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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a fun and artistic way to keep a child entertained while quickly preparing a healthy vegan pasta in the kitchen," said an inventor, from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the IFAWGETTI. My design could also provide aid for the world's endangered animal population."
The invention provides a quick and healthy way to enjoy a vegan pasta and sauce meal. In doing so, it eliminates the need to prepare a pasta meal from scratch. It also could provide added fun and entertainment for children and it would offer vital financial help for animals. The invention features a unique design that is easy to prepare and serve so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations for coloring.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-662, 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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DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal was planning to head to the mound for the game’s first pitch. Then he realized the Detroit Tigers were the visiting team at Comerica Park and Oakland’s Frankie Montas would be on the rubber.
“Thank God someone mentioned it before the game, because I almost ran out there for the top of the first inning,” Skubal said. “Montas and I would have both been on the mound. It was weird, but that’s baseball.”
The Tigers were the visiting team in their own ballpark in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout, ending a 27-inning scoreless streak and a six-game skid with a 6-0 victory over the reeling Athletics on Tuesday.
In a matchup of last-place teams, Skubal (2-2) allowed three hits in seven innings, struck out five and walked three. Jonathan Schoop homered and scored twice, raising his batting average from .139 to .154.
“It felt good to win,” Skubal said. “Their guy was really good, so I was just trying to give us a chance to stay in the game and get some late offense.”
Under MLB’s original schedule announced last year, Detroit was to have played three games at Oakland from April 4-6 in its second series of the season. But the first week was postponed by the lockout, and MLB rescheduled one of the games as part of a doubleheader at Comerica Park while keeping Oakland as the home team. The other games are to be played as a doubleheader at the Oakland Coliseum on July 21, what was to have been an off-day during the All-Star break.
Detroit wore its white home uniforms despite batting first, while the A’s wore green tops and gray pants. The Tigers reverted to the home team in the second game.
Oakland has lost 10 of 11 and was shut out for the fifth time. Montas (2-3) allowed four runs, six hits and three walks in 6 1/3 innings.
While Detroit improved to 9-20, the A’s are 11-19.
A’s shortstop Elvis Andrus and left fielder Chad Pinder collided in the fifth while trying for Willi Castro’s shallow fly ball. Both players required attention from athletic trainers and remained in the game.
“It’s scary when you are running out there, because you have the worst-case scenario running through your head,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. “Luckily, Elvis’ shin — the one that hasn’t needed surgery — just grazed Chad’s temple. Our trainers took every precaution, and Chad passed all the concussion tests.”
Castro reached on the single to put runners on first and second with no outs, and Tucker Barnhart’s bunt single loaded the bases. Derek Hill’s sacrifice fly ended Detroit’s scoreless streak, and Robbie Grossman beat out a potential double-play grounder as Castro scored.
Schoop homered to make it 3-0 in the sixth, and Jeimer Candelario hit a three-run double in the seventh off Kirby Snead.
“I thought I was pretty good, to be honest,” Montas said. “That’s still a lineup of major league hitters. No bad hitters get to this level.”
SHYING AWAY
In Castro’s first at-bat after his fifth-inning bloop single, he hit another pop fly into shallow left. This time, both Andrus and Pinder backed off, allowing the ball to drop. The play was originally ruled an error on Andrus, but changed after the game to a hit for Castro.
Neither player started the second game of the doubleheader, but Kotsay said they were available.
MOVES
Oakland agreed to minor league contracts with INF Matt Davidson and RHP Jorge Juan.
UP NEXT
The second game of the doubleheader featured the teams’ 27th players as starting pitchers. Oakland’s RHP Adrian Martinez was to make his major league debut against Detroit’s Alex Faedo (0-0, 3.60), making his second big league start.
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Amtrak to prioritize workforce expansion as part of three-year program
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiming to attract and retain talent, a Federal Railroad Administration $8 million grant enables Amtrak to advance its new apprenticeship program. The program launched in March of this year and will be rolled out and implemented nationally, offering a three-year career track for personal and professional advancement. With training hubs in Washington; New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; Wilmington, Del.; and Beech Grove, Ind., the grant will enable the program to train over 600 employees in the next three to five years.
"Amtrak envisions an innovative apprenticeship program that merges the best aspects of training with the latest in railroad technology, with one key objective in mind: The creation of a highly skilled, qualified, and engaged workforce," said Amtrak President & CEO Stephen Gardner. "Helping us meet our staffing goals well into the future, we would like to thank the FRA for allowing Amtrak to invest in and grow its talented workforce and our union partners for making this all happen."
"This FY21 CRISI grant will mean more good-paying jobs for Americans. The new employment opportunities and re-training of existing employees will increase Amtrak staffing and result in better service for riders," said FRA Administrator Amit Bose. "Workforce development programs like this one are essential to maximize the unprecedented rail investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."
"As the nation's largest transportation labor federation, we know that new worker training and apprenticeship opportunities will help fortify Amtrak's hiring and retention pipeline," said Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of the AFL-CIO. "We applaud the Biden Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration for investing in Amtrak's workforce and creating good-paying jobs in the passenger rail industry."
Creating a talent pipeline for existing and new employees, the program provides a career track for personal and professional advancement at Amtrak. The grant follows a launch of Amtrak's Apprenticeship Pilot Program earlier this year which aimed to create a talent pipeline for existing and new employees. The grant will allow the team to more rapidly expand the program across additional crafts and locations.
Regardless of their specializations, all apprentices must take core courses including safety, environmental awareness, personal protective equipment and others before meeting their mentors and moving into combined classroom and hands-on instruction, then branching off into craft-specific training. After three years of training, students take a final exam and become fully qualified craftspeople in their field.
Whether starting a career, looking for new opportunities or an experienced career professional, Amtrak's goal is to connect talented people to Amtrak career opportunities. Along with offering well-paying, rewarding work that has already led to more than 1,500 new employees this year, Amtrak offers hiring bonuses and relocation packages to fill critical positions. Committed to fostering an environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds and perspectives thrive, Amtrak aims to provide career growth and satisfaction through a wide range of professional and personal opportunities that help enable a work, life balance while empowering employees to reach their full potential.
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Faux Pas™ Launches With Four Flavors and is Available Now on Drizly and in Stores in 16 Markets Nationwide
NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, Betches, the female-led and owned media and entertainment company known for its humorous and relatable commentary on being a Millennial woman, is proud to announce the release of Faux Pas™ -- a ready-to-drink canned cocktail brand developed in partnership with Spirit of Gallo. The ready-to-drink category has grown rapidly in recent years, projected to become even larger than the Spirits and Wine categories combined by 2024 and driven in large part by the consistent growth and demand for pre-mixed canned cocktails. Faux Pas™ canned cocktails debut with four flavors: Grapefruit & Orange Tequila Soda, Lemon & Mint Vodka Soda, Bartlett Pear Vodka Mule and Spicy Mango Margarita.
Betches launched in 2011 as one of the first digitally native publishers to lean heavily into Instagram, building a community of over 48MM -- mostly Millennial and Gen Z women. The company's network of Instagram accounts is responsible for some of the most shareable and culturally relevant memes and content and Faux Pas™ will be its first co-branded alcohol offering. A leader in innovation, Spirit of Gallo has brought several brands to market in recent years, including High Noon® Hard Seltzer and Pink Whitney® Vodka, leveraging major media partners to help successfully grow these brands to leadership positions in their respective categories. With Faux Pas™, Gallo and the women behind Betches are looking to become the only canned cocktail brand with a dedicated media platform and products that are truly authentic to Betches' passionate community.
"We're excited to introduce Faux Pas™ to our audience because we made it specifically for them," said Jordana Abraham, co-founder of Betches and Chief Innovation Officer. "My co-founders, Aleen Dreksler and Sami Sage, and I are especially proud to create an alcoholic beverage that we feel appeals to women the way no other drink in the market does. We're especially proud to have made a drink that celebrates female friendships grounded in realness and laughing together at our faux pas'."
Faux Pas™ features some of the leading and most widely recognized cocktail types and elevated flavors that were crafted with a unique Betches twist. Each of the canned cocktails is made with real vodka or real tequila and contains 8% alcohol by volume. The products are also gluten-free and made with no artificial flavors (or friends) with vibrant, hard-to-miss designs complete with the Betches logo and its trademark humor within the drink descriptions. Whether you're telling your life story to your cab driver or responding to everyone's Instagram story as if it's personally directed at you, Faux Pas™ is all about encouraging Betches community to laugh at their faux pas'.
"With the unprecedented ready-to-drink category growth, we've seen pre-mixed canned cocktails proliferate in the marketplace, making it more challenging than ever for new brands to break through the clutter and resonate with consumers in a meaningful way," said Britt West, Vice President and General Manager of Spirit of Gallo. "That's why we're excited to bring a unique canned cocktail offering to the market that's co-created, co-branded, and promoted by Betches. Betches has consistently met the needs of their audience with fresh content and highly relatable products and Faux Pas™ will be no exception. We're excited to impart Gallo's industry expertise to build the brand and are confident that Faux Pas™ canned cocktails are absolutely going to resonate and over-deliver on quality and on taste."
Faux Pas™ is now available in independent stores and select chains across 16 states including CA, NY, TX, IL, FL, MA, NJ, CO, OH, WA, GA, MD, DC, VA, PA, TN (Nashville Only). Faux Pas™ canned cocktails are available to purchase in four-packs of 250ml cans with a suggested retail price of $12.99. For more information, visit fauxpascocktails.com and @drinkfauxpas on Instagram.
*Source for Ready-to-Drink Statistic: IWSR – United States RTDs Strategic Study 2021
ABOUT BETCHES MEDIA:
Betches Media was founded in early 2011 by lifelong best friends, Aleen Dreksler (CEO), Samantha Sage (CCO) and Jordana Abraham (CIO), and started as a satirical blog geared towards female college students. Betches Media was among the first digital-native publishers to lean heavily into Instagram as a storytelling platform and audience-building tool, leveraging the platform for early revenue opportunities. As both the audience and the landscape have matured, Betches has built a community of 45M - mostly Millennial and Gen Z women - across platforms, diversifying the company with a growing independent podcast network, 5B+ annual social impressions, newsletters, virtual and IRL events, multiple NYT bestselling books, a dating app (Ship) in partnership with Match Group, and a successful e-commerce shop.
ABOUT SPIRIT OF GALLO
For nearly half a century, the Gallo family has been growing its portfolio of spirits, now enjoyed by people around the world at occasions ranging from a day at the beach to a fine, after-dinner drink. Known best for E&J Brandy, New Amsterdam and the highly acclaimed High Noon Sun Sips, Spirit of Gallo also delivers RumChata, Stratusphere Gin, RumHaven and esteemed partner-owned brands such as The Dalmore, Diplomatico, Don Fulano, and Montenegro Amaro. Spirit of Gallo portfolio is featured on www.spiritofgallo.com.
Contact: betches@metropublicrelations.com
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No Evidence of Results-Altering Fraud or Misconduct Identified
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After reviewing every claim of fraud and irregularities brought by Donald Trump and his supporters in all 64 cases challenging the 2020 election, a group of notable conservatives has reached the "unequivocal" conclusion that Trump's claims of election fraud are unsupported by evidence.
The group also examined all post-election reviews and audits in six battleground states. "Donald Trump and his supporters had their day in court and failed to produce substantive evidence to make their case," Lost, Not Stolen: The Conservative Case Trump Lost and Biden Won the 2020 Presidential Election states.
The 72-page report is signed by retired federal appeals court judges Thomas B. Griffith, J. Michael Luttig and Michael W. McConnell, former Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson, Senators John Danforth and Gordon H. Smith, longtime Republican election lawyer Benjamin L. Ginsberg and veteran Republican congressional chief of staff David Hoppe.
Each has worked in Republican politics, been appointed to office by Republicans, or is otherwise associated with the GOP. Several have worked as Republican poll workers or assisted in election day operations monitoring voting. None has shifted to the Democratic Party.
But they expressed deep concern over recent polls showing these unproven claims have significantly impacted Americans' confidence in election results. The report notes that "repetition of these false charges causes real harm to the basic foundations of the country" and that having "30 percent of the country lack faith in election results based on unsubstantiated claims of a 'stolen' election is not sustainable in a democracy."
The report does not question former President Trump's right to bring the 64 cases but observes: "Once they had lost, Trump and his supporters had an obligation to recognize that the election debate was over. Questions of election legality must be resolved dispassionately in courts of law, not through rallies and demonstrations."
The report's conclusion of insufficient evidence to support charges that the 2020 results were fraudulent came after a review of all 187 counts in the 64 cases Trump and his supporters filed in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
For example, Trump supporters called Nevada "the big treasure trove of illegal balloting," yet they failed to produce any evidence to support those claims. Subsequent investigations by local election officials and the Nevada Secretary of State, a Republican, found only 100 cases of potential fraud; Biden won by over 33,000 votes.
In Georgia, the Republican Secretary of State conducted a full manual recount of all five million ballots and investigated numerous specific allegations of fraud along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. That resulted in discovering approximately 64 instances of potential fraud, of which 31 were administrative errors amounting to one half of one percent of Biden's victory there.
Read the full report and signatories' bios here.
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Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
DENVER, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE MKT: GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.1162 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 17, 2022.
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income.'
Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last business day of the month prior to distribution record date.
Fund Performance & Distribution Information
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of May 31, 2022.
+Cumulative distribution rate is based on distributions paid to date for the period November 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, for the period November 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022.
**The 5 year average annual total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, as of the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.
While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
Furthermore, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, capital gain or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund's distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund's net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.
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Biggest rate hike in years expected as Fed tackles inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected Wednesday to announce its largest interest rate hike since 1994 — a bigger increase than it had previously signaled and a sign that the central bank is struggling to restrain stubbornly high inflation.
The central bank is considered likely to raise its benchmark short-term rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, far larger than the typical quarter-point increase, to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%. It will also likely forecast additional large rate hikes through the end of the year.
A series of sizeable increases would heighten borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, likely leading to an economic slowdown and raising the risk of a recession. The Fed’s previous rate hikes have already had the effect of raising mortgage rates roughly 2 percentage points since the year began and have slowed home sales.
Other central banks around the world are also acting swiftly to try to quell surging inflation, even with their nations at greater risk of recession than the U.S. The European Central Bank is expected to raise rates by a quarter-point in July, its first increase in 11 years. It could announce a larger hike in September if record-high levels of inflation persist.
The global efforts to tighten credit are escalating the risk of a severe downturn in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. Last week, the World Bank warned of the threat of “stagflation” — slow growth accompanied by high inflation — around the world.
By the end of 2022, the Fed will have raised its key rate as high as a range of 3.25% to 3.5%, some economists estimate, higher than what was forecast just a few weeks ago. At that level, the rate would likely be well above “neutral,” meaning at a level that would be intended to slow growth. In March, the Fed had forecast that it would raise rates only to a range of 1.75% to 2% by year’s end.
After the Fed’s last meeting in May, when it raised its benchmark rate by a half-point, Chair Jerome Powell said that similar increases were “on the table” for the central bank’s June and July meetings, should the economy “evolve in line with expectations.”
But on Friday, the government reported that year-over-year inflation accelerated unexpectedly in May to 8.6%, the highest such level in four decades. Inflation has spread to nearly every corner of the economy, with costs rising for rents, gas, clothing, medical care, airline fares and clothing.
Also on Friday, a consumer sentiment survey by the University of Michigan found that Americans’ expectations for future inflation are rising. That is a worrisome sign for the Fed, because expectations can become self-fulfilling: If people expect higher inflation in the future, they often change their behavior in ways that increase prices. For example, they may accelerate large purchases before they become more expensive. Doing so can intensify demand and further fuel inflation.
The accelerated series of rate hikes now expected from the Fed will increase the likelihood of a recession in the next year or so.
“I think we’re sort of past the point where a ‘soft landing’ is plausible,” said Aneta Markowska, chief economist at the investment bank Jeffries, referring to the Fed’s effort to raise rates enough to slow growth but not so much as to cause a recession. “I think they’re going to have to cause a contraction.”
A key reason why a recession is now likelier is that economists increasingly believe that for the Fed to slow inflation to its 2% target, it will need to sharply reduce consumer spending, wage gains and economic growth. Ultimately, the unemployment rate will almost certainly have to rise — something the Fed hasn’t yet forecast but could in updated economic projections it will issue Wednesday.
“When you’re on the highway going 90 miles an hour and you miss your exit, slowing down is not going to help you,” Markowska said. “You have to do a U-turn and go back.”
Other central banks are also looking at jumbo rate hikes to combat inflation. In addition to the ECB, the Bank of England has raised rates four times since December to a 13-year high, despite predictions that economic growth will be unchanged in the second quarter. The BOE will hold an interest rate meeting on Thursday.
The 19 European Union countries that use the euro currency endured record inflation of 8.1% last month. The United Kingdom notched a 40-year high of 9% in April. Though debt service costs remain contained for now, rising borrowing costs for indebted governments threatened the eurozone with a breakup in the early part of the last decade.
The exception among major central banks is Japan, whose central bank has kept its ultra-low rates amid inflation that’s weaker than in the U.S. and Europe. That is causing the value of the yen to drop as investors shift money to countries with higher interest rates.
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NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Grab Holdings Limited ("Grab Holdings" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GRAB) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Grab Holdings investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between August 2, 2021 and March 3, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
GRAB investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Grab's driver supply declined during the third quarter; (2) as a result, Grab continued to invest heavily in driver and consumer incentives to "preemptively recalibrate driver supply"; (3) as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted, including, among other things, a significant decline in revenue; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Grab Holdings during the relevant time frame, you have until May 16, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Group will hold its Capital Markets Day on June 22, 2022. At the event, executive management will outline the key building blocks in the Volvo Group's transformation towards 2030.
"Increasing demand for transport and infrastructure solutions is a long-term trend. It is clear that we must meet this demand with products and solutions that are more sustainable than today. This transformation is a great opportunity for the Volvo Group and we are accelerating our efforts to both decarbonize our customers' operations and to make them more effective," says Martin Lundstedt, CEO and President Volvo Group.
The event will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden starting at 09.00 CEST and is scheduled to end at 15.00 CEST. The presentation part of the event will be streamed live on multiple digital platforms such as volvogroup.com and twitter.com/VolvoGroup. After the presentation, it will be possible to interact with management and technology experts as well as to test drive electric trucks and construction equipment.
There is a limited number of seats available at the event, mainly for institutional investors and financial analysts. Those who would like to attend the event on site are kindly asked to contact Volvo Group Investor Relations at investorrelations@volvo.com no later than June 1.
Journalists wanting further information, please contact:
Claes Eliasson, Volvo Group Media Relations, +46 76 553 72 29
For more information, please visit volvogroup.com
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The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs almost 95,000 people and serves customers in more than 190 markets. In 2021, net sales amounted to SEK 372 billion (EUR 37 billion). Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Everyone knows that dogs are a man’s best friend, but a strong contender this day and age is the ever-so-popular happy hour where you can find time to mingle with coworkers/friends after a hard day’s work over some cocktails and appetizers.
The City of Denton is wanting to combine those two in order to create a masterful event for those who love food, drinks and of course, their puppers. “Bring your doggos to Yappy Hour this Friday at North Lakes Dog Park! Lots of yummy food and drinks, plus lots of pups!”
Denton Parks and Rec is bringing you Yappy Hour at the Dog Park on Friday, June 10 from 6-9 p.m. at North Lakes Dog Park. Attendees can expect to enjoy offerings from the Denton County Brewing Company, Shorty’s Corn & Tacos food truck and Frios Gourmet Popsicles.
If that wasn’t enough, Susie’s Snack Shop will be selling homemade treats, dog beer and more! “Grab your four-legged companions and join Denton Parks and Recreation and the Denton Parks Foundation at the North Lakes Dog Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Yappy Hour.” | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/this-north-texas-city-is-combining-2-of-everyones-favorite-things-dogs-and-happy-hour/ | 2022-06-08T20:45:54Z |
I may be one of the few people on the planet that has not seen “Top Gun Maverick.” As of this writing, the film, starring Tom Cruise and a sequel to the 1986 hit “Top Gun,” has grossed more than $1 billion at the box office and shows no signs of landing anytime soon.
Someone who has seen the movie is a former Top Gun himself, Hans Trupp, a long-time friend and real estate executive on St. Simons Island. I called him and asked what it felt like to be sitting in a theater watching Maverick Mitchell (Cruise) and his team in action.
“I can’t believe I did that,” he laughs after watching all the action on the screen. But he did. Trupp gives the movie generally good marks for its depiction of carrier life but sees a lot of things that would not have happened in the real world of Navy aviation. “Aboard a carrier, it is all about discipline,” he says. After all, planes are being launched every 30 seconds and recovered every 45 seconds.
Trupp does concede that the egos in the movie were real. “We were a very competitive bunch and thought we were all hotshots,” he chuckles. “But we did have fun.”
As a pilot of an F4B Phantom, Trupp flew more than 200 combat missions over North Vietnam off two different aircraft carriers: the USS Ranger and the USS Constellation. For his service, he was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross, 12 Air medals, two Navy commendation medals and two Navy achievement medals with combat V and the South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He earned them all.
He got his Distinguished Flying Cross for shooting down an enemy plane in Haiphong Harbor attacking a PT boat trying to smuggle spies into North Vietnam, and he did it at night.
On another occasion, he was flying wing for another F4B when an enemy surface-to-air missile hit the other fighter jet just 100 yards from Trupp, who watched it go down and never saw the parachute. “It was obvious they didn’t make it,” he says.
Trupp also was flying over North Vietnam when John McCain was shot down. “I heard his Mayday call,” Trupp says, “but at the time I didn’t know it was McCain.” It caused quite a stir since McCain was the son and grandson of Navy admirals.
Avoiding surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) was an occupational hazard, Trupp says.
“When they locked on you, you quickly went into a ‘Split-S’ maneuver. You invert the aircraft and pull the nose down,” he explains, “and then pull up headed in the opposite direction at a lower altitude.” The missiles couldn’t handle those twists and turns.
Having survived the war and transitioning into the real estate business, Trupp was to find out much of it had been in vain. Twenty years later, he discovered John L. Piotrowski, a retired United States Air Force four-star general, had published a book “Basic Airman to General: The Secret War & Other Conflicts.”
In the book, Piotrowski cites a television interview in which former Secretary of State Dean Rusk confessed the U.S. government was tipping off the North Vietnamese about its intended bombing targets a day in advance.
Rusk said, “We didn’t want to harm the North Vietnamese people so we passed the targets to the Swiss embassy in Washington with instructions to pass them to the (North Vietnamese) government through their embassy in Hanoi.” Rusk said the U.S. wanted to show North Vietnam that we “could strike targets at will but we didn’t want to kill innocent people.”
An incredulous Trupp tracked down the retired general after a monthlong search and discovered it was true. He and his fellow fighter pilots were risking their lives fighting an enemy who had been forewarned, prepared and were shooting down American aircraft, capturing and torturing survivors. Trupp says it was an unforgivable betrayal by the very country they were serving. That is putting it mildly.
Today, Trupp says he worries about the future of our country. He believes we are weaker militarily and that China, more than Russia, represents our biggest threat. Of even more concern is a generation that seems less and less patriotic and less appreciative of the freedoms they have been given and the sacrifices made for them. This isn’t what he and his fellow aviators fought for. But I am proud they did. We all should be. Theirs was not a Top Gun movie. It was the real thing. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/dick-yarbrough-talking-top-gun-with-a-real-top-gun/article_696bacbc-005a-11ed-8949-d3447c19f0bc.html | 2022-07-11T00:06:00Z |
Assistant district attorney recommends dog have vocal cords removed, owner says
GRAHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – A North Carolina man has a number of citations because of his dog’s loud barking. He was stunned when he heard a plea deal from the district attorney’s office to solve the problem involved putting his pet under the knife.
Leo is a 7-year-old Great Pyrenees. As the saying goes, his bark is worse than his bite. But that bark landed him in some trouble with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office.
Michael Eddings is Leo’s owner. He said Leo’s bark can be very loud because he’s a big dog.
“Leo’s bark does travel, but it’s just because he’s 120 pounds,” he said.
Graham County doesn’t define quiet hours in their noise ordinance. It just specifies between noise considered disturbing versus unnecessary. Both criteria state a noise shouldn’t be audibly clear at a distance of more than 50 feet from the noise source.
Eddings said following he’s racked up $750 in noise violation citations and attorney fees following complaints from neighbors. He said he feels his family is being unfairly targeted.
“I have a neighbor that has three or four dogs that bark,” he said. “My neighbor across the street has a dog that barks, so I think singling us out for one dog is a little ridiculous.”
The citations stacked up, leading to a court appearance Tuesday where Eddings was stunned to hear what a representative from the district attorney’s office offered.
“He said that if you have the vocal cords removed surgically, they would drop all charges,” he said. “It’s crazy, it’s inhumane.”
District Attorney Ashley Welch confirmed that an assistant DA did suggest surgically altering the dog’s vocal cords as a possible solution to violating the noise ordinance.
“Whether offered in jest or seriousness, the suggestion was inappropriate,” Welch said. “I am unable to offer additional comment, as this is now a personnel matter.”
Leo is still not off the hook, however. Neither is Eddings. He’s got another court date in October.
Until then, Eddings said he’s willing to negotiate.
“We’ll put up a fence, things like that, but I’m not going to put on a barking collar and I’m not going to have surgery,” he said.
Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp confirmed deputies have issued several citations to Eddings for both the dog’s barking and for loud music. He said that there have been no other complaints from neighbors since the last citation.
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Asurion repair experts provide fast fixes on phones, tablets, laptops and more
FORT HOOD, Texas, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened on Fort Hood at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopping center, 4250 Clear Creek Rd. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in 45 minutes or less.
"We all rely on technology to keep us connected, none more than military families," said Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions CEO Dave Barbuto. "I come from an Army family myself and served as an infantry officer for eight years, so I know firsthand what a lifeline technology can be – whether you're on base here in the states or deployed overseas. At Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, we're excited to make life just a little easier for those stationed, living and working on base, with expert tech help available where and when they need it. We make sure your tech is working, so you never have to be disconnected from the things that matter most to you."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy® and Google Pixel™ smartphones. Soldiers and families at Fort Hood can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 750 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Shopping Center
4250 Clear Creek Rd, Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 669-6314
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 750 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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4-year-old dead after finding loaded gun in car’s backseat, police say
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:38 PM EDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) – A 4-year-old girl is dead after Georgia police said she found a loaded gun in the backseat of a car and accidentally shot herself.
The child’s mother, 26-year-old Kealin Lewis, has been charged with second-degree cruelty to children and remains at the DeKalb County Jail.
According to a DeKalb Police Department spokesperson, officers responded to Interstate 85 at 7:38 p.m. Sunday and found 4-year-old Kendal Lewis dead in the backseat of a car.
Investigators said it appears the child found a gun in the backseat and fired it, hitting herself.
The investigation is ongoing.
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(The Hill) – The Grammys will soon add an award recognizing the “Best Song for Social Change,” to honor winners for their efforts to encourage “peacebuilding and empathy.”
The Best Song for Social Change will be a special merit award determined by a Blue Ribbon Committee, the Recording Academy announced Thursday.
“Submissions must contain lyrical content that addresses a timely social issue and promotes understanding,” the group said.
The addition of the award was one of several developments the Recording Academy unveiled on Thursday, including new Grammy awards for Songwriter of the Year, Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Americana Performance, Best Spoken Word Poetry Album, and Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. There’s also a new award for Best Americana Performance, which aims to recognize “artistic excellence in an Americana performance by a solo artist, collaborating artists, established duo, or established group.”
The new trophies will be handed out as part of the 65th annual Grammy Awards scheduled to be held next year.
The changes, the Recording Academy said, were made as part of its “annual process of accepting proposals from the music creators and professionals that make up its membership body, and as part of the organization’s commitment to evolve with the ever-changing musical landscape.”
“We’re so excited to honor these diverse communities of music creators through the newly established awards and amendments,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason said in a statement, “and to continue cultivating an environment that inspires change, progress and collaboration.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/grammys-announce-new-categories-including-best-song-for-social-change-best-americana-performance/ | 2022-06-09T19:49:42Z |
Which USB Wi-Fi adapter for PC is best?
Thanks to modern, high-speed wireless connectivity, most consumers don’t need to run Ethernet cables to every room of their house. The bandwidth provided by relatively recent standards like Wi-Fi 5 is enough to take advantage of the fastest home internet connections, even if you’re lucky enough to have a gigabit-class connection. However, not every PC motherboard has a Wi-Fi controller onboard, and from time to time, a laptop’s wireless chipset can act up or completely break. A USB Wi-Fi adapter is a good workaround for either of those situations.
The best USB Wi-Fi adapter for PC is the TP-Link Archer T9UH because of its clever two-piece design that consists of the dongle and its stand. In real-world testing, it matches or exceeds the actual throughput of just about every other option on the market.
What to know before you buy a USB Wi-Fi adapter for PC
How Wi-Fi versions work
The various Wi-Fi protocols are all backward-compatible and the router sets the ceiling for the version each device will effectively use. What that means is, if you have a Wi-Fi 4 router and a Wi-Fi 5 adapter, you’ll only be able to take advantage of Wi-Fi 4 speeds and features. Similarly, if you have a Wi-Fi 6 router and Wi-Fi 5 adapter, your device will only be able to utilize the Wi-Fi 5 protocol—but if there are other devices on the network with Wi-Fi 6 support, they’ll still see the full benefit of the most recent standard.
For more information, take a look at the BestReviews buying guide for wireless routers.
Size
The constant shrinking of microchips means you can get good performance out of small packages. In years past, some of the best-performing Wi-Fi dongles weren’t small and could get in the way of portable setups. By and large, most models today perform better and are smaller than their predecessors.
On the other side of the coin, beware of “nano” adapters that only stick out a few millimeters from your laptop or PC’s body. They can work, but will have a significantly shorter range across the board. It’s especially important to remember this if you’re using it with a desktop PC, as the interference from certain components inside the PC can cause consistent connection issues.
Make sure you have an open USB slot
Desktop users rarely run out of available USB ports. Laptop owners may not be so lucky. If you want to add a Wi-Fi adapter without using up your only available USB-C port, consider a USB-C hub like the
What to look for in a quality USB Wi-Fi adapter for PC
Wi-Fi 5 connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 models are affordable and well-engineered, so there’s no reason to buy a USB Wi-Fi adapter that’s limited to the Wi-Fi 4 standard. The differences in speed, range and latency between versions 4 and 5 are very significant and you can run into a good deal of slowdowns on the older protocol, especially if your network is crowded or you’re in an area with a congested wireless spectrum.
External antennas
The physical antennas on routers and Wi-Fi adapters aren’t just there for show. Selecting a USB Wi-Fi adapter with external antennas goes a long way toward ensuring you have a consistently long range, which is extremely important if your router’s not near your computer.
Does it plug in directly or have a cable?
If you’re using a laptop, a USB Wi-Fi adapter that plugs into the computer itself can reduce cable clutter and minimize the amount of gear you have to carry. If you’re working with a desktop PC, consider an adapter that has a cable so you can plug it into the PC and leave the module itself on your desk, away from interference-causing electronics and away from signal-blocking furniture.
How much you can expect to spend on USB Wi-Fi adapters for PC
The least-expensive Wi-Fi USB adapters cost around $15 and you can spend up to roughly $75 on something that’s top of the line.
USB Wi-Fi adapter for PC FAQ
Do you need Wi-Fi 6?
A. Probably not. It doesn’t hurt to future-proof your setup by getting a Wi-Fi 6 router, but if your current Wi-Fi 5 router works fine, you might not even notice the difference with the upgraded protocol. There are two reasons for this. One is that for devices to make the most of Wi-Fi 6 features, all or at least most of the devices on the network also need Wi-Fi 6 support. Additionally, the kinds of improvements offered by Wi-Fi 6 aren’t very noticeable to the average user. If you live on the bleeding edge of tech with all recently released devices, use massive amounts of bandwidth on a regular basis or have a bunch of automated Internet of Things devices in your home, then you should consider upgrading to Wi-Fi 6.
Can you install a Wi-Fi expansion card inside your computer instead?
A. Yes, you can. If you’re using a desktop, PCIe cards like the Ubit AX200 are highly effective, with ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and capable Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. It plugs into one of the small PCIe slots on the motherboard, and most desktops will have one such open slot.
If you’re trying to repair or upgrade a laptop, it’s not quite so straightforward. A miniscule Wi-Fi controller like this one from EDUP will theoretically do the trick, but you’ll have to make sure beforehand that there’s an open M.2 slot to install it in. If you’re working with an older laptop, there’s probably not going to be an M.2 slot inside. For definitive information on laptop Wi-Fi upgrades, contact your laptop’s manufacturer for information.
What are the best USB Wi-Fi adapters for PC to buy?
Top USB Wi-Fi adapter for PC
What you need to know: It’s a full-featured Wi-Fi 5 adapter that offers the best possible speed.
What you’ll love: Features like dual-band connectivity, MU-MIMO and beamforming make this one of the highest-performing choices out there. It comes with a stand that lets you position wherever on your desk gets the best signal, but you can still plug it directly into your PC if you want. It even has a WPS button for quick, secure connections and is backed by a robust two-year warranty.
What you should consider: It’s not cheap and might be a little bulky for some laptop setups.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top USB Wi-Fi adapter for PC for the money
What you need to know: This low-cost option from a reliable manufacturer promises great performance even at long distances.
What you’ll love: A pair of high-gain antennas ensures you don’t have to worry how far you are from your router. It won’t take up much room on your desk and sports advanced technologies like MU-MIMO, which helps manage traffic and allows for low latency and high bandwidth even when there are multiple devices connected to the network. Its theoretical peak bandwidth is easily high enough to accommodate any home internet connection.
What you should consider: Because you’re forced to tether it to a PC using the included cable (it can’t be plugged in directly), it’s not the most portable choice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This compact option leverages Wi-Fi for a powerful wireless connection.
What you’ll love: It’s about as compact as they get before connection quality starts to suffer and easily small enough to fit in a laptop case, briefcase or purse. It can connect to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks and is relatively affordable. Unlike many others its size, it connects quickly and should almost never give you any errors.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have an external antenna, so the range isn’t the best—especially if there are multiple walls between your PC and the router.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BEIRUT (AP) — An aging Japanese militant who spent more than a decade in an Israeli prison for his part in a deadly attack on Tel Aviv’s airport showed up in Beirut on Monday at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the attack.
Kozo Okamoto, 74, served 12 years in an Israeli lockup for a May 30, 1972 attack on the international airport outside Tel Aviv that was thought to be carried out by members of the Japanese Red Army guerrilla group. Twenty-six people were killed, including Christian pilgrims.
Okamoto was freed in 1985 in a prisoner exchange between Israel and Palestinian guerrillas and has since gained political asylum in Lebanon where he has been living quietly for decades.
The ceremony at a Beirut cemetery where many Palestinian militants are buried was organized by a radical Palestinian faction, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. It was attended by a few dozen people and officials from Lebanese and Palestinian factions including Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The participants gathered around a memorial for four pro-Palestinian Japanese nationals.
The 1972 attack on the airport was suspected to be a joint operation between the PFLP and the Japanese Red Army.
Donning a Palestinian flag around his neck and the slogan of the PFLP, Okamoto looked frail as he walked toward the grave with the help of several men. He did not speak during his 30-minute visit to the cemetery and sometimes smiled and waved.
Okamoto’s rare public appearance came two days after Fusako Shigenobu, who co-founded the Japanese Red Army, was released from prison in Japan after serving a 20-year sentence and apologizing for hurting innocent people.
The Japanese Red Army, a violent ultra-leftist group that had links to Palestinian militants, was formed in 1971 and took responsibility for several international attacks, including the takeover of the U.S. Consulate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1975. The group is also suspected in the 1972 machine-gun and grenade assault on the airport known at the time as Lod airport.
The PFLP is a radical faction of the Palestine Liberation Organization and gained notoriety after the simultaneous hijackings of four Western airliners in 1970 and the seizure of an Air France flight to Entebbe, Uganda.
PFLP official Marwan Abdul-Aal told The Associated Press that Palestinians have always faced a double standard because when they resist Israeli occupation forces they are called terrorists. Meanwhile, Western countries now support Ukrainian resistance against invading Russian troops, he said.
“The world is not fair and this is what those people used to say,” Abdul-Aal said about Japanese fighters who supported the Palestinians.
In the 1972 attack, Okamoto and two of his colleagues arrived in Tel Aviv on a flight from Europe, then collected their bags, in which they had packed rifles and grenades and opened fire, killing and wounding dozens, according to AP reports.
The two Japanese with Okamoto were killed in the attack while he was wounded. Okamoto was later put on trial in Israel and sentenced to life in prison.
Okamoto and four other Japanese were arrested by Lebanese authorities in 1997 in eastern Lebanon after spending years illegally in the country, protected by Palestinian and Lebanese leftist groups during the chaotic days of the 1975-90 civil war. They were put on trial and the four were handed over to Japan in 2000 while Okamoto became the first person to get political asylum in Lebanon.
Japan has been demanding for years that Okamoto be handed over by Lebanon but Beirut has repeatedly rejected the demand. He is considered a hero by many in Lebanon and the Arab world for championing the Palestinian cause and opposing Israel.
During the opening session of his trial in Lebanon in 1997, Okamoto was asked if he had used a forged passport to enter Lebanon and he told the Beirut Criminal Court: ″I don’t understand why I am facing a charge of using a forged passport.”
“I am an Arab resistance fighter,″ he said. ″I did it for the Palestinian cause.″ | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/aging-japanese-militant-in-beirut-marks-1972-israel-attack/ | 2022-05-31T07:59:10Z |
A community service event to support families affected by the current crisis in Eastern Europe.
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC), a global nonprofit organization, conducted a community service event in the presence of its founder, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji. One hundred thousand meals were packed by over 1,000 passionate volunteers to support the families who have been affected by the current crisis in Eastern Europe.
The event was attended by
- Honorable Randhir Jaiswal, Consul General of India to NY
- Honorable James Barberio, Mayor of the City of Parsippany-Troy Hills
- Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of NYC, representing Mayor Eric Adams
- Ms. New Jersey USA, Alexandra Lakhman, a first-generation Ukrainian American
Mayor Barberio said, "What I do is minuscule compared to what you do to support the community."
Randhir Jaiswal from the Consulate General New York Office said, "I'm excited to see the energy here which connects not just the people here, but also people across the world."
Alexandra Lakhman, Ms. Jersey USA, a first-generation Ukrainian American said, "What your organization is doing for Ukraine is truly commendable. Thank you for giving us food, thank you for giving us hope above all, thank you for helping the ones that needed the most."
Due to this selfless event, July 15 is now declared as Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care Day in the City of New York through a proclamation signed by Mayor Eric Adams.
About Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care
Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care is a global initiative to offer service and bring joy to the lives of the underserved sections of society. SRLC is inspired by Shrimad Rajchandraji, philosopher, and the spiritual guide of Mahatma Gandhiji. SRLC is founded by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, a world-renowned spiritual leader. SRLC enjoys Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic & Social Council. SRLC's holistic, multi-pronged community support and development programmes are powered by genuine empathy, love, and care of highly motivated volunteers. In response to the current Eastern European crisis, SRLC conducted the community service event under its emergency relief care program.
Learn more about SRLC's humanitarian work: https://srlc-usa.org/
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TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Liquid Meta Capital Holdings Ltd. ("Liquid Meta" or the "Company") (NEO: LIQD) (FRANKFURT: N5F) (OTCQB: LIQQF) a decentralized finance infrastructure and technology company focused on bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance, today announced its financial results for the twelve-months ending May 31, 2022.
All dollar figures are in United States dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise stated.
- Achieved full year gross revenue (Reward tokens and trading fees) of $2,429,047 and gross quarterly revenues (Reward tokens and trading fees) of $932,896
- Achieved net quarterly revenue of $496,296 when accounting for any volatile asset exposure and market hedging activities that allowed Liquid Meta to preserve its treasury during major global and crypto markets volatility since November 2021
- As at May 31, 2022, total assets of approximately $22.0M (CAD$27.8M) or $0.41 (CAD$0.52) per share and no debt
- During the time period between January 1st 2022 and Fiscal Year End May 31, 2022 Total Shareholders' Equity declined by only 4.3% while the prices of Bitcoin, Etherium and a basket of layer one token prices declined by 33.5%, 46% and 77%, respectively.
- Completion of Company's public listing raising gross proceeds of $22.2M and began trading on the NEO Exchange in Canada in late December 2021
- Partnered with XLD Finance to provide liquidity within XLD's ecosystem that enables users to spend their play-to-earn rewards in real world applications and convert between fiat and crypto assets
- Partnered with Civic Technologies to expand Liquid Meta's capabilities implementing standards like KYC and KYB within permissioned DeFi applications and protocols
- Received DTC Eligibility in May 2022 and began trading on the OTCQB in July 2022
- Began trading in Europe on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Q3 2022
- Key members added to the team: Clara Bullrich to our Board of Directors and Daniel Opperman as Chief Technology Officer
- No material exposure or losses resulting from collapse of stablecoin UST and related projects in the Terra ecosystem
- Successfully recovered assets related to the Ronin Network security breach and had no corresponding losses to Liquid Meta
- Average liquidity deployed of US19.6M throughout Q4. Due to the market volatility, we held on average 10% of our balance sheet in cash throughout the quarter.
- Liquidity mining operations spanned 7 different blockchains, 26 Dapps and 41 liquidity Pools in Q4 utilizing a variety of market neutral strategies.
"Q4 was Liquid Meta's first full quarter as a publicly traded company. Despite the very difficult market environment across global equity and crypto markets in 2022, I am pleased that we successfully navigated the market producing excellent financial results and preserving our asset base. During our Q4 period, crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and a basket of layer one tokens used in our liquidity mining operations respectively declined by 29%, 32% and 71%. The failure of the algorithmic stable coin UST and its sister token LUNA destroyed greater than $50B of market capitalization from the overall crypto markets by the end of May. The collapse of UST caused a significant deleveraging cycle throughout the industry resulting in many bankruptcies, lower yields in DeFi and an overall crisis in confidence. Liquid Meta was structured to operate in all market environments and its business model has been continuously stress tested. I am pleased by the company's ability to not only weather the intense market volatility from within crypto and general macro conditions and markets, but also its ability to generate respectable revenues and net yields during this time" commented Jonathan Wiesblatt, CEO of Liquid Meta.
Mr. Wiesblatt continued, "Liquid Meta's mission is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. One of the silver linings of the crypto credit issues was the solid performance of decentralized lending protocols under immense stress of liquidations and market volatility. The open and accessible protocols - such as Aave and Compound - were prioritized in terms of debt repayments due to their smart contract construction. This systemic stress test is clear evidence of the promise of open and more transparent financial infrastructure and further encourages us to keep building."
"We also continue to build our DeFi technology platform to ultimately facilitate institutional-grade access to the world of decentralized finance and crypto yields. Our plans to introduce new technologies and a platform are on schedule and we continue to use components of these tools on a daily basis for our own liquidity mining business. The tools that we have been building have helped us to accurately measure market risks and to reduce our exposure to large drawdowns in the DeFi industry. We believe that DeFi should not feel risky or complicated. That is why we are building a secure platform for institutional investors to access the benefits of DeFi and crypto yields in a simple and secure manner. This is a very exciting time to be a builder in an emerging new market."
Liquid Meta's financial Statements for the quarter ended May 31, 2022 and Management's Discussion and Analysis (the "MD&A") for the three and twelve-months ended May 31, 2022 are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Liquid Meta is a decentralized finance infrastructure and technology company that is powering the next generation of open-access protocols and applications. The Company is creating the bridge between traditional and decentralized finance while ushering in a new era of financial infrastructure that benefits anyone, anywhere.
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Liquid Meta Investor Relations
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- Independent Data Monitoring Committee Recommends Continuing Study with Sample Size Target of up to 350 Patients – up to Additional 230 Patients to be Enrolled
- No Safety Concerns Identified
- Topline Results Currently Expected Second Quarter Calendar 2023
CRANBURY, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin and natriuretic peptide receptor systems, today announced the results of a planned interim analysis of the Phase 3 pivotal study of PL9643 (MELODY-1) in patients with dry eye disease (DED). The interim analysis included an assessment and review by the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) of the efficacy and safety of the first 120 patients who had completed treatment. Based on their review, the DMC recommended the study continue with a study sample size target of up to 350 patients. No safety concerns were identified by the DMC.
The DMC's primary objective was to provide a recommendation on the final sample size based on an interim assessment using a conditional power modeling approach. The DMC had the option to recommend a final sample size of up to 600 patients. The DMC performed their assessment on the first 120 patients to complete the study and based on their recommendation, Palatin plans to enroll up to an additional 230 patients in the study for a final sample size of 350 patients. Topline results are expected in the second quarter of calendar 2023.
"We are highly encouraged by the DMC's recommendation to continue enrolling patients in this ongoing trial. The emerging data, including the safety and ocular tolerability, indicate that PL9643 could be a potentially safe and effective treatment for patients with DED," said Carl Spana, Ph.D., President and CEO of Palatin. "Based on trial results to date, we believe PL9643, with its differentiating factors, could provide a fast-acting and well-tolerated treatment option for the millions of patients suffering from DED, and we look forward to presenting topline results of this Phase 3 trial in the second quarter of calendar 2023."
The pivotal Phase 3 MELODY-1 clinical study is a multi-center, randomized, double–masked and vehicle–controlled study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the melanocortin agonist, PL9643 ophthalmic solution, compared to vehicle in patients with moderate-to-severe DED. The study design is based on positive Phase 2 results of PL9643 for the treatment of DED, and an end-of-phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reaching agreement on all key elements of a pivotal Phase 3 clinical program.
About Dry Eye Disease (DED)
Dry eye disease is a common inflammatory disease that, left untreated, can become extremely painful and lead to permanent damage to the cornea and vision. DED affects the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye resulting in irritation, redness, pain, and blurred vision. It is estimated to affect over 20 million people in the United States. The disease is characterized by insufficient moisture and lubrication in the anterior surface of the eye, leading to dryness, inflammation, pain, discomfort, irritation, diminished quality of life, and in severe cases, permanent vision impairment. Existing therapy for DED is generally regarded as inadequate by many physicians and patients, and often requires weeks or months to demonstrate activity.
About Melanocortin Receptor Agonists and Inflammation
The melanocortin receptor ("MCr") system has effects on inflammation, immune system responses, metabolism, food intake, and sexual function. There are five melanocortin receptors, MC1r through MC5r. Modulation of these receptors, through use of receptor-specific agonists, which activate receptor function, or receptor-specific antagonists, which block receptor function, can have medically significant pharmacological effects.
Many tissues and immune cells located in the eye (and other places, for example the gut and kidney) express melanocortin receptors, empowering our opportunity to directly activate natural pathways to resolve disease inflammation.
About Palatin
Palatin is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin and natriuretic peptide receptor systems, with targeted, receptor-specific product candidates for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential. Palatin's strategy is to develop products and then form marketing collaborations with industry leaders to maximize their commercial potential. For additional information regarding Palatin, please visit Palatin's website at www.Palatin.com and follow Palatin on Twitter at @PalatinTech.
Forward-looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about future expectations of Palatin, such as statements about clinical trial plans and potential results for PL9643, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Palatin intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Palatin's actual results to be materially different from its historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Palatin's actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements for reasons including, but not limited to, results of clinical trials, regulatory actions by the FDA and other regulatory and the need for regulatory approvals, Palatin's ability to fund development of its technology and establish and successfully complete clinical trials, the length of time and cost required to complete clinical trials and submit applications for regulatory approvals, products developed by competing pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, commercial acceptance of Palatin's products, and other factors discussed in Palatin's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Palatin is not responsible for updating for events that occur after the date of this press release.
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MEXICO CITY, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volaris* (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), announces a summons for the general ordinary annual shareholders' meeting to be held on April 26, 2022.
Under Mexican law Volaris needs to hold a general ordinary shareholders' meeting at least once a year in respect of general corporate matters. A courtesy English translation of this year's shareholders' meeting agenda is attached as exhibit.
The information included in this report has not been audited and it does not provide information on the company's future performance. Volaris' future performance depends on many factors and it cannot be inferred that any period's performance or its comparison year over year will be an indicator of a similar performance in the future.
About Volaris:
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Volaris" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), is an ultra-low-cost carrier, with point-to-point operations, serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America. Volaris offers low base fares to build its market, providing quality service and extensive customer choice. Since the beginning of operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from 5 to more than 188 and its fleet from 4 to 105 aircraft. Volaris offers more than 500 daily flight segments on routes that connect 44 cities in Mexico and 27 cities in the United States, Central and South America with one of the youngest fleet in Mexico. Volaris targets passengers who are visiting friends and relatives, cost-conscious business and leisure travelers in Mexico, the United States, Central and South America. Volaris has received the ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for eleven consecutive years. For more information, please visit: www.volaris.com.
CALL TO
A GENERAL ORDINARY ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
CONTROLADORA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN, S.A.B. DE C.V.
By resolution of the Board of Directors of CONTROLADORA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN, S.A.B. DE C.V. (the "Company"), and pursuant to articles 179, 180, 181, 183, 186 and other applicable articles of the General Law of Commercial Companies and clauses Seventeenth, Eighteenth and Nineteenth and other applicable clauses of the corporate by-laws, holders of Series "A" and Series "B" shares of the capital stock of the Company, are hereby summoned to a general ordinary annual shareholders meeting to be held on April 26, 2022 at 10:00 (ten) hours, in the corporate domicile of the Company located at Avenida Antonio Dovalí Jaime No. 70, Building B, Floor 13, Colonia Zedec Santa Fe, Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón, C.P. 01210, Mexico City, Mexico in order to deal with the subject-matters contained in the following:
AGENDA
I. Presentation and, if applicable, approval of the reports referred to article 28, section IV, of the Securities Market Law including the presentation of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2021, and resolutions regarding the performance of the Board of Directors, Committees and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
II. Resolutions regarding the allocation of the results for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2021.
III. Resolutions of (i) the amount that could be allocated to the purchase of Company´s shares in accordance with article 56, section IV, of the Securities Market Law; and (ii) the report regarding the policies and resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company, regarding the purchase and sale of such shares.
IV. Appointment and/or ratification of the members of the Board of Directors, of the secretary, prosecretary and principal officers of the Company.
V. Appointment and/or ratification of the chairman of the Audit and Corporate Practices Committee of the Company.
VI. Resolutions regarding the compensation to the members of the Board of Directors, Audit and Corporate Practices Committee, Compensations and Nominations Committee and the secretary of the Board of Directors of the Company.
VII. Appointment of delegates who will carry out and formalize the resolutions adopted by this meeting.
Pursuant to clause Nineteenth of the corporate by-laws, in order to have the right to attend the meeting, shareholders must be registered in the Stock Registry Book of the Company and present the corresponding admission card, which must be requested no later than forty-eight hours prior to the start of the shareholders meeting at the domicile of the secretary of the Company located at Javier Barros Sierra 540, Building 1, Floor 4, Col. Santa Fe, 01210, Mexico City, Mexico, by depositing the corresponding share certificates or provide evidence of the corresponding deposit certificates of such shares issued by S.D. Indeval Institución para el Depósito de Valores, S.A. de C.V., by a Mexican credit or foreign institution, or by an authorized brokerage firm. In order to obtain the above-mentioned admission card, the depositors with S.D. Indeval Institución para el Depósito de Valores, S.A. de C.V., must enclose to the statements issued by such institution, the lists that identify the names of the corresponding shareholders.
Shareholders or holders of other securities referred to Series "A" and "B" of the Company, may be represented by attorneys-in fact who must evidence their authority by means of a power-of-attorney granted in terms of the form prepared by the Company in compliance with paragraph III of Article 49 of the Mexican Securities Market Law and the corporate by-laws. Additionally, shareholders of Series "A" shares not held in the neutral investment trust established by the Company must prove their status as Mexican Investors (as such term is defined below), either directly or through the aforementioned forms, in order for the Company to verify their status.
Pursuant to Clause Six of the Company's by-laws, the Series A shares may be subscribed and paid for or acquired exclusively by Mexican individuals or Mexican legal entities with a foreigner exclusion clause or with a majority of Mexican capital and controlled by Mexican capital (any of them, a "Mexican Investor" and, collectively, the "Mexican Investors"), in accordance with the applicable legislation regarding foreign investment in Mexico.
Any person who is not a Mexican Investor and who participates directly or indirectly in the capital stock of the Company will maintain his or her participation through Ordinary Participation Certificates ("CPOs") and/or through American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") and/or American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), as applicable, and in any case, neither the CPOs and/or ADSs and/or ADRs grant any voting rights.
The Series A shares held in the neutral investment trust executed by the Company with Nacional Financiera, Sociedad Nacional de Crédito, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo, Dirección Fiduciaria will be voted in the same manner as the Series A Shares not held in the, that is, in the same manner as the majority of the Mexican Investors. Pursuant to Clause Nineteenth of the Company's Bylaws, attendance and the exercise of voting rights are subject to the proper and sufficient accreditation of the Mexican Investment, on the understanding that, in the event that the information is insufficient or not proper, or the forms do not comply with the forms prepared by the Company and authorized by the Secretary of Economy, the Secretary of the Shareholder Meeting will not recognize or give any value to such forms, or the forms do not comply with the forms prepared by the Company and authorized by the Ministry of Economy, the Secretary of the Shareholders Meeting will not recognize or give any value to such forms, and therefore the Series A shares in question will not be counted for purposes of the quorum for installation or voting at the Shareholders Meeting.
The abovementioned forms and admission cards may be requested at the above-mentioned Secretary's domicile, within the fifteen days prior to the date on which the meeting will be held, from 10:00 to 14:00 hours and from 16:00 to 18:00 hours. Likewise, the information related to the agenda will be available to the shareholders or their representatives, at the above-mentioned hours and domicile, within at least fifteen days prior to the date of the meeting.
DUE TO THE NATIONAL CONTINGENCY DERIVED FROM COVID-19, IT IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE LOCATION WHERE THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE WILL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRED DISTANCE PROTOCOLS. LIKEWISE, OTHER HEALTH AND SANITATION PROTOCOLS WILL BE FULFILLED FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. IN THE CASE OF ISSUANCE OF ANY RULING OR DISPOSITION THAT REQUIRES US TO MAKE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THIS CALL, WE WILL INFORM SHAREHOLDERS IN DUE TIME.
Mexico City, on April 8, 2022.
_________________________________
Jaime Esteban Pous Fernández
Secretary of the Board of Directors
Investor Relations Contact
Félix Martínez / Naara Cortés Gallardo / ir@volaris.com
Media Contact
Gabriela Fernández / gabriela.fernandez@volaris.com
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in CareDx, Inc. ("CareDx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CDNA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of CareDx investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased CareDx common stock between February 24, 2021, and May 5, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
CDNA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in CareDx during the relevant time frame, you have until July 22, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) today announced that its CEO, Jose Mas, will be participating in a fireside chat with our covering analyst at the 8th Annual Cowen Communications Infrastructure Summit on Tuesday, August 9th at approximately 10:45 a.m. ET. Additionally, one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and MasTec's senior management are also being arranged as a part of the conference.
The audio and any presentation materials may be accessed through links on the "Investors" page of MasTec's website at www.mastec.com. Interested parties should check the Company's website for any schedule updates, or time changes. The presentation will also be available for replay on the MasTec website for approximately 30 days
MasTec, Inc. is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly throughout North America across a range of industries. The Company's primary activities include the engineering, building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of communications, energy and utility and other infrastructure, such as: power delivery services, including transmission and distribution, wireless, wireline/fiber and customer fulfillment activities; power generation, primarily from clean energy and renewable sources; pipeline infrastructure, including natural gas pipeline and distribution infrastructure; heavy civil; and industrial infrastructure. MasTec's customers are primarily in these industries. The Company's corporate website is located at www.mastec.com. The Company's website should be considered as a recognized channel of distribution, and the Company may periodically post important, or supplemental, information regarding contracts, awards or other related news and webcasts on the Events & Presentations page in the Investors section therein.
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5 shot, hurt amid altercation at Walmart in Washington state
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - Authorities in Washington state say a Walmart customer, an employee and three young men were shot and wounded in the store in the city of Mount Vernon.
The Seattle Times reports that officers received reports of shots fired inside the building shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday.
Police investigators believe the shooting happened after a group of men entered the store and got into an altercation with another group of men inside the store.
Police identified the victims as a 72-year-old customer, a 24-year-old employee and three 19-year-old men involved in the altercation.
Police said Monday no arrests had been made, and they didn’t know the conditions of the injured people.
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8-year-old victim identified in deadly drive-by shooting at Houston home
Published: Jun. 17, 2022 at 9:31 AM EDT|Updated: 22 minutes ago
HOUSTON (CNN) - Investigators released video of a car they believe was involved in a drive-by shooting that killed an 8-year-old boy on Sunday.
They’re looking for a gray Kia Optima with front-end damage.
Investigators say multiple rounds were fired into the home, hitting Paul Vasquez, who was in bed in his room in the front of the home.
His mother and two older brothers were also in the home, but they were not hurt.
Paul was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Investigators said they believe more than one person was involved in the shooting but have not named any suspects or a motive in the shooting.
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
https://claimyourloss.com/securities/axsome-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=29409&from=4
The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Axsome between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 12, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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─Appoints Ilan Vaknin, PhD, as Vice President of Research & Development and Christina Crater, MD, as Vice President of Clinical Development─
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chemomab Therapeutics, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CMMB) (Chemomab), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics for fibrotic and inflammatory diseases with high unmet need, today announced the addition of Ilan Vaknin, PhD, MBA, as Vice President of Research & Development and Christina Crater, MD, as Vice President of Clinical Development.
"Chemomab is distinguished by the strength of its science, and we are fortunate these two premiere scientific and medical professionals are assuming critical roles as we progress the development of CM-101, our pipeline in a product with breakthrough potential," said Dale Pfost, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Chemomab. "We are preparing to report topline results from our Phase 2 trial in liver fibrosis patients later this year, we are expanding our Phase 2 trial of CM-101 in primary sclerosing cholangitis, we will soon be launching a Phase 2 biological proof of concept trial in systemic sclerosis, and we are assessing potential new indications for CM-101 in other fibro-inflammatory disorders. Dr. Vaknin's more than 20 years of broad-ranging experience in immunology, bioassay development, and antibody R&D and manufacturing will be invaluable as we work to accelerate advancement of our pipeline programs."
Dr. Vaknin brings Chemomab more than two decades of biotechnology drug discovery and development experience in immunology, antibody development, translational research and bioassay development, including more than a decade in senior science roles at Compugen, Ltd. He most recently served as Director of Preclinical Bioassays, where he oversaw preclinical bioassay development and related activities, while working with computational and validation teams to support discovery of novel drug targets and biomarkers. Prior to Compugen, Dr. Vaknin served as Chief Technology Officer at Active P, where he led the development of orally available therapeutic peptides. Earlier in his career, he served as External Scientific Consultant for the Department of Neurobiology at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science. Dr. Vaknin holds a PhD in immunology and a BA in life sciences from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he also received an MBA in finance.
Dr. Pfost continued, "Dr. Crater's extensive background in medical affairs and clinical trial design and execution across a broad range of therapeutic indications will be instrumental as we ramp up our clinical activities. She has highly relevant experience leading clinical research programs in immuno-inflammation and orphan diseases. Her decade as a front-line physician gives her a first-hand appreciation for the essential roles of patients and physicians in the successful development of new therapies. I am delighted to welcome Ilan and Chris to the Chemomab senior team at this exciting time in our evolution."
Dr. Crater has served as a medical monitor, safety physician, therapeutic expert and study director in all phases of clinical development, including extensive experience in data quality and safety monitoring. Her career spans working in-house at pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, as well as at major clinical research organizations (CROs). Previously Dr. Crater served as Senior Clinical Trial Physician at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where she was responsible for the review and interpretation of clinical data while contributing to strategic decisions on clinical study design and asset advancement. Dr. Crater also served in senior clinical development roles with PRA Health Sciences and PAREXEL International. Earlier in her career, Dr. Crater worked as an internal medicine physician. She received an MD degree from the University of Tennessee and holds a BS from Rhodes College. Dr. Crater is board certified in Internal Medicine.
About Chemomab Therapeutics
Chemomab is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics for fibrotic and inflammatory diseases with high unmet need. Based on the unique and pivotal role of the soluble protein CCL24 in promoting fibrosis and inflammation, Chemomab developed CM-101, a monoclonal antibody designed to bind and block CCL24 activity. CM-101 has demonstrated the potential to treat multiple severe and life-threatening fibrotic and inflammatory diseases. It is currently in Phase 2 trials for primary sclerosing cholangitis and liver fibrosis, with a Phase 2 trial in systemic sclerosis expected to begin in late 2022. For more information, visit chemomab.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the clinical development pathway for CM-101; the future operations of Chemomab and its ability to successfully initiate and complete clinical trials and achieve regulatory milestones; the nature, strategy and focus of Chemomab; the development and commercial potential and potential benefits of any product candidates of Chemomab; and that the product candidates have the potential to address high unmet needs of patients with serious fibrosis-related diseases and conditions. Any statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Chemomab's current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Chemomab's current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of Chemomab could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this presentation, including: risks related to Chemomab's ability to effectively implement the revised clinical strategy and its ability to achieve the anticipated results; risks related to the projections and associated benefits in pursuing the contemplated changes to the clinical strategy; risks associated with the ongoing transitions of certain of our executive officers; the uncertain and time-consuming regulatory approval process; risks related to Chemomab's ability to correctly manage its operating expenses and its expenses; Chemomab's plans to develop and commercialize its product candidates, focusing on CM-101; the timing of initiation of Chemomab's planned clinical trials; the timing of the availability of data from Chemomab's clinical trials including any potential delays associated with Chemomab's contemplated revised clinical strategy; the timing of any planned investigational new drug application or new drug application; Chemomab's plans to research, develop and commercialize its current and future product candidates; the clinical utility, potential benefits and market acceptance of Chemomab's product candidates; Chemomab's commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; Chemomab's ability to protect its intellectual property position; and the requirement for additional capital to continue to advance these product candidates, which may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Additional risks and uncertainties relating to Chemomab's and its business can be found under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Chemomab's filings and reports with the SEC. Chemomab expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Chemomab's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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HUNTINGTON, Ind., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc., (OTCQB: NIDB), the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, has announced that the Corporation will pay a cash dividend of $0.30 per common share. The dividend will be payable on August 25, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 11, 2022.
The book value of NIDB's stock was $34.88 per common share as of June 30, 2022. At the close of business on July 26, 2022, the stock price was $43.00 per common share and the number of outstanding shares was 1,205,135. The annualized dividend yield at the current stock price is 2.8%.
Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered at 648 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, Indiana. The company offers a full array of banking and financial brokerage services to its customers through its main office in Huntington and six full-service Indiana offices in Huntington (2), Warsaw (2) and Fort Wayne (2). The Company is traded on the OTC Markets Group, Inc. (www.otcmarkets.com) utilizing the OTCQB platform under the symbol "NIDB". Our web site address is www.firstfedindiana.bank.
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LONDON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinnox, a global provider of full-spectrum IT and digital solutions, is a material outsourcer to Shawbrook, and a key enabler of their technology transformation journey. For Shawbrook, this recent tie-up with Qyrus is another step towards testing at the speed of digital, re-invigorating their relationship with customers, improving customer satisfaction and loyalty, and accelerating business outcomes.
Quinnox uses Qyrus, its proprietary AI-powered test automation platform, to develop new systems and change existing processes and systems for Shawbrook, a new type of financial services company in the UK that combines the relentless focus on customer service and innovation that would be expected from a fintech with the expertise and certainty of a bank.
As part of their 'shift-left' quality strategy, Qyrus supports Shawbrook's ambitious delivery schedule of new product features to customers as well as puts its focus on automation, through automated regression testing across the breadth of the Shawbrook Platform.
Qyrus helped Shawbrook transform its Platform to seamlessly automate savings account opening & servicing, real estate & SME lending origination as well as customer due diligence onboarding processes.
Shawbrook was able to deliver releases in a much shorter time using the Web, API, and Business Process testing capabilities of Qyrus. The outcomes this drove were faster time to feedback, increased velocity of deployments, better quality of releases with significantly less effort.
Full details on Shawbrook's strategy to develop its next generation banking platform and 2021 commercial performance can be found in their 2021 Annual Report.
Russ Thornton, CTO of Shawbrook said, "Quinnox is a key partner of ours, not only supporting our technology delivery teams, but also with tools like Qyrus. Test automation is a critical capability for any engineering team, and Qyrus supports the testing of our web, API and mobile components as a part of our CI/CD processes, and also in on-going regression testing across our partner ecosystem. The real power of Qyrus is that we have this extremely broad testing capability in one tool, run in the Cloud, and reusable across all our development teams."
Somnath Chakraborty, SVP, Head of Quinnox Europe said, "We are delighted to have Shawbrook as one of our strategic clients here in the UK and this partnership has grown strength to strength, as together we intend to drive positive change in the Banking industry and are proud that Qyrus is able to help accelerate it."
About Shawbrook Bank:
Banking for the real world: Over the last decade we have built a new type of bank that is designed to accommodate individuality, diversity and the dynamics of the modern world. Our ability to provide highly personalised finance solutions to help our customers achieve their immediate ambitions is enabled by our unique platform, which combines and integrates modular technology with human expertise, judgment and ingenuity. We power up ingenuity to create opportunity, every single day.
About Quinnox:
Quinnox is your agile, business-results-driven digital technology partner. With the power of human and applied intelligence, we simplify business processes, improve customer experiences and create exceptional business value for forward-thinking enterprises. Our data-driven digital solutions unlock the hidden potential of your business across your digital value chain, helping to accelerate success, today and tomorrow. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with a presence across geographies including UK, Germany, UAE and India.
About Qyrus:
Qyrus is a codeless, intelligent, and collaborative test automation platform for all things digital. It efficiently tests Web, Mobile, and APIs along with end-to-end business processes to drive quality, speed and frequency to market. As an on-demand AI-powered SaaS testing platform, it can scale with your needs enabling teams to deliver higher quality software faster and more efficiently thereby ensuring a seamless customer experience across all stages of the digital journey.
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Crypto billionaire backs congressional hopeful in Oregon primary race
Political newcomer Carrick Flynn is setting fundraising records in the Democratic race for a congressional nomination.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Oregon voters are now used to seeing political ads from Carrick Flynn.
The congressional candidate said he grew up in poverty leading him to spend years of his life working to help impoverished nations.
“My family never really recovered from the homelessness that came after the flood I experienced when I was 9 years old, and I don’t really want any child to go through that,” Flynn said.
Flynn also advised Congress and the White House on pandemic planning, but it’s his political fundraising that has caught the attention of government spending research group Open Secrets.
Open Secrets government spending researcher Andrew Mayersohn said he has received a number of request to look into Flynn’s fundraising. He found the political novice received $10.2 million from one super PAC. The Protect Our Future PAC is backed by crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried.
“They spent more on his candidacy than any other super PAC has ever spent on a single House primary,” Mayersohn said.
Flynn has also received $1 million from the House Majority PAC tied to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Open Secrets said it’s unusual for that PAC to invest so much money in a primary race.
“While they have spent small amounts on in the past, it’s usually not been more than 100 thousand dollars, and they’ve spent more than $1 million on this race,” Mayersohn said.
Flynn said he has never spoken to Pelosi, or Bankman-Fried. He said he has worked on pandemic planning with Sam’s brother Gabe Bankman-Fried and speculates that was a reason for the record contribution.
The House Majority PAC Communications Director CJ Warnke sent the statement:
Flynn’s opponent, Oregon State Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-Lake Oswego), points to her track record working on state abortion rights and limiting carbon emissions.
“I have really been serving this community and delivering for this community on a number of issues that are important to the voters of the sixth congressional district,” Salinas said.
The new district seat is expected to be a challenge for Republicans to win in November’s general election. Polling analysis group 538 reports it leans Democrat by 7 points.
Copyright 2022 Gray DC. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/17/crypto-billionaire-backs-congressional-hopeful-oregon-primary-race/ | 2022-05-17T18:43:32Z |
LEWISTON, Maine, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers' Almanac is proving once more that a 206-year-old publication is relevant, informative, entertaining, and popular. The 2023 edition is here and within this compact 8" x 5" package, you will not only find a cold winter outlook, but also an eclectic mix of calendars, charts, tips, and articles that offer valuable answers to life's secrets for happier, healthier, and more harmonious times.
More than a Magazine
"The Farmers' Almanac is a book, a calendar, a reference source, and a guide to great living," shares editor Pete Geiger, Philom., adding "it's a time capsule of important how-to's as well as when to do things." What kind of things? How about brew beer, can tomatoes, go fishing, plant a garden, get married, take a vacation, and watch a meteor shower.
But that's not all. Some of the most popular features in the Farmers' Almanac are life hacks that help you save money and time. (Did you know you could use bubble wrap to keep the cold air out of your home? Or freeze eggs for future use?) It also offers a unique blend of humor and inspirational thoughts called "philosofacts."
Originally named after the people of its time – farmers – the Farmers' Almanac is sometimes mistaken for a farm-only read. But if you pick up this 206th edition, you will see that it contains articles and advice for people with backyard balconies as well as folks with backyard chickens. "An entire year's worth of weather predictions is what make the Farmers' Almanac so famous," states Sandi Duncan, Philom., managing editor, "but the content is much more than weather or farm related. We share everything from the best times to view fall foliage to best days potty train your toddler."
The latest edition of the Farmers' Almanac contains articles on ways to help slow the effects of climate change, shares compelling reasons why pigeons should be appreciated, includes tips on ways to eat rather than rake acorns, doles out weather wisdom and lore, and includes newly designed charts and calendars that help readers glean helpful ideas for planning their gardens and year ahead. The 206th edition goes on sale August 15, and can be purchased at grocery and bookstores and online at FarmersAlmanac.com
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Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor
pgeiger@farmersalmanac.com, 207-755-2246
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LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since our launch in April 2022, the Kanpai Panda team has provided over 20 events to Kanpai Panda holders, fulfilling the promise of delivering real-world utility. Let's get crypto off the computer and into the real world.
Some upcoming Kanpai Panda events include our party at Skyfall at the top of Delano, UFC 276, and WSOP Main Event on July 1st weekend. In August, Kanpai Pandas are hosting an event called 'Pandamonium,' a large venue in downtown Las Vegas that will feature the most prominent rap and EDM music artists . All Kanpai Panda holders are welcome.
We have leased an executive suite at Allegiant Stadium for 15 years with naming rights on upcoming events! Starting August 2022, Kanpai Panda holders will have home tickets to the upcoming Raider games throughout the year. Finally, we have suites for two exciting concerts, Imagine Dragons on September 10th at Allegiant Stadium (Vegas) and Bad Bunny on October 1st at SoFi Stadium (LA).
The Kanpai Panda team will certainly not stop here. We aim to provide more events in more places (we haven't forgotten about you, Europe). We are stoked to host more events and provide access to other exclusive events throughout the year. If you'd like to join the Kanpai Panda family, you can buy a Kanpai Panda from our website (kanpaipandas.io) or secondary marketplaces like OpenSea.
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Inmate sentenced for having cellphones in Lansing Correctional
He was found guilty of two counts of trafficking contraband into a correctional facility
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV) - An inmate has been sentenced to more than three and a half additional years in prison after corrections officers found two cellphones.
George Phillips, a 34-year-old Lansing Correctional Facility inmate, has been sentenced to 43 months in prison for two counts of trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. The second count led to a sentence of 18 months, but it was set to run concurrently.
On Nov. 29 of last year, a jury found Phillips guilty of trafficking contraband into Lansing Correctional.
According to Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson, Phillips was found inside his cell with a cellphone on Jan. 23, 2016.
It was a single-occupancy cell and, when corrections officers conducted a surprise search by rushing in, Phillips was found lying on his bed with a phone under him. They also found a charger plugged into the wall.
Then, on Aug. 20 of 2016, Phillips again had a single-occupancy cell but was out of it when officers conducted another search. They found another cell phone, which was on top of a pile of books with a list of phone numbers.
Representatives from Lansing Correctional Facility and the Department of Corrections said cellphones are one of the most dangerous possessions inmates can have.
“Inmates receive more prison time due to the severe amount of consequences that can occur [when] inmates have cell phones,” County Attorney Thompson said. “Not only can they cause violence to those within the facility, but to those outside of the facility.”
Phillips is currently being held in the Sedgwick County Jail. “He is there due to a reported domestic incident and confrontation with law enforcement per news articles,” Thompson said.
Copyright 2022 KCTV. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/11/inmate-sentenced-having-cellphones-lansing-correctional/ | 2022-04-11T23:14:25Z |
DALLAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertical Capital Income Fund (NYSE: VCIF) today announced a distribution of $0.0715 per share pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"), payable as follows:
Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund pays a minimum monthly distribution to shareholders at a stated annual rate as a percentage of the 3-month average net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund's shares prior to the month of distribution. The distribution is calculated as 8% of the previous three-month average NAV, divided by 12. The primary purpose of the Plan is to provide investors with consistent, but not guaranteed, periodic distributions from the Fund, regardless of when or whether income is earned or capital gains are realized. Distributions under the Plan may consist of (i) net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gains, (iii) net realized long-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, (iv) return of capital (or other capital sources). With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the Fund will issue a notice to shareholders and an accompanying press release that will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution, as well as certain other related information. The Fund expects to issue any such notice and press release on or about the distribution payment date.
The Fund had approximately $1.3 million in cash as of July 31, 2022. A new monthly net asset value per share of $10.76 was produced on July 29, 2022. For information on the Fund's current net asset value per share, please visit the Fund's website at vcif.us.
The Plan will be subject to periodic review by the Board, and the Board may amend the terms of the Plan including amending the annual rate of payment or may terminate the Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund's shareholders. The Fund's distribution rate may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in realized and projected market returns, Fund performance, and other factors. There can be no assurance that an unanticipated change in market conditions or other unforeseen factors will not result in a change in the Fund's distribution rate at a future time. The amendment or termination of the Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares. The public health crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks to which the Fund is exposed. The duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and its effects cannot be determined with certainty. In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, and an exemptive order received by the Fund from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund will provide its shareholders of record on each distribution date with a 19(a) Notice and issue an accompanying press release disclosing the sources of its distribution payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income. This information will be forthcoming later this month.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in 19(a) Notices are only estimates and are not provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Information on the Fund's 19(a) Notices, if any, can be found at www.vcif.us. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2022 will be made after the end of the year.
Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value. The market price of Fund shares may vary from net asset value based on factors affecting the supply and demand for shares, such as Fund distribution rates relative to similar investments, investors' expectations for future distribution changes, the clarity of the Fund's investment strategy and future return expectations, and investors' confidence in the underlying markets in which the Fund invests. Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. An investment in the Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Before investing, prospective investors should consider carefully the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. For further details, please visit Vertical Capital Income Fund's website at vcif.us.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business and financial outlook of Vertical Capital Income Fund that are based on the Fund's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on any such statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release.
Vertical Capital Income Fund (VCIF) is an NYSE-listed closed-end fund that seeks monthly income by investing primarily in performing non-agency residential whole loans secured by real estate. As a secondary strategy the Fund aims to provide total return by acquiring performing residential loans at a discount to the unpaid principal balance (UPB). VCIF realizes capital gains as loans are paid off before maturity. For more information visit VCIF.us and connect with the Fund on Twitter.
Oakline Advisors, LLC is the adviser to Vertical Capital Income Fund. Founded in 2013, Oakline Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that specializes in the residential whole loan market. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dallas, TX-based Behringer. Since its inception in 1989, Behringer, together with its affiliates, has raised equity of more than $6 billion in assets through public and private fund structures. For more information about Oakline and Behringer please visit their respective websites at oaklineadvisors.com and behringerinvestments.com.
Fund shares are identified by CUSIP 92535C104
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Woman facing animal torture charges after dogs found dead in her garage, authorities say
WILKIN COUNTY, Minn. (KVLY/Gray News) - Authorities in Minnesota say a woman is facing several charges stemming from the disturbing treatment of animals at her home.
According to the Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called June 18 for a report of two dogs found deceased at a residence.
KVLY reports the caller told dispatchers they dropped off their dog with Michelle Karch, 40, four months ago, and when they returned, they found the dead dogs in Karch’s garage.
According to court documents, deputies found one malnourished dog alive in Karch’s garage and two deceased animals. The surviving dog was taken to a veterinarian who told authorities the dog had no muscles on its hip bones.
The sheriff’s office reports Karch is facing charges that include two felony counts of animal torture resulting in death and two gross misdemeanors of animal torture.
Karch allegedly told investigators the dogs were on medication and died of disease. However, she could not provide vet paperwork confirming those claims.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were also called to Karch’s home regarding a dog tied up outside the property without food or water for nearly 12 hours.
A search warrant was executed at the property. Court documents stated that deputies found several cats without food or water at the home, along with a pony and horse without food.
Deputies said Karch had appalling conditions at her home while the dogs and other animals were in her care.
Karch is scheduled to be in court Aug. 2.
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Hatch.ai has developed a platform for nonprofit organizations that leverages ethical AI to enrich donor data and predict individuals' giving with funding from prominent angel investors.
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The company has developed an "Altruistic Intelligence"TM platform that leverages AI to make nonprofit fundraising efforts more effective. Using a combination of data-enrichment, machine learning, and AI predictive modeling, Hatch aims to make a significant impact in the giving space.
Hatch is the brainchild of Moshe Hecht, former co-owner and CIO of charidy.com, the fundraising platform that has raised $2B+ for charities since 2013. He is joined by CTO and co-founder Eyal Beigman, PhD. In his 7 years of leadership at charidy.com, Hecht discovered that most organizations spend 90% of their time engaging just 10% of their donors. The overwhelming majority of people have been overlooked, at best relegated to receiving mass email blasts (often driving them to unsubscribe).
"It's not just about identifying the rich people anymore," says Moshe Hecht, CEO. "We're moving into a new era of giving, where philanthropy is being driven by the collective power of the many rather than the exclusive power of the few."
Hatch solves this problem by unlocking what makes people "tick, click and give." The result is thriving engagement across a larger donor base. Hatch's platform generates a holistic profile of every donor. In doing so, it can help organizations better identify the people most likely to engage with them, using predictive modeling to forecast greater opportunities for impact. As Beigman explains, "Hatch makes data accessible and easy to use even for a volunteer."
Hatch has raised a $1.5M Pre-Seed round from a group of prominent angel investors and tech leaders, including computer scientist and philanthropist David Magerman. Other key investors include renowned venture capitalist and philanthropist Howard L. Morgan, Tiferes Ventures (Clark Valberg of InVision), Avi Geller (Leonite Capital), Daniel Cotlar, Jonathan Zauderer, Mallion Holdings LLC (Esriel Rappaport), Rochel Leah Bernstein, Levy Lieberman, Meir Gniwisch (Olive Tree Ventures) , Israel Schachter (Charity Bids), and others.
"As an investor, I'm excited to see the impact Hatch is going to have on the nonprofit world," Magerman shares. "It's going to be like nothing we've ever seen before."
Hatch is actively recruiting 100 organizations from across the nonprofit sector to join its beta cohort. Visit hatch.ai to apply.
SOURCE HATCH | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/20/new-ai-platform-nonprofits-improve-fundraising-raises-15m-pre-seed-funding/ | 2022-07-20T12:34:26Z |
Strategic acquisition of conventional oil and gas assets from Hibernia Resources III, LLC supports Lodestone's long-term goal | Acquisition funded using local West Texas partners
MIDLAND, Texas, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lodestone Energy Partners II, LP ("Lodestone Energy" or the "Company") today announced it has acquired assets from Hibernia Resources III, LLC ("Hibernia") to be operated by BCP Resources, LLC ("BCP Resources").
Lodestone Energy is a vertically integrated fund focused on opportunities in the conventional oil and gas space. These assets are considered an ideal acquisition for the Company due to an excellent financial profile and top-tier performance in the Midland Basin. The assets span Reagan and Upton Counties, Texas, with 85 conventional and 21 legacy horizontal wellbores comprising over 2,000 MBOE of net PDP reserves with 63% liquids.
"The Hibernia assets are an excellent fit with our strategic objective to expand our footprint of operated conventional assets in the Permian Basin," stated Barry Portman, Lodestone's Managing Partner and BCP Resources CEO. "We're privileged that Hibernia has placed their trust in us and we're thrilled to continue the high-quality operation and expansion of these assets alongside Hibernia as they continue their growth strategy as a leading oil producer in the Midland Basin."
The acquisition was funded by partners local to West Texas, combining private equity placement with a senior energy debt facility. AggieTech Capital ("ATC") based in Midland and Masked Rider Capital ("MRC") based in Lubbock anchored the equity placement and the debt facility was provided by Community National Bank ("CNB") of Midland.
Embry Canterbury, CEO of Hibernia, stated, "The disposition of our legacy assets supports the development of Hibernia's high-quality acreage position, and we were very pleased and impressed by BCP Resources' operational expertise to pursue and close this transaction."
Mark Bales, CEO of AggieTech, stated, "We are delighted to partner with BCP Resources and Lodestone Energy as they have deep roots and experience in the Permian Basin, as well as a talented staff of employees. We are confident this transaction will generate significant returns and future growth to our fund."
Trey Thomason, Chief Investment Officer for Masked Rider Capital, stated, "MRC is excited to be affiliated with both the BCP Resources operating team and the Lodestone Energy Partners. We are certain that both teams value relationships with their partners and, combined with their solid and unique experience, they can pursue substantial growth in this sector."
"Investing in our customers and the local community is our passion." stated Amber Prieto, Vice President of Commercial Lending at Community National Bank. "A local oil and gas operator with significant experience in the area, partnered with West Texas equity sources, is an excellent fit, and we are pleased to support this project and look forward to their future growth."
"This is just the beginning for us, and we are honored to work together with great local partners such as Aggie Tech Capital, Masked Rider Capital, and Community National Bank" added Portman, "Industry trends favor conventional asset roll-ups. Thousands of highly attractive conventional wells are available for the right operator when they can no longer scale with major oil and gas portfolio growth. We are excited about this acquisition and look forward to continuing to aggressively pursue similar opportunities to create value and invest in the local economy."
Red Oaks Energy Advisors represented Hibernia's sale of the assets. Field, Manning, Stone, Hawthorne & Aycock, P.C. and Nixon Legal Group PLLC represented Lodestone Energy and BCP Resources and Mani Little & Wortmann, PLLC served as legal counsel to Hibernia.
Lodestone is dedicated to acquiring and developing Permian Basin conventional oil and gas assets to unlock value for its investors. BCP Resources is Lodestone's dedicated oilfield operator. These two entities offer over 100 years of combined experience in conventional oil and gas development and production. For more information, please visit www.lodestone-energy.com and www.bcpresourcesllc.com.
AggieTech Energy Services ("ATES") was founded 2008 and became the largest privately owned pumping unit service company in the Permian Basin using a variety of fleet equipment, state of the art machine shop, and highly trained and experienced personnel. Utilizing similar top tier industry experience, ATES quickly expanded to include AggieTech Wellhead, and during the growth of these businesses, an energy capital fund was launched to invest in industry projects, AggieTech Capital. For more information, please visit www.aggietechcompanies.com.
Masked Rider Capital, LLC ("Masked Rider Capital" or "MRC") is a multi-family office founded in 2012 focused on acquiring and investing in private companies. Masked Rider Capital proudly serves lower and middle market businesses in West Texas communities and the surrounding areas through innovative capital solutions. MRC provides capital in the form of control and non-control equity, debt and hybrid securities. The firm is industry agnostic and participates in real estate development opportunities. MRC is headquartered in Lubbock, TX. For more information, please visit www.maskedrider.com.
Community National Bank, established in 1984, continues to expand upon their original mission to provide a strong, locally owned, independent financial institution. The employees, officers and directors respect the traditional responsibility of a local bank to foster the development of its customers and thereby the community. Their focus on training, technology and service has helped to grow from their original location in south Midland to eleven locations throughout the market area. For more information, please visit www.cnbtx.bank.
Hibernia is an acquisition and development company focused on the exploration, growth and production of oil and natural gas assets. It is a portfolio company of NGP.
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Lodestone Energy Partners
Ph 480-720-9551
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Family members of Americans detained abroad to demonstrate in front of White House
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN
Nineteen family members of Americans unlawfully detained abroad will take part in a day of activism in front of the White House Wednesday in the hope of securing a meeting with President Joe Biden that could lead to their loved ones returning home.
Alexandra Forseth, whose father and uncle are part of the so-called CITGO 6 — five of whom remain in Venezuela — told CNN family members of Americans detained in Venezuela, Rwanda, Iran, Afghanistan and Russia are expected to participate, both in person and virtually, in Wednesday’s event at Lafayette Park. The father and sister of Trevor Reed, who was freed from Russian detention in a prisoner exchange last week, will also be there.
Reed’s release threw a spotlight on Paul Whelan, a US citizen and former Marine who has been in Russian custody since 2018 for espionage charges, which he has consistently and vehemently denied. Whelan, who was convicted and sentenced in June 2020 to 16 years in prison, has questioned why he was left behind in the deal that freed Reed.
Whelan’s sister, Elizabeth, told CNN that she had spoken with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday. Elizabeth Whelan said she was “deeply appreciative of the call” and had “shared the distress the Whelan family felt when we found out that Paul was left behind in Russia.”
“Secretary Blinken assured me that obtaining the release of Paul Whelan remains a priority,” she said, but “exactly how that effort is going was not shared on the call.”
A senior State Department official confirmed that Blinken and Elizabeth Whelan had spoken over the weekend but did not share details about their call.
Forseth, one of the leaders of the day of activism, said the idea for the event came together prior to Reed’s release but that it was like “lighter fluid” for the families.
Forseth said there is a feeling among the families of detainees that the administration’s hostage diplomacy policy is “completely reactive,” and the administration is not going to make decisions on their loved ones’ cases “unless we make a stink, and then it just so happened that the Reeds proved our case.”
“We’ve been siloed, but we’re all in a very similar situation where we feel that there are decisions to be made that could directly improve our cases, or bring people home, all of the above, and it’s just getting stopped, not getting to Biden, and then the only people that are getting results are the people that screamed loud enough in the rain to get Biden’s attention,” he said.
Paula and Joey Reed met with Biden following an extensive public pressure campaign. On Monday, Biden said he would meet with the parents of Austin Tice, an American journalist was kidnapped in Syria in 2012.
Calling theirs an “inclusive but focused campaign,” Forseth said the families aim to get the public to think of these not as individual cases, but rather as a pattern and “an injustice and the government needs to actually care and do something about it.”
The Biden administration has said it is working to secure the release of Americans who are unlawfully detained abroad.
“We on the President’s team will keep working these issues until they’re home, just as the President has pledged that we’ll do,” a senior administration official told reporter’s during a briefing about Reed’s release.
This story has been updated with further developments Monday.
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The long struggle to bring a supermarket to a nearly all-Black Buffalo neighborhood
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
In August of 2001, more than 100 people gathered on the East Side of Buffalo, New York.
The setting, an empty lot in a nearly all-Black neighborhood of this upstate New York city, drew prominent visitors. They included Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer, the two US senators from the state at the time; Anthony Masiello, then the mayor of Buffalo; Byron Brown, the current mayor of the city; and other officials.
The 90-minute event featured 18 speakers and was described as “Buffalo’s longest-ever news conference.”
The group was there to announce that Tops Friendly Markets, a leading Northeast grocery chain, would be built on the site — located where an A&P supermarket stood in the 1960s when the neighborhood was a hub of economic activity for Buffalo’s Black community.
The announcement marked the culmination of more than a decade of activism by community advocates and others to address food inequities on Buffalo’s East Side and open a major supermarket in the area.
“The wait for a full-service supermarket has been long and painful for residents of the East Side,” a Buffalo News editorial said at the time. “The fact that more than 113,000 residents have been without a full-service supermarket is unacceptable.”
Tops opened to the public two years later, in 2003.
Last Saturday, nearly 20 years after it opened, Tops stood as the lone supermarket in the heart of Black Buffalo when a White supremacist entered the store and killed 10 people and injured three more, almost all of them Black.
The attack struck at a symbol of hard-won progress for the East Side, where 85% of the city’s Black residents live. The area is scarred by a legacy of racial segregation, economic and political neglect, dilapidated housing and other barriers. Buffalo remains one of the most segregated cities in America.
Tops “was an institution we fought for. It didn’t just end up there,” said Henry Louis Taylor Jr., the director of the University at Buffalo’s Center for Urban Studies and a historian of race and class. “We used our political power and clout to make it happen. It represented a significant venture against food apartheid.”
The attack also highlighted the lack of access to high-quality, fresh food for Black residents in Buffalo, who are six times more likely than White residents to live in an area without a grocery store, according to a 2018 report by the Partnership for the Public Good, a Buffalo Niagara community-based think tank.
This gap in grocery store access, which some describe as “supermarket redlining,” exists along racial lines nationally, too.
The rise of supermarkets in America closely mirrored the creation of the suburbs. As many White residents left cities during the second half of the 20th century, supermarkets boomed. In the 1980s, top grocery chains merged and the industry consolidated, resulting in fewer stores in major cities. Even today, supermarket chains have been reluctant to expand in minority neighborhoods. Some elected officials and experts claim that’s in part because of stereotypes of these communities as poor and crime-ridden.
Today, on average, in the 50 largest US metro areas, roughly 17.7% of predominantly Black neighborhoods had limited access to supermarkets, compared to 7.6% of largely White neighborhoods, according to a 2020 analysis conducted for CNN Business by the Reinvestment Fund, a nonprofit community development organization.
The racial disparities persisted across the income ladder, according to the analysis, which used a combination of 2016 supermarket location and Census data.
‘Heart and soul of Black Buffalo’
The Masten neighborhood around Tops supermarket on Jefferson Avenue has both a painful and rich history.
During the 1920s and 1930s, the city’s small Black population was concentrated here because of bank redlining and housing discrimination. As the Black population grew in Buffalo, the East Side expanded and Jefferson Avenue became a commercial corridor.
“The high cost of housing in other parts of the city caused Blacks to be stuck in place,” Taylor said. “Blacks could afford to live only in low-rent districts,” mainly on the East Side.
During the mid-20th century, the Jefferson Avenue stretch became the economic engine of Buffalo’s Black community, with businesses, restaurants, clothing stores, banks, and jazz and night clubs.
Jefferson Avenue was within walking distance of War Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Buffalo Bills NFL team, and pioneering establishments like Wings N’ Things, one of America’s first chicken wing shops that helped popularize Buffalo wings.
The neighborhood was the “heart and soul of Black Buffalo” following the second wave of Great Migration after World War II, said Taylor.
Buffalo’s Black population swelled by 75,000 from 1940 to 1970. At the same time, White residents began leaving Buffalo for the suburbs. Buffalo began a long economic decline around the 1950s as the population shrank, factories shuttered and stores closed.
“The urban landscape began to change to benefit suburbanites,” the Partnership for the Public Good report said.
One such example was the Kensington Expressway, completed in 1971 just blocks away from the future Tops location. The highway cut through the East Side, razing Humboldt Parkway, a tree-lined boulevard that connected its park system, and split the community in half. It displaced residents, forced businesses to close and led to pollution and other damaging health effects.
Another consequence of Buffalo’s population decline was that grocery stores closed on the East Side, including chains such as A&P, Bells, Super Duper and Acme Markets.
“The city didn’t see the need to deal with the issues of food security inside of the African American community,” said Taylor. “It wasn’t until Blacks begin to rise in political power in the 1990s that they acquired enough cachet in the development of these stores.”
Our Market
Despite growing frustration among Black residents about the lack of healthy food options, it was a struggle to recruit a major supermarket to open in the neighborhood.
“It was a Herculean task,” said Antoine Thompson, who represented the Masten district as a member of the Buffalo Common Council from 2001 to 2007. “We were reaching out to any and everybody to bring a supermarket into the inner-city area.”
Officials met with representatives of chains and drove them around the city without success. Wegmans had recently opened a location on the West Side, but leaders couldn’t get it to the East Side.
“It’s always a struggle getting some of these major brands in these inner-city areas,” Thompson said.
A separate effort to start a community-owned supermarket called Our Market also began. The group’s goal was to create a co-op that would be entirely owned by local residents, who would pay $25 in fees a year for a membership.
Although the co-op didn’t come to fruition, the board of directors of Our Market pressed the issue of food access. Grass roots leaders held community meetings and commissioned a study to highlight the business opportunity in the area.
These advocates “put the issue of shopping apartheid in Buffalo on the public agenda and kept it there throughout the late 1990s,” a Buffalo News reporter wrote at the time. “If it weren’t for them,” Tops wouldn’t have broken ground on a new supermarket.
Tops, which was then owned by Dutch grocery giant Ahold, received $1.5 million in taxpayer dollars to help finance the project and $1.5 million in state, county and federal grants — a large incentive package for a grocery project.
The store was smaller than many Tops in other areas of Buffalo, frustrating some in the community. When it opened, along with a pharmacy, a bank and a cafe in the store, it was seen as a boost to local jobs, employing 100 people, including a Black manager named Virgil Hamm Jr. Around 25% of the construction work had been awarded to minority-owned firms.
“This is one of the first stores I’ve been in where the community has taken complete ownership of what’s going on with the store,” Hamm said a year later. “It’s been said over and over by our customers, that ‘We’re glad you’re here.'”
‘Community success and empowerment’
The opening of Tops did not usher in a new era for Black residents on Buffalo’s East Side, as some hoped it would.
“Most Blacks live on Buffalo’s East Side, and conditions are getting worse in many of those neighborhoods,” found a comprehensive study led by Taylor released last year on the “State of Black Buffalo.” “The fate of Black Buffalo remains tied to East Side development.”
A number of economic indicators, including health, housing, income and education, showed little improvement and, in some cases, declined on the city’s East Side over the past 30 years, the report found.
One such measure that stagnated was access to grocery stores.
In Buffalo, there are 51 areas that have limited access to supermarkets, the 2018 Partnership for the Public Good report found. All of them are located on the East Side.
That stands in stark contrast to the more affluent western part of the city and the suburbs, where Wegmans, Whole Foods, and other national chains dot the area.
But the opening of Tops almost two decades ago represented a symbol of persistence for Black residents in East Buffalo and served as a lifeline for shoppers with few other options for healthy food.
“It symbolized hope and possibility,” Taylor said.
Antoine Thompson, the former councilmember, still keeps a plaque Tops gave out to commemorate the store opening in 2003 in his office.
We got behind this market and we made sure it was first class,” he said. The plaque is “a reminder of community success and empowerment.”
Tops said Wednesday it’s committed to re-opening the store as soon as it can and will put together a team to consider “rebuilding and repairing the store for the community” as soon as possible.
Thompson hopes the supermarket will be larger than it was before.
“I pray that this brings more attention to the fact that we need to expand that store,” he said. “We need to have significant investment in that strip.”
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Powered by the new PD 3.1 charging protocol, Ugreen's Nexode 140W Charger puts the "fast" in fast charging.
- Hyper Fast Charging: The cutting-edge PD3.1 protocol allows the Nexode 140W to charge the MacBook Pro 16'' to 56% in 30 minutes using a single port with an output wattage up to 140 watts.
- One Charger For Everything: With 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A ports, charge two laptops and a mobile device simultaneously. No longer will users be contained by traditional, single-port charging bricks.
- A Safe & Lasting Charge: The Power Dispenser System adjusts power output to devices, extending battery life. Ugreen's Thermal GuardTM system takes 800 temperature readings per second for additional safety.
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WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugreen, a leader in mobile charging, is announcing the newest member of its Nexode Charger family: the Nexode 140W Charger. This charger is setting the standard for being one of the faster, most convenient chargers available; capable of fast charging multiple devices simultaneously. It comes with 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A port, becoming a quick-charging charger for your mobile devices. With the inclusion of GaN chips, the Nexode 140W and its family are at the forefront of what fast charging should be. In addition to GaN technology, the Nexode 140W offers features like:
Charging Forward with PD3.1: Power Delivery(PD) 3.1 is the latest in fast charging protocols. With the implementation of this protocol, the Nexode 140W can fast charge the 16-inch MacBook Pro from 0 to 56% in 30 minutes using the Apple C-MagSafe cable. With more tech companies expected to implement this cutting-edge protocol, the Nexode 140W Charger is currently ahead of the curve.
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GaN, or Gallium Nitride, is the latest in semiconductor compounds with useful applications in radars, satellites, lasers, and now, chargers. With the inclusion of the GaN chips, Nexode chargers provide higher conversion efficiency, smaller size, and better heat dissipation than before.
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The Nexode series are high-end chargers that offer better heat dissipation, smaller size, and lower energy consumption, among other high-quality features. Currently, the Nexode series includes 45W, 65W, 100W, 140W wall chargers, and a 200W desktop charger.
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TORONTO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Franco-Nevada today announced it will report its second quarter 2022 results as follows:
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Following External Survey, AFR Addresses Feedback by Continuing to Build a Leadership Team Focused on Being a Resource in the Industry
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a result of external survey feedback, national mortgage lender American Financial Resources, Inc. (AFR) is continuing its commitment to best serve the industry by reorganizing its leadership, improving communications, streamlining processes, and increasing training opportunities. These changes are already in full swing as the company maintains its focus on bringing more families home.
The advancements begin from the very first interaction with the team, where clients can expect increased correspondence from AFR Account Executives, clearer processes and conditions to loans, and an emphasis on the team behind who AFR is at the core. The team is also prioritizing training webinars and AFR University, where brokers can register for upcoming live sessions or watch complimentary on-demand webinars, to ensure partners are well-versed in all of the niche programs AFR has to offer.
"Feedback as a whole is so important to the entire AFR team, so following these survey results, we're all excited to kick off a few internal adjustments that we feel will really help deliver just how much we value that feedback," said Christopher Guerin, Executive Vice President of Mortgage Origination and Business Development at American Financial Resources. "Our brokers spoke, we listened, and we can't wait to continue to build on these improvements as a company with the help of our brokers and clients."
In an effort to strengthen communication and education even further, AFR also restructured some key departments, moving internal employees into new roles with defined goals and duties to guarantee enough support in each area.
First, Carmine Warren, AFR's Training and Development Manager of six years, has transitioned into his new position of Client Onboarding and Development Manager. In this role, he will be overseeing Associate Account Executives and Credit Analysts, with duties including assisting with third-party originator (TPO) training, hosting webinars, reaching out to interested TPO clients, and system maintenance.
Additionally, Ken Capling, who has been with the company for eight years, has transitioned from Product Development and Operational Process Manager to VP of Wholesale Sales, where he will oversee Wholesale Sales, including AFR's Senior Account Executives, Account Executives, and Mentors. Capling will be ensuring proactive communication with clients who are registering loans with AFR, while also assisting the operations team to guarantee the team is doing all that they can to assist clients.
Our Operations Team has also restructured to ensure our processes are streamlined, conditions are clear and communications have improved for an overall positive client experience. These efforts are being led by Donna Bowser who has recently been promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations. Donna joined the AFR Team as VP of Operations in 2021 and brings extensive mortgage and industry experience to the company. She's also very passionate about focusing on customer satisfaction both internally and externally.
"With these internal changes, we are more than confident that our clients will receive a faster turnaround on all communication and a better overall user experience throughout their continued partnership with us," said Timothy Yanoti, President and Chief Financial Officer at American Financial Resources. "We're excited to see more from Carmine, Ken and Donna as they help to balance workload for our Account Executives and ensure the team is able to be more proactive in developing relationships with clients so that everyone is met with a great start with AFR."
AFR's mission will always be cemented on helping the underserved by introducing products based on market demand to ensure clients and customers have access to the niche offerings that AFR knows best. These improvements and movements within the team aim to further support that mission as AFR's variety of financing options for eligible borrowers only continues to expand.
For additional information about AFR, its current product offerings, and its resources for prospective TPO clients, please visit https://www.afrcorp.com/.
American Financial Resources, Inc. (AFR) offers a comprehensive array of residential mortgage products to meet a variety of financing needs. AFR is a leading FHA 203(k) lender for sponsored originations and an innovator in construction and renovation lending. AFR utilizes the latest technology and delivers educational resources to correspondent lenders, mortgage brokers, loan originators and consumers. American Financial Resources, Inc. is an Equal Housing Lender and Equal Opportunity Employer. Lender NMLS 2826 at www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. For more information, visit www.afrcorp.com.
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Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.) will succeed William A. Furman as Chair
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) today announced the election of retired four-star Admiral Thomas B. Fargo as Independent Chair of its Board of Directors, effective at Greenbrier's close of business on August 31. A board member since 2015, Fargo serves as Chair of Greenbrier's Compensation Committee and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Fargo has served as the Company's Lead Director since January 2021, a position Greenbrier's Board will eliminate with the election of an independent Board Chair. Effective with the appointment of Fargo, Greenbrier's Board policy is that members identified as Chair must meet the standards of the SEC and NYSE for an independent director.
Fargo will succeed William A. Furman, Greenbrier Executive Chair since March 2022. Previously, Furman was Chairman and CEO since 2014. Furman served Greenbrier and its predecessors as a co-founder, CEO, President and director beginning in 1974. Furman will continue to serve as a board member until January 2024, completing 50 years with Greenbrier and its affiliated businesses.
Lorie Tekorius, President & CEO said, "On behalf of Greenbrier's Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce Admiral Fargo's election to Independent Chair. Greenbrier, our management team and the Board are committed to leading in corporate governance and enhancing shareholder value. Having an independent board chair reflects best practices in corporate governance. We carefully considered the qualifications of all directors before electing Admiral Fargo as Chair. His broad experience in the transportation industry and service on public company boards is substantial and he will lead Greenbrier boldly into the future."
Fargo joined Greenbrier's Board of Directors as a former military commander with subsequent private sector experience in defense, maritime and other transportation industries. As Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command (2002-2005), he led the world's largest unified command while directing the joint operations of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force in the Asia-Pacific Theater.
Fargo also serves as Board Chair at Hawaiian Electric Industries and on the board of directors at shipping and logistics provider Matson, Inc. He was previously Board Chair at USAA, a $37 billion-dollar financial services company supporting the U.S. military and their families and Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation's largest shipbuilder. He has also served on the boards of Northrop Grumman Corporation, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and Hawaiian Airlines.
"Greenbrier is fortunate to have an experienced and accomplished Board of Directors. In addition to Tom's experience on our Board, he is also well-versed in governance practices that will influence important business dynamics in the years ahead. I can't think of anyone better suited to take on the Chair position. Tom has also led Greenbrier's Compensation Committee and served on the Nominating and Governance Committee. In recent years, these committees have helped further our environmental, social and governance work, oversee our IDEAL framework and manage our executive compensation to align with industry standards. I look forward to Tom's expanded contributions as Board Chair and to seeing continued growth and development of our committees under his leadership," said William A. Furman, outgoing Executive Chair.
Greenbrier, headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, Greenbrier designs, builds and markets freight railcars and marine barges in North America, Europe and Brazil. We are a leading provider of freight railcar wheel services, parts, maintenance and retrofitting services in North America through our rail services business unit. Greenbrier manages 421,000 railcars and offers railcar management, regulatory compliance services and leasing services to railroads and other railcars owners in North America. GBX Leasing (GBXL) is a special purpose subsidiary that owns and manages a portfolio of leased railcars that originate primarily from Greenbrier's manufacturing operations. GBXL and Greenbrier own a lease fleet of 11,800 railcars. Learn more about Greenbrier at www.gbrx.com.
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Online Advantages is Already Preparing for Search Engine Optimization in 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Maglodi, founder of the full service internet marketing company Online Advantages, is pleased to announce that his company is continuing to offer high performing search engine optimization services.
To learn about Online Advantages and the highly effective and innovative SEO services that they offer, please visit https://onlineadvantages.net/services-search-engine-optimization/.
As Maglodi noted, he and his team have been so busy successfully helping clients with SEO related services in 2022, they are already thinking ahead to 2023 and how their search engine optimization will continue to assist businesses by expanding their brand awareness, client base and visibility.
"Our experienced staff of knowledgeable marketing strategists, writers, content creators and web designers are enjoying an exceptional year, assisting our valued clients with all of their SEO needs," Maglodi said, adding that this has inspired him to prepare his team for an active 2023.
The SEO services that Online Advantages offers include organic search, on-page SEO, link building and keyword research/strategy and activity reports.
Maglodi said he and his team understand that when it comes to modern life, everything begins and ends with the Internet. They truly enjoy assisting clients in harnessing this amazing power—specifically by effectively handling and employing SEO techniques.
"Our team is not only highly skilled but is also passionate about ensuring that our clients are advertising effectively and growing their company's footprint. SEO offers a visible and effective search engine presence leading to a considerable increase of sales, profitability, and cost efficiency for our clients, allowing them to them to optimize their sales funnel," Maglodi noted, adding that SEO is the lifeline of online marketing.
"Everybody at Online Advantages is devoted to ending 2022 stronger than ever, and we are looking forward to next year and what we can continue to accomplish. We offer our valued clients a high quality and affordable package. Leave the rest up to us as our experts are trained on the latest guidelines from all major search engines."
Online Advantages is a unique full service internet marketing company. Founder Matt Maglodi specializes in all aspects of online marketing from video marketing, to pay per click advertising, organic search and social media. For more information, please visit https://onlineadvantages.net/.
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SUZHOU, China, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transcenta Holding Limited ("Transcenta") (HKEX: 06628), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with fully-integrated capabilities in discovery, research, development and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics, announces the appointment of Dr. Caroline Germa as the company's Executive Vice President, Global Medicine Development and Chief Medical Officer, reporting to Dr. Xueming Qian, CEO. Dr. Germa will be primarily responsible for leading the global development and translational research teams to advance Transcenta's pipeline molecules, conducting registrational trials to enable for approval by multiple global regulatory agencies, ensuring safety and compliance, as well as leading the global clinical collaborations with existing and potential partners.
Dr. Caroline Germa is an accomplished medical oncologist and medicine development leader with over 20 years of pharmaceutical experience, across the spectrum of drug development, from early clinical trials to late phase and registration.
Prior to joining Transcenta, Dr. Germa served as the Vice President and Head of the Early Development Clinical Group for AstraZeneca oncology department. During her time at AstraZeneca, Dr. Germa built an Early Development Clinical Group with over 180 staff and guided the clinical development of the early oncology portfolio.
Immediately prior to joining AstraZeneca, she worked for Bristol Myers Squibb ("BMS") and served as the Vice President of BMS Oncology and Development Team Lead for a major partnered oncology program.
Before Joining BMS, Dr. Germa spent seven years at Novartis, and led the late phase clinical development of multiple key oncology assets, especially the worldwide registration strategy and approval of Ribociclib (CDK4/6 inhibitor – Kisqali).
Earlier in her career, she also worked for Pfizer as its clinical lead for Neratinib (anti-HER2 inhibitor, Nerlynx) as well as Eli Lilly France and Sanofi/Aventis.
Dr. Germa received her MD and Medical Oncologist Degree, as well as Breast Disease and Immunology Master Degrees from Paris and Lille University, France.
"I would like to express my warmest welcome to Dr. Germa on her appointment," said Dr. Xueming Qian, CEO of Transcenta. "With her outstanding capabilities in global clinical development of innovative medicines and regulatory approval achievements, strong organizational leadership and rich management experience, as well as academic excellence in oncology, we believe that Dr. Germa will bring strong leadership to Transcenta for our global expansion, lead global development and regulatory approval of our innovative lead clinical assets, and make great contributions to increase the shareholder value of Transcenta."
"Delivering meaningful treatment options to patients is what drives me. I am thrilled to join Transcenta at this important juncture," said Dr. Caroline Germa, Executive Vice President, Global Medicine Development and Chief Medical Officer of Transcenta. "The early clinical data for TST001 are very promising and I look forward to working alongside Transcenta highly skilled scientific teams to bring the whole Transcenta portfolio to patients globally."
About Transcenta Holding Limited
Transcenta (HKEX: 06628) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with fully integrated capabilities in antibody-based biotherapeutics discovery, research, development and manufacturing.
Transcenta has established global footprint, with Headquarters and Discovery, Clinical and Translational Research Center in Suzhou, Process and Product Development Center and Manufacturing Facility in Hangzhou, and Clinical Development Centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou in China and in Princeton, US, and External Partnering Center in Boston and Los Angeles, US. Transcenta has also initiated the construction of the Group Headquarters and the second high-end biopharmaceutical facility with ICB as its core technology in Suzhou Industrial Park. Transcenta is developing ten therapeutic antibody molecules for oncology and selected non-oncology indications including bone and kidney disorders.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vipergen, a leading provider of small-molecule drug discovery services based on DNA-encoded library (DEL) technologies, announced today a multi-target drug discovery partnership with LEO Pharma focused on novel treatments for dermatology indications.
Under the terms of the agreement, Vipergen will apply its high-fidelity DNA-encoded library (DEL) screening technologies, including its new in-living-cell DEL platform, to discover novel small-molecule compounds that bind to selected LEO Pharma targets. LEO Pharma will select hits for potential development into innovative drugs for dermatology applications. LEO Pharma will retain exclusive rights to globally commercialize any products resulting from the collaboration. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
"Driving our mission to rapidly bring better treatments to people with skin conditions, we continue to explore ways to discover novel small-molecule compounds for innovative and challenging targets while shortening development timelines," said Thorsten Thormann, Vice President of Research & Early Development at LEO Pharma. "Partnering with Vipergen gives us access to the only technology capable of screening DEL libraries inside living cells, under physiologically relevant conditions. We look forward to a productive partnership."
"We are very pleased to partner with LEO Pharma in its mission to develop first-in-class and best-in-class treatments for the millions of patients around the world suffering with psoriasis, eczema, acne, skin infections, and other serious skin conditions," said Nils Hansen, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Vipergen. "We look forward to applying our full suite of DEL screening technologies to accelerate and advance LEO Pharma's efforts to discover novel, high-quality small molecules for development into innovative new treatments."
Vipergen is a world-leading provider of small-molecule drug discovery services based on DNA-encoded library (DEL) technologies and is the first and only company capable of screening DELs inside a living cell. Vipergen provides its proprietary suite of leading-edge DEL technologies through funded discovery partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including top pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., EU, and Japan. For more details about Vipergen and the YoctoReactor® (yR), Binder Trap Enrichment® (BTE), and Cellular Binder Trap Enrichment® (cBTE) drug discovery technology platforms, please visit www.vipergen.com.
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Zillow now includes Veterans Affairs loan eligibility in condo listings, making it easier and faster for veterans to find a condo they qualify for
SEATTLE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home shoppers who are military veterans now have a simpler way to shop for condos that are eligible for Veterans Affairs (VA) loans. Today, Zillow announced that condo listings on its site and apps will include information about the home's eligibility for a loan from the VA. This new Zillow feature is designed to help the 19 million veterans who are eligible to fund their home purchase using a VA loan.
Many home shoppers are not aware of the additional requirements that must be met for a condo to be eligible for a VA loan. Zillow's new feature takes the guesswork out of the process for shoppers using VA financing for their home purchase allowing them to immediately see if the condo they're interested in is VA-loan eligible. Before this tool was available, most shoppers had to toggle between their search on Zillow and the VA website to confirm financing eligibility on every single condo they were interested in, adding unnecessary complexity and time to their home search.
With this new tool, veterans shopping for a home are saving valuable time in a hot housing market, where speed and access to accurate information is increasingly important in the buying process. Recent Zillow research shows that homes sold in April typically went pending after only seven days — a dramatic acceleration in the market over the past few years, following the COVID-19 outbreak. For perspective, in April 2019, the typical home was on the market for 24 days before an offer was accepted.
"We want everyone to have access to the information necessary to empower their home search," said Aldona Clottey, Zillow's vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility. "Adding VA loan eligibility information to our site creates an easier home-shopping experience for veterans. In today's competitive marketplace, where homes sell in a matter of days, an efficient home search is critical. This feature provides valuable financing information right at the fingertips of our veterans as they search for their next home."
The VA loan eligibility information, which can be found on condo home and building detail pages, is a part of Zillow's broader social impact strategy to provide products and solutions that help people unlock life's next chapter. Other products include the display of LGBTQ local legal protections and information about down payment assistance programs. Additionally, Zillow connects VA-loan-eligible home buyers to VA lenders through its dedicated VA lender page.
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates offer customers an on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting or financing with transparency and ease.
Zillow Group's affiliates and subsidiaries include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans™, Zillow Closing Services™, Trulia®, Out East®, ShowingTime®, Bridge Interactive®, dotloop®, StreetEasy® and HotPads®. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).
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In early primaries, voters favor polling places over mail
ATLANTA (AP) — The great vote-by-mail wave appears to be receding just as quickly as it arrived.
After tens of millions of people in the United States opted for mail ballots during the pandemic election of 2020, voters in early primary states are returning in droves to in-person voting this year.
In Georgia, one of the mostly hotly contested states, about 85,000 voters had requested mail ballots for the May 24 primary, as of Thursday. That is a dramatic decrease from the nearly 1 million who cast mail ballots in the state’s 2020 primary at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
The trend was similar in Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia, which held primaries this month; comparisons were not available for Nebraska, another early primary state.
A step back in mail balloting was expected given easing concerns about COVID-19, but some election officials and voting experts had predicted that far more voters would seek out the convenience of mail voting once they experienced it.
Helping drive the reversal is the rollback of temporary rules expanding mail ballots in 2020, combined with distrust of the process among Republicans and concerns about new voting restrictions among Democrats. And a year and a half of former President Donald Trump and his allies pushing false claims about mail voting to explain his loss to Democrat Joe Biden has also taken a toll on voter confidence.
“It’s unfortunate because our election system has been mischaracterized and the integrity of our elections questioned,” said Ben Hovland, a Democrat appointed by Trump to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. “Mail ballots are a safe and secure method of voting used by millions of Americans, including myself.”
A record 43% of voters in the U.S. cast mail ballots in 2020, compared with 24.5% in 2016, according to the commission’s survey of local election officials. The number of voters who used in-person early voting also increased, although the jump was not quite as large as in mail ballots, the survey found.
Before the November 2020 election, 12 states expanded access to mail ballots by loosening certain requirements. Five more either mailed ballots to all eligible voters or allowed local officials to do so, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. This year, eight states will mail ballots to every eligible voter.
In Georgia, state officials had adopted no-excuse mail ballots and three weeks of early, in-person voting before the pandemic. Laws surrounding mail voting changed after the 2020 election, amid Trump’s effort to discredit the outcome after his narrow loss in the state.
There is no evidence to support Trump’s claims of widespread fraud or a conspiracy to steal the election. Judges, including some appointed by Trump, dismissed numerous lawsuits challenging the results. An exhaustive review by The Associated Press of every potential 2020 voter fraud case in the six states disputed by Trump found nowhere near enough instances to affect the result.
That has not stopped Republican state lawmakers from citing election security concerns as justification for new restrictions to voting, and mail voting in particular. The changes have confused some voters. In Texas, voters were tripped up by new identification requirements in the state’s March primary, resulting in an abnormally high rate of mail ballot rejections.
Requesting a mail ballot is significantly harder now in Georgia than in 2020, when voters could go online to request a ballot be sent to them without a printed request. Part of the 2021 voting law pushed by Republicans required voters to print or obtain a paper form, then sign it in ink before sending it in by mail, email or fax.
Voters also must include their driver’s license number or some other form of identification after Republicans decided that the process of matching voter signatures was no longer enough security for an absentee ballot application.
“I couldn’t even figure it out,” said Ursula Gruenewald, who lives in Cobb County, north of Atlanta. “Before, I used to just click a button on a website, and they’d send me my ballot. I don’t know what they want now.”
Gruenewald said she usually votes by mail but decided last week to seek out a nearby early voting center, recalling she had waited in line for two hours to vote in person in 2016.
Experts said it is too early to say whether voting patterns have shifted permanently. How people vote in primaries does not necessarily reflect how they will vote in a general election, when turnout will be heavier and voters might be more worried about crowded polling places and long lines.
Preliminary data from Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia also shows the number of mail ballots cast this year is a fraction of what the states saw in the 2020 primaries and tracks closely to 2018 levels.
In the Virginia governor’s election last year, the percentage of mail ballots cast was slightly larger than four years earlier but noticeably lower than in 2020, said Charles Stewart III, an elections expert and professor of political science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
“Elections are kind of going back to where they were,” he said.
In Georgia, voting groups are concerned that a new earlier deadline to request a mail ballot will trip up voters if they wait too long. They also are closely watching the rate of ballot rejections. About 1,000 mail ballot applications have been rejected so far, or about 1.2% of all applications received. That is a lower rate than the 2018 primary and slightly higher than the 2020 elections.
As of late last week, 195 mail ballots have been rejected, mostly because of missing or incorrect ID information, which are new requirements under state law. Common Cause Georgia deployed “self-help stations” around the state where voters could access a computer, printer and scanner to print out a mail ballot application before Friday’s deadline.
“People are believing political propaganda and not understanding this is creating more hurdles to voting,” said Aunna Dennis, the group’s executive director.
Georgia voters instead are turning to early, in-person voting, which is setting records. About 305,000 ballots have been cast at early voting locations across the state, or three times as many who did so for the same period during the 2018 primary, according to state officials.
Outside an early voting location north of Atlanta, some voters said they simply preferred the convenience of voting early and in person, while others said they worried mail ballots were not as secure.
“Today I walked in, got my ballot, voted, and I’m leaving,” said Bill Baldwin, who was back to voting in person after casting a mail ballot in 2020 due to pandemic concerns. “And I’m not standing in a line to the other end of the building.”
Debbie Hamby, a nurse who lives in Kennesaw, north of Atlanta, said she supports limits on mail ballots and believes voting in-person is more secure. She, too, voted early last week.
“There’s not a question as to who the person is if you have your license and identity,” Hamby said. “You can see the person in the picture is the person who’s voting, and we know that it’s an honest vote.”
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Associated Press writers Jeff Amy in Atlanta; Tom Davies in Indianapolis; John Raby in Charleston, West Virginia; and Andrew Welsh-Huggins in Columbus, Ohio, contributed to this report.
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PRINCETON, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soligenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNGX) (Soligenix or the Company), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need, announced today that the Company will deliver a corporate presentation at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference. The conference will be held May 23 through 26, 2022 with presentations, one-on-one meetings, and networking. The on-demand presentation will be available Tuesday, May 24 at 7AM ET. To view the presentation, please go to https://journey.ct.events/view/854b33a1-dbee-4dbb-9a35-e3239dfbc75c. The presentation will be archived there for 90 days. For more information about the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference, please refer to the conference website at https://hcwevents.com/globalconference/.
Key members of Soligenix management will hold one-on-one meetings throughout the conference. Registered conference attendees may schedule a meeting with Soligenix via the conference scheduling platform.
If you are unable to attend the conferences and would like to schedule a meeting with management, please contact ir@soligenix.com.
About Soligenix, Inc.
Soligenix is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need. Our Specialized BioTherapeutics business segment is developing and moving toward potential commercialization of HyBryte™ (SGX301 or synthetic hypericin) as a novel photodynamic therapy utilizing safe visible light for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). With a successful Phase 3 study completed, regulatory approval is being sought and commercialization activities for this product candidate are being advanced initially in the U.S. Development programs in this business segment also include expansion of synthetic hypericin (SGX302) into psoriasis, our first-in-class innate defense regulator (IDR) technology, dusquetide (SGX942) for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including oral mucositis in head and neck cancer, and proprietary formulations of oral beclomethasone 17,21-dipropionate (BDP) for the prevention/treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders characterized by severe inflammation including pediatric Crohn's disease (SGX203).
Our Public Health Solutions business segment includes active development programs for RiVax®, our ricin toxin vaccine candidate, and SGX943, our therapeutic candidate for antibiotic resistant and emerging infectious disease, and our vaccine programs targeting filoviruses (such as Marburg and Ebola) and CiVax™, our vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2). The development of our vaccine programs incorporates the use of our proprietary heat stabilization platform technology, known as ThermoVax®. To date, this business segment has been supported with government grant and contract funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
For further information regarding Soligenix, Inc., please visit the Company's website at https://www.soligenix.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @Soligenix_Inc.
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Florida appeals court reinstates DeSantis congressional map
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A new congressional map drawn by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ staff that could diminish the state’s Black representation in Washington was reinstated by an appeals court Friday, a week after a lower court judge said the map was unconstitutional.
The 1st District Court of appeals ruled Judge Layne Smith erred when he ordered a replacement map be used for the 2022 election. The latest order means the governor’s map is reinstated pending the outcome of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the map.
The DeSantis map would likely boost the number of Florida seats held by Republicans, while also making it difficult for Democratic U.S. Rep. Al Lawson to maintain his seat in a north Florida district where nearly half the voters are Black. Another district that currently favors Black candidates is also redrawn in a way that would make it more difficult for them to win.
The order is likely to be appealed to the state Supreme Court, where three of the seven justices have been appointed by DeSantis.
The ruling comes as the state gets closer to the June 13 to 17 qualifying period for federal office. The appeals court cited that urgency in its two-page ruling.
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Mother left ‘unrecognizable’ after son beat her to death, police say
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - Police in Hawaii arrested a 19-year-old man accused of beating his mother to the point of her being “unrecognizable.”
Honolulu police say Joshua McPeek punched and stomped on his 38-year-old mother, Michelle McPeek, in the middle of a highway after an argument on April 20, according to Hawaii News Now.
Court documents say the woman was found by police, lying lifeless on her back with her face completely smashed in. They said she was unrecognizable because of her injuries.
An officer said Joshua McPeek was located a short time later, about a mile from the crime scene, near Makaha Beach Park. Police said his hands and face were covered in blood.
Defense attorney Victor Bakke said it appeared the teen may have been suffering from a serious mental illness, drug addiction or both.
“Nobody just assaults somebody else like that and especially your mother,” he said.
The attorney added that intoxication is not a defense.
“But sometimes with long-term drug use you’ll see that it causes a brain injury so that the person actually becomes brain damaged so to speak,” Bakke said.
It’s still unknown what led up to the argument between Joshua McPeek and his mother.
However, witnesses did report seeing a second woman during the attack, crying and running up and down the road, but she vanished a short time later.
Authorities said there was a brief struggle before the teen was detained.
McPeek is charged with murder, and his bail remains at $1 million.
A vigil for Michelle McPeek was held on Monday, with a group of people meeting at a park and then releasing flowers into the ocean.
Kuulei Lincoln, who had known Michelle McPeek for 15 years, said she was a mom of seven.
“She was a very lovely person,” said Lincoln. “She loved her kids, she did everything for her kids.”
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PITTSBURGH, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "While working as a construction laborer, I was tasked with carrying heavy lumber on my shoulder. I thought there could be a better way," said an inventor, from Hendersonville, N.C., "so I invented the BUILDER'S ARMOR. My design allows a worker to move heavy construction materials faster and easier without the pain and bruising."
The patent-pending invention provides an easier way to move heavy lumber on one's shoulder. In doing so, it enables materials to be carried in a balanced and controlled manner. As a result, it helps to reduce stress, fatigue and pain and it enhances safety and convenience. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for construction workers and do-it-yourselfers. Features cooling foam for summer and heating for winter with underarm adjustable straps. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CNC-768, 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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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today declared a third quarter dividend of 46 cents per share on common stock, payable September 10, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 16, 2022.
The Board also declared a dividend of 56-1/4 cents per share on preferred stock, payable September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 16, 2022.
About MSA Safety
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2021 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onion Global Limited ("Onion Global", the "Group" or the "Company") (NYSE: OG), a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that connects the world's fresh, fashionable, and future technology-based brands to young people in China and across Asia, today announced new strategic initiatives to upgrade the Group's business in 2023, which include the planned launch of a new business platform (tentatively named Fairlady) by the end of 2022. To help women achieve personal growth and self-enhancement, the new platform will focus on cultivating and serving a community of female users, offering various high-quality resources and features relevant to knowledge, business, consumption, networking and social activities. The mission of the platform is to lead and accompany female users on a continuous journey of self-enhancement and empowerment.
Mr. Cong (Kenny) Li, Founder, and CEO of Onion Global, commented, "Since the beginning of this year, the overall consumer market has entered a cyclical downturn due to factors including global macroeconomic uncertainty and the ongoing impact of the pandemic on consumption. While many of these disruptions are beyond our control and will not change in the short run, our management team remains highly committed to our new business growth strategy. We believe this strategic direction will ultimately ensure our future long-term growth by enabling all-round resource integration and empowerment of our cornerstone businesses, including our excellent global brand portfolios and merchandise supply chain, as well as our social sales platform consisting of nearly 800,000 KOCs.
The key elements of our strategy include: (1) a commitment to broadening our expected future profit sources; (2) improvement of the Group's overall internal controls and management, cost optimization and enhanced operational efficiency; (3) the launch of a platform focused on women's personal growth and self-enhancement, to accumulate quality users on a wider scale, sustainably enhancing our scale and business value; and (4) conducting new technology research and development ("R&D") in fields ranging from biotech-based consumer goods to Web 3.0, to maintain our competitiveness in products for future development. We believe that these strategic initiatives will drive new business growth and create new opportunities, and we will strive to execute on them to drive long-term shareholder value."
Since day one, Onion Global has been committed to providing users with all-round platform-level consumer services through brand cooperation, brand incubation, product R&D and omnichannel marketing. Capitalizing on the rise of the female economy, based on years of analysis and insights into female consumers' consumption behaviors and trends, Onion Global will launch a new platform for female users, providing a series of services including knowledge building, business monetization, resource connection and social interactions by accompanying their growth. These services will help women face the various uncertainties of the current environment and respond to the challenges of the era with a more flexible growth mindset, ultimately creating comfortable lives and achieving self-fulfillment.
As the internet continues to evolve, the new Web 3.0 era is also leading to changes in technologies and marketing strategies. Onion Global will proactively embrace Web 3.0 through exploring the application of new technologies, creating new spaces and scenarios for users to connect and interact through Web 3.0 technology, promoting digital virtual IPs and providing brands with live streaming and short video advertising marketing channels. The Group is also considering building an NFT platform for Chinese traditional cultural IPs. The Group will build a reliable, effective and sustainable growth model across multiple dimensions including new business, new technology and new marketing, thereby ultimately achieving success amid uncertainty.
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About Onion Global Limited
Onion Global Limited (NYSE: OG) is a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that connects the world's fresh, fashionable, and future technology-based brands to young people in China and across Asia. The Company's mission is to be the dream factory of lifestyle brands for young people. The Company's platform offers an integrated solution to develop, market, and distribute new and inspiring branded products, thereby reshaping the lifestyle shopping and consumer culture in China. Onion Global Limited has been listed on New York Stock Exchange since May 2021.
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Tel: +86-10-5900-1548
In the United States:
Christensen
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
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Tel: +1-480-614-3004
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NANJING, China, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In June, "Jiangsu Culture" series of micro-documentaries produced by the Information Office of the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government released the newest chapter: Liuqing Bamboo Carving.
To view the video, please click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcx-UlAXQpc&ab_channel=CharmingChangzhou
The documentary is based on three parts: "Prepare materials", "Inherit skills" and "Develop civilization". It presents the national intangible cultural heritage -- Jianhu acrobatics, by carving of knife on bamboo, it is the footprints of human civilization, which is well-known both at home and abroad.
There are great expanses of bamboo forests along the Yangtze River in China. It produces abundant Moso bamboo in Changzhou, Jiangsu, so local people take the advantage, they choose the straight bamboo with flat and smooth surface, no spot and few joints, to make Liuqing Bamboo Carving, boiling bamboo to clear up the oil, then taking them out and wipe the surface at once, exposing them to the weather for 3-5 years, and finally getting perfect raw materials for bamboo carving.
Most bamboo carvers are skilled in painting, they draw their imagination on the bamboo surface, then present their works on the Liuqing, the surface of bamboo by pushing, carving, lifting, and stroking of knife as pen on bamboo as paper. It takes much time to practice completing the works smoothly by the knife technique. After the bamboo skin peeled off, landscapes and poems are gradually presented on the bamboo surface.
The bamboo skin is in a light color and turns yellowish over time, the bamboo body turns darker after a longer time. The different color levels tell folk anecdotes and record ancient culture. The descendants can see the prosperity and restoration of Jiangnan culture from only a short bamboo ruler. Liuqing bamboo carving, the carvings record history and passing of civilization and the civilization was nurtured in this land.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
The clinical development of fostrox remains the focus
April - June
Financial summary for the quarter
- Net turnover amounted to SEK 0.5 (0.9) million.
- The loss before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to SEK -21.5 (-17.1) million. Basic and diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK -0.42 (-0.31) and SEK -0.42 (-0.31) respectively.
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -17.6 (-21.9) million.
- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounted to SEK 162.8 (247.8) million.
Significant events during the quarter
- At Medivir's AGM on May 5, Uli Hacksell, Lennart Hansson, Bengt Westermark and Yilmaz Mahshid were re-elected and Anette Lindqvist was newly elected as board members in the company. Uli Hacksell was re-elected as chairman of the board. An van Es Johansson had declined re-election.
January - June
Financial summary for the period
- Net turnover amounted to SEK 1.0 (10.8) million.
- The loss before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to SEK -52.9
(-24.3) million. Basic and diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK -1.00 (-0.51) and SEK -1.00 (-0.51) respectively. - Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -57.5 (-23.3) million.
- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounted to SEK 162.8 (247.8) million.
Significant events after the period
- Fostroxacitabinebralpamide - the name given to MIV-818 by the World Health Organization (WHO) - received formal approval as a pharmaceutical name in the USA by the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council.
Conference call for investors, analysts and the media
The Interim Report January - June 2022 will be presented by Medivir's CEO, Jens Lindberg.
Time: Friday, August 19, 2022, at 14.00 (CET).
Phone numbers for participants from:
Sweden + 46 8 566 426 93
Europe +44 33 3300 9031
US +1 646 722 4902
The presentation will be available on Medivir's website after completion of the conference.
CEO's message
Our steadfast determination is one of the most important factors enabling Medivir to deliver continued good results, both with fostrox and in the business development of our other assets.
The past quarter was above all characterized by the work to drive the clinical development of our cutting-edge project fostroxacitabine bralpamide (fostrox), for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Fostrox has the potential to become the first liver-targeted and orally administered drug that can help patients with various cancers of the liver. Its unique mechanism of action in liver cancer enables attractive combination treatments with other drug alternatives for HCC.
In our currently ongoing phase 1b/2a combination study, fostrox is given in two different combinations, either with Lenvima®, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, or with Keytruda®, an anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor. The study is conducted at clinical trial centers in the UK, Spain and South Korea.
During the second quarter, we have continued to focus on activating additional trial centers and on recruiting patients to the two arms in the study. We have now initiated 3 centers in the UK, 5 centers in Spain and 5 centers in South Korea. In addition, we intend to increase the number of investigators and centers primarily in South Korea. We are also working to open centers in additional countries. At the same time, we have intensified Medivir's presence at the activated trial centers to ensure that investigators and other staff have a continued focus on our study.
Increased competition from other studies in our patient population and changes in second-line treatment, where we saw patients could receive Tecentriq® + Avastin® treatment also in second-line, have led to slower recruitment than planned in Europe in the second quarter. We are therefore in the process of broadening and simplifying the inclusion criteria, among other things by opening up to third-line patients if they do not have an overly advanced liver disease.
These measures, which include broadened inclusion criteria, an increased number of trial centers and investigators as well as an increased presence of our employees at the centers, create the conditions for the recruitment rate to increase during the second half of 2022.
I would also like to mention that the name fostroxacitabine bralpamide that we received from the WHO has now also received formal approval as a drug name in the USA by the USAN Council. Furthermore, our work to open an Investigational New Drug (IND) in the USA in 2023 is progressing according to plan.
The continued focus for our business development lies on our two clinical projects for partnerships, remetinostat and MIV-711. Both projects come with very robust data packages. The data packages for these two projects have been strengthened during 2021-2022 and we continue our dialogue with external parties with the ambition of finding the best possible solution for each substance.
During the quarter, we have seen continued positive development of IGM Bioscience's clinical development work with birinapant. In the phase I clinical trial in solid tumors with birinapant in combination with IGM's own DR5 agonist antibody IGM-8444, patient inclusion in the third dose escalation cohort has been completed. No dose-limiting toxicity or clinically significant hepatotoxicity has been observed to date. The patient recruitment for the fourth dose-escalation cohort of the study has been initiated. The agreement with IGM can potentially provide milestone payments up to a total of approximately USD 350 million as well as tiered royalties up to "mid-teens".
Finally, in 2017, Medivir's MBLI program, aimed at addressing the threat of resistant bacteria, was out-licensed to AMR Centre in England. AMR, today INFEX Therapeutics, has in 2022 presented additional preclinical data and communicated its intention to initiate a phase 1 program in 2022/23. Several countries have developed innovative financial solutions for new antibiotics, which has increased the commercial opportunities for this type of pharmaceutical. Medivir is entitled to a share of potential future revenue.
I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Anette Lindqvist, who was elected as a new member of Medivir's board at the annual general meeting on May 5. I also want to thank An van Es Johansson, who declined re-election, for her efforts as a board member.
We are working with great enthusiasm to achieve the goal that our cutting-edge project fostrox can become an effective drug against liver cancer which would make a real difference for patients and for healthcare and thus also for our shareholders. We see that the measures we have taken in the clinical program have begun to yield results and look forward with confidence to the second half of the year and to keeping you informed about Medivir's continued development.
Jens Lindberg
Chief Executive Officer
For further information, please contact:
Magnus Christensen, CFO
Phone: +46 (0)8 5468 3100
E-mail: magnus.christensen@medivir.com
This report has not been subject to auditors' review.
The information was submitted for publication at 08.30 CET on August 19, 2022.
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STAMFORD, Conn., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Castleton Commodities International LLC (CCI) announced today it has closed a $2.2 billion borrowing base facility consisting of a $1 billion 1.5-year tranche and a $1.2 billion 2-year tranche. The facility also includes a $1 billion accordion, which remains available to support future liquidity needs and growth. A diverse group of 17 banks from eight countries participated in the facility.
"We are extremely pleased with the successful renewal of our multi-currency global borrowing base facility," said CCI's Chief Financial Officer Rick Dolcetti. "The facility was once again oversubscribed with CCI receiving over $2.8 billion in total commitments. We appreciate the sustained support from our deep banking relationships which demonstrates confidence in CCI's well-established global businesses."
BNP Paribas; MUFG Bank Ltd.; Société Générale; Citibank N.A.; Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., New York branch; Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank; ING Capital LLC; Natixis, New York branch; and Wells Fargo Bank N.A served as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners for the facility.
Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd. and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, New York Branch, acted as senior managing agents in the facility. An additional six banks also participated at various commitment levels. BNP Paribas served as global coordinator and administrative agent for the facility.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP served as counsel to the lenders. Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP served as counsel to the borrower.
About Castleton Commodities International LLC
CCI is a global energy commodity merchant with integrated businesses focused on marketing, merchandising, and trading commodities, and the ownership, operation and development of commodities-related infrastructure assets. Please visit our website for more information: www.cci.com.
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Two-sided, Four in One Sleep Solution will be Featured at Showroom C-1578
MT. AIRY, N.C., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent foam producer and bedding manufacturer, NCFI Polyurethanes will partner with Snooze Sleep to feature their unique two-sided mattress, the Snooze® Flip. The revolutionary mattress contains foams designed and manufactured specifically to achieve two distinctly different feels. The cover has a cool side and warm side and when combined with the dual core creates a one of a kind 4 in 1 sleep solution. The brand new hybrid version will be debuted this market.
"The Snooze Flip is the result of 20 years of research conducted by frontline leaders in the sleep industry", says Matt Smith, Snooze founder and CEO. "Everyone from sleep medicine specialists, kinesiologists, neurologists to sleep system sales professionals, mattress manufacturers and molecular engineers contributed insights to design the most versatile mattress on the planet!"
"NCFI is thrilled to have been a part of the development of this mattress," said Chris Bradley, NCFI's Executive Vice President of Consumer Products. "We truly appreciate Snooze's confidence in us to not only develop the premium foams in this design but to also build and fulfill the product on a world class level. The project is the perfect example of the true breadth of our capabilities as a mattress provider."
About NCFI Polyurethanes®- A division of Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, NCFI was organized in 1964 by research chemist Dr. H. W. "Ace" Bradley and Charlotte-based Barnhardt Manufacturing Company. NCFI quickly became a leader in the manufacturing of flexible polyurethane foam for the bedding and furniture industries. In 1966, they moved into their current campus which has been expanded eight times to its current 500,000 square feet. The Mt. Airy bedding location provides both private label and direct to consumer solutions. NCFI has additional manufacturing plants in Houston, TX, Columbus, MS, Tupelo, MS and Dalton GA. More information about the company can be found HERE.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a massage therapist and I found that some clients couldn't handle the strong scent of medicinal balms," said an inventor, from Poquoson, Va., "so I invented the MACH DEM MUSCULAR OINTMENT. My design would provide a natural, pleasant-smelling alternative to many of the muscle balms available and it can also be used to treat tension headaches and chest congestion."
The patent-pending invention provides a natural topical ointment for muscle aches and pains. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional ointments with strong medicinal scents. As a result, it helps to relieve sore muscles, congestion, tension headaches, etc. It also offers a pleasant scent and a cooling sensation. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to apply so it is ideal for massage therapists, active individuals, athletes and others who experience pain, sore muscles, tension headaches, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Virginia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-VIG-423, 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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NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGTX) between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 16, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased TG Therapeutics securities 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 TG Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7662 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 16, 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. 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, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of Ublituximab (an investigational glycoengineered monoclonal antibody for the treatment of B-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia ("CLL"), and relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis) and Umbralisib (or UKONIQ, an oral inhibitor of PI3K-delta and CK1-epsilon for the treatment of CLL, marginal zone lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma); (2) accordingly, it was unlikely that TG Therapeutics would be able to obtain U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approval of the marginal zone lymphoma ("MZL") and follicular lymphoma ("FL") (the "Umbralisib MZL/FL NDA"), the rolling submission of a Biologics License Application ("BLA") to the FDA for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib (together, "U2"), as a treatment for patients with CLL (the "U2 BLA"), the supplemental New Drug Application ("sNDA") for Umbralisib to add an indication for CLL and small lymphocytic lymphoma ("SLL") in combination with Ublituximab (the "U2 sNDA"), or the Ublituximab as a treatment for patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis ("RMS") (the "Ublituximab RMS BLA") in their current forms; (3) as a result, TG Therapeutics had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (4) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the TG Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7662 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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CINCINNATI, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffmark Group, a family of staffing brands and proud member of RGF Staffing, announced today that CEO Stacey Lane has been named general manager of Indeed Flex US, a staffing and workforce management platform. Lane will continue to serve as CEO of Staffmark Group, while also assuming responsibilities for Indeed Flex's US operations.
Founded in 2015 and formerly known as Syft, Indeed Flex is a tech-first staffing platform focused on providing job seekers with a faster way to find temporary work. Syft was acquired by Indeed in 2019 and rebranded as Indeed Flex in April 2021. Currently, Indeed Flex is available in select markets in the US and the UK.
"As flexible work continues to grow, I'm excited to be part of an organization that provides job seekers with more control, ownership, and choice," said Lane. "I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as general manager of Indeed Flex US, and I am reminded yet again of how fortunate I am to be a part of an industry that changes people's lives."
For job seekers, Indeed Flex aims to enable the best workers to find immediately available short- and long-term employment opportunities through an easy-to-use mobile app. For employers, Indeed Flex offers instant access to a high-quality vetted workforce and a suite of flexible staffing solutions.
Staffmark Group and Indeed Flex, both part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., have been collaborating over the last several months to identify new ways to improve the hiring experience when it comes to staffing services. The partnership is still developing, but the results are promising.
"Through the power of collaboration, we're combining great tech and great talent to create more opportunity. Together, we're changing the future of work," said Lane.
About Staffmark Group
Staffmark Group is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States and has been providing outstanding service for over 40 years. A proud member of RGF Staffing, Staffmark Group operates in over 400 locations, providing staffing solutions across a comprehensive range of disciplines, including contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, on-site staffing management services, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and master service provider (MSP). To learn more about Staffmark Group, visit www.staffmarkgroup.com.
About RGF Staffing
RGF Staffing is a leading global HR services provider with activities in Asia Pacific, Europe, Japan and North America. Every day more than 300,000 people work for businesses and institutions via the RGF Staffing network. RGF Staffing is part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. For further information please visit www.rgfstaffing.com.
About Indeed Flex
Formerly known as Syft, Indeed Flex is an innovative staffing platform providing jobseekers with the fastest way to find temporary work that fits their lifestyles.
The company is committed to empower jobseekers through ownership, control and choice over where, when and for whom they work. Through the convenience of an easy-to-use smartphone app, Indeed Flex connects jobseekers with some of the brightest, market leading brands in the UK and US, offering a broad choice of immediately available short and longer term temporary jobs across multiple sectors in locations that span both countries. For more information, visit www.indeedflex.com.
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Russian spacewalkers will ‘flex’ space station’s robotic arm
By Ashley Strickland, CNN
Two Russian cosmonauts will give the International Space Station’s new robotic arm a bit of a workout on Thursday.
Russian cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev will exit the space station around 10:30 a.m. ET to begin their spacewalk, which is expected to last for about six and a half hours.
Live coverage of the spacewalk will begin at 10 a.m. ET on NASA’s TV channel and website.
Artemyev will be identifiable in the Russian Orlan spacesuit bearing red stripes, while Matveev is wearing a spacesuit with blue stripes. This is the second spacewalk for Matveev and the fifth for veteran spacewalker Artemyev.
Artemyev and Matveev are conducting work on the robotic arm outside the Russian Nauka multipurpose module. Their work began during a spacewalk on April 18.
On this initial spacewalk, the duo installed and connected a control panel for the 37-foot-long (11.3-meter-long) robotic arm.
Matveev and Artemyev will also test the mechanism’s first motions. The cosmonauts will flex the robotic arm’s joints, release restraints and test its grappling ability.
This robotic arm will be used to assist spacewalkers and transport any items that need to be moved outside the space station’s Russian segment in the future.
It is the fifth spacewalk outside the space station this year and the 250th overall in support of assembling, maintaining and upgrading the orbiting laboratory.
These paired excursions are the first of upcoming spacewalks that will focus on preparing Nauka and the robotic arm for future use.
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Biometric Authentication offering authenticates a user's identity in one second
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veriff, a global identity verification provider, today released a Biometric Authentication solution. The solution is 100% powered by automation and can authenticate any user's identity in one second using just a selfie.
Veriff's 2021 Fraud Report found a 61% increase in fraudulent activity compared to the year prior, spurred by a boom in online activity paired with increasingly sophisticated fraudsters. Veriff's Biometric Authentication solution enables businesses to proactively combat this rise in fraud. The solution provides an additional layer of security for user accounts through the use of biometrics. The product also includes user experience upgrades, making passwordless login seamless and secure.
Current authentication approaches, such as multi and two factor authentication (2FA), need to become identity-focused rather than device-focused. This can be achieved by using biometrics which confirms that a returning user is who they claim to be by asking the user for a quick selfie. The selfie is then compared to a previously verified face and identity and checked for liveness and realness. This approach, combined with MFA, provides organizations with a more robust level of security that helps Veriff users securely avoid account takeovers, reset login credentials, and conduct high-value transfers.
"The global pandemic and move towards remote and hybrid work fueled significant paradigm shifts, creating an increased demand for online identity verification and a higher expectation for security and transparency for those using digital services," said Janer Gorohhov, Veriff co-founder and CPO. "As a pioneer in identity verification, Veriff understands that the future of internet safety is driven by biometric authentication due to its convenience and security. Veriff's solution is quick and effective to confirm that a returning user is who they claim to be. It also helps to protect against account takeovers, reset credentials, and avoid inconvenient re-authentication processes in just one second."
Veriff's Biometric Authentication solution is available now. For more information, visit: www.veriff.com/product/biometric-authentication
About Veriff
Veriff is a global online identity verification company that enables organizations to build trust with their customers through intelligent, accurate, and automated online IDV. The largest database on the market, Veriff's intelligent decision engine can analyze thousands of technological and behavioral variables in seconds, matching people to more than 10,200 government-issued IDs from over 190 countries. Founded in 2015, Veriff serves a global portfolio of organizations across financial services, crypto, gaming and mobility sectors. Veriff's clients include Blockchain, Bolt, Deel, Starship, Uphold, Wise and others. Veriff's latest $100 million investment round brings its total funding to $200M and its valuation to $1.5B. Veriff's investors include Tiger Capital, Alkeon, IVP, Accel, Mosaic Ventures, Y Combinator, Nordic Ninja and others. With teams in the U.S., UK, Spain and Estonia, Veriff employs over 500 people from 56 different nationalities.
To learn more, visit www.veriff.com.
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WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HaystackID, a specialized eDiscovery services firm supporting law firms and corporate legal departments, today announced it has acquired Business Intelligence Associates (BIA), an end-to-end eDiscovery service provider, as part of a deal facilitated by majority investor and leading middle-market private equity firm, Quad-C Management, Inc.
"BIA is a leader in eDiscovery, and this combination further expands our capabilities in the support and delivery of complex enterprise discovery solutions, especially in New York," said HaystackID CEO Hal Brooks. "This deal follows a period of organizational alignment and internal investment around innovation, technology, and advisory services and builds on several years of investment and growth. All of these internal and external investments position us well for additional future international growth across all of our business lines."
The BIA acquisition is HaystackID's fifth major investment event since April 2018, when it acquired Envision Discovery, an eDiscovery managed services provider, and Inspired Review, a managed review and remote review services provider. In January 2019, HaystackID acquired eTERA Consulting, an eDiscovery managed services provider. Additionally, in February 2020, HaystackID completed a strategic recapitalization with Quad-C to support the continued growth and expansion of the company, before acquiring NightOwl Global in August 2020. With the BIA addition, HaystackID strengthens its position for continued growth in cyber discovery/incident response, privacy/compliance, information governance, and enterprise managed solutions.
"Our corporate clients will benefit greatly from the significant increase in the support and services we will be able to offer," said BIA CEO Brian Schrader, Esq., who has joined HaystackID and will continue to lead BIA efforts. "Our team worked tirelessly to reach this milestone, and we are honored to join forces with what is fast becoming one of the preeminent service providers in the world."
"This acquisition is yet another step in building the framework for the international capability and success of HaystackID, one of our leading portfolio companies," said Quad-C partner Tim Billings. "We are excited to continue to partner with the company as we develop the next stage of growth with additional investments in infrastructure, people, and acquisitions both in the U.S. and abroad."
In addition to external investments, HaystackID has significantly expanded and aligned its service offerings in the past six months, launching its innovative discovery management platform HaystackID CoreÔ in March 2022 and its Global Advisory practice earlier this month.
BIA was represented in the transaction by Brock Matthias of VRA Partners.
HaystackID is a specialized eDiscovery services firm that helps corporations and law firms securely find, understand, and learn from data when facing complex, data-intensive investigations and litigation. HaystackID mobilizes industry-leading cyber discovery services, enterprise solutions, and legal discovery offerings to serve more than 500 of the world's leading corporations and law firms in North America and Europe. Serving nearly half of the Fortune 100, HaystackID is an alternative cyber and legal services provider that combines expertise and technical excellence with a culture of white-glove customer service. In addition to consistently being ranked by Chambers USA, the company was recently named a worldwide leader in eDiscovery Services by IDC MarketScape, a representative vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for E-Discovery Solutions, and a Legal Technology Trailblazer by The National Law Journal. Further, HaystackID has achieved SOC 2 Type II attestation in the five trust service areas of security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. For more information about its suite of services, including programs and solutions for unique legal enterprise needs, go to HaystackID.com.
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Biden bill to help millions escape higher health care costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people in the United States will be spared from big increases in health care costs next year after President Joe Biden signed legislation extending generous subsidies for those who buy plans through federal and state marketplaces.
The sweeping climate, tax and health care bill sets aside $70 billion over the next three years to keep out-of-pocket premium costs low for roughly 13 million people, just before the reduced prices were set to expire in a year beset by record-high inflation.
As the calendar pushed closer to the Nov. 1 open enrollment date, Sara Cariano was growing nervous about her work helping people across Virginia sign up for subsidized, private health insurance on the HealthCare.gov website.
“I expected very difficult conversation with folks to explain why their premiums were spiking,” said Cariano, a policy specialist at the Virginia Poverty Law Center.
But the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act erased those worries.
“Things aren’t going to change for the worst for individuals who are purchasing coverage through the market,” she said.
The bill will extend subsidies temporarily offered last year when Congress and Biden signed off on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that significantly lowered premiums and out-of-pocket costs for customers purchasing plans through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace. It also continues reduced costs for more individuals and families who live well above the poverty line.
Only Democrats supported the extended health care subsidies and the other proposals in the bill that Biden signed on Tuesday. Republicans criticized the measure as big government overreach that will only worsen inflation. In reality, economists say, the bill will do little to either fan or extinguish the flames of exorbitant prices.
Health insurance premiums in the marketplace are expected to rise significantly next year — roughly 10 percent — according to an analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The extended subsidies, which determine premium payments based on income, will guard most people from those price increases, said Cynthia Cox, a vice president at the foundation.
“Generally speaking, people should not see increases in their premiums,” Cox said.
Those who bought plans on the government marketplace saved on average about $700 in premium payments from the subsidies this year, according to estimates by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
As costs dropped, more people signed up for the coverage over the last year and the number of those without health insurance dropped to an all-time low of 8% in August, the Department of Health and Human Services announced. Roughly 26 million people, 2 percent of them children, remain uninsured in the U.S.
In California, many of the 1.7 million people who purchase health insurance through Covered California, the state-operated insurance marketplace will continue to see savings ranging from $29 and $324 per month, depending on their income level.
State officials predict about 220,000 people will be saved from being priced out of coverage. Between 2 million and 3 million people in California might also turn to the state marketplace if they lose coverage through Medicaid when the federal government’s COVID-19 public health emergency expires. About 15 million people in the U.S. have been extended Medicaid coverage during the pandemic.
Cost is the biggest factor driving whether a person signs up for coverage or not, said Joseph Poindexter, the senior director of health insurance programs at HealthCare Access Maryland.
Some parents, for example, sign their children up for Medicaid but skip buying coverage for themselves, he said.
“It’s really said to see folks who will say, I’ll forgo treatment, or won’t go visit the doctor,” Poindexter said.
Fewer people have had to make that calculation with the subsidies, Poindexter said, attributing the lowered prices to a 9% increase in new enrollees in the state last year.
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Associated Press writer Adam Beam in Sacramento, California, contributed to this report.
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MINNEAPOLIS, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of America's 246th birthday on Monday, July 4th, 2022, Grill Masters Club and BBQGuys surveyed entrants to its Master the Grill Giveaway: "How do you plan to celebrate Independence Day this year?"
Of the 8,650 total survey respondents, a whopping 67% indicated they plan to celebrate with a barbecue. Fireworks was the second most popular celebration activity with 25%, followed by picnic 19%, attend a parade/community celebration 17%, travel/vacation 11%, camping 8%, with only 3% of respondents indicating they do not plan to celebrate. (Respondents were allowed to select all activities that apply.)
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Two-car collision slows traffic Thursday at busy west Topeka intersection
Published: Jun. 23, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT|Updated: 57 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A two-car crash late Thursday morning on a rain-slickened street in west Topeka slowed traffic but resulted in no reports of serious injuries.
The crash was reported around 11:45 a.m. at S.W. 10th and Gage.
A Nissan Altima and a Honda Accord collided in the intersection.
Both cars had extensive front-end damage and had to be towed from the scene.
No one in either car required ambulance transportation to the hospital, police said at the scene.
Southbound traffic on Gage was diverted onto westbound S.W. 10th Avenue as crews responded to the scene.
Eastbound traffic on S.W. 10th was diverted onto southbound Gage.
The scene was cleared for traffic around 12:30 p.m.
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Defensive coach Craig Rhodes (In white cap) directs players through defensive back drills during Wednesday morning workouts at Deerfield-Windsor. The Knights will put on pads for full practice beginning Monday.
ALBANY — Coach Jake McRae's youth football camp came to an end Wednesday afternoon after three days of working out with the Deerfield-Windsor Knight varsity football team.
McRae said 15 boys ranging from fourth grade to eighth grade joined the Knights in summer workouts Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
"It was like giving them a fantasy experience," McRae said. "They got to use our locker room and run drills with the varsity players. Then we gave them a used varsity jersey at the end for them to keep."
The boys were divided up into different stations Wednesday morning with some players running offensive drills, some working on defensive back drills, and others on blocking drills.
The camp for the younger boys is over but things are about to get even more intense for the varsity Knights because Monday begins practice with pads as the Deerfield-Windsor team prepares for a scrimmage against Miller County on Aug. 12 and then opens the regular season on Aug. 19 against the Westfield School of Perry.
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Adoption fees sponsored on May 20th - 22nd at T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Are you looking for a new furry best friend? Bounty, known for their ‘quicker picker upper’ slogan is picking up the tab at the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter this weekend.
The Best Friends Network and Bounty Paper Towels have partnered with the Manhattan Animal Shelter to sponsor all adoption fees on Friday, May 20th through Sunday May 22nd or until the shelter is empty.
Numerous dogs and cats of all ages are just waiting for the perfect person to take them to their forever home…
All animals available for adoption will be spayed, neutered and are up to date on vaccinations prior to the adoption event.
“A lot of shelters throughout the whole United States, including us are you know battling getting strays back to homes, you know, a lot of them don’t get reclaimed, then they go up for adoption, and everybody is just kind of full of animals and hopefully get them into homes.” T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter director Bryce Caulk says.
Adoption applications can be completed prior to visiting the shelter, and a list of available animals can be found on the shelter’s website.
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Leading document generation and e-signature provider expands leadership team to support and accelerate customer success and rapid growth
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S-Docs, the leading 100% native Salesforce document generation and e-signature solution, is thrilled to announce Brian Stimpfl as its next CEO. An experienced senior executive, Brian will succeed Dan Pejanovic as CEO. Dan will continue as Founder, Chairman of the Board of S-Docs and an integral member of the senior leadership team.
"Brian is the perfect fit to ensure our success as we move into the next stage of our rapid growth," said Dan Pejanovic. "S-Docs has achieved double digit growth every year since our founding and is positioned for even greater innovation and revenue creation going forward. Brian has the experience and leadership to enhance our customer experience and accelerate our growth globally and into new markets."
Brian comes with an extensive background leading strategy, product, technology, sales and marketing teams to achieve scale and rapid growth in competitive markets. He has previously held senior roles at TD Ameritrade, ActiFi, Scottrade and most recently Prudential Financial.
"I am very excited to add my experience to an exceptional team of professionals to help lead the way in achieving both our short and long-term goals," Brian stated. "We have a unique opportunity to build on a very successful solution set for our customers and continue an impressive growth trajectory."
Brian Stimpfl is based in New York and assumes his duties as CEO immediately.
S-Docs is the leading 100% native document generation and e-signature solution available on the Salesforce AppExchange. S-Docs allows users to securely generate and e-sign business documents like quotes, invoices, and contracts without ever sending customer data outside of Salesforce. Founded in 2010, the application is now the first choice for major enterprise clients globally for their digital document needs. Clients from around the globe have rated S-Docs with hundreds of 5-star reviews, securing a spot in the top 1% of all apps on the Salesforce AppExchange.
The company is privately held with headquarters in New York and offices in Ann Arbor. Learn more at sdocs.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @Sdocs.
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Cable industry veteran will guide revenue strategy for the company
EDINBURG, Va., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN) today welcomed Dara Leslie as the company's Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Dara is responsible for driving revenue growth for Shentel's commercial and residential lines of business, reporting to Ed McKay, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
Dara joins Shentel with more than 20 years of experience in the broadband industry, including 10 years with Comcast as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Big South Region and Vice President of Marketing for the Central Division. While at Comcast, Dara led residential internet, mobile, voice, video, and home security growth across 14 markets, impacting more than six million passings. Prior to Comcast, Dara held various leadership roles at Atlantic Broadband, including Vice President & General Manager for the Maryland and Delaware region.
"Dara's extensive marketing, sales, and operational experience will be a force multiplier for Shentel as we continue to expand our footprint," said Ed McKay, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Shentel. "Her proven track record of execution with companies large and small make her uniquely suited to help us execute on our fiber-first growth strategy."
Dara assumed her new role today, June 20, 2022.
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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art cable, fiber-optic and fixed wireless networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company's services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber-optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 7,600 route miles of fiber and over 220 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.
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In a matter of hours, firefighters battling the deadly McBride Fire in southern New Mexico were able to get the flames 56% contained by Saturday evening, a massive jump from the 0% containment reported earlier in the day, authorities said.
The blaze had grown to more than 6,100 acres, according to an update given earlier Saturday. But following news of the containment, most evacuation orders were lifted, except for the areas of Gavilan Canyon from Warrior Drive south to Highway 70 and Lower Eagle Creek, state police said Saturday evening.
The area where the fire is burning continues to be under a high fire risk through at least Sunday, as dry and breezy conditions are expected to continue unabated, CNN meteorologist Gene Norman said.
Two people were killed in the blaze, state police said in a news release earlier this week.
Firefighters fought flames Tuesday at a home in the village of Ruidoso, roughly an 180-mile drive southeast of Albuquerque, the release said. That evening, local police learned an elderly couple attempted to evacuate the fire was "unaccounted for by family members," the release said. Authorities located remains of two people at the home the next day, state police said.
Others in the village told CNN affiliate KFOX the flames caught them by surprise. Mary Smith's 83-year-old husband called her after he woke up to find their neighborhood was being swallowed by the blaze.
"He said, 'honey everything is burning around us, I've got to get out of here,' " Mary Smith told the affiliate. She added someone from their church had called her husband and awakened him, saying otherwise, "my husband would've still been asleep."
After residents said they received no prior notification for the flames, the village of Ruidoso wrote on Facebook it was aware of concerns around local sirens not sounding as the fire approached. Officials said in a Facebook comment cell and power service was out due to downed power lines, and though an alert was sent out to residents, "these notifications weren't delivered to all individuals" because of the outages.
"The sirens were also activated but due to the power failure weren't functioning properly," village officials wrote. "This was a fast-moving fire and first responders went door to door, to notify individuals to evacuate immediately."
"We obviously found some weaknesses," Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said during a virtual briefing Saturday evening, adding local officials have been communicating with the governor on the issue and the resources they need.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham visited the village and met with local officials, writing on Twitter Friday, "There's no doubt that recovery will be a challenging process, but the state will be an active partner with Ruidoso and Lincoln County every step of the way."
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Several blazes raise concerns
The McBride fire isn't the only one scorching parts of the state.
The largest of the blazes, the Hermits Peak Fire, had been burning for 10 days on Saturday, and grown to more than 7,300 acres. The fire, burning in parts of San Miguel County, was 46% contained Saturday, with the help of more than 500 personnel battling the flames, authorities said in an update.
Around noon Saturday, local officials said firefighters struggled with suppression efforts in one part of the fire, and said several communities nearby remained under mandatory evacuations while others had been directed to prepare for potential evacuations.
A red flag advisory — indicating increased fire risk — was in place through the night, officials said.
Farther south, the Nogal Canyon Fire also saw a jump in containment Saturday, to 42% contained in the evening, up from 4% containment reported by officials earlier in the day. All evacuation orders were lifted by the evening, officials said during the briefing.
The blazes have created air quality concerns, the state's top health and environment officials said Friday, urging residents to protect themselves and learn about ways to maintain air quality safety, like by "setting home air conditioning units to 'recirculate' during fire events,'" the state's health and environment departments said in a joint news release.
"Air quality conditions exist that may be harmful to the health of at-risk populations and can create unsafe driving conditions in areas directly impacted by the fires," David R. Scrase, the acting cabinet secretary for New Mexico's health department, said in a statement.
"Smoke exposure can aggravate conditions such as asthma, a chronic lung disease, or cardiovascular disease," Scrase added.
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Ingenuity helicopter spots wreckage of Perseverance rover’s landing gear on Mars
By Ashley Strickland, CNN
The Ingenuity helicopter has captured a unique bird’s-eye perspective of the gear that helped land the Perseverance rover on Mars.
During its one-year anniversary flight on April 19, the little chopper took photos of the striped parachute used during Perseverance’s landing — often referred to as “7 minutes of terror” because it happens faster than radio signals can reach Earth from Mars — on February 18, 2021. It also spotted the cone-shaped backshell that helped protect the rover and Ingenuity on the trip from Earth to Mars and during its fiery, plunging descent to the Martian surface.
The engineers working on the Mars Sample Return program, an ambitious and multimission process to return Martian samples collected by Perseverance to Earth by the 2030s, asked if Ingenuity could gather these images during its 26th flight.
Studying the components that allowed for a safe landing can help them prepare for future missions to the red planet that will require landing and even launching from the Martian surface for the first time.
“NASA extended Ingenuity flight operations to perform pioneering flights such as this,” said Teddy Tzanetos, Ingenuity’s team lead at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, in a statement.
“Every time we’re airborne, Ingenuity covers new ground and offers a perspective no previous planetary mission could achieve. Mars Sample Return’s reconnaissance request is a perfect example of the utility of aerial platforms on Mars.”
During entry, descent and landing, the spacecraft faces scorching temperatures and gravitational forces as it plunges into the Martian atmosphere at almost 12,500 miles per hour (20,000 kilometers per hour).
Previously, we’ve only seen images of the discarded landing gear from a rover’s perspective, like an image taken by Perseverance showing the parachute and backshell from a distance. Aerial images, captured for the first time by Ingenuity from 26 feet (8 meters) in the air, provide more detail.
“Perseverance had the best-documented Mars landing in history, with cameras showing everything from parachute inflation to touchdown,” said Ian Clark, former Perseverance systems engineer and current Mars Sample Return ascent phase lead at JPL, in a statement.
“But Ingenuity’s images offer a different vantage point. If they either reinforce that our systems worked as we think they worked or provide even one dataset of engineering information we can use for Mars Sample Return planning, it will be amazing. And if not, the pictures are still phenomenal and inspiring.”
The backshell can be seen among a debris field it created after hitting the Martian surface while moving at about 78 miles per hour (126 kilometers per hour). But the backshell’s protective coating appears to be intact, as are the 80 suspension lines connecting it to the parachute.
The orange and white parachute can be seen, covered in dust, but the canopy doesn’t show any damage. It was the biggest parachute used on Mars to date, at 70.5 feet (21.5 meters) wide. The team will continue to analyze the images to determine if the parachute experienced any changes over the next several weeks.
During Ingenuity’s 26th aerial excursion, the chopper flew a total of 1,181 feet (360 meters). So far, it has logged 49 minutes of total flight time and traveled 3.9 miles (6.3 kilometers) over the past year.
“To get the shots we needed, Ingenuity did a lot of maneuvering, but we were confident because there was complicated maneuvering on flights 10, 12, and 13,” said Håvard Grip, chief pilot of Ingenuity at JPL, in a statement. “Our landing spot set us up nicely to image an area of interest for the Perseverance science team on Flight 27, near ‘Séítah’ ridge.”
The helicopter and rover have arrived at an ancient river delta where water once flowed into Jezero Crater millions of years ago.
The imposing delta rises more than 130 feet (40 meters) above the crater floor and is riddled with boulders, pockets of sand and jagged cliffs — and it could be the best place to search for signs of ancient life if it ever existed on Mars.
Ingenuity has the crucial task of surveying two dry river channels to see which one Perseverance should use to climb to the top of the delta. It can also share images of features that could become potential science targets for the rover.
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Acquisition Continues the Growth of the Gryphon Investors-backed HVAC/R Parts and Equipment Distribution Platform
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ed's Supply ("Ed's"), a leading Southeast HVAC/R distributor, announced today that it has acquired Controlled Temp Supply ("CTS"), a wholesale distributor providing HVAC/R equipment, parts, supplies, and customer service to residential and commercial customers in Oxford, MS.
Controlled Temp Supply will rebrand under the Ed's Supply name, further extending Ed's presence in Northern Mississippi. Ed's Supply operates as a division of Heritage Distribution Holdings ("Heritage Distribution" or "HDH"), which is backed by leading middle-market private equity firm Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon").
Tucker Byram, President of Ed's Supply, said, "Controlled Temp Supply has built a reputation as a trusted partner to its suppliers, known for quality customer service in the Oxford area. CTS fits well with our approach and further extends the Ed's footprint into the Northern Mississippi market. We look forward to working with the CTS management team to grow the business while continuing to build on the legacy established by the McCarter family."
Controlled Temp Supply joins the Heritage Distribution platform, marking the fourth acquisition completed by HDH during Gryphon's ownership. HDH's growing number of brands of HVAC/R distributors operating across the Midwest and Southeast includes Ed's Supply, Wittichen Supply, and Benoist Brothers Supply, which includes Nu Comfort Supply.
Alex Averitt, CEO of Heritage Distribution, said, "We are excited to welcome the Controlled Temp Supply family to HDH. Their commitment to excellent customer service, wide variety of product offerings, and strategic location were attractive to us and we look forward to our future together."
About Ed's Supply
Founded in 1957 and based in Nashville, Ed's Supply (www.edssupply.com) has been a leading wholesale distributor and service provider for over 60 years, committed to serving the unique needs of the local contractor community. With 19 locations in three distinct regional markets covering Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Arkansas, the company boasts one of the largest inventories of HVAC/R parts, equipment and air distribution products in the Southeast. Serving both the residential and commercial markets, Ed's Supply offers products and services ranging from refrigeration system design and compressor solutions to temperature control, air purification systems, and professional training seminars.
About Heritage Distribution Holdings
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Heritage Distribution Holdings is the fastest-growing HVAC/R distributor in the US. With a focus on being the market leader in each local geography, HDH is expanding its footprint by partnering with businesses that share a tenacious commitment to customers, employees, and suppliers. From after-hours emergency service, to stocking our customer's warehouses, the HDH family is fully invested in being the critical link in the supply chain that enables people to live healthier and more comfortable lives.
About Gryphon Investors
Based in San Francisco, Gryphon Investors (www.gryphoninvestors.com) is a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management. As of December 31, 2021, the firm has over $9 billion of assets under management. Gryphon prioritizes investment opportunities where it can form strong partnerships with owners and executives to build leading companies, utilizing Gryphon's capital, specialized professional resources, and operational expertise.
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Trump home search: Judge deciding on unsealing the warrant
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge was to decide as soon as Friday whether to grant the Department of Justice’s request to unseal the warrant that authorized the FBI to search former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate. Attorney General Merrick Garland declared there was “substantial public interest in this matter,” and Trump backed the warrant’s “immediate” release.
The decision on whether to unseal the records lay with U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, the same judge who signed off on the search warrant. The Justice Department had until Friday afternoon to tell the judge whether Trump’s lawyers agree or disagree with the proposal to make it public.
In messages posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Not only will I not oppose the release of documents ... I am going a step further by ENCOURAGING the immediate release of those documents.” He continued to assail the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago as “unAmerican, unwarranted and unnecessary.”
Trump himself has been given at least some of the records the government was seeking to unseal, but he and his lawyers have declined, so far, to make them public.
The Justice Department’s request is striking because such documents traditionally remain sealed during a pending investigation. But the department appeared to recognize that its silence since the search had created a vacuum for bitter verbal attacks by Trump and his allies, and that the public was entitled to the FBI’s side about what prompted Monday’s action at the former president’s home.
“The public’s clear and powerful interest in understanding what occurred under these circumstances weighs heavily in favor of unsealing,” said a motion filed in federal court in Florida on Thursday.
Should the warrant be released, it could disclose unflattering information about Trump and about FBI scrutiny of his handling of sensitive government documents right as he prepares for another run for the White House. During his successful 2016 campaign, he pointed frequently to an FBI investigation into his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, over whether she mishandled classified information.
If is unclear at this point how much information would be included in the documents, if made public, or if they would encompass an FBI affidavit that would presumably lay out a detailed factual basis for the search. The department specifically requested the unsealing of the warrant as well as a property receipt listing the items that were seized, along with two unspecified attachments.
Several news organizations have separately petitioned Reinhart to release all of the documents relating to the search given the high level of public interest.
To obtain a search warrant, federal authorities must prove to a judge that probable cause exists to believe that a crime was committed. Garland said he personally approved the warrant, a decision he said the department did not take lightly given that standard practice where possible is to select less intrusive tactics than a search of one’s home.
In this case, according to a person familiar with the matter, there was substantial engagement with Trump and his representatives prior to the search warrant, including a subpoena for records and a visit to Mar-a-Lago a couple of months ago by FBI and Justice Department officials to assess how the documents were stored. The person was not authorized to discuss the matter by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Neither Trump nor the FBI has said anything about what documents the FBI might have recovered, or what precisely agents were looking for.
Trump, who for years has lambasted the FBI and sought to sow distrust among his supporters in its decisions, said the warrant was served and the search conducted despite his cooperation with the Justice Department over the search.
In a post to his Truth Social platform, Trump said that his “attorneys and representatives were cooperating fully” before the search, and that government officials “could have had whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted, if we had it.”
FBI and Justice Department policy cautions against discussing ongoing investigations, both to protect the integrity of the inquiries and to avoid unfairly maligning someone who is being scrutinized but winds up ultimately not being charged. That’s especially true in the case of search warrants, where supporting court papers are routinely kept secret as the investigation proceeds.
In this case, though, Garland cited the fact that Trump himself had provided the first public confirmation of the FBI search, “as is his right.” The Justice Department, in its new filing, also said that disclosing information about it now would not harm the court’s functions.
The Justice Department under Garland has been leery of public statements about politically charged investigations, or of confirming to what extent it might be investigating Trump as part of a broader probe into the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
The department has tried to avoid being seen as injecting itself into presidential politics, as happened in 2016 when then-FBI Director James Comey made an unusual public statement announcing that the FBI would not be recommending criminal charges against Clinton regarding her handling of email — and when he spoke up again just over a week before the election to notify Congress that the probe was being effectively reopened because of the discovery of new emails.
The Mar-a-Lago search warrant served Monday was part of an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from Trump’s home in Palm Beach, Florida, earlier this year. The National Archives had asked the department to investigate after saying 15 boxes of records it retrieved from the estate included classified records. Multiple federal laws govern the handling of classified information.
The attorney general also condemned verbal attacks on FBI and Justice Department personnel over the search. Some Republican allies of Trump have called for the FBI to be defunded. Large numbers of Trump supporters have called for the warrant to be released hoping they it will show that Trump was unfairly targeted.
“I will not stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked,” Garland said of federal law enforcement agents, calling them “dedicated, patriotic public servants.”
Earlier Thursday, an armed man wearing body armor tried to breach a security screening area at an FBI field office in Ohio, then fled and was later killed after a standoff with law enforcement. A law enforcement official briefed on the matter identified the man as Ricky Shiffer and said he is believed to have been in Washington in the days leading up to the attack on the Capitol and may have been there on the day it took place.
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CHICAGO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OriginPoint, a digitally driven mortgage origination joint venture between Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP) and Guaranteed Rate, Inc. ("Guaranteed Rate") is delighted to welcome John Stewart as its new EVP of National Sales.
In this role, Stewart will oversee all of OriginPoint's sales and recruiting operations. With more than 30 years of mortgage and finance industry experience, he will lead the company's efforts to grow market share by recruiting the "best of the best" industry talent and developing leaders in both sales and operations.
"We are thrilled to have John on board to lead our sales efforts," said James Elliott, President and Managing Officer of OriginPoint. "Having known him for most of my career, John's experience and demonstrated success in the joint venture space is virtually unmatched. Now, more than ever, OriginPoint is positioned to become a dominant player in the industry, and John will be a big part of our success."
Based out of Beverly Hills, Calif., Stewart began his career as a loan originator and worked his way up the sales management ranks, holding leadership positions with some of the largest lenders in the country. Prior to joining OriginPoint, he served as a Division Manager at Guaranteed Rate. Stewart has tremendous experience in mortgage joint ventures, including as president and co-founder of Metrocities Mortgage, a company that was a pioneer and leader in the joint venture space. More recently, Stewart was a co-founder and board member of a large national mortgage joint venture.
"When the opportunity to work at OriginPoint presented itself, I couldn't pass up the chance to join the team," said Stewart. "OriginPoint has a great value proposition for consumers and loan officers, which allows us to better serve homebuyers and deliver a hassle-free mortgage process."
OriginPoint was founded in 2021 as mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, the #1 non-bank jumbo lender in the country, and Compass, the #1 independent real estate brokerage in the country. OriginPoint is bringing together the power of Compass' end-to-end technology platform with Guaranteed Rate's superior digital mortgage to quickly drive growth.
For more information, visit originpoint.com.
OriginPoint, a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate Inc., and Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP), is an independent retail mortgage company that provides personalized lending services and access to the most competitive low rates through an elite team of the industry's top mortgage professionals. OriginPoint is a digitally driven enterprise designed to accelerate growth by continuing to modernize the real estate transaction process through increased speed and efficiency for loan originators, agents and customers. By connecting the top loan officers and best real estate agents using the most innovative technology platforms, this national mortgage company is focused on the customer's ultimate success and satisfaction. To learn more, visit www.originpoint.com.
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TULSA, Okla., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) today declared a quarterly dividend of 62 cents per share of common stock, payable Sept. 1, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business Aug. 15, 2022.
ONE Gas announced previously that it expects the quarterly dividend to be 62 cents per share in 2022, or $2.48 per share on an annualized basis, with annual dividend growth of 6% to 8% through 2026, and a target dividend payout ratio of 55% to 65% of net income, subject to its board of directors' approval.
ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) is a 100-percent regulated natural gas utility, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "OGS." ONE Gas is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States.
Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ONE Gas provides a reliable and affordable energy choice to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in Oklahoma; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in Texas, in terms of customers.
For more information and the latest news about ONE Gas, visit onegas.com and follow its social channels: @ONEGas, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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The partnership caters to industry trade professionals with the development of mobile-accessible digital training materials.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresite Technology Solutions, LLC, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, today announced a partnership with Building Media Inc., a company established to improve education opportunities for the construction community.
With increased access to intuitive training materials, Foresite further distances themselves from their competition. Tradespeople are frequently faced with conflict or issues that prevent project completion in a timely manner, impacting the overall cost of a job, increasing the risk of injury or error, and missing opportunities for these professionals to feel autonomy in their work. The ability to continuously develop skills is essential and leads to better retention rates and more prosperous career opportunities down the road.
Foresite solves some of the biggest challenges builders and trade contractors face, including increasing productivity, safety, and efficiency at the jobsite, while supporting upskilling of the labor force with learning in the flow of work. With the integration of BMI material, Foresite provides content pushed directly to the mobile devices of professionals on the job site, a rare capability in the industry. Not only is the content available in real time, it is tailored to specific, scheduled tasks on that day.
"We are striving to elevate the construction tradesperson, drawing in a diverse, passionate group of individuals that will continue to innovate, inspire, and strengthen the industry," said John Gillett, CEO of Foresite. "This partnership furthers our mission by providing a curated library of construction knowledge, helping to draw the next generation of industry talent, upskill the current workforce, and provide learning paths to accelerate career development. Users will be able to access the content they need, when and where they need it, developing their craft, and continuing their journey towards mastery."
Over the past two decades, BMI has developed sophisticated and customized e-learning software solutions and continuing education courses, training hundreds of thousands of design and trade professionals. Their technological expertise enables them to provide clients with exceptional multimedia experiences that enhance learning and retention on a global, national, and targeted regional level.
"This partnership is truly unique," said Darren Harris, President of Building Media, Inc. "Creating just-in-time training delivered to the trade professionals when and where they need it is a huge step for our industry. Building Media is proud to be a part of this cutting edge program to help educate the trades and drive efficiencies."
The team at BMI has developed and delivered thousands of hours of instructionally designed curriculum for architects, designers, engineers, contractors, commercial building owners, operators, and facility managers, among others. They offer the expertise and specialization needed to fulfill the promise and mission of Foresite in order to continue to set the industry standard for evolving commodity workers to career professional.
Foresite is an innovative and transformative construction platform built on 25 years of intellectual property and industry knowledge. The platform provides intelligent gross margin management for field operations, serving builders, trade contractors, manufacturers, and insurers, in addition to unprecedented control over critical operational processes. Users access preconfigured content-based solutions such as workforce efficiency & productivity, job site logistics, project safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance, rapidly driving process optimization at the jobsite. For information, visit: https://www.foresite.tech/
Building Media Inc. is a developer of innovative online learning management programs and e-Learning courseware built exclusively for the construction community. Since 2000, BMI has provided distance education to the entire construction community including: architects, engineers, contractors, remodelers, raters, code officials, product manufacturers and state and federal groups. Today, BMI builds cloud-based, SaaS learning communities and blended courseware designed to engage the learner and track performance, while simultaneously reducing associated educational costs and resource demand. Visit us online at www.buildingmedia.com.
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Tax credit bid deadline is July 15
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced today that it is accepting bids for the purchase of $4.5 million in mixed-use development tax credits. The funds collected from successful bidders will be used for the construction or rehabilitation of mixed-use developments in Pennsylvania communities. The deadline for bids is 2 p.m. on Friday, July 15.
These tax credits will be used by the winning bidders – which can be companies, organizations, or individuals – to reduce their state tax liability. The intent of the bidding process is to raise as much funding as possible from the $4.5 million in tax credits being made available to provide for a significant investment in community revitalization projects in various communities. The projects to receive this funding will be selected during a competitive Request for Proposals process later this year.
This tax credit program was created as part of the Commonwealth's fiscal year 2016-2017 budget (implemented July 1, 2017), and PHFA was directed to administer the credit. PHFA was authorized to sell these tax credits through directed or negotiated sale to any qualified taxpayer. It is expected that the tax credit awards will be made within 90 days after bidding closes. The credit awards will be made in 2022, but they are not effective for utilization until 2023 against a 2022 tax liability.
"We have had solid support for this program from the private sector during its first five years," said PHFA Executive Director and CEO Robin Wiessmann. "The value of mixed-use developments is that they not only provide much-needed affordable housing, but their commercial component adds an economic development spark in those communities."
More information about the mixed-use development tax credit and the current bidding process is available on the PHFA website at: www.phfa.org/mhp/developers/loans.aspx (scroll down). Program guidelines and bid criteria are posted there. Interested organizations can learn more by contacting Bryce Maretzki at PHFA at (717) 780-1867 or by email at bmaretzki@phfa.org.
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency works to provide affordable homeownership and rental housing options for older adults, low- and moderate-income families, and people with special housing needs. Through its carefully managed mortgage programs and investments in multifamily housing developments, PHFA also promotes economic development across the state. Since its creation by the legislature in 1972, it has generated more than $15.9 billion of funding for more than 186,412 single-family home mortgage loans, helped fund the construction of 138,000 rental units, distributed approximately $191 million to support local housing initiatives, and saved the homes of more than 50,520 families from foreclosure. PHFA programs and operations are funded primarily by the sale of securities and from fees paid by program users, not by public tax dollars. The agency is governed by a 14-member board.
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SMITHS FALLS, ON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) announced today that it has entered into privately negotiated exchange agreements (collectively, the "Exchange Agreements") with a limited number of holders (the "Noteholders"), including Constellation Brands, Inc. ("CBI") through its wholly-owned subsidiary Greenstar Canada Investment Limited Partnership ("GCILP"), of the Company's outstanding 4.25% unsecured convertible senior notes due 2023 (the "Notes"), to acquire approximately C$255.4 million (approximately USD$198 million) aggregate principal amount of the Notes from the Noteholders (the "Transaction") in exchange for common shares of the Company (the "Canopy Shares") and approximately C$3 million (USD$2.35 million) in cash for accrued and unpaid interest (the "Cash Payment").
GCILP, a subsidiary of CBI (together "Constellation"), is participating in the Transaction and will acquire a minimum of 21,929,914 Canopy Shares and up to 30,701,880 Canopy Shares pursuant to its Exchange Agreement.
In accordance with the terms of the Exchange Agreements, Canopy Growth has agreed to acquire the Notes from the Noteholders for an aggregate purchase price (excluding accrued and unpaid interest which will be paid in cash as part of the Cash Payment) of approximately C$252.8 million (approximately USD$196 million) (the "Purchase Price"), which will be payable in such number of Canopy Shares (the "Share Consideration") as is equal to the Purchase Price divided by the volume-weighted average trading price (the "VWAP") of the Canopy Shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (the "Nasdaq") for the 10 consecutive trading days beginning on, and including, June 30, 2022 (the "Averaging Price" and such period of time being the "Averaging Period"), subject to a floor price of US$2.50 (the "Floor Price") and a maximum price equal to US$3.50, which is the closing price of the Canopy Shares on the Nasdaq on June 29, 2022 (the "Market Price").
The Share Consideration, for Noteholders other than GCILP, will be satisfied by the issuance of Canopy Shares in up to two tranches as follows: (a) on the initial closing of the Transaction, anticipated to be June 30, 2022, 34,073,160 Canopy Shares (the "Initial Closing Shares") will be issued to the Noteholders; and (b) in the event that the Averaging Price calculated over the Averaging Period is less than the Market Price, on or about July 18, 2022 (the "Final Closing"), up to such number of Canopy Shares as is equal to the excess of the Purchase Price divided by the Averaging Price over the Initial Closing Shares. The Share Consideration for GCILP will be issued solely on the Final Closing based on the Averaging Price.
In the event that the daily VWAP of the Canopy Shares on the Nasdaq during the Averaging Period (a) exceeds the Market Price, then the daily VWAP for such trading day will instead be deemed to be the Market Price; or (b) is less than the Floor Price, then the daily VWAP for such trading day will instead be deemed to be the Floor Price, such that in no circumstances will more than 78,404,305 Canopy Shares be issuable pursuant to the Transaction.
The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated June 20, 2018, among the Company, GLAS Trust Company LLC ("GLAS Trust"), as U.S. trustee, and Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as Canadian trustee, as supplemented by supplement no. 1 to the indenture dated April 30, 2019 and supplement no. 2 to the indenture dated June 29, 2022 (collectively, the "Indenture"). As a result of supplement no. 2 to the Indenture dated June 29, 2022 between the Company, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (as replacement U.S. trustee following GLAS Trust's resignation) and Computershare Trust Company of Canada (the "Second Supplemental Indenture"), the Company irrevocably surrendered its right to settle the conversion of any Note by Physical Settlement or Combination Settlement (as each such term is defined in the Indenture). As a result, the conversion of any Note on or after the date hereof will be settled by Cash Settlement (as such term is defined in the Indenture) and in no event will any Canopy Shares be issuable upon conversion of any Note. A copy of the Second Supplemental Indenture will be available on the Company's SEDAR profile page at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
GCILP currently holds C$200 million aggregate principal amount of Notes. Pursuant to the Transaction, the Company will acquire C$100 million (approximately USD$77.5 million) aggregate principal amount of the Notes held by GCILP. GCILP will be issued a number of Canopy Shares based on the VWAP during the Averaging Period, provided that GCILP will receive a minimum of 21,929,914 Canopy Shares (based on the Floor Price) and a maximum of 30,701,880 (based on the Market Price), representing between 5.4% and 7.6% of the issued and outstanding Canopy Shares on a non-diluted basis.
Constellation, though GCILP and CBG Holdings LLC, currently holds 142,253,802 Canopy Shares, representing 35.3% of the issued and outstanding Canopy Shares on a non-diluted basis. GCILP's participation in the Transaction (the "Insider Participation") will be considered to be a "related party transaction" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). Pursuant to Section 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, the Company is exempt from obtaining a formal valuation and minority approval of the Company's shareholders with respect to the Insider Participation as the fair market value of the Transaction is below 25% of the Company's market capitalization as determined in accordance with MI 61-101. In addition, the Transaction was approved by the board of directors of the Company with Ms. Judy A. Schmeling, a director of CBI, Mr. Garth Hankinson, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of CBI, Mr. Robert Hanson, Executive Vice President and President – Wine & Spirits Division of CBI and James Sabia, Executive Vice President and President - Beer Division of CBI, each having disclosed their interest in the Transaction by virtue of their positions with CBI and abstaining from voting thereon.
The Transactions are being conducted as private placements, and any Canopy Shares to be issued in the Transaction will be issued pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act in transactions not involving any public offering. This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities described above, nor will there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED, NASDAQ:CGC) is a world-leading diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product company, driven by a passion to improve lives, end prohibition, and strengthen communities by unleashing the full potential of cannabis. Leveraging consumer insights and innovation, Canopy Growth offers product varieties in high-quality dried flower, oil, softgel capsule, infused beverage, edible, and topical formats, as well as vaporizer devices by Canopy Growth and industry-leader Storz & Bickel. Canopy Growth's global medical brand, Spectrum Therapeutics, sells a range of full-spectrum products using its colour-coded classification system and is a market leader in both Canada and Germany. Through Canopy Growth's award-winning Tweed and Tokyo Smoke banners, Canopy Growth reaches its adult-use consumers and has built a loyal following by focusing on top quality products and meaningful customer relationships. Canopy Growth has entered into the health and wellness consumer space in key markets including Canada, the United States, and Europe through BioSteel sports nutrition, and This Works skin and sleep solutions; and has introduced additional hemp derived CBD products to the United States through its First & Free and Martha Stewart CBD brands. Canopy Growth has an established partnership with Fortune 500 alcohol leader Constellation Brands.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "estimates", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or its subsidiaries to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release. Examples of such statements and uncertainties include statements with respect to the benefits of the debt repurchase, the anticipated date of issuance of the Initial Closing Shares, the anticipated date of the issuance of any additional Canopy Shares following the Averaging Period and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.
Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including inherent uncertainty associated with projections; the diversion of management time on Transaction-related issues; expectations regarding future investment, growth and expansion of operations; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial and stock markets and the impacts of increased rates of inflation; legal and regulatory risks inherent in the cannabis industry, including the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and the interpretation of various laws regulations and policies; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; and such other risks contained in the public filings of the Company filed with Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission through EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar, including the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2022.
In respect of the forward-looking statements and information, the Company has provided such statements and information in reliance on certain assumptions that they believe are reasonable at this time. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Should one or more of the foregoing risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information or forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities laws.
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UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea Hartzell, PhD, Scientific Director at Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (HWP), a global medical communications company, was named as one of the 2022 PM360 ELITE 100 in the Master Educator category. The PM360 ELITE (Exceptional • Leaders • Innovators • Transformers • Entrepreneurs) represents the most influential people in the health care industry today.
Dr. Hartzell, who holds a PhD in Neuroscience from University of California San Diego, supported the release of MIND-TD.com, a comprehensive educational platform about tardive dyskinesia (TD) sponsored by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. that has had nearly 45,000 users since its launch in 2020.
As a Master Educator, Dr. Hartzell is viewed as a trusted expert by her clients, who rely on her knowledge and communication skills to unify a team behind a shared medical vision. Part of that vision was the development of four key screening questions to serve as a practical TD screening tool for clinicians to use at every encounter with patients on antipsychotic therapy.
"Andrea helped develop a brilliant—yet simple—tool that clinicians can use to screen for TD, which is underdiagnosed and undertreated. I couldn't be prouder of her accomplishments as a Master Educator here at HWP and for the medical community," said Jani Hegarty, President of HWP.
"I feel fortunate to be among a select group of professionals who can say their work is both fulfilling and fun," said Dr. Hartzell. "I'm grateful for the recognition by my colleagues and PM360, and will continue to work hard to provide impactful medical education and improve patient care."
The PM360 ELITE 100 awards were established in 2015 to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on the health care industry throughout their careers. More than 500 submissions were received. Nominees were evaluated and selected based on their accomplishments; testimonials from their bosses, clients, and colleagues; and supporting evidence that reflects the impact of their efforts. A total of 100 winners were selected across 20 categories.
You can read Andrea's profile online at https://www.pm360online.com/elite-2022-master-educator-andrea-hartzell-of-health-and-wellness-partners-llc/
About HWP
Founded in 2005 and a certified WBENC enterprise, HWP offers the life-science industry excellence in strategic consulting, tactical planning, enduring materials, live events, digital solutions, and outcomes/metrics. For more information, visit thehwpgroup.com.
Contact: Andrea Hartzell, PhD
Scientific Director
Health & Wellness Partners, LLC
AHartzell@thehwpgroup.com
520-312-7690
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Arizona prisoner Clarence Dixon executed nearly 8 years after the state’s last execution was botched
By Andi Babineau and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
Convicted Arizona murderer Clarence Dixon was executed by lethal injection Wednesday morning despite several attempts by his attorneys to delay his death, the state department of corrections confirmed.
Dixon, 66, is the first person to be put to death in Arizona since the botched lethal injection execution of Joseph Wood in 2014, during which the prisoner gasped for air and struggled to breathe for most of the two hours it took him to die, his attorney said at the time.
Dixon was convicted of sexual assault and murder for the 1978 death of Arizona State University student Deana Bowdoin. The case remained cold until 2008 when DNA technology linked Dixon to the murder. He was already serving a life sentence for another sexual assault in 1986.
Bowdoin’s sister, Leslie James, was present for the execution.
“He made choices,” she said, “and therefore I’m not even going to waste any more breath or words on him.”
Dixon’s attorneys made several efforts to delay the execution, citing mental illness and other disabilities, including blindness. On April 28, the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency unanimously denied his lawyers’ petition for commutation or reprieve of Dixon’s sentence, CNN affiliate KNXV reported.
The US District Court for the District of Arizona also denied a motion for the stay of his execution on Tuesday and the US Supreme Court denied the attorneys’ application for a stay of execution Wednesday.
In recent years, some states have struggled to find the drugs for lethal injections as pharmaceutical companies are increasingly refusing to sell them to states for execution, essentially putting executions on hold in a handful of states.
The pandemic also delayed executions in many states, though annual execution numbers have been generally decreasing since the early 2000s, according to an analysis from the Death Penalty Information Center.
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DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual announced today the Dallas-area advisors who have been named to the Forbes 2022 "Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals" list. With over 270 Northwestern Mutual advisors recognized in total, nine of them are in the greater Dallas area, with Keith Wagner ranking first in the Top 100.
The Forbes list recognizes the nation's top-performing financial advisors who provide holistic financial planning, focusing on risk mitigation, wealth management and a personal planning experience. Honorees are selected using a broad set of criteria that includes production and premiums, assets under management, client retention rates and exhibition of best practices.
The Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals ranking follows the recognition of more than 120 Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management advisors on Forbes' "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" list and 10 advisors on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" ranking. Leading industry publications including Financial Planning, Financial Advisor, ThinkAdvisor and InvestmentNews consistently rank Northwestern Mutual Investment Services as a top independent broker-dealer by total revenue.
The Dallas-area Northwestern Mutual advisors recognized as 2022 Best-In-State Financial Security Professional Ranking 2022 are:
- Jason Bang
- J. Michael Belvin
- Justin Cleveland
- Jay D. Courtney
- Chris Cruz
- Loren Hsiao
- Austin Mitchell
- Keith Wagner*
- Kyle Phelps Wick
*indicates advisors honored in the Top 100
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With more than $560 billion in combined company and client assets, $34 billion in revenues, and $2.1 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to nearly five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 97 on the 2022 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2022.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona officials have confirmed the first cases in the Southwest of a bird flu that has led to the deaths of 37 million birds from commercial farms in the central and eastern U.S.
The disease was spotted after tests by federal wildlife officials in three wild cormorants that had been found dead in a park in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale, Arizona Game and Fish officials announced this week.
The disease has not yet been found in any domestic birds or in commercial operations, the agency said.
But it is a concern, according to Glenn Hickman, president and CEO of Hickman Family Farms, one of the largest egg producers in the Southwest. Hickman operates four chicken ranches in Arizona, one in California and two in Colorado.
The company has stopped any visits to its farms and doublechecked its biosecurity program, which is designed to prevent its approximately 2 million chickens from being infected. Its chickens are kept in barns that are secured so that wild birds can’t enter, and any people or tools that enter are disinfected.
The company dodged a scare recently when the avian flu was found in a flock 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) from one of its Colorado farms, Hickman said Thursday. And while he’s concerned about the Scottsdale find, its not anywhere near as concerning as if a nearby commercial operation had an outbreak.
“Those are a lot scarier because the massive amount of virus that is potentially produced when you have a large population is much more than the relatively small amount of virus per bird in the wild bird population,” he said. None of his farms were affected.
Arizona Game and Fish officials have been closely monitoring for the disease, which had been no closer than Colorado before this week’s announcement, by responding to all calls of dead birds.
Anne Justice-Allen, the department’s wildlife veterinarian, said calls from the public alerted her agency to the dead cormorants, water-loving birds that often nest in groups. The three juveniles had fallen out of their nests and were spotted dead by morning walkers in the park, who called wildlife officials.
“It’s a good thing they did,” Justice-Allen said, because they were able to collect the birds and test them before park workers removed them.
“We had a high suspicion that it was something that we do not normally see,” Justice-Allen said. “We have resident cormorants in the area, and we do not normally see mortality events in them.”
Justice-Allen said a major concern is backyard flocks of chickens, which are allowed in parts of metro Phoenix. The disease has been found in many homeowner flocks across the country.
Bird owners should watch for symptoms like birds not eating or lethargy, runny noses, seizures or diarrhea, she said. Anyone seeing those symptoms should call the state Department of Agriculture.
The first U.S. detection of the new strain of highly contagious avian flu in domestic poultry was in February in Indiana. More than 37 million birds have been killed to prevent the infection from spreading since then.
As of June 3, it had been detected in wild birds in 40 states, but not in California, Arizona, Nevada or New Mexico. Commercial flocks in 19 states have been infected.
Once an infection is found, the birds won’t recover and are killed to prevent spreading the illness, Justice-Allen said.
The outbreak has not only killed domestic fowl. It has also had a heavy toll on bald eagles and other wild bird species, much more so than the nation’s last bird flu outbreak detected in 2014. That outbreak cost more than 50 million domestic poultry.
Hickman said egg producers are so far making up for lost production from outbreaks affecting flocks this year.
“I think I can speak pretty firmly that regardless of how many birds that have been affected and depopulated, there are still eggs on every shelf in every grocery store in America,” Hickman said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/bird-flu-arrives-in-southwest-after-millions-of-birds-die/ | 2022-06-10T14:20:32Z |
NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced a new lease with SESAC MUSIC GROUP, a leading music rights management and content company, for the full 24th floor at 250 West 57th Street that totals 12,611 square feet.
"Industry-leading sustainability practices, proximity to transportation, and excellent building amenities make 250 W. 57th Street a solid choice for our new office," said John Josephson, CEO at SESAC MUSIC GROUP.
The property at 250 West 57th Street continues to benefit from a flight to quality following its transformation into a boutique office building with high end full-floor tenant buildouts by Fogarty Finger, new lobby designed by Gensler, and leading indoor environmental technology and energy efficiency.
Located on Billionaire's Row, 250 West 57th Street has nearby dining that includes Marea, Nobu, and Masa; convenient access to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center; in-building access to the Columbus Circle subway station and convenient to the Shops at Columbus Circle.
"SESAC is a welcome addition to our impressive tenant roster at 250 West 57th Street," said Thomas P. Durels, executive vice president, real estate at Empire State Realty Trust.
TJ Hochanadel of JLL represented SESAC in the lease negotiation. Jordan Berger of ESRT and Paul J. Amrich, Neil V. King III, Alexander Golod, and Anthony Manginelli of CBRE represented the property owner.
More information about 250 West 57th Street, and current availabilities, can be found online.
About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and manages a well-positioned property portfolio of office, retail and multifamily assets in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area. Owner of the Empire State Building, the World's Most Famous Building, ESRT also owns and operates its iconic, newly reimagined Observatory Experience. The company is a leader in healthy buildings, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality, and has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per square foot of any publicly traded REIT portfolio in New York City. As of March 31, 2022, ESRT's portfolio is comprised of approximately 9.4 million rentable square feet of office space, 700,000 rentable square feet of retail space and 625 units across two multifamily properties. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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The laboratory provides Mexico manufacturers testing and certification services that address the automotive, electronics, engineered materials, retail and technology industries.
QUERÉTARO, Mexico, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a global safety science leader, has officially opened a new laboratory in Querétaro, Mexico. The facility, 221 kilometers (137 miles) northwest of Mexico City, is one of the first multi-national testing laboratories to open in Mexico. It tests for product safety and performance for the Mexico market, as well as for export to the United States, Canada and countries throughout Latin America.
"Today marks an exciting new day in our three-decade relationship with Mexico as we open UL's newest state-of-the-art laboratory in Querétaro," said Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO, UL Inc. "Given our mission of working for a safer world, UL is dedicated to using its testing and certification expertise to help manufacturers in Mexico grow and prosper by helping to bring their innovations to market quickly and safely."
Located in the Kaizen Industrial Park complex and near the Querétaro International Airport, the new laboratory sits within one of Mexico's leading manufacturing hubs. The laboratory houses testing facilities for engineered materials, wire and cable, appliances, lighting, refrigeration and consumer technologies. With Mexico ranked as one of the world's top exporters in the automotive industry, UL's experts will utilize state-of-the-art customized equipment to provide automotive materials testing.
The laboratory offers local testing for the UL Mark for the U.S. and Canada. Upon accreditation approval, it will also offer the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) mark in Mexico and Latin American testing services.
"Adding testing capabilities in Mexico will strengthen our ability to help customers export products to the United States, Canada and other Latin American countries while meeting safety and performance testing and certification needs in Mexico," said Weifang Zhou, UL's executive vice president and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification. "UL's presence in Mexico means that local manufacturers have a global partner to help them navigate regulatory landscape complexities throughout the Americas."
In addition to Scanlon and Zhou, the grand opening included a ceremony with Héctor Guerrero Herrera, undersecretary of Industry and Commerce, Office of the Mexico Secretary of the Economy, Steve Conlon, counselor for Science and Technology, U.S. Embassy to Mexico, Rodolfo Flores, UL's regional director for Latin America, and Todd Denison, UL's senior vice president of Global Regions. The event also included a special opening day visit by Mauricio Kuri, governor of the State of Querétaro.
The opening of the new laboratory builds upon UL's three decades in Mexico. UL has a well-established engineering and customer service office in Mexico City and an engineering team in Querétaro. The laboratory establishes UL's commitment to Mexico and the entire Latin America market.
"UL's Querétaro laboratory demonstrates our commitment to offering high-performance services to manufacturers in Mexico from a single source and at one location for testing and inspection," said Flores. "It also demonstrates our commitment to empowering manufacturers with shorter development cycles, a faster time-to-market and the ability to be more competitive in the global marketplace."
UL operates in over 140 locations in more than 40 countries across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa with more than 14,000 scientists, engineers, problem solvers and innovators who partner with customers to unlock their potential by empowering them to demonstrate safety, enhance sustainability and strengthen security. UL works with 60% of Global 500 and Fortune 500 companies, the largest companies in the world and whose quality standards are often benchmarks for other ones. In addition to UL's presence in Mexico, the company's Latin American operations include facilities in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products, between February 9, 2018, and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), against Celsius Network LLC ("Celsius"), Celsius Lending LLC, Celsius KeyFi LLC (collectively, the "Celsius Entities") and its executives Alexander Mashinsky, Shlomi "Daniel" Leon, David Barse, and Alan Jeffrey Carr (together, "Defendants"), of the important September 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products 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 Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 13, 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 violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling non-exempt securities without registering it. The complaint alleges that Celsius and Individual Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by also participating in Celsius' failure to register the Celsius Financial Products. The complaint alleges that the Defendants violated provisions of the New Jersey Common Law by possessing the monetary value of Celsius Financial Products of inflated value which rightfully belongs to the Plaintiff and members of the Class.
Also according to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by carrying out a plan, scheme, and course of conduct that Celsius intended to and did deceive retail investors and thereby caused them to purchase Celsius Financial Products at artificially inflated prices; endorsed false statements they knew or recklessly should have known were material misleading, and they made untrue statements of material fact and omitted to state material facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading.
To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 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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Binnington makes 25 saves, Blues win 5-1, eliminate Wild
By JOE HARRIS
Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Binnington made 25 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. Ryan O’Reilly, Tyler Bozak and Vladimir Tarasenko scored in a dominant second period during which the Blues outshot the Wild 22-5 and took control. Nick Leddy also scored, Colton Parayko added an empty-netter and David Perron had two assists as St. Louis won its first series since defeating the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final in 2019. St. Louis will face Colorado in the second round. Matt Dumba scored in the third period for the Wild. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/12/binnington-makes-25-saves-blues-win-5-1-eliminate-wild/ | 2022-05-13T05:27:32Z |
Letter to the editor: Demand action toward a safer America
Here we live in the United States of America, a land that beckoned my ancestors for its freedoms and opportunities for economic success. But what has happened to this "land of the free?"
During my youth on the near east side of Detroit, I was able to walk to a school where there were no armed police. Even in high school, I could walk that mile to/from school dances that ended at 11 p.m. What a romantic image that creates.
But look at 2022. Consider the dangers that our children face in our schools. Only a hermit has not heard of Sandy Hook or Uvalde. What happened to that carefree atmosphere of the 1950s?
Armed school guards. Metal detectors. Bomb threats. Conspiracies. We live in a war zone. Oh, yes. We need more assault weapons — great for killing humans, but not good for hunting unless one prefers mangled and unusable meat.
Now it’s not safe to shop. Just ask the folk in Buffalo. Or worship: Check out Charleston or Pittsburgh. Or travel by subway — try the New York experience. Even hospitals: Tulsa.
What a world we have created. The macho image with an assault rifle arouses excitement. Look at the Kenosha kid with his toy as he pranced down the street. Then there is the execrable political ad of Idaho’s lieutenant governor brandishing a rifle while holding the Bible — what happened to Jesus’ message of peace and mercy? Is it logical that one can purchase an assault rifle at 18 but not a beer?
Constitutional rights can be regulated just like our freedoms of speech, petition and assembly. I detest "thoughts and prayers" and demand action now. Let's end America's status as a haven for domestic terrorists. How can so-called pro-lifers also support the pro-murder, killer lobby?
T. Carl Sosnowski, North Canton | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/06/24/letter-editor-demand-action-toward-safer-america/7566907001/ | 2022-06-24T09:09:03Z |
TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - QYOU Media Inc. (TSXV: QYOU) (OTCQB: QYOUF) ("QYOU" or the "Company"), a company operating in India and the United States producing and distributing content created by social media stars and digital content creators, will host a conference call and audio-only webcast on Monday, August 29, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the Company's operational and financial highlights for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022. A question-and-answer session will follow management's prepared remarks.
Event: QYOU Media Q2 2022 Financial Results Conference Call
Date: Monday, August 29, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Live Call: +1-877-407-0789 (U.S. Toll-Free) or +1-201-689-8562 (International)
Webcast:
https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1566704&tp_key=506350f9fc
For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a dial-in replay of the call will be available until September 12, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing +1-844-512-2921 (U.S. Toll Free) or +1-412-317-6671 (International) and entering replay pin number: 13732535.
One of the fastest growing creator-media companies, QYOU Media operates in India and the United States producing, distributing and monetizing content created by social media influencers and digital content stars. In India, under our flagship brand, The Q, we curate, produce and distribute premium content across television networks, VOD and OTT platforms, mobile phones, smart TV's and app based platforms. We now have 5 emerging content destinations engaging over 125 million Indian households weekly – The Q (mass entertainment), Q Marathi (regional content), Q Kahaniyan (animated content), Q Comedistaan (comedy focused) and our latest Q-GameX (live gaming). Our influencer marketing company, Chtrbox, has been a pioneer in India's creator economy, leveraging data to connect brands to the right social media influencers. In the United States, we power major film studios, game publishers and brands to create content and market via creators and influencers. Founded and created by industry veterans from Lionsgate, MTV, Disney and Sony, QYOU Media's millennial and Gen Z-focused content reaches more than one billion consumers around the world every month. Experience our work at www.qyoumedia.com, www.theq.tv and www.chtrbox.com.
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Britain says sanctions also impact Russia’s defense sector
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The European Union’s full ban on Russian coal imports kicked in on Thursday at a time when British defense intelligence said that Western sanctions were increasingly having an impact, even on Russia’s defense exports.
Britain said that Moscow was already strained by the need to produce armored fighting vehicles for its troops in Ukraine and hence “is highly unlikely to be capable of fulfilling some export orders,” in a sector it has long taken pride in.
The British defense intelligence update, highlighting “the increasing effect of Western sanctions,” dovetails with Western belief that the series of measures they imposed on the Kremlin since the Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine are increasingly having an impact on the Russian economy.
The update said that because of the war and sanctions, “its military industrial capacity is now under significant strain, and the credibility of many of its weapon systems has been undermined by their association with Russian forces’ poor performance.”
Russia military credibility came under more pressure on Wednesday when Ukraine said nine Russian warplanes were destroyed i n a string of explosions at an air base in Russian-controlled Crimea that appeared to be the result of a Ukrainian attack.
Russia denied any aircraft were damaged in the blasts — or that any attack took place. But satellite photos clearly showed at least seven fighter planes at the base had been blown up and others probably damaged.
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace dismissed Russian explanations of the blasts, including a wayward cigarette butt, as “excuses.”
“When you just look at the footage of two simultaneous explosions not quite next to each other, and some of the reported damage even by the Russian authorities, I think it’s clear that that’s not something that happens by someone dropping a cigarette,” Wallace said.
And to put more pressure on Russia, Wallace said Thursday Britain will send more multiple launch rocket systems and guided missiles to Ukraine to help it resist Russia’s invasion.
The new weapons, whose number wasn’t specified, come on top of several rocket-launch systems given by Britain to Ukraine earlier this year. Britain said the new missiles can hit targets up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) away with pinpoint accuracy.
Wallace said the bolstered military support shows the West “will stand shoulder-to-shoulder, providing defensive military aid to Ukraine to help them defend against Putin’s invasion,” Wallace said at a meeting of mostly northern European allies of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for more aid by videoconference.
“We need armament, munition for our defense,” he said. “The sooner we stop Russia, the sooner we can feel safe.”
Thursday also marked the day when an EU ban on coal imports from Russia was taking effect in following a long phase-in going back to April. The 27-nation EU said it will affect about 25% of Russian coal exports and create a loss of about $8 billion a year. The EU is also trying to wean itself off Russian gas imports, but is too dependent to impose a full ban.
As the war is now nearing the half-year point, Russia is facing other challenges too.
As Russia continues to suffer losses in its invasion of Ukraine, th e Kremlin has refused to announce a full-blown mobilization, also because such a move could be very unpopular for President Vladimir Putin. That has led instead to a covert recruitment effort that includes using prisoners to make up the manpower shortage.
This also is happening amid reports that hundreds of Russian soldiers are refusing to fight and trying to quit the military.
On the ground in Ukraine itself, the war continued with the repetitive blasts of incoming shells.
Three people were killed during the night of the city of Nikopol, according to the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region, Valentyn Reznichenko, with nine others injured in the shelling which damaged about 40 apartment buildings.
Nikopol is about 50 kilometers (30 miles) downriver from Zaporizhzhia. In the Donetsk region, 11 people were killed over the past day, six of them in Bakhmut, according to regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko. Bakhmut is a key target for Russian forces as they try to advance in the east.
The governor of Russia’s Kursk region, Roman Starovoit, said Thursday that two villages near the Ukrainian border -- Tetkino and Popovo-Lezhachi -- came under fire from Ukraine. He didn’t immediately give details about casualties or the extent of damage.
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HOUSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oasis Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: OAS) ("Oasis" or the "Company") plans to announce its First Quarter 2022 financial and operational results on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at market close. Additionally, the Company will host a live webcast and conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss First Quarter 2022 financial and operational results.
Investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast:
Sell-side analysts wishing to ask a question may use the following dial-in:
A recording of the conference call will be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. Central Time on the day of the call and will be available until Thursday, May 12, 2022 by dialing:
The call will also be available for replay for approximately 30 days at www.oasispetroleum.com.
Additionally, Oasis Petroleum plans to participate in the following energy conferences and investor events:
Oasis Petroleum Inc. is an independent exploration and production company with quality and sustainable long-lived assets in the Williston Basin. The Company is uniquely positioned with a best-in-class balance sheet and is focused on rigorous capital discipline and generating free cash flow by operating efficiently, safely and responsibly to develop its unconventional onshore oil-rich resources in the continental United States. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.oasispetroleum.com.
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IRVINE, Ca. (NEXSTAR) — Taco Bell’s new collaboration with Cheez-It may be one of its “biggest” mashups yet.
And yes, the resulting menu items are made with giant Cheez-Its.
Taco Bell announced Wednesday that the chain is testing its Big Cheez-It Tostada, which features a giant Cheez-It Square as the base for traditional tostada toppings. The company says the tostada is 16 times the original size of a regular Cheez-It.
The second new offering, available only on the Taco Bell app and website, is the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme. As the name implies, the item’s traditional tostada shell is replaced with a Big Cheez-It.
“There are few things that everyone can agree on … but the iconic flavors from Taco Bell menu items and Cheez-It snacks appeal to all,” Liz Matthews, Taco Bell’s chief food innovation officer, stated in a press release. “We’re thrilled about this new concept with Cheez-It, which gives our fans the chance to experience the real cheese and crunch they love from both of our brands in a whole new way.”
The Big Cheez-It Tostada sells for $2.49, while the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme costs $4.29.
The catch? Both the Big Cheez-It Tostada and the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme are only being tested at one location in the United States. If you can’t wait to try them, you have the next two weeks (or while supplies last) to get to the Taco Bell at 2222 Barranca Parkway in Irvine, California.
Taco Bell frequently collaborates with other popular brands or personalities on new menu items, apparel or announcements. Recent efforts include a limited-run clothing drop from the Forever 21 x Taco Bell collection, as well as a partnership with Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X, who was appointed Taco Bell’s “Chief Impact Officer” last August. The artist, famous for hits including “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and “Industry Baby,” was given the honorary role to help launch new menu items and work with Taco Bell’s Live Más scholarship. Lil Nas X is also a former Taco Bell employee. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/taco-bell-unveils-big-cheez-it-tostada-and-crunchwrap-supreme/ | 2022-06-29T17:38:14Z |
NEWARK, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTGX) ("Protagonist" or "the Company") today announced that Dinesh V. Patel, Ph.D., President, and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference in New York on Wednesday, June 8 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
A webcast of the event will be available for 90 days on the Investors section of the Protagonist Therapeutics website at http://investors.protagonist-inc.com/.
Protagonist Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company with peptide-based new chemical entities rusfertide, PN-943, and PN-235 in different stages of clinical development, all derived from the Company's proprietary technology platform.
Rusfertide is an investigational, injectable hepcidin mimetic currently in multiple clinical studies for polycythemia vera (PV) including VERIFY, a single, global Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of a once weekly, subcutaneously self-administered dose of rusfertide for patients living with PV, the REVIVE Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical trial for polycythemia vera (PV), and the PACIFIC Phase 2 study in PV subjects with high hematocrit levels. A Phase 2a clinical proof-of-concept study was also recently completed with rusfertide for patients with hereditary hemochromatosis.
The 12-week induction phase of the IDEAL Phase 2 study of PN-943 in moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis concluded in April 2022. Although this Phase 2 study missed its pre-specified primary endpoint of clinical remission at the 450-milligram twice-daily dose, the results support advancement of the lower 150-milligram twice-daily dose of PN-943 into a Phase 3 study. Efforts to secure a partner to support the financing and execution of the registrational clinical development program for PN-943 are underway.
Protagonist has granted Janssen an exclusive worldwide license to research, develop and commercialize oral IL-23 receptor antagonists based on the Company's intellectual property. Current development efforts are centered on PN-235, discovered by Protagonist and further developed in collaboration with Janssen. FRONTIER 1, a Phase 2b multicenter, randomized, placebo controlled, dose-ranging study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PN-235 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, commenced in early 2022.
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Milestone in real-time, point-of-care diagnostics for traumatic brain injury and other
disease applications
BOSTON and BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoDx, Inc., a developer of breakthrough point-of-care diagnostic solutions and SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the first commercially ready nano biosensor to yield a protein response. The unique size and electrical properties of nanosensors allow detection of biomarkers and infections never before possible in a simple, portable, point-of-care system. This milestone enables NanoDx to prepare and submit the product for FDA review and eventual commercialization.
Nanosensor technology utilizes the distinctive properties of nanomaterials to detect, measure, and analyze physical quantities at the nanoscale level. Compared to traditional detection methods, nanosensors enable real-time monitoring and demonstrate significant advantages in cost. NanoDx's system utilizes a patented nanosensor design that includes an array of highly sensitive nanowires that measure electrical resistance and are functionalized with antibodies that bind with target biomarkers.
In July 2021, NanoDx entered into a licensing agreement with IBM Research for the use of its complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) compatible nanosensors technology, giving NanoDx the potential to provide an objective and real-time assessment of injury or infection at a greater sensitivity and specificity than traditional and other point-of-care tests. Building upon the licensed IBM Research technology, NanoDx partnered with SkyWater to co-develop and produce the nanoscale sensors. Subsequently, NanoDx engaged with FTI Consulting to further transition the organization from product development to preparation for commercialization.
NanoDx's nanotechnology platform delivers several key advantages in patient care:
- Highly sensitive and reliable results
- Test location flexibility with simple, easy-to-use system
- Increased patient throughput: more patients treated in less time
- Streamlined workflow, which increases staff productivity, and
- Direct and indirect cost reduction.
"Leveraging the licensed IBM Research technology in collaboration with SkyWater and FTI Consulting has enabled us to achieve this milestone in record time. We can now take advantage of our FDA breakthrough designation for traumatic brain injury and prepare for pivotal trials followed by FDA submission," said NanoDx President and CEO, George Serafin. "SkyWater's support has been instrumental in enabling us to quickly develop our diagnostic solution and to advance its production readiness. We plan to follow this with other disease applications to address critical unmet market needs."
"NanoDx, using IBM-licensed CMOS technology, has been co-developing this breakthrough at SkyWater by leveraging our Technology as a Service model to rapidly demonstrate concepts and optimize their architecture as they prepare to go to market and ramp to production," said Dr. Steven Kosier, SkyWater CTO. "We are pleased with the accelerated timeline we were able to achieve and are proud to enable breakthrough advantages for diagnostic healthcare solutions."
NanoDx is a privately-held, U.S.-based medical device company developing rapid near-patient, point-of-care testing in-vitro diagnostic products on its proprietary nanowire biosensor platform. The NanoDx™ System provides direct measurement of blood and saliva analytes normally in less than four minutes from either a drop of whole blood or a small saliva sample. The System consists of a single-use, disposable test cartridge, and an analyzer. The company is focused on two near-term indications: traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Covid-19. The NanoDx™ System offers compelling competitive advantages based on its ultra-sensitivity and accuracy, speed, value, and ease of use. Future development targets include stroke, sepsis, infectious diseases and oncology.
SkyWater (NASDAQ: SKYT) is a U.S. investor-owned semiconductor manufacturer and a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry. SkyWater's Technology as a ServiceSM model streamlines the path to production for customers with development services, volume production and heterogeneous integration solutions in its world-class U.S. facilities. This pioneering model enables innovators to co-create the next wave of technology with diverse categories including mixed-signal CMOS, ROICs, rad-hard ICs, power management, MEMS, superconducting ICs, photonics, carbon nanotubes and interposers. SkyWater serves growing markets including aerospace & defense, automotive, biomedical, cloud & computing, consumer, industrial and IoT. For more information, visit: www.skywatertechnology.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements that are based on the Company's current expectations or forecasts of future events, rather than past events and outcomes, and such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Key factors that could cause the Company's actual results to be different than expected or anticipated include, but are not limited to, factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC, which are available at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
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HONG KONG, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bund Finance Center (BFC) in Shanghai officially resumed dine-in services at restaurants starting from 29 June. At present, Fosun's businesses and shopping centers in Shanghai, including the BFC, Yuyuan Tourist Mart, Forte Woli City, and Orstar City Zhenru, have fully resumed business operations. As major shopping centers shows signs of recovery, businesses that have been affected by the epidemic since March this year have quickly recovered, and the consumption vitality is ushering in a new climax.
In addition, thanks to the stabilization of the epidemic prevention and control situation and the arrival of the peak season in tourism industry, Fosun Tourism Group's domestic business saw a rapid recovery following a strong rebound in its overseas business.
After experiencing the "trough period" of the epidemic, Fosun's businesses in various segments have made steady progress, and is poised for a new round of growth.
As the Epidemic Situation Stabilizes, Businesses and Tourism Consumption have Rebounded Significantly
The resumption of dine-in services in major business districts in Shanghai is accelerating the economic recovery.
The robust momentum in business operations is also catalyzing business recovery. Positioned as a consumer group in the Happiness segment, Yuyuan Inc. takes "Oriental life aesthetics" as the top concept, and continues to refine the operation of the Happiness industry. In the first quarter of this year, Yuyuan Inc. continued to expand the business channels of its Jewelry & Fashion segment and continued to improve its product competitiveness. The sales volume of the Guyun Gold series products reached a new high, with a year-on-year increase of over 100%. In the first quarter, Yuyuan Jewelry & Fashion chain business opened 140 net stores, which brings the total number to 4,121 stores, consolidating its leading position in store expansion in the industry.
In terms of domestic tourism, Qian Jiannong, Chairman and CEO of Fosun Tourism, said, "Thanks to the stabilization of the epidemic prevention and control situation and the further relaxation of the epidemic prevention measures in Hainan, Fosun Tourism's tourism destination projects in Sanya have seen a significant rebound in visitor flow and occupancy rate." Entering the second half of June, the occupancy rate of Atlantis Sanya has exceeded 90%, and the hotel bookings at the end of the month are almost full. In order to welcome the return of tourists, Atlantis Sanya will launch the "2022 Atlantis Super Summer" event from 2 July to 31 August, including the marine fantasy acrobatics C Show, Shall We parent-child art festival and various children's summer camps to rekindle tourists' enthusiasm for tourism consumption. As residents in Beijing and Shanghai are resuming normal life, it is believed that Hainan will become the first stop for many consumers after a long absence of travel.
In addition, Club Med Joyview Qiandao Lake has served more than 3,000 customers since its trial operation on 16 June with an occupancy rate of more than 60% based on available rooms. The resort is located on the outskirts of the core city with high-quality ecological resources, making it an ideal travel destination for residents in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai after the epidemic.
Previously, Fosun Tourism's overseas business saw its first rebound. Since Fosun Tourism Group announced in April that it has turned profitable in the first quarter of 2022, international brands such as Club Med, Thomas Cook and Casa Cook under Fosun Tourism have actively seized the opportunity of the recovery of the global tourism industry, and have made remarkable progress. On 16 April, the bookings of Club Med in the second half of the year have surpassed that of the same period in 2019 before the epidemic. Among them, the bookings in two major regional markets of Europe and the Americas have increased significantly, outperforming the industry level. Thomas Cook's business in the UK saw an increase of more than 8-fold year-on-year in the first quarter of this year. Thomas Cook has also expanded into the Netherlands in March. On the basis of its original partners, it has adopted digital business models such as the use of websites and applications to expand its regional business in Europe. Casa Cook has also accelerated its expansion in Europe, with the new opening of Casa Cook Samos in Greece in May this year.
Innovation-driven: Pharmaceuticals and Hive Operations Performed Remarkably
Fosun continued its steady growth momentum in the Health segment with successive breakthroughs in regional cooperation, drug introduction, and research and development.
On 27 June, Fosun Pharma and Hainan Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone entered into an agreement. The two parties will translate scientific research achievements of innovative drugs and medical devices, diagnostic technologies and products into applications and conduct pilot trials based on Lecheng's real-world data, introduce overseas drugs and medical devices for urgent clinical use, establish regional cooperation with medical institutions, and strengthen the training of academic talents.
On the same day, Fosun Pharma and Amgen jointly announced a collaboration and license agreement for the commercialization of Amgen's two innovative drugs, Otezla® and Parsabiv®, in the Chinese Mainland (excluding Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan region).
Regarding research and development, Henlius has recently made a technological breakthrough in asymmetric multichain bispecific antibody cell line development (CLD), in which the stable monoclonal cell line increased the titer to 6g/L, and over 90% of clones expressed the desired products. Based on this achievement, the company was invited to the BioProcess International US West Conference.
Profound industry operations is an important driving force for Fosun's long-term development. Recently, Fosun Hive has renewed its efforts in industry operations, and Hefei Yungu Financial City has ushered in a new round of industrial development, further consolidating the benchmarking and intelligent manufacturing capabilities of hive city. On 27 June, the opening ceremony of enterprises and the signing ceremony of project settlement in Hefei Yungu Financial City Park were successfully held. Among them, the Securities Division of HuaAn Securities on Yungu Road, Binhu New District, Hefei and the Anhui Branch of the Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University successfully opened. In addition, Alltrust Insurance has entered into an agreement to establish a presence in Hefei Yungu Financial City. With the continuous introduction of high-quality enterprises, the park has gathered more industries and headquarters bases.
About Fosun
Founded in 1992, Fosun is a global innovation-driven consumer group dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for families around the world in Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Intelligent Manufacturing segments. In 2007, Fosun International Limited was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 00656.HK). In 2021, Fosun International's total revenue was RMB161.3 billion and total assets amounted to RMB806.4 billion. Fosun International ranks No.589 on the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 List, with a MSCI ESG rating of AA.
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ROCKFORD, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Congressman, Don Manzullo (R-IL), knows about navigating the often tumultuous and stalemated U.S. Congress. In his new book, Do Nice Guys Run for Congress? How an Obscure, Country Lawyer Kept his Faith, Beat the Establishment, and Survived Twenty Years in Congress, Manzullo discusses how Americans can become more civil and reverse the dangerous trend in rejecting Democracy.
Relying on his faith and determination, Manzullo overcame political headwinds and a severe learning disability to help change the perception that members of Congress are corrupt and unable to work together. He offers a prescription for how to change that paradigm today.
"Unfortunately, we face a crisis in Congress, where hyper-partisanship supersedes rationality," Manzullo said. "It saddens me that today it is more important to grandstand and name call than create a dialog with those of opposite views. I challenged that acrimony and became known as a member of Congress who built bipartisan coalitions and changed laws, complex regulations, and government policies."
Current and former members of Congress praised Manzullo's book.
"A study of somebody fighting for victims of big government, while adding humor and an intensely personal perspective…an enjoyable read," said U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).
"Don and I were the political odd couple of Illinois. While his friendly bipartisan style is missed in the halls of Congress, it comes alive on the pages of this book," added U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL.).
Manzullo is available for interviews and speaking opportunities. A 60 second video of the book is on https://youtu.be/T2s4_OQVlF0
BACKROUND: A graduate of American University and Marquette Law School, Don Manzullo practiced law for twenty-two years in northern Illinois. He served twenty years in Congress (1993-2013), where he chaired the Asia Subcommittee on Foreign Affairs and Small Business Committee and also served on the Financial Services Committee. He was President/CEO of Korea Economic Institute of America (2013-2018), and is an adjunct instructor, vice chair, and senior advisor of the Institute of Public Policy and World Affairs at Rockford University, Rockford, Illinois.
The book is published by Westbow Press, ISBN: 978-1-6642-4590-7 (sc), ISBN: 978-1-6642-4592-1 (hc), ISBN: 978-1-6642-4591-4 (e) Price: eBook, $9.99; softcover $19.95, hardcover $35.9
Contact: Jim Taylor or Chris Linden, 815-316-2300
manzullo@hughesmc.com
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ATLANTA, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapid Fire Protection Group, DBA Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is pleased to announce the acquisition of Paradise Fire Protection. The purchase strengthens Pye-Barker's presence in Utah and expands its market density in the suburban communities north of Salt Lake City.
Paradise Fire Protection, headquartered in Logan, Utah, specializes in installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers. Paradise Fire owner John Blankman and his team have built a strong reputation in the market, establishing Paradise Fire as the preferred life safety company in the Cache Valley.
"Joining Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is like expanding my family. It's the most well-regarded total life safety company in the nation, with great people, a genuinely supportive culture, and high customer satisfaction. I'm excited to continue to grow my business with this team," said John Blankman of Paradise Fire.
"It's an honor to work with John Blankman and the Paradise Fire team. They're true stewards of the life safety industry, always acting in the best interest of their customers in the Cache Valley," said Pye-Barker CEO Bart Proctor.
Blankman and his highly trained employees will stay on, and the business will continue to operate as normal with additional resources from Pye-Barker.
About Rapid Fire Protection Group
Rapid Fire Protection Group is one of the largest brands in the Pye-Barker family of companies, a fully integrated collective of fire safety and alarm security services for the commercial sector. Rapid Fire Protection specializes in providing fire suppression services to new construction builds nationwide. The company joined the Pye-Barker family in July 2021.
About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a leading provider of fire and life safety protection services, with over 125 locations spanning the Continental US and headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Since its founding in 1946, Pye-Barker Fire's core values have been unwavering in providing honest and reliable service through its highly trained and dedicated employees. Pye-Barker Fire invests heavily in providing best-in-class training for its team while offering industry competitive benefits. To learn more about Pye-Barker Fire, visit www.pyebarkerfire.com.
Contact:
Rod DiBona
(605) 391-3553
rodd@rfpg.com
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- Mysterious illness creates a state of crisis for California brown pelicans as hundreds of sick, malnourished and injured juvenile birds need rescue and urgent care
- SeaWorld provides critical care to 30 California brown pelicans that join the more than 300 other seabirds helped this year alone
- SeaWorld operates the only seabird rescue facility from Tijuana to Camp Pendleton, working in partnership with the large community of local rescue organizations
- Since 1980, SeaWorld has rescued injured and sick seabirds and is the largest facility for seabird care in San Diego County with experience caring for 80 different species
- SeaWorld veterinarians and seabird specialists join California Department of Fish and Wildlife Incident Command for Emergency Response
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SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld San Diego is providing critical care to 30 California brown pelicans as a mysterious illness has caused hundreds of juvenile birds to strand up and down the California coast since May 12. The pelicans under care at SeaWorld join hundreds of others admitted to other wildlife rehabilitation facilities after being found emaciated and often with secondary injuries, such as pouch lacerations, monofilament line entanglement or fractured limbs. In partnership with other wildlife organizations and agencies, SeaWorld is providing critical care support and diagnostic investigation to help identify the unknown illness that threatens this formerly endangered species. SeaWorld San Diego has provided specialized rescue, critical care, and return of rehabilitated wild seabirds on the West Coast since 1980 and is the largest facility for seabird care in San Diego County. SeaWorld has rescued more than 1,000 California brown pelicans since 2010.
Kim Peterson is the Supervisor of SeaWorld San Diego's bird rescue operation and has been caring for dozens of different seabird species at the facility for more than 23 years. Of the current brown pelican crisis she said, "Species preservation does not end with removal from the endangered list. We give special attention to species that have recovered and rebounded from endangered status to ensure overall species health and genetic diversity is maintained. Given the tumultuous history of the California brown pelican, each rescue, rehabilitation and return must be viewed as a critical component to the preservation of this precious species."
Roughly one month since the crisis began, SeaWorld has provided care to more than 30 pelicans in-need because of this crisis at its San Diego rescue facility. SeaWorld has rescued more than 1,000 California brown pelicans since 2010.
The current influx of pelicans in need of rescue are being found at unusual, inland locations including paintball parks, schools and backyards. Most rescues have been younger birds with ages ranging from just a few months to two years old. The seabirds are found malnourished, dehydrated and typically 40-50 percent underweight. Once they arrive at the SeaWorld rehabilitation facility, SeaWorld veterinarians provide thorough exams and animal care experts administer treatment with vitamins, hydration, and nutritional support, with fish-based formula.
Leveraging decades of experience, SeaWorld San Diego pioneered highly customizable feeding formulas for sick birds and developed specialized feeding tubes for birds in need of acute care. They also created a balanced fish smoothie that supplies nutrients and builds the strength needed for the birds to begin their road to recovery.
Some of emaciated pelicans are also arriving with secondary injuries, including entanglement in fishhooks and fishing line. The SeaWorld veterinary team removes imbedded monofilament line or hooks and treats the wounds of individual birds with antibiotics and anti-fungal medication to improve recovery from traumatic injury and disease. Surgical procedures are performed in response to more severe injuries, such as pouch lacerations or fractured bones. These surgeries are only performed when the birds are stable and have acquired the necessary strength to recover from these surgeries.
SeaWorld San Diego is the only seabird rescue facility along the coastline of Tijuana to Camp Pendleton with the facility and expertise to care for bird species that spend their lives on or near the ocean. SeaWorld San Diego has been caring for seabirds since 1980.
SeaWorld San Diego is also a member of the California Oiled Wildlife Network (OWCN), which is comprised of over 40 agencies and organizations throughout California that respond to animals impacted by oil spills in the ocean and bays. SeaWorld animal care specialists have received OWCN certification and are trained annually to care for oiled wildlife. The SeaWorld San Diego Oiled Wildlife Care Center (OWCC) was built specifically to care for animals that fall victim to oil spills. The 8,000-square-foot facility can treat as many as 200 oiled seabirds at a time and is equipped with examination, treatment and food preparation areas, flight pens and a 32,000-gallon rehabilitation pool. The OWCC has helped more than oiled animals from all over the world. When the OWCC is not being used for oil spill rescue, it houses marine mammals, sea turtles and seabirds for rehabilitation.
Caring for seabirds requires specialized skills such as taking care of the feathers and fragile limbs of birds that never come to land except to nest. One of the largest of its kind on the West Coast, the SeaWorld seabird rescue and rehabilitation facility includes eight outdoor and three indoor natural seawater pools along with a modular interior that can be configured to meet the size requirements of the nearly 80 different species of seabirds with warm or chilled salt/freshwater, from a few ounces to 10 pounds and more.
SeaWorld San Diego works in partnership with local organizations including The San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife to ensure the rescue, rehabilitation and return of seabirds in California.
"With SeaWorld's partnership, we are able to provide our rescued seabirds and shorebirds a safe place to go for critical care and rehabilitation," said Dr. Jon Enyart, Senior Director of Project Wildlife at San Diego Humane Society. "Especially during times of crises, SeaWorld's facilities and expert care teams play an integral role in our collaborative response to ensure species survival."
The California brown pelican was classified as endangered under the Endangered Species Act in 1970 with populations recovering and the species was removed from the endangered species list in 2009. Significant food shortages continued to threaten the species in 2010 and 2012.
The cause of the 2022 illness and mortality remains a mystery. SeaWorld's team of veterinarians and scientists are running tests and examining bloodwork of the rescued pelicans to help investigate the source of the crisis. Once data is collated by the rehabilitation center network, more concerted therapeutic/interventional measures can be implemented to combat the crisis. To date, test results from SeaWorld and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) indicate starvation-related problems. Wildlife scientists continue to investigate potential underlying causes of this starvation as there is no apparent shortage in food supply or changes in water temperature that would conflict with species' eating habits.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife established an Incident Command in response to the ongoing crisis. The group consists of biologists, pathologists, and researchers from seabird rehabilitation centers spanning from San Diego to Monterey. The team includes SeaWorld veterinarians and scientists.
"We are grateful to all members of Incident Command, including wildlife rehabilitators, for coming together in this critical time," said Laird Henkel, supervisor of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care & Research Center. "The collective expertise and knowledge shared through this group is key to pelican rescue and rehabilitation as we work to understand the root causes of this mortality challenge"
So far in 2022, SeaWorld San Diego has rescued and rehabilitated nearly 300 seabirds across dozens of species. It has experience in caring for 80 different species of seabirds.
In 2017, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund (SWCF) provided emergency funding to the Panamerican Conservation Association (APPC), Panama's leading wildlife rescue and conservation NGO, for the treatment of sick and injured pelicans. The grant request was in response to an unexpected increase in the number of pelicans rescued to expand pelican and seabird rescue and rehabilitation efforts and train staff to better assess the crisis and develop animal care protocols. The funding was also used to investigate potential solutions to the mortality crisis and provide better veterinarian treatment that would ensure the rescued pelicans could be released back into their natural habitat.
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world's foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned, or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 40,000 animals in need over the Company's history. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 60-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company's theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.
Media Contacts:
Mediarelations@seaworld.com
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HOUSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) board of directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1700 per share on issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock payable on June 9, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 19, 2022.
As the only investor-owned electric and natural gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned approximately $38 billion in assets with approximately 9,400 employees. CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
For more information contact
Media:
Communications
Media.Relations@CenterPointEnergy.com
Investors:
Jackie Richert
Phone 713.207.6500
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