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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Heartdub attended Magic Las Vegas and showcased full range of digital products and the sustainable development of the fashion industry. As the hottest booth in the supply chain + technology exhibition area – Heartdub was packed with visitors from day one to the end of the show. Everyone was attracted to the latest products Heartdub ONE. The strong visual senses pulled visitors to dive into the digital world built by Heartdub, and the brand-new interactive experience immerses visitors in virtual reality.
As the "Newton Engine in the Metaverse", Heartdub ONE has paved a passage to the virtual world with its ramming technology, bringing the virtual world infinitely closer to us. For every visitor in the exhibit, the digital world is no longer distant, but right in front of us.
The Heartdub engineers who are striving for technological innovation showed their professionalism at the exhibition. Several trending topics such as "How to Empower Traditional Enterprises to Transform Digitally", "How to Use Technology to Make Digital Twins with Physical Objects" and "How to Promote the Development of Sustainable Fashion with Digitalization" were discussed in-depth with visitors at the exhibition.
Heartdub cofounder also attended the event to give a public speech. With his in-depth descriptions, he delivered obscure technical terms to the audience in a complete and easy-to-understand manner. More visitors were attracted to the Heartdub booth to experience the digital products, feel the disruptive technology advancement, and imagine the future of sustainable fashion together.
Heartdub at Magic Las Vegas concluded successfully, Heartdub received nearly a thousand purchase intentions at this year's MAGIC LAS VEGAS, and the 4-day event came to a successful end in Vegas.
MAGIC SHOW is currently the only professional apparel and fabric exhibition in the world with the most comprehensive range of services from raw materials to finished products and related industrial chains. This year's exhibition has a scale of over 200,000 square meters, attracting 96,000 professional visitors from the United States and more than 110 countries and regions; more than 3,200 exhibitors brought 21,000 categories of products from about 5,500 brands. According to official statistics, the success rate for MAGIC LAS VEGAS this year was as high as 80%, and Heartdub took advantage of this mega-exhibition to achieve another successful year.
Since August 2021, MAGIC SHOW has officially returned to the VEGAS LVCC exhibition hall. It took Heartdub nine years to sufficiently prepare for the MAGIC SHOW! We showed the world the charm of the technology brought by our physics engine and proved the strength that Heartdub has been building up for nine years. Whether it was technical research and upgrading, brand building and precipitation, or experience accumulation and reconciliation, all the time and effort ushered in a positive answer with the debut of MAGIC LAS VEGAS.
Also present at the show were three of Heartdub's virtual human colleagues: Railey, Jessica, and Rosa (pictured below from left to right), who have different skin tones, different personalities, and futuristic looks. The audience showed high attention and interest in the three virtual employees and even asked for their contact information for more in-depth virtual communication. These virtual employees fully demonstrate Heartdub's corporate values, which are creativity, diversity, and inclusion.
The "heartwarming gift" for MAGIC LAS VEGAS was sent out on the first day of the event. Everyone was curious about this "digital-to-physical" gift. Are there any deviations between real and virtual?
However, Heartdub's technical strength will never disappoint. The moment visitors received the physical gifts and compared them to the designs on the software, they are all impressed by the perfect replication of the design, which is truly what you see is what you get. This gift is the best proof that we have achieved "cost reduction and efficiency" with our product.
Two important partners also came to MAGIC LAS VEGAS with Heartdub this year, Jiangsu Jujie, a microfibers company with a nearly 30-year history of high-end textile materials, and DANZ, a New York-based designer brand.
Jujie Microfiber, with the concept of exploring the perfect fusion of aesthetics and technology, has profound accumulation in the technical fields of polymer chemistry, differentiated spinning, application of bio-based degradable materials, water-based polyurethane, and premium suede-like microfiber pile.
Jujie Microfiber came to the exhibition with their new fabrics to showcase their more environmentally friendly and innovative materials and better industrial designs. Jujie Microfiber's belief in "benefiting the community and human beings" coincides with Heartdub's vision of "making the world a better place". Both companies joined forces for the exhibition to gain more recognition through their high-barrier technologies and brand concepts.
DANZ, Heartdub's long-term partner, founded by Danica Zheng, one of the most promising young emerging designers selected by Teen Vogue, has had her work worn by major international celebrities and published in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, T Magazine, etc. Its brand concept is dedicated to creating exquisite and sexy pieces styles for modern women, while boldly innovating and challenging the traditional fashion system. Its scope is not limited to fashion and clothing, but also includes a combination of technology, culture, and art.
Both Heartdub and DANZ are exploring and fusing technology and fashion in their respective fields to create a better future.
At the exhibition, Heartdub proved its determination to use a more environmental-friendly and digital means to empower design, enhance sales, and devote itself to the sustainable development of the fashion industry. The brand concept of emphasizing environmental protection and Tech for Social Good was also highly recognized by the community.
The four-day exhibit was so rewarding that every Duber at Heartdub was touched by the recognition that Heartdub received for all their preparation and efforts. Heartdub's vision of "Let's make the world a better place" was once again reinforced.
Heartdub will continue to polish its products and promote the development of digital transformation, make progress together with pioneers, and strive for sustainable development and zero waste manufacturing.
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LoRa® unlocks satellite-based Massive IoT Capability across Europe
DUBLIN, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today EchoStar Mobile Limited, an agile, innovative mobile satellite services provider and subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS), announced the deployment of their pan-European LoRa®-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) network. The network, operating in EchoStar Mobile's licensed S-band spectrum from the EchoStar XXI satellite, is the first to offer bi-directional, real-time LoRa®-enabled connectivity across Europe using a single network.
The seamless coverage provides multinational service continuity to meet the needs of mobility customers, or those with widely distributed locations, in sectors including utilities, transportation, railway, logistics and agritech.
Telemaco Melia, vice president and general manager of EchoStar Mobile, said: "The activation of our pan-European network, the largest, and first multinational, LoRa®-enabled IoT network, is a significant milestone for EchoStar Mobile. We, along with dozens of partners participating in our early adoption program for LoRa®, are evaluating prototype devices and testing the network with applications such as railway track monitoring, smart farming, utility monitoring and asset tracking in preparation for commercial service launch, which is on track for late 2022."
Melia will introduce EchoStar Mobile's bi-directional LoRa®-enabled IoT network during the panel, "From Chip to Space, a satellite IoT story," on 6 July at the LoRaWAN® World Expo in Paris.
LoRa® (meaning "Long Range") is a low-power networking protocol ideal for connecting battery-powered devices. Until now, the technology has been largely dependent on the deployment of terrestrial infrastructure, constraining its use. The EchoStar Mobile solution overcomes this hurdle, using a LoRa®-enabled module that easily integrates into IoT devices to provide connectivity across Europe and allow sensors to send and receive information in real-time while on the move.
Learn more about EchoStar Mobile's pan-European LoRa® ecosystem here. Experienced LoRa® partners interested in participating in the early adoption program for LoRa®-enabled IoT devices can request information through the website.
About EchoStar Mobile
EchoStar Mobile Limited is an agile, innovative mobile satellite services provider that seeks to provide organisations with better value, productivity, and operational safety via its market disruptive approach to connectivity solutions.
EchoStar Mobile, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation, is an Irish company with commercial operations headquarters based in the UK, a data centre in Griesheim, Germany, and a converged satellite and terrestrial network covering the UK, Europe and Scandinavia. For further information, visit www.EchoStarMobile.com.
About EchoStar Corporation
EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit www.EchoStar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
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TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945
BOSTON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Investment Management, a company of Manulife Investment Management, recently announced net fee reductions on three funds with a combined total of more than $2.4 billion in assets under management. The reductions reflect contractual modifications to management fee schedules and/or reimbursement expenses for the funds and certain management fee waivers according to asset-level breakpoint schedules. These changes pass additional value to shareholders through the benefit of scale. Nearly all of John Hancock Investment Management's assets under management (AUM) have experienced a fee decrease in the past 10 years.1
The funds affected by the net fee reductions are John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund, subadvised by Wellington Management Company LLP, John Hancock International Small Company Fund, subadvised by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and John Hancock Absolute Return Currency Fund subadvised by First Quadrant LLC.
"We're focused on providing investors access to a competitively priced family of funds with diversity in return sources and managed by our unique multimanager network," said Andrew G. Arnott, CEO, John Hancock Investment Management and head of wealth and asset management, Manulife Investment Management, United States and Europe. "We're consistently reviewing our lineup to ensure that we have competitive pricing and performance and since 2020 we have strategically cut fees on more than $35 billion in AUM to benefit shareholders."
About John Hancock Investment Management
A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.
About Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.
Request a prospectus or summary prospectus from your financial professional, by visiting jhinvestments.com or by calling us at 800-225-5291. The prospectus includes investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses, and other information that you should consider carefully before investing.
Investing involves risks, including the potential loss of principal.
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200 Berkeley Street ▪ Boston, MA
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for its Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) to assist state and local governments in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. CPSC will award up to a total of $2 million in two-year grants to qualifying jurisdictions. The PSGP is an essential part of CPSC's national campaign to prevent drain entrapment and drowning. Drowning is the leading cause of deaths among young children.
The grant program is made possible through the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), which seeks to provide state and local governments with assistance for education, training and enforcement of pool safety requirements, as well as anti-drowning education. Since the Act's passage in 2007, the agency has provided nearly $5 million in funding to 24 recipients.
"CPSC is proud to be able to help states and municipalities with these funds to support their water safety efforts. The Virginia Graeme Baker Act grants can potentially save lives through enforcement of pool safety laws, informing the public about entrapment dangers and other education to prevent drowning," said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. "I urge states and municipalities to take advantage of this opportunity to help their own communities take on one of the leading causes of deaths for young children."
Grant applicants must be a state or local government or U. S. Territory that has an enacted or amended a law that meets the requirements of the VGB Act (15 U.S.C. 8001), sections 1405 and 1406.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the solicitation on Grants.gov, under grant opportunity CPSC-22-001. Applications will be accepted through June 20, 2022.
CPSC's website www.PoolSafely.gov has more information about the Pool Safely Grant Program and the VGB Act. PoolSafely.gov has free, downloadable information for the general public, state and local officials, the swimming pool and spa community and the media.
This child safety law has helped reduce the risk of drowning and drain entrapment by requiring public pools and spas to install new safety drain covers and through federal grants and education programs to encourage states and localities to require residential pools and spas to utilize physical barriers, such as a fence completely surrounding the pool, with self-closing, self-latching gates. See additional pool safety tips at www.poolsafely.gov.
Jurisdictions can contact the grants management officer Janet Davis at JDavis@denali.gov or 907-271-3036 for more information.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
Release Number: 22-112
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that its chief executive officer, Brian Lian, Ph.D., will participate in a fireside chat as part of the BTIG Biotechnology Conference 2022. The conference will take place August 8-9, 2022.
Details are as follows:
- BTIG Biotechnology Conference 2022
Details: Brian Lian, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Viking, will participate in a fireside chat and Viking management will participate in 1-on-1 meetings
Conference Dates: August 8-9, 2022
Format: Hybrid event with in-person and virtual participation
About Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel first-in-class or best-in-class therapies for the treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders. Viking's research and development activities leverage its expertise in metabolism to develop innovative therapeutics designed to improve patients' lives. The company's clinical programs include VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders, which is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b study for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. In a Phase 2a trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and elevated LDL-C, patients who received VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in LDL-C and liver fat content compared with patients who received placebo. The company is also developing VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders. VK2735 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial. The company's third clinical compound is VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). VK0214 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with the adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) form of X-ALD. The company holds exclusive worldwide rights to a portfolio of five therapeutic programs, including VK2809 and VK0214, which are based on small molecules licensed from Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.
For more information about Viking Therapeutics, please visit www.vikingtherapeutics.com. Follow Viking on Twitter @Viking_VKTX.
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EEI Edison Award is electric power industry's highest honor in the US
WALTHAM, Mass., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid received the 2022 International Edison Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for its North Sea Link (NSL) project last evening. The link allows the UK and Norway to share renewable energy across the longest subsea electricity interconnector in the world.
"National Grid is honored to receive the prestigious International Edison Award from EEI," said National Grid CEO John Pettigrew. "The NSL is critical to providing our customers with the affordable, reliable, and clean energy they want and deserve, and it is helping to shape the future of the electric power industry by establishing technologies that increase flexibility for the energy grid, which enables us to efficiently reduce carbon emissions."
National Grid and Statnett's €1.6-billion (approximately $1.7 billion USD) NSL started commercial operations on October 1, 2021, marking a major milestone in the UK's and Norway's journeys to net zero. By enabling the trade of renewable energy between the two countries for the first time, NSL will help the UK to avoid 23 million metric tons of carbon emissions by 2030.
Stretching 720 kilometers (km, approximately 447 miles) across the North Sea between Blyth in the UK and the village of Kvilldal, near Stavanger in southwestern Norway, at depths of up to 700 meters (approximately 2,300 feet), NSL provides clean electricity to power 1.4 million homes.
"Across the globe, EEI and our member companies are focused on getting the energy we provide as clean as we can as fast as we can, without compromising on the reliability or affordability that are essential to the customers and the communities we serve," said EEI President Tom Kuhn. "Because of the NSL, multiple countries are able to take the next step toward powering a net-zero economy. I applaud National Grid for its leadership and congratulate them for winning this prestigious award for this engineering marvel."
Presented annually and selected by a panel of former energy industry executives, the Edison Award is the electric power industry's highest honor in the US. The award was presented in Orlando, Fla., during EEI 2022, EEI's annual thought leadership forum.
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York and Massachusetts. National Grid is focused on building a path to a more affordable, reliable clean energy future through our fossil-free vision. National Grid is transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
For more information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, friend us on Facebook, and find our photos on Instagram.
EEI is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 235 million Americans,and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States. In addition to our U.S. members, EEI has more than 65 international electric companies, with operations in more than 90 countries, as International Members, and hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.
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SAN DIEGO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. Director of Bioinformatics, Roy Williams, Ph.D., presented NeuriTest™ for the first time publicly last week at the 2022 International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
Dr. Williams' podium presentation, "NeuriTest: A Bioinformatics-based Tool for Quality Control of iPSC-derived Dopamine Neuron Precursors for Transplantation," featured the advanced bioinformatics-based predictive assay, which utilizes whole transcriptome RNA sequencing to identify ideal neuronal precursor cells at the optimal stage.
"NeuriTest is the final check point for making autologous cell replacement therapy a personalized medicine reality for people with Parkinson's," said Dr. Williams. "Consistency is key, and NeuriTest quickly and efficiently determines cell consistency, delivering a high confidence readout to our regenerative medicine developers, and also providing patients the best options of their own cells for transplant."
Aspen is working to develop an autologous cell therapy, designed to replace lost dopamine neurons for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Currently there is no disease-modifying treatment for PD, the second most common neurodegenerative disease affecting more than 10 million patients worldwide. One of the advantages of Aspen's autologous approach is that it will not require immunosuppressive drugs.
NeuriTest, a highly intuitive 2-score system, utilizes the predictable changes during cell differentiation to characterize dopaminergic neuron precursors, and predicts the determined neural precursors with excellent sensitivity to almost 90% (89.2%, n=74) and specificity of more than 95% (95.9%, n=98). NeuriTest helps to make autologous cell therapy possible because it examines multiple biomarkers, a significant improvement over previous techniques.
Trained with patient cells to determine both cell viability and engraftment potential, NeuriTest is a companion diagnostic and predictive tool, originally developed by the research team at Dr. Jeanne Loring's lab at the Scripps Research Institute, alongside PluriTest®, the industry "gold standard" in confirming pluripotency, also an important part of the iPSC-derived cell therapy development and manufacturing process. The Aspen team continues to add additional development features to both PluriTest and NeuriTest for its in-house therapeutic stem cell development programs.
The ISSCR annual meeting gathers the world's leading scientists, clinicians, business leaders, ethicists and educators from more than 65 countries to commemorate 20 years of excellence, advances, and contributions of stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
Headquartered in San Diego, Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. is a development stage, private biotechnology company focused on personalized (autologous) cell therapies. The company is developing induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to address diseases with high unmet medical need, beginning with autologous neuron replacement for both sporadic and genetic forms of Parkinson's disease (PD) and extending across the brain and affected organs.
A leading iPSC platform company, Aspen combines stem cell biology with the latest artificial intelligence and genomic approaches to investigate patient-specific, restorative treatments. The company has developed a best-in-class platform to create and characterize pluripotent-derived cell medicines, which includes in-house bioinformatics, manufacturing, and QC. For more information and important updates, please visit aspenneuroscience.com.
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Largest Nail Manufacturer Previously Donated Cash to Habitat for Humanity for Disaster Relief Efforts
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-Continent Steel and Wire (MCSW), the nation's largest nail manufacturer, announced today that it has delivered 3.5 million American-made MAGNUM nails to Kentucky Habitat for Humanity. During National Rebuilding Month, the company donated $20,000 to support disaster relief efforts in Kentucky and also pledged to donate nails to the blitz housing projects planned in Bowling Green and Dawson Springs. This delivery fulfills the company's pledge as residents ramp up efforts to rebuild and restore.
It's been reported that, months after the tornadoes struck, hundreds of people remain in temporary housing, including travel trailers, hotel rooms, and state parks. A fourth round of tornado recovery relief was just announced by Kentucky Governor Beshear to help support families until homes and lives can be rebuilt.
"The Mid-Continent family believes we all need to do our part to build better and stronger communities," said Fernando Villanueva, Mid-Continent's CEO. "It feels good to see millions of American-made MAGNUM nails on the ground in Kentucky. They are going contribute to the building and rebuilding of safe homes for the residents of Bowling Green and Dawson Springs."
Mid Continent's donations to Kentucky Habitat for Humanity are being spilt between projects in two areas of the state that were hit hardest by the December tornadoes. The Bowling Green project includes 10 homes and is expected to break ground in mid-July. The Dawson Springs project includes 14 homes and is expected to break ground next fall.
Mary Shearer, executive director of Kentucky Habitat for Humanity, said of the partnership with Mid-Continent, "We cannot thank Mid-Continent Steel and Wire enough for their support, passion, and dedication to not only Habitat for Humanity, but the countless families we will serve with their donations. It is because of companies like Mid-Continent and your employees that Habitat is going to rebuild the lives and communities of those who lost so much!"
Please follow Mid-Continent's Facebook page for updates on our partnership with Kentucky Habitat for Humanity, including a video message from CEO Fernando Villanueva and details on the two blitz builds.
About Mid-Continent Steel and Wire (MCSW): Mid-Continent Steel and Wire is one of the biggest wire manufactures in North America and with its MAGNUM brand it is the nation's largest nail manufacturer. The company's main locations are in Poplar Bluff, MO; Houston, TX; and Laredo, TX.
MCSW and its dedicated family of brands and employees are committed to providing a comprehensive mix of high-quality products and outstanding service each and every day. We aim to build and secure the future of our communities, employees, customers, suppliers, and shareholders by offering reliable, best-in-class steel solutions at an unbeatable value.
For more information, visit www.mcswusa.com.
Contact: Elizabeth Heaton, elizabeth@EAHstrategiesLLC.com, 202-445-9858
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Top ISP Earns Third Employee Satisfaction Designation
ATLANTA, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthLink, a leading internet service provider, today announced that it has been honored with the coveted Great Place to Work™ certification based on extensive employee feedback for the third year in a row.
"This re-certification is a testament to our commitment to our team," said Glenn Goad, CEO of EarthLink. "Since 2020, during what have been some of the most tumultuous times in HR, our employees consistently say EarthLink is serving them well. We make them a priority every day because we understand that our employees directly impact our ability to deliver the outstanding customer experiences to which we are committed."
EarthLink's Great Place to Work 2022 certification was awarded based on validated employee surveys completed through the platform and affirms that 75% of employees at EarthLink say it is a great place to work (compared to 59% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company).
A few key data points from the employee survey:
- Ninety-eight percent say that our facilities contribute to a safe work environment
- 94% believe they are treated fairly, regardless of race
- 92% believe they are treated fairly, regardless of sexual orientation
- 89% believe EarthLink celebrates special events and milestones
- 88% believe EarthLink strikes a good work/life balance
Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. Their independent survey, used to evaluate companies for certification, measures employee satisfaction and various aspects of company culture, including their sense of pride within the company.
About EarthLink: EarthLink is a top U.S. internet service provider delivering access to more homes and small businesses than any other ISP. EarthLink delivers the right technology at the right price to create the right connection for customers. Consumers voted EarthLink the number one ISP in America in both 2020 and 2021. An independent company headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink was certified as a Great Place to Work since 2020. To learn more, visit earthlink.net.
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Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Props and Pistons Festival
AKRON – The Props and Pistons Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 14 at Akron Fulton International Airport, 1600 Triplett Blvd.
The festival offers flying demonstrations, aircraft on display, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) activities, airplane tours and rides on aircraft. The dozens of displays range from World War II warbirds to current military, commercial and specialty aircraft. There will be a car show on Saturday, free flight simulators, a play area for kids, live music and food trucks.
Free parking and shuttle buses will be available at the marked parking lots near Derby Downs. For more information, visit www.flyohio.org or Facebook.com/flyohio.
Monster Bash at Palace
CANTON – The Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, will host the Monster Bash: Bela Lugosi Film Festival and Expo on Friday and Saturday.
Ticket pricing through the Canton Palace Theatre Box Office is $40 for the weekend pass (in-and-out privileges); $20 for the day pass (in-and-out privileges); and $5 per movie (no in-and-out privileges).
Visit https://cantonpalacetheatre.org/calendar/ for more information and advance sale tickets. Tickets are also available at the door during the festival. Doors open at 3 p.m. Friday, with the first movie starting at 5 p.m. Doors open at noon Saturday, with the first movie starting at 2 p.m.
Youth Pop-Up Shop
CANTON – The nonprofit organization Dream by Royal will present Fun in the Sun: Supporting the Youth Pop-Up Shop from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at The Martin Center gymnasium, 1253 Third St SE.
The organization's goal is to provide knowledge, support and fun for youth. The event is free to young entrepreneurs who want to showcase their own businesses.
Vendors interested in participating should contact Destynee Hardy at 330-268-4466 and explain the business they would like to enter into the pop-up shop. A $35 donation is required upon registration for those who are not young entrepreneurs. Registration ends Sept. 1. Vendors should have businesses that are kid-friendly, and may sell their products at the event, but the goal is to have as many free stations as possible.
Setup starts at 2 p.m. on the day of the event.
Needed are two food vendors, three volunteers who will help with setup and fun stations from start to finish (volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and a meal provided by Dream by Royal), two bounce houses, two face painters, T-shirt/custom-made items, educators who are willing to provide books and school supplies.
The event will include a basketball shootout for girls and boys in grades 5 through 7. Monetary donations or donations of clothing, paper products and books are welcome.
Discussions on public education
CANTON – The Canton Area League of Women Voters Education Fund will host two panel discussions on public education at Timken Commons (former Timken High School), 521 Tuscarawas St. W. The entrance and parking are off Fourth Street NW.
"What are Children Learning in History Class?" will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. The panel will discuss efforts to legislate what is taught. "How Can We Protect Public School Funding?" will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8. The panel will discuss the impact of school vouchers.
A question-and-answer session will follow both discussions. For more information, visit www.cantonlwv.org.
MAPS dinner dance
GREEN – The Military Aviation Preservation Society (MAPS) Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway, will hold a dinner dance Aug. 20, featuring the music of LaFlavour's "Five Decades of Hits."
Guests may attend for dinner and dancing, or for dancing only.
Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets for both dinner and dancing are $21.72 per person; advance reservations are required for this option. Order tickets and make reservations at www.mapsairmuseum.org or laflavour.org or call 330-896-6332, ext. 110. The deadline for orders is 1 p.m. Aug. 19. The dinner, provided by Mr. Mike’s Catering, will be chicken cordon bleu, au gratin potatoes, vegetable medley, dinner salad, dinner roll and a bottle of water.
No advance ticket purchase or reservations are required for dancing only, and the cost is $10 per person at the door. Admission for dancing only opens at 6:30 p.m.
Seating for both options is first-come, first-seated. No outside food, beverages, or alcohol are permitted. The MAPS snack bar will be open throughout the event.
Hartville Kitchen events
HARTVILLE – The Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison St. NW, will present Brian Hoffman’s Remembering Red – A Tribute to Red Skelton on Thursday.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch is at noon and the show is at 1 p.m. Tickets are $47.
The Martins will perform a dinner concert Aug. 18. Tickets are $52. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6 and the concert is at 7.
For more information or tickets, visit https://hartvillekitchen.com/events/ or call 330-877-9353.
Lions Club festival
HARTVILLE – Uniontown Lions Club’s annual festival to raise funds to support its various community service and outreach programs is Aug. 17-20 on the grounds of the HRM Complex, 1315 Edison St. NW, adjacent to the Hartville MarketPlace.
The festival features food, rides, a car show, games, instant bingo, bingo, 50/50 drawing and music.
The schedule is as follows:
- Aug. 17 – Festival opens at 6 p.m.; La Flavour (‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s music) from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
- Aug. 18 – Festival opens at 6 p.m.; hymn sing local churches from 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.; Better Monday (soft rock music) from 9 to 10:30 p.m.
- Aug. 19 – Car show at 5 p.m.; festival opens at 6 p.m.; Dave & Daphne – Live from Nashville Now from 7 to 10:30 p.m.; car show registration, $10, is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Awards are at 8:30 p.m. Categories are Best of Show, Best of Pre-War and Post-War 1900-1954, Best of Ford, Best of T-Bird, Best of Corvette, Best of Chevy, Best of Pontiac, Best of Mopar, Best of Buick, Best of Custom, Best of Truck, Best of Open. For more information, call Jim Palmeri 330-699-4333.
- Aug. 20 – Parade at 5 p.m.; festival opens after parade; Lake High School Band at 7 p.m., Gerald Harris the Entertainer, with jazz, oldies and Motown from 9 to 10:15 p.m., fireworks at 10:30 p.m.
The festival theme is "Community Partnership," and the festival grand marshal will be Marion Coblentz, retired president of Hartville MarketPlace. He helped the Lions find a new home for the festival and continues to be a lead supporter and partner. All festival proceeds help support various local community projects.
Jackson Amphitheater events
JACKSON TWP. – Southern Roots will perform a free concert at the Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Chris Wintrip and company will perform a tribute to the Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Elton Rohn, featuring the music of Elton John, will perform from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at www.jacksonamphitheater.com
The free children’s movie "Encanto" will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday in the amphitheater. Doors open at 6 p.m.
String quartet at park
LEXINGTON TWP. – The Stark Parks Summer Serenades series continues at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Deer Creek Reservoir, 14514 Price St. NE, with a free string quartet concert.
Fishing derby
MAGNOLIA – The Stark Parks Sandy & Beaver Canal Fishing Derby for ages 4 to 15 will be Saturday at Magnolia Flouring Mills Pond, 261 Main St.
Bait will be provided. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and fishing is from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, visit https://starkparks.com/fishing/.
Healthiest Soil Contest
MASSILLON – Stark Soil & Water Conservation District is searching for Stark County's Healthiest Soil.
Contestants can stop by the district office to pick up a standardized 4-inch cylinder, which can used to collect a uniform sample. Detailed instructions on proper sampling are available at starkswcd.org. Samples can be dropped off at the office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15 to 19.
District staff and soil scientists will conduct soil health assessment tests to determine the healthiest soil. The district is at 2650 Richville Drive SE., Suite 100, Massillon. For more information call 330-451-7645.
Coffee with a Cop
NIMISHILLEN TWP. – A Coffee with a Cop program will be held at Pegasus Military Family Center, 5495 Meese Road, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The community is invited to ask questions, bring concerns, and get to know the members of the Stark County Sheriff's Office. For more information, contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office at 330-430-3889.
Book sales in North Canton
NORTH CANTON – The Friends of the North Canton Library will hold a book sale on the library’s patio, 185 N. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (weather permitting) during the Main Street Festival.
The annual book sale will be Aug. 17-20, with 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 reserved for Friends of the North Canton Library members. Hours for the public will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ug. 19 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20.
For more information, visit http://ncantonlibrary.com/friends-of-the-library. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/08/07/stark-county-roundup-news-around-canton-region/10178222002/ | 2022-08-07T10:04:06Z |
PHILADELPHIA, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI) intends to release its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2022 before market trading begins on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Management has scheduled a conference call for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, to review the Company's results and future outlook. To listen to the call, please dial 1(888) 330-2024 (domestic toll free), or 1(646) 960-0187 (international), and request to join the PREIT call, Conference ID 9326912, at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time as callers could experience delays. Investors can also access the call in a "listen only" mode via the internet at the Company's website, preit.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the necessary software to listen to the Internet broadcast. Financial and statistical information expected to be discussed on the call will also be available on the Company's website.
For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, the online archive of the webcast will also be available for one year following the call.
In order to be more accessible to shareholders, PREIT has partnered with Say Technologies, LLC a Robinhood Markets company, that has built an innovative communication platform to make it easier for investors to exercise their ownership rights. The Company expects to begin accepting questions via the Q&A platform on August 2, 2022 and will issue an announcement when the platform opens.
About PREIT
PREIT (NYSE: PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages innovative properties developed to be thoughtful, community-centric hubs. PREIT's robust portfolio of carefully curated, ever-evolving properties generates success for its tenants and meaningful impact for the communities it serves by keenly focusing on five core areas of established and emerging opportunity: multi-family & hotel, health & tech, retail, essentials & grocery and experiential. Located primarily in densely-populated regions, PREIT is a top operator of high quality, purposeful places that serve as one-stop destinations for customers to shop, dine, play and stay. Additional information is available at www.preit.com or on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "may" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans, strategies, anticipated events, trends and other matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future events and conditions and are based on currently available financial, economic and competitive data and our current business plans. Actual results could vary materially depending on risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that may affect our operations, markets, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Risk Factors section of our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While we believe our assumptions are reasonable, we caution you against relying on any forward-looking statements as it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the effectiveness of our financial restructuring and any additional strategies that we may employ to address our liquidity and capital resources in the future; our ability to achieve forecasted revenue and pro forma leverage ratio and generate free cash flow to further reduce indebtedness; the COVID-19 global pandemic and the public health and governmental response, which have created periods of significant economic disruption and also have and may continue to exacerbate many of the risks listed herein; changes in the retail and real estate industries, including bankruptcies, consolidation and store closings, particularly among anchor tenants; changes in economic conditions, including unemployment rates and its effects on consumer confidence and spending, supply chain challenges, the current inflationary environment, and the corresponding effects on tenant business performance, prospects, solvency and leasing decisions; our inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise; our ability to maintain and increase property occupancy, sales and rental rates; increases in operating costs that cannot be passed on to tenants, which may be exacerbated in the current inflationary environment; the effects of online shopping and other uses of technology on our retail tenants; risks related to our development and redevelopment activities, including delays, cost overruns and our inability to reach projected occupancy or rental rates; social unrest and acts of vandalism or violence at malls, including our properties, or at other similar spaces, and the potential effect on traffic and sales; our ability to sell properties that we seek to dispose of, which may be delayed by, among other things, the failure to obtain zoning, occupancy and other governmental approvals and permits or, to the extent required, approvals of other third parties; potential losses on impairment of certain long-lived assets, such as real estate, including losses that we might be required to record in connection with any disposition of assets; our substantial debt and our ability to remain in compliance with our financial covenants under our debt facilities; our ability to raise capital, including through sales of properties or interests in properties, subject to the terms of our credit agreements; and potential dilution from any capital raising transactions or other equity issuances.
Additional factors that might cause future events, achievements or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements include those discussed herein, and in the sections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
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Fiala scores 2, Wild beat Canucks and lock up 2nd in Central
By TYLER MASON
Associated Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-3. The Wild locked up the second spot in the Central Division and will face the third-place St. Louis Blues in the first round of the playoffs. Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello each had a goal and two assists for the Wild, who also got goals from Jared Spurgeon and Ryan Hartman. Elias Pettersson scored twice for the Canucks and Matthew Highmore had Vancouver’s other goal. Cam Talbot made 21 saves for the Wild to earn his 200th win. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/21/fiala-scores-2-wild-beat-canucks-and-lock-up-2nd-in-central/ | 2022-04-22T03:49:05Z |
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 2, 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, Energy Transfer LP issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
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LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Amgen Inc. ("Amgen" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: AMGN) for violations of the securities laws.
The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. As part of Amgen's first quarter 2022 earnings release issued on April 27, 2022, the Company admitted that: "on April 18, 2022, Amgen received a notice of deficiency from the [Internal Revenue Service ('IRS')] for the 2013-2015 period proposing adjustments primarily related to the allocation of profits between certain of the Company's entities in the United States and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico," which "seeks to increase Amgen's U.S. taxable income for the 2013-2015 period by an amount that would result in additional federal tax of approximately $5.1 billion, plus interest." The Company also disclosed that the IRS has proposed a penalty of approximately $2 billion related to the deficiency. Based on this news, shares of Amgen fell sharply on April 28, 2022.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed back Tuesday on the decision by San Francisco’s conservative Catholic archbishop to deny her Communion over her support of abortion rights, saying she respects that people have opposing views but not when they impose them on others.
The California Democrat says she comes from a large family with many members who oppose abortion. “I respect people’s views about that. But I don’t respect us foisting it onto others.” Pelosi added, “Our archbishop has been vehemently against LGBTQ rights. In fact he led the way in an initiative on the ballot in California.”
Pelosi made her comments on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” In a letter last week to Pelosi, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said he would refuse her Communion after she vowed to codify into law the Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion. That legislation passed the House but died last week in the Senate.
Pelosi said women and families need to know this is about more than abortion. “These same people are against contraception, family planning, in vitro fertilization. It’s a blanket thing and they use abortion as the front man for it.”
Cordileone has said he told Pelosi that she must either repudiate her support of abortion rights or stop speaking publicly about her Catholic faith. In a separate letter to church members, he said he had asked several times to meet with Pelosi but that her office didn’t respond or told him she was busy.
“After numerous attempts to speak with her to help her understand the grave evil she is perpetrating, the scandal she is causing, and the danger to her own soul she is risking, I have determined that the point has come in which I must make a public declaration that she is not to be admitted to Holy Communion,” Cordileone wrote.
Over the past year, Cordileone has been among the most outspoken U.S. bishops advocating that Communion be denied to President Joe Biden and other politicians who support abortion rights.
However, each bishop has authority in his own diocese on this matter, and the archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, has affirmed that Biden is welcome to receive the sacrament there.
No. 2 Senate Democratic leader Richard Durbin of Illinois, who has been denied Communion for years by his Springfield, Illinois, diocese due to his abortion-rights views, voiced support Tuesday for Pelosi. “I still believe that the authorities in the church believe that we have issues that can only be decided by our own conscience and not by some bishop’s conference,” Durbin told reporters. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/pelosi-pushes-back-on-archbishop-who-denies-her-communion/ | 2022-05-25T08:06:00Z |
As companies turn to AI to navigate a changing world, Arize offers a proven platform for improving machine learning model performance and troubleshooting issues quickly
BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arize AI, a leader in machine learning observability, announced today that it has raised $38 million in Series B funding. TCV led the round with participation from existing investors Battery Ventures, Foundation Capital, and Swift Ventures.
The investment is the largest-ever in a machine learning observability platform and comes at an important inflection point for the industry. Machine learning models are now being deployed in nearly every sector of the economy, with companies investing billions to turn artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into a competitive advantage. Despite a decade of investment in data infrastructure and the pre-production ML toolchain, most companies still lack visibility into how their ML models are performing in production and run the risk of models impacting earnings or acting in unfair ways. This is especially true as the industry embraces computer vision and natural language processing models that are notoriously difficult to troubleshoot since they rely on unstructured data and manual labeling by humans.
Launched in 2020, Arize's ML observability platform is already counted on by a growing list of enterprises and disruptive technology companies – including Uber, Spotify, Ebay, Instacart, Chime, Neustar, Nextdoor, New York Life, Stitch Fix, and more – to track hundreds of billions of predictions per month. Arize is beloved by ML engineering teams because it enables them to streamline troubleshooting efforts with purpose-built workflows and analytics for model performance management, drift detection, data quality checks, and model validation. Arize also enables users to log models with both structured and unstructured data to the platform for monitoring.
"Michaelangelo is Uber's end-to-end ML platform that powers 100% business-critical ML use cases at Uber to deliver a consistent user experience across billions of rides and deliveries," says Kai Wang, Product Lead, Uber AI Platform. "Given the vital role ML plays in this process, it's critical to have tools that build on Michalangelo's core capabilities and help us stay ahead of potential production ML problems. We're excited to work with Arize AI to enhance platform ML observability capabilities and make it easier to detect and resolve model performance issues."
"Arize's platform finally makes it easy for ML engineers to scalably detect data and drift issues, troubleshoot what happened, and improve overall model performance" says Morgan Gerlak, Partner at TCV. "Like other areas of observability, the end user really matters — and we were impressed by Arize's ability to build a practical solution that ML engineers love."
"As the pace of innovation in AI accelerates, it's more important than ever for organizations to have machine learning observability in place to surface potential problems and improve ML models in production," says Dharmesh Thakker, a general partner with Battery Ventures. "In the past year, Arize has emerged as one of the highest-profile companies in this space -- the platform of choice for many prominent ML teams. We're proud to expand our investment and partnership with Arize as it pushes into new frontiers."
"Speaking of observability, I've been watching Arize grow since its inception," says Ashu Garg, general partner at Foundation Capital, "and I'm thrilled at how far the company has come. Its product is far ahead of the competition and is being deployed by best-in-class AI enterprises, which all acknowledge the seriousness of the problem. In two short years, Arize has become the breakout company in its category."
"The reality is that if you're not injecting AI into every major business decision, you are going to be left behind," notes Brett Wilson, Co-Founder and General Partner at Swift Ventures. "Having machine learning observability in place to monitor models and get ahead of potential problems is table stakes, especially in a challenging economic environment. Arize is the category leader in this space and is pushing it to new frontiers."
Arize AI is a machine learning observability platform that helps ML teams deliver and maintain more successful AI in production. Arize's automated model monitoring and observability platform allows ML teams to quickly detect issues when they emerge, troubleshoot why they happened, and improve overall model performance across both structured and unstructured data. Arize is a remote first company with headquarters in Berkeley, CA. Sign up for a free account or book a demo for your team at Arize.com.
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The Nomination Committee in Hansa Biopharma has completed its nomination work for the Annual General Meeting 2022. It proposes to the Annual General Meeting 2022 for Peter Nicklin to be elected new chair of the Board of Directors of Hansa Biopharma. The current chair Ulf Wiinberg has chosen to not stand for re-election.
LUND, Sweden, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansa Biopharma AB, "Hansa", (Nasdaq Stockholm: HNSA), pioneer in enzyme technology for rare immunological conditions, today announces that Peter Nicklin has been proposed as new Chairman of the Board at Hansa Biopharma.
Ulf Wiinberg has been chair of the Board of Directors since 2016 and the Nomination Committee would like to thank Ulf for his great contributions and strong engagement during his extensive tenure as board member and chair of the Board of Directors. His role in the development of the company over the past years cannot be overstated.
"Hansa is on a journey to become a global leader in rare diseases. An exciting future lies ahead as Hansa expands across multiple broad therapeutic areas with new transformative therapies for patients who need them. I have decided to leave the board because I spend most of my time living and working in the United States. I look forward to follow the company as new transformative drugs are being developed from Hansa's antibody cleaving enzyme technology platform. Drugs, that potentially can be life altering for patients suffering from rare immunologic diseases", comments Ulf Wiinberg, current chair of Hansa.
The Nomination Committee has dedicated considerable time to find a suitable successor for the role as chair of the Board of Directors. In this process, the Nomination Committee has found that Peter Nicklin has extensive experience and background in the life science industry and significant experience in leading global teams. The Nomination Committee believes that Peter Nicklin is well suited to assume the role as chair of the Board of Directors.
"I am very pleased that Peter Nicklin has accepted the proposal to join the Board of Directors of Hansa as Chair. Peter has the experience and background that is needed to continue and develop the foundation that Ulf Wiinberg has laid. Together with his energy and positive spirit we believe Peter Nicklin is the right person to lead Hansa to the next steps", comments Jannis Kitsakis (representing AP4), chair of the Nomination Committee.
The Nomination Committee's proposals will be presented in the notice convening the Annual General Meeting. Hansa Biopharma's Annual General Meeting will be held on June 30, 2022.
For further information, please contact:
Klaus Sindahl, Head of Investor Relations
Hansa Biopharma
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Hansa Biopharma
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Only 10% of vulnerabilities remediated each month; Only 60% of companies improving security postures; Nearly a quarter facing more than 1,000 vulnerabilities according to global study with The Cyentia Institute
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from SecurityScorecard, the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, and The Cyentia Institute, an independent cybersecurity research firm, revealed only 60% of organizations have improved their security posture despite a 15-fold increase in cyber-attacks over the last three years. The joint research sought to measure the speed of vulnerability remediation from 2019 - 2022 and revealed only modest progress in the area of vulnerability remediation. The research found that 53% of the 1.6 million organizations assessed had at least one exposed vulnerability to the internet, while 22% of organizations amassed more than 1,000 vulnerabilities each, confirming more progress is required to protect organizations' critical assets.
"The speed of vulnerability remediation is a top indicator of an organization's cybersecurity health, and we are in a race to help these organizations shore up defenses and better assess the risks from the growing array of third-party software," said Aleksandr Yampolskiy, co-founder and CEO, SecurityScorecard. "This confirms that in today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, organizations must take swift action to reduce vulnerabilities faster. The time to act is now."
The findings are explained in SecurityScorecard's report, The Fast and Frivolous: Pacing Remediation of Web-Facing Vulnerabilities.
To measure the speed and progress of remediation, SecurityScorecard's research examined how quickly issues were addressed and how long they persisted across assets. The research showed the financial sector to be among the slowest remediation rates (median to fix 50% = 426 days), while utilities ranked among the fastest (median = 270 days). Somewhat surprisingly, despite a 15-fold increase in exploitation activity for vulnerabilities with published exploit code, there was little evidence that organizations in this sector fixed exploited flaws faster. Regardless of how many total vulnerabilities existed across their domain(s), organizations typically fixed about 10% of weaknesses each month.
"Vulnerabilities likely exist with vendors and service providers, which necessitates the need for continuous visibility into the entire ecosystem," said Wade Baker, partner and co-founder at the Cyentia Institute. "With greater visibility, organizations can prioritize risks and remediation based on data. This is key to effectively addressing cyber vulnerabilities."
The research shows the "Information" sector (62.6%) and "Public" sector (61.6%) had the highest prevalence of open vulnerabilities. The "Financial" sector (48.6%) exhibited the lowest proportion of open vulnerabilities; however, there is less than a 10% difference between this and other sectors in terms of industries with the most open vulnerabilities. The analysis revealed that it typically takes organizations 12 months to remediate half of the vulnerabilities in their internet-facing infrastructure. When firms have fewer than 10 open vulnerabilities, it can take about a month to close just half of them, but when the list grows into the hundreds, it takes up to a year to reach the halfway point.
SecurityScorecard collects and analyzes global threat signals that give organizations instant visibility into the security posture of vendors and business partners as well as the capability to do a self-assessment of their own security posture. The technology continuously monitors 10 groups of risk factors to instantly deliver an easy-to-understand A-F rating. Additionally, SecurityScorecard Ratings with Attack Surface Intelligence provides visibility into IP, network, domain or vendor's attack surface risk data, all in one pane of glass. This actionable, deep threat intelligence helps customers identify all of an organization's connected assets, expose previously unknown threats, conduct investigations at scale and prioritize vendor remediation.
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Grieving family wants answers after brush fire uncovers body: ‘Situation doesn’t make sense’
HONOLULU (KHNL/KGMB/Gray News) - Nearly a week after a brush fire in Kapolei uncovered a woman’s body, her family is awaiting answers about her death.
“We’re dying to know more. We would really like to know more,” said the woman’s sister, Rayy Alvarez. “It’s still hard to believe. We can’t even believe that this is happening.”
Authorities identified the woman as 39-year-old Chasidy Lehualani Alvarez. Her body was found on the side of Farrington Highway outside Honokai Hale.
KHNL/KGMB reported that loved ones said she was found in a drainage canal at the bottom of a steep hillside.
Rayy Alvarez remembers her sister for her fighting spirit and for overcoming life’s challenges.
“She was a survivor. So, she was in survival mode and did what she had to do for herself, but she was always still happy,” Rayy Alvarez said.
Chasidy Alvarez’s life was plagued with hardships, according to her family.
As a mother of three with her children now grown, Chasidy Alvarez dealt with various health and mental problems. Her sister said she also struggled to find stable housing and occasionally found herself homeless.
What caused her death is currently unknown to both her family and authorities. Police are still investigating whether foul play was involved.
Residents near where the fire broke out said they were shocked to learn about the discovery of the body.
Before the fire, neighbors said they never heard or saw anything out of the ordinary that would indicate trouble in their backyard.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
“We’re hoping that somebody may have seen her in the area,” said Honolulu Police Department Sgt. Chris Kim. “Any information at this point would be helpful to the investigators.”
Meanwhile, the Alvarez family said they are left to wonder what happened.
“Just a lot of questions. Just a lot of questions,” Rayy Alvarez said. “For me, the situation doesn’t make sense – the way that the scene was, it doesn’t make any sense. So, we just want some answers, you know? We just want some closure at least.”
Anyone who may know anything was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 808-955-8300.
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NEWPORT, R.I., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pallas Capital Advisors, LLC ("Pallas Capital"), a leading independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth office in Newport, Rhode Island.
The firm spent 2021 and the first half of 2022 opening three offices in the Northeast, expanding its headquarters in Braintree, MA, transitioning four advisor teams, and onboarding over $1 billion in assets. Since its launch in Braintree, MA, in July 2019, the firm has expanded into Portsmouth, NH, in January 2020, Park Ridge, NJ, in June 2021, Wakefield, MA in January 2022, and now its newest location in Newport, RI.
The Newport office will be led by Mr. Athol Cochrane, a veteran financial advisor who has been in the industry advising clients for over 30 years. Before joining Pallas Capital in 2021 as a Vice President of Wealth Management, Mr. Cochrane founded and ran the financial planning and asset management firm, Wealth Solutions, LLC. Mr. Adam Avila, previously an advisor at Prudential Securities, has also joined the firm as a Financial Advisor as of June 2022. Mr. Avila brings with him over a decade of experience.
"We continue to receive a tremendous number of inquiries from advisors who recognize that this is the way the industry is trending," Pallas Capital's CEO and Founding Partner, Richard Mullen, stated about the move to independence. "There's a lot of excitement centered around learning more about the resources and culture we've built here, and how it can enhance client relationships."
The decision to expand into historical, downtown Newport further reaffirms Pallas Capital's long-term growth initiative and commitment to providing innovative, independent wealth management solutions to clients and the advisors that serve them.
To learn more about Pallas Capital and the services the firm provides, please visit www.pallascapitaladvisors.com.
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SAN JOSE , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark.ai, the market leading Autonomous Support Platform for Customer/Field Support, today announced the introduction of its Autonomous Support Platform for B2B eCommerce, and the successful completion of its pilot program at a Fortune 500 enterprise that sells millions of high tech products online.
Quark.ai's solution squarely addresses a nearly ubiquitous challenge for B2B eCommerce buyers: the difficulty in having ready access to needed and accurate product information. The top ecommerce customer challenges are limited and inaccurate product information, according to SAPIO Research. This obstacle – often cited as the most stubborn impediment to closing sales -- caused nearly 98% of customers to be discouraged from completing a purchase, according to an Episerver survey.
Whether serving a customer service agent or via its self-service intelligent and conversational Autonomous Support chatbot, Quark.ai Autonomous B2B eCommerce Support provides instant access to the right answers by automatically, and accurately interpreting customer inquiries. Quark.ai improves informational integrity by ingesting and analyzing all of an enterprise's existing product information from across its entire organization. It combines Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision to deliver unsurpassed accuracy, reliability and speed-to-resolution for some of industry's most mission-critical customer issues.
"Quark.ai is proud to extend our best-in-class Autonomous Support Platform to B2B eCommerce, which is one of the most powerful drivers of enterprise digitization," said Quark.ai Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Prosenjit Sen. "We are especially pleased to have piloted this powerful functionality so successfully with one of the top B2B high tech product marketplaces in the world."
B2B eCommerce has nearly doubled in size in the last two years to become the preferred method for B2B procurement, accounting for half of all B2B buying, according to a recent study by Digital Commerce 360-B2B News.
About Quark.ai
Quark.ai is the technology leader in Autonomous Customer Support and Autonomous B2B eCommerce Support. Quark.ai's multi-channel platform combines Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision to interpret complex customer cases and automatically provide resolutions at scale with unsurpassed accuracy and speed. The result is unrivaled efficiency and scalability in Customer Support, with lower escalations, higher Customer Satisfaction and significant cost savings. More information may be found at https://quark.ai.
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Diversified Restaurant Group brings the new digital concept to the Nevada market
LAS VEGAS, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversified Restaurant Group (DRG), a multi-brand quick-service restaurant franchisee, is opening the first Taco Bell Go Mobile on the West coast. It's the first Taco Bell location of its kind to have two drive-thru lanes, with one fully dedicated to accommodating mobile orders and delivery drivers. The new design makes it an easy and convenient experience for customers who've ordered ahead online. The Las Vegas Taco Bell Go Mobile is located at 2224 E. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89030, and will celebrate its grand opening on Monday, July 18th.
"Taco Bell is a significant part of the DRG portfolio and we are thrilled to be part of the exciting growth and evolution of the brand by bringing this new concept to Las Vegas," said SG Ellison, President of Diversified Restaurant Group. "This location is our first Go Mobile and is particularly special, as we've recently opened corporate headquarters in the market. We're delighted to have this location in our backyard and be able to celebrate and share this momentous occasion with our new neighbors."
Recently, the Las Vegas Go Mobile Taco Bell hosted a driver preview day where DoorDash drivers could redeem an exclusive offer - a free combo meal of their choosing. Over 200 Door Dash drivers showed up and enjoyed how fast the drive-thru experience is. The Go Mobile Taco Bell grand opening will feature an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce at 10 am.
The Taco Bell Go Mobile restaurant concept features all the Mexican-inspired fan favorites of tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. The building is a new micro concept at around half the size of a typical Taco Bell with no indoor seating. However, If customers want to get out of their car, they can order inside on a kiosk and enjoy a meal on the covered patio.
To place your orders with the new Las Vegas Taco Bell, Go Mobile restaurant, download the Taco Bell app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
For more information about Diversified Restaurant Group, visit www.drgfood.com.
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Diversified Restaurant Group is a restaurant business comprised of owners and operators working to innovate and grow with quick service and fast-casual brands across the country. What started as a limited partnership in a 30-unit Taco Bell franchise in 2012, has since grown into a 300+ unit, multi-brand QSR operation with restaurants in Nevada, California, Kansas, Missouri, and Alaska.
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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury finished a second day of deliberations Tuesday without reaching a verdict in the defamation claims of Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard over their volatile and unhappy marriage.
The seven-person civil jury heard closing arguments Friday and deliberated for about two hours before leaving for the long Memorial Day weekend. Jurors then deliberated another seven hours on Tuesday. They are scheduled to resume deliberations Wednesday in Fairfax County Circuit Court.
Depp is suing Heard for $50 million, accusing her of libeling him with a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” Heard filed a $100 million counterclaim against the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star after his lawyer called her allegations a hoax. Each accuses the other of destroying their career.
Testimony during the six-week trial featured a litany of lurid details of their short marriage. Heard testified that Depp physically or sexually assaulted her more than a dozen times. During his testimony, Depp testified that he never struck Heard, that she concocted the abuse allegations, and that she was the one who physically attacked him, multiple times.
During closing arguments, both sides told the jury that a verdict in their favor would give their clients their lives back.
On Tuesday, Depp’s attorneys asked Judge Penney Azcarate to instruct the jury to disregard a portion of the closing argument made by Heard’s attorney.
In their written motion, Depp’s attorneys said Heard’s lawyer told the jury that its decision in the case would send a message to “every victim of domestic abuse everywhere.” Heard attorney Benjamin Rottenborn told the jury that a ruling against Heard “sends a message that no matter what you do as an abuse victim, you always have to do more.”
“No matter how honest you are about your own imperfections and your own shortcomings in a relationship, you have to be perfect in order for people to believe you. Don’t send that message,” Rottenborn said.
Depp’s attorneys argued that Rottenborn’s argument improperly asked the jury to focus on a larger social objective than the case they are being asked to decide.
“Such argument by Ms. Heard’s counsel improperly invites the jury to decide the case ‘based on passion and prejudice’ and a specific jury instruction is necessary to cure this impropriety,” Depp’s lawyers argued.
The judge told Depp’s attorneys in court that she would not entertain the motion because the case is in the hands of the jury now.
A public relations firm for Heard did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment on the motion. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/depp-heard-jury-still-sorting-through-weeks-of-dirty-laundry/ | 2022-06-01T02:00:17Z |
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Digital Turbine investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APPS 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) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Digital Turbine during the relevant time frame, you have until August 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.
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — With fireworks about to go off across the country this holiday weekend, veterans are reminding people that the celebrations can be extremely difficult for those who have served our country and are struggling with PTSD.
Brent Larsen, a Marine Corps veteran who has lived with PTSD, spoke about his journey and why fireworks can be so damaging for veterans experiencing PTSD.
Larsen served for more than five years. He was part of the invading force into Afghanistan in September of 2001 and was in the country for eight months.
“I served in Afghanistan with some very brave men and women,” he said. “We served in combat and saw our fair share of things. I got out in late 2003.”
When he got back, he said he was struggling with school, jobs and relationships.
“I was just angry at others and angry at the world,” he said. “And angry at the system. I was able to coast on that for a little bit.”
It wasn’t until his son was born that he finally realized he needed help with his PTSD. He said that “just changed it all,” and “caused a level of vulnerability” he didn’t anticipate.
“Even the birth of my son brought back things from my military service in Afghanistan,” Larsen said. “So all of that triggered and snowballed in my life.”
He went through trauma treatment, which he described as extremely difficult. It can be very painful for veterans, as the therapy focuses on the memory of the traumatic events. Eventually, Larsen said he started to get better.
“I started to see the changes in my life,” he said. “I started to be able to engage in my kids’ lives. I started to be able to go out and do things.”
Larsen said he received treatment alongside other veterans, learning from them, as well. He soon realized he wanted to help his fellow veterans, too.
“Having that recovery with my peers was like, ‘OK, I want to help you do this,’” he said.
For a decade since, he has helped other veterans going through PTSD as a peer support specialist at the Battle Creek VA. He recently started a new position at the medical center as an administrative officer for medical services.
“You go there, you will be surrounded by other veterans,” he said. “You’ll be able to hear their stories, not just of what they’ve been through, but what they’ve done to recover, what they’ve done to grow.”
Larsen said it’s about “learning their stories, learning what they’ve been through, and how they struggle.”
“It’s really intimate work,” he said. “It’s difficult work. But at the same time, it’s been the most rewarding work I’ve ever done.”
Brent Larsen, a Marine Corps veteran, served for more than five years. He was in Afghanistan for eight months. (Courtesy Brent Larsen) Brent Larsen, a Marine Corps veteran, served for more than five years. He was in Afghanistan for eight months. (Courtesy Brent Larsen)
‘UNEXPECTED ONES ARE THE WORST’: THIS FOURTH OF JULY, BE COURTEOUS
With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, Larsen wants to remind people that for veterans with PTSD, fireworks can trigger traumatic events from their past.
“It brings you back there,” he said. “The sights, the smells, the memories. It doesn’t just bring you back there, it brings you back to the most horrific things that you’ve ever experienced.”
Larsen said veterans obviously expect fireworks on the Fourth of July when it starts to get dark out. But it’s especially difficult when the fireworks pop at unexpected times.
“The late-night ones that wake you out of your dead sleep, when you can’t be prepared for it, those are unbelievably triggering,” he said. “What happens isn’t something you can think and control.”
When a PTSD episode happens, Larsen says it’s not something you can just sleep off.
“Those types of events often bring back higher swings of PTSD,” Larsen said. “They can bring back periods of depression. It’s not just an overwhelming state that simply goes up and goes away, it can last periods of time.”
Larsen emphasized that veterans fought for people’s freedom and they don’t want to restrict the Fourth of July celebrations.
“But at the same time, it is good to have respect,” he said.
Larsen is asking people to be courteous if there’s a veteran in your neighborhood. Some have signs in their yards indicating that.
“If there’s veterans that are in the area that have those signs up, be a bit respectful,” he said. “It doesn’t mean you don’t have them. But consider when you light them off. Those unexpected ones are the worst.”
Also, if you are setting off fireworks in your neighborhood, don’t do it too late at night.
“When you’re local and fireworks are going off, or the stadium fireworks are going off, those are great times,” he said. “That is a great time of day. That was very considerate of them when they planned those. I would follow that same rule of thumb in your area.”
For veterans struggling with PTSD, there’s always help available.
“You can’t keep avoiding,” Larsen said. “It will run your life if you do.”
If you are a veteran experiencing PTSD, help is available at the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 1.800.273.8255. You can also send a text to 838255.
“It saved my life,” Larsen said of his decision to get help.
“It made me a better father, a better husband, a better friend,” he added. “It brought back who I was in the core, who I felt on the inside.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/it-brings-you-back-there-for-veterans-with-ptsd-july-fourth-can-be-difficult/ | 2022-07-03T12:40:32Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) between May 6, 2020 and June 24, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 3, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Carvana securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Carvana class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6457 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 3, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Carvana class action, go https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6457 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Everyone that’s in Texas or has been in Texas during the summertime knows one thing above all else, it’s hot. And Inside DFW with Jenny Anchondo knows how important your pets are to you and wanted to find out how to help them out during the extreme Texas heat.
That’s why Inside DFW had Dr. Erin Tate, veterinarian/managing partner with CityVet, join the show to talk about how to protect your furry friends during the heat of the Texas summer.
CityVet‘s centers are owned and led by vets; they say their first priority is doing what’s best for your pets, “We know healthy pets live longer, happier lives. That’s why helping you provide the best of everything for your pet is our purpose. We view our role as a partnership with you–based on trust and aimed at providing you with information, products, and exceptional service. We offer complete pet care including progressive veterinary care, boarding, bathing and grooming services, and healthy pet foods and supplies.”
Be sure to watch the full interview and find out the best practices to protect your pets! | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/tips-from-cityvet-to-protect-your-pet-during-extreme-texas-heat/ | 2022-07-13T19:20:15Z |
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) today announced the following schedule and teleconference information for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 earnings release:
- Earnings Release: Thursday, July 21, 2022 at approximately 4:00 PM (Eastern) by public distribution and on the Company's websites at investor.scholastic.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com.
- Conference Call: Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM (Eastern) hosted by Peter Warwick, President and CEO and Kenneth Cleary, CFO. A live webcast of the call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page of the Scholastic Corporation's website at Online Registration. To access the conference call by phone, please go to this link (Phone Registration), and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.
- Archived Webcast and Audio Replay: The archived webcast and accompanying slides will be available on the Company's website, investor.scholastic.com, shortly after the completion of the live call.
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been encouraging the personal and intellectual growth of all children, beginning with literacy. Having earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families, Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of literacy curriculum, professional services, and classroom magazines, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates and distributes bestselling books and e-books, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, and other products and services that support children's learning and literacy, both in school and at home. With 15 international operations and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
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Data show that C3d-mediated tissue targeting of factor H results in potent, durable and efficacious local complement blockade without systemic complement inhibition
WALTHAM, Mass., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Q32 Bio, a clinical stage biotechnology company developing biologic therapeutics to restore immune homeostasis, today announced that the Company presented new preclinical data demonstrating the therapeutic potential of ADX-097, Q32's lead program for innate immunity. The data was presented by Stefan Wawersik, Ph.D., Q32's Vice President of Research, in a poster presentation titled "C3d-Directed Factor H Targeting Delivers Potent and Durable Complement Inhibition and Disease-Modifying Efficacy in Kidney and Skin Without Inhibiting Systemic Complement," at the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) "Complement-related kidney diseases: Classification, genetics and treatment" Frontiers Meeting held in Bergamo, Italy.
"Q32 is developing ADX-097 as a potent tissue targeted complement regulator that spares systemic complement blockade," said Shelia Violette, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Q32 Bio. "The data presented at the ISN Frontiers Meeting provides important validation of our approach, describing how, in multiple preclinical models, including non-human primates, ADX-097 effectively inhibited complement activation in injured/diseased tissue while minimizing systemic blockade."
ADX-097 is a bi-functional fusion protein comprising a humanized anti-C3d monoclonal antibody linked to two moieties of the first five consensus repeats of factor H and was designed to enable local inhibition of complement activation in diseased tissue while avoiding systemic complement blockade.
The study examined ADX-097's therapeutic potential across multiple preclinical models and target expression in human renal disease biopsies. This included characterizing: 1) circulating and tissue pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of ADX-097 in a non-human primate model of UVB-induced complement activation in the skin; 2) circulating and tissue PK/PD of a mouse surrogate, ADX-118, in a factor H-/- mouse model of complement activation in the kidney; 3) circulating and tissue PK/PD and efficacy for ADX-097 in a rat Passive Heymann nephritis model of membranous nephropathy; and 4) expression of the C3d target and C3 complement activation in human renal disease biopsies by immunohistochemistry.
Collectively, the study results suggest that C3d-mediated tissue targeting drives ADX-097 potency and efficacy. They demonstrate C3d deposition and C3 complement activation by immunohistochemistry across several human renal diseases, indicating the broad therapeutic potential of ADX-097. Finally, they show that C3d-mediated tissue targeting of factor H results in potent, durable and efficacious local AP complement blockade without systemic complement inhibition.
Q32 Bio is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing biologic therapeutics targeting powerful regulators of the innate and adaptive immune systems to re-balance immunity in severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Q32 Bio's lead programs, focused on the IL-7 / TSLP receptor pathways and complement system, address immune dysregulation to help patients take back control of their lives.
The company's most advanced program, ADX-914, is a fully human anti-IL-7Ra antibody. The IL-7 and TSLP pathways have been genetically and biologically implicated in driving several T cell-mediated pathological processes in numerous autoimmune diseases. Q32 Bio has completed dosing in a Phase 1 trial of ADX-914 in healthy volunteers and plans to initiate a Phase 2 program in the second half of 2022.
Q32 Bio's lead program for innate immunity, ADX-097, is based on a pioneering approach enabling tissue-targeted regulation of the complement system without long-term systemic blockade – a key differentiator versus current complement therapeutics. Q32 Bio is currently conducting a first-in-human, Phase 1, ascending dose (SAD/MAD) clinical study of ADX-097 for the treatment of complement disorders. For more information, please visit www.Q32bio.com.
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WARREN, N.J. and BENGALURU, India, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindtree, a global technology services and digital transformation company, today announced that it has partnered with Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, to launch a unified cyber-recovery platform named MINDTREE VAULT.
The platform combines Mindtree's program management, cloud, data, and cybersecurity capabilities, best practices, and accelerators, with Rubrik's data resilience, data observability, and data recovery capabilities. It enables organizations to work through the full scope of recovery, including assessment, discovery, migration with ongoing management services, and pilots for proof-of-concept projects. By empowering organizations to quickly shift to data-driven models, ensure data is immutable, and enhance their ability to guard against cyberattacks as well as swiftly recover from them, the platform delivers a seamless experience and a key component of an organization's data security posture.
"With cyberattacks and ransomware on the rise, the need for data security has never been more critical," said Ghazal Asif, VP, Global Channels and Alliances at Rubrik. "Our partner ecosystem is the lifeblood of Rubrik and the value partners like Mindtree bring to customers is tremendous. We are thrilled to work with Mindtree to help bring this unified cyber-recovery platform to life, as we continue to propel Rubrik's mission to secure the world's data."
"Organizations are looking for speed and resiliency when dealing with cybersecurity risks in their digital transformation journeys," said Sriram K, Executive Vice President and Service Lines Market Head for North America at Mindtree. "Greater connectivity and new innovations being used by attackers mean an ever more critical need for faster, more modern approaches to data recovery and protection. Our partnership with Rubrik will further strengthen our digital transformation offerings with enhanced data security and data protection, thus enabling customers to rapidly adopt new technology and realize their transformation goals."
About Mindtree
Mindtree [NSE: MINDTREE] is a global technology consulting and services company that enables enterprises across industries to drive superior competitive advantage, customer experiences and business outcomes by harnessing digital and cloud technologies. A digital transformation partner to approximately 275 of the world's most pioneering enterprises, Mindtree brings extensive domain, technology and consulting expertise to help reimagine business models, accelerate innovation and maximize growth. As a socially and environmentally responsible business, Mindtree is focused on growth as well as sustainability in building long-term stakeholder value. Powered by more than 37,400 talented and entrepreneurial professionals across 24 countries, Mindtree — a Larsen & Toubro Group company — is consistently recognized among the best places to work.
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USA Bobsled coach Mike Kohn resigns, citing family reasons
By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Sports Writer
USA Bobsled coach Mike Kohn has stepped down after four seasons. He may remain with the national team in a different capacity. Kohn is an Olympic medalist in bobsled from the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. He says he made the decision to leave the coaching role because of a desire to spend more time with his family. The World Cup season typically takes coaches and sliders away from home for months at a time. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/08/usa-bobsled-coach-mike-kohn-resigns-citing-family-reasons/ | 2022-04-08T22:59:40Z |
RADNOR, Pa., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh") (NASDAQ: MF). The action charges Missfresh with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of Missfresh's materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, Missfresh investors have suffered significant losses.
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MISSFRESH'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
In June 2021, Missfresh conducted its initial public offering (IPO), selling 21 million American Depository Shares ("ADSs") at $13.00 per ADS.
On April 29, 2022, after trading hours, Missfresh filed a Notification of Late Filing on a Form 12b-25, which announced that Missfresh "will not be able to file its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021… by the prescribed filing deadline of April 30, 2022." Missfresh explained that "[t]he independent Audit Committee of [Missfresh]'s board of directors, with the assistance of professional advisors, is in the process of conducting an internal review of certain matters, including those relating to transactions between [Missfresh] and certain third-party enterprises." Following this news, Missfresh ADSs fell 13% to close at $0.448 per ADS on May 2, 2022, the next trading day.
Then, on May 24, 2022, after trading hours, Missfresh issued a press release entitled "Missfresh Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Late Filing of Form 20-F" announcing "that it received a notification letter dated May 19, 2022... from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. ("Nasdaq"), indicating that [Missfresh] is not in compliance with the requirements for continued listing." Following this news, Missfresh ADSs fell 9% over the next two trading days to close at $0.167 per ADS on May 26, 2022.
Finally, on July 1, 2022, Missfresh issued a press release entitled "Missfresh Announces the Substantial Completion of the Audit Committee-Led Independent Internal Review." In the press release, Missfresh disclosed that "certain revenue associated with these reporting periods in 2021 may have been inaccurately recorded in [Missfresh]'s financial statements." As of the date the complaint was filed, Missfresh ADSs closed at $0.389 per ADS, well below Missfresh's IPO price of $13.00 per ADS.
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Broncos begin new era in Hackett and Wilson’s first minicamp
By ARNIE STAPLETON
AP Pro Football Writer
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It wasn’t just the rap and rock pulsating through the giant speakers at the first minicamp practice of 2022 that exposed a new energy at the Denver Broncos training center.
The ones who really delivered the juice to go with the jams were new ball-of-fire head coach Nathaniel Hackett and the magnetic Russell Wilson, Denver’s newly acquired quarterback.
Talk about a combustible combination.
Both of them credited the other with bringing the electricity Monday.
Hackett was all over the field, working with his offense, defense and special teams. He even lined up in the backfield for fake handoffs as Wilson worked on some play-action throws.
“He’s an amazing teacher and I think that’s what you love about him,” Wilson said after the pair’s first practice together. “I think everybody’s learning in such a rapid pace, at an exponential rate. And so that’s been really amazing. He just brings great energy. I think that he’s young, he’s vibrant, he brings that intelligence to the game.”
They even work well together on the football field itself.
“Our relationship is really tight, obviously, to give him a little handoffs here and there, you know, somebody said they call him ‘White Lightning,'” Wilson said with a chuckle.
“Well, I always wanted to play running back when I was younger,” cracked Hackett. “I want to play all the positions. But no, you want to make everything game-like as much as possible and especially in the play-pass world, you want that quarterback always to feel somebody back there.”
The 42-year-old rookie head coach deemed his first practice a success, finding no lack of enthusiasm.
“Everybody’s coming in, they’re so fired up,” Hackett said. “They’re so excited to get out there. I mean, in the end, that’s what you want. You want guys to come out here, you want them to want to practice and want to get better.
“And Russ leads that charge,” Hackett said. “I mean, this guy loves practice. Just out there at the end, he’s like, ‘Wait, we’re done? Can we do more?’ And you’re like, ‘Man, I would love to, but we got to tone it down. Baby steps.'”
Gone are Vic Fangio, who famously quieted the jams at practice, and Teddy Bridgewater, the 10th quarterback who tried and failed to lead the Broncos to the playoffs following Peyton Manning’s retirement.
“I like the music,” said Hackett, a former hip-hop dance instructor. “If I don’t have it, I start freaking out. I feel like on game day it’s pretty loud and there’s a lot of things going on. So, I think distractions to a certain extent, are good.
“I mean, that’s how it is on game day.”
Enthusiasm, charisma and even the loud music at practice are welcome changes for a franchise that has schlepped through three head coaches, 10 starting quarterbacks and no playoff appearances since Manning retired a month after winning Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
Both Hackett and Wilson have been out and about town, so they have a sense of how much the fanbase is counting on this new pairing to return the franchise to its glory days.
“I mean, a lot more people recognize me, which has been a little bit different,” Hackett said. “But it’s been awesome. The community is amazing.”
Wilson and his wife, R&B star Ciara, have been visiting children’s hospitals and making courtside appearances at the NBA playoff games in Denver. He even threw out the first pitch at the Rockies home opener.
Wilson was drafted by the Rockies more than a decade ago and he had an official visit to Broncos headquarters prior to the 2012 draft right after Manning had arrived in Denver for the second chapter of his storied career.
“So, there’s a deep love for the city for me” that’s been reignited, Wilson said.
“I’m really excited to be here. Ciara and our kids are excited to be here. And it’s been an amazing experience so far. And at the end of the day, this is a winning organization. And that’s one of the reasons why it made sense for me if I was gonna go somewhere, I had to go somewhere that wanted to win.”
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Leading customer data platform company expands, appointing Billy Loizou as Area Vice President as demand surges for its data-driven personalisation solution amid impending cookie apocalypse
SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amperity, the leading customer data platform (CDP) for enterprise consumer brands, today announces its expansion in the Asia Pacific (APAC) market with the opening of a new office in Australia. Amperity also appoints Billy Loizou, Area Vice President, to lead the company's sales and marketing efforts and build a team of dedicated experts to help brands in the APAC market make better use of customer data to scale their business.
Amperity continues to experience tremendous demand from brands around the globe eager to leverage first-party data to connect more effectively with customers as the deprecation of third-party cookies draws near. According to a report by the global industry body IAB, there's been much talk but little action, which has led to a false perception of preparedness for the demise of third-party cookies in the industry.
The new Australian office will offer local engagement to the growing number of brands recognising that — while inaccurate or incomplete profiles alienate customers and waste resources — a holistic customer view reduces expenses, grows revenue, and improves the customer and employee experience.
"By establishing a larger footprint in Australia and across Asia, Amperity will be able to service brands anywhere they are located or doing business," said Barry Padgett, CEO of Amperity. "Amperity has seen a huge amount of growth in the region over the past few years as brands grapple with how to put their customer data to better use and leverage it for growth. Our customers and prospects in this region will be able to draw from the expertise of Billy and his team from day one, so they can put the power of customer data to work immediately. "
Amperity has experienced great traction and success in the APAC market, currently working with several leading brands in Australia, including Endeavour Group, the nation's largest hospitality and drinks retailer, and Servco Pacific Inc., the largest Toyota dealer group in Australia.
With more than 15 years of experience in marketing in both digital and creative agencies, Loizou will be laser focused on leading a team dedicated to the success of customers in the APAC region. A revered blogger and podcast host of "Created for Marketers", Loizou knows, firsthand, the value that a company can derive from accurate and accessible first-party data. Loizou, a board member at the CDP Institute ANZ and previously the Australian Loyalty Association, has worked with brands, such as ANZ Bank, Bakers Delight, Seek, Medibank, and Marina Bay Sands. He most recently led the go-to-market function as Vice President for Cheetah Digital Asia-Pacific.
"Brands have been sold the dream of the 360 degree view of their customer for years, what attracted me to Amperity is that they can actually deliver on that reality. Five years ago, Amperity set out to solve the massive challenge of unifying messy and complex data sources to help brands use the customer data to better serve their customers and facilitate growth," says Loizou.
"I've seen firsthand how instrumental Amperity is in helping brands make sense of the data chaos by creating pristine customer profiles. Australian brands are early adopters when it comes to technology but now face new challenges, such as privacy regulations and soon to be death of the 3rd party cookie. I look forward to working with Enterprise companies in this region to overcome these obstacles while increasing brand advocacy and loyalty."
The company's international expansion also includes a new office in the United Kingdom and a data centre in the Netherlands to complement its current presence in Eastern Europe. Learn more about Amperity's expansion in the APAC market here.
Amperity is the leading Customer Data Platform provider that helps companies use data to improve marketing performance, build long-term customer loyalty and drive growth. Amperity's flagship enterprise CDP is used by many of the world's most loved brands, such as Alaska Airlines, Crocs, Endeavour Drinks, Kendra Scott, Kroger, Lucky Brand, Planet Fitness, Seattle Sounders FC, Under Armour and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The company is headquartered in Seattle with offices in New York City. For more information, please visit www.amperity.com or follow @Amperity.
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Boy killed in Nebraska hotel roof collapse
Published: Jul. 4, 2022 at 4:20 PM EDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
YORK, Neb. (KSNB/Gray News) – A boy died after a roof collapsed Sunday night at a hotel in Nebraska, according to the York County Police Department.
Several people called 911 around 9 p.m. to report the roof at a Hampton Inn in the area had collapsed.
When first responders arrived, they found the boy trapped inside the pool room under debris from the collapse.
Authorities say the boy was the only person trapped and were able to safely evacuate the rest of the building.
The cause of the collapse is under investigation.
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FAIRFAX, Va. and MCLEAN, Va., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Mission Systems (NYSE: GD) and Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) announced today that they have been awarded a contract by the Space Development Agency in the amount of $324,516,613, including a base amount of $162,954,122 and $161,562,491 in options, to establish the ground Operations and Integration (O&I) segment for Tranche 1 of the National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA). Together, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Iridium will build ground entry points and operations centers for the NDSA as well as provide network operations and systems integration services for the SDA's next tranche of proliferated low-earth orbit satellites.
The core operations and integration functions include enterprise management, network management, mission management, payload data management, and constellation monitoring that spans the ground, link, space, and user segments of the architecture. Working with partners at KSAT USA (KSAT Inc.), Raytheon and EMERGENT, the General Dynamics Mission Systems-Iridium team will develop, equip, staff, operate and maintain state-of-the-art, commercial-like operations centers, acquire and operate ground entry points, and lead ground-to-space integration efforts.
"We are incredibly proud to bring our long heritage of mission-critical space and ground communications and networking expertise to the Space Development Agency," said Chris Brady, president, General Dynamics Mission Systems. "Together with our partners, we're excited to build the foundation for the SDA's initial warfighting capability and backbone of Joint All-Domain Command and Control."
"Iridium, General Dynamics Mission Systems and the U.S. government have a long and successful history of working together and partnering on this project is a natural evolution of our relationship," said Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium. "Iridium's 25 years of experience operating in LEO makes us uniquely qualified for this opportunity, and we're honored to take on this tremendous responsibility in support of this next generation network."
About General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics provides mission-critical solutions to the challenges facing defense, intelligence and cyber security customers across all domains. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, General Dynamics Mission Systems employs more than 12,000 people worldwide. For more information about General Dynamics Mission Systems' broad portfolio of capabilities, visit gdmissionsystems.com or follow @GDMS on Twitter.
About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.
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Organic Acidemia Association Provides Additional Support to Expand Fund
GERMANTOWN, Md. , June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, has enhanced its homocystinuria fund to also provide financial assistance to patients living with organic acidemia. Through the Homocystinuria and Organic Acidemias Fund, HealthWell will provide up to $5,000 in copayment or premium assistance to eligible patients with annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level to obtain prescription medications for the treatment and management of their condition.
Kathy Stagni, Executive Director, Organic Acidemia Association, said, "OAA is honored to provide a financial contribution to support broadening this fund to include organic acidemias. Those living with the condition can be faced with a multitude of symptoms including breathing difficulties, vomiting, slow growth, and lethargy. Organic acidemia may also lead to neurological and physiological harm resulting in toxicity to organs. If undiagnosed and left untreated, the condition can be fatal. Accessing proper care and the ability to afford continued treatment are obstacles that many patients face. We applaud the HealthWell Foundation for recognizing this unmet need and for providing the financial resources these patients need to access lifesaving treatments."
According to the Organic Acidemia Association, organic acidemias are a group of inheritable genetic metabolic disorders in which there is a defect in protein metabolism where an essential enzyme is absent or malfunctioning. This defect results in a buildup of chemicals, in this case usually acids, on one side of the metabolic blockage and a deficiency of vital chemicals on the other. This causes an overdosage of one chemical (often toxic) and the shortage of another which is essential to normal body functioning.
The effect of the disorder will depend upon the age at which symptoms occur. Children with less severe forms of the conditions develop symptoms later. Characteristics of the conditions include general malaise, reluctance to feed, breathing problems, vomiting, hypotonia (floppiness) and/or spasticity (stiffness). Early detection and treatment can greatly mitigate the effects of the disorder.
"We are honored to welcome the Organic Acidemia Association as a valued contributor and alliance partner with their generous donation providing the support to expand the fund to include organic acidemias," said Krista Zodet, HealthWell Foundation President. "We are thrilled to be able to offer copayment and premium assistance through the fund to assist this patient population in accessing life-changing, potentially lifesaving, treatments they otherwise would forgo due to cost."
To determine eligibility and apply for financial assistance, visit HealthWell's Homocystinuria and Organic Acidemias Fund page. To learn how you can support this or other HealthWell programs, visit HealthWellFoundation.org.
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 85 disease areas for more than 727,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $2.7 billion in financial support through more than 1.1 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 27th on the 2021 Forbes list of The 100 Largest U.S. Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org.
The Organic Acidemia Association (OAA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to empower families and health care professionals with knowledge in organic acidemia metabolic disorders. We support early intervention through expanded newborn screening, solicit contributions and distribute funding that supports research toward improved treatment and eventual cures in the areas of Organic Acid disorders. To learn more about OAA, visit: www.oaanews.org.
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240-632-5309
Ginny.Dunn@HealthWellFoundation.org
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Aggravated battery warrant lands Topeka man behind bars with no bond
Published: Aug. 25, 2022 at 8:42 AM CDT|Updated: 58 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man is behind bars with no bond after the Fugitive Warrant Unit arrested him on a warrant for aggravated battery.
The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office tells 13 NEWS that Ramon Escamilla Jr., 29, of Topeka, was arrested around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, by its Fugitive Warrant Unit for a warrant out against him.
Escamilla was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections for aggravated battery, domestic battery and criminal damage to property.
Escamilla remains behind bars with no bond listed. A court date has not yet been set.
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Here’s what to look for in Tesla’s earnings
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business
Tesla shareholders have been spending a lot of time following CEO Elon Musk’s grand play to buy Twitter. Come Wednesday night they’ll be focused once again on a company he already controls — Tesla itself.
Tesla reports first quarter results after the bell Wednesday. Analysts have a fairly bullish outlook for the companies’ results.
Tesla earnings are expected to jump 142% from a year ago. Other traditional automakers, such as General Motors, Ford, Toyota and Volkswagen, are all expected to report a drop in earnings — ranging from a 14% decline at VW to a 58% plunge at Ford — due to supply chain and production problems.
But how the company does in the first quarter isn’t the biggest concern for Tesla shareholders. It’s what lies ahead for the company. Here’s a rundown of what to look for in its earnings report and call with investors.
Is Elon on the call?
Nine months ago, Musk announced he would generally stop participating in the quarterly call, saying it took too much of his time. That lasted exactly one quarter.
By the time Tesla reported record fourth quarter results in January, he was back on the call, though his comments appeared to do more to worry investors than assure them.
Now with concerns among some investors that Musk’s attention is being diverted by his bid for Twitter, will he be on the call once again? There are risks for the company either way.
“From a perception standpoint, if he’s not on the call, it feeds into the thesis that he’s too busy with Twitter,” said Dan Ives, tech analyst with Wedbush Securities. At the same time, Musk can be a loose cannon on these calls.
During the early days of the pandemic in April 2020 he lashed out at stay-at-home orders in California that temporarily shut his main factory, calling them “fascist.” If he makes similar comments about far more stringent lockdown rules now in place in much of China, he could anger Chinese authorities, who could make life very difficult for Tesla in the world’s largest market for electric vehicles.
Chinese lockdowns
Speaking of which, investors will want to know what’s the outlook for production in China in the face of those lockdown orders.
Tesla is reported to have reopened its plant in Shanghai this week, though the company has yet to confirm that. Investors will want to know if it can stay open, and what is going on with the factories of suppliers of critical parts, such as batteries.
“The main focus of the earnings call must be around supply coming out of China,” said Ives. “That’s the biggest overhang for the stock right now. They’ve already lost about 50,000 cars of production so far in the second quarter. The question is are they going to give any guidance?”
Battery development
Once upon a time, automakers lived and died by their internal combustion engines. Features such as fuel injection and measures such as horsepower were the keys to attracting buyers and getting top dollars.
Now in the age of EVs, it’s batteries and a new set of performance measures: How far can a car go on a single charge? How fast can it charge? And how much will it cost to build?
Tesla’s next generation battery is the 4680, which is expected to provide a breakthrough in both costs and the distance a vehicle can travel on a single charge. Tesla has only recently started using the battery in vehicles, and it is still only available in limited volumes.
The outlook for production of that battery, and the supply of chips and raw materials it needs to build them, is crucial for Tesla’s plans to increase vehicle production.
New factories
Within the last five weeks, Tesla has started shipping cars from two new factories: one outside of Berlin and one outside of Austin, Texas, where its headquarters is now based.
How fast it can ramp up production, particularly with the supply chain problems caused by China’s Covid lockdowns, and to a lesser extent the war in Ukraine, is crucially important if the company is to hit its growth targets for the year.
Beyond that, investors will probably be looking for more on the new products set to be built in Austin, namely the Cybertruck pickup and Tesla’s Semi truck. No significant production of either is expected before 2023 at the earliest, but it will be a bad sign if they are pushed back even further, especially with Ford and GM set to roll out their own electric trucks soon. The Ford 150 Lightning is due in showrooms this spring. The Silverado EV is due out next spring.
Tesla’s market cap is more than the combined value of the 12 largest automakers on the planet not because it is so much more profitable, but because of its growth projections. If it can’t stick to its better than 50% annual growth path, the company’s stock could take a tumble.
What will it mean for Tesla if Musk buys Twitter?
Finally, if Musk is on the call it will be particularly interesting to see if he makes any comments about his efforts to buy Twitter. So far his comments have been in broad strokes, not details.
And he hasn’t said anything about whether he plans to be involved in the day-to-day management of Twitter.
“There are worries about Musk, at a time he should be so focused on Tesla, how can he juggle so many balls?” said Ives.
Musk also hasn’t disclosed how he will finance his bid to buy the additional shares, which could cost in the neighborhood of $40 billion. Will he have to sell some of his Tesla stake to come up with the cash? If so, that would likely put downward pressure on Tesla’s share price.
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Twelve Designer-Inspired Colors to Freshen Up Any Space
CLEVELAND, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, paint and coatings brand Valspar announces its 2023 Colors of the Year with 12 trend-worthy, forward-thinking, beautiful and livable colors. This year's colors are composed of comfort, acceptance and joy – not a temporary solution but a lasting change.
Valspar color experts have thoughtfully matched each color to a specific facet or emotion of life, all relating to what people may find helpful to complement their space. Homeowners are prioritizing areas of the home with paint to update their well-used spaces. By turning to nature-inspired design, this year's collection is all about finding new comfort, embracing a flexible lifestyle, rediscovering joy and leaning into the growing DIY movement.
"Valspar's 2023 Colors of the Year are usable shades that encourage self-expression and anyone can envision in their space," said Sue Kim, Valspar Color Marketing Manager. "With our 12 colors to choose from, you are guaranteed to find a color that is picture-perfect for you!"
The 2023 Colors of the Year
All 12 colors are available at Lowe's stores, Lowes.com and Independent Retailers nationwide. Please note that color names vary at each retailer. See below for the full list of colors and how they add inspiration in a space.
- Cozy White – Comfort – A comfortable white with a yellow undertone that makes a space cozy like a soft blanket.
- Villa Grey – Mindful – A cool grey that is balanced by the warmth of the yellow undertone, a natural hue like a cotton muslin cloth.
- Rising Tide – Health – A light blue that has a dose of softness, used as a fresh neutral with uplifting qualities of a modern pastel.
- Gentle Violet – Connection – A white softened by a violet undertone, a harmonious shade promoted by digital connectivity.
- Holmes Cream – Joy – A classic tan that is dependable, with a yellow undertone that gives it new life with uplifting qualities.
- Ivory Brown – Natural – A washed brown tone inspired by the shades found in nature, a new warm neutral being incorporated inside and out the home.
- Blue Arrow – Balance – A cooled down blue with a slight yellow undertone, a beautiful shade to find balance between cool and warm shades in the home.
- Green Trellis – Calm – Tapping into the calming tones of nature, this hazy green has duality – bringing in the calm and liveliness we seek from outdoors.
- Desert Carnation – Inspired – Faded natural terracotta that leaves us inspired to craft a home with individuality and warmth.
- Southern Road – Contentment – A muted clay with a brown undertone, embracing the life of contentment we seek in living with what we have.
- Flora – Thoughtful – A deep blackened olive, a new neutral being introduced into the home that embodies charm and sophistication.
- Everglade Deck – Restored – A deep midnight blue, used as an elegant calming shade to restore our mind, body and home.
Free color tools available from Valspar
For small changes to your home that can make a big impact, Valspar offers color tools to help you feel confident in your paint buying decisions. Free Color Consultations from our Color Experts offer personalized advice allowing you to find your perfect color! DIYers can also save a trip to the store by having paint chips sent directly to their home for free directly from valspar.com
For more information on Valspar color trends and tools, please visit: valspar.com
About Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group
Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group offers innovative products to meet customers' paint and coating needs. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Valspar®, HGTV Home® by Sherwin-Williams, Purdy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® Water Seal®, Cabot® and many more. Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. For more information, visit Sherwin.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AACC has issued a new guidance document with expert recommendations for performing point-of-care tests for fertility and reproductive health. As the use of point-of-care testing rises in these fields, this guidance is intended to ensure that patients and their babies fully benefit from it.
Read the guidance document here: https://www.aacc.org/science-and-research/aacc-academy-guidance/use-of-point-of-care-testing-in-fertility-and-reproduction
Point-of-care tests are clinical tests that are performed near the patient instead of in a central lab. Due to their convenience and rapid turnaround times, these tests can help patients to get treatment much faster than traditional tests. As a result, the use of point-of-care testing has risen steadily in all areas of healthcare. In the fertility and reproductive health fields in particular, it is now used for everything from predicting ovulation and diagnosing pregnancy to managing premature rupture of membranes (PROM)—also known as a patient's water breaking—and high-risk deliveries. However, when point-of-care tests are used inappropriately or performed incorrectly, this can lead to unnecessary follow-up tests and procedures and can even put the patient's health at risk or lead to death. As just one example of this, FDA has reported infant deaths as a result of PROM test misuse.
AACC has updated guidance that it originally published in 2007 to inform healthcare professionals of the most current best practices for point-of-care testing in reproductive medicine. Highlights of the key recommendations from this document are as follows:
- Testing for PROM using commercial kits alone is not recommended without clinical signs that a patient's water has broken. Additionally, results from these tests must be interpreted in the context of a patient's clinical presentation to prevent patient harm.
- Urine luteinizing hormone tests are accurate and reliable predictors of ovulation. These tests can improve the likelihood of conception among healthy fertile women and can also be used to time certain assisted reproduction procedures. However, further study is still needed to determine the efficacy of at-home ovulation prediction kits that use saliva or measure basal body temperature.
- While blood laboratory pregnancy tests are the gold standard, healthcare providers should consider using pregnancy point-of-care tests in situations where rapid diagnosis of pregnancy is needed for treatment decisions. One such scenario is if a patient presents to the emergency department with unstable vital signs and symptoms indicative of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that might require surgery.
"Point-of-care testing is growing in popularity as a means of delivering faster turnaround time of test results closer to the patient," said the guidance document authors Drs. James H. Nichols, Mahesheema Ali, John I. Anetor, Li-Sheng Chen, Yu Chen, Sean Collins, Saswati Das, Sridevi Devaraj, Lei Fu, Brad S. Karon, Heba Kary, Robert D. Nerenz, Alex J. Rai, Zahra Shajani-Yi, Vinita Thakur, Sihe Wang, Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, and Lindsey E. Zamora. "Guidance is needed for optimizing the implementation of [point-of-care testing] in patient care. This guidance document revises previous recommendations and offers best practices for the use of [point-of-care testing] in fertility and reproductive health."
About AACC
Dedicated to achieving better health through laboratory medicine, AACC brings together more than 70,000 clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists, and business leaders from around the world focused on clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine, lab management, and other areas of progressing laboratory science. Since 1948, AACC has worked to advance the common interests of the field, providing programs that advance scientific collaboration, knowledge, expertise, and innovation. For more information, visit www.aacc.org.
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Search continues for suspects in roofing material thefts
NOKOMIS, Fla. (WWSB) - Surveillance video from a site in Hillsborough County shows roofing materials being hauled off and stolen. Another video shows one of the suspects who may be behind a string of similar thefts.
Bob Beckner is the owner of Green Roofing in Nokomis. He says a few weeks ago he had a robot welder stolen from a work site in Pasco County, as well as thermoplastic material known as TPO. The cost of the stolen materials averaged close to $30,000.
“Taking a man’s livelihood is a pretty lowly thing to do,” said Beckner. “If they were stealing for food that would be one thing, but they’re just stealing for greed or drugs or whatever it is.”
Joshua Brown is President of the Manatee Sarasota Roofing Association. Brown tells ABC7 that unfortunately stealing roofing materials and trailers from work sites has been a big issue, especially over the last few weeks. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in materials has been stolen just recently.
“Roofers know what’s going on, they’re paying attention,” said Brown. “It’s out of their control, you can’t watch something 24 hours a day, but if you see something suspicious or if someone is coming by trying to sell you material, call it in.”
Beckner says equipment insurance helped with the robot but everything else is a loss. He says the last few years have been rough for roofers, and this makes it even harder.
“We just want it stopped. We’re just trying to make a living with all these supply chain issues that have been going on,” said Beckner. “It’s hard enough with the expense with logistics and material going up.”
Beckner has a message for those responsible for this string of thefts, they will be found.
“Pretty upsetting, but getting upset doesn’t really fix the problem,” said Beckner. “So we’re working together to find these people one way or another.”
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SHANGHAI, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pulnovo Medical Limited, a globally recognized device pioneer in the treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases, today announced that it has successfully concluded the first Pre-Sub meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for its Pulmonary Artery Denervation (PADN) Global Trial.
Dr. Shaoliang Chen, Chair of Pulnovo Medical's Scientific Advisory Board and pioneer of the PADN technology, attended the meeting and presented the company's technology and background studies, pulmonary hypertension patients' clinical needs for PADN products, a series of investigator-initiatedPADN studies ranging from animal studies to long-term efficacy studiesthat encompassed over 400 human cases with a wealth of convincing safety and efficacy data, and the PADN-CFDA registered randomized clinical trial along with the trial data.
Dr. Gregg W. Stone, Chair of the PADN Global Trial's Steering Committee and member of the company's Scientific Advisory Board, provided a detailed introduction to the proposed IDE protocol, and discussed the study design and objectives, trial endpoints for the evaluation of safety and effectiveness, patients selection, biocompatibility, and statistical analysis plan.
The proposed protocol for the U.S. pivotal trial is expected to be highly similar to that of the PADN-CFDA (China FDA) registered randomized clinical trial, which was successfully completed at the end of 2021 and met the primary efficacy endpoint. Patients enrolled in the PADN-CFDA study experienced significant improvements in all study endpoints, hemodynamic standard and physical functioning capacity with no device related adverse events.
Cynthia Chen, Pulnovo Medical's Chairwoman, said: "We are leveraging an accelerated regulatory pathway that is enabled by our FDA Breakthrough Device Designation. This first Pre-Sub meeting with the FDA allowed us to showcase our technological and clinical strengths and helped us gain insights into the IDE process for an innovative device. Having laid the groundwork over more than a decade, we consider this meeting one of the last few steps we needed to take before we formally file our application seeking the FDA's approval for us to begin the PADN Global Clinical Trial. Numerous key opinion leaders, including well-respected cardiologists and pulmonary hypertension physicians across the United States and Europe, have expressed strong interest in participating in the PADN Global Clinical Trial and serving on the trial's Steering Committee."
Jessie Lian, Pulnovo Medical's CEO, said: "Over a decade of clinical evidence provides to FDA an excellent roadmap for what we hope will be a successful pivotal trial and we look forward to filing our IDE application and working with the FDA to obtain IDE approval to begin patient enrollment. We will provide periodic updates regarding Pre-Sub meetings, site selection, IDE approval, and other important milestones related to the proposed global trial as Pulnovo progresses through the IDE approval process."
About PADN Device
PADN is a potential global first-in-class, best-in-class innovative radiofrequency ablation device for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It received the Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA in 2021. PADN is a vascular interventional ablation technology that uses radiofrequency ablation to block pulmonary intima sympathetic nerves and reduce pulmonary artery pressure to delay disease progression.
About Pulnovo Medical Limited
Pulnovo Medical Limited, a Global OTM Innovative Platform, is a globally recognized device pioneer in the treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases. Established in 2013 and rooted in innovation, Pulnovo Medical upholds evidenced-based research and translational medicine, and starts our research and development efforts alongside physicians at the operating table with the goal to market our innovative therapeutic solutions and benefit patients around the world.
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Dedicated portal improves services delivered by thousands of social workers
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM), a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions, today announced the City of Paris Social Action Center (CASVP) is deploying a citywide Wi-Fi solution from managed service provider (MSP) Nomosphère. The first 100 sites of the 294 locations across Paris have been deployed, with the total deployment including thousands of Wi-Fi access points. Centralized cloud management with cnMaestro™ X provides CASVP with one reliable connectivity solution across the city.
More than 5,000 CASVP social workers provide assistance to seniors, people with special needs, and families living in vulnerable circumstances. Wi-Fi connectivity makes it easy for social workers and caregivers to dramatically improve the level of care by offering:
- Health monitoring
- Training sessions to learn skills
- Application assistance for aid
Nomosphère provides MSP operation and management services to more than 10,000 locations across France and abroad. The solution also includes a customized captive portal with multiple languages that easily manages authentication and differentiated resources.
To contain costs, Nomosphère deploys technology that is reliable, efficient and easy to operate. "Setting up the equipment and managing the infrastructure is very simple, thanks to the cnMaestro cloud management platform," said Jean-Yves Simon, Sales Director, Nomosphère. "Furthermore, the access points are perfectly integrated with our Network Operations Center."
"CASVP focuses on providing care and assistance for people," said Atul Bhatnagar, president and CEO of Cambium Networks. "Our focus is on providing networking solutions so that MSPs like Nomosphère and CASVP social workers have simple, reliable and secure access that enables them to provide the best possible care."
More information:
- Download the CASVP Nomosphère case study
- Learn more about Managed Service Provider solutions
About CASVP
CASVP's mission is to fight against all forms of exclusion, reduce inequalities, and guarantee and facilitate access to rights. It accompanies and supports the most vulnerable Parisians on a daily basis: elderly people, people with disabilities, families, and people in difficult situations.
About Nomosphère
Nomosphère benefits from all the skills required to set up dedicated, scalable, high-performance wireless networks. Our experts are entirely dedicated to the quality of service and the performance of the solutions deployed. The customer experience is our priority, and we strive to make each Wi-Fi project a remarkable asset for our customers.
About Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks delivers wireless communications that work for businesses, communities, and cities worldwide. Millions of our radios are deployed to connect people, places, and things with a unified wireless fabric that spans multiple standards and frequencies of fixed wireless and Wi-Fi, all managed centrally via the cloud. Our multi-gigabit wireless fabric offers a compelling value proposition over traditional fiber and alternative wireless solutions. We work with our Cambium certified ConnectedPartners to deliver purpose-built networks for service provider, enterprise, industrial, and government connectivity solutions in urban, suburban, and rural environments, with wireless that just works.
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Two global innovators join to support overburdened doctors and isolated patients with award-winning patient-first digital-first technology
VANCOUVER, BC and SYDNEY, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - In the evolving digital health industry, a newly merged company is on a mission to help healthcare and transform lives. RxMx and Curatio, backed by private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners, have merged to form RxPx.
RxPx is positioned to become the global leader in patient management software for life sciences companies globally. The combined strengths of newly merged RxMx and Curatio will deliver next level solutions to transform the lives of patients, especially those on specialty therapies.
The name RxPx combines Rx for prescription medication and Px for patient experience. With a mission of No Patient Alone, RxPx provides an end to end workflow solution that reduces burden on doctors, and supports patients at scale. The merger comes at a time when health systems are collapsing, pharmaceutical companies are undergoing massive change, and patients are increasingly relying on digital options.
RxPx is used in over 100 countries, available in 15 languages and has been designed specifically for the privacy, security and compliance needs of healthcare. RxMx was started by doctors for doctors to support physician workflows through automated processes that increase speed and access to therapy. Curatio was started by patients for patients as a social health prescription, enabling any healthcare organization to easily deliver private, personalized social support, education, daily coaching and adherence tracking.
"The need for a social health prescription is increasingly urgent and the level of physician burnout is a serious concern for the entire ecosystem.," says RxPx CEO Lynda Brown-Ganzert. "Any healthcare organization can use the RxPx solution, and brand it for their program, therapy, clinic or membership."
"Our case studies show patients are able to get on therapy in a fraction of the time that it would usually take," says RxPx Chief Commercial Officer David Gahan. "We support physicians in making complex decisions by automating as many processes as possible. The amount of time and paperwork involved in prescribing and monitoring these specialty medicines has been drastically reduced."
The positive impacts of this merger will be immediately visible within the healthcare industry as healthcare organizations leveraging the combined offering can expect to see the strain on physicians eased. The merger benefits patients who not only get on therapy faster and more safely, but who also feel supported by their peers in their own health journey.
Both platforms have been a success with patients, with 94% of users still using RxMx one year later. In a Curatio case study where a pharmaceutical company was losing patients early due to a manageable side-effect, 92% of the users remained on therapy leveraging the peer-to-peer social network solution. Case studies for both companies have shown user adherence rates reaching 90%.
"We really are on a mission to transform lives," says Brown-Ganzert. "No patient should be alone and without support when dealing with a health challenge, and no doctor should be without the tools to easily and safely onboard their patient onto a new therapy or program. We're simply two passionate teams of doctors, patients and digital experts that want to empower our customers and partners to deliver better healthcare for everyone."
To learn more about the merger and RxPx please visit www.rxpx.health.
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‘Just do the right thing’: Good Samaritan helps return nurse’s lost wallet
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - A South Carolina man says he wanted to set an example for his daughter by returning a lost wallet to its rightful owner.
WMBF reports it was a typical afternoon for Forestbrook resident Terence Sessions and his daughter, Jayla Bellamy, before the father spotted a wallet in the middle of the road after getting gas on Sept. 11.
“I turned around, ran into the road and picked it up,” Sessions said.
Instead of leaving it or turning it in at the store, Sessions said he looked at the driver’s license address and took his daughter for a short car ride.
When the father and daughter duo got to the address, they went up to the door, and a Ring doorbell captured Sessions arriving at the home.
Sessions said he wanted to make sure the wallet was back with its owner, while showing his daughter how easy it was to do the right thing.
“It was kind of like a life lesson,” Sessions said. “Since her mom passed away, I’ve just been trying to teach her little simple things to do when she gets older so she can stick with it when she’s not around me.”
The wallet’s owner, a nurse, shared what happened in a social media post that has received a lot of attention. She said she was asleep when Sessions rang the doorbell and thanked him for his kindness.
Sessions said he was surprised by how many people have since contacted him, commending him for his actions.
“You know, no matter what color you are, no matter what, just do the right thing,” Sessions said. “One person is looking down from above, so it’s always good to teach my daughter to do the right thing.”
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TORONTO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Halo Collective Inc. ("Halo" or the "Company") (NEO: HALO) (OTCQB: HCANF) (Germany: A9KN) today announced its financial and operational results for three months ended March 31, 2022 ("Q1 2022"). Halo's book value- booking investments at actual adjust costs basis after impairments per IFRS guidelines- is $80.7 million. These actual results validate that the Company's fundamental shift in strategy to incubate and spin out cannabis related companies is expected to create significant value for shareholders.
"Marked to market the Company's estimated unrealized gain before taxes at March 31, 2021, on Halo's investment in Akanda was approximately $74.6 million,1" said Kiran Sidhu, CEO, and Director. "We expect that if the intended acquisition and subsequent spin out of PhytoCann SA ("PhytoCann") is completed, it will also create substantial value by delivering meaningful revenue and operating profit contribution.2"
- Akanda Corp. ("Akanda"), Halo's first incubated company, completed its initial public offering and the listing of its common shares (the "Akanda Shares") on NASDAQ in March 2022.
- Halo's consolidated Q1 2022 revenue of $7.6 million declined $2.4 million, or 23.9%, compared to revenue of $9.9 million in Q1 2021. Revenue was impacted by a significant downturn in both the California and Oregon markets. The flower category, which is a leading indicator, sharply declined, with sales falling by 23% in California and 26% in Oregon year over year.3 Adjusted gross profit4 was $1.4 million, or 18.7% gross margin, compared to $2.2 million, or 22.1% gross margin, in Q1 2021.
- Halo's California Wholesale business segment posted positive EBITDA in Q1 2022.
- As of March 31, 2022, the Company had a book value of $80.7 million ($1.65 book value per share).
"In 2022, we intend to develop, grow, and ultimately monetize assets by incubating promising cannabis related businesses while remaining laser focused on optimizing West coast cannabis operations. The planned spinout of Halo Tek Inc. is expected to result in a distribution to all Halo shareholders. The intended acquisition of Phytocann is expected to add significant revenue and EBITDA to the Company in late 2022," said Katie Field, President, and Director.
"Halo's California wholesale business segment is EBITDA positive and scaling. We expect to re-achieve positive EBITDA contribution from the Oregon wholesale business segment in the latter half of 2022," added Joshua Haddox, Chief Operating Officer.
"The Company's California dispensary business segment officially opened in Q1 and is growing quickly. After a six-month ramp-up period per dispensary, we expect the Los Angeles dispensaries in North Hollywood, Westwood, and Hollywood to contribute positive EBITDA," commented Beau McKeon, Senior Vice President of Retail Operations.
- Akanda successfully listed the Akanda Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market on March 15, 2022, under the ticker symbol "AKAN ."As of March 31, 2022, the Company held a total of 12,674,957 common shares of Akanda, and based on Akanda's listed stock price per NASDAQ of $7.94 per share on March 31, 20225, the Company had an estimated unrealized gain from Halo's Akanda investment of $74.6 million.
- Halo Tek Inc. ("Halo Tek"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Halo, filed a preliminary long form prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, other than Québec, for the purpose of qualifying the distribution by Halo to holders of Halo's common shares ("Halo Shares") of all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Halo Tek (the "Halo Tek Shares") as a return of capital (the "Distribution"). Prior to the Distribution, Halo intends to reorganize its technology assets so that Halo Tek is the owner of all the outstanding shares of Halo DispensaryTrack Software Inc., Halo AccuDab Holdings Inc., Halo Cannalift Delivery Inc., Nasalbinoid Natural Devices Corp., 1265292 B.C. Ltd. (d/b/a Cannafeels), and 1275111 B.C. Ltd.
- Halo signed a letter of intent and entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Phytocann, one of Europe's leading wellness CBD companies. Upon closing the acquisition of PhytoCann, PhytoCann is expected to add substantial net revenue and EBITDA and an impressive CBD-based product lineup to Halo.
- The Company also expects its holding in Elegance Brands, Inc., now known as Sway Energy Corporation ("Sway"), to be listed on a major North American exchange in 2022. Halo holds 9,333,333 shares in Sway, and the listing would allow Halo to monetize the position. The Company further holds 5,000,000 Sway warrants exercisable at a price of $0.75 per Sway share.
The initial phase of Halo's retail rollout is almost complete. As of May 16, 2022, Halo has opened its North Hollywood dispensary under the Budega™ brand. The Company's flagship Westwood dispensary is expected to open by May 27, 2022. The Hollywood location is planned to open by the end of June 2022. After a six-month ramp-up period per store, collectively, dispensaries are expected to contribute $27 million of net revenue and $4 million of operating profit contribution annually.6 The Company is in discussions with numerous other dispensary acquisition targets, but there is no assurance that any transaction will be completed.
California
In Q1 2022, the California wholesale business segment reported revenue of $2.0 million, gross margin of 20.1%, and Adjusted EBITDA7 of $0.1 million. These promising results resulted from:
- Expansion of California's product line to 77 SKUs, including product categories gaining market share.
- Increased distribution from 142 dispensaries on December 31st, 2021, to 163 on March 31 st, 2022. Bad debts have been reduced, and accounts receivable days have decreased.
- Overhauled social media platforms and added brand ambassadors to increase retail sell through and demand at the consumer level.
- Increased white label business reducing fixed overhead costs and contributing to positive net income
- As of April 2022, discontinued operations at Coastal Harvest and consolidated to Outer Galactic Chocolates/Mendocino Distribution and Transportation LLC, which will reduce overheads and increase profitability in Q2 2022.
The Company anticipates Governor Newsom's tax proposal- which would eliminate cultivation tax starting July 2022- if passed, would further increase profitability and growth of the California business segment.
Oregon
Consolidated Oregon wholesale revenue was $4.9 million with a gross profit of $0.7 million, representing a 13.8% gross margin. Notable operating highlights from this quarter include:
- Increased Oregon's product lineup to 422 SKUs targeting growing market categories by March 31st, 2022.
- Decreased distribution of our products to Oregon dispensaries from 478 on December 31, 2021, to 464 on March 31st, 2022; bad debts have been reduced, and accounts receivable days have decreased.
- Further reductions planned of production overheads and "right sizing" of the business for current revenue and future projections.
- Reduction in outdoor cultivation operations both in scope and cost for the 2022 growing season to decrease working capital expenditure and improve cash flow.
In March 2022, the Oregon legislature signed HB4016, a moratorium that inactivates all marijuana license applications received after January 1, 2022, until March 31, 2024. Additionally, it allows the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to refuse to issue any new marijuana licenses until further notice. Halo anticipates this favorable policy change will decrease saturation and lead to rising wholesale cannabis prices over time. The net effect of this bill is expected to result in an increase in product profitability in the State of Oregon.
Halo Kushbar Retail Inc. ("Kushbar") reported $0.6 million in dispensary revenue and a gross margin of 32.2%. Combined, the three Kushbar stores had $1,678 in adjusted EBITDA8. As Halo assumes management of the Kushbar locations, the Company expects this segment to contribute to profitability. Management has devised a roadmap to improve the three Alberta stores and increase margin.
- Brand: Management intends to rebrand the stores from Kushbar to Budega. While the stores are aesthetically pleasing, the Company believes that the Budega brand promise -- superior quality product, community-centricity, and sunset vibes – will resonate well with Canadian consumers. To achieve this, each store will be refreshed by the end of 2022 with mini makeovers that will reflect that of Budega's U.S. operating retail outlets.
- Performance: To drive sales performance, the Company plans to methodically assess and rationalize the product assortment to ensure the store stocks the highest velocity items. SKUs held in inventory past 30 days must be sold through and replaced with products that our consumer base desires most.
- Experience: The Company intends to implement proprietary operational systems to shift the focus of frontline employees from "clerking" to ensuring customers leave with every need filled and expectations exceeded. In both U.S. and Canadian operations, we will continue to be laser focused on ensuring each guest interaction is thoughtful and complete. Upon exit, the consumer should not have to stop at any other dispensary for cannabis products.
- Loyalty: Halo believes the current Kushbar loyalty program can be improved by applying the successful Budega approach. By implementing the Budega loyalty program, the Company anticipates Kushbar stores will experience improved sell through, overall guest experience leading to more frequent purchases, larger basket size, and higher average ticket size.
Halo corporate overheads were $10.6 million in Q1 2022 compared to $10.9 million in Q4 2021, a 3% decrease. The Company expects more significant reductions through 2022. These reductions include, but are not limited to:
- Professional and legal fees are expected to decline as Halo Tek spins out, the pace of smaller acquisitions declines, and more professional and legal services have been brought in house.
- Executive salaries are expected to be paid in cash by Q3 2022, reducing aggregate costs by 50%.
- General and administrative costs are expected to decline as travel costs abate.
Halo will host a live webinar at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, to discuss its results. To access the webinar, visit https://conferencingportals.com/event/qzlwFzzt. The webinar will also be available on a telephonic replay after the event until May 25, 2022. To access the replay, dial 1-(800) 770-2030 (toll free) or (647) 362-9199 (international) and enter conference ID: 45805.
Please email all questions in advance to info@haloco.com.
Complete results are reported in the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and associated management's discussion and analysis (the "Q1 2022 MD&A").
Halo is a multi-national incubation company with assets and operations centered in both THC and non-THC sectors. For the THC sector, Halo is focused on the West Coast of the United States where it has vertically integrated operations covering the entire value chain from seed to sale. Halo cultivates, extracts, manufactures, and distributes quality cannabis flower, pre-rolls, vape carts, edibles, and concentrates. Halo sells these products under a portfolio of brands including Hush™, Winberry Farms™, Williams Wonder Farms, its retail brand Budega™, and under license agreements with Papa's Herb®, DNA Genetics, and FlowerShop*. Halo has opened a dispensary in Los Angeles under the Budega™ brand in North Hollywood and plans to open two more in Hollywood, and Westwood in the second quarter of 2022. Halo also operates three Kushbar retail cannabis stores located in Alberta, Canada.
In the non-THC sector, Halo is expanding into health and wellness categories including CBD and functional supplements such as nootropic nutraceuticals and non-psychotropic mushrooms. Halo, through a series of acquisitions, has product offerings in the form of beverages (H2C Beverages), dissolvable strips (Dissolve Medical), capsules (Hushrooms™), and topical supplements (Hatshe) with proposed national distribution via a strategic agreement with SWAY Energy Corporation. Halo has entered a letter of intent to acquire Phytocann Holdings, one of Europe's leading wellness CBD consumer packaged goods companies with a portfolio of value and premium brands including Ivory, Harvest Laboratoires, Easy Weed, Kanolia, Herboristerie Alexandra, Buddies and Ghosty Buds.
As an incubator, Halo has successfully acquired and integrated a variety of companies which were subsequently reorganized to create Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN), an international medical cannabis and wellness company, of which Halo currently owns approximately 44% of the common shares. Halo has also acquired a range of software development assets, including CannPOS, Cannalift, CannaFeels, and a discrete sublingual dosing technology, Accudab. Halo intends to reorganize these entities (including their intellectual property and patent applications) into a subsidiary called Halo Tek Inc., and to complete a distribution of the shares of Halo Tek Inc. to shareholders on record, at a date to be determined.
For further information regarding Halo, see Halo's disclosure documents on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS financial measures that the Company uses to assess its operating performance and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Management defines Adjusted Gross Profit as Gross Profit adjusted for fair value gains or losses on biological assets, and impairments included in cost of goods sold. Management defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings (loss) before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization, as adjusted for non-cash items. These non-IFRS measures are provided to assist management and investors in determining the Company's operating performance. The Company also believes that securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties frequently use these non-IFRS measures in the evaluation of companies, many of which present similar metrics when reporting their results. As other companies may calculate these non-IFRS measures differently than the Company, these metrics may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We caution readers that Adjusted EBITDA should not be substituted for determining net loss as an indicator of operating results, or as a substitute for cash flows from operating and investing activities. For a reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted EBITDA, please refer to "Non-IFRS Measures" in the Q1 2022 MD&A, which is available on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only Halo's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Halo's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". Forward-looking information may relate to anticipated events or results including, but not limited to the expected results of operations and changes to operating expenses currently expected by management, the number of stores to be added by the end of the year, management's plans regarding its portfolio of cannabis businesses, the proposed acquisition of PhytoCann, revenue outlook, the expected contribution from the Company's California dispensaries and the expected opening date thereof, the time and place for the Company's earnings call, the Company's expansion plans regarding Canada, the expected size and capabilities of the final facility planned at Ukiah Ventures, the size of Halo's planned cultivation facility in Northern California, and the proposed spin-off by Halo Tek Inc.
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Halo is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Halo has made certain assumptions. Although Halo believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. Among others, the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information and statements are the following: inability of management to successfully integrate the operations of acquired businesses, changes in the consumer market for cannabis products, changes in the expected outcomes of the proposed changes to Halo's operations, delays in obtaining required licenses or approvals necessary for the build-out of Oregon operations, dispensaries or Canadian operations, the proposed spin-out with Halo Tek Inc., delays or unforeseen costs incurred in connection with construction, the ability of competitors to scale operations in Northern California, delays or unforeseen difficulties in connection with the cultivation and harvest of Halo's raw material, changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and the other risks disclosed in the Company's annual information form dated March 31, 2021 and other disclosure documents available on the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Halo does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to Halo or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
This press release contains a financial outlook within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. The financial outlook has been prepared to provide an outlook for annual net revenues and operating profit for the Company's three Budega dispensaries, following a ramp-up period of six-months per location and may not be appropriate for any other purpose. The financial outlook has been prepared based on several assumptions including the assumptions discussed under the heading "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements" above and assumptions with respect to market conditions, pricing, and demand. The actual results for any period will likely vary from the amounts set forth in these projections and such variations may be material. The Company and its management believe that the financial outlook has been prepared on a reasonable basis. However, because this information is highly subjective and subject to numerous risks, including the risks discussed under the heading "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements" above, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
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Independently published poet Kyli Santiago wins the 2022 International Book Award "Poetry: Narrative" with her debut poetry book, Healing Yesterday's Tears
ATLANTA, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Confronting mental health issues head-on, Kyli Santiago's award-winning book Healing Yesterday's Tears spearheads her mission to raise awareness about the healing power of poetry and its positive effects on mental health.
Suffering from depression from childhood into adulthood, Santiago experienced the true healing power of poetry in her own life when she began writing poetry as a form of therapeutic release and self-healing. Now she is on a mission to help others discover and experience the positive effects poetry can offer.
Through deeply personal poems, she tackles hard-hitting issues written during some of her darkest moments battling depression, giving readers firsthand witness to her silent struggle and ultimate triumph over this lifelong battle.
Written in a unique combination of free verse, rhyme, and rhythmic flow, Healing Yesterday's Tears delves deep into painful topics such as depression, emotional abuse, feeling unloved, and suicidal thoughts while seamlessly infusing themes of hope, self-love, inner strength, and healing. This masterful blend of authenticity and artistry leaves readers feeling inspired and empowered to overcome whatever challenges they may face in their own lives.
"There is healing power in poetry—writing it or reading it. Kyli Santiago understands this truth and has written wise poems for those who have or are experiencing depression and its ugly cousins." – Philip Han Heusen, Readers' Favorite
"… this poetic journal offers the strength you need to fight and conquer. Inspirational and energizing, Healing Yesterday's Tears is a contemporary treasure that we all need to pay attention to." – Jennifer Jackson, Indies Today
Winner of the 2022 International Book Award for "Poetry: Narrative." Healing Yesterday's Tears: An Inspiring Poetry Book about Overcoming Emotion and Discovering Love of Self is now available in Paperback and eBook on Amazon, and wherever books are sold.
To learn more, visit: https://kylisantiago.com/
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kyli Santiago is a poet, performer, and emotional wellbeing and mental health advocate residing in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Using poetry, performance, and alternative healing techniques, she healed herself from depression she battled since childhood without conventional medicine. She has published her poetry to encourage others to move forward past obstacles and achieve their goals.
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Recipients, who otherwise could not afford this opportunity, will receive access to a training course and industry-recognized certification
AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPEN SOURCE SUMMIT -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, has announced the recipients of the 2022 Shubhra Kar Linux Foundation Training (LiFT) Scholarships. LiFT aims to increase diversity in open source technology by providing access to online and in-person training and certification exams for underserved demographics at no cost to the recipient. Since 2010, The Linux Foundation has awarded over 1,600 scholarships for millions of dollars worth of specialized, technical training to those who may not have the ability to afford this opportunity otherwise. The program has been renamed in honor of Shubhra Kar, the longtime CTO of The Linux Foundation who was tragically lost earlier this year.
For 2022, The Linux Foundation is awarding scholarships to 500 of the over 3,100 applicants – a record amount of applications – who vied to be selected in one of twelve categories.
This year's scholarship applicants reflect the diversity of open source, with ages of applicants ranging from 13 to 66 with the average age being 27 years old. Applications were received from 133 different countries. The open source novices and seasoned tech professionals selected to receive this year's scholarships serve as a reminder that interest in open source and technology generally crosses all demographics.
"Time and again we have seen so many promising individuals around the world benefit from professional open source training, which is why I am proud that we are able to once again offer this opportunity to 500 deserving individuals around the world," said Linux Foundation Executive Director Jim Zemlin. "This group shows the promise that open source and collaborative development brings by opening doors to new careers, and also by bringing in new perspectives and worldviews that lead to better technology outcomes. We hope these recipients are also inspired by the memory of our friend and colleague Shubhra, who was an incredible technologist and human being, reflecting the best traits of the open source community."
Highlighted scholarship recipients for 2022 in each category are:
Blockchain Blockbusters
Aminat Atanda, 25, Nigeria
Aminat is a PhD student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she studies computer science. She developed a Hyperledger Fabric application that records birth registration in Nigeria with verification from a hospital official, custodian of the child, and a registration official). She hopes further training in blockchain from the Linux Foundation will help her build and deploy this type of application commercially.
Kommireddy Hiranmai Sai Supriya, 19, India
Kommireddy is a computer science student and part of ETHWMN Fellowship of Devfolio, where she is learning about Web 3.0 and working on a basic NFT Minter Project. She is also building a game that utilizes NFTs for additional gaming perks. She previously explored Hyperledger and even helped create a project using it in the American Express Makeathon, but was never fully successful at implementing it. She hopes studying Hyperledger through this scholarship will improve her blockchain skills even further.
Cloud Captains
Josue Aquino, 25, El Salvador
Josue is completing his computer science degree at the University of El Salvador while also interning for a remote sensor company. He has been using Docker and Kubernetes in remote sensing research and helped build cloud native applications to maximize operations. He hopes to share what he learns from this scholarship to encourage more organizations in El Salvador to adopt cloud technologies.
Abdalla Elfateh Abdalla Bukhari, 22, Sudan
Abdalla volunteers as a sysadmin for the Sudanese Society of Neurosciences, where he is working to form a computational neuroscience research group. His goal is to utilize applied hybrid cloud to further studies and diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases which will support the healthcare system in Sudan. He hopes this scholarship will help him further improve his DevOps and container orchestration skills to accomplish this.
Cybersecurity Champions
Mukhtar Salim, 21, Kenya
Mukhtar helped start the Bsidesmombasa event, an independent, community-driven inclusive information security conference. He helps bring together women and youth in the community to learn about technology and how to safeguard themselves online, including how to avoid becoming spoofed or falling victim to phishing scams. He plans to share what he learns from this scholarship to improve what he is already teaching to the community.
Vicky Sy, 28, Philippines
Vicky is a Java developer who recently moved to the DevSecOps role. When she switched to a cybersecurity career, she saw the impact of open source and realized the necessity of gaining Linux expertise, which she hopes this scholarship will help with. She has already designed and implemented secure CI/CD pipelines that ensure that the deployment and maintenance of applications apply the principle of least privilege, hence preventing unauthorized access to pipelines and critical services.
Developer Do-Gooders
Dmytro Doroshenko, 31, Ukraine
Dmytro is a software developer who tries to give back in ways like updating documentation or contributing improvements to open source projects like the .NET Kafka Client. While like many in his country he is currently distracted by the ongoing war, he hopes to be able to use this scholarship to learn more about blockchain with the goal of becoming a Hyperledger developer.
Marsalis Weatherspoon, 33, United States
Marsalis is a public school music teacher in Arkansas who has become an open source evangelist since starting to use Linux a few years ago. He leverages Linux and open source software to champion community development in the areas of Black entrepreneurship and social justice work by steering organizations to programs like CiviCRM, LibreOffice Suite, Bitwarden and other open source technologies.
Hardware Heroes
Sarah Ouerghemmi, 27, Germany
Sarah is a PhD student studying wireless sensor networks at the Laboratory of Smart Diagnostics and Online Monitoring of The University of Applied Sciences Leipzig (HTWK). She is working on designing Low Noise Amplifiers that operate in different frequency ranges from simulation to hardware PCB implementation. She hopes this scholarship will help her pursue a career in embedded systems engineering.
Akhilesh Thorat, 27, India
Akhilesh works in the green energy sector, where he is involved in developing low cost energy efficient open source Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. These include the use of open source components such as Arduino based frameworks for use in water and energy management solutions. He hopes this scholarship will help him learn more about how Web 3.0 can help in the decentralization of data for IoT and big data with a focus on creating an open, connected, and intelligent website with improved user experience.
Linux Kernel Gurus
Kalyan Bhetwal, 27, United States
Kalyan is pursuing a masters degree in computer science and working as a graduate research assistant in the field of high performance computing. His research involves the use of low level kernel programming to get optimized performance in machines. This includes developing open source software, called Hydroframe, for hydrologists to simulate water flow models in the continental United States.
Marcelo Schmitt, 30, Brazil
Marcelo is a graduate student in computer science who started working with the Linux kernel community in 2018 by helping refactor staging IIO device drivers so that they could get added to the mainline tree. He conducts research into Linux kernel device driver testing and has helped improve the Kernel Testing Guide documentation page. He hopes this training will help improve his driver work and provide better mentoring to fellow kernel newbies.
Networking Notables
Jorge Miguel Campos Pelcastre, 31, Mexico
Jorge works in the telecommunications field, and helped create a system called NAS (Network Administrator System) with 100% open source technologies. The system supports different applications that configure, manage and operate one of the largest telecommunications networks in Latin America. It was built with microservices and is implemented with containers. He hopes this scholarship will help him learn technologies like Kubernetes to be able to implement it in the system and make it more stable and scalable.
Abderrahmen Errached Tlili, 22, France
Abderrahmen is a computer science student originally from Algeria. He is interested in learning more about RANs, which led to an internship at EURECOM where we works with OpenAirInterface, a platform to support mobile telecommunication systems like 4G and 5G based on open source. He hopes this scholarship will lead to more exposure to the ONF (Open Networking Foundation), so he can learn more about technologies like Kubernetes, gRPC, SDN, NFV, and protobuf.
Open Source Newbies
Hadiqa Khan, 21, Pakistan
Hadiqa is a computer science student with a passion for cybersecurity. She has been learning technologies like Linux, Node.js, React and others, even configuring her own kernel. She believes that Linux is a must-know technology to be effective in the cybersecurity field, so hopes this scholarship will give her the skills to start learning about and fixing actual bugs to reduce vulnerabilities.
Alexandra Shagzhina, 41, Hong Kong
Alexandra recently relocated from Russia to Hong Kong. She is hoping to transition from a career in recruitment to technology. She has already worked on a project at the Wikimedia Foundation, where she received a practical introduction to open source and the principles and tools of collaborative development. She hopes the training she receives from this scholarship will help her transition into a job in technology project management.
SysAdmin Super Stars
Maraiza Adami, 33, Brazil
Maraiza works with a feminist hackerspace called marialab, which serves several civil society organizations in Brazil. Some of the system administration tasks she engages in for marialab include Shell commands and text editors, as well as managing packages, processes, networks, users, NTP servers, and logs. She hopes the knowledge gained from this scholarship will help her break down more barriers to increase the representation of women in the Brazilian technology industry.
Patience Cheptoo, 29, Kenya
Patience holds a computer science degree and hopes to move into a sysadmin role from her current IT assistant position. She has used Linux and even managed to diagnose and troubleshoot the system with the help of internet forums. She hopes the training from this scholarship will help her to advance her sysadmin skills and be more marketable for a continuing IT career.
Teens-in-Training
Navtej Bhatti, 13, United States
Navtej is an 8th grader with big dreams of becoming an embedded developer, and is already off to a great start, having created a project that that allows you to boot Linux on the Depthcharge Coreboot payload used on Chromebooks (github.com/cb-linux/breath). Navtej hopes to learn more about the Linux kernel, specifically the embedded stack, through this scholarship.
Nikita Shrivastava, 18, India
Nikita has just begun studying computer science at university and is especially interested in artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning. She is contributing to a natural language processing project with a professor, and also is actively involved in the GirlScript Summer of Code bootcamps. She hopes this scholarship will teach her more about Linux and git so she is able to contribute more to projects in the future.
Web Development Wiz
Ali Amer, 22, Iraq
Ali was studying information technology at a university in Russia but was forced to return home due to the current geopolitical situation. He has previously learned Java, and also completed an edX software development course but is now focused on website development, including front-end development such as HTML, JavaScript, and React, as well as diving into the backend with Node.js and MongoDB. His hope is that by pursuing the OpenJS Node.js Application Developer (JSNAD) through this scholarship he will be able to become a professional full-stack developer.
Orim Dominic, 27, Nigeria
Orim studied biochemistry in university but has since decided to pursue a career in web development. He has studied general programming and Node.js and even built @PickAtRandom, a Twitter bot that automates random winners for giveaways, which he has open sourced. He has been frustrated by documentation that is sometimes lacking, so hopes to use the knowledge gained through this scholarship to give back to the community by contributing new documentation and updating existing ones.
Women in Open Source
Ruth Charlotte, 22, Kenya
Ruth is at university studying telecommunications and information engineering, and also works on a community development project for school-age girls in remote areas of Kenya to reduce the spike in unwanted pregnancies by increasing awareness and providing skills training. She hopes to disseminate the knowledge she gains from this scholarship to these girls starting at a foundational level, and gradually building their abilities in Linux as a community.
Ernitia Paramasari, 41, Indonesia
Ernitia has a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering and a master's degree in sustainable energy systems. After years working in environmental science and a break to care for family, she recently began working as an entry-level data scientist. She spends her free time working with organizations like Women Who Code, Women in Tech, and AI Wonder Girls. She hopes to use the knowledge gained from this scholarship to find solutions to climate change and environmental issues through data science, while also continuing to share with other women.
Additional Resources
The full list of 2022 LiFT Scholarship recipients can be viewed here
Photographs of 2022 LiFT Scholarship recipients can be downloaded here
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INDIANAPOLIS – More than 120 million fans tuned into NFL games during a thrilling Week 1 that produced seven games decided by three points or fewer.
Week 2 looks to match the excitement. The schedule begins with a battle of top quarterbacks when Justin Herbert’s Chargers visit Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.
The slate ends with the league’s first staggered Monday night doubleheader with the Titans at Bills (7:15 p.m. ET) and Vikings at Eagles (8:30 p.m. ET).
The Saints put their seven-game winning streak against the Buccaneers on the line when they host Tampa Bay, while the Browns meet the Jets looking to improve to 2-0 for the first time since 1993.
WXIN’s Chris Hagan previews the entire Week 2 schedule with help from the Nexstar Nation on this week’s “Big Game Bound.”
WDAF’s Rob Collins joins Chris from Kansas City to break down the Chiefs’ critical AFC West showdown with the Chargers.
Also on this week’s show: reports from New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, plus the “Son of Sweetness” Jarrett Payton gives his weekly picks. | https://cw33.com/the-big-game/big-game-bound-week-2-kicks-off-with-key-afc-west-battle/ | 2022-09-15T17:24:58Z |
- Over 900 native plants placed by employees during Environmental Champions event honoring Earth Day
HOUSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), announced today a $50,000 contribution to Memorial Park Conservancy in support of the organization's ongoing efforts to enhance environmental infrastructure, stormwater management and establishment of resilient ecologies in Houston's largest urban wilderness and recreation park.
"We are excited to continue supporting Memorial Park Conservancy in its beautification and restoration activities for the second year," said Brian Lloyd, regional vice president of external affairs and communications for Sempra Infrastructure. "We are proud to be a part of Memorial Park Conservancy's transformational efforts to restore and build a resilient ecosystem within the park so that everyone can enjoy it for years to come."
Additionally, more than 50 employees and their families contributed approximately 100 hours of volunteer service and joined the Park's staff to plant over 900 native grasses and plants to help preserve, restore and enhance the Park during the Environmental Champions event in honor of Earth Day.
"Memorial Park Conservancy is proud to work with Sempra Infrastructure, a founding member of our Corporate Partners Program. Its commitment to community and sustainability strengthens our mission of preserving, restoring and enhancing Memorial Park for all Houstonians," said Shellye Arnold, Memorial Park Conservancy President and CEO. "Sempra Infrastructure's dedicated volunteers and financial support make a real and immediate impact."
Sempra Infrastructure's participation in this event and the company's contribution are an extension of the ongoing relationship announced last year. In 2021, Sempra and Sempra Infrastructure contributed a total of $150,000 to Memorial Park Conservancy.
Located in the heart of Houston and less than five miles from Sempra Infrastructure's new Houston headquarters, Memorial Park spans 1,500 acres. Memorial Park Conservancy's mission is to preserve, restore and enhance the park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow.
About Sempra Infrastructure
Sempra Infrastructure delivers energy for a better world. Through the combined strength of its assets in North America, the company is dedicated to enabling the energy transition and beyond. With a continued focus on sustainability, innovation, world-class safety, championing people, resilient operations and social responsibility, its more than 2,000 employees develop, build and operate clean power, energy networks and LNG and net-zero solutions, that are expected to play a crucial role in the energy systems of the future. For more information about Sempra Infrastructure, please visit www.SempraInfrastructure.com and Twitter.
About Memorial Park Conservancy
Memorial Park Conservancy is a non-profit organization created to restore, preserve, and enhance Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow. Now celebrating its 22nd year, the Conservancy's vision is to implement the principles of world-class park management and stewardship in partnership with the Houston community. Memorial Park Conservancy is responsible for managing 1,100 of the Park's 1,500 acres.
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PHOENIX, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 20th, 2022, Rise Invest acquired the apartment community known as Lofts on 3rd located at 1401 N 3rd Street in Phoenix, AZ.
Lofts on 3rd was recently renovated in 2019 and consists of 14 1x1 units, 14 2x2, units (twelve of which are loft style), and one penthouse unit. The property is located just north of I-10, near the heart of downtown Phoenix and is just a 5-10 minute walk from Roosevelt Row, which has blossomed into one of the Phoenix MSA's best nightlife districts. Much like the rest of the Phoenix MSA, this area has received significant investment in housing in order to keep pace with demand and support the growing economy.
Lofts on 3rd has seen significant revitalization in recent years. 100% of the units have been renovated with modern finishes and in-unit washers/dryers — in addition to significant improvements addressing amenities, deferred maintenance, and curb appeal. The property stands to benefit even further from enhanced property management and leasing.
The acquisition is a 1031 exchange of an asset that Rise Invest sold recently in combination with additional 1031 funds from another Rise Invest investor.
"This deal has everything you want at a time like this," says Drew Breneman, Rise Invest's Founder & CEO. "The going-in cap rate is phenomenal, and we will be cash-flowing on day 1 without needing to capture any loss-to-lease. We're now up to 5 properties and 190 total units in the Phoenix MSA after having stepped into the market late last year and have come far in scaling our portfolio outside of Chicago and Minneapolis. We're very excited about this asset and continuing to invest in Phoenix."
"It is rare to acquire a stabilized asset in downtown Phoenix at such an attractive basis. With the help of our partners, we are confident that this will provide investors healthy cashflow while also being positioned in one of the most desirable areas in a rapidly growing market," says Evan Dillon, 27, VP of Investments.
"So much of our time is spent surveying the market and identifying the most favorable investment opportunities, and we have a lot of conviction that our acquisition and strategy for Lofts on 3rd will be successful. We're eager to continue building our reputation within the greater Phoenix market, and we think this deal is an excellent opportunity to showcase just that," says Sam Markin, 26, Investment Associate.
Learn more about Lofts On 3rd on our website at: https://www.riseinvest.com/portfolio/lofts-on-3rd
Rise Invest is a private real estate investment management firm specializing in the multifamily property sector. Rise Invest employs a deliberate investment approach, leveraging data analytics and proprietary technology to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for investors.
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‘She’s a boss babe’: Members turn out for beloved gym owner’s 70th birthday workout
By Lucas Nelson
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HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A beloved gym owner in the mountains celebrated her 70th birthday this week, and her coworkers and clients came together early on Saturday morning, May 28, to celebrate her with — what else? A workout!
The workout was to complete 70 repetitions of each exercise in Saturday’s workout — a feat difficult for most, but not for Brenda Osteen, the owner of the Pump House Fitness Center in Hendersonville.
“The best part of anything I do at this gym is for health reasons. I want to see people healthy and happy and moving and enjoying life, ’cause life is too short,” Osteen said on Saturday morning.
“The more they whine, the more I love it. The more they moan and groan, the more I know I’m getting my job done,” she said.
No matter the age or level of fitness, Osteen’s clientele and even her gym’s trainers say she works hard — to push others and to show her support as they walk their own fitness journey.
“She is pushing and creating an environment for everyone to excel no matter your age, no matter your body type, no matter what,” said Ashtin Prather, Pump House trainer. “It’s beautiful, and you cannot accept anything better than that.”
“She’s a boss babe.”
“Brenda gives so much to all of us, and to see everyone there, supporting her, I think it shows that it matters how you treat people, and that speaks volumes about who she is as a person. To see that many people here, that early on a Saturday morning, working out, giving it their best.”
Just from Saturday’s turnout, it’s clear the impact Osteen has had and continues to have on so many.
“I have started over three times in my life,” Osteen said. “I lost my job, everything, and finally, God said, ‘What does it take for me to shake you and show you what you need to be doing?’ and now I’m not working — this is not work for me, this is so much fun, and I love it.”
While she made the workout look easy, those taking part had a common opinion: It wasn’t!
“No, it’s not easy; she kicks butt. To be 70 years old, she can run laps around a lot of us young people,” said Colton Freeman.
“It was something that you drive into and you finish it because you have no other option, right? It’s a commitment you make,” Prather said of Saturday’s workout.
“Oh no, I’m going to die, I’m not going to make it, ha, but I did,” added another gym member who took part in Osteen’s birthday workout.
Looking refreshed and glowing after her birthday workout, Osteen is already looking forward to her 80th birthday workout.
“I said, ‘I can’t wait til I’m 80. Y’all are gonna die then for sure!'” she said with a laugh. “People need to know that age is only a number and you can do whatever your heart and your head feels. Do it, move — doesn’t matter if you can do all of this — don’t matter. The key is to keep moving and stay strong.”
“Thank you for giving us this place, thank you for providing the opportunity to grow, thank you, thank you for giving me the opportunity, thank you for being the example that you continue to be in life,” Prather said as a birthday message to Osteen.
Happy birthday, Brenda!
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(NewsNation) — The standard 9-to-5, five-day workweek is outdated and no longer fits its purpose, according to researchers conducting “the biggest ever trial of a four-day week in the world.”
Starting Monday, thousands of UK workers across dozens of companies are doing a test trial of a four-day, 32-hour work week with no loss of pay.
The workers receive 100% of their pay for working 80% of their normal shift during the program. They also commit to maintaining 100% of their productivity.
The pilot is being coordinated by 4 Day Week Global, in partnership with think tank Autonomy, the 4 Day Week Campaign, and researchers at Cambridge University, Oxford University and Boston College.
The pilot will span six months and involves 3,300 workers from 70 different companies.
Promoting a better work-life balance, the pilot also provides workshops, mentoring, networking and a wellbeing and productivity assessment.
Researchers will assess the effects of a four-day workweek on productivity and quality of life and announce results in 2023.
This is the largest study of the four-day workweek, but it isn’t the first. Microsoft Japan tested the program for its employees in 2019 and saw productivity go up by 40%.
With the goal of improving the mental health and well-being of its employees, a growing list of companies in the U.S., Japan, and New Zealand have already implemented the change.
Tech company Bolt based in Chicago switched to a four-day workweek permanently this year after a three-month pilot. CEO Ryan Breslow said it forced employees to be more conscious of their time and perform at a higher level.
And in what started as a pilot program in 2020, the city of Morgantown, West Virginia, is now entering its first full year in which most departments are working 40 hours in just four days.
“It’s been pretty positive,” said Morgantown Communications Director Andrew Stacy. “There was a little bit of apprehension at first, because it was change, because we didn’t know how it was going to be implemented. But the lack of negativity and the strong support and the positive vibes we are getting from the employees, I don’t see it going away.”
Noted benefits include increased employee satisfaction. Not only do companies with a four-day workweek attract more talent, but they also retain their employees.
Joblist reports that 73% of currently employed workers are actively thinking about quitting their jobs.
The traditional approach to work needs a redesign, says economist Juliet Schor.
In making the case for a four-day, 32-hour workweek in her TED Talk, Schor explains how this model for the future of work could address major challenges like burnout and the climate crisis.
And in New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has suggested a shorter workweek could save the country’s economy by relying on residents, rather than tourists, to spend money locally on their extra day off.
However, the change may not come to the U.S. on a larger scale soon. A proposal in the California State Legislature that would define the workweek in the state as 32 hours for companies with more than 500 employees was rejected in May. But supporters of the bill have not given up. | https://cw33.com/news/thousands-try-4-day-workweek-32-hours-of-work-for-40-hour-pay/ | 2022-06-08T20:48:03Z |
The company unveiled the Breneman Capital brand and a new website at Breneman.com as they prepare for a major expansion into new markets
CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Breneman Capital, a private real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily across select U.S. markets, announced today that it has completed a major rebrand, supplanting the Rise Invest brand and debuting a new identity consistent with the name of Founder and CEO Drew Breneman.
Breneman Capital's rebrand is an essential step in consolidating the founder's story as an integral component of the brand while also positioning the company for future growth opportunities with unique name recognition.
Drew Breneman began his real estate investment career at the age of 19 and has established an impressive track record of managing high-quality real estate investment opportunities on behalf of individual investors and family offices.
"If you've invested with us in the last few years, you may already know us as Breneman Investments, and other investors may view investing with our company as investing with me [Drew Breneman]; either way, our new name allows us to center on that legacy and reputation as a passive wealth generator for investors. It brings back a personal element that was lacking with Rise Invest," said Drew Breneman. "As we strive for increased recognition as experts in the multifamily real estate investment community, now is the time for us to evolve into a more distinguishable brand, especially as we publish original market insights and educational content."
"We still remain very entrenched in the Phoenix and Chicago markets and are eager to keep building momentum there," said Drew. "However, as we traverse this post-pandemic lull, diversification will be ever more important and we have a short list of markets that are really appealing. Texas markets like Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin have seen a demographic and economic renaissance over the last 15 or so years, and it would be great to take part in those tailwinds. California markets like San Diego and San Jose are interesting for their stability and long-term hold prospects. Denver is another market that has a long history of stability and outperformance."
"As we expand into new markets and look to open up additional offices, I think our rebrand will open new doors as the uniqueness of our name will be far more recognizable than Rise Invest."
The new branding is rooted in the firm's heritage, strategy, and people - the three drivers that have made the company and portfolio what they are today.
Visit the updated website at Breneman.com to explore the portfolio, refreshed brand, strategy, and expanded resources center.
Breneman Capital is a private real estate investment management firm specializing in the multifamily property sector. Breneman Capital employs a deliberate investment approach, leveraging data analytics and proprietary technology to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for investors.
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Extension of service will reach the most populous city in Vermont with access to bustling downtown, arts and culture, and local colleges
BURLINGTON, Vt., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak, in conjunction with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT), is now selling Ethan Allen Express tickets for daily travel between Burlington and New York City, including new stops in Vergennes and Middlebury, via Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and through 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Service will kick off at 10:10 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, with a celebratory event at Burlington's Union Station. The details, coming soon, will include $1 ticketed train fares within Vermont on the Ethan Allen Express, limited shuttle service on the day of the event for return transportation to Burlington from Vergennes for ticketed passengers, and 50% promotional fares on the Ethan Allen Express this summer.
"Passengers who want to experience the beauty, outdoor fun, and diverse offerings of Middlebury, Vergennes, and Burlington or travel to New York City can now do so sustainably, without being in bumper-to-bumper traffic, and while taking in some of the best views in the country via Amtrak," said Amtrak President Roger Harris. "The extension of service to Burlington highlights the continued growth in demand for train travel throughout this country, and we are proud to meet this demand with our partners at AOT."
"The State of Vermont has committed more than $115 million in state and federal resources, as well as decades of hard work by the Agency of Transportation and its partners, to complete this project," said Governor Phil Scott. "All of us here in Vermont are grateful for the support of our federal Department of Transportation partners, our Congressional delegation, state legislators, and countless rail advocates to bring this service to fruition. We are very proud of the collaborative efforts and widespread support to deliver passenger train service from Vermont's largest city to New York City."
"I am very proud of our Rail staff, planners, project managers, engineers, and Agency leadership, all of whose dedication to building the infrastructure necessary for Amtrak service between Burlington and New York City has made this important new service possible," said Vermont Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn.
In addition to Burlington, the new stops will also include the beautifully restored historic Ferrisburgh-Vergennes Station, which includes ample parking for Amtrak passengers, and the Middlebury Station, which consists of an impressive covered platform across the tracks from the historic Middlebury Station.
The extended service will depart Burlington daily at 10:10 a.m. and arrive in Moynihan Train Hall at New York Penn Station (NYP) in New York City at 5:45 p.m. Northbound, the Ethan Allen Express will depart NYP at 2:21 p.m. daily with arrival in Burlington at 9:55 p.m.
Vermont travelers and visitors can expect the same amenities onboard the Ethan Allen Express as they do on all other Amtrak trains, including free Wi-Fi, the freedom to use phones and electronic devices at all times (no "airplane mode"), the ability to travel with small pets on many trains, a café car, large spacious seats with ample leg room, no middle seat, and the option to take a bike with a reservation and $20 fee.
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BUCHANAN, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buchanan-based Bank of Botetourt (OTCPK: BORT) announced today its unaudited financial results for the three and six months-end June 30, 2022. The Bank produced net income amounting to $1,763,000 or $0.91 per basic share in the second quarter. This amount compares to a net income of $1,582,000 or $0.83 per share, for the same period last year. For the six months-ended the Bank produced net income amounting to $3,306,000 or $1.72 per basic share. This amount compares to a net income of $3,562,000 or $1.87 per share, for the same period last year.
At June 30, 2022, select financial information and key highlights include:
- Return on average assets of 0.94%
- Return on average equity of 11.26%
- Book value of $29.86
- Total deposit growth of 9.74%
- Total asset growth of 8.09%
- Total loan growth of 1.88%
- Community Bank Leverage Ratio of 8.84%
- Strong liquidity position
- Net interest margin of 3.26% at June 30, 2022 compared to 3.03% one year prior.
As a result of the solid financial performance, the Board of Directors voted to pay the $0.185 per share quarterly dividend, or $0.74 per share annualized which is payable on August 19, 2022 to shareholders of record August 12, 2022. President & CEO, G. Lyn Hayth, III stated, "We have had a strong 2022 so far spurred by steady loan and deposit growth. This momentum has helped our bank exceed budget expectations the first six months of the year."
Results of Operations
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $1,763,000 compared to $1,582,000 for the same period last year, representing an increase of $181,000 or 11.4%. Basic and diluted earnings per share increased $0.08 from $0.83 at June 30, 2021 to $0.91 at June 30, 2022. The increase in net income is primarily due to $301,000 increase in investment income and $74,000 increase in interchange fees, offset by $225,000 provision for loan loss.
The provision for loan losses was $225,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to no provision for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in bad debt expense is due to an increase in the historical loss factor on loans and inflationary concerns in the economy. In determining the estimated allowance, the Bank considered national and local unemployment trends, market conditions, and customer requests for payment deferrals. Net charge-offs were $233,000 at June 30, 2022 as compared to $18,000 at June 30, 2021.
At June 30, 2022 net loans increased 1.88%. Interest and fees on loans at June 30, 2022 decreased $316,000 over the same three month time period of 2021 primarily due to a $234,000 decrease in PPP loan servicing fees. Interest expense decreased by $258,000 from $691,000 at June 30, 2021 to $433,000 at June 30, 2022. The lower interest expense is a result of lower interest rates paid on the balances of interest-bearing deposits than for the same time period of 2021.
Noninterest income increased by $442,000, or 52.6%, to $1,282,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $840,000 for same time period of 2021. The increase is attributable primarily to $130,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts, $68,000 increase in fees and commissions from wealth management division, and $74,000 in interchange fees related to customer debit cards.
Noninterest expense increased $455,000 from $3,792,000 at June 30, 2021 to $4,247,000 at June 30, 2022. The increase is primarily related to an increase in salary and employee benefits expense for the quarter. The majority of the increase in salaries expense is related to the recognized deferred costs of PPP lending during the quarter.
Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $452,000 compared to $410,000 one year prior. The increase in tax expense is due to higher revenue for the quarter.
Financial Condition
At June 30, 2022 total assets amounted to $717,433,000, an increase of 8.1% above total assets at December 31, 2021 of $663,766,000, an increase of $53,667,000. Total net loans increased $7,997,000 or 1.9% from $425,902,000 at December 31, 2021 to $433,899,000 at June 30, 2022. Total deposits at December 31, 2021 amounted to $598,659,000, compared to $656,985,000 at June 30, 2022, an increase of 9.7% or $58,326,000. The increase in deposits is attributable to organic growth.
Stockholders' equity totaled $57,553,000 at June 30, 2022 compared to $59,137,000 at December 31, 2021. The $1,584,000 decrease during the period is due to an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss offset by net income for 2022, net proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan.
Non-Performing Assets
Non-performing assets, which consist of nonaccrual loans and foreclosed properties decreased from $1,757,000 at December 31, 2021 to $1,499,000 at June 30, 2022. The decrease is attributable to the sale of a foreclosed property during the quarter with a gain on sale of approximately $21,000 and the charge-off of a consumer nonaccrual loan and payments on existing nonaccrual loans. Following the sale, no foreclosed properties remain and therefore nonaccrual loans were $1,499,000 at June 30, 2022 compared to $1,730,000 at December 31, 2021. There were no new additions to nonaccruals loans during the quarter. The decrease in nonaccrual loans is attributable to the charge-off of the aforementioned consumer loan.
A loan is considered impaired if it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans amounted to $2,279,000 June 30, 2021 compared to $2,915,000 at December 31, 2020. Loss exposure on impaired loans decreased from $204,000 at December 31, 2021 to $56,000 at June 30, 2022. The decrease is attributable to the charge-off of one consumer loan with a specific reserve of $198,000, offset by the addition of a specific reserve of $50,000 for an existing nonaccrual commercial real estate owner occupied loan.
The Bank historically makes a conscious effort to attempt work-out loan scenarios with past due customers. In some cases, loan restructuring is appropriate. Bank management has procedures and processes in place to identify, monitor, and report troubled debt restructurings. At June 30, 2022, troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") totaled $1.2 million and were spread among various loan categories. No new TDRs have been identified in 2022.
Capital Ratios
Bank of Botetourt qualified for and adopted the optional, simplified measure of capital adequacy, the community bank leverage ratio framework, consistent with Section 201 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. A qualifying community banking organization is defined as having less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets, a leverage ratio greater than 9%, off-balance sheet exposures of 25% or less of total consolidated assets, and trading assets and liabilities of 5% or less of total consolidated assets. It also cannot be an advanced approaches institution. Bank of Botetourt qualified to opt-in to the Community Bank Leverage Ratio ("CBLR"). As of June 30, 2022 Bank of Botetourt reported its CBLR ratio at 8.84% which is below the required regulatory minimum ratio. This compares to a CBLR ratio of 9.14% at December 31, 2021. The Bank is provided a two-quarter grace period, starting June 30, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 to restore its ratio to 9%. If the Bank fails to meet the community bank leverage ratio qualifying criteria after the grace period, the Bank will opt out of the CBLR with the filing of the December 31, 2022 call report.
Paycheck Protection Program
Bank of Botetourt was a participant in the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") initiated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Both rounds of PPP lending totaled $44,200,000, with $43,470,000 receiving forgiveness from the SBA through June 30, 2022. As a result, $730,000 thousand of PPP loans remain on the balance sheet at the end of the second quarter. Deferred PPP loan servicing fees totaled $92,000 at June 30, 2022 while the Bank recognized $368,000 in revenue during 2022.
Bank of Botetourt was chartered in 1899 and operates thirteen retail offices in Botetourt, Rockbridge, Roanoke, and Franklin counties, the City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton, all in Virginia. Bank of Botetourt also operates a mortgage division, Virginia Mountain Mortgage and a financial services division, Botetourt Wealth Management.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx") (NASDAQ: APYX) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Apyx, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Apyx includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) 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
Aggrieved Apyx investors only have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Traffic infraction leads to drug and weapons arrest
Published: Jul. 24, 2022 at 10:46 PM CDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - According to Sheriff Tim Morse a man was arrested Friday night on drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop. A Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a 2003 Chevy pickup truck for an alleged traffic infraction near 150 th and Q4 Road shortly before 11 pm.
Deputies found contraband and arrested the driver, 39-year-old, Neville Haynes Jr., of Kansas City, Missouri. Haynes Jr. was booked into the Jackson County jail for possession of cocaine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal use of a weapon.
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Medcura's LifeFoam™ product demonstrates significant life-saving potential in massive noncompressible intra-abdominal hemorrhaging scenarios
RIVERDALE, Md., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The injectable non-thrombin foam, LifeFoam™, created by Medcura Inc., a commercial-stage life science and medical device company, increased the amount of time swine could survive severe internal bleeding in a recent study. Researchers say it has "significant potential" to save lives in military combat settings or any life-threatening hemorrhaging emergency when a patient cannot be quickly triaged into surgery.
Swine with noncompressible internal bleeding injected with LifeFoam™ survived more than five times longer than those without it, with a three-hour survival rate of 72 percent versus zero, according to the study published in the journal Surgery and led by Drs. Leon Naar and Ander Dorken Gallastegi from Massachusetts General Hospital's Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
"This material has the significant potential to be a treatment option for massive noncompressible intra-abdominal hemorrhage, not only in military settings, but also on any occasion when swift transfers to a facility with surgical capabilities is not possible," the researchers concluded.
Maryland-based Medcura developed the product in association with over $6 million in grant funding, the majority of which came from the U.S. Department of Defense through the U.S. Army Medical Research & Medical Command, which sought an implantable solution for prolonged field care.
Researchers noted that up to 90 percent of potentially survivable military casualties are attributed to bleeding or hemorrhaging and that up to 50 percent of combat fatalities in Iraq and Afghanistan occurred before any evacuation to hospital facilities occurred.
"Every second counts between an injury and surgery, and the life-saving capabilities of this product could make the critical difference in survival for our wounded service men and women," said Dr. David King, MD, LTC, Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
"Internal non-compressible hemorrhage is the single largest cause of in-combat hemorrhage-related death. In this latest study and previous research, LifeFoam™ has demonstrated that it can achieve rapid and durable hemostasis even after a severe traumatic injury," added Dr. King, who also served as the former Chief of the Division of Trauma Surgery at the 86th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq.
LifeFoam™ achieved a Breakthrough Status Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2019. To qualify as a Breakthrough product, a medical device must provide more effective treatment of a life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating condition and have no approved or cleared alternatives, or either offer significant advantages over existing alternatives or be in the best interest of patients.
As with the rest of Medcura's product line, LifeFoam™ is based on a proprietary matrix of fatty acids and polysaccharides found in the natural environment. These inert, non-toxic, and self-assembling biopolymers have been well characterized in scientific literature and cleared by the FDA for several impactful applications. Unlike the expensive-to-manufacture enzyme thrombin, commonly used in blood clotting products, Medcura's LifeFoam™ product's active components are both low-cost and sustainable.
"By controlling severe internal hemorrhage before a patient is transported to a surgical setting, our technology has the potential to save countless lives, including our front-line heroes in combat as well as those in the civilian setting, suffering from a traumatic bleeding event, such as a car accident," said Medcura Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Matthew Dowling. "LifeFoam™ can be easily extracted in the operating room with simple irrigation and suctioning thereby streamlining the trauma surgeon's job."
Medcura has expanded its proprietary innovative technology into a platform for a variety of potential products, including bandages for vascular closure foams, powders and putties for a variety of surgical needs; and gels such as Rapid-Seal™, which is commercially available in major retailers for over-the-counter home use.
"The flexibility of this proprietary biosurgical technology is allowing our team to expand our product line engineering products that can address a wide variety of injuries and surgical needs, large or small," said Medcura CEO Jim Buck. "Important discoveries in the LifeFoam™ project have been applicable in the development of our LifeGel™ surgical hemostat platform, and vice versa, encompassing products and treatments that we believe will enhance both military and civilian surgeon toolkits."
Medcura is a commercial-stage medical device company developing versatile hemostatic products for surgical, medical, and consumer applications. The Company combines the use of safe, inert ingredients with proprietary chemistry across a broad spectrum of clinical applications, with Medcura's FDA Breakthrough Device, LifeFoam™, now leading the expansion into internal and surgical procedures. Learn more about Medcura's growing product line at www.medcurainc.com.
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Jackson Township ramping up park security after widespread damage from vandalism
JACKSON TWP. – The township's parks are among the targets of an ongoing vandalism spree.
Officials took to Facebook on Thursday to:
- Ask parents to better track where their children are.
- Urge respect for property.
- Warn vandals that extra security cameras have been installed and police patrols have increased.
"It's 43,000 people's property," said Randy Gonzalez, the township's fiscal officer and economic development director, referring to Jackson's population. "The township is all of those people."
On Thursday morning, a post on behalf of the three trustees, Todd Hawke, John Pizzino and Jim Thomas, said vandals have caused:
"Hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages to homes, parks, fences, restrooms in the parks and more. Whether it's from social media, pranks, dares or just plain lack of guidance, it's wrong and will be prosecuted."
Police Chief Mark Brink later posted an open letter to residents with similar information. In it, he stated, "We should always respect other people and their property."
Brink could not be immediately reached for comment for this story.
Gonzalez said vandals have struck houses under construction, and occupied property, since spring. He said damage to parks has been widespread — the township owns 282 acres in eight parks.
Some examples include a vandalized fence that encloses a handicap-accessible playground in North Park, as well as restroom fixtures at the same park and in others.
"We just want people to take a look at what's been going on," Gonzalez said.
In addition to beefed up security measures, township officials will close previously 24-hour park restrooms between 9:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Parks, though, will remain open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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- Ennismore and ActivumSG's Fund V sign a long-term management agreement to operate the new SLS seafront property currently under construction in Barcelona's fashionable @22 district
- The 490-room property is scheduled to open in the second half of 2024, providing SLS with its first destination in Europe
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ennismore and ActivumSG Capital Management have signed a long-term management agreement that will bring Ennismore's lifestyle brand SLS to Europe for the first time, opening a 490-room hotel on the seafront of Barcelona in the second half of 2024.
The 31,326 sqm development is next to the beach and fronts the marina on the northeast side of Barcelona's @22 district - the former industrial area revitalized under a major regeneration program. It is the last seafront plot in metropolitan Barcelona available for hotel development, with the main structural work scheduled to be completed in the coming months.
Chadi Farhat, SLS Brand Chief Operating Officer, Ennismore, said: "Opening in Barcelona is a massive statement of our ambitions to grow the SLS brand in Europe. SLS Barcelona is in a great location that offers so much to guests. We're excited at creating the ultimate luxury destination that guests will be torn to leave if they choose to explore the other delights of this great city."
Saul Goldstein, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ActivumSG, said: "SLS Barcelona will be a distinctive glamorous lifestyle destination, supported by the powerful reach of the Ennismore and Accor's distribution network. We couldn't be happier to have SLS as our operating partner since it's completely aligned with our vision to fill the gap in the lifestyle hotel market in this major European travel destination. It's a fantastic result for our hotel strategy of creating great hotels in the best locations as the industry recovers from the pandemic."
Operated by a modern, lifestyle brand with a playful edge, SLS Barcelona will provide roof-top dining and bars as part of a distinctive food and beverage offer. The hotel will feature three swimming pools, a 772 square-meter ballroom, a spa and beauty salon, and a well-being and fitness center. Each guest room will have a balcony.
The location boasts easy access to the historic center of Barcelona by car or public transport. Under the regeneration program initiated in the 1990s, the @22 district has transformed itself into a hub for innovation, technology and start-ups. It has also become a fashionable place to live, resulting in a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and bars. Adjacent to the future SLS Barcelona, is the city's major venue for outdoor music festivals and events, while the university's engineering faculty, the CCIB convention center and the Museu Blau natural science museum are all a short walking distance away.
SLS is the home of an extraordinary experience coupled with a playful ambience. Culinary artistry, theatrical interiors, subversive design touches and unexpected indulgences are at the heart of every SLS property. Collaborations with leading developers, architects, designers and chefs allow SLS to continue anticipating, innovating and shaping the future of luxury lifestyle living. With seven properties in Beverly Hills, Miami, Bahamas, Cancun, and Dubai, SLS is set to open two additional properties in Puerto Madero, Argentina, by May of 2022 and Scottsdale by 2023.
Lifestyle is one of the fastest-growing segments of the hospitality industry and lifestyle brands are recovering faster from the impacts of the pandemic, helped by strong local and domestic demand, in particular for restaurants and bars. Ennismore is leading the way in lifestyle, with its collective of 14 brands representing 92 operating properties across 26 countries, over 150 in the pipeline and over 150 restaurants and bars.
The project is an investment by ActivumSG's fifth real estate fund as part of a pan-European hotel strategy that ActivumSG began in Spain in 2015, initially targeting under-supplied segments of the market in major travel destinations. This strategy has evolved during the Covid-19 pandemic to focus on those segments of Europe's hospitality market that is best placed to recover as leisure and business travel recovers.
ABOUT ENNISMORE
Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. It curates and manages unique properties and experiences in some of the most exciting destinations around the world.
Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore and Accor entered a joint venture in 2021 to create a new autonomous entity, with Accor holding a majority shareholding. Creating the world's fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, it brings together Ennismore's know-how in building brands with creative storytelling, design, and authentic experiences, with Accor's wealth of knowledge in delivering scale, network growth and distribution.
Under the leadership of Sharan Pasricha, Founder & Co-CEO, and Gaurav Bhushan, Co-CEO, Ennismore comprises 14 brands - with 90 operating properties and further 160 in the pipeline - and a collection of over 150 culturally relevant and diverse restaurants and nightlife destinations.
Ennismore puts innovation at the center of everything it does, with four dedicated in-house specialist studios, which obsess every guest touchpoint including Carte Blanched – a fully integrated F&B concept platform; a creative studio of interior and graphic designers; a digital product and tech innovation lab, and a partnerships and collaborations unit.
Ennismore has been included in Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies lists in 2020 and 2021; ranked#29 in FT1000: Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies; and is part of FT Future 100 - the UK's fastest-growing businesses that are shaping the future of their sector.
The Ennismore brands: 21c Museum Hotel, 25hours Hotels, Delano, Gleneagles, Hyde, J0&JOE, Mama Shelter, Mondrian, Morgans Originals, SLS, SO/, The Hoxton, TRIBE and Working From_. ennismore.com
ABOUT ACTIVUMSG
ActivumSG Capital Management Ltd. is a Jersey-based private equity investment manager which focuses on opportunities in European real estate that deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns for investors. It has raised seven closed-end funds and several co-investment vehicles to date. For the past 15 years its multi-disciplinary teams have looked across the capital structure to identify the optimal entry point to access compelling real estate themes before they become in vogue. Operating from five offices across Europe, ActivumSG's experienced local teams source opportunities across a wide range of sectors, unlocking real and lasting value through in-house asset management which they crystallize for investors through the most suitable exit. ActivumSG is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. For more information, visit the website at activumsg.com
Media contact for ActivumSG:
Simon Packard, Headlion Consulting +44 7701 089844
simon.packard@headlionconsulting.com
Media contacts for Ennismore:
Marcos Elefhteriou, VP of Culture & Comms
marcos.eleftheriou@ennismore.com
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AIVITA Biomedical, Inc., a biotech company specializing in innovative cell applications, today announced that chairman and CEO Hans Keirstead, Ph.D., will deliver a keynote address at AI for Good, a program dedicated to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through practical AI applications. Details for the keynote are as follows:
Keynote title: AI in healthcare is an infant. Intelligence augmentation is an athlete.
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 15:00 CEST (9:00 EDT)
Where: Switzerland - Virtual Presentation
The AI for Good meeting is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies, in partnership with 40 United Nations sister agencies.
Founded in 2016 by pioneers in the cell therapy industry, AIVITA Biomedical, Inc. utilizes its expertise in cell growth and directed, high-purity differentiation to enable safe, efficient and economical manufacturing systems which support its therapeutic pipeline. Our cancer immunotherapy targets the seed of all cancers, tumor-initiating cells, with a unique pan-antigenic approach that targets all neoantigens specific to the patient's cancer. Our patient-specific cancer treatments have shown tremendous promise in eradicating tumors, without harmful side effects, in melanoma and glioblastoma clinical studies. Our COVID-19 Vaccine Enabling Kit is targeted to emerging nations enabling point-of-care vaccine production in minimally equipped facilities by minimally trained third-party technicians.
This communication contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as applicable. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our plans, beliefs, expectations and assumptions, as well as other statements that are not necessarily historical facts. You are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve risks and uncertainties. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date as of which it is made, and we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements. This communication also contains market data related to our business and industry which includes projections that are based on a number of assumptions we believe are reasonable and most significant to the projections as of the date of this communication. If any of our assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may significantly differ from our projections based on these assumptions. This communication is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein.
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Which beach cover-up is best?
A beach cover-up provides comfort, protection from the sun and an added element of style to your summer. You can even wear some cover-ups from the beach to a casual dinner. If you are looking for one that looks great and keeps your skin shielded from the sun, the Yincro Chiffon Tassel Swimsuit Cover-Up is the best.
What to know before you buy a beach cover-up
Fabric
Cover-ups come in cotton, rayon, polyester and linen. Synthetic fabrics, such as rayon and polyester, are more durable, don’t wrinkle and are usually less expensive. Cotton and linen are more breathable but can be more expensive and may shrink over time. Trim and decorative details such as beads or pompoms are often made of synthetic materials. The fabric can be heavy or sheer, although most cover-ups are lighter to help you stay cool.
Style
- Sarong-style cover-ups protect your legs while showcasing the top of your swimsuit.
- Caftans and dresses offer more coverage and come both short and long. You can dress them up with belts or accessories.
- Kimonos have open fronts and a loose fit.
Embellishments such as pompoms, trim and patterns add detail and express your style.
Sun protection
Cover-ups provide a physical barrier between your skin and the sun’s harmful rays. They also prevent your bathing suit from fading in the sun over time. Some have additional ultraviolet protection due to special fabrics and coatings. Darker colors absorb more of the sun’s heat while light-colored cover-ups reflect the heat and keep you cool.
What to look for in a beach cover-up
Colors and prints
Look for a cover-up that suits your style in color or print. Many have multiple colors so that after you find the right fit, you can tailor it to the color of your bathing suit. Novelty prints, such as American flags, are great for holidays and celebrations. Just make sure to verify that your preferred print comes in your size, since some retailers only carry a limited amount.
Garment care
Sweat, sand and salt get on your cover-up faster than on most other clothing. Make sure you know how to clean and care for it. Some are machine-washable but others need to be hand-washed. Cover-ups with intricate trim, beads or tassels usually need to be hand-washed to keep them intact. Extra washing may be needed if you wear your cover-up in the water.
Fit
Most beach cover-ups are loose. This lets you pull them on and off easily, and keeps air flowing freely to keep you cool on the hot beach. If you prefer something fitted, look for a sarong-style skirt or a romper that you can tie with a belt. Some cover-ups have a loose tunic with fitted sleeves for a polished look.
How much you can expect to spend on a beach cover-up
They typically cost $20-$100. Natural fabrics, intricate details and designer brands tend to cost more.
Beach cover-up FAQ
How do I choose a beach cover-up?
A. Consider how much coverage you want to feel comfortable and to protect your skin from the sun. You should also choose a cover-up whose color or print you like. Finally, think about where you plan to wear it and if you need something that has more coverage or thicker fabric.
Can I wear a beach cover-up outside of the beach?
A. Some cover-ups can be worn at places other than the beach. Most are casual and best for beachside restaurants or shops. If you plan to wear it off the beach, make sure to choose one that’s not sheer or light enough to see your bathing suit through.
What’s the best beach cover-up to buy?
Top beach cover-up
Yincro Chiffon Tassel Swimsuit Cover-Up
What you need to know: The timeless silhouette is flattering, and easy to pull on and off at the beach.
What you’ll love: There are 32 colors and five sizes for a great fit and coordination with your swimsuit. The tassel trim provides visual interest while the polyester fabric is machine-washable. The price is just right for a cover-up that will stay vibrant and keep its shape through multiple seasons.
What you should consider: Some reviewers noted that it ran small, so make sure to consult the sizing guide to get the right fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top beach cover-up for the money
What you need to know: You can wear this cover-up as a sarong, one-shoulder dress, halter dress or strapless dress for ultimate customization in one piece.
What you’ll love: There are 17 vibrant colors of gauzy rayon. The fabric dries quickly and is easy to tie to secure. You can wear it on and off the beach as long as you opt for a darker color. This cover-up is an especially great value considering how many ways you can wear it.
What you should consider: It must be hand-washed due to the fragile fabric and tassels.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Chicgal Floral Print Puff Sleeve Kimono
What you need to know: This kimono flows over a swimsuit at the beach, a dress at a casual event, or shorts and a tank top during the summer.
What you’ll love: There are 46 prints and eight sizes. The loose-fitting style is flattering, especially the puff sleeves. It is an open kimono style, letting you show off your bathing suit as well. The patterns range from delicate florals to bright colors. There are also a variety of boho options for on-trend style.
What you should consider: Not every pattern is available in all sizes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Prominent publication says GrowPods "have the potential to help achieve global food security."
CORONA, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that GrowPods have been featured in Borgen Magazine. In an article titled, "How GrowPods are Aiding Global Food Security," the publication states that GrowPods "have the potential to help achieve global food security."
The consequences of global food insecurity are enormous, the publication reports. Without a balanced diet, life expectancies decrease, growth is stunted, and children have diminished mental capacities. And, too many people simply don't have enough food to survive.
According to the BBC, 928 million people are severely food insecure. Additionally, the United Kingdom's Global Food Security program stated that "more than 2 billion people lack vital micronutrients affecting their health and life expectancy."
However, GrowPods can help solve this issue, the publication reported. The company's innovative Modular Hydroponic Farms can be located virtually anywhere and provide a smart way to grow many types of leafy greens and other food items.
In many parts of the world, pests and disease are a constant agricultural plight. "Locusts and other insects ravage crops, destroying entire fields in the blink of an eye. Plants can pick up disease in any number of environments, as it is a long journey from field to consumer," according to the magazine.
However, GrowPods can help remove these risks, the article states. And, since there are no pests, there is no need for pesticides that can be harmful to human health.
GrowPods are especially well-suited to helping prevent malnutrition. According to the publication, most produce naturally loses about 45% of its nutritional value by the time it has completed transit and is purchased. This is why GrowPods method of localizing produce is a good fit for poor and malnourished areas.
"The container farms perform equally well in rural and urban environments," the magazine stated, and can be placed virtually anywhere to help solve the challenging issues regarding hunger and malnutrition.
Currently, Grow Pod Solutions is interested in establishing international partnerships to improve global food security.
To read the article in Borgen Magazine, visit: www.borgenmagazine.com/global-food-security
For more information on Advanced Container Technologies, or GrowPods unique Modular Hydroponic Farms, call: (951) 381-2555 or visit: www.advancedcontainertechnologies.com.
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Man shoots himself after taking gun on Texas elementary school campus, police say
Published: May. 27, 2022 at 1:04 PM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (Gray News) – Police say a man accidentally shot himself while carrying a gun onto a Texas elementary school campus.
According to the Arlington Police Department, the school went on a brief lockdown while officers investigated but didn’t believe there was any malicious intent on the parent’s part or any threat to the school.
The man with the concealed weapon shot himself in the leg and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Students at the school were released from the school as planned.
Police say criminal charges are pending.
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeroVital is a novel formula that boosts human growth hormone (HGH) naturally in the body.* It is backed by 4 clinical trials and protected by 15 patents. One of the studies conducted on the formula, an 84-subject, 24-week clinical trial, was reviewed and accepted by the Endocrine Society for presentation at their annual medical conference held in Atlanta, Georgia June 11-14, 2022. The accepted abstract will also be published in an issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
The SeroVital brand launched in 2012 with its flagship HGH-boosting formula. HGH is associated with improving skin quality, boosting mood, increasing energy, reducing body fat, improving sleep, and more. With age, our body's production of this key hormone declines. SeroVital is a hormone-free supplement that boosts human growth hormone to more youthful levels naturally.* With over 6 million boxes sold, SeroVital has revolutionized the anti-aging industry.
The SeroVital formula was first introduced to the world at The Obesity Society's 30th Annual Scientific Meeting. It has since been presented at scientific conferences around the world, including The Academy of Women's Health's 21st Annual Congress in Washington, D.C.; the 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Baltimore; the Pituitary Society's Thirteenth International Pituitary Congress, in San Francisco; The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting & Expo, also in San Francisco; the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Women's Association in Washington, D.C, and many more.
Dr. Susan Pekarovics, MD, endocrinologist and lead author of the study being presented, speaks to using SeroVital with her patients: "My patients need a safe and effective option to improve their HGH level. The human growth hormone-enhancing effects of SeroVital might represent a low-risk, cost-effective treatment to boost HGH, benefitting individuals with low-normal HGH. I'm very happy to be able to offer SeroVital to my patients."
We solve problems with science. That means clinical studies, research that's been presented around the world, and products that have created an entirely new well-beauty category in the anti-aging industry. But most importantly, it means skin- and body-rejuvenating solutions capable of transforming you.
- Cutting-edge research
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- Category-defining formulas
SeroVital is available at serovital.com, Ulta, Costco, bloomingdales.com, and other high-end retailers.
Press Contact:
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Danielle strengthened into a hurricane Friday morning — the first of an unusually quiet storm season.
The storm is not currently a threat to any land.
The storm’s maximum sustained winds were clocked at 75 mph (120 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
The storm is centered about 885 miles (1,425 kilometers) west of the Azores and is drifting west at about 1 mph (about 2 kph). The hurricane center said the storm is expected to meander in the Atlantic over the next few days.
The tropical storm comes amid what had been a calm hurricane season. It is the first time since 1941 that the Atlantic has gone from July 3 to the end of August with no named storm, Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach had told The Associated Press earlier.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
In the north Pacific, Tropical Storm Javier formed overnight. Forecasters said that late Thursday it was 210 miles (338 kilometers) southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph).
Javier is moving northwest at 9 mph (about 14 kph).
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Factory optimization software maker Fero Labs is recognized for achievements in industrial automation for modern manufacturers
NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CB Insights today named Fero Labs to its annual AI 100 ranking, showcasing the 100 most promising private artificial intelligence companies in the world.
"This is the sixth year that CB Insights has recognized the most promising private artificial intelligence companies with the AI 100. This year's cohort spans 13 industries, working on everything from recycling plastic waste to improving hearing aids," said Brian Lee, SVP of CB Insights' Intelligence Unit. "Last year's AI 100 companies had a remarkable run, raising more than $6 billion, including 20 mega-rounds worth more than $100 million each. We're excited to watch the companies on this year's list continue to grow and create products and services that meaningfully impact the world around them."
"Manufacturing plants across sectors are embracing machine learning technology as a method to boost volume and profitability. However, to fully benefit from the power of machine learning, manufacturers must rely on software solutions that scale to their factories," said Berk Birand, co-founder and CEO of Fero Labs. "Fero's software predicts problems before anything can go wrong. That means engineers can keep issues from halting production, minimizing not only costs, but also waste and emissions. This recognition by the AI 100 ranking validates our purpose and we're eager to continue pushing the industrial sector forward."
Utilizing the CB Insights platform, the research team picked 100 private market vendors from a pool of over 7,000 companies, including applicants and nominees. They were chosen based on factors including R&D activity, proprietary Mosaic scores, market potential, business relationships, investor profile, news sentiment analysis, competitive landscape, team strength, and tech novelty. The research team also reviewed thousands of Analyst Briefings submitted by applicants.
Unlike black-box machine learning that gives recommendations with no context, Fero Labs' factory optimization software is powered by white-box machine learning that enables manufacturers to stay ahead of ever-changing production conditions. With Fero Labs' intuitive software, engineers can confidently take informed action that gets results without wasting time or resources. Today, Fero Labs is working with leading global manufacturers to deliver better production results in less time, while keeping sustainability top of mind.
To learn more about Fero Labs, please visit ferolabs.com.
Quick facts on the 2022 AI 100:
- Equity funding and deals: Since 2017, the 2022 AI 100 cohort has raised $12 billion+ from 650 investors, across 300+ equity deals.
- Unicorns: There are 16 companies with $1 billion+ valuations on the list.
- Geographic distributions: Seventy-three of the selected companies are headquartered in the US. Eight of the winners are based in the UK, followed by five in Canada. Other countries represented in this year's list include India, Sweden, China, and Germany.
About CB Insights
CB Insights builds software that enables the world's best companies to discover, understand, and make technology decisions with confidence. By marrying data, expert insights, and work management tools, clients manage their end-to-end technology decision-making process on CB Insights. To learn more, please visit www.cbinsights.com.
About Fero Labs
Fero Labs is a factory optimization software that is powering the next wave of industrial manufacturing. Since launching in 2015, Fero Labs has built actionable machine learning for the industrial sector to optimize production, reduce waste, and improve quality. Headquartered in New York, Fero Labs aligns with leading global manufacturers to increase profitability by up to 10% by cutting waste with confidence to increase sustainability and profits across your entire enterprise.
For more information, visit www.ferolabs.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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Lawsuit funding company says hernia mesh manufacturers have lost several recent bellwether trials resulting in large awards; more settlements expected.
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal-Bay LLC, The Pre-settlement Funding Company, announced today that there may be some resolve on the horizon for hernia mesh litigants. Plaintiffs who allege their hernia mesh devices were defective and caused physical injury have filed multiple lawsuits claiming certain devices were rushed to market, bypassing proper safety testing. Top manufacturers have recently lost bellwether trials, signaling a shift toward settling cases sooner than expected.
Prior settlement examples:
- C.R. Bard is currently facing 16,000+ lawsuits. They've already paid $100MM+, and will most likely settle the rest with sizable payouts in order to avoid the bad publicity of a high-profile trial.
- Johnson&Johnson's Ethicon Physiomesh includes a Multi-County-Litigation in New Jersey. They've paid $120MM+ in settlements to some 40,000+ plaintiffs.
- Atrium Medical Corporation's C-Qur has settled 3000+ lawsuits with an $11MM payout.
- Kugel paid $40MM+ in a global settlement, attempting to stave off future lawsuits.
Chris Janish, CEO of Legal-Bay commented, "Hernia mesh litigation is multifaceted, involving many different manufacturers and products. Most funding companies have avoided these cases due to complexity, but with recent bellwether trials decided in the plaintiffs' favor, Legal-Bay is actively funding hernia mesh cases based on expectations of more settlements."
If you need a settlement loan from your hernia mesh lawsuit, please apply HERE or call toll-free 877.571.0405.
Hernia mesh settlements are normally within the $50,000 to $250,000 range, but amounts vary greatly, and depend on the severity of the plaintiffs' injuries. A settlement conference is slated for July 22 which will hopefully offer some clarity, and quite possibly, a global settlement. Most plaintiffs can expect to see quick outcomes in the near future with favorable results.
Legal-Bay is a leading lawsuit loan funding company, offering fast approvals and fair rates. They provide immediate cash in advance of a plaintiff's anticipated monetary award. The non-recourse lawsuit loans are risk-free, as the money doesn't need to be repaid should you lose your case. Therefore, the settlement loan is less like a loan and more like a cash advance.
If you require a cash advance loan settlement from your hernia mesh lawsuit, please visit Legal-Bay HERE or call 877.571.0405
Contact:
Chris Janish, CEO
Email: info@Legal-Bay.com
Ph.: 877.571.0405
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- Can-Am reveals the Can-Am Origin, a dual-purpose motorcycle as capable off-road as it is on-road, and the Can-Am Pulse, the perfect motorcycle for rides in and out of the city.
- Sea-Doo elevates the watersports industry with an all-new electric hydrofoil board, the Sea-Doo Rise.
VALCOURT, QC, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO) (NASDAQ:DOOO) is proud to announce that, in addition to working on electrifying its existing product lines, it is seizing opportunities to enter new markets with game-changing electric products. Today, BRP unveils the first two models of its Can-Am all-electric motorcycle lineup, the Can-Am Origin and Can-Am Pulse. Building on its motorcycle legacy, BRP is changing the power dynamic and opening the road to a new generation of riders and electric vehicle enthusiasts. What's more, BRP is announcing a completely new electric hydrofoil board bearing the Sea-Doo signature – the Sea-Doo Rise. All three products will be available in mid-2024.
"Today, our story of innovation reaches new heights with the reveal of market-shaping electric products that will enhance consumer experience on the road and on the water, " said José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP. "Half a century ago, Can-Am roared to victory on the track and the trail, and today, a new legacy begins. With the Can-Am Origin and Can-Am Pulse, the first two models of our electric 2-wheel family, we are gearing up to reclaim our motorcycle heritage by crafting thrilling riding experiences for a whole new generation."
Mr. Boisjoli added: "With the Sea-Doo Rise, BRP is leveraging its expertise to address an untapped market category and further position the company for future growth. We have set out to be the key actor in growing and democratizing the hydrofoiling watersport industry. In true BRP fashion, we designed a product that is easy to use and adaptable for all skill levels, making it accessible for all those seeking to rise above the water."
The Can-Am Origin is a tribute to Can-Am's Track n' Trail heritage. This dual-purpose model is designed to bring new exhilaration to both the street and the trail for a more modern multi-terrain experience. The Can-Am Pulse is a balanced and agile motorcycle designed to immerse riders in the energy of the city and transform their daily commute into an electric joyride. Both models feature stunning, modern design, built to showcase state-of-the art technology, like the high-performance LED headlamp, a unique visual signature. Both models are also easier to use and to ride, for novices and seasoned riders alike. Without any need for a standard clutch and transmission, riders can just twist the throttle and go. Consumers will also appreciate the near-silent and vibration-free experience, as well as the smooth and precise power delivery even in tight, low speed situations.
While each model has its own distinct design, ergonomics and capabilities to satisfy different needs, both are powered by the all-new Rotax E-POWER technology, yielding highway-worthy speeds with plenty of horsepower and torque.
BRP plans on revealing full specs in August 2023, just in time to celebrate Can-Am's 50th anniversary. In the meantime, consumers can join the community and be the first to know when the future of motorcycle riding is ready to hit the road by visiting canammotorcycle.com.
For over 50 years, Sea-Doo has been transforming the personal watercraft industry, and more recently, the pontoon category. Today, the iconic brand sets out to democratize hydrofoiling. Offering different experiences and providing a variety of surfing positions for all skill levels, this new electric hydrofoil board is perfect for the entire family and for those seeking to rise above the water and enjoy a more athletic Sea-Doo Life.
The Sea-Doo Rise is one of its kind, cleverly designed with innovative and dynamic features that transform the board as riders gain experience over time. Those who are new to hydrofoiling can choose to ride on the water without foiling, or to partially or fully deploy the wing when they are ready to foil above water. Very accessible, simple to use and easy to charge, the all-electric Sea-Doo Rise will provide peace of mind by minimizing worries and maximizing fun on the water!
Full specs are expected to be revealed in August 2023. To stay informed on Sea-Doo Rise news, visit the Sea-Doo website.
Certain information included in this release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to BRP's intention to launch new product lines, to the dates of such products' introductions on the market and availability of their respective specifications, to the effect they will have on consumers' experience, to the impact they will have on BRP's future growth, about the Company's current and future business and strategic plans, and other statements that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terminology such as "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "forecasts", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "outlook", "predicts", "projects", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases. Forward looking statements, by their very nature, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions, both general and specific. BRP cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that current economic conditions render such assumptions, although reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater uncertainty. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results or performance of BRP to be materially different from the outlook or any future results or performance implied by such statements. Further details and descriptions of these and other factors are disclosed in BRP's annual information form dated March 24, 2022.
We are a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce includes close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired New York City police officer charged with assaulting a police officer during the U.S. Capitol riot testified Thursday at his trial that he was trying to defend himself against a “rogue cop” who punched him in the face.
Thomas Webster, who took the witness stand on the third day of his federal trial, said it felt like he was hit with a hammer or a freight train when Metropolitan Police Department officer Noah Rathbun reached out with an open left hand and struck the right side of Webster’s face.
“It was painful, and I was seeing stars,” Webster said. “It was a hard hit, and all I wanted to do was defend myself.”
Rathbun, one of dozens of officers injured at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, testified Wednesday that he didn’t punch or pick a fight with Webster.
A grand jury indicted Webster on six counts, including a charge that he assaulted Rathbun with a dangerous weapon, a metal flag pole. He isn’t accused of entering the Capitol on Jan. 6.
The trial is scheduled to resume Friday with more testimony from Webster, who was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a U.S. Marine Corps flag on a metal pole when he approached the Capitol on Jan. 6..
Video from Rathbun’s body camera shows that the officer touched Webster’s chest and shoved his face after the New York man slammed a bike rack at him. Rathbun said he was trying to move Webster back from a security perimeter that he and other officers were struggling to maintain behind a row of metal bike racks.
After Rathbun made contact with his face, Webster swung a metal flag pole at the officer in a downward chopping motion, striking a bike rack in front of the officer. After Rathbun grabbed the broken pole, Webster charged at the officer and tackled him to the ground.
Webster, 56, said he believed Rathbun was about to come after him and recalled thinking, “He’s gone rogue.”
“He’s acting in a manner unlike other police officers, and I’m concerned for my safety,” he said.
Rathbun testified that he started choking when Webster grabbed his gas mask, pressing the chin strap against the officer’s throat.
“That’s not a position that anyone wants to be in,” Rathbun said.
Webster said he grabbed Rathbun by the gas mask because he wanted the officer to see his hands.
Webster’s jury trial is the fourth for a Capitol riot defendant and the sixth overall. The first three Capitol riot defendants to get a jury trial were convicted of all charges in their respective indictments.
Webster’s trial is the first among dozens of cases in which Capitol riot defendants are charged with assaulting police.
Two other defendants testified at their trials. Dustin Byron Thompson, an Ohio man who was convicted by a jury of obstructing Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory, said he was following orders from then-President Donald Trump. A judge hearing testimony without a jury acquitted Matthew Martin, a New Mexico man who said outnumbered police officers allowed him and others to enter the Capitol through the Rotunda doors.
Webster’s lawyer told jurors during the trial’s opening statements on Tuesday that Rathbun “started this whole thing” by punching Webster. Webster said Rathbun made a hand motion that he perceived as an invitation to fight.
“It was shocking to see that,” Webster said. “I’ve never witnessed a cop doing something like that.”
Webster said he became upset when he saw others in the crowd who were injured, including a woman with blood on her face, and approached the line of police officers to learn more. Rathbun’s body camera captured Webster shouting profanities and insults at the officer before they made any physical contact.
“I was voicing my First Amendment right,” Webster said.
Webster said he went to the Capitol after hearing Trump’s speech to “petition” Congress to “relook” at the results of the 2020 presidential election but not to disrupt the joint session for certifying the Electoral College vote.
“It was a unique moment in history,” he said.
During her cross-examination of Webster, Justice Department prosecutor Katherine Nielsen showed him video images of Webster swinging the flag pole in Rathbun’s direction, charging at him and then on top of him after tackling him. She asked Webster if he saw fear in his face in any of those images.
“It’s anger, isn’t it?” she asked.
“Yes, because I got hit,” he replied.
Rathbun reported a hand injury from a separate encounter with a rioter inside the Capitol’s Rotunda. He didn’t report any injuries caused by Webster, but jurors saw photos of leg bruises that Rathbun attributed to his confrontation with the retired officer.
Webster, who lives near Goshen, New York, retired from the NYPD in 2011 after 20 years of service. His department service included a stint on then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s private security detail. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1989 before joining the NYPD in 1991.
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A New U.S. Studio Fronted by Industry Veterans
NetEase Games is opening a new AAA studio that will focus on creating the next generation of narrative-driven action games
GUANGZHOU, China, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999) is proud to announce Jar of Sparks, a new first party studio that will enjoy full creative freedom as part of NetEase Games. Jar of Sparks is led by Jerry Hook, the former Head of Design on Halo Infinite, and has a team of industry veterans who have worked on some of the biggest franchises in video game history. Jerry is a pioneer in the game industry, having helped launch the original Xbox as well as a founding member of Xbox Live. He has held executive roles across multiple disciplines for Halo and Destiny franchises, most recently as Head of Design for Halo Infinite.
Based in Seattle and looking to recruit globally, Jar of Sparks is a new studio with a team of industry leading creators with a desire to build brand new franchises, with all new characters, stories, and worlds, to inspire the imaginations of players all over the world. CEO & Studio Head Jerry Hook, will be joined by Creative Director Paul Crocker, who acted as Lead Narrative Director on the Batman: Arkham trilogy, and as Assistant Creative Director on Halo Infinite; Executive Producer Greg Stone, who worked as a producer on DOOM (2016) and Halo Infinite; and Gameplay Director Steve Dyck, who worked as both an Animation Director and a Design Director for many AAA games including the SSX franchise, NBA Street franchise and the Halo franchise (4, 5, and Infinite) and most recently the Character and Combat Director for Halo Infinite.
It's Jar of Spark's mission to create a new generation of narrative-driven action games, with immersive worlds that will be filled with moments that gamers will want to share with each other. To do this, we aim to form a diverse and collaborative team of talented creators that will bring whole new worlds to life.
CEO & Studio Head, Jerry Hook explains, "We have built games for some of the biggest companies in gaming, and now it's time to take a shot at putting our own personal lightning in a bottle. We want to create something new, innovative and that's a blast to play. When looking to create a new studio the most critical part of finding the right partner was being aligned on the fundamental goals of having the freedom to take innovative risks and to put the passion of our creators first. This meant that our player experiences came before the business, which itself is a risk. NetEase came to the table with a strong creative first approach; they demonstrated the same passion we have for our players and building new experiences that we believe players are looking for."
Jar of Sparks is building a world-class studio, with a team culture that encourages the growth of its individual members and ensures that everyone has the freedom to offer their input on each project, while using a development model that ensures they keep their personal life as a top priority. Jar of Sparks is looking to hire talented people from across all fields and those who are interested in joining the team on its journey can check out the official Jar of Sparks website and LinkedIn page.
- Official Website (PC): https://www.Jarofsparks.com/
- Official Website (Mobile): https://www.Jarofsparks.com/m/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jar-of-sparks/
About NetEase Games
NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), developing and operating some of the most popular mobile and PC games in markets including China and Japan. As one of the world's largest incubators of quality online game content, NetEase Games is dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative studios around the globe and growing an international presence along the way. To complement its self-developed games and world-class R&D capabilities, NetEase Games also partners with other industry leaders including Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary) and other global game developers to operate some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit neteasegames.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO"), of the important September 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline, in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased 17EdTech securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the 17EdTech class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7395 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendant 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the IPO; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Annexus Health has achieved the highest level of compliance for service organizations
SEWICKLEY, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus Health, Inc., the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey through its innovative solutions, today announced that it has attained SOC 2 Type 2 certification, a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). The certification demonstrates the company's dedication to excellence in process monitoring, encryption control, intrusion detection, user access authentication, and disaster recovery.
"While data security, scalability, and system availability have always been integral to our solutions at Annexus Health, this independent third-party audit and certification assures our customers and partners that their data and business processes will always be secure and available within the AssistPoint® platform," said Annexus Health Chief Technology Officer Scott Mullins.
The SOC 2 Type 2 certification details the operational efficiency of Annexus Health systems, covering infrastructure, software, people, data, and procedures.
The initial certification is based on the company's previous 12 months of compliance with the AICPA's trust services criteria of security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Annexus Health will submit to voluntary annual audits to maintain compliance as the company grows to meet customer needs.
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Annexus Health is the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey by delivering innovative solutions, including tech-enabled services, that reduce financial and administrative burdens to improve access, speed, and adherence to critical care. Learn more at annexushealth.com.
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RESTON, Va., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NVR, Inc. (NYSE: NVR) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of $500 million of its outstanding common stock. The purchases will occur from time to time in the open market and/or in privately negotiated transactions as market conditions permit. The Company indicated that the authorization is a continuation of the stock repurchase program that began in 1994 and is consistent with NVR's strategy of maximizing shareholder value. Consistent with prior authorizations, this new authorization prohibits the Company from purchasing shares from the Company's officers, directors, Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan Trust or Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust. As of August 1, 2022, NVR had 3,282,665 total shares of common stock outstanding.
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NVR, Inc. operates in two business segments: homebuilding and mortgage banking. The homebuilding segment sells and builds homes under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes and Heartland Homes trade names, and operates in thirty-four metropolitan areas in fourteen states and Washington, D.C. For more information about NVR, Inc. and its brands, see www.nvrinc.com, www.ryanhomes.com, www.nvhomes.com and www.heartlandluxuryhomes.com.
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For lending the iconic melody from "Vogue" to Beyoncé's new "Break My Soul" remix, Madonna (AKA Madge, the Queen of Pop, Madame X, etc.) received a new title -- "masterpiece genius," bestowed upon her by Bey herself.
Beyoncé sent Madonna a reverent note of gratitude -- plus a striking bouquet -- days after the release of their collaboration on a new version of "Break My Soul," which weaves in "Vogue." At the time of its release in 1990, "Vogue" marked one of the first mainstream pop culture works to spotlight elements from the queer, Black and Latino-led ballroom scene.
"Thank you, Queen," Beyoncé's note read, according to an Instagram story Madonna shared on Tuesday. "I'm so grateful for you. You have opened so many doors for so many women. You are masterpiece genius." ("Masterpiece genius" is a lyric from the third track of "Renaissance," the immediately beloved "Alien Superstar.")
"Thank you for allowing me to sing in your song and thank you for naming the remix!!!!" Beyoncé wrote, referencing the official name of their "Break My Soul" collaboration -- "The Queens Remix."
In their remix, Bey shouts out artists who inspire her, including "Queen Mother Madonna" and her sister, Solange, plus Lizzo, Grace Jones (twice!), Aaliyah, Aretha Franklin and her fellow "Destiny's Child" member and best friend Kelly Rowland. Beyoncé also nods to some of the legendary houses who shaped ballroom culture, including the House of LaBeija and House of Xtravaganza, whose members helped coin much of the lingo Beyoncé dispenses across the album.
Beyoncé pays homage to LGBTQ artists across "Renaissance," and several Black queer and trans musicians helped shape it, including DJ Honey Dijon, bounce legend Big Freedia and the late New York drag pioneer Moi Renee.
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The hybrid RIA practice with over $500 million in assets has offices in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Arizona, and is comprised of nine financial professionals.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concourse Financial Group ("Concourse"), a division of Protective Life Corporation ("Protective"), supporting more than 500 independent financial professionals nationwide, today announced the successful recruitment of Key Group Management, Inc. ("Key Group"), a hybrid RIA practice with over $500 million in client assets and nine financial professionals. Key Group Management, Inc. is affiliated with Concourse's FINRA-registered broker-dealer, Concourse Financial Group Securities.
Key Group is led by Patrick Murray, CFP®, ChFC®, co-founder and President, and Colin Heafy, co-founder, President and Principal. The group, which has offices in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Arizona, specializes in providing holistic planning services to high-net-worth clients in the areas of insurance, estate planning, financial planning and wealth management.
Concourse CEO Doyle Williams said, "We are honored to welcome Pat, Colin and the rest of the Key Group team to Concourse Financial Group. Our integrated service platform is ideally suited to serve growth-focused, highly entrepreneurial firms like Key Group, so we are excited to collaborate with them to help further accelerate their growth and support their ability to serve their clients more efficiently and effectively than ever."
The announcement of this crucial addition to the Concourse community reinforces the firm's appeal in the marketplace. Financial professionals are increasingly looking for firms that not only help them create scale, deliver top-quality technology and offer a diverse set of products but also provide hands-on support and access to management.
Murray said, "We considered several firms after we decided to change broker-dealers, and from the outset the Concourse team stood out, impressing us both by how quickly they understood our business needs and with their strategic vision for Concourse. The firm has the energy and excitement of a start-up but the infrastructure, resources and processes of the well-established industry leader they have quickly become."
Heafy added, "As Key Group continues to grow and our clients' needs expand, one of things that was particularly important was finding a firm that could offer increased scale and resources and still provide a boutique-like, personalized service experience. I am confident that Concourse will be able to deliver that balance."
Libet Anderson, CIMA®, President, Concourse Financial Group Securities, said, "In light of private equity increasingly taking short-term positions in firms across the industry, we are delighted that the stability of our ownership structure and leadership team allows our financial professionals to focus on running their businesses without distractions. We are excited about what this relationship means for Key Group and, most importantly, how it will benefit their clients."
A division of the Protective Life Corporation, Concourse Financial Group offers financial professionals the tools needed to gather, grow and protect client assets through its affiliated entities. Comprised of investment services, financial planning, insurance services and practice management services, Concourse Financial Group is the destination for growth-oriented financial professionals.
Protective has helped people achieve protection and security in their lives for 115 years. Through its subsidiaries, Protective offers life insurance, annuity and asset protection solutions and is helping more than 12 million people protect what matters most. Protective's more than 3,700 employees put people first and deliver on the company's promises to customers, partners, colleagues and communities - because we're all protectors. With a long-term focus, financial stability and commitment to doing the right thing, Protective Life Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daiichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750), has grown to about $132 billion in assets, as of Dec. 31, 2021. Protective is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, and supported by both a robust virtual workforce and core sites in Cincinnati and St. Louis. For more information about Protective, visit www.protective.com.
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Monday forecast: The nicest day of the week
A storm chance returns tomorrow
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This week will mainly be in the 80s before cooling down in the 70s Friday into the weekend with a couple storm chances as well.
Today will be the nicest day of the week with plenty of sun and light winds, Tuesday will have the highest chance for rain during the day to impact any outdoor plans but still not a guarantee storms will exist in your particular area. Thursday looks to be the warmest day of the week with Friday near seasonal and below average temperatures by the weekend. So it looks like we have something for everyone for this upcoming week.
The greatest risk for severe weather is tomorrow into tomorrow night where hail/wind are the primary threats however any storms that develop late in the afternoon/early evening hours may be capable of producing a brief tornado. The storm chance late tonight through Tuesday night is tricky as models are indicating different scenarios including the short term models with one model completely dry until sunset Tuesday night while the other model has at least a few hit and miss storms late tonight into tomorrow morning then again late in the afternoon. Needless to say, stay weather aware and updated on the latest forecast for tomorrow.
Today: Sunny. Highs in the low-mid 80s. Winds S around 5 mph.
Tomorrow: Increasing Clouds Late. Can’t completely rule out a chance for storms late. Lows in the upper 50s-low 60s. WInds S around 5 mph.
Tomorrow: IF storms manage to develop late Monday night there will be a low chance of storms early in the morning. If nothing develops, it’ll likely be dry until late in the day. Highs in the upper 70s-mid 80s. Winds S 5-15, gusts up to 25 mph.
Wednesday-Thursday will remain in the 80s with highs near 90° on Thursday. While there is a low chance of storms early Thursday morning, the better chance for storms is Thursday night into Friday morning with a cold front but even that still remains uncertain. Highs will be more in the mid-upper 70s Friday.
This weekend will be in the 40s and 50s for lows and 60s and 70s for highs. There does remain uncertainty on if temperatures start to warm back up Sunday and Monday or remain cool so don’t be surprised if we have to increase the temperatures in the 8 day for those two days.
Taking Action:
- Enjoy today, it’s going to be the nicest day of the week
- Tomorrow’s storm chance remains uncertain on specifics: The widespread nature of storms and the timing so if you have any outdoor plans, keep them just stay weather aware. Any storms that do develop have the potential of becoming severe so have a way to receive warnings in case you have to seek shelter.
- This weekend will be dry but cool with highs in the 60s possible in some spots on both days but especially on Saturday.
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Angels Landing permit system at Zion is open for business
By LEXI PEERY
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ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A permit is now required to hike Angels Landing at Zion National Park. KUER reports that some of the first people to hike it with the new system in place said it was less crowded and felt safer. Park visitor use manager Susan McPartland said the reduced crowding and enhanced safety is exactly why the new pilot program was put into place. Park officials hope it will to improve people’s experience as visitation has risen in recent years. There are two lotteries for Angels Landing. The seasonal one opens months in advance and the other can be entered the day before hiking it. McPartland emphasized that it’s a pilot program and may require some tweaks. But by the afternoon on day one, she said things were going smoothly. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/09/angels-landing-permit-system-at-zion-is-open-for-business/ | 2022-04-09T12:53:21Z |
Airfare scams are cashing in on canceled flights, BBB says
(Gray News) - Scammers are taking advantage of the increase in flight cancelations with new cons, according to the Better Business Bureau.
In one scheme, scammers are creating fake websites for cheap flights with a major airline, the BBB explained.
Consumers book the flight either online or by calling a customer support number, but shortly after making the payment, the company calls, saying there’s been a sudden price increase or an extra charge needed to finalize the booking.
The BBB said this is something a legitimate company would never do.
In a similar con, the original flight was real, but the cancellation notice is fake, according to the BBB.
The consumer gets an email or text claiming an upcoming flight was canceled and providing a phone number to rebook and get a new ticket – for a fee.
When following up with real airline support, however, consumers discover nothing was wrong with the original flight.
“I thought that I bought airline tickets with United Airlines through a company that sells at discounted prices. They called me shortly after I bought my tickets and said that the flight had been canceled. They wanted permission to put me on another flight with Southwest and said it would be $80 extra,” a victim told BBB Scam Tracker.
“It turned out that United Airlines never canceled a flight. I tried to call this company and leave a message, and I tried to email them to no avail. It turns out that the airlines were unaware of this ticket purchase.”
The BBB offered the following tips to avoid travel scams:
- Do your research.
- Double check flight details before calling support.
- Confirm the URL before entering personal and payment information.
- Be wary of third-party websites. Some websites appear to offer a legitimate service but are only fronts for a scam.
- Make online purchases with your credit card since they can usually be disputed.
If you’ve been a victim of an airline ticket or other travel scam, please report your experience at BBB.org/ScamTracker.
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Partnership will deliver healthcare education and resources to an estimated 27.7 million members of the African- American and Latino communities on a multitude of therapeutic areas and disease states
RADNOR, Pa., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Outfitters (CMEO), a division of KnowFully Learning Group and a leading accredited provider of continuing medical education (CME/CE), today announced the launch of a partnership with the National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) to address health inequities, improve health literacy, and amplify the voice of the patient, particularly in marginalized and under-served communities. NBCI is a coalition of 150,000 African-American and Latino churches working to provide critical wellness information to its members, congregants, churches and the public.
"We are honored to collaborate with the National Black Church Initiative to leverage our partnership to address unmet medical needs in marginalized and underserved communities through our shared missions of improving healthcare through education. This partnership will provide evidence-based strategies to clinicians and patients nationwide to address health disparities and social determinants of health. We stand on the precipice of enacting real change that not only improves life but extends it in these historically overlooked communities," said Kashemi Rorie, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of CME Outfitters. "Our collaboration will educate not only NBCI's 150,000 constituents and members – which include over 17,500 healthcare professionals - but also an estimated 27.7 million members of the African American and Latino communities."
View a video overview of the NBCI and the goals of the initiative featuring Reverend Anthony Evans, President of the National Black Church Initiative.
CME Outfitters has provided continuing education to healthcare professionals and patients alike since 2002. While improving patient outcomes with evidence-based education has always been at the heart of its mission, CMEO began working a number of years ago to address racial, ethnic, gender, and age diversity through the education they provide. A nationwide initiative to educate healthcare providers on unconscious bias and disparities in care was launched in 2021 and continues to expand and is at the heart of CMEO's purpose-driven mission.
The CMEO-NBCI partnership will drive innovation in the diagnosis, management, and sustained improvement of every major health issue impacting patients of color to improve quality of life and overall well-being.
"NBCI and CME Outfitters will be moving forward, for the first time, in a systematic way, critical information that will have dramatic impact on the lives of patients of color and their healthcare providers. The education and resources we will provide will be transformative to a community that has been starved of critical healthcare information," said Reverend Anthony Evans, President of the National Black Church Initiative. "This partnership will have a tremendous impact for a lifetime to come."
Visit https://www.cmeoutfitters.com/partnerships to stay current on the latest content and updates regarding this initiative.
CME Outfitters develops, distributes and certifies continuing education activities that focus on the integration of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the best care of patients. CME Outfitters' educational interventions include interactive webcasts, live symposia, medical simulations, clinical case series and other innovative formats that leverage the latest in technology to optimize the learning environment and promote clinician and patient behavior changes. CME Outfitters also offers expert accreditation, outcome and logistics services for non-accredited organizations. In July of 2020, CME Outfitters became part of KnowFully Learning Group. For more information, visit www.cmeoutfitters.com.
The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African-American and Latino churches constituting 27.7 million members working to eradicate racial disparities in healthcare, technology, education, housing, and the environment. NBCI's mission is to provide critical wellness information to all of its members, congregants, churches and the public. The National Black Church Initiative's methodology is utilizing faith and sound health science. The National Black Church Initiative's purpose is to partner with major organizations and officials whose main mission is to reduce racial disparities in the variety of areas cited above. NBCI offers faith-based, out-of-the-box and cutting-edge solutions to stubborn economic and social issues. NBCI's programs are governed by credible statistical analysis, science-based strategies and techniques, and methods that work. For more information about NBCI, visit https://www.naltblackchurch.com, call (202) 744-0184, or contact Reverend Anthony Evans at dcbci2002@gmail.com.
KnowFully Learning Group provides continuing professional education, exam preparation courses, and education resources to the accounting, finance, and healthcare sectors. KnowFully's suite of learning solutions helps learners become credentialed, satisfy required credit hours to maintain credentials, and stay informed on the latest trends and critical changes in their industries over the course of their careers. The company also provides exam preparation and continuing education for accounting, finance, and tax professionals under the Surgent Education brand. KnowFully's healthcare education brands include CME Outfitters, CE Concepts, PharmCon, The Rx Consultant, ChiroCredit, IA Med, Psychotherapy.net, and American Fitness Professionals & Associates. For more information, please visit www.knowfully.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Unity Software Inc. ("Unity") (NYSE: U) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Unity, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Unity includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2022
Aggrieved Unity investors only have until September 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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TOKYO (AP) — Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” manga comic and trading card game, has died, apparently while snorkeling in southwestern Japan, the coast guard said Friday.
The body of Takahashi, 60, was found Wednesday floating about 300 meters (330 yards) off the coast of Okinawa, by a person running a marine leisure business, according to an official at the Naha Coast Guard Nago station.
The coast guard and the fire department went by boat and watercraft and found the body, face down and wearing a snorkeling mask. He may have been dead for a day or two, according to the coast guard official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because their job did not allow them to be quoted by name.
The body showed signs of being attacked by a marine creature, possibly sharks, but the cause of death was still under investigation, the official said.
Takahashi was identified after police in another part of Okinawa contacted the coast guard Thursday, saying a rented car had been found abandoned on a beach. The car had a driver’s license, confirming the identity. Takahashi’s real first name was Kazuo. His family was contacted and identified him, the coast guard official said.
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” debuting in Shonen Jump magazine in 1996, became a hit, selling more than 40 million copies as manga, although the number of cards out in the world is far greater, in the billions.
The official card game went on sale in 1999. A TV show and video games, as well as figures and toys, were also part of the franchise.
There was an outpouring of mourning on social media.
Eric Stuart, the American actor who did the animation voiceover, said he was saddened by the news.
“An amazingly talented man. Sensei created a role that would help define my voice acting career,” Stuart said on Twitter, using the Japanese word for “teacher.”
Fans around the world posted their cards and manga images online. Some noted that was how they had become interested in Japan. People recalled how the cards had helped them make their first friends.
“We are deeply grateful for the wonderful ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ universe that he has created, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time,” the London-based YuGiOhNews account said on Twitter and on its official site.
The ambassador to Japan from Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, said “Yu-Gi-Oh!” evoked a distinct world.
“I will never forget the excitement of playing the game,” he said on his official Japanese Twitter.
Takahashi’s work had children, and the young at heart, collecting the cards, decorated with mechanical monsters and wizard-like creatures, with a frenzy. The prices of some shot up during the height of the fad.
When a “Yu-Gi-Oh!” event was held at a Tokyo baseball stadium in 1999, so many children and parents came to buy the cards, game-maker Konami, the organizer, had to call in riot police.
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” is played by having two people facing off and placing cards from their deck with different powers to try defeat the other. Each player starts out with 8,000 “life points,” which get chiseled away as your cards lose.
The main character is a doe-eyed boy with spiky blond hair called Yugi Muto, an expert at card games. “Yu-Gi-Oh” means “king of games.”
The more expensive cards, the ones literally with glitter, are powerful in the game, called “super rare” and “secret rare.” But they weren’t that easily found, so people bought more packs, or cartons, of the cards.
The success of “Yu-Gi-Oh!” in the West was similar to that of other Japanese animation and game works like Pokemon. | https://cw33.com/news/yu-gi-oh-manga-creator-kazuki-takahashi-found-dead-at-sea/ | 2022-07-08T16:37:29Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OrionVM®, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider and cloud computing pioneer, announced today the addition of technology partner Blaize®, the artificial intelligence (AI) computing innovator revolutionizing edge and automotive computing solutions, to create a new AI as a service (AIaaS) offering. This first-of-its-kind partnership will empower organizations across multiple industries to launch their AI solutions more quickly and efficiently, including machine learning across vast data sets. Under the agreement, both companies' global sales teams will sell Blaize's AI applications, enabled and powered by OrionVM's optimized cloud platform.
The Blaize AIaaS solutions can be utilized in three possible scenarios:
- Blaize's unique Graph Streaming Processor (GSP®) chips for edge AI and sensor fusion applications cards can now be virtualized on the OrionVM cloud platform.
- Dedicated AI environments for clients can be easily created with virtualized GSPs. For example, they can be integrated into video surveillance technology on the edge providing sophisticated and constantly-updated analysis of events.
- The latest version of Blaize AI Studio is now available on the OrionVM cloud platform, allowing for the development of AI applications that can quickly be set up to perform workloads without needing to purchase and configure complex hardware environments.
"Before the availability of next-gen cloud solutions like ours, AI was cost-prohibitive owing to steep infrastructure spend and a shortage of qualified programmers. Now, companies do not need to build their clouds, or rely on inflexible and expensive public clouds to build, test, and utilize their artificial intelligence systems. They can now take advantage of data insights through AIaaS without expensive up-front investments. This allows them to harness the power of machine learning at significantly lower costs," said Daniel Pfeiffer, COO and VP Partnerships for OrionVM. "We are excited to see offerings like Blaize's AIaaS provide cloud advantages such as enterprise security and the ability to instantly deploy and scale."
Blaize's AI applications are now available on OrionVM's resilient, secure, high-performing infrastructure, enabling customers to run Blaize AI solutions on the industry's most efficient, flexible cloud platform. Customers will be able to deploy combined offerings to solve industry challenges in several verticals, including:
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"We built our AI solutions with a deep understanding of where AI technology began and where it can go. Our innovative approach has helped companies across various industries because we address their need for products purpose-built for the requirements of edge AI," said Dinakar Munagala, Blaize Co-founder and CEO. "Our solutions allow customers flexibility by programming AI solutions to fit their specific requirements. Our advanced code-free AI software also uniquely implements "edge-aware" transfer learning and optimizations for higher accuracy post-model compression. The possibilities are almost limitless."
The AI industry has seen significant growth in the last few years, particularly during the pandemic, and this upward trend is expected to continue. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide spending on AI will increase from $50.1 billion in 2020 to more than $110 billion by 2024. Digital healthcare, manufacturing and retail businesses are likely to expand their use of edge computing by 2028, according to the Linux Foundation's State of the Edge report. These sectors have already demonstrated interest in AI technology's ability to improve response times and save bandwidth, while enabling less constrained data analysis.
As businesses of various industries increasingly need to process large sets of data and harness the power of AI, they will seek out efficient and cost effective ways to bring AI technology into the fold. For more information on the OrionVM and Blaize AI offerings, please visit https://www.orionvm.com/BlaizeAI. For more information on Blaize, please visit https://www.blaize.com.
OrionVM has developed a proprietary suite of cloud infrastructure "building blocks" that form a new blueprint for the delivery and monetization of cloud-based technology solutions. The core architecture for these building blocks, categorized as Infrastructure as a Service ("IaaS"), has already been used in many industries, with proven traction from leading managed services providers (MSPs), tier 1 telcos and Fortune 500 companies. The OrionVM Cloud Platform supports private, public, hybrid & bare-metal cloud deployments and is built either for internal consumption or resale. OrionVM's purpose-built stack uses InfiniBand and is benchmarked to outperform the incumbent clouds, at a lower price point due to the extreme efficiency and reduced cost of goods sold. Self-service web portals allow clients to quickly launch their own enterprise-grade cloud services with zero capital expenditure. Resale partners have full control – from a complete white-label re-brand, to billing integration and flexible account management. OrionVM's cloud technology also uniquely supports the deployment of highly-customized private cloud solutions as well as the 'cloudification' of existing IT businesses: moving from legacy hardware models to cloud-first "as-a-service" environments. More information can be found at https://orionvm.com. Follow OrionVM on Twitter (@orionvm) and Facebook (https://facebook.com/orionvm) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/orionvm).
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NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Homology Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIXX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: June 10, 2019 to February 18, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 24, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Homology Medicines, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had overstated the efficacy and risk mitigation of its lead product candidate, HMI-102; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to commercialize HMI102 in its present form; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Homology you have until May 24, 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 Homology 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 FIXX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/homology-medicines-inc-loss-submission-form?id=26950&from=4.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of CareDx, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CDNA 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: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased CareDx common stock between February 24, 2021, and May 5, 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) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 22, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/caredx-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=27916&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CDNA 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 July 22, 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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Bieber, who had resumed his Justice World Tour in July, said in his note that after sharing that he had the syndrome, which left his face partially paralyzed, he was able to complete the North American portion of his concert tour.
"After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue the tour," the statement reads. "I performed six live shows, but it really took a real toll on me."
Following a performance at Rock in Rio in Brazil, Bieber wrote, "the exhaustion overtook me and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now."
"So I'm going to take a break from touring for the time being," according to the statement. "I'm going to be ok, but I need time to rest and get better."
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(NEXSTAR) – A heat dome parked over the country has sent temperatures skyrocketing from Minneapolis to New Orleans. When will we see relief from the oppressive heat?
How soon your summer gets back to normal depends on where you live, explained Brian Hurley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
“For the areas west of the Mississippi, and even the Plains at this point, the worst of it is behind them – at least for this round,” Hurley said. But not everyone is so lucky.
On Tuesday, the hottest weather was found in the Midwest and Great Lakes Region. But starting Wednesday, those scorching temperatures would start to move further south, Hurley said. He expected the core of the heat dome Wednesday to be over Iowa, the Tennessee Valley, the lower Mississippi Valley, and the Southeast.
“The areas we’re most concerned about the next couple days are further south, like Alabama, Georgia and the Tennessee Valley, where we could see triple digit readings and record breaking highs,” Hurley said.
The coastal I-95 belt along the East Coast, from Maine down to Florida, was expected to be pleasant Wednesday, Hurley said. “But you won’t have to go too far west before you start getting into the heat,” he added, saying Pittsburgh was set to be in the 90s, for example.
Things shift again late Thursday into Friday. The Gulf Coast will still be hot, plus the Plains states will start to see temperatures ramp back up again. A band of unseasonably hot weather is forecast from Texas up the Dakotas, and Plains residents shouldn’t be surprised to have a widespread Heat Advisory issued later this week.
“In the latter part of the weekend, the heat will really start to press south and southeastward,” Hurley said. “By the time we get to Monday, temperatures are going to be very near normal over the southern tier.”
Monday is when the band of high pressure, or heat dome, over the U.S. will have shrunken away, leaving most parts of the country with the kind of summer heat they’re used to, the meteorologist said.
“It will just leave the southern tier, from the southern Plains through the deep South and the Carolinas with a lot of 90s and a sprinkling of 100s – but that’s very normal for this time of year.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/how-long-will-this-heat-dome-last/ | 2022-06-22T12:22:14Z |
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinecta Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its 13th Annual Backpack Distribution event at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson on Sunday, August 7. By providing backpacks filled with school supplies, Kinecta will help 846 underserved students grades 3-12 get off to a great 2022-2023 school year prepared for academic success.
"We are proud to be hosting Kinecta's 13th Backpack Distribution Event to help make going back to school a little brighter for children in need," said Latrice McGlothin, Executive Director, Kinecta Community Foundation. "We thank our members, employees, supporters and the community for their donations."
This Backpack Drive Distribution event supports children through the following organizations in Southern California: Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center, East Side Riders Bike Club, Environmental Charter School, GRYD Foundation, Los Angeles Police Department Southeast Division, Parents of Watts, Richstone Family Center, St. Albert the Great, Thomas House Family Shelter, Verbum Dei High School, Watts/Century Latino Organization, and others.
Kinecta launched the Backpack Drive in 2010 and has helped nearly 6,000 students in need. This year, Kinecta members, employees and the public donated new backpacks and school supplies by bringing them to a Kinecta branch or donating through Kinecta's Backpack Drive Amazon Wish List from July 5 through July 31. A second distribution event will be held on August 24, 2022 to distribute backpacks and supplies to organizations in Rochester, New York.
During 2021, Kinecta, its subsidiaries, and employees donated over $880,000 to charitable causes, volunteered over 5,100 hours, and participated in over 225 community events. To learn more about Kinecta's community outreach programs and activities, visit kinecta.org/community
About Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Kinecta Federal Credit Union is the country's 35th largest credit union, with assets of $6.6 billion and over 270,000 member-owners. Its 800+ employees serve members from 32 credit union-owned branches, a variety of specialty offices, and highly responsive call centers on both coasts. Banking the Southern California area for more than 80 years, with recent expansion into New York, New Jersey, and Northern California, Kinecta offers its members a full range of financial products through the Credit Union and its subsidiaries, Kinecta Wealth Management and Kinecta Insurance Services. Kinecta has been recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association as a recipient of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Residential Leadership Award, and received the Best of Show award granted by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Technology Council. Daily Breeze readers have named Kinecta a top credit union for the past 11 years in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Kinecta supports its communities in a variety of ways, by giving back through the Kinecta Community Foundation as well as serving as the official financial services partner of the LA Galaxy, and sponsor of the Rochester Americans and Rochester Red Wings. To learn more about Kinecta, visit kinecta.org.
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New Jersey to begin recreational cannabis sales April 21
By Hannah Sarisohn, CNN
New Jersey will begin adult recreational cannabis sales and use starting next Thursday, according to a release from the state’s cannabis regulatory commission.
According to the release, the commission will issue licenses to seven alternative treatment centers — including 13 retail dispensaries.
Early last year, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the legislation decriminalizing marijuana use for those 21 years and older, CNN previously reported.
That signature came on the heels of a 2020 ballot measure that saw New Jersey vote to legalize recreational marijuana. State lawmakers, unable to drum up enough support to pass a bill to fully legalize marijuana, agreed to place the question directly to voters: “Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called ‘cannabis’?”
Public Question No. 1 amended the state constitution to legalize cannabis for personal, non-medical use by adults 21 and older, with the state commission that oversees the medical market also regulating the personal market.
“Starting on April 21, adults ages 21+ will be able to legally purchase cannabis and cannabis products without a medical card. This is a historic step in our work to create a new cannabis industry,” Murphy said in a tweet Thursday.
In its release, the commission reiterated its focus on equity and diversity across the state’s cannabis industry.
– CNN’s Brian Vitagliano and Caroline Kelly contributed to this report
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Top Global Investment Firm to Become UTA's Largest Outside Shareholder
Move Will Further Accelerate UTA's Growth Trajectory
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. and NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global talent, entertainment and sports company, United Talent Agency (UTA or the company), and global investment organization, EQT, today announced that the EQT X fund (EQT Private Equity) has agreed to become a strategic investor in UTA. The move recognizes UTA's artist-first approach and recent growth trajectory and will help fuel the next phase of investments in talent, innovation and international expansion.
Under the transaction, the UTA partnership and leadership continue to hold the controlling interest in the company, with EQT becoming the largest outside shareholder. As part of the transaction, Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, which invested in UTA in 2018, will sell its full minority stake to EQT, and EQT will also purchase a portion of existing stakes from continuing shareholders including PSP Investments.
Co-founded in 1991 by CEO Jeremy Zimmer, UTA represents iconic talent across a broad range of categories including TV, film, music, sports, digital media, publishing, podcasts, and more. It also provides advisory and marketing services to leading global brands. UTA has undergone a dramatic strategic expansion over the past few years, including the acquisition of top European publishing and talent agency, The Curtis Brown Group, in June of this year, and the purchase of MediaLink, the leading strategic advisory firm for entertainment and media companies, in December 2021. The company also vaulted into the upper echelon of sports representation through its 2019 strategic investment in KLUTCH Sports Group. Over four years, the number of employees at the company has almost doubled to nearly 1,900 employees.
Media and entertainment continue to benefit from long-term tailwinds such as increased content distribution platforms, including streaming and the globalization of content and fandom. UTA sits at the nexus, uniting ideas, opportunities, and talent across its growing platform of capabilities. With this new partnership, EQT's financial resources, expertise in capital markets, in-house digital team and global footprint will support UTA's continued growth plans, further accelerating growth through investments in its core businesses as well as expansion into adjacent opportunities.
Jeremy Zimmer, CEO of UTA, said, "EQT is the perfect partner for UTA's next phase of growth. They have deep international capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly they truly appreciate and respect the culture that we have built at UTA. David Kramer and I led this process, and we made sure to listen to our instincts about who we felt would really help us drive growth while protecting our culture. We believe that we found the right partner to maintain that balance."
Kasper Knokgaard, EQT Partner and Global Head of the Services Sector Team, said, "EQT invests in industry leading platforms that are well situated for strong and sustained growth across economic cycles, are aligned with our values, and where we know we can create significant value - UTA checks all the boxes. We are excited to partner with Jeremy Zimmer and the entire team to accelerate UTA's growth trajectory and enable more opportunities across entertainment and media."
Dave Tayeh, Head of Private Equity – North America at Investcorp, said, "Our investment in UTA was highly successful and we are proud to have partnered with the UTA team as they achieved exceptional growth over the past four years. The company has strengthened its position as a market leader and we wish the team and EQT continued success."
Martin Longchamps, Managing Director, Head of Origination and Execution at PSP Investments, said, "Since our original investment in 2018, PSP Investments and Investcorp have been working closely with Jeremy Zimmer and his management team to continue to strengthen UTA's exceptional market position. During this time, UTA has proven its abilities to perform, innovate and diversify as a leading entertainment company. We are excited to continue this journey with UTA and to welcome EQT. Together, we will be a driving force in supporting UTA's long-term growth."
The transaction is expected to close later this month.
UTA was advised by Moelis & Company (exclusive financial advisor) and Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (legal). EQT Private Equity was advised by Weil, Gotshal & Manges (legal) and Bain & Company (commercial).
With the investment in UTA, EQT X (target fund size of EUR 20.0 billion and hard cap of EUR 21.5 billion) will be 5-10 percent invested based on its target fund size. EQT X will be activated and start charging management fees upon the closing of its first transaction, currently expected to be the closing of the investment in UTA. EQT IX is currently 85-90 percent invested and continues to be in its commitment period but management fees will, following activation of EQT X, be based on net invested capital.
Contacts
UTA
Richard Siklos, Richard.Siklos@unitedtalent.com, 310-385-2800
EQT
Stephanie Greengarten, press@eqtpartners.com, +46 8 506 55 334
About UTA
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world's most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA's business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.
More info: www.unitedtalent.com
About EQT
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 77 billion in assets under management across 36 active funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas with total sales of approximately EUR 29 billion and more than 280,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.
More info: www.eqtgroup.com
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About PSP Investments The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investment managers with $230.5 billion of net assets under management as of March 31, 2022. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in capital markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and credit investments. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages and invests amounts transferred to it by the Government of Canada for the pension plans of the federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
More info: investpsp.com
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Water line repair causes outage, boil notice in Venice
Published: Apr. 12, 2022 at 1:07 PM EDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents in Venice’s Bay Indies community are without water Tuesday because of a water line repair, the city said Tuesday.
Water service is expected to be restored by 4 p.m., the City of Venice says.
The affected areas will be required to boil water, or use bottled water, for drinking and cooking purposes until the boil water advisory has been rescinded after a minimum of 72 hours.
The affected areas are:
- 409 through 441 Bimini (odd numbered addresses only)
- 410 through 442 Cobia (even only)
- 900 through 943 W. Roseau
- 902 through 942 W. Sand Cay (even only)
- 901 through 926 W. Uplands
- 900 through 932 W. Trinidad
- 901 through 937 W. Windemere
- 900 through 936 Xanadu
- 872 through 940 Zacapa (even only)
- 901 through 941 W. Ybor
- 873 through 897 Exuma (odd only)
For more information, please call the Venice Utilities Department at 941-480-3333.
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ATLANTA -- A new state Senate study committee heard from nonprofit and state agencies at a daylong meeting across from the Capitol about a homelessness problem that’s been complicated by out-of-control housing costs, bureaucratic red tape and disagreements over the best ways to help.
Members of the Senate Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness say that they’ll take a multilayered approach when they make their final report after being tasked with finding the best way to get rid all of the makeshift tents set up by the homeless around the downtown areas of Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah and other communities around the state.
State Sen. Carden Summers, who chairs the study committee, said the hearings will allow lawmakers to better incorporate input after he scrapped legislation during the 2022 legislative session that called for the state to impose misdemeanor offenses for camping on public property.
Summers reiterated that his legislation was only intended to reflect what was already on the books and not to unduly punish people for not having a place to live.
In contrast, various homeless service providers and government initiatives are promoting permanent housing as a primary means of providing the necessary support for thousands of Georgians often dealing with addiction and mental illness.
Judge Glock, senior director of policy and research at Cicero, said that he is not opposed to permanent housing as a strategy, but that it’s not nearly effective enough to serve people coping with severe problems, including mental illness and substance abuse. He told the panel he supports expanding outpatient treatment and inpatient beds for people with mental and substance use disorders.
“I don’t understand why you can’t tie (permanent housing) with requirements to take medication or to improve,” Glock said. “The idea that we give someone a house and then require nothing from them, which again, the federal standards right now say you aren’t even allowed to set goals for people in the housing, that doesn’t seem to be a positive outcome for someone with a severe mental illness.”
Sen. Randy Robertson, a Catula Republican, said that police officers are too busy to spend time looking for homeless people to harass or intimidate, but there are situations where police will have to use the threat of an arrest if someone camping out in front of a person’s business and refuses to leave. And sanctioned camping is one of the creative ideas that should be considered, Robertson added.
“Businesses have paid a lot of money for licensing and everything, and he or she has a right to operate a business unencumbered by somebody who chooses their awning as their home,” he said.
From 2014 to 2019, Georgia’s homeless population dropped by half to about 10,400, with about 3,800 people living on the street considered unsheltered, or the chronically homeless, according to the state Department of Community Affairs.
These numbers worsened during the pandemic, and the state is still waiting for the final figures for 2021 to know just by how much, according to DCA Commissioner Chris Nunn.
But the agency head in charge of emergency rental housing assistance and other housing programs said he believes the state can turn things around by increasing its investment in housing and supportive services, providing landlords with incentives to create more housing options, and fostering better collaboration between people experiencing homelessness and mental health service providers and government.
That message was echoed by nonprofits and state agencies.
It’s more important to empathize with the homeless rather than criminalize them, said Bambie Hayes-Brown, executive director of Georgia Advancing Communities Together.
A more pressing issue is the disconnect between the few groups that control millions of dollars in funding and the many organizations working on the ground. She suggested a comprehensive list of all the entities that provide services, larger nonprofits assisting smaller organizations with documentation and an independent periodic review of those agencies charged with administering government dollars.
Last year, case managers, peer specialists and clinicians made more than 3,400 contacts through a state transitional housing program, while thousands of other interactions were made by other homeless outreach agencies, Maxwell Ruppersburg, director of supportive housing at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, said.
By initiating more frequent communication between the state and voucher recipients, the agency was able to increase the voucher conversion rate last year from 37% to 50%. Rent in Georgia increased by 22% during that period, and home values increased by 26%.
In spite of that fact, there still are thousands living without shelter in Georgia. People are stuck on a waiting list for a place with a voucher but are having trouble finding a place they can afford and an owner willing to accept their application.
The housing market in metro Atlanta lost 60,000 rental properties that had rents lower than $1,200 a month during the five years before the COVID-19 outbreak. Across the state, many Georgia cities saw tremendous housing price increases, pushing more people out of the affordable housing options that existed.
“If you talk to any one of those individuals on the ground, you’ll learn that the current housing shortage is very personal for anyone in this room,” Ruppersburg said. “It’s heartbreaking for me when I read the names of hundreds of individuals, Georgians, neighbors in my county who have a housing voucher from DBHDD but cannot use it due to the lack of available housing.”
But some of the latest data showing that homelessness is currently down 38% in Atlanta is considered outrageous by some housing advocates, said Cathryn Marchman-Vassell, CEO for Partners for Home, which brings together nonprofit, government, business and community leaders to provide services to people in greater Atlanta without shelter.
That figure incorporates the counts service providers are recording on a daily basis, she said. One successful approach emerged during the pandemic, she said, when homeless people moved from tent camps into a downtown Atlanta hotel.
People suffering from long-term disabilities and chronic mental health issues will have to rely on subsidies for the long term, Marchman-Vassell said.
But the collaboration is also paying off with a permanent housing program, she said. Partners for Homes launched a local investment program that matched federal funding with private donations. Through a partnership with the Atlanta Housing Authority, the program has been able to obtain federal vouchers.
“When we’re struggling to entice landlords with a voucher, when we make it easy and we entice them in the right way, developers will want to do this work,” Marchman-Vassell. “But I think we have to make it easy for them. We brought the subsidy, the services. We didn’t force them to have to go scramble.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/georgia-lawmakers-seek-solutions-to-homelessness/article_463d0930-1521-11ed-9f66-c79a058dbc0b.html | 2022-08-06T14:04:51Z |
International Soccer Academy and FC Schalke 04's Integrated Academy Proves Successful
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Soccer Academy today announced five North American youth soccer players on FC Schalke 04's Integrated Academy will join Germany's SC Verl and compete in the Bundesliga U19, Europe's most competitive league for this age.
"This is proof of concept," said Eddie Loewen — cofounder, International Soccer Academy. "The signing of our five players with SC Verl is living proof that our program works. We are proud to create the opportunity for American youth soccer players to compete in the world's leading U19 league."
Over the past 18 months, International Soccer Academy has successfully arranged over 65 trials with LA LIGA, Bundesliga and German clubs and a total of 12 players have signed contracts to play soccer in Europe.
"Our goal is to create a pathway for top American youth soccer players to become professionals or top collegiate impact players," said Diane Scavuzzo, co-founder of International Soccer Academy. "We are proud SC Verl chose players from our FC Schalke 04 Integrated Academy. Competing in the U19 Bundesliga against FC Schalke 04, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, FC Köln and other Bundesliga teams is a real dream for many teenage soccer players."
International Soccer Academy's exclusive partnerships with FC Schalke 04 creates a proven pathway for talented youth soccer players. The player development program is outstanding. Michael Volmari, SC Verl's Sporting Director said, "We are very impressed with the players from International Soccer Academy's program with FC Schalke 04."
Players Selected by SC Verl:
DEFENDERS (3): Alex "X' Hafer (Kingsville, MD/Baltimore Armour), Tidiane Keita (Montreal, Canada/MLS Montreal Impact), Jaime Villanueva (Tualatin, OR/MLS Portland Timbers)
MIDFIELDERS (1): Christian Chandler (San Antonio, TX/ECNL SAFC Pro)
FORWARDS (1): Keiquon Aaron (Brooklyn, NY/USL FA Euro)
Daniel Fröhlich, Head Coach of SC Verl U19 said, "We are excited to welcome these talented players and look forward to our success in U19 Bundesliga."
SC Verl has won several championships and is an outstanding club focused on succeeding in the future of the game.
"I am proud to join SC Verl," said Christian Chandler. "To play in the U19 Bundesliga is a huge opportunity for any player to showcase their talent."
"This is the opportunity of a life-time and I am thrilled to be selected to play for SC Verl and compete in the U19 Bundesliga," said Keiquon Aaron, who is in the Trinidad and Tobago Men's National U20 Team player pool for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
"After playing for at FC Schalke, one of the best academy in the world, to now play for SC Verl is incredible," said Tidiane Keita.
Jaime Villanueva said, "Excited to join SC Verl and play against some of the best teams in Europe."
An exclusive partnership with Hertha Berlin is launching an U17 Integrated Academy this fall. Interested players for the 2022/23 rosters should complete the APPLY NOW form.
Contact: Diane Scavuzzo, 858-531-8300, diane@internationalsocceracademy.com
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DUBAI, UAE, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Webb Fontaine, a leading provider of advanced and innovative trade and Customs services, has announced it's Customs Webb solution has been chosen by Benin as their new Customs system, in replacement of ASYCUDA World.
The project strengthens Webb Fontaine's long-standing partnership with Benin Government, who has ambitions to expand and develop into one of the region's most technologically advanced trade environments.
The project continues towards a fully integrated approach to trade, interconnecting all major trade platforms such as the Single Window, the Port Community System, the e-Tracking solution and now through Customs Webb the Customs System. As a central and critical part of the trade environment, it is crucial and urgent for Governments to operate modern and efficient Customs Systems.
"Customs Webb, Webb Fontaine's Customs system, based on artificial intelligence, was chosen by Benin to continue the modernization of customs and optimize the trade environment.
Webb Fontaine's ability to provide cutting-edge technology and digital solutions is a guarantee of success. With this new system, the objective of the public authorities to make Benin an exemplary platform in the simplification and transparency of Customs clearance procedures has taken a major step forward.
All economic players are supported by Customs as part of a successful partnership with the entire industrial, commercial and logistics community."
Alain HINKATI, Director General of Customs, Benin
"We are honoured to have been selected by Benin Customs for such an important project. The longevity of our partnership is a true testament to Benin's commitment to trade digitalization. Customs Webb is a powerful system that uses AI technology to fully digitise the entire clearance process. To implement Customs Webb will be a huge step forward in their mission and the impacts of such will be felt by the entire trade community."
Samy Zayani, Chief Commercial Officer Webb Fontaine
For Webb Fontaine, a successful track record demonstrates its ability to use AI to facilitate trade, secure revenue and reduce clearance times and costly congestion while greatly improving trade governance.
About Webb Fontaine
Webb Fontaine is an AI company re-shaping the future of trade through technology. Trusted by governments globally, Webb Fontaine provides industry wide solutions to accelerate trade development and modernization. The company uses unique technology including Artificial Intelligence to enable countries to emerge as leaders in the future of trade.
Knowledge transfer is at the core of Webb Fontaine; comprising a team of experts who work across the world, empowering local communities and governments.
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ALBANY — Want to get rid of those old aluminum cans, bottles, or even an old computer or sofa? The city of Albany and Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful have got it covered with their recycling program.
With two drop-off locations for cans, cardboard, bottles and paperboard, and seven sites for items too large to fit in residential garbage cans, such as old furniture, there is no reason to toss an old mattress or couch on the side of the street or dump it in an alleyway, Jwana Washington, executive director of Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful, said.
For Alysia Cutting, the drop-off center at 2521 Meredyth Drive is a frequent stop. The other city site is located at the intersection of Front Street and Mercer Avenue behind the Albany Civic Center, and both are open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
“I am so happy it’s here,” Cutting, who moved to Albany from Massachusetts a year and a half ago, said. “I am an avid recycler. They see me here every day because I collect recyclables for the people I work with, also.”
On Thursday, the traffic through the Meredyth Drive site was brisk, with drivers dropping off bags for placement in one of the eight large receptacles.
“The location is convenient,” Cutting said. “One of the first things I asked when I moved here is where is the recycling center. One of the things that is a sign for a progressive community to have is a recycling center.
“Everybody who knows me knows I am a recycler, and I encourage everybody to do the same.”
Residents can drop off old televisions and electronics at the KADB site at 2106 Habersham Road. There is a $10 cost for the old-style large television sets and $5 for large computer monitors.
“Those contain hazardous materials we have to dispose of,” Washington said. For the other items, “This is a free service to the people in Albany.”
Acceptable plastic includes most clear plastic such as drink bottles and milk jugs. Other plastics such as bleach or detergent bottles are not accepted. Other materials accepted include magazines, newspapers and old phone books.
“There’s really no need for people to litter or put things in front of their house,” Washington said. “Just as easy as you put it on the side of the road, you can bring it to one of the sites. We’re here, we’re open, we’re here to help. We’re here to help the community and to help us keep recyclables out of the landfill.”
When furniture and old electronics are dumped illegally, city staff have to go out and pick them up, taking up time they could spend on their regular duties, she said.
“That costs taxpayers money,” Washington said. “That takes away from the time they could be doing their job.”
On Sept. 10 an e-cycling event will be held behind the Civic Center.
“We’ll be taking all the electronics” at no cost, Washington said. “We will be shredding, and people can drop off medications they no longer need.”
The Meredyth Drive center has a continuous flow of traffic, site manager Larry Stephens said.
“It’s busy all day, every day,” he said.
One of the main issues with rejecting items is individuals who bring recyclable materials mixed with household garbage, he said.
Recyclable materials must be separated for drop-off.
The 24-hour centers for larger items are located in the 1600 block of Owens Avenue, the intersection of Patrol Drive and Rosser Lane, 2600 Jackson St., the back parking lot at the Civic Center, 400 11th Ave. and Avalon Park on Avalon Avenue.
The Meredyth Drive site accepts those materials during regular operating hours. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/albany-keep-albany-dougherty-beautiful-provide-recycling-options/article_08b99e3e-fe1f-11ec-8038-730b43f49d97.html | 2022-07-07T22:03:24Z |
Andrea Easter, an accomplished leader in mortgage lending and compliance, will oversee risk management for the national mortgage company
AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Mortgage, a multi-channel mortgage lender dedicated to empowering the dream of homeownership, has appointed Andrea Easter to the newly-created position of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). As the head of the Compliance department, she will manage all risk-related functions within the company including overseeing the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding state and federal regulations and agency requirements. Easter will report directly to Open Mortgage President Joe Stephenson and will hold a fiduciary duty to the Board of Directors.
"As Open Mortgage continues to experience unprecedented growth, it's vital that we diligently safeguard both the firm and our clients with a company-wide compliance approach centered around our brand values," said Stephenson. "Andrea is a proven leader in the financial services industry and her extensive expertise will further enable an effective risk and control environment that can scale as the company grows."
As CCO, Easter will work in collaboration with the other departments to monitor and assess compliance practices and ensure that issues are addressed, investigated and resolved. Easter will also be responsible for the facilitation of an annual risk assessment as well as internal and third-party audits and investigations. Her duties will include keeping abreast of existing, new and pending laws and regulations impacting the mortgage industry while maintaining relationships with industry leaders and federal and state regulators.
Most recently, Easter worked for Celebrity Home Loans, LLC, where she was promoted from Vice President of Compliance to Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to working at Celebrity Home Loans, she was a Senior Financial Examiner of Mortgage Origination at N.C. Office of the Commissioner of Banks. Easter has also held various mortgage compliance roles at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Daylight Discount Mortgage Corporation and at Headway Workforce Solutions for Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance.
Easter earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and has achieved various training completions from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Conference of State Bank Supervisors and North Carolina Bankers Association.
Easter joins the Open Mortgage leadership team amidst elevated levels of company expansion and following the appointment of multiple executive and senior-level additions in 2022 and 2021. These include the new President Joe Stephenson, Chief Revenue Officer Scott Harkless and the selection of several Senior Vice Presidents in the Marketing, Human Resources and Forward Operations divisions.
About Open Mortgage
Open Mortgage is a multi-channel mortgage lender. At Open Mortgage, we believe that better is possible, and we are constantly striving to bring a better mortgage experience for everyone. We are committed to helping families purchase homes. Founded in 2003, Open Mortgage is headquartered in Austin, TX and has retail locations nationwide. For additional information, visit openmortgage.com.
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SOURCE Open Mortgage | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/04/11/open-mortgage-strengthens-executive-leadership-team-with-appointment-first-chief-compliance-officer/ | 2022-04-11T17:11:37Z |
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