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The Stevie Awards recognize the company's ongoing transformation and consumer focus
LEHI, Utah, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Sunshine, a leading natural health and wellness company, earned three Stevie® Awards in the 20th Annual American Business Awards®. These awards recognize and validate the company's transformational journey, which began in 2020 with the launch of a comprehensive rebranding, an industry-leading approach to the business model and an enhanced focus on building consumer relationships.
Nature's Sunshine was recognized with the following awards:
- Gold Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year – Health, Fitness & Wellness
- Silver Award for Company of the Year – Health Products and Services
- Silver Award for Brand Renovation of the Year
"We are both honored and excited to be recognized by the American Business Awards as we continue to transform our business," said Terrence Moorehead, President and Chief Executive Officer. "These Stevie Awards stand as a testament to our strategies and the remarkable efforts and accomplishments of our team as we work to reimagine our business and share the healing power of nature with the world."
The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.
More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. Nature's Sunshine was nominated in multiple categories across the Health Products and Services industry.
"Winning three Stevie Awards, including a Silver Stevie Award as Company of the Year is a tremendous accomplishment," said Tracee Comstock, Vice President of Human Resources. "It really speaks to the commitment of our employees, our leadership team and the strategies we've put in place to help us become a force of nature in the health and wellness industry."
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning "crowned," the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Monday, June 13. Tickets are now on sale.
"We are so pleased that we will be able to stage our first ABA awards banquet since 2019 and to celebrate, in person, the achievements of such a diverse group of organizations and individuals," said Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards.
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2022 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.
About Nature's Sunshine
Nature's Sunshine Products (NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company, markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products in more than 40 countries. Nature's Sunshine manufactures its products at its state-of-the-art facilities to ensure its products continue to set the standard for the highest quality, safety, and efficacy on the market today. Additional information about the Company can be obtained at its website, www.naturessunshine.com.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
Sponsors of The 2022 American Business Awards include HCL America, John Hancock Financial Services, Melissa Sones Consulting, and SoftPro.
Contact:
Alina Freeman
Porter Novelli
(216) 327-0320
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a fun board game for track and field running enthusiasts," said an inventor, from Baltimore, Md., "so I invented the ATHLETIC TRACK BOARD GAME. My design could spark fun, social interaction and friendly competition with family and friends."
The patent-pending invention provides a new race-themed board game for children and adults. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional board games. As a result, it enhances fun and entertainment and it could spark friendly competition. The invention features a unique design that is easy to set up and play so it is ideal for children and adults, particularly athletes and sports-minded individuals. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Baltimore sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-BDH-160, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Demonstrating Engiven's Commitment to Strong Internal Controls and Client Data Security
SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Engiven Inc. announced today that it has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations also known as SSAE 18. Achieving this standard with an unqualified opinion serves as third-party industry validation that Engiven Inc. provides enterprise-level security for customer's data secured in the Engiven Inc. System.
Engiven Inc. provides SaaS-based technologies that equip nonprofit organizations to securely accept and liquidate cryptocurrency donations while eliminating the complexity and risk associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Engiven provides a highly automated end-to-end solution where the crypto donation is verified on the blockchain, exchanged for USD and the donor is immediately provided with a gift receipt.
"The certification is truly just a formalization of the industry-best practices we employ to safeguard our data and that of our clients," explained Brandon Murphy, COO of Engiven. "Ethics and compliance are not boxes we check - they are integral to who we are. We are firmly committed to the highest level of integrity in all of our business practices."
Engiven Inc. was audited by Prescient Assurance, a leader in security and compliance attestation for B2B, SAAS companies worldwide. Prescient Assurance is a registered public accounting firm in the US and Canada and provides risk management and assurance services which includes but is not limited to SOC 2, PCI, ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and CSA STAR.
An unqualified opinion on a SOC 2 Type 1 audit report demonstrates to Engiven's current and future clients that they manage their data with the highest standard of security and compliance. Additionally, Engiven is committed to obtaining its SOC 2 Type 2, a higher level of SOC 2 assurance, to further test the effectiveness of its internal controls.
"Engiven is the world's first cryptocurrency donation management platform to achieve this level of security compliance. The SOC 2 Type 1 Report further demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding transactions and client data," said James Lawrence, Engiven's Cofounder and CEO. "By obtaining this level of compliance, we hope to show our commitment to the highest level of security standards that every nonprofit deserves."
Founded in 2018, Engiven is a leading provider of cryptocurrency donation services to nonprofits and faith-based organizations. The Engiven platform provides a highly automated crypto giving solution that includes block chain monitoring, automatic exchanges, gift receipts, bank deposits, IRS tax form creation, custody options, and a full suite of developer APIs for enterprise. For more information on how to accept crypto donations for your church, ministry or nonprofit organization, visit: https://engiven.com
For more information about Prescient Assurance, visit https://prescientassurance.com or via email info@prescientassurance.com.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paratus Energy Services Ltd ("Paratus") announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary SeaMex Holdings Ltd ("SeaMex") and its subsidiaries ("SeaMex Group") has elected an incremental early repurchase of the SeaMex Finance Ltd 12% Senior Secured Notes Due August 2024 (the "Notes"). On August 31, 2022, $25.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes (the "Repurchased Notes") were repurchased for an aggregate cash repurchase price of approximately $28.0 million comprised of principal repayment, accrued interest, and call premium (the "Repurchases"). Following the closing of the Repurchases, SeaMex Finance Ltd cancelled the Repurchased Notes, leaving approximately $44 million aggregate principal amounts of Notes outstanding.
SeaMex will continue to opportunistically evaluate its capital allocations, which may include incremental Repurchases in the future.
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Hawthorn Advisors
paratus@hawthornadvisors.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swvl Inc. ("Swvl" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SWVL), a global provider of transformative tech-enabled mass transit solutions, today announced its entry into a strategic partnership with City Group Co. KSCP ("City Group"), a leading transport operator and warehousing services provider, through which City Group will utilize Swvl's Software as a Service ("SaaS") offerings in Kuwait. Under the partnership, Swvl and City Group will work to provide the optimal transportation platform for serving Kuwaiti residents, in an effort to simplify their daily lives. The platform will feature a wide range of services, including on-demand, door-to-door, ride hailing, ride sharing and network buses, as well as school and corporate solutions.
Swvl and City Group will initially focus on the development of an initial launch program titled "Citylink Shuttle." The program will include demand responsive transportation ("DRT") and other preferred services, with plans to scale services to 100 or more vehicles over the following six months. Following the successful completion of these phases, Swvl and City Group expect to initiate a comprehensive platform onboarding of City Group's remaining vehicles over a mutually agreed upon period.
Mostafa Kandil, Swvl Founder and CEO, said, "We are excited to partner with City Group to bring next generation of transportation solutions to Kuwait. We are deeply committed to the Kuwaiti transport sector and believe that collectively, we have the unique ability to transform the current offering and customer experience for the benefit of the country's daily passengers. In the process, we will make mobility more reliable, affordable, and convenient."
Mr. Kandil continued, "This partnership is another great example of how Swvl is leveraging strong and rapidly accelerating demand for its SaaS and B2G offerings, in turn facilitating expansion into new, attractive markets. We continue to demonstrate tremendous progress against our business plan goals. This SaaS partnership demonstrates the substantial synergies from our recent acquisitions of a controlling stake in Shotl and door2door, both leading SaaS platforms in Europe."
Youssef Salem, Swvl CFO, said, "We believe the launch of Citylink Shuttle in Kuwait, which is incremental to our business plan, provides Swvl with a compelling upside. It represents another major organic SaaS market expansion after Swvl's recent expansion into Brazil. The expansion of Swvl's SaaS business, its highest profitability segment, is expected to contribute to its plans to turn cash flow positive in 2023. Swvl's ability to pursue complimentary organic and inorganic expansions including the recent acquisition of Urbvan and healthy pipeline de-risk growth plans, increases capital efficiency and provides further upside."
Dr. Dheeraj Bhardwaj, Group CEO of City Group Co. said, "The core objective of Citylink Shuttle" is to provide smooth and safe transportation to match supply with demand efficiently in busy urban areas, in turn making those areas congestion free.
DRT is a form of shared transport for travelling individuals and groups. In this type of transport, vehicles alter their routes automatically, using advanced machine learning and AI technologies, based on transport demand without using fixed routes or timetabled journeys. These vehicles typically pick-up and drop-off passengers in specific stops according to the passengers' needs. The technology ensures that the pickup and drop-off locations are within walking distances from the passengers.
Citylink Shuttle will be a premium and an alternative service to personal vehicles or taxis. It aims to address several requirements by promoting optimized public transportation and majorly supplements the public transportation in areas with little to no access to it; and helps to organize transportation for everyone going to work, appointments, shopping, schools etc. This attractive service will translate into real savings for all, while offering better access to mobility and having a positive impact on the environment".
About Swvl
Swvl is a global provider of transformative tech-enabled mass transit solutions, offering intercity, intracity, B2B and B2G transportation across > 135 cities in > 20 countries. The Company's platform provides complimentary semi-private alternatives to public transportation for individuals who cannot access or afford private options. Every day, Swvl's parallel mass transit systems are empowering individuals to go where they want, when they want – making mobility safer, more efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly. Customers can book their rides on an easy-to-use proprietary app with varied payment options and 24 / 7 access to high-quality private buses and vans.
Swvl was co-founded by Mostafa Kandil, who began his career at Rocket Internet, where he launched the car sales platform Carmudi in the Philippines, which became the largest car classifieds company in the country in just six months. He then served as Rocket Internet's Head of Operations. In 2016, Kandil joined Careem, a ride-sharing company and the first unicorn in the Middle East. He supported the platform's expansion into multiple new markets.
For additional information about Swvl, please visit www.swvl.com.
About City Group Co. KSCP
City Group is a leading transport operator and warehousing service provider in Kuwait. City Group started its business activities in 1977 and is one of the most successful business houses in Kuwait.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made herein are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook" and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future events, the business combination with Queen's Gambit Growth Capital, the estimated or anticipated future results and benefits of the combined company following the business combination, future opportunities for the combined company and other statements that are not historical facts.
These statements are based on the current expectations of Swvl's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Swvl. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding Swvl's business, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, political and business conditions, including but not limited to the economic and operational disruptions and other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties following the consummation of the business combination; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; the risk that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the consummation of the business combination; the ability of the combined company to execute its growth strategy, manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; competition with other companies in the mobility industry; Swvl's limited operating history and lack of experience as a public company; recent implementation of certain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and cyber protection; the risk that Swvl is not able to execute its growth plan, which depends on rapid, international expansion; the risk that Swvl is unable to attract and retain consumers and qualified drivers and other high quality personnel; the risk that Swvl is unable to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; the risk that Swvl is unable to determine rider demand to develop new offerings on its platform; the difficulty of obtaining required registrations, licenses, permits or approvals in jurisdictions in which Swvl currently operates or may in the future operate; the fact that Swvl currently operates in and intends to expand into jurisdictions that are, or have been, characterized by political instability, may have inadequate or limited regulatory and legal frameworks and may have limited, if any, treaties or other arrangements in place to protect foreign investment or involvement; the risk that Swvl's drivers could be classified as employees, workers or quasi-employees in the jurisdictions they operate; the fact that Swvl has operations in countries known to experience high levels of corruption and is subject to territorial anti-corruption laws in these jurisdictions; the ability of Swvl to maintain the listing of its securities on Nasdaq; costs related to the business combination; Swvl's acquisitions of controlling interests in Shotl Transportation, S.L., Viapool Inc. and door2doorGmbH may not be beneficial to Swvl as a result of the cost of integrating geographically disparate operations and the diversion of management's attention from its existing business, among other things; and other risks that will be detailed from time to time in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. There may be additional risks that Swvl presently does not know or that Swvl currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide Swvl's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Swvl anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Swvl's assessments and projections to change. However, while Swvl may elect to update these forward-looking statements in the future, Swvl specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Swvl's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
Investor Contact
Youssef Salem
Swvl CFO
Investor.relations@swvl.com
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ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that it has been notified of an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer dated August 12, 2022, made by TRC Capital Investment Corporation ("TRC"), a private Canadian investment company, to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of Southern Company's common stock. TRC's unsolicited "mini-tender" offer price of $74.88 per share is approximately 4.14% below the $78.12 per share closing price of Southern Company's common stock on August 12, 2022, the last trading day prior to the date of the offer. Southern Company is in no way affiliated with TRC, the offer, or the offer documentation.
Southern Company recommends against stockholders tendering shares in response to this unsolicited offer, for the reasons described herein.
TRC has made many similar unsolicited mini-tender offers for the shares of other public companies. Mini-tender offers seek to acquire less than 5 percent of a company's shares outstanding. Consequently, they can avoid many disclosure and procedural requirements of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules that apply to offers for more than 5 percent of a company's shares outstanding.
The SEC has cautioned investors about mini-tender offers, stating that mini-tender offers "have been increasingly used to catch investors off guard," and that investors "may end up selling their securities at below-market prices." The SEC's guidance to investors on mini-tender offers is available at https://www.sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-publications/investorpubsminitendhtm.html. Stockholders are urged to consult with their own brokers or financial advisors.
Stockholders who have already tendered their shares may withdraw them by providing, prior to the expiration of the offer, the written notice described in the TRC offering documents. According to the offer documents, the offer is currently scheduled to expire at 12:01 a.m., New York City time, on September 14, 2022, but TRC may extend the offer at its discretion.
Southern Company requests that a copy of this news release be included with all distributions of materials related to TRC's offer for shares of Southern Company common stock.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies" list, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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After two years of virtual meetings more than 400 preventive medicine experts gather for critical conversations about the future of the field and the health of our nation
DENVER, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) kicked off its annual meeting, Preventive Medicine 2022 (PM22), today in Denver, Colorado, bringing more than 400 members, guests and other leaders in preventive medicine together in person for the first time in two years. The conference, which will take place through Saturday, June 18, will focus on the science, evidence and analyses that inform preventive medicine practice.
ACPM's annual meeting brings together the brightest minds in public health and preventive medicine to share ideas on top issues impacting our nation's health. Dozens of sessions and presentations will showcase the latest evidence-based research and practices that will prepare public health for future pandemics, reduce the burden of chronic disease, prevent injuries and improve the health and wellbeing of all populations.
"As we kick off PM2022, I look forward to sparking conversations about the important role preventive medicine physicians play in improving the health and wellbeing of our patients and communities," said Dr. M. 'Tonette' Krousel-Wood, MD, MSPH, FACPM, President of the American College of Preventive Medicine. "The next several days will be filled with critical dialogue, but it's just the beginning of a larger effort to bring preventive medicine to the forefront of the healthcare conversation nationally."
This year's meeting will feature candid conversations around challenging healthcare topics - from health equity and gun violence to vaccine hesitancy and chronic disease prevention. ACPM members will also showcase their latest research and share best practices in preventive medicine.
"PM2022 is a moment for us as an organization to come together to not only share ideas but collaborate on solutions that preventive medicine physicians bring to the table to solve some of the greatest challenges in health care today," said Donna Grande, CEO, American College of Preventive Medicine. "Attendees at this year's meeting exemplify the passion of physicians dedicated to prevention, population health and the improvement of health outcomes. I look forward to the next several days of connection, conversation and collaboration to advance the ACPM mission."
For more information about PM2022, visit ACPM online, here, and follow the conversation on social media using #PM2022.
About ACPM
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is a professional medical society of approximately 2,000 physicians dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families, communities and populations through disease prevention and health promotion.
For more information, visit www.acpm.org
Contact: Alicia Stanford, astanford@brgcommunications.com, Phone: 703-739-8345
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Which rolling briefcases are best?
Today’s business people work from offices, airports, train stations, home and everywhere in between. They need to carry laptops, phones, chargers, computer peripherals, reports, presentations, documents and basic office supplies. The best rolling briefcase is without a doubt your mini-office on wheels.
If you are looking for a rolling briefcase that is the largest carry-on approved by the TSA, try the Alpine Swiss Laptop Briefcase. It is hard-sided, built to last, spacious and secure.
What to know before you buy a rolling briefcase
What is a rolling briefcase?
Rolling briefcases are closely related to rollaboard luggage with a few important differences to keep in mind.
Rollaboard luggage has two full-size compartments that face each other and a zipper that goes all the way around the bag so it opens completely and lies flat horizontally.
Rolling briefcases are made to be used in an upright position. Rolling briefcases have more compartments and more ways to secure them. They have specially padded sections to keep your laptop cushioned in the center of the bag. Each compartment on a rolling briefcase has its own zipper to keep the contents separately organized for safety and securely.
Soft sides or hard sides?
Soft-side rolling briefcases are made of one of several grades of woven fabrics. Better and more expensive soft side rolling briefcases are made of ballistic grade or ripstop nylon.
Hard-side rolling briefcases may be made of leather, leatherette or plastic. Each forms an outer shell that protects the contents. The rigidity of hard side rolling briefcases varies considerably.
To learn even more about rolling briefcases, take a look at the full rolling briefcase buying guide from BestReviews.com.
What to look for in a quality rolling briefcase
People who travel a lot know to look for a rolling briefcase that takes care of business while making room for personal items and a change of clothes.
Compartments
Rolling briefcases use compartments to keep things organized.
Computer devices: The compartment that interests most business travelers is the one where they store their electronics. People who carry thousands of dollars of electronic devices need to keep them protected while moving from place to place. This means a well-padded area located in the middle of the briefcase with compartments on both sides providing additional cushioning.
Files: People who organize things with folders like having several vertical slots to hold things like hard copies of files, reports and presentations. The compartments should be full width and open like accordion files for easy reference.
Office supplies: Well-organized people have writing instruments for making notes and marking up documents, so they want a separate space for pens, pencils and highlighters. They might want to bring along a few paper clips or index cards, too.
Personal items: People who spend a lot of time traveling like to have a separate compartment for personal hygiene items and maybe another shirt. These they want to be kept separate from their business items in a compartment of their own.
Reading materials: Some people who travel a lot like to use their time reading magazines, business books or novels. They appreciate a separate outside compartment that is easily accessible when the rest of their briefcase is closed.
How much you can expect to spend on a rolling briefcase
Basic rolling briefcases will cost somewhere between $40-$80. From $80-$100 you will find better materials and more storage. Over $100 you will find rolling briefcases with the best construction and the best wheels.
Rolling briefcase FAQ
Why would I want a rolling briefcase instead of a backpack?
A. Backpacks are designed for you to carry the load while rolling briefcases carry the load for you. Rolling briefcases are easier to get things in and out of because you don’t have to shrug out of shoulder straps. Rolling briefcases have a more professional look and don’t wrinkle your clothes where the straps bunch up. Backpacks are a better choice for rough terrain.
Are all rolling briefcases FAA approved for carrying aboard?
A. No, because not all rolling briefcases are made for flying. Briefcases designed for flyers will have labels that say they meet all FAA regulations.
What’s the best rolling briefcase to buy?
Top rolling briefcase
What you need to know: At 19 by 14 by 9 inches, this leatherette bag is the largest carry-on approved by the TSA.
What you’ll love: The hard-sided frame is built to last, with all components riveted.
This wheeled mobile office is spacious, secure and organized, with pockets, slots, latches and locks. The front pocket expands 2 inches and has a button latch. This rolling briefcase easily carries A4 and legal-size documents and has smooth-rolling inline skate wheels.
What you should consider: Customer reviews say wheels may stick in some circumstances.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top rolling briefcase for the money
Solo New York Bryant Rolling Bag
What you need to know: Take your office with you wherever you go with this stylish polyester rolling bag with New York City vibes.
What you’ll love: This 6 pound, 17 by 14 by 9-inch rolling briefcase has more than just fully padded space for a 17-inch laptop. It has a divided file compartment for reports and presentations, a full-size zip-down organizer section and a zippered front pocket. The telescoping handle hides under a zippered flap when you carry this briefcase by its padded handle.
What you should consider: There have been some reports of flat spots developing on the rubber wheels after extended use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Samsonite Xenon 3.0 Mobile Office
What you need to know: This classic bag has room for a 15-inch laptop and much more.
What you’ll love: Every zippered compartment opens from both sides. This 7 pound, 17.5 by 15 by 8.7-inch rolling briefcase has separate compartments for personal belongings as well your work items. The interior is fully lined and the laptop compartment has a padded honeycomb frame and space for computer accessories. The padded telescoping handle locks when fully recessed and when fully extended. The inline skate wheels reduce shock and absorb vibrations.
What you should consider: This rolling briefcase has a bit oversized wheels.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Ex-prosecutor: US judge planned to renege on Polanski deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles judge privately told lawyers he would renege on a plea deal and imprison Roman Polanski for having sex with a teenage girl in 1977, a former prosecutor testified, setting the stage for the renowned director to flee the U.S. as a fugitive.
A previously sealed transcript obtained late Sunday by The Associated Press late Sunday of testimony by retired Deputy District Attorney Roger Gunson supports Polanski’s claim that he fled on the eve of sentencing in 1978 because he didn’t think he was getting a fair deal.
Gunson said during closed-door testimony in 2010 that he wasn’t surprised Polanski fled after the judge had broken several promises made to his defense lawyer.
“The judge had promised him on two occasions ... something that he reneged on,” Gunson said. “So it wasn’t surprising to me that, when he was told he was going to be sent off to state prison ... that he could not or would not trust the judge.”
Defense lawyer Harland Braun said Friday — in expectation of the transcript’s release — that the development would renew his effort to have Polanski sentenced in absentia, which would end his status as a fugitive from justice.
Braun has unsuccessfully tried that before with prosecutors asserting and judges agreeing that Polanski needs to show up in Los Angeles Superior Court to resolve the matter.
Release of the transcript, which was ordered by a California appeals court Wednesday after Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón dropped longstanding objections his predecessors made to its release, may support Polanski’s claims that he was going to be railroaded by a corrupt judge.
The legal saga has played on both sides of the Atlantic as a recurring scene over four decades of a life marred by tragedy and also triumph.
As a child, Polanski escaped the Krakow Ghetto during the Holocaust. His wife, Sharon Tate, was among the seven people murdered in 1969 by followers of Charles Manson.
Polanski, 88, who was nominated for Oscars for 1974′s “Chinatown” and 1979′s “Tess,” won the best director statuette for “The Pianist” in 2003. But he wasn’t able to accept it because he faces arrest in the U.S.
France, Switzerland and Poland rejected bids to extradite him back to the United States and he continues to be feted in Europe, winning praise and working with major actors. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, however, expelled him from its membership in 2018 after the “MeToo” movement spurred a reckoning about sexual misconduct.
Polanski’s 13-year-old victim testified before a grand jury that during a photo shoot at Jack Nicholson’s house in March 1977 when the actor wasn’t home, Polanski gave her champagne and part of a sedative, then forced her to have sex. The girl said she didn’t fight him because she was afraid of him but her mother later called police.
When the girl refused to testify in court, Polanski pleaded guilty to unlawful sex with a minor in exchange for prosecutors dropping drug, rape and sodomy charges.
Polanski has argued that there was judicial misconduct in his case. In 2010, a Los Angeles court took sealed testimony from Gunson about his recollections of promises made to the director by the judge in 1977.
Polanski’s lawyers, who were in the room during Gunson’s testimony but couldn’t use it in court, have long sought to unseal that transcript to help their case.
Judge Laurence Rittenband, now deceased, had been swayed by publicity in the case and changed his mind several times about the punishment Polanski should face, Braun said.
After a report by probation officials that Polanski should serve no time behind bars, Rittenband sent the director for a further 90-day evaluation in state prison.
After 42 days of evaluation in prison, Polanski was released with a recommendation he only serve probation, Braun said.
But the judge then privately told lawyers he had to be tougher because of criticism in the news media. He said he would send Polanski to prison for a longer term but would then get him released within 120 days, which was possible under sentencing rules.
“Roman says, ‘How can I trust the judge that’s lied twice?’ So he takes off to Europe,” Braun said.
Gunson acknowledged during his testimony that the judge had discretion to sentence Polanski to any term because there had been no agreed-upon sentence. But he felt Rittenband had broken promises to Polanski.
The victim, Samantha Geimer, has long advocated that the case be dismissed or that Polanski be sentenced in absentia. She went so far as as to travel from her home in Hawaii to Los Angeles five years ago to urge a judge to end “a 40-year sentence which has been imposed on the victim of a crime as well as the perpetrator.”
“I implore you to consider taking action to finally bring this matter to a close as an act of mercy to myself and my family,” Geimer said.
The Associated Press does not typically name victims of sex abuse, but Geimer went public years ago and wrote a memoir titled “The Girl: A Life in the Shadow of Roman Polanski.” The cover features a photo shot by Polanski.
Polanski agreed to pay Geimer over $600,000 to settle a lawsuit in 1993.
Geimer, who has pressed for investigation of judicial misconduct, asked that the transcript be unsealed and in a letter last month and urged the DA’s office to take a fresh look at the case.
Prosecutors have consistently objected to releasing the material but relented earlier this week to honor Geimer’s wishes and be transparent with the public.
“This case has been described by the courts as ‘one of the longest-running sagas in California criminal justice history,’” Gascón said in a statement. “For years, this office has fought the release of information that the victim and public have a right to know.”
However, the DA did not indicate that Polanski would be able to avoid a court appearance. The press release said Polanski remains a fugitive and should surrender to the court for sentencing.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court on Thursday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction and 23-year prison sentence, rejecting the former movie mogul’s claim that the judge at his landmark #MeToo trial unfairly allowed women to testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
The ruling by a five-judge panel in the state’s intermediate appeals court affirmed one of the highest-profile verdicts to date in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that began with a flood of allegations against Weinstein.
Weinstein’s publicist, Juda Engelmayer, said he is reviewing his options and will seek to appeal the decision to the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals.
“We are disappointed, but not surprised,” Engelmayer said.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who took office in January while Weinstein’s appeal was pending, said in a statement that prosecutors were “gratified by today’s decision, which upholds a monumental conviction that changed the way prosecutors and courts approach complex prosecutions of sexual predators.”
Weinstein, 70, was convicted in New York in February 2020 of forcibly performing oral sex on a TV and film production assistant, Mimi Haley, in 2006 and raping an aspiring actress in 2013. He was acquitted of first-degree rape and two counts of predatory sexual assault stemming from actor Annabella Sciorra’s allegations of a mid-1990s rape.
The Associated Press does not generally identify people alleging sexual assault unless they consent to be named; Sciorra has spoken publicly about her allegations, and Haley has agreed to be named.
Weinstein is jailed in California, where he was extradited last year and is awaiting trial on charges he assaulted five women in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills from 2004 to 2013.
Lawyer Gloria Allred, who represents Haley, Sciorra and another witness, said that she was “thrilled” Weinstein’s conviction was upheld and that her clients’ “many sacrifices for the cause of justice” were not in vain.
“Justice was done,” Allred said. “But now I am also looking forward to the criminal prosecution of Mr. Weinstein in Los Angeles, where I also represent alleged victims for whom charges have been filed.”
Former District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who oversaw Weinstein’s prosecution, told The Associated Press he has always had confidence in the strength of the case. He said he was confident that trial judge James Burke’s rulings were fair and would be sustained on appeal.
“I am also grateful this decision by the appellate court fully credits the powerful testimony of the brave and strong survivors of Mr. Weinstein’s abuse,” Vance said. “Today, they are one step closer to full closure of the legal process, which they deserve.”
The ruling follows several setbacks for women seeking to hold celebrity men accountable for alleged wrongdoing.
On Wednesday, a Virginia jury found that Amber Heard’s abuse allegations against Johnny Depp were defamatory. In March, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal after a Pennsylvania court threw out Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction.
In Weinstein’s case, the appeals court took an unusually long time to rule — nearly six months after contentious oral arguments last December that stoked doubts about whether his conviction would stand. The court had been expected to rule in January.
At the hearing, some judges were critical of Burke and prosecutors, suggesting they were open to reversing Weinstein’s conviction and ordering a new trial. Judge Sallie Manzanet-Daniels said Burke let prosecutors pile on with “incredibly prejudicial testimony” from additional witnesses.
But, in the 45-page ruling Thursday, the five judges were unanimous in finding that Burke had properly exercised his discretion in allowing testimony from three women who accused Weinstein of violating them but whose claims did not lead to charges in the New York case.
The judges also concurred with Burke’s decision to let prosecutors confront Weinstein with evidence about other, unrelated misbehavior if he’d testified, including whether he’d stranded a colleague in a foreign country, told people to lie to his wife, or screamed at restaurant staff while demanding a late-night meal.
The judges, in their ruling, said that although the volume of material — pertaining to 28 alleged acts of boorish behavior over 30 years — was “unquestionably large, and, at first blush, perhaps appears to be troublingly so,” Burke properly weighed its relevance to the case. Weinstein didn’t take the witness stand.
The panel also rejected Weinstein’s arguments that Burke was wrong in other ways: by keeping a juror who wrote a novel involving predatory older men, and by letting a prosecution expert testify about victim behavior and rape myths. Burke did not allow testimony on similar subjects from defense experts.
Rules on calling additional witnesses to testify about “prior bad acts” vary by state and were an issue in Cosby’s successful appeal of his sexual assault conviction in Pennsylvania. New York’s rules, shaped by a decision in a 1901 poisoning case, are among the more restrictive.
At the December hearing, Weinstein’s lawyers argued the extra testimony went beyond what’s normally allowed — detailing motive, opportunity, intent or a common scheme or plan — and essentially put the ex-studio boss on trial for crimes he wasn’t charged with and hadn’t had an opportunity to defend himself against.
“The jury was overwhelmed by such prejudicial, bad evidence,” Weinstein lawyer Barry Kamins told the appellate panel. “This was a trial of Harvey Weinstein’s character. The people were making him out to be a bad person.”
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- Revenues of $3.6 billion, up 4% year-over-year
- Net Income of $172 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $366 million
- Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.24, or $1.59 on a non-GAAP basis
- Cash Flows from Operations of $40 million; Free Cash Flow of $19 million
- Net Bookings of $2.2 billion (book-to-bill ratio of 0.6); backlog of $34.7 billion up 4% year-over-year
RESTON, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500® science and technology leader, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.
Roger Krone, Leidos Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Leidos remains on track for another year of solid organic growth and core business profitability. The affirmation of our Defense Enclave Services contract award by the Government Accountability Office demonstrates our leadership in digital modernization across the federal government, with strong demand for our technology solutions and services across our diversified business portfolio. We continue to execute on our disciplined and balanced capital allocation strategy to drive shareholder value. And, we are proving our ability to compete successfully for talent with another quarter of robust hiring."
Summary Operating Results
Revenues for the quarter were $3.60 billion, up 4% in total and organically compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2021. Revenues grew across all reportable segments; the largest contributors were continued growth of the Navy Next Generation Enterprise Network Recompete (NGEN-R) Service Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) contract and increased deployments on the Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization (DHMSM) program.
Net income was $172 million and diluted EPS was $1.24. Net income and diluted EPS were up 1% and 5% year-over-year, respectively, and net income margin decreased from 4.9% to 4.8% year-over-year. Net interest expense increased to $50 million from $46 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021. In addition, the weighted average diluted share count for the quarter was 138 million compared to 143 million in the prior year quarter, which benefited from the retirement of 0.3 million shares as part of the final settlement of the Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) agreement implemented in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA was $366 million for the second quarter, up 2% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased from 10.4% to 10.2% over the same period. Non-GAAP net income was $220 million for the second quarter, which was up slightly year-over-year, and non-GAAP diluted EPS for the quarter was $1.59, which was up 5% compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.
Cash Flow Summary
In the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, Leidos generated $40 million of net cash provided by operating activities, used $8 million in investing activities and generated $6 million in financing activities. After adjusting for payments for property, equipment and software, quarterly free cash flow was $19 million.
In the quarter Leidos entered into a 364-day term loan credit agreement for a senior unsecured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $380 million, and the proceeds were used to repay the $380 million senior unsecured term loan entered into on May 7, 2021. As of July 1, 2022, Leidos had $339 million in cash and cash equivalents and $5.2 billion of debt, including $150 million of Commercial Paper Notes outstanding.
After the close of the quarter, Leidos entered into a definitive agreement with private equity firm Advent International to acquire Cobham Aviation Services Australia's Special Mission business. The acquired business provides Border Force Airborne Surveillance and Maritime Safety Search and Rescue services to the Australian Federal Government. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
On July 29, 2022, the Leidos Board of Directors declared that Leidos will pay a cash dividend of $0.36 per share on September 30, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2022.
New Business Awards
Net bookings totaled $2.2 billion in the quarter, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 0.6. As a result, backlog at the end of the quarter was $34.7 billion, of which $7.5 billion was funded. During the quarter Leidos received several particularly important awards:
- Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Defense Enclave Services (DES). DISA awarded Leidos a single-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total estimated value of $11.5 billion and a four-year base period of performance followed by three two-year option periods. Through the DES contract, Leidos will consolidate enterprise IT services and provide standardized, responsive and cost-effective solutions for more than 370,000 users spanning 22 Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and field activities with over 500 sites both in the U.S. and abroad. This work will focus on mission value and user experience, while improving cybersecurity, network availability and reliability for Fourth Estate agencies.
- Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) Undersea Warfare Combat System and Product Support. Leidos was awarded a follow-on contract to support the Navy's PEO IWS Directorate. Under the contract, Leidos will perform a range of support services, including shipboard modernization, curriculum development, training conduct, depot support, technical data, maintenance planning and management. The single award, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract holds an approximate value of $291 million and includes a one-year base period of performance with four additional one-year option periods.
- Navy Medical Performance Research. Leidos was awarded a new task order by the Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command, Detachment Fort Detrick, to support research to maximize warfighter performance and survivability in the aviation, underwater and special warfare environments. Under the contract, Leidos will support research on the human cognitive and physiological factors associated with military operations. The research focuses on motion sickness, aeromedical standards, hypoxia, fatigue assessment, aviation safety and both neurocognitive and neurophysiological effects. The contract holds an approximate value of $53 million and includes a one-year base period of performance with four one-year options and one six-month option.
- Punta Cana Security Checkpoint Upgrade. Leidos was selected by the Dominican Republic's Punta Cana International Airport to upgrade their security checkpoints. Punta Cana hosts more than 4 million tourists annually with strong projected growth over the coming years. The Leidos solution will keep passengers and staff safe while enhancing operational efficiencies and increasing passenger throughput. For example, using enhanced screening techniques, passengers will no longer need to remove electronics and liquids from carry-on bags. Implementation will be completed in the first half of 2023.
Forward Guidance
Leidos is maintaining its fiscal year 2022 guidance as follows:
For information regarding adjusted EBITDA margin and non-GAAP diluted EPS, see the related explanations and reconciliations to GAAP measures included elsewhere in this release.
Leidos does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking adjusted EBITDA margins or non-GAAP diluted EPS to net income due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation. Because certain deductions for non-GAAP exclusions used to calculate projected net income may vary significantly based on actual events, Leidos is not able to forecast on a GAAP basis with reasonable certainty all deductions needed in order to provide a GAAP calculation of projected net income at this time. The amounts of these deductions may be material and, therefore, could result in projected net income and diluted EPS being materially less than what may be implied by projected adjusted EBITDA margins and non-GAAP diluted EPS.
Conference Call Information
Leidos management will discuss operations and financial results in an earnings conference call beginning at 8:00 A.M. eastern time on August 2, 2022. Analysts and institutional investors may participate by dialing +1 (877) 869-3847 (toll-free U.S.) or +1 (201) 689-8261 (international callers).
A live audio broadcast of the conference call along with a supplemental presentation will be available to the public through links on the Leidos Investor Relations website (http://ir.leidos.com).
After the call concludes, an audio replay can be accessed on the Leidos Investor Relations website or by dialing +1 (877) 660-6853 (toll-free U.S.) or +1 (201) 612-7415 (international callers) and entering conference ID 13731269.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil and health markets. Leidos' 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
For more information, visit www.leidos.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release contain or are based on "forward-looking" information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "guidance" and similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements in this release include, among others, estimates of our future growth and financial and operating performance, including future revenues, adjusted EBITDA margins, diluted EPS (including on a non-GAAP basis), and cash flows provided by operating activities, as well as statements about our business contingency plans, uncertainties in tax due to new tax legislation or other regulatory developments, the impact of COVID-19 and related actions taken to prevent its spread, our contract awards, strategy, planned investments, sustainability goals and our future dividends, share repurchases, capital expenditures, debt repayments, acquisitions, dispositions, and cash flow conversion. These statements reflect our belief and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate.
Actual performance and results may differ materially from those results anticipated by our guidance and other forward-looking statements made in this release depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: the impact of COVID-19 or future epidemics on our business, including the potential for facility closures, re-evaluation of U.S. government spending levels and priorities, delay of new contract awards, supply chain impacts, airline travel levels, our ability to recover costs under contracts, insurance challenges, uncertainty regarding the efficacy of vaccines against variants, booster vaccinations, or the lack of public acceptance of vaccines and low vaccination rates, and laws and regulations with respect to vaccinations; changes to our reputation and relationships with government agencies, developments in the U.S. government defense budget, including budget reductions, implementation of spending limits or changes in budgetary priorities; delays in the U.S. government budget process or approval of raises to the debt ceiling; delays in the U.S. government contract procurement process or the award of contracts or our ability to win contracts; delays or loss of contracts as a result of competitor protests; changes in U.S. government procurement rules, regulations and practices; changes in interest rates and inflation, and other market factors out of our control, including general economic and political conditions; our compliance with various U.S. government and other government procurement rules and regulations; governmental reviews, audits and investigations of Leidos; our reliance on information technology spending by hospitals/healthcare organizations, infrastructure investments by industrial and natural resources organizations and other customer investments related to our business; our ability to attract, train and retain skilled employees, including our management team, and to obtain security clearances for our employees; the mix of our contracts and our ability to accurately estimate costs associated with our firm-fixed-price and other contracts as well as our ability to realize as revenues the full amount of our backlog; cybersecurity, data security or other security threats, systems failures or other disruptions of our business; resolution of legal and other disputes with our customers and others or legal or regulatory compliance issues; our ability to effectively acquire businesses and make investments and any related contingencies or liabilities to which we may become subject; our ability to maintain relationships with prime contractors, subcontractors and joint venture partners; our ability to manage performance and other risks related to customer contracts, including complex engineering projects; our ability to obtain necessary components and materials to perform our contracts, including semiconductors and related equipment, on reasonable terms or at all; the failure of our inspection or detection systems to detect threats; changes in business conditions that could impact business investments and/or recorded goodwill or the value of other long-lived assets; the adequacy of our insurance programs designed to protect us from significant product or other liability claims; our ability to manage risks associated with our international business; our ability to declare future dividends or repurchase our stock based on our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and other factors, including compliance with applicable laws and contractual agreements; changes in accounting, U.S. or foreign tax, export or other laws, regulations, and policies and their interpretation or application; and our ability to execute our business plan and long-term management initiatives effectively and to overcome these and other known and unknown risks that we face. This release also contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to Leidos' proposed acquisition of Cobham Aviation Services Australia, including benefits of the transaction, the anticipated timing of the transaction and the products and markets of each company. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this release, including but not limited to: (i) the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals, (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, (iv) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Cobham Aviation Services Australia's business relationships, operating results, and business generally, (v) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of Leidos or Cobham Aviation Services Australia and potential difficulties in Cobham Aviation Services Australia's employee retention as a result of the transaction, (vi) risks related to diverting management's attention from Cobham Aviation Services Australia ongoing business operations, (vii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Leidos or against Cobham Aviation Services Australia related to the merger agreement or the transaction, (viii) the ability of Leidos to successfully integrate Cobham Aviation Services Australia's operations, product lines, and technology, and (ix) the ability of Leidos to implement its plans, forecasts, and other expectations with respect to Cobham Aviation Services Australia's business after the completion of the proposed acquisition and realize additional opportunities for growth and innovation. These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements contained in this release. For further information concerning risks and uncertainties associated with our business, please refer to the filings we make from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Legal Proceedings" sections of our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, all of which may be viewed or obtained through the Investor Relations section of our website at www.leidos.com.
All information in this release is as of August 2, 2022. Leidos expressly disclaims any duty to update the guidance or any other forward-looking statement provided in this release to reflect subsequent events, actual results or changes in Leidos' expectations. Leidos also disclaims any duty to comment upon or correct information that may be contained in reports published by investment analysts or others.
Defense Solutions
Defense Solutions revenues of $2,052 million increased by 2% compared to the prior year quarter. The primary drivers of revenue growth were the ramp up of the Navy NGEN-R SMIT and the Enduring Indirect Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) contracts, which offset the completion of the programs supporting operations in Afghanistan, a reduction in the volume of material purchases supporting hypersonics programs and an adverse foreign exchange impact. For the quarter Defense Solutions operating income margin was 6.8% and non-GAAP operating income margin was 8.3%, both unchanged compared to the prior year quarter.
Civil
Civil revenues of $857 million increased by 7% compared to the prior year quarter. The primary drivers of revenue growth were the start up of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Advanced Enterprise Global Information Technology Solutions (AEGIS) program and increased demand on existing programs with commercial energy providers and the Department of Energy (DoE). Civil operating income margin for the quarter decreased to 4.4% from 6.9% in the prior year quarter. Non-GAAP operating income margin was 6.5%, compared to 9.1% in the prior year quarter. The decline in segment profitability was primarily attributable to an adverse arbitration ruling and associated legal fees totaling $17 million relating to the acquisition of IS&GS from Lockheed Martin.
Health
Health revenues of $688 million increased by 7% compared to the prior year quarter, primarily as a result of increased volumes on the DHMSM program and the ramp up of the Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) program. In addition, Leidos received a $28 million equitable adjustment to cover costs incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was the primary driver for operating income margin to improve from 16.6% to 18.3% and non-GAAP operating income margin to improve from 17.8% to 19.8% compared to the prior year quarter.
LEIDOS HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED BACKLOG BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT
(in millions)
Backlog represents the estimated amount of future revenues to be recognized under negotiated contracts. Backlog value is based on management's estimates about volume of services, availability of customer funding and other factors, and excludes contracts that are under protest. Estimated backlog comprises both funded and negotiated unfunded backlog. Backlog estimates are subject to change and may be affected by several factors, including modifications of contracts, non-exercise of options and foreign currency movements.
Funded backlog for contracts with the U.S. government represents the value on contracts for which funding is appropriated less revenues previously recognized on these contracts. Funded backlog for contracts with non-U.S. government entities and commercial customers represents the estimated value on contracts, which may cover multiple future years, under which Leidos is obligated to perform, less revenue previously recognized on the contracts.
Negotiated unfunded backlog represents estimated amounts of revenue to be earned in the future from contracts for which funding has not been appropriated and unexercised priced contract options. Negotiated unfunded backlog does not include unexercised option periods and future potential task orders expected to be awarded under IDIQ, General Services Administration Schedule or other master agreement contract vehicles, with the exception of certain IDIQ contracts where task orders are not competitively awarded or separately priced but instead are used as a funding mechanism, and where there is a basis for estimating future revenues and funding on future anticipated task orders.
The estimated value of backlog as of the dates presented was as follows:
The increase in backlog includes $49 million of backlog acquired through business combinations in our Defense Solutions reportable segment. Total backlog at July 1, 2022, included a negative impact of $268 million when compared to total backlog at July 2, 2021, primarily due to the exchange rate movements in the British pound and Australian dollar when compared to the U.S. dollar.
LEIDOS HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Leidos uses and refers to organic growth, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP diluted EPS, free cash flow and free cash flow conversion, which are not measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. and, accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the comparable GAAP measures and should be read in conjunction with Leidos's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide another representation of the results of operations and financial condition, including its ability to comply with financial covenants. These non-GAAP measures are frequently used by financial analysts covering Leidos and its peers. The computation of non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies, thus limiting their use for comparability.
Organic growth captures the revenue growth that is inherent in the underlying business excluding the impact of acquisitions made within the prior year; it is computed as current revenues excluding acquisition revenues within the last 12 months divided by previous year revenues excluding revenues from entities divested within the prior year.
Non-GAAP operating income is computed by excluding the following discrete items from operating income:
- Acquisition, integration and restructuring costs – Represents acquisition, integration, lease termination and severance costs related to acquisitions.
- Amortization of acquired intangible assets – Represents the amortization of the fair value of the acquired intangible assets.
- Asset impairment charges – Represents impairments of long-lived intangible assets.
Non-GAAP operating margin is computed by dividing non-GAAP operating income by revenues.
Adjusted EBITDA is computed by excluding the following items from income before income taxes: (i) discrete items as identified above; (ii) interest expense; (iii) interest income; (iv) depreciation expense; and (v) amortization of internally developed intangible assets.
Adjusted EBITDA margin is computed by dividing adjusted EBITDA by revenues.
Non-GAAP net income is computed by excluding the discrete items listed under non-GAAP operating income and their related tax impacts.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to Leidos common stockholders, adjusted for the discrete items as identified above and the related tax impacts, by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Free cash flow is computed by deducting expenditures for property, equipment and software from net cash provided by operating activities.
Free cash flow conversion is computed by dividing free cash flow by non-GAAP net income attributable to Leidos common stockholders; operating cash flow conversion is computed by dividing net cash provided by operating activities by net income attributable to Leidos shareholders.
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TSX-V: MKO; OTCQX: MAKOF
VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mako Mining Corp. (TSXV: MKO) (OTCQX: MAKOF) ("Mako" or the "Company") is pleased to provide financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 ("Q1 2022"), which is the third full quarter of financial results since declaring commercial production on July 1, 2021 at its San Albino gold mine ("San Albino") in northern Nicaragua. For detailed Q1 2022 operating results, please see the press release dated April 27, 2022. All dollar amounts referred to herein are expressed in United States dollars unless otherwise stated.
- $17.3 million in Revenue
- $8.3 million in Adjusted EBITDA(1)
- $8.7 million in Mine Operating Cash Flow ("Mine OCF") (1) (3)
- $1.0 million in Net Loss
- $797 Cash Costs ($/oz sold) (1) (2)
- $862 Total Cash Costs ($/oz sold) (1) (2)
- $1,104 All-In Sustaining Costs ("AISC") ($/oz sold) (1) (2)
- $4.6 million of principal repayments during Q1 2022
- $1.9 million in exploration and evaluation expenses ($1.4 million at San Albino and $0.4 million at Las Conchitas)
- $2.1 million of surface rights for regional expansion added this quarter
- 401,500 shares purchased under the normal course issuer bid for total consideration of $94,340 (C$121,770)
- Two monthly repayment installments totaling $0.8 million were made on the Sailfish Loan
- Principal repayments of $0.5 million were made on the Wexford Loan
- Total principal repayment of approximately $9.0 million since the beginning of Q4 2021 to Wexford and Sailfish
Akiba Leisman, Chief Executive Officer, states that, "Q1 2022 was the third full quarter of financial results since declaring commercial production at San Albino at our initial 500 tonnes per day mine and processing plant, where 9,580 ounces were sold at $797/oz Cash Costs and $1,104/oz AISC. Costs are higher than Q4 due to an increase in diesel and other key reagents as well as an increase in waste development tonnage. The processing plant was operating at 596 tonnes per day at 87% availability (104% of nameplate capacity), as the plant has now been fully debottlenecked. The Company generated $8.3 million in Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes $1.9 million in exploration expenditures incurred in the quarter. As a result, approximately $9 million of principal has been repaid since the beginning of Q4 2021, including $4.6 million repaid in Q1 2022, and $1.3 million repaid on outstanding loans subsequent to quarter end. In addition, the $17.2 million exploration program announced in March 2022 is being funded out of cash flow, with the focus on discovering new veins and mineralization elsewhere on our property. The first results from this program are expected to be announced later this week. These extraordinary cash flows from our relatively small scale mine are expected to allow us to fund our growth with the ultimate objective of doubling capacity to 1,000 tonnes per day by next year."
Table 1 – Revenue
Table 2 – Operating and Financial Data
Table 3 – EBITDA Reconciliation
Q1 2022 - Mine OCF Calculation and Cash Reconciliation (in $ millions)
For complete details, please refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the associated Management Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2022, available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or on the Company's website (www.makominingcorp.com).
The Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios in this press release such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Mine Operating Cash Flow cash cost per ounce sold, total cash cost per ounce sold, AISC per ounce sold. These non-GAAP measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. In the gold mining industry, these are commonly used performance measures and ratios, but do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to other issuers. The Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors use this information to evaluate the Company's underlying performance of its core operations and its ability to generate cash flow.
"EBITDA" represents earnings before interest (including non-cash accretion of financial obligation and lease obligations), income taxes and depreciation, depletion and amortization.
"Adjusted EBITDA" represents EBITDA, adjusted to exclude exploration activities, share-based compensation and change in provision for reclamation and rehabilitation.
"Cash costs per ounce sold" is calculated by deducting revenues from silver sales and dividing the sum of mining, milling and mine site administration cost.
"Total cash costs per ounce sold" is calculated by deducting revenues from silver sales from production cash costs and production taxes and royalties and dividing the sum by the number of gold ounces sold. Production cash costs include mining, milling, mine site security and mine site administration costs.
"AISC per ounce sold" includes total cash costs (as defined above) and adds the sum of G&A, sustaining capital and certain exploration and evaluation ("E&E") costs, sustaining lease payments, provision for environmental fees, if applicable, and rehabilitation costs paid, all divided by the number of ounces sold. As this measure seeks to reflect the full cost of gold production from current operations, capital and E&E costs related to expansion or growth projects are not included in the calculation of AISC per ounce. Additionally, certain other cash expenditures, including income and other tax payments, financing costs and debt repayments, are not included in AISC per ounce.
"Mine OCF" represents operating cash flow, excluding Nicaraguan taxes and royalties, changes in non-cash working capital and exploration expenses.
On behalf of the Board,
Akiba Leisman
Chief Executive Officer
Mako Mining Corp. is a publicly listed gold mining, development and exploration company. The Company operates the high-grade San Albino gold mine in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, which ranks as one of the highest-grade open pit gold mines globally. Mako's primary objective is to operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land package.
Forward-Looking Information: Some of the statements contained herein may be considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information can be identified by words such as, without limitation, "estimate", "project", "believe", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan", "predict", "may" or "should" or variations thereon or comparable terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein reflects the Company's current beliefs and expectations, based on management's reasonable assumptions, and includes, without limitation, that, based on the financial results, the Company intends to announce the first results from its previously announced exploration results later this week; the Company expects to fund its growth with the ultimate objective of doubling capacity to 1,000 tonnes per day by next year and Mako's primary objective to operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land package. Such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, changes in the Company's exploration and development plans and growth parameters and its ability to fund its growth to reach its stated target capacity; unanticipated costs; and other risks and uncertainties as disclosed in the Company's public disclosure filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Such information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof, based on information currently available and is included for the purposes of providing investors with information regarding the Company's Q1 2022 financial results and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Mako does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LovelyWholesale ("LW" or "the Company"), an international online shopping e-commerce clothing brand, recently announced the launch of LW Basic garment collection. These basic garments are made to be more durable and environmentally friendly - an important part of LovelyWholesale's response to environmental protection and sustainability. The LW Basic collection will be available online at lovelywholesale.com and its App LovelyWholesale on August 20, 2022. There are more than 700 items for consumers to choose from, including 2 piece sets, bodysuits, shirts, pants, dresses, etc.
Considering that the heat wave swept the world this summer and environmental issues become increasingly frequent and more extreme, Leon Guo, CEO of LW, thinks that the company should have a responsibility to drive the transition to a sustainable economy. The garments of LW Basic collection were made with durability and wearability in mind. The clothes can be washed repeatedly without becoming hard and shrinking, and the style is easy to mix and match in daily outfits. "The number of times people wear an item of clothing can make a big difference to our environment" said by Leon. "That's the reason why we launched this basic collection".
In LovelyWholesale's product line, sexy style and street style garments bring 80% of sales, and the inventory pressure of basic style garments is greater than those of better-selling styled garments. Leon still insists on the decision of launching this basic collection to respond to environmental protection.
"The climate crisis is one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time. As a fashion retailer, we must do something. The core of the LW Basic collection line is providing the pieces that customers need for every daily life, including shirts, pants, bodysuits, dresses, etc. The average price of all the basic collection pieces is around US$10. They are easy to match and have good durability. We don't advocate excessive waste." Leon said.
In order to avoid simple items that result in boring outfits, the designer of the LW Basic collection gives consumers more choices in color supply. Except the classic colors of black, white and gray, LW basic collection pieces use popular colors of orange, pink and yellow, giving more possibilities to match the basic items.
"LW Basic collection line uses less water and energy than traditional processes, which is not only making this collection ultra-affordable in price, but also embracing our vision of sustainability. These basic items are cut in different lengths, with the color expansion, providing everyone with a style that is both trendy and timeless." Leon said.
For more information about the LovelyWholesale Basic collection, visit LovelyWholesale.com.
About LovelyWholesale:
Founded in 2010, LovelyWholesale supplies more than 10 thousands of types of fashionable clothing, shoes, jewels, sexy lingerie and accessories. The company focuses on providing higher quality products with competitive price to customers all over the world. LovelyWholesale customer knows they can trust in us for everything they need from the latest trend-led pieces to celebrity inspired looks, to the everyday wardrobe staples and that ultimate party piece. LovelyWholesale expects that every customer can find their loved style and enjoy shopping here.
LovelyWholesale has factories and warehouse all around the world. With the great advantage of fabric resources and hundreds of fashion buyers, LovelyWholesale can provide customers with the latest fashion trends style and lower prices at first time. Over the past 11 years of operation, Lovelywholesale becomes one of the most popular online store for black women in North America.
To learn more about LovelyWholesale, follow us at lovelywholesale.com and instagram.com/lovelywholesale_online
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TAMPA, FL, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) (the "Company" or "Primo"), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program and declared a quarterly dividend.
The Board of Directors authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program which commences on August 15, 2022 and expires on August 14, 2023. Under the program, the Company's common shares may be repurchased periodically in open market or privately negotiated transactions through the facilities of the NYSE.
"Primo's cash flow and balance sheet enable us to simultaneously return value to shareholders through regular quarterly dividends as well as an opportunistic share repurchase program of $100,000,000, while at the same time continuing to invest in internal and external opportunities that will further strengthen our operations and drive long-term growth. The Board of Directors and management team strongly believe that Primo's shares are an attractive investment opportunity and repurchasing stock is an important part of our capital allocation strategy," said Tom Harrington, Primo's Chief Executive Officer.
The actual timing, manner, number, and value of shares repurchased under the program will be determined by management at its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of Primo's common shares, general market and economic conditions, applicable law and other requirements, and other business considerations, provided however that the price per common share will not exceed the market price as at the date of acquisition (plus reasonable brokerage fees and commissions) in accordance with applicable securities laws and exchange rules.
Primo also announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of US$0.07 per share on common shares, payable in cash on September 7, 2022 to shareowners of record at the close of business on August 24, 2022.
Primo Water Corporation is a leading pure-play water solutions provider in North America and Europe and generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue. Primo operates largely under a recurring razor/razorblade revenue model. The razor in Primo's revenue model is its industry-leading line-up of sleek and innovative water dispensers, which are sold through retailers and online at various price points. The dispensers help increase household penetration which drives recurring purchases of Primo's razorblade offering. Primo's razorblade offering is comprised of Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. Through its Water Direct business, Primo delivers sustainable hydration solutions across its 21-country footprint direct to the customer's door, whether at home or to businesses. Through its Water Exchange and Water Refill businesses, Primo offers pre-filled and reusable containers at approximately 14,000 locations, water dispenser sales at approximately 9,000 locations and water refill units at approximately 24,000 locations, respectively. Primo also offers water filtration units across its 21-country footprint.
Primo's water solutions expand consumer access to purified, spring, and mineral water to promote a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and pollution. Primo is committed to its water stewardship standards and is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) in North America as well as with Watercoolers Europe (WE), which ensures strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection.
Primo is headquartered in Tampa, Florida (USA). For more information, visit www.primowatercorp.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 conveying management's expectations as to the future based on plans, estimates and projections at the time Primo makes the statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and Primo cautions you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements related to the amount of shares that may be repurchased under the share repurchase program. The forward-looking statements are based on assumptions regarding management's current plans and estimates. Management believes these assumptions to be reasonable but there is no assurance that they will prove to be accurate.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in this press release include, among others: the impact of the spread of COVID-19, related government actions and Primo's strategy in response thereto on our business, financial condition and results of operations; Primo's ability to compete successfully in the markets in which it operates; fluctuations in commodity prices and Primo's ability to pass on increased costs to its customers or hedge against such rising costs, and the impact of those increased prices on its volumes; Primo's ability to maintain favorable arrangements and relationships with its suppliers; Primo's ability to manage its operations successfully; currency fluctuations that adversely affect the exchange between currencies including the U.S. dollar, the British pound sterling, the Euro and the Canadian dollar; the impact on Primo's financial results from uncertainty in the financial markets and other adverse changes in general economic conditions; any disruption to production at Primo's manufacturing facilities; Primo's ability to maintain access to its water sources; the impact of climate change on Primo's business; Primo's ability to protect its intellectual property; the seasonal nature of Primo's business and the effect of adverse weather conditions; the impact of national, regional and global events, including those of a political, economic, business and competitive nature; Primo's ability to fully realize the potential benefit of transactions or other strategic opportunities that it pursues; Primo's ability to realize cost synergies of its acquisitions due to integration difficulties and other challenges; Primo's exposure to intangible asset risk; Primo's ability to meet its obligations under its debt agreements, and risks of further increases to its indebtedness; Primo's ability to maintain compliance with the covenants and conditions under its debt agreements; fluctuations in interest rates, which could increase Primo's borrowing costs; Primo's ability to recruit, retain and integrate new management; Primo's ability to renew its collective bargaining agreements on satisfactory terms; compliance with product health and safety standards; liability for injury or illness caused by the consumption of contaminated products; liability and damage to Primo's reputation as a result of litigation or legal proceedings; changes in the legal and regulatory environment in which Primo operates; Primo's ability to adequately address the challenges and risks associated with its international operations and address difficulties in complying with laws and regulations including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010; the impact on Primo's tax obligations and effective tax rate arising from changes in local tax laws or countries adopting more aggressive interpretations of tax laws; disruptions in Primo's information systems; Primo's ability to securely maintain its customers' confidential or credit card information, or other private data relating to Primo's employees or the Company; Primo's ability to maintain its quarterly dividend; or credit rating changes.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures, including but not limited to risk factors contained in Primo's Annual Report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings with the securities commissions. Primo does not undertake to update or revise any of these statements considering new information or future events, except as expressly required by applicable law.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- b:Rare Health, Inc. (www.brarehealth.com) and Brain Frequency LLC (https://brainfrequency.ai) announced today that the companies have a new partnership to provide patients with b:Rare Health Cognitive powered by Brain Frequency™, a revolutionary new brain therapy that utilizes pulsed magnetic energy to safely restore areas of the brain to their proper frequency.
b:Rare Health is responsible for expanding and building out a network of sponsored clinics where patients can access the new therapy. b:Rare will utilize its proprietary technology platform to deliver Brain Frequency™ as part of the company's focus on cognitive, physical, and sexual health experiences for adults.
Jerry Breen, CEO of b:Rare Health: "Our partnership with Brain Frequency LLC highlights b:Rare Health's commitment to deliver our customers the very best solutions to their needs as adults. b:Rare Cognitive powered by Brain Frequency™) brings safe & effective brain wellness treatments to patients as part of the evolution and improvement of the proven TMS therapy."
The program, to be known as, b:Rare Cognitive powered by Brain Frequency™ is a new product line in b:Rare Health's cognitive health program. The Brain Frequency™ is a ground-breaking therapeutic approach to treating multiple negative neurological and cognitive issues. Brain Frequency™ has developed a evolutionary software that does two things: First, using EEG data, it analyzes brain waves for optimal cognitive function and identifies various possible neurological imbalances. Second, based upon this progress report, it presents the provider with a recommended treatment plan using the Brain Frequency™ System. With over a 85% efficacy rate, this innovative, pain-free approach can relieve many negative neurological symptoms by adjusting the brain's electrical patterns and improving cognitive function.
About Brain Frequency LLC: Using science and technology, Brain Frequency is focused on helping to heal the global community, starting with the brain. Brain Frequency strives to restore balance to all areas of the brain, improve cognitive performance, and reduce negative neurological symptoms.
Shannon Malish, LCSW-S founder, and CEO of Brain Frequency™: "Our collaboration with b:Rare immediately made so much sense because Brain Frequency™ complements their holistic program. The cognitive, physical, and sexual functions of the body all start with the brain, so collectively Brain Frequency and b:Rare can make people feel better than they ever have before!"
Brain Frequency Contact: https://brainfrequency.ai/contact-us
About b:Rare Health, Inc.: The company provides personalized medical and wellness solutions for adults focused on active, vibrant living. The company is redefining how medicine is delivered to aging adults through proactive solutions, customized programs, and engaged customer service; culminating in a convenient customer journey that achieves each patient's personal health goals.
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Increasing Access and Convenience, Decreasing Wait Times
CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is expanding its virtual care portfolio by offering virtual primary care to some midsize and large employer groups in Illinois and Texas starting January 1, 2023. The virtual primary care model is designed to help employers with employees scattered across diverse geographies get timely and convenient access to a trusted online care team – all while managing health care outcomes and costs.
"We know that having a primary care provider is associated with better overall health outcomes - fewer hospital visits, earlier detection of problems and improved management of chronic conditions," said Dr. Monica Berner, Chief Clinical Officer for HCSC. "The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the effectiveness and convenience of telehealth, so we continue to evolve our solutions to help members get care where and how they need and want it."
HCSC's virtual primary care program is powered by Teladoc Health, which supplements HCSC's network of providers to increase convenient, timely access to care. Members can develop a relationship and keep seeing the same Teladoc provider for their ongoing primary care needs, if they choose. The physician they select can provide annual exams, preventive care, diagnosis and treatment for health concerns and management of chronic conditions. The providers are available for phone or video primary care visits six days a week. They can write prescriptions and refer members to in-person care, when necessary. The doctors are part of a virtual care team that includes a registered nurse and a medical assistant. Members receive a welcome kit with a blood pressure cuff and heart rate monitor so they can provide vital data to their health care team.
While the name of this new solution highlights access to primary care – the offering includes time-sensitive access to additional specialty services, especially those in highest demand:
- Virtual urgent care. This on-demand service can be used to assess, diagnose and treat everyday issues such as a cold, flu or sinus infection. Available via phone or video 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
- Virtual behavioral health. Therapy, counseling and psychiatry, as needed, can be used to address stress, anxiety and other behavioral health conditions. Available via phone or video 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. local time seven days a week, excluding federal holidays.
- Virtual dermatology. Members upload images and explain their concerns via an asynchronous digital platform and receive a reply within 48 business hours with a diagnosis or request for additional information.
Virtual primary care is HCSC's latest virtual solution to meet the evolving needs of customers and members. HCSC recently launched a digital mental health program that provides behavioral health assessments, as well as a digital care management model to connect with members after surgery and provide follow-up guidance by email, digital messaging portal, and text message.
Health Care Service Corporation is the country's largest customer-owned health insurer, with nearly 17.5 million members in its health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. A Mutual Legal Reserve Company, HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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Advenir partners with Jetty to reduce bad debt and attract new renters by offering a low-cost deposit alternative
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jetty, the financial services company on a mission to make renting a home more affordable and flexible, announced a new partnership with Advenir, a multifamily and single-family real estate investment company. Jetty Deposit, the deposit replacement that dramatically lowers move-in costs by swapping traditional cash security deposits for a low-cost alternative, is now available across Advenir's entire portfolio of more than 13,000 apartments throughout 44 properties.
Advenir was seeking a solution to attract new renters without any added liability; and while they noticed multifamily communities often marketed move-in concessions to get prospective renters in the door, like a zero dollar security deposit at lease signing, they found a deposit alternative to be the best solution for their portfolio of properties. With Jetty Deposit, Advenir found a balance between helping renters save at move-in without foregoing the protection they needed.
"Jetty Deposit has helped us cut bad debt and convert more leases while giving prospective renters the flexibility to move into their home at a lower cost," said Joe Mendez, Chief Marketing Officer at Advenir. "It also gives us the comprehensive protection we need to cover lost rent and damages."
Jetty works with top property managers across the country to increase lease conversion rates, reduce bad debt and streamline operations—thereby increasing net operating income.
Jetty is on a mission to make renting a home more affordable and flexible for everyone. As a fintech company, Jetty's solutions help property managers increase lease conversion, reduce bad debt, and streamline operations. For renters, Jetty lowers the barrier to entry by saving thousands of dollars on move-in costs. To learn more about Jetty, visit www.jetty.com.
Advenir acquires, develops, and operates multi-family and single-family rental communities. Founded in 1996, Advenir is a real estate investment company headquartered in Aventura, Florida with over two decades of proven track record across multiple real estate cycles. More information is available at www.advenir.net.
Jetty
Alex Vlasto
alex.vlasto@jetty.com
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AceVolt Power announces their new product Campower 700, a Portable Power Station for camping to Bring New Energy To The Market
CARSON CITY, Nev., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AceVolt is excited to announce their upcoming next-gen portable power station, Campower 700. The brand, AceVolt, provides safe and clean outdoor electric solutions for campers, RV travelers, and other people who spend time in the great outdoors. The cutting-edge AceVolt LiFePO4 portable power stations are also absolutely safer than regular Li-ion power stations available in the current market.
AceVolt Campower is a portable power station well-suited to meet the camping needs of contemporary campers. The product is a result of extensive research and development, taken up with over 100 campers. Each camper came up with a valuable suggestion to optimize the product and align it completely to the needs of campers.
As one of the rising stars in its line of business, AceVolt has put in what it takes to develop an exceptional and eco-friendly portable power station that helps campers generate power in an environment-friendly yet efficient manner. Additionally, Campower packs several features that make it every camper's best friend. Some of the features of Campower include,
- An eco-friendly battery comprising LiFePO4, consisting of the latest lithium
- Heavy-duty and a safe battery that's resistant to overheating
- Long battery lifespan that lasts over five years and does over 2500 charging cycles
- Durable exterior body and top-quality internal components
Another striking feature of AceVolt Campower 700 is the appearance that makes it look distinct. The portable power station is uniquely designed and gives a delightful aesthetic appearance to help campers identify it and to be able to pick the best portable power station for their needs.
"We resonate with the needs of modern campers, who need the best and the most eco-friendly power generation stations. AceVolt portable power station is precisely the product campers have been looking for for years. We've put in a lot of effort and research with over 100 campers by our side to ensure our product does what campers expect it to do. AceVolt looks forward to an amazing response from campers across the US", the spokesperson of AceVolt stated.
With an aesthetically elegant appearance, lightweight, yet efficient components, wireless charging technology, and a unique two-year warranty, AceVolt Campower 700 is the perfect portable power station for campers. Learn more about Acevolt.com.
AceVolt Power
media@acevolt.com
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The installation of the JEOL JNM-ECZL-500 NMR Spectrometer enables Covalent to support clients with faster and more flexible NMR analysis
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covalent Metrology, a leading North-American provider of analytical services, announced the installation of a new 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer from JEOL, a leading manufacturer of analytical instruments based in Japan. The installation of the JNM-ECZL-500 Spectrometer in its Silicon Valley headquarters makes Covalent one of only a handful of materials science characterization labs throughout North America to offer NMR analysis in-house. Furthermore, the tool accelerates clients' time-to-data and enables flexible probe and experiment configurations. With the JNM-ECZL-500, Covalent is positioned better than ever to support clients from industries including batteries and energy storage, polymers, carbon-capture materials, and more.
NMR is a non-destructive spectroscopic technique that provides atomic-level information on various compounds. It is routinely used to determine molecular structure, quantitatively analyze mixtures, and study diffusion. With NMR, one can probe reaction kinetics, characterize dynamic structural transitions, and study intermolecular interactions. The JNM-ECZL-500 delivers these ranged capabilities with high performance and gives more experimental control and flexibility than ever.
An assortment of JEOL's latest-generation solid- and solution-state probes further expand the instrument's applications. Single- and multiple-nuclei experiments can readily be performed on liquid and solid samples using probes with an extended variable sample temperature range (-70°C up to 200°C for high-resolution solid-state NMR). Using high-sensitivity, cryogenically-cooled liquids probes enhances sample detection limits and dramatically reduces NMR experiment time. For the first time, Covalent can also offer solid-state mixture analysis, using JEOL's exclusive ROSY method on its MAS probes.
"Covalent is the first commercial lab to offer both solid-state and diffusion-probe NMR services. With this new spectrometer, our clients will be able to glean deeper insights into their advanced materials and devices, using methods that would otherwise be impossible to obtain outside a university lab," said Yihung Lin, Ph.D., Vice President of the Analytical Services Group at Covalent Metrology, "The JNM-ECZL-500 is exactly the tool we need to meet the unique material design challenges of our clients – especially those working with batteries, polymers, and carbon-capture materials."
The JNM-ECZL-500 is the latest JEOL instrument installed at Covalent, following the JEM-F200. The partners continue to collaborate in making cutting-edge analytical solutions more accessible in Silicon Valley and beyond.
For more information, contact:
Aleia Kim
Technical Marketing Staff Member, Covalent Metrology
aleia@covalentmetrology.com
Covalent Metrology is a disruptive analytical services laboratory and platform based in Sunnyvale, California. Its mission is to help companies using advanced materials and nanoscale devices accelerate product development with deeper insights and better analytical data. Covalent offers comprehensive solutions and services that integrate state-of-the-art lab infrastructure, world-class experts in a wide array of analytical techniques, and modern data management and analysis.
Covalent now has over 500 customers in 30+ industries.
Learn more at: https://covalentmetrology.com
JEOL is a world leader in high-end scientific equipment and instrumentation for research and development. Core product groups include electron microscopes (SEMs and TEMs), analytical instruments, including mass spectrometers, NMRs, and ESRs, and instruments for the semiconductor industry (electron beam lithography and a series of defect review and inspection tools).
JEOL USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of JEOL, Ltd., Japan, was incorporated in the United States in 1962. The company has 13 regional service centers that offer unlimited emergency service and support in the U.S.
For more information about JEOL USA, Inc. or any JEOL products, visit www.jeolusa.com, or call 978-535-5900.
Learn more at: https://www.jeolusa.com/
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Charitable giving in the United States reached a record $485 billion in 2021, though the increase did not keep pace with inflation, according to a report Tuesday offering a comprehensive look at American philanthropy.
The Giving USA report says donations in 2021 were 4% higher than the record-setting $466 billion contributed in 2020. But they were down 0.7% when adjusted for inflation.
Many nonprofits are now feeling the strain because giving is not growing as fast as price increases, said Laura MacDonald, chair of the Giving USA Foundation. In response to the intense needs of the early COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the calls for racial justice, giving increased in unusual ways in 2020, but has generally returned to previous patterns.
“In 2021, many donors returned to their favored causes, with many of the sectors that struggled in 2020 making a recovery in 2021,” MacDonald said in a statement.
The proportion of giving by individuals totaled less than 70% of overall giving for the fourth year in a row in 2021 and the report found that giving from individuals was essentially flat in 2021 when accounting for inflation, up 4.9% to $327 billion. That’s still not near the peak of 2017 when individuals donated about $335 billion when adjusted for inflation. Experts say those totals contradict proponents of the Tax Cuts and Job Acts, which passed in 2017, who claimed the legislation would increase giving.
“Everyday households are not participating in charitable giving to the extent that they did a decade or two ago,” MacDonald said in an interview. “And that’s concerning. That’s troubling.”
She noted some large donors have transitioned to giving through donor-advised funds, a type of charitable investment account, or family foundations and those donations would be counted in other categories.
Giving to arts and culture groups, which suffered during the pandemic, climbed 27.5% in 2021 to more than $23.5 billion. Conversely, giving to education declined 2.8% to $71 billion. It had spiked in 2020 in part because of donations related to vaccines which went to university affiliated hospitals and research.
“The environment for giving is evolving in multiple ways,” said Amir Pasic,dean of Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, which researched and wrote the report published by the Giving USA Foundation. “Robust economic growth translated to strong performance by institutional forms of philanthropy such as foundations and corporations.”
Corporate giving also raised questions. Though it increased 23.8% to $21 billion in 2021, that was during a banner year for corporate profits, which were up 37% before taxes. The report says corporate giving still represents less than 1% of corporate pre-tax profits.
However, the report finds that donations are generally strong. Giving grew or stayed flat in eight of the nine major philanthropic sectors, with only education declining.
“The growth that we see for the majority of the subsectors in 2021 is a reminder of the resilience and innovation that help to drive the philanthropic sector,” said Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Giving to what the report categorizes as public benefit organizations, including civil rights and voting groups as well as donor advised funds, jumped 23.5% in 2021 from the previous year.
“Many of those organizations like the civil rights groups gained a lot of visibility and momentum during 2020 following the killing of George Floyd, and many of the new events that happened in 2021, like the Stop Asian Hate Movement, those also garnered a lot of support,” Osili said.
The report draws on multiple data sets, including tax information, but does not capture person to person giving through crowdfunding campaigns or mutual aid groups, though it does reflect crowdsourced gifts to nonprofits. Previous research by the Lilly Family School found that person to person giving is not yet replacing donations to charitable organizations, Osili said, but rather is in addition to those gifts.
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Which dinosaur toy is best?
Though there are exceptions to every rule, it is probably safe to say that every kid eventually goes through a dinosaur phase. There’s just something about giant creatures roaming and ruling the prehistoric earth that captures a child’s imagination, and that makes dinosaur toys ideal for most children.
Finding the best dinosaur toy, however, depends on your child. Some like their dinosaurs large and menacing while others prefer them to be cute and cuddly. The Advanced Play Dinosaur Trex Toy is the best of both worlds. This remote-controlled toy can shake its head, roar and spray steam, but it can also play music that your kids may think is silly.
What to know before you buy a dinosaur toy
Scary vs. cute
Dinosaurs are large fearsome creatures. For many kids, that’s what they love about them. They want the toys with claws and scales and fangs and angry eyes. However, that can be a little too much for other kids. For them, something soft and cuddly with large, cartoon eyes and a big smile is a much better option. The most important decision you must make when searching for a dinosaur toy for your child is knowing whether they prefer scary or cute.
Types
Dinosaurs are so popular with kids that you can get almost anything with a dinosaur theme. To narrow down your selection, it can be helpful to think in broad terms. While the buying guide for dinosaur toys from BestReviews can give you more detailed information on this topic, here are a few different types to consider.
- Arts & crafts: If your child likes coloring, painting or is artistic in any way, a dinosaur toy that involves crafting is the way to go.
- Educational: For the kids who want to do more than just play, an educational toy can help quench that thirst for knowledge.
- Building toys: If your child likes to build, a dinosaur model or a LEGO set is a good choice for them.
- Figures and plushies: Kids with active imaginations do not need much. A plastic figure or a plush toy is all they need to let their mind bring the toy to life.
- Battery-powered toys: Some kids love a toy that either reacts to them or they can control. If this is the case for your child, you might want to explore a battery-powered dinosaur toy.
What to look for in a quality dinosaur toy
Age range
Some dinosaur toys have small pieces that would create a choking hazard for younger children. Others may be complicated to assemble, which makes them best for older kids. Before purchasing a dinosaur toy, check the manufacturer’s recommended age to make sure it is appropriate for your child.
Scientifically accurate
Kids know their animals. If realism is important to your child, you will want a scientifically accurate dinosaur toy.
Size
When considering dinosaur figures, you can get sets in any size. Some may just be a few inches tall while others might be as tall as your kid. Larger isn’t always better – stick to something manageable for your child.
Licensed toys
There are plenty of generic dinosaur toys available. However, if your child has watched “Jurassic World” or “Barney,” they might be happier with a dinosaur that they recognize. Licensed toys may cost a little more.
How much you can expect to spend on a dinosaur toy
Dinosaur toys range in price from just a few dollars for small plastic figures to $50 or more for battery-powered creatures that can be remotely controlled.
Dinosaur toy FAQ
How scientifically accurate are dinosaur toys?
A. Scientists are fairly certain that some dinosaurs had feathers, but it might be hard to find a fearsome tyrannosaurus toy that has feathers instead of scales. Alternatively, there are fairly complete fossils that reveal some dinosaurs likely had no feathers at all.
Is there a type of dinosaur that is most popular for toys?
A. If you think your child will like playing with dinosaurs, but you aren’t sure which type of dinosaur to get, you can’t go wrong with a T-Rex. Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs are prominently featured in a variety of licensed products, from Rex in Toy Story to Chomper in The Land Before Time. You can also find T-Rex dinosaurs in Jurassic Park and from other brands or franchises that are less cartoony.
What’s the best dinosaur toy to buy?
Top dinosaur toy
Advanced Play Dinosaur Trex Toy
What you need to know: This battery-powered dinosaur has a remote control that allows the toy to perform a number of fun and engaging actions.
What you’ll love: This dinosaur can walk, move its arms, shake its head, roar, open its mouth and spray steam. Additionally, it plays music and its eyes light up. The toy is 23 inches tall and is made with nontoxic ABS material that is safe and durable.
What you should consider: Kids may love the musical effects more than adults.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top dinosaur toy for the money
Boley 5 Piece Jumbo Dinosaur Set
What you need to know: This set of five realistic jumbo dinosaur figures includes a T. rex, a giganotosaurus, a triceratops, a brachiosaurus and a spinosaurus.
What you’ll love: The dinosaurs in this playset are larger than the average dinosaur toys and comply with safety regulations set by a number of organizations such as ASTM, Sedex, ICTI Care and more. Parents like that the dinosaurs are soft and slightly pliable while also being durable.
What you should consider: Not all of the dinosaurs in this set can stand on their own.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Prextex Dinosaur Volcano House
What you need to know: This set is for the younger child who likes their dinosaurs soft and fuzzy.
What you’ll love: This cleverly designed plush playset includes a volcano that doubles as a carrying case with a built-in handle. At roughly 6 inches tall, each dinosaur is suitably sized for small hands.
What you should consider: Rarely, a set slips through quality control that has duplicate dinosaurs.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- De University of Ethereum (UETH), the co-host of "Ethereum a New Era," is delighted to share that one of the last monumental Ethereum events prior to the Merge has been a roaring success. Over 1,400 attendees signed up to gather in San Francisco to gain insights from the all-star lineup at Chase Center.
Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of Ethereum performed a tunnel entrance in a green dinosaur costume. "After the Merge, Ethereum's top priority is to increase the Ethereum Blockchain scalability," said Vitalik Buterin during his keynote at Ethereum a New Era. "EIP-4844 (also known as proto-danksharding) will be the biggest EIP after the merge."
Aya Miyaguchi, Executive Director of Ethereum Foundation; Justin Drake, Core Researcher of Ethereum Foundation; Dankrad Feist, Ethereum Foundation; Aditya Asgaonkar, Core Researcher of Ethereum Foundation; Barry Whitehat, Ethereum Foundation; Haichen Shen, Co-founder of Scroll; Ariel Elperin, Product Manager & Blockchain Researcher at StarkWare; Brian Gu, Founder of 0xPARC; Cy Li, Director of UETH; Keith Chen, Co-Founder of SNZ all shared insightful knowledge at the event.
Joined by Aya Miyaguchi, Justin Drake and Dankrad Feist, Vitalik Buterin moderated a panel discussion on the Ethereum Foundations role within the Ethereum ecosystem. They shared thoughtful insights on the role of the Ethereum Foundation within the ecosystem and how to maintain a decentralized yet coordinated structure.
The organizers are thankful to all the attendees for participating in the most significant Ethereum event in San Francisco, as well as the Ethereum Foundation, event sponsor and collaborators who made it all possible. The title sponsor for the event was SNZ, a crypto-native and community-oriented incubator and venture capital firm. SNZ and the team have been active for community building, incubation and investment, as one of the earliest backers of Ethereum. SNZ will continue to be a long term investor and supporter for the Ethereum ecosystem.
De University of Ethereum (UETH) is a decentralized non profit community educational organization. UETH carries the mission for mass adoption of the Ethereum network. The goal for UETH is to establish a systematic and intuitive learning process for students of Ethereum at all levels.
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Outstanding Service Earns Top Ten Ranking and Award of Excellence
BERKELEY, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Line Tele Response, of Berkeley, CA has achieved two significant milestones for excellence in call answering services this year. They have been honored for achieving their first top ten industry ranking for call answering excellence as well as earning the exclusive ATSI Award of Excellence for the 21st consecutive year.
These awards are presented annually by the Association of TeleServices International (ATSI), the industry's Trade Association for providers of telecommunications and call center services including telephone answering and message delivery across North America and the UK. Direct Line was presented with these awards at ATSI's 2022 annual conference in Denver, CO.
Kindra Fox, Operations Manager for Direct Line says, "Direct Line has always been centered around providing quality service to our clients and their callers. With our QA processes, we can effectively define areas of opportunity and make the necessary changes to ensure excellence in our call answering services. For the first time in our history, we achieved an industrywide Top Ten ranking. This is a big win for us, and one that I am personally very proud of."
Independent judges are contracted by ATSI to evaluate message services over a six-month period. The scoring criteria includes:
- Response Time
- Courteousness of Call Agent
- Accuracy of Call
- Knowledge of Account
- Overall Impression of Call
"For the past 26 years, The ATSI Award of Excellence has been a vital part of our industry. Continually evaluating our members' service levels, they are providing to their clients is an essential business tool. We've had members that have participated in the program for decades and look forward to winning their awards each year. This is a testament to the dedication to excellence that their teams embody and ATSI is proud to be a part of this program!", says ATSI President Tifani Leal.
The award started 26 years ago to improve the overall quality of the call center industry by setting expectations and measurements to ensure a successful call handling experience.
Now a twenty-one-time winner Direct Line Tele Response has earned the Onyx Award. ATSI extends its congratulations to their entire staff on their proven industry TOP TEN quality service to their clients.
The Association of TeleServices International was founded in 1942 as a national Trade Association representing live answering services. ATSI now encompasses companies across North America and the UK offering specialized and enhanced operator-based services including call centers, contact centers, inbound telemarketing (order entry), paging, voice messaging, emergency dispatch, fax, and internet services among others.
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Innovative VARIOKIT Pier System Bridges Safety and Efficiency
ELKRIDGE, Md., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PERI Formwork Systems, Inc., one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of formwork and scaffolding systems for today's construction environment, is setting a new industry standard for bridge construction with the introduction of the company's VARIOKIT Pier System (VPS). VPS bridges the gap between safety and efficiency to provide a versatile, rentable, and high-performing system for the smart construction of bridge columns and caps.
"PERI USA prides itself on the power of innovation and the importance of constant improvement. VPS is engineered to transform the industry's approach to bridge construction," said Strydom Groenewald, CEO of PERI USA. "Our company's new product comes at a critical time for the nation as communities prepare to implement infrastructure development and improvement. They now have a powerful, new tool in their toolbox."
VPS brings together the advantages of dancefloor systems and self-spanning systems to deliver the highest safety level with standardized platform solutions and the elimination of hazards on site. User benefits of VPS include:
- Efficient use of material. With 2-in-1 soffit panels that also form columns, customers save costs on logistics and discover high productivity with minimum material.
- Fast assembly. With patented X-Bolt connections and standardized beams, cap geometries can be easily adjusted, and less labor is required.
- Fast and safe cycling. Cycling of side forms can take place the next day, reducing idle time and enabling crews to better meet project schedules. Striking from the top and no need to disassemble from the ground for cycling reduces the risk of accidents.
- Access to rebar. Open access to rebar and five-foot-wide platforms reduces the risk of injury and increases productivity.
Versatile VARIOKIT system components can be used for various applications, from columns and pier caps to superstructure shoring. In addition, short cycle and assembly times along with reduced material demand enable substantial time, material, and labor savings. VPS can further reduce site costs due to lightweight components requiring lighter-duty cranes than conventional steel girder formwork.
"The versatility and safety that VPS brings to customers in the industry is unparalleled and allows PERI USA to better serve our customers," said Francisco Gonzalez, civil segment product manager at PERI USA. "There is nothing like VPS on the market today, and we're proud to lead the way in safety and efficiency."
Learn more about PERI VPS at https://www.peri-usa.com/variokit-pier-system.html.
About PERI Formwork Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Elkridge, MD, PERI Formwork Systems, Inc., is a leading manufacturer and provider of formwork and scaffolding systems that help to bring some of North America's tallest and most challenging structures to life. With 11 locations across the U.S. and more than 450 employees, PERI's expertly engineered products enable contractors, builders, engineers, and architects to construct buildings in a safer, faster, and more efficient manner. PERI Formwork Systems, Inc., is part of PERI SE, which is based in Weissenhorn, Germany. With more than 9,400 employees worldwide, the company operates more than 60 subsidiaries and 160 warehouse locations across the globe.
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Quinton Aaron has opened up about his weight loss journey of losing over 170lbs and how getting Covid-19 helped him get the ball rolling. He said he had developed a chocolate craving and that’s when he decided to start making healthier lifestyle choices.
Aaron is in new movie “The Wedding Pact 2: The Baby Pact,” starring along side Hailey Duff, Gail O’ Grady and many other stars. He touched on the premiere event with the cast and the fun filled night they had.
Quinton also got personal about losing his aunt the day before filming and that he didn’t tell anybody,
“The Wedding Pact 2: The Baby Pact” premieres June 14, exclusively on pay per view, video on demand, and other major platforms.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on June 9, 2022. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/quinton-aaron-opens-up-about-his-weight-loss-journey-towards-a-healthier-lifestyle-and-his-new-movie-the-wedding-pact-2-the-baby-pact/ | 2022-06-09T22:10:22Z |
Revolutionary restaurant concept from Taco Bell® and its family-owned, long-standing franchisee partner reimagines the drive-thru experience
IRVINE, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco Bell is redefining drive-thrus as consumers know it with one of its most innovative Taco Bell restaurant designs yet. Coined "Taco Bell Defy," the restaurant that broke ground last summer will open its doors – but most importantly, its four-lane drive-thru – in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on June 7. The first of its kind two-story model delivers innovative technology and design, like a proprietary vertical lift to transport iconic craveable Taco Bell menu items straight from the kitchen to fans.
"Taco Bell Defy is an incredible innovation for our brand, and one that's meeting our consumer in a really unique way. For decades we've been committed to providing a fast, safe and friendly drive-thru experience; now with our bold goal of creating a two minute or less drive-thru experience for customers of this concept, Taco Bell Defy is the future," said Mike Grams, Taco Bell President and Global COO. "We're thankful for our incredible 36-year partnership with Border Foods and feel like Taco Bell Defy is a culmination of years of success between our teams, along with the expertise of local partners like Vertical Works who helped make this possible."
From digital check-in screens for mobile order customers' unique QR codes, to a two-way audio and video technology service for customers to talk to team members on the second floor, Taco Bell Defy boasts many features that could show up in future Taco Bell restaurants in the US. In the meantime, and in partnership with long-time franchisee Border Foods, the teams are considering potential retrofits that could be made to several of Taco Bell Defy's neighboring restaurants.
Taco Bell knows what it means to deliver on craveability… and do so quickly. The brand's drive-thru speed has been lauded for outperforming the average national drive-thru speed. Taco Bell Defy aims to reduce service times to two minutes or less, all while providing fans with a fun, easy and seamless drive-thru experience. To do this, the restaurant model will solve many challenges of traditional drive-thrus in order to drive convenience for fans. Regardless of how fans order their favorites, Taco Bell Defy has four lanes to accommodate them:
- Pre-orders: Fans who order via the Taco Bell app will score, skip-the-line service. For ultimate ease and convenience, the Taco Bell App can be downloaded ahead of time by visiting the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Delivery Drivers: For those ordering through a third-party delivery partner, drivers will be able to process orders with the goal of providing an even faster delivery time in getting tacos straight to fans.
- Traditional Drive-Thru: For those who can't resist the purple glowing sign from the street and prefer to drop in for their favorite menu items, there's one lane dedicated solely for this purpose.
"Taco Bell Defy embodies the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of Minnesota businesses and franchisees," said Lee Engler, co-founder and CEO of Border Foods. "It is a creative, technological solution for a faster, contactless experience for as many Taco Bell fans as possible and is poised to be the future of quick-service dining."
Since 1962, Taco Bell has aimed to be a disruptor within its industry, dating back to when Glen Bell opened his first Taco Bell – later, appropriately named "Numero Uno" in Downey, CA. In what was once a "burger world," Glen aimed to revolutionize what it meant to bring Mexican-inspired food to the masses, with early restaurant concepts that featured walk-up windows, outdoor seating, firepits and live music. In the 70s, drive-thrus were introduced to appeal to shifted consumer behaviors, and since then Taco Bell has introduced innovative restaurant design concepts like Cantina and Go Mobile models. As the brand celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, Taco Bell Defy symbolizes a significant drive-thru evolution, with an advancement in digital to meet consumers' need for speed. From Numero Uno to Defy, Taco Bell's iconic designs continue to follow Glen's vision and always aim to deliver craveable flavors for fans.
Minneapolis-based Vertical Works Inc. merged innovation, design and manufacturing to concept and build much of what fans can expect from Defy, and in doing so reinvented the drive thru experience. Vertical Works is powered by WORKSHOP and PD Instore.
"We applied our innovative approach to problem solving to create a brand new way for consumers to access fast food," said Josh Hanson, co-founder of Vertical Works and CEO and founder of WORKSHOP. "We know today's consumer expects a convenient and memorable experience, and the Taco Bell Defy concept delivers on both."
"We were excited to partner with Border Foods and Taco Bell to bring the Taco Bell Defy concept to life," said Mike Strommen, co-founder of Vertical Works and CEO of PD Instore. "The Border Foods team was facing challenges with streamlining the journey from order to meal hand-off, and the Vertical Works team presented a solution to not only address this, but also deliver a more impactful customer experience overall. Taco Bell Defy's unique design combined with innovative technology delivers food to consumers faster and more efficiently."
For more information about Taco Bell, visit www.TacoBell.com/news or www.TacoBell.com/popular-links. You can also stay up to date on all things Taco Bell by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Taco Bell's Twitter, Taco Bell News' Twitter, TikTok and subscribing to our YouTube channel. For updates on how Taco Bell is navigating COVID-19, click here.
Border Foods is a family-owned franchisee of Taco Bell, the nation's leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant. With more than 230 locations (and growing) across the Upper Midwest, it is one of the largest Taco Bell franchises in the country. Headquartered in New Hope, Minnesota, with locations in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Montana the company has a people-first culture where leaders work to develop team members for long-term careers with the brand and beyond. For more information about Border Foods, visit the website at www.BorderFoods.com.
For more information about Vertical Works Inc., visit the website at www.VerticalWorks.co. Vertical Works, LLC is a disruptive solutions consultancy powered by designers and makers from WORKSHOP and PD Instore. Vertical Works merges design, manufacturing, and construction to concept and build industry-leading solutions for quick-serve restaurants, retail, healthcare, and beyond. For more information on its entities, please visit www.WORKSHOP.com and www.PDInstore.com.
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Residents across Central Texas will celebrate the Fourth of July today with parades in communities, including Belton and North Temple, this morning before temperatures heat up.
Festivals and events are scheduled this afternoon before fireworks will take to the sky over both Temple and Belton tonight.
One of Bell County’s largest events each year — the Belton Fourth of July parade — once again will take place this year. The downtown parade, which normally draws thousands from the surrounding region, will start at 10 a.m.
The parade will start along Main Street, going south from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
The route will then turn east when it hits Central Avenue and then again at Birdwell Street until it hits the Belton Police Memorial.
The Festival on Nolan Creek will follow the parade from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Yettie Polk Park, 101 S. Davis St.
Community parade
Temple will have its own annual parade in the North Central Historic District, which welcomes anyone in the community to watch or participate.
Starting at 9 a.m. today at the intersection of West French Avenue and North Ninth Street, the parade will move north until its intersection with West Nugent Avenue.
While attendees and participants are encouraged to wear red, white and blue, organizers have asked that there are no motorized vehicles.
Fireworks
Temple and Belton also will see their own respective fireworks shows today.
This year Temple will hold the 24th annual H-E-B All-American Fourth of July Family Fun Fest & Fireworks Show.
The show will start at 4 p.m. at Crossroads Park, 1020 Research Parkway, and will feature live music and vendors throughout the night. Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To end the night, Temple officials said the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. and will be able to be seen from the park and nearby neighborhoods.
Belton’s fireworks show is set to be hosted by Schoepf’s BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave. The restaurant’s backyard party will start with a concert at 7 p.m. followed by the fireworks display right after.
Milam County also will hold its own Fourth of July celebration starting at 4 p.m. today at the intersection of Houston and First Street in downtown Cameron.
The celebration will feature a homemade ice cream contest and a margarita contest in addition to other activities. Vendors and music also will be on site at the event. Organizers said fireworks also will be fired off once it starts to get dark. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_dc5f05c6-fb4f-11ec-8957-a359b8160d65.html | 2022-07-04T06:51:09Z |
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — California firefighters worked in extreme conditions Thursday as they battled wildfires in rural areas north of Los Angeles and east of San Diego amid a blistering heat wave that is predicted to last through Labor Day.
Progress was made in containing both blazes but authorities warned that the explosive fire behavior that occurred after they erupted Wednesday showed the potential for what could happen during the prolonged torrid conditions.
“The days ahead are going to be challenging,” said Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Robert Garcia, one of the commanders of the battle against the Route Fire near the Interstate 5 community of Castaic in northwestern Los Angeles County.
The Route Fire was 12% contained after scorching more than 8 square miles (21 square kilometers) and destroying one house. Traffic on the major north-south interstate, a key route for big rigs, was jammed due to lane closures.
Temperatures in the area hit 107 degrees (42 Celsius) on Wednesday.
Seven firefighters had to be taken to hospitals for treatment of heat injuries, said Los Angeles County Fire Department Deputy Chief Thomas Ewald.
All were released, Ewald said, adding that he expected more heat emergencies to occur.
Temperatures in much of California were so high that Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and the state power grid operator asked residents to voluntarily reduce use of electricity during critical afternoon and evening hours.
After strong work by ground crews and helicopters and airplanes dropping water and fire retardant on the Route Fire, authorities planned to lift evacuation orders for a mobile home park and other homes, Ewald said.
“The big thing today is all about boxing the fire in,” he said.
In eastern San Diego County, the Border 32 Fire was 5% contained after swiftly growing to more than 6 square miles (15.5 square kilometers), the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.
The fire burned at least four buildings, including a house, and prompted evacuations for some 400 homes in the Dulzura area near the U.S.-Mexico border. State routes in the area were closed and a local school district called off Thursday’s classes.
There were “multiple close calls” as residents rushed to flee, said Cal Fire Capt. Thomas Shoots.
“We had multiple 911 calls from folks unable to evacuate” because their homes were surrounded by the fire, Shoots told the San Diego Union-Tribune.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection closed the Tecate port of entry with Mexico hours early Wednesday night because of the fire and said it wouldn’t reopen until conditions improved. Travelers could still use the 24-hour Otay Mesa crossing.
Wildfires have sprung up this summer throughout the Western states. The largest and deadliest blaze in California so far this year erupted in July in Siskyou County. It killed four people and destroyed much of the small community of Klamath River.
Scientists say climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-california-wildfires-prompt-evacuations-amid-heat-wave-2/ | 2022-09-01T19:19:04Z |
- Wayne Taylor Racing and Meyer Shank Racing combine for second consecutive 1-2 IMSA victory of 2022; and extend Acura's winning streak at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
- Acura claims mid-season lead for IMSA manufacturer, driver and team championships
- Completes a weekend sweep of sports car, Indy car victories for Acura and Honda
LEXINGTON, Ohio, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque continued Acura's winning ways at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and stretched the Acura ARX-05 prototype winning streak here to five years in a row in today's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race.
Starting second, Albuquerque moved into the lead at the start, and battled both fellow Acura racers Oliver Jarvis and Tom Blomqvist in their Meyer Shank Racing ARX-05, and the #01 Chip Ganassi Racing entry of Sebastien Bourdais and Renger van der Zande throughout the first half of the endurance contest. A mid-race caution flag saw Taylor and van der Zande go wheel to wheel, with van der Zande eventually spinning and Blomqvist quick to capitalize as the Acura duo then ran 1-2 to the finish.
Today's victory is the fifth in a row for Acura at Mid-Ohio, as the manufacturer is undefeated here since returning to prototype competition in 2018. It also completed a weekend sweep for Honda Performance Development, the competition arm of American Honda in North America. On Saturday, Honda drivers Colton Herta and Simon Pagenaud finished 1-2 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
After five of 10 races, Acura moved into the lead of the DPi Manufacturers' Championship, with Wayne Taylor Racing, Taylor and Albuquerque moving to the top of the teams and drivers' championships, respectively.
In the production-based GTD class, the #51 Rick Ware Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 driven by Aidan Read and Ryan Eversley, went off-sequence in their pit strategy mid-race, and led a significant portion of the second half of the two-hour, 40-minute contest. But a pit lane infraction during their final scheduled stop resulted in a drive-through penalty, and an unrepresentative 10th place finish.
- 1st overall - #10 Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque, Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
- 2nd overall - #60 Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis, Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
- 10th GTD - #51 Aidan Read and Ryan Eversely, Rick Ware Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22
1. Acura 1,856
2. Cadillac 1,829
1. Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor; Wayne Taylor Racing 1707
2. Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis; Meyer Shank Racing 1675
3. Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn; Chip Ganassi Racing 1603
4. Tristan Vautier, Richard Westbrook; JDC Miller Motorsports 1583
5. Pipo Derani, Tristan Nunez; Action Express Racing 1575
6. Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande, Chip Ganassi Racing 1499
Ricky Taylor (#10 Wayne Taylor Racing ARX-05) Race winner, second consecutive win for Wayne Taylor Racing in 2022; third victory for Acura: "I can't say enough about my teammate. At the beginning [of the race], the tire pressures just went crazy [high] and I don't know how he drove the car. Because I got an improvement [fresh tires and adjusted pressures] and I was still struggling. But at a track where we needed to get everything right, the team executed perfectly. They just nailed it. Great teams just find a way to win. We might not have been the fastest in qualifying, but this just goes to show how strong our team is, that we find a way to win, no matter what."
Filipe Albuquerque (#10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05) Race winner: "What an amazing race. I'm so happy about this group of people [at Wayne Taylor Racing and HPD], just an amazing job by everyone. We had a great start, but then the car was super, super tricky on old tires, and I was really worried. But the car came a little bit back to us [after the first pit stop] and Ricky just pulled it off, he was amazing. A perfect job by everyone at the Konica Minolta Acura team."
Tom Blomqvist (#60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05) Finished second: "Close again, but not quite enough. That was a crazy race, actually. We were running good, the car looked quick. But we got caught out at our first stop. We stalled, basically. We looked like we had the lead going out of pit lane, we just got that wrong. That put us back in third. We had good pace. On the restart [following a caution period], I struggled a bit with the tire buildup, but I still managed to hold the position because the car was quick. Then I got caught in traffic and two Cadillacs managed to get by. The team did a great strategy to bring me in early [for the final scheduled pit stop]. I did some good out laps and managed to clear them again. They saved our race! Two little errors possibly cost us the win. The positive is, we have a very quick car the last few races. We just have to iron out our mistakes and the wins are going to start coming."
Daniel Bella (Supervisor, Trackside Operations, Honda Performance Development) on today's 1-2 finish for Acura, and fifth consecutive victory, at Mid-Ohio: "This was a fantastic day, and a great weekend overall for Acura, HPD and our teams here in Mid-Ohio, especially coming from a 1-2 sweep at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (earlier this month), and a Honda 1-2 finish yesterday at Indianapolis. The DPi class produced a great race today, with a long, wheel to wheel battle with the #01 car. For the record books, this is back-to-back wins for Wayne Taylor Racing here at Mid-Ohio, and the ARX-05 is undefeated here in DPi competition. For their part, Meyer Shank Racing has the fastest race lap [Tom Blomqvist] and ran strong all day long to finish second. A great way to end the day, and a winning weekend for HPD."
- Today's 1-2 Acura finish is the fifth consecutive win for Acura at Mid-Ohio, and the third in a row here for Ricky Taylor.
- It completes a weekend of 1-2 results for Honda Performance Development, with Colton Herta and Simon Pagenaud finishing 1-2 for Honda yesterday in the GMR Grand Prix on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The last similar sweep for HPD was in September of 2021, when Alex Palou won the Portland Grand Prix NTT INDYCAR SERIES race for Honda, while Taylor/Albuquerque combined to win at Laguna Seca for Acura and HPD.
- Acura is undefeated at Mid-Ohio since returning to prototype competition in 2018. Last year, Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque scored a thrilling victory in their Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05, combining fuel mileage with speed to hold off the competition by just 1.7 seconds at the checkers.
- Helio Castroneves and Ricky Taylor won for Acura Team Penske in 2018 and 2020; teammates Dane Cameron and Juan Pablo Montoya won for Acura in 2019.
The Motor City of Detroit is the next stop in the 2022 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, for the Detroit Grand Prix. One of two 100- minute "sprint races" on the IMSA calendar, the race takes place Saturday, June 12 on the tight and bumpy Belle Isle Park temporary street circuit, with live television coverage on the USA network and streaming on NBC Peacock.
Acura Motorsports social media content and video links from Mid-Ohio can be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD). Additional features and long-form videos can be found on the Honda Racing/HPD YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV).
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Tiny tooth fills in gaps in the human family tree
By Katie Hunt, CNN
Have you ever wondered whether, tens of thousands of years from now, you could end up in the fossil record? I confess I have.
It’s definitely a long shot. The vast majority of animals that have lived on the planet don’t end up encased in stone or with their skeletons preserved in sediment.
But if a body part were to survive for posterity, a tooth is a likely contender. Incredibly hard, our choppers withstand the ravages of time.
Plus, human teeth are a treasure trove of information about human evolution, as evidenced by one of this week’s thrilling discoveries, a molar unearthed in a cave in Laos.
I’m Katie Hunt, standing in for Ashley Strickland, in this edition of Wonder Theory.
We are family
If you run your tongue over the molars in your mouth, you can feel crests and dips. For archaeologists, these features are a bit like fingerprints. They allow experts in human evolution to identify and distinguish our different ancestors.
A lower molar discovered in sediment in Cobra Cave in Laos belonged to a young woman who lived at least 130,000 years ago. What’s even more exciting is she might have been one of the Denisovans, an enigmatic group of early humans that was only discovered in 2010. Much is still unknown about them.
The tooth is the first fossil evidence placing this population of early humans in Southeast Asia and helps fill in some puzzling gaps in our family tree.
Discoveries
Three cheers for the Mars InSight lander. It’s set to retire this summer after completing its mission to study the mysterious interior of the red planet, NASA announced this week.
Martian dust is accumulating on the stationary lander, which makes it harder for sunlight to charge the solar panels that power InSight.
It’s going out on a high note: Earlier this month, InSight made perhaps its biggest discovery — the largest quake ever detected on another world.
The data collected by InSight has revealed new details about the little-known Martian core and mantle, the layer below the crust and above the core. The lander has also recorded weather data and analyzed the remains of the magnetic field that once existed on Mars.
Wild kingdom
We’ve long known that dolphins are some of the smartest creatures on the planet. They can use tools, mourn their dead and communicate. Their latest scientifically documented feat is harnessing the healing properties of coral, using a reef a little like one would a medicine chest.
Bottlenose dolphins living in the Red Sea have been observed taking turns rubbing up against specific reef organisms, which release mucus rich in bioactive compounds that could help protect dolphin skin from infections and rashes.
It’s the first time this type of behavior has been witnessed in cetaceans — the scientific order of marine mammals that includes dolphins, whales and porpoises.
Across the universe
Forty-five years and counting. That’s how long NASA’s Voyager 1 probe has been exploring interstellar space.
Despite its advanced age and distance 14.5 billion miles (23.3 billion kilometers) from Earth, it continues to operate. It can receive and execute commands sent from NASA, as well as gather and send back science data.
However, Voyager 1 has started sending back information from space that’s mystifying NASA. Data readouts from the probe’s instruments seem random or impossible.
The Voyager team is working hard to understand the source of the strange glitch.
Once upon a planet
Ever wondered what happens to your hair after it’s snipped off at the salon? Some of it might be used to soak up oil spills.
Human hair can absorb around five times its weight in oil and is an environmentally friendly alternative to the standard way to clean up land-based oil spills, a process that typically involves polypropylene mats made from a non-biodegradable plastic.
San Francisco-based nonprofit Matter of Trust makes the absorbent hair mats from cuttings sent by salons, pet groomers and individuals. The hair is checked for contaminants such as debris, dirt or lice, then separated, spread over a frame, and run through a custom-built felting machine.
The wonder
Don’t miss these remarkable reads.
— A tiny Amazonian fish found only in one stream could go extinct — just after being discovered.
— Ancient poop has revealed what the builders of Stonehenge liked to eat during winter feasts.
— It was World Bee Day on Friday. Here are six things that might surprise you about nature’s hard-working pollinators.
Like what you’ve read? Oh, but there’s more. Sign up here to receive in your inbox the next edition of Wonder Theory, brought to you by CNN Space and Science writer Ashley Strickland, who finds wonder in planets beyond our solar system and discoveries from the ancient world.
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MAUMEE, Ohio, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces that it will present at the BMO Capital Markets Global Farm to Market Conference on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Executive Vice President and CFO Brian Valentine and President of Trade and Processing Bill Krueger will speak at the conference at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The Andersons presentation will be webcast live at https://bmo.qumucloud.com/view/tQGJFD1RSKvBgNcpy8HAXU. A recording will also be available for a short time at the same location.
The Andersons, Inc., celebrating 75 years of service and named to Forbes® lists of America's Best Employers for 2022 and Best Employers for Diversity 2022 as well as America's Most Trusted Companies 2022 by Newsweek®, is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.
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SHANGHAI, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126), an independent and innovative biotechnology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products, disclosed that as of April 12, 2022, its cell immunotherapy drugs have been successfully infused for treatment in 200 Chinese patients (clinical studies and commercialization included), bringing the hope of a cure for these patients and their families.
As the first product of JW Therapeutics, Carteyva® (relmacabtagene autoleucel injection) is a CAR-T product approved as a Category 1 biologics product. It was infused for treatment in the first patient in December 2017, and 2022 marks the fifth year the first patient has been treated. In January 2021, a total of 100 patients have been infused and treated with Carteyva® in registrational clinical studies. In September 2021, Carteyva® was approved by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy.
JW Therapeutics has built a top world-class platform for technology and product development in cell immunotherapy, as well as a product pipeline covering both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. The company has conducted or is conducting 9 clinical studies on hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Looking forward, JW Therapeutics will continue to introduce and develop more cutting-edge technologies, continue to advance the product pipeline on hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, and reduce manufacturing costs on a large scale, so as to bring the hope of a cure for more patients.
About Relmacabtagene Autoleucel Injection (trade name: Carteyva®)
Relmacabtagene autoleucel injection (abbreviated as relma-cel, trade name: Carteyva®) is an autologous anti-CD19 CAR-T cell immunotherapy product independently developed by JW Therapeutics based on a CAR-T cell process platform of Juno Therapeutics (a Bristol Myers Squibb company). Being the first product of JW Therapeutics, relma-cel was approved by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in September 2021 for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy, making it the first CAR-T product approved as Category 1 biologics product in China. Currently, it is the only CAR-T product in China that has been simultaneously included in the National Significant New Drug Development Program, granted priority review and breakthrough therapy designations.
About JW Therapeutics
JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126) is an independent and innovative biotechnology company focusing on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products. Founded in 2016, JW Therapeutics is committed to becoming an innovation leader in cell immunotherapy. The company has built a top world-class platform for technology and product development in cell immunotherapy, as well as a promising product pipeline covering both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, to bring the hope of a cure for Chinese and global patients, and to lead the healthy and standardized development of China's cell immunotherapy industry. For more information, please visit www.jwtherapeutics.com.
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CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tagore Technology Inc., a pioneer of high-power GaN-based RF switches, today announced the introduction of Ultra-Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNA) and companion Linear Power Amplifier (PA) Driver. The family of devices is tunable from 100MHz to 5GHz and operates from 2.7 V to 5 V supply. These devices are well-suited for a broad range of applications including 5G infrastructure and high-performance Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS).
The TL0374J and TL0375J are Ultra-Low Noise Figure LNAs utilizing an advanced pHEMT Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) process technology. The TL0374J is optimized for below 3GHz frequency bands and the TL0375J is optimized for above 3GHz frequency bands. Ultra-Low Noise Figure LNAs offer a noise figure of 0.35dB and Gain of 18dB with adjustable bias current through an external resistor. The TP0310K is a Linear PA driver with Gain of 17dB, OP1dB of 27dBm and OIP3 of 39dBm at 2GHz.
Klaus Buehring, Tagore Technology's Chief Sales and Marketing officer said: "The new Ultra-Low Noise Amplifier and Linear PA driver device deliver a very low NF, high Linearity and good gain required for high performance receivers such as 5G infrastructure and SDARS. Our applications team has developed custom tuning for broad range of application at 5V/60mA and 3V/30mA bias for common cellular band frequencies which can be adopted by our customers."
The ultra-Low Noise Amplifiers are available in a 2x2 DFN package and the Linear PA Driver is available in a compact 3 x 3 mm QFN package. Samples and evaluation boards are available now for all devices. Datasheets are available at tagoretech.com. For samples and pricing information please contact Tagore Technology's Sales representative at rfgan@tagoretech.com
About Tagore Technology
Tagore Technology was founded in January 2011 to pioneer Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon (GaN-on-Si) semiconductor technology for Radio Frequency (RF) and power management applications. We are a fabless semiconductor company with design centers in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA and Kolkata, India. Our R&D team is dedicated to developing disruptive solutions leveraging wide bandgap technologies that help address RF and power design challenges for our customers and accelerate time-to-market for a wide range of applications. For more information visit www.tagoretech.com
For further information please contact:
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) ("PlantX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it generated monthly gross revenue of $1,541,788 for May 2022. Cost of Goods Sold was $1,002,162 for the same month.
PlantX's gross revenue for May 2022 increased by $823,842 compared to May 2021, when the Company achieved gross revenue of $717,944 net of wholesale revenue, representing year-over-year gross revenue growth of approximately 115%.
"As we continue to experience strong monthly financial performance, I would like to highlight our team's impressive commitment to excellence and leadership in the e-commerce plant-based space," said PlantX CEO, Lorne Rapkin. "We are so proud of PlantX's growth trajectory and our team's passion and hard work, which are reflected by our consistent year-over-year revenue increases. With this impressive growth in mind, we're excited about our current efforts to build towards profitability and are confident that our impressive achievements and expansive as seen in recent announcements position us well to transition into a sustainable and profitable business in the future."
The gross revenue results disclosed in this press release are management prepared and have not been audited or reviewed by the Company's auditors. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars.
PlantX announces that it has made the decision to withdraw its application to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX"), which was previously announced on October 7, 2021. The decision to withdraw its application from the TSX's regulatory review process was rooted in the management team's careful consideration of current adverse market conditions.
The Company will continue to trade its common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange in Canada under the symbol "VEGA", the OTCQX market in the United States under the symbol "PLTXF", and the Frankfurt exchange under the symbol "WNT1".
As the digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX's platform is the one-stop shop for everything plant-based. With its fast-growing category verticals, the Company offers customers across North America more than 5,000 plant-based products. In addition to offering meal and indoor plant deliveries, the Company currently has plans underway to expand its product lines to include cosmetics, clothing and its own water brand — but the business is not limited to an e-commerce platform. The Company uses its digital platform to build a community of likeminded consumers and, most importantly, provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with top nutritionists, chefs and brands. The Company eliminates the barriers to entry for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle and thriving in a longer, healthier and happier life.
The Company website is http://investor.PlantX.com/.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "likely," "should," "would," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "potential," "proposed," "estimate," "believe" or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" happen, or by discussions of strategy. The forward-looking information contained herein includes, without limitation, the withdrawal of the Company's application to the TSX and the business and strategic plans of the Company.
By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate; that assumptions may not be correct; and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, without limitation: the Company's ability to comply with all applicable governmental regulations, including all applicable food safety laws and regulations; impacts to the business and operations of the Company due to the COVID-19 epidemic; the conflict in Eastern Europe; a limited operating history; the ability of the Company to access capital to meet future financing needs; the Company's reliance on management and key personnel; competition; changes in consumer trends; foreign currency fluctuations; and general economic, market or business conditions.
Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's continuous disclosure documents, which have been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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Luke Combs rewards young fans for their hard work to attend his show
BANGOR, Maine (WABI/Gray News) – Two young country music fans learned this weekend that hard work pays off.
When 12-year-old Bo Fenderson heard Luke Combs was coming to Maine, he knew instantly that he wanted to go to the show.
“I prayed for it to happen. I hoped. I prayed, and it happened,” Bo told WABI.
His mom agreed to take Bo to the concert, but she said tickets were pricey and he needed to earn the money to buy them himself.
Bo and his friend, Tanner, raised the money and made it to Luke Comb’s show Friday night at Maine Savings Amphitheater.
The boys held signs that read:
“We made $100 bucks stacking 5 cords of wood, bought two Luke Combs tickets. Man, he sounds good. Our Dads swore it was a waste of time, oh but they were wrong. Today’s my 12th birthday, oh Lord when it rains it pours.”
Combs spotted the young fans’ homemade signs in the crowd. When the country singer realized how much work they put in to get to the show, he offered to repay them.
“How much were your tickets? $100? $200? Y’all paid $200, $100 a piece? I only got $140 right here,” the singer said pulling cash out of his pocket. “Y’all want that? Pay yourselves back. I’ll get you some more.”
The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year signed Bo and Tanner’s hats and invited them backstage after the show.
“I thought it was pretty cool to see him walking towards us,” Tanner said.
“He came towards us, and we were able to meet with him. I thought it was really cool,” Bo said.
The boys say they learned some valuable life lessons.
“The two most important things in life are hard work and kindness,” Bo said.
Bo’s mom said Combs was a great role model to take the time to acknowledge the boys’ hard work.
“It wasn’t just Luke, it was the rest of the staff too that made it happen and made it a point to come find us and the boys and fulfill that promise that he made to them,” Bo’s mom said.
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(NewsNation) — A total of 2.5 million couples are expected to wed this year, according to The Wedding Report — a number not seen in four decades.
Thats five weddings this year to which an average guest will be invited.
A cause for joy, yes, but for some, inflation has made those invitations feel less celebratory and more like a bill.
Hotel costs are up over 11 percent from 2019 to more than $130. And with gas prices at a record high, airfare has risen, too: Numbers from Hopper, a travel data firm, show prices up around 45 percent compared to the same time last year.
This trend is due to pandemic-delayed parties that — from wedding showers to engagement parties — are back on.
“It’s not cheap for people to come to weddings anymore … People really don’t cover their plate anymore when they come as a guest, because it’s so expensive. People can’t afford it. If you’re a family of four, you’re paying almost $1,000 to attend a wedding. That’s, like, a bit crazy,” one bride told NewsNation’s “Rush Hour” on Tuesday.
And she’s right: A recent survey from wedding website Zola found that guests can expect to spend upwards of $1,300 to attend just one out-of-state wedding.
Unfortunately, attending weddings isn’t the only thing that cost more. Thanks to inflation, the prices for the wedding itself are, too.
According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, which tracks the average wedding cost and other data per state, the average couple is spending roughly $28,000 on their wedding, up from $20,000 in 2020.
Similarly, also per research from The Knot, wedding dresses are 20 percent more expensive today than they were in 2019 due to supply chain issues.
And the dinner plates that bride was complaining about? That’s because high market prices have caused catering to rise more than 14 percent in some cases.
“Where I work, we just increased prices by 30 percent and that’s just because the supply chain, getting things in and products are just so much more costly and that’s something that’s not going to change,” Leah Beebe, a wedding and events coordinator out of Indiana, told NewsNation’s “Rush Hour” on Tuesday.
If you are looking to tighten the purse strings before you tie the knot, there are some options.
“I usually try and go over what’s most important to them,” Beebe said. “If they’re wanting a really nice venue and a really nice photographer, maybe they don’t mind food not being as big of a deal,” she continued.
One thing the pandemic changed about the wedding industry is that couples are more empowered to do what feels right for them.
Smaller weddings, elopements and non-traditional parties have all become more common. So, if you want to save money, you may have to do something out of the box. | https://cw33.com/news/till-debt-do-us-part-wedding-costs-skyrocket/ | 2022-06-01T17:35:35Z |
The lawsuit alleges that Sensio Inc., the manufacturer of Bella pressure cookers, has misrepresented "extremely safe and secure" operation of its pressure cookers.
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson // Becker, PLLC is a nationwide products liability law firm with experience representing victims of pressure cooker explosions. The firm has represented over 500 clients who have been severely burned by exploding pressure cookers designed and sold by numerous manufacturers.
Johnson // Becker, PLLC filed this Complaint on behalf of Ms. Edith Lopez, a resident of New Jersey, alleging Sensio Inc., the manufacturer of the Bella cooker, misrepresented the safety of its pressure cookers.
Ms. Lopez's Bella pressure cooker exploded while under pressure June 5, 2020, causing "serious and substantial burns" to Ms. Lopez. According to the Complaint, Sensio markets the Bella pressure cooker as being "extremely safe and secure," thanks to a locking system which should prevent the lid from opening while the contents are still under pressure. The Bella pressure cooker suffers from "serious and dangerous defects," however, which the Complaint alleges endangered Ms. Lopez, her family, and other consumers using its pressure cooker.
This suit is filed by Michael K. Johnson, Kenneth W. Pearson and Adam J. Kress of Johnson // Becker, PLLC. Michael K. Johnson is a founding partner of Johnson // Becker, PLLC. Michael, Ken and Adam exclusively handle injury cases, with an emphasis on national products liability litigation, including cases involving burn injuries from defective products.
Questions about a Bella Pressure Cooker Lawsuit? Contact a Johnson//Becker lawyer today for a free case review.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective Bella pressure cooker, you may want to speak with the lawyers at Johnson//Becker. We are actively filing new Bella pressure cooker lawsuits across the country, and you may be entitled to financial compensation for your defective pressure cooker injuries.
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Awards Recognize Chemical Industry Leaders for Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Initiatives
HOUSTON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantix, North America's leading supply chain services company to the chemical industry, announced today it received multiple Responsible Care® awards from the American Chemistry Council (ACC) during the 2022 Responsible Care & Sustainability Conference. The annual event was held in late-March.
Through its awards program, the ACC recognizes chemical industry leaders for their environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) performance, commitment to sustainability and sound chemicals management practices. Recipients of the awards qualify based on exemplary performance and leadership in Responsible Care.
The following awards were presented to the company:
- 2022 Partner Company Employee of the Year awarded to Tanya Rogers, Corporate Compliance Manager at Quantix. Tanya is actively engaged in numerous committees and work groups focused on updating Responsible Care's Codes of Management Practices across the industry, enhancing the initiative's third-party auditing program, and developing tools for ACC companies to use to assess the EHS&S performance of their commercial partners.
- Responsible Care New Company of the Year awarded to Quantix In-Plant Services. This award recognizes a company that has joined Responsible Care during the most recent certification cycle and fulfilled their obligations ahead of schedule.
- 2022 Facility Safety Award awarded to 25 sites across Quantix's Dry Bulk Transportation, In-Plant Services and Liquid Transportation divisions that met requirements for a Certificate of Achievement or Excellence.
"It's an honor to be recognized by the ACC for our support of, and participation in, the Responsible Care program," said Dionne Quiachon, Chief Environmental Health Safety Security & Quality Officer at Quantix. "Tanya works tirelessly across our divisions to ensure Responsible Care compliance and she has played a vital role in educating our newly acquired companies about the Responsible Care certification process. Receiving these awards shows our continued commitment to prioritizing safety and sustainability across our operations."
In January of this year, Quantix was the first company to achieve Responsible Care certification for its own operations within a customer's plant. While the ACC has certified companies as Responsible Care within a company's facilities for nearly 35 years, Quantix was the first company ever to achieve this certification. Additionally, the company received its first ever Responsible Care certification for its liquid chemical trucking operations division bringing it to a total of four certifications received through the ACC.
Quantix joined the Responsible Care program 15 years ago with its bulk plastics division, under the legacy name of A&R Transport. By participating in this program, Quantix has made CEO-level commitments to the program, including tracking and transparently reporting company performance on EH&S and security metrics, undergoing third-party audit and certification to Responsible Care Management System (RCMS®) and implementing the Product Safety, Process Safety and Security Codes.
Learn more at www.quantixscs.com.
About Quantix
Quantix is the leading supply chain services company to the chemical industry. It provides the world's largest chemical providers with end-to-end support through a nationwide network and comprehensive suite of services including transportation, 3PL solutions, distribution centers, export/import and Eco-Recovery. Headquartered in The Woodlands, TX with over 50 locations across the U.S., Quantix is committed to providing the highest level of safety, quality, compliance and integrity across its entire operation. Learn more at www.quantixscs.com.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Riskified Ltd. ("Riskified Ltd." or the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Riskified Ltd. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Riskified Class A ordinary shares in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
RSKD investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) as Riskified expanded its user base, the quality of Riskified's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering), because of, among other things, inaccuracies in the algorithms associated with onboarding new merchants and entering new geographies and industries; (ii) Riskified had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which Riskified had limited experience and that this expansion has negatively impacted the effectiveness of Riskified's machine learning platform; (iii) as a result, Riskified was suffering from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (iv) thus, the representations in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering regarding Riskified's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of Riskified prior to and at the time of the July 2021 initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Riskified Ltd. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 28, 2022, the Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2022 to stockholders of record on September 1, 2022.
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market. Today, we're accelerating the world's transition to eMobility -- to help build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all.
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Tasha Schwikert Moser knew she had a choice.
The former Olympian could continue to work on the outside while attempting to hold USA Gymnastics accountable as it tries to emerge from the rubble of the Larry Nassar scandal. Or she could leap into the void and take her advocacy for the victims of sexual abuse committed by the former national team doctor — a group that includes Schwikert Moser and her sister, Jordan — to the front lines.
It turned out not to be much of a choice at all.
When the legal settlement between the embattled organization and hundreds of plaintiffs mandated the creation of a dedicated seat on the USA Gymnastics board of directors for a Nassar victim, Schwikert Moser found her hand metaphorically thrust in the air almost out of reflex.
It’s the least the 37-year-old mother of three could do if she wants to save a sport she loves dearly, even if it means becoming an overseer for an organization she and her sister sued in 2018 for not taking sexual abuse allegations seriously or maintaining a culture of accountability and transparency.
Schwikert Moser’s four-year term began Wednesday. She enters the position with some serious skepticism that the sport’s national governing body can make the changes she believes are necessary. And she’s aware her decision to join the board will raise eyebrows.
“I know some people would say: ‘You shouldn’t care. The organization has been so horrible to gymnasts in your generation, why should you care?'” Schwikert Moser told The Associated Press. “But someone’s got to care, right?”
Schwikert Moser, who now works for a Dallas-based law firm, feels her experience as an athlete, her legal background and her passion for a sport that carried her to the 2000 Olympics and a pair of NCAA all-around titles have provided her with a skill set that makes her uniquely qualified to keep USA Gymnastics accountable.
“I think I have the tools necessary to make an impact,” she said, adding that her goal is to become “a check and balance on all the decisions made going forward.”
USA Gymnastics has undergone sweeping leadership changes over the last five years, including a restructuring atop the women’s national team program. The old model in which one person served as the program’s high-performance director was blown up this spring. The new paradigm split the position into three equitable positions: a developmental lead, a strategic lead and a technical lead.
Olympic medalists Alicia Sacramone Quinn (strategic lead) and Chellsie Memmel (technical lead) assumed the new roles last week, with Dan Baker taking over as developmental lead.
“To have that position filled by one person, that one person has got to be a unicorn,” Schwikert Moser said. “Given the climate of the sport, that person doesn’t exist. I think it’s better to have a three-person panel, so I think that change from a policy, an outline (from) the position perspective, I think that’s a smart change.”
Still, Schwikert Moser took issue with the decision not to hire Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu for the strategic lead. Moceanu, who raised alarms about abusive coaching practices she experienced at the hands of former national team leaders Bela and Martha Karolyi, has been a staunch advocate for Nassar victims for years.
While Schwikert Moser stressed she had no issue with any of the hires personally, she called the decision to pass on Moceanu a missed opportunity.
“I believe hiring her would have made a huge statement (because) we have someone here who has been so publicly supportive of the survivors,” she said.
Schwikert Moser noted she was not part of the decision-making process, which hints at one of the major issues she sees USA Gymnastics facing as it tries to plot a new course.
“I think the line of communication between the organization and the community has been so poor,” she said. “I just feel like everything has been so secretive or we can’t talk about this or talk about that.”
USA Gymnastics spokesperson Jill Geer said Thursday the organization was “fortunate to have many strong candidates,” adding that USA Gymnastics reached out to Moceanu last week about “potentially discussing ways we might work together to continue to advance the women’s artistic program.”
Schwikert Moser wants USA Gymnastics to make transparency a priority as it tries to re-establish trust within the gymnastics community.
“Let’s be proactive instead of reactive,” she said.
USA Gymnastics board chair Kathryn Carson called having someone with Schwikert’s background a “tremendous addition to our board” and “critically important to ensuring sustained cultural change at USA Gymnastics.”
A change Schwikert Moser is adamant about seeing through. Despite the personal trauma she went through, she remains passionate about the sport that made her a member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic team. She knows what vital roles gyms throughout the country play in the physical, emotional and mental development of tens of thousands of young athletes, from the toddlers in tumbling to those who dream of competing under the Olympic rings.
It’s those athletes she had in mind when she agreed to join the board. She can’t change the past. Neither can USA Gymnastics. The future, however, is another matter.
“I just want to make sure athletes are safe, children are safe, our current and future generation are safe and they have an organization that is doing right by them and the athlete’s interest is the No. 1 priority,” she said.
She remains concerned about coaches who have not changed their philosophy to become more athlete-centric. She said eating disorders produced by coaches who either directly or indirectly body shame gymnasts are “the elephant in the room.”
“If we have coaches who think winning is the only thing that matters and that the well-being of the whole person, if we’re not concerned about that, they need to go,” she said. “You need to get on the train that’s going in the right direction or you’ve got to get off. If that means a lot of coaches leave the sport? I don’t care. We’re not going to keep ruining and destroying the lives of young athletes.”
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- Mologic leverages Alamar's ultra-high affinity antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics
- Partnership will facilitate rapid responses to future pandemics
BEDFORDSHIRE, England and FREMONT, Calif., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alamar Biosciences (Alamar), a platform company focused on transforming the field of proteomics to enable the early detection of cancer and other diseases, and Mologic, Ltd. (Mologic), part of the recently formed social enterprise Global Access Health and a leading developer of lateral flow and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), today announced a collaboration to utilize Alamar's novel antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid (N) protein for Mologic's future COVID-19 RDTs.
Easy-to-use and cost-effective RDTs are a key tool for controlling the spread of COVID-19, including in low resource settings. Mologic has already launched COVID-19 antigen tests ("COVIOS" and "COVIGO" for personal self-testing) based on its lateral flow assay technology, utilizing high affinity, paired antibodies specific for the SARS-CoV-2 nucleoprotein antigen. Second generation tests with even greater sensitivity are now in development leveraging the latest generation of engineered antibodies with ultra-high affinity, discovered through Alamar's proprietary Attobody™ platform, together with Mologic's novel electronic lateral flow immunoassay (eLFIA) technology.
Professor Paul Davis, Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder of Mologic, said: "We are very pleased with the increased sensitivity attainable with Alamar antibodies, especially in view of the speed with which they can be developed. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to create the road map for unprecedented speed of response to new pandemic threats of whatever origin. Fast-track discovery and deployment of antibodies with the highest possible affinity and specificity will be the central pillar of this new Pandemic Preparedness, very much aligning with Mologic's mission to better enable humanity to cope with the long-term presence of COVID-19."
Dr. Yuling Luo, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Alamar, commented: "Rapid and highly sensitive COVID-19 detection will remain an essential global health challenge in the coming years, and we must learn from the global COVID-19 experience to ensure a better, robust Pandemic Preparedness. We are excited to continue working with Mologic to meet these needs."
Alamar's proprietary Attobody™ platform produces a highly diverse pool of antibodies with single digit picomolar affinity and exquisite specificity. Compared to traditional antibody engineering, the Attobody platform deploys an accelerated antibody design and engineering process to generate novel antibodies without the need for affinity maturation.
About Alamar Biosciences, Inc.
Alamar Biosciences is a privately held life sciences company with a mission to transform the field of proteomics to enable the early detection of cancer and other diseases. The company's two proprietary technology platforms, NULISA™ and Attobody™, work seamlessly with the latest advances in genomics to achieve single-digit attomolar detection sensitivity, greatly surpassing the most sensitive protein detection technology on the market today. The Attobodies have picomolar affinity and built-in high specificity and have the potential to expand antibody therapeutics to many targets intractable with conventional antibodies. For more information, please visit http://www.alamarbio.com.
About Mologic, Ltd.
Mologic is a leading developer of advanced lateral flow and rapid diagnostic technologies. Leveraging its core technology platforms, the Company is structured as a social enterprise, working with international organizations across many disease targets, to help deliver fast, reliable and affordable diagnostics globally, at the point-of-care. The creativity, insight and knowledge that led to the first ground-breaking testing inventions in pregnancy and women's health have guided Mologic since its formation in 2003, underpinning many of the organization's existing and future innovations.
Mologic is headquartered in Bedford in the United Kingdom and has a US subsidiary, Mologic Inc. situated in New Gloucester, Maine (https://mologic.co.uk/).
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Discovery takes control of HBO, CNN, and Warner Bros., creating new media giant
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business
Discovery’s merger with WarnerMedia took effect on Friday afternoon, creating a streaming media giant led by CEO David Zaslav.
The deal combines two treasure troves of content and foreshadows further changes in the streaming era.
The newly formed company, Warner Bros. Discovery, will begin publicly trading on Monday. Zaslav said he will hold a town hall event for employees of the combined company later in the week.
“I am confident that our collective energy and genuine love for these businesses and brands will build the world’s most dynamic media and entertainment company,” Zaslav said in a memo to employees Friday afternoon.
Zaslav said Warner Bros. Discovery “can propel the creation of high-quality content; create more opportunity for under-represented storytellers and independent creators; and serve customers with more innovative video experiences and points of engagement.”
The deal, first announced last May, is a climactic moment for Zaslav and his longtime deputies at Discovery, best known for brands like Animal Planet, TLC and HGTV. The merger adds HBO, CNN, TNT, Turner Sports, the Warner Bros. movie studio, and a huge raft of other media assets to the company.
Setting the stage to compete with the likes of Disney and Netflix, Zaslav said in Friday’s memo that “we are well positioned to become a top-tier streaming competitor.”
He confirmed that the main streaming services from each side of the company, HBO Max and discovery+, will be brought “into a single product in the future.”
The merger vaults Zaslav to the very top tier of the media business, controlling everything from a legendary movie studio to a global news network.
As Rich Greenfield, the influential LightShed Partners media analyst, told CNN Business, “David can actually beat Goliath!” Greenfield said “Zaslav and team find themselves in a position that was unimaginable two years ago — sitting near the top of Hollywood.”
Shareholders of AT&T, which spun off WarnerMedia earlier this week, hold 71% of shares in the new company, and Discovery shareholders hold 29%. But the transaction represents AT&T’s reversal of an earlier plan to become a media heavyweight. With Friday’s deal “close,” in Wall Street speak, AT&T has officially unwound its 2018 takeover of Time Warner and refocused on its core business.
AT&T CEO John Stankey bid farewell to the media company in a candid memo to staffers on Friday. “Getting to this moment was one of the more difficult decisions of my life,” he wrote. “I am sure you aren’t surprised that it came with a fair amount of anxiety, disappointment, and concern relative to the changes it would trigger. All considered, I remain confident we have set the right path.”
“Over time,” Stankey wrote, “the combination of WarnerMedia and Discovery will bring forth a stronger company and quicken the already strong pace of innovation and change you have established.”
Warner Bros. Discovery is anticipating $3 billion in what businesses often refer to as “synergies,” which means the combination will almost certainly entail layoffs. Already, many of Warner’s top executives have exited the company, including WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar, whose last day was Friday.
Zaslav wrote in an internal memo on Thursday that “we are establishing a simpler organizational structure with fewer layers, more accountability and more resources focused on the screen.”
Discovery executive Bruce Campbell will oversee all revenue for the new company. JB Perrette will run global streaming and interactive entertainment. Kathleen Finch will oversee all cable networks except CNN and HBO. CNN will be operated separately, with Chris Licht becoming chairman and CEO of CNN Global. All will report to Zaslav.
Three key creative executives from WarnerMedia will also report directly to Zaslav: HBO chief content officer Casey Bloys; Warner Bros. Television Group chairman Channing Dungey; and Warner Bros. Picture Group chairman Toby Emmerich.
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Akebia between June 28, 2018 and September 2, 2020.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until May 13, 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, Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's lead investigational product candidate, vadadustat, was not as safe in treating non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease patients with anemia as defendants had represented; (ii) as a result, defendants overstated the clinical prospects of a Phase 3 clinical program for vadadustat; (iii) accordingly, defendants also overstated vadadustat's overall commercial and regulatory prospects; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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LONDON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, shipments of vehicles featuring camera-based Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) will jump from 8 million in 2022 to 47 million in 2027, more than 50% of global new vehicle sales. These systems offer reliable real-time driver distraction monitoring as means to prevent accidents. While mainly driven by regulation, they also enable a range of infotainment-related features that will provide carmakers with the opportunity to recoup their investments.
Because DMS will become mandated, carmakers, especially in the mass market, were initially interested in deploying the minimal EU General Safety Regulation (GSR) requirements. However, standard mandated ADAS features drive an additional cost into the vehicle that OEMs cannot quickly or easily recuperate. "Hence, envisioning additional use cases that use the available sensor technology has become imperative. With the realization that monetization opportunities could be realized with the same DMS hardware and minor incremental software investment, most carmakers' DMS RFQs now request two to three features beyond driver attention monitoring," explains Maite Bezerra, Smart Mobility & Automotive Industry Analyst at ABI Research.
DMS safety-related detection capabilities include drowsiness, distraction, seatbelt use, smoking, and phone use. However, DMS can also support several convenience features. For example, driver's head position and gaze direction input can enable Augmented Reality (AR) head-up displays and 3D dashboards to provide information about Points of Interest (e.g., Mercedes' MBUX Travel Knowledge) or to highlight or tone down information in the cockpit, decreasing energy consumption in EVs. Advanced cognitive load detection capabilities can be used by personal assistants to measure the driver's stress level, mood, or even health, and make suggestions or take actions accordingly. Examples include Cerence Co-Pilot, NVIDIA Concierge, and NIO's NOMI. "There is also interest in using the driver's medical status, such as heart and respiration rates, to determine stress level and medical condition after accidents," Bezerra points out.
Expanding the DMS scope to Occupant Monitoring Systems (OMSs) within the same camera is another clear trend due to the broad range of monetizable use cases enabled by camera-based OMSs. According to Bezerra, "OMSs primary use case is detecting children or pets left behind, but input can be used to enhance passenger safety and convenience. For example, the camera can detect incorrect use of seatbelts, and the occupant's position in the car can be used to regulate airbag deployment more effectively. Regarding convenience, the camera can be used for selfies, video conferences, remote vehicle motoring, and multi-user in-cabin and media content customization." ABI Research forecasts that nearly 10 million vehicles will be shipped with single-camera DMS and OMS, offered by companies including Seeing Machines, Cipia, Tobii, and Jungo, in 2028.
"Moving forward, DMS and OMS will be critical sensors enabling next-generation automotive HMI and UX. Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), multimodal input and output channels, and unprecedented integration with vehicle sensors, domains, location data, and other IoT devices will be combined to provide an intuitive, humanized, and seamless in-car user experience," Bezerra concludes.
These findings are from ABI Research's Next-Generation Automotive HMI application analysis report. This report is part of the company's Smart Mobility & Automotive research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights. Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present in-depth analysis on key market trends and factors for a specific technology.
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HISTORIC AMY WINEHOUSE PERFORMANCE TO BE RELEASED FOR FIRST TIME ON 2LP VINYL
MARKING 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF PERFORMANCE
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LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, UMe, Island Records, and BBC announce the release of Live at Glastonbury 2007 – the iconic performance of Amy Winehouse's Pyramid Stage set at Glastonbury 2007, coming to vinyl for the very first time on Friday, June 3rd.
Showcasing the inimitable artistry of one of the UK's most gifted and accomplished singers of all time, this emotionally charged live set will be released as a 2LP on black vinyl, with an exclusive crystal clear edition available HERE. The 2007 performance on the festival's legendary Pyramid Stage, 15 years ago this summer, was Amy's second Glastonbury appearance and a performance that saw the world completely fall in love with her music. As well as a second set later that same day on the Jazz World Stage, Amy returned the following year to perform again on the Pyramid stage, cementing herself firmly in the canon of great Glastonbury performances.
Live at Glastonbury 2007 is an unmissable dive back into the memory of Amy's 2007 set, including the singer's trademark irreverent soundbites in between songs, to the huge love she received from her enthralled audience - despite the changeable weather that year! This performance featured timeless crowd-pleasers from the award-winning Back To Black album, including "Tears Dry On Their Own," "Rehab," and "You Know I'm No Good," as well as early soul classics like "Monkey Man."
The artwork for this must-have release includes a recollection of the performance from Glastonbury co-organizer Emily Eavis, who commented, "Amy Winehouse was a Glastonbury-goer through and through. She either came and played or, when she wasn't working, came and camped. She played in the blistering heat and the heavy rain, and there were so many magical moments to her performances."
Tracklisting:
Side A
- Addicted
- Just Friends
- Tears Dry On Their Own
- He Can Only Hold Her
Side B
- Cherry
- Back To Black
- Wake Up Alone
- Love Is A Losing Game
Side C
- Fuck Me Pumps
- Cupid
- Hey Little Rich Girl
- Monkey Man
Side D
- You Know I'm Know Good
- Rehab
- Me & Mr Jones
- Valerie
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The funding, which was led by Artemis Growth Partners with participation from others, will accelerate Western market expansion of the online wholesale cannabis marketplace and digital payment infrastructure.
CHICAGO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaf Trade, a technology company whose platform facilitates ordering and fulfillment for sellers and buyers of wholesale cannabis products, closed its $12.5 million Series B preferred round, led by Artemis Growth Partners, bringing funding to date for Leaf Trade to a total of $22.5 million.
"We are delighted to continue to fund what we believe is the best team and product in the cannabis wholesale and payments sub-sector. The technology professionals leading Leaf Pay's payment solutions are a world class team whose results in winning these large MSO clients are nothing short of impressive," commented William Muecke, Managing Member and co-founder of Artemis Growth Partners.
Leaf Trade also announces the naming of Brian Ward as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Brian most recently served as Verano's CFO, leading them through their IPO and several strategic acquisitions into one of the largest public cannabis companies in the US. His experience includes leading accounting and finance, M&A, analytics, IT, procurement, tax, treasury, and investor relations teams. In addition, his background includes working at companies such as 3M and KPMG.
"Leaf Trade has a tremendous product, team, and mission. I have been fortunate to work with them as a client and I'm excited to join during this pivotal time on the heels of a successful Series B. Leaf Trade powers the largest and fastest-growing players in national cannabis, and I believe that the company's software and services platform fulfill an essential and irreplaceable role among a demanding customer base. I'm appreciative of James, Michael, and the Board for this opportunity and excited to help propel the organization and industry forward," Ward expressed.
"We are fortunate to have the continued support of great existing partners like Artemis and thrilled to welcome Brian Ward to the team, with his extensive operational experience in cannabis," said James Yi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Leaf Trade. "The strength of our platform is rooted in both the complete, out-of-the-box solutions we offer to mom and pop operators as well as custom offerings to empower enterprise clients to streamline complex workflows. Our industry-leading marketplace and integrated payments solutions are fueled by an unrelenting commitment by our management team to a culture of customer service of the highest caliber. This along with a combination of superior technology, long-standing customer partnerships, deep platform and systems integrations, and an industry-leading investor base provides Leaf Trade with the skills and toolset to continue rapid growth while always delivering unsurpassed value to customers and every Leaf Trade stakeholder."
"While we see immense growth ahead in the rapidly developing limited licensed US states where Leaf Trade already has established market dominance, we are now fully funded to win the massive opportunity that the mature West Coast markets present to Leaf Trade and our suite of marketplace, order processing, and payments technology. We are really excited about what lies ahead for us as we start the 2022 business year," said Michael Piermont, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Leaf Trade.
About Leaf Trade
Leaf Trade is the fastest-growing B2B cannabis technology platform powering the industry's leading wholesale cannabis marketplace and digital payment infrastructure. Leaf Trade powers ordering and fulfillment for cultivators, retailers, distributors, processors, and dispensaries in over 24 states, and facilitates nearly $2B in annualized net sales.
Leaf Trade is partnered with the leading multi-state and single-state operators who are driving cannabis growth at an industry expansion rate of over 25% per year. Market revenues for the overall US cannabis market are expected to exceed $60 billion by 2025.
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TORONTO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM) (TSXV: ELBM) ("Electra") announces that it has updated its at-the-market equity program (the "ATM Program") to issue up to C$20,000,000 (or its equivalent in U.S. currency) of common shares ("Common Shares") in the United States and Canada from time to time, at Electra's discretion. The update is to permit sales of Common Shares under the ATM Program into the United States following Electra's listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") on April 27, 2022.
Sales of Common Shares, if any, under the ATM Program in the United States and Canada will be completed in accordance with the terms of an amended and restated equity distribution agreement (the "Distribution Agreement") dated May 17, 2022 among Electra, CIBC World Markets Inc. (the "Canadian Agent") and CIBC World Markets Corp. (the "U.S. Agent", and together with the Canadian Agent, the "Agents").
Sales of Common Shares through the Agents, acting as agents, will be made through "at the market" issuances on Nasdaq, the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V") or any other trading markets for Common Shares in the United States and Canada at the market price prevailing at the time of each sale, and, as a result, sale prices may vary. The U.S. Agent is not registered as a dealer in any Canadian jurisdiction and, accordingly, the U.S. Agent will only sell Common Shares on marketplaces in the United States and is not permitted to and will not, directly or indirectly, advertise or solicit offers to purchase any Common Shares in Canada. The Canadian Agent may only sell Common Shares on marketplaces in Canada.
The volume and timing of distributions under the ATM Program, if any, will be determined in Electra's sole discretion. The ATM Program will be effective until the earlier of the issuance and sale of all of the Common Shares issuable pursuant to the ATM Program and December 26, 2022, unless terminated prior to such date by Electra or the Agents. Electra intends to use the net proceeds from sales of Common Shares under the ATM Program, if any, for growth initiatives relating to its battery materials complex, for Iron Creek exploration activities and for general corporate purposes.
The offering under the ATM Program is being made pursuant to an amended and restated prospectus supplement dated May 17, 2022 (the "U.S. Prospectus Supplement") to Electra's U.S. base prospectus (the "U.S. Base Prospectus") included in its registration statement on Form F-10 (the "Registration Statement") filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 16, 2022, and pursuant to an amended and restated prospectus supplement dated May 17, 2022 (the "Prospectus Supplement") to Electra's Canadian short form base shelf prospectus dated November 26, 2020, as amended pursuant to amendment no. 1 dated November 30, 2021 (the "Base Shelf Prospectus" and together with the Prospectus Supplement, the U.S. Prospectus Supplement, the U.S. Base Prospectus and the Registration Statement, the "Offering Documents"). Before you invest, you should read the Offering Documents and other documents that Electra has filed for more complete information about Electra, the Distribution Agreement and the ATM Program. The U.S. Prospectus Supplement, the U.S. Base Prospectus and the Registration Statement are available on EDGAR at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and the Prospectus Supplement and the Base Shelf Prospectus are available on the SEDAR website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedar.com. Alternatively, the Canadian Agent will send copies of the Offering Documents to Canadian investors upon request by contacting the Canadian Agent at 161 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2S8 or by telephone at 1-416-956-6378 or by email at Mailbox.CanadianProspectus@cibc.com and the U.S. Agent will send copies of the Offering Documents to United States investors upon request by contacting the U.S. Agent at 161 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2S8 or by telephone at 1-416-956-6378 or by email at Mailbox.USProspectus@cibc.com.
Listing of Common Shares sold pursuant to the ATM Program on Nasdaq and TSX-V will be subject to fulfilling all applicable listing requirements.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualifications under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
About Electra Battery Materials
Electra's core strategy is to produce low carbon, ethically sourced battery materials for the North American electric vehicle supply chain. Electra is specifically focused on creating the first integrated battery materials park in North America, providing refined cobalt, nickel and recycled battery materials to North American battery precursor manufacturers. Electra also owns the advanced exploration-stage Iron Creek cobalt-copper project in Idaho, USA.
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Trent Mell
Chief Executive Officer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "plans", "expects', "estimates", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, and opportunities to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements in this press release herein may include, but are not limited to, information concerning the expected sale of Common Shares under the ATM Program, the price, volume and timing of the sale and distribution of Common Shares under the ATM Program, the anticipated use of proceeds of any offering under the ATM Program and statements regarding the anticipated benefits and impacts of the ATM Program. Forward-looking statements are based on Electra's current beliefs and assumptions as to the outcome and timing of future events, including, but not limited to, that Electra makes sales of Common Shares under the ATM Program, that the proceeds of any offering conducted under the ATM Program will be deployed as anticipated and the anticipated benefits and impacts of the ATM Program being realized. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance and opportunities to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, among other things: the ability of Electra to successfully close a financing, including the completion of any sales under the ATM Program, the price, volume and timing of sale of Common Shares under the ATM Program not being determinable at this time, the anticipated use of proceeds from any offering made under the Offering Documents and any offerings to be conducted thereunder including the ATM Program, the benefits and impacts of the ATM Program not being as anticipated, the risks and uncertainties relating to exploration and development, the ability of Electra to obtain additional financing, the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations, fluctuations in the prices of commodities, operating hazards and risks, competition and other risks and uncertainties and other such factors as are set forth in the Offering Documents, as well as the other risks described under the headings "Financial Risk Factors" and "Business Risks and Uncertainties" in Electra's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2021 and under the heading "Risk Factors" in Electra's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021. Although Electra believes that the information and assumptions used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this press release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed times frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, Electra disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Biden to speak about abortion ruling, outline his plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will speak from the White House about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
The remarks, which are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. EDT, will outline his approach to this new phase of the fight over abortion access.
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May. Officials have been huddling with state leaders, advocates, health care professionals and others to prepare for a future without Roe v. Wade.
Now Biden’s plans will be tested in terms of politics and policy.
Outside the Supreme Court, a crowd of abortion supporters swelled to the hundreds after the ruling was issued. One chanted into a bullhorn, “legal abortion on demand” and “this decision must not stand.”
A competing faction demonstrated in favor of the ruling, holding signs saying “the future is anti-abortion″ and “dismember Roe.”
Biden and other Democrats hope to use outrage over the court decision to rally voters in November’s midterm elections. Although nationwide legislation ensuring access to abortion appears out of reach, more Democratic victories at the state level could limit Republican efforts to ban the practice.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the ruling “is outrageous and heart-wrenching” and fulfills the Republican Party’s “dark and extreme goal of ripping away women’s right to make their own reproductive health decisions.”
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told reporters that he applauds the court decision.
“A lot of lives are going to be saved,” McCarthy told reporters. “But it also goes back to people in the states to have a say in the process.”
Many Republican-controlled states are poised to severely restrict abortion, or even ban it outright.
The White House has been exploring options for Biden to take executive action to safeguard abortion rights, but his options are limited.
Lawrence Gostin, who runs the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health at Georgetown Law, said ahead of Friday’s ruling that he expected the Biden administration to be “to be nibbling around the edges, and is not going to do anything really profound.”
Gostin said he’s discussed a variety of options with administration officials but believes they are “gun shy” given the potential for legal challenges that could lead to more roadblocks from a U.S. Supreme Court that’s currently dominated by conservatives.
Some of Gostin’s suggestions included having Medicaid cover the cost of traveling across state lines to end pregnancies, as well as expanding access to abortion medication that can be delivered by mail.
“States couldn’t pick and choose what cancer drug they would allow, and they shouldn’t be permitted to choose what options women have for medication abortions that are fully approved as safe and effective,” he said.
Alexandra LaManna, a White House spokeswoman, said earlier this week that the president “believes we should defend the right of all Americans to make their own decisions,” and she added that Republican policies “include abortion bans with no exceptions for rape or incest, and criminalizing women who have an abortion and the physicians who perform them.”
During their preparations, White House officials have held a series of meetings with advocates, medical groups and faith leaders who are supportive of abortion access.
The Rev. John Dorhauer, the general minister and president of the United Church of Christ, drove from Cleveland to Washington, D.C., to attend one meeting earlier this month. Another virtual meeting was held this week, featuring Vice President Kamala Harris.
“It was rather impressive to see the commitment the White House and the vice president’s office has had to gather advocates from around the country,” Dorhauer said.
However, there are also concerns that the administration is not ready.
Dr. Colleen McNicholas, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri, attended a recent virtual meeting with abortion providers and said she expects “a true health crisis.”
“I think that we should have been preparing for far longer than we have been,” McNicholas said. “Do I think that they recognize that this a problem? Yes. Do I think that they’re prepared in this moment? No.”
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Associated Press writers Will Weissert, Matthew Daly, Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/24/biden-speak-about-abortion-ruling-outline-his-plans/ | 2022-06-24T15:51:29Z |
Latest technology in orthopaedic surgery, including Mako SmartRobotics, to be featured
FORT WASHINGTON, Md., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center and Stryker are hitting a home run this month by bringing health education to the Bowie Baysox Stadium in Bowie, MD.
Dr. Rhamee Badr, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center, will discuss the latest technological developments in hip and knee replacement, including the use of Mako SmartRobotics, on Wednesday, June 22 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
"With the help of Mako SmartRobotics, we're able to perform less invasive surgeries which means a quicker recovery for patients," said Eunmee Shim, president of Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. "This addition to our orthopaedic service line further demonstrates our growing commitment to provide the community with safe, effective, and innovative healthcare."
In clinical studies, using SmartRobotics has demonstrated the potential for patients to experience less pain, less need for potentially addictive pain medicines, less need for inpatient physical therapy, reduction in length of hospital stay, improved knee flexion, and soft tissue protection in comparison to manual techniques.
"I'm looking forward to talking with the community about our joint replacement service line and how they can improve their own joint health," said Dr. Rhamee Badr.
For more information about the seminar and to register, please visit Stryker.link/BowieBaysox.
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A new activation for the national education fund; will double current funding for Michigan programs
DETROIT, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VELA Education Fund today announced the launch of $400,000 in available grants to provide support for education entrepreneurs in Michigan.
The opportunity is focused on reaching everyday education entrepreneurs — students, parents, teachers, and community leaders — who are envisioning new approaches and meeting the unique needs of learners and families.
Micro grant applications for up to $10,000 in funding are now available for programs based in Michigan. The awards are intended to support nontraditional educational opportunities, such as homeschool co-ops, microschools, and more.
"We've seen strong interest in Michigan in permissionless innovation, and we're excited to be able to launch this initiative to support even more families and educators who are reimagining education," said Meredith Olson, VELA's President.
In Michigan, VELA has awarded 44 grants to date, totaling $403,500, which means this infusion of funding has the potential to double the grants made in the state. So far, Michigan-based recipients include Engaged Detroit, a homeschool support program, and the Blue Bridge School, a self-directed learning community in Grand Rapids.
Overall, VELA has awarded more than 1,600 grants nationwide since launching publicly in August 2020. The grants total more than $16.5 million and support entrepreneurs in all 50 states and 3 U.S. territories.
This state-specific opportunity hopes to tap into exceptional interest in homeschooling, hybrid learning models, microschools, support for students with disabilities, and more as these communities seek to address COVID learning loss and define high-quality, post-pandemic education.
The grant application is available now at velaedfund.org/apply through late October. Interested applicants can take the eligibility quiz if they are unsure if they qualify to apply for a Micro grant.
VELA is a national nonprofit fund that launched in 2020. VELA invests in everyday entrepreneurs – students, parents, educators, and community leaders – who are envisioning new approaches that meet learners' and families' needs. VELA does not dictate solutions to its grantees. Instead, VELA trusts grantees to identify what their communities need and how they can best meet those needs. To date, VELA has awarded more than 1,600 grants totaling over $16.5 million to support non-traditional education models. Recipients reside in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Visit velaedfund.org to learn more.
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'It’s ridiculous.' Ohio gasoline prices soar to highest recorded cost
Gasoline prices rose to record levels Wednesday in Ohio, with the average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded hitting $4.28.
In the Canton-Massillon area, the average price topped $4.27, according to the most recent data from the AAA. A year ago, the average price in the Canton-Massillon area was $2.85, nearly $1.50 lower than current prices.
Jim Garrity, public and legislative affairs director at AAA East-Central, said the continued elevated cost of crude oil, gasoline’s main ingredient, is to blame for the increased prices at the pump. He also said the already rising cost of crude oil has been exacerbated by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
With Memorial Day weekend and summer travel fast approaching, Garrity said, gasoline prices were already expected to increase, which could mean further increases in the price of gasoline in the coming weeks and months.
"All the factors, I would say, are in place for (a price increase)," Garrity said. "You're better preparing for gas prices to go up, because unless crude oil prices cool down, we're not expecting to see any significant decrease in prices at the pump."
Offsetting the costs
In late February, a survey of consumers' feelings about gas prices across America conducted by AAA found that 59% of respondents reported they would change their lifestyle and driving habits if gasoline prices rose above $4 per gallon.
Now, with costs well above that mark, consumers near Canton are doing just that.
Wanda Munson, of Canton, said she has resorted to traveling less partly because of the cost of gas. She was filling up at a BP in Perry Township, where the price was $4.25 per gallon.
"I think it's ridiculous," Munson said. "I think it'll probably go a little bit higher, but I think it should go lower with people traveling."
In Jackson Township, Eric Johnson, of Barberton, was pumping gas at a Speedway for $4.29 per gallon. He also said he expected gas prices to increase and that he had driven less in an effort to save money.
In addition to driving less, Garrity said, consumers are able to save money by lightening the load in their vehicles, taking fewer trips to run errands and choosing the more fuel-efficient vehicle if they have more than one available to them.
He also said speeding decreases the efficiency at which vehicles burn fuel, which costs consumers more at the pump.
Reach Ryan at rmaxin@gannett.com, on Twitter at @ryanmaxin or by phone at 330-580-8412. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/11/ohio-canton-massillon-gasoline-prices-set-records-high-cost-crude-oil/9729674002/ | 2022-05-11T18:10:34Z |
SPS, the nation's largest network dedicated to improving safety in children's hospitals, demonstrates benefits to pediatric patients in today's JAMA Pediatrics article
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers and collaborators from the Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) network have validated that participation in the network was associated with an immediate reduction in central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) and falls of moderate/greater severity, and that the implementation of SPS protocols was associated with a reduction in the monthly rate of adverse drug events (ADE) after participation in the network.
SPS, which was founded in Ohio in 2009 by six Ohio children's hospitals and expanded to eight Ohio hospitals, created a network of 25 additional hospitals across the United States in 2011 through the federal Hospital Engagement Network program and the Partnership for Patients initiative. The network has continued to enroll new hospitals, and as of 2022, includes more than 140 children's hospitals across North America.
The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics today, includes 99 members of SPS and supports the assertion that participation in the Partnership for Patients program was highly effective in accelerating reduction in hospital-acquired conditions. The study reviewed data and outcomes over an eight-year period, from January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2018.
The cohort of children's hospitals saw significant improvement in the three areas of harm above (CLABSI, falls and ADE), accounting for secular trends, with the implementation of the network's core principals. These principals include implementation of harm prevention bundles, reporting of outcomes and bundle compliance using standard definitions to the network monthly, participation in learning events, and implementation of a broad safety culture program.
"When we started SPS 13 years ago, we knew we were doing something transformative, but to see it validated through the data is really rewarding," said study co-author and SPS Strategic Advisor, Stephen Muething, MD. "Two of the core tenets of SPS are that everyone has something to teach, and everyone has something to learn, and that we must act with a sense of urgency. Seeing these results, we know these tenets work and most importantly, that they have saved children's lives – and we are excited to see what the network can do next!"
The study's authors include Muething; Trey Coffey, MD, FAAP, FRCP(C); Paul Sharek, MD, MPH; James Hoffman, Pharm.D, MS; Dave Purcell, PhD, MA; Miguel Marino, PhD; Anne Lyren, MD, M.Sc.'; Michele Saysana, MD; Richard Brilli, MD; Dan Hyman, MD, MMM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
More information about SPS is available at solutionsforpatientsafety.org.
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In-depth customer journey analytics enables businesses to visualize insights and action empathy for improved experience orchestration, resulting in greater customer loyalty
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Xperience '22, Genesys®, a leader in cloud customer experience orchestration, announced innovation that makes it possible for businesses to operationalize empathy for stronger relationships with their customers. The company is expanding its existing orchestration capabilities with deeper customer journey analytics that enable businesses to become people-centric on a scale unrivaled. Now with Genesys, businesses can evolve from seeing single interactions to visualizing end-to-end customer journeys across multiple channels in real time for dynamic total experience awareness and control.
Consumers want their interactions with brands to be easy and on their terms. But most customer journeys are designed around business processes, not people. Limited data, organizational silos and analytics that deliver weeks-old insights have led brands to become passive participants in the experiences they deliver. They've been along for the ride but have no real view or capability to make them better, leaving their customers feeling unseen and wanting more.
Now available to businesses using the Genesys Cloud CX™ and Genesys Multicloud CX™ platforms, the Pointillist® Contact Center Optimization solution gives the industry a new way to measure, monitor and improve people's journeys across the lifecycle. Through the solution, Genesys is amplifying the insights available to businesses by helping them unlock data from any source so they can better visualize journeys and measure the impact of customer behavior on their outcomes. Leveraging additional context about each customer's current intent and prior experiences, service teams can better understand people's goals and quickly spot and remove roadblocks getting in the way of great experiences within — and beyond — the contact center.
Total Experience Awareness and Control to Drive Customer Loyalty
With the solution, Genesys is giving businesses more visibility into customer behaviors driving operational KPIs for digital and voice channels. This enables companies to increase customer satisfaction while improving business metrics like first contact rate, self-service rate and cost to serve.
For example, a large broadcast and cable television company observed a lower Net Promoter Score and higher call-in rates for customers who suspended their mobile service through the website. A deeper analysis using the solution revealed that customers could suspend — but not resume — mobile services using the website, resulting in higher call volumes. The company improved its self-service functionality to provide a more complete digital experience. The journey analysis projected 10,000 customers per month could restart their service effortlessly via the website without calling in for assistance, which would increase NPS for these customers by 7 points — and save more than $1 million annually.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the solution helps businesses rapidly identify meaningful changes in any customer journey by exposing anomalies, period-over-period changes and trend deviations as they happen. When unusual operational patterns are detected, businesses are automatically notified so they can intervene with a more prescriptive and scalable solution before the problem becomes worse, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and better contact center performance.
This solution was made possible by the company's acquisition of Pointillist last year, which enabled the expansion of its journey management capabilities to help businesses accelerate their delivery of advanced experience orchestration and extend its leadership in the Experience as a Service SM market.
Commenting on the news from Genesys:
- "We're in an experience economy, and companies that fail to deliver great customer experiences will be left behind. Today's leaders are under increasing pressure to create intuitive experiences, developing the journey around individual customers' needs in a real-time environment," said Jim Tincher, Founder, CEO and Journey Mapper-In-Chief of Heart of the Customer. "With its new solution, Genesys is empowering employees with real-time insights to better engage, prioritize and understand people as they shop, buy and need care — enabling businesses to drive better outcomes and create happier, engaged customers."
- "Businesses today are competing on the value they provide customers and the ability to help them achieve their goals," said Olivier Jouve, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Genesys Cloud CX. "By extending our orchestration capability with deeper customer journey analytics, we're making it easier to uncover and employ insights so companies can break down every barrier standing between people and great experiences."
To learn more about experience orchestration capabilities from Genesys, attend Xperience 2022, a live online event held this week from June 8–9. For a deep dive about today's announcement, don't miss this session "Optimize Customer Experience and Contact Center Performance with Customer Journey Measurement," held on day one at 6:45–7:15 AM ET; 2:45–3:15 PM ET; and on-demand following the event.
About Genesys
Every year, Genesys orchestrates more than billions of remarkable customer experiences for organizations in more than 100 countries. Through the power of our cloud, digital and AI technologies, organizations can realize Experience as a ServiceSM, our vision for empathetic customer experiences at scale. With Genesys, organizations have the power to deliver proactive, predictive, and hyper personalized experiences to deepen their customer connection across every marketing, sales, and service moment on any channel, while also improving employee productivity and engagement. By transforming back-office technology to a modern revenue velocity engine Genesys enables true intimacy at scale to foster customer trust and loyalty. Visit www.genesys.com.
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BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand made it legal to cultivate and possess marijuana as of Thursday, like a dream come true for an aging generation of pot smokers who recall the kick delivered by the legendary Thai Stick variety.
The public health minister’s plan to distribute 1 million marijuana seedlings, beginning Friday, has added to the impression that Thailand is turning into a weed wonderland.
The decision by the Food and Drug Administration to remove all of the plant from the category of narcotic drugs makes Thailand the first nation in Asia to decriminalize marijuana for medical and industrial use. But it is not following the examples of Uruguay and Canada, the only two countries so far that have legalized recreational marijuana on a national basis.
So far, it appears there will be no effort to police what people can grow and smoke at home, aside from registering to do so and declaring it is for medical purposes.
Some Thai advocates celebrated on Thursday by buying marijuana at a café that had previously been limited to selling products made from the parts of the plant that do not get people high. The dozen or so people who turned up early at the Highland Café were able to choose from a variety of buds with names such as Sugarcane, Bubblegum, Purple Afghani and UFO.
“I can say it out loud, that I am a cannabis smoker. I don’t need to hide like in the past when it was branded as a illegal drug,” said 24-year-old Rittipong Bachkul, the day’s first customer. Marijuana is also known as cannabis or ganja in Thailand.
“As far as the government is concerned, it’s their job to promote medical use only. But it is pretty clear that we have come very far and finally are legalizing its use. The government understands that it’s more pros than cons,” said Rattapon Sanrak, the café’s co-owner and a longtime legalization activist.
The country is known for its Thai Stick variety, which is named after the way its potent flowers are dried and tied into sticks and is the origin of many strains now grown overseas.
Thailand’s government has warned that those eager to light up for fun that smoking in public could still be considered a nuisance, subject to a potential 3-month jail sentence and 25,000 baht ($780) fine. And marijuana extracts, such as oil, remain illegal if they contain more than 0.2% of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the chemical that makes people high.
Tourists should proceed cautiously until the rules become clearer after a new cannabis law is passed, said Prof. Sarana Sommano of Chiang Mai University’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
“There are still risks. The problem is that cannabis is no longer considered a narcotic but there are no ministry regulations and rules governing the use of it,” she said. “There is no mention of limits on use, drug-impaired driving laws. This could be a mistake by the government in trying to rush out its policy to please voters without really planning the details and explaining to the public what’s going on,”
Thailand mainly wants to make a splash in the market for medical marijuana. It already has a well-developed medical tourism industry and its tropical climate is ideal for growing cannabis.
“We should know how to use cannabis,” Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a marijuana booster, said recently. “If we have the right awareness, cannabis is like gold, something valuable, and should be promoted.”
Some immediate beneficiaries of the change are people who have been locked up for breaking the old law.
“From our perspective, a major positive outcome of the legal changes is that at least 4,000 people imprisoned for offenses relating to cannabis will be released,” Gloria Lai, Asia regional director of the International Drug Policy Consortium, said in an email interview.
“People facing cannabis-related charges will see them dropped, and money and cannabis seized from people charged with cannabis-related offenses will be returned to their owners,” she said. Her organization is a network of civic groups worldwide advocating drug policies that incorporate human rights, health and development.
Predicted economic benefits are at the heart of Thailand’s marijuana reforms, projected to boost everything from national income to small farmers’ livelihoods. But there is concern whether the benefits will be distributed equitably.
One fear is that large corporations could unfairly benefit from proposed regulations involving complicated licensing processes and expensive fees for commercial use that would handicap small producers.
Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, a lawmaker in the opposition Move Forward party, said that under some proposed regulations, the cannabis industry could end up being controlled by a few big companies, as is the case with alcoholic beverages. His party wants the laws now being drafted to tackle the problem.
Small operators are eager to move into the marijuana business.
On a recent hot Sunday afternoon in eastern Thailand’s Sri Racha district, Ittisug Hanjichan, owner of the Goldenleaf Hemp cannabis farm, led his fifth training course for 40 entrepreneurs, farmers, and retirees. They paid about $150 each to learn tips on nicking seed coats and tending the plants to get quality yields.
One of the attendees was 18-year-old Chanadech Sonboon, who said his parents used to scold him for trying to secretly grow marijuana plants.
He said his father has changed his mind and now sees marijuana as a medication rather than something to be abused. The family runs a small homestay and café and hopes to one day provide cannabis to its guests. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/thailand-decriminalizes-marijuana-but-not-the-strong-stuff/ | 2022-06-09T23:33:13Z |
Present Creative to Provide New Innovative iLottery content to Michigan with partner EQL Games
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran game development studio Present Creative has teamed up with partner EQL Games and entered into an agreement to offer next-generation iLottery content to the Michigan Lottery, the longest running lottery in the U.S. The agreement supports Present Creative's entry into the iLottery market by combining EQL Games' extensive lottery network and RGS technology with Present Creative's years of developing real money gaming and casual gaming experiences. Together the companies can bring a portfolio of high quality creative new content to the innovation hungry US iLottery market.
"This is an exciting time to be in the iLottery market and we appreciate EQL Games and Michigan Lottery's recognition that we can deliver a balanced portfolio of classic game mechanics as well as some truly original ideas," said Present Creative's CEO Ben Sutherland. "iLottery is one of the most exciting sectors in online gaming because of its growth but more importantly because of its appetite for innovation. This opportunity is a perfect storm leveraging our decades of experience in making mobile-first games for various markets and demographics."
Present Creative will work with the Michigan Lottery to help attract and retain customers through offerings of original online Instant Game content. "Working together with EQL Games, we know that we can provide Michigan with new exciting games, helping drive their customer acquisition and revenue growth."
Present Creative is based in San Francisco with offices in Portland, Oregon, and Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been developing casino and iGaming products for blue chip content distributors such as AGS, IGT, Green Jade Games, and Greentube. Previously, Present Creative built casual gaming products for industry leaders such as BigFish, Disney Interactive, EA, GSN, Jam City, and Zynga. It is this combination of experience in casual gaming and iGaming development that makes Present Creative's games relevant in a constantly evolving gaming market.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Scottie Resources Corp. ("Scottie" or the "Company") (TSXV: SCOT), (OTCQB: SCTSF); (FSE: SR8) is pleased to report that it has commenced its 2022 drill program focused on expanding its high-grade Blueberry Contact Zone. The Blueberry Contact Zone is located 2 km north-northeast of the 100% owned past-producing high-grade Scottie Gold Mine, 35 km north of the town of Stewart, BC, along the Granduc Road.
President and CEO, Brad Rourke commented: "Our 2022 exploration is in full swing with the first drill turning at Blueberry and field crews soil sampling on the Cambria Project. Our planned drill program at Blueberry will test validated targets developed during the 2021 program, which have the potential to double the strike length of the Blueberry Contact Zone. Between testing new targets and following up on the successful intercepts from last season, we expect to deliver another year of consistently strong results that define a large, road accessible, gold system in the Golden Triangle."
About the Blueberry Contact Zone
The Blueberry Zone is located just 2 km northeast of the 100% owned, past-producing Scottie Gold Mine located in British Columbia, Canada's Golden Triangle region. Historic trenching and channel sampling of the Blueberry Vein include results of 103.94 g/t gold over 1.43 metres, and 203.75 g/t gold over 1.90 metres. Despite high-grade surficial samples and easy road access, the Blueberry Vein had only limited reported drilling prior to the Company's exploration work. The target was significantly advanced during Scottie's 2019 drill program when an interval grading 7.44 g/t gold over 34.78 metres was intersected in a new splay off zone of the main Blueberry Vein. The drill results received in 2020 and 2021, coupled with surficial mapping and sampling suggest that this splay is in fact a major N-S mineralized structure, of which the Blueberry Vein was only a secondary structure. This zone is much wider than pursued in previous exploration models and drilling in 2021 expanded its strike length to 720 meters and its depth to 225 meters. The zone is steeply dipping, and there is no current restraint on its potential depth; the mineralization at the adjacent Scottie Gold Mine has a vertical extent greater than 450 m. The Blueberry Zone is located on the Granduc Road, 20 km north of the Ascot Resources' Premier Project, which is in the process of refurbishing their mill in anticipation of production in 2022 (August 10, 2021). Newcrest's Brucejack Mine is located 25 km to the north.
Thomas Mumford, Ph.D., P.Geo and VP Exploration of Scottie, a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed the technical information contained in this news release on behalf of the Company.
ABOUT SCOTTIE RESOURCES CORP.
Scottie owns a 100% interest in the high-grade, past-producing Scottie Gold Mine and Bow properties and has the option to purchase a 100% interest in Summit Lake claims which are contiguous with the Scottie Gold Mine property. Scottie also owns 100% interest in the Georgia Project which contains the high-grade past-producing Georgia River Mine, as well as the Cambria Project properties and the Sulu property. Altogether Scottie Resources holds more than 52,000 ha of mineral claims in the Stewart Mining Camp in the Golden Triangle.
The Company's focus is on expanding the known mineralization around the past-producing mines while advancing near mine high-grade gold targets, with the purpose of delivering a potential resource. The Company's focus is on expanding the known mineralization around the past-producing mine while advancing near mine high-grade gold targets, with the purpose of delivering a potential resource.
All of the Company's properties are located in the area known as the Golden Triangle of British Columbia which is among the world's most prolific mineralized districts.
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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of accuracy of this release.
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of VRCA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: May 28, 2021 to May 24, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were manufacturing deficiencies at the facility where Verrica's contract manufacturer produced a bulk solution for the Company's lead product candidate, VP-102; (2) these deficiencies were not remediated when Verrica resubmitted its New Drug Application for VP-12 for molluscum; (3) the foregoing presented significant risks to Verrica obtaining regulatory approval of VP-102 for molluscum; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: August 5, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/verrica-pharmaceuticals-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=30242&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of VRCA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 5, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Summer Vacations Make a Triumphant Return with Five-times Weekly Airlift to Marsh Harbour
NASSAU, Bahamas, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning Monday, 6 June 2022, Delta Air Lines will relaunch weekly nonstop service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Marsh Harbour International Airport (MHH) in The Abacos, Bahamas. Travellers can now book flights and plan their next adventure, exploring the island's pristine, untouched beaches and picturesque streets.
In under two hours, visitors travelling from Atlanta will reach The Abacos, the boating capital of The Bahamas, known as an epicenter for island hoppers and a paradise for those drawn to the sea. Once ashore, guests find charming colonial towns, championship golf courses and newly reopened hotels and restaurants to enjoy.
There are a host of activities and new developments throughout The Abacos, making it a must-visit summer destination:
- Visit the 160-year-old Elbow Reef Lighthouse for breathtaking views; dive below the waves to see storied shipwrecks, shallow coral reefs and sea turtle populations, or admire local artwork at Pete Johnston's Art Gallery and Foundry.
- Earlier this year, the Bahama Beach Club reopened in Treasure Cay, a beloved beach-filled paradise, offering guests two-, three-, four- and five-room beachfront condos and two on-site restaurants.
- The Abaco Club on Winding Bay landed a spot on Golfweek's "Best Courses in 2022" list touting its Scottish-style links course and sparkling seaside backdrop.
- Walker's Cay welcomed back fishermen in late 2021 with its newly enlarged superyacht marina and plans for additional amenities, including a pool, spa and bungalows.
The new nonstop route will operate five-times weekly, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, departing Atlanta at 11:05 a.m. EDT and returning from Marsh Harbour at 2:30 p.m. EDT. To learn more about The Bahamas, head to Bahamas.com, while travellers ready to pack their bags can book their flights today by visiting Delta.com.
The Bahamas is committed to the safety of its residents and visitors and continues to update on-island and arrival policies as necessary. To stay up-to-date on the latest protocols and entry requirements, please visit Bahamas.com/travelupdates.
ABOUT THE BAHAMAS
With over 700 islands and cays, and 16 unique island destinations, The Bahamas lies just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, offering an easy flyaway escape that transports travellers away from their everyday. The Islands of The Bahamas have world-class fishing, diving, boating and thousands of miles of the earth's most spectacular water and beaches waiting for families, couples and adventurers. Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram to see why It's Better in The Bahamas.
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- Sponsorship is part of Agency's sustainability initiatives
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IRTH Communications, a full-service provider of investor relations, financial marketing and strategic consulting services to high-growth small-cap companies, announced its sponsorship of Heal the Bay's "Suits on the Sand" program, a broad initiative dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds in Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean.
On August 19th 2022, IRTH employees will participate in a private beach cleanup in Venice Beach, CA. Joined by a Heal the Bay educator, the event will encompass interactive team-building activities and beach cleanup activities that will be carried out along several miles of coastline, to benefit the natural area and local inhabitants.
"Sustainability has always been a key issue for our agency, which is reflected in our name," said Andrew Haag, Managing Partner of IRTH Communications. "We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Heal the Bay and align our mission to create a positive environmental impact for our planet and our future generations."
In addition to the cleanup initiative, IRTH plans to take actions to reduce carbon emissions and identify recoverable waste to give it a new life through recycling. The agency recognizes the critical issues of climate change, resource depletion, environmental pollution, and ecosystem destruction and pledges its continued commitment to being part of the solution.
IRTH Communications provides investor relations, financial communications and strategic consulting services to companies with new technologies, processes, products and services within their respective industries. IRTH assists its clients through the early stages of development in burgeoning new sectors. Its clients' industries span across technology, healthcare, cannabis, industrials, intellectual property (IP), telecommunications, entertainment, consumer goods and beverages, exploration and development of natural resources, as well as alternative energy and energy efficiency.
About Heal the Bay
Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit established in 1985 that is dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds in Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean. We use science, education, community action, and advocacy to fulfill our mission. For more information, please visit www.healthebay.org.
About IRTH Communications
IRTH Communications assists entrepreneurs, corporate executives and investors in realizing their visions and achieving their goals by delivering effective investor relations, financial marketing and strategic consulting services. IRTH supports companies focused in a broad range of sectors by providing advisory services and direct access to investment funds and other industry professionals. The result is clients with better access to capital and more time to focus on their missions. To learn more about IRTH Communications, visit www.irthcommunications.com.
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N Korea warns of security instability over US-S Korea drills
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has warned that the United States and South Korea will face “unprecedented” security challenges if they don’t stop their hostile military pressure campaign against the North, including joint military drills.
North Korea views any regular U.S.-South Korean military training as an invasion rehearsal even though the allies have steadfastly said they have no intention of attacking the North. The latest warning came as Washington and Seoul prepare to expand their upcoming summertime training following the North’s provocative run of missile tests this year.
“Should the U.S. and its allies opt for military confrontation with us, they would be faced with unprecedented instability security-wise,” Choe Jin, deputy director general of the Institute of Disarmament and Peace, a Foreign Ministry-run think tank, told Associated Press Television News in Pyongyang on Thursday.
Choe said that Washington and Seoul’s joint military drills this year are driving the Korean Peninsula to the brink of war. He accused U.S. and South Korean officials of plotting to discuss the deployment of U.S. nuclear strategic assets during another joint drill set to begin next month.
“The U.S. should keep in mind that it will be treated on a footing of equality when it threatens us with nukes,” Choe said. He said Washington must abandon “its anachronistic and suicidal policy of hostility” toward North Korea or it will face “an undesirable consequence.”
The regular U.S.-South Korea military drills are a major source of animosity on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea often responding with missile tests or warlike rhetoric.
In May, U.S. President Joe Biden and new South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said after their summit that they would consider expanded joint military exercises to deter North Korean nuclear threats. Biden also reaffirmed the American extended deterrence commitment to South Korea, a reference to a full range of U.S. defense capabilities including nuclear ones.
Their announcement reflected a change in direction from that of their predecessors. Former U.S. President Donald Trump complained about the cost of the U.S.-South Korean military drills, while former South Korean President Moon Jae-in faced criticism that his dovish engagement policy only helped North Korea buy time to perfect its weapons technology. Yoon accused Moon of tilting toward North Korea and away from the United States.
The U.S. and South Korean militaries haven’t officially announced details about their summertime drills including exactly when they would start. But South Korean defense officials said the drills would involve field training for the first time since 2018 along with the existing computer-simulated tabletop exercises.
In recent years, the South Korean and U.S. militaries have cancelled or downsized some of their regular exercises due to concerns about COVID-19 and to support now-stalled U.S.-led diplomacy aimed at convincing North Korea to give up its nuclear program in return for economic and political benefits.
The United States has called on North Korea to resume the dormant diplomacy without any preconditions, but North Korea has countered it won’t return to talks unless the United States first drops its hostile policies against it, in an apparent reference to its military drills with South Korea and the economic sanctions.
This year, North Korea has test-launched a slew of ballistic missiles including nuclear-capable ones designed to attack both the U.S. mainland and South Korea in violation of U.N. resolutions banning such tests. Observers say North Korea wants to be recognized as a nuclear state and win sanctions relief.
Choe repeated North Korea’s previous position that its missile tests are legitimate exercises of its sovereign right to defend the country. He called the recent U.S. and South Korean missile tests “double-standards.”
North Korea hasn’t yet conducted its widely expected nuclear test, which would be the first of its kind in five years. Seoul officials say an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and opposition from China, its most important ally and biggest aid provider, are likely the reasons why North Korea hasn’t carried out the bomb test.
On Friday, Yoon told reporters that North Korea remains ready to conduct a nuclear test and that South Korea also has measures ready to cope with it.
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Smith, Diamondbacks edge Marlins after Bumgarner ejection
MIAMI (AP) — Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 8-7 after left-hander Madison Bumgarner was ejected. Bumgarner gave up a leadoff homer to Jon Berti in the first, and then retired the next three batters. As he was walking to the dugout, the pitcher gestured with his arm before holding his hand out for a foreign-substance check by first base umpire Dan Bellino. Bumgarner said something to Bellino as the check was ending, and the umpire threw him out. Bumgarner then started yelling at Bellino and had to be restrained by some coaches. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/04/smith-diamondbacks-edge-marlins-after-bumgarner-ejection/ | 2022-05-04T22:46:09Z |
NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Unilever American Depositary Receipts between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 15, 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, Unilever PLC issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: a) in July 2020, the board of Ben & Jerry's, one of Unilever's marquee brands, passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" ; and b) this boycott decision risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states.
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Singapore says it is facing a dengue "emergency" as it grapples with an outbreak of the seasonal disease that has come unusually early this year.
The Southeast Asian city-state has already exceeded 11,000 cases -- far beyond the 5,258 it reported throughout 2021 -- and that was before June 1, when its peak dengue season traditionally begins.
Experts are warning that it's a grim figure not only for Singapore -- whose tropical climate is a natural breeding ground for the Aedes mosquitoes that carry the virus -- but also for the rest of the world. That's because changes in the global climate mean such outbreaks are likely to become more common and widespread in the coming years.
Dengue is not a pleasant disease. It causes flu-like symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches and body pains. In extreme cases, bleeding, breathing difficulties, organ failure and even death can occur.
"[Cases] are definitely rising faster," said Singapore's minister for home affairs Desmond Tan on the sidelines of a neighborhood inspection for dengue mosquitoes. "It's an urgent emergency phase now that we have to deal with."
The outbreak in Singapore has been made worse by recent extreme weather, experts say, and its problem could be a harbinger of what is to come elsewhere as more countries experience prolonged hot weather spells and thundery showers that help to spread both the mosquitoes and the virus they carry.
"The disease is now endemic in more than 100 countries," the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a global dengue report in January 2022, noting that cases had increased "30 fold in the last 50 years."
"Not only is the number of cases increasing as the disease spreads to new areas but explosive outbreaks are occurring."
In 2019, the world recorded a record 5.2 million cases of dengue, according to the WHO, and outbreaks across Asia that year killed thousands. In the Philippines, hundreds died and millions more were put at risk as the country declared a national dengue epidemic; in Bangladesh, hospitals were overwhelmed; and in Afghanistan, transmission was recorded for the first time ever.
Singapore's worst dengue outbreak in history came the following year, when it recorded 35,315 cases and 28 deaths.
This year, Singapore -- where dengue has been endemic for decades -- has so far seen just one dengue death but with the rising number of cases authorities are taking no chances.
"As of May 28, 2022, about 11,670 dengue cases had been reported this year -- [with] about 10% of cases requiring hospitalization," a spokesperson from Singapore's Ministry of Health told CNN.
Dengue admissions at hospital emergency departments were increasing due to the recent surge, the spokesperson said, but remained at "a manageable level."
But with peak season only just beginning, medical experts and doctors like Clarence Yeo Sze Kin say there's a chance this year could set a record for the number of cases.
"Dengue is a seasonal disease and once it gets hot and dry, I usually start seeing more patients coming in," he said.
Yeo who runs a clinic in downtown Singapore, has been seeing "a sharp rise" in the number of patients with dengue-related ailments.
"Dengue might be endemic but it is still by no means a simple illness to treat," Yeo added.
The ministry spokesperson said most dengue cases did not require hospitalization or intensive care, "However, some individuals may develop severe dengue that can result in death."
"We remind the medical community of the appropriate clinical management of dengue cases and to maintain a high level of clinical suspicion when seeing patients with fever."
Hotter days, warmer nights
Singapore's dengue surge is the result of multiple factors like the recent warm, wet weather as well as a new dominant virus strain, said Ruklanthi de Alwis, a senior research fellow at the Duke-NUS Medical School and an expert in emerging infectious diseases.
But climate change, she said, was likely to make things worse. "Past predictive modeling studies have shown that global warming due to climate change will eventually expand the geographical areas (in which mosquitoes thrive) as well as the length of dengue transmission seasons," de Alwis said.
The Meteorological Service Singapore says that the Southeast Asian country is heating up twice as fast as the rest of the world. Maximum daily temperatures could reach 37 degrees Celsius by the year 2100 if carbon emissions continue to rise, its weather scientists have warned.
Temperatures recently hit a record high of 36.7 degrees Celsius in May amid sweltering levels of humidity.
And soaring temperatures are expected to become the norm, according to weather and climate scientist Koh Tieh Yong from the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
"The past decade has been very warm. We now experience about 12 more warm days and 12 more warm nights (compared to) 50 years ago."
Koh said Southeast Asia had "much to be concerned about climate change" -- though he said it was "not possible to scientifically draw the link between local heavy showers with climate change at present."
Other experts said that given the trend of prolonged hot weather and heavier rainfall from sudden torrential monsoons, Singapore's annual dengue problem was only likely to get worse.
"We will not be able to eradicate dengue (because) the constant weather extremes create the perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes," said climate scientist Winston Chow from the College of Integrative Studies at Singapore Management University.
Chow, who has contracted dengue fever twice, lamented the escalating scale of the problem. "In terms of adaptation, Singapore has excellent health care infrastructure and countless policies in place to reduce the risks -- but there's only so much that it can do," he said.
Despite spending tens of millions of dollars each year trying to keep mosquito populations down through island-wide fogging efforts, public awareness campaigns and even novel experiments using special lab-bred mosquitoes, government agencies in Singapore are continuing to report rises in dengue infections and mosquito clusters.
"Singapore is currently facing a serious dengue situation," its National Environmental Agency told CNN, citing the "recent warm, rainy and humid weather" as a big contributing factor to the surge.
Dengue cases continue to rise sharply and are expected to remain high in the months ahead, the agency added.
While the government agency has managed to stamp out large areas of clusters and made extensive efforts to control the mosquito population, it is still seeing "profuse mosquito breeding" in many areas. "Quick detection and removal of mosquito breeding habitats are crucial in reducing the mosquito vector population," the agency said. "We urge all residents to stay vigilant, and to check their homes thoroughly at least once a week for any stagnant water."
Here to stay
As climate change worsens and the planet heats up, mosquito-borne diseases like Zika, chikungunya and dengue will likely continue to spread and have an ever greater impact on human health and well being.
The important question now, experts say, is whether politicians and policy-makers -- the ones who will need to make the changes to slow climate change and prepare for its consequences -- will see the impact of mosquito-borne diseases on human health and act.
"Changing environmental conditions are magnifying mosquito breeding rates so unless the climate emergency improves, it will become even more difficult to eliminate the risk of dengue fever altogether," said Chow the climate scientist.
"And it will be a painful battle for Singapore in the long run."
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Officers rescue father, son from sinking boat
BOSTON (WVCB) - A father and son were rescued from the chilly waters of Boston Harbor after their boat struck some rocks.
Their rescue was caught on camera by the Boston police harbor unit that saved them.
In the video, the two men are seen struggling to stay above water and clinging to a blue cooler.
“As we approached, we saw just a tip of a submerged vessel,” Officer Garrett Boyle said.
The unit got a call around 6:35 p.m. Wednesday of a boat sinking.
“Once we saw the boat first, I think we both knew right then, that yeah there were two people somewhere here,” Officer Stephen Merrick said.
Merrick and Boyle quickly spotted the two men.
“You could see the fear in their face, they were cold,” Merrick said. “They looked very tired and weak.”
Merrick was behind the wheel as Boyle leaned over the bow, grabbing the 76-year-old father who was wearing an orange life jacket and hoisting him out of the water.
Boyle quickly begins helping the son who is clinging to the police boat.
The men were lobster fishing when they say a tangled trap wire killed their engines, causing their boat to crash into rocks.
“It punctured the hull and they began to take on water pretty quickly inside,” Boyle said.
The officers checked out both men on board while they were heading back to shore where EMS was waiting.
Both men are reported to be doing OK.
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Nonprofit SaveTaBSoda Committee publishes billboards in Atlanta to persuade the beverage giant to revive beloved diet soda
- Committee of TaB drinkers raise funds to purchase billboards entreating Coca-Cola to bring back TaB
- Largest billboard faces Coca-Cola's Atlanta headquarters
ATLANTA , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We're still here – and still missing our favorite soda!
The members of the SaveTabSoda Committee along with many loyal TaB fans want Coca-Cola to clearly hear their plea – give us a chance to purchase our beloved soda once again!
The SaveTaBSoda Committee is taking the message to the streets, literally, right in Coca-Cola's hometown.
"We're focusing our efforts right in TaB's home city of Atlanta," said Jenny Boyter, a founding member of the committee. "The billboards are a light-hearted, and we hope persuasive, way to encourage Coca-Cola to work with us to get TaB back in circulation."
Adam Burbach, another founding member of the committee, echoed those sentiments.
"We are confident there's a solution that's a win for Coca-Cola, its distribution partners and for TaB drinkers," he said. "We believe there are innovative ways to get TaB back in the hands of its legions of fans while also proving profitable to Coca-Cola. And with TaB turning 60 next year, it's the perfect time to welcome it back!"
The SaveTabSoda Committee has united TaB drinkers across the US and within a year of TaB being discontinued they have:
- Developed a website https://savetabsoda.com to unite TaB fans in the drive to get TaB back
- Created a nonprofit to raise funds for marketing and advocacy
- Held email, letter-writing and phone call blitzes to Coca-Cola, bottlers, and grocery stores
- Collected more than 5,000 signatures on a petition (https://www.change.org/savetabsoda)
- Contacted Coca-Cola executives and board members
- Delivered a Valentine gift basket – including two rare cans of TaB – to Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey,
- Developed a strong social media presence , including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Founded by a group of TaB drinkers, the organization was designed to focus on activities and events intended to convince Coca-Cola to change its mind on product discontinuation. The Committee works on behalf (and with the help) of TaB drinkers everywhere! In August 2021, the committee formally organized as a nonprofit corporation.
Media Contact: Jenny Boyter | 206.552.8218 | committee@savetabsoda.com
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TOKYO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc., a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., launched its new "Huntsville Logistics Center 2" in Huntsville, Alabama, on Friday, July 1.
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Most automobile production in North America is concentrated in the U.S. Midwest, but, with assembly manufacturers moving into Mexico and expanding their factories and the number of vehicles produced rising notably as large-scale production increases kick in, vehicle production is also expanding in the geographically nearby Southeast, which includes the state of Alabama in recent years.
Located about 5 km south of the Huntsville Logistics Center that opened for business in February 2021, the new warehouse primarily sorts automobile parts delivered from Japan and Mexico, and provides them to more than 30 suppliers. It also plans to store the products of component manufacturers, trading companies and other customers for subsequent provision to automobile manufacturers and suppliers.
With the establishment of this new warehouse, the Nippon Express Group will be further expanding its logistics services in the United States and stepping up its efforts on behalf of the automobile industry, positioned as a priority industry in its Business Plan.
Profile of new facility
Name: Huntsville Logistics Center 2, Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc.
Location: 25179 One Aviation Way SW, Madison, Alabama, U.S.A.
Warehouse area: 13,415 m2 (warehouse: 13,112 m2/office: 303 m2)
Business start date: July 1, 2022
Principal items handled: Automotive-related parts
Business description: Storage, delivery, inspection/sorting, packaging and import/export arrangements
Nippon Express website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
NX Group's official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/
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Ferreira’s two goals send FC Dallas past Colorado 3-1
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jesus Ferreira scored a pair of first-half goals to spark FC Dallas to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids in MLS action. Ferreira took a pass from Marco Farfan and scored in the 51st minute to give Dallas (3-1-2) a 2-1 lead. Ferreira capped the scoring in the 89th minute with an assist from Brandon Servania. Diego Rubio staked the Rapids (2-2-2) to a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 30th minute. Servania scored during first-half stoppage time to knot the score at halftime. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/09/ferreiras-two-goals-send-fc-dallas-past-colorado-3-1/ | 2022-04-10T04:42:41Z |
Hybrid, Multi-Day Event Returns to the New York Stock Exchange to Help Cybersecurity Professionals Stay on Top of Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape
WATERLOO, ON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), today announced that registration is now open for its 9th annual Security Summit. Bringing together industry experts and thought leaders from across the globe, the hybrid, multi-day event will include a mix of live, in-person and OnDemand sessions, fireside chats and interactive talks on cybersecurity innovations and best practices, prevention-first security, endpoint management, artificial intelligence, machine learning, key industry trends and more.
The BlackBerry Security Summit will take place at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday October 26th, with virtual sessions available to view on-demand in the Americas and EMEA from Thursday October 27th and Friday October 28th in APAC. The packed agenda will feature compelling keynote addresses with BlackBerry executives, multi-industry customer-led case study panels, talks from BlackBerry's Research & Intelligence team as well as additional sessions designed to critically engage and deepen attendees' understanding of the fast-moving and growing cybersecurity threat landscape.
BlackBerry CEO and Executive Chairman, John Chen will deliver the opening keynote highlighting the company's vision of building trust through connectivity, security, safety and privacy as well as provide a business update.
"Companies from around the world continue to place their trust in BlackBerry as they know that we have the talent, technology and expertise to keep them secure amidst a threat landscape that only seems to be gathering pace in size, complexity and victims compromised," said Mark Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer at BlackBerry. "Our much-anticipated annual Security Summit allows them and others to gain a first-hand look at how we're ensuring both our technology and threat intelligence stay on the cutting edge so they can sleep soundly at night knowing that BlackBerry has their back and always will. With a sharp mix of the world's best and brightest cybersecurity experts who are eager to share their battle-tested, real-world experiences, we look forward to returning to the famed New York Stock Exchange this coming October to share our vision for where the industry is headed and how organizations of all sizes and sectors can stay one step ahead of today's and tomorrow's malicious actors."
To register your attendance and stay updated on new sessions and speakers as they are added to this year's Security Summit please visit BlackBerry.com/SecuritySummit.
Follow more Security Summit updates and news on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 215M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.
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Gold miners find rare, mummified baby woolly mammoth
Published: Jun. 27, 2022 at 11:24 AM CDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago
(CNN) - Gold miners discovered a rare, mummified baby woolly mammoth in the territory of Yukon.
The Yukon government said the baby is female and likely died during the ice age, more than 30,000 years ago.
The government says a partial mammoth calf was found in 1948 in Alaska, but this is the first near-complete and best-preserved mummified woolly mammoth ever found in North America.
Scientists believe woolly mammoths, who wandered North America along with wild horses, cave lions and giant bison, went extinct as late as 4,000 years ago.
As an adult, it could have grown up to 13 feet tall at the shoulder.
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The nation's no. 1 hard iced tea is launching its first NFT designed to celebrate fans by offering a chance to get their photo on millions of cans distributed across the country
BOSTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, the nation's No. 1 hard iced tea brand¹, is partnering with Sesame3, a web3 platform for brands, to launch its first-ever NFT. And unlike most branded NFTs, Twisted Tea's NFT Drop provides real-world value to users and can be held, sold and purchased using traditional payment methods without a crypto wallet – making it one of the most accessible branded NFTs to hit the market.
To celebrate the launch, Twisted Tea is giving its first-ever NFT to one superfan who will get their photo on the back label of up to 100 million Twisted Tea cans* to roll out across the country. Beginning July 25, Twisted Tea fans can visit TwistedTea.com/NFT to submit their photo and tell the brand why they deserve to be on a back label for a chance to win the Twisted Tea NFT. One winner will be chosen on August 3.
"Celebrating our fans is a part of everything we do, so our first-ever NFT had to reward them with something big," said Erica Taylor, brand director for Twisted Tea. "For 15 years and counting, we've featured more than 750 fan photos on the back of every Twisted Tea bottle and can that shows off how our fans keep it twisted. And while we might not know a whole lot about NFTs, we do know our fans are sure to go wild for a chance to get their face on millions of Twisted Tea labels. Partnering with the NFT experts at Sesame3, we're excited to celebrate our community in a totally new space."
Since 2007, Twisted Tea has proudly featured fans on its bottles and cans, allowing the brand to show off its passionate community of drinkers. On average, the brand receives more than 1,000 photo submissions each month, with only a select few landing a spot on the pack. Twisted Tea's NFT Drop will give a new opportunity to score that coveted spot, with additional perks, too.
In addition to landing a photo on up to 100 million Twisted Tea cans, using Sesame3's web3 platform, the NFT winner can then auction the NFT off to the highest bidder, giving the new NFT owner the opportunity to also have their photo on a select number of Twisted Tea back labels.* Leveraging Sesame3's expertise in the NFT space, this partnership will allow Twisted Tea to reward and engage with fans in the NFT marketplace and beyond.
"We're excited to partner with Twisted Tea to be one of the pioneers of this new age of NFTs," said Abhishek Gutgutia, CEO of Sesame3. "Through our partnership, we're introducing the next generation of NFTs infused with value and experiences that give fans new ways to interact with Twisted Tea, with accessibility and community as the focus."
Twisted Tea, in addition to having the best community out there, is also known for having the best-tasting hard iced tea out there. Packed with deliciously refreshing flavor, Twisted Tea tastes like real iced tea because it's made with real brewed tea. Easy to drink with no carbonation, Twisted Tea offers the perfect kick of 5% alcohol to turn your day up a notch.
For full contest rules and more information on how to enter to win Twisted Tea's first-ever NFT, visit TwistedTea.com/NFT and follow along @TwistedTea on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more.
About Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea:
Twisted Tea, the No. 1 refreshing hard tea in the country, was founded in 2001 on the twisted promise that a hard iced tea should taste like real iced tea. Incredibly smooth and refreshing, Twisted Tea is made with real brewed tea for a delicious, easy to drink hard tea available in a variety of flavors, including fan favorites, Original and Half & Half. For more information, visit www.twistedtea.com.
About Sesame3:
Sesame3 is a Web3 platform that enables fans to connect, engage, and build a community with their favorite brands. Sesame3's vision is to connect brands and superfans through an easy-to-use nft-activated experiences and social platform that requires no knowledge of cryptocurrencies or cryptowallets. For more information, visit about.sesame3.com.
*Twisted Tea total number of cans for back label placement is subject to change
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: February 1, 2019 to April 5, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 5, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in AMZN:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form?id=27815&from=4
Amazon.com, Inc. NEWS - AMZN NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Amazon.com, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Amazon engaged in anticompetitive conduct in its private-label business practices, including giving Amazon products preference over those of its competitors and using third-party sellers' non-public data to compete with them; (ii) the foregoing exposed Amazon to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; (iii) Amazon's revenues derived from its private-label business were in part the product of impermissible conduct and thus unsustainable; and (iv) as a result, the defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Amazon you have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Amazon securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the AMZN lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form?id=27815&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Netflix, Inc. ("Netflix, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NFLX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Netflix, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between October 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
NFLX investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) 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.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Netflix, Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
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Video shows pastor arrested while watering plants; plans to file lawsuit
CHILDERSBURG, Al. (WBRC/Gray News) – An attorney for a Black pastor in Alabama who was arrested while watering his neighbor’s flowers in May is calling the incident “irrational, irresponsible and illegal.”
Police body camera footage released last week shows officers approaching Pastor Michael Jennings, of Vision of Abundant Life Church, and questioning why he’s at the house.
The 20-minute video shows the pastor being confronted and arrested by police.
Disclaimer: This video contains some foul language.
He identifies himself as “Pastor Jennings” and says he’s been asked to water the flowers while a neighbor is gone.
The officers asked Jennings for his identification, but he refused knowing he didn’t have to produce ID because he was not committing a crime.
Shortly after, Jennings walked away with the officers following behind.
In the video, Jennings can be heard telling police the gold SUV parked in the driveway that prompted the 911 call didn’t belong to him.
Jennings told officers his name and said his home was across the street.
The pastor was placed into handcuffs and sat down on nearby steps. He was charged with obstructing governmental operations.
The officers later spoke with the 911 caller, who confirmed Jennings would be watering her neighbor’s flowers since they are out of town and said, “this is probably my fault.”
The gold SUV seen on the property came back as registered to the neighbor who lived at the home where Jennings was watering flowers.
The charges against Jennings were dropped the following month. However, his attorney said they still plan to sue the department.
“These cases put law enforcement on notice and the country on notice that these types of interactions — thank God that Pastor Jennings had a cool head. He didn’t get aggressive or defensive in a sense, and he complied when the officers grabbed him,” civil rights attorney Harry Daniels said.
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New vulnerability discovery in common CAN-FD vehicle communication protocol
YPSILANTI, Michigan, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CYMOTIVE Technologies, the leading provider of smart mobility cyber solutions, today announced its participation in the international automotive security event ESCAR USA taking place on June 15 -16, 2022. CYMOTIVE's Principal Cyber Security Researcher, Matan Ziv, will present his research on the first day at 9:45 am EST entitled "CAN-in-CAN Attack for Bypassing Security", revealing a new potential attack on the CAN-FD (Controller Area Network Flexible Data-Rate) vehicle communication protocol. Matan has named the vulnerability "CANCAN", referring to an ancient proverb on looking inside a person for hidden truth.
Vulnerabilities in these common communication protocols carry significant ramifications for the cybersecurity readiness of many vehicle models. The CANCAN vulnerability allows one CAN-FD message to hide inside another. As the encapsulating message hiding the other will appear as valid, the CANCAN vulnerability may be used for circumventing various security measures.
"We applaud Matan Ziv and the CYMOTIVE cybersecurity research team for this milestone in securing the automotive eco-system," said Tsafrir Kats, CEO and Co-founder of CYMOTIVE Technologies. "The CANCAN vulnerability may affect any vehicle component implementing the CAN-FD protocol and those protocols currently in development, such as CAN-XL, unless specifically addressed. We encourage all car manufacturers and their suppliers to take note and consider mitigation of this vulnerability."
CYMOTIVE is also a sponsor of the ESCAR USA event taking place in the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. If interested in meeting the CYMOTIVE cyber experts attending ESCAR, please contact us here.
For full details of the ESCAR USA, the program may be found here.
For the full research paper, "CAN-in-CAN Attack for Bypassing Security", click here.
About CYMOTIVE Technologies
Founded in 2016 by top tier Israeli security experts, CYMOTIVE Technologies designs, develops and deploys cybersecurity solutions to solve the most complex challenges in the smart mobility market. With teams working from Israel, Germany, Sweden, and the U.S, CYMOTIVE offers a full lifecycle platform of solutions for secured development to post-production stages in the smart mobility ecosystem. The company's customers include several manufacturers, smart cities and top tier suppliers of vehicles, fleets and other embedded solutions. For more information, visit www.cymotive.com
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Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle
Published: Sep. 7, 2022 at 10:34 AM EDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle.
It’s the 20th panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 22 total deaths this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The remains of the 6-month-old female panther were found Monday along a rural road in Collier County, wildlife officials said.
Florida panthers once roamed the entire Southeast, but now their habitat mostly is confined to a small region of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico. Up to 230 Florida panthers remain in the wild.
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CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tagore Technology Inc., a pioneer of high-power GaN-based RF switches, today announced the introduction of Ultra-Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNA) and companion Linear Power Amplifier (PA) Driver. The family of devices is tunable from 100MHz to 5GHz and operates from 2.7 V to 5 V supply. These devices are well-suited for a broad range of applications including 5G infrastructure and high-performance Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS).
The TL0374J and TL0375J are Ultra-Low Noise Figure LNAs utilizing an advanced pHEMT Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) process technology. The TL0374J is optimized for below 3GHz frequency bands and the TL0375J is optimized for above 3GHz frequency bands. Ultra-Low Noise Figure LNAs offer a noise figure of 0.35dB and Gain of 18dB with adjustable bias current through an external resistor. The TP0310K is a Linear PA driver with Gain of 17dB, OP1dB of 27dBm and OIP3 of 39dBm at 2GHz.
Klaus Buehring, Tagore Technology's Chief Sales and Marketing officer said: "The new Ultra-Low Noise Amplifier and Linear PA driver device deliver a very low NF, high Linearity and good gain required for high performance receivers such as 5G infrastructure and SDARS. Our applications team has developed custom tuning for broad range of application at 5V/60mA and 3V/30mA bias for common cellular band frequencies which can be adopted by our customers."
The ultra-Low Noise Amplifiers are available in a 2x2 DFN package and the Linear PA Driver is available in a compact 3 x 3 mm QFN package. Samples and evaluation boards are available now for all devices. Datasheets are available at tagoretech.com. For samples and pricing information please contact Tagore Technology's Sales representative at rfgan@tagoretech.com
About Tagore Technology
Tagore Technology was founded in January 2011 to pioneer Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon (GaN-on-Si) semiconductor technology for Radio Frequency (RF) and power management applications. We are a fabless semiconductor company with design centers in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA and Kolkata, India. Our R&D team is dedicated to developing disruptive solutions leveraging wide bandgap technologies that help address RF and power design challenges for our customers and accelerate time-to-market for a wide range of applications. For more information visit www.tagoretech.com
For further information please contact:
Name: Anindita Ray
Email: ray0521@tagoretech.com
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's 1200 building has been sealed since the massacre on February 14, 2018.
On Thursday, jurors in the sentencing phase of the school shooter's trial walked through the undisturbed scene, where the blood of the victims still stains classroom floors.
Bullet holes also mark the walls of the Parkland, Florida, school where Nikolas Cruz killed 14 students and three staff members.
A lock of dark hair remains on a floor more than four years after the body of a victim was taken away. Valentine's Day gifts and cards are strewn about, as shards of glass crunched beneath of the feet of visitors.
These are the unsettling notes from a group of reporters allowed to enter the building after jurors completed their walk-through.
FIRST FLOOR
We entered from the east stairwell just as Cruz did. In the stairwell where Cruz assembled his gun is a dirtied white teddy bear and two small gift bags with Valentine's Day.
In the stairwell where Cruz entered and assembled his gun, a stuffed white teddy bear lay dirtied on the floor next to a bag with Valentine's Hearts on it, probably dropped by a fleeing student.
Everywhere you walk throughout the building there are shards of broken safety glass that crunch loudly as you walk over them. They are especially loud and crunchy in the threshold of each door.
ROOM 1218
Brittany Sinitch's English class: No one was killed or wounded here, but this is where Cruz fired first his shots. Textbooks on the desks were open to a section discussing Mercutio. A Valentine's teddy bear was on a desk. A 2017 Stoneman Douglas football poster was on the wall -- photo of the team with the motto: Faith Family Football. A pink note wishing a Happy Valentine's Day sat on a desk next to a worksheet belonging to student Sarah Louis. A clear plastic drink cup sat half-full on a desk, its contents now a dark brown sludge. On a desk a Valentine's Day card that reads "I don't just like you, I really, really like you."
ROOM 1215
Study Hall led by Spanish teacher Juletta Matlock: There is dried blood outside the door where Luke Hoyer, Martin Duque and Gina Montalto were killed. Just inside the door, some earphones with a long cord lay on the floor. The book "To Kill a Mockingbird" remains on a desk. On the wall is a poster titled "Let's Guac About It" with basic Spanish words: Padre, Madre, Abuelo, Abuela." On another wall is a poster of common Spanish phrases and colors.
ROOM 1213 -- Ronit Reoven's AP Psychology class:
On the far wall away from the door is a table with a large pool of blood. This is where Carmen Schentrup died from a bullet wound to the head. She and the children hid behind the teacher's desk, which is in the southeast corner of the room. In front of the desk where Maddy Wilford lay wounded, the teacher's desk phone lay on the floor. On the walls behind the desk are photos of what appears to be the teacher's family and a 8 X 10 drawing of President Trump with the saying "We will win in everything we do." On the north wall is a bulletin board with about two dozen wallet size photos of students. A lone white sneaker remains on the floor.
HALLWAY - HIXON SITE
Hixon, after he was shot dashing through the west door, took cover in an alcove in front of the elevator about 20 feet from the door. Cruz shot him a second time as he passed, but he remained alive and spent about 10 minutes trying to get up, according to video played in court. There is a large bloodstain on the floor and on the wall. A black rubber shoe, possibly, a Croc, lay on the floor there.
Room 1214 -- "The Holocaust Room" - Teacher Ivy Schamis' room
She taught Holocaust Studies. This is where Nick Dworet and Helena Ramsay died.
On the whiteboard is the hashtag #TogetherWeRemember. There are also references to eyewitness accounts. On a table are two yellowed Sun Sentinel newspapers, there are bullet strike marks on desks, laptops still open, headphones, and a water bottle still on a desk. On the floor is a tossed 2017-2018 school year planner. Blood-stained markings where Dworet and Ramsay died. Their blood coats a book called "Tell Them We Remember" by Susan Bachrach and "Listen to the Wind" by Greg Mortenson There is a Holocaust sign on a bulletin board with the words "we will never forget". One desk had a white plug and earbuds on top. Indicating the rapid way everything unfolded
The learning objective on the board "To be aware of the world and its surroundings."
Room 1216
No one classroom had as many of the murdered and wounded as Dara Hass' English class. A blue folder with Alaina Petty's name still on the desk - right behind that - between teacher's desk and the wall is a large bloodstain. Bullet holes in the walls.
Right next to the bloodstain on the floor where Alyssa Alhadeff and Alaina Petty died - is a handwritten paper about Malala Yousafzai - "the girl who wanted to go to school" - the paper goes on to say "a bullet went straight to her head but not her brain" ending with "In conclusion, we the people should have freedom for education."
(Note: Malala is the Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban - she has fought to advocate for education access for girls and women).
Essays written by the students remain on their desks, never to be recovered. "We go to school every day of the week and we take it all for granted," one student wrote. "We cry and complain without knowing how lucky we are to be able to learn."
On cabinet doors, a previous assignment is on display. It shows headstones with epitaphs written by the students.
"R.I.P. Here lies pretty."
"R.I.P. Here lies funny."
"R.I.P. Here lies nice."
Next to a shoe on the ground is a pink Valentine's Day stuffed animal and balloons.
The pooling of blood looks aged, dark, caked, flaky.
Desks are covered in a thin layer of dust, a landline phone lays upside on the ground.
At Alex Schachter's desk - a bloodstain on other side of silver bar that connects the plastic seat to the desk.
WEST STAIRWELL
Near west stairs - where Hixon was shot - there is a discarded shoe.
SECOND FLOOR - HALLWAY QUOTES
Quote on hallway between rooms 1221 and 1229
"Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." -James Dean
Further down the hallway it reads:
"Never live in the past but always Lear form it." - anonymous
Room 1230
A large heart shaped box of Valentine's Day chocolates on a desk.
On another an open pen and pencil case.
Room 1232
Calculators still on desks, spiral notebooks still open to math subject, students were working on algebra problems.
Room 1231
Clustered Desks
"Class of 2018" photos of students in casual settings (not formal pics).
THIRD FLOOR
Room 1256, Scott Beigel's classroom:
Entering the hallway from the east side stairs, the first thing you see is a pool of caked blood that's much smaller than others. This is where Scott Beigel's body fell in front of classroom 1256. Unlike other rooms, the window on his door is intact. Beigel died holding the door open. His body blocked the door from closing. The children hiding in the front of his room were vulnerable, but Cruz did not choose to enter it.
Plastic world maps about the size of a placemat on most desks. There were three wall clocks lying face down by the door. On Beigel's desk were worksheets comparing Christianity and Islam. On the whiteboard, notes on the 2018 Winter Olympics medal-winners. A deflated Valentine's Day balloon lay on the ground.
Room 1255, Stacey Lippel's classroom:
The door is pushed open -- like others to signify that Cruz shot into it -- and a "No Bully Zone" hangs on the inside. The creative writing assignment for the day is written on the whiteboard: "How to write the perfect love letter."
The teacher's desk is to the left and one can imagine students huddled behind it. The desks are in disarray, some pushed on top of each other from what was described in testimony as a mad rush back to get back inside. Atop one desk is an enviable Valentine's Day spread -- a large gift bag with tissues stuffed inside it, a box of round, silver-wrapped candies, and a heart-shaped box.
Moving down the hallway, dry, cracked rose petals mixed with the glass shards lend a cinematic feel to the scene. There's a large pool of blood in the middle of the third-floor hallway where Anthony Borges was injured. A sign above the water fountains has a quote from Star Wars' Yoda: "Do or do not. There is no try."
Beneath the water fountains, three large pools of dried blood mark the spots to where authorities dragged the bodies of Cara Loughran, Meadow Pollack, and Joaquin Oliver. A faint trail of blood traces the path of the girls' bodies from the alcove where their bodies fell after being shot. A pool of blood is observed in the alcove outside 1249 where Pollack and Loughran died. They remained there, injured, after the rest of the group that was huddled in the alcove with Ernie Rospierski fled down the hallway. Then Cruz returned and shot them again.
ROOM 1249, Ernie Rospierski
There is an unfinished chess game. A friend of Peter Yang testified they were playing a game when the fire alarm went off.
Room 1250
Valentine's Day balloons, flower petals, stuffed white bear.
One of the most disturbing sights is the alcove outside the bathroom where Joaquin Oliver died. There's a large pool of blood and holes from bullets that were fired at him at close range. There are blood drops leading into the alcove from the first shots where he was wounded. But most of the blood is from when Cruz caught up to Oliver in the alcove and fired. We know from the evidence that Oliver was conscious after he was hit. He could not run when the others fled. He heard Cruz coming. He heard the shots into Pollack and Loughran. He knew he was next. We know from testimony that he held his hands up to protect himself. Two bullets in the wall show how vain that attempt was. There's a lock of dark hair on the floor near where his body would have been. The corner of a heart-shaped paper Valentine's Day decoration (perhaps was a card) is collapsed, presumably was drenched with blood
Moving down the hall toward the west wall, bullets scraped against the south walls, an indication that Cruz was aiming for the fleeing students and not just randomly firing ahead of him.
We see the corner in front of the stairwell where Peter Wang fell after being shot as he ran down the hallway. The wall is drawn into squares resembling search quadrants. It is stained with dark splotches of blood and yellow-greenish material that was described in testimony as brain matter. Pin-sized holes in the wall have circles drawn around them and are marked "fragment D" and "fragment F."
There are six bullet holes in the window above where Wang died. Cruz tried to blow the windows out to shoot the fleeing students.
Jaime Guttenberg was struck outside the stairwell but fell inside. There is very little blood where she fell. The bullet never left her body.
In the teacher's lounge, a windowpane facing the 1300 building has 4 bullet holes. Another windowpane next to it has another bullet hole. These overlook the courtyard and a parking lot where students were fleeing.
A poster next to a windowpane reads like so:
"Typical or Troubled?
Notice: Notice if you are seeing troubling signs in a student.
Talk: Talk with the student
Act: Share observations with school mental health staff
Changing a life's course.
School Social Work 754-321-1618
Family Counseling 754-321-1590
Broward Public Schools"
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Under the terms of the agreement, Lilly will make an initial payment of $60 million to DESRES, with potential development and commercial milestone payments of up to $475 million, as well as royalties on worldwide sales.
The design of DES-7114 by DESRES was enabled by the use of proprietary special-purpose supercomputers that DESRES developed and constructed to perform ultra-high-speed, atomically detailed simulations of the three-dimensional motion of biologically and pharmaceutically significant molecules. A series of such simulations, in combination with experimental studies, resulted in DESRES's unique understanding of Kv1.3's structural, dynamic, and functional properties, leading to the design of compounds that bind strongly to the target protein while likely avoiding undesirable interactions with other ion channels.
"We're enthusiastic about DES-7114's potential, and are hopeful that it will ultimately have a meaningful impact on the lives of patients throughout the world," said David E. Shaw, Ph.D., chief scientist at DESRES. "We're also enthusiastic about teaming up with Lilly, which is one of the global leaders in therapeutics for immunological diseases, and is exceptionally well positioned to carry the compound forward through clinical development and commercialization."
"Kv1.3 inhibition represents a promising new approach in immunology," said Ajay Nirula, M.D., Ph.D., vice president of immunology at Lilly. "We are particularly excited about DESRES's discovery of DES-7114 because the molecule's properties could translate into significant advantages for addressing unmet patient needs."
About D. E. Shaw Research
D. E. Shaw Research (DESRES) uses advanced computational technologies to understand the behavior of biologically and pharmaceutically significant molecules at an atomic level of detail, and to design precisely targeted, highly selective drugs for the treatment of various diseases. Among its core technologies is a proprietary special-purpose supercomputer that it designed and constructed to perform molecular dynamics simulations more than 100 times faster than the world's fastest general-purpose supercomputers. DESRES uses these machines, together with machine learning methods and other computational techniques, in both internal and collaborative drug discovery programs. For more information, visit www.DEShawResearch.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Most every Republican lawmaker expressed outrage in the days after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Some even blamed then-President Donald Trump.
But the larger GOP narrative shifted in the weeks and months that followed. Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy, who had said in the hours after the attack that it had been “the saddest day I have ever had serving as a member of this institution,” went on to visit Trump at his Florida home only weeks after the riot.
Others went further, with some Republican lawmakers defending the rioters or playing down the violence of the mob that beat police officers and smashed its way into the Capitol. The rioters, echoing Trump’s falsehoods about widespread fraud in the election, temporarily stopped the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential victory.
A few Republicans have consistently criticized Trump, putting their own political future in peril.
A look at comments from key Republicans in the year-and-a half since the attack as the House committee investigating the riot prepares to begin public hearings Thursday night.
HOUSE GOP LEADER KEVIN MCCARTHY, R-CALIF.
On Jan. 13, 2021, just before the Democratic-led House voted to impeach Trump over the insurrection, McCarthy said that “ the president bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on Congress by mob rioters.”
McCarthy said Trump should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw the violence unfolding.
“These facts require immediate action by President Trump: accept his share of responsibility, quell the brewing unrest, and ensure President-elect Biden is able to successfully begin his term,” McCarthy said. “And the president’s immediate action also deserves congressional action, which is why I think a fact finding commission and a censure resolution would be prudent.”
Just a week later, McCarthy told reporters, “I don’t believe he provoked it, if you listen to what he said at the rally,” referring to Trump’s speech to his supporters in front of the White House shortly before the assault on the Capitol. Trump had said to march peacefully to the Capitol, but he also told people in the crowd to “fight like hell” or “you’re not going to have a country anymore.”
McCarthy later voted against forming a bipartisan commission to investigate the attack and has called the Democratic-led Jan. 6 committee a partisan sham. He is now appearing with Trump and praising the former president at fundraisers.
Trump never accepted responsibility for the insurrection and has defended the rioters.
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SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL, R-KY.
McConnell spoke of the “failed insurrection” the night of the attack and said Congress “will not be kept out of this chamber by thugs, mobs, or threats.”
He voted weeks later to acquit Trump for inciting the insurrection. But he delivered a scorching rebuke of Trump after that vote, saying that “there is no question that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of that day. The people who stormed this building believed they were acting on the wishes and instructions of their president.”
McConnell continued: “Their having that belief was a foreseeable consequence of the growing crescendo of false statements, conspiracy theories, and reckless hyperbole which the defeated president kept shouting into the largest megaphone on planet Earth.”
That same month, McConnell said he would “absolutely” vote for Trump if he were the GOP nominee in 2024.
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FORMER VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE
Pence was under more pressure than any other Republican on Jan. 6, 2021 because Trump was calling on him to object to Biden’s certification even though the vice president had no legal authority to do so in his ceremonial role presiding over the count.
Pence refused Trump’s entreaties. As he hid in the Capitol during the insurrection, rioters breaking in were chanting “hang Mike Pence.”
Bringing the Senate back to session in the hours after the insurrection, Pence said he condemned the violence “in the strongest possible terms.”
“To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today, you did not win,” Pence said. “Violence never wins. Freedom wins. And this is still the People’s House.”
Two weeks later, Pence attended Biden’s inauguration. Trump refused to go.
Since then, Pence has repeatedly defended his decision to abide by his constitutional role. He has called for the GOP to move on from 2020 as he lays the groundwork for a potential presidential run that could put him in direct competition with his former boss.
He reinforced his stance in a speech this year, saying that “President Trump is wrong. I had no right to overturn the election.”
Still, he has walked a careful line, praising the Trump-Pence administration’s policy accomplishments as he courts support from the party’s base.
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SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM, R-S.C.
Graham spoke emotionally and forcefully the night of the insurrection, suggesting that he would permanently break ties with Trump after the two had forged a close relationship during Trump’s presidency.
“Trump and I have had a hell of a journey,” Graham said on the Senate floor in the hours after the attack. “I hate it being this way. Oh my God, I hate it. From my point of view, he has been a consequential president. But today, the first thing you will see, all I can say is, count me out. Enough is enough. I tried to be helpful.”
Graham voted to certify Biden’s victory and praised Pence for resisting the pressure to object.
In the months afterward, Graham softened his stance, and he and the former president continued to talk.
“Can we move forward without President Trump? The answer is no,” Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity in the spring of 2021. “I’ve determined we can’t grow without him.”
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REP. MO BROOKS, R-ALA.
Brooks is the rare House Republican to have stepped up his criticism of Trump since the insurrection.
The Alabama Republican was one of Trump’s most forceful allies on Jan. 6, 2021, telling the crowd at the rally near the White House before the riot, “Today is the day American patriots start taking down names and kicking ass.”
Brooks was one of several GOP lawmakers who tried to help Trump overturn his election defeat. Brooks said on the House floor after the violence that in his judgment, “if only lawful votes cast by eligible American citizens are counted, Joe Biden lost and President Trump won the Electoral College.”
In August, though, as he was running in a GOP primary for the Senate, Brooks told a crowd that it was time to move on from the 2020 election. Trump didn’t like that and withdrew his Senate endorsement.
Brooks claimed that Trump rescinded his support after the two had a conversation in which he told Trump there was no legal way to rescind the results or hold a “do-over” of the 2020 election.
Brooks is now in a runoff for the GOP Senate nomination, having risen in the polls after Trump dropped him. And Brooks is asking the former president to back him again.
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REP. LIZ CHENEY, R-WYO.
Cheney has been the most prominent and consistent GOP critic of Trump — and she’s staked her political career on it.
A week after the attack, Cheney was one of only 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump. In a statement, Cheney said that “the president of the United States summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack. Everything that followed was his doing.”
She said Trump should have intervened, but did not. “There has never been a greater betrayal by a president of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution,” Cheney said. “I will vote to impeach the president.”
Cheney, who was then a member of House leadership, faced immediate backlash from her party for the impeachment vote and for her forceful remarks. But she has not wavered in the year since, and accepted an invitation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to sit on the committee that is investigating the insurrection.
House Republicans booted Cheney from leadership and the party censured her and Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, the only other Republican on the Jan. 6 committee. And she faces a strong challenge in the Wyoming primary from a Trump-backed candidate.
“When I know something is wrong, I will say so,” Cheney said in a campaign video announcing that she had filed for reelection. “I won’t waver or back down.”
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Associated Press writer Jill Colvin contributed to this report.
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For full coverage of the Jan. 6 hearings, go to https://www.apnews.com/capitol-siege | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/then-and-now-gop-lawmakers-evolution-on-the-capitol-riot/ | 2022-06-08T23:40:16Z |
Idaho Falls and Madison Baseball split doubleheader in crucial conference games
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - After a hard fought Friday of baseball, the Idaho Falls Tigers maintain a one-game lead in 5A District 5-6 over the Madison Bobcats following a doubleheader split between the two squads.
Game one was a back-and-forth slugfest, but a five-run third inning, in which Madison sent 10 hitters to the plate, proved be the difference as the Bobcats took the first contest 12-9.
The bats stayed alive in game two, but it was Idaho Falls getting the edge and running away with it, defeating Madison 16-6 in five innings to reclaim the one game lead for first in the conference.
Next up, the two teams battle once more in High Country play when the Tigers and Bobcats meet Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in Rexburg. | https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/04/15/idaho-falls-and-madison-baseball-split-doubleheader-in-crucial-conference-games/ | 2022-04-16T04:21:31Z |
Cloud ERP Company Ranks in the top 25% of all Companies Assessed
KIRKLAND, Wash., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acumatica, the world's fastest-growing cloud ERP company, has been awarded a silver medal for its sustainability management and performance by EcoVadis, the world's largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.
EcoVadis ranks Acumatica in the top 25% of all companies it assessed, and in the top 9% of Acumatica's industry competitors. EcoVadis measures companies across four pillars: environment, labor and human rights, sustainable procurement, and ethics. This recognition highlights Acumatica's commitment to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable business practices, both in the company and across its community.
"We are honored to be recognized for our sustainability efforts," said John Case, CEO of Acumatica. "We're dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and promoting more sustainable ways of doing business for our customers. We will continue to hold ourselves accountable to measurable outcomes and partner with our community of customers, partners, and peers to make meaningful progress on this vital issue."
EcoVadis' evidence-based ratings are validated by a global team of experts and are adapted to more than 200 industry categories, 160 countries, and companies of all sizes. Its actionable scorecards provide benchmarks, insights, and a guided improvement journey for environmental, social, and ethical practices.
About Acumatica
Acumatica Cloud ERP provides the best business management solution for transforming your company to thrive in the new digital economy. Built on a future-proof platform with open architecture for rapid integrations, scalability, and ease of use, Acumatica delivers unparalleled value to small and midmarket organizations. Connected Business. Delivered. For more information, visit www.acumatica.com.
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Oklahoma governor signs ban on nonbinary birth certificates
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Tuesday explicitly prohibiting the use of nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates, a ban experts say is the first of its kind in the nation.
The bill followed a flap last year over the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s agreement in a civil case allowing a nonbinary option. The birth certificate in that case was issued to an Oklahoma-born Oregon resident who sued after the agency initially refused the request. People who are nonbinary do not identify with traditional male or female gender assignments.
News of the settlement prompted outrage among Republicans, including Stitt, who along with fellow conservatives in a number of GOP-led states have been engaged in a culture war over issues like restricting LGBTQ and abortion rights that drive the party’s base in an election year. Stitt’s appointee to lead the agency abruptly resigned the next day, and the governor then promptly issued an executive order prohibiting any changes to a person’s gender on birth certificates, despite the settlement agreement. A civil rights group has challenged the executive order in federal court, but the state has not yet responded.
Many states only offer male or female gender options on birth certificates, but Oklahoma is the first to write the nonbinary prohibition into law, according to Lambda Legal, the civil rights group suing Oklahoma.
Currently, 15 states and the District of Columbia specifically allow a gender marker designation outside of male or female, according to the National Center for Transgender Equality. That number will increase on July 1 when Vermont’s new statute goes into effect.
“People are free to believe whatever they want about their identity, but science has determined people are either biologically male or female at birth,” said Oklahoma Rep. Sheila Dills, the House sponsor of the bill, in a statement after the bill passed the House last week. “We want clarity and truth on official state documents. Information should be based on established medical fact and not an ever-changing social dialogue.”
Oklahomans in 2020 elected the nation’s first openly nonbinary legislator in the country, Oklahoma City Democrat Rep. Mauree Turner, who said it was painful to have colleagues single out those who are gender diverse.
“I find it a very extreme and grotesque use of power in this body to write this law and try to pass it — when literally none of them live like us,” Turner tweeted the day the bill was debated.
Republicans in conservative states across the country have introduced several bills this year targeting transgender and nonbinary people. Oklahoma’s governor earlier this year signed a bill prohibiting transgender girls from playing on female sports teams, one of many such bans being signed into law across the country. Other conservative states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas, have passed laws prohibiting gender-confirming treatments for minors.
The U.S. State Department recently announced it had issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation, marking a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who do not identify as male or female, and expects to be able to offer the option more broadly next year.
Doctors and scientists say sex and gender are not the same thing. While sex typically refers to anatomy, gender identity is more an inner sense of being male, female or somewhere in between, regardless of physical anatomy, according to Dr. Jason Rafferty, a pediatrician and child psychiatrist at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Rhode Island and a lead author of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ transgender policy.
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SEOUL (AP) — For many South Koreans, the former presidential palace in Seoul was a little-visited, heavily secured mountainside landmark. That’s now changed as thousands have been allowed a look inside for the first time in 74 years.
As one of his first acts, the new South Korean leader has moved the presidential offices from the Blue House, named after its distinctive blue roof tiles, and opened its gates to the public, allowing a maximum of 39,000 people a day to visit.
The normally serious compound has been transformed into something like a fair, with excited crowds looking around and standing in long queues.
“I feel grateful that the Blue House has opened to the public,” 61-year-old office worker Lee Sang Woon said recently during a tour with his family. “I am really happy to be here.”
The Blue House has gone through multiple transformations over the years. Once the site of a royal garden, the Japanese built the official residence for their governors-general there during Tokyo’s colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula. After Korea was liberated from Japan in 1945, the U.S. military commander occupied the place until it became South Korea’s official presidential office and residence upon the country’s foundation in 1948.
The Blue House opening is part of new South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s pledge to abandon the palace and establish his offices at the Defense Ministry compound in the Yongsan district, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) away.
Yoon said he chose the Defense Ministry compound because it’s already equipped with security-related command facilities. He said he aims to build something similar to the White House in Washington that would let citizens have a closer look at the building over a fence. Yoon said the new offices will allow for better communication with the public.
His relocation plans, however, have faced complaints that they were rushed and unrealistic. Critics say a hasty movement of top government offices could undermine national security by concentrating too much power in one place, cost too much and violate the property rights of people living in the area.
His predecessor, Moon Jae-in, also expressed worries that Yoon made his decision before hearing enough public opinion.
When Moon took officein 2017, he also pledged to move out in a bid to distance himself from his disgraced, jailed predecessor, Park Geun-hye, who grew up there as the daughter of a dictator. Moon eventually abandoned his plan, and Park was pardoned late last year.
Yoon, however, started his first day earlier this month as president in Yongsan, and the ex-presidential office was opened to the public that same day.
Choi Jun Chae, 60, who runs a mill at a traditional market near the Blue House, was sorry to see the presidential office leave his neighborhood but also hopeful that the relocation would boost local businesses by bringing in more tourists.
“Under the (former President) Lee Myung-bak administration, there were lots of protests … so it was really hard to commute to this area. Cars couldn’t move, so I had to walk,” Choi said.
Thousands of people have gathered near the Blue House in the past for mass rallies and marches. Nearby residents said they suffered from noise and traffic congestion.
“I hope that protests decrease and more people visit the area,” Yoo Sung-jong, head of a popular bakery in the neighborhood, said. “But (the president) was here for a long time, so it is a bit sad too.”
While some people in the new presidential neighborhood expect an improvement because of the new offices, there are also worries.
“As for traffic issues, I can already see more people visiting here. It will be very crowded and complicated at first, but I think it will gradually get better,” said Kim Jung-taek, a gallery owner near the new presidential offices. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/s-korea-blue-house-opens-to-public-for-1st-time-in-74-years/ | 2022-05-18T20:14:27Z |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — What was once a top-secret and classified military dark project involving stealth technology was seen parked in front of Whisky Pete’s Hotel and Casino in the Nevada town of Primm on Wednesday afternoon for all to see.
The now not-so-secret F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter jet, pictured below, is being transported to the Castle Air Museum in Atwater, California, where it will be put on display.
To get there, the Nighthawk is being towed on a flatbed trailer behind a big rig. The wings of the Nighthawk have already been transported to the museum and will be re-united during extensive restoration.
Due to the slow driving of this wide load, the jet had to make another stop Wednesday night in Tehachapi, California, according to the museum. The final leg will happen Thursday evening at sunset as it makes its way to Castle Air Museum’s Restoration Hangar, where the aircraft will be offloaded Friday morning.
According to Castle Air Museum Executive Director Joe Pruzzo, this Nighthawk was one of the F-117s over Baghdad on the first night of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. It is being transported to California from the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada.
The United States Air Force retired its fleet of Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter jets in 2008 but it appears to have recently come out of retirement.
Last summer, aviation enthusiast and webmaster of the Area 51-themed site dreamlandresort.com Joerg Arnu was buzzed by two Nighthawks heading toward the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), home to the best-known secret air base known as Area 51 and the just as secretive Tonopah Test Range (TTR).
Several F-117 Nighthawk jets have also been photographed around the secretive Tonopah Test Range.
According to the museum, once restored the jet will be the only F-117 Nighthawk on display between Southern California and the Pacific Northwest. | https://cw33.com/news/once-top-secret-stealth-fighter-jet-seen-parked-in-nevada-parking-lot/ | 2022-07-28T17:32:08Z |
Man, 23, loses both legs after drunken driver hits him
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas man is opening up about the day that changed his life forever: he lost both legs when a driver under the influence hit him. Now, he and his family hope his story can bring change.
Riley McGowan, a 23-year-old Southwest Gas employee, was fixing a gas valve on the side of the road just after 9 a.m. July 13 when he heard a loud screech and a bang.
“I looked up, and about five feet away from me was this truck. Next thing I know, I’m in the air getting tossed around. I felt my leg get crushed, basically,” he said.
The young man says a wrong-way driver, who was under the influence, ran him over twice before driving away. Crash reports corroborate his account.
“Scary as it may be, I basically remember everything,” he said. “I remember crawling. I remember looking out in the distance, seeing her truck drive off, as I’m trying to crawl away.”
After several surgeries, Riley McGowan is now a double amputee, having lost both legs. He’s in physical therapy until he can receive prosthetics.
“The technology with prosthetics and everything is amazing nowadays. You see videos of double amputees – worse than me, both above the knee – walking fine and everything. So, I know it’s possible,” he said.
Still, the crash and its aftermath has left the McGowan family devastated and angry.
“Couldn’t have just called an Uber or a taxi or something?” Riley McGowan said.
“He’s the best kid in the world and only 23. I know he’s got his life ahead of him, and it’s going to be a struggle. We intend to do everything to support him,” said his mother, Carmen McGowan.
The family wants change in Las Vegas, a city that is notorious for drunken drivers.
“Get the laws changed. If you give them 10 years after that first offense, first of all, they won’t be out there to repeat, and they’ll think twice the second time. We won’t have three or four or five offenses,” Carmen McGowan said.
Just before the crash, Riley McGowan received a promotion with Southwest Gas. The company says it is holding his position until his return.
The McGowan family has also set up a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $25,000.
Meanwhile, Danielle Kove, the driver accused of hitting Riley McGowan, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm. Her sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 29.
She had two prior impaired driving offenses.
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UPDATE: Temple Police said the submerged vehicle was removed from the water and no one was inside.
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Temple Police officers are responding to a vehicle submerged under water at Temple Lake Park.
At this time, it is unclear if anyone is in the vehicle, according to a news release from the police department. EMS is on scene and the incident is not impacting traffic.
This story will be updated as more information is available. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_44ffbae0-084c-11ed-9cf0-8349ebbda18b.html | 2022-07-20T19:44:21Z |
Kings hope postseason experience translates to more progress
By JOE REEDY
AP Sports Writer
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings gained valuable experience in making it to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2018. That will mean nothing if the Kings are unable to make more progress next season. The Kings had 11 players see their first action in a postseason series. They also gained valuable experience during a regular season that saw 23 players miss time due to injury or COVID-19 protocols. Los Angeles still finished with 98 points during the regular season and finished third in the Pacific Division. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/16/kings-hope-postseason-experience-translates-to-more-progress/ | 2022-05-17T01:49:30Z |
HOUSTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) ("Luby's") which is in the process of monetizing its assets for the benefit of its shareholders, announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended March 9, 2022.
Financial Results
Liquidation Basis of Accounting
As a result of Luby's shareholder approval of its plan of liquidation on November 17, 2020, effective November 19, 2020, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company began reporting its financial results on the liquidation basis of accounting. The liquidation basis of accounting requires, among other things, that management estimates net sales proceeds on an undiscounted basis, as well as include in the Company's assets and liabilities the undiscounted estimate of future revenues and expenses through the end of the liquidation. Based on the liquidation basis of accounting, the net assets in liquidation at March 9, 2022 are currently estimated to result in future aggregate liquidating distributions of $2.89 per common share based on the number of common shares outstanding on that date. This represents no change from our last reported estimate at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2022. After giving effect to the $0.50 per common share distribution paid on March 28, 2022, the net assets in liquidation are currently estimated to result in remaining future aggregate liquidating distributions of $2.39 per common share. This estimate of future liquidating distributions includes projections of sales proceeds and net operating revenues to be received and costs and expenses to be incurred, including costs to dispose of the Company's assets to complete the plan of liquidation, including costs of any transfers to a liquidating entity at that time.
There is inherent uncertainty with these projections, and accordingly, these projections could change materially based on a number of factors both within and outside of Luby's control. There can be no assurance that these estimated values will be realized. Such amounts should not be taken as an indication of the timing or the amount of future distributions or our actual dissolution.
The current estimate of net assets in liquidation at March 9, 2022 has been estimated based on undiscounted cash flow projections and assumes a final liquidation of the Company on June 30, 2022, with any remaining assets and liabilities being transferred to a liquidating entity at that time, even though the actual timing of the sale of the Company's remaining operating locations and real estate holdings cannot be determined with any specificity at this time. As such, the final liquidation of the Company and it's monetization of it's remaining assets while in a liquidating entity is subject to future events and uncertainties. Liabilities are carried at their contractual amounts due as adjusted for the impact of timing of the planned liquidation. It is not possible to predict with certainty the timing or aggregate amount which may ultimately be distributed to our shareholders and no assurance can be given that the distributions will equal or exceed the estimate presented in this release.
Asset Sales
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company sold 4 real estate assets for total gross proceeds of approximately $10.3 million.
Subsequent to the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company sold the Culinary Contract Services business.
The Company currently owns 18 real estate assets, of which 6 are operating locations and 12 are vacant. The Company currently has 10 Luby's Cafeterias and two Fuddruckers (including 1 combo unit) which are managed by third parties as the Company pursues disposition options for owned properties and leases.
Distributions
On March 28, 2022, the Company paid a cash liquidating distribution of $15.5 million, or $0.50 per common share, to stockholders of record as of March 21, 2022.
About Luby's
Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) previously announced its plan of liquidation and dissolution, which was approved by its shareholders on November 17, 2020. Luby's has sold both its restaurant brands, Luby's Cafeterias and Fuddruckers, as well as its Culinary Contract Services business segment. Luby's is actively seeking buyers for its remaining real estate assets.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of these provisions, including the statements regarding sales of assets, effects of the Company's Liquidation and Dissolution Plan (the "Plan"), expected value or proceeds attributable to the sale of assets, and expected proceeds to be distributed to stockholders or the timing thereof. Luby's cautions readers that various factors could cause its actual financial and operational results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made from time-to-time in news releases, reports, proxy statements, registration statements, and other written communications, as well as oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Luby's. The following factors, as well as any other cautionary language included in this press release, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause Luby's actual results to differ materially from the expectations Luby's describes in such forward-looking statements: general business and economic conditions; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; our operating initiatives; fluctuations in the costs of commodities, including beef, poultry, seafood, dairy, cheese and produce; increases in utility costs, including the costs of natural gas and other energy supplies; changes in governmental regulations, including changes in minimum wages; the effects of inflation; unfavorable publicity relating to operations, including publicity concerning food quality, illness or other health concerns or labor relations; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in Luby's annual reports on Form 10- K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, including information regarding the risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the Plan, the expected net proceeds from the sale of assets, and expected proceeds to be distributed to stockholders.
For additional information contact:
John Garilli, Interim CEO
LInvestors@lubys.com
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BOSTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is the June 2022 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund. (NYSE: USA)
Liberty All-Star Equity Fund
Ticker: USA
Monthly Update, June, 2022
Investment Approach:
Fund Style: Large-Cap Core
Fund Strategy: Combines three value-style and two growth-style investment managers. Those selected demonstrate a consistent investment philosophy, decision making process, continuity of key people and above-average long-term results compared to managers with similar styles.
Investment Managers:
Value Managers:
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC
Fiduciary Management, Inc.
Pzena Investment Management, LLC
Growth Managers:
Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP
TCW Investment Management Company
New Holdings
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Baker Hughes Co.
Dover Corp.
Illumina, Inc.
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Sources of distributions to shareholders may include ordinary dividends, long-term capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2022 for tax reporting purposes will be made after year end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Based on current estimates no portion of the distributions consists of a return of capital. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year's distributions) contained in shareholder 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year.
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Silver Fern Farms, New Zealand's leading red meat producer and exporter, celebrated the launch of its USDA-approved Net Carbon Zero by Nature 100% Grass-Fed Angus Beef at a New York City event attended by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
"It's great to see NZ exporters like Silver Fern Farms bringing their own initiatives to sustainability and our regenerative future," said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the event. "It's a wonderful example of how Aotearoa New Zealand prides itself on preserving its land and sea for future generations."
"Silver Fern Farms and their Net Carbon Zero Beef represents both NZ values but also our aspirations when it comes to climate change. Rather than this product being the exception, it will increasingly be the rule. It's great to see Silver Fern Farms leading the charge in that regard."
Held at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi rooftop in Chelsea, the Prime Minister was joined by the visiting New Zealand trade mission, New York and U.S. national media, and the Silver Fern Farms board and leadership team. The event was to celebrate the successful introduction of Net Carbon Zero by Nature Angus Beef to the U.S. The 100% grass-fed product is already being sold in supermarkets in the New York Tri-state area, the Midwest, and California.
"Taking care of our emissions is our own responsibility, no-one else's," said Silver Fern Farms CEO Simon Limmer. "We are not outsourcing our emissions, rather we are recognizing and incentivizing our farmers for their efforts to create farm environments that are better able to capture carbon, increase biodiversity, and support nature positive food production."
"As an exporter and marketer, we know that our pastoral farming system already has many of the attributes consumers are looking for. We are continuing to invest, innovate and support those working the land to ensure our farms continue to be seen as the best in the world."
With exports to 60 countries and supplying the U.S. market with its grass-fed product for four decades, Silver Fern Farms' Net Carbon Zero by Nature Angus Beef products are a further step along its journey towards becoming a nature-positive food brand.
Simon Limmer says that U.S. consumers and its own New Zealand cooperative farmers are more conscious than ever of the environment in which their food is raised. "In New Zealand we have a deep connection to nature and caring for the environment is part of who we are. With our Net Carbon Zero range we want to show we can produce great tasting, nutrient dense red meat in way that is better for the planet. This is truly beef made better"
Silver Fern Farms Net Carbon Zero by Nature Angus Beef has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and certified by New Zealand's premier agricultural science institution Ag Research and New Zealand's most trusted environmental verification body, Toitū Envirocare.
The key to Silver Fern's zero carbon methodology is "insetting" – determining how much of the carbon produced is being absorbed by the local environment. New Zealand has a uniquely biodiverse farming environment, with on-farm vegetation including regenerating native bush, woodlot forests, shelter belts, summer shade and winter animal shelter, and erosion and riparian planting.
Recognizing that 96% of beef emissions occur on farm, in 2018 Silver Fern Farms commenced a program to map and measure the sequestration potential from the many types of vegetation present on New Zealand farms. Satellite technology, aided by increasingly sophisticated AI software, has been used to measure on-farm vegetation to within 0.5 of a meter, enabling a calculation of each individual farm's ability to sequester carbon.
A committed red meat exporter to the U.S. for 40 years, Silver Fern Farms has been providing its New Zealand-farmed products to supermarkets, restaurants, and food service distributors with several product ranges including premium ground beef, beef steaks, lamb, and venison retail packs.
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FORSYTH — Terry E. Barnard will continue as chairman of the Georgia Parole Board following action at the board’s June monthly meeting. Barnard was elected by board members to an eighth one-year term. He will serve as chairman through June 30, 2023.
Jacqueline Bunn was re-elected to a second term as vice chair.
Barnard is currently the third-longest-serving chair in the Parole Board’s 79-year history. After completing the new term, he will have served longer in the role than any other member except for the board’s first chair, Edward B. Everett, who served from 1943 to 1953.
“I continue to be humbled by the trust and confidence the members place in my leadership,” Barnard said. “Georgia citizens have an excellent clemency board. The decisions made are informed, scientific and data-driven. Our mission is to make decisions that contribute to public safety, that protect victim rights and that provide offenders with opportunities for positive change.
“Georgia’s Parole Board is a model for other states to follow.”
The meeting was at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The board has moved two 2022 monthly operational meetings to other locations in Georgia. The meetings are usually conducted from the central office in Atlanta.
“The board should be as accessible to our citizens as possible,” Barnard said. “Our monthly meetings are open to the public and we will continue to visit other areas of the state.”
Barnard was appointed to the board in 2010 and has received two full-term appointments. Bunn was appointed in 2016.
The Georgia Parole Board is a five-member board with constitutional authority to determine which parole-eligible offenders will be released to serve the remainder of their prison term on community supervision. The board also is the only authority in Georgia that can commute a death sentence to life in prison. Board members are full-time employees. They vote cases electronically daily. The board does not hold parole hearings.
Learn more at pap.georgia.gov or contact the State Board of Pardons and Paroles at (404) 657-9450 or email steve.hayes@pap.ga.gov. To receive parole status information on a specific offender, contact the call center at (404) 656-4661.
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Indianapolis man arrested in shooting of 3 Dutch soldiers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with a shooting over the weekend that left one Dutch soldier dead and two wounded.
Shamar Duncan, 22, of Indianapolis, was arrested on a preliminary charge of murder, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said.
Duncan was being held in jail and will not be eligible for release from jail while the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office reviews the case, police said.
Duncan’s arrest did not appear in online court records, and it wasn’t clear whether he has an attorney who might comment on the case.
A 26-year-old member of the Dutch Commando Corps, identified by U.S. authorities as Simmie Poetsema, died of his injuries “surrounded by family and colleagues,” the Dutch Defense Ministry said in a statement Monday.
The shooting occurred Saturday in downtown Indianapolis.
“IMPD detectives want to thank members of the community for their cooperation during this investigation,” IMPD spokesman Shane Foley said. “During the investigation, multiple individuals spoke with detectives and provided detectives with video connected to the investigation.”
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren expressed concern Tuesday about gun violence in the United States in the aftermath of the shooting.
“We do many trainings of our servicemen in the United States, and we really don’t expect this to happen. So it’s very, very concerning for us.” Ollongren told The Associated Press at a meeting of European Union defense ministers in Prague.
Poetsema and the two other soldiers were shot after what Indianapolis police believe was a disturbance outside the hotel where they were staying about 3:30 a.m. Saturday near several downtown bars and nightclubs, authorities said. The soldiers were in the U.S. for training exercises at a southern Indiana military base.
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said Monday that the soldiers had returned to the hotel after a “scuffle” at a bar and were outside when the gunfire came from what he called “a drive-by shooting.”
Indianapolis police declined to confirm Hogsett’s account Tuesday or release more information on the circumstances or the investigation of the shooting.
Ollongren declined to comment on the shooting while investigations continue. She said there is “good contact” between Dutch military police and authorities in Indianapolis.
“We have read things in the media, we have heard what the mayor said but we feel it’s very important to have a real thorough investigation. So we’re waiting for that until we comment on what actually happened,” she said.
Ollongren said U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin contacted her Monday “to express his regrets and his condolences.”
Hogsett said he believed the city’s downtown area was safe and that city officials were working to reduce violence.
“Too often, not just in Indianapolis, conflict resolution has become just people pulling out guns and shooting each other,” Hogsett said.
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