandora business; our failure to convince advertisers of the benefits of our Pandora ad-supported service could harm our business; if we are unable to maintain revenue growth from our advertising products our results of operations will be adversely affected; changes in mobile operating systems and browsers may hinder our ability to sell advertising and market our services; if we fail to accurately predict and play music, comedy or other content that our Pandora listeners enjoy, we may fail to retain existing and attract new listeners; privacy and data security laws and regulations may hinder our ability to market our services, sell advertising and impose legal liabilities; consumer protection laws and our failure to comply with them could damage our business; failure to comply with FCC requirements could damage our business; if we fail to protect the security of personal information about our customers, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions and private litigation and our reputation could suffer; interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems could impair the delivery of our service and harm our business; the market for music rights is changing and is subject to significant uncertainties; our Pandora services depend upon maintaining complex licenses with copyright owners, and these licenses contain onerous terms; the rates we must pay for "mechanical rights" to use musical works on our Pandora service have increased substantially and these new rates may adversely affect our business; failure to protect our intellectual property or actions by third parties to enforce their intellectual property rights could substantially harm our business and operating results; some of our services and technologies may use "open source" software, which may restrict how we use or distribute our services or require that we release the source code subject to those licenses; rapid technological and industry changes and new entrants could adversely impact our services; we have a significant amount of indebtedness, and our debt contains certain covenants that restrict our operations; we are a "controlled company" within the meaning of the NASDAQ listing rules and, as a result, qualify for, and rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements; while we currently pay a quarterly cash dividend to holders of our common stock, we may change our dividend policy at any time; our principal stockholder has significant influence, including over actions requiring stockholder approval, and its interests may differ from the interests of other holders of our common stock; if we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel, our business could be harmed; our facilities could be damaged by natural catastrophes or terrorist activities; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation could have an adverse impact on our operations and financial condition; we may be exposed to liabilities that other entertainment service providers would not customarily be subject to; and our business and prospects depend on the strength of our brands. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.
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James Webb Space Telescope shows Jupiter’s auroras, tiny moons
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all.
Scientists released the shots Monday of the solar system’s biggest planet.
The James Webb Space Telescope took the photos in July, capturing unprecedented views of Jupiter’s northern and southern lights, and swirling polar haze. Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, a storm big enough to swallow Earth, stands out brightly alongside countless smaller storms.
One wide-field picture is particularly dramatic, showing the faint rings around the planet, as well as two tiny moons against a glittering background of galaxies.
“We’ve never seen Jupiter like this. It’s all quite incredible,” said planetary astronomer Imke de Pater, of the University of California, Berkeley, who helped lead the observations.
“We hadn’t really expected it to be this good, to be honest,” she added in a statement.
The infrared images were artificially colored in blue, white, green, yellow and orange, according to the U.S.-French research team, to make the features stand out.
NASA and the European Space Agency’s $10 billion successor to the Hubble Space Telescope rocketed away at the end of last year and has been observing the cosmos in the infrared since summer. Scientists hope to behold the dawn of the universe with Webb, peering all the way back to when the first stars and galaxies were forming 13.7 billion years ago.
The observatory is positioned 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) from Earth.
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LAS VEGAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Rock Resorts, Inc. ("Red Rock Resorts," "we" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RRR) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
During the first quarter the Company continued to operate its Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch, Santa Fe Station, Boulder Station, Palace Station and Sunset Station properties, together with its Wildfire Properties, while Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson remained closed.
First Quarter Results
Consolidated Operations
- Net revenues were $401.6 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 14%, or $49.0 million, from $352.6 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net income was $92.2 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $198.8 million, from a net loss of $106.6 million in the same period of 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $178.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 14% or $22.1 million from $156.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Las Vegas Operations
- Net revenues from Las Vegas operations were $399.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 17%, or $56.9 million, from $342.8 million in the same period of 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA from Las Vegas operations was $194.6 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21% or $33.9 million, from $160.7 million in the same period of 2021.
Balance Sheet Highlights
The Company's cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2022 were $336.6 million and total principal amount of debt outstanding at the end of the first quarter was $2.89 billion.
Quarterly Dividend
The Company's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per Class A common share for the second quarter of 2022. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2022 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 16, 2022.
Prior to the payment of such dividend, Station Holdco LLC ("Station Holdco") will make a cash distribution to all unit holders of record, including the Company, of $0.25 per unit for a total distribution of approximately $27.6 million, approximately $16.1 million of which is expected to be distributed to the Company and approximately $11.5 million of which is expected to be distributed to the other unit holders of record of Station Holdco.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results. The conference call will consist of prepared remarks from the Company and include a question and answer session. Those interested in participating in the call should dial (888) 317-6003, or (412) 317-6061 for international callers, approximately 15 minutes before the call start time. Please use the passcode: 1110192. A replay of the call will be available from today through May 10, 2022 at www.redrockresorts.com. A live audio webcast of the call will also be available at www.redrockresorts.com.
Presentation of Financial Information
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a widely used measure of operating performance in our industry and is a principal basis for valuation of gaming companies. We believe that in addition to net income, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial performance measurement for assessing our operating performance because it provides information about the performance of our ongoing core operations. Adjusted EBITDA includes net income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, write-downs and other, net, asset impairment, interest expense, net, loss on extinguishment of debt, provision for income tax and other.
Company Information and Forward Looking Statements
Red Rock Resorts is a holding company that owns an indirect equity interest in and manages Station Casinos LLC ("Station Casinos"). Station Casinos is the leading provider of gaming, hospitality and entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas, Nevada. Station Casinos' properties, which are located throughout the Las Vegas valley, are regional entertainment destinations and include hotels as well as various amenities, including numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theaters, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo and race and sports wagering. Station Casinos owns and operates Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Boulder, Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Valley View, Wildfire Anthem and Wildfire Lake Mead. Station Casinos also owns Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel, Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel and Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel, which have been closed since March 2020, and owns a 50% interest in Barley's Casino & Brewing Company, Wildfire Casino & Lanes and The Greens.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations, hopes or intentions regarding the future. These forward looking statements can often be identified by their use of words such as "will", "might", "predict", "continue", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "outlook", "could", "would", "target", "project", "intend", "plan", "seek", "estimate", "pursue", "should", "may" and "assume", or the negative thereof, as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in any such statement. Certain important factors, including but not limited to, financial market risks, could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. Further information on potential factors which could affect our financial condition, results of operations and business includes, without limitation, the extent and duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, financial results and liquidity; the duration of the closure of the Company's properties that have not yet reopened; the impact and cost of new operating procedures implemented at the Company's properties in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; the impact of actions that the Company has undertaken to reduce costs and improve efficiencies to mitigate losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and resulting unemployment and changes in general economic conditions on discretionary spending and consumer demand; the impact of our substantial indebtedness; the effects of local and national economic, credit and capital market conditions on consumer spending and the economy in general, and on the gaming and hotel industries in particular; the effects of competition, including locations of competitors and operating and market competition; changes in laws, including increased tax rates, regulations or accounting standards, third-party relations and approvals, and decisions of courts, regulators and governmental bodies (including the current government-mandated operational restrictions); risks associated with construction projects, including disruption of our operations, shortages of materials or labor, unexpected costs, unforeseen permitting or regulatory issues and weather; litigation outcomes and judicial actions, including gaming legislative action, referenda and taxation; acts of war or terrorist incidents, natural disasters or civil unrest; risks associated with the collection and retention of data about our customers, employees, suppliers and business partners; and other risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company's other current and periodic reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this document are made based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
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WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council president Tony Perkins released the following statement reacting to former Bremerton School District high school football coach Joe Kennedy's win at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court voted 6-3, upholding Kennedy's right to practice his faith while coaching football.
The decision also essentially did away with the longstanding controversial Lemon Test that has squeezed faith from the public square.
"The Court has taken a significant step in repairing America's foundation of religious freedom, which has been under relentless assault from the Left over the last 60 years. The Court clarified that Coach Kennedy's job should not be threatened because he does it according to his Christian faith. Nor should he be forced to hide his Christian beliefs on the field.
"This term of the Supreme Court validates the principled engagement of Bible-believing Christians in the political process over the last few decades, electing those who would put men and women who respect the Constitution onto the courts. This decision is a monumental answer to prayer and a tremendous victory for Christians," Perkins commented.
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- Total revenue increased 6% sequentially in the first quarter of 2022 and 49% from the first quarter of 2021 to $386 million
- Strong first quarter profitability with diluted earnings per share of $1.50 and adjusted earnings per share of $1.67
- Total company originations totaled $1.0 billion, 2.7% lower sequentially due to normal seasonality and more than double originations during the first quarter of 2021
- Continued strong credit performance with consolidated portfolio net charge-offs as a percentage of average combined loan and finance receivables of 7.6% in the first quarter of 2022, compared to 4.2%, 16.8% and 15.4% for the first quarters of 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively
- Acquired approximately 1.8 million shares during the first quarter under the company's share repurchase program
- At March 31, cash and marketable securities totaled $228 million and available capacity on committed facilities totaled $402 million
CHICAGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enova International (NYSE: ENVA), a leading financial technology company powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"We are pleased to report another quarter of strong growth and profitability driven by solid credit and stronger-than-expected demand in a typically slow seasonal quarter," said David Fisher, Enova's Chief Executive Officer. "Looking forward, despite the current choppiness in the US economy, we remain encouraged by the ongoing strength of our customer base given continued high levels of spending driven by record employment numbers and strong wage growth. We believe our long track record of quickly adapting to changes in the macro-environment, combined with our diversified product offerings, positions us well to continue to drive profitable growth while also effectively managing risk."
First Quarter 2022 Summary
- Total revenue of $386 million in the first quarter of 2022 increased 49% from $259 million in the first quarter of 2021.
- Net revenue margin of 70% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 92% in the first quarter of 2021.
- Net income attributable to Enova International, Inc. of $52 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $76 million, or $2.03 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021.
- First quarter 2022 adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, of $106 million compared to $137 million in the first quarter of 2021.
- Adjusted earnings of $58 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, both non-GAAP measures, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to adjusted earnings of $82 million, or $2.20 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021.
"We delivered another solid quarter of top- and bottom-line financial performance as our effective marketing, diversified product offerings and machine-learning-powered credit risk management capabilities allowed us to meet customer demand with attractive unit economics," said Steve Cunningham, CFO of Enova. "We strengthened our balance sheet and liquidity with increases to our borrowing capacity during the quarter, allowing us to deliver on our commitment to deliver long-term shareholder value through both share repurchases and investments in our business to drive meaningful, sustainable, and profitable growth."
For information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this release, please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
Conference Call
Enova will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2022 results at 4 p.m. Central Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time today, May 3rd. The live webcast of the call can be accessed at the Enova Investor Relations website at http://ir.enova.com, along with the company's earnings press release and supplemental financial information. The U.S. dial-in for the call is 1-855-560-2575 (1-412-542-4161 for non-U.S. callers). Please ask to join the Enova International call. A replay of the conference call will be available until May 10, 2022, at 10:59 p.m. Central Time / 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, while an archived version of the webcast will be available on the Enova International Investor Relations website for 90 days. The U.S. dial-in for the conference call replay is 1-877-344-7529 (1-412-317-0088). The replay access code is 9886757.
About Enova
Enova International (NYSE: ENVA) is a leading financial technology company providing online financial services through its artificial intelligence and machine learning powered lending platform. Enova serves the needs of non-prime consumers and small businesses, who are frequently underserved by traditional banks. Enova has provided more than 7 million customers with over $40 billion in loans and financing with market leading products that provide a path for them to improve their financial health. You can learn more about the company and its brands at www.enova.com.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about the business, financial condition and prospects of Enova. These forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and reflect the views and assumptions of Enova's senior management with respect to the business, financial condition and prospects of Enova as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. The actual results of Enova could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties applicable to Enova's business, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties indicated in Enova's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q and current reports on Forms 8-K. These risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of Enova to control, and, in many cases, Enova cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. When used in this release, the words "believes," "estimates," "plans," "expects," "anticipates" and similar expressions or variations as they relate to Enova or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Enova cautions you not to put undue reliance on these statements. Enova disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Enova provides historical non-GAAP financial information. Management believes that presentation of non-GAAP financial information is meaningful and useful in understanding the activities and business metrics of Enova's operations. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of Enova's business that, when viewed with its GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.
Management provides non-GAAP financial information for informational purposes and to enhance understanding of Enova's GAAP consolidated financial statements. Readers should consider the information in addition to, but not instead of or superior to, Enova's financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial information may be determined or calculated differently by other companies, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.
Combined Loans and Finance Receivables
The combined loans and finance receivables measures are non-GAAP measures that include loans and finance receivables that Enova owns or has purchased and loans that Enova guarantees. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide investors with important information needed to evaluate the magnitude of potential receivable losses and the opportunity for revenue performance of the loans and finance receivable portfolio on an aggregate basis. Management also believes that the comparison of the aggregate amounts from period to period is more meaningful than comparing only the amounts reflected on Enova's consolidated balance sheet since revenue is impacted by the aggregate amount of receivables owned by Enova and those guaranteed by Enova as reflected in its consolidated financial statements.
Adjusted Earnings Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, Enova has provided adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, or, collectively, the Adjusted Earnings Measures, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency and facilitates comparison of operating results across a broad spectrum of companies with varying capital structures, compensation strategies, derivative instruments and amortization methods, which provides a more complete understanding of Enova's financial performance, competitive position and prospects for the future. Management also believes that investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as the Adjusted Earnings Measures, to assess operating performance and that such measures may highlight trends in Enova's business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, management believes that the adjustments shown below are useful to investors in order to allow them to compare Enova's financial results during the periods shown without the effect of each of these expense items.
Adjusted EBITDA Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, Enova has provided Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, or, collectively, the Adjusted EBITDA measures, which are non-GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that Enova defines as earnings excluding depreciation, amortization, interest, foreign currency transaction gains or losses, taxes and stock-based compensation. In addition, management believes that the adjustments for transaction-related costs, other nonoperating expenses and equity method investment income shown below are useful to investors in order to allow them to compare our financial results during the periods shown without the effect of the expense items. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure that Enova defines as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA Measures are used by investors to analyze operating performance and evaluate Enova's ability to incur and service debt and Enova's capacity for making capital expenditures. Adjusted EBITDA Measures are also useful to investors to help assess Enova's estimated enterprise value.
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Company's cloud-based, AI-powered automation platform recognized for delivering process discovery capabilities that accelerate automation success
SAN JOSE, Calif, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), today announced that Everest Group, a leading research and consulting firm, has named it a Leader in Everest Group's first-ever Task Mining Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022.
Automation Anywhere was named a Leader based on its leading cloud-native, AI-powered process discovery solution that delivers expedited paths to process mapping, centralized sensor configuration, and other capabilities. The company acquired FortressIQ in January, as part of a strategic initiative to increase process discovery for customers as they seek to increase digital transformation.
"Automation Anywhere's task mining product strategy is focused on empowering enterprises with fact-based process insights to accelerate their intelligent automation and digital transformation journeys," said Amardeep Modi, Vice President at Everest Group. "A strong vision and supporting investments (e.g., acquisition of Fortress IQ), depth and breadth of product functionalities, high value delivered to its clients, and expansion in its task mining client base are some of the key factors that contributed to Automation Anywhere's position as a Leader in Everest Group's Task Mining Products PEAK Matrix® assessment."
Demand for automation has skyrocketed as the pandemic endures and companies look for new ways to streamline business processes. As part of an organization's automation journey, process intelligence has become essential, helping companies identify, map, mine, and analyze the multi-dimensional processes that extend across hundreds of applications and hundreds of thousands of employees.
Everest Group defines task mining as "a type of software product that can capture user actions and metadata, such as keystrokes, mouse clicks, activity screenshots, and potentially other system-level activities performed together on multiple desktops to virtually reconstruct the processes and provide insights into the tasks and activities involved in executing a process." The Tasking Mining PEAK Matrix® assesses the measurement of impact on the market and the ability to deliver products successfully.
"We are delivering on our promise to advance our Automation 360 platform with process discovery, intelligence, and optimization with built-in intelligence that provides fast, accurate visibility on which processes can and should be automated," said Prince Kohli, Chief Technology Officer, Automation Anywhere. "We are thrilled to be named a Leader in this inaugural report by the Everest Group."
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About Automation Anywhere
Automation Anywhere is the No. 1 cloud automation platform, delivering RPA and process intelligence solutions across all industries globally to automate end-to-end business processes for the fastest path to enterprise transformation. The company offers the world's only cloud-native platform combining RPA, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics to automate repetitive tasks and build enterprise agility, freeing up humans to pivot to the next big idea, build deeper customer relationships and drive business growth. For additional information, visit www.automationanywhere.com.
Automation Anywhere and Automation 360 are registered trademarks/service marks of Automation Anywhere, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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Hundreds of Infrastructure leaders make their needs known during Summit
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - Hundreds of leaders in the Infrastructure industry have been welcomed by Gov. Laura Kelly as they make their needs known during the state’s first Infrastructure Summit.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says on Wednesday, July 13, she welcomed residents to the inaugural Infrastructure Summit hosted by the newly reformed Kansas Infrastructure Hub.
At the summit, which will be held on July 13 and 14 in Wichita, Gov. Kelly said more than 650 Kansans will learn more about the grant opportunities available under the federal https://www.transit.dot.gov/BIL#:~:text=The%20Bipartisan%20Infrastructure%20Law%2C%20as,transportation%20in%20the%20nation’s%20history., discuss strategies for the preparation of winning grant applications, and share input on infrastructure priorities in the Sunflower State.
“Local governments are on the frontlines providing the quality infrastructure that we all rely on to meet our most basic needs and generate long-term prosperity,” Kelly said. “I’m grateful we could bring together infrastructure leaders from across the state to strategize how we can strengthen Kansas for years to come.”
Under BIL, Kelly said Kansas will get nearly $3.8 billion in direct funds over the next five years for transportation, water, energy and broadband projects. She said residents could get more if they apply for competitive grants.
Kelly also noted that Kansas is one of the first states in the nation to meet for conversations at the local level about how federal, state, and local governments and the private sector can better work together to leverage the funds to maximize the impact and mitigate challenges associated with the infrastructure improvements.
“These dollars present a tremendous opportunity for Kansas, but with that opportunity also comes a responsibility to deliver,” said Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz. “Whether it’s workforce shortages, inflation, or red tape, we know there will be challenges to achieve the improvements taxpayers deserve, which is why collaboration at all levels of government and the private sector will be critical. I’m so pleased that Kansans from all every region are here to strategize how we can better work together.”
The Governor indicated that summit attendees will hear from experts about resources available for transportation, water systems, broadband, energy, resilience and cybersecurity and will learn how to apply for grant programs which will become available in the next five years.
During this summit, Kelly said attendees will also share how the State can better help them meet their infrastructure needs and help communities prioritize needs at a regional level.
Kelly noted that Secretary Lorenz chairs the Hub and in June, she announced the Hub’s launch. She said the Hub has an advisory committee made up of public and private sector leaders and stakeholders across Kansas that help decide funding priorities, identify barriers to fund distribution, and communicate its work to community members.
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Injured Utah little leaguer recovering, has call with coach
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A Little League World Series player who seriously injured his head when he fell out of his top bunk in dorms at the world series complex has FaceTimed with his coach and continues to improve, the coach said Friday.
Mark Ence, the manager for Snow Canyon, Utah, said he told his 12-year-old player, Easton Oliverson, that he loved him and Easton said he loved the coach back.
“It was great to hear his voice,” Ence said.
Easton has been recovering in the hospital since the accident Monday. His MRI on Wednesday night came back normal, he has begun walking and walked to the bathroom on his own Friday morning, Ence said.
“I’m not familiar with the recovery process of that sort of injury,” Ence said. “But he definitely is improving and the family wanted to let everyone know that they are grateful for the thoughts and prayers and they feel like the prayers are working.”
Ence spoke with reporters hours before Utah, representing the Mountain Region, played its first game of the tournament against Tennessee from the Southeast Region.
With Easton’s condition improving so quickly, his father, Jace will be back in the dugout to resume his role as an assistant coach. In addition, Easton’s brother Brogan was added to the team’s roster.
“You’re allowed to have 14 on a roster,” Ence said. “We had 13 and we were able to get Easton’s little brother Brogan to come and be with our team, so he arrived yesterday. The family is extremely excited. I think it’s going to be huge for the family in terms of the healing process to have Brogan be there.”
The coaching staff and parents have worked to keep the players’ attention on the upcoming games and enjoying the Little League World Series experience.
“Being kids they bounce back pretty quick. They’ve enjoyed it here and stayed busy,” Ence said. “It’s definitely been more stressful for the parents, but the kids are doing great.”
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Jake Starr is a journalism student at Penn State.
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Company to Oversee Growth of All Subsidiary Operations from Strategically Located Sandpiper Bay Resort
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altitude International Holdings, Inc. (OTC: ALTD) ("Altitude" or the "Company'), a diversified, vertically integrated holding company focused on performance-based businesses, today announced its newly formed wholly owned subsidiary, Altitude Hospitality, LLC ("Altitude Hospitality") closed several transactions related to its lease of the 216-acre Port St. Lucie, Florida property formerly operated under the name "Club Med Sandpiper Bay" from Sandpiper Resort Properties, Inc. and Holiday Village of Sandpiper, Inc. ("Property").
As previously disclosed the Company entered into that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement effective as of April 25, 2022 (the "Property PSA"), as amended, for the purchase by the Company of the Property. Pursuant to the terms of the Property PSA the Company was allowed to assign is rights under the Property PSA. Specifically, on September 2, 2022, the Company assigned to Altitude Hospitality its rights under the Property PSA and Altitude Hospitality agreed to designate STORE Capital Acquisitions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("STORE") as the grantee under the deed from Sandpiper in a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "STORE PSA") between Altitude Hospitality and STORE through which the title to the Property was conveyed to STORE through the Property PSA in a simultaneous closing. Concurrently with the sale of, Altitude Hospitality entered into a Lease Agreement with STORE for Altitude Hospitality's lease and use of the Property through September 30, 2042, with five-year extension options through 2062.
In connection with the foregoing, the Company and Altitude Hospitality secured a $15.0 million term loan from Feenix Venture Partners, LLC, a private credit lender that has previously financed the Company. Proceeds from the loan were used to fund certain obligations under the Lease Agreement with STORE and for general working capital. Altitude Academies, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has been operating at the Property for nearly 13 years, which, until a recent rebranding, has been known as "Club Med Academies." The resort will operate under its new name, "Sandpiper Bay Resort, a Trademark Collection® By Wyndham." The Property will serve as the global headquarters for Altitude International Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including the sports academies, Rush Soccer, Altitude International, the resort operations and the Company's other operations.
"Our new headquarters will bring together our businesses at one incredible property, creating a best-in-class global destination for our training, education, and newly acquired active family resort businesses," said Gregory Breunich, Chief Executive officer of Altitude. "We believe this strategic addition to our businesses is instrumental to our future. The ramp-up for an extensive renovation is underway with expected completion over the next two years to the 200 acres of property that features a 335-room waterfront hotel, an on-site golf course and driving range, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball courts, soccer fields, a marina, and all the amenities of a full-service resort. The resort will remain open throughout the renovation process."
"Our long-term vision is to be globally recognized as a world-class hub for both hospitality, sports and education opportunities by incorporating and fully integrating the resort operation, our existing sports academy and a comprehensive real estate development strategy. We believe that the repositioning of the Property will allow the resort to maintain its worldwide destination status and enable the continued growth of our sports academy, which ultimately, will provide a positive economic impact to the local community and bring long-term value to our shareholders," concluded Breunich.
For additional information related to foregoing transactions please see the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 8, 2022.
Altitude International Holdings, Inc. (OTC: ALTD) ("Altitude") is a multi-discipline holding company which blends income streams from performance-based education, sports, arts, science, and technology. Altitude's multi-discipline approach consists of wholly owned stand-alone academies, wellness centers, and manufacturing/assembly facilities. These operations represent best-in-class high-performance methodology/protocols for training, education, and therapy environments; hypoxic training chambers, air-to-water machines, sports training and educational institutions, and wellness initiatives. For more information, please visit www.altdintl.com.
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and the safe harbor provision of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release may be identified by the use of words such as: "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "should," "plan," "will," "may," "intend," "estimate," predict," "continue," and "potential," or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology referencing future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our financial outlook and guidance, short and long-term business performance and operations, future revenues and earnings, extensive renovations as it relates to the Property, our comprehensive real estate development strategy, legal events or outcomes, market conditions and trends, new or expanded products and offerings, growth strategies, underlying assumptions, and the effects of any of the foregoing on our future results of operations or financial condition.
Forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are not assurances of future performance. Rather, these statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, and assumptions regarding future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated and unanticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions, including the impact of any of the aforementioned on our future business. As forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risk, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including some of which are out of our control. Consequently, our actual results, performance, and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, "Risk Factors" identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any amendments thereto. Even if our actual results, performance, or financial condition are consistent with forward-looking statements contained in such filings, they may not be indicative of our actual results, performance, or financial condition in subsequent periods.
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Health Net Assisting Members in Siskiyou County During State of Emergency
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Siskiyou County, Health Net is providing special assistance to ensure its members affected by the ongoing wildfire have access to essential prescription medications and other healthcare services to help them cope with grief, loss, stress or trauma.
- During evacuations, members in Siskiyou County affected by the wildfire can obtain an emergency supply from the drug store where they originally filled their prescription.
- If their drug store is closed, members can call Health Net at 1-800-400-8987 for assistance.
Health Net members can also call MHN for coping support. MHN can offer referrals to mental health counselors, local services, or phone consultations. These services can help members cope with grief, stress, or trauma related to the wildfire. MHN operates their hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached at 1-800-227-1060.
If members cannot reach their primary care provider during a declared state of emergency, Health Net provides access to telehealth services at no cost. To make an appointment, members should reference the back of their Health Net ID card for more information on how to access telehealth services. Members can find this same information by registering with and logging on to HealthNet.com.
Information for Healthcare Providers
Doctors and nurse practitioners can call Health Net at 1-800-641-7761 for help with:
- Emergency prescription refill guidelines
- Escalating approvals to reduce approval turnaround times
- Approval for out-of-network treatments when in-network resources are unavailable
Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, Health Net may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services as necessary.
At Health Net, we believe every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. Founded in California more than 40 years ago, we're dedicated to transforming the health of our community, one person at a time. Today, Health Net's 2,600 employees and 90,000 network providers serve 3 million members. That's nearly 1 in 12 Californians. We provide health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare — Coverage for Every Stage of Life™. Health Net also offers access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, employee assistance programs and managed health care products related to prescription drugs. We offer these health plans and services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company that offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.
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Starting today, Chipotle Rewards members and Roblox users get early access to the new Responsibly Raised® protein
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its new Garlic Guajillo Steak will be available at Chipotle restaurants across the U.S. and Canada, and virtually in the metaverse, for a limited time. The brand's latest menu innovation introduces an entirely new flavor profile to Chipotle's menu featuring tender cuts of steak seasoned with the bold flavors of garlic and guajillo peppers. Earlier today, Chipotle became the first restaurant brand to officially unveil a new menu item in the metaverse by debuting Garlic Guajillo Steak through the Chipotle Grill Simulator experience on Roblox.
The Chipotle Grill Simulator can be accessed at: www.roblox.com/chipotle.
The Menu Innovation
Garlic Guajillo Steak features the exciting and dynamic combination of garlic and guajillo peppers, brought to life with real ingredients and classic cooking techniques. Finished with fresh lime and hand-chopped cilantro, Garlic Guajillo Steak is a whole new dimension of steak to enhance guests' go-to Chipotle order.
"We're listening to our guests' requests for intriguing new flavors," said Nevielle Panthaky, Vice President of Culinary. "Garlic Guajillo Steak pairs the familiar craveability of garlic with the allure of guajillo into an awesome protein with a slight kick."
The Rollout
Chipotle premiered its new menu innovation on Roblox today at 7am PT with Chipotle Grill Simulator, an immersive Garlic Guajillo Steak Grill experience. Chipotle is rewarding its community on Roblox with early access to learn and taste Garlic Guajillo Steak virtually to enhance their tasting experience in real life.
In addition to the Roblox community, the 30 million Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. and Canada have exclusive digital access to Garlic Guajillo Steak today via the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com and Chipotle.ca.
Starting September 14, Garlic Guajillo Steak will be available alongside all permanent menu items for in-restaurant, online, mobile and delivery orders in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time.
Chipotle is offering a $0 delivery fee offer on all Garlic Guajillo Steak orders placed through the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com1 and Chipotle.ca2 from September 17 through 25.
Culinary Innovation In The Metaverse
To highlight the culinary innovation behind Garlic Guajillo Steak, the brand created the Chipotle Grill Simulator on Roblox. In Chipotle's virtual restaurant on Roblox, Head Chef Nevielle Panthaky invites users into the kitchen to learn the authentic cooking techniques and unique framework of ingredients required to make Garlic Guajillo Steak. Users grill Garlic Guajillo Steak following Chipotle's exact culinary process and then virtually taste Garlic Guajillo Steak's robust flavors. The fun, in-depth introduction to Garlic Guajillo Steak in the metaverse is designed to enhance guests' tasting experience in real life.
Chipotle is also giving users who successfully cook and taste Garlic Guajillo Steak a chance to try the new menu innovation in real life. On September 13 and 14, Chipotle will drop 25,000 free entrée codes at 7am PT and 3pm PT for a total of 100,000 codes.3 The free entrée codes can only be accessed by Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. and Canada on the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com and Chipotle.ca.
"By launching Garlic Guajillo Steak in the metaverse, we are able to share our culinary traditions and real food proposition with Gen Z," said Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer. "For the first time, fans can discover our latest menu innovation from our head chef with an immersive experience that blends the best of Chipotle's digital and physical worlds."
Users who complete the experience can earn virtual Burrito Bucks⁴ and unlock new exclusive virtual items inspired by Garlic Guajillo Steak, including Chipotle's iconic Chef Coat, the Nom Nom Aura, and a Gwaa-hee-oh Tee.
How It Works: Chipotle Grill Simulator
- Chipotle Grill Simulator is a new experience located within Chipotle's Burrito Builder world. Roblox users meet Chef Nevielle and select from a variety of Chipotle uniforms.
- Users are teleported into Chipotle's kitchen to cook Garlic Guajillo Steak. The experience starts at the plancha where visitors will need to perfectly grill and season as many steaks as they can before time runs out. Users will then race against the clock to cut as many steaks as they can into tender strips. Finally, chefs in training will need to mix the savory protein with lime and cilantro until they fill the progress bar.
- After successfully preparing Garlic Guajillo Steak, users will be able to virtually taste the menu innovation with Chipotle's iconic black fork. A flavor aura will appear, highlighting Garlic Guajillo Steak's dynamic flavor profile.
- Users who successfully complete the experience will earn virtual Burrito Bucks⁴ and can unlock new exclusive virtual items.
- 100,000 Roblox users who successfully complete the Chipotle Grill Simulator will earn a free entrée code that can be used on the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com or Chipotle.ca to try Garlic Guajillo Steak in real life. Chipotle will drop 25,000 codes at 7am PT and 3pm PT on September 13 and 14.
1Higher menu prices and additional service fees apply for delivery. $10 min/$200 max, excluding tax and fees. Valid 9/17-9/25/2022. Chipotle.com or Chipotle app only; purchase of Garlic Guajillo Steak entrée required. Additional terms & conditions: http://www.chipotle.com/zerodollardelivery
2Higher menu prices and additional service fees apply for delivery. CAD$12 min/CAD$200 max, excluding tax and fees. Valid 9/17-9/25/2022. Chipotle.com or Chipotle app only; purchase of Garlic Guajillo Steak entrée required. Additional terms & conditions: http://www.chipotle.ca/zerodollardelivery
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of June 30, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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Riley County reports two Covid-related deaths
Published: Jul. 27, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
RILEY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) recorded 142 new COVID-19 cases for Riley County between July 16 - 22.
Riley County remains in the high incidence category with 100 or more cases per 100,000 people.
Additionally, two COVID related deaths have been reported in Riley County. Officials say an 87-year-old male died July 11th after testing positive on July 9th. He received four doses of the Moderna vaccine. A 91-year-old female also died on July 9th. She had tested positive on June 25th and had received three doses of the Moderna vaccine.
The total number of COVID-19 related deaths for Riley County is now 91 people.
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FAIRFAX, Va., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) (the "Company") today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, May 05, 2022, with a conference call planned for Friday, May 06, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, to discuss the results.
The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 317-6003 for domestic participants and (412) 317-6061 for international participants.
The conference ID number is 10165486.
Additionally, interested parties may listen to a taped replay of the entire conference call commencing two hours after the call's completion on May 06, 2022. This replay will run through May 13, 2022. The access number for a taped replay of the conference call is (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 using the following conference ID number: 1504329. There will also be a webcast of the conference call accessible on the Company's investor relations website at investors.playaresorts.com.
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. is a leading owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations in popular vacation destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Playa owns and/or manages a total portfolio consisting of 22 resorts (8,366 rooms) located in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Playa leverages years of all-inclusive resort operating expertise and relationships with globally recognized hospitality brands to provide a best in class experience and exceptional value to our guests, while building a direct relationship to improve customer acquisition cost and drive repeat business. Playa owns and manages 15 resorts (6,004 rooms) located throughout Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Playa also owns two resorts in the Dominican Republic that are managed by a third party and manages five resorts on behalf of third-party owners. For more information, please visit www.playaresorts.com.
For additional information visit investors.playaresorts.com.
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NEW ORLEANS, La., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until May 16, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Grab Holdings Limited (NasdaqGS: GRAB, GRABW), if they purchased the Company's securities between November 12, 2021 and March 3, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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About the Lawsuit
Grab and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 3, 2022, the Company announced its 4Q2021 results, disclosing "a 44% decline YoY" in revenue and a $1.1 billion loss for the quarter due to "invest[ing] heavily" in driver incentives and that it would take one or two quarters "to get that equilibrium between drivers and riders, between supply and demand."
On this news, shares of Grab fell $2.04, or 37.3%, to close at $3.28 per share on March 3, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
The case is Peccarino v. Grab Holdings Limited, et al., No. 22-cv-2189.
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The Cannabis Scientist Power List is an annual recognition of the most important innovators within the cannabis industry
VANCOUVER, BC, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Delic Holdings Corp ("Delic" or the "Company") (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF) (FRA: 6X0), a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, today celebrated Dr. Markus Roggen, President and Chief Science Officer for Delic Labs, being named to the Cannabis Scientist Power List for the third consecutive year. Dr. Markus Roggen is consistently recognized as one of the most influential figures in the processing professionals category because of his commitment to creating a body of work on cannabis research that will have a lasting effect on the industry for the better.
Under Dr. Roggen's leadership, Delic Labs will transfer their expertise and experience from the cannabis sector to establish itself as the leader in psychedelic research and safety testing. The lab has received Health Canada 56 exemptions for chemistry analytics on psilocybin mushrooms; to perform research and tests on a host of compounds outside of psychedelic mushrooms, including MDMA and LSD; and has received psilocybin mushrooms from Nectar Health Sciences Laboratory Division Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Psilobrain Therapeutics Inc. Delic Labs expects to receive within the next months a Dealer's License with the intent of commercializing psilocybin research and associated intellectual property (IP) for medical and research purposes.
With the Health Canada 56 exemptions and a Dealer's License, the Company plans to implement consistent quality control standards to enhance the use of psychedelic compounds for medical purposes.
To learn more about Dr. Markus Roggen's inclusion on the Cannabis Scientist Power List, please visit https://thecannabisscientist.com/power-list/2022.
Delic Labs is a federally licensed cannabis and psilocybin research laboratory focused on extraction optimization, analytical testing, and process development. Based at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada and founded by award-winning chemists Dr. Markus Roggen and UBC Professor Dr. Glenn Sammis, Delic Labs uses precision chemical analytics and metabolomics identification to develop IP, produce novel products for patients, and advance the cannabis and psychedelic wellness industries. Part of the Delic Corp family, the leading psychedelic wellness platform, Delic Labs powers innovation and treatment options with an ever-expanding line of unique and high-quality products for markets that allow legal cannabis and psychedelic-based care.
Delic is a leader in new medicines and treatments for a modern world, improving access to health benefits across the country and reframing the conversation on psychedelics. The Company owns and operates an umbrella of related businesses, including the largest chain of psychedelic wellness clinics in the country, including Ketamine Infusion Centers and Ketamine Wellness Centers; the only licensed entity by Health Canada to exclusively focus on research and development of psilocybin vaporization technology, Delic Labs; the premier psychedelic wellness event, Meet Delic; and trusted media and e-commerce platforms Reality Sandwich and Delic Radio. Delic is backed by a team of industry and cannabis veterans and a diverse network, whose mission is to provide education, research, high-quality products, and effective treatment options to the masses.
This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Delic's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein may include, but are not limited to: information regarding the timing or terms upon which the Transaction will be completed; potential benefits of the Transaction; anticipated continued growth in the health and wellness sector (and, in particular, related to psychedelics); the ability of Delic to successfully achieve business objectives, and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Delic is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Delic to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the Transaction not closing as planned or at all or on terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement; incorrect assessment of the value and potential benefits of the Transaction; direct and indirect material adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic; inability to obtain future financing on suitable terms; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; risks inherent in the psychedelic treatment sector; changes in applicable laws and regulations; and failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Delic has made certain assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to: assumptions as to the time required to negotiate a definite agreement and complete matters related to the Transaction; the ability to consummate the Transaction; the ability of the parties to obtain, in a timely manner, the requisite regulatory, corporate and other third party approvals and the satisfaction of other conditions to the consummation of the Transaction on the proposed terms; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the Transaction on relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws; compliance with extensive government regulation; and the diversion of management time on the Transaction.
Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
Although Delic believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Delic does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to Delic or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised his country there would be no letup in the counteroffensive that has reclaimed towns and cities from Russian troops, as shelling continued Sunday across a wide stretch of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy ran through a list of towns that Ukraine has taken back in its lightning push across the northeast.
“Maybe now it seems to some of you that after a series of victories we have a certain lull,” he said in his nightly video address. “But this is not a lull. This is preparation for the next series… Because Ukraine must be free — all of it.”
Ukraine’s military command said its forces secured the eastern bank of the Oskil River on Saturday. The river, which flows south from Russia into Ukraine, had been a natural break in the newly emerged front lines since Kyiv’s counteroffensive began.
As Russian shells hit towns and cities over the weekend, the British defense ministry warned that Moscow is likely to increase attacks on civilian targets as it suffers battlefield defeats.
“In the last seven days, Russia has increased its targeting of civilian infrastructure even where it probably perceives no immediate military effect,” the ministry said in an online briefing. “As it faces setbacks on the front lines, Russia has likely extended the locations it is prepared to strike in an attempt to directly undermine the morale of the Ukrainian people and government.”
Russian fire killed four medics attempting to evacuate a psychiatric hospital in the Kharkiv region on Saturday, said governor Oleh Syniehubov. Two patients were wounded in the attack in Strelecha, he said.
Overnight shelling also hit a hospital in Mykolaiv, a significant Black Sea port, regional governor Vitaliy Kim said. And five people had died over the past day in Russian attacks in the Donetsk region, one of two Ukrainian regions that Russia recognizes as sovereign states, governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said.
The separatist forces that control much of Donetsk said Ukrainian shelling of a prisoner-of-war colony in Olenivka killed one prisoner and injured four. More than 50 POWs were reported killed in a July attack on the Olenivka prison; Russian and Ukrainian authorities blame each other.
A Washington-based think tank, the Institute for the Study of War, said Russian forces in Donetsk continue to conduct “meaningless operations” on villages as opposed to reinforcing the front line.
A top Vatican envoy and his entourage came under fire as they were distributing humanitarian supplies in Ukraine, the Vatican news service said on Sunday. It reported no injuries.
The incident took place near the city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, and forced Vatican Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and others to take cover.
“For the first time in my life, I didn’t know where to run. Because it is not enough to run, you have to know where to go,” said the Polish-born cardinal, whose office makes charitable contributions in the pope’s name.
Three people were wounded in nighttime shelling of Nikopol, across the river from Europe’s largest nuclear power station, said regional governor Valentyn Reznichenko. The six-reactor Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was captured by Russian forces in March, but is operated by Ukrainian engineers. Its last reactor was switched off a week ago after repeated power failures because shelling put crucial safety systems at risk.
Meanwhile, prosecutors in Kharkiv are accusing Russia of torturing civilians in one village that was recently freed. In an online statement, they said they found a basement where Russian forces allegedly tortured prisoners in Kozacha Lopan, near the border with Russia.
In images they released, they showed a Russian military TA-57 telephone with additional wires and alligator clips attached to it. Ukrainian officials have accused Russian forces of using the Soviet-era radio telephones as a power source to shock prisoners during interrogation. It was not immediately possible to verify the Ukrainians’ claims.
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Joel Haims and Jon Henry Boost Securities and Accountant Liability Experience, Respectively, for Clients Facing Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the addition of two partners to its Litigation Practice Group: Joel Haims in New York and Jonathan (Jon) Henry in Washington, DC. Joel is a highly respected litigator with vast experience handling securities and complex commercial cases, while Jon represents some of the largest accounting firms across the United States and has served as first-chair trial lawyer in many influential commercial disputes.
"We advise our clients through a wide variety of complex litigation, providing strategic counsel from investigations through trial," Steven Scholes, global head of McDermott's Litigation Practice Group, said. "Joel and Jon have achieved exceptional outcomes for their clients, and we look forward to their continued successes here at McDermott representing clients in the professional services, real estate and oil and gas industries."
Joel focuses his practice on securities litigation, including class actions, shareholder derivative cases and corporate control litigation. He also adds depth to our capabilities representing clients in US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement proceedings and internal investigations. Joel also has extensive experience litigating complex commercial cases, including cases involving commercial real estate transactions, bankruptcies and religious rights.
Joel joins from Morrison & Foerster LLP where he served twice as the firm's global co-chair of the Securities, Litigation, Enforcement and White-Collar Defense Group. He is recognized by both Chambers USA and Legal 500 for his work in securities litigation.
"I am excited to join McDermott because of its talented team of lawyers, its collaborative culture and its momentum," Joel said. "I look forward to continued success representing my clients and to expanding the Firm's existing capabilities."
Jon brings deep trial experience representing large accounting firms and their professionals, successfully defending them in numerous high profile accounting cases. He also represents large accounting firms and their professionals in regulatory and financial investigations by the US Department of Justice and US regulatory agencies, including the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the SEC. He also represents clients in high-stakes, complex commercial litigation.
Jon joins from King & Spalding. He received his BA and JD from the University of Virginia.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds sellers of the stock of Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SVA) between April 11, 2016 and February 22, 2019, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the October 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the lawsuit against 1Globe Capital LLC and certain of its officers.
SO WHAT: If you sold Sinovac securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Sinovac class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8179 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 October 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants' intentionally false statements and omissions concerning the true nature of 1Globe, a family investment office that is owned and controlled by defendant Jiaqiang Li, and Li's ownership of Sinovac stock caused the exchange, under the Rights Agreement of March 28, 2016 which included a "poison pill" limiting the number of Sinovac shares that a shareholder could acquire, to be delayed by several years. If Li had fully disclosed his ownership of Sinovac stock, as he was required to do under Section 13(d), it would have been clear that the Rights Agreement was triggered by May 2016, at the latest. While Sinovac knew enough information starting in 2016, largely based on private correspondence, to determine that 1Globe and Li triggered the Rights Agreement, defendants hid the full extent of their ownership of Sinovac stock and their agreements in connection with the battle for control of the Company. Defendants therefore also tortiously interfered with Sinovac's contractual obligations to its shareholders under the Rights Agreement.
Also according to the lawsuit, if 1Globe's and Li's actions were disclosed publicly, as they were required to be under Section 13(d), shareholders' rights would have been exercisable based on that public disclosure, and an exchange would have occurred based on that date. By misrepresenting the true nature of their ownership of Sinovac stock, defendants caused that date to be delayed almost three years, until February 22, 2019, resulting in the class losing their rights to acquire additional shares of Sinovac stock for all of their shares that they sold in the interim. While Sinovac should have implemented the Rights Agreement in 2016 based on the information available to it at the time, 1Globe and Li exacerbated the problem by violating their disclosure obligations under Section 13(d). Moreover, defendants caused the value of Sinovac stock to be artificially depressed by preventing the public from accounting for the value of defendants' stake in Sinovac and their efforts to take control of the Company.
To join the Sinovac class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8179 mailto: 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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Solar generation project awarded in first tranche of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's multi-tranche plan to modernize Puerto Rico' grid and reach 100% renewable energy by 2050
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergent Energy + Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, today announced that its Puerto Rico subsidiary has entered into a power purchase and operating agreement with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) for a 100 MW solar generation project paired with a 55 MW battery to be located in Coamo, Puerto Rico, a town in the south-central region of the island. The solar-plus-storage system will be owned and operated by Convergent's Puerto Rico subsidiary, Convergent Coamo. Subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, the system is currently expected to come online in 2024 and is part of a larger plan to accelerate Puerto Rico's strategic clean energy transition.
Puerto Rico has ambitious renewable energy goals, which can help the island mitigate the consequences of extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change and an aging, battered electric grid; Hurricanes Maria and Irma were particularly devastating, damaging 80% of Puerto Rico's electric grid. The island has responded to these challenges by setting an ambitious goal of achieving 40% renewable energy by 2025 and 100% renewable energy by 2050, relying on its most abundant resources: solar and wind.
Convergent's large-scale solar-plus-storage system is among the first awarded by PREPA in response to its multi-tranche solicitation effort to modernize Puerto Rico's electric grid. Partnering with PREPA, Convergent will work closely with local stakeholders to increase the reliability of electricity for Puerto Ricans while supporting the commonwealth's renewable energy goals.
"Puerto Rico has commendable renewable energy goals and is taking concrete steps to reach them. Convergent Energy + Power is ready to help Puerto Rico deploy more solar energy, accelerating the clean energy transition," said Johannes Rittershausen, Convergent's CEO. "We are thrilled to help bring cleaner, more reliable power to Puerto Rico with the help of our local partner Ashford Renewable, and PREPA."
About Convergent
Convergent Energy + Power (Convergent) is a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America. Convergent has over a decade of experience financing and managing all aspects of the energy storage development cycle to help customers reduce electricity costs and increase reliability. The company's commercial, industrial, and utility-scale assets can yield seven-figure savings while advancing the clean energy transition. Convergent's proprietary asset management platform, PEAK IQ® leverages machine learning and deep market knowledge to optimize asset performance and maximize value. With over $400M invested in projects in operation or allocated to projects under development, Convergent is a leading independent owner and operator of energy storage and solar-plus-storage solutions. For more information, visit convergentep.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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Which olive oil is best?
You may think of olive oil as a simple salad dressing, but it has several cooking and personal care uses. Choosing olive oil is easy if you use it for casual everyday cooking, but if you’re a culinary or skincare enthusiast, you’ll want the highest quality possible.
The best olive oils are specially crafted in regions such as the Mediterranean, where high-grade olives are used. If you’re looking for high-quality olive oil, Flora Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a top choice that’s popular for its smooth texture and rich flavor.
What to know before you buy olive oil
Health benefits
Incorporating olive oil into your diet can yield many health benefits. It is loaded with antioxidants that can help prevent the development of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease.
As recently as 2018, the Food and Drug Administration considered the oleic acid found in extra virgin olive oil to be effective in reducing the chances of developing coronary heart disease. There are also scientific claims that olive oil can help prevent metabolic syndrome, reduce cancer risk and help treat anxiety and depression.
Uses
Lightly flavored olive oil enhances the flavor of fruit salads and salads with delicate greens. Medium or robust oils pair well with heartier salads and pasta. Olive oils and blends are also excellent for stir-frying, sautéing, baking and braising.
Apart from its culinary use, many dermatologists recommend it for its skincare benefits. Olive oil helps prevent water loss, making it effective at moisturizing the skin and giving it a youthful appearance. The antioxidants also help protect skin cells from damage caused by the sun and other environmental factors.
What to look for in a quality olive oil
Olive types and grade
There are three primary olive oil grades: pure olive oil, virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil.
- Pure olive oil has a paler look and lighter texture than virgin olive oil. Since it’s highly refined and contains the least amount of actual olive oil, it’s considered the lowest-grade form.
- Virgin olive oil is unrefined, but it contains a higher level of free fatty acids than extra virgin olive oil.
- Extra virgin olive oil is extracted without chemicals or heat, making it the rawest and purest form. It also contains a low amount of free fatty acids and must meet several chemical standards to be labeled as extra-virgin olive oil.
Packaging
Olive oil can be spoiled if exposed to direct sunlight or heat. The best olive oils come in tin cans or dark glass or plastic bottles that help preserve their freshness and maintain their core nutritional value.
Style and flavor
Several extra virgin olive oils are named for the type of olive they’re derived from, and some have sweeter or spicier notes than others. The time of year the olive oil is crafted helps determine whether it’ll be smooth or robust in texture. Smooth olive oils have a gentle fruity flavor, while robust oils are more peppery.
How much you can expect to spend on olive oil
Pricing depends on the bottle size, but you can find all-purpose olive oil for $8-$15. For olive oils from the Mediterranean region or other territories known for high-grade olive oil crafting, you can expect to pay anywhere from $20-$40 for a 500- or 750-milliliter bottle.
Olive oil FAQ
Can I use olive oil for frying foods?
A. Yes, but temperature control is a vital component of effectively frying foods with olive oil since it has a lower smoke point than some other cooking oils.
Does extra virgin olive oil spoil faster than pure olive oil?
A. Yes. To help prevent your olive oil from spoiling, store it in a cool, dry place and ensure that the contents are never exposed to air for extended periods.
What’s the best olive oil to buy?
Top olive oil
Flora Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What you need to know: This high-grade olive oil has a rich flavor and is ideal for Middle Eastern dishes, dressing for pasta and salads and everyday cooking or baking.
What you’ll love: It’s made from mechanically cold-pressed sun-ripened olives and is organic-certified by Quality Assurance International and the United States Department of Agriculture. It’s unfiltered, kosher-friendly, nitrogen-flushed and comes in a light-resistant, dark glass bottle that helps preserve its taste, freshness and nutritional value.
What you should consider: It’s flavorful, but the taste isn’t as strong as some other olive oils. Also, the bottle can be messy after use since there’s no spout for pouring, so you may wish to use an olive oil dispenser.
Where to buy: Sold by iHerb
Top olive oil for the money
Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What you need to know: This is a terrific bargain pick as you’ll get 2 liters of olive oil suitable for sauteing and stir-frying for a low, affordable price.
What you’ll love: This oil is authentically made from first cold-pressed, farmer-owned olives by Pompeian olive oil craftsmen. The flavor is excellent and suitable for salads, baking, braising and all-purpose cooking. Also, some customers find that it’s a naturally effective body moisturizer.
What you should consider: Although it’s smooth, some customers found it slightly heavy and didn’t like the strong taste when used for stir-frying.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Gaea Sitia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What you need to know: This is an authentic Greek olive oil expertly crafted to deliver a superior product with an outstanding taste.
What you’ll love: It’s rooted in the Protected Designation of Origin region of Sitia, located in Crete, which is one of the most famous olive oil-producing territories. It’s cold-extracted from hand-picked Koroneiki-variety olives for a flavorful taste and smooth texture. Also, it comes in a no-spill bottle designed to deliver a clean pour.
What you should consider: It has a thicker consistency than some other olive oils. Also, some customers found its taste spicier and less fruity than expected.
Where to buy: Sold by iHerb
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of cellular therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, announced today that it will hold a conference call to update shareholders on financial results for the second quarter, ended on June 30, 2022, and provide a corporate update, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 15, 2022.
BrainStorm's Chief Executive Officer, Chaim Lebovits, will present a corporate update after which participant questions will be answered. Joining Mr. Lebovits to answer investment community questions will be Ralph Kern, MD, MHSc, President and Chief Medical Officer, Stacy Lindborg, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, David Setboun, PharmD, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Alla Patlis, CPA, MBA, Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Participants are encouraged to submit their questions in advance of the call by sending them to: q@brainstorm-cell.com. Questions should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
The investment community may participate in the conference call by dialing the following numbers:
Participant Numbers:
Toll Free: 888-506-0062
International: 973-528-0011
Participant Access Code: 955552
Webcast URL: https://bit.ly/3cXwQkt
Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the internet may do so by using the webcast link above or by visiting the "Investors & Media" page of BrainStorm's website here and clicking on the conference call link.
The replay of the conference call can be accessed by dialing the numbers below, and will be available for 14 days.
Replay Numbers:
Toll Free: 877-481-4010
International: 919-882-2331
Replay Passcode: 46290
About Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of innovative autologous adult stem cell therapeutics for debilitating neurodegenerative diseases. The Company holds the rights to clinical development and commercialization of the NurOwn® technology platform used to produce autologous MSC-NTF cells through an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement. Autologous MSC-NTF cells have received Orphan Drug designation status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Brainstorm has completed a Phase 3 pivotal trial in ALS (NCT03280056); this trial investigated the safety and efficacy of repeat-administration of autologous MSC-NTF cells and was supported by a grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM CLIN2-0989). Brainstorm completed under an investigational new drug application a Phase 2 open-label multicenter trial (NCT03799718) of autologous MSC-NTF cells in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) and was supported by a grant from the National MS Society (NMSS).
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Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information, including statements regarding future NurOwn® manufacturing and clinical development plans, constitute "forward-looking statements" and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.'s actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Terms and phrases such as "may," "should," "would," "could," "will," "expect," "likely," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "predict," "potential," and similar terms and phrases are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, Brainstorm's need to raise additional capital, Brainstorm's ability to continue as a going concern, the prospects for regulatory approval of Brainstorm's NurOwn® treatment candidate, the initiation, completion, and success of Brainstorm's product development programs and research, regulatory and personnel issues, development of a global market for our services, the ability to secure and maintain research institutions to conduct our clinical trials, the ability to generate significant revenue, the ability of Brainstorm's NurOwn® treatment candidate to achieve broad acceptance as a treatment option for ALS or other neurodegenerative diseases, Brainstorm's ability to manufacture, or to use third parties to manufacture, and commercialize the NurOwn® treatment candidate, obtaining patents that provide meaningful protection, competition and market developments, Brainstorm's ability to protect our intellectual property from infringement by third parties, heath reform legislation, demand for our services, currency exchange rates and product liability claims and litigation; and other factors detailed in Brainstorm's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q available at http://www.sec.gov. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on Brainstorm's forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the beliefs, expectations and opinions of management as of the date of this press release. We do not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or assumptions if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, unless otherwise required by law. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
For more information, visit the company's website at www.brainstorm-cell.com.
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Premier independent real estate brokerage expands to Mid-Valley with a new office Near Aspen
BASALT, Colo., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Elliman Realty, one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States, announced today that it has expanded its footprint in Colorado. With the opening of a new office in Basalt — its fourth office in the state — the company is well positioned to bring its market expertise and unparalleled service to the Mid-Valley communities of Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, near Aspen where Douglas Elliman consistently sets record-breaking sales. Located at 310 Market Street, the 800-square-foot office will provide space for both agents and staff members.
With more than 330 active listings, the Mid-Valley is poised to exceed the $943 million in total sales volume generated in 2021. *Statistics provided by Land Title Guarantee and Aspen Glenwood MLS.
"Like the increasing numbers of homebuyers and investors drawn to the region, we see tremendous opportunity in Colorado's Mid-Valley," said Scott Durkin, CEO, Douglas Elliman Realty. "With the current inventory and growing demand for new developments, we expect to substantially increase our market share."
As a result of remarkable sales activity in nearby Aspen over the past two years, numerous Aspen sellers have taken their financial gains and migrated to the Mid-Valley. And with two luxury country clubs—The Roaring Fork Club in Basalt and Aspen Glen in Carbondale—the region has become a draw for out-of-state buyers, including from Texas.
"Our strong sales in Aspen propelled Douglas Elliman to the number two position in overall market share," said Stephen Kotler, CEO of Douglas Elliman Realty's Western Region. "Our new presence in Basalt combined with our ability to leverage our national and international referral network positions us to replicate that success in the Mid-Valley."
"With the increased demand for new inventory, numerous development projects are currently under construction or scheduled to break ground over the next 12 months," said Edmund Foran, Executive Manager of Sales and Managing Broker, Aspen and Snowmass Village, for Douglas Elliman Realty. "Having a visible presence in the Mid-Valley will enhance our ability to secure new listings."
Some of Elliman's current listings in the Mid-Valley communities include 5616 County Rd 100 in Carbondale listed by Amy Doherty and Julia Herman for $9.8 million, 227 Sage Rim Circle in Basalt listed by Mary Kate Farrell for $9.925 million, 1270 County Road 240 in Glenwood Springs, a 1123 acre ranch on the Colorado River listed by Michael Latousek for $38.647 million and 2561 Frying Pan Road in Basalt, featuring 137 acres and half a mile of frontage of Gold Medal fly fishing on the Frying Pan River for $15.95 million also listed by Michael Latousek.
About Douglas Elliman Inc.
Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE: DOUG, "Douglas Elliman") owns Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC, which is one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the United States with operations in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey, the Hamptons, Massachusetts, Florida, California, Colorado, Texas and Nevada. In addition, Douglas Elliman sources, uses and invests in early-stage, disruptive property technology ("PropTech") solutions and companies and provides other real estate services, including development marketing, property management and settlement and escrow services in select markets. Additional information concerning Douglas Elliman is available on its website, www.elliman.com.
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TAIPEI, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for June at NT$30.94 billion, marking an eight-year high over the same period, with growth of 3.1% year-on-year (YoY) and 39.5% month-on-month (MoM). Consolidated revenues for the first half (H1) summed up at NT$150.72 billion, which was flattish with 0.4% decline YoY. The company also managed to continuously reduce overall inventory levels.
Business highlights year-on-year include:
- Desktop PC business revenue grew 9.3% in June, 2.9% in Q2, and 15.4% in H1
- Gaming business [1] revenue grew 25.7% in June, declined by 12.3% in Q2, and grew 4.9% in H1
Acer's seven public subsidiaries have all announced their Q2 2022 revenues with an overall growth of 31.9% YoY. On top of their strong business growth, Acer's strategy to build multiple business engines is gaining good momentum.
- Acer Gaming Inc. revenue in Q2 grew 42.9% YoY
- Acer Gadget Inc. revenue in Q2 grew 25.1% YoY
- MPS Energy Inc. revenue in Q2 grew 63.4% YoY
- Altos Computing Inc. revenue in Q2 grew 59.0% YoY
- AcerPure Inc. revenue in Q2 grew 70.7% YoY
The businesses other than PCs and displays contributed to 21.1% of total Q2 revenues.
[1] Acer's gaming related products and businesses
About Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,500 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.
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PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a low voltage technician and I thought there could be a better way to pull cords and fish tape back through conduit or interior wall space cavities," said an inventor, from Phoenix, Ariz., "so I invented the AUTO REWIND. My design saves time and it reduces strain on the hands and wrists while rewinding fish tape."
The invention provides an easier way for an electrician to rewind a fish tape reel. In doing so, it offers an alternative to manually rewinding fish tape. As a result, it saves time and effort. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for electricians. Additionally, it can be secured to any fish tape reel.
The original design was submitted to the Phoenix sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PBT-183, 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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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) today announced that on April 8, 2022, the company approved non-statutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 86,130 shares of its common stock and 33,125 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), each representing the right to receive one share of its common stock upon vesting, to 96 new employees. The awards were made pursuant to the NASDAQ inducement grant exception as a component of the new hires' employment compensation.
The inducement grants were approved by PTC's Compensation Committee on April 8, 2022, and are being made as an inducement material to each employee's acceptance of employment with the company in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
All stock option awards have an exercise price of $42.85 per share, the closing price of PTC's common stock on April 8, 2022, the date of the grant. The stock options each have a 10-year term and vest over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares vesting on the first anniversary of the applicable employee's new hire date and 6.25% of the original number of shares vesting at the end of each subsequent three-month period thereafter until fully vested, subject to the employee's continued service with the company through the applicable vesting dates. The RSUs each will vest over four years with 25% of the original number of shares vesting on each annual anniversary of the applicable employee's new hire date until fully vested, subject to the employee's continued service with the company through the applicable vesting dates.
PTC is a science-driven, global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines that provide benefits to patients with rare disorders. PTC's ability to innovate to identify new therapies and to globally commercialize products is the foundation that drives investment in a robust and diversified pipeline of transformative medicines. PTC's mission is to provide access to best-in-class treatments for patients who have little to no treatment options. PTC's strategy is to leverage its strong scientific and clinical expertise and global commercial infrastructure to bring therapies to patients. PTC believes this allows it to maximize value for all its stakeholders. To learn more about PTC, please visit us at www.ptcbio.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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LOCKPORT, N.Y. (AP) — For as long as anyone can remember, rent increases rarely happened at Ridgeview Homes, a family-owned mobile home park in upstate New York.
That changed in 2018 when corporate owners took over the 65-year-old park located amid farmland and down the road from a fast food joint and grocery store about 30 miles northeast of Buffalo.
Residents, about half of whom are seniors or disabled people on fixed incomes, put up with the first two increases. They hoped the latest owner, Cook Properties, would address the bourbon-colored drinking water, sewage bubbling into their bathtubs and the pothole-filled roads.
When that didn’t happen and a new lease with a 6% increase was imposed this year, they formed an association. About half the residents launched a rent strike in May, prompting Cook Properties to send out about 30 eviction notices.
“All they care about is raising the rent because they only care about the money,” said Jeremy Ward, 49, who gets by on just over $1,000 a month in disability payments after his legs suffered nerve damage in a car accident.
He was recently fined $10 for using a leaf blower. “I’m disabled,” he said. “You guys aren’t doing your job and I get a violation?”
The plight of residents at Ridgeview is playing out nationwide as institutional investors, led by private equity firms and real estate investment trusts and sometimes funded by pension funds, swoop in to buy mobile home parks. Critics contend mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are fueling the problem by backing a growing number of investor loans.
The purchases are putting residents in a bind, since most mobile homes — despite the name — cannot be moved easily or cheaply. Owners are forced to either accept unaffordable rent increases, spend thousands of dollars to move their home, or abandon it and lose tens of thousands of dollars they invested.
“These industries, including mobile home park manufacturing industry, keep touting these parks, these mobile homes, as affordable housing. But it’s not affordable,” said Benjamin Bellus, an assistant attorney general in Iowa, who said complaints have gone up “100-fold” since out-of-state investors started buying up parks a few years ago.
“You’re putting people in a snare and a trap, where they have no ability to defend themselves,” he added.
Driven by some of the strongest returns in real estate, investors have shaken up a once-sleepy sector that’s home to more than 22 million mostly low-income Americans in 43,000 communities. Many aggressively promote the parks as ensuring a steady return — by repeatedly raising rent.
There’s also a growing industry, featuring how-to books, webinars and even a mobile home university, that offers tips to attract small investors.
“You went from an environment where you had a local owner or manager who took care of things as they needed fixing, to where you had people who were looking at a cost-benefit analysis for how to get the penny squeezed lowest,” Bellus said. “You combine it with an idea that we can just keep raising the rent, and these people can’t leave.”
George McCarthy, president and CEO of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based think tank, said parks containing about a fifth of mobile home lots nationwide have been purchased by institutional investors over the past eight years.
McCarthy singled out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for guaranteeing the loans as part of a what the lending giants bill as expanding affordable housing. Since 2014, the Lincoln Institute estimates Freddie Mac alone provided $9.6 billion in financing for the purchase of more than 950 communities across 44 states.
A spokesman for Freddie Mac countered that it had purchased loans for less than 3% of the mobile home communities nationwide, and about 60% of those were refinances.
Soon after investors started buying up parks in 2015, the complaints of double-digit rent increases followed.
In Iowa, Matt Chapman, a mobile home resident at a park purchased by Utah-based Havenpark Communities, said his rent and fees had almost doubled since 2019. Iowa Legal Aid’s Alex Kornya said another park purchased by Impact Communities saw rent and fees increase 87% between 2017 and 2020.
“Many of the folks living in the park were on fixed incomes, disability, Social Security, and simply were not going to be able to keep pace,” said Kornya, who met with about 300 angry mobile home owners at a mega-church. “It led almost to a political awakening.”
In Minnesota, park purchases by out-of-state buyers grew from 46% in 2015 to 81% in 2021, with rent increases as much as 30%, according to All Parks Alliance For Change, a state association.
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, speaking at a Senate hearing this year, recalled tenants complaining of repeated rent increases at a Havenpark development in Great Falls. One resident, Cindy Newman, told The Associated Press her monthly rent and fees went up $117 to nearly $400 over a year and eight months — equal to the increase over the previous 20 years. The company says the increase was $95 over a three-year period.
On top of rent increases, residents complained of being inundated with fees for everything from pets to maintenance and fines for clutter and speeding — all tucked into leases that can run upwards of 50 pages.
Josh Weiss, a Havenpark spokesperson, said the company must charge prevailing market rates when it purchases a park at fair market price. That said, the company has moved since 2020 to limit its rent increases to $50-a-month.
“We understand the anxiety that any rent increase has on residents, especially those on fixed incomes,” Weiss said. “While we try to minimize the impact, the financial realities do not change.”
The mobile home industry argues the communities are the most affordable housing option, noting that average rent increases across parks nationwide were just over 4% in 2021. Spending on improvements was around 11%. Significant investments are needed, they said, to make improvements at older parks and avoid them being sold off.
“You have some people coming into the space that give us all a bad name but those are isolated examples and those practices are not common,” said Lesli Gooch, chief executive officer of the Manufactured Housing Institute, the industry’s trade association.
Both sides said the government could do more to help.
The industry wants Federal Housing Administration financing made available to residents, many of whom rely on high-interest loans to purchase homes that cost on average $81,900. They also want the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to allow housing vouchers to be used for mobile homes.
Advocates for residents, including MHAction, want lawmakers to put a cap on rent or require a reason for an increase or eviction — state legislation that succeeded in Delaware this year but failed in Iowa, Colorado and Montana.
They also want Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to stipulate in loans they back that rents remain affordable. And they support residents purchasing their communities, which started in New Hampshire and has reached almost 300 parks in 20 states.
A Freddie Mac spokesperson said it has created a new loan offering that incentivizes tenant protections and last year made those mandatory for all future mobile home community transactions.
At Ridgeview, it’s unclear how the rent strike will be resolved.
Cook, which claims to be the largest operator of mobile home parks in New York and has a slogan “Exceptional Opportunities. Exceptional Returns,” declined to comment. The company closed a $26 million private-equity fund in 2021 that purchased 12 parks in New York, but it was unclear if one of them was Ridgeview.
Residents, meanwhile, soldier on. Joyce Bayles, an 85-year-old resident has taken to mowing her own lawn because crews show up only monthly. Gerald Korb, a 78-year-old retiree, said he’s still waiting for the company to move an electric pole and transformer he fears could topple onto his home during a storm.
“I bought a place and now they are forcing all this on us,” said Korb, who stopped paying rent in protest. “They are absentee landlords is what they are.”
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This story has been corrected to show that McCarthy was referring to lots, not parks, and to show Newman’s monthly costs increased by $117 to nearly $400. The total was not $117 before the increase. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/rents-spike-as-big-pocketed-investors-buy-mobile-home-parks/ | 2022-07-26T10:50:24Z |
Airline launches campaign with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) and SU2C Ambassador Mandy Moore
- Mandy Moore joins American and SU2C to launch this year's fundraising campaign with video alongside airline team members.
- Customers earn American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for donations to SU2C during two-month campaign.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated actress, singer and songwriter Mandy Moore, is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and life-saving cancer research.
Now through Sept. 30, customers will receive 25 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for every dollar they donate of $25 or more to Stand Up To Cancer.
Additionally, anyone who uses their American Airlines AAdvantage Mastercard® credit card to contribute between $25 and $10,000, will receive 50 bonus AAdvantage miles per dollar until we reach $1 million in donations.
"The outpouring of support from our generous team members and customers has been remarkable in our six-year partnership with Stand Up To Cancer," said American Airlines Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo. "That's a testament to how passionate we are about Stand Up's mission to save lives by funding research that has led to groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs in the fight against cancer. It's a disease that has impacted so many of us and our loved ones."
Since first joining forces in 2016, American has raised more than $11 million to benefit SU2C through fundraising efforts. In 2019, American debuted a campaign that offered those who donate the chance to honor a loved one by including their name on an Airbus A321 aircraft wrapped in a special SU2C livery.
"This year alone, nearly 2 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer," said Rusty Robertson, Stand Up To Cancer Co-Founder. "Stand Up To Cancer is committed to funding innovative cancer research and dealing with health equity in cancer clinical trials to ensure treatments are accessible and beneficial to all patients. We are immensely grateful to American Airlines and their customers for their longstanding support and to Mandy Moore for her participation in this campaign. Together, we can and will end this terrible disease."
SU2C brings together the best and the brightest in the cancer community to help new therapies move from the laboratory to the patient quickly. By galvanizing the entertainment community, SU2C creates awareness and educates the public on cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment and raises funds to support these efforts.
"I have supported Stand Up To Cancer since its inception and it has been truly amazing to see scientists, patients, actors, musicians and athletes all come together for one common cause — the fight against cancer," said Mandy Moore. "To do this in partnership with them and American Airlines, a company so close to my heart, is truly a full circle moment. For many, cancer is a part of life's journey, and through this campaign, I hope we can raise awareness for Stand Up To Cancer's groundbreaking cancer research programs, while inspiring cancer survivors, patients and those caring for a loved one facing the disease."
Learn more about the 2022 fundraising campaign and how to donate at StandUpToCancer.org/AmericanAirlines.
Watch the full video, here.
About American Airlines Group
To Care for People on Life's Journey®. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company's stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what's happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
About Stand Up To Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) raises funds to accelerate the pace of research to get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C, a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was established in 2008 by media and entertainment leaders who utilize these communities' resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, to increase awareness about cancer prevention, and to highlight progress being made in the fight against the disease. As of July 2022, more than 3,000 scientists representing more than 210 institutions are involved in SU2C-funded research projects.
Under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee, led by Nobel laureate Phillip A. Sharp, PhD, SU2C conducts rigorous competitive review processes to identify the best research proposals to recommend for funding, oversee grants administration, and ensure collaboration across research programs.
Current members of the SU2C Founders and Advisors Committee (FAC) include Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, and Ellen Ziffren. The late Laura Ziskin and the late Noreen Fraser are also co-founders. Russell Chew serves as SU2C's president and CEO.
For more information, visit StandUpToCancer.org, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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StyleSeat Continues to Champion Small Businesses by Recognizing Beauty and Wellness Pros on its Platform
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, StyleSeat, the leading destination for booking beauty, grooming, and wellness services, announced the winners of its Inaugural Awards, titled The Stylies.
Created to recognize, honor, and, celebrate the beauty and wellness professionals that help make StyleSeat customers look and feel their best, The Stylies are yet another way that StyleSeat is supporting and providing necessary resources for small businesses.
"From the beginning, our goal has always been to grow small businesses," said StyleSeat founder and CEO Melody McCloskey. "Whether that's by filling last-minute cancellations or helping our Pros to get paid what they're worth so they can earn more, StyleSeat has helped to generate over $10.6 billion in revenue for small businesses. The Stylies is one of many next steps in helping our deserving Pros continue to grow!"
The Stylies are split into two categories: data-driven and community-driven. The data-driven category, based on data insights from 2021, features the Booked & Busy Award, the Client Choice Award, the Best In Award, and the Brand Ambassador Award. The community-driven category, which is based on word-of-mouth, features the Trendsetter Award and the Wisdom Award.
To be considered, eligible StyleSeat professionals submitted an application through StyleSeat. Nearly 900 submissions were received by the end of the nomination period.
For the Booked & Busy Award, the winners are Vincent Fillah (Olney, MD) and Darylmond Humphrey (Fort Worth, TX).
For the Client Choice Award, the winners are Lacora Lewis (Augusta, GA) and Alberto Delgado (Lubbock, TX).
For the Brand Ambassador Award, the winner is Kimberly Taylor-Green (Fort Wayne, IN).
For the Trendsetter Award, the winners are Gregory Tahir Woods (Atlanta, GA) and Emerald Owens-Taylor (Riverside, CA).
For the Wisdom Award, the winners are Bree'Ana Melick (Columbus, OH) and Thomas D. Slonaker (Phoenix, AZ).
For the Best In Award, the winners are as follows:
- Braids: Diena Diallo (McKinney, TX), Nyisher Head (Chicago, IL), and Natasha Tuitt (Atlanta, GA)
- Natural Hair: Alex Nicole (Alpharetta, GA), Shauntele Harvey (Dallas, TX), and U'Lisa Towner (Chicago, IL)
- Hair Color: Ellie Ariapour (Roswell, GA), Jenn Fairchild (Southlake, TX), and Geneva Rygel (Bloomingdale, IL)
- Hair Treatments: Ashley Frencher (Orland Park, IL), Sharita Mullen (Dallas, TX), and Erica Crane (Bowdon, GA)
- Women's Haircuts: Yava Briscoe (Arlington, TX), Rasheed K. Ali (Marietta, GA), and Megumi Nakama (Chicago, IL)
- Kids: Robert Clark (Snellville, GA), Drew Gibson (Frisco, TX), and Richie Hype (Chicago, IL)
- Eyelashes: Chelcy Trejo (Rockwall, TX), Ashley Golden (Chicago, IL), and Sonya Currie (Lithonia, GA)
- Makeup: Bri Echols (Athens, GA), Ryan Sims (Dallas, TX), and Imari Allyce (Chicago, IL)
- Men's Haircuts: Alfonzo Vizueth (Hillsboro, TX), Devon McGee (Chicago, IL), and Phillip Dorsey (Douglasville, GA)
- Esthetician: LaTaria Truitt (LaGrange, GA), Erika Hollomon (Dallas, TX), and Vlada Kutseyko (Chicago, IL)
- Eyebrows: Preet Kaur (Plano, TX), Gheri Mattison (Chicago, IL), and Heidi Kasiske (Roswell, GA)
To learn more about StyleSeat, please visit www.styleseat.com.
About StyleSeat:
StyleSeat is the leading destination for booking beauty, barber and wellness services. Melody McCloskey co-founded StyleSeat in 2011 to simplify the appointment booking process. Since its inception, StyleSeat has powered over 155 million appointments in cities across the United States. With StyleSeat, industry experts gain a place to showcase their work, connect with clients, and build their business, while clients can discover new services and stylists and book appointments on the go. For more information, please visit www.styleseat.com.
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MEXICO CITY, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Controladora Mabe, S.A. de C.V. (the "Company" or "we") announced today that it commenced a tender offer to purchase for cash any and all 5.600% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2028 (CUSIP Nos. 21240B AD3/P3100S AC8; ISINs: US21240BAD38/USP3100SAC81) (the "Notes") issued by the Company (the "Offer"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase and consent solicitation statement dated June 15, 2022 (the "Statement").
The Offer and the Consent Solicitation (as defined below) have an early deadline for tenders of Notes and delivery of the Consents (as defined below) of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 29, 2022 (unless extended) (the "Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline") and Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for tender by that deadline are expected, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Statement, to be purchased by the Company on July 5, 2022 (the "Initial Settlement Date"). Notes may also be tendered after the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline and up until 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on July 14, 2022 (unless extended) (the "Offer Expiration Time") and any Notes so tendered are expected, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Statement, to be purchased by the Company on July 19, 2022. Tendered Notes and delivery of the related Consents may not be withdrawn subsequent to the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline.
The total consideration ("Total Consideration") will be determined in accordance with the procedures described in the Statement on the 11:00 a.m., New York City Time, on June 29, 2022 ("Price Determination Date"). The Total Consideration includes a consent payment (the "Consent Payment") of $50.00 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes payable in respect of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the terms of the Offer and as to which Consents to the Proposed Amendments (as defined below) to the Indenture are validly delivered (and not revoked) on or prior to Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline. Holders must validly tender their Notes on or prior to the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline and not validly withdraw their Notes in order to be eligible to receive the Total Consideration for Notes purchased in the Offer. Holders who validly tender their Notes after the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline and on or prior to the Offer Expiration Time will be eligible to receive an amount, paid in cash, equal to the Total Consideration minus the Consent Payment (such amount referred to as the "Purchase Price"). Holders who validly tender their Notes will be eligible to receive in addition to the Total Consideration or Purchase Price, as applicable, accrued and unpaid interest from, and including, the last interest payment date up to, but not including, the applicable settlement date, and Additional Amounts, if any.
The following table summarizes the material terms of the Offer:
(1) Inclusive of Consent Payment.
In conjunction with the Offer, the Company is soliciting with respect to the Notes (such solicitation, the "Consent Solicitation"), consents (the "Consents") of holders of the Notes to the Proposed Amendments to the Indenture (as defined below) and the Notes. The indenture dated October 23, 2018 (the "Indenture"), among the Company, Mabe, S.A. de C.V. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the "Trustee"), registrar, paying agent and transfer agent, sets forth the relevant terms applicable to the Notes. The Proposed Amendments would amend the Indenture and the Notes to reduce the minimum notice periods required for an optional redemption of the Notes and eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants and certain Events of Default (as defined in the Indenture) applicable to the Notes (the "Proposed Amendments"). In order for the Proposed Amendments to be effective, such Proposed Amendments must be consented to by the holders of a majority of the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Notes (the "Requisite Consents"). The Offer is not conditioned upon the receipt of the Requisite Consents. Therefore, the Company may close on the Offer even if the Requisite Consents are not obtained. The Consent Payment will still be payable on Notes validly tendered prior to the Consent Payment and Withdrawal Deadline even if the Requisite Consents are not obtained. Holders who tender Notes pursuant to the Offer shall be deemed to deliver their Consents to the Proposed Amendments. Holders may not deliver Consents in the Consent Solicitation without tendering their Notes in the Offer and may not revoke Consents without withdrawing the previously tendered Notes to which such Consents relate.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Offer or the Consent Solicitation set forth in the Statement, the Company's obligation to accept for purchase, and to purchase, Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Offer (including the Company's obligation to make Consent Payments as part of the Total Consideration with respect to Consents delivered pursuant to the Consent Solicitation) is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of: (i) the New Debt Condition (as defined in the Statement); and (ii) the General Conditions (as defined in the Statement). See "Conditions to the Offer and the Consent Solicitation" in the Statement.
Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to act as tender agent and information agent for the Offer and Consent Solicitation (the "Tender Agent and Information Agent"). Copies of the Statement are available to holders of Notes from the Tender Agent and Information Agent at +1 (855) 654-2015.
BNP Paribas Securities Corp. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are acting as dealer managers for the Offer and solicitation agents for the Consent Solicitation. Questions regarding the Offer may be directed to BNP Paribas Securities Corp. at +1 (888) 210-4358 and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at +1 (212) 723-6106 or +1 (800) 558-3745 (toll-free).
Disclaimer
This press release must be read in conjunction with the Statement. This press release and the Statement contain important information which must be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Offer and the Consent Solicitation. If any holder of Notes is in any doubt as to the action it should take, it is recommended to seek its own legal, tax, accounting and financial advice, including as to any tax consequences, immediately from its stockbroker, bank manager, attorney, accountant or other independent financial or legal adviser. Any individual or company whose Notes are held on its behalf by a broker, dealer, bank, custodian, trust company or other nominee or intermediary must contact such entity if it wishes to participate in the Offer and the Consent Solicitation. None of the Company, the dealer manager, the information and tender agent and any person who controls, or is a director, officer, employee or agent of such persons, or any affiliate of such persons, makes any recommendation as to whether holders of Notes should participate in the Offer and the Consent Solicitation.
Neither the Statement nor any related documents have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, nor have any such documents been filed with or reviewed by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country. No authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Statement or any related documents, and it is unlawful and may be a criminal offense to make any representation to the contrary.
In addition, neither the Statement nor any related documents have been filed with or been reviewed or authorized by the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, the "CNBV"). The Company has not filed with the CNBV a request for authorization of the Offer and the Consent Solicitation. The Offer and the Consent Solicitation does not constitute a public offering in Mexico and it may not be publicly distributed in Mexico. The Offer and the Consent Solicitation may only be made available in Mexico to investors that qualify as institutional or accredited investors (inversionistas institucionales or inversionistas calificados), solely pursuant to the private offering exemption set forth in article 8 of the Mexican Securities Market Law (Ley del Mercado de Valores) and regulations thereunder. Neither the Statement nor any related documents may be publicly advertised, marketed, distributed in Mexico. Furthermore, the CNBV has not confirmed the accuracy or determined the adequacy of this Offer.
The Offer and the Consent Solicitation is being made solely on the terms and conditions set forth in the Statement. Under no circumstances shall this press release constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes or any other securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The Offer and the Consent Solicitation is not being made to, nor will the Company accept tenders of Notes from, holders in any jurisdiction in which the Offer and the Consent Solicitation or the acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may be "forward-looking statements," which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Other than statements of historical fact, information regarding activities, events and developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections. Many forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe, "estimate" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are predictions only and actual results could differ materially from management's expectations due to a variety of factors. The forward-looking statements that we make in this press release are based on management's current views and assumptions regarding future events and speak only as of their dates and are subject to risks such as described in the Statement. We assume no obligation to update developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements that we make, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments, except as required by the U.S. federal securities laws.
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SOURCE Controladora Mabe, S.A. de C.V. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/15/controladora-mabe-sa-de-cv-announces-any-all-cash-tender-offer-its-5600-senior-guaranteed-notes-due-2028-consent-solicitation/ | 2022-06-16T00:25:38Z |
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbor Capital has been providing investment management and enhanced financial planning services for more than 25 years. In those 25 years, they have remained committed to evolving with their clients and proactively responding to changes in the investment landscape and beyond.
Along with a beautiful new website and brand, Arbor Capital has begun offering ESG investing opportunities to their clients. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance investing. It gives investors the opportunity to align their investment objectives with their values in these areas.
"We believe that Environment, Social, and Governance investing is not just a trend. We believe it is how investors can make an impact with their investment assets. Our ESG strategies are customized to fit our clients' needs and goals," says Dave M. Valdez, MBA, CWS®, ChFC®, Director of Wealth Strategies for Arbor Capital.
So how does an ESG strategy work? One of the most widely referenced ESG rating systems is the MSCI ESG score, which scores nearly 10,000 companies and more than 650,000 fixed income and equity securities worldwide including ESG funds. A good ESG rating means that a company, equity, or fund is managing its environmental, social, and corporate governance risks well and a poor one means that the exposure to ESG risks is higher or these risks are poorly managed.
For environmental ratings, the factors that are considered are climate change issues like carbon emissions and climate change vulnerability, pollution and waste, and natural capital issues like water sourcing, biodiversity, and land use. Considerations for the social score include labor management, health safety practices, consumer financial protection, community relations, and finance and healthcare access. For corporate governance, issues like executive compensation, business ethics, and accounting practices are considered.
Arbor Capital uses ESG ratings systems like MSCI and others to determine which securities and funds will be eligible for an ESG focused portfolio or allocation and then uses their proprietary investing philosophy to encourage growth and performance while mitigating volatility.
"What's special about ESG investing is that our clients can choose the issues that matter to them and align their portfolios with those issues. They're making a difference in the world with their investments and reaching their long-term investment goals in the process. It really is a win-win." Says Valdez.
For more information on Arbor Capital's ESG investing strategy visit arborcapital.io or reach out to the team for a complimentary portfolio review by emailing info@arborcapital.io.
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