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Albany Mayor Bo Dorough, left, and City Manager Steven Carter receive from U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, right, during a Tuesday presentation at the Albany-Dougherty Government Center. The check represents the amount of COVID relief funding the city received through federal legislation. Checks also were presented in the amounts of $5.2 million to Albany Technical College, $32 million to Albany State University and $17 million to Dougherty County. Bishop, D-Albany, also made a presentation of $1 million on Tuesday to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital to purchase two new mobile health units.
ALBANY -- Albany Mayor Bo Dorough and City Manager Steven Carter received a giant check from U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop during a Tuesday presentation at the downtown Government Center. The check represents the amount of COVID relief funding the city received through federal legislation. Checks also were presented in the amounts of $5.2 million to Albany Technical College, $32 million to Albany State University and $17 million to Dougherty County. Bishop, D-Albany, also made a presentation of $1 million on Tuesday to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital to purchase two new mobile health units.
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"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" might be the most insanely Marvel movie ever, for good and ill. Unleashing the infinite possibilities of the multiverse throws open the studio's toy chest, but the anything-goes aspects of that can be alternately thrilling, disorienting and occasionally, a little silly. All told, this sequel proves highly entertaining, if not quite worthy of the pent-up demand for it.
It's hard to believe that this is the first actual sequel to "Doctor Strange," six years later, since Benedict Cumberbatch has played the sorcerer multiple times during that span, from the Avengers to Thor to most recently "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
Directed by Sam Raimi, who has his own Spidey ties, the movie has roots that reach back to Strange's journey from the original, as well as the Avengers' two-part battle against Thanos. "I made the only play we had," Strange says, by way of explaining the toll of the blip that sent people into oblivion for five years.
Yet the most significant recent touchstones in terms of the storytelling actually hail from Disney+, a sign of how vast and interconnected the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become. That most obviously includes "WandaVision," which set up the character arc of Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and her transformation into the Scarlet Witch, playing a pivotal role here; but also "Loki," offering its own dizzying exploration of parallel realities, which was created by the film's writer, Michael Waldron.
The movie features one key addition in the form of a teenage girl (Xochitl Gomez of "The Baby-Sitters Club") who possesses the ability to open doors into the multiverse. That power draws Strange into a frantic race to save not just our universe but others as well.
At its best, "Multiverse of Madness" bursts with psychedelic energy. It can be dark and demanding, but still playfully explore quadrants of Marvel mythology clearly designed to make fans whoop and holler. One sequence in particular is well worth the price of admission to see with an audience, in a dazzling flex of the tools now at the studio's disposal.
On the flip side, there's an unavoidable messiness to the whole universe-hopping conceit, in a way that seems to be inventing rules on the fly, or a little too cute for its own good. Granted, the narrative moves at such a brisk pace it's easy to simply roll with that, but along-for-the-ride movie-goers needn't apologize for feeling lost in places.
Technically, Raimi has delivered a visually stunning exercise, augmented by composer Danny Elfman's spectacular score (which, at one point, is inventively woven into the action). Nor should it be overlooked what actors of Cumberbatch and Olsen's caliber bring to the central roles in terms of wit and humanity, helping ground all that expensive mayhem in vulnerability and emotion.
Practically speaking, the hunger for another true Marvel theatrical experience comes with enormous hoopla and corresponding expectations. Yes, the studio has released films in between, but with two of its recent titles being origin stories, this feels like the closest kin to "Avengers: Endgame" since that hit theaters three very long years ago, before the pandemic shuttered them.
Overall, "Doctor Strange" proves up to that formidable challenge. Yet it's possible to broadly enjoy the movie and still come away a bit frustrated by the multiverse of it all -- feeling as if it's sporadically guilty of putting too much method in its "Madness."
"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" premieres in US theaters on May 6. It's rated PG-13.
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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263) by a vote of 278 to 134. The bill would prohibit keeping tigers, lions and other big cat species as pets, and ban direct public contact like cub petting. Sponsored and championed by Rep. Michael Quigley, D-Ill., and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa, the bill now moves to the Senate.
Big cat ownership is an epidemic in the U.S. Untold numbers of captive big cats live in shoddy roadside zoos or as pets living in homes. More often than not, these large, dangerous, wide-roaming apex predators are kept in small, barren cages where they can barely turn around. They are improperly fed, are not provided with appropriate veterinary care, and have no means to express their complex emotional and behavioral needs. Cubs are ripped away from their mothers to be offered to paying customers for feeding and petting sessions and for photo ops. Keeping big cats in these settings is not only inhumane but is also a serious public safety issue.
Since 1992, there have been at least 100 dangerous and cruel incidents involving big cats kept as pets or in private menageries. Among them, a juvenile tiger wandered in a Houston neighborhood in 2021 and an escaped pet cougar was found lounging in a driveway in Parkland, Florida, in 2019. In 2013, a 400-pound pet lion escaped in Fairfield Beach, Ohio. In 2009, a 330-pound tiger was discovered in a backyard in Ingram, Texas. In 2008, a leopard approached a woman in her yard in Neosho, Missouri. In 2005, a tiger roamed loose for days before being shot and killed in Simi Valley, California.
This crisis is chiefly the result of public contact activities in substandard facilities, such as those featured in the series "Tiger King" and also shown in the Humane Society of the United States' undercover investigations focusing on Joseph Maldonado-Passage, or "Joe Exotic" and others.
Earlier this month, Carole Baskin of Big Cat Rescue spoke to hundreds of advocates at a conference hosted by the Humane Society of the United States in Washington, urging them to contact their members of Congress to support the Big Cat Public Safety Act. As one of the keynote speakers, she expressed to animal advocates that she had a sincere hope this year would be the year that we would get this bill done. Over 100 of those advocates joined the Humane Society Legislative Fund to lobby their own members of Congress the following week, urging them to support passing this bill.
Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, said: "The big cat breeding and cub petting industry creates a cycle of never-ending misery for the animals involved. In an effort to control the true wild nature of these poor captive animals, breeders and exhibitors mistreat the cubs from the day they are born. One paying customer after another handles the cubs, day in and day out, until they grow too big and dangerous. Then they have nowhere to go. Sometimes they are sold to roadside zoos, where they pace the confines of their cages, or they end up in basements or backyards as 'pets.' Others simply disappear. 'Tiger King' showed just a glimpse of why we need a swift end to the big cat breeding and cub petting industry in the U.S. There are countless Joe Exotics out there. As long as cub petting remains legal, nothing will prevent the next generation of profiteering con artists from casting vulnerable big cats to an uncertain fate."
Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, said: "House passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, H.R. 263, is a giant step toward addressing a problem that has been festering for years—America's surplus of captive tigers and other big cats. It's the product of people like those in the series 'Tiger King,' who breed big cats to make money, not to provide any conservation value. Although most of the scofflaw breeders in 'Tiger King' have been held to account, as long as cub petting remains legal, nothing will prevent Joe Exotic wannabes from relentlessly exploiting, mistreating and dumping big cat cubs. With well over half of the House cosponsoring this bill, Congress should pass it without delay."
Bexar County Sherriff Javier Salazar, who worked with the HSUS to bring Elsa the cub in San Antonio to the HSUS sanctuary Black Beauty Ranch, said: "As we learned from experience in Bexar County, privately owned big cats pose a serious and significant threat to our communities. Enforcement officers are not provided the training or resources to respond to these extremely high-risk, preventable incidents when owners inevitably fail to control their dangerous animals. The Big Cat Public Safety Act will provide a critical tool for solving this problem and we urge legislators to vote yes."
Noelle Almrud, senior director of Black Beauty Ranch in Texas, said: "Three of the tigers living at our sanctuary Black Beauty Ranch—Loki, Elsa and India—were rescued from the cruel and dangerous exotic pet trade and will never have to be pulled on a leash or confined in a cage or someone's living room ever again. To be clear, tigers never make acceptable pets under any circumstances. They are wild animals and can inflict serious, if not deadly, injury to people who attempt to 'tame' them. It is critical that the Big Cat Public Safety Act is passed so that so that the overbreeding and horrific treatment of captive exotic cats in the United States is finally over."
Sheriff Matt Lutz of the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office, where dozens of exotic animals were shot and killed after their owner freed them from enclosures in Zanesville, Ohio, in 2011, said: "The tragedy in Zanesville highlighted the serious threat posed to our communities when private individuals are allowed to keep big cats in their backyards. Law enforcement does not receive training about how to handle these dangerous incidents, yet are the ones called to respond when disaster strikes. The Big Cat Public Safety Act will help solve this national crisis, and we urge Congress to pass this bill to help protect law enforcement and the citizens we serve."
"Ultimately, this legislation is about public safety. Any American can imagine the danger that exotic cats can pose. These are predators, not pets. Law enforcement has long advocated for legislation that will keep dangerous wild animals out of their communities and reduce the risk to first responders and the animals themselves," said Rep. Michael Quigley, D-Ill. "I have been proud to work alongside law enforcement groups and animal organizations to ensure this bill will make both neighborhoods and animals safer. For too long, lax laws have allowed private citizens to own big cats. The animals subject to these grotesque conditions deserve better. I hope my colleagues in the Senate will swiftly take up this legislation so we can make a difference for communities across the country and save these animals from a life of confinement and restriction."
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., said: "As a member of the bipartisan Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, I am committed to ensuring our government is doing its part to promote animal welfare. For too long, big cats have been mistreated, exploited, and abused in private roadside zoos. Our Big Cat Public Safety Act will prohibit the unlicensed, private possession of big cats and restrict their direct contact with the public, and I am proud to again join Congressman Quigley in championing this bipartisan bill."
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MARYVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, a national home builder, and Family Promise, the nation's leading nonprofit addressing family homelessness, have expanded their partnership strategy, changing the way corporations are helping fight family homelessness.
In 2018, Clayton and Family Promise partnered to donate one off-site built home to a family facing housing insecurity. Just a few months later, the two organizations expanded the partnership significantly to establish A Future Begins at Home, an innovative prevention program that addresses the underlying causes of family homelessness and catalyzes funding from other sources to increase reach and impact. A Future Begins at Home has attracted more than $4.3 million in funding, serving more than 5,100 families facing housing insecurity, including over 11,300 children. In addition, Clayton has donated 12 homes to Family Promise Affiliates to support families facing housing insecurity.
"By partnering with corporations like Clayton, we are able to significantly increase our impact to help prevent even more families and children from experiencing the trauma of homelessness," said Claas Ehlers, Family Promise CEO. "When we were forced to close our shelters due to the pandemic, we were able to continue to serve our communities well through innovative prevention programs made possible by Clayton and other corporate partners. In 2021, 31,034 episodes of homelessness were avoided or shortened through prevention and diversion."
A Future Begins at Home awards grants to Family Promise Affiliates to provide case management, rental assistance, landlord mediation, transportation, childcare support and other important resources to families facing homelessness. With support from Clayton, Family Promise also piloted innovative prevention and diversion strategies - including landlord partnerships and pandemic relief efforts - enabling these programs to gain traction and prove results before scaling up nationally.
"At Family Promise, we work to help families avoid the trauma that comes from a family losing their housing," said Caroline Lamar, Regional Director (South), and former Executive Director of Family Promise of Blount County (TN). "Clayton understands the diverse and compounding challenges low-income families face nationwide with incredibly limited affordable housing options. Our partnership allows us to focus on preventing families from experiencing homelessness and providing them with alternatives to shelters if necessary."
During the last two years of the pandemic, thanks to the support of Clayton, Lamar says her Affiliate was well-positioned to keep families in their existing housing or identify emergency solutions that avoid shelter. "We supported a family with four children, one who needed heart surgery, which required the parents to travel to receive care. We ensured childcare, food, and transportation to school for the other siblings. We found mom and dad a place to stay near the hospital, so they didn't have to sleep in their car. In these kinds of situations, financially insecure families often are so overwhelmed they don't know what resources are available to them. They can lose income, and then, housing. I don't know how they would have cared for all of their kids if not for A Future Begins at Home."
"At Clayton, we believe companies have the privilege and ability to drive positive social change," said Kevin Clayton, Clayton CEO. "As we explore ways to expand our impact, our partnership with Family Promise helps us develop housing innovations that improve lives and build a better tomorrow for everyone."
In 2022, funding from Clayton aims to prevent 1,000 families and more than 2,400 children from becoming homeless through A Future Begins at Home. The company will also donate three off-site built homes to be used for transitional housing, which bridges the gap between shelter and permanent housing.
About Clayton
Founded in 1956, Clayton is committed to opening doors to a better life and building happyness® through homeownership. As a diverse builder committed to quality and durability, Clayton offers traditional site-built homes and off-site built housing – including modular homes, manufactured homes, CrossMod™ homes, tiny homes, college dormitories, military barracks and apartments. All Clayton Built® homes are proudly designed, engineered and assembled in America. In 2021, Clayton built 60,701 homes across the country. Clayton is a Berkshire Hathaway® company. For more information, visit claytonhomes.com.
CrossMod is a trademark of the Manufactured Housing Institute.
About the Family Promise
Family Promise envisions a nation in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. What began as a local initiative in Summit, NJ, has become a national movement that operates in 200+ communities in 43 states. Family Promise delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness including prevention, shelter, and stabilization services. We have served 1 million family members since our founding more than 30 years ago, and we aspire to change the future for 1 million children by 2030 through our community-based programs. Learn more at FamilyPromise.org.
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HOUSTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell today announced it has made another step forward in its journey to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company signed two additional long-term renewable electricity power purchase agreements (PPA) with Buckeye Partners for a total of 165 megawatts (MW) to be sourced from Buckeye's solar farms currently under construction in north Texas. This announcement is another example of the progress LyondellBasell is making towards achieving its 2030 goal of procuring at least half, approximately five million megawatt hours (MWh) per year, of its current electricity consumption from renewable sources.
This agreement is the fourth renewable energy PPA for LyondellBasell and comes just one month after the company announced PPAs with ENGIE North America for 100 MW and Buckeye for 116 MW. The four agreements represent a total of 381 MW of renewable energy, estimated to generate approximately 1,037,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean power annually. This is equivalent to the yearly electricity consumption of over 96,000 American homes.
"Infused in the work we do and products we make is our commitment to continually improve the quality of life and the environment," said Peter Vanacker, CEO of LyondellBasell. "Renewable energy is an important step to achieving our GHG emission reduction goals on our journey to net-zero by 2050. Through their use in the production of wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles, our products are critical to the energy transition. Expanding our investment in wind and solar energy sources helps reduce the emissions associated with producing the vital products which make renewable energy possible."
Buckeye Crown and Sol Solar Projects
Buckeye's Crown and Sol solar projects are located in Falls County, Texas on adjacent sites and are expected to commence commercial operations in the third quarter of 2023. Each PPA term with LyondellBasell is for 15 years. The projects are estimated to generate over 400,000 MWh of clean power annually for LyondellBasell, equivalent to 152,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide or the yearly electricity consumption of nearly 37,000 average American homes.
Decarbonizing electricity supply through the purchase of renewable electricity is important to meeting LyondellBasell's 2030 targets. The renewable energy source target is estimated to reduce approximately 1.5 million metric tons of greenhouse emissions from its scope 2 emissions annually.
About LyondellBasell
As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry. The company's products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Upstart, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST).
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According to a filed complaint, Upstart, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing a negative impact on its conversion rate; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Police are searching Monday for a suspect in a weekend shooting that left one man dead at a youth football game in a Dallas suburb.
The suspect in Saturday's shooting in Lancaster has been identified as Yaqub Salik Talib, police said.
Police are searching Monday for a suspect in a weekend shooting that left one man dead at a youth football game in a Dallas suburb.
The suspect in Saturday's shooting in Lancaster has been identified as Yaqub Salik Talib, police said.
Multiple 911 calls from Lancaster Community Park were received just before 9 p.m., police said. When authorities arrived at the scene, witnesses said the incident began with a disagreement between coaches and the officiating crew, according to a news release from Lancaster police.
"During the disagreement, the opposing coach staff were involved in a physical altercation and one of the individuals involved in the altercation discharged a firearm striking one adult male," the release said.
The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Authorities have not released the victim's name.
Yaqub Talib's alleged role in the altercation that preceded the shooting is unclear. There is an active warrant for his arrest, police said.
His brother, Aqib Talib, is a five-time Pro Bowl defensive back who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won Super Bowl L in 2016.
The first-round pick for the Tampa Buccaneers in 2008, Aqib Talib at the time attributed his success, in part, to his brother's leadership. As kids, the pair split time between their father in New Jersey and their mother in Cleveland, Ohio, and Aqib said Yaqub, who was three grades ahead of his little brother, insisted they move to the football hotbed of Dallas with their mother before high school, according to a story on the draft pick produced by the Buccaneers.
"My brother would always pick me on his team. We would play outside, and I would play with all the older guys and he would pick me on the team first. He was a big influence on me, just playing with an older crowd all the time, so by the time I played with people my age, I was like, 'I am used to playing with guys older than you.' He played a real big part in my football career," the team quoted Aqib Talib as saying.
The future star added, "I don't know what would have happened if I would've stayed (in New Jersey). I don't know what situation I would have been in, so I'm definitely grateful ... that we made that move and went to Texas."
Aqib Talib retired after the 2019 season, following 12 seasons in the NFL, during which he played for four teams.
Lancaster is a city of almost 41,000 in Dallas County. It's a roughly 25-minute drive south of downtown Dallas.
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SEATTLE and CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpenglow Biosciences (Alpenglow), developers of an innovative end-to-end 3D spatial biology platform, have announced a partnership with CorePlus, a high complexity CLIA-certified clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory, to digitize and analyze tissues in 3D to deliver novel spatial biology insights and accelerate drug development. As part of the partnership, CorePlus will invest an undisclosed sum into Alpenglow and receive access to Alpenglow's 3Deep Imager, a patented hybrid open top lightsheet imaging platform.
Mariano de Socarraz, Founder and CEO at CorePlus, said "We continue our quest for innovation and precision diagnostics. We are excited to partner with Alpenglow to incorporate their proprietary 3D spatial biology platform. Having been the first laboratory in the Americas to operationalize AI in prostate cancer, our team sees the value in advancing the transformation in pathology to incorporate 3D technology."
Alpenglow has developed a leapfrog technology platform and leads the emerging field of 3D spatial biology with its 3Deep product suite. Leveraging imaging, data processing and analysis, Alpenglow's 3Deep Imager acts as a flatbed scanner for tissue and generates up to 250 times more data than traditional slide-based pathology yielding much richer datasets and insights used for artificial intelligence and machine learning. Alpenglow's solution for whole tissue imaging is non-destructive, slide-free and direct to digital.
Dr. Nicholas Reder, MD, MPH and CEO at Alpenglow, said "We are thrilled to partner with CorePlus and bring our 3D spatial biology platform to an innovative laboratory where our automated high-throughput imaging and data processing solutions will create rich datasets to identify 3D biomarkers using machine learning and unlock exciting applications for our pharma partners."
Alpenglow and CorePlus aim to leverage 3D datasets to identify 3D biomarkers which could be used to improve patient selection for clinical trials, thereby reducing trial size and accelerating clinical development.
Alpenglow Biosciences is a privately held, venture-backed company focused on accelerating drug development and improving clinical diagnostics with AI-enabled 3D imaging technology. Their platform solution provides new spatial biology insights with greater accuracy by non-destructively digitizing entire tissues. Alpenglow partners with pharmaceutical companies to bring better therapeutics to market faster through greater understanding of mechanism of action, efficacy & toxicology, and patient trial enrollment using their patented technology. Five of the top 10 pharma companies work with Alpenglow to accelerate development timelines, save costs, gain new insights, and improve therapeutic success. See what you've been missing at alpenglowbiosciences.com.
CorePlus is a high complexity CLIA certified laboratory with facilities in Carolina and Ponce, Puerto Rico. The CorePlus Team of Board-certified pathologists have become the first in the US and the Americas to implement primary digital pathology-based 3D imaging protocols in a CLIA-setting utilizing Alpenglow's 3Deep Imager solution.
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Which bird feeder pole is best?
A properly installed bird feeder fills your yard with all the color, joy and activity your neighborhood wildlife has to offer. Being able to easily observe birds in their natural setting gives you a greater appreciation of your local ecosystem and provides you with daily entertainment: their mating displays, squabbles and vocalizations.
However, to get the most from your bird feeder, you need to put it on a carefully selected pole. The Garbuildman Bird Feeder Pole offers a traditional look that installs easily and blends in with most yard decor, making it an excellent choice.
What to know before you buy a bird feeder pole
Bird feeder size and weight
With so many different types of bird feeders available, it’s important to select a pole that will work for the kind you want to use.
Most bird feeders can hang from a hook. They require little more than a sturdy pole anchored securely to the ground to prevent sagging or bending.
Heavy wooden bird feeders, though, are often attached directly to a post with a bracket on their underside. If you have this type of feeder, you need to purchase a compatible pole and its mounting hardware.
Bird species
If you plan on feeding large bird species such as jays or doves, consider the weight one or more of them will add to what your pole needs to support. Birds are social creatures, so choose a pole that can accommodate multiple visitors at the same time without bending.
If you intend to use a hummingbird feeder, you can be less selective. Not only are these feeders small and light, but the birds perch infrequently and aren’t heavy enough to pull your feeder pole off balance.
Mounting options
There are bird feeder poles and mounting options for almost any location. If you have the yard space, choose a basic pole, hammered directly into the ground. If you have less area to work with, some poles mount to the side of a deck or clamp to a railing or windowsill.
Location and visibility
Birds’ sharp eyesight lets them identify both danger and food sources. Install your feeder and pole in an area visible to birds as they fly by. Place it away from trees and bushes so hungry birds can keep a close watch on their surroundings. Predators and squirrels may use surrounding shrubbery to sneak up on birds or steal their food.
What to look for in a quality bird feeder pole
Anchor
Your bird feeder pole should include a sturdy anchor made up of at least two prongs. If the area where you intend to install your feeder has loose or wet soil, purchase a pole with more prongs for better stability. If you live in a dry, rocky region, you may need to take additional steps such as digging or drilling to make sure your pole is anchored securely.
Squirrel baffles
If you place your feeder in an area with a squirrel population, it won’t take them long to consider your bird feeder a free buffet. Select a feeder pole with a squirrel baffle to prevent these acrobatic creatures from driving away birds and making off with all of their food.
Hook options
Most poles have a single hook for hanging one bird feeder at a time. However, some poles have multiple hooks, which are great if you want to provide different food for different bird species. They’re also the most efficient, economical option if you have a collection of feeders you want to install in the same location.
Included feeders
Kits that include a pole and a feeder or two are ideal if you’re just getting started with bird feeding. These sets also let you experiment with different food types at the same time so you can quickly determine what your local birds enjoy most.
Material
Your bird feeder pole should be made out of steel, strong and resistant to rust. Plastic poles can become brittle from sun exposure. Wooden poles are less easy to maintain, decay over time and are easily climbed by squirrels, mice and raccoons.
Looks
While the animals and your feeders are the stars of the show, you can still express your own style through your bird feeder pole. Some poles have design features that give them the rustic look and feel of wrought iron. Others include whimsical touches such as leaves and branches that mimic the look of a tree.
How much you can expect to spend on a bird feeder pole
They cost $20-$30. Poles that feature multiple hooks, baffles and feeders can cost $50-$200.
Bird feeder pole FAQ
Will a squirrel baffle keep raccoons out of my bird feeder?
A. Probably not for long. While squirrels draw the most ire from bird lovers, a determined raccoon is almost impossible to keep away. Because they are heavy, strong and intelligent, they overcome obstacles with ease. To keep raccoons at bay, try using bird food spiced with hot pepper.
What do I use to pound my bird feeder pole into the ground?
A. Use a sledgehammer to pound the pole’s anchor prongs deeply into the soil. If the ground is especially soft, you may be able to hammer it in with your foot.
Can I leave my bird feeder up all year?
A. Yes. One of the most rewarding parts of having a bird feeder is being able to observe migratory birds stopping by for a meal on their way to other parts of the world. Do some research into what bird species are seasonally present in your region so you can give them appropriate food all year long.
What’s the best bird feeder pole to buy?
Top bird feeder pole
What you need to know: This thick, tall pole provides stability for those who want a traditional way to hang their bird feeder.
What you’ll love: At 76 inches tall, it’s higher than most others. It features five prongs for great stability and has an elegant hanging hook. Its steel construction makes it resistant to rust.
What you should consider: It’s not strong enough for especially heavy feeders.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top bird feeder pole for the money
Best Choice Bird Feeding Station
What you need to know: With six hooks and multiple accessories, this kit offers everything you need to bring your local birds into view.
What you’ll love: You can turn your yard into a bird oasis with this pole’s four included feeders and additional food and water trays. It’s 89 inches tall and offers exceptional value for beginner bird lovers and veterans alike.
What you should consider: The feeders included in this kit are small and require frequent refilling.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Perky Pet Universal Bird Feeder Pole
What you need to know: This pole can accommodate a hanging feeder or mount to the bottom of a wooden one.
What you’ll love: Polished steel gives it a unique style. Its included hardware makes it ideal for those who prefer wooden feeders, and its installation sleeve sits deep in the ground to prevent it from being knocked over.
What you should consider: You must dig a hole to install it, and its shiny, modern look is not for everyone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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PHILADELPHIA, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon Wealth Management named Laura LaRosa as Mid-Atlantic regional president. Laura is responsible for developing and implementing a growth strategy to execute across Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Tysons Corner and Delaware. Laura is based in Philadelphia and reports to Rob Kricena, head of U.S. markets.
Prior to joining BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Laura was at Glenmede, an investment and wealth management firm serving institutions and individuals, for more than 25 years. She most recently served as a member of the management committee and as an executive director, where she led client development and growth efforts. Laura held a variety of other senior roles at Glenmede, including director of Portfolio Management and director of Fixed Income Management.
"Laura has extensive experience in our industry and understands the complex needs of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients," said Kricena. "Her expertise and ability to create strong relationships within the community make her an exceptional choice to lead the region and support our Active Wealth framework."
Laura earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. She is an active member of her community and currently serves on the Executive Committee and Board of the Committee of Seventy, Board member of the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) and Board member of Friends of Rittenhouse Square. Laura is also a member of various other not-for-profit organizations, including the Mural Arts Philadelphia and Horizons.
ABOUT BNY MELLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT
For more than two centuries, BNY Mellon Wealth Management has provided services to financially successful individuals and families, their family offices and business enterprises, planned giving programs, and endowments and foundations. It has $264 billion in total client assets as of June 30, 2022, and an extensive network of offices in the U.S. and internationally. BNY Mellon Wealth Management, which delivers leading wealth advice across investments, banking, custody, and wealth and estate planning, conducts business through various operating subsidiaries of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. A line of business within Wealth Management, BNY Mellon Investor Solutions includes the firm's institutional multi-asset solutions business. For more information, visit www.bnymellonwealth.com or follow us on Twitter @BNYMellonWealth.
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TURKU, Finland, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleste, a leading provider of broadband network solutions and related services, announced today that its intelligent 1.8 GHz ICON4300 amplifier was recognised among the best in the industry by the 2022 Broadband Technology Report's Diamond Technology Reviews. Teleste received the Honoree Score of 4.5 Diamonds out of the 5 possible with the amplifier that is designed for the North American cable broadband market and its requirements.
On behalf of the Broadband Technology Report's 2022 Diamond Technology Reviews, I would like to congratulate Teleste on their 4.5 Diamonds honoree status," said Broadband Technology Report's Editorial Director, Stephen Hardy. "This program recognizes and rewards the top products and solutions available to the broadband cable industry. We appreciate all entries we receive though not all were honored with 3.5 Diamonds or above."
The ICON4300 is a new-generation intelligent system amplifier that stands out as a future-proof choice in the network evolution towards DOCSIS® 4.0. The amplifier provides operators a logical step of upgrading coaxial systems to a 1.8 GHz design.
"We at Teleste are very proud to receive this recognition for our ICON4300 amplifier, and I would like to thank Broadband Technology Report and the judges on behalf of our entire team," stated Hanno Narjus, Head of Teleste's Networks business – "The cable industry has been talking about 10G services on many fronts, and with the 1.8 GHz technology the promises are now starting to take shape. For operators, the question is of course about the multi-gigabit speeds, but also about utilising technological innovations such as native intelligence to add operational efficiency in the entire broadband infrastructure and eventually improve customer experience."
With native intelligence, the ICON4300 offers several features that warrant reliable, uninterrupted services under all circumstances. The amplifier can, for example, automatically recognise changeable diplexers and perform the needed alignments precisely and quickly during the installation.
After the installation, the intelligent features take care of adjusting the electrically controlled gain and slope settings to secure robust downstream and upstream performance even when the attenuation of coaxial cables changes due to outdoor temperature flux. Any anomalies in the downstream and upstream band can also be detected, and the ingress entering the network from, e.g., faulty outlets or connectors, can be controlled both automatically and manually while remote access to the amplifier ensures that no maintenance visits are needed to perform the necessary operations.
Along with supporting 1.8 GHz frequencies and future DOCSIS 4.0 rollouts, the ICON4300 is well fitted for lower frequency networks. In such cases, Teleste's award-winning Power Save technology enables its lower power consumption, and operators can benefit from its high frequency capacity later when the time is right to realise the full potential of the 1.8 GHz networks.
For more information about the ICON4300 amplifier, please visit our website. For North American cable broadband markets, ICON4300 is available through Teleste Intercept.
About Broadband Technology Report
Broadband Technology Report's editorial mission is simple: We cover the latest tools, techniques and approaches that broadband pros must know about as they face the many challenges in today's hyper- competitive environment. If it is important to cable engineers and technology pros, it's important to BTR.
Through our continuously updated website and various weekly e-newsletters, BTR offers a comprehensive overview of the newest products and solutions. BTR also provides a platform for the top engineering experts. These pros use that platform to present invaluable commentary on network reliability, adaptive bitrate streaming, fleet management, cellular back haul, commercial services and a long list of other issues that, cumulatively, spell success or failure for operators
Our Diamond Technology Reviews is the industry's most prestigious product review program. This recognition program is a much-coveted platform for entrants and judges alike. Vendors submit applications and have their products, software or solutions reviewed by an independent and elite team of technical experts. The reviews are announced in the fall and will be showcased prominently throughout SCTE's Cable-Tec event.
About Teleste
Teleste offers an integrated product and service portfolio that makes it possible to build and run a better networked society. Our solutions bring television and broadband services to you, secure your safety in public places and guide your use of public transport. With solid industry experience and drive for innovations, we are a leading international company in broadband, security and information technologies and related services. We connect with our customers through a global network of offices and partners. In 2021, Teleste's net sales reached EUR 144 million and it had approximately 860 employees. Teleste is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For more information, see www.teleste.com and follow @telestecorp on Twitter.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian soldier went on trial in Ukraine on Friday for the killing of an unarmed civilian, marking the first time a member of the Russian military has been prosecuted for a war crime during the 11-week conflict.
A 21-year-old captured member of a tank unit is accused of shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head through an open car window in the northeastern village of Chupakhivka during the first days of the war.
Scores of journalists and cameras packed inside a small courtroom at the Solomyanskyy district court in Kyiv, where the suspect, Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin, sat in a glassed-off area wearing a blue and grey hoodie, sweatpants and a shaved head.
He faces up to life in prison under a section of the Ukrainian criminal code that addresses the laws and customs of war. Ukraine’s top prosecutor, with help from foreign experts, is investigating allegations that Russian troops violated Ukrainian and international law by killing, torturing and abusing possibly thousands of Ukrainian civilians.
Friday’s initial proceedings in Shyshimarin’s case were brief. A judge asked him to provide his name, address, marital status and other identifying details. He also was asked whether he understood his rights, quietly replying “yes,” and if wanted a jury trial, which he declined.
The judges and lawyers discussed procedural matters before the judges left the courtroom and then returned to say the case would continue on May 18.
Defense attorney Victor Ovsyanikov acknowledged that the case against the soldier is strong but said the court would make the final decision over what evidence to allow. Ovsyanikov said Thursday that he and his client had not yet decided how he will plead.
After Friday’s hearing, Ovsyannikov said he was assigned to defend Shishimarin as a lawyer for the Center for Free Legal Aid. His client “certainly knows all the details” of what he’s accused of, Ovsyannikov said. The lawyer would not detail his defense strategy.
As the inaugural war-crimes case in Ukraine, Shyshimarin’s prosecution is being watched closely. Investigators have been collecting evidence of possible war crimes to bring before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova’s office has said it is looking into more than 10,700 potential war crimes involving more than 600 suspects, including Russian soldiers and government officials.
Many of the alleged atrocities came to light last month after Moscow’s forces ended their bid to capture Kyiv and withdrew from around the capital, exposing mass graves and streets and yards strewn with bodies in towns such as Bucha.
Volodymyr Yavorskyy, coordinator at the Center for Civil Liberties in Kyiv, one of Ukraine’s largest human rights groups, said activists will monitor the Russian soldier’s trial to ensure his legal rights are protected. It can be difficult, he said, to maintain the neutrality of court proceedings during wartime.
The observance of the trial’s rules and norms “will determine how similar cases will be handled in the future,” Yavorskyy said.
“It is surprising that a suspect in war crimes has been found and the trial for him will take place. Charges of this kind are usually made in absentia,” he said. “This is a rare case when in a short time we managed to find a soldier who violated international rules of warfare.”
Russia is believed to be preparing similar trials for Ukrainian soldiers, Yavorskyy said.
Vadim Karasev, an independent Kyiv-based political analyst, said it’s important for Ukrainian authorities “to demonstrate that the war crimes will be solved and those responsible will be brought to justice in line with international standards.”
Over the past week, Venediktova, her office and the Security Service of Ukraine, the country’s law enforcement agency, have posted a few details from the investigation into Shyshimarin’s alleged actions on their social media accounts.
On Feb. 28, four days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Shyshimarin was among a group of Russian troops that fled Ukrainian forces, according to Venediktova’s Facebook account. The Russians allegedly fired at a private car and seized the vehicle, then drove to Chupahivka, a village about 200 miles east of Kyiv.
On the way, the prosecutor-general alleged, the Russian soldiers saw a man walking on the sidewalk and talking on his phone. Shyshimarin was ordered to kill the man so he wouldn’t be able to report them to Ukrainian military authorities. Venediktova did not identify who gave the order.
Shyshimarin fired his Kalashnikov rifle through the open window and hit the victim in the head.
“The man died on the spot just a few dozen meters from his house,” Venediktova wrote.
The Security Service of Ukraine, known as the SBU, posted a short video on May 4 of Shyshimarin speaking in front of camera and briefly describing how he shot the man. The SBU described the video as “one of the first confessions of the enemy invaders.”
“I was ordered to shoot,” Shyshimarin said. “I shot one (round) at him. He falls. And we kept on going.”
Asked Friday about the trial, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “I don’t have any information about this trial and this incident.”
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Lardner reported from Washington.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — From the battlefronts of Ukraine comes rap music — filled with the anger and indignation of a young generation that, once the fighting is done, will certainly never forget and may never forgive.
Ukrainian rapper-turned-volunteer soldier Otoy is putting the war into words and thumping baselines, tapping out lyrics under Russian shelling on his phone, with the light turned low to avoid becoming a target. It helps numb the nerve-shredding stress of combat.
“Russian soldiers drink vodka, we are making music,” says the rapper, whose real name is Viacheslav Drofa, a sad-eyed 23-year-old who hadn’t known he could kill until he had a Russian soldier in his sights and pulled the trigger in the war’s opening weeks.
One of the ironies of the Feb. 24 invasion launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin is that in ordering the destruction of Ukrainian towns and cities, he is fueling one of the very things he wanted to extinguish: a rising tide of fierce Ukrainian nationalism, forged in the blood of tens of thousands of Ukrainian dead and the misery of millions who have lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods and peace.
Just as many people in France found it impossible to absolve Germany after two invasions a quarter-century apart in World Wars I and II, young Ukrainians say three-plus months of brutality have filled them with burning hatred for Russia.
In France, antipathy for all things German lasted a generation or more. Only in 1984 — four decades after Nazi Germany’s capitulation — were French and German leaders Francois Mitterrand and Helmut Kohl able to stand hand-in-hand in reconciliation at a WWI monument in France filled with bones of the dead.
In Ukraine, the young generation born after the country’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 likewise say they cannot imagine feeling anything but disgust for Russia for the duration of their lifetimes.
Otoy’s lyrics, with choice expletives directed at Russia and stark descriptions of Russian war dead, speak from the heart — he lost his older brother, a soldier, in the siege of the Azovstal steel mill in the devastated port city of Mariupol.
But they also give voice to the cold fury shared by many of his peers, now pouring out in song, in art and tattoos, online in hashtags proclaiming, “death to the enemies,” and memes targeting Putin, and in fundraising activism for the war effort.
In “Enemy,” one of four new tracks that Otoy penned between and during stints on the battlefield driving ammunition and weaponry to front-line troops, he snarls of Russian soldiers: “We’re not scared but we are nauseous, because you smell stale even when your heart still beats. Bullets await you, you sinners.”
He imagines a taunting conversation with the widow of a dead Russian soldier, singing: “Well, Natasha, where is your husband? He’s a layer in a swamp, face-down. Natasha, he won’t come home.”
Others are riffing off the war, too.
In the furious heavy metal track “We will kill you all,” the band Surface Tension screams: “We will dance on your bones. Your mom won’t come for you.” The expletive-laced track has accumulated more than 59,000 views since its April 5 release on Youtube.
Iryna Osypenko, 25, was among concertgoers at a fundraising music festival last weekend in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, where Otoy gave a fiery performance. She broke down in tears as she explained how the growing reservations she’d had about Russia before the invasion have scaled up into rage.
“I hate them and, I’m sorry, it will never change,” she said. “I will explain it to my children and I hope that my children will explain to their children.”
Otoy says that if he has kids, he’ll do likewise, telling them, “the Russians were killing my family, killing my brothers, my sisters, bombing our theaters, hospitals.”
“It’s not just that I don’t like Russia, I hate this country, and I hate Russian people as much as I can,” he said in an interview in his Kyiv apartment, where he records and stores his guns and combat gear.
”If I had the ability to save the life of a dog or the ability to save the life of a Russian soldier, I would pick the dog.”
His older brother, Dmitry Lisen, is missing, believed dead in the bombed-out ruins of Mariupol’s Azovstal steelworks. He was a fighter with the Azov Regiment, among the units that clung doggedly to the surrounded plant for nearly three months, becoming an enduring symbol of Ukrainian resistance.
Otoy dedicated his song, “Find My Country,” to Azovstal’s defenders — rapping in English with the aim, he says, of reaching “people all around the world.”
“This is my lands, you boys should leave,” he sings, holding a rifle and dressed in combat gear in the track’s video on YouTube. “Miss those Fridays we used to have, kisses, twilights, refuse to sleep. Now we soldiers.”
His duties of late have included helping at a military hospital with the triage of bodies from Azovstal, turned over by Russian forces in an exchange. His brother’s remains are still missing.
He’s also working on his collection of songs largely penned during repeated ammunition runs to troops in the east, where fighting has raged since Russian forces were pushed back in their initial assault on Kyiv.
Themes include life on the front and the camaraderie of soldiers, war-time life for civilians, enmity and fighting for Ukrainian freedom. He says the mini-album reeks of “the smell of war dust.”
“I was actually lying on the ground under the airstrikes and bomb shelling,” he said. “You can actually the feel the smell of, you know, like bombs, dead bodies, and dust, blood and other stuff.”
“This is the best way to show your hate, I think.”
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Hanna Arhirova contributed to this report.
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution, today announced the official introduction of Karen Nelson as its new Vice President of Inclusion and Community Impact.
At the forefront of Herzing's mission is the role it plays in serving its students and enriching the communities across its 10 ground campuses as well as nationally through online learning. Following a nationwide recruitment search, Herzing selected Nelson for her 25+ years of experience in managing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in private sector, nonprofit and municipal organizations.
"The decision to continue to commit to and expand on our University-wide effort to lead on equity, diversity and inclusion will further address the crucial need we are hearing from our hospital and healthcare facility partners to hire from a diverse and representative talent pool," said Renee Herzing, President of Herzing University. "Karen Nelson's strong background in the area of diversity and her experience across the healthcare industry will greatly benefit the University's ability to connect with local employers, community advocates and future nursing professionals. We are excited and proud to have her join our leadership team as we work to support communities of all backgrounds."
Most recently, Nelson served as the EDI Director for Rogers Behavioral Health and was the Diversity & Inclusion Leader in the Office of the Mayor for the City of Appleton, WI. Nelson also has created NelStar Leadership & Diversity Consulting and expanded on her EDI-focused efforts through roles that include being the first corporate diversity manager for Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., and as the first African American manager of cultural diversity for General Electric Medical Systems.
"I am incredibly honored to have this opportunity to serve Herzing University, its student population and the diverse communities across th
country who will benefit from having access to this school's broad and inclusive pool of talent," said Nelson. "I want to thank
and the University's leadership team for their trust in me and look forward to moving quickly and effectively to build the programs and relationships that will ensure the momentum built around EDI remains a priority part of what the Herzing University emblem represents."
Nelson received her Executive Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Nelson started her new executive role with Herzing University on Monday, July 18. She follows Terri Howard who served as the Assistant Vice-President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. More information can be found on her LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/karenatnelstar/.
Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 10 campuses across seven states and an online division. Founded in Milwaukee in 1965, more than 40,000 students have graduated from the University's career-focused and flexible master's, bachelor's, and associate degree, and diploma programs. Fields of study span nursing, healthcare, technology, business and public safety. From 2013 through 2022, U.S. News & World Report has continually recognized Herzing University as having some of the best online programs nationally. In June 2022, Herzing introduced a first-of-its-kind Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program beginning enrollment for Fall 2022. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. More information about Herzing University is available at www.herzing.edu.
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Bells baseball standout Morse signs with Hill
Published: Apr. 6, 2022 at 9:50 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
BELLS, Texas (KXII) - Bells baseball standout Landan Morse signed his letter of intent to play at Hill College.
More has been a great player for the Panthers and is excited to play at the next level.
“After all the hard work over all these years, I am finally glad I got it done,” Morse said. “I’m excited to go play at the next level.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Well, the Texas Rangers are celebrating their 50th anniversary by giving away some absolutely stellar custom Nike shoes!
The Rangers tweeted, “In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we’ve teamed up with @jwdanklefs to drop a custom pair of 1970’s Rangers Nike Blazer Mid ’77s. RT for a chance to win these 1 of 1 kicks!”
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Injured 12-year-old girl walks nearly a mile for help after sister stabbed to death, police say
LONGWOOD, Fla. (WESH) – Florida police discovered a child stabbed to death Thursday after the girl’s critically injured 12-year-old sister walked about a mile away from the home to find help.
Officers were first called to the Longwood home just after 5:30 a.m.
Longwood Police Sgt. Derek Chenoweth said they found a 4-year-old girl who had died. Her 12-year-old sister had walked to a nearby McDonald’s restaurant looking for help.
Investigators said the 4-year-old had suffered multiple stab wounds and that the 12-year-old had also been stabbed.
Police found a man at the home who also had stab wounds. He was identified as the girls’ father, 39-year-old Juan Bravo-Torres, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police named Bravo-Torres as a person of interest in the case and said they believe his stab wounds were self-inflicted.
Chenoweth said there was no threat to the community.
The girls’ mother was not home then, but authorities said has been informed of what happened
Police said they have not been called to the home in the past but want to remind people that resources are available for anyone who needs help.
“There is a lot of help people can get if they’re in a domestic situation, and we encourage people to speak up,” Chenoweth said. “If you know someone you think is in a domestic situation and they’re not speaking up, speak up for them, so things don’t escalate into a critical incident.”
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Closed Antares Pharma Acquisition, Accelerating High Growth Drug Delivery Leadership and Projected to be Accretive to Revenue for Full Year 2022
Second Quarter Revenue Increased 12% YOY to $152.4 million, with GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.16 and Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.53
Record Second Quarter Royalty Revenue Increased 86% YOY to $85.3 million
Raising 2022 Revenue Guidance to $655 Million to $685 Million, up from $530 Million to $560 Million, Representing 48%-55% Growth over Reported 2021 Revenue
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) ("Halozyme") today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provided an update on its full year 2022 financial guidance and recent corporate activities.
"As we report our strong second quarter results and execute our plans to continue to deliver sustained high growth, I have never been more excited about the future and potential of Halozyme. We see strong ENHANZE momentum with our Wave 2 products DARZALEX SC and Phesgo and with recent positive Phase III study results for efgartigimod SC and Tecentriq SC, two of our four Wave 3 launch products with the potential for launch 2023-2025. As planned, we project at least six Phase 2 or Phase 3 study starts in 2022," said Dr. Helen Torley, president and chief executive officer of Halozyme. "The acquisition of Antares Pharma enhances our revenue growth and durability, adding a commercialized, broadly licensable autoinjector platform and two innovative commercial products in the large and growing testosterone replacement therapy market."
Recent Partner Highlights:
- In August 2022, Roche announced that the Phase III IMscin001 study evaluating a subcutaneous (SC) formulation of Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) with ENHANZE® met its co-primary endpoints. The study showed non-inferior levels of Tecentriq® in the blood (pharmacokinetics), when injected subcutaneously, compared with intravenous (IV) infusion, in cancer immunotherapy-naïve patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer for whom prior platinum therapy has failed. The safety profile of the SC formulation was consistent with IV Tecentriq®.
- In July 2022, Takeda announced positive topline results from pivotal Phase 3 trial evaluating HYQVIA® (Immunoglobulin infusion 10% (Human) with rHuPH20), for maintenance treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP).
- In June 2022, Bristol Myers Squibb nominated an undisclosed target resulting in a $5 million milestone payment.
- In June 2022, ViiV initiated enrollment of a Phase 1 single dose escalation study in subjects with HIV to evaluate pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of long-acting cabotegravir administered subcutaneously with ENHANZE®.
- In June 2022, argenx initiated a Phase 2 study evaluating efgartigimod with ENHANZE® in subjects with bullous pemphigoid.
- In May 2022, Chugai initiated a Phase 1 study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of targeted antibody administered subcutaneously with ENHANZE®.
- In April 2022, Roche initiated a Phase 3 study evaluating OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) with ENHANZE® in subjects with multiple sclerosis.
Recent Corporate Highlights:
- In May 2022, we completed the acquisition of Antares Pharma, Inc. resulting in an expansion of our commercial portfolio of proprietary and partnered products and the potential for future growth through new partnership agreements.
- In June 2022, we announced the commercial launch of TLANDO™, an oral treatment indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone (primary or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism). TLANDO™ was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 28, 2022.
- In June 2022, we completed the $150 million Accelerated Stock Repurchase that was initiated in December of 2021, resulting in the total repurchase of 3.9 million shares at an average price of $38.51 per share.
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
- Revenue for the second quarter was $152.4 million compared to $136.5 million for the second quarter of 2021. The 12% year-over-year increase was driven by an increase in royalty revenue primarily attributable to subcutaneous DARZALEX® (daratumumab) and the addition of product sales as a result of the Antares Pharma acquisition, partially offset by a decrease in revenues under collaborative agreements due to a $40 million upfront payment associated with entering into the ViiV collaboration in the prior year period. Revenue for the quarter included $85.3 million in royalties, an increase of 86% compared to $45.8 million in the prior year period.
- Cost of sales for the second quarter was $33.9 million, compared to $23.0 million for the second quarter of 2021. The year-over-year increase was driven by an increase in product sales as a result of the Antares Pharma acquisition.
- Amortization of intangibles expense in the second quarter was $11.4 million, an increase from no expense in the second quarter of 2021 due to the Antares Pharma acquisition, in which we acquired intangible assets that are amortized over a useful life related to the auto injector technology platform, XYOSTED® and TLANDO™.
- Research and development expenses for the second quarter were $15.5 million, compared to $8.1 million for the second quarter of 2021. The increase is primarily due to planned investments in ENHANZE® and one-time compensation costs related to the Antares Pharma acquisition.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter were $57.5 million, compared to $12.3 million for the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to one-time transaction and compensation costs related to the Antares Pharma acquisition and an increase in compensation expense related to the ongoing combined workforce.
- Operating Income in the second quarter of 2022 was $34.1 million, compared to an operating income of $93.0 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Net Income: On a GAAP basis in the second quarter of 2022, net income was $22.7 million, compared with net income of $91.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income was $75.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with non-GAAP net income of $97.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.1 The Company notes that 2022 is the first year in which Halozyme will record income tax expense as part of its income statement.
- Earnings per Share: On a GAAP basis in the second quarter of 2022, diluted earnings per share was $0.16, compared with $0.62 in the second quarter of 2021. On a non-GAAP basis diluted earnings per share was $0.53, compared with diluted earnings per share of $0.66 in the second quarter of 2021.1
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $209.4 million on June 30, 2022, compared to $740.9 million on December 31, 2021.
Financial Outlook for 2022
The Company is raising its financial guidance for 2022 which was last provided on May 10, 2022, as a result of the recent close of the Antares Pharma transaction and strong year-to-date results. For the full year 2022, the Company expects:
- Total revenue of $655 million to $685 million, an increase from our prior guidance range of $530 million to $560 million, representing growth of 48% to 55% over 2021 total revenue primarily driven by projected revenue contribution from the Antares business of $115 million to $125 million. The Company expects revenue from royalties to increase greater than 65% over revenue from royalties in 2021 to approximately $340 million to $350 million.
- Operating income of $240 million to $265 million, a decrease from our prior guidance range of $350 million to $380 million, representing a decline of 4% to 13% over 2021 operating income. Our 2022 guidance includes one-time transaction costs related to the Antares Pharma acquisition, including amortization of intangible assets, as well as an incremental $20 million operating expense investment to maximize ENHANZE® and to extend royalty revenue durability.
- GAAP net income of $170 million to $195 million, a decrease from our prior guidance range of $270 million to $295 million; and non-GAAP net income of $295 million to $320 million, an increase from our prior guidance range of $290 million to $315 million.1 The Company notes that 2022 will be the first full fiscal year in which Halozyme will record income tax expense as part of its income statement.
- GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.20 to $1.35, a decrease from our prior guidance of $1.90 to $2.05, due to acquisition related costs in 2022.
- Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be $2.10 to $2.25, an increase from our prior guidance range of $2.05 to $2.20,1 reflective of the projected accretion from the Antares Pharma acquisition.
The Company's earnings per share guidance does not consider the impact of potential future share repurchases.
Table 1. 2022 Financial Guidance
Halozyme will host its Quarterly Update Conference Call for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 today, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. The call will be webcast live through the "Investors" section of Halozyme's corporate website and a recording will be made available following the close of the call. To access the webcast and additional documents related to the call, please visit the "Investors" section of www.halozyme.com.
Halozyme is a biopharmaceutical company bringing disruptive solutions to significantly improve patient experiences and outcomes for emerging and established therapies. As the innovators of the ENHANZE® technology with the proprietary enzyme rHuPH20, Halozyme's commercially-validated solution is used to facilitate the delivery of injected drugs and fluids in order to reduce the treatment burden to patients. Having touched more than 600,000 patient lives in post-marketing use in five commercialized products across more than 100 global markets, Halozyme has licensed its ENHANZE® technology to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies including Roche, Baxalta, Pfizer, AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Alexion, argenx, Horizon Therapeutics, ViiV Healthcare and Chugai Pharmaceutical.
Halozyme also develops, manufactures and commercializes, for itself or with partners, drug-device combination products using its advanced auto-injector technology that are designed to provide commercial or functional advantages such as improved convenience and tolerability, and enhanced patient comfort and adherence. The Company has a commercial portfolio of proprietary products including XYOSTED®, TLANDO™ and NOCDURNA® and partnered commercial products and ongoing product development programs with industry leading pharmaceutical companies including Teva Pharmaceutical, Covis Pharma, Pfizer and Idorsia Pharmaceuticals.
Halozyme is headquartered in San Diego, CA and has offices in Ewing, NJ and Minnetonka, MN. Minnetonka is also the site of its operations facility.
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In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this press release and the accompanying tables contain certain Non-GAAP financial measures. The Company reports Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company calculates Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of debt discount, debt extinguishment expense and certain adjustments to income tax expense. Reconciliations between GAAP and Non-GAAP financial measures are included at the end of this press release. The Company evaluates other items of income and expense on an individual basis and considers both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the item, including (i) its size and nature, (ii) whether or not it relates to the Company's ongoing business operations and (iii) whether or not the Company expects it to occur as part of Halozyme's normal business on a regular basis. Non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized meaning and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. These Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation and should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP; and are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. In addition, from time to time in the future there may be other items that the Company may exclude for purposes of its Non-GAAP financial measures; and the Company may in the future cease to exclude items that it has historically excluded for purposes of its Non-GAAP financial measures. Halozyme considers these Non-GAAP financial measures to be important because they provide useful measures of the operating performance of the Company, exclusive of factors that do not directly affect what the Company considers to be its core operating performance, as well as unusual events. The Non-GAAP measures also allow investors and analysts to make additional comparisons of the operating activities of the Company's core business over time and with respect to other companies, as well as assessing trends and future expectations. The Company uses Non-GAAP financial information in assessing what it believes is a meaningful and comparable set of financial performance measures to evaluate operating trends, as well as in establishing portions of our performance-based incentive compensation programs.
In addition to historical information, the statements set forth in this press release include forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements concerning the Company's expected future financial performance (including the Company's financial outlook for 2022) and expectations for future growth, profitability, total revenue and royalty revenue, net and operating income and earnings-per-share and to repurchase shares under its share repurchase program. Forward-looking statements regarding the Company's ENHANZE® drug delivery technology may include the possible benefits and attributes of ENHANZE®, its potential application to aid in the dispersion and absorption of other injected therapeutic drugs and facilitating more rapid delivery and administration of larger volumes of injectable medications through subcutaneous delivery. Forward-looking statements regarding the Company's business may include potential growth and receipt of royalty and milestone payments driven by our partners' development and commercialization efforts, potential new clinical trial study starts and product launches, the size and growth prospects of our partners' drug franchises, potential new collaborations and collaborative targets and regulatory review and potential approvals of new partnered or proprietary products and the Company's plans to develop new formulations of its API for longer intellectual property protection. These forward-looking statements are typically, but not always, identified through use of the words "believe," "enable," "may," "will," "could," "intends," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "predict," "probable," "potential," "possible," "should," "continue," and other words of similar meaning and involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations contained in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including unexpected levels of revenues, expenditures and costs, unexpected delays in the execution of the Company's share repurchase program, risks associated with executing the Antares acquisition, such as the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully, that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected or that the expected benefits of the proposed acquisition will not be realized, unexpected results or delays in the growth of the Company's business, or in the development, regulatory review or commercialization of new formulations of the Company's API or its partnered or proprietary products, including any potential delays caused by the current COVID-19 global pandemic, regulatory approval requirements, unexpected adverse events or patient outcomes and competitive conditions. These and other factors that may result in differences are discussed in greater detail in the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contacts:
Tram Bui
VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
609-359-3016
tbui@antarespharma.com
Dawn Schottlandt / Claudia Styslinger
Argot Partners
212-600-1902
Halozyme@argotpartners.com
Footnotes:
1. Reconciliations between GAAP reported and non-GAAP financial information and adjusted guidance measures are provided at the end.
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ATLANTA (AP) — The rapper Gunna was booked into a jail in Atlanta on a racketeering charge Wednesday after he was indicted with fellow rapper Young Thug and more than two dozen other people.
Anindictment filed Monday in Fulton County Superior Court accuses Gunna, whose given name is Sergio Kitchens, of violating Georgia’s anti-racketeering law. It was not immediately clear whether he had a lawyer who could comment on the charges.
The indictment alleges that Young Thug co-founded a violent street gang that committed murders, shootings and carjackings over roughly a decade and promoted its activities in songs and on social media. It includes a wide-ranging list of 181 acts that prosecutors say were committed starting in 2013 as part of the alleged racketeering conspiracy to further the gang’s interests. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/rapper-gunna-booked-into-jail-on-racketeering-charge/ | 2022-05-11T21:19:30Z |
Enhancement reflects additional lithium contract renegotiations
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, today announced improved full-year 2022 guidance primarily due to the completion of additional lithium contract renegotiations following the company's Q1 2022 earnings release on May 4, 2022.
"Over the past 12 months, we've made significant progress in renegotiating more variable-priced contracts with our lithium customers. Implementation of these contracts is a key driver of the expected year-over-year improvement in our financial results," said Albemarle CEO Kent Masters. "We now expect full-year 2022 adjusted EBITDA to be up more than 160% from prior year based on favorable market dynamics for our Lithium and Bromine businesses. Both businesses are critical for transitioning to greener energy and advancing electrification and digitalization."
Full-year 2022 corporate financial results reflect additional index-referenced, variable-price contracts for battery grade lithium sales. Higher net cash from operations guidance incorporates higher earnings partially offset by increased working capital. Outlook for the Bromine and Catalysts businesses remains unchanged.
Lithium adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2022 is now expected to grow approximately 300% year over year, up from previous outlook. Average realized pricing is now expected to be up approximately 140% year over year resulting from the implementation of index-referenced, variable-price contracts and increased market pricing. Full-year 2022 volume is expected to be up 20-30% year over year primarily due to new capacity coming online (unchanged from previous outlook).
Revised Lithium outlook assumes the company's updated second-quarter 2022 realized selling price remains constant for the remainder of the year. There is potential upside if market pricing remains at historically strong levels or if current fixed contract renegotiations result in additional index-referenced, variable-price contracts. There is potential downside in the event of a material correction in lithium market pricing or potential volume shortfalls (e.g., delays in acquisitions or expansion projects).
Investor Conferences
Albemarle regularly attends investor relations events as listed on our website. As previously announced, Kent Masters, chief executive officer, and Scott Tozier, chief financial officer, will present at the 2022 Jefferies Renewable Energy Conference in London on May 24, 2022, at 11:00 am ET. The presentation materials and webcast will be accessible at the time of the event through the Events and Presentations page on Albemarle's website at http://investors.albemarle.com. A webcast replay will be posted to the company's website immediately following the conclusion of the event.
About Albemarle
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and catalysts. We think beyond business as usual to power the potential of companies in many of the world's largest and most critical industries, such as energy, electronics, and transportation. We actively pursue a sustainable approach to managing our diverse global footprint of world-class resources. In conjunction with our highly experienced and talented global teams, our deep-seated values, and our collaborative customer relationships, we create value-added and performance-based solutions that enable a safer and more sustainable future.
We regularly post information to www.albemarle.com, including notification of events, news, financial performance, investor presentations and webcasts, non-GAAP reconciliations, SEC filings and other information regarding our company, its businesses, and the markets it serves.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the information presented in this press release, the conference call and discussions that follow, including, without limitation, statements with respect to 2022 outlook, information related to the timing of active and proposed projects, production capacity, committed volumes, pricing, financial flexibility, expected growth, anticipated return on opportunities, earnings and demand for its products, productivity improvements, tax rates, stock repurchases, dividends, cash flow generation, costs and cost synergies, capital projects, future acquisition and divestiture transactions including statements with respect to timing, expected benefits from proposed transactions and market and economic trends, and all other information relating to matters that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from the views expressed. Factors that could cause Albemarle's actual results to differ materially from the outlook expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include, without limitation: changes in economic and business conditions; changes in financial and operating performance of its major customers and industries and markets served by it; the timing of orders received from customers; the gain or loss of significant customers; market correction in lithium market pricing, which would negatively impact our revenues and profitability due to our increased use of index-referenced, variable-priced contracts for battery grade lithium sales; changes with respect to contract renegotiations; potential production volume shortfalls; competition from other manufacturers; changes in the demand for its products or the end-user markets in which its products are sold; limitations or prohibitions on the manufacture and sale of its products; availability of raw materials; increases in the cost of raw materials and energy, and its ability to pass through such increases to its customers; technological change and development, changes in its markets in general; fluctuations in foreign currencies; changes in laws and government regulation impacting its operations or its products; the occurrence of regulatory actions, proceedings, claims or litigation (including with respect to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and foreign anti-corruption laws); the occurrence of cyber-security breaches, terrorist attacks, industrial accidents or natural disasters, the effect of climate change, including any regulatory changes to which it might be subject; hazards associated with chemicals manufacturing; the inability to maintain current levels of insurance, including product or premises liability insurance, or the denial of such coverage; political unrest affecting the global economy, including adverse effects from terrorism or hostilities; political instability affecting our manufacturing operations or joint ventures; changes in accounting standards; the inability to achieve results from its global manufacturing cost reduction initiatives as well as its ongoing continuous improvement and rationalization programs; changes in the jurisdictional mix of its earnings and changes in tax laws and rates or interpretation; changes in monetary policies, inflation or interest rates that may impact its ability to raise capital or increase its cost of funds, impact the performance of its pension fund investments and increase its pension expense and funding obligations; volatility and uncertainties in the debt and equity markets; technology or intellectual property infringement, including cyber-security breaches, and other innovation risks; decisions it may make in the future; future acquisition and divestiture transactions, including the ability to successfully execute, operate and integrate acquisitions and divestitures and incurring additional indebtedness; continuing uncertainties as to the duration and impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; performance of Albemarle's partners in joint ventures and other projects; changes in credit ratings; and the other factors detailed from time to time in the reports Albemarle files with the SEC, including those described under "Risk Factors" in Albemarle's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Albemarle assumes no obligation to provide any revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
Additional Information
It should be noted that adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share are financial measures that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered as alternatives to Net income attributable to Albemarle Corporation ("earnings") or other comparable measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP. These measures are presented here to provide additional useful measurements to review the company's operations, provide transparency to investors and enable period-to-period comparability of financial performance. The company's chief operating decision maker uses these measures to assess the ongoing performance of the company and its segments, as well as for business and enterprise planning purposes.
The company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP, as the company is unable to estimate significant non-recurring or unusual items without unreasonable effort. The amounts and timing of these items are uncertain and could be material to the company's results calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Britney Spears says she is having a baby
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Britney Spears has shared that she and partner Sam Asghari are expecting a baby.
On Monday, Spears posted on her verified Instagram account that she had lost weight to go on her recent Maui vacation, only to gain it back.
She wrote that Asghari told her she was “food pregnant.”
“So I got a pregnancy test … and uhhhhh well … I am having a baby,” Spears wrote.
CNN has reached out to a representative for Spears for comment.
Spears and Asghari, who got engaged in September 2021, have been open about their desire to have a child together.
During court testimonies last year as Spears sought to end the conservatorship that had controlled her life for more than a decade, she testified that she wanted to have a baby but that her court-ordered conservators prohibited her from getting off of birth control.
In December, she teased followers with news of a “new addition to the family” before introducing the world to her Australian Shepherd puppy named Sawyer.
The singer posted on Monday that she “won’t be going out as much” to prevent paparazzi from getting photos of her pregnant, which they sell to make money.
She is the mother of two teen sons, Sean and Jayden, with ex husband Kevin Federline.
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New Studio with Immersive Set Design Enables the Company to Film Professionals Sharing the Products They Love In the Way They Actually Use Them
CHICAGO, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based and founded, The Desire Company – the world's only community of Experts who trial, test and share reviews of the products they genuinely use and trust – is excited to announce the opening of their new studio in Chicago. The company's new, innovative space is located in the heart of The Windy City at 2112, Chicago's first creative incubator. The space includes immersive set designs to film top Pros sharing honest recommendations, easy-to-follow how tos and hands-on classes.
Coming off the heels of a recent $8 Million Series A raise, the increase in production capabilities created by the studio will help satisfy the growing demand from brands and retailers for The Desire Company's authentic Expert reviews. The 7,000 sq ft location also provides office space which houses the Company's Chicago-based employees, a group that is set to grow by over 50% before the end of the year with new hires.
With two thirds of the leadership team and 90% of The Desire Company's investors hailing from Chicago, the Company made the decision to embed roots in the city. "Chicago is my home," says Eric Sheinkop, co-founder and CEO of The Desire Company. "Our very first Desire Co. Pro was someone I met many years ago at Lincoln Park High School. Chicagoans support each other so it was the perfect place to launch a talent-based company. We've since grown the community with Experts from all over the US including more great Chicago Pros, but it feels right to build deeper roots here even as we expand."
Chicago-based choreographer and former Lady Gaga dance captain, Asiel Hardison, is thrilled for the company's new digs, "Chicago is home to some of the realest talent the world has to offer. I am excited for fellow Chicagoans to be a part of this great community of Pros and to be given the platform to share their hard-won knowledge and expertise with people looking for genuine professional advice."
"We congratulate The Desire Company on its expansion into new studio space in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood," said Michael Fassnacht, President & CEO, World Business Chicago, Chief Marketing Officer, City of Chicago. "We are incredibly proud of home-grown talent like Eric Sheinkop and team who are pioneering innovative ways forward to empower consumers with trusted reviews and more, capitalizing on the accelerated growth that tech and innovation are driving throughout the city. We are excited to watch The Desire Company expand and grow in the years to come."
About The Desire Company
The Desire Company is the world's only community of Experts who tell the truth about the products they actually use and trust. Our mission is to empower shoppers to make more educated, confident purchase decisions by providing credible, expert-driven product reviews, how-tos, and classes. The company was created around the passions of accomplished professionals at the top of their game, in order to democratize their knowledge and build a community to share it.
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IDC Financial Insights ranks top enterprises worldwide serving the financial services industry. This marks the eighth consecutive year Kasasa has earned recognition.
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kasasa, an award-winning financial technology and marketing provider that partners exclusively with community banks and credit unions, announced it was ranked #87 on the 2022 IDC FinTech Rankings. The elite list features enterprise companies from around the globe serving multiple industries. This is the eighth time Kasasa has appeared on the prestigious list. To view the list in its entirety, please visit http://www.idc-fi.com.
"Kasasa provides cutting-edge technology and innovative products to community financial institutions so they can focus on their area of expertise – connecting personally with their account holders to offer customized financial guidance and support," said Gabe Krajicek, CEO of Kasasa. "Kasasa ultimately encourages people to support their local economies by banking locally with a partner that has their best interest at heart. We are honored to be named to the IDC FinTech Rankings for eight consecutive years and are excited to continue helping community financial institutions nationwide."
The Fortune 500-style ranking categorizes and evaluates the top global providers of financial technology based on calendar year revenues from financial institutions for hardware, software and/or services. These providers supply the technological backbone of the financial services industry, an industry in which IDC forecasts worldwide spending on IT across the globe to be $590 billion (USD) by 2025.
To thrive in a digital economy, financial services organizations must embrace innovative and integrate innovative technology effectively to enhance the customer experience and achieve operational excellence. Kasasa and the vendors featured on the IDC FinTech Rankings, represent those providers committed to helping financial institutions successfully execute their digital transformation initiatives for the betterment of their customers around the world. IDC Financial Insights publishes a comprehensive report about the year's findings that is available to view or download from http://www.idc-fi.com.
Kasasa serves over 700 community financial institutions nationwide, representing over 3 million consumer bank accounts across 3,400+ branches in all 50 states. Kasasa provides marketing, technology, and financial products people love and offers them exclusively at community banks and credit unions to keep money in the local economy. Since 2003, Kasasa financial institutions have given back $2.7 billion in rewards to Kasasa account holders.
For more information about the rankings, visit http://www.idc-fi.com and follow us on Twitter @IDC and look for #IDCFinTechRankings.
About Kasasa
Based in Austin, Texas, Kasasa® promotes community banks and credit unions and inspires people to bank locally, so they can be proud of their money and do more good. An award-winning fintech and marketing services company, Kasasa provides reward checking accounts people love, the first-ever loan with Take-Backs™, relationship-powered referral programs, and ongoing expert consulting services to community financial institutions. For more information, visit www.kasasa.com, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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Wanda Kaye Staines Phillips, 63, of Sylvester, GA passed away, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Marion Sizemore will officiate.
Born in Moultrie, GA, Mrs. Phillips had resided in Sylvester, GA all of her adult life. She was employed with Walmart Corporation until her illness and was with the Walmart on Cordele Rd. in Albany, GA. She loved her job and looked forward to returning to work. She loved the Alabama Crimson Tide. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Henry Staines and Winnie Staines, sister, Renee Staines and brothers, Jimmy Staines, Wallace Staines and Mackey Staines.
Survivors include her husband, Kenny Phillips, Sylvester, GA, children, Brandi Phillips (Kevin Futch), Sylvester, GA, Rocky Phillips (Carol Phillips), Baconton, GA and grandchildren, Jacob Hutcheson, Tony Phillips, Emerald Day, Trent Day and Stewart Phillips, sisters, Leona Pickle and Barbara Staines, both of Albany, GA.
The family will receive friends Monday, April 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.
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165 million people impacted by China’s Covid lockdowns. Here’s what you need to know
By Jessie Yeung, CNN
China has introduced lockdown measures in its two biggest cities, Beijing and Shanghai — the twin engines that power much of the nation’s economy — in an uncompromising bid to stamp out Covid-19 outbreaks.
Shanghai is at the center of the latest outbreak, reporting upwards of 10,000 new cases a day. Authorities have responded with a city-wide lockdown that has lasted weeks, confining nearly all 25 million residents of the once-bustling financial hub to their homes or neighborhoods.
Meanwhile, Beijing officials have launched mass testing exercises, shut schools and imposed targeted lockdowns on some residential buildings in a bid to rein in infections. Those actions have sparked fears of a wider lockdown similar to Shanghai’s.
Throughout the pandemic, China has stuck to a strict zero-Covid strategy that uses lockdowns, mass testing, quarantines, and border closures to contain the virus. But the arrival of the highly infectious Omicron variant has thrown the sustainability of that strategy into question, with the virus spreading to different cities and provinces faster than the government can contain it.
Authorities are now enforcing full or partial lockdowns in at least 27 cities across the country, with these restrictions affecting up to 165 million people, according to CNN’s calculations.
Here’s what you need to know about the Covid situation in China.
Where are the lockdowns and restrictions?
Cases in China began rising in March, soon spiraling into the worst flare-up the country has seen since the initial outbreak in Wuhan in early 2020.
Northeastern Jilin province was hit hard during the early stages of the outbreak. Authorities put the provincial capital Changchun, an industrial hub, under strict city-wide lockdown on March 11, with nearby Jilin City following suit on March 21.
On Thursday, authorities in Changchun and Jilin City, which have a combined population of more than 13.5 million residents, said they would soon begin to gradually ease lockdowns — though it remains unclear what that process will look like, or under what conditions people will be permitted to leave their homes.
Authorities also locked down several other cities, including the major economic center of Shenzhen, in March — though some of these measures have since been lifted.
Shanghai, which has recorded more than half a million cases since March 1, introduced a staggered lockdown in late March. This had expanded into a full citywide lockdown by the end of the month.
Some neighborhoods can start to ease lockdown measures if they have reported no cases in the past two weeks, Shanghai authorities said on Wednesday — but it’s a tenuous freedom, with the threat of reimposed lockdown if even one local case is detected.
In Beijing, a mass testing campaign has covered nearly 20 million residents — about 90% of the city’s population. Another round of citywide testing is planned for April 27 to 30.
Targeted lockdowns in Beijing’s Chaoyang district this week barred residents of 13 buildings from leaving their apartments, and residents of another 33 buildings from leaving their residential compounds.
The capital closed schools in many of its most populous districts on Thursday. Several major hospitals also announced they were closing, and a growing number of entertainment venues including cinemas have also been ordered to close.
Full or district-wide lockdowns are in effect in more than two dozen cities including Hangzhou, home to 12.2 million people; Suzhou, home to 12.7 million people; and Harbin, home to 9.5 million people. They span 14 provinces, from far-flung northeastern Heilongjiang province to southern Guangxi and the mountainous western Qinghai province.
What is life under lockdown like?
Much of the Shanghai lockdown has been characterized by chaos and dysfunction — prompting alarm in other cities that fear they could be next.
Many residents have complained of food shortages, lack of medical access, poor conditions at makeshift quarantine camps and heavy-handed measures such as authorities separating infected children from their parents.
In March, an off-duty nurse in Shanghai died after being turned away from an emergency ward at her own hospital that was closed for disinfection. In early April, a health worker beat a pet corgi to death after its owner tested positive for Covid, the killing captured on camera. Last week, workers reportedly broke down the door of a 92-year-old woman’s home in the early hours of the morning to force her into quarantine.
These stories and many more have gone viral on Chinese social media, sparking rare outcry online.
Similar stories have been reported from other parts of the country, too. In March, students at a locked-down university in Jilin City pleaded for help, saying they had been left to fend for themselves without basic supplies. Also in March, some Changchun residents reported struggling to receive medical care for non-Covid diseases such as cancer or kidney conditions, with hospitals turning away patients.
These incidents — particularly in Shanghai, long seen as China’s most modern and cosmopolitan city — have put people elsewhere on high alert.
Though Beijing has yet to restrict people’s movement outside the designated high-risk areas, many residents — fearing a wider lockdown is on the cards — began panic buying this week, forming long lines at supermarket checkouts and emptying shelves.
What has been the economic cost?
The lockdowns and restrictions have dealt a massive blow to activity — particularly in economically important cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Unemployment hit a 21-month high in March. Many businesses have been forced to suspend operations in several locations, including automakers Volkswagen and Tesla and iPhone assembler Pegatron. The Chinese currency, the yuan, weakened rapidly this week, plunging to the lowest level since November 2020.
There are signs Chinese leaders are nervous, too. In March, President Xi Jinping said China must “minimize the impact of the epidemic on economic and social development.” On Tuesday, Xi called for an “all-out” infrastructure splurge to promote growth — unusual for the Chinese leader, who rarely sets out detailed economic plans, typically leaving that to Premier Li Keqiang.
The Chinese government is “painfully aware of the damage to the economy,” said Jörg Wuttke, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, earlier this month. He cited a private meeting with a Chinese ministry, but declined to name the agency.
“They’re worried about unemployment,” he added. “They’re worried about foreign companies putting money elsewhere.”
Why is China sticking to zero-Covid?
Despite rising anger at the chaotic lockdowns, and a death toll that remained relatively low until this latest outbreak, authorities and state-run media have indicated China’s zero-Covid policy isn’t changing anytime soon.
Shanghai’s severe situation “highlights the need to stick to the dynamic zero-Covid policy,” said the nationalist tabloid, the Global Times, on Wednesday.
“If Shanghai, endowed with the country’s best medical system, is in dire need of help facing rising numbers of severe cases, who will be there to offer help if other parts of China also have to battle the onslaught of the coronavirus?”
There are a few reasons why China is sticking so stubbornly to zero-Covid. Many Chinese leaders and scientists have voiced concern that easing restrictions could allow the virus to run rampant nationwide, potentially causing a spike in infections and deaths, and overwhelming the health care system — especially given lagging vaccination rates among the elderly.
While China focused massive resources on developing and manufacturing home-grown vaccines, it fell short on ensuring those got into the arms of the elderly population. Now, as authorities have upheld expectations that death rates in the country will remain low, they have no choice but to rely on lockdowns to protect the vulnerable.
There’s also a political element, with Xi placing his personal stamp firmly on the zero-Covid policy throughout the pandemic. The central government has frequently pointed to the low official death toll as evidence of the effectiveness of its strategy, and to burnish its claims of superiority over Western governments.
Xi has personally reiterated his support for zero-Covid throughout the pandemic, claiming last year that it showed China’s commitment to saving “every human life” — making the stakes especially high as the government now struggles to simultaneously contain the virus, sustain the flailing economy, and soothe public discontent.
And for Xi, it comes at a particularly sensitive time, months before his expected step into a nearly unprecedented third term in power this fall.
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Broken Bow crash sends 1 to hospital
Published: Aug. 27, 2022 at 11:02 PM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
BROKEN BOW, Okla. (KXII) - One person was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after two cars collided in Broken Bow.
According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a truck was driving east on Holly Creek Road, when it crossed into oncoming traffic and hit a motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider was flown to a hospital in Arkansas with injuries to his head, arm, leg and chest.
The report said the motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet.
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With her children grown and raising families of their own, then losing her beloved husband in 2014, Maria found herself experiencing depression and longing for a purpose in life. Her home was missing the family bustle, boundless energy and joyful sounds from years past.
"I would cry and cry there," said Maria, 92, in Spanish about her modest, but empty, longtime San Bernardino home.
As if an answer to her prayers, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) opened their San Bernardino Community Resource Center in 2015 — just steps away from Maria's too-quiet space.
"Thank God they put this center here," expressed Maria. "I said to myself, 'Oh, they couldn't have put it in a better location. I've got to go, I can go walking, I don't need someone to take me.' It was practically at my front door."
So, every day for the last seven years, Maria puts on her workout attire – complete with a spiffy pair of Skechers sneakers – and takes the short stroll from her house to the Community Resource Center, where she's become a "crowd favorite" of sorts.
"Maria is definitely a beautiful example of IEHP's core value of placing our members at the center of our universe," said Cesar Armendariz, IEHP's senior director of community health.
Fully embracing the center's wide-ranging offerings – all free of charge to anyone in the Inland Empire – Maria has taken a variety of fitness classes including Zumba®, aerobic boxing, Latin dance and yoga. She's also spent time in health education classes, learning about asthma, diabetes and nutrition.
The staff at IEHP's San Bernardino Community Resource Center look to Maria as their inspiration and motivation of their "why." "She fully embodies the reason we provide these services," said Armendariz. "Knowing we provided connection and heartfelt space for Maria to enjoy her golden years, instead of suffering through them alone in a spiral of isolation, fuels our own purpose. This is what healing and inspiring the human spirit looks like!"
As an added bonus, Maria brings smiles to everyone she encounters, always engaging with IEHP team members and fellow community residents.
"Eventually, she was very involved with whoever walked through the door," said IEHP San Bernardino Community Resource Center Team Member Marjorie Chavez. "It's been amazing to see how everyone welcomes Maria and how she embraces everyone who walks through the center."
To watch Maria stepping, turning and moving to the spicy sounds of the latest Zumba® routine – never missing a beat – you'd never know she's 92.
To witness Maria's current-day, happy interactions with other people at the center, you'd also never know about the sadness that once filled her heart.
For Maria, the emptiness she felt before IEHP entered her life is gone – and so are the tears.
She now knows IEHP's San Bernardino Community Resource Center is the place and the purpose she craved all along.
"My whole life has changed here. I feel renewed," said Maria, then adding an encouraging invitation to other San Bernardino residents. "Come to the center, because there's help here for everyone – for our bodies and our minds."
To learn more about IEHP's three Community Resource Centers, visit iehp.org. To see a video about Maria's special journey with the San Bernardino Community Resource Center, click here.
For our media friends, IEHP is also happy to supply b-roll video, photos and/or arrange for interview opportunities with Maria and representatives from our center staff.
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country. In its 26th year, IEHP is supporting more than 1.5 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medicaid or Cal MediConnect Plans and has a growing network of over 7,800 providers and nearly 3,000 team members. Through dynamic partnerships with providers and community organizations, paired with award-winning service and a tradition of quality care, IEHP is fully committed to their vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, visit iehp.org.
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In Bucha, Ukrainian families mourn the war’s youngest victims as investigators probe war crimes
By Sara Sidner, Sandi Sidhu, Oleksandra Titorova and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN
Deep in a pine forest in Ukraine’s Bucha district, a bumpy dirt road dead-ends in a small tidy cemetery. There, a figure dressed in black, her head covered with a scarf, hunches over a fresh mound of dirt blanketed in flowers and adorned with a picture of a small girl. Her body begins to shake. Then her sobs pierce the quiet of the forest.
“I wish I could trade places with her,” says 68-year-old grandmother, Galina, from Vorzel, a small village in Ukraine’s Bucha district.
The grave holds the body of her seven-year-old granddaughter Anastasia, who was murdered as the family tried to escape the Russian invasion of their village. Galina says the pair — along with six more children and two other adults, all family members — had packed into a car and were driving down a two-lane highway when a Russian sniper fired at their vehicle from the woods.
“On the first strike, he shot through the front window and my granddaughter started to scream. The next shot our car stopped and then again, they shot at us. Anastasia whimpered,” Galina, who only gave CNN her first name, says. “I started to cry and children were scared. They were all screaming.”
When the screaming and panic ended, sorrow washed over the family with the realization Anastasia had been shot dead. Her sister Lida, 11, was also badly wounded.
“I asked the soldier (to) help us. I was begging them saying, ‘Don’t you have kids of your own?'” Galina says.
“We did nothing to them. We lived our life. We didn’t attack anyone … It was them to attack us. They didn’t care if there was a kid or grandmothers or grandfathers. They didn’t care. And still don’t care,” she adds.
This scenario is exactly what the family was trying to escape. They were well aware of the Russian soldiers who had rolled into their village in March, snuffing out humans as casually as cigarettes and then leaving the bodies carelessly scattered along the sides of the roads.
The true scale of Russia’s monthlong occupation of Bucha is yet to be fully understood — but the picture emerging from it has shocked the world.
Russia has flatly refused to accept responsibility for the atrocities emanating from Bucha and other districts surrounding Kyiv since its troops made a hasty retreat in late March after failing to encircle the capital. Instead, the Kremlin has repeatedly claimed — without evidence — that the numerous reports of indiscriminate killings, mass graves, disappearances and looting are “fake” and part of a “planned media campaign.”
Ukrainian investigators are keen to hear accounts like Galina’s as they investigate potential war crimes in the Bucha district and across Ukraine.
The country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says 220 Ukrainian children have died since Russian troops flooded across the borders on February 24. Meanwhile, in the Bucha district alone, the local prosecutor Roman Kravchenko tells CNN at least 31 children have been killed and at least 19 others injured.
Not far from Anastasia’s final resting place lies another young victim of the unnecessary war: 15-year-old Anna Mishenko along with her mother, Tamila Mishenko. Both were shot and burned to death in their car after encountering Russian tanks outside a shopping center as they also tried to flee Bucha, according to their family.
Relatives and friends searched for days after the two went missing. Eventually, they were identified through the car’s registration plate and the small ring Anna wore on her finger, according to cemetery director and family friend, Anna Kalinichenko.
Dasha Markina, 14, remembers her schoolmate as a “ray of light” and someone who was “always looking at the world with a smile.”
“She was a good student, she spoke English well, and she could paint amazingly,” Markina says, proudly showing her friend’s photograph from a recent yearbook.
“It’s too bad that such a wonderful person doesn’t exist anymore. She was always happy to communicate and to make new friends,” she adds.
With a mix of anguish and frustration in her voice, Markina says, “They just wanted to save themselves and just were shot. Just because Russians wanted to do so. Those bastards don’t know why they came here but they had fun doing it.”
For Kalinichenko, the toll of the recent weeks is etched across her face. She’s seen too much death, seen too many fresh graves, and tried to support too many families.
“The Russians would not let them bury loved ones at the cemetery. People had to bury them in their own yards first … then later at the cemetery,” she explains, adding that the act of having to bury loved ones twice has prolonged the trauma and grief for so many.
“I’ve never buried such a big number of people,” she laments. “All those people loved their lives, lived their lives … We are Ukrainians, it’s our land. It doesn’t have to be like this.
Asked if these deaths constituted war crimes, Kalinichenko answers without hesitation: “War crimes that will never be forgiven. Neither in Heaven nor on Earth. They must be burned in hell.”
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The First Independent Agency To Receive Award Tinuiti Recognized for Excellence in Innovation, Efficiency, and Growth
NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinuiti today became the first independent performance marketing firm to win the Microsoft Global Agency of The Year award for demonstrating excellence in driving innovation, efficiency and growth across all of Microsoft Advertising. Tinuiti is the first independent agency to receive the highly-coveted Global Agency of the Year award since the program launched in 2018.
Tinuiti's decade plus partnership with Microsoft Advertising is rooted in high-level collaboration, creative troubleshooting and both the transparency and communication necessary to drive high performance results. As a result, Tinuiti solidifies its position at the forefront of the ever-evolving world of digital advertising where it continues to solve clients' complex business issues.
Obele Brown-West, Chief Solution Officer at Tinuiti, said: "It's an incredible honor to be named the Microsoft Global Agency of the Year— an accolade that underscores Tinuiti's commitment to excellence, efficiency and accelerating brand performance for our client partners. As the largest independent brand performance marketing agency, we've got the unique ability to call our own shots, move quickly, and continuously reinvest in the two most critical resources we need to grow our clients' brands – people and technology. For as long as Tinuiti has been an agency, Microsoft has been there every step of the way. This award is testament to our deep-rooted and truly collaborative relationship, a partnership that remains instrumental to Tinuiti's ongoing growth, innovation and success."
Heidi Coffer, Director of Global Partner Marketing, Microsoft Advertising, said: "Microsoft Advertising is honored to present Tinuiti with the Global Agency of the Year award. The quality of nominations from this year's partners was extraordinary, inspiring us with their incredible contributions to the industry, dedication to their clients' growth and an untiring commitment to partnership. We are proud to celebrate our global winners for their extraordinary work in 2021, and look forward to the impactful work we will do together in the year ahead."
Specifically, Tinuiti's long-term partnership with Microsoft serves as a powerful expansion tool for clients looking to become global brands and international players. Market insights tailored to each country, translation services with a localized approach, plus operational and logistical consultations focused on demographic preferences, all set the stage for international expansion. Because of the integrated nature of the partnership, Tinuiti also gains invaluable line of sight on key industry insights including determining which countries and international markets should be targeted next. One notable success case is Tinuiti client partner Etsy, an American ecommerce company and household name, which has successfully expanded into five international markets (Australia, Canada, Germany, France and United Kingdom) and counting.
The performance of Smart Shopping ad campaigns also illuminate what's possible with Microsoft Advertising. Tinuiti's Smart Shopping ads far outperform traditional shopping ads and specifically, leverage automation for both high-impact efficiencies and incredibly nimble strategy shifts.
Key to the success of the partnership is Tinuiti's proprietary, award-winning technology, Mobius. This suite of AI-enabled marketing intelligence and media activation technology unifies data sources into an ecosystem where data is interconnected, providing the Tinuiti and Microsoft Teams with the ability to leverage a truly integrated marketing strategy.
Earlier this month, Tinuiti celebrated being named PacSun's Paid Media Agency of Record. The appointment marked the first time PacSun will formally focus on full-funnel marketing — charging Tinuiti with creatively enhancing the brand's presence through a full-funnel media approach that unites sequential, customer-centric journeys across every digital touchpoint.
Tinuiti's recent accolades come on the heels of two high-profile acquisitions last year. In 2021, Tinuiti acquired Amazon-specialist agency, Ortega Group, to create the industry's most robust full-service Amazon and marketplace program, and digital streaming agency, Bliss Point Media, which transformed Tinuiti into the largest independent purchaser of streaming/OTT media in the U.S.
Since 2017 Tinuiti has experienced rapid expansion, growing seven-fold and welcoming nearly 700 new employees in the last 12 months alone. With an employee headcount nearing 1,100, the agency has experienced an unprecedented 59% year-over-year increase and is continuing to hire for multiple roles across divisions to keep pace with growth. For a closer look at Tinuiti's culture, please visit https://tinuiti.com/culture/.
About Tinuiti
Tinuiti is the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV and the Triopoly of Google, Meta, Amazon, with more than $3 billion in digital media under management and over 1,000 employees. With industry-leading expertise in search, social, Amazon and marketplaces, addressable TV and mobile apps, CRM and email marketing, and more, Tinuiti understands that success requires both strategy and channel expertise. Each solution is delivered through Tinuiti's performance planning framework, GAMMA, and is enabled by a proprietary suite of marketing intelligence and media activation technology – Mobius. For more information visit http://www.tinuiti.com.
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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entertainment law firm Ramo Law PC announced that the 2022 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers names Senior Associates Geoff Lee, Sean Pope, Zev Raben, Mary Trier, and Alexa Whiteside as Rising Stars for their exemplary legal talent.
To be featured in this selective list, which includes no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state, individuals are identified as the top, up-and-coming attorneys in each market who are either 40 years of age or under or who have been practicing law for ten or fewer years.
Lee is general counsel for unscripted and premium docu-series production companies such as Scout Productions ("Legendary"), Boardwalk Pictures ("Chef's Table"), and Campfire Studios ("Rudy! A Documusical", premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival this week) and negotiates lucrative network deals for his clients' large scale productions. Drawing on his background as a creative producer, Lee focuses his legal practice on facilitating his clients' vision, providing them with the legal tools to actualize their ideas for mediums of all types including closing strategic partnerships and branding opportunities between the fashion and television industries as well as structuring non-traditional financing of entertainment projects through sales of NFTs on the blockchain. As production counsel, Lee specializes in high profile, talent driven productions such as "The Big Brunch" starring Dan Levy, "Rennervations" with Jeremy Renner, and "Welcome to Wrexham" following Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElnenny's purchase of a Welsh football team.
Pope works alongside producers and production companies focusing on all aspects of production legal services from development to distribution, with a particular emphasis towards documentaries and docu-series, including recent projects, "Cheer," "Last Chance U: Basketball," and "The Long Game," as well as Sundance Film Festival 2022 selections, "The Exiles," "Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power," "Descendant," and "TikTok, Boom." In addition, Pope serves as outside counsel for unscripted fare at Boardwalk Pictures and Campfire Studios, as well as production legal counsel for Image Nation ("The Ambush," "Watcher") and The Solution Entertainment Group ("Year 2," "Blacklight," "Honest Thief," "Line of Duty"). Pope enjoys being a part of teams that help elevate unconventional stories, as well as assisting young producers to navigate the complex issues involved in creating as well as exploring diverse and novel avenues for the exploitation of their content at the start of their careers.
Providing guidance and advice to financiers and distribution companies, Raben brings his depth of legal experience to bear for his clients in all aspects of their varied businesses. While his practice is primarily focused on representing financiers, Raben also assists distribution companies and producers in all areas of their creative pursuits. Raben has assisted financiers and producers to close financing most recently for "Ambush" starring Aaron Eckhart, and the Sean Penn helmed "Black Flies."
Trier works primarily with production companies and creators on film and television projects, directing clients through varied development stages, whether it be through industry norms or complex chain of title issues. She oversees business and legal affairs at Imagine Entertainment alongside Elsa Ramo, offering legal guidance on projects like Netflix's "tick, tick… BOOM!" and "Hillbilly Elegy," and also advises Imagine Kids & Family, Imagine Documentaries, Hello Sunshine, Boardwalk Pictures, Balboa Productions and Funny or Die. Trier recently provided general counsel for the Laugh Out Loud/Sundance Women Write Now Fellowship in 2021, is on the board of the 501(c)3 legal organization Professional Entertainment Female Attorneys (PEFA), and has worked on titles such as Skydance's "Grace and Frankie" and the film "Arkansas" starring Vince Vaughn and Liam Hemsworth.
Through the firm, Whiteside serves as general counsel for several entertainment and media companies, including Kevin Hart's Hartbeat (including its Laugh Out Loud! Network and subsidiaries) and Hybrid, LLC (who most recently announced their production "The Gabby Petito Story" airing on Lifetime this coming fall 2022). Some of her other work for the firm includes serving as production counsel on such films as upcoming feature films as Hello Sunshine's "Something from Tiffany's" and Tom Hanks' "A Man Called Otto." Licensed in both California and North Carolina, she was also recognized for her pro-bono efforts in 2021 and enters 2022 as Vice-Chair of the Sports and Entertainment Section of the NCBA, council member of the NCBF Pro-Bono Awards Sub-Committee, and Secretary of the 501(c)3 legal organization Professional Entertainment Female Attorneys (PEFA).
Selections are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, an affiliate of Thomson Reuters. The multi-phase selection process includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, and a peer review. For more information, visit superlawyers.com.
With offices in Los Angeles and New York City, Ramo Law PC provides comprehensive legal services to its clients in the entertainment industry with a specialized focus in representing financiers, producers, and production entities in film, television and digital content. The firm provides experienced legal services to optimize its clients' financial, legal and business position in the financing, production and exploitation of their content. For more information, visit RamoLawPC.com.
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Another major milestone passed as TenureX targets ambitious international expansion
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TenureX, the Israeli start-up that is fixing the broken correspondent banking industry, today announces a new partnership with TM Group, the technology management and integration experts providing trading, compliance, control rooms, and automation software to the financial services industry.
The new partnership enables TM Group to provide TenureX solutions and services - including its unique "correspondent-banking-as-a-Service" platform - as a managed service provider in the Nordics banking sector to improve compliance, productivity and scale correspondent banking services.
The new partnership marks an important milestone in TenureX's ambitious expansion strategy, adding a dedicated technology and market specialist focused on the Nordics, one of the most interesting markets for innovation within correspondent banking services.
TenureX and TM Group will continue their mutual vision of customer-first and hands-on approach, working together to fix the structural problems within the correspondent banking services.
TenureX was founded in 2020 by banking industry veterans who realised that correspondent banking was broken. The continued reliance on legacy technology has resulted in poorly executed cross-border payments, with parties in the payment chain – and even within the same organisation – unable to access the data they need to make intelligent, strategic and compliant decisions.
To fix these structural problems, TenureX developed a new platform to revolutionise the moribund correspondent banking industry by providing "correspondent banking in a box". This cloud-based digital platform provides a set of innovative solutions that enable customers to embed their risk-based approach and compliance rules into each single payment instruction, as well as digital workflows. TenureX helps customers slash the costs of cross-border transactions, eliminate cost and complexity for compliance teams, and open up a world of new revenue opportunities.
"Technology is crucial to reviving the correspondent banking industry by bringing full data visibility and a unified pre-agreed set of compliance rules to every party, but it also needs the dedicated specialist who know to speak the local language and understand the specific needs of unique banking sector and region," said Or Kapelinsky, TenureX Co-Founder & COO. "Partnering with expert technology and solutions integrators in the Nordics such as TM Group adds a vital layer of local expertise and customer service that TenureX could not offer, and we could not ask for a better fit than TM Group."
Emil Holmberg, Sales Director at TM Group said, "The Nordics are a very interesting market for innovation within correspondent banking services and we found TenureX's solution and positioning going hand-in-hand with our current knowhow and capabilities."
"This is a great opportunity for TenureX and TM Group to work together for the benefit of our mutual clients. We are looking forward to a successful collaboration".
About TenureX
TenureX was founded in 2020 by four banking experts with a wide variety of industry experience.
They know first-hand the frustrations and missed opportunities faced by non-bank financial institutions as they struggle to work together, and are passionate about making things simpler for everyone in correspondent banking.
The TenureX vision is to democratize correspondent banking by moving away from subjective, rigid, bilateral, relationship banking. Instead the company is building objective, streamlined, multilateral, transaction-based relationships.
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Addressing learning loss, emphasis on digital solutions among publishers' focus
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report by SIMBA Information, although the intensity and drastic changes in learning from Covid have receded, publishers of K-12 Instructional Materials still are adjusting and making changes in their business, products and marketing from the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.
In the just-published report, PreK-12 Instructional Materials Competitive Analysis 2022, SIMBA reports on the range of new focus areas and marketing and product strategies that have largely been brought on, or in some cases accelerated, by the pandemic. Among these outlined and described in the report are:
- Examining what role to play in addressing the learning loss experienced by so many students
- Recommitting to digital solutions, which not only provide certain inherent advantages over print, but also help with supply chain challenges and reducing higher materials costs
- Introducing solutions to strengthen students, teachers, and families' social-emotional health, which also encompasses social-emotional-learning (SEL)
- Providing increased attention to the growing and challenging needs of teachers
- Focusing on providing flexible learning solutions: developing products, services and tools that will work in-person, hybrid, blended and remotely.
Publishers are also looking to ensure that their materials and tools can adapt to a wide range of learning styles and will work for students with all levels of needs and background.
Another area looked at in the report is the importance of new priorities for K-12 publishers. These include offering professional development, resources for social-emotional learning and even what role to play and what to offer to assist in creating family communication solutions.
As for the products themselves, the report also found that companies are looking to offer tools and platforms that help integrate and improve back-end administrative and educational functions.
Other key issues covered in the report include how leading public companies responded to lockdown trends and challenges; industry performance in 2021 which examines the key drivers of growth; challenges to operating margins; revenue trends and a dramatic increase in the net sales of PreK-12 education net sales. Also covered are M&A activity, stock price trends in 2021 through 2022, a discussion of the move of certain large public education companies going private, the increase of private equity investments, and a roundup of SPACS and IPOs.
Finally, the report profiles several leading public providers of K-12 materials: Cambium Learning; Cengage; Discovery Education; Goodheart-Willcox Company; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Kahoot!; McGraw-Hill; Pearson; Renaissance Learning; Savvas Learning Company; Scholastic Corporation; and Stride.
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Teen turned away from water slide because of weight, family says
GRAFTON, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) – A family in Illinois said their 13-year-old daughter was turned away from a ride at Raging Rivers Waterpark after being told to step on a scale in front of strangers.
Andrew Batton told KMOV that he and his family went to the amusement park in hopes of trying the newest ride, the Mississippi Monster.
Batton said a worker asked his daughter to weigh herself in front of everyone when they made it to the front of the line.
“The guy looked at us and to my daughter and said, ‘You need to step on the scale,” Batton said, adding she was embarrassed by the incident.
The scale read 205, but Batton said they were told there was a 200-pound weight limit.
A spokesperson for Raging Rivers said the decision was made to prioritize the safety of guests.
“I get the safety, but just communicate it,” Batton said.
He claims there were no signs to indicate a weight limit on the ride.
“I was like, ‘There’s nothing on the media about that. Was this posted anywhere?’ He was like, ‘No. We’ve had some people getting hurt so we’re limiting the weight on the ride,’” Batton said.
According to Raging Rivers, new water tubes for the Mississippi Monster have been ordered to increase the weight capacity for the ride.
While Batton and his daughter are both season ticket holders, they don’t plan to return to the waterpark anytime soon.
“The disappointment that she felt by not being able to ride the brand-new ride was definitely overshadowed by the public humiliation of being asked to step on a scale,” Batton said. “Then further than that, being told that you’re overweight...We as parents now have to undo the emotional damage that this corporate company caused us.”
Copyright 2022 KMOV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/13/teen-turned-away-water-slide-because-weight-family-says/ | 2022-07-13T17:35:23Z |
Albanese sworn in as PM in Australia ahead of Tokyo summit
By ROD McGUIRK
Associated Press
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s new prime minister has been sworn into office ahead of a Tokyo summit with President Joe Biden. The move Monday took place as votes are still being counted to determine whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will control a majority in a Parliament that is demanding tougher action on climate change. Albanese’s center-left Labor Party ousted the conservative coalition that had governed for nine years at Saturday’s election. The swearing-in of the new government was made possible after ousted leader Scott Morrison resigned early in the vote counting. The new foreign minister, Penny Wong, was also sworn into office and joined Albanese on the trip to Tokyo for the Quad summit on Tuesday. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/22/albanese-sworn-in-as-pm-in-australia-ahead-of-tokyo-summit/ | 2022-05-23T03:23:55Z |
Various Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled for ‘thin metal strands’
(Gray News) – The candy company that makes Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers is recalling a variety of the gummy versions of the candies, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery announced the voluntary recall Friday because of the potential presence of a “very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag.”
The company said it received reports from consumers alerting them to the matter. There have been no illnesses reported from it as of May 15.
The products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, according to Mars Wrigley.
The candy company said it is working with retailers to address the issue. If you have bought any of these products, you are urged to dispose of them and not eat them.
For a full list of the recalled candy, visit the FDA’s website.
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The fintech startup will help modern lenders efficiently verify income and employment while empowering consumers with safer and more accurate data
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truework, a fintech company that provides income and employment verification for the nation's largest mortgage, auto, and consumer lenders to approve more borrowers in a fraction of the time, today announced it raised $50 million in Series C funding.
Leading the Series C round was G Squared, with returning investors Sequoia Capital, Activant Capital, and Khosla Ventures also participating. New investors include Indeed, Human Capital, and Four Rivers Group. The completion of this round will support planned product development, additional hiring, and foster the company's continued growth as an efficient, secure, and user-friendly platform for income and employment verification.
By digitizing and simplifying the income and employment verification process for banks, lenders, payroll providers, and HR departments, Truework streamlines the lending process for both lender and borrower. With consumer consent as a foundation, Truework verifies income for important extensions of credit, such as mortgages and auto loans.
"Automation and efficiency are at the heart of what we do at Truework, and building the future with a consumer-first mindset goes into every decision we make," said Truework CEO Ryan Sandler. "With access to over 35 million (and counting) US employee records, Truework enables lenders to convert more borrowers and make faster credit decisions with verified income. Series C funding will help us further empower both sides of the verification equation and help build a more efficient, secure, and stable credit system."
From local credit unions to large banks, Truework connects consumers to more than 17,000 lenders across the country, often enabling income verification within seconds, increasing applicant conversion by up to 14%, and reducing verification cost per loan by 60%.
Truework will service more than 12 million income and employment requests in 2022, from more than 20,000 small businesses and 100 enterprises. Its mortgage customers include 20 of the top 25 lenders, like Fairway Independent Mortgage, Caliber, Guaranteed Rate, Citizens Bank, and LoanDepot. Its recent expansion into consumer lending has won customers like Carvana, Octane, and Figure.
"Truework's vision, leadership, and technology are skillfully-calibrated to the current landscape," said G Squared Partner Spencer McLeod. "Rising rates and market uncertainty are catalyzing lenders to optimize their approval process. People applying for loans expect decisions to be made quickly, they seek options that offer control over personal data and insight into how it's used. Truework has delivered that solution to some of the nation's largest banks and most future-forward investors. We are excited about Truework's future vision to empower consumers and are proud to support their expansion."
About Truework
Truework is redesigning the credit system with consumers at the core. On a mission to empower individuals to own and control their personal data, Truework provides an API-enabled platform for income and employment verification that is more efficient, accurate and secure. Using Truework as a Consumer Reporting Agency operating in compliance with FCRA, banks, lenders and background check providers can verify any U.S. employee. Through partnerships with payroll providers such as Gusto, Zenefits, and BambooHR, Truework has the second-largest instant verification network with over 35 million employees. To learn more, visit www.truework.com.
About G Squared
G Squared is a global venture capital firm that partners with dynamic companies throughout their life cycles as a complete capital solutions provider, working to create value for companies, investors, employees, and other stakeholders. The firm focuses on investments in growth-stage technology companies and has invested in over 100 portfolio companies since it was founded in 2011. For more information on G Squared and its portfolio, visit: www.gsquared.com.
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LOS ANGELES , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Cano Health, Inc. f/k/a Jaws Acquisition Corp. ("Cano" or "the Company") (NYSE: CANO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between May 18, 2020 and February 25, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 17, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Cano overstated its expertise in performing due diligence and acquiring target companies. The Company failed to perform due diligence on its ability post-business combination to account for the timing of revenue recognition as prescribed by ASC 606. The Company misstated its capitated revenue, direct patient expense, accounts receivable, net of unpaid service provider costs, and accounts payable and accrued expenses. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Cano, investors suffered damages.
Join the case to recover your losses.
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NGT's fund will invest $100 million in breakthrough early-stage biotech and medical technologies
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arieli Capital joins NGT Healthcare2 ("NGT"), a health-tech venture capital fund based in Nazareth, as a Partner. The second fund will allow NGT to invest around $100 million in breakthrough technologies from academic and medical institutions, with an emphasis on promoting entrepreneurship within the Arab community.
"We at Arieli Capital believe in promoting technologies that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of people around the world," said Or Haviv, Partner and Head of Global Innovation at Arieli Capital. "We are confident that our past performance in biotechnology investments, successful track-record of licensing and commercialization of therapeutics and leading multiple global innovation programs will add unique value to NGT and to its portfolio companies."
"Arieli's investment along with others will allow us to invest in approximately 25 additional early-stage start-up companies and 16 'year zero' projects (pre-incubator, academic projects). We will continue to provide significant support for our portfolio companies after the initial investment period to lead their success," said Nizar Mishael, a Managing Partner at NGT. "We are happy to have Arieli Capital join us as a Partner, which expands our extensive network of connections. Together with Arieli, the fund will aim to be active in all future funding rounds of the companies, which will provide significant added value to the entire portfolio after the incubator period."
About Arieli Capital:
Arieli Capital is a US-based holding and investment company with offices in New York, Tel Aviv and London. Arieli Capital's hands on and holistic ability along with a growth strategy provides technology companies with a wide spectrum of resources and services. Ariel Capital identifies, develops and commercializes selected technology assets and platforms. Additionally, Arieli Capital is a trusted partner of governments, financial institutions, industry brands and funds to lead cutting-edge global start-up acceleration programs, investment bootcamps and innovation centers across the globe.
About NGT Healthcare2:
Established in August 2021, NGT aims to invest and assist in the growing of cutting-edge start-up companies in the field of bio convergence, biotechnology and medical devices whilst creating social impact focusing on Arab entrepreneurship. NGT's first fund established 23 groundbreaking medical companies. The second fund with $100 million will invest in approximately 25 additional early-stage start-up companies and 16 'year zero' projects.
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Grizzly bear suspected to have killed livestock in North Idaho
NAPLES, Idaho (KIFI) - Idaho Fish and Game officers suspect a grizzly bear attacked and killed a llama and a sheep on private land in the Panhandle Region on the evening of April 5.
Idaho Fish and Game received information on Tuesday about a llama and a sheep that had been killed overnight by a suspected grizzly bear. The incident occurred on private land near the town of Naples in Boundary County. The landowner reported seeing a reddish-brown bear the evening of the incident, but he was unable to identify whether it was a grizzly or black bear at the time of the sighting.
After arriving on the scene on April 6, Fish and Game officers and Wildlife Services staff quickly located grizzly bear tracks.
Center for Wildlife Information- Grizzly bear and black bear identification
What Fish and Game is doing
Fish and Game officers, in coordination with a trapper from Wildlife Services, have placed traps on the resident’s property, as the bear may return. If a grizzly bear is successfully trapped, staff will determine whether or not the bear has been encountered during previous research efforts or if it is a previously undocumented animal.
In addition, if a grizzly bear is captured, Fish and Game will work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff to collect biological data including DNA, measurements, sex and age. If the bear is relocated, a GPS collar will be placed on it for future tracking of its movements and behaviors.
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Important reminders
Spring brings lots of things back to life after a long, cold and dark winter. Flowers start blooming, birds start chirping and bears start waking from their dens with stomachs rumbling.
Incidents like these serve as reminders that we live in bear country, plain and simple. Although a bear will often go and do as it pleases, there are some simple steps homeowners and landowners can take to make their property less attractive to bears.
To name a few:
- Properly dispose of attractants, including trash, animal carcasses, compost, livestock feed and beehives.
- Securely store food, garbage and other attractants in a bear-resistant place.
- Keep pet food secured as you do your own. Bears like pet food as much as your pet does.
- Avoid filling bird feeders until wintertime.
- Do not bury or throw garbage into the nearby woods.
- Make sure to clean your grills and keep them in a building, if possible.
In addition, here are a few tips in the event you do encounter a bear:
- Never approach bears, always stay at least 300 feet away.
- Do not interrupt bear activities.
- Never feed bears.
- Carry bear spray and know how to use it.
- Never run if you encounter a bear. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/04/07/grizzly-bear-suspected-to-have-killed-livestock-in-north-idaho/ | 2022-04-07T19:55:04Z |
After years of work, W.K. Kellogg Foundation partners in Haiti establish an alliance to strengthen local food systems and food security.
The Haiti Food Systems Alliance (HFSA) includes 14 established Haitian businesses and organizations dedicated to improving farmer incomes and children's food security.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new coalition of organizations working on the ground in Haiti has united to contribute to developing the country's agricultural sector and boost food security for marginalized families.
The Haiti Food Systems Alliance (HFSA), years in the making, was formed as a local response to the top-down approach commonly adopted by external development interventions. It will contribute to local efforts to develop a Haitian-led roadmap to agricultural viability and sustainability that puts Haitian farmers and local food system organizations in the driver's seat for the benefit of Haitian children and their communities.
The Alliance includes agricultural groups supporting food production in rural communities, including Association des Cadres pour la Protection de l'Environnement (ACAPE), Acceso Haiti, Association Zanmi Agrikol (AZA), Haiti Christian Development Fund (HCDF), KORE Foundation (KORE) and Partenariat Developpement Local (PDL).
They will be supported by service partners specializing in local capacity building, research and data service, including Association pour le Developpement de Fond-des-Blancs (ADF), Centre d'Appui et de Services aux Entreprises Locales et Internationales (Caseli), Centre Haitien du Leadership et de l'Excellence (CLE), Haiti Development Institute (HDI) and Université de Quisqueya (UniQ).
Finally, three feeding partners will complete the Alliance, including Health Equity International (HEI), Model School Network (MSN) and Zanmi Lasante (ZL).
"This is very important because today we are talking about systems - the food system that encompasses the entire agricultural industry," said Cantave Jean-Baptiste, HFSA partner and director of Partenariat pour le Developpement Locale (PDL).
"At a past meeting of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation partners, we highlighted the assets and resources of our country, and many mentioned that our biggest weakness was our isolation. Today we are coming together to bring about the impact that each of us alone cannot have."
"This Alliance has a great advantage: we already know each other, as individuals, as professionals, as institutions. Many have collaborated already, and many are currently working together. Let us put these assets in service of the Alliance to strengthen the capacity of groups, farmers' organizations and social movements working for food sovereignty in Haiti."
Over the next 18 months, the Alliance will provide short-term relief to household food and economic insecurity in some of the most neglected and vulnerable communities in Haiti, while also driving improvements in local food systems and value chains to make them more inclusive, profitable and sustainable.
This will include investment in production, marketing and feeding activities in strategic value chains (corn, cassava, beans, eggs and peanuts) to rapidly improve nutrition for children in schools, hospitals and vulnerable rural communities.
The Alliance will also focus on ongoing improvement in these strategic value chains through applied research, testing and production supported by Alliance partners to increase income for rural farming households.
The HFSA draws its legitimacy from its 14 members - organizations with decades of experience in Haiti's agricultural sector, leading research, innovation and impact to support local food security and sustainability. The Alliance is founded on the belief that Haitian farmers are the motors of agricultural sustainability and must be supported, throughout the whole value chain, for Haiti's food system to reach its full potential.
After years of international funding mainly going to foreign businesses and interventions, the HFSA will fund actions to create stronger alignment between local businesses and organizations and to increase their organizational, data and technical capacity. Despite Haiti's significant challenges, which include poor governance, increased food insecurity, climate change and increased gang violence, the HFSA will present solutions in areas where real impact is possible, all the while putting in place strong collective foundations essential to a thriving food system.
"To the international community and those looking to support Haiti, we encourage you to look beyond the negative headlines, not perpetuate them, and support local solutions and development projects that address issues in a sustainable way. We need solutions that come from and empower the Haitian people," said Sergeline Renee, HFSA partner and Director of Administration and Sales for Acceso Haiti.
The HFSA partners, working across agriculture, education and healthcare sectors, and with longstanding support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, have been highly effective in engaging communities to deploy innovative, partnership-based and community-led solutions.
To date, members of the Alliance have developed and expanded local sourcing for school feeding programs to feed more than 10,000 students, launched and expanded research and development of agricultural innovations to improve multiple value chains and developed new export products, obtained certifications, and built expertise and teams to expand market opportunities for farming families.
These organizations have also played a key role in responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity, and natural disasters by helping local farmers and food systems workers provide food for hospitals and community organizations.
Now, the coalition has formalized its expanded collaboration through the creation of the Haiti Food Systems Alliance.
"Over the years, it has been an honor to partner with the organizations now serving as the foundation of the Haiti Food System Alliance. I have seen firsthand the evolution of their work as collaborators, innovators and local leaders, marching hand in hand with communities at such a critical moment in Haiti's history." said Dana François, program officer at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
"The Alliance is a result of years of partnerships founded on the commitment of these organization to a shared vision of families thriving through sustainable Haitian-led economic development and food sovereignty during evolving challenging global and local contexts. Much more work awaits the Alliance as it continues to fine-tune, calibrate, maintain alignment with communities' visions, to reach the impact it seeks to have on many fronts as a community-driven initiative working alongside Haitian farmers, families, and the agricultural sector."
Some of HFSA's primary goals include raising the incomes of 3,000 more smallholder farmers and creating 100 more rural food systems jobs, feeding over 8,000 more school kids with locally sourced snacks, and providing 3,000 more smallholder farmers with access to parcel-specific weather forecasting and best practices information via text or WhatsApp.
The Alliance will also seek to rapidly add and engage central and local government offices and other production, service, and feeding partners throughout the country in the years to come. Continued growth, expansion and partnership building with other organizations will increase the Alliance's impact and overall sustainability.
More information is available via the official HFSA website.
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The Company's partnership reaffirms its commitment to supporting the circular economy by restoring forests in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management, secure information destruction and patient engagement solutions, today announced a $100,000, one-year partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. Stericycle's commitment will support tree replanting efforts in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The partnership also builds on Stericycle's ongoing efforts to protect communities from harmful waste while helping the healthcare industry make progress towards its sustainability and climate goals.
Together with its partners, the Arbor Day Foundation is replanting forests across the globe, helping to restore deforestation and damage from human activity, disease, insects, wildfires and weather. These efforts help improve water and air quality, enhance carbon storage, provide critical habitat for wildlife, and preserve nature for recreation and wellness. With the help of its members, donors and partners, the Arbor Day Foundation's programs make our world greener and healthier. This coincides with Stericycle's mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
"Shaping a healthier and safer world through environmental sustainability is an important issue in the healthcare industry and a key initiative at Stericycle," commented Cindy J. Miller, president and chief executive officer at Stericycle. "Last year, we securely shredded and recycled 1.1 billion pounds of paper globally through our Shred-it® secure information destruction services. By partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation, we're taking another meaningful step to support the circular economy by revitalizing areas that have suffered from deforestation and helping to restore forests back to their natural state."
In 2022, Stericycle's reforestation efforts with the Arbor Day Foundation will replant tens of thousands of trees in the following locations:
- Lake Louisa State Park (30 miles west of Orlando), Fla., United States
- Longleaf Private Lands (38 miles southwest of Gainesville), Fla., United States
- Wailer Woods (150 miles south of Indianapolis), Ind., United States
- Longleaf Private Lands (10 miles outside of Lufkin), Texas, United States
- Agricultural land near New Tecumseth (55 miles northwest of Toronto), Ontario, Canada
- England Community Forests (between Manchester and Liverpool), the United Kingdom
Each of the selected locations and ecosystems offer a unique habitat and home for a variety of species and are situated near where Stericycle team members and customers live and work. To learn more about each location, read Stericycle's Our Stories blog.
"Trees play a vital role in the fight against climate change and restore the health and wellness of our ecosystems," said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "We are proud to partner with Stericycle and applaud its commitment to replanting forests to make positive change and lasting benefits for generations to come."
"Trees play a vital role in the fight against climate change and restore the health and wellness of our ecosystems," said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "We are proud to partner with Stericycle and applaud its commitment to drive positive change through tree planting that will have lasting benefits for years to come."
To learn more about the Arbor Day Foundation, visit www.arborday.org. To learn more about Stericycle's environmental efforts, visit www.stericycle.com/sustainability.
Stericycle, Inc., is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being and safeguards the environment. Stericycle serves customers in the U.S. and 16 countries with solutions for regulated waste and compliance services, secure information destruction and patient engagement. For more information about Stericycle, please visit www.stericycle.com.
Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with more than one million members, supporters and valued partners. Since 1972, almost 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to lead toward a world where trees are used to solve issues critical to survival.
As one of the world's largest operating conservation foundations, the Arbor Day Foundation, through its members, partners and programs, educates and engages stakeholders and communities across the globe to involve themselves in its mission of planting, nurturing and celebrating trees. More information is available at www.arborday.org.
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LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced that Simon Moore, vice president, Investor Relations, Corporate Relations and Sustainability, will speak at the Bank of America Energy Transition & ESG Conference on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. USET.
Access to the session is available via Air Products' Investor Relations Event Details website.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale carbon-free hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $55 billion. More than 20,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
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BEIJING, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality announced today it has signed a hotel management agreement with Shanghai West Bund Development (Group) Co., Ltd. to bring the famous MGM brand to Shanghai West Bund, the high-quality CAZ (Central Activity Zone) that carries the core functions of global cities. As part of the agreement, MGM will provide the full range of its signature artistic and entertainment experiences, as well as its luxury hospitality capabilities to one of the city's most famous international cultural landmarks.
Benefitting from MGM's global leadership in defining entertainment culture, MGM Shanghai West Bund is expected to attract luxury travelers and locals alike with its combination of eye-catching design, illustrious dining options and award-wining spa facilities. The venue will also form the backdrop for a dazzling array of Vegas-inspired entertainment programs – from live performances by famous artists, to exhibitions of globally influential artwork. All attractions will be delivered with MGM's signature guest service, best summed up by the group's "SHOW" acronym, which stands for "Smile and greet the guest," "Hear the guest's story," "Own the experience" and "Wow the guest."
"We're honored that the MGM brand and our China joint venture, Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, were selected by West Bund Group to operate this premium property in such an iconic zone. I admire the Group's vision to develop the largest art zone in Asia and ultimately to help the city transform into an internationally celebrated capital of culture and arts," said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International. "We will leverage our extensive experience and capabilities in entertainment management, art, exhibitions and sports to help MGM Shanghai West Bund deliver the energetic and exciting atmosphere that MGM is known for around the world," he added.
MGM Shanghai West Bund will feature 161 stylish guest rooms and 58 suites, along with an Italian restaurant with its own authentic pizza oven and a curated menu fusing traditional dishes with a modern twist. The hotel's Chinese fine dining restaurant will showcase a range of storied Diaoyutai cuisines, while a rooftop bar will provide stunning river views accompanied by live music. The hotel's spa – one of the biggest in Shanghai – takes its inspiration from its sister operation in Macau, which was famously awarded five stars by Forbes.
"We are delighted to celebrate the signing of MGM Shanghai West Bund with West Bund Group," said Fred Zhou, President and Director of Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality. "This is our first MGM city hotel to be opened in mainland China and our second time to hit the market in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in all of China. This pivotal signing highlights our commitment to expand our portfolio and we are confident that MGM Shanghai West Bund will be the most energetic art and entertainment destination in the city," he added.
Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality currently operates five hotels and three branded residences under various brands of Diaoyutai, MGM, Bellagio by MGM, Mhub by MGM and Diaoyutai MGM Residences in strategic locations throughout China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Sanya and Haikou. With even more landmark hotels set to open soon in Qingdao, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shanghai, Wuhan and other cities, the signing will further solidify the company's footprint across China.
ABOUT DIAOYUTAI MGM HOSPITALITY
Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, the joint venture between Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and MGM Resorts International, is a high-end hotel management platform focusing on the development of luxury hotels and resorts, residences, and entertainment experiences, bringing a shared culture of hospitality inherited from the parent company brands to the worldwide stage. With its credo of "Combine to Innovate", Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality is committed to creating a new style of travel and living by combining greatness of the world, aiming to become the world leading travel and living experience group. At present, there are six hotel brands under the umbrella of Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality - Diaoyutai, MGM, Bellagio by MGM, Mirage by MGM, Mhub by MGM and mx by MGM, as well as one residence brand - Diaoyutai MGM Residences. Till now, MGM Grand Sanya in the center of Yalong Bay (2011), Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel Chengdu in Kuanzhai Alley (2014), Diaoyutai Hotel Hangzhou by the Qianjiang River (2016), Bellagio Shanghai on the North Bund (2018) and Mhub by MGM Nanjing Jiangning at the foot of Fangshan Mountain (2021) have been officially opened. Meanwhile, a number of pipeline hotel projects are undergoing in Shanghai, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Wuhan, etc. Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality also has several Diaoyutai MGM Residences in gateway cities like Beijing, Hangzhou and Sanya.
For more information, please visit group website: www.dytmgm.com
ABOUT MGM BRAND
Originated from Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the United States, MGM brand belongs to the global entertainment empire MGM Resorts International. Inheriting the century-old legend, MGM believes entertainment is a fundamental human need. Bringing together complementary entertainment and hospitality experiences in a seamless way, MGM orchestrates arts, recreations, cuisine, and spectacles to create a tapestry of energetic, upbeat experiences to deliver on and above the expectations of the passionate connoisseurs. Each MGM hotel is the city's epicenter of energy and enjoyment. At present, MGM hotels are located in many cities around the world, including Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Macau China, Sanya, etc. Meanwhile, more MGM hotels in Shanghai, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Osaka and Dubai will open in the coming years.
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (MGI), a global life science leader and innovator, has been awarded Gold by Instrument Business Outlook (IBO) at the 2022 IBO Design Awards for the outstanding design and functionality of its DNBelab C4 Pocket Single-Cell Lab.
"MGI is proud to be recognized by IBO for the innovative thinking, as well as consistent and thorough consideration we put into designing the DNBelab C4," shared Yajun Zuo, Product Manager at MGI. "During the design process, we carefully and holistically contemplated the portability, ease-of-use, and family design specifications of the user's needs, while taking into account the accuracy and stability of its product performance. This award is a testament to our hard work and MGI's overall inclusive approach towards product design and innovation."
Published by Strategic Directions International, IBO is a twice-monthly newsletter for the life science and analytical instrument industry. Each year, IBO seeks to recognize innovative and eye catching industrial design of laboratory instruments and equipment. In shining the spotlight on stand-out products, the awards not only highlight an instrument's aesthetics but also how the industrial design contributes to functionality and user experience as well as how it can serve as a marketing tool.
Lauded for its handheld size and streamlined modern appearance, the DNBelab C4 Pocket Single-Cell Lab measures 230 mm long, 42 mm wide and 57 mm high and weighs only about 220 grams – a clear juxtaposition to standard benchtop systems for single-cell NGS sample preparation. The device is a "single cell laboratory that can be packed into a pocket", operating with no power supply required and directly driven by negative pressure. Single cell sorting with barcoding can be done with a one-step pull, reaching a high degree of automation, greatly simplifying user experience and lowering the barrier to single-cell research.
"We developed the system with the intended end market and user base at the forefront of our minds. These are people who may use the C4 for research, clinical applications or drug development, therefore the end result is an intuitive and readily accessible tool at low cost," Zuo elaborated. "By employing microfluidics, the design of the C4 contributes to a shortened turnaround time to accommodate the time-sensitive nature of single-cell or nuclear suspensions. In addition, it is made from ABS plastic which can be recycled or safely disposed of after completion, avoiding contamination of the instrument or different samples."
Besides its superior design, the DNBelab C4 stands out for its reliable and precise performance. The system has demonstrated low multiplet rate, high gene detection sensitivity, and the ability to efficiently capture rare cells. It can currently capture up to 12,000 cells every time with doublet rate of 1-8% and is compatible with two of MGI's different sequencing systems, DNBSEQ-T7*and DNBSEQ-G400*, to meet the needs of different users. Paired with the ultra-high throughput sequencer DNBSEQ-T7*, the C4 can achieve a throughput of tens of samples per day and obtain 100,000-level cells.
As single-cell sequencing continues to be a hot industry topic, the DNBelab C4 Pocket Single-Cell Lab is revolutionizing single-cell research. At MGI, product design and innovation centers around the user experience and is rooted in a deep and comprehensive understanding of the diverse needs and pain points of its customers. With sequencing applications entering more market segments, MGI is committed to facilitating advances in the industry and bringing more opportunities for rapid growth through the development and introduction of cost-effective, user-friendly products.
About MGI
MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (MGI), headquartered in Shenzhen, is committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science through intelligent innovation. Based on its proprietary technology, MGI focuses on research & development, production and sales of sequencing instruments, reagents, and related products to support life science research, agriculture, precision medicine and healthcare. MGI is a leading producer of clinical high-throughput gene sequencers*, and its multi-omics platforms include genetic sequencing*, medical imaging, and laboratory automation. MGI's mission is to develop and promote advanced life science tools for future healthcare. For more information, please visit the MGI website or connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube.
*Unless otherwise informed, StandardMPS and CoolMPS sequencing reagents, and sequencers for use with such reagents are not available in Germany, Spain, UK, Hong Kong, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal, Austria and Romania. No purchase orders for StandardMPS products will be accepted in the USA until after January 1, 2023.
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SUNRISE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CertiProf, a leader in professional certifications, is proud to announce the expansion of its professional portfolio by adding at least seven new professional certificates while updating two of its current certificates. This significant expansion is expected to provide a flywheel for organic growth in the incoming year.
In the upcoming quarters, CertiProf will launch their Lean Six Sigma certificates (white, yellow, and back belt), Agile Project Management, Ethical Hacking, Change Management and Scaling Agile, and Business Intelligence (Foundation and Analyst) Certificates. They will also update their User Stories and Big Data Certificates.
Gina Gillin, the Managing Director, commented, "We are gaining market share in the certification industry by meeting or exceeding our candidates' expectations, maintaining and offering top-tier professional certificates. We understand where Learning & Development currently sits and where it's heading; that's why our certificates respond to workforce and business trends."
According to the Manpower Group, 69% of employers globally struggle to find skilled workers; that's why CertiProf continues to foster the professional development and growth of all the lifelong learners in its community by constantly providing free entry-level certifications, with exams being available 24/7. Knowing that the future of work lies in skills, they believe all professionals should have access to common knowledge.
The labor market today, more than ever, adjusts at incredible speeds. CertiProf is constantly adapting its portfolio to support the closing of the digital knowledge gap that the world requires with its Agile, Business, ISO standards, and Cybersecurity portfolios. Listening to the market will create and release certifications that cover the global demand and sustain their massive transformative purpose of "empowering people to change their lives."
Through deep partnerships and steadfast dedication, CertiProf reaffirms its commitment to offering support and content of the highest quality to all its lifelong learners. Partnerships, such as the ITCC, can be used as a source to have the latest industry knowledge and practices. They share their membership with companies such as Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Scaled Agile, PMI, and Prometric. The Ansi membership supports CertiProf's vision of supporting the industry with an ISO certification program. Lastly, their membership with the Agile Alliance provides them with industry information and grants them participation in the agile community, demonstrating their commitment to quality and continuous improvement. As CertiProf's lifelong learners continue to upskill, they can confidently count on these companies' support.
CertiProf is a globally recognized certification body that includes a partner community with over 900+ training companies worldwide. More than 800,000 certified professionals have validated their knowledge of agile practices in programs such as Scrum, DevOps, Design Thinking, and OKR, among others.
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Letter to the editor: Lawmakers should oppose prescription price-setting proposals
Recently, lawmakers in D.C. gathered to discuss proposals that would allow politicians to set the prices of prescriptions. This measure could have a major impact on patients' rights here in Ohio.
I once came down with a serious strep throat infection. Fortunately, I was able to receive the necessary treatment to clear up the infection quickly. Even though I was able to receive the care I needed, not everyone has that same luxury. If price-setting proposals pass in Congress, new research developments may not happen.
We must allow the free-market health care system to innovate, without government interference.
To get all patients the help they need, I hope our leaders make the right choice and oppose these proposals.
— Zach Mottice, Jackson Township | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/04/27/letter-editor-oppose-prescription-price-setting-proposals/7411633001/ | 2022-04-27T09:12:59Z |
Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes
It’s easy to mock and be critical, and unfortunately, our human nature loves to judge unfairly and display negative thoughts about others.
If we could only remember that many people are going through some type of painful trial which usually explains why they seem peculiar.
I often counsel those who are struggling with personal problems and it changes our perspective when we know the bigger picture.
As Christians, we are called to be a light that represents God’s nature and this includes forbearance, understanding, and compassion.
This is so that everyone can see Christ and hopefully will inspire them to learn more about who He is.
When we act ugly and rude, we are actually turning others away from the message of grace and love that we proclaim is what the lost world desperately needs.
Whether you’ve noticed it or not, those around us are carefully observing us which is having a direct impact on what they think about God and who we are.
Every day we have opportunities to do what Jesus would do.
If we knew what is going on behind the scenes in the lives of those all around us, it would allow us to realize they do not deserve our harsh speculations and criticisms. I published a book a few years ago called “A lifestyle of worship - Living in the Awareness of God’s Presence” that focuses on developing spiritual sensitivity and how this discernment can drastically change the way we think and see life.
I’m convinced we will not grow in our concern for others until we can see them the way God sees them.
When I’m focused on His presence and trying to do His will, I am more humble and understanding. However, when I’m distant from Him and allow arrogance to rise up, I gravitate toward being indifferent and cold-hearted. Rick Warren is quoted, “God’s mercy to us is the motivation for showing mercy to others. Remember, you will never be asked to forgive someone else more than God has forgiven you.”
I recently learned about an 8-year-old boy that experienced a horrifying tragedy. His mother had agreed to take care of a friend’s dog for a few days. The dog did not have a history of aggression and she did not sense any danger to bring it into her home.
One day the little boy was out in the yard with the dog and suddenly out of nowhere the animal violently attacked him. The mother heard the cries and ran to stop the attack, but not before the dog had bit off the boy’s ears and caused very serious wounds to his head and face. It was believed that if the mother had not arrived when she did, the dog would have killed him.
I watched an interview with the little fellow after the wounds had healed and he had such a gentle and kind personality. Those few seconds changed his life forever.
He is a smart and witty child and is surprisingly upbeat in spite of the devastating damage that he deals with on a daily basis. Where his ears had been are now just small holes on the sides of his head. The muscles in his face are permanently damaged and twisted which causes him to talk out of the side of his mouth. His eye socket was reconstructed and he is fortunate they were able to save his sight. As I listened in amazement at his courage at such a young age I was deeply moved and felt a tear running down my cheek. What a traumatic ordeal this innocent young man has gone through. He went on to say that he begged his mom to let him return to school and how the other kids will gather around him and stare at him like he is a circus attraction.
He overhears them saying he’s scary looking and all that. I know kids are cruel and remember when I was growing up I watched bullies torture other children they considered were strange or whatever. I think about what this child has gone through and not only having to live with the outward consequences, but also the emotional agony from the insults and rejection. I Peter 3:8 reminds us to be sympathetic, to love one another, to be compassionate and humble, and this helps us to consider what it would be like to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.
Read more about the Christian life and his new book about miracles at billyhollandministries.com. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/2022/04/29/walking-mile-someone-elses-shoes/9584918002/ | 2022-04-29T23:06:48Z |
Once again, the German Design Council has honored technical innovations with its German Innovation Award in Berlin. DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH received an award for its new camera system that simplifies border checks.
BERLIN and HAMBURG, Germany, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With its CT1 Camera Tower, DERMALOG has developed a new technology for automated face capture. The solution's core is DERMALOG's integrated facial recognition, which ensures that the system automatically adjusts to a person's head height. An expert jury of the German Design Council has now honored the innovative camera system with the German Innovation Award 2022.
From a distance of up to 2 m, the CT1 captures faces and provides portraits that meet the latest ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) requirements. In addition, the DERMALOG solution features integrated PAD (Presentation Attack Detection) and a non-contact body temperature check. As a result, the CT1 is particularly suitable for operation in the area of screened national borders.
"Biometrics is becoming increasingly important in the field of border control," says DERMALOG CEO Günther Mull. "For example, biometric data is an important component of the future European Union entry/exit system. Our automated solutions significantly contribute to secure and fast data processing and ensure a seamless process at border crossings."
Besides the CT1 Camera Tower, DERMALOG offers another innovative solution with the DERMALOG Self Registration Kiosk. In addition to facial recognition, this kiosk also captures passport and fingerprint data. Both systems are already successfully in operation and support border authorities in numerous countries.
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SOURCE DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/16/dermalogs-smart-border-control-solution-receives-innovation-award/ | 2022-06-16T11:12:57Z |
BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA).
Class Period: May 6, 2020 – June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Carvana investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Officials warn parents to look out for fentanyl that looks like candy
MARION COUNTY, Fla. (Gray New) – Officials in Florida are warning parents nationwide to be cautious of products that look like candy but actually contain drugs.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said with Halloween around the corner, it’s not too early to be on the lookout for these deceptive products.
The sheriff’s office posted photos of examples to be wary of, showing fentanyl pressed in multiple colors, giving it a candy-like appearance.
“Not only does this make it easier for kids to hide drugs from their parents, but it also makes it more likely for unknowing kids (or even adults) to consume the drugs believing it is candy,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a Facebook post.
If you believe your child has ingested something they shouldn’t have, officials say to call 911 immediately.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/09/officials-warn-parents-look-out-fentanyl-that-looks-like-candy/ | 2022-09-09T16:04:39Z |
2-year-old boy suffered abuse for most of life before final beating, authorities say
HOUSTON (KTRK) - Authorities in Texas say a child suffered continuous physical abuse before he died in May.
Extended family members shared that they were devastated to hear about 2-year-old Daniel Escamia’s death.
According to the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office, he was found beaten with his body enduring continuous physical abuse.
The boy’s mother, Rebecca Lynn Hart, is currently in jail. She has been charged with capital murder. The child’s father, Eddie Escamia, has been charged with child endangerment with bodily injury.
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Daniel’s young life was dotted with abuse and neglect investigations, with the first coming soon after he was born. The department confirmed a March 2020 allegation of neglect after the baby tested positive for drugs.
A year later, allegations of physical abuse and neglect were neither substantiated nor disproven, but in April of this year, authorities said the risk assessment for Daniel and his two siblings was high.
Two weeks later, the boy died.
According to the family services report, Daniel had unexplained injuries all over his body the day he died.
The department confirmed he had not been fed and was forced to sleep in a closet by himself in a filthy home. His brother and sister were removed from the house.
Previously, the parents were given family-based safety services. Investigators said the two people who were supposed to protect him did not.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo, a leading provider to the national security community of critical capabilities and technologies across Space, Air, and Cyber domains announced today the appointment of industry veteran, Trip Ferguson as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Trip brings more than 20 years of experience in the military and as an operator in the defense and government services industries, having spent the last 10 years as an operating executive for private-equity backed and publicly traded companies.
BlueHalo was launched as a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners ("ACP") three years ago with the vision of building an enduring, disruptive platform capable of delivering critical technologies and services to address near-peer and asymmetric threats faced by our Nation. "We've spent the last three years building a foundational base to disrupt our market and have built exceptional momentum across every domain and technology area of focus," said Jonathan Moneymaker, Chief Executive Officer of BlueHalo, "We could not have found a more qualified partner in Trip to help us capitalize on that momentum and drive BlueHalo forward into the next chapter as our customers continue to rely on BlueHalo as that alternative challenger prime in our market."
As COO, Ferguson will be responsible for day-to-day operations, program execution and serve as a key member of the senior executive leadership team as the company continues to transition its disruptive products and programs to full-rate production and new programs of record.
"I am incredibly excited to partner with Jonathan, ACP, and the rest of the men and women of BlueHalo as we usher in the next chapter for the business and further cement our position as an industry disruptor and key alternative prime," said Trip Ferguson, COO of BlueHalo. "BlueHalo's market position and operating structure will allow the company to continue to provide world-class technology and services to our customers for years to come, and I am simply thrilled to be a part of that."
BlueHalo is purpose-built to provide industry-leading capabilities in the domains of Space Superiority, Space Technology, Directed Energy/cUAS, Autonomy, Advanced RF, Cyber, and SIGINT. BlueHalo focuses on inspired engineering to develop, transition, and field next generation capabilities to solve the most complex challenges of our customers' critical missions and reestablish our national security posture in the near-peer contested arena. www.bluehalo.com
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3-year-old receives ‘birthday wish’ for a new heart, undergoes 14-hour surgery
CINCINNATI (WLWT) - A young Cincinnati Bengals superfan got a fantastic present in time for his fourth birthday - a new heart.
Sammy Jones, also known as “Superman Sammy,” recently underwent a 14-hour surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
“That’s what he asked for his birthday. We asked him back in March what he wanted for his birthday, and he said a new heart,” Sammy’s mother, Kortney Sink, said.
Sammy was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, causing the left side of his heart not to work.
“He had his first surgery at a day old, his second surgery at three months old, and then his third surgery at three years old,” Sink said.
Sammy’s parents thought he’d be good after his third surgery. He even started playing soccer, but his heart began to fail last fall.
After months spent in the hospital waiting, Sammy’s birthday wish came early.
“Couldn’t believe it. It’s been six months of waiting,” Sammy’s father, Garland Jones, said.
Sammy’s medical journey has been shared on social media, and several Cincinnati residents have bonded with him through his love of the Bengals.
“Thank you to the Bengals for an awesome season because it gave my son something to look forward to,” Garland Jones said.
Now, “Superman Sammy” has something else to look forward to – a new healthy heart.
“We hope he can do all he wants to do. He wants to play football and basketball. He wants to do all that stuff. And I’m just hoping and praying, he’s able to do all that stuff that he loves to do,” Sink said.
Sammy’s parents said they would have to stay within 40 miles of the hospital for three to six months, and since they live 70 miles away, they’ll be staying at a Ronald McDonald House.
Copyright 2022 WLWT via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/06/3-year-old-receives-birthday-wish-new-heart-undergoes-14-hour-surgery/ | 2022-04-06T20:09:10Z |
Gary Wojtaszek Will Help Guide Involta's Growth as Company Leverages Carlyle's Recent Capital Investment
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Involta, an industry-leading hybrid IT, cloud computing, and data center services company, welcomes Gary Wojtaszek to its Board of Directors. He joins Involta President and CEO James (Jim) Buie as the most recent board member following the company's acquisition by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG). Both will serve under the leadership of Board Chairman Ed Vilandrie, an Operating Executive for The Carlyle Group, and Involta Founder and former CEO Bruce Lehrman, Board Vice Chairman.
Wojtaszek is well known in the data center and technology industry as a transformational business founder and leader with proven expertise. His experience includes founding, growing and monetizing private and public companies of scale. He's currently the founder and CEO of RecNation and is a board member at GDS Holdings, Quantum Loophole, Tech Partners and Talen Energy. Wojtaszek is an advisor to The Carlyle Group.
"A strong company begins with strong leadership. I am truly inspired by the guidance and support of some of the best, most-experienced IT business leaders in our industry," states Jim Buie, Involta President and CEO. "During Gary's tenure as President & CEO at CyrusOne, the company exemplified one of the most significant data center growth stories in the industry. I confidently look forward to Involta's future growth and expansion."
Involta's board of directors provides insight and expertise to help guide the management team regarding company direction. Under the guidance of the Board of Directors, the company plans to expand its data center and solution portfolio to support the growing digital infrastructure requirements of enterprise businesses across the country.
Involta builds, owns, and operates nationwide data center locations and fiber networks used to deliver secure and reliable colocation, cloud, and connectivity services. In addition, Involta delivers secure, reliable, scalable edge solutions to customers across a range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing and financial services.
About Involta
Involta is an award-winning hybrid IT and cloud-forward consulting firm orchestrating digital transformation for the nation's leading enterprises. Involta's ongoing mission is rooted in partnership. Its personalized approach identifies customers' requirements while earning their trust to ultimately deliver Superior Infrastructure and Services, Operational Excellence and People Who Deliver, keeping with the Involta brand promise.
Involta pairs strategic consulting with the unique ability to leverage owned data centers and infrastructure assets, empowering businesses with necessary security and reliability requirements. Its well-defined, rigorous process to deliver hybrid cloud, edge, consulting, and data center services have earned the company several designations, including a KLAS rating and review for partial healthcare IT outsourcing excellence. The company has also been recognized on several CRN lists and has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc.5000 for nine consecutive years.
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As inflation continues to ravish the purchasing power of millions of Americans, we are given one excuse after another. They want to blame COVID, pent-up demand, disrupted supply chain and the war in Ukraine. I’m sure all these factors have had some bearing on our current inflation.
However, the biggest factor is the mismanagement of our financial system by our elected leaders. We have one party that wants to create new spending programs before they raise the money to fund these programs. While the other party wants to reduce taxes for the rich before they balance the budget or pay down the national debt.
Both parties have wasted billions of dollars trying to manage COVID. Both parties have given biggest billions of dollars to industries and individuals that were not impacted by COVID. The owners of companies that were not impacted by COVID and received government funds are currently having a party at taxpayer’s expense.
Another factor contributing to our current inflation isthe profiteers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the inflation rate for the last year at 8.5 percent. I have seen some items rise as much as 50 percent.
For our dollar to maintain its value, it has to be treated like it has value. It has to be spent responsibly.
Politicians like to tell us that government spending stimulates the economy and creates jobs. If all of us spent money like our politicians, we would stimulate ourselves into bankruptcy.
Ray Olson
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Hundreds of tiny jellyfish found living in a park pond
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - Hundreds of tiny jellyfish are living in the pond at a park in Kentucky, officials said.
According to authorities, the peach blossom jellyfish are about the size of a contact lens and can be seen pulsing up and down inside of the pondwater, WAVE reported.
Liz Winlock, project manager with Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, said the jellyfish could have come into the area by dropping in from plant materials or from other animals.
She said the peach blossom jellyfish have been seen in around Louisville, Kentucky, since the late 1970s but hadn’t been seen inside the parks until now.
“It’s your chance to see something unique, and helps people interact with the park,” Winlock said.
While the jellyfish are a non-native species to the area, Winlock said their presence are not being seen on other plants and animals within the area.
The jellyfish can sting, but because of their size, their stinging cells would not be able to penetrate a person’s skin.
Winlock said the jellyfish will likely remain inside the pond until it gets colder, or if native animals like birds or turtles take them away or eat them.
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SHENZHEN, China, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Green Development Solution Launch held on the second day of Win-Win·Huawei Innovation Week, Ryan Ding, President of Huawei's Carrier Business Group, stressed the need for operators to prioritize energy efficiency and called for the establishment of a standard, industry-wide indicator system for energy efficiency during his keynote speech titled "Green ICT for New Value".
Ding explained, "Every major advancement in history has been accompanied by a significant improvement in the energy efficiency of information transmission. The increase in carbon emissions generated by exploding data traffic will become a global problem that must be tackled in the next five to ten years. Increasing energy efficiency will be the way forward."
According to third-party research, data traffic generated by digital services is expected to grow by 13-fold over 2020 by 2030. This means that, if energy efficiency improvements are not made, the ICT industry's energy consumption and carbon emissions will see a 2.3-fold increase. According to ITU, the ICT industry will need to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 45% by 2030 to meet the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Paris Agreement's goal.
Ding said, "We are now facing an unprecedented challenge: As more and more industries are going digital, the demand for data will rise sharply, which will result in a surge in energy consumption. In the meantime, the whole world is working to combat climate change, and the ICT industry must urgently achieve carbon peak and carbon neutrality."
Improvements to energy efficiency will benefit operators in three ways. First, user migration, site upgrades, and network power reduction will bring them OPEX savings. Second, improved energy efficiency will support the migration of 2G and 3G users to 4G and 5G services. Third, operators' efforts to reduce carbon footprint will positively impact the environment, helping them better fulfill their social responsibilities.
To help operators achieve these goals, Huawei has proposed a three-layer solution: green sites, green networks, and green operations. First, they have developed solutions to improve site energy efficiency by adopting a highly integrated design, using new materials, and moving main equipment and power supply units outdoors. Second, the company's simplified network architecture makes forwarding faster and supports the construction of simplified, all-optical, and intelligent networks. Finally, at the operations level, Huawei offers a solution that generates and distributes optimization policies while making energy efficiency more visualized and manageable.
So far, these green development solutions have been deployed for operators in more than 100 countries. In Germany, for example, Huawei's PowerStar solution has helped realize minute-level energy efficiency self-optimization, improving energy efficiency greatly. In Spain, Huawei's optical cross-connect (OXC) solution has been deployed on a customer's backbone network, increasing energy efficiency by 81% and reducing costs by 29%. In Turkey, Huawei has deployed its green site solution for a customer, where equipment rooms are replaced with cabinets, eliminating the need for equipment rooms and air conditioners. The solution is expected to save 19,000 kWh of electricity per site per year.
Huawei and its operator partners are already working together to increase their "carbon handprint" by empowering carbon-intensive industries to boost energy efficiency using ICT solutions. The emissions reduction they enable can be 10 times their own emissions. Many success stories have already been seen in key carbon-intensive industries like ports, coal mining, and steel.
At the end of his speech, Ding called on the establishment of a unified, industry-wide indicator system as this would help establish baselines against which energy efficiency can be measured and serve as a guide for the green development of the ICT industry as a whole. Ding closed out his speech saying, "Huawei is ready to work with operators and create new value with green ICT."
The NCIe energy efficiency indicator system proposed by Huawei has been approved by ITU-T SG5 and is now in the process of public consultation.
The Win-Win·Huawei Innovation Week is held from July 18 to July 21 in Shenzhen, China. Together with global operators, industry professionals, and opinion leaders, we dive into topics such as 5.5G, green development, computing networks, and digital transformation to envision shared success in the digital economy. For more information, please visit: https://carrier.huawei.com/en/events/winwin-innovation-week.
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WORCESTER, Mass., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) will hold its annual meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The meeting will be held in a virtual only format to provide a consistent and convenient experience to all shareholders, regardless of location.
As described in the proxy materials previously distributed to the company's shareholders and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2022, shareholders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2022, are entitled to participate.
The company invites shareholders of record to register for the meeting prior to the deadline of 5:00 p.m. ET on May 6, 2022. To register, shareholders should visit www.proxydocs.com/THG and enter the control number found on their proxy cards, voting instruction form or previously received notice, as well as other information the company may request to verify ownership or communicate with shareholders about the meeting. Participants are encouraged to visit the website to test their systems for compatibility in advance.
Shareholders of record who have registered will receive instructions by email in advance of the meeting about how to access the meeting website, along with a toll-free telephone number for help resolving any technical issues. During the meeting, attending shareholders will be able to vote, participate and submit questions by following the instructions and rules of procedure available on the registration and meeting websites.
Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the meeting, the company encourages all shareholders to vote and submit their proxies in advance. Shareholders who attend the annual meeting and desire to withdraw their proxy votes may do so by following the instructions provided in the proxy statement and on the registration website.
A replay of the annual meeting of shareholders will be available on the company's website under the "Investors" section shortly after the conclusion of the meeting.
The company's proxy materials, including the 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the 2022 Proxy Statement on Form DEF14A, are available at www.proxydocs.com/THG.
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. The company provides exceptional insurance solutions through a select group of independent agents and brokers. Together with its agents, The Hanover offers standard and specialized insurance protection for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as for homes, automobiles, and other personal items. For more information, please visit hanover.com.
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Crown Royal gives back to the Fearless Foundation as they support Black salons who serve communities through their Generosity Fund
ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- August is National Black Business Month and Crown Royal is raising a glass to those who help make Atlanta beautiful: Black beauty small business owners. Last night, Crown Royal teamed up with Atlanta entrepreneur Alicia Scott of Range Beauty and Grammy nominated duo EARTHGANG to celebrate and build connections between Black beauty small business owners during a special Generosity Hour event in Atlanta.
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The evening was emceed by Alicia Scott, owner and founder of Range Beauty, who surprised local Atlanta small business owners in attendance with a total of $40,000 in gifts on behalf of Crown Royal as a thank you for their dedication to the community. EARTHGANG, who partnered with Crown Royal last December as part of a giveback initiative designed to support local Atlanta artists (musicians, dancers, actors, etc.), performed, which was broadcasted via livestream from their Instagram page (@earthgang) for those who weren't in attendance to enjoy.
To further recognize those who champion self-expression, identity and culture in Atlanta, Crown Royal culminated its first year as a partner of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, who as part of National Black Business Month had players visit local Atlanta salons and get services completed to thank them for their commitment to the community.
"Crown Royal Generosity Hours are designed to celebrate the true icons that are making an impact in their communities and provide support to help amplify their work," said Nicky Heckles, Vice President of Crown Royal. "As a brand, it's important for us to showcase our continued support of Black-owned businesses and we recognize the important role the beauty industry has in their communities. We look forward to continuing partnerships with these business owners and championing all they do to make those in their communities feel good inside and out."
In addition, Crown Royal will continue their support of Black small businesses and entrepreneurs by donating $25,000 to the Fearless Foundation, an Atlanta-based non-profit, from Fearless Fund, to educate and empower entrepreneurs of color.
"Through this partnership with Crown Royal, we are excited to provide local Atlanta small business owners with access to educational and monetary resources through various programming," said Arian Simone, CEO and Co-Founder, Fearless Fund and Fearless Foundation. "Last night's Generosity Hour gave Black beauty business owners the opportunity to network and celebrate their dedication to the Atlanta community."
Join Crown Royal in toasting to the people that matter most in our communities by visiting www.crownroyal.com/generosity-fund/.
About Crown Royal
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the number-one selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal's smooth, elegant flavor and gift-worthy presentation reflect its regal origins – it is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. For more information, visit crownroyal.com. Crown Royal encourages all consumers to please enjoy responsibly.
About Diageo North America
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
About Fearless Foundation
The Fearless Foundation, is a 501c3 organization with a mission to educate entrepreneurs through training, reduce racial inequities, and empower African-Americans to gain access to capital. We offer grant programs for businesses, educational entrepreneurial programs and college scholarships. For more information, please visit www.fearless.fund/foundation-2.
About EARTHGANG
EARTHGANG are the Grammy nominated, Platinum certified duo from Atlanta, GA comprised of Olu and Wowgr8. The pair debuted on the scene with a string of EPs and quickly garnered a reputation for their eclectic style and infectious live energy. Marrying lean, sharp-eyed lyricism with Southern-fried soul, every song arrives fully formed, hitting hard and landing jokes while also delving deep into political issues. Spotted by J.Cole at one of their live shows, the pair were promptly signed to his Interscope Records joint venture, Dreamville Records. Since the signing, EARTHGANG have become a force in the music space releasing bodies of critically acclaimed work like the "culturally significant record" (NPR) Ghetto Gods; debut album Mirrorland; collective earworm Spilligion, as well as the revered Dreamville compilation, Revenge of the Dreamers III— which earned the pair two Grammy nominations as well as their first #1 album status. In 2020, when the world stopped, EARTHGANG persevered with their social and community justice work by opening a community garden, teaming up with First Lady Michelle Obama and Stacey Abrams to turn out votes in their home state of Georgia. If this wasn't enough, EARTHGANG are known for their exciting collaboration that spans genres including works with Gorillaz, Brittany Howard, Louis The Child, Jon Batiste, Tokimonsta, Dermot Kennedy and many more. The pair are also one of live music's most revered performers, taking their dynamic live set to major festivals and sold out venues globally — playing to loyal fan bases meticulously built over the years.
About the Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream is a professional women's basketball team based in Atlanta, Ga. that strives to build a place where our team, our fans and our city come together to represent the community we seek to serve. We enter our 15th year in 2022 with new ownership, new leadership, and a commitment to building the best franchise in the WNBA. We celebrate diversity, represent Atlanta, reward innovation and imagination, and aim to empower women both on and off the court. The team currently plays home games at the Gateway Center Arena @ College Park and has qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in nine of its first 14 seasons. To learn more about the Dream and purchase 2022 season tickets, mini plans and single game tickets, please visit www.dreamelitemembership.com or call 877-977-7729.
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To Share Insights on ChenMed's Transformational Model and Focus on Value
MIAMI, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Christopher Chen, CEO of ChenMed, a leading provider of primary care to underserved seniors, will be featured in a "Meet the Primary Care Market Movers" session at the 2022 National Primary Care Transformation Summit. Dr. Chen will be interviewed by Don Crane, summit Co-Chair and former President and CEO, America's Physician Groups, on July 27, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. ET during the virtual conference.
"It is great to have so many different perspectives looking at primary care models in the U.S.," said Christopher Chen, MD. "We need great primary care to be a more common thing in America. At ChenMed, we have turned the traditional model on its head to not just deliver advanced primary care, but offer truly transformative primary care. It's more proactive, more upstream, more holistic and more centered on the primary care physician. I look forward to sharing insights on how our approach is working and how to get more positive change across primary care."
The National Primary Care Transformation Summit features in-depth Interviews with the leaders from the country's most innovative primary care organizations, including leading primary care groups, health systems, employer primary care initiatives, and technology and health care industry disruptors. Dozens of speakers are scheduled to share case studies and other examples of their success during the four-day conference, which will stream virtually July 26-29, 2022.
"This conference is all about innovation, which is why we are so happy to have Dr. Chen share lessons from ChenMed about disrupting health care and taking risk," said Donald Crane, JD, former President and CEO, America's Physician Groups and Summit Co-Chair. "Our attendees will learn about ChenMed's model which reframes the approach to primary care and puts a refreshing emphasis on enabling, training, and equipping the primary care provider as a means to clinical and financial success rather than putting finances ahead of the patient."
ChenMed, headquartered in Miami, is a privately owned medical, management and technology company that delivers the high-touch and personalized primary care Medicare-eligible seniors need to enjoy better health. The company operates nearly 100 senior medical centers in more than 12 states. Named one of Fortune 2020 "Change the World" companies, a "Most Loved Workplace" by Newsweek Magazine, and a certified Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute, ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations. ChenMed brands include Chen Senior Medical Center, Dedicated Senior Medical Center, JenCare Senior Medical Center and IntuneHealth™. Thanks to its leading healthcare technology organization, Curity™, ChenMed was recently named a "Best Place to Work in IT" by IDG's Insider Pro and ComputerWorld.
The National Primary Care Transformation Summit is presented by Global Health Care, a leader in conferences, tradeshows, courses, customized learning and education, and internet-based programming. Global Health Care seeks to illuminate complex issues of health care practice and policy by bringing together leading-edge doers and thinkers – from operations and academia to clinical practice and corporate management. Its events include perspectives from Main Street to Wall Street and from patients to politicians. Since 1998, more than 250,000 registrants have attended Global Health Care conferences and symposia sponsored by more than 250 associations, organizations and publications. For more information, visit www.GlobalHealthCareLLC.com.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Republican House majority outlasted more than 1,000 amendments by Democrats on Tuesday and passed a bill that would bar transgender students from playing girls’ or women’s sports in public schools in colleges.
The delaying tactic by Democrats was largely symbolic but it still held off a vote for hours before the bill passed 82-28 on Tuesday evening. The bill was just one routine step away from heading to the South Carolina Senate for its consideration. That chamber is dominated by Republicans too.
If ultimately passed and signed into law, the bill would have South Carolina join a number of other conservative states in requiring transgender studentsto compete with the gender listed on their birth certificates.
Between the four large boxes of amendments and a tornado warning that evacuated the chamber, debate dragged on for nearly eight hours. But the Republican House majority passed the bill about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday.
About a dozen states have already passed similar legislatio n, and transgender athletes have become an issue in midterm campaigns in such states as Pennsylvania. But Republicans aren’t in lockstep, with GOP governors in Indiana and Utah vetoing bans in their states.
Republican Speaker Jay Lucas tossed out nearly 600 amendment proposals on Tuesday, saying they were almost the same with only small changes like altering names of schools in each proposal.
After those rulings, Democrats pulled down even more, with the writer of most of the changes saying bringing the House to a halt for several hours was a victory.
“Today we saw so many of my colleague stand up for people who do not often have a voice,” said Rep. John King, a Democrat from Rock Hill.
Supporters of the bill mostly stayed quiet Tuesday to not prolong the debate. One amendment did pass that would create girls’ wrestling teams in high schools.
Bill sponsor Rep. Ashley Trantham did take the podium just before the vote, thanking the people who have fought for two years to get the bill passed in South Carolina. It failed in a House committee in 2021.
“It is because of your actions that South Carolina is one step closer to saving women’s sports,” the Republican from Pelzer said.
The South Carolina High School League said it takes up what teams a transgender athlete can play for on a case-by-case basis and has heard fewer than five requests. Elected Republican Education Superintendent Molly Spearman is also against the proposal.
Democrats said Republicans should be ashamed for singling out people that much of society already treats badly.
“Leave these transgender kids alone. There are less than 1% of them,” said Rep. Krystle Matthews a Democrat from Ladson.
Before Tuesday’s debate started, Democrats filed four boxes full of amendments— an estimated 1,000 in all — to change the bill. Republicans immediately invoked a rule limiting debate to just three minutes per amendment. If Democratic members had been able to keep taking their full time and kept asking for two-minute long votes, the debate could have stretched into the weekend.
Some amendments by Democrats would make substantial changes to the bill like allowing a public high school to opt out of the requirements or requiring women’s sports to have the same number of assistant coaches or amenities as men’s teams.
Others would do things like rename the proposal the “Discrimination Capital of the United States Act” or name individual schools or allow school bands to only play at women’s sporting events.
Debate was also delayed for nearly an hour after the House chamber was evacuated for a tornado warning for Columbia.
A similar bill has made it to the Senate floorbut hasn’t been debated. The showdown happened as the bill faced a deadline this week to pass at least one chamber or it would need a two-thirds vote to be considered.
At least a dozen of the House’s 43 Democrats took turns speaking on the amendments. Lucas abruptly interrupted them when their time was up.
Rep. Annie McDaniel was talking about statistics about mental health problems and suicide rates among transgender youth when Lucas unceremoniously told her ““Ms. McDaniel, your time on the amendment has expired.”
“All right,” the Democrat from Winnsboro said. “I’ll be back to finish telling you about this.”
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STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Europe’s frantic search for alternatives to Russian energy has dramatically increased the demand — and price — for Norway’s oil and gas.
As the money pours in, Europe’s second-biggest natural gas supplier is fending off accusations that it’s profiting from the war in Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who is looking to the Scandinavian country to replace some of the gas Poland used to get from Russia, said Norway’s “gigantic” oil and gas profits are “indirectly preying on the war.” He urged Norway to use that windfall to support the hardest-hit countries, mainly Ukraine.
The comments last week touched a nerve, even as some Norwegians wonder whether they’re doing enough to combat Russia’s war by increasing economic aid to Ukraine and helping neighboring countries end their dependence on Russian energy to power industry, generate electricity and fuel vehicles.
Taxes on the windfall profits of oil and gas companies have been common in Europe to help people cope with soaring energy bills, now exacerbated by the war. Spain and Italy both approved them, while the United Kingdom’s government plans to introduce one. Morawiecki is asking Norway to go further by sending oil and profits to other nations.
Norway, one of Europe’s richest countries, committed 1.09% of its national income to overseas development — one of the highest percentages worldwide — including more than $200 million in aid to Ukraine. With oil and gas coffers bulging, some would like to see even more money earmarked to ease the effects of the war — and not skimmed from the funding for agencies that support people elsewhere.
“Norway has made dramatic cuts into most of the U.N. institutions and support for human rights projects in order to finance the cost of receiving Ukrainian refugees,” said Berit Lindeman, policy director of human rights group the Norwegian Helsinki Committee.
She helped organize a protest Wednesday outside Parliament in Oslo, criticizing government priorities and saying the Polish remarks had “some merits.”
“It looks really ugly when we know the incomes have skyrocketed this year,” Lindeman said.
Oil and gas prices were already high amid an energy crunch and have spiked because of the war. Natural gas is trading at three to four times what it was at the same time last year. International benchmark Brent crude oil burst through $100 a barrel after the invasion three months ago and has rarely dipped below since.
Norwegian energy giant Equinor, which is majority owned by the state, earned four times more in the first quarter compared with the same period last year.
The bounty led the government to revise its forecast of income from petroleum activities to 933 billion Norwegian kroner ($97 billion) this year — more than three times what it earned in 2021. The vast bulk will be funneled into Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund — the world’s largest — to support the nation when oil runs dry. The government isn’t considering diverting it elsewhere.
Norway has “contributed substantial support to Ukraine since the first week of the war, and we are preparing to do more,” State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson said by email.
He said the country has sent financial support, weapons and over 2 billion kroner in humanitarian aid “independently of oil and gas prices.”
European countries, meanwhile, have helped inflate Norwegian energy prices by scrambling to diversify their supply away from Russia. They have been accused of helping fund the war by continuing to pay for Russian fossil fuels.
That energy reliance “provides Russia with a tool to intimidate and to use against us, and that has been clearly demonstrated now,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, a former prime minister of Norway, told the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Russia has halted natural gas to Finland, Poland and Bulgaria for refusing a demand to pay in rubles.
The 27-nation European Union is aiming to reduce reliance on Russian natural gas by two-thirds by year’s end through conservation, renewable development and alternative supplies.
Europe is pleading with Norway, along with countries like Qatar and Algeria, for help with the shortfall. Norway delivers 20% to 25% of Europe’s natural gas, vs. Russia’s 40% before the war.
It is important for Norway to “be a stable, long-term provider of oil and gas to the European markets,” Deputy Energy Minister Amund Vik said. But companies are selling on volatile energy markets, and “with the high oil and gas prices seen since last fall, the companies have daily produced near maximum of what their fields can deliver,” he said.
Even so, Oslo has responded to European calls for more gas by providing permits to operators to produce more this year. Tax incentives mean the companies are investing in new offshore projects, with a new pipeline to Poland opening this fall.
“We are doing whatever we can to be a reliable supplier of gas and energy to Europe in difficult times. It was a tight market last fall and is even more pressing now,” said Ola Morten Aanestad, a Equinor spokesman.
The situation is a far cry from June 2020, when prices crashed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and Norway’s previous government issued tax incentives for oil companies to spur investment and protect jobs.
Combined with high energy prices, the incentives that run out at the end of the year have prompted companies in Norway to issue a slew of development plans for new oil and gas projects.
Yet those projects will not produce oil and gas until later this decade or even further in the future, when the political situation may be different and many European countries are hoping to have shifted most of their energy use to renewables.
By then, Norway is likely to face the more familiar criticism — that it is contributing to climate change.
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AP reporter Monika Scislowska in Warsaw, Poland, contributed. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/war-surges-norways-oil-gas-profit-now-its-urged-to-help/ | 2022-05-28T13:07:32Z |
CHINO HILLS, Calif. , May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the world-renowned digital art innovation brand XPPen, has launched 3 animation special student bundles—which is available in US and CA—for students in college, cooperated with the famous animation software Inc.—Toon Boom Animation.
3 drawing displays of XPPen are included in this launch encompassing Artist 12 pro, Artist 22, Artist Pro 16TP, accompanied by the one-year subscription of Storyboard Pro and Harmony from Toon Boom Animation, for the majority of school students in North America, which is also the embodiment of XPPen's support for enthusiasts and students of new generation.
Animation creation has always attracted countless young people and students to join. The win-win collaboration between the two professional pilots in digital painting industry is directed to provide more support for animation enthusiasts and young professional users in their pursuits of animation creation and learning, especially for the Gen Z artistic creators and student group.
It's not only the brand philosophy of XPPen to empower every creator to pursue and fulfill the artistic dreams, but also the common consensus of both sides. The association this time turns on an innovative software and hardware cooperation pattern while bringing up more efficient user product experience to animation enthusiasts and professional CG artists around the world, as well as enabling the passionate digital drawing and CG creators to freely create and express themselves, and ultimately transfer their dreams into reality.
"As a global market brand, North America has always been one of the most important market areas for XPPen. We will provide more powerful support and better services for consumers there, particularly for the student group in college when they are in the process of animation learning. And we are very glad to reach this cooperation with Toon Boom under the efforts of both sides. Furthermore, XPPen has just accomplished its online rebranding on Apr. 15th, the new definition of brand value will also be more centered, to respect and attach more importance to the preferences of the younger generation who pursues digital art creation dreams with enthusiasm." stated North America Sales Director of XPPen.
Originated from 2005, XPPen is already one of three top digital drawing brands under HANVON UGEE, integrated with digital drawing products, content and service as a globally notable digital brand of digital art innovation.
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Campbell & Prebish Also Takes Top Spot for 2021 Sold Volume in Naples, Fla.
Raveis Agents Among Four of the Top Six Individuals by Volume in Naples
NAPLES, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- William Raveis (WR), the top family-owned real estate company in Florida and the Northeast, is pleased to announce it has the record-breaking, #1 spot in 2021 sold volume, along with four of the top six individual agent winners, in the Naples, Florida residential real estate market on the prestigious RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand list, as featured in The Wall Street Journal. The Thousand is an annual, national ranking program presented by RealTrends and Tom Ferry International. William Raveis is the #1 independent brokerage in Florida and the Northeast with 2021 sales of $21.5 billion across its 8-state footprint and operates over 140 branch offices with more than 4,400 sales associates.
Classified as a small team in The Thousand, the two-agent team of Tom Campbell and Richard Prebish, with over $545,000,000 in sold volume in 2021 ranked the #10 Small Team in the United States by sales volume. According to the report, Campbell & Prebish were ranked higher and sold more volume than any other Individual, Small Team, Medium Team, Large Team, and Mega Team in Naples. In addition to being named #10 in the nation by sales volume, Campbell & Prebish were recognized as #4 Small Team in the state by sales volume, and #1 Small Team in Naples by sales volume.
In addition, WR's individual agents topped the list at the #2, #3, #5 and #6 spots in Naples: Frank Sajtar ($334,537,500), Dante DiSabato ($260,178,396), Rex Miller ($212,794,500) and John Paul Prebish ($144,389,635), respectively. RealTrends provides one of the most accurate accounting of agent sales volume since it includes all sales reported in the MLS system as well as non-MLS recorded sales. The 2022 rankings are based on 2021 data.
"It's a privilege to be the only company in Naples to have these superstars representing us," said William "Bill" Raveis, CEO and Founder of William Raveis. "I am truly honored to be working with the best of the best."
Ranked #2 in Naples, #10 in Florida and #44 in the Nation, Frank Sajtar surpassed the $300 million mark as an individual agent and had several multi-million-dollar sales, including 2976 Gordon Drive at $31 million and 4444 Gordon Drive at $27.05 million.
"To have six associates achieving these numbers in a single year speaks volumes about their professionalism, dedication and ability to represent some of the highest priced real estate in the nation, we are proud of their achievements," said Matt Lane, General Manager of William Raveis in Florida.
Additionally, William Raveis maintains its solid grip on the #1 market share position in the ultra-luxury enclave of Port Royal where the average sale price reached $20 million in 2021. WR is the only privately held firm offering real estate, mortgage and insurance services under one roof to its clients, thereby creating a seamless end-to-end customer experience.
William Raveis is the #1 family-owned real estate company in Florida and the Northeast, and the sixth largest independent real estate brokerage in the United States, according to RealTrends. William Raveis, WR's CEO and Chairman, founded the company 48 years ago and has turned it into a real estate powerhouse with more than 4,400 talented sales associates across 140 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Maine, and Vermont. WR is the only privately held firm offering mortgage and insurance services under one roof to its clients, thereby creating a seamless end-to-end customer experience.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Marni Lane, marni@kriskeylane.com
Susan Kriskey, susan@kriskeylane.com
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Webcast to be held at 08.30 CEST on Wednesday 6 July
OSLO, Norway, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANOV) today provides an update on PARADIGME, its Phase 2b trial of Betalutin® (177Lu lilotomab satetraxetan) in 3rd-line relapsed and anti-CD20 refractory follicular lymphoma (3L R and R FL). Following a comprehensive review and independent data evaluation of PARADIGME and a subsequent request for regulatory agency interaction, the Board of Directors (Board) has taken the difficult decision to discontinue the study. No further patients will be enrolled into PARADIGME.
The PARADIGME trial enrolled a total of 109 patients. The Company will now ensure a wind-down of PARADIGME in a structured manner ensuring patients receive the best possible care during this period.
While Betalutin®, at the selected dose of 15 MBq/kg after a pre-dose of 40 mg lilotomab (40/15), has continued to display an attractive safety profile and positive signs of efficacy in some patients, the Board considers that the observed profile does not fully meet the objectives set out for the PARADIGME study. Only one out of three patients responded to the treatment with the average duration of the response of approximately six months. As a result, the Board is of the opinion that the demonstrated profile is no longer sufficiently competitive to bring Betalutin® to the market in the third line relapsed and refractory FL indication, within a timeframe that makes financial and commercial sense for the Company.
The Company still believes there could be a market for Betalutin® in light of its safety profile, promising efficacy in earlier lines of therapy and unique feature of being delivered as a one-time dose. However, a potential new development programme would need to be conducted in a different patient population and line of treatment. The Company will therefore explore potential partnerships and will also seek advice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss if there could be a possible way forward for Betalutin® in an alternative setting.
The Company will now focus its efforts and resources on developing its pipeline of proprietary CD37-targeting products from which Nordic Nanovector believes it can create value for shareholders over the longer term. These pipeline opportunities include:
· Humalutin®, a radioimmunotherapy candidate based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the beta-emitting radionuclide lutetium-177 for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
· Alpha37, an alpha-emitting radioimmunotherapy candidate based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody conjugated to lead-212, currently being explored with partner OranoMed for relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
· A portfolio of fully humanized anti-CD37 antibodies with potential in haematological cancers and autoimmune diseases.
· A CD37 DOTA CAR-T cell opportunity in haematological cancers, which is the subject of a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.
Following the decision to discontinue PARADIGME, the Board has also decided to implement a restructuring of the Company with immediate effect with the purpose of reducing costs where necessary to enable support of essential activities associated with development of the pipeline.
The Company's cash position at the end of Q2 2022 was approximately NOK 280m (end of Q1 NOK 356.3m). Full Q2 results will now be reported on 31 August.
Chairman, Jan H. Egberts commented: "The decision to discontinue PARADIGME is extremely disappointing not only for the Nordic Nanovector team, but also for patients, healthcare providers and our shareholders as there continues to be an unmet medical need in frail and elderly patients with Follicular Lymphoma. The new independently reviewed data from PARADIGME, in an increasingly competitive market and with the slow speed of recruitment makes progressing PARADIGME further very difficult. Consequently, the Board no longer sees a viable path to commercialisation in the current indication that would make sense for the Company and its shareholders. We are extremely grateful to all the clinical investigators and patients who have participated in PARADIGME."
CEO, Erik Skullerud commented: "Our focus will now shift to our pipeline of other CD37-targeting assets, which give us multiple shots on goal, including Humalutin®, Alpha37, a portfolio of fully humanized anti-CD37 antibodies and the CD37 CAR-T. We look forward to communicating our development plans for these assets in more detail in the coming months."
Nordic Nanovector will host a webcast at 08.30 CEST on Wednesday 6 July, elaborating on the strategic decision to stop PARADIGME and including a Q&A session. To join the webcast please sign up via our website www.nordicnanovector.com.
For further information, please contact:
IR enquiries
Malene Brondberg, CFO
Cell: +44 7561 431 762
Email: ir@nordicnanovector.com
Media Enquiries
Mark Swallow/Frazer Hall (MEDiSTRAVA Consulting)
Tel: +44 203 928 6900
Email: nordicnanovector@medistrava.com
About Nordic Nanovector:
Nordic Nanovector is committed to develop and deliver innovative therapies to patients to address major unmet medical needs and advance cancer care. The Company aspires to become a leader in radionuclide therapy of cancer. In addition to Betalutin®, for which Nordic Nanovector retains global marketing rights, the Company's novel pipeline includes Humalutin®, a radioimmunotherapy candidate based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the beta emitter lutetium-177 for NHL; Alpha37, a based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the alpha emitting radionuclide lead-212, currently being explored with partner Oranomed for relapsed refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; a portfolio of fully humanized anti-CD37 antibodies with potential in haematological cancers and autoimmune diseases; and a CD37 DOTA CAR-T cell opportunity in haematological cancers, which is the subject of a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.
Further information can be found at www.nordicnanovector.com.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances, since they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and which, by their nature, will have an impact on Nordic Nanovector's business, financial condition and results of operations. The terms "anticipates", "assumes", "believes", "can", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "intends", "may", "might", "plans", "should", "projects", "targets", "will", "would" or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology are used to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historic facts. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to, risks associated with implementation of Nordic Nanovector's strategy, risks and uncertainties associated with the development and/or approval of Nordic Nanovector's product candidates, ongoing and future clinical trials and expected trial results, the ability to commercialise Betalutin®, technology changes and new products in Nordic Nanovector's potential market and industry, Nordic Nanovector's freedom to operate (competitors patents) in respect of the products it develops, the ability to develop new products and enhance existing products, the impact of competition, changes in general economy and industry conditions, and legislative, regulatory and political factors. No assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Nordic Nanovector disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This information is subject to a duty of disclosure pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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Discover, Share, Discuss NFT Content Seamlessly via Native Platform
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Based, a communication platform built around NFTs, today announced it raised $3.5M in pre-Seed funding in anticipation of its upcoming NFT release. The round was led by Progression Fund, a consumer fund focused on generational shifts. Additional investors include Hannah Grey, Collab+Currency, Palm Tree Crew, Franklin Templeton, GFR, and crypto-focused angels and influencers including SolBigBrain.
Based enables users to easily surface NFT content from their friends and communities to share between smaller token-gated groups and private chats. The platform's vision is to use NFTs to change how people build relationships in an increasingly digital-first world.
"NFTs are the most powerful membership technology created. But people don't belong to just one club, they belong to twenty." says Based cofounder Adam Lurie. "The future of these clubs is moving from monolithic communities to smaller, tight knit circles based on shared values and what's in your wallet. Based is building for the future of these NFT inner-circles."
Starting with Solana, Based's personalized feeds make it easy for users to see relevant NFT activity from their friends and groups as well as pertinent information from NFT projects they follow. In doing so, the platform reduces the tens of millions of SOL transactions a day to the dozens that users personally care about. Users can then easily share and discuss any of this content with their friends and NFT inner-circles.
"New technologies for human communication always birth new networks and platforms built for those networks," said Progression Partner Mark Linao. "We're excited by Based's vision to become the place where new personal web3 networks are built."
Based is launching with MKRS, a custom designed NFT collection that segments holders into micro-communities, creating an opportunity for deeper engagement between users within the app. By raising venture capital and building its own NFT community, Based joins a small number of web3 consumer apps developing a new hybrid model. Based's financing will fund core operations so NFT proceeds can be recycled back into the MKRS community. In doing so, the company can drive both a world class product and NFT community at the same time.
Based is where your NFT inner circles overlap. Discover important NFT moments as they happen and seamlessly share them with your sub-communities, alpha groups, and OG chats.
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The new service will enable life sciences companies to seamlessly move hardware as well as biomaterials at the local level
BOTHELL, Wash., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLFS), a leading supplier of class-defining bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapies ("CGT") and broader biopharma markets, today announced that its SciSafe® biostorage services platform will now offer a fleet of refrigerated and ultra-low temperature ("ULT") truck trailers to manage local cold chain movements for customers' biologic materials. This fleet provides an ideal transportation solution for any biologic product movement requiring ULT storage between -20°C and -196°C without the added need for dry ice as it moves from pharmaceutical manufacturer to contract development and manufacturing company ("CDMO") sites and can be deployed worldwide. Running on generator power with two cooling systems, the fleet can also carry up to ten plugged in, powered, and running upright ULT freezers at a time, expanding supported temperatures to as low as -86°C with equipment to track location and trailer temperatures, in real time. The controlled temperature trailers can also transport liquid nitrogen storage freezers containing biologic materials stored at -150°C and colder.
From day-to-day sample management to deploying clinical trial medicines that need ULT freezers to clinical sites, life sciences organizations, and particularly large pharmaceutical companies, face significant challenges when moving high value assets that have stringent storage temperature requirements. This new domestic transport service enables operational flexibility and reduced risk through the same provider SciSafe customers already trust with their sample management. Furthermore, the ability to ship older freezers to SciSafe for management and replace them in-facility with newer models supports campus sustainability and helps to lower energy costs.
"Our ability to move client biomaterials safely at ultra-low temperatures is highly valued by pharmaceutical and cell and gene therapy companies," said Mike Rice, Chairman and CEO of BioLife Solutions. "This service also highly complements our internal use of our portfolio of cold chain products, including the evo® DV10 Smart Shipper™, Stirling Ultracold® freezers, and cryogenic liquid nitrogen storage freezers. These controlled temperature trailers expand the volume as well as the type of materials that can be moved and, in turn, increase the value we can offer our customers."
SciSafe recently moved 16 ULT freezers for long-term storage management for a top ten pharmaceutical company. The units arrived safely at the desired temperature and will now permanently live in the SciSafe biorepository.
Management guidance for 2022 storage and storage services revenue ranges from $21.5mm to $26mm, with total revenue in a range from $159.5mm to $171mm.
To learn more about this offering, please visit biologicalstorage.com.
About BioLife Solutions
BioLife Solutions is a leading supplier of class-defining bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy and broader biopharma markets. Our tools portfolio includes our proprietary CryoStor® and HypoThermosol® biopreservation media for shipping and storage, the ThawSTAR® family of automated, water-free thawing products, evo® cold chain management system, high capacity cryogenic storage freezers, Stirling Ultracold mechanical freezers, SciSafe biologic storage services, and Sexton Biotechnologies cell processing tools. For more information, please visit www.biolifesolutions.com, www.scisafe.com, www.stirlingultracold.com, or www.sextonbio.com and follow BioLife on Twitter.
Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to statements about our ability to implement our business strategy and anticipated business and operations, including as it relates to the deployment of SciSafe's ultra-low temperature trailers to expand the volume as well as the type of materials that can be moved and, in turn, build upon the value of our existing offerings for our customers, and BioLife's plans, objectives, expectations, beliefs and intentions and other statements including words such as "hope," "anticipate," "may," "believe," "expect," "intend," "will," "should," "plan," "estimate," "predict," "continue" and "potential" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements herein represent the judgment of BioLife, as of the date of this release, and BioLife disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in BioLife's other press releases, reports, and other filings with the SEC and on the SEC website, www.sec.gov. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand BioLife's reported financial results and BioLife's business outlook for future periods. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions and estimates used as a basis for the forward-looking statements.
Contact Information:
At the Company
Troy Wichterman
Chief Financial Officer
(425) 402-1400
twichterman@biolifesolutions.com
Investors
LHA Investor Relations
Jody Cain
(310) 691-7100
jcain@lhai.com
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Recognized for driving Efficiencies and Better Customer Experiences in Insurance
BOSTON, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hi Marley, creators of the only digital collaboration platform built for the P&C insurance industry, today announced the company has been named to CB Insights' inaugural Insurtech 50 list of Most Innovative Insurtech Startups. The list is a collection of the 50 most promising private insurtech companies across the globe.
Using the CB Insights platform, the research team picked these 50 private market vendors from a pool of over 2,000 companies, including applicants and nominees. They were chosen based on factors including R&D activity, proprietary Mosaic scores, market potential, business relationships, investor profile, news sentiment analysis, competitive landscape, team strength, and tech novelty. The research team also reviewed hundreds of Analyst Briefings submitted by applicants.
The Hi Marley Insurance Cloud makes it simple for insurance carriers to seamlessly communicate with policyholders. The intelligent platform automatically captures SMS conversations, documents, and important media into a single claim file to ensure all information is secure and up to date. The data captured in texting conversations provides valuable insight into the customer experience, employees' approach, and overall team performance. By providing a smart platform purpose-built for the insurance industry, inside of which the entire ecosystem of service providers can communicate, carriers delight customers, achieve faster time to resolution, and see financial results.
"The companies in our inaugural Insurtech 50 have built and harnessed new technologies to improve all aspects of the insurance value chain, from customer acquisition to underwriting and claims for a variety of different insurance products," said Brian Lee, SVP of CB Insights' Intelligence Unit. "Together they are accelerating innovation across an industry that directly impacts human health and well-being."
"Hi Marley empowers insurers with the capabilities they need to differentiate themselves and thrive in a competitive market. Our communication and collaboration platform seamlessly connects policyholders to the entire insurance ecosystem, reduces cycle times and ultimately helps carriers in their quest to protect people, simply," said Mike Greene, CEO and Co-founder, Hi Marley. "We're proud to be recognized by CB Insights and join the others on this list of highly innovative companies."
2022 Insurtech 50 Investment Highlights:
- Global representation: This year's winners represent ten different countries across the globe. Thirty-one of the selected companies are headquartered in the US. The United Kingdom came in second with five winners, followed closely by France with four winners and India with three. Other countries home to a winner/winners on this year's list include Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, Chile, and Australia.
- Early-stage Innovation: Fourteen of the winners are Series A or Series B companies with promising product ideas, from accelerating claims management to creating parametric insurance for climate change-related perils.
- Unicorns: This year's list includes twenty unicorns with a $1B+ valuation.
CB Insights builds software that enables the world's best companies to discover, understand, and make technology decisions with confidence. By marrying data, expert insights, and work management tools, clients manage their end-to-end technology decision-making process on CB Insights. To learn more, please visit www.cbinsights.com.
Hi Marley is the intelligent communication platform for the insurance industry. Built by people who know and love insurance, the platform enables hassle-free texting across the entire ecosystem, empowering insurance professionals and delighting policyholders. Hi Marley's industry-leading analytics deliver novel insights that fuel continuous improvement. The solution is built for the enterprise – fast to deploy, easy to use, and seamlessly integrates with other core systems. Hi Marley is empowering the world's leading insurance carriers to reinvent the customer and employee experience. Learn more at www.himarley.com.
Contact:
Escalate PR for Hi Marley
himarley@escalatepr.com
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Incumbents shine, other surprises mark Suncoast primaries
Published: Aug. 23, 2022 at 9:03 PM EDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The numbers have rolled in from the polls with the largest race being the victory of Charlie Crist over Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.
Here are some of other numbers that continued to roll in throughout the even as the polls closed.
Suncoast Congressman Vern Buchanan won a nomination for his current seat in District 16.
Sarasota County Commission District 2 remained incredibly close with 90%, former Sarasota Mayor Hagen Brody trailed behind Fredd Atkins with a margin of just over 100 votes.
You can keep an eye on updated results here.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/08/24/incumbents-shine-other-surprises-mark-suncoast-primaries/ | 2022-08-24T01:34:29Z |
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inpro/Seal, part of Dover Precision Components and Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced the launch of its new magnetic bearing isolator, VBMag™, which utilizes magnetic force to create a liquid-tight seal and protect against lubrication loss and contamination ingress in challenging applications, such as flooded, high oil splash or oil mist environments.
"The VBMag Bearing Isolator combines decades of knowledge and engineering expertise to deliver a reliable, long-lasting, leak-free seal for a variety of challenging applications," said Chris Solfelt, Product Manager at Inpro/Seal. "The addition of VBMag expands Inpro/Seal's product portfolio, allowing us to better support our customers with the best bearing protection solution for any application."
With VBMag, there is zero shaft wear, making it the superior choice for applications that historically used elastomeric lip seals, which can wear quickly at the point of contact and damage the shaft. Engineered with rare Earth magnets and precision-manufactured components, the VBMag allows maximum lubrication to reach the faces, extending sealing life and reducing the need for unscheduled downtime and maintenance costs.
Bearing failure impacts equipment reliability across all industries and is a leading cause of equipment downtime and lost production. VBMag rounds out Inpro/Seal's bearing protection product line to offer customers a complete set of solutions.
To learn more about VBMag Bearing Isolators, please visit https://www.inpro-seal.com/en/products/extend-bearing-life/bearing-isolators/vbmag.html.
About Inpro/Seal:
The inventor of the original Bearing Isolator, Inpro/Seal® has been delivering innovative sealing solutions and outstanding customer service for more than 40 years. Their unique technologies increase the reliability of rotating equipment and provide real cost savings by improving the mean time between repairs (MTBR). Inpro/Seal's superior customer service and streamlined production processes allow for same- or next-day shipments on most products, even new designs. Headquartered in Rock Island, Ill., USA, Inpro/Seal maintains a global sales and distribution network to provide responsive, localized support to customers worldwide and manufactures in North America, Asia and Europe. Inpro/Seal is part of Dover Precision Components, an integrated provider of performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery. Additional information is available at www.inpro-seal.com.
About Dover Precision Components:
Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. Comprising the Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, Inpro/Seal and Cook Compression brands, our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor valves, sealing technologies, pistons, rods and more. Each solution is custom-engineered to provide optimum efficiency, reliability and productivity, and backed by comprehensive aftermarket services. Dover Precision Components serves its global customer base through facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as technical sales representatives around the world. Additional information is available at doverprecision.com.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Dover Precision Components Contact:
Robin Vodenlic
(281) 939-2450
rvodenlic@doverprecision.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, Senior Director, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com
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(KRON) – Three people were injured on Friday night at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) after being attacked by a man wielding a sharp weapon, according to an SFO spokesperson and San Francisco Police Department.
A suspect was arrested following the attack, police say.
At approximately 6:00 p.m. the man drove a vehicle to SFO and entered the pre-security area of the International Terminal, which is accessible to the public. He then walked through the departure terminal and took out the weapon, police say.
The man then assaulted three passing travelers with the sharp object, according to Doug Yakel, the public information officer for San Francisco Airport.
The SFPD was not able to confirm the weapon used, but witnesses described it as an edged weapon resembling a machete. The SFPD currently believes the attack was a random and isolated incident, and the suspect did not appear to know the victims.
All three of the injured passengers were treated for cuts and scrapes before continuing on their journeys. Yakel said there was no other impact to airport operations.
The SFPD has not released the identify of the suspect, and the charges are still pending due to the active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/3-travelers-attacked-at-san-francisco-airport-with-sharp-weapon/ | 2022-06-18T17:22:25Z |
Melissa Peterman is bringing ‘The Sing-A-Long Sound of Music’ back to the Hollywood Bowl. She returns for another year of hosting the annual event for he 17th time! Get dressed up, bring your picnic and join Melissa for her favorite night of the year.
You can see Melissa host the Hollywood Bowl’s annual “Sing-A-Long Sound of Music” live on Saturday, September 17th. For tickets and more information, head online to hollywoodbowl.com
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on September 8, 2022 | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/melissa-peterman-is-bringing-the-sing-a-long-sound-of-music-back-to-the-hollywood-bowl/ | 2022-09-09T16:07:03Z |
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meetings Today has released its 2022 class of Meetings Trendsetters, representing some off the most innovative and engaged professionals in the meetings and events industry.
"Since 2015, Meetings Today has selected its class of Meetings Trendsetters, garnered from online voting from its readers, the opinions of past winners and industry veterans, and finally decided upon by its content team," said Tyler Davidson, vice president and chief content director of Meetings Today. "Every year, we strive to present an 'outside of the box' crop of meetings and events innovators who stand out through their engagement in the industry and because of any unique efforts and accomplishments during the previous year. We typically try to wait at least five years before repeating Trendsetters, too—unless there is truly a standout justification—just to make sure we have a diversity of people recognized.
All 20 2022 Meetings Trendsetters are showcased in the July/August issue of Meetings Today, in Meetings Today's Newswire eNewsletter and via its social media channels. A story profiling the 2022 Meetings Trendsetters is also available on Meetings Today's website, at www.meetingstoday.com/articles/143448/2022-meetings-trendsetters.
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‘I had to do something to gain his respect’: January 6 defendant testifies he believed Trump sent him to attack on US Capitol
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN
Alleged rioter Dustin Thompson took the stand in his trial on Wednesday and told a Washington, DC, jury that he believed he had received “presidential orders” to go to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
“Besides being ordered by the President to go to the Capitol, I don’t know what I was thinking,” Thompson told the jury. “I was caught up in the moment.”
Thompson has contested almost none of what the government alleged he did at the Capitol: breaking into the Senate parliamentarian’s office twice, stealing a bottle of bourbon and a coat rack, watching one of the most violent scenes of the riot unfold and then fleeing from a Capitol Police officer attempting to question to him.
Instead, Thompson has claimed that he believed he was acting at the behest of then-President Donald Trump, who told the crowd at a rally that afternoon to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell.” The trial is a major test of that defense, which dozens of riot suspects have adopted so far, and could influence how others argue in court.
Thompson’s defense lawyer had previously asked Judge Reggie Walton, who is presiding over the case, for permission to ask the former President to testify during the trial. Walton denied that request, saying, “I don’t think we want individuals to feel they can listen to anybody and go out and commit a criminal act.”
During his testimony, Thompson said he had been laid off from his job as an exterminator at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. He said he was “isolated” and “stuck at home,” and eventually “fell down the rabbit hole” into online conspiracy theories
When Joe Biden took the lead in the 2020 presidential election, Thompson testified, he “didn’t think it was possible” and believed Trump when the then-President claimed the election had been stolen. Over the subsequent weeks, Thompson’s embrace of conspiracy theories grew stronger, he told the jury, and he decided to attend the January 6 rally after Trump tweeted about it.
Thompson said he had listened to every speaker during the “Stop the Steal” rally that served as a prelude to the riot and that the speakers had relitigated allegations of fraud.
Thompson testified that after a year without work, he had felt good when Trump told the crowd they were “stronger” and “smarter” than anybody. He then went to the Capitol, Thompson said, because he “felt like I had to do something to gain his respect, his approval.”
Justice Department lawyers sought to undercut Thompson’s argument by portraying the 38-year-old defendant as an adult who can make his own decisions.
Prosecutor William Dreher asked Thompson whether “on the morning of January 6, 2021, you got yourself dressed, all by yourself” and if “no one told you what to wear?”
“Yes,” Thompson responded. He also confirmed he had gotten to court by himself on Wednesday morning.
Dreher also argued that Trump wasn’t “standing right there next to” Thompson when he entered the Capitol, nor did the then-President say during his speech that day that “it is now legal to steal from the United States Capitol building.”
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Company to suspend streetlight service in some areas to deter flies from gathering
SANDUSKY, Ohio, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As communities along Lake Erie prepare for the mass arrival of mayflies this summer, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison is proactively working with local municipalities to keep roads along the lakeshore safe by temporarily turning off streetlights to deter swarms of flies. Mayflies are attracted to streetlights and can create hazardous driving conditions when large numbers accumulate along roads and bridges near the lights.
The annual emergence of the mayflies typically comes in late June and can last until September. In preparation for their arrival, Ohio Edison has started to suspend streetlight service along several roads in Port Clinton and will continue doing so in other nearby communities over the next few weeks. The company will resume streetlight service once the hatching season ends.
Because the mayfly population has spiked along Lake Erie over the past decade, Ohio Edison partners with these lakeshore communities each summer to keep motorists and bikers safe during the mayfly season.
"Many people don't realize these flies create a safety issue because their carcasses contain an oily substance that makes the surfaces they coat very slick, especially when it rains," said Nick Katsaros, an external affairs consultant in FirstEnergy's Lake Erie service area. "By turning off the streetlights near the lake over the next few months, we can help dissuade thousands, even millions, of mayflies from congregating near them."
Mayflies start their lives deep in the mud of Lake Erie and are especially sensitive to depleted oxygen levels. When the insects emerge from the water as adults, they live between 24 and 72 hours, which is why their hatching season is short.
"We realize our streetlight service is very important to the communities we serve, and their safety is always our top priority," said Katsaros. "We look forward to resuming streetlight service in the impacted areas once it is safe to do so."
Pedestrians and bikers are reminded to use extra caution when traveling along unlit roads this summer. They are urged to always use sidewalks and crosswalks and wear bright clothing or flashing devices to alert drivers of their presence. Drivers are reminded to reduce their speed in unlit areas and be on the lookout for people walking or biking in the area.
If a customer notices a streetlight or outdoor area light is out in their community unintentionally, they are encouraged to report it to Ohio Edison online at www.firstenergycorp.com/lightingproblem or by calling 1-800-633-4766.
Ohio Edison serves more than 1 million customers across 34 Ohio counties. Follow Ohio Edison on Twitter @OhioEdison and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OhioEdison.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
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Trial Enrollment Over Indexes in Traditionally Under-Represented Black Community
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geneoscopy Inc., a life sciences company focused on the development of diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal health, today announced completed enrollment of the CRC-PREVENT pivotal trial for its noninvasive, at-home diagnostic screening test to detect colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced adenomas in average-risk individuals. Through a decentralized recruitment strategy, Geneoscopy enrolled more than 14,000 individuals across all 48 continental United States, many from traditionally under-represented communities in clinical trials, in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geography.
Of the participants:
- More than a quarter were racial or ethnic minorities
- Just 5% of U.S. clinical trial participants are Black1
- 12% of the U.S. population is Black or African American2
According to the American Cancer Society, CRC disproportionately affects the Black community, where the incidence and mortality rates are the highest of any racial/ethnic group in the U.S. In fact, Black people are about 20 percent more likely to be diagnosed with CRC and about 40 percent more likely to die from CRC than most other groups.
"Too often, underserved communities face barriers that exclude them from participating in important clinical trials. Our decentralized recruitment strategy helped mitigate these challenges, resulting in a diverse group of participants that are representative of the individuals that may use our noninvasive CRC screening tool," said Dr. Erica Barnell, Chief Science Officer and co-founder of Geneoscopy. "We were particularly encouraged to see a substantial number of Black participants in our trial. Unfortunately, these individuals have a greater chance of having and dying from CRC compared with other racial groups, and yet too often, are underrepresented in clinical research. We believe that basing advances in cancer screening and prevention on data from all Americans will build greater confidence in new screening tests and, ultimately, save more lives."
Complete efficacy and enrollment findings from the trial will be presented later this year. These findings will support a Pre-market Approval application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the end of 2022.
Responsible for over 50,000 deaths annually, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. CRC usually begins as a growth (or polyp) that may or may not develop into cancer over time. Early detection and treatment are crucial to improve survival; however, many newly diagnosed patients suffer from advanced disease. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for CRC screening in the U.S., yet this method is frequently met with patient aversion due to its required bowel preparation, sedation, and associated discomfort, resulting in low patient compliance. Currently available noninvasive screening methods lack sufficient sensitivity to reliably detect both early-stage CRC and high-risk precancerous lesions, including advanced adenomas which are a precursor in up to 70 percent of CRC cases.
Geneoscopy Inc. is a life sciences company focused on the development of diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal health. Geneoscopy's lead diagnostic uses stool-derived eukaryotic RNA (seRNA) to detect colorectal cancer and precancerous adenomas. This device was awarded Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. FDA for its ability to reduce morbidity associated with colorectal cancer through advanced adenoma detection. Indicative of its breakthrough status, initial trials suggest that the diagnostic can detect these lesions at a higher rate than that demonstrated by all existing noninvasive screening tests in their respective studies. Visit geneoscopy.com to learn more.
The information contained in this release includes information about Geneoscopy's future plans concerning its noninvasive molecular test that can detect colorectal cancer and precancerous adenomas, and as such constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's reasonable estimates of future results or trends. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company's control. Geneoscopy's actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that its business plans and objectives reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such plans or objectives may not be achieved, and the actual results may differ substantially from the projected results.
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As a leader in fitness space, Titan Fitness is granting a customized home gym to help a Make-A-Wish child's dreams come true.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan Fitness, an industry leader in fitness equipment including the home gym space, has partnered with Make-A-Wish, a nonprofit organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, to grant the wish of a North Texas teen.
Through the partnership, Robert Rodriguez, 16, had his dream of building out his home gym fulfilled. Diagnosed with leukemia in 2020, Rodriguez, a student from Farmersville, Texas, wanted a way to continue weightlifting and working out while also protecting his immune system.
"When we heard that Robert selected Titan products to build out his home gym, we were honored," said Austin Speck, Titan Brands CEO. "We believe everyone should have access to premium fitness equipment to help achieve their goals. And we're proud to be able to make a difference for someone who has a passion for fitness."
In addition to a bench press, treadmill, punching bag, exercise bike and other fitness products, Rodriguez' home gym now features a Titan Fitness leg press hack squat machine, a leg extension and curl machine, and a plate-loaded deltoid and shoulder press machine. As part of his wish, Rodriguez was also gifted a laptop so that he can create and track his workout sessions.
"The fitness community generally measures results in the form of physical strength. What's often overlooked is the mental strength and discipline it takes to achieve those results. Robert's determination to chase his fitness goals in the midst of his diagnosis serves as an inspiration for having the mental fortitude to overcome obstacles," said Speck.
"Research shows a wish can give kids the physical and emotional strength to fight against a critical illness," said Sara Roelke, Communications Manager at Make-A-Wish North Texas. "And Robert is certainly taking that concept to the next level! We're proud to work with Titan Fitness to make Robert's wish of having a safe place to work out come true."
Inspired by the teenager's commitment to fitness, Speck and representatives from Make-A-Wish presented Rodriguez with a custom, personalized Titan Fitness barbell, designed with his name.
To learn more about how Titan Fitness is transforming the fitness industry, click here.
Make-A-Wish North Texas creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because every child deserves a childhood. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers, Make-A-Wish North Texas and 59 other Make-A-Wish chapters throughout the U.S. have granted more than 330,000 wishes nationwide. Since 1982, Make-A-Wish North Texas has granted more than 12,000 life-changing wish experiences across 161 counties. For more information, visit wish.org/ntx.
At Titan Brands, the focus is simple—it's about people. By providing customers easy access to premium products, without the premium cost, Titan Brands enriches and simplifies life by giving customers the freedom to buy. Disrupting the high-cost market through superior product acquisition, leading-edge e-commerce capabilities, and world-class service, Titan Brands provides the freedom to achieve stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling lives to those that shop their brands. To learn more about their fitness brand, visit titanfitness.com.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of IronNet, Inc. ("IronNet" or the "Company") (NYSE: IRNT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether IronNet and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On December 15, 2021, IronNet announced its financial results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2021 and issued revenue guidance for the coming year. For 2022, IronNet advised that the Company expected revenue of approximately $26 million, down sharply from previous guidance, issued in September 2021, in the range of $43 million to $45 million. On an earnings call later that day, the Company stated that "we and Sean Foster, our Chief Revenue Officer, have mutually agreed that he will depart our company at the end of December to pursue other opportunities." IronNet also admitted on the earnings call that, despite having first publicly issued IronNet's fiscal year 2022 guidance in March 2021, the Company did not have any confidence as to when substantial revenues underlying the guidance would actually come in.
On this news, IronNet's stock price fell $2.14 per share, or 31.47%, to close at $4.66 per share on December 16, 2021.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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MIAMI, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) (the "Company") today announced that it closed its offering of $1.15 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the "Convertible Notes"), including $150 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes issued pursuant to the exercise in full of the initial purchasers' option to buy additional Convertible Notes. The Convertible Notes will mature on August 15, 2025.
The Company used the proceeds from the sale of the Convertible Notes to repurchase $800 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.25% convertible senior notes due June 15, 2023 and $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.875% convertible senior notes due November 15, 2023 (the "Existing Convertible Notes") in privately negotiated transactions. The Company retired the Existing Convertible Notes so repurchased.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Convertible Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
The Convertible Notes were offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Convertible Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release relating to, among other things, our future performance estimates, forecasts and projections constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited, to: statements regarding revenues, costs and financial results for 2022 and beyond. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "driving," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "seek," "should," "will," "would," "considering," and similar expressions are intended to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, are based on judgments, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of the global incidence and continued spread of COVID-19, which has had and will continue to have a material adverse impact on our business, liquidity and results of operations, or other contagious illnesses on economic conditions and the travel industry in general and the financial position and operating results of our Company in particular, such as: governmental and self-imposed travel restrictions and guest cancellations; our ability to obtain sufficient financing, capital or revenues to satisfy liquidity needs, capital expenditures, debt repayments and other financing needs; the effectiveness of the actions we have taken to improve and address our liquidity needs; the impact of the economic and geopolitical environment on key aspects of our business including the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, such as the demand for cruises, passenger spending, and operating costs; incidents or adverse publicity concerning our ships, port facilities, land destinations and/or passengers or the cruise vacation industry in general; concerns over safety, health and security of guests and crew; our COVID-19 protocols and any other health protocols we may develop in response to infectious diseases may be costly and less effective than we expect in reducing the risk of infection and spread of such disease on our cruise ships; further impairments of our goodwill, long-lived assets, equity investments and notes receivable; an inability to source our crew or our provisions and supplies from certain places; an increase in concern about the risk of illness on our ships or when travelling to or from our ships, all of which reduces demand; unavailability of ports of call; growing anti-tourism sentiments and environmental concerns; changes in U.S. foreign travel policy; the uncertainties of conducting business internationally and expanding into new markets and new ventures; our ability to recruit, develop and retain high quality personnel; changes in operating and financing costs; our indebtedness, any additional indebtedness we may incur and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, the impact of higher interest rate and fuel prices; the settlement of conversions of our convertible notes, if any, in shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, which may result in substantial dilution for our existing shareholders; our expectation that we will not declare or pay dividends on our common stock for the near future; vacation industry competition and changes in industry capacity and overcapacity; the risks and costs related to cyber security attacks, data breaches, protecting our systems and maintaining integrity and security of our business information, as well as personal data of our guests, employees and others; the impact of new or changing legislation and regulations or governmental orders on our business; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; the effects of weather, natural disasters and seasonality on our business; the impact of issues at shipyards, including ship delivery delays, ship cancellations or ship construction cost increases; shipyard unavailability; the unavailability or cost of air service; and uncertainties of a foreign legal system as we are not incorporated in the United States.
In addition, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently heightened by and will continue to be heightened by, or in the future may be heightened by, the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks.
Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world with a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to approximately 1,000 destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three award winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the brands have an additional 10 ships on order as of June 30, 2022. Learn more at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Axsome between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 12, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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LOOK: Rare spotted eagle ray lands on family’s boat
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WPMI) – An Alabama family participating in the state’s deep sea fishing rodeo Saturday were met with a big surprise when a whopper of a ray landed in their boat.
A spotted eagle ray landed in the family boat of April Jones.
“Very scared, very scared,” Jones said. “Not only the fact that we have this wild creature in our boat, we couldn’t get her out, and the boat is not very big and she was weighing the back of the boat down.”
The incident happened near the Dauphin Island lighthouse.
“My son said he thought it was a shark at first because we didn’t know, and my husband’s papa thought it was a shark too because there were a lot of sharks around,” Jones said.
It was about five feet wide and weighed 400 pounds.
“The sting ray just flounced around in the back of the boat and we couldn’t get her out,” Jones said.
After the family screamed the whole way to the dock, they discovered she wasn’t alone.
“When they were getting her out of the boat they found there were four babies that had passed away,” Jones said. “I’m assuming with her being in stress that she delivered them early.”
It had crushed fishing poles and even swiped Jones when it landed on the boat. She said it hit the right half of her body and had to go to the emergency room for a strained muscle.
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab told Jones it was a one in a million chance for this to happen. She also found out some other cool facts about the spotted eagle ray.
“Her spots on her are just unique to her, and they’re almost like your fingerprint on your finger,” Jones said. “If you ever see this stingray, you can identify them if it’s the one you’ve seen before by their spots.”
The spotted eagle ray babies were taken to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. This particular one was released back into the water.
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FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycomp, a worldwide leader in IT systems integration and global logistics, is announcing its latest integration center's grand opening in Bangalore, India. Sycomp consistently collaborates with top technology manufacturers to integrate solutions for the clients' specific business requirements. This new state-of-the-art logistics and integration center is a multipurpose facility built to receive, ship, service, and prepare client data center equipment for production and delivery in the region.
Though headquartered in the United States, Sycomp heavily invests in its global presence and comprehensive services beyond domestic borders. Sycomp operates seven integration centers in the USA (Silicon Valley and Miami), Brazil, China, Singapore, Philippines, and now Bangalore, India.
This new Bangalore facility expands Sycomp's operational footprint and provides our customers with a modern facility to support their expanding requirements in the ever-growing India marketplace.
A Record of Success
Sycomp strives to "Deliver Technology Solutions Globally," and the company is committed to staying at the forefront of the industry. With a team-focused culture made of sales, support, and engineering employees, Sycomp brings together diverse skills and backgrounds to manage complete technology solutions for the enterprise. As a result of Sycomp's history and proven methodology, the company remains the leader in global market business operations.
Sycomp's 35+ entities are a key differentiator from other technology solution providers by providing clients with a streamlined global reach and a centralized contact for all client solution destinations. Consequently, Sycomp has earned the label "the easy button" due to these key advantages:
- The elimination of complex, international red tape by providing "white glove" customs clearances with "Importer of Record" services
- The ability to manage currency exchanges and comply with regional government regulations
- A framework of agreements across all affiliates and company policy and practices that extend across the globe
- A complete end-to-end solution—delivered together—down to the details of standing up a new data center, office, or end-user requirement.
About Sycomp A Technology Company, Inc.: Sycomp, headquartered in California's Silicon Valley, is a global provider of innovative data center, cloud, and security services and solutions. Sycomp's consultants and engineers consistently outperform clients' expectations by addressing their business challenges effectively. The firm has a worldwide presence, an impressive list of global partnerships, and over 25 years of industry experience.
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Enabling Patients to Securely Combine Their Health Records and Important Medical Documents All in One Convenient App
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DrOwl, a HIPAA-compliant medical platform built on patented technology that empowers patients to access, understand, and share their medical records for free, today announced it has launched a new upload feature in its latest mobile app update. The new capability allows users to safely scan and upload documents, including important information not contained in their healthcare records. This makes it easy for users to have a more holistic view of their health and manage and share everything from one simple place.
Launched in 2019, DrOwl helps individuals take greater control of their own health. With DrOwl, users can securely sync their medical records from the VA, Medicare, and thousands of other providers, and receive a customized Patient Portal with information about their specific conditions and medications. Complex medical jargon in their records is translated into easy-to-understand language, enabling users to better understand their health. The new document upload feature allows patients to add medical information that cannot be imported directly from their healthcare providers.
"DrOwl is dedicated to empowering patients with easy-to-use tools that allow them to better understand their health and become stronger medical advocates for themselves and their loved ones," said Arvind Raichur, CEO and co-founder of DrOwl. "Through this new feature, users can supplement their medical records with their own documents to see a more complete picture of their health. Whether an individual needs to keep track of COVID-19 vaccination records, new insurance cards, or advanced medical directives, we believe it is vital to easily and securely store them all in one accessible place so the patient can fully understand diagnoses, tests, and treatment plans to help obtain the best possible medical care and outcomes."
What documents can users upload?
Users can securely and quickly upload documents, such as insurance cards, vaccination records, COVID-19 test results, powers of attorney, medical directives, and other healthcare-related items, by scanning their documents directly into the DrOwl app. Documentation scanned within the app is clear and easy to read, and gives users the ability to safely share the documents on-demand from their mobile devices.
How does the upload feature help users?
Parents—As the start of the new academic year nears, families across the country will be preparing their children to go back to school. For student-athletes, that includes getting full physicals to confirm they are healthy enough to play sports. DrOwl users can now easily scan in vaccination records, insurance information, and required releases, as well as pull in their child's electronic health records (EHRs) from thousands of medical providers. Parents can simply share the information with the schools as needed so that their child will be ready to take the field.
Caregivers—For those who take care of loved ones, having access to an individual's complete medical history is extremely important, especially if he or she is in failing health or has an emergency. DrOwl makes it easy for caregivers to access and share their loved one's medical records, including information on their conditions, current and prior prescriptions, allergies, and other information that is often fragmented across multiple providers. Using DrOwl's new upload feature, caregivers can go beyond medical records and include insurance cards, power of attorney paperwork, medical directive forms, and more. This reduces the amount of time caregivers spend searching, sifting, and hunting for medical documents and allows them to focus on the well-being of their loved ones.
DrOwl is available for free on Android, iOS, and desktop devices. It is a first-of-its-kind tool that empowers users to better understand their health and become their own medical advocates. This makes taking control of their health easier, more efficient and less overwhelming — helping lead to the best possible outcomes for patients, caregivers, loved ones, and their doctors.
About DrOwl
DrOwl is a free, easy-to-use, secure, and HIPAA-compliant platform that empowers consumers to access, understand, and share their medical records, helping to improve patient care and medical outcomes. Available for iOS, Android, and Desktop, users can sign up for DrOwl and sync their medical records from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Medicare, and thousands of other healthcare providers nationwide. Additionally, users can upload important documents and combine them with medical records, all in one convenient place. DrOwl also provides a personalized Patient Portal with medical terminology translated into easy-to-understand language, making it easier for people to understand their health. The platform lists current prescriptions, offers discounts, and lets patients set reminders for taking and refilling medications. Everything in DrOwl is shareable on-demand with caregivers, physicians, and family members. For more information, please visit https://www.drowl.com.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (KTLA) – Authorities arrested 28 people and seized 112 catalytic converters in an Inland Empire-area operation cracking down on the illegal trafficking of the car parts, authorities announced Wednesday.
There’s been an increase in thefts of catalytic converters from cars throughout Southern California, and officials say many of the stolen car parts end up being bought up by automotive repair shops and recycling facilities.
Thieves typically target the vehicle exhaust emission control devices because they contain precious metals and can be scrapped for quick profit.
DMV officials and multiple law enforcement agencies in Chino Hills, Chino, Upland, Montclair, Ontario, Fontana and other San Bernardino County areas worked together on the operation to fight the unlawful trafficking of stolen catalytic converters.
Officers visited 64 auto repair shops and recycling facilities throughout the area, searching for suspected stolen catalytic converters, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.
They ended up seizing dozens of catalytic converters, arresting 28 people and issuing four citations for environmental violations.
“These thefts victimize innocent members of our communities and cause financial hardships,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.”We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to combat these crimes at every level, and hold the offenders responsible.”
A stolen catalytic converter can typically fetch between $50 and $250 when sold to an unscrupulous recycling facility, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
But it can cost a lot more for a victim to replace their stolen catalytic converter once it has been cut off by thieves.
Vehicles that sit higher off the ground — like trucks, SUVs and vans — are common targets, and so are Hybrids like Toyota Priuses, because their converters tend to be less worn, according to the American Automobile Association.
Authorities have not released further details on the Inland Empire arrests and no other information was immediately available. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/112-catalytic-converters-found-in-ca-operation-28-arrested/ | 2022-06-10T04:16:45Z |
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry can take the British government to court over his security arrangements in the U.K., a judge in London ruled Friday.
Harry and his wife Meghan lost publicly funded U.K. police protection when they stepped down as senior working royals and moved to North America in 2020. The prince wants to pay personally for police security when he comes to Britain, and is challenging the government’s refusal to permit it.
Judge Jonathan Swift ruled Friday that the case can go to a full hearing at the High Court in London. He refused some aspects of the challenge but said some grounds “give rise to an arguable case” that deserves a hearing.
The judge said “a conclusion at the permission stage that a case is arguable is some distance from a conclusion that that the case will succeed at final hearing.”
A date has not been set for the case to be heard.
Harry and the former actress Meghan Markle married at Windsor Castle in 2019 but stepped down as working royals the following year, citing what they described as unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media.
Harry’s lawyers have said the prince is reluctant to bring the couple’s children — Archie, 3, and 1-year-old Lilibet — to his homeland because it is not safe.
Harry, also known as the Duke of Sussex, wants to be able to pay for the protection, saying his private security team in the U.S. doesn’t have adequate jurisdiction abroad or access to U.K. intelligence information.
His lawyers also say a February 2020 decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures, removing his full royal security, was unreasonable because Harry was not allowed to make “informed representations beforehand.”
The British government says the committee’s decision was reasonable, and that it is not possible to pay privately for police protection. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/judge-says-prince-harry-can-sue-uk-govt-over-security-plan/ | 2022-07-22T21:18:20Z |
STOCKHOLM, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) will be showcasing the latest oncology software innovations at ESTRO 2022, to be held in Copenhagen, May 6-10. Attendees will be able to book demonstrations of RayStation®* treatment planning system, the cloud-based oncology analytics system RayIntelligence® and RayCare®* oncology information system during the congress.
New features of RayStation
Some of the new features of RayStation 11B, released in December 2021, are advanced algorithms to create synthetic CTs from cone beam CTs (CBCTs), the possibility to convert a physical dose to the biological equivalent dose EQD2, and support for evaluation of linear energy transfer (LET) for proton and other light ion plans. The new version also includes several improvements within machine learning, patient modeling, and photon and brachytherapy planning. The integration with oncology information system RayCare has also been further enhanced.
The latest within machine learning and the new product RayIntelligence
New deep learning planning models have been released and deep learning segmentation is now included for free for all RayStation customers.
RaySearch's latest product, the cloud-based oncology analytics system RayIntelligence, has recently been upgraded and new features, such as support for DICOM and new clinical goals dashboards, will be demonstrated during the congress.
New features of RayCare
RayCare 5B, that was released in December 2021, features full user configurability of all workflow configuration settings, including the possibility to create advanced workflow automation and configuring documents and forms. This gives clinics full control over their workflows and also ensures that workflows can be maintained to support and streamline the clinical processas as new procedures emerge. Other new features include access to key information related to planning and performing radiotherapy treatments in RayCare as well as support for toxicity management.
RaySearch live talks at ESTRO
Experts at RaySearch will give the following talks:
- Fast optimization of proton PBS arc therapy plans using early energy layer and spot selection reduces dose to organs at risk, by Erik Engwall, Development comptence group manager RaySearch Laboratories. May 7, at 10:30-11:30. Read more here.
- Novel optimization functions designed for re-irradiation treatment planning, by Jakob Ödén, Research engineer, RaySearch Laborarories. May 8, at 16:45-17:45. Read more here.
Exclusive preview at ESTRO – RaySearch and Accuray online adaptive radiotherapy solution
On May 6, RaySearch and Accuray will host an in-person event, giving participants a preview of what enables the next frontier in adaptive planning: true online, real-time adaptive radiotherapy for the Radixact® System and RayStation.
About RaySearch
RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is a medical technology company that develops innovative software solutions for improved cancer treatment. RaySearch markets the RayStation®* treatment planning system (TPS) and the oncology information system (OIS) RayCare®*. The most recent additions to the RaySearch product line are RayIntelligence® and RayCommand®. RayIntelligence is an oncology analytics system (OAS) which enables cancer clinics to collect, structure and analyze data. RayCommand, a treatment control system (TCS), is designed to link the treatment machine and the treatment planning and oncology information systems.
RaySearch software is used by over 800 clinics in more than 40 countries. The company was founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and the share has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2003. More information is available at raysearchlabs.com.
About RayStation
RayStation®* is a flexible, innovative treatment planning system, chosen by many leading cancer centers worldwide. It combines unique features such as unmatched adaptive therapy capabilities, multi-criteria optimization, market-leading algorithms for treatment plan optimization for HDR brachytherapy and external beam therapy with photons, electrons, and protons, as well as helium and carbon ions. RayStation supports a wide range of treatment machines, providing one control center for all treatment planning needs and ensuring centers get greater value from existing equipment. RayStation also seamlessly integrates with RayCare®*. By harmonizing the treatment planning, the care of cancer patients worldwide is improved.
About RayCare
The RayCare®* oncology information system (OIS) is designed to support the many complex logistical challenges faced by today's oncology clinics. RayCare is closely integrated with RayStation®* and provides seamless access to all the powerful planning tools in RayStation and RayCommand®. The system efficiently coordinates activities in radiation therapy and offers advanced features for clinical workflow automation, and adaptive radiation therapy. RayCare responds to the demand from clinics for a more user-friendly and workflow-oriented information system that can support the cancer care of the future.
About RayIntelligence
Data-driven oncology represents a new era in healthcare. RayIntelligence® is an innovative cloud-based oncology analytics system that gives meaning to data, empowering cancer centers to reach new levels of personalized care through insights based on clinical data.
* Subject to regulatory clearance in some markets.
For more information, please contact:
Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0)8 510 530 00, johan.lof@raysearchlabs.com
Björn Hårdemark, interim CFO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0)709 564 217, bjorn.hardemark@raysearchlabs.com
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a study just published in Frontiers in Digital Health, an international scientific journal, show that teen drug use can be cut dramatically using a newly developed e-learning program that is fun, engaging, and easily accessed with digital devices routinely used by today's teens. Class sessions to practice the skills taught in the program were also included.
The e-learning program is a digital version of the Botvin Life Skills Training (LST) program and is designed to provide middle school students with the knowledge and skills needed to promote health, wellness, and resilience. LST has been extensively tested and proven effective through research published in over 30 scientific papers. The study published today is the first to prove the effectiveness of the new e-learning adaptation of LST. It also provides evidence that a hybrid digital program is effective when self-paced e-learning modules and teacher-led class sessions are combined.
The current study included 1,447 students from 23 middle schools across the United States. Schools were randomly assigned to receive the e-learning program and class sessions or serve as a "treatment-as-usual" control group. Compared to controls, students who received the e-learning program and class sessions showed significantly less cigarette smoking, e-cigarette and vaping use, excess alcohol use, marijuana use, and prescription drug misuse. They also showed increased health knowledge and skills knowledge, increased decision-making skills, increased skills related to coping with anxiety and anger, more effective communication and social skills, and increased conflict resolution and assertiveness skills.
"These are very exciting findings," said Dr. Gilbert J. Botvin, professor emeritus at Cornell University's Weill Medical College and developer of the LST program. "As access to new technology becomes more available, it is important that we utilize that technology to meet the health needs of schools, families, and communities."
The new hybrid digital version of LST was developed by National Health Promotion Associates (NHPA) and tested by a team of researchers led by Dr. Kenneth Griffin, a professor of global and community health at George Mason University, and Dr. Christopher Williams, director of research at NHPA and adjunct associate professor of psychology at Purchase College, State University of New York.
Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is a highly acclaimed, evidence-based drug abuse and violence prevention program that has been taught in more than 35 countries throughout the world. LST has been extensively tested and proven to reduce tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use by as much as 80%. Long-term follow-up studies show that it produces prevention effects that are durable and long-lasting. Visit www.lifeskillstraining.com for more information.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday unsealed additional portions of an FBI affidavit laying out the basis for a search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home, showing that agents earlier obtained a hard drive after issuing a subpoena for surveillance footage recorded inside Mar-a-Lago.
A heavily redacted version of the affidavit was made public last month, but the Justice Department requested permission to show more of it after lawyers for Trump revealed the existence of a June grand jury subpoena that sought video footage from cameras in the vicinity of the Mar-a-Lago storage room.
“Because those aspects of the grand jury’s investigation have now been publicly revealed, there is no longer any reason to keep them sealed (i.e. redacted) in the filings in this matter,” department lawyers wrote.
The newly visible portions of the FBI agent’s affidavit show that the FBI on June 24 subpoenaed for the records in June after a visit weeks earlier to Mar-a-Lago in which agents observed between 50 to 55 boxes of records in the storage room at the property. The Trump Organization provided a hard drive on July 6 in response to the subpoena, the affidavit says.
The footage could be an important piece of the investigation, including whether anyone has sought to obstruct the probe. The Justice Department has said in a separate filing that it has “developed evidence that government records were likely concealed and removed from the Storage Room and that efforts were likely taken to obstruct the government’s investigation.”
The Justice Department has been investigating the holding of top-secret information and other classified documents at Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House. FBI agents during their Aug. 8 search of the home and club said they recovered more than 11,000 documents, including over 100 with classification markings.
Separately Tuesday, the Justice Department again urged U.S. District Aileen Cannon to lift her hold on core aspects of the investigation. Cannon last week granted the Trump team’s request for an independent arbiter to review the seized documents and weed out from the investigation any records that may be covered by claims of executive or attorney-client privilege.
She also ordered the department to halt its review of the records pending any further court order or the completion of a report by the yet-to-be-named special master. The department urged Cannon last week to put her order on hold and told the judge Tuesday that its investigation would be harmed by a continued delay of its ability to scrutinize the classified documents.
“The government and the public unquestionably have an interest in the timely enforcement of criminal laws, particularly those involving the protection of highly sensitive information, and especially where, as here, there may have been efforts to obstruct its investigation,” the lawyers wrote.
The Trump team on Monday urged the judge to leave her order in place. His lawyers raised questions about the documents’ current classification status and noted that a president has absolute authority to declassify information, though it pointedly did not say that Trump had actually declassified anything. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/judge-unseals-additional-portions-of-mar-a-lago-affidavit/ | 2022-09-14T00:18:24Z |
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 4 at 2:24PM MDT until April 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph at pass level with
higher gusts on the peaks.
* WHERE…Salt River and Wyoming Ranges and Teton and Gros
Ventre Mountains.
* WHEN…Until noon MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. Plan on very slippery
road conditions. Blowing snow will sharply restrict
visibilities.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Kansas City Chiefs legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Len Dawson has died at the age of 87, according to his family.
Nexstar’s WDAF spoke with his son, Len Dawson Jr., who confirmed the news.
With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers.
Dawson Family
Dawson joined the Dallas Texans in 1962 and followed the franchise to Kansas City, where he led the renamed Chiefs to a championship in Super Bowl IV. He also worked as a TV sportscaster long after his playing days were over.
Dawson was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1987 and a broadcaster in 2012.
Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt called Dawson “a part of every major moment in Chiefs history.”
Dawson’s playing career started as a standout quarterback at Purdue before he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as a first-round draft pick. He was quickly traded to the Cleveland Browns.
In 1962, Dawson finally signed with the Dallas Texans, reuniting him with Hank Stram, who had been an assistant coach for the Boilermakers before becoming the AFL franchise’s head coach.
Dawson promptly led the Texans to the AFL title and was the league’s MVP. He then moved with the club to Kansas City the following year. He led the Chiefs to two more AFL titles: once in 1966 and again in 1969, when he came back from a serious injury to help the Chiefs beat Minnesota 23-7 for their first Super Bowl title.
He ranks among the elite forward passers of all time, with an 82.56 rating compiled over 19 seasons. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/chiefs-legend-hall-of-famer-len-dawson-dies-at-87/ | 2022-08-24T15:30:23Z |
5 people injured in South Carolina shooting law officials call ‘chaotic scene’
By Alaa Elassar and Chuck Johnston, CNN
Five people were injured Friday night in a shooting along a rural road in South Carolina.
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 11:30 “regarding people shooting at each other” on Logan Farm Road, police said on Twitter.
When they arrived to what was described as a “rural one lane dirt road,” law enforcement officials found five people with gunshot wounds, according to Colleton County Fire-Rescue.
“Dispatchers were having problems obtaining information from the chaotic scene,” the fire department said in a press release. “Some occupants went to a house near the location and other injured parties ran south on Logan Farm Road to escape.”
The victims included four males and one female 17 to 33, according to Colleton County Fire-Rescue.
They were taken to a hospital for further treatment, police said. One is in critical but stable condition, according to police.
It is unclear what led to the shooting or if law enforcement agencies have made any arrests.
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Funding from Meridian helps local health provider with purchasing medical equipment
DETROIT, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian of Michigan is proud to announce the Family Health Center in Kalamazoo was recognized as one of Centene's top 100 providers nationwide with the highest increase in vaccination rates. The team received a $5,000 grant from Meridian for medical equipment as part of an initiative Centene, Meridian's parent company, announced last year to encourage providers nationwide to educate members about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The investment will allow the Kalamazoo-based Family Health Center (FHC) to better serve more than 51,000 patients with new equipment and improved healthcare delivery.
"Collaboration and commitment drove our shared success in testing and vaccinating thousands of Kalamazoo residents," said Denise Crawford, President and CEO of Family Health Center. "Bronson Healthcare Group was a vital partner, working with FHC to protect the most vulnerable against COVID-19. We also teamed up with other organizations, including Kalamazoo Public Schools, Mothers of Hope, and more than 40 others to reach more people with critical information, testing, and vaccines."
Mothers of Hope is a nonprofit organization in Kalamazoo that seeks to empower women, families, and communities to rise above the effects of substance use disorders, poverty, violence, and systemic inequities.
"The dedication of FHC's amazing staff made all the difference," Crawford added. "From the start of the pandemic through today, they continue to bring high energy, strong determination and the highest standard of care. Through their commitment, we've been able to administer more than 26,800 tests, vaccines, and boosters, protecting thousands of people, including the most vulnerable against COVID-19."
As the world continues to face outbreaks caused by COVID-19 variants, it is important as ever to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To encourage all Americans to get vaccinated, Centene announced the COVID-19 vaccination initiative in June 2021 as part of a nationwide campaign. Through this initiative, Meridian worked with local providers to conduct engagement campaigns that educated their patients about the importance of getting vaccinated. The additional incentive helped motivate providers to engage their communities as much as possible and increase vaccination rates.
"Medical equipment can be expensive, especially as providers deal with the ongoing repercussions of the pandemic and its impact on their resources," said Sean Kendall, Meridian of Michigan President and CEO. "By pairing vaccination efforts with medical equipment grants, we're not only helping the Family Health Center in Kalamazoo protect their communities and loved ones from COVID-19, we're helping them invest in efficiency and new equipment for their facilities to continue providing quality healthcare to every individual who walks through their doors."
The health center said that community events were a staple of its testing and vaccination strategy from the beginning of the pandemic.
"We knew that several testing and vaccination sites were opening around Kalamazoo that required people to find a way to get to their location, and we knew FHC would play a major role in getting testing and vaccinations to those who had limited mobility, didn't have transportation, or only have a short window of time they could fit it in their busy days," said Alison Nuismer, Director of Marketing and Fund Development at the center. "We knew we had to go to the people at the neighborhood level."
Through a partnership with Bronson Health, the center said it was able to get out into the community quickly after the vaccinations were released.
FHC and Bronson Health held weekly neighborhood events to help vaccinate more than 500 individuals at each event. As the events continued, they saw a need to create more access and education on vaccine awareness in the Latinx and Black communities. In response, they partnered with El Concilio, a nonprofit organization that serves the Latino community in the greater Kalamazoo area, to host a community conversation with Latinx community leaders encouraging community members to get vaccinated.
FHC also partnered with Kalamazoo Public Schools and Mothers of Hope to bring vaccine events to places where people felt the most comfortable. From familiar spaces like schools or apartment complexes to local BBQs and community events where they gave away groceries and everyday essentials like laundry detergent, this team went above and beyond to think creatively on how to reach as many people as possible.
About Meridian
Meridian in Michigan provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (MeridianHealth), Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare), Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MeridianComplete), and the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter from Meridian). Meridian is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information about Meridian, please visit mimeridian.com.
About FHC
Family Health Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center serving the citizens of Kalamazoo County. FHC provides quality health care to some 50,000 historically underserved patients, ensuring that all people who enter our facilities are treated with dignity, respect, and a welcoming spirit. FHC's goal is to create a "medical home" for families, children & adults who seek answers to their health care needs.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MREO, ATHX, NIO, BILI, and XPEV.
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BRUSSELS and TEL AVIV, Israel, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aliaxis, a world leader enabling access to water and energy through inventive fluid management solutions, has signed an investment agreement and will be partnering with CropX, a global leader in agtech solutions for full farm management.
Through this partnership, Aliaxis and CropX will collaborate in the field of data driven precision irrigation. As irrigated crops, livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and forestry account for roughly 70 per cent of total freshwater withdrawals globally, efficient water usage in agriculture is clearly becoming more and more important.
Eric Olsen, CEO of Aliaxis says: "Among the focus areas of Aliaxis Next, our recently created division, is 'Water for Food'. With this division, we focus on growth beyond our core business and want to create a next generation of solutions with real societal impact. Partnering with CropX is fully in line with this ambition, as their unique approach allows farmers to monitor both below & above ground crop data, and to significantly increase crop efficiency."
Tomer Tzach, CEO of CropX declares: "We are very happy to be teaming up with Aliaxis. It is very exciting for us to get the support of a global leader that offers water and irrigation systems to customers in different parts of the world. It will support our expansion and the further development of our business. I am confident that the advanced digital intelligence we offer will also be beneficial to Aliaxis' agricultural customers."
The financial details of this agreement will not be disclosed.
Media contacts:
Aliaxis
Lars Vervoort
E: lvervoort@aliaxis.com
T: +32 (0)2 775 57 33
CropX
Hanna Day-Woodruff
E: hanna.dw@cropx.com
About Aliaxis: Aliaxis is a global leader in fluid management systems for building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture applications. The company provides communities around the world with sustainable innovative solutions for water and energy, leading the industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of its customers and of society. With a global workforce of 14,000+ employees, Aliaxis offers specific solutions that meet our customers' most demanding needs across the globe. Aliaxis is active through leading local brands and operating in over 40 countries, combining local solutions with global innovation and operational excellence. The company is privately owned, with its global headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. More on www.aliaxis.com
About CropX: Since 2017, CropX has been helping farmers everywhere grow more with less - less water, less fertilizer, less chemicals and less stress. Its technologies and cloud-based platform offer advanced farm intelligence to farmers in over 50 countries, across all the arable continents, on over 75 crop types. With experienced teams of agronomists, data scientists, and engineers, CropX is committed to improving and simplifying digital tools for profitable and sustainable farm management. More on www.cropx.com
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Consumers Share Which Expenses They Would Cut Back on Before Restaurants
ATLANTA, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of inflation, soaring energy and food costs and talks of a potential recession, restaurant meals remain a staple in consumer diets. On average, 40% of individual or family food budgets is spent on restaurants each month, according to Popmenu's nationwide survey of 1,002 consumers in May 2022. When ordering online, one-third (33%) of consumers spend $50 or more per order, on average.
Despite lingering concerns around the pandemic, more consumers are transitioning from delivery or takeout only to on-premise dining: 45% of consumers eat in restaurant dining rooms at least twice a week.
As budgets tighten, consumers said they are more likely to pull back on other purchases such as new clothes, travel and gym memberships before reducing their restaurant spending:
- New clothes – 44% of consumers
- Travel – 42%
- Gym membership – 33%
- Ride services (Uber, Lyft, taxis, etc) – 33%
- Streaming subscriptions (Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, Prime Video, etc) – 30%
- Other entertainment (movies, sports events, concerts) – 29%
- Personal grooming (hair/nail salon) – 27%
While the convenience and taste of professionally cooked cuisine certainly influence the reliance on restaurant dining, cost is also a factor. In a Q1 2022 study of 1,000 U.S. consumers, Popmenu found that 29% of consumers said that it's cheaper to order from restaurants than buy all the items needed to cook a meal; 27% said it costs roughly the same…without all the work.
Another reason why consumers enjoy restaurant dining is the special moments that often occur, whether planned or unplanned. In Popmenu's May 2022 survey, consumers reported experiencing the following at restaurants:
- Reunited with family and friends – 47%
- Made a new friend – 36%
- Met spouse or significant other – 26%
- Watched favorite team win a national championship – 25%
- Landed a job – 20%
- Signed a business deal – 18%
"Restaurants play an important role in everyday life, from making meals to making memories," said Brendan Sweeney, CEO and Co-founder of Popmenu. "While consumers are keeping a closer eye on economic trends and their overall spending, restaurant dining continues to account for a significant portion of their food budgets each month. Where they ultimately choose to spend their dollars is, in part, influenced by how much the restaurant is keeping consumers engaged through digital outreach and how frictionless the overall experience is both online and on-premise. Quality, convenience and value are top of mind."
Popmenu conducted a nationwide, anonymous survey of 1,002 U.S. consumers, ages 18 and older, from May 20 to May 21, 2022.
Popmenu specializes in transformative online and on-premise technologies that help restaurants increase brand visibility, guest engagement, revenue and profitability. The company is a leading innovator in digital marketing and ordering technology that works with over 10,000 independent restaurants and hospitality groups. For more information about Popmenu, visit get.popmenu.com.
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NEVE ILAN, Israel, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIXAI, founded by Israeli entrepreneur Ran Poliakine, invested 4 million US$ in Captain's Eye, which developed an advanced safety, security and management system that identifies and alerts real-time events on ships.
Headquartered in Haifa, Israel, Captain's Eye was founded in 2020 by Col. (Res.) Uri Ben-Dor and Col. (Res.) Doron Oizerovich. The company developed a holistic AI-based system that detects unusual events on ships in real time, thus preventing property, physical and financial damage that might occur at sea. The system is able to identify and alert operative, safety and security issues in all types of vessels, such as smoke and leakages, security breaches, unsafe crew behavior or anomalies.
The system is based on an infrastructure of cameras covering the critical areas in the vessel and monitors it automatically 24/7 in order to detect anomalies in accordance with predefined parameters. The company has a strategic partnership with XT Shipping, signed agreements with several global shipping companies, and a pilot at the Ashdod Port in Israel.
This strategic investment follows SIXAI's signing a partnership agreement with the Israeli Aerospace Industries in October 2021 to convert military technologies from certain segments to commercial deployments to address civil market needs and introduce game-changing solutions that could potentially solve pressing global challenges.
SIXAI concurrently continues to develop its operations in Japan in partnership with the Japanese automotive giant, Musashi Seimitsu (TYO:7220). Together the companies operate MusashiAI, which developed the first AI-based robot for gear quality inspection for the automotive industry and 634AI, which developed the 'Maestro' – a platform controlling all traffic on the entire production floor, helping organizations improve their efficiency at a low operational cost without uncompromising safety standards.
Uri Ben-Dor, Captain's Eye's CEO commented: "Our partnership with SIXAI is the right thing at the right time for Captain's Eye. We welcome SIXAI's decision to join the company as a strategic investor. The investment will enable us to expand our activity to additional markets and offer our unique technology to additional segments in the maritime world. Our pilot with Ashdod Port proves that our system is extremely relevant to various customers in their effort to prevent accidents and severe environmental pollution."
Ran Poliakine, SIXAI's Founder, commented: "We are pleased to announce today the completion of our strategic investment in Captain's Eye. The company's platform and expert team are a significant addition to SIXAI's AI-based service and product offering, and opens new and relevant markets to SIXAI, enabling us to provide our global partners with solutions to their burning needs."
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September Is National PACE Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois and Kentucky are the latest states announcing plans to begin offering Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to seniors, part of a national trend of PACE growth, according the National PACE Association. Missouri began offering PACE in St. Louis earlier this year.
Currently, 146 PACE programs operate 273 PACE centers in 31 states, serving approximately 60,000 participants. The addition of new states means that thousands of more individuals and their families will have access to the innovative PACE model of care, which allows seniors to live independently in their own homes while remaining cared for and monitored. The proven model of care costs states and individuals less than nursing home care.
September is National PACE Month. Throughout the month, PACE programs across the country will host events to highlight the power of PACE in transforming care for seniors. This year's theme is "PACE: This Is the Place for Me." PACE staff and enrollees share their stories of how PACE has impacted their lives. The campaign highlights video testimonials by van driver Esteban Escobedo, of On Lok PACE, in San Francisco, CA; nurse Mellisa Russell and participant Richard Plummer, of Trinity Health PACE, in Philadelphia, PA; and member assistant Rosalyn Marovich, of Senior LIFE, a PACE program in Pennsylvania.
The National PACE Association (NPA) works to advance the efforts of PACE programs and expand the availably of PACE. Currently, NPA is advocating for several pieces of federal legislation that would increase access to PACE, including the PACE Expanded Act and the PACE Part D Choice Act.
"Expanding access to PACE is a bipartisan, cost-effective solution to the nation's senior care crisis. It increases quality of life, reduces dependency on nursing home care, and above all treats our seniors with the respect they deserve," said Shawn Bloom, president and CEO of the National PACE Association. "We're grateful that Missouri and Illinois now offer PACE and look to every state and the federal government to ensure that PACE is available to every family that it can serve."
PACE programs use an interdisciplinary team approach to keep older adults with long-term care needs healthy and cared for around the clock while living independently in their own homes. PACE enrollees receive care at home, are transported to their local PACE center and other appointments, and visit the PACE center to socialize, receive therapy and other services, and see a physician.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, PACE organizations adapted the care model to keep participants safe and well at home. As a result, PACE participants experienced one-third the rate of COVID-19 infection and death compared to nursing home residents.
The National PACE Association (NPA) works to advance the efforts of PACE programs, which coordinate and provide preventive, primary, acute and long-term care services so older individuals can continue living in the community. The PACE model of care is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in the community whenever possible. For more information, visit www.npaonline.org and follow @TweetNPA.
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Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam headlines the Great Oak Stage as American Express present BST Hyde Park at Hyde Park on July 9 in London, England. Extreme heat in Europe has caused Pearl Jam to cancel its concert in Vienna on July 20.
Extreme heat in Europe has caused famed rock band Pearl Jam to cancel its concert in Vienna on Wednesday night.
The band told fans on Instagram that lead singer Eddie Vedder's throat was "damaged" at his last show outside Paris due to heat, dust and smoke from nearby fires.
"To all those who were anticipating a great Pearl Jam show tonight in Vienna, we were too. However, due to the extreme circumstances at the last outdoor site outside of Paris (heat, dust, and smoke from the fires) our singer Ed Vedder's throat was left damaged," the statement said. "He has seen doctors and had treatment but as of yet, his vocal cords have not recovered."
Soaring temperatures and wildfires have spread across Europe this week.
In France, wildfires have burned 25 times more land so far this year compared to the same period last year, government spokesperson Olivier Veran told journalists on Wednesday. And Austria's neighbor, Germany recorded its hottest day this year with more heat to come.
"This is brutal news and horrible timing...for everyone involved. Those who work so hard to put on the shows as well as those who give their precious time and energies to attend," the band added. "As a band, we are deeply sorry and have tried to find options to still play. And Ed wants to play. There's just no throat available at this time."
They added: "So very, very deeply sorry."
Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase, according to the statement.
Pearl Jam has three shows remaining on this leg of its tour, one in Prague and two nights in Amsterdam. In September, they will kick off the North American leg of their tour.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Rock Capital ("Peak Rock"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, is pleased to announce a number of promotions and new hires this summer, as the firm continues to expand the depth and experience of its Private Equity, Credit and Real Estate teams.
Meredith Jonker, Carrie Pisarczyk, and Reed Westerman have been promoted to Vice President, and will continue to play critical roles with their portfolio company relationships. Joe Garigliano and David Wolfish have been promoted to Principal within the Private Equity group. In their roles, Mr. Garigliano and Mr. Wolfish have successfully partnered with portfolio companies on value creation initiatives across the investment portfolio. Constantine Tujios has been promoted to Managing Director within the Real Estate group. Mr. Tujios has been involved in all aspects of the real estate investment process including sourcing, diligence and execution. Mr. Tujios has over 15 years of real estate experience investing in a broad variety of property and transaction types.
Kim Rose, John Scata, and Patricio (PJ) Torres have all joined the team as Directors. Kim's prior experience includes senior roles at JP Morgan Chase and Kendra Scott. John comes to Peak Rock with experience at MUFG Bank, as well as a 23-year career at the FBI. PJ's prior experience includes roles at Sixth Street Partners and PwC.
"I am incredibly proud of the organization we continue to build at Peak Rock. Our high-performance team has been a critical component of the success we have had to date." said Anthony DiSimone, Chief Executive Officer of Peak Rock. "We have a deep bench of exceptional and diverse talent, which will help us achieve our continued success," added Steve Martinez, President of Peak Rock.
ABOUT PEAK ROCK CAPITAL
Peak Rock Capital is a leading middle-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock's equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and performance improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital. Peak Rock's credit platform invests across capital structures, with a broad mandate to provide flexible, tailored capital solutions to middle-market and growth-oriented businesses. Peak Rock's real estate platform makes equity and debt investments in small to mid-sized real estate assets in attractive, growing geographies. For further information about Peak Rock Capital, please visit www.peakrockcapital.com.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The pop r&b artist unveils his emotionally rich single with a relatable music video.
Showcasing an emotionally heart felt track, Jeb Carty has debuted his single Lifeline. The catchy track is fused with vibey synths and lyrics that bring us back to a time when we met someone who entirely captivates us.
Fusing catchy melodies and a profound instrumental. Lifeline screams chill modern pop with deep expressive tones and melodies that result in a vibe that many have dubbed as "that chill summer song".
Speaking on the track Jeb explains "it's the kind of song that instantly catches one's attention. I like making songs that everyone can relate with emotionally, if i can't relate to it at an emotional level, then it's back to the drawing board".
With Lifeline captivating audiences in countries all over the world. Jeb is beginning a series of single releases over the next few months in the pop r&b/ pop edm/ and pop hip hop genres alongside producer miyamoto. Expect more emotionally captivating bop's to come from this artist.
Click below to check out the premier of Jeb Carty's music video "Lifeline": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTycNUvuU-I
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