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- Fund Hits $2.2 Billion in AUM, with Overall Evergreen Platform Growing to Nearly $2.6 Billion, as Firm Expands Investor Access to Private Markets
- Platform Experiences Steady Growth Globally, with Plans for a Senior Credit Fund Product Later This Year
SYDNEY, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As strong historical performance and demand for new sources of return drive investor interest in the private markets, Hamilton Lane's (NASDAQ: HLNE) Global Private Assets Fund ("GPA") has returned 14.7% and reached $2.2 billion in AUM in the three years since inception.
The firm's open-ended Global Private Assets Fund launched in 2019, and is open to retail and wholesale investors in Australia and New Zealand, Canada, as well as parts of Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. GPA has seen strong demand to date and has experienced a steady increase in AUM since inception from individuals and institutional investors around the globe.
The GPA Fund was the first product on the firm's evergreen platform, which today also includes the Private Assets Fund ("PAF"), a closed-end investment vehicle registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("'40 Act"), making the Fund more widely available to qualified U.S. clients, including certain individual investors, their wealth advisors, as well as institutions.
The firm's evergreen platform has experienced significant growth, standing at nearly $2.6 billion in total assets as of April 30, 2022. The platform is expected to expand further later this year, with the addition of a new senior credit fund offering.
James Martin, Head of International Client Solutions at Hamilton Lane, commented: "Over the last three years the GPA Fund has enabled investors to gain exposure to the growth of private companies which were previously inaccessible to most. We are increasingly seeing investors of all sizes here in Australia and around the world adding private markets to their portfolios or expanding their existing allocations in search of potential return drivers and exposure to innovative private companies. As demonstrated by the performance and growth of GPA, we're encouraged that our global platform and scale, investment expertise, and proven ability to service a diverse client base continue to resonate with the market."
Global Private Assets Fund (GPA)
- GPA has a truly global client footprint, enabling non-U.S. investors access to institutional-quality private markets exposure through a single investment. Since inception it has returned 50.88%, or 14.7% on an annualized basis*.
- GPA aims to provide a highly diversified offering, investing in a mix of direct equity, secondaries and direct credit investments across geographies, industries and general partners.
- GPA (AUD) recently received a Highly Recommended rating from Zenith Investment Partners, Australia's leading independent research provider. This is the highest rating that a fund manager can receive in Australia and only some 5% of the funds in the 'Alternatives' category have earned this rating.
- Hamilton Lane also recently partnered with digital securities exchange ADDX to tokenize a class of shares issued by GPA to enable access to the private markets for a broader set of investors in Asia. GPA is accessible to ADDX investors at a minimum ticket size of $10,000, compared to the minimum of $125,000 or more for investors who subscribe via traditional, non-tokenized distribution channels.
- Since launching in Canada a little over a year ago, interest in GPA has been strong, with more than C$440 million (U.S. $360 million) raised in that region alone.
Mike Ryan, Head of Evergreen Portfolios, commented: "As investors adjust to a period of heightened volatility in the public markets, they are increasingly looking to private markets for the inherent potential for value creation. Further, we've seen that in periods of lower public market returns, private markets out performance has historically widened, offering diversification within portfolios."
For more information about GPA and Hamilton Lane's evergreen platform, click here.
*I-Shares, USD
Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) is a leading private markets investment management firm providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 530 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has over $901 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $106 billion in discretionary assets and nearly $795 billion in advisory assets, as of March 31, 2022. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonlane.com or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamilton-lane/.
Disclosures
Private Assets Fund is a non-diversified closed-end fund and is considered illiquid and not suitable for investors with short term liquidity needs. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund before investing. For a prospectus that contains this and other information about the Fund, call 1 (888) 882-8212.The Private Assets Fund is suitable only for investors who can bear the risks associated with limited liquidity in the shares and should be viewed as a long-term investment.
Other risks specifically associated with the PAF are detailed in the prospectus and include but are not limited to limited operational history, conflict of interest risk, non-diversified status risk, unspecified investment and dependent on adviser risk, failure to qualify as a RIC risk, liquidity risk, tax related risks, secondary investment risks, mezzanine investment risks, interest rate risk, defaulted debt securities risk, portfolio management risk, market risk, leverage risk, valuation risk and issuer risk.
Hamilton Lane Advisors LLC is the Advisor to the Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund. UMB Distribution Services, LLC and Hamilton Lane are unaffiliated.
Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund is distributed by UMB Distribution Services, LLC, 235 W Galena Street Milwaukee, WI 53212-3948
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden kept the focus simple all week.
He ignored the cell phone, avoided social media and spent 48 hours resting, hopeful it would help him recover from the head injury he suffered last weekend and stay in the IndyCar championship hunt. Now all he needs is another strong finish Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Less than two hours after series officials medically cleared the 31-year-old driver, the two-time IndyCar champ qualified fifth with a fast lap of 1 minute, 10.6968 seconds on the Brickyard’s 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course.
“It was going to take an Army to keep me away from here,” Newgarden said. “I knew if we weren’t in this race it was going to be very difficult to stay in this championship fight. I knew we had to be in the race.”
Newgarden’s availability became uncertain after the suspension on the No. 2 Chevrolet apparently broke, sending the race leader spinning hard into the wall at Iowa. Doctors examined and cleared Newgarden at the infield care center, but he later collapsed in his motorhome and struck his head hard.
The Tennessean was then airlifted from the track to a nearby hospital to avoid post-race traffic and additional tests came back negative. On Tuesday, Newgarden informed Team Penske president Tim Cindric he was ready to race.
Newgarden even had some fun with the situation.
He donned a black, padded helmet-like device as he walked gingerly down two steps from the team hauler with reporters and was wearing a microphone for their YouTube show. Newgarden won’t use any additional padding during the race.
Still, series protocols required Newgarden to be medically cleared Thursday for practice and again between Friday morning’s practice and afternoon qualifying session.
Following three qualifying rounds, Newgarden said he didn’t feel light-headed before passing out, didn’t know the cause, was not officially diagnosed with a concussion and did not suffer typical concussion-like symptoms such as sensitivity to light.
But with Team Penske also in contention for the team title, Cindric couldn’t take any chances.
He chose Santino Ferrucci as a standby driver and the two drivers exchanged some friendly banter Thursday on Twitter. That left just one lingering question: Could Newgarden get the all-clear in time for qualifying?
“It all seems like business as usual,” Cindric said between Friday’s sessions. “Nothing to report. That process is going to take care of itself. Nothing you can do there except hope and have a plan.”
Newgarden didn’t miss a beat, though.
He posted second-fastest lap in practice, passed the exam and then advanced easily through the first two rounds of qualifications before finishing one spot behind teammate Will Power, the 2014 series champ and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner.
The only thing preventing him from a better starting position were tires.
“I felt like on new tires we had full pace but on used tires, we lacked some of the pole pace we needed,” Newgarden said. “So I think we’re going to try and clean that up, make sure we have good (tire) degradation for tomorrow.”
Now, the focus for both Penske drivers is closing the gap — and perhaps overtaking — points leader Marcus Ericssson.
The Swedish driver, who won the Indianapolis 500 in his last trip to the Brickyard, will start from the back of the 25-car field after a mechanical problem with Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 8 Honda brought out a red flag in the first round of qualifications.
Power began the weekend eight points behind Ericsson.
Six-time series champion Scott Dixon, Ericsson’s teammate, came into this weekend tied with Newgarden for third. But Dixon will start from the No. 20 spot.
Newgarden, meanwhile, has a series-high four wins this season but own only one Indy win at the series highest level — in 2020 on the road course. If he claims victory No. 5 on Saturday, it could put him atop the standings and cap a remarkably quick comeback.
“I was very motivated to get back. I don’t think you could give me extra motivation,” Newgarden said. “I’m always as motivated as I need to be and that’s how I felt coming into this weekend — whatever I’ve got to do, I’ll do. I’m just ready to be in the fight.”
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Extreme heat, flash drought and more flash flooding are all on tap this weekend. See if you’re affected
By Payton Major and Judson Jones, CNN
Extreme heat or flooding could affect your weekend.
Heat alerts are extended through Sunday in the Pacific Northwest, flash-drought conditions will worsen across the southern Plains, and the Mid-South is bracing for more weekend rainfall following days of devastating floods.
Oregon and Washington are ending July in the thick of blistering heat, reaching 10 to 20 degrees above average in the central valleys.
While the Northwest is seeing hot temperatures for the first time this summer, the southern Plains have been smothered with intense heat for weeks, sending them into worsening drought and causing agriculture concerns across Texas and Oklahoma.
Just east of the heat wave, Kentucky and Missouri have been battling torrential rainfall and deadly flash floods reaching record river heights, as thunderstorms and rain are predicted to continue.
The desert Southwest has been experiencing a fair share of flooding too, as monsoon season will ramp up thunderstorm chances overnight.
Here is what to expect and where:
A record weeklong heat wave bakes the Northwest
Portland has been flirting with temperatures in the triple digits since Monday, prompting an extension of excessive heat warnings for the region through Sunday evening.
Large portions of central Oregon and Washington will see temperatures pass the century mark Friday and Saturday, before cooling off next week.
Temperatures in Portland are forecast to remain at least in the upper 90s until Sunday, which would make the seven-day heat wave the longest streak above 95 degrees in more than four decades.
Seattle is also on track to reach one of the longest hot-day stretches on record. The current forecast shows temperatures remaining above 90 degrees until at least Saturday, with excessive heat warnings extended until Sunday at 9 p.m. PT.
“Confidence is high (70-80%) chance that it will remain hot in the Willamette Valley and Columbia River Gorge through at least Saturday,” the National Weather Service office in Portland, Oregon said.
The heat has already proved to be deadly.
As of Thursday afternoon, the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has been informed of four suspected heat-related deaths since the current heat advisory began, Mindy McCartt, communications director for the Oregon State Police told CNN via email.
Three of the suspected deaths occurred in Multnomah County on July 25, 27 and 28 and one suspected death in Umatilla County on July 26, McCartt added.
“This designation as a heat-related death is preliminary and further investigation may reveal a cause of death that’s unrelated to hyperthermia. The final determination of the cause of death may not be known for several months after the death,” the statement says.
Excessive heat can be deadly for residents who are unable to cool off. Last year, Oregon reported nearly 100 deaths from a record heat wave, which included an all-time record 116-degree high in Portland.
Only 44% of Seattle residents have AC, making it one of the least-prepared metros for a heat wave, according to a US Census Bureau survey, and poses a greater challenge for those in historically underserved communities of color.
Officials are informing people to call 211 to find the nearest cooling center and to close blinds or curtains to keep homes cool.
Poor air quality has also been a concern in the region. Ground-level ozone, a harmful air pollutant, is expected to increase chances for health problems for susceptible populations over the next week.
Multnomah County, Oregon’s most populous county including, Portland, issued a wood burning curtailment on July 27, triggering burn bans, which will remain in effect “until air quality and weather forecasting conditions improve.”
A cool-down is expected next Monday when temperatures will head back to the mid-80s.
Flash drought worsens in the Plains
Extreme heat is not only sizzling in the Northwest. Temperatures are continuing to bake the southern Plains, soaking up any remaining moisture.
Dallas has had temperatures above 100 degrees for 13 days in a row, and is just two days away from reaching its second-longest precipitation-free streak on record. Texas is forecast to continue its 100 degree streak and remain dry, for at least the next week.
This will continue to intensify the flash drought which worsened this past week across the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley, according to the latest US Drought monitor report released Thursday morning.
The region has been experiencing temperatures well above normal this summer, resulting in extreme drought for 27 percent of Oklahoma, the second-highest level. Thunderstorm chances ramp up through the weekend, bringing some precipitation to areas most in need.
“Organized storm activity is expected across western and southern Oklahoma, and western north Texas late Friday afternoon into Friday evening. Some storms will be capable of damaging wind gusts,” the weather service office in Norman said.
Prolonged heat and precipitation deficits are pressing the fast-forward button on drought, creating rapidly intensifying dry conditions in the South. Parched soil is preventing agriculture from thriving, which could end up boosting grocery prices in the long run.
“Crop failure and related problems are widespread in the part of the region experiencing flash drought, especially in northeast Texas, eastern and central Oklahoma, and northern Arkansas,” the US Drought Monitor wrote.
McLennan County, where the city of Waco is located, went from 17.5 percent of the county in exceptional drought, the highest level, to over 62 percent this week. Waco, Texas is currently on track to having one of its driest years on record.
The Northeast has also seen reductions in streamflow, poor soil moisture, and water shortages in some areas.
“Severe drought expanded in coverage in eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and eastern Connecticut,” the Drought Monitor reported. “Widespread calls for water conservation occurred from New England to the Hudson Valley and New Jersey, and hay fields struggled in Rhode Island.”
Flooding continues in Missouri, Kentucky and Southwest
On the other hand, an abundance of moisture has had dire consequences. Rainfall, made worse by the same climate change causing severe drought, brought heaps of rainfall to other areas this week. Now, more rain may be on the way.
St. Louis, Missouri, where record rainfall devastated the region on Tuesday, experienced back-to-back flooding events. Part of the city was submerged seven feet from flooding due to excessive rain on Thursday, sending emergency responders to rescue residents from their homes.
And in eastern Kentucky, a rapid onset of rainfall caused catastrophic flash flooding and record river heights.
The Weather Prediction Center has forecast a slight to moderate risk of flash flooding extending from eastern Kentucky into West Virginia through Friday evening as additional showers move across the area. An additional 1-3 inches of rain is possible within the next 24 hours.
“We’re watching (additional rainfall) pretty close, and it’s not going to take too much to cause some additional flooding issues,” Dustin Jordan, science and operations officer at the weather service office in Jackson, Kentucky, told CNN.
A short relief from the storms will keep most Kentucky locations dry on Saturday, but rain chances ramp up again next week. The weather service office in Jackson, Kentucky, predicts at least an inch of additional rainfall Sunday into Monday, especially in far southeast Kentucky and areas closer to the Tennessee and Virginia borders.
River water levels are still in major flood stage (Level 3 of 3) but are forecast to gradually decrease over the next day or two. Numerous roads remain closed, and Jordan said next week’s rain could be focused over areas hit hardest by recent flooding.
“Showers and thunderstorms are possible at times Sunday through Thursday,” the weather service office in Jackson, Kentucky, said. “Heavy rainfall may occur, especially on Sunday and Monday, and could lead to localized flash flooding. Excess rainfall may also contribute to additional river flooding.”
The desert Southwest is under a flash flood watch until Saturday morning as afternoon thunderstorms move into the area. Rainfall could exceed one to two inches per hour in some areas.
“Monsoonal moisture is forecasted to bring showers and thunderstorms to northern Arizona through the weekend and into early next week,” the weather service office in Flagstaff, Arizona, said. “The greatest threats will be the potential of flash flooding due to heavy rain, along with frequent lightning, gusty winds, and small hail.”
The Flagstaff office added northern Arizona has experienced an “above average monsoon season,” which has been improving long-term drought conditions in the region.
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Aurora hires ex-chief from theater shooting to lead police
DENVER (AP) — The police chief who led police in the Denver suburb of Aurora when a gunman killed 12 people in a movie theater a decade ago is returning to temporarily lead the embattled department following the firing of its last chief.
Daniel J. Oates, who served as police chief in Aurora from 2005 to 2014 before retiring as police chief in Miami Beach, Florida, will serve as interim chief and help in the selection of the next police chief, the city announced Wednesday.
City manager Jim Twombly said he hired Oates “because he has established trust within our community and many of our officers.”
Earlier this month Twombly fired Police Chief Vanessa Wilson, who was hired in 2020 as Colorado’s third-largest city faced scrutiny over the death of Elijah McClain, a case that received widespread attention in the wake of protests of racial injustice and police brutality. McClain died after being stopped by police, put in a chokehold and injected with the powerful sedative ketamine in 2019. Three police officers and two paramedics were indicted in McClain’s death last year.
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Jewish American Heritage month in the United States, and Israeli Independence Day, Yom Ha'atzmaut, American Jewish Committee (AJC) has designated May as #JewishandProud Month.
"Amid rising antisemitism and a wave of deadly terror attacks on Israel, we're calling on all Jews and all allies to celebrate Jewish identity and unite against all forms of Jew-hatred," said Belle Etra Yoeli, AJC Chief Advocacy Officer.
AJC, the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, first introduced #JewishandProud at the "No Hate, No Fear" Rally in New York City, in January 2020, where over 25,000 Jews and allies marched together against antisemitism. The hashtag went viral on social media, with Jews, allies of all backgrounds, and civil society leaders, expressing their Jewish pride or showing support for the Jewish community.
Throughout the month of May, AJC is encouraging Jews and all people of goodwill to exhibit their pride by:
- Wearing and proudly displaying Judaica, like a kippah or Star of David, when in public.
- Downloading and taking a picture with the #JewishandProud sign, and posting a photo of it on social media and using the hashtag #JewishandProud!
- Sharing one's own #JewishandProud story. A collection of testimonials from Jews around the world will be shared on AJC's social media accounts and website.
- Joining AJC in urging the White House to convene a taskforce to develop a national action plan to fight antisemitism. Sign the petition here.
Allies of the Jewish community are encouraged to participate by downloading a #JewishandProud Ally sign and posting a selfie with it on social media with the hashtag #JewishandProud.
Learn more at AJC.org/JewishandProudMonth.
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DENVER, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund, the first Black-focused community fund in Colorado, has raised nearly $3 million and granted more than $2 million to 136 Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations — establishing itself as a national blueprint for Black-focused community funds and giving circles, which have been created in Washington, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oregon, California, Connecticut, Ohio, and North Carolina.
BRIC, a fund of The Denver Foundation, was established on Juneteenth (June 19, 2020) to address systemic racism and inequities that negatively impact Black communities.
"As we celebrate Juneteenth and two years of the BRIC Fund supporting Colorado's Black-led and serving nonprofit organizations, we're proud to play a significant role as a collaborator and leader in the Black philanthropic community," said LaDawn Sullivan, director of the BRIC fund. "True to our mission, we continue to be a conduit for Black leadership and community support that is invested in shifting Black nonprofits from surviving to thriving and building Black communities—BRIC by BRIC."
Funds across the country are establishing a network of innovative programs and financial resources to strengthen local nonprofits.
"The BRIC Fund has been an inspiration to our efforts in Greensboro, North Carolina," said Athan L. Lindsay, vice president of grants and community impact for the Black Investments in Greensboro (BIG) Equity Fund. "It has been affirming to know that there is another Black-led philanthropic fund that demonstrates the power of Black philanthropic leadership."
In addition to its grant-funding program, BRIC has developed new ways to support Black communities.
For example, BRIC offers low-interest loans to support capital projects or other improvements for Black-led and serving nonprofits and founded the Executive Directors of Color Institute (EDCI), a two-year leadership development program for Black, Indigenous People of Color in nonprofit leadership roles.
Visit bricfund.org for additional information.
Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund is the first Black-focused community fund established in Colorado, explicitly providing financial resources and support to Black-led and serving organizations. www.bricfund.org
The Denver Foundation is a community foundation that inspires people and mobilizes resources to improve life in Metro Denver. In 2021, the Foundation and its donors awarded $115 million in grants. www.denverfoundation.org
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An international organization formed to identify the dead and missing from the 1990s Balkan conflicts is preparing to send a team of forensics experts to Ukraine as the death toll mounts more than six weeks into the war caused by Russia’s invasion.
Authorities in Kyiv have reached out to the International Commission on Missing Persons to help put names to bodies that might otherwise remain anonymous amid the fog of war.
A team made up of a forensic pathologist, forensic archeologist and an expert on collecting DNA samples from bodies and from families to cross-match, is expected to travel to Ukraine early next week, Director-General Kathryne Bomberger told The Associated Press on Friday.
They will help identify the dead, but also document how they died — information that can feed into war crimes investigations in the future. The organization’s laboratory in an office block on a busy street in The Hague will build a central database cataloging evidence and the identities of the missing.
“Having this centralized capability is absolutely critical because you have to look at this as an investigation into a gigantic crime scene that is taking place across Ukraine,” Bomberger said.
The team will have plenty of work to do when it deploys to Bucha, where images of bodies lying in the streets after Russian forces withdrew shocked the world.
Bucha Mayor Anatoliy Fedoruk said Thursday on Ukrainian television that at least three sites of mass shootings of civilians during the Russian occupation have been found. Fedoruk said hundreds have been killed and investigators are finding bodies in yards, parks and city squares.
The commission, known by its acronym ICMP, already has a working relationship with the prosecution office of the International Criminal Court and other crime-fighting agencies like Interpol and Europol to share evidence. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan already has opened an investigation in Ukraine.
“We want to make sure that we work together with the Ukrainian authorities to properly excavate these crime scene sites to identify the mortal remains so that evidence can be provided in the future for criminal trial purposes, not only potentially to the ICC, but also potentially within domestic courts in Ukraine,” Bomberger said.
The organization is at the forefront of using new technology in their painstaking work to identify bodies from even the smallest samples.
“We have implemented a new extraction technique, which allows us to extract more DNA from smaller or more damaged fragments of bone sample,” said DNA Laboratory manager Kieren Hill. “This is quite a unique method in terms of its application into the missing person’s context.”
On Friday, lab staff in white clothes covered with blue plastic overalls, hair nets and gloves were meticulously working on other cases, grasping small shards of bone in pliers and grinding away their surfaces in search of DNA.
The ICMP has an online portal where people in Ukraine can anonymously report locations of bodies, and will help family members of the missing to provide DNA samples to help identify them.
The commission was established to trace the dead from the Balkan wars of the 1990s. Its sterile, high-tech laboratories are a world away from the muddy mass graves where the organization’s experts first rose to prominence among the decomposing dead of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys.
They helped put names to bodies that in some cases were torn apart and spread across multiple mass graves as Bosnian Serb forces buried and then re-buried the dead in an effort to cover traces of their genocidal attempt to wipe out Srebrenica’s Bosniaks.
The commission made sure they failed to cover their tracks. Bosnian Serb military chief Gen. Ratko Mladic and his political master, Radovan Karadzic, are now serving life sentences for crimes including genocide. Both men were convicted in part thanks to evidence gathered by the ICMP.
Funded by voluntary contributions from governments, the organization has since helped national governments put names to thousands more people whose anonymous remains were recovered from sites including over 3,000 mass and clandestine graves.
It has worked at crime scenes and disaster sites around the world, including Syria, Libya and Iraq. The organization also helped to identify victims swept away by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and extracted DNA from bone samples of 250 people killed when Hurricane Katrina slammed into Louisiana in 2005.
Ukraine could prove to be one of its biggest challenges yet, as the organization works together with Ukrainian authorities to investigate and build cases amid an ongoing war.
“So ensuring that this process moves in accordance with proper investigations, that these sites are properly documented, the proper chain of custody is obtained, will be a challenge,” Bomberger said. “I think under the circumstances while there’s an active conflict.”
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/experts-set-to-travel-to-ukraine-to-identify-the-wars-dead/ | 2022-04-08T14:01:35Z |
John Eland Appointed Chief Executive Officer, STACK EMEA
Adam Tamburini Appointed Chief Hyperscale Officer, STACK EMEA
DENVER, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STACK Infrastructure ("STACK"), the digital infrastructure partner to the world's most innovative companies, today announced that it has appointed two experienced data center industry professionals to its EMEA leadership team. John Eland has joined as Chief Executive Officer, STACK EMEA and Adam Tamburini has joined as Chief Hyperscale Officer, STACK EMEA.
"We're thrilled to welcome John to the STACK team to drive our strategy and operations in the EMEA region," said Phil Koen, Chairman of the Board of STACK. "John is a proven leader who brings over two decades of strategy, development and management experience in the data center industry, including extensive regional expertise that we believe will be highly valuable as we continue to expand STACK's already successful European business."
John joins STACK with over 22 years of experience across the data center, telecom and investment sectors. Most recently, he served as Chief Strategy Officer of the Global Data Centers division at NTT Ltd., a London-based global technology services company. In this role, John led strategy and corporate development in existing and new markets. He also oversaw NTT's ongoing expansion efforts through M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and development.
John commented, "I have been impressed by STACK's accelerating momentum both globally and in Europe, where we have created a strong operating platform and team now operating under the STACK brand. I look forward to driving continued growth across the EMEA region and further strengthening STACK's market position as a trusted global digital infrastructure partner with significant resources, capacity and development expertise."
Mr. Koen added, "We are also excited to welcome Adam, another proven leader in the data center industry. We are confident he will be successful in supporting John and the EMEA leadership team on growing and enhancing relationships with key hyperscalers."
Adam has decades of experience in the data center industry in sales and development and construction. Most recently, he served as SVP Hyperscale Sales at NTT where he was responsible for sales and customer relationships globally with the hyperscale accounts. While at NTT, Adam held various other positions in construction and development in EMEA.
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Members of the Georgia General Assembly returned to the State Capitol last week for our last full week of the 2022 legislative session. My colleagues and I spent time both in the House Chamber and in our respective committees, resulting in several key votes on House and Senate legislation on the House floor.
With the end of the session drawing near, this was undoubtedly our busiest week yet as we worked to ensure crucial legislation that serves the citizens of Georgia crossed the finish line before Legislative Day 40.
I am excited to announce that the House gave unanimous final passage to House Bill 1013, the Mental Health Parity Act, shortly after the bill was unanimously passed by our Senate counterparts this week. A foundational provision of this legislation would require parity for mental health coverage to the same degree as coverage for physical care to make accessing mental health care services significantly easier for Georgians. Additionally, this legislation would authorize workforce development initiatives for mental and behavioral health professionals, such as creating cancelable student loans for mental health care professionals who invest in underserved areas of our state.
The Mental Health Parity Act also would expand transparency and accountability mechanisms for consumers and enhance resources and tools for frontline responders and communities. If this legislation is signed into law, Georgians could feel the positive impacts of HB 1013 starting this year, and my “yes” vote will certainly remain one of my proudest moments as a state representative.
My colleagues and I unanimously passed Senate Bill 403 to encourage law enforcement partnerships with mental health professionals to improve the handling of situations in which an individual is experiencing a mental health crisis. Under SB 403, Community Service Boards, which provide services for mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and addiction, would be directed to establish co-responder programs that would work with local law enforcement agencies responding to emergency calls involving people in a behavioral health crisis.
Local law enforcement agencies could collaborate with co-responder programs, and Community Service Boards would provide licensed behavioral health specialists to be available in person or virtually during related emergency calls to assist officers in determining where to refer the individual for further treatment and care.
In addition, we passed Senate Bill 361, the Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act or LESS Crime Act, to establish a tax credit for Georgians who make contributions to 501(c)(3) law enforcement foundations that support local police agencies across the state. This tax credit program would have an annual statewide cap of $75 million, and each law enforcement agency would be capped at $3 million per year. Taxpayers would be allowed a 100 percent income tax credit for qualified donations to law enforcement foundations, and this bill would cap the credit at $5,000 for a single individual or head of household; a married couple, individual who is a member of a limited liability company, a shareholder of a Subchapter ‘S’ corporation or a partner in a partnership could receive a credit up to $10,000. This bill would also cap credits for corporations at 75 percent of the corporation’s income tax liability.
Additionally, my colleagues and I passed two bills this week to combat heinous human trafficking crimes in our state and protect vulnerable survivors of human trafficking. To support victims of human trafficking, we passed Senate Bill 565 to allow a victim to vacate his or her sentence through a petition that could be filed immediately or at any time following a misdemeanor or felony conviction that was committed due human trafficking. We also passed Senate Bill 461, which would add human trafficking-related crimes to the list of crimes that are not eligible under law for an unsecured judicial release, meaning these criminals could not be released from jail without paying bond.
Another bill that passed in the House this week would help identify causes of maternal mortality and improve maternal health outcomes across our state. Senate Bill 496 would require a medical examiner’s inquiry in cases where a pregnant woman dies or when a new mother dies within a year of having her baby to help determine if these deaths were postpartum-related.
Senate Bill 610 also was passed on the House floor this week to improve how we fund programs that support Georgians who are enrolled in Medicaid, including individuals living with disabilities and those who struggle with mental health conditions. The first portion of SB 610 would require the Georgia Department of Community Health to conduct comprehensive reviews of the Medicaid rates set for certain state programs that many Georgians with disabilities benefit from. Every four years, the DCH would study provider reimbursement rates for these home and community-based waiver services and programs, as well as propose rate models, policy changes and fiscal projections. The second part of this bill would instruct the DCH to submit a waiver request to the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow private mental health institutions to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement, which would allow these Georgians to receive more affordable treatments at these facilities.
The House also gave unanimous passage to Senate Bill 562 to prohibit companies owned or operated by the governments of Russia or Belarus from working with our state government.
We reconvened for Legislative Day 40, which will be the last day of the 2022 legislative session. I urge you to contact me if you have any questions, concerns or input on any measures that I shared with you so far this session. I can be reached at my Capitol office at (404) 656-9210 or by email at Gerald.greene@house.ga.gov.
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The Experia Green Tourer Crossover Electric Motorcycle Provides Performance, Comfort, Styling and Features of a Traditional Sport-Touring Bike with the Longest Range of Any Electric Motorcycle
- Experia unveiled during FIM MotoE World Cup race in Mugello, Italy
- Experia offers the longest range at 261 city miles / 130 highway miles with the fastest charging time of any electric motorcycle on the market
- Experia continues Energica's record as the only electric motorcycle manufacturer offering riders all three levels of charging
MODENA, Italy and NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRNewswire – Energica Motor Company S.p.A., a subsidiary of Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) and a pioneering Italian manufacturer and distributor of high-performance, 100% battery-powered, highly stylized electric motorcycles, today announced the launch of its newest electric motorcycle in the company's line-up, the Energica Experia. Experia, a Green Tourer, delivers on the company's vision of comfort and endurance and is the most nimble and maneuverable machine Energica has ever made, allowing riders to tap into their wanderlust by offering the longest range of any electric motorcycle on the market.
Built from the ground up on a new platform with a new frame, steering, fairing and more, Experia offers an exciting riding experience no matter where your route takes you, with the thrills of a sportbike and the comfort of a traditional touring bike. Both the rider and the passenger will share an exhilarating riding experience without sacrificing supreme comfort. Experia is the fourth all-electric motorcycle based on the company's Italian racing heritage in Energica's award-winning line-up. Experia is currently in manufacturing and is expected to be delivered to dealers in the U.S. by this fall.
With more than 10 years of experience in the electric motorcycle industry, Energica's technical team has proven experience creating racing-quality motorcycles with no emissions. Energica's no-emission EV technology combined with the pedigree of high-performance mobility synonymous with Italy's Motor Valley delivers a range of exceptional products for the high-performance motorcycle market. In addition, Energica has developed a proprietary EV battery and DC fast charging in-house. Energica has spent 10 years developing its electric motorcycle powertrains, with much of the advanced technology developed in part due to Energica's presence on the race track.
Experia now brings Energica's innovative spirit into an entirely new segment of riding. To counter the additional bulk and, therefore weight required to provide the comfort expected of any touring platform, Energica has utilized new technologies to lower the mass and weight of the heaviest components. Battery, motor and frame are all redesigned. A new aerodynamic fairing maximizes not only weather and wind protection but range. The result is a Green Tourer: excellent rider and passenger comfort, the longest travel distance between charging sessions, and the shortest time to charge of all-electric motorcycles on the road today.
The Experia battery boasts a new internal RESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage System) geometry, adding capacity while centralizing mass. This provides a lower center of gravity to give the vehicle superior low-speed handling while still enjoying the largest battery capacity of any electric motorcycle currently on the market, at 22.5 kWh maximum that can be charged from 0-80% in just 40 minutes at a Level 3/DC Fast Charger. Riders also have the option to use Level 2 or 1 charging on the road or at home. These offerings confirm Energica as the only electric motorcycle manufacturer to offer riders all three levels of charging.
No longer a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) primarily based on internal permanent magnets, but instead Synchronous Reluctance assisted by permanent magnets. It is smaller and 10 kg. (22 lbs.) lighter than the Energica's EMCE motor of the other models, without any loss of performance thanks to even greater thermal efficiency. Water-cooled and oil-lubricated, it is lower in the chassis, improving handling at all speeds.
"We have focused on the real-world needs of motorcycle riders worldwide, creating an ex-novo state-of-the-art engineering platform," said Giampiero Testoni, CTO of Energica Motor Company. "We melded high-tech electric mobility with the roaming spirit of the motorcycle traveler. The intention was to create the first electric motorcycle created specifically for long-distance bike lovers. "
"It is Energica's intention to spread these technological innovations across a family of other electric motorcycles and additionally incorporate elements of these in Energica Inside, the recently launched business unit of Energica Motor Company S.p.A. dedicated to the development and production of powertrains, batteries and technology across numerous disciplines and applications."
The Energica Experia fairing provides excellent weather and wind protection while remaining stylish and unobtrusive. New voluminous hard side panniers and a top case with a total capacity of 112 liters will be included in the Launch Edition, designed for long-distance travel. The Launch Edition will also include bar ends and bolts in black ergal, heated handgrips and aluminum rims with red details.
Experia has two USP ports on the dash and two more in a waterproof large and lockable storage compartment. The accessories list will gradually grow and cover all the needs of all customers.
- Range: 420 km (261 miles) City / 256 km (160 miles) Combined / 208 km (130 miles) Extra-urban
- Battery capacity: 22.5 kWh Max. / 19.6 kWh Nominal
- Charging time: 0-80% in 40 minutes with a Level 3/DC Fast charger, compatible with all levels of charging
- Peak power: 75 kW (102 HP) Sustained: 60 kW (80 HP)
- Torque: 115 Nm (85 lb. ft.)
- Top speed: Limited at 180 km/h (112 mph)
- 7 Riding Modes: Eco, Urban, Rain, Sport, plus 3 Rider Customizable Modes
- Regenerative Braking: High, Medium, Low, Off
- Traction Control: Six levels of intervention combined with the existing eABS and the Cornering Bosch 9.3 MP
- Motor: EMCE Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor (PMASynRM)
The bike can be ordered from the 1st of June 2022 at all Energica stores worldwide and will be available in autumn 2022. For pricing, please refer to energicamotor.com.
Between 2020 and 2030, the electric motorbike market is projected to have a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%, reaching 30.5 billion USD in 2030, according to Statistica. The Global Electric Motorcycle Market was valued at $1930.64 million in 2020 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 19.36% in the forecast period, 2022-2026, to reach $6220.82 million by 2026. Energica is uniquely poised to increase its market share in the US and across Europe, its lineup of premium electric motorcycles has more power, torque and range than all current competitors, with a competitive price point.
Since being acquired by Ideanomics, Energica has doubled its US dealers and has 93 dealers in the rest of the world. This spring, Energica also announced the launch of its Energica Inside Program. Energica Inside is a business unit developed within the company that is designed to help other motorcycle manufacturers speed up their own electric vehicle development through the use of Energica's proprietary tech.
Energica Motor Company S.p.A. is the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance electric motorcycles and the sole manufacturer for the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup. Energica motorcycles are currently on sale through the official network of dealers and importers.
Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) is a global group with a simple mission: to accelerate the commercial adoption of electric vehicles. By bringing together vehicles and charging technology with design, implementation, and financial services, we provide the solutions needed for the commercial world to commit to an EV future. To keep up with Ideanomics, please follow the company on social @ideanomicshq or visit https://ideanomics.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A global computer chip shortage has made it harder for consumers to get their hands on cars, computers and other modern-day necessities, so Congress is looking to boost chip manufacturing and research in the United States with billions of dollars from the federal government.
Both the House and the Senate have passed major legislation on the matter, and the effort is one of lawmakers’ final opportunities before the November elections to show voters they are addressing the nation’s strained supply chains.
Now they have to work out considerable differences in the two bills. And Senate Republicans are already digging in before the negotiations formally begin.
President Joe Biden has made the semiconductor legislation a top priority, but he’ll need the support of 10 Senate Republicans, and perhaps more, to get a bill to his desk. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell emphasized that point when congressional leaders recently announced which lawmakers will serve on the committee that works to reconcile the two bills.
“Without major concessions and changes from House Democrats, this legislation has no chance of becoming law,” McConnell said.
House Democrats say their voices need to be heard during negotiations.
“We need to make sure that everyone has input,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., chair of the New Democrat Coalition, a group that has 19 members participating in negotiations. “We have a strong bill in the House, and I think there’s important components there that the Senate should also consider.”
The Senate bill is projected to increase spending by about $250 billion over 10 years. The House bill would boost spending by more than $400 billion over the period.
WHERE THERE IS MUCH AGREEMENT
The Senate and House bills allot more than $52 billion for semiconductor production and research. Grants and loans from the federal government would subsidize some of the cost of building or renovating semiconductor plants.
“The chips funding is absolutely the foundation of this bill — it’s a bipartisan foundation,” said Josh Teitelbaum, senior counsel at Akin Gump, a law and lobbying firm. “I think it is what is driving this toward the finish line.”
SOME OVERLAP, BUT KEY DIFFERENCES
Both bills authorize a big boost in spending for the National Science Foundation, but they have different priorities for the research receiving funding.
The Senate bill provides $29 billion over five years to a new directorate focused on strengthening U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics and other cutting-edge technologies.
The House bill provides $13.3 billion over five years to a new directorate for science and engineering solutions. It lists climate change, environmental sustainability and social and economic inequality as part of the directorate’s focus.
The two sides will have to work out their competing visions for the National Science Foundation.
The two bills also establish regional technology hubs — with the Senate dedicating $10 billion to the program and the House dedicating $7 billion. The Senate bill calls for 20 such hubs, while the House bill authorizes at least 10.
The seed money would go to regional organizations seeking to advance a variety of economic and national security priorities.
The approach has bipartisan support from lawmakers with big rural and minority constituencies who want to ensure the money is not concentrated in universities or communities where a lot of tech research is already done.
WHERE THERE ARE MAJOR DIFFERENCES
The bills diverge on supply chain issues, trade, immigration and climate change, to name a few areas.
One of the big-ticket items is a $45 billion program in the House bill to enhance supply chains in the U.S. There was no such provision in the Senate bill. The money would provide grants, loans or loan guarantees to companies, local governments and tribes trying to build or relocate manufacturing plants producing critical goods.
“This is a real area of focus for companies and for communities who want to try to bring back manufacturing,” Teitelbaum said. “There’s a lot of interest in including this funding in the final package.”
Another stark difference is on trade. The House reauthorizes a program that provides training and financial assistance for those who lose their jobs or have hours cut because of increased imports. The Senate has no such provision.
“It’s not going to move without trade adjustment assistance,” Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., said of the bill.
Meanwhile, the Senate bill includes a trade provision that would exclude more products from tariffs the Trump administration put in place on goods imported from China. Those exclusions have almost all expired. The Senate bill reinstates them, a priority of business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The House bill addresses immigration, while the Senate bill does not. It would create a new visa category for entrepreneurs and would allow those with an ownership interest in successful ventures to apply to become lawful permanent residents.
The House bill, unlike the Senate bill, also touches on climate change. It dedicates $8 billion to a fund that helps developing countries adjust to climate change. That could be a nonstarter for Republicans, who object to using U.S. taxpayer money for that purpose.
No one expects the negotiations to be easy.
“I have a hard time explaining to my friends and constituents,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, “that when the White House is in favor of something, when Democrats are in favor of something, Republicans are in favor of something, the House is in favor of it, and the Senate is in favor of it, we still can’t seem to get it done. But I hope that we will take advantage of this opportunity.” | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/congress-seeks-compromise-to-boost-computer-chip-industry/ | 2022-04-18T20:29:00Z |
Which reel mower is best?
Keeping your lawn mowed eliminates pests and promotes healthy growth. Still, choosing the right lawnmower can be tricky. Gas mowers are loud and produce emissions, and battery-powered mowers can be inconvenient.
Reel mowers, on the other hand, don’t require a power source and are easy to maintain. When choosing a reel mower, you’ll want to consider the blades, cutting width and weight.
What to consider when buying a reel mower
Reel mower cutting width
Mowers with wide cutting widths help you cut your lawn faster. Many reel mowers have a 14- to 20-inch cutting width. Still, wider mowers can be more challenging to maneuver and may weigh more. Because the wheelbase is wider than the width of the reel, you’ll want to overlap slightly with each pass.
Reel mower weight
Using a reel mower can feel like an upper-body workout if you’re used to self-propelled mowers. It’s good to consider the weight when buying one, so it’s less strenuous to use.
Reel mower blades
These mowers generally have four to seven blades and a bed knife. Mowers with more blades are usually best for tall, coarse grass.
How to back lap your reel mower blades
To ensure you’re always getting a clean cut, you can sharpen up the blades with this simple method.
- Get your materials: You’ll need a back-lapping compound, a paintbrush, a way to turn your blades and an abrasive.
- Remove the drive wheel: Most reel mowers have a nut or pin that covers the drive wheel. The drive wheel is usually on the left side of the mower. Once you remove the wheel, you’ll see the gears that control the blades. Remove the gear, and you’ll be left with the shaft.
- Adjust the blades: There are different ways to adjust your blades depending on your mower. It’s best to read your instruction manual to understand how to adjust them. You’ll want to make them come in contact with your bed knife.
- Use your lapping compound: Spread the lapping mixture on your blades using a small paintbrush.
- Crank your blades: Begin cranking your blades backward. Crank them for around eight to 10 minutes and apply more lapping compound. Continue cranking the blades backward until you see a thin, shiny surface.
- Reassemble your mower: Put everything back together in reverse order, cleaning and greasing the parts as you go.
Reel lawnmower FAQ
Are reel mowers good for your lawn?
A. Rotary mowers leave a jagged edge on your grass. Alternatively, reel mowers function like a pair of scissors, leaving a smooth edge on the cut grass. The clean cut leads to healthier, better-looking grass.
Are reel mowers hard to push?
A. Reel mowers require upper-body strength to push. Still, they’re usually lighter than traditional mowers and shouldn’t be particularly difficult to move. If you feel your reel mower is hard to use, it may be due to bent or dull blades. You may need to sharpen the edges or bend them back in shape with a hammer.
Can you use a reel mower on wet grass?
A. They can be used on damp grass, but you shouldn’t run them through standing water. Rust may form if you let your mower sit while wet.
Are reel mowers effective on tall grass?
A. Reel mowers are best for short grass. If you own a reel mower, it’s a good idea to trim the grass at least once a week, or it may become difficult to use.
Best reel mowers
Reel mowers under $200
Remington RM3000 16-Inch Reel Push Mower
What you need to know: It’s easy to use and features a built-in grass catcher.
What you’ll love: It’s affordable and simple to assemble. The blades are sharp, and the grass catcher is ideal for those who want mulching capabilities. The reel is also adjustable.
What you should consider: The handle is relatively flimsy, and the blades may squeak.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Great States 16-Inch Five-Blade Reel Mower
What you need to know: It’s affordable and assembly is straightforward.
What you’ll love: This model is lightweight and features a simple design. Most people love how easy it is to maneuver, and the alloy steel blades stay sharp for a while.
What you should consider: The handle isn’t as durable as other reel mowers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Greenworks 18-Inch Reel Lawnmower
What you need to know: This features a wide cutting path and a built-in grass catcher.
What you’ll love: It’s easy to maneuver and has an ergonomic handle and a nine-position height adjustment. It’s easy to assemble and works well on damp grass.
What you should consider: The grass catcher doesn’t hold much grass.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Fiskars 17-Inch Staysharp Push Reel Lawnmower
What you need to know: This is one of the most-affordable Fiskars reel mowers.
What you’ll love: It’s easy to assemble and use. It’s durable and efficient, and you can adjust the cutting height from 1.5-3.5 inches.
What you should consider: It isn’t as powerful as other Fiskars reel mowers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Scott’s 16-Inch Walk-Behind Reel Lawn-Mower
What you need to know: It’s easy to use and features a straightforward design.
What you’ll love: Ideal for small yards, you can assemble this with no tools. The blades provide a clean cut.
What you should consider: It isn’t as durable as other reel mowers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Reel mowers above $200
Fiskars StaySharp Max Reel Lawn Mower
What you need to know: This features a durable design and effectively cuts lawns.
What you’ll love: It’s easy to use and leaves you with a precise cut. It has an 18-inch cutting path and an adjustable handle. It’s also easy to assemble and adjust the blades.
What you should consider: It’s relatively expensive and heavy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
California Trimmer 20-Inch Seven-Blade Honda Self-Propelled Reel Mower
What you need to know: This is one of the few gas-powered reel mowers available.
What you’ll love: It features 15 blade settings and a two-year limited warranty. It’s durable and has seven sharp blades. It’s self-propelled and easy to use.
What you should consider: It’s much more expensive than other reel mowers.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
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ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") today announced that on August 11, 2022, the Company amended its credit agreement to expand its existing senior secured credit facility to $925 million from $700 million. The expanded credit facility is comprised of a $775 million revolving credit facility and a $150 million term loan. The maturity date for borrowings under the credit agreement was extended to August 2027 from April 2026. In addition, base interest rates for borrowings under the credit agreement were changed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) from LIBOR. Other material provisions remained unchanged.
"We are excited to close the expansion and maturity extension of our credit facility, bolstering our already nimble and flexible posture while reinforcing our ability to execute on our business strategy," said Andy Nemeth, Chief Executive Officer of Patrick. "Our credit facility is provided by a world-class group of financial institutions, and we appreciate their support and partnership as we continue to grow and diversify our business and drive shareholder value."
Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK) is a leading component solutions provider for the Leisure Lifestyle and Housing markets. Founded in 1959, Patrick is based in Elkhart, Indiana, with over 12,000 employees across the United States.
This press release contains certain statements related to future results, our intentions, beliefs and expectations or predictions for the future, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any projections of financial performance or statements concerning expectations as to future developments should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results or developments will, in fact, occur. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly different from that set forth in such forward-looking statement. Information about certain risks that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are contained in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company's Forms 10-Q for subsequent quarterly periods, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date on which it is made.
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Chauvin appeals murder conviction for killing George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is appealing his conviction for murder in the killing of George Floyd, arguing that jurors were intimidated by the protests that followed and prejudiced by heavy pretrial publicity.
Chauvin asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals in a court filing Monday to reverse his conviction, reverse and remand for a new trial in a new venue, or order a resentencing.
Last June, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill sentenced Chauvin to 22 1/2 years in prison after jurors found him guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin pinned the Black man to the ground with his knee on his neck for 9 minutes, 29 seconds. Floyd had been accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill at a convenience store. Three other fired officers face state trial this summer after being convicted in federal court earlier this year of violating Floyd’s civil rights.
Chauvin’s attorney, William Mohrman, laid out a number of challenges to his conviction, including that the trial should not have been held in Hennepin County, where Floyd was killed.
“The overwhelming media coverage exposed the jurors — literally every day — to news demonizing Chauvin and glorifying Floyd which was more than sufficient to presume prejudice,” the brief said.
In the months that followed Floyd’s killing, protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis and around the country to protest police brutality and racism. Some of that unrest was violent.
Mohrman said several potential jurors expressed concerns during jury selection that if Chauvin was acquitted they would fear for their personal safety and worried about more violence. He said several of them said they were intimidated by the security measures implemented at the courthouse to protect trial participants from protesters.
The filing also cited the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer in nearby Brooklyn Center that sparked mor protests during Chauvin’s trial. It says jurors should have been sequestered after selection to avoid being prejudiced by reports of that slaying. It also cited a $27 million settlement reached between the city and Floyd’s family that was announced during jury selection, saying the timing of that prejudiced jurors in the case.
Mohrman cited several instances of alleged prosecutorial misconduct, claiming untimely sharing of evidence, failure to disclose and document dumping by the government.
The filing also says the judge did not apply the sentencing guidelines correctly and should not have included “abuse of a position of authority” as an aggravating sentencing factor for the former police officer.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has 45 days to respond to Chauvin’s brief.
The appeal came as the Minnesota Department of Human Rights released the results of a nearly two-year investigation launched after Floyd’s slaying. It found the Minneapolis Police Department has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least a decade, including stopping and arresting Black people at a higher rate than white people, using force more often on people of color and maintaining a culture where racist language is tolerated.
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VALLEY FORGE, Penn., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard today announced that Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund is available for investment. The fund consists of a global equity portfolio with the potential to outperform the broad market through active management and contribute positively to solving some of the world's challenges, including social and environmental challenges.
Vanguard introduced the fund via a tax-free reorganization of the Baillie Gifford Positive Change Equities Fund. The new Vanguard fund will continue to rely on Baillie Gifford's significant expertise in fundamental equity research and impact analysis, as well as the firm's consistent framework for identifying high-quality growth companies that are driving solutions to global issues.
"We've taken a thoughtful and intentional approach to introducing ESG funds that help investors meet their long-term financial goals while also addressing their ESG investing preferences," said Dan Reyes, head of Vanguard Portfolio Review Department. "We believe Baillie Gifford's expertise positions them to build a portfolio with the potential to deliver excess return and positive impact for those investors seeking both."
About impact investing
Impact investing is an investment strategy in which portfolio managers target companies that they believe will generate long-term financial returns and generate positive social and/or environmental impact. Vanguard believes that an active approach to impact investing enables skilled managers to better navigate the complexities of identifying companies driving positive change to build a portfolio with the potential to deliver on outperformance and impact objectives. The fund's global mandate provides managers with the broadest opportunity set to identify companies that meet these objectives.
Vanguard selected Baillie Gifford for their differentiated approach to impact investing and long-term success in active management. Baillie Gifford leverages its diverse team and patience to identify companies making progress against global challenges that require creativity and a long time horizon.
Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund maintains the investment objectives and portfolio management team of its predecessor fund, ensuring consistency for shareholders. Baillie Gifford will also continue to produce an annual impact report using robust, bottom-up research that complements its investment analysis. The fund has an investment minimum of $3,000 and expense ratio of 0.59%, compared with the average expense ratio of 1.26%1 for funds in its peer category.
Vanguard's ESG lineup
Vanguard's ESG lineup reflects the evolving investment goals and preferences of some investors. The firm has offered ESG funds to U.S. investors for more than two decades and, in recent years, has broadened its lineup with products that enable investors to better align investment objectives with personal preferences by accounting for ESG considerations.
With the addition of Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund, Vanguard now has six ESG offerings in the U.S. Vanguard's exclusionary-screened equity and fixed income ETFs serve investors who want to avoid or reduce exposure to certain sectors or business-related activities that pose heightened ESG-related risks or conflict with their personal values. Vanguard's first active ESG mutual fund, Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Fund, is designed for clients who want to invest in companies with leading ESG practices and strong business fundamentals. The Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund broadens Vanguard's overall ESG product suite and is designed for clients looking to invest in companies that have the potential to outperform the broad market as well as deliver positive change.
About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to individual investors, institutions, and financial professionals. Vanguard operates under a unique, investor-owned structure where Vanguard fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard. As such, Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. For more information, visit vanguard.com.
About Baillie Gifford
Baillie Gifford is an independent investment partnership founded in Edinburgh in 1908, focused on long-term growth investing in some of the world's most exciting companies. With 1,684 staff and assets under management of $365 billion, it has offices in Edinburgh (HQ), Dublin, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Krakow, London, New York, Shanghai, Toronto, Amsterdam and Zurich. Baillie Gifford has worked with Vanguard since 2003 and manages $52 billion of assets on behalf of the Pennsylvania-based firm. Asset figures as of March 31, 2022.
1 As compared with the average of the lowest expense ratios offered for 14 global equity ESG impact mutual funds across the industry. Sources: Morningstar, Vanguard.
For more information about Vanguard funds, visit vanguard.com to obtain a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information about a fund are contained in the prospectus; read and consider it carefully before investing.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss.
ESG funds are subject to ESG investment risk, which is the chance that the stocks or bonds screened by the index provider for ESG criteria generally will underperform the market as a whole or, in the aggregate, will trail returns of other funds screened for ESG criteria. The index provider's assessment of a company, based on the company's level of involvement in a particular industry or the index provider's own ESG criteria, may differ from that of other funds or of the advisor's or an investor's assessment of such company. As a result, the companies deemed eligible by the index provider may not reflect the beliefs and values of any particular investor and may not exhibit positive or favorable ESG characteristics. The evaluation of companies for ESG screening or integration is dependent on the timely and accurate reporting of ESG data by the companies. Successful application of the screens will depend on the index provider's proper identification and analysis of ESG data. The advisor may not be successful in assessing and identifying companies that have or will have a positive impact or support a given position. In some circumstances, companies could ultimately have a negative impact, or no impact.
Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable with the issuing Fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. Instead, investors must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares in the secondary market and hold those shares in a brokerage account. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying and receive less than net asset value when selling.
Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and governments are subject to risks including country/regional risk and currency risk. These risks are especially high in emerging markets.
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MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading CEO coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce Patrick Eldon as its newest Partner and Coach.
Eldon is an experienced chief executive and entrepreneur, serving as CEO of orderTalk Inc. from its launch as a SaaS company to its acquisition by Uber in 2018. Under Eldon's leadership, the company grew from a fledgling startup to a leading provider of digital ordering solutions for the restaurant industry, processing more than $1B in annual transactions. He led successful capital raises with both angel and venture capital investors, oversaw the expansion of the company to three continents, and led an exit process resulting in an acquisition by Uber Technologies.
"Patrick is an accomplished leader with the proven ability to Make BIG Happen. Having successfully helmed a tech startup from its launch to its acquisition by Uber, he is well-equipped to help other CEOs reach extraordinary growth," said Mark Moses, CEO and Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International. "I am very pleased that Patrick is joining our team of elite executive coaches."
"I am excited to leverage the experience and expertise that I have developed over the course of my career to help companies Make BIG Happen," Eldon said.
Eldon started his career as an attorney and partner in a South African law firm where he specialized in maritime law, the enforcement of mortgages on ocean going vessels, and commercial fraud litigation as it related to maritime mortgages. He served on the law firm's executive leadership committee as well as chaired the marketing committee.
Eldon is married, lives in New York, and is expecting his first child in 2022. He is passionate about travel, gym, and the arts. He is also an angel investor and enjoys mentoring entrepreneurs and companies looking to grow, having a deep understanding of the challenges they face.
Eldon was recently a featured guest on the CEO Coaching International podcast, where he discussed "5 Keys to Scaling a SaaS Business."
To schedule a complimentary introduction call with Patrick Eldon or another one of the CEO Coaching International coaches, visit: CEOCoachingInternational.com/Coach/Patrick-Eldon/
CEO Coaching International works with CEOs and their leadership teams to achieve extraordinary results quarter after quarter, year after year. Known globally for its success in coaching growth-focused entrepreneurs to meaningful exits, CEO Coaching International has coached more than 1,000 CEOs and entrepreneurs in more than 60 countries and 45 industries. The coaches at CEO Coaching International are former CEOs, presidents, or executives who have made BIG happen. The firm's coaches have led double-digit sales and profit growth in businesses ranging in size from startups to over $10 billion, and many are founders that have led their companies through successful eight, nine, and ten-figure exits. Companies working with CEO Coaching International for three years or more have experienced an average EBITDA CAGR of 30.4% during their time as a client, more than three times the U.S. average and a revenue CAGR of 18.6%, nearly twice the U.S. average. For more information, please visit: https://www.ceocoachinginternational.com.
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Shawnee Heights HS calls law enforcement to assist with “rowdy” student protest
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee Heights High School went into a soft lockdown Friday afternoon when a student protest started getting out of hand, according to a USD 450 spokesperson.
District communications director Tiffanie Kinsch said students had organized what was supposed to be a calm protest in the school’s commons area related to freedom of speech issues. She said, at some point, students became “rowdy,” and the school felt they needed to call in law enforcement to assist with dispersing the group.
She said the school went into a soft lockdown during that time. She said everything was back to normal shortly after 2 p.m.
She said at no time were any weapons involved. A parent told 13 NEWS they had heard a SWAT team responded, but Kinsch said that was not the case.
Kinsch did not know how many students were involved. She was continuing to gather information about the situation.
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Police officers shot a man's pet snake on Wednesday after they arrived at a Pennsylvania home to find the snake wrapped around its owner's neck, rendering him unconscious.
The 28-year-old is recovering at the hospital from the attack. The injured snake slithered away and ultimately died from its injuries, Upper Macungie Township Police Department Lieutenant Peter Nickischer told CNN.
Nickischer said two police officers responded at 2:12 p.m. on Wednesday to the house in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, a rural town in the eastern part of the state, where the man reportedly suffered cardiac arrest after the snake wrapped itself around his throat.
He said after entering the house, the officers encountered a family member who guided them toward the male owner, who was lying unresponsive, choked by the snake's midsection. The snake totaled at least 15 feet in length, he said.
"It was a dire situation," Nickischer said. "It was without a doubt a life-and-death situation for this person."
He said as officers peered down a hallway, they observed the man lying across the doorway between the hallway and a room, where the snake was staring back toward police. Nickischer said an officer fired one shot, striking the snake's head, which was distanced from the man because of the length of the animal's body.
He told CNN officers pulled the victim away from the snake and into the living room, where several fire department and EMS responders administered emergency care before transporting the man to the hospital.
The man was keeping the snake at the house as a pet, and officers found two other snakes in the home, Nickischer said.
He credited the officers with making a "split-second decision" which saved the man's life. He said he is confident the man would have died otherwise.
"I'm on year 19. We have had some pretty horrific calls," Nickischer said. "This certainly is one that would be near the top of my list."
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Topeka Music Week kicks off Friday night
Published: Jul. 8, 2022 at 10:46 PM CDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Music is flooding the Capital City as Topeka Music Week kicked off Friday night.
The Brass Rail welcomed Sloppy But Lucky for one of the week’s first concerts. The band played a benefit for the Cats Association of Topeka, a no-kill non-profit cat shelter for abandoned and relinquished cats.
The upcoming week will be full of other music events scheduled every day leading up to Country Stampede.
You can find the full schedule of events at visittopeka.com.
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Governor Kelly to declare September as ‘Kansas Preparedness Month’
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will sign a proclamation on Wednesday, August 24th to designate September as “Kansas Preparedness Month.”
Kansas Preparedness Day is September 12th, the same day as the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson.
“Preparing for a disaster is the wise thing to do,” Governor Kelly said. “I urge every Kansan to make sure they have an emergency kit in their home, vehicle and their business, as well as an emergency plan. The money and the time spent on building an emergency kit will be well worth it if a disaster should strike.”
To remind Kansans to be prepared for natural and man-made emergencies, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management is partnering with numerous local, state, and federal agencies, and community emergency response organizations to present Kansas Preparedness Day on Monday, September 12.
Information tables and displays of emergency vehicles will be set up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. near the Administration Building inside the entrance of Gate E-1 to provide disaster preparedness and public safety information. The public may also register for prize drawings and kids can play Preparedness Bingo.
Agencies and organizations participating in the Kansas Preparedness Day event include the Adjutant General’s Department/Kansas Division of Emergency Management/Kansas National Guard, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office, Hutchinson Fire Department, Reno County Sheriff’s Office, Reno County Emergency Management, Reno County Health Department, National Weather Service, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Salvation Army.
September 12 is also Dillons’ Dollar Day at the Sate Fair. Admission will be $1 or free with a Dillons’ card.
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The countdown to Pride Month will be celebrated nationwide through a digital telethon program simulcast across Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and on Inviz.tv.
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inviz.tv, an Invisible Narratives company, today announces the first-ever "Pride Eve" celebration, an annual holiday to celebrate and countdown to Pride Month.
To launch the first-ever Pride Eve, Inviz.tv has partnered with over 100 creators, influencers, and artists, reaching an audience of millions, to establish one day for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to come together - no matter where they are located - to celebrate Pride as one.
Inviz.tv is partnering with Jake Webb, President and Founder of Slash Studios and Range Media Partners to produce a simulcast "digital telethon" to reach the LGBTQ+ community and allies nationwide. Inviz.tv will be joined in the simulcast by over a dozen of the creators, influencers, and artists who have participated in the campaign to launch Pride Eve - many of whom will be streaming the broadcast at the same time directly to their fans through their social media channels.
Viewers can tune in tonight at 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST on Inviz.tv, their Youtube, Instagram, and TikTok accounts, or through the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation ("GLAAD") Instagram.
This year, Inviz.tv and its partners are asking: Who will you #RaiseYourFlag for? In addition to the Pride Eve celebration, creators, influencers, and artists are powering the digital telethon to support organizations fighting for the LGBTQ+ community. Over 20 different Pride flags representing the LGBTQ+ community are available for purchase at Inviz.tv. The #RaiseYourFlag campaign will continue throughout the month of June, with all donations and proceeds supporting GLAAD, The Trevor Project, and Project Contrast.
"Our goal at Invisible Narratives, and that of our partners, is for May 31st this year, and every year going forward, to become a nationwide celebration of love and acceptance," said Catherine McEvoy, Co-President of Invisible Narratives. "When this concept was in its early stages, we could never have imagined the talent that has shown up and continues to show up - not only to support this initiative but to take a stand against hate. Not to mention the reach they'd have. It is because of this momentum we are confident Pride Eve will become an annual holiday where we support the LGBTQ+ community as a nation."
Invisible Narratives will also be hosting an in-person VIP event to celebrate Pride Eve, with the creators, influencers, and artists who are championing the cause. DJ Alex Chapman will perform live at this first-ever celebration tonight at Poppy Nightclub in West Hollywood where the stars will countdown to Pride Month together.
To learn more about Pride Eve and to #RaiseYourFlag visit Inviz.tv.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hasbro's immensely popular children's brand, PJ MASKS, and the nonprofit Give Kids The World Village have partnered to give two Give Kids The World alumni a once-in-a-lifetime experience fit for real life superheroes.
This summer, the PJ MASKS and Give Kids The World selected two very special kids to write and cameo in their very own episodes of PJ Masks: In Real Life: Kid Heroes edition. The successful YouTube series features kids acting out their favorite heroic show-inspired adventures with over 300 million lifetime views since its launch in October 2020. In addition, Hasbro will donate $10,000 to support Give Kids The World's mission to deliver happiness and hope to critically ill children and their families during their life-changing wish vacation. Additional fundraising will also be conducted to support the organization via https://give.gktw.org/pjmasks.
On September 20, little heroes Kellan Hoang and Madison Hendricksen will join Give Kids The World wish families and alumni families for a special day of PJ MASKS activities, including a screening of Kellan's and Madison's PJ MASKS IRL episodes. Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. From life's simple pleasures to the stuff that dreams are made of, every wish family is treated to an all-inclusive, customized experience in a storybook resort imagined from the pages of a fairytale.
A resident of Roseville, CA, Kellan was diagnosed with very high risk acute lymphocytic leukemia in April 2019 at age four and bravely won his battle against the rare blood cancer two years later. Madison, from Portland, OR, has hypotonic cerebral palsy and makes a daily commitment to joy while being one of only six people in the world with her rare genetics — and the only one who is symptomatic. Building on the mission of Give Kids The World, PJ MASKS is proud to celebrate Kellan's and Madison's stories with an event at the Village featuring:
- A special screening of Madison's and Kellan's episodes in The Hoppening Place
- Ice Cream for Breakfast PJ (Masks) Party in the Gingerbread House with an appearance by Koda the Fluff
- Giveaways of the newest PJ Masks: Animal Power toys to all event attendees
- Meet and greet with Catboy, Owlette and Gekko as well as Give Kids The World's whimsical six-foot rabbit, Mayor Clayton
- Chance to meet baby alligators and other reptiles provided by Gatorland
"We are excited to support real life little heroes and our friends at Give Kids The World. Together, we aim to empower families everywhere with the tremendous power of hope. Like the PJ MASKS Madison and Kellan are strong and courageous, even through difficult times. We loved seeing their imaginations come to life as they crafted and acted out adventures in episodes of PJ Masks: In Real Life" said eOne/Hasbro Entertainment Brand Marketing Senior Vice President Jessica Murphy.
Audiences have fallen in love with PJ MASKS' three kid heroes: Catboy, Owlette and Gekko. Each night they team up, donning their masks and pajamas to become a hero team and help young kids learn the power of compassion, develop autonomy and discover their own special powers through teamwork. As Kellan and Madison have shown, they are kid superheroes in real life and their stories inspire other children and families as they navigate their own journeys with critical illnesses.
Hasbro has supported Give Kids The World for more than 15 years, helping to create some of the cornerstone experiences of the Village, including Matthew's Boundless Playground, a MY LITTLE PONY-themed spa and a toy or game for every child at the weekly Winter Wonderland celebration.
"We are delighted to work with our wonderful partners at Hasbro and PJ MASKS to showcase the stories and talents of our own little superheroes," said Give Kids The World President and CEO Pamela Landwirth. "Children with critical illnesses face unimaginable challenges every day, and we appreciate the opportunity to create awareness for the courage of wish families and the tremendous power of hope."
The Give Kids The World Village PJ MASKS event will take place on September 20 and is open to media by invitation only.
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PJ Masks has become a global phenomenon since its launch on Disney Junior back in 2015 as a leading storyteller for preschoolers across the globe, broadcast in over 180 territories worldwide across several FTA and VOD platforms. The heroes have a digital footprint including 20.8 billion lifetime views globally on YouTube and 300+ million global music streams as well as 168+ million lifetime app downloads. The brand is also maximized through a multitude of consumer products programs from apparel and role play, to publishing and location-based entertainment, firmly established in 85 markets worldwide. PJ Masks inspires ordinary kids everywhere to be extraordinary heroes and save the day.
Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. Every wish family is treated to transportation, accommodations, donated theme park tickets, all meals and snacks, nightly entertainment, daily gifts, and unique interactive experiences at the Village, a remarkable storybook destination featuring an array of accessible rides and attractions. Since 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 178,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries. For more information, visit www.gktw.org.
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Family loses everything in house fire outside Denison
Published: Jul. 10, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KXII) -Around 4 a.m., Denison Fire and Locust Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire off of FM 1753 east of Denison.
A family of five were in the home at the time, but were all able to safely exit the home.
Resident, Paul Seale, believes the fire started in the attic and says the fire wasn’t put out until 8 a.m.
Locust VFD says the home is a total loss.
If you would like to help, a gofundme was created for the family.
To donate, click here.
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Dodgers acquire Kimbrel, send Pollock to White Sox
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired eight-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock. Kimbrel was 4-5 with 24 saves in a combined 63 games with the Chicago Cubs and White Sox last season. The Cubs shipped him across town at midseason in exchange for Codi Heaur and Nick Madrigal. Kimbrel was 2-2 with the White Sox with one save in 24 games. The right-hander was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2011. Pollock hit .282 with 65 home runs and 199 RBIs in three seasons with the Dodgers. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/01/dodgers-acquire-kimbrel-send-pollock-to-white-sox/ | 2022-04-01T18:08:40Z |
“Lonesome Dove,” the sprawling 1985 novel by Texas author Larry McMurtry, is modern and ancient.
Likewise, the 1989 television series spawned by the novel combines Western mythology with resonant friendship.
Essentially, the story revolves around a cattle drive and drovers heading out into vast unknown spaces with nothing but their wits and a stolen herd. It’s a Western Iliad that Homer could have written if he had had the good fortune to be born in Texas instead of ancient Greece.
The Temple Railroad and Heritage Muse-um’s new tra-veling exhibit, “Lonesome Dove,” is currently on view until June 25. The museum is at 315 W. Ave. B in downtown Temple’s historic Santa Fe Depot.
Capturing the sweeping visual imagery of the original miniseries, the exhibit presents 55 framed classic images taken during filming of the 1989 television miniseries and shot by Bill Wittliff, renowned photographer, writer and executive producer (with Suzanne De Passe) of “Lonesome Dove.”
Wittliff (1940-2019) garnered many artistic credits in his lifetime. His screenwriting credits include “Legends of the Fall” and “The Perfect Storm.” He wrote the teleplay for “Lonesome Dove” miniseries. It is his partnership and friendship with McMurtry (1936-2021) that shines through in the museum’s current exhibit.
“Lonesome Dove,” an exhibition produced by the Wittliff Collections at the Alkek Library, Texas State University, presented in partnership with Humanities Texas, the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities.
“The images are worlds apart from ordinary production stills, depicting an extraordinary union of art, literature and history,” said curator Angela McCleaf.
To enhance the “Lonesome Dove” experience, the Beltonian Theater in downtown Belton is offering a free showing of the television series at 2 p.m. May 15 as part of the theater’s centennial celebration. The tickets are first-come, first-served general seating and will be available for pick up at the theater box office during business hours.
McMurtry’s novel spins around twin archetypes — old Texas Rangers, Woodrow F. Call and Augustus McCrae, each a 19th-century Odysseus forged by frontier bravado and spiked with tobacco juice. The two drive a herd of stolen cattle 2,500 miles from the Rio Grande to Montana to establish the first ranch there.
Call is infuriatingly silent, emotionally shy, hampered in his refusal to allow his emotions to break through; McCrae lingers too long with a whiskey bottle, is prone to laziness while stubbornly vain about his scant erudition.
Their friendship is complicated, enduring and platonic, like David and Jonathan in the Old Testament and, of course, the friendship of McMurtry and Wittliff.
Wittliff adapted the novel into a four-part, six-hour television miniseries that was a huge success. The miniseries had 18 Emmy nominations and won seven Emmys. McMurtry estimated that more than 100 million people saw the film, and he attributed most of the success of the miniseries to Wittliff.
The photos reflect the unique collaboration and friendship of McMurtry and Wittliff that remained close over several decades. In 1968, Wittliff and his wife owned the small independent Encino Press in Austin. They published McMurtry’s essays, several of which had first appeared as magazine articles. The book’s title was “In a Narrow Grave: Essays on Texas.”
A fixture on the “Lonesome Dove” set, screenwriter Wittliff, an accomplished photographer in his own right, augmented his executive producer’s duties with a voluntary assignment as photographer.
Thanks to his eye and “Lonesome Dove’s” alchemy, the pictures seem transmuted — they are not just snapshots of actors Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones, but portraits of garrulous Augustus McCrae and brooding Woodrow Call, not merely reproductions of artfully enhanced scenery but the landscapes of Texas myth.
Wittiff’s romance with the West had its beginnings in a South Texas and Mexico trip he took with historian Joe B. Frantz (1917-1993), the historian who chronicled ranch life in “The American Cowboy: The Myth and the Reality” (University of Oklahoma Press, 1955). There, they hunched down on the parched ground around a chuck wagon alongside vaqueros, eating beans and cabrito stew on tin plates.
The sights and flavors of “cattle culture” hooked Wittliff for life.
In 1986, Wittliff secured his legacy as a steward of vanishing treasures, founding the Southwestern Writers Collection and later the Wittliff Collection of Southwestern & Mexican Photography at Texas State University-San Marcos.
The Southwest Writers Collection features work by authors and songwriters from Texas and the American Southwest. In 1996, he founded the Wittliff Collection of Southwestern and Mexican Photography at the university.
The university’s holdings, now renamed The Wittliff Collections, have grown to become one of the most extensive archives of Southwestern materials in the United States, a centerpiece being the papers of writer Cormac McCarthy. The archive also features an exhibition containing items from “Lonesome Dove.”
Wittliff also was a distinguished photographer. His photographs are included in the books “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy” (2004), “La Vida Brinca” (2006) and “A Book of Photographs from Lonesome Dove” (2007).
In 1996, Wittliff was recipient of the Austin Film Festival’s Distinguished Screenwriter Award. In 2001, Wittliff was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame.
According to many friends, McMurtry made a practice of writing five double-spaced first-draft pages on a Hermes 3000 manual typewriter every morning, seven days a week; if he missed a day, he developed a headache.
So, maybe this is how great novels are spawned: McMurtry, silently typing away in his writer’s garret, hunting and pecking his Texas Iliad, secretly chuckling to himself that Homer donned a 10-gallon Stetson as he lurched his way to Montana.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Wittliff’s “Lonesome Dove” photos show the depth of McMurtry’s literary peregrinations that stretch beyond Homer’s.
In the novel and series, Gus McCrae, with his last breaths, tells partner Woodrow Call: “It’s been quite a party, ain’t it?” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_ffb171c6-b941-11ec-84d6-cfc3099fb9cd.html | 2022-04-11T05:54:37Z |
VANCOUVER, BC and BOSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagin Medical (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) (Frankfurt & Stuttgart Symbol: DPD2) ("Imagin" or the "Company") today announced today that, pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan, an aggregate of 472,187 shares have been granted to certain employees, board members and consultants as incentive stock options at an exercise price of $0.28 USD per share. The options are exercisable for a period of five years, ending on April 22, 2027.
About Imagin Medical
Imagin Medical is a surgical imaging company focused on advancing new methods of visualizing cancer during minimally invasive procedures. The Company believes its first product, the i/Blue™ Imaging System, with its proprietary optics and light sensors, will greatly increase the efficiency and accuracy of visualizing bladder cancer for better resection. The Company's initial focus is bladder cancer. Learn more at www.imaginmedical.com.
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Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations; they are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward- looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Specifically, there is no assurance the Company's imaging system will work in the manner expected. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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SARA GREENSTEIN BRINGS EXPERTISE IN BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
LE MARS, Iowa, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells Enterprises Inc., announced today the appointment of Sara Greenstein, President and Chief Executive Officer of Axel Johnson Inc., to its board of directors. Greenstein was appointed to the board on Thursday, May 5 and brings more than 25 years of expertise in business transformation and operational improvements to the organization.
"On behalf of the Wells Enterprises team, I am excited to welcome Sara to our board of directors," said Mike Wells, President and CEO of Wells Enterprises. "With her breadth of workforce and operational knowledge, her appointment brings considerable strength to our board as we strive for continued growth across all areas of our organization in the years to come."
Prior to her role at Axel Johnson Inc., Greenstein served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lydall Inc., where she transformed the global specialty materials business. Before Lydall, Greenstein oversaw operations and drove unprecedented financial and employee growth at both U.S. Steel and Underwriters Laboratories, respectively. Greenstein currently serves on the board of directors for BorgWarner and The Chicago Network. Greenstein earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and an MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.
"I am excited to join Wells Enterprises' board of directors and to play a role in the organization's continued evolution and success," said Greenstein. "I look forward to applying my background in purpose-oriented business transformation to help drive Wells' business strategy, operations, and workforce growth forward."
Wells' board also consists of Chair, Lanse Crane, former CEO and Chairman of Crane & Company; Mike Wells, President & CEO of Wells Enterprises; Doug Wells, former COO of Wells Enterprises; Keith Alm, former president of Hallmark International; Gary Wells, former CEO of Wells Enterprises; Greg Wells, former Wells Enterprises executive; Deb Boyda, CEO of Isobar; Gweldolyn Hatten Butler, former President and Chief Investment Officer of Capri Investment Group; and Jeremy Pinkerman, CFO of Wells Enterprises.
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held, family-owned ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells, the company is still proudly owned by the Wells family today.
Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, Blue Ribbon Classics® and Halo Top®.
Wells employs more than 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered with two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, as well as production facilities in Dunkirk, New York; Lakewood, New Jersey; and Henderson, Nevada. As the world's largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location, Wells has made Le Mars the "Ice Cream Capital of the World."
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Denison Yachting and Edward Jones commit to join 10-year, financial wellbeing initiative designed to drive cultural relevancy with awareness and impact.
ATLANTA, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Literacy for All, a national initiative to support embedding financial literacy into American culture, today announced the next wave of prominent private sector companies who are committing their organizations to the movement.
Denison Yachting and Edward Jones have joined other top-tier organizations including founding members Walmart, Disney, NFL, NBA, Delta Air Lines, Walgreens, Bank of America, Khan Academy, PayPal and Ares Management, and key members BlackRock, FICO, First Horizon Bank, iHeart Media, Mastercard, NASCAR, Nasdaq, Nextdoor, NIKE, Santander, Shopify, TIME for Kids, Truist, Uber and U.S. Bank as part of this first-of-its-kind coalition.
"We are honored that our newest members, whose reach extends across every segment of society, have elected to lend their influential voice to this cause," said John Hope Bryant, Founder and CEO of Operation HOPE. "We look forward to partnering with Denison Yachting, Edward Jones and Wells Fargo to grow our impact as we continue to work helping everyone build a better future for themselves and their families."
Launched May 20, 2021, this 10-year commitment co-chaired by Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., will reach millions of youth and working adults enabling them to achieve greater financial success for themselves and their families. Underscoring the need for financial capability, the National Financial Educators Council estimates that financial illiteracy costs American families an estimated $415 billion each year.
To follow the progress of "Financial Literacy for All," please visit FL4A.org.
Edward Jones, a FORTUNE 500 firm headquartered in St. Louis, provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the investments its financial advisors offer to the location of its branch offices caters to individual investors and businesses. The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 7 million clients with a total of $1.8 trillion in assets under care. The Edward Jones website is www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting Web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
At Edward Jones, we believe in the power of financial knowledge and a personal approach to build long-lasting financial strength. That's why we create deep relationships and provide tailored resources to educate and support people in creating intergenerational wealth for themselves and those around them. This philosophy comes to life in many ways, including our Financial Fitness program, designed to address financial health among younger generations, and our Grassroots Task Force, which serves as our voice for the individual investor in our nation's capital.
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Perez 2 HRs, Dozier go-ahead shot lead Royals over Twins 4-3
By MARC BOWMAN
Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez homered twice and Hunter Dozier hit anther go-ahead home run to lift the Kansas City Royals over the Minnesota Twins 4-3. Perez homered in the fourth off Chrs Archer and tied the score 3-3 in the sixth when he went deep against Tyler Duffey (0-2). Out out later, Dozier hit a tiebreaking home run for the second straight game, following up on his two-run drive in the sixth off Detroits Will Vest in a 3-1 win Saturday, Amir Garrett pitched 1 2/3 hitless innings. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/19/perez-2-hrs-dozier-go-ahead-shot-lead-royals-over-twins-4-3/ | 2022-04-20T04:34:03Z |
Aviat releases IP/MPLS and Segment Routing on its All-Outdoor Radio Platform to reduce the need for separate routers and outdoor cabinets to lower 5-year TCO by up to $15,000 per site
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today announced the availability of new software that enables integrated IP/MPLS and Segment Routing to be deployed out to the network edge using Aviat's WTM 4000 all-outdoor microwave, millimeter-wave and multi-band radio platform.
Avoiding the need for a stand-alone Cell Site Router (CSR), and in many cases an outdoor equipment cabinet, will result in a smaller site footprint, lower power consumption, simplified deployment and maintenance, and reduced site leasing costs – for typical savings of up to $15,000 per site over a 5-year period.
Operators will now be able to take advantage of IP/MPLS and Segment Routing on WTM 4000 to modernize and simplify their access network topology and provide 10 Gbps connectivity and VPN services for high value enterprise customers at lowest possible TCO.
This latest update to Aviat's Operating System (AOS) software extends its leadership in integrated networking for wireless backhaul and transport. AOS was originally developed to support IP/MPLS operation on Aviat's CTR 8000 Microwave and Transport Routers for aggregation, long-haul trunking and pre-aggregation applications. Aviat added High Availability (HA) routing in 2021 to support resilient network architectures for critical applications and high-capacity nodes. Aviat's ProVision Plus SDN-ready management platform completes the solution with an advanced and simple to use graphical interface to provision and manage MPLS services. WTM 4000 with IP/MPLS is interoperable with routers from other vendors, so can also be deployed at the edge of networks with existing router infrastructures.
"With this new software release network operators of any type are now able to deploy Routing services easily and cost-effectively scale their networks to meet their customer's demands," said Peter Smith, CEO of Aviat Networks. "With IP/MPLS and Segment Routing on WTM 4000 we have extended our promise to deliver solutions that simplify our customer's networks and lower TCO, all the way to the edge of their network."
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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LUXEMBOURG and BASEL, Switzerland, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FORTY51 Ventures today announced the closing of FORTY51 Ventures I, raising USD 43 Million in its first close.
FORTY51's core strategy focuses on company formation and early stage investments in Biotech with geographic emphasis on Switzerland, France and Germany. FORTY51 Ventures will lead or co-lead early rounds (Seed and Series A) of its growing portfolio which will include both academic and Pharma spin-outs.
In addition, FORTY51 Ventures announces its first investment in Mosanna Therapeutics, a newly created company that pursues the development of a small molecule developed by Sanofi S.A. (Paris, France) to address patients' needs suffering from metabolic obstructive sleep apnea.
The fund is advised by a complementary founding team of three industry veterans, Sara Núñez-García, Sascha Oliver Bucher and Tamás Schweighoffer, who bring a deep network and decades of drug development, transactions and venture expertise.
In addition, Peter van Vlasselaer, Bill Symonds, Jonathan Knowles, Hans Schikan and Darren Ji will support FORTY51 Ventures as Industry advisors who will lend deep expertise to the growing family of entrepreneurs. Alan S. Roemer will advise the fund as Strategic Partner in the US.
FORTY51 Ventures is anchored by a strong institutional investor syndicate with Stable Asset Management, as well as the Fischli Family. Seasoned Biotech entrepreneurs and private individuals also participated in the first close of the fund.
"We are incredibly excited to bring FORTY51 Ventures to life with the goal of supporting company creation and early stage Biotech in the European market, where we see unprecedented innovation yet a lack of venture builders" commented the founders.
Erik Serrano-Berntsen, Founder and CEO of Stable Asset Management mentioned "FORTY51 Ventures brings true company building to Europe's exciting Biotech scene and leverages a unique arbitrage opportunity with their reach into the US. I have not come across a truly differentiating investment strategy in Biotech coupled with such a highly complementary skillset among the founding Partners - Sara's scientific and investment expertise, Tamas's experience in bringing early programs into the clinic, and Sascha's ability in building and transacting businesses - we are extremely proud to help bring FORTY51 Ventures to its first close".
Walter Fischli, Biotech entrepreneur and investor commented "From personal experience, I know the great yet largely untapped, investment opportunity that exists in Biotech in Switzerland and its neighboring countries. It requires a very experienced team with the ability to focus on early stage companies being able to provide a clear development path for the assets – given the great prospects of FORTY51, I am very excited to become one of the anchor investors in their first fund ".
FORTY51 Ventures Fund I SCSp, FIAR is domiciled in Luxembourg. Legal and tax advice were provided by Dechert LLP (Luxembourg), Barnes & Thornburg LLP (USA) and Vischer (Switzerland).
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Sigma today announced that it has appointed Marco Della Torre as CEO of Venn, its portfolio analytics platform. In this newly created role, Della Torre will lead the product and business development of Venn, drawing from his nearly two decades of experience leading high-growth technology companies.
"As Venn continues to expand its offering to meet the evolving needs of multi-asset investors in their investment decision making, we believe now is the time to bolster our leadership team with a chief executive at the helm," said Carter Lyons, Chief Business Officer at Two Sigma. "Marco has a proven track record of successfully scaling operations and driving innovation at technology companies at all stages, and we are excited to partner with him as we look to Venn's next phase of growth."
Della Torre most recently served as Chief Product & Innovation Officer of Forge Global, a private securities marketplace and data platform, where he oversaw the company's product strategy and roadmap. Prior to Forge, Della Torre was Chief Technology Officer of Derive Systems, an automotive technology company, where he led all technology and architected the product strategy for the company's expansion into the enterprise segment. Before that, he served as the lead technologist in the office of the Chief Marketing Officer at Intel. Earlier in his career, Della Torre co-founded Basis, a health and fitness platform acquired by Intel in 2014.
"Two Sigma has built a leading portfolio analytics platform that leverages aspects of the powerful quantitative approach central to the firm's financial sciences DNA," Della Torre added. "I am excited to join the team and accelerate Venn's leadership in empowering investors to understand and navigate their portfolio risks and positioning in a modern, data-driven, and intuitive way."
Della Torre holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering and a Master of Biomedical Engineering from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
To learn more about Venn by Two Sigma, please visit venn.twosigma.com
About Venn by Two Sigma
Venn is Two Sigma's portfolio analytics platform used by asset owners, asset managers, and advisors. Venn applies Two Sigma's expertise in research, data science, and technology to modernize the analytics experience for institutional investors, helping them embrace a quantitative approach to multi-asset portfolio risk and investment decision making. The tools available in Venn help investors perform factor-based risk analysis to inform manager due diligence, investment evaluation, and portfolio construction.
Two Sigma Investor Solutions, LP ("TSIS") operates Venn. Venn is separate and the services it offers are different from those of its affiliates. Nothing in this press release or on Venn is or should be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other instrument. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
About Two Sigma
Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining rigorous inquiry, data analysis, and invention to solve the toughest challenges in investment management, insurance, securities, private equity, and venture capital. Founded in 2001 by David Siegel and John Overdeck, Two Sigma employs over 1600 creative minds, and has offices in New York, Houston, Portland, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai. For more Information visit twosigma.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for FMTX, JZ, OKTA, FWONK, and LUNC.
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(NEXSTAR) – A salad dressing sold at Whole Foods grocery stores is being recalled, the Food and Drug Administration announced, because the product could contain an ingredient that triggers an allergic reaction.
The recalled dressing is labeled “Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing” and sold in a 12-ounce glass bottle, the FDA writes.
The caesar dressing, which is manufactured by Van Law Food Products in Southern California, was put on store shelves in 11 states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, and New Hampshire.
“The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Soy and Wheat allergen,” the FDA announced. “Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in Van Law Food Product’s labeling and packaging processes.”
The recall affects any bottle with a best-by date of Nov. 17, 2022. They’ll also have the UPC code 99482-49028 on the packaging.
While there are concerns someone with a soy or wheat allergy could have a serious reaction after eating the dressing, the FDA said no illnesses have been reported so far.
Anybody who purchased a recalled bottle of salad dressing can get a refund at the store they bought it from by showing their receipt. | https://cw33.com/news/whole-foods-salad-dressing-recalled-over-undeclared-ingredient/ | 2022-04-12T23:57:07Z |
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: RGRX) ("RegeneRx" or "Company"), a clinical-stage drug development company focused on tissue protection, repair, and regeneration, is reporting today that its U.S. joint venture (JV) partner and licensee, HLB Therapeutics (HLBT), is planning to expand its ophthalmic clinical development program with RGN-259 in two indications, Neurotrophic Keratopathy (NK) and Dry Eye Disease (DED), beginning in November of 2022. The trials will be sponsored by the U.S. JV, ReGenTree, LLC.
The following is information provided to RegeneRx by HLBT, with minor edits and insertion of bracketed clarifications by the Company:
According the HLBT, "Although we at ReGenTree had focused on dry eye clinical trials in recent years, we now plan to run both DED and NK clinical development program simultaneously. In the case of DED, for which ReGenTree conducted a pre-BLA meeting in February this year, we plan to apply for SPA (Special Protocol Assessment) to the FDA around this October. SPA is a program in which FDA specialists provide a sponsor (ReGenTree) with collaboration in setting up clinical protocols and statistical analysis plans. The agreed clinical trial design with FDA is binding and this program will give the sponsor and FDA a clear understanding [of relevant trial criteria] by participating together at this stage of the clinical trial protocol development."
"In addition, ReGenTree will start the two phase 3 trials for NK simultaneously [to meet the requirement of two independent phase 3 clinical trials necessary for FDA marketing approval]. ReGenTree will seek to confirm the efficacy observed in SEER-1 despite the very small number of subjects in that trial. Based on the results of the SEER-1 study, ReGenTree has developed a plan to enter into two phase 3 studies (SEER-2, SEER-3) simultaneously with 60 patients in each study. To this end, it plans to retain a contract research organization (CRO) very shortly and start recruitment of patients around this November."
"We are pleased HLBT is moving forward with both NK and DED clinical trials with RGN-259 as we believe our product candidate has significant potential as an important therapeutic modality for numerous ophthalmic disorders. Accelerating NK clinical development by simultaneously conducting two trials will speed up the process while also working with the FDA under an SPA to refine our approach to DED. I believe this strategy indicates that HLBT is fully committed to RGN-259's clinical development in the field of ophthalmology," stated J.J. Finkelstein, RegeneRx's president and chief executive.
RegeneRx is focused on the development of novel therapeutic peptides, including Thymosin beta 4 (Tβ4) and its constituent fragments, for tissue and organ protection, repair, and regeneration. RegeneRx currently has three drug candidates in clinical development for ophthalmic, cardiac/neuro and dermal indications, four active strategic licensing agreements in the U.S., China, and Pan Asia (Korea and Japan, among others), and the EU, and has patents and patent applications covering its products in many countries throughout the world.
RGN-259 is a sterile, preservative-free, eye drop developed to reduce damage and improve healing for various ophthalmic indications including dry eye syndrome and neurotrophic keratopathy. To date, over 1700 subjects have received RGN-259 indicating various degrees of efficacy in both DED and NK. RGN-259 has shown to be quick-acting, well-tolerated and does not have the documented side effects of other approved pharmaceutical products for these indications.
Any statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made under the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include but are not limited to statements from us, our partners, or within research published by third parties. There can be no assurance that positive results from any research or clinical trial by the Company, its collaborators, or independent parties in the U.S. or any other country will result in subsequent clinical confirmation or future value. There can also be no assurance that any of the Company's drug candidates will result in any approved products in the U.S. or any other country. Please view risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those identified in the "Risk Factors" section of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and subsequent quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings it makes with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements in this press release represent the Company's views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update this information, as a result of future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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Dr. Taha Merghoub Appointed Deputy Director
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jedd Wolchok, an internationally acclaimed medical oncologist whose innovations in immunotherapy have revolutionized melanoma treatment, has been recruited as the Meyer Director of the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine, effective Sept. 12.
In his new role, Dr. Wolchok will lead an expansive, multidisciplinary research and clinical enterprise dedicated to translating groundbreaking discoveries on the underlying causes of cancer into cutting-edge treatment approaches and personalized therapies to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Wolchok will also expand the exemplary care delivered at the institution's flagship Upper East Side Manhattan location and further enhance care for patients in Brooklyn and Queens.
Dr. Wolchok currently serves as chief of the Immuno-Oncology Service and the Lloyd J. Old /Virginia and Daniel K. Ludwig Chair in Clinical Investigation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), and he is a professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. He succeeds Dr. Massimo Loda, chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, who has served as interim director since last year's departure of Dr. Lewis Cantley, the center's founding Meyer Director.
"Dr. Wolchok is a distinguished physician-scientist and an esteemed leader in oncology, whose innovative research in immunotherapy has transformed the prognosis for countless melanoma patients and will undoubtedly have lasting implications for other types of cancer. We are thrilled he will be heading the Meyer Cancer Center," said Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine. "His expertise and vision will be crucial as the institution enhances cancer research and treatment efforts throughout the city, providing critical care and hope to cancer patients, and building on the center's outstanding reputation as a leader in this field.
"We would also like to thank Dr. Loda for his dedicated service as interim director of the Meyer Cancer Center over the past year," Dr. Choi added. "His strong leadership and vast experience in this area of medicine have allowed the center to continue its vital, groundbreaking work in cancer research and care."
Created in 2014 with a $75 million gift from Sandra and Edward Meyer and the Sandra and Edward Meyer Foundation, the Weill Cornell Medicine Meyer Cancer Center, in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian, unifies cancer research throughout Weill Cornell Medicine and has more than 140 core members, including basic scientists, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other clinicians. The Meyer Cancer Center focuses on multidisciplinary, high-impact science, harnessing cutting-edge technology and new biomedical approaches to illuminate the biological conditions that allow cancer to develop and proliferate. Collaborations between basic scientists and physicians are accelerating the application of these findings into clinical care, while partnerships with community stakeholders help to rapidly translate cancer prevention and detection discoveries into new outreach programs for the communities that need it most.
"Dr. Wolchok is a renowned physician-scientist and exceptional leader whose pioneering research in immunotherapy has fundamentally changed the way we approach cancer care and improved the lives of countless patients. We are delighted to welcome him as the new director of the Meyer Cancer Center," said Dr. Steven J. Corwin, president and CEO of NewYork-Presbyterian. "His leadership and experience will be instrumental in elevating the groundbreaking work of the Meyer Cancer Center and further enhancing the innovative, personalized and compassionate cancer care we provide to patients in all the communities we serve. We would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Loda for his dedication and leadership in helming the center as interim director for the past year."
Dr. Wolchok is a pioneer in a cancer treatment approach that harnesses immune cells to fight the disease, with a specific focus on melanoma. A clinician-scientist, he investigates innovative immunotherapy strategies in laboratory models of melanoma and has served as principal investigator of multiple clinical trials. Immunotherapy has now emerged as a fourth pillar of standard cancer therapy, alongside surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Dr. Wolchok played a pivotal role in the clinical development of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved immunotherapy ipilimumab for advanced melanoma and more recently designed and led a global phase 3 trial of the first combination of immunotherapies, known as immune checkpoint blocking antibodies, aimed at reactivating the immune response to melanoma. These approaches have resulted in therapeutic success in multiple cancer types after initial studies in melanoma.
The institution has also appointed Dr. Taha Merghoub, a highly accomplished and innovative research scientist who has been Dr. Wolchok's scientific partner at Memorial Sloan Kettering for over 15 years as well as a professor of immunology research in medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, as deputy director of the Meyer Cancer Center. Dr. Merghoub, who was also recruited as the Margaret and Herman Sokol Professor of Oncology Research as well as a professor of pharmacology, will lead a laboratory at Weill Cornell Medicine, which investigates the development of immune-based therapies to treat cancer. Dr. Merghoub strives to understand why immunotherapy is effective in some patients but not others and aims to develop new mechanism-based combination therapies that can overcome treatment resistance.
"Through the generosity and vision of Sandra and Edward Meyer, the Meyer Cancer Center serves as the backbone of Weill Cornell Medicine's cancer ecosystem, as we advance our mission to provide the best care for our patients and find cures for these devastating diseases," said Jessica M. Bibliowicz, chairman of the Weill Cornell Medicine Board of Fellows. "Dr. Wolchok is a proven leader and innovator in this field and the ideal choice for this position, harnessing the incredible, collaborative achievements in cancer research and treatment and elevating it to the next level of excellence."
"Bringing the standard of care and the research portfolio that exists at the Meyer Cancer Center to patients in Brooklyn and Queens is a key priority for me to ensure that all New Yorkers receive 'A-team' cancer treatment that is based upon the latest research," Dr. Wolchok said. "I'm honored to lead our physicians and scientists across all of oncology to continue driving discoveries that change medicine."
"This is an opportunity for me to enhance the impact of my efforts so far in my career," he said. "I've been proud to be a Weill Cornell Medicine faculty member throughout my time at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and this new role will allow me to learn more about the institution from the inside, build a bigger cancer team and share what I've learned."
"Jedd Wolchok's contributions to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have benefitted the MSK community, patients and trainees worldwide," said Dr. Craig B. Thompson, president and chief executive officer of MSK. "We are grateful to Dr. Wolchok for his dedication and compassionate care and know that he will continue to accelerate progress and make a difference in the lives of people with cancer in his new endeavor."
In his new role, Dr. Wolchok will elevate the Meyer Cancer Center's activities, recruiting leading cancer researchers and clinicians, with a focus on enhancing both faculty diversity and broadening the reach of health care to diverse patient populations. He will strive to bolster the center's educational programs to train generations of physicians and scientists. He will also prioritize expanding the center's clinical trial enterprise, seeking to create a balanced portfolio "that has high impact across the populations that we serve," he said, including investigator-initiated trials, National Cancer Institute cooperative group trials, as well as trials sponsored by industry. These trials will extend to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, to better reach patients who live in traditionally underserved communities and increase access to the most advanced treatments where it's convenient for them.
"I am a proud physician-scientist, and neither one of those descriptors is more important than the other," said Dr. Wolchok, who noted that he will continue to see patients. "At the Meyer Cancer Center, I hope to achieve a true balance, and with real-time communication between our clinicians and researchers, we will be able to achieve the highest degree of success."
About Dr. Jedd Wolchok
Dr. Wolchok is a board-certified oncologist and investigator who specializes in exploring innovative immunotherapeutic strategies, with a focus on melanoma research and clinical expertise in the care of people with advanced stages of the disease. He has published more than 275 scholarly papers in leading peer-reviewed journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, Cell, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer Discovery and The Journal of Experimental Medicine, where he serves as an academic editor. His work has been consistently funded by the National Cancer Institute, the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, Swim Across America, Stand Up to Cancer, the Mark Foundation, and the Melanoma Research Alliance, among other organizations.
He is a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the American Association of Physicians and the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Dr. Wolchok has received numerous awards and honors including the Damon Runyon-Lilly Clinical Investigator Award, the Melanoma Research Foundation Humanitarian Award, the AACR's Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Memorial Award and Joseph H. Burchenal Award, and, most recently, ASCO's David Karnofsky Award.
Dr. Wolchok received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, his doctorate in microbiology from NYU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and medical degree from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency program in internal medicine. After completing a fellowship in medical oncology-hematology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he joined its faculty—as well as Weill Cornell Medicine's—and has served there for more than 25 years, ultimately rising to the position of chief of the Immuno-Oncology Service.
Weill Cornell Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine — faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization — are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar offers a Cornell University medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide exemplary patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist. For more information, visit weill.cornell.edu.
NewYork-Presbyterian
NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems, encompassing 10 hospitals across the Greater New York area, nearly 200 primary and specialty care clinics and medical groups, and an array of telemedicine services.
A leader in medical education, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is the only academic medical center in the nation affiliated with two world-class medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. This collaboration means patients have access to the country's leading physicians, the full range of medical specialties, latest innovations in care, and research that is developing cures and saving lives.
Founded 250 years ago, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has a long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, from the invention of the Pap test to pioneering the groundbreaking heart valve replacement procedure called TAVR.
NewYork-Presbyterian's 48,000 employees and affiliated physicians are dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to New Yorkers and patients from across the country and around the world.
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Kitts Tourism Authority announced special rates on getaways from Miami to St. Kitts for the 25th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, scheduled for 23-25 June. Through a partnership with Palm Star Travel, who will operate a charter flight from Miami International Airport, passengers can purchase two economy seat tickets and get a third free. This promotion is available for a limited time, in celebration of the long-awaited music festival that is back after a two year hiatus.
Palm Star Travel will operate the charter on the following dates during the week of Music Festival. This is a Palm Star Travel US DOT Part 380 public charter (PC# 22-068) operated by World Atlantic Airlines.
- Arrival Flight:
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Economy seats are $999 inclusive of taxes. Premium seats on the charter are not eligible for the promotion.
"We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with an exemplary partner such as Palm Star Travel to enable travellers to attend this exciting music festival that is back after a two-year hiatus," said Ellison "Tommy" Thompson, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. "The St. Kitts Tourism Authority continues to work tirelessly to ensure that St. Kitts remains a top Caribbean destination for visitors while bringing back events including the festival to increase tourism and showcase our beautiful Kittitian culture."
For more information on Palm Star Travel, visit https://palmstartravel.com/. For flight reservations, please contact Cynthia directly at cynthia@palmstartravel.com or 972.663.9157 ext. #1.
Visitors are reminded to regularly check the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (www.stkittstourism.kn) website for updates and information.
About St. Kitts
Where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, you will find the captivating island of St. Kitts, an exciting oasis that beguiles the senses. known as the gateway to the Caribbean, St. Kitts invites you to Awake Your Sense of Wander and journey the island of a thousand treasures. Wander the secluded beaches and rainforests that stretch for miles. Hear the pulsating sounds of nature as you explore via ziplines, speed boats, and jeep safaris. Take a leisurely ride on the Caribbean's only authentic scenic passenger train, hike the rim of a dormant volcano, dive into an ancient shipwreck. Embrace the scents of a sizzling beach barbecue, and taste culinary delights fresh from the sea. Indulge your wanderlust in attractions such as the UNESCO recognized Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. Ignite your style with Caribbean flair and artistry as you feel the fabrics of Caribelle Batik. The serene beauty of the tropical island allows your mind and spirit to wander. Let the sun warm your soul and the island to tempt your thirst for exploration. For more information about St. Kitts, visit www.stkittstourism.kn
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High School graduates get their diplomas almost 70 years after they left school
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SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) — Four Springdale High School graduates got their diplomas Saturday almost 70 years after they left high school.
Carl Stults, Bobby Burke, Charles Leroy Moon, and Bob Self all left high school in the 1950s to enlist in the military.
The four students from the Class of 1956 finally got their long-overdue diplomas at Bud Walton Arena Saturday.
Springdale superintendent, Jared Cleveland, read letters from Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Congressman Steve Womack at the graduation.
“They served during the time of the Korean conflict and beyond. At that time, they didn’t think about themselves, they didn’t think ‘What about me?’. They answered the call of duty. Is that not the truest spirit of America,” Womack’s letter said.
All four men are also now honorary graduates of the Class of 2022.
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ROSEBUD — Services for Mary Louise Buegeler, 90, of Burlington will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Burlington with the Rev. Walter Dhanwar officiating.
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ROSEBUD — Services for Mary Louise Buegeler, 90, of Burlington will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Burlington with the Rev. Walter Dhanwar officiating.
Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Burlington.
Mrs. Buegeler died Monday, Sept. 12, at a Temple hospital.
She was born Jan. 4, 1932, in the Wilson community near Rosebud to Louis and Lydia Koslovsky Dokupil. She graduated from Rosebud High School. She married Roel Buegeler on July 10, 1951. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and two sons, Roel Buegeler Jr. and Patrick Buegeler.
Survivors include three sons, Michael Buegeler of Goldsboro, N.C., Chris Buegeler of Rockdale, and Lynn Buegeler of Round Rock; four daughters, Janice Saunders of Halletsville, Brenda Allison of Cameron, Monica Tubbs of Temple and Marian Buegeler of Burlington; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
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- Advanced clinical programs for three lead drug candidates -
- Strengthened leadership team with the appointment of Francois Lilienthal, MD as Chief Commercial Officer -
- Cash runway through key clinical readouts in 2023 and into 2024 -
- Company to host conference call today at 8:30 AM ET -
NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD), (NEO: MMED), (the "Company"), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"The outset of 2022 was marked by significant progress across all aspects of the company that propelled our business forward, as we continued to advance and de-risk our three lead product candidates: MM-120 for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, MM-402 for the treatment of core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, and MM-110 for the management of opioid use disorder," said Robert Barrow, Chief Executive Officer and Director of MindMed. "We anticipate multiple upcoming catalysts and further growth across our drug development pipeline as well as our enabling technologies. We look forward to building on this momentum and believe we are well positioned to deliver on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and other novel targets to transform the treatment of brain health disorders."
Recent Highlights and Anticipated Upcoming Milestones
MM-120 (LSD D-tartrate): a proprietary, pharmaceutically optimized form of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) that is being developed for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). MM-120 is also being studied under various dosing regimens for the treatment of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and for the treatment of chronic pain.
- Study MMED008, a Phase 2b dose-optimization trial of MM-120 for the treatment of GAD, was initiated.
- In December 2021, Study MMED007, a Phase 2a proof-of-concept trial, was initiated for the treatment of ADHD. The study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of repeated low-dose MM-120 administration.
- A Phase 2a trial of MM-120 in a chronic pain condition is expected to initiate in Q4 2022.
MM-110 (zolunicant HCl or 18-MC): a congener of ibogaine that the Company is developing for the treatment of opioid withdrawal. MM-110 is an α3β4 nicotinic cholinergic receptor antagonist that has been tested in preclinical models of withdrawal and substance use disorders.
- In December 2021, the Company completed MMED003, a Phase 1 trial of MM-110. In this study, 77 participants received up to 325 mg of MM-110 twice (on a single day) or were administered up to 90mg of MM-110 twice daily for seven days, and 31 participants received a placebo.
- The results of this successful Phase 1 study have informed the Phase 2a trial design that is expected to be initiated in Q2 2022.
- In May 2022, the Company announced an upcoming webinar on substance use disorders and withdrawal management featuring presentations from noted experts in the field, Kelly E. Dunn, PhD, MBA, Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Stuart Gitlow, MD, MPH, MBA, Past President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Following presentations by Drs. Dunn and Gitlow, the MindMed leadership team will provide an overview of MM-110 and its potential to address a critical gap in current treatment of opioid use disorder.
MM-402 or R(-)-MDMA: a synthetic R-enantiomer of MDMA that exhibits feelings of connectedness and compassion that the Company is developing for the treatment of core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. Preclinical studies of R(-)-MDMA demonstrate its acute prosocial effects, while its diminished dopaminergic activity suggests that it may exhibit less stimulant activity, neurotoxicity, hyperthermia and abuse liability profile when compared to racemic MDMA or the S(+)-enantiomer of MDMA.
- IND-enabling studies are currently ongoing and, through the Company's collaboration with University Hospital Basel, a comparative Phase 1 pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic trial of R(-)-MDMA, S(+)-MDMA and (+)- MDMA in healthy volunteers is expected to commence in Q3 2022.
Digital Medicine Initiatives
MindMed Session Monitoring System (MSMS): technological platform and product that provides the foundation for the development and implementation of a suite of regulated and unregulated products for use by clinicians and patients during treatment sessions that may also include the use of consciousness altering medications.
- Session Monitoring System (SMS-01): The study is designed to evaluate the passive collection of sensory data during a consciousness-altering therapeutic session using the MSMS.
- Anxiety Digital Diagnoses for Precision Psychiatry (ADDAPT, MMED-D001): The newly developed mobile application to support the study is currently in private beta, enrolling by invitation.
- Quantifying the Processes and Events of Psychotherapy at Scale (MM061302): The study remains on track and is continuing to enroll and collect data.
Collaborations and Partnerships
- In May 2022, Dr. Frederike Holze and Prof. Dr. Matthias Liechti, MindMed collaborators at University Hospital Basel (UHB), presented results from the LSD-Assist Study, a Phase 2 placebo-controlled investigator-initiated clinical trial of LSD in the treatment of anxiety disorders, at London's PSYCH Symposium.
- Preliminary topline safety and efficacy results for LSD in 46 patients with clinically significant anxiety demonstrated the significant, rapid, durable, and beneficial effects of LSD and potential to safely mitigate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Leadership Additions
- In April 2022, Francois Lilienthal, MD was appointed as Chief Commercial Officer. With more than two decades of global biopharmaceutical experience, Dr. Lilienthal will step into this role to support the advancement of the Company's clinical and commercial objectives.
First Quarter 2022 Financial and Other Recent Highlights
Cash Balance. As of March 31, 2022, MindMed had cash totaling $120.5 million compared to $133.5 million as of December 31, 2021. MindMed believes its available cash will be sufficient to meet its operating requirements beyond its key development milestones in 2023 and into 2024.
Net Cash in Operating Activities. The net cash used in operating activities was $12.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $10.0 million for the same period in 2021.
Research and Development (R&D). R&D expenses were $10.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $6.8 million for the same period in 2021. The increase of $3.4 million was primarily due to $4.4 million of internal expenses related to compensation costs for additional headcount of $2.0 million and an increase in non-cash expenses of $1.7 million of stock-based compensation expenses. This increase was offset by a decrease in external spending of $0.8 million related to our preclinical and other programs.
General and Administrative (G&A). G&A expenses were $8.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $7.0 million for the same period in 2021. The increase of $1.2 million was primarily due to an increase of $0.9 million in non-cash stock-based compensation expenses. Other contributors to the increase included higher professional service expenses including accounting, audit, legal, compliance, director and officer insurance, and investor and public relations and personnel costs to support the growth of the company.
Net Loss. The net and comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022, was $18.5 million, compared to $13.8 million for the same period in 2021.
Conference Call and Webcast Reminder
MindMed management will host a conference call at 8:30 AM EDT today to provide a corporate update and review the Company's first quarter 2022 financial results. Individuals may participate in the call via telephone by dialing (877) 407-0789 (domestic) or (201) 689-8562 (international) and using conference ID 13728028. The webcast can be accessed live here or on MindMed's Investor Resources webpage. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website for at least 30 days after the conference call.
About MindMed
MindMed is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel products to treat brain health disorders, with a particular focus on psychiatry, addiction, pain and neurology. Our mission is to be the global leader in the development and delivery of treatments that unlock new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a pipeline of innovative drug candidates, with and without acute perceptual effects, targeting the serotonin, dopamine and acetylcholine systems.
MindMed trades on NASDAQ under the symbol MNMD and on the Canadian NEO Exchange under the symbol MMED.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release related to the Company constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are prospective in nature. Forward-looking information is not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "will", "may", "should", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe", "potential" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-looking information in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding anticipated upcoming milestones and studies, results and timing of clinical studies, expected growth and developments of drugs and technologies, continuing collaborations and partnerships, and the availability of cash and cash equivalents. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the Company's plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information, including history of negative cash flows; limited operating history; incurrence of future losses; availability of additional capital; lack of product revenue; compliance with laws and regulations; difficulty associated with research and development; risks associated with clinical trials or studies; heightened regulatory scrutiny; early stage product development; clinical trial risks; regulatory approval processes; novelty of the psychedelic inspired medicines industry; as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to herein and the risks described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022 under headings such as "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," and "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and other filings and furnishings made by the Company with the securities regulatory authorities in all provinces and territories of Canada which are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.
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As prices soar amid inflation, LendingTree found that pet owners are seeing increased pricing on key pet-related expenses
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree®, the nation's leading online financial services marketplace, released its survey finding that more than 75% of pet owners say inflation is making pet ownership more expensive, and 26% are struggling to afford the four-legged members of their family. 87% of pet owners say they've experienced increased pricing on key pet-related expenses, especially pet food (74%) and veterinary services (33%). This increase in cost has forced pet owners to make financial sacrifices for their pets, with nearly 1 in 4 (23%) having taken on debt for their furry friends and some even limiting their retirement savings contributions (10%).
Key findings
- More than 75% of pet owners say inflation is making pet ownership more expensive, and 26% are struggling to afford the rising costs. By generation, millennials (32%) are most likely to say they're having trouble paying for pet expenses amid inflation.
- Overall, 87% of pet owners say they've experienced increased pricing on key expenses, especially pet food (74%) and veterinary services (33%).
- Inflation is causing consumers to tighten their pet care budgets. While pet owners reported spending an average of $1,163 annually on their pets in a 2021 LendingTree survey, in 2022, owners say they're spending just $984 per year — a nearly $180 difference.
- 44% of pet owners are making financial sacrifices for their pets. Nearly 1 in 4 (23%) have taken on debt for their furry friends. Pet owners are also spending less on themselves (18%), and some are even limiting their retirement savings contributions (10%).
- 30% of owners who've been in pet-related debt have owed $1,000 or more. Of the 6% who currently have pet-related debt, nearly 24% currently owe $1,000 or more, though the majority of indebted owners (25%) owe between $300 to $499.
LendingTree's Chief Credit Analyst, Matt Schulz, had this to add:
"Our pets are family, and we often have to make sacrifices for those we love. With pet ownership getting more expensive by the day, many Americans find themselves having to do just that. The best place to start is by carving out space in your budget for pet expenses and even a pet emergency fund, if possible. That way, the next big unexpected expense for your furry friend won't automatically send you into debt."
To view the full report, visit
https://www.lendingtree.com/debt-consolidation/pet-ownership-inflation-survey/
Methodology
LendingTree commissioned Qualtrics to conduct an online survey of 1,017 U.S. pet owners, ages 18 to 76, from Aug. 12-18, 2022. The survey was administered using a nonprobability-based sample, and quotas were used to ensure the sample base represented the overall population. All responses were reviewed by researchers for quality control.
We defined generations as the following ages in 2022:
- Generation Z: 18 to 25
- Millennial: 26 to 41
- Generation X: 42 to 56
- Baby boomer: 57 to 76
About LendingTree
LendingTree is the nation's leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to make smarter financial decisions through choice, education and support. Consumers can compare multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student loans, insurance, credit cards and more. Through the logged-in experience, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring, recommendations to improve credit health, and notifications when the proprietary algorithm identifies a savings opportunity. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc. For more information, go to www.lendingtree.com, dial 800-555-TREE, like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter @LendingTree.
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Engage in ideas and plans that add to your comfort and encourage unique relationships with those you love. Don't overload your plate or take on responsibilities that don't belong to you. Free up time to pursue what makes you happy, and don't be afraid to let go of situations that no longer work for you. Take the initiative to please yourself.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Anger will not solve anything, but being smart with your money, contracts and well-being will make a difference. Don't be afraid to say no or to walk away from an unstable situation.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS) will webcast its conference call discussing financial results and business highlights for the first quarter 2021 on Wednesday, May 4 at 9 a.m., ET. The company will issue a news release detailing its results before the market opens that same day.
The conference call will be hosted by Joe Woody, chief executive officer, and Michael Greiner, senior vice president and chief financial officer.
To join the live conference call, dial 877-240-5772 in the United States. A simultaneous webcast of the call and a related presentation will be accessible via the Investors section of the Avanos Medical website, https://avanos.investorroom.com/.
A replay of the conference call will be available May 4 at noon ET by dialing 877-344-7529 in the United States and entering passcode 3937658. It will be available for one week. A replay of the webcast also will be accessible in the Investors section of the website, approximately one hour following the completion of the conference call.
About Avanos Medical, Inc. Avanos Medical (NYSE: AVNS) is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Avanos is committed to addressing some of today's most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Avanos develops, manufactures and markets its recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.avanos.com and follow Avanos Medical on Twitter (@AvanosMedical), LinkedIn and Facebook.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Yext, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of YEXT 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: March 4, 2021 to March 8, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, among other things, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 16, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/yext-class-action-lawsuit/?id=29982&from=4
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New experience for contingent talent puts worker privacy front and center and allows companies to better meet DEI goals
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beeline, the independent leader in software solutions for sourcing and managing the global extended workforce, today announced an upcoming talent experience which will enable contingent workers to create a private account and take full control of how they are represented in the workforce, allowing them to self-report and maintain their own PII (personally identifiable information). Beeline will be the first and only Extended Workforce Platform to offer contingent workers a private account with this level of autonomy and privacy control.
"Talent is central to the extended workforce and individual privacy is paramount in the workplace. Our new experience will enable talent to take an active role in the process and trust that their data is protected," said Colleen Tiner, SVP Product Strategy of Beeline. "Additionally, establishing this trusted relationship directly with workers increases the accuracy of data collected, which means companies can truly measure and understand diversity in the context of their recruitment process and active workforce."
Mark Farmer, External Talent Lead, Accenture, said, "The new talent-focused experience addresses the challenges of increased data privacy regulations and gives that control to the rightful owner, the talent."
Historically, vendor management systems (VMS) have put the burden of managing talent information on staffing companies as part of the sourcing process. With new privacy regulations underway, suppliers and MSPs need a solution that relieves them of the burden and risk of inputting the information while improving the reliability of the data without disrupting the supplier-candidate relationship.
"As the leading provider of workforce solutions, AGS applauds Beeline's initiative to build and host the tools needed for talent to opt-in and provide data for safe-keeping, thereby removing any risks for us as we continue to help clients deliver on the personal and business imperative of achieving their DEI goals," said Cory Hansen, Regional Vice President, North America, Allegis Global Solutions (AGS).
"Beeline's new talent experience is a huge step forward in accurately managing diversity metrics. I spent 15 years on the client side using multiple VMS systems and was never able to provide conclusive demographics around our non-employees due to concerns around co-employment," said Dan Khublall, Director, Product Strategy, Beeline. "I am excited to see our clients leverage this information to gain transparency and shape hiring manager behavior which ultimately impacts the company's diversity footprint."
The new experience will continue to be tested with select clients and partners throughout this year leading to an official launch in 2023. Once launched, Beeline will introduce the industry's first diversity talent index in partnership with Consciously Unbiased.
Beeline is the world's largest independent provider of solutions for sourcing and managing the complex world of contingent labor, enabling companies to increase profitability and flexibility by utilizing an agile mix of employee and non-employee talent.
Our software helps procurement, sourcing, and human resources professionals optimize costs, reduce risks, and add value to their services procurement and contingent workforce programs.
We have the deepest, most seasoned team of contingent workforce solution professionals. From our locations around the world, we deliver innovative technology, end-to-end global and localized customer engagement services, and value-added capabilities which help many of the world's largest enterprises meet their most critical talent needs. To learn more, visit beeline.com.
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HR technology leader's seventh annual study finds employees seeking greater progress on mental health benefits, flexibility, and diversity
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Businessolver®, a leader in SaaS-based benefits technology and services, today announced the release of its 2022 State of Workplace Empathy Study. The seventh annual study showed that, after resurging in the past year, empathy in the workplace is once again on the decline amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation. Along with seeing perceptions of workplace empathy returning to pre-pandemic lows, Businessolver's 2022 research also uncovered clear employee expectations for empathetic work environments that prioritize flexibility; mental health; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
"While it's discouraging to see the decline in empathy after last year's findings, the data isn't surprising," said Jon Shanahan, Businessolver President and CEO. "As we look more closely at the data, it's clear that the pandemic and Great Resignation have created a shift in what workplace empathy looks like to employees. Executives and leaders have hard work ahead of them to create an empathetic culture through policies and programs that reach all employees equally—whether that's in a home office or at a corporate headquarters."
Record numbers of workers continued to be lured by jobs offering higher pay, better benefits, and greater respect for work-life balance. This has put employers on their heels, with many struggling to offer the kinds of perks and culture that discerning jobseekers are looking for. Businessolver's 2022 Empathy data reveals:
- 69% of employees say their organizations are empathetic, down from 72% last year.
- More than half of employees are concerned about protecting themselves against COVID-19 while in the office.
- 94% of employees say that flexible work hours demonstrate an organization's empathy toward employees.
Almost overnight, the pandemic forced many employers to embrace the reality that employees didn't have to be in the office to be productive. Overall, while employees believe that their organizations considered everyone's needs when developing return-to-office plans, most (76%) still would prefer a hybrid work schedule that allowed them to decide whether they could go into work in person or work from home.
While CEOs have increasingly embraced their role as "Chief Empathy Officer" since Businessolver's inaugural Empathy study in 2016, many continue to struggle with the identity: While 69% of CEOs believe it's their job to build empathy in the workplace, 79% say they struggle to be empathetic. Specifically, 77% worry they will lose respect if they're too empathetic, a 9-point increase from last year.
Overall, CEOs' empathy struggles have driven employees to seek empathy elsewhere. Fewer employees today believe that their CEO plays the most important role in determining workplace empathy. Instead, many are turning to their direct managers to demonstrate empathetic behavior. There was a 25-point plunge in the number of employees who thought that their CEO played the most important role in building an empathetic workplace. This may also be a side effect of remote work or pandemic-related restrictions that limited employee engagement to their immediate supervisors.
Alongside the tremendous loss of life and persistent health fears brought by the pandemic, many people continue to combat mental burdens when it comes to living and working during an ongoing global health crisis—and the stigma that persists around seeking help.
- 1 in 2 employees experienced a mental health issue over the past two years.
- Two thirds of employees believe employers view employees with mental health issues as "weak" or "a burden."
- 59% of employees fear that reaching out to a manager or HR about mental health issues could negatively impact their job security.
One of the most significant drivers of employee's mental health issues is mounting concern that the return to in-person work will result in loss of the flexibility that helped them meet the challenges of the last two years. Nearly a quarter of employees say they experienced negative mental health effects as a result of returning to the office. This point once again reinforces the importance of flexibility when it comes to both demonstrating workplace empathy and addressing employee anxiety.
For many organizations, DEI remains an important driver of workplace empathy: 76% of employees, HR professionals, and CEOs believe that DEI programs and initiatives encourage empathy in the workplace. Two-thirds of employees say that DEI efforts at their organizations are very visible, a 1-point increase from 2021. Still, our 2022 State of Workplace Empathy data shows there's more work to be done:
- More than one-third (37%) of employees believe that DEI programs just aren't important to their CEOs.
- Over 80% of Black employees say they would put higher importance on DEI than their current CEO, compared to 67% for all employees.
Organizations must go beyond awareness and visibility and start showing real results. Workplace inclusivity remains dismayingly elusive for Black, Hispanic/Latinx and Asian employees. Across all these groups, 1 in 4 (24%) say that they don't feel they can be their authentic selves at work.
- Gen Z and Boomers find common ground: 69% of Gen Z and Boomers rate their colleagues as empathetic; 39% of Gen Z employees perceive CEOs as empathetic, the lowest of any cohort, and Boomers don't view CEOs much better (41%).
- Workplace empathy drives employee drive: About 70% of employees and HR professionals believe that empathetic organizations drive higher employee motivation.
- Employees seeking to carve out the clock: While 94% of employees value flexible work hours as empathetic, only 38% say this option is offered by their employer.
Since 1998, Businessolver has delivered market-changing benefits technology and services supported by an intrinsic responsiveness to client needs. The company creates client programs that maximize benefits program investment, minimize risk exposure, and engage employees with easy-to-use solutions and communication tools to assist them in making wise and cost-efficient benefits selections. Founded by HR professionals, Businessolver's unwavering service-oriented culture and secure SaaS platform provide measurable success in its mission to provide complete client delight.
Since 2016, Businessolver has surveyed a diverse cross-section of more than 3,000 employees, HR professionals, and CEOs across six industries to examine the behaviors and benefits that make a workplace empathetic. In the survey, empathy is defined as "the ability to understand and experience the feelings of another." In February, a third-party firm fielded the online survey for the 2022 study among employees, HR professionals, and CEOs within financial services, government, health care, hospitality, manufacturing, and technology. To qualify for the survey, respondents needed to be 18 years or older, U.S. residents, employed full-time or part-time within their respective industry at an organization with 100 or more employees. Learn more and find historical trend data from 2016 to today at businessolver.com/empathy.
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Company extends round amid commercial and company expansion to accelerate rollout of Surgical Intelligence Platform across North America
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theator, the creator of Surgical Intelligence, announced today that it has raised $24M in an extension of its Series A funding round. This extension follows an initial $15.5M Series A round announced in February 2021, bringing the round total to $39.5M. The extended funding round was once again led by Insight Partners with support from existing investors including Blumberg Capital, Mayo Clinic, NFX, StageOne Ventures, iAngels, and former Netflix Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt. In addition, new growth investors including iCON and TripActions' CEO and Co-founder Ariel Cohen joined the round.
The additional investment will be used to continue Theator's commercial expansion and accelerate the rollout of its Surgical Intelligence Platform in operating rooms and healthcare systems across North America. The series extension comes on the heels of significant commercial traction, including Theator's expansion into Urology earlier this year.
Theator is pioneering Surgical Intelligence to eliminate the paradigm that where you live determines if you live. Theator's Surgical Intelligence Platform institutionalizes the routine capture of surgical video data, harnessing AI and computer vision to automatically analyze every operation. Surgical Intelligence generates actionable insights that optimize patient outcomes, ultimately raising the standard of patient care. Theator's unrivaled library of surgical video and data contains over 30K hours of video, with nearly a billion frames analyzed.
"This funding is a strong vote of confidence in our vision, team, and the field of Surgical Intelligence as the cornerstone of the future of surgery," said Dr. Tamir Wolf, CEO and Co-founder of Theator. "Surgical Intelligence is already demonstrating significant improvement in surgical quality and safety. It's thrilling to hear about the impact our partners and collaborators have achieved thus far, and we look forward to this latest investment advancing our mission to transform surgery and alleviate variability and disparity in surgical care worldwide."
"Theator's technology has proven to be the critical next step in surgical advancement," said Brad Fiedler, VP at Insight Partners. "Integrating AI and computer vision into the operating room improves surgical care and is transforming surgery for the better. We're excited to double down on our investment, especially as Theator's expertise in AI and computer vision is now enhancing patient outcomes across an ever-growing range of commercial partners."
"Theator's Surgical Intelligence Platform is changing the way we as surgeons think about the operating room today," said Dr. Gerald Fried, former Chair of Surgery at McGill University and past president of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)."The Platform surfaces key information embedded within a procedure into a format that is usable by surgeons to enhance the safety, quality, and efficiency of what we do in the operating room. Surgical Intelligence is the future of surgery."
With this Series A extension, Theator has raised $42.5M to date. Since its initial Series A round last year, Theator has collaborated with Mayo Clinic and partnered with the Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS), adding further prestige to the burgeoning list of innovative medical institutions and surgical societies adopting Surgical Intelligence. Last December, the company was named on CB Insights' prestigious Digital Health 150 list of the 150 most innovative digital health startups in the world, highlighting industry recognition of Surgical Intelligence as a distinct category for the first time.
About Theator
Theator is pioneering the Surgical Intelligence revolution, harnessing advanced AI and computer vision technology to generate actionable insights which improve the quality of surgical care. By making routine video capture and analysis the standard of care in surgery, Surgical Intelligence derives never-before-seen-insights to help surgeons and hospital systems understand the causes of variability in patient outcomes and reduce it in the future, while also lowering costs and streamlining procedures in the OR. Theator is partnering with leading surgeons, hospitals, professional societies, and research institutions to create a smarter, more transparent operating room. Based in Palo Alto, California, the company is paving the path for real-time surgical decision-support, creating a stronger, healthier world. For more information, visit https://theator.io/.
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Which under-bed storage bin is best?
It’s tough to keep your home from looking cluttered when you don’t have enough storage space. Under-bed storage bins let you better utilize the space under your bed to store anything from linen and out-of-season clothes to that DVD collection you aren’t yet ready to get rid of.
Before you buy, consider what you want from your under-bed storage bins, whether that’s durability, flexibility or impressive storage space. Whitmor Zippered Under-Bed Bags are great for storing all kinds of items under your bed.
What to know before you buy an under-bed storage bin
Materials
Common under-bed storage bin materials include fabric, plastic and wood.
Although fabric options could be more accurately described as under-bed storage bags, they are affordable and flexible. While storage bins made from rigid materials won’t fit under your bed if they are too tall for the space, you can fit fabric storage bins into almost any under-bed space as long as you under-fill them.
Plastic under-bed storage is also relatively affordable and is more durable than its fabric counterparts, though it isn’t the most attractive option.
Wooden under-bed storage bins are often designed to look like drawers, so if you match them to the color of your bed, they can look as though they are built-in drawers. They are unquestionably the most attractive option that is sturdy and durable but at the same time more expensive than the other alternatives.
Size
It is important to check the dimensions of the under-bed storage container you are considering to make sure it will fit under your bed. You should also think about what you intend to store under your bed and buy a storage bin large enough to fit it — while still fitting under the bed. If you’re looking for more storage ideas, take a look at the storage trunks buying guide at BestReviews.
Lids or other closures
While you can find open under-bed storage options, a lid or other covering will keep dust out, which is especially important for long-term storage, especially as under bed shoe storage that you use as many as a few times a year. Plastic under-bed storage bins often have basic plastic lids, while fabric options have zippered closures. Wooden under-bed storage is less likely to have lids, so it is best for holding items you use regularly. Therefore, it won’t build up years worth of dust.
What to look for in a quality under-bed storage bin
Wheels
Wheels on under-bed storage bins make the bins easier to pull out from under your bed. While you might not find it too tricky to pull out an average storage bin without wheels, it can get tough when you are storing heavy items under your bed, in which case, wheels are highly advisable.
Handles
It can be tricky to haul a storage container out from under your bed if it doesn’t feature a handle or at least an open rim that you can grab onto. Make sure that handles are durable enough to stand up to repeated use.
Ease of cleaning
You can simply wipe the insides of plastic and wooden storage bins to clean them — though plastic is usually easier to wipe clean. Fabric under-bed storage is tougher to clean unless it’s machine washable, which is sometimes the case.
How much you can expect to spend on an under-bed storage bin
Basic fabric under-bed storage bins start at less than $10 each, while large under-bed storage bins on wheels can cost as much as $100 per piece.
Under-bed storage bin FAQ
How can I hide storage bins under my bed?
A. Beneath the bed might be a great place for storage bins when you don’t have enough storage space at home, but you might not want them to be visible at all. Although they are not to everyone’s taste, bed skirts will hide away any storage bins. Alternatively, you can choose more attractive under-bed storage bins with wooden fronts that look like drawers, so the storage bins look like they are just part of your bed.
Is there anything you shouldn’t store under your bed?
A. What you store under your bed is up to you, but it is not the easiest spot to access, so it is best not to store anything you use regularly. Conversely, if you store things that you rarely use under your bed, you might forget they are under there, and they will just end up gathering dust. You should also avoid storing anything too heavy in under bed storage bins because you will have to bend into an awkward position to retrieve it and could end up injuring yourself.
What’s the best under-bed storage bin to buy?
Top under-bed storage bin
Whitmor Zippered Under-Bed Bags
What you need to know: Large affordable under-bed storage for anyone who needs to fit a lot under their bed without spending too much
What you’ll love: Clear top allows you to see what’s inside easily. Reinforced seams for durability. Molds to most spaces, even if it’s not an exact fit.
What you should consider: Hard to slide out from under the bed if you have a carpeted bedroom.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top under-bed storage bin for the money
Ziz Home Zippered Under Bed Storage Bag
What you need to know: A great choice for buyers on a budget with packs of two or three available.
What you’ll love: Breathable fabric helps prevent mildew and mustiness. Sturdy handles and reinforced zipper. Clear top to see contents.
What you should consider: Could be more durable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Sterilite Underbed Storage Box
What you need to know: These sturdy under-bed storage boxes make up in practicality what they lack in style.
What you’ll love: Available in a range of sizes. Lids fit securely. Clear plastic base allows you to check what’s in the box without opening it. Durable.
What you should consider: Not the most attractive under-bed storage.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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MUNICH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orpheus, a McKinsey company, was named as a global solutions leader in procurement analytics by Spend Matters for its advanced functionality, ability to manage complex deployment and offer global services and support across a range of areas including sourcing, and category management. Orpheus' software, which helps organizations optimize external expenditures across operations by analyzing purchasing data streams, received the highest analyst rating among all participants in the Spend Analytics SolutionMap.
"We see across the clients we work with – and heard confirmed by many leaders we met at World Procurement Congress – that risk and exposure management, responding to inflation, and sustainability are collective challenges today, and will shape procurement going forward," said Björn-Uwe Mercker, McKinsey partner based in Munich. "Organizations are looking for insights that can help position the procurement function as a source of competitive advantage. We have seen how Orpheus and its roadmap is creating impactful solutions to tackle these challenges. This, in turn, can drive meaningful returns for the bottom line and accelerate environmental sustainability efforts, which is reinforced by the recognition as a Solutions Leader by Spend Matters."
With 69 percent of procurement leaders saying digital and analytics solutions are increasingly valuable to procurement functions, the need for innovative solutions was front and center at World Procurement Congress, in London last week. Convening leaders from around the world, the summit focused on addressing challenges facing the global business community, with an acute focus on accelerating environmental sustainability goals and operational resilience.
Orpheus is a modular platform that takes a service-led approach to tailor solutions to the specific needs of a company: From fueling your savings and value generation to driving compliance or achieving sustainability goals. Orpheus combines service and software to uncover forward-looking and actionable insights by infusing best-in-class technology and AI-based analytics, with deep supply-market and category-sourcing expertise that delivers bottom- and top-line impact.
For more information on Orpheus, a McKinsey Company, visit https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/operations/how-we-help-clients/product-development-procurement/actionable-spend-insights-orpheus.
McKinsey is a global management consulting firm committed to helping organizations accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth. We work with clients across the private, public, and social sectors to solve complex problems and create positive change for all their stakeholders. We combine bold strategies and transformative technologies to help organizations innovate more sustainably, achieve lasting gains in performance, and build workforces that will thrive for this generation and the next.
Orpheus is a sourcing analytics solution by McKinsey that provides a near real-time lens across your supply chain to enable resilience and identify and capture new value.
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--Allspring elevates internal talent by appointing Ann Miletti as Chief Diversity Officer and Sonya Rorie as Deputy Chief Diversity Officer--
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments™, a leading independent global asset management firm with $575 billion1 in assets under management, today announced that it has formed a Chief Diversity Office to further promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the organization and industry. Ann Miletti will serve as Chief Diversity Officer and continue in her role as Allspring's head of Active Equity. As Chief Diversity Officer, Ann will oversee and develop the strategy and direction of Allspring's global DE&I efforts. Ann will report directly to Joe Sullivan, Allspring's Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, Sonya Rorie was appointed Deputy Chief Diversity Officer, a full-time role, reporting to Ann.
In making the announcement, Joe Sullivan said, "At Allspring, our focus on promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) across all aspects of our business is vital to our success. Under Ann and Sonya's leadership, I am confident we will forge a new and authentic path for Allspring with a goal to elevate both our organization and the industry." Allspring drives creativity and innovation by bringing together multiple perspectives within the Allview™ investment approach – the firm's values include 'making differences our difference,' recognizing that diversity and inclusion are key to understanding clients more fully and seeing business opportunities in new ways.
Ann Miletti has more than 30 years of asset management industry experience and has distinguished herself as an investment leader, portfolio manager, and analyst. She is an advocate and champion for women and diversity in investments and is active in multiple industry and internal forums that drive progress.
Sonya Rorie, CFA has more than 25 years of industry experience and joins the Chief Diversity Office from Allspring's Institutional Client Group where she has been a Client Relations Director managing key corporate and endowment and foundation (E&F) client accounts. Sonya is a long-time DE&I leader in the asset management industry and a co-founder of the Diversity Investment Management Engagement (DIME) Program.
To learn more about Allspring, please visit our website www.allspringglobal.com.
Allspring Global Investments™ is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. With more than $575 billion in assets under management1, offices around the world, and investment teams supported by 450 investment professionals, Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains.
- As of December 31, 2021, AUM includes $91 billion from Galliard Capital Management, an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS firm.
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Life in prison: Former nurse receives life sentence for husband’s murder
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - A woman convicted of poisoning her husband was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.
Officials said former registered nurse Nikki Cappello was sentenced to life in jail for the murder of her husband, Jim Cappello.
“The sentence is life, life in prison,” Prosecutor Tim Douthit said after the sentencing. “Theoretically, in a few decades, you might have a chance to get parole, but it’s life.”
WAFF reports Jim Cappello was a well-known private investigator who was reported missing in September 2018 before he was found dead of insulin poisoning.
“It’s surprisingly rare that we run into truly evil people, truly unrepentantly evil people in this world,” Douthit said. “This is one of those cases. I’m happy to get up every morning and fight that.”
Attorney Will League said the criminal phase is complete, and a civil suit could also continue.
“We will now proceed with the civil suit to try and get restitution, money and compensation damages for the estate, which is for the minor child,” League said.
Several friends and family members of Jim Cappello attended Thursday’s sentencing.
Jim Cappello’s sister, Jamie Weist, has permanent custody of the former couple’s daughter Ryleigh. After the sentencing, she reflected on the day her brother’s body was found.
“She almost got away with it, except her family was coming over,” Weist said. “I think she panicked and knew she had to get the body out. And at that point, she was calling a friend to help. We were hours away, but I am a pit bull. I was going to find him. Determined to find him. I was packed and ready.”
The family said Ryleigh’s health and safety would continue to be their top priority after Jim Cappello’s death and her mother in jail for his murder.
“She just fit right into our family. Her cousins welcomed her in, and her cousins refer to her as their sister,” Weast said. “At the end of it all, I want her [Nikki Cappello] to be in jail for life, and I want to adopt Ryleigh because she’s ours.”
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proscenic, a global home appliance brand, announced the pre-order of its WashVac F20 cordless wet dry vacuum on August 15-31, following an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. It is available in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the US on the Proscenic website.
The WashVac F20 is an innovative cordless wet dry vacuum that integrates sweeping, mopping, and washing into one step, simplifying hard floor cleaning. It can absorb liquids and brush up solids simultaneously, handling everything from dirt to muddy footprints, cracked eggs, and messy food spills. F20 represents the company's ambitious vision to bring a robust, user-friendly cleaning solution to households.
Launched on Indiegogo on May 20th, 2022, the campaign ends on June 20th, during which the fundraising goal is reached in 48 hours, with lots of user participation and discussion on social media. "We appreciate the amount of support we have received from the global people and will continue to provide products of excellence," said Miles Jiang, vice president of Proscenic.
In the F20 Facebook group, campaign backers praised the F20 for its large water tank, long battery life, excellent edge cleaning, detachable battery design, and more. One Italian user, Ali Dogan Cicek, carefully compared F20 with a competitor model and commented that F20 excels in almost all functions and prices. He said, "I'm impressed with the performance of the F20! I'm looking forward to the device, can't wait!"
Many media and influencers gave voice to F20. Till now, over one thousand media articles have given reports to F20. And many influencers used F20 in person and posted Youtube videos to share their experience. One tech influencer, Vac Tech, said, "F20 has done an excellent job and proven very useful to have around. It's an impressive and very versatile machine."
On August 15-31, the F20 pre-order is available in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the US on the Proscenic website.
About Proscenic
Founded in 2013, Proscenic is one of the emerging global icons in the field of Smart Home Appliances. Over the years, Proscenic home appliances have significantly contributed to lowering the bulk of the workload of living.
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) today announced that 2021 Schedule K-3 tax packages are now available on its website, www.deleklogistics.com. Unitholders may access their 2021 tax information by selecting the Tax Information link on the website.
Questions regarding the 2021 Tax Reporting Package can be addressed by contacting 1-855-301-4589 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, or via email at DelekLogisticsK1Help@deloitte.com
About Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Delek Logistics Partners, LP is a midstream energy master limited partnership headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. Through its owned assets and joint ventures located primarily in and around the Permian Basin, the Delaware Basin and other select areas in the Gulf Coast region, Delek Logistics Partners, LP provides gathering, pipeline and other transportation services primarily for crude oil and natural gas customers, storage, wholesale marketing and terminalling services primarily for intermediate and refined product customers, and water disposal and recycling services. Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) ("Delek US") owns the general partner interest as well as a majority limited partner interest in Delek Logistics Partners, LP, and is also a significant customer.
Information about Delek Logistics Partners, LP can be found on its website (www.deleklogistics.com), investor relations webpage (https://www.deleklogistics.com/investor-relations), news webpage (https://www.deleklogistics.com/news-releases) and its Twitter account (@DelekLogistics).
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North Canton school board approves Chromebook repair plan
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North Canton City Schools Board of Education
Wednesday meeting
KEY ACTION: Approved a Chromebook repair coverage plan with K-12 Tech.
DISCUSSION: The contract is effective June 30, 2023 for $115,025. The contract is for a one-year repair care coverage plan for 3,600 K-12 Asus C204 Chromebooks and 1001 Lenovo 100e Chromebooks.
OTHER ACTION:
- Approved an agreement with Cross Thread Solutions for the provision of translation and interpretive services for the 2022-2023 school year, effective Sept. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2023. These services will be provided on an as-needed basis at the rate of $52 per hour and reimbursement for mileage.
- Approved a contracted agreement with Education Alternatives, for educational and transportation services for two special services students, for the 2022-2023 school year. The contracted amount is not to exceed $89,180.00.
- Authorized expenditures with Protech Security for security software licenses and servers at Hoover High School and North Canton Middle School. Total price for the high school is $45,916 and for the middle school, $27,982.
Accepted the following donations:
- $500 from ASM World Headquarters, to be used for supplies and expenses for a Welding Lab.
- $7,726 from Clearmount PTO, to be used at Clearmount Elementary for eSpark learning software for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.
- $500 from Faith Family Church, a portion of the money will be used to purchase mulch for Orchard Hill Intermediate School and the remainder to be deposited into the Orchard Hill principal's account.
- $5,000 from Greentown PTO, to be used to purchase online programs for all students at Greentown Intermediate School.
UP NEXT: August 15 meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center at Hoover High School.
Patricia Faulhaber | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/07/14/north-canton-school-board-approves-chromebook-repair-plan/10056618002/ | 2022-07-14T21:29:27Z |
Family sues after 11-year-old boy killed in theme park accident
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The family of an 11-year old boy who died on a water ride at the Altoona, Iowa, amusement park Adventureland a year ago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in state court alleging the park failed to properly maintain and repair its rides.
David and Sabrina Jaramillo, of Cedar Rapids, and three of their children filed the lawsuit Thursday. They and 11-year old Michael Jaramillo were on the Raging River ride at the park on July 3, 2021, when the raft carrying all six family members flipped over trapping them beneath the water.
Michael Jaramillo drowned and other family members, including his 15-year-old brother, were injured.
The family seeks monetary damages for negligence.
An attorney for the park says safety has always been a priority and a number of extraordinarily unusual factors came together to cause the accident.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/03/family-sues-after-11-year-old-boy-killed-theme-park-accident/ | 2022-07-03T06:31:35Z |
Scalable virtual reality teaching tool features a wireless HTC VIVE Focus™ 3 headset for a more immersive learning experience
GREENE, N.Y., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a proud supporter of the ninth National Forklift Safety Day, The Raymond Corporation is committed to prioritizing forklift operator education and providing intelligent warehouse solutions that help customers create a culture of continuous improvement and boost overall facility well-being. Along with National Forklift Safety Day, The Raymond Corporation will be celebrating its 100th anniversary and launch of its next-generation Virtual Reality (VR) Simulator.
The first of its kind in the industry, Raymond's award-winning VR Simulator is a flexible, scalable teaching tool that uses the latest immersive technology to bring new hires up to proficiency more quickly and to continually expand operator skills for reduced turnover. The updated VR Simulator is designed for optimum usability and performance with a smaller, lighter case for easier maneuverability and setup, as well as the award-winning HTC® VIVE Focus 3 wireless all-in-one VR headset for enhanced operator performance, comfort and longer immersive sessions. The simulator uses training modules that build on themselves to help operators reach higher proficiency levels faster and feel more confident before reaching the warehouse floor.
"Raymond continues to build on its 100-year history of innovation and continuous improvement to create solutions that help customers take meaningful action by optimizing, connecting and automating with technologies and training solutions that, together, help reinforce operator best practices," said Michael Field, president and CEO of The Raymond Corporation. "We are excited to build on our history and continue to provide industry-leading education and training programs for our customers."
Additional in-person and e-learning education programs Raymond offers include:
- Safety On The Move® — a comprehensive, modular, operator training program that introduces best practices for warehouse environments to help protect employees, equipment and materials while complying with OSHA requirements.
- Steps To Safety™: Pedestrian Safety in a Material Handling Environment — a training program that assists in teaching pedestrians how to act responsibly in environments where lift trucks are in operation, emphasizing the importance of operators and pedestrians working together to create a safe environment.
For more information on Raymond's National Forklift Safety Day, next-generation Virtual Reality Simulator as well as suite of in-person and e-learning training programs and tools, click here.
More information and updates about National Forklift Safety Day will also be available on the International Truck Association website: www.indtrk.org/national-forklift-safety-day.
For more than 70 years, the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) has been the leading organization of industrial truck manufacturers and suppliers of component parts and accessories that conduct business in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Based in Washington, D.C., ITA maintains an influential voice in international standards development for the industry. The organization also advances engineering practices to promote safe products, disseminates statistical marketplace information, and provides industry forums for learning and networking. Visit www.indtrk.org.
HTC VIVE® is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE® ecosystem is built around premium VR hardware, software, and content. The VIVE Business™ encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT® platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X®, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS™ for cultural initiatives. For more information, please visit www.vive.com.
About The Raymond Corporation
The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota Industries Company, is a leading global provider of best-in-class material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions. Built on principles of innovation and continuous improvement for 100 years, Raymond's integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality and advanced energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and bring warehouse and distribution operations to a new level of performance. Raymond® electric forklift trucks are engineered to achieve increased productivity and efficiency and are designed to provide ecological and economic benefits. Raymond delivers solutions to material handling and logistics markets in North America and globally. Combining operational excellence, award-winning innovation and world-class global customer support, we work together to run better, manage smarter and keep our customers always on. For more information, visit raymondcorp.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Raymond®, Safety On The Move®, and Steps To Safety™ are U.S. trademarks of The Raymond Corporation. HTC®, HTC VIVE®, VIVE®, VIVE ARTS™, VIVE Business™, VIVE Focus™, VIVEPORT®, and VIVE X® are the trademarks or registered trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries of HTC Corporation and its affiliates.
©2022 The Raymond Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Executive with more than 20 years of health and technology experience joins growing VRO
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ObvioHealth, a leading global virtual research organization (VRO) delivering end-to-end decentralized clinical trials, today announces Scott Dixon as the company's new Chief Commercial Officer. Dixon's results-driven mindset is leading ObvioHealth's commercial team in the successful global rollout of its next generation DCT platform and app.
"ObvioHealth is empowering clinical trial sponsors to capture stronger evidence through its innovative use of technology," said Dixon. "I'm truly excited to lead our commercial and strategic partnerships, as well as our experienced service and delivery teams, to help our clients adopt ObvioHealth's cutting-edge, digital DCT solutions."
During his 25+ year career, Dixon has integrated commercial and operational planning for life science, pharmaceutical and healthcare software companies including ERT, Oracle, Phase Forward, WebMD and Parexel. Most recently, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at Flywheel.io. His experience overseeing clinical development processes as well as direct-to-patient technology has resulted in successful breakthrough offerings for startups and Fortune 100 companies.
"We are ecstatic to bring Scott on board, and believe his multifaceted experience across operations, product and sales divisions will bring valuable expertise to ObvioHealth," said Ivan Jarry, CEO of ObvioHealth "We look forward to his contributions to our ambitious and strategic roadmap moving forward."
For more information about ObvioHealth, visit www.obviohealth.com.
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FORT WORTH (KDAF) — Mother’s Day weekend was special for families celebrating some of the most important women on earth, moms. But that’s not all, someone in North Texas made a purchase that’s a cause for even more celebration thanks to the Texas Lottery.
A $25,000 winning Cash Five ticket from Saturday, May 7’s drawing was sold in Fort Worth. The ticket matched all five of the winning numbers, 22, 24, 25, 30 and 31.
It was sold at New Best Buy Food Store on Cherry Lane. There were also 77 secondary winners from the drawing who got four out of the five winning numbers right to win $350 each. | https://cw33.com/news/local/25000-winning-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-in-fort-worth-over-mothers-day-weekend/ | 2022-05-09T17:47:21Z |
Services for Marcus Huerta, 52, of Groves are pending with Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Temple.
Mr. Huerta died Saturday, April 9, in Houston.
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HERZLIYA, Israel, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bingo Blitz® – the Playtika® studio behind the world's #1 free-to-play social Bingo game[1] – has today announced a partnership with Meals on Wheels America, the leading charity dedicated to fighting senior hunger and isolation. The partnership will be focused specifically on the issue of loneliness as a critical health and social issue in elderly populations, a cause chosen directly by Bingo Blitz players.
Starting today, Bingo Blitz will feature dedicated content, developed in partnership with Meals on Wheels, allowing players to make an impact through gameplay. The in-game event is part of the chef feature, where players collect ingredients by playing Bingo and use them to make a wide range of dishes in the app's virtual kitchen. The game will also engage with its fans across social media and community platforms to highlight the important issue of loneliness amongst the aging population in the US.
Bingo Blitz will dedicate a total of $300,000 to the partnership with Meals on Wheels throughout 2022. A financial contribution of $200,000 will be donated directly to Meals on Wheels, and another $100,000 will be dedicated to promoting the partnership through local activations. As part of these local activations, some Bingo Blitz players will get the chance to join the game's employees in cooking and delivering meals to Meals on Wheels clients. The global community of players will also have the opportunity to write letters and to choose gifts for seniors living in isolation.
"We know that often, isolation – especially among older Americans who are homebound – is a hidden issue," said Kristine Templin, Chief Development Officer. "But loneliness is dire to seniors' health, and we need everyone to take meaningful action to address this growing issue. That's why we're so grateful to Bingo Blitz for their commitment to fighting senior isolation and hunger alongside us."
Tough times
Loneliness as a social and public health problem has gained attention in recent years. The ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, and the need for social distancing, has left many older adults increasingly isolated at a time they can no longer rely on friends and family to keep them company and to provide them with basic necessities. In many communities, Meals on Wheels has stepped in to play a critical role in bridging this gap.
The story of Ollie, 83, is illustrative. Prior to the pandemic, she relied on her local church to provide her with community and social activities. Once the pandemic began, she began to feel isolated and alone – a feeling which only grew worse as friends and family were no longer able to safely bring groceries or to drive her to appointments. Regular check-ins from Meals on Wheels volunteers have proven to be crucial in supporting her mental and physical well-being. Ollie, who worked as a cook for three decades, said that: "These folks are just so friendly, and the food is good too!" She continued, "I've lived through an awful lot in my life, but I don't think I've ever experienced something that has hurt so many people all over the world."
Making a difference
For Bingo Blitz, whose team developed engaging in-game content and challenges focused entirely on Meals on Wheels, the partnership is representative of the game's overall commitment to the fight against senior loneliness and to build communities through play. Lior Itzhak, General Manager of Bingo Blitz, comments:
"Everyone at Bingo Blitz is immensely proud to be officially partnering with Meals on Wheels America…we have always seen it as part of our mission to bring people together from all around the world to nurture a community spirit across borders. Unfortunately, there are too many people who need Meals on Wheels services. But there are also many people who have a strong desire to give back and offer help, however they can. We believe that our industry can "change the game of giving," playing a key role in encouraging that spirit of generosity and helping to build awareness of this important social cause through gaming.
About Meals on Wheels America
Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. This network serves virtually every community in America and, along with an estimated two million staff and volunteers, delivers the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable America's seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. By providing funding, leadership, education, research and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time.
Learn more at mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
About Bingo Blitz
Bingo Blitz® is the #1 free-to-play bingo game1, with over 1 million active players per day on social networks and mobile platforms forming a large community of players from all over the world. At Bingo Blitz, we care about our players and are driven by a commitment to provide them with the highest quality product and user experience. Through exciting narratives, innovative features, and mega prizes, our mission is to reinvent the way people play Bingo. Our unique social platform and content make it fun and easy for millions of people to play and connect with each other worldwide.
About Playtika
Playtika® Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK) is a mobile gaming entertainment and technology market leader with a portfolio of multiple game titles. Founded in 2010, Playtika was among the first to offer free-to-play social games on social networks and, shortly after, on mobile platforms. Headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, and guided by a mission to entertain the world through infinite ways to play, Playtika has offices worldwide and employs over 4,000 employees.
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[1] According to App Annie, Bingo Blitz is the world's most popular free-to-play Bingo game by worldwide downloads from Jan - Dec 2021 across iOS and Google Play.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CSCO, SONN, NKLA, BXRX, and AMRS.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VOXX Automotive Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), announced today it is partnering with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.™️) which revolutionizes vehicle hazard warning systems to prevent crashes into disabled and vulnerable vehicles and their occupants, to make H.E.L.P.™ available to virtually every passenger and commercial vehicle on the road.
"VOXX Automotive is proud to partner with Emergency Safety Solutions to assist in bringing their H.E.L.P. feature to market. There are more than 280 million vehicles on the road today in the U.S. that would benefit from this lifesaving technology being built in, which presents an incredible roadway safety opportunity," said Pat Lavelle, President and Chief Executive Officer, VOXX International Corporation. "The interfacing of enhanced factory hazard lights and GPS-based digital alert technology is cutting edge. Our goal is to greatly reduce these preventable incidents, related injuries, and deaths. This really is a game changer to help us achieve that objective."
The agreement broadens the availability of lifesaving H.E.L.P.™ technology, including the manufacturing and distribution of solutions to automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, aftermarket, trucking, and powersports markets to help prevent collisions with all vulnerable vehicles on the roadway.
H.E.L.P.™ is a regulatory-compliant safety communication solution which provides multiple layers of enhanced protection for disabled vehicles, their occupants and other roadway users including:
- H.E.L.P.™ Digital Alerts – Notifications sent to oncoming drivers through in-vehicle displays and GPS navigation apps to provide advance warning as they are approaching a disabled vehicle.
- H.E.L.P.™ Lighting Alerts – Dramatically improved, scientifically-tuned hazard flash pattern which is proven to signal urgency to oncoming drivers, prompting them to slow down and move over.
- Intelligent Controls – H.E.L.P. auto deploys when conditions indicate a safety need, such as a collision, tire blowout, driveline failure or inattentive driver takeover (autonomous driving application). Drivers can also activate H.E.L.P. manually when the hazard signal is engaged, and the vehicle is in park.
Under the agreement, VOXX Automotive will design and manufacture OEM accessory and aftermarket kits featuring these products for sale across all VOXX Automotive and ESS sales channels. The scope of the agreement also includes H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFE™, a specialized version of H.E.L.P. tailored to the needs of heavy-duty, long-haul, and commercial delivery vehicles.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with VOXX Automotive to bring the benefits of H.E.L.P. to millions of motorists, commercial drivers and fleet owners who otherwise would not have this option," said David Tucker, Founder, Chairman and President of ESS. "More than 40 people a day across the U.S. don't make it home every day due to these preventable crashes. This partnership will significantly accelerate the broader adoption of H.E.L.P. to save lives on the road by modernizing the 71-year-old hazard warning system featured on today's passenger vehicles and commercial trucks."
About VOXX Automotive Corporation:
VOXX Automotive Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation and is made up of the company's OEM, Tier 1, and aftermarket automotive businesses with the most recognized brand names in vehicle technology. From the most innovative rear-seat entertainment solutions & advanced remote start, security, and telematic solutions to obstacle sensing & life sensing radar technology, VOXX Automotive Corp. has been working with many of the world's most respected OEM's, ports, dealerships and 12-volt retailers for decades. With over 160 engineers on staff and a vast North American footprint VOXX Automotive is committed to developing next-generation technologies that bridge the gap between content, connectivity, and cover. For more information on VOXX Automotive, please visit our website at www.voxxautomotive.com.
About Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc.
Emergency Safety Solutions is a certified minority owned enterprise, whose suite of H.E.L.P. solutions deliver advance warning communications to drivers. The company's mission is to save lives by eliminating preventable crashes involving vulnerable vehicles that are disabled and stopped on or near active roadways. This growing safety issue affects more than 72,000 people yearly in the U.S., with 15,000 injured or killed.
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Craig Keller | ESS Communications | ckeller@ess-help.com | 847-476-7543
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TITUSVILLE, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Apple Rush Company, Inc. (OTC PINK: APRU) (the "company") has signed a letter of intent to acquire Lena Beverage, LLC. Lena Beverage is a craft brewing operation with licensing for beer, alcohol, and hemp production. The transaction will be paid for in cash, non-convertible debt, and preferred shares of APRU. Tony Torgerud, CEO of Apple Rush, stated, "This acquisition provides us with the cycle closing capability of our seed to sale initiative. We will also be able to begin producing Apple Rush in our own facilities not captive to large volumes per batch. It will also give us the ability to produce our hard seltzer product line."
Ross Vehmeier, founder Lena Beverage, stated, "We are very excited to join the APRU family and look forward to growing our beverage footprint as a result. Tony and his team are very talented folks that we are very excited to grow with."
"APRU, with a complete team of professional brewers will give us regional capabilities at the onset, with national aspirations and with revenues approaching $800,000 per year without our current needs will deliver excellent growth opportunities for us in the future. Sign up for updates at http://aprubrands.com/contact/ and enter to win sample products from APRU. Only forms with complete, accurate information will be entered. Keep watching our video updates at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq86ODBlqGktGs35ovpTwuw to continue watching the story unfold," continued Tony.
About The Apple Rush Company, Inc.
The Apple Rush Company, Inc., through its subsidiary APRU, LLC, is a distributor of CPG products under the trademarked Apple Rush brand, Element Brands and other labels. The Apple Rush brand has almost 49 years of existence in the natural beverage industry. As a historical leader in the organic and natural beverage sector our goal is to now become a leader in the distribution of anhydrous hemp oil products nationwide. For more information, please go to www.applerush.com, www.aprubrands.com, https://woahnursery.com, and www.element-brands.com with our expanded product portfolio.
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Commercial litigation firm recognized for excellence in five practice areas
HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy insurance litigation firm Hall Maines Lugrin is honored to announce that four attorneys, including two name shareholders, have earned recognition in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
- Shareholder William P. Maines was named in four categories: commercial litigation, insurance law, antitrust litigation, and securities litigation;
- Shareholder George H. Lugrin IV was selected for his work in commercial litigation;
- Shareholder Claude L. Stuart III made the list for insurance law;
- Associate Tim Redden was selected for the "Best Lawyers Ones to Watch" list of early and mid-career lawyers for commercial litigation, insurance law, and personal injury litigation for defendants.
"We are all honored to get this recognition from our peers in the legal community," said Lugrin. "However, we are all especially proud of Tim. He is going to continue to be a major part of the firm's future."
Hall Maines Lugrin is a client-focused trial boutique that features a team of attorneys who bring a broad array of skills and experience to high-value, complex commercial litigation cases. The firm, as well as its shareholders and associates, are consistently recognized for excellence, named among the country's elite law firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Super Lawyers magazine.
Best Lawyers in America is the legal industry's oldest peer-review guide and is widely considered to be the premier list for showcasing the country's leading attorneys. Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a rigorous survey process that includes confidential evaluations by other lawyers in the same and related specialties. For the complete list, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/america.
Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C. opened its doors in 2000 and quickly rose to the top as a litigation firm with unparalleled knowledge and experience in energy insurance and business disputes. The firm's deep roots in the insurance and energy industries have made it the go-to firm for companies facing difficult commercial issues involving appellate, commercial, competition, energy, insurance coverage, products liability, and professional liability disputes. To learn more information about the firm's lawyers and representative matters, visit www.hallmaineslugrin.com.
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Jason Cunningham
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PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK), today announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, that its board of directors has declared a total third quarter 2022 distribution totaling $0.67 per share, and that the Company has increased its base distribution to $0.61 per share.
Financial and Operating Highlights for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2022(1)
- Net investment income of $0.71 per share, compared to $0.77 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2022
- Net asset value of $26.41 per share, compared to $27.33 per share as of March 31, 2022
- Total net realized and unrealized loss of $0.96 per share, compared to a total net realized and unrealized gain of $0.02 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2022
- Total purchases of $804 million versus $906 million of sales and repayments, including $87 million of sales to its joint venture Credit Opportunities Partners JV, LLC
- Net debt to equity ratio(3) as of June 30, 2022 was 115%, compared to 112% as of March 31, 2022
- Paid cash distributions to stockholders totaling $0.68 per share(4)
"FSK delivered another strong quarter of results as our adjusted net investment income per share of $0.67 exceeded our public guidance of $0.65 per share," said Michael C. Forman, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman. "As we look toward the second half of the year, we expect the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate increases will have a positive effect on our net investment income as approximately 87% of our debt investments are floating rate structures. As a result, we are pleased to announce a total quarterly distribution of $0.67 per share, which includes an increased quarterly base distribution of $0.61 per share."
Declaration of Distribution for Third Quarter 2022
FSK's board of directors has declared a total cash distribution for the third quarter of $0.67 per share, consisting of a base distribution of $0.61 per share and a supplemental distribution of $0.06 per share, which will be paid on or about October 4, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 14, 2022.
Portfolio Highlights as of June 30, 2022
- Total fair value of investments was $16.2 billion of which 71% was invested in senior secured securities.
- Weighted average annual yield on accruing debt investments(5) was 9.9%, compared to 8.9% as of March 31, 2022. Excluding the impact of merger accounting, weighted average annual yield on accruing debt investments was 9.2%, compared to 8.3% as of March 31, 2022.
- Weighted average annual yield on all debt investments(5) was 9.3%, compared to 8.6% as of March 31, 2022. Excluding the impact of merger accounting, weighted average annual yield on all debt investments was 8.6%, compared to 7.9% as of March 31, 2022.
- Exposure to the top ten largest portfolio companies by fair value was 18% as of June 30, 2022, compared to 19% as of March 31, 2022.
- As of June 30, 2022, investments on non-accrual status represented 2.9% and 4.9% of the total investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, compared to 1.5% and 3.2% as of March 31, 2022.
Leverage and Liquidity as of June 30, 2022
- Net debt to equity ratio(3) of 115%, based on $9.3 billion in total debt outstanding, $269 million of cash and foreign currency and $471 million of net receivable for investments sold and repaid and stockholders' equity of $7.5 billion. FSK's weighted average effective interest rate (including the effect of non-usage fees) was 3.51%.
- Cash and foreign currency of $269 million and availability under its financing arrangements of $1,943 million, subject to borrowing base and other limitations.
- As of June 30, 2022, 51% of the Company's approximately $9,347 million of total debt outstanding was in unsecured debt and 49% in secured debt.
Conference Call Information
FSK will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, to discuss its second quarter 2022 financial and operating results. All interested parties are welcome to participate and can access the live conference call by registering using the following URL: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI72c21ea0081d43abb9bc8915eb1eb80a. Participants are requested to register a day in advance or at a minimum 15 minutes before the start of the call. Once registered, they will receive the dial-in numbers and their unique PIN number. When they dial in, they will input their PIN and be placed into the call. The conference call will also be webcast, which can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of FSK's website at www.fskkradvisor.com under Events.
A replay of the call will be available shortly after the end of the call by visiting the Investor Relations section of FSK's website under Events or by using the following URL: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/izvj43qh.
Supplemental Information
An investor presentation containing financial and operating information will be made available prior to the call in the Investor Relations section of FSK's website at www.fskkradvisor.com under Earnings presentations.
About FS KKR Capital Corp.
FSK is a leading publicly traded business development company (BDC) focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies. FSK seeks to invest primarily in the senior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, the subordinated debt of private middle market companies. FSK is advised by FS/KKR Advisor, LLC. For more information, please visit www.fskkradvisor.com.
About FS/KKR Advisor, LLC
FS/KKR Advisor, LLC (FS/KKR) is a partnership between FS Investments and KKR Credit that serves as the investment adviser to FSK.
FS Investments is a leading asset manager dedicated to helping individuals, financial professionals and institutions design better portfolios. The firm provides access to alternative sources of income and growth, and focuses on setting industry standards for investor protection, education and transparency. FS Investments is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with offices in New York, NY, Orlando, FL and Leawood, KS. Visit www.fsinvestments.com to learn more.
KKR Credit is a subsidiary of KKR & Co. Inc., a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, credit and real assets, with strategic manager partnerships that manage hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns for its fund investors by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation with KKR portfolio companies. KKR invests its own capital alongside the capital it manages for fund investors and provides financing solutions and investment opportunities through its capital markets business. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR's website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
Forward-Looking Statements and Important Disclosure Notice
This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements with regard to future events or future performance or operations of FSK. Words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," and "future" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, risks associated with possible disruption in FSK's operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, geo-political risks, natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID-19, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in FSK's operating area and the price at which shares of FSK's common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Some of these factors are enumerated in the filings FSK makes with the SEC. FSK undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The press release above contains summaries of certain financial and statistical information about FSK. The information contained in this press release is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of FSK's SEC filings and other public announcements that FSK may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. FSK undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release. In addition, information related to past performance, while helpful as an evaluative tool, is not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. Investors should not view the past performance of FSK, or information about the market, as indicative of FSK's future results.
Other Information
The information in this press release is summary information only and should be read in conjunction with FSK's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, which FSK filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on August 8, 2022, as well as FSK's other reports filed with the SEC. A copy of FSK's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and FSK's other reports filed with the SEC can be found on FSK's website at www.fskkradvisor.com and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Certain Information About Distributions
The determination of the tax attributes of FSK's distributions is made annually as of the end of its fiscal year based upon its taxable income and distributions paid, in each case, for the full year. Therefore, a determination as to the tax attributes of the distributions made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes for a full year. FSK intends to update stockholders quarterly with an estimated percentage of its distributions that resulted from taxable ordinary income. The actual tax characteristics of distributions to stockholders will be reported to stockholders annually on Form 1099-DIV.
The timing and amount of any future distributions on FSK's shares of common stock are subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of its board of directors. There can be no assurance as to the amount or timing of any such future distributions.
FSK may fund its cash distributions to stockholders from any sources of funds legally available to it, including net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, dividends or other distributions paid to it on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies, proceeds from the sale of shares of FSK's common stock and borrowings. FSK has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions. There can be no assurance that FSK will be able to pay distributions at a specific rate or at all.
Contact Information:
Investor Relations Contact
Robert Paun
Robert.Paun@fsinvestments.com
FS Investments Media Team
Melanie Hemmert
Melanie.Hemmert@fsinvestments.com
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains certain financial measures that have not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). FSK uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing financial results and believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends and in comparing FSK's financial results with other BDCs.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures, and should be read only in conjunction with FSK's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation.
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BENSALEM, Pa., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against CareDx, Inc. ("CareDx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CDNA).
Class Period: February 24, 2021 – May 5, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 22, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their CareDx investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) CareDx 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 RemoTraC service; (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 misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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First-Ever Social Support Network for People Facing Cancer Helps Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers Connect, Share Resources and Build Community
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation today announced the launch of CancerBuddy, the first-ever social support network mobile application for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
CancerBuddy is a free peer support smartphone app for iOS mobile devices that helps patients, survivors, and caregivers find resources, emotional support, medical information, and a new community of peers going through similar experiences within their cancer hospital, city, state, country, and eventually globally.
"A cancer diagnosis can change your life - but with CancerBuddy you're never alone," says Christina Merrill, founder and CEO of the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation. "We're excited to launch the first-ever app for peer-to-peer support to empower individuals through every stage of their cancer experience."
"As a nurse and social worker who became a breast cancer patient, CancerBuddy is the app that I wish that I had during my treatment. I highly recommend it for every patient, survivor, and caregiver," says Hollye Jacobs, RN, MS, MSW and New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer.
CancerBuddy helps patients bond with one another as they navigate treatment together, provides survivors with a safe space to receive support and offer mentorship for others in treatment, and empowers caregivers to find practical assistance and emotional support to rise to daily challenges.
Cancer advocacy organizations, hospital systems, medical professionals, and counselors can use CancerBuddy to lead support and resource groups that strengthen connections and provide useful information amongst their community members.
"There might be someone down the hall in a hospital room wishing they had someone who could really empathize about their diagnosis, treatment and symptoms, but are unable to make that connection," says Merrill. "CancerBuddy lets you connect with people by diagnosis, age, gender, specific cancer hospital, geographical location, or interests, so that you can find support and connection when it's needed most."
Research has shown that peer support strategies improve cancer patients', survivors' and caregivers' coping skills, satisfaction with medical care, level of knowledge, sense of hope, personal relationships, mood, and health outcomes.
CancerBuddy will especially meet the needs of adolescents and young adult cancer patients who benefit from modern approaches to emotional support. About 80,000 people aged 20 to 39 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
Peer support through CancerBuddy can also help reach individuals from marginalized groups and address health disparities that result from an inability or apprehension to engage with the medical care establishment.
CancerBuddy is made possible by the generous support of American Securities Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, Coleman Family Ventures, Dolan Family Foundation, Nektar Therapeutics, Novartis, Pfizer Inc., and the Wolpow Family.
Download CancerBuddy for free from the App Store.
Since 1992, the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation (BMCF) supports cancer and transplant patients and their families at every step of the way – from diagnosis and treatment through recovery and survivorship. BMCF is guided by a medical advisory board of nationally-recognized cancer specialists and collaborates with hospitals across the United States. It is the only organization of its kind that does not limit assistance by cancer type, treatment option, or age range. All BMCF programs are offered to patients and their families free of charge. For more information visit www.bonemarrow.org.
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Enservco Corporation ("Enservco" or the "Company") (NYSE: ENSV). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Enervco and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 18, 2022, Enservco disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it had "concluded that the Company's previously issued condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021 (collectively, the 'Relevant Periods') should no longer be relied upon due to the Company's utilization of certain deferred tax liabilities in 2021" and that "[t]he Company intends to amend its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Relevant Periods to reflect restatements of its condensed consolidated financial statements for the Relevant Period."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 19, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com
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What does the future of Covid-19 boosters look like? FDA advisers to discuss this week
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN
Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration are scheduled to meet Wednesday to get a clearer picture of what the future of Covid-19 booster shots might look like.
Just last week, the FDA expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines to allow adults 50 and older to get a second booster shot as early as four months after their first booster dose of any Covid-19 vaccine.
But there has been some debate around whether additional doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be needed for the general public — and, if so — when and how often.
The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will discuss the possible need for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots in the future, including the process for selecting variant-specific boosters and whether the Covid-19 vaccine could become an annual shot.
Americans might need to be ready for booster shots to become an annual occurrence, similar to how flu shots are recommended each year, Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, said Friday.
“We don’t know this as a fact, but it could be that we may need an intermittent boost on a yearly basis until we get this level so low down,” Fauci, who is also the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on “Interview Club” on CNN+.
The goal is to get the circulating coronavirus to such low levels that it does not affect society, Fauci said.
“We want to get it to such a low level that it does not interfere at all with us, and if that does require a yearly vaccine that might be adjusted to a new variant, just the same way we adjust the influenza vaccines, we’ll just have to wait and see,” Fauci said. “We need to be prepared for that.”
Preparing for the future
The FDA vaccine advisory meeting is intended to help develop a “general framework” that will inform when Covid-19 booster doses might be needed and what might warrant updating the formulation of vaccines to target specific coronavirus variants, the FDA noted last month.
“As we prepare for future needs to address COVID-19, prevention in the form of vaccines remains our best defense against the disease and any potentially severe consequences,” Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a statement.
“Now is the time to discuss the need for future boosters as we aim to move forward safely, with COVID-19 becoming a virus like others such as influenza that we prepare for, protect against, and treat,” Marks said. “Bringing together our panel of expert scientific external advisors in an open, transparent discussion about booster vaccination is an important step to gain insight, input and expert advice as we begin to formulate the best regulatory strategy to address COVID-19 and virus variants going forward.”
The agenda for Wednesday’s meeting includes an update from experts on the coronavirus variants that have been identified during the pandemic, as well as presentations on predicting variants, the effectiveness of vaccines on children and adults, and what Israeli data shows about the use of fourth doses in older adults.
FDA advisers are scheduled to hear from Israeli Director of Public Health Services Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis. Representatives from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health are also scheduled to participate.
The FDA’s vaccine advisers will hear from experts at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation in Seattle on modeling future Covid-19 outbreaks.
Experts from the World Health Organization and the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority are scheduled to speak on variants and developing future vaccines.
The final presentation on the agenda is from the FDA’s Office of Vaccines Research and Review on a proposed framework for addressing future Covid-19 outbreaks. That will be followed by a lunch break, then an open public hearing and finally a committee discussion.
No official vote is planned at the meeting, and there will be no discussion of any specific products applying for authorization or approval.
‘We likely will need some form of periodic vaccination’
To keep the coronavirus under control in the future, “we likely will need some form of periodic vaccination. Now, whether that’s annual or every two years or every five years, we don’t really know that yet. I think that that will emerge as we gather more data,” Dr. Archana Chatterjee, dean of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and a member of the vaccine advisory committee, told CNN in March.
“But I do anticipate that this will be required on a periodic basis to keep it under control,” said Chatterjee, who added that her comments do not reflect the opinions of the committee or the FDA.
For now, “there are two issues that are going on” when it comes to the future of Covid-19 booster shots, Fauci said Friday.
There is the immediate issue around what the future might look like for adults 50 and older, who are now eligible to receive fourth doses — or a second booster shot — of Covid-19 vaccine.
“Will my getting a vaccine now somehow interfere with the effectiveness if I need a boost in the fall?” Fauci speculated. “It could possibly be that if the protection starts to wane, those of us in a certain category age-wise or underlying condition might actually require that additional boost, and getting it now for the elderly individual should not impede at all the feasibility of your getting it as we enter into the fall.”
The second issue, Fauci said, is more long-term and involves establishing what exactly the future might look like for the general public regarding how often booster shots could be needed, if at all.
Because, according to Fauci, the hopeful question around levels of circulating virus remains: “Will it ultimately get to such a low level that we might not even need a boost every year?”
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Shouted down by angry mineworkers, defied within his party over his anti-corruption drive, derided as ineffective by the opposition — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces daunting political challenges.
Ramaphosa, 69, has responded with a calm demeanor and a serious, dogged determination that may see him prevail, say some analysts.
Characteristic of Ramaphosa’s measured leadership style is his diplomatic response to the strikers who forced him to abandon a speech to mark the Workers Day public holiday on May 1. Ramaphosa has said their anger is justified.
“While the main grievance appeared to be about wage negotiations at nearby mines, the workers’ actions demonstrated a broader level of discontent,” Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly letter to the nation. “It reflects a weakening of trust in their union and federation as well as political leadership, including public institutions.”
He said the workers “wanted their union leaders and government to appreciate their concerns and understand the challenges they face.”
Political economist Miyelani Mkhabela said he was not surprised that Ramaphosa received a hostile reception from workers as many of their conditions had worsened since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago.
“The plight of the workers has become worse, especially the mineworkers because mining houses have been reporting good profits, but it has not filtered down to the workers,” said Mkhabela.
The heckling and booing of Ramaphosa has highlighted the challenges confronting his goal to be re-elected president of the ruling party, the African National Congress, at its national conference, scheduled for December.
Ramaphosa is expected to face stiff competition from a powerful faction within the ANC aligned to former President Jacob Zuma.
The race for the party leadership is crucial because if he loses, Ramaphosa may be forced to resign as the country’s president, a precedent set by the removal of the two previous presidents — Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki — after they lost the party leadership.
The recent release of a report by a judicial commission investigating corruption during Zuma’s tenure from 2009 to 2018 has also put pressure on Ramaphosa. The damning findings of the report, after years of interviews and investigations, name Zuma and other top ANC officials as directing widespread corruption worth billions of dollars that seriously damaged South Africa’s economy.
Ramaphosa has pledged to root out corruption and many of his supporters want to see criminal charges pressed against Zuma and others. However, the issue is very divisive as Zuma has vocal and influential supporters.
South Africa’s high rate of unemployment, which has now reached record levels of more than 35% in the last quarter of 2021, has made things more difficult for Ramaphosa. South Africa’s stagnant economy is struggling to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
An estimated 2 million jobs were lost in South Africa as a result of the pandemic as the country implemented one of the world’s toughest lockdown restrictions, including a ban on the sales of alcohol and cigarettes.
But Ramaphosa should not be counted out just yet in his quest to continue as the ANC’s leader, Mkhabela said.
“He still maintains a lot of influence and support, even within COSATU (the Congress of South African Trade Unions) itself despite the incident that happened on Sunday,” Mkhabela said. “He still maintains a lot of support in the alliance.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/south-africas-president-confronted-by-daunting-challenges/ | 2022-05-05T05:01:14Z |
Above-trend demand in 2021 as families stayed home, spent stimulus funds
CLEVELAND, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US demand for toys and games in nominal terms is forecast to see slight annual declines from a high 2021 base through 2026, according to Toys & Games: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Suppliers are expected to benefit from slight increases in the number of births and the population under five years old. Growing disposable personal incomes will further stimulate spending. New product introductions will continue to support demand, especially for video game consoles. Ongoing investment in new television series and movies based on well-known media franchises is expected to boost demand for toys and games featuring licensed characters and themes. However, the wide range of entertainment options that compete with toys and games will continue to prevent faster gains. In addition, many parents are interested in providing educational and fun experiences for their kids, rather than purchasing a large number of toys and games.
Sales of toys and games are expected to decline 15% in 2022, representing a dampening of demand following a 40% surge in 2021 that was driven by higher demand for in-home entertainment as adults and kids spent more time at home and fueled by government stimulus payments. Difficulties in procuring semiconductor devices may hurt output of electronic toys and games such as video game consoles and game machines. Supply chain difficulties and the rising price of raw materials such as plastic, due to rising oil and gas prices, will drive inflation in toy and game prices in 2022 and possibly further into the forecast period.
These and other key insights are featured in Toys & Games: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US toys and games demand and shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of:
- toys and dolls
- video game consoles
- game machines
- board games
- baby carriages and strollers
To illustrate historical trends, total demand, total shipments, the various segments, and trade are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.
Excluded from the scope of this report are video game software; card games; slot machines; and athletic equipment, bicycles, billiard tables, and bowling equipment. Re-exports of toys and games are excluded from demand and trade figures.
More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Toys-Games-United-States-FF90021/?progid=91541
About Freedonia Focus Reports
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Consumer Goods reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
- segmentation by products and markets
- identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
- segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
- a survey of the supply base
- suggested resources for further study
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Great white sharks’ dominance doomed giant megalodons, scientists say
(CNN) - Scientists said they may have an answer as to why the giant shark megalodon went extinct.
They said they think the megalodon likely had to compete with the great white shark for prey, and the great white won the battle for survival.
The megalodon lived more than 23 million years ago and was almost four times the size of the great whites seen cruising oceans today.
However, in the fight for food, it lost out.
Scientists arrived at that finding using a new technique that looks at zinc levels contained in the teeth of dozens of shark species to see where each shark fit in the food chain.
Zinc plays a crucial role in bone development and preserves a record in the teeth of what kind of prey was consumed.
Scientists said they believe both great whites and megalodon sharks feasted on large fish, but the smaller-sized great whites didn’t require as much food to survive, giving them a competitive advantage.
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For the second year, America's "favorite sweet onion" will be served at "America's Greatest Race"
VIDALIA, Ga., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) today welcomed the 2022 season by announcing the sweet onions are again included on the official menu of the Kentucky Derby. Featured in the Kentucky Derby's on-site and At Home menus, Vidalia onions add in the sweet and versatile flavor they're known for to a variety of Derby-worthy dishes.
"We're proud to announce our continued partnership with the Kentucky Derby this year, once again bringing together two 'rites of spring," said VOC Chairman Cliff Riner. "It's an exciting time of year for us as we ship Vidalia onions to grocery store shelves for all to enjoy in their spring and summer recipes."
"As we get ready for the 2022 Kentucky Derby, we're thrilled to have the Vidalia Onion Committee as a returning sponsor," said Mike Anderson, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack. "We're looking forward to enjoying the official menu dishes including this unique sweet onion, while we eagerly watch the races."
Vidalia onions are featured in several dishes on the official Derby menus including:
- Seared Chicken Breast with Pancetta, Vidalia Onion and Fennel Cream
- Short Ribs with Vidalia Onion Demi
- Twinkle Light Succotash
- Green Eggs and Ham
"When discovering seasonal delights to cook with, Vidalia onions have always stood out as an intriguing ingredient for me to prepare," said Churchill Down's Interim Executive Chef Kenneth Hardiman, "Their sweet, mild flavor plays well in a variety of dishes, making Vidalia's the perfect fit for Derby fans to enjoy when at the racetrack or entertaining at home."
In addition to its partnership with the Kentucky Derby, the Vidalia Onion Committee is also partnering with Chef Alon Shaya, James Beard award winner and owner of Pomegranate Hospitality, to create two additional unique recipes for home chefs and Vidalia onion enthusiasts alike. These include Vidalia Onion and Chicken Gumbo as well as Caramelized Vidalia Onion and Mushroom Toast with Sherry and Gruyere Cheese, which will also be available on the Derby's website.
While all Vidalia onions are sweet, not all sweet onions can be called a Vidalia. A distinct Granex seed is grown in 20 South Georgia counties, blooming into a sweet, juicy bulb that is harvested, packed and sold on or after the official pack date determined by the state's agriculture department, resulting in a Vidalia onion.
Since their discovery in the 1930s, Vidalia onions have continued to grow in popularity, earning a trademarked name by Georgia state legislature in 1986 with the Vidalia Onion Act. In 1989, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued federal protection of Vidalia onions, organizing the VOC to support marketing and research initiatives. As of 1992, the state of Georgia was deemed the official owner of the Vidalia onion trademark.
Vidalia onions will set out to grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada on April 12, this year's pack date. For more information on Vidalia onions, please visit VidaliaOnion.org and follow the season's news on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.
Because Vidalia® onions are sweetly unique, farmers united to seek legal protection for their crop and its name. Federal Marketing Order No. 955 was established in 1989, to stipulate where the crop can be grown and help with research and promotion of Vidalia onions. The Vidalia Onion Committee administers FMO No. 955 and authorizes production research, marketing research and development and marketing promotion programs. This federal program along with Georgia state laws that protect the Vidalia trademark have provided a legal framework for the industry. So, you can try to grow a sweet onion elsewhere, but you cannot call it a "Vidalia," unless it is from Georgia! For more information, visit VidaliaOnion.org.
Churchill Downs Racetrack ("CDRT"), the world's most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September, and the Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The saddling paddock and the stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility. www.ChurchillDowns.com.
Bob Stafford
912-537-1918, bstafford@vidaliaonion.org
Lisa Anderson
949-444-4211, lisa.anderson@porternovelli.com
Darren Rogers
502-636-4461, Darren.Rogers@kyderby.com
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11-year-old boy collects nearly 6,000 stuffed toys for Ukrainian children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WJXT) – A Florida boy is on a mission to bring some comfort and joy to children in Ukraine.
The 11-year-old is partnering with businesses and the YMCA to collect stuffed animals to send to kids from the war-torn country.
By most accounts, Sage Goodall is a typical boy, with a ton of energy and a big personality.
None of that, however, compares to the size of his heart, a heart measured in stuffed animals.
It started simply enough, with Sage watching TV in the living room of his family’s house.
“CNN came on and it was saying about all these kids from Ukraine because of all their houses being blown up,” he said.
Sage and his mom Rhonda Goodall then decided to launch “Hugs for the Children of Ukraine.”
Each donated stuffed toy will go to a child impacted by the war.
“They need to feel what the normal kids of the world feel, when they can hug onto something when they feel scared or sad,” Sage said.
The family stored their first collections in the family living room.
Then the YMCA of Northeast Florida got involved. Its branches became donation sites, and each new toy became like a hug from thousands of miles away.
Goodall said she is still overwhelmed by the response.
“We didn’t know it would be this big,” she said. “To walk in here and see this, it’s heartfelt. The thought of a child, as Sage says, hugging one of these and being able to walk around with it and carry it around with them, they are every bit as special as every other person.”
With the response comes a message from Sage to his fellow kids: Every child is special - show kindness.
“Everyone is the same,” Sage said. “They’re just human beings, that God created them. They need to realize, ‘Don’t think about yourself, think about others before you.’”
Sage wants to make a positive difference one “hug” at a time.
Sage and the YMCA said they managed to collect nearly 6,000 stuffed animals to ship to Ukrainian children.
The 11-year-old is not done yet; he’s begun setting new goals and plans to continue collecting.
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SHENYANG, China, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th Shenyang Cheongsam Cultural Festival is held from August 22 to 26 in Shenyang, China. It is sponsored by the Publicity Department of CPC Shenyang Municipal Committee, with the guidance of China National Textile and Apparel Council.
Centering on the theme of "Resplendence of Cheongsam, Renewal of the City", the Cheongsam Cultural Festival this year focuses on cheongsam culture to showcase the profound historical and cultural heritage, vivid and vibrant cultural ecology, as well as the flourishing cultural industries of Shenyang, further advancing the positioning of Shenyang as a regional cultural and creativity center.
During the Festival, the following five sub-events are held, namely, the Opening Ceremony & the "Resplendence of Cheongsam, Renewal of the City" Cultural Creativity Forum, the 2022 First Shenyang Cheongsam Cultural and Creative Design Exhibition of "Charm of Cheongsam", Cheongsam City Show, the First Shenyang Cheongsam Cultural and Creative Design Competition, and Closing Ceremony & the Fourth China Custom Cheongsam Art Awards. Nationally famed experts have been invited to the Cultural Creativity Forum where representatives of renowned brands gather to discuss and explore hot topics including the further development of the cheongsam industry, the export of urban culture, and polishing the "golden icon" of Shenyang as a celebrated historical and cultural city.
In addition, Cheongsam Cultural Festival this year provides citizens of Shenyang with catwalk shows, helping local cheongsam enterprises to display and publicize their products and further boosting the development of the cheongsam industry in the city.
Ten national prominent cheongsam designers, representatives of famous brands, as well as local designers and Shenyang brand representatives have been invited to participate in the Closing Ceremony & the Fourth China Custom Cheongsam Art Awards, each showing their classic creations, unique design concepts, cultural connotations and exquisite products and arts through catwalk shows. The visibility, reputation and influence of Shenyang are further enhanced through activities such as online livestreaming.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is targeting 2:17 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Sept. 3, for the launch of Artemis I, the first integrated test of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, Orion spacecraft, and the ground systems at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. There is a two-hour launch window for the next attempt.
The Artemis I flight test is an uncrewed mission around the Moon that will pave the way for a crewed flight test and future human lunar exploration as part of Artemis.
Live coverage of events will air on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website at:
The launch countdown will resume Saturday, Sept. 3, at the opening of a planned 2.5 hour built in hold, which will begin at 4:37 a.m.
Managers waved off the first launch attempt Aug. 29 when launch controllers were unable to chill down the four RS-25 engines, with one engine showing higher temperatures than the other engines. Teams currently are analyzing data, updating procedures, and checking out hardware to address the issues.
A limited number of seats inside the auditorium at Kennedy will be available to on-site journalists previously credentialed on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline has passed for media accreditation for in-person coverage of this launch.
To participate by telephone, media must RSVP no later than two hours before the start of each briefing to: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
Media and members of the public may also ask questions on social media using #Artemis. Audio only of the news conferences will be carried on the NASA "V" circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240, -1260 or -7135.
NASA's media accreditation policy for virtual and on-site activities is available online. More information about media accreditation at Kennedy is available by emailing: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov.
Full launch coverage is as follows. All times are Eastern, all events will air live on NASA TV, and the information is subject to change based on real-time operations. Follow NASA's Artemis blog for updates.
Thursday, Sept. 1
6 p.m.: NASA will hold a prelaunch media briefing following a mission management team meeting with the following participants:
- Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters
- Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, Kennedy
- John Honeycutt, SLS program manager, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
- Melody Lovin, weather officer, Space Launch Delta 45
Friday, Sept. 2
9 a.m. – NASA will hold a prelaunch media briefing on the status of the countdown with the following participants:
- Jeff Spaulding, Artemis senior NASA test director, NASA Kennedy
- Melody Lovin, weather officer, Space Launch Delta 45
Saturday, Sept. 3
5:45 a.m.: Coverage begins with commentary of tanking operations to load propellant into the SLS rocket.
12:15 p.m.: Full coverage begins in English. Launch coverage will continue through translunar injection and spacecraft separation, setting Orion on its path to the Moon.
1 p.m.: Launch coverage begins in Spanish on NASA's Spanish-language YouTube account and will continue approximately 15 minutes after liftoff. Mission coverage updates will be posted on the NASA en español social media channels.
6 p.m.: Coverage of the postlaunch news conference will follow approximately one hour after the live launch broadcast ends. Coverage start time is subject to change, based exact liftoff time. The postlaunch news conference will include the following participants:
- Bill Nelson, NASA administrator
- Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters
- Mike Bolger, Exploration Ground Systems Program manager, Kennedy
- Howard Hu, Orion Program manager, NASA's Johnson Space Center
- John Honeycutt, Space Launch System Program manager, Marshall
- Emily Nelson, chief flight director, Johnson
9:45 p.m.: Coverage of Orion's first outbound trajectory burn on the way to the Moon. Time of coverage start time is subject to change, based on exact liftoff time.
10:15 p.m.: Coverage of first Earth views from Orion during outbound coast to the Moon.
NASA Television coverage of additional events throughout the mission is available online.
NASA Launch Coverage in English
Briefings and launch coverage will be available on the NASA website. Coverage will include live streaming and blog updates. On-demand streaming video and photos of the launch will be available shortly after liftoff.
Follow countdown coverage on NASA's Artemis blog at:
https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis
Live NASA TV coverage leading to launch will begin with commentary of tanking operations at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, followed by launch coverage beginning at 12:15 p.m. Launch coverage will stream on the NASA website, as well as Facebook, Twitch, NASA YouTube, and in 4k on NASA's UHD channel.
For NASA TV downlink information, schedules, and links to streaming video, visit:
On launch day, a "clean feed" will be carried on the NASA TV media channel featuring views of the rocket and audio from a commentator in the Launch Control Center throughout and a single channel of mission audio beginning 15 minutes before launch. On launch day, countdown activities with audio of the launch control commentator will be available starting at 5:45 a.m. by dialing 1-844-467-4685; Passcode: 557460; listeners will hear a single channel of mission audio beginning 15 minutes before launch. Full audio from the launch broadcast will begin at 12:15 p.m. and will be carried on 321-867-1220, -1240, -1260 or –7135.
Launch also will be available on local amateur VHF radio frequency 146.940 MHz and UHF radio frequency 444.925 MHz, FM mode, heard within Brevard County on the Space Coast.
NASA Launch Coverage in Spanish
NASA's broadcast of the launch in Spanish will include interviews with Hispanic members of the mission and live commentary.
The show, which will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, will be available on NASA en español's YouTube account, and will continue approximately 15 minutes after liftoff. Mission coverage will then follow on the NASA en español social media channels.
Media and educational institutions interested in sharing the stream of the show can contact María José Viñas at: maria-jose.vinasgarcia@nasa.gov.
Attend Launch Virtually
Members of the public can register to attend the launch virtually. NASA's virtual guest program for the mission includes curated launch resources, notifications about related opportunities or changes, and a stamp for the NASA virtual guest passport following a successful launch.
Watch, Engage on Social Media
Stay connected with the mission and let people know you are following the launch on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with #Artemis. Follow and tag these accounts:
Twitter: @NASA, NASAArtemis
Facebook: NASA, NASAArtemis
Instagram: NASA, NASAArtemis
Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar exploration and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars.
For more information about the Artemis I mission, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-i
Para obtener información sobre cobertura en español en el Centro Espacial Kennedy o si desea solicitar entrevistas en español, comuníquese con Antonia Jaramillo at: antonia.jaramillobotero@nasa.gov or 321-501-8425.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) reported today the second quarter results of 2022 ("Q2 2022"). All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless noted otherwise.
- Sales of $2.887 billion and earnings of $762 million, or $7.59 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $1,124 million, representing 39% of sales
- Lumber segment Adjusted EBITDA1 of $449 million
- North America Engineered Wood Products ("NA EWP") segment Adjusted EBITDA1 of $623 million
- Pulp & Paper segment Adjusted EBITDA1 of negative $3 million
- Europe Engineered Wood Products ("Europe EWP") segment Adjusted EBITDA1 of $54 million
- Returned $1.475 billion of capital to shareholders through the repurchase of approximately 16.0 million West Fraser common shares
"West Fraser generated strong financial results again in the second quarter of 2022, supporting the return of more than $1.5 billion of capital to shareholders through share repurchases and our quarterly dividend," said Ray Ferris, West Fraser's President & CEO. "The acute transportation challenges facing the company in recent quarters showed signs of improvement in the second quarter, in large part because of the dedication and determination of our people. Even so, our ability to ship products in a timely manner to meet the demands of our customers is not where it needs to be and therefore transportation and logistics remain key focus areas for the company. Inflationary cost pressures persist across our various supply chains, although an environment of strong demand and above-average product pricing has helped to absorb most of these cost increases. And while we recognize the risks of near-term macro headwinds, including rising mortgage rates and elevated energy prices, we also note that demand for our products has been resilient, and we continue to see favourable long-term market fundamentals in support of our wood building products business."
"In 2021, we took important steps toward becoming a sustainability leader, and today we are sharing our progress with the release of our 2021 Sustainability Report," said Ferris. "We understand the importance, and necessity, of doing the right thing for the environment, our communities and our employees while sustainably and profitably growing our business. We are proud of our past, but even more excited about our future."
Second quarter sales were $2.887 billion, compared to $3.110 billion in the first quarter of 2022. Second quarter earnings were $762 million, or $7.59 per diluted share, compared to $1,090 million, or $10.25 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2022. Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA1 was $1,124 million compared to $1,592 million in the first quarter of 2022.
Cash and short-term investments decreased to $1.281 billion at June 30, 2022 from $1.568 billion at December 31, 2021.
Capital expenditures in the second quarter were $88 million.
We paid $26 million of dividends in the second quarter and announced an increase to our quarterly dividend for the dividend to be paid in the third quarter, raising it to $0.30 per share from $0.25 per share.
In the second quarter of 2022, we repurchased 4,120,222 million shares under our Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") for aggregate consideration of $329 million. As of July 26, 2022, 7,197,924 million shares have been repurchased under the current NCIB, leaving 2,996,076 million shares available to purchase at our discretion until the expiry of the NCIB.
We completed a substantial issuer bid ("SIB") in the second quarter of 2022 and a total of 11,898,205 common shares were taken up and purchased for cancellation at a price of $95.00 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $1.13 billion.
As of July 26, 2022, we have repurchased for cancellation 36,745,718 of the Company's Common shares since the closing of the Norbord acquisition on February 1, 2021 through the completion of the 2021 SIB and the 2022 SIB as well as normal course issuer bids, equalling 67% of the shares issued in respect of the Norbord Acquisition.
Markets
Several key trends that have served as positive drivers in recent years are expected to continue to support medium- and longer-term demand for new home construction in North America.
The most significant uses for our North America lumber, OSB and wood panel products are residential construction, repair and remodelling and industrial applications. Over the medium-term, we expect that an aging housing stock, lagging completions of previously started new home construction and greater acceptance of work-from-home practices may offset near-term headwinds and drive repair and renovation spending that supports lumber, plywood and OSB demand. Over the longer-term, growing market penetration of mass timber in industrial and commercial applications is also expected to become a more significant demand growth driver for wood building products in North America.
The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of U.S. housing starts averaged 1.56 million units in June 2022, with permits issued averaging 1.69 million units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, demand for new home construction and for our wood building products may be reduced in the near-term should interest rates continue to rise and consumer sentiment and housing affordability continue to be impacted.
The demand for our European products is also expected to remain robust over the longer-term as use of OSB as an alternative to plywood continues to grow, and an aging housing stock supports long-term repair and renovation spending and additional demand for our wood building products. While near-term challenges, including rising interest rates, ongoing geopolitical developments and inflationary pressures akin to those we are seeing in North America may cause a temporary slowing of demand for our products in Europe, we are confident that we will be able to navigate through these periods and capitalize on opportunities for long-term growth ahead.
Operations
The extent of the transportation challenges experienced in Western Canada thus far in 2022 continues to be more acute and of longer duration than originally anticipated, therefore we now expect our SPF lumber shipments for 2022 to be closer to the bottom end of the guidance range of approximately 2.8 to 3.0 billion board feet. We reiterate expectations for our 2022 SYP shipments to be approximately 3.0 to 3.2 billion board feet. On July 1, 2022, stumpage rates increased in B.C. due to the market-based adjustments related to lumber costs, although in the current commodity price environment, B.C. stumpage rates are expected to decrease later in the year. We continue to expect modest log cost inflation in the U.S. South in 2022.
In our NA EWP segment, we expect OSB shipments to increase in 2022 as we account for a full year of contribution from Norbord, recapture production and shipments lost due to temporary disruptions to our operations in 2021, and as we continue to ramp operations at our Chambord OSB mill. However, transportation and logistics constraints across North America remain challenging and demand for our products is showing signs of slowing, and as such we now expect OSB shipments in 2022 to be approximately 5.9 to 6.2 billion square feet (3/8-inch basis), down modestly from our original guidance of 6.1 to 6.4 billion square feet (3/8-inch basis). We also continue to expect that input costs for the NA EWP business will remain elevated in the near-term, due primarily to high energy and resin costs. Work at the Allendale OSB facility is ongoing to prepare the mill for an eventual re-start when warranted by customer demand. However, due to inflationary cost pressures and supply chain challenges the capital investment is expected to increase approximately 10% from the original estimate of approximately $70 million and project completion has been shifted to the end of the first quarter of 2023.
We do not expect to increase our Pulp & Paper segment shipments in 2022.
In our Europe EWP segment we reduce expectations for OSB shipments and now project them to be approximately 1.0 to 1.2 billion square feet (3/8-inch basis) in 2022, down slightly from our original guidance of 1.1 to 1.3 billion square feet (3/8-inch basis). Input costs for the Europe EWP business are expected to remain elevated in the near-term, due primarily to higher energy and resin costs.
Across much of our supply chain, we continue to experience greater than usual inflationary cost pressures and availability constraints for labour, transportation, raw materials such as resins and chemicals, and energy. We expect these cost pressures and availability constraints to remain elevated through 2022.
Based on our current outlook, assuming no deterioration in market conditions during the year and no additional lengthening of lead times for projects underway or planned, we continue to anticipate that we will invest approximately $500 to $600 million in 20221. However, given the rate of 2022 capital spending to-date we now expect full year capital expenditures to be nearer the bottom end of the guidance range.
Our Q2 2022 MD&A and interim consolidated financial statements and the related notes are available on our website at www.westfraser.com and the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR") at www.sedar.com and the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System ("EDGAR") website at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml under the Company's profile.
West Fraser's 2021 Sustainability Report is available on the Company's website at www.westfraser.com. This report reviews the Company's key Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") performance and includes information aligned with the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board ("SASB"), Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI"), the Task Force on Climate-Related Disclosures ("TFCD") and CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). In 2021, West Fraser built on its sustainability foundations and strategy by beginning the work to establish robust and credible environmental and social ambitions, goals and targets to guide the company's next chapter. This work included taking the necessary steps to become the first Canadian company committing to join the Science Based Targets Initiative ("SBTi") targets to materially reduce GHG emissions by 2030, aligning with the Paris Agreement.
Risk and uncertainty disclosures are included in our 2021 annual MD&A, as updated by the disclosures in our Q2 2022 MD&A, as well as in our public filings with securities regulatory authorities. See also the discussion of "Forward-Looking Statements" below.
West Fraser will hold an analysts' conference call to discuss the Company's Q2 2022 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (11:30 a.m. Eastern Time). To participate in the call, please dial: 1-888-390-0605 (toll-free North America) or 416-764-8609 (toll) or connect on the webcast. The call and an earnings presentation may also be accessed through West Fraser's website at www.westfraser.com. Please let the operator know you wish to participate in the West Fraser conference call chaired by Mr. Ray Ferris, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Following management's discussion of the quarterly results, investors and the analyst community will be invited to ask questions. The call will be recorded for webcasting purposes and will be available on the West Fraser website at www.westfraser.com.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States ("U.S."), the United Kingdom ("U.K."), and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.
This press release includes statements and information that constitutes "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of United States securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements include statements that are forward-looking or predictive in nature and are dependent upon or refer to future events or conditions. We use words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "seeks," "intends," "targets," "projects," "forecasts" or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "may," "will," "should," "would" and "could" to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally include statements which reflect management's expectations regarding the operations, business, financial condition, expected financial results, performance, prospects, opportunities, priorities, targets, goals, ongoing objectives, strategies and outlook of West Fraser and its subsidiaries, as well as the outlook for North American and international economies for the current fiscal year and subsequent periods.
Forward-looking statements included in this press release include references to the following and their impact on our business:
- Demand in North American and European markets for our products, including demand from new home construction and repairs and renovations, the impact of rising interest rates and inflationary pressures and the growing penetration of mass timber
- Disruptions in transportation services, and the timelines for resumptions of full transportation services
- Operation guidance, including projected shipments, inflationary cost pressures on our input costs, projected capital expenditures and the timing and costs of the restart of the Allendale OSB facility
By their nature, these forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, which contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, and other forward-looking statements will not occur. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
- assumptions in connection with the economic and financial conditions in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe and globally and consequential demand for our products, including the impact of the conflict in the Ukraine;
- continued increases in interest rates and inflation could impact housing affordability and repair and remodelling demand, which could reduce demand for our products;
- global supply chain issues may result in increases to our costs and may contribute to a reduction in near-term demand for our products;
- risks inherent to product concentration and cyclicality;
- effects of competition and product pricing pressures, including continued access to log supply and fibre resources at competitive prices and the impact of third-party certification standards;
- effects of variations in the price and availability of manufacturing inputs, including energy, resin and other input costs, and the impact of inflationary pressures on the costs of these manufacturing costs, including increases in stumpage fees and log costs;
- availability and costs of transportation services, including truck and rail services, and port facilities, the impacts on transportation services of wildfires and severe weather events, and the impact of increased energy prices on the costs of transportation services and the timing of the resolution of transportation constraints in Western Canada;
- transportation constraints may continue to negatively impact our ability to meet projected shipment volumes;
- the timing of our planned capital investments may be delayed and the ultimate costs of these investments may be increased as a result of inflation;
- various events that could disrupt operations, including natural, man-made or catastrophic events including wildfires and any state of emergency and/or evacuation orders issued by governments and ongoing relations with employees;
- risks inherent to customer dependence;
- impact of future cross border trade rulings or agreements;
- implementation of important strategic initiatives and identification, completion and integration of acquisitions;
- impact of changes to, or non-compliance with, environmental or other regulations;
- the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and on customer demand, supply and distribution and other factors;
- government restrictions, standards or regulations intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our ability to achieve our SBTi commitment for the reduction of greenhouse gases as planned;
- changes in government policy and regulation, including against taken by the Government of British Columbia pursuant to recent amendments to forestry legislation and initiatives to defer logging of forests deemed "old growth" and the impact of these actions on our timber supply;
- impact of weather and climate change on our operations or the operations or demand of its suppliers and customers;
- ability to implement new or upgraded information technology infrastructure;
- impact of information technology service disruptions or failures;
- impact of any product liability claims in excess of insurance coverage;
- risks inherent to a capital intensive industry;
- impact of future outcomes of tax exposures;
- potential future changes in tax laws, including tax rates;
- effects of currency exposures and exchange rate fluctuations;
- future operating costs;
- availability of financing, bank lines, securitization programs and/or other means of liquidity;
- continued integration of the Norbord business;
- continued access to timber supply in the traditional territories of Indigenous Nations;
- the risks and uncertainties described in our 2021 Annual MD&A and Q2 2022 MD&A; and
- other risks detailed from time-to-time in our annual information forms, annual reports, MD&A, quarterly reports and material change reports filed with and furnished to securities regulators
In addition, actual outcomes and results of these statements will depend on a number of factors including those matters described under "Risks and Uncertainties" in our 2021 MD&A and may differ materially from those anticipated or projected. This list of important factors affecting forward‑looking statements is not exhaustive and reference should be made to the other factors discussed in public filings with securities regulatory authorities. Accordingly, readers should exercise caution in relying upon forward‑looking statements and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward‑looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances except as required by applicable securities laws.
Throughout this news release, we make reference to (i) certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA by segment (our "Non-GAAP Financial Measures"), and (ii) certain supplementary financial measures, including our expected capital expenditures (our "Supplementary Financial Measures"). We believe that these Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Supplementary Financial Measures (collectively, our "Non-GAAP and other specified financial measures") are useful performance indicators for investors with regard to operating and financial performance and our financial condition. These Non-GAAP and other specified financial measures are not generally accepted financial measures under IFRS and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. Investors are cautioned that none of our Non-GAAP Financial Measures should be considered as an alternative to earnings or cash flow, as determined in accordance with IFRS. As there is no standardized method of calculating any of these Non-GAAP and other specified financial measures, our method of calculating each of them may differ from the methods used by other entities and, accordingly, our use of any of these Non-GAAP and other specified financial measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. Accordingly, these Non-GAAP and other specified financial measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The reconciliation of the Non-GAAP measures used and presented by the Company to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is provided in the tables set forth below.
Adjusted EBITDA is used to evaluate the operating and financial performance of our operating segments, generate future operating plans, and make strategic decisions. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings determined in accordance with IFRS adding back the following line items from the consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive earnings: finance expense, tax provision or recovery, amortization, equity-based compensation, restructuring and impairment charges, and other.
Adjusted EBITDA by segment is defined as segment earnings before tax determined for each reportable segment in accordance with IFRS adding back the following line items from the consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive earnings for that reportable segment: finance expense, amortization, equity-based compensation, restructuring and impairment charges, and other.
EBITDA is commonly reported and widely used by investors and lending institutions as an indicator of a company's operating performance, ability to incur and service debt, and as a valuation metric. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA by segment to exclude items that do not reflect our ongoing operations and should not, in our opinion, be considered in a long-term valuation metric or should not be included in an assessment of our ability to service or incur debt.
We believe that disclosing these measures assists readers in measuring performance relative to other entities that operate in similar industries and understanding the ongoing cash generating potential of our business to provide liquidity to fund working capital needs, service outstanding debt, fund future capital expenditures and investment opportunities, and pay dividends. Adjusted EBITDA is used as an additional measure to evaluate the operating and financial performance of our reportable segments.
The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable IFRS measure, earnings.
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The following tables reconcile Adjusted EBITDA by segment to the most directly comparable IFRS measures for each of our reportable segments. We consider that segment earnings before tax is the most directly comparable measure for Adjusted EBITDA by segment, given we do not allocate consolidated tax amounts across our reportable segments.
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This measure represents our best estimate of the amount of cash outflows relating to additions to capital assets for 2022 based on our current outlook. This amount is comprised primarily of various improvement projects and maintenance-of-business expenditures, projects focused on optimization and automation of the manufacturing process, and projects targeted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This measure assumes no deterioration in market conditions during the year and that we are able to proceed with our plans on time and on budget. This estimate is subject to the risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's 2021 Annual MD&A and Q2 2022 MD&A.
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DA: Officer charged for masturbating in front of victims while investigating disturbance
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Gray News) - A police officer is under investigation for indecent exposure while working a disturbance call last month.
San Jose Police Department Officer Matthew Dominguez, 32, was arrested this week on a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge, according to the Santa Clara District Attorney.
The District Attorney’s office reports Dominguez, with two other officers, responded to a home on April 21 about a mentally ill family member being violent.
After initiating the investigation, Dominguez sent the other officers away to locate the subject, according to the DA’s office. Dominguez then touched himself in front of two female family members and exposed himself to the mother.
County officials said the women left the house and reported the officer’s behavior to their relatives nearby. Another witness also told authorities they saw the officer exposing himself in a dining area.
“The charged behavior is beyond disturbing,” said District Attorney Jeff Rosen. “Law enforcement officers respond to our homes to help crime victims, not terrorize, traumatize, and create new victims.”
Dominguez, who has been with the SJPD for four years, could face a year in jail and be placed on the sexual offender list for 10 years if convicted. The 32-year-old officer is currently on administrative leave, according to the DA.
Officials said Dominguez’s case remains under investigation with a scheduled court appearance on June 22.
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ARLINGTON (KDAF) — “This is going to be a coming home party for me,” Garth Brooks said about performing in Arlington this summer.
The last time Garth Brooks came to Dallas was 17 years ago! Crazy!
Brooks wanted to share this video with his fans about his excitement to perform at AT&T Stadium and how this concert will represent a full circle back home for him.
“It’s where it all started for us. So, not only do I plan on seeing the people that were there when we get started, the band is the same band when we got started, the music will be the same as we got started,” Brooks added.
The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour is set to kick off Saturday, July 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale, Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m. | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-garth-brooks-shares-excitement-to-return-and-perform-in-arlington/ | 2022-04-13T19:52:22Z |
Services for Chiefs great Len Dawson announced
Published: Aug. 26, 2022 at 5:57 PM CDT|Updated: 23 hours ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Funeral services for former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson are set for Friday, Sept. 16.
Funeral services will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Country Club Christian Church.
Dawson died this week at the age of 87.
His family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the University of Kansas Health System in support of nursing scholarships.
You can read his entire obituary here.
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With an Extensive Track Record in Delivering Best-In-Class Marketplace Experiences, Herman Will Help Further Provi's Mission of Creating the Preeminent Online Solution for the Beverage Alcohol Industry
CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provi, the largest ecommerce marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced its new Chief Product Officer, David Herman to oversee the company's strategic vision for its product offerings. Herman previously served in leadership roles at Chewy, Amazon, and Hulu, and brings his decades of experience to Provi to further its mission of connecting the beverage alcohol industry.
"The beverage alcohol industry is ripe for innovation and I'm thrilled to join Provi to have a direct impact on how technology can propel this sector forward," stated David Herman, Provi's Chief Product Officer. "My background in delivering best-in-class consumer ecommerce experiences will transfer to a marketplace solution like Provi and my goal is to ensure any retailer can find and order beer, wine, and spirits as easily as they could in a top-notch consumer marketplace. I'm looking forward to applying my perspective and knowledge to not only help Provi better serve its customers, but enable positive growth for the wider beverage ecosystem."
Herman will lead Provi's product roadmap to better connect buyers, distributors and suppliers through Provi's suite of digital solutions. With Herman's analytical approach to developing a product roadmap, Provi will deliver a better user experience for on-and off-premise buyers in how they discover products and communicate online orders with their distributor sales reps. Additionally, Herman's experience in online merchandising will help suppliers and distributors better showcase their products to the largest online audience of beverage trade professionals.
"Provi's mission is to create the best possible marketplace for professionals in the beverage industry and we believe that starts with an amazing product experience. David's deep background in building and growing best-in-class marketplaces makes him the perfect person to help Provi better connect buyers, distributors, and suppliers on a single online marketplace," stated Taylor Katzman, Provi's Founder and CEO. "We're excited to implement learnings and best practices from innovative sectors across CPG and consumer marketplaces to continue momentum across each tier."
About Provi (www.provi.com)
Provi an online marketplace that connects the beverage alcohol industry. Active in key markets throughout the U.S., Provi's robust, online marketplace improves communication and efficiency for on- and off-premise buyers, distributors and suppliers. As of 2022, 10 percent of licensed retailers in the U.S. are on the marketplace. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Provi has received a total of $125 million in funding, is valued at $750 million and has recently been named an Emerging Unicorn by Crunchbase. The company also received Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work recognition in 2022. In 2022, Provi joined forces with SevenFifty to provide a robust ecommerce marketplace and distributor tool-kit, aiming to streamline operations for licensed retailers, distributors and their sales representatives. Discover how Provi is digitally transforming the beverage alcohol industry at www.provi.com.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Donald Trump reasserted his grip on Republicans in Wisconsin’s primary, but Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tried to play that against his newly minted Republican opponent Wednesday while observers said running too closely to Trump in the swing state could be dangerous.
Trump’s pick for governor, construction company co-owner Tim Michels, beat out the choice of establishment Republicans. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said that means Michels now “owns” Trump and he won’t be able to moderate in the general election.
“His relationship with Trump is going to drive this campaign,” Evers told reporters after eating breakfast with his running mate, state Rep. Sarah Rodriguez. “Trump owns him, he owns Trump. That’s his problem, that’s not mine.”
Michels sought to tie Evers to President Joe Biden, releasing a new TV ad the day after his win that calls them “both career politicians in way over their head.” The ad does not mention Trump’s endorsement of Michels.
Michels’ campaign adviser Chris Walker said in a statement that Evers and Biden “are going to desperately attempt to do everything they can to distract the people of Wisconsin from their massive failures.”
Michels, in his victory speech, touted himself as the voice for a working class that he said has been left behind by Democrats. Evers mocked that message, noting that Michels owns a $17 million estate in Connecticut.
“He can wear a blue shirt so that he can have a blue collar, but at the end of the day I’m not quite sure that someone of his status with houses all over the country can say ‘I’m just one of you,’” Evers said.
Like Trump, Michels has cast himself as an outsider. Evers dismissed that too, calling it “one of the biggest jokes of this campaign.” He cited Michels’ work serving on the boards of powerful lobbying groups, including the state chamber of commerce.
Trump narrowly won the state in 2016 and lost by a similar margin in 2020. A Marquette University Law School poll released in May showed Trump’s favorability rating in the state at 35%, with 61% having an unfavorable opinion.
In addition to backing Michels, Trump is a strong supporter of Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who faces Mandela Barnes, the current lieutenant governor.
“Trump cuts both ways,” Republican strategist Brandon Scholz said. “While he drives his base and supporters in the primary, will that help in the general because he turns off as many people as he turns on? … I don’t think we know yet.”
Michels would be smart to focus on Biden, Evers and the issues such as inflation, crime and the economy, not Trump, said Republican strategist Mark Graul.
Evers pointed to recent polls to argue that Michels is out of step with a majority of Wisconsin residents on key issues like abortion rights and the outcome of the 2020 election won by Biden. Trump has continued to push for decertification, which attorneys from both sides and legal experts have discounted as an unconstitutional impossibility.
Michels has been inconsistent on decertification, but he does want to dismantle the bipartisan elections commission and sign bills Evers vetoed that would make it harder to vote absentee.
Trump is popular with many because he is perceived to be a fighter, but Michels needs to broaden that message, said Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. He endorsed former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch in the primary and was targeted for defeat by Trump.
“If he is a perceived to be a fighter who gets things done, I think that will be a much more appealing general election message,” Vos said of Michels.
Michels’ win over Kleefisch, who was endorsed by Mike Pence and represented a continuation of former Gov. Scott Walker’s legacy, was the clearest victory for a Trump-backed candidate in Wisconsin. But every candidate who ran in support of decertifying Biden’s 2020 victory lost. That included the Trump-backed challenger to Vos, candidates for attorney general and secretary of state and legislative candidates seeking to unseat Republican incumbents, including one taking on Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu.
In the days before the election, Vos challenger Adam Steen was joined on the campaign trail by the investigator Vos hired under pressure from Trump to look into the 2020 election. That investigator, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, also appeared at the Trump rally.
A triumphant Vos declared his 260-vote win shows “you don’t have to be a lapdog to whatever Donald Trump says.” Vos called a meeting of Assembly Republicans for Tuesday to discuss the future of Gableman’s contract, which has cost taxpayers more than $1.1 million and remains subject to five pending lawsuits.
Evers said Vos must fire Gableman or “I’m fearful we’re going to be talking about this election for the next 20 years.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/trump-ties-may-come-back-to-haunt-in-swing-state-wisconsin/ | 2022-08-11T08:34:24Z |
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives has been re-appointed by the Florida State Board of Administration (SBA) as manager for a second tranche of the Florida Growth Fund. As part of the mandate, J.P. Morgan will construct a return-enhancing private equity portfolio focused on technology, growth and buyouts in Florida. The firm will commit to private equity funds based in Florida, as well as making investments directly in companies with a significant presence in the state.
The Florida Growth Fund is a legislatively-approved program providing capital to growth related businesses in Florida that commenced in 2009. The Fund currently has investments valued at over $600 million in Florida-based funds and direct private equity or credit-related transactions.
"We are excited to continue and grow our partnership with the SBA on the Florida Growth Fund," said Robert Cousin, Managing Director in J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives' Private Equity Group. "The size, growth and diversity of the Florida economy continues to offer an abundance of compelling investment opportunities. In addition, over the past three years, we have seen a marked increase in new private equity sponsors forming in the state, as well as existing sponsors relocating to Florida."
The State Board of Administration currently manages over $190 billion in assets of the Florida Retirement System Trust Fund and other funds for the State of Florida and local governments in assets classes including fixed income, domestic equities, foreign equities, private equity, real estate, and cash. More information on the Florida Growth Fund Program can be found here.
J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives is the alternative investment arm of J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With more than 50 years as an alternatives investment manager, US$218 billion in assets under management and more than 700 professionals (as of March 31, 2022), J.P. Morgan offers strategies across the alternative investment spectrum including real estate, private equity, private credit, hedge funds, infrastructure, transportation, timber and liquid alternatives. Operating from offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, our independent alternative investment engines combine specialist knowledge and singular focus with the global reach, vast resources and powerful infrastructure of J.P. Morgan to help meet each client's specific objectives. For more information, visit jpmorgan.com/am.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with assets under management of $2.5 trillion (as of June 30, 2022), is a global leader in investment management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's clients include institutions, retail investors and high net worth individuals in every major market throughout the world. J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment management in equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity and liquidity.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the marketing name for the asset management business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates worldwide.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America ("U.S."), with operations worldwide. JPMorgan Chase had $3.8 trillion in assets and $286.1 billion in stockholders' equity as of June 30, 2022. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
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(The Hill) – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Wednesday that the central bank’s battle against high inflation could tip a so-far resilient U.S. economy into a recession.
Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, the Fed chief ceded that the bank’s ongoing series of interest rate hikes could slow the economy enough to halt job gains and economic growth — the two signs of an economy in retreat.
Inducing a recession is “not our intended outcome, but certainly a possibility,” Powell said when asked by Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) if the Fed could trigger a downturn.
“And frankly, the events of the last few months around the world have made it more difficult for us to achieve what we want,” he added.
Powell’s appearance before the committee comes amid growing concern over the outlook for the U.S. economy and the rising chances of a recession hitting the nation sometime within the next two years. The Fed last week issued a 0.75 percentage point interest rate hike — the largest since 1994 — after Labor Department data showed inflation continuing to surge in May.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the panel of Fed officials in control of interest rates, was expected to hike rates by 0.5 percentage points at the conclusion of its previously scheduled meeting last month.
But the FOMC moved faster than Powell and many of his colleagues signaled before the May surge of inflation triggered an alarm at the Fed and in financial markets. A sharp rebound in oil prices and shocks to food, fertilizer and other key commodity supplies have also pushed prices higher across the world.
When the Fed hikes interest rates, economic activity tends to slow as consumers and businesses feel the weight of higher borrowing costs. As spending declines, firms are often forced to keep prices stable or cut them, which throws cold water on inflation.
Powell said Wednesday the Fed will likely need to raise rates above a “neutral” level — one that neither stimulates nor constrains the economy — and to a “moderately restrictive” point. Fed officials expect to raise their baseline interest rate to a midpoint of roughly 3 percent by the end of the year, according to projections released last week.
The Fed’s goal is to slow the economy enough to reduce inflation without forcing Americans out of their jobs or stalling the growth altogether. But inflation has continued to surge despite several rapid rate hikes and economists fear it may not come down until the Fed raises rates to a high enough level to slow the economy into recession.
“The other risk, though, is that we would not manage to restore price stability, and then we would allow this high inflation to get entrenched in our economy,” Powell said.
“We know from history that it will hurt the people and we’d like to help—the people on the lower end of the income spectrum who suffer now from high inflation. That will hurt them more than anyone so that we can’t fail on that task.”
Both Democrats and Republicans agreed with Powell’s desire to bring inflation down as quickly as possible, but took vastly different views on how the Fed—and Congress—should tackle rising prices.
Democrats warned Powell against boosting interest rates to bring down inflation caused by forces the Fed chair acknowledged were beyond the bank’s control. When pressed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Powell said higher Fed interest rates could not boost the production of oil, lift Russian blockades on Ukrainian wheat exports, or end other supply shocks driving prices higher.
“Inflation is like an illness and the medicine needs to be tailored to the specific problem. Otherwise, you can make things a lot worse and right now, the Fed has no control over the main drivers of rising prices,” said Warren, who opposed Powell’s recent reconfirmation.
‘You know what’s worse than high inflation and low unemployment? It’s high inflation and a recession with millions of people out of work. And I hope you reconsider that before you drive this economy off a cliff.”
Republicans, meanwhile, criticized Powell and the Fed for not heeding their calls to raise rates as inflation began to rise last year. The Fed held off, expecting inflation to fall as supply chain disruptions and labor shortages driven by the pandemic eased, but was foiled by the delta and omicron variants.
Several GOP senators questioned whether the Fed had the will to induce a recession if necessary. A downturn could be ruinous for millions of Americans, but would give Republicans a clear path to winning back control of Congress in 2022 and possibly the White House in 2024.
“As inflation continues to run rampant. I believe the Federal Reserve and this administration failed the American people,” said Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.)
“The Federal Reserve still has a long way to go.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/fed-chief-says-recession-a-possibility-as-bank-hikes-rates/ | 2022-06-22T22:43:50Z |
LONDON, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A tsunami of private capital has left Russia and the Ukraine, the UK has lost its wealth hub crown, and the US is fading fast as a magnet for the world's wealthy, with the UAE expected to overtake it by attracting the largest net inflows of millionaires globally in 2022, according to the latest Henley Global Citizens Report , which tracks private wealth and investment migration trends worldwide.
The Q2 report released today by international residence and citizenship by investment advisory firm Henley & Partners exclusively features the latest projected 2022 net inflows and outflows of US dollar millionaires (namely, the difference between the number of HNWIs who relocate to and the number who emigrate from a country) as forecast by New World Wealth .
As expected, Russia has suffered the biggest emigration of millionaires over the past six months, with forecast net outflows of 15,000 by the end of 2022 — a massive 15% of its HNWI population and 9,500 more than in 2019, pre-pandemic. Russia's invasion is in turn driving a steep spike in outgoing HNWIs from Ukraine, which is predicted to suffer its highest net loss in the country's history — 2,800 millionaires (42% of its HNWI population) and a net loss of 2,400 more than 2019. No country-specific figures are available for 2020 and 2021 owing to Covid-related lockdowns and travel restrictions.
Projected figures on the Henley Private Wealth Migration Dashboard show the top 10 countries for net inflows of HNWIs in 2022 will be the UAE, Australia, Singapore, Israel, Switzerland, the US, Portugal, Greece, Canada, and New Zealand. Large numbers of millionaires are also expected to move to 'the three Ms': Malta, Mauritius, and Monaco. On the flip side, the 10 countries with the highest net outflows are forecast to be Russia, China, India, Hong Kong, Ukraine, Brazil, the UK, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia.
Dr. Juerg Steffen , CEO of Henley & Partners , says by the end of the year, 88,000 millionaires are expected to have relocated to new countries, 22,000 fewer than pre-pandemic in 2019. "Next year (2023), the largest millionaire migration flows on record are predicted — 125,000 — as affluent investors and their families earnestly prepare for the new post-Covid world order."
According to the latest data, the UK, once touted as the world's financial center, continues to see a steady loss of millionaires, with net outflows of 1,500 predicted for 2022. This trend began five years ago with the Brexit vote, and it's estimated that the UK has suffered a total net loss of approximately 12,000 millionaires since 2017.
America is also notably less popular among migrating millionaires, in part due to the threat of higher taxes. The country still attracts more HNWIs than it loses to emigration, with a net inflow of 1,500 projected for 2022, although this is a staggering 86% drop from 2019 levels, which saw a net inflow of 10,800 millionaires.
By contrast, the UAE has become the focus of intense interest among affluent investors and is expected to see the highest net influx of HNWIs globally in 2022, with 4,000 forecast — a dramatic increase of 208% versus 2019's net inflow of 1,300 and one of its largest on record.
Commenting in the Henley Global Citizens Report , award-winning journalist Misha Glenny says affluent Russians are moving to the UAE and Israel in large numbers. "Well before the imposition of sanctions on the Russian banking system, there was a tsunami of capital leaving the country, largely prompted by the increasingly capricious governing style of President Vladimir Putin and his demands of loyalty made on middle-class and wealthy Russians."
Prof. Trevor Williams , former Chief Economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial, says emerging economies are forecast to boom in the next decade. "The number of HNWIs in Sri Lanka is forecast to increase by 90% by 2031, while India and Mauritius's millionaire growth is forecast at 80%, and China's at 50%, compared to just 20% in the USA and 10% in France, Germany, Italy, and the UK."
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Relatives: Former US Marine killed fighting in Ukraine
(AP) - A 22-year-old former U.S. Marine was killed alongside Ukrainian forces in the war with Russia, his relatives told news outlets in what’s the first known death of an American citizen fighting in Ukraine.
Willy Joseph Cancel was killed Monday while working for a military contracting company that sent him to Ukraine, his mother, Rebecca Cabrera, told CNN. Cancel had recently worked as a corrections officer in Tennessee and had previously served in the Marines from 2017-21, joining the service the same year he graduated from high school.
Cabrera said her son had signed up to work with the private military contractor shortly before fighting began in Ukraine on Feb. 24. She told CNN he agreed to go to Ukraine.
“He wanted to go over because he believed in what Ukraine was fighting for, and he wanted to be a part of it to contain it there so it didn’t come here, and that maybe our American soldiers wouldn’t have to be involved in it,” she said.
Cancel had served as a volunteer firefighter in New York and had a 7-month-old son, according to an online fundraising page set up by a man identifying himself as his father.
The U.S. government said it had seen reports about the death but did not have official confirmation, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
“It’s very sad. He left a little baby behind,” President Joe Biden said.
Psaki reiterated warnings against U.S. citizens traveling to Ukraine.
“We know people want to help, but we do encourage Americans to find other ways to do so rather than traveling to Ukraine to fight there. It is a war zone.”
The State Department also said it was aware of the reports and is “closely monitoring the situation,” but could not comment further “due to privacy considerations.” It also urged U.S. citizens not to go to Ukraine.
Cabrera said her son’s body has not been found.
“They are trying, the men that were with him, but it was either grab his body or get killed, but we would love for him to come back to us,” she said.
She said her son flew to Poland on March 12 and entered Ukraine shortly after, to fight alongside men from a number of countries.
A roommate who lived with Cancel in Kentucky in the months before he left for Ukraine said he became interested in going to help shortly after the war began.
“Right around when it was getting serious was when he said he wanted to go,” said 21-year-old Triston Mannahan. “He felt obligated because that (the war) was wrong and he wanted to help.”
Mannahan said that Cancel packed his things over a couple of days in mid-March and left for Europe.
“He’s really brave,” Mannahan said. “That’s what he wanted to do.”
The fundraising page said Cancel’s wife got a call Tuesday informing her of his death. The father wrote that Cancel decided to go to Ukraine because he wanted to defend innocent people.
Cancel graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in New York in 2017, the school district said. An instructor who mentored him in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Master Sgt. Christian Granda, said he was a “dedicated cadet who served our community well” and joined the Marines right after high school.
Cancel worked at a private prison in Tennessee from May 2021 until January, said Matthew Davio, a spokesman for the private prison company CoreCivic. The Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, a medium security facility, is about an hour northeast of Nashville.
“As a correctional officer, Mr. Cancel served his state and his community by helping maintain a safe, secure environment where inmates can participate in life-changing reentry programs,” Davio said in a statement.
While in the Marines, Cancel served as a rifleman and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was given a bad conduct discharge after he was convicted of violating a lawful general order, Marine Corps spokesperson Maj. Jim Stenger said.
He had no war zone deployments, Stenger said. No other details on the bad conduct conviction were provided.
Cancel’s widow, Brittany Cancel, told Fox News that she sees her husband as a hero.
“My husband did die in Ukraine,” Brittany Cancel said. “He went there wanting to help people, he had always felt that that was his main mission in life.”
She said her husband aspired to be a police officer or firefighter.
“He had dreams and aspirations of being a police officer or joining FDNY,” she told Fox. “Naturally when he found out about what was happening in Ukraine, he was eager to volunteer.”
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are believed to have been killed in the war. Other noncombatants from the U.S. have been killed, including a documentary filmmaker who was slain when his vehicle came under fire at a checkpoint and a man killed while he was waiting in a bread line.
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Drew reported form Durham, North Carolina. Contributing were AP Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee in Washington and Associated Press writers Ben Finley in Norfolk, Virginia; Allen G. Breed in Hubert, North Carolina; Kristin Hall in Murray, Kentucky; Karen Matthews in New York; and Dylan Lovan in Louisville, Kentucky.
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MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. (WPIX) – A lost cat in New York found her way home after several days and rang her owner’s doorbell, leading to a heartwarming reunion recorded on video.
Eight-year-old Lily enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring. The cat “owned the block” in her old neighborhood, owner Stefanie Whitley said, but always made sure to come home.
Then her family moved to a new neighborhood in Mastic Beach on Long Island. “I was really nervous about bringing her to a new area, how she would react,” Whitley said.
Whitley was right to be worried. About two weeks after moving in, Lily went missing.
“Normally she comes home, but this time felt different, and I didn’t think that Lily was coming home,” Whitley said.
About four days after Lily disappeared, Whitley and her family were sitting at home when their Ring doorbell rang. Whitley said she and her family were startled, wondering who was at their door that late at night.
To their surprise, Lily’s face popped up on their TV screen and Alexa device. The cat can be seen in the Ring video pawing at the doorbell, seemingly begging to be let inside.
“Oh my God!” Whitley can be heard when she goes outside and reunites with Lily.
“We all gasped. We were laughing. We were emotional. We were crying. It was a great moment,” Whitley said.
Whitley believes Lily “clearly” knew what she was doing when she activated the Ring doorbell.
“I don’t know how she found us, but she definitely knows what the Ring camera is,” Whitley said. “Every time the notification goes off, she’ll look toward the door. She knows what she’s doing.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/missing-ny-cat-returns-home-rings-owners-doorbell-we-all-gasped/ | 2022-09-15T15:12:59Z |
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: February 1, 2019 to April 5, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Amazon.com, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Amazon engaged in anticompetitive conduct in its private-label business practices, including giving Amazon products preference over those of its competitors and using third-party sellers' non-public data to compete with them; (ii) the foregoing exposed Amazon to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; (iii) Amazon's revenues derived from its private-label business were in part the product of impermissible conduct and thus unsustainable; and (iv) as a result, the defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Amazon you have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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ALBANY -- As expected, the Albany Historical Preservation Commission, rejected the joint Phoebe Putney Health System/Albany Technical College proposal to build a residential/teaching facility in the old Albany High School/Albany Junior High Building Tuesday in a 4-3 vote.
Phoebe Health System President/CEO Scott Steiner said Phoebe and Albany Tech officials are disappointed in the vote.
"Phoebe and Albany Technical College are disappointed that the HPC has denied our application to build a state-of-the-art facility to continue teaching the youth of our community on these hallowed grounds," Steiner said. "More than 40 people were in attendance at the public hearing in support of the project and none in opposition, so it is a bit surprising that the HPC did not take any of their comments and wishes to heart.
"We intend to appeal this decision to the Albany City Commission soon."
Two members of the City Commission, Ward II's Jalen Johnson and Ward I's Jon Howard, said after the vote they'll consider both sides of the issue before making a decision if the issue comes before that board.
"I'm very aware of this proposal, and I don't really want to comment now, until we've looked at all of the issues in this matter," Johnson said. "I will say, if I'm going to say anything, that I don't want us as a city to be one-sided in matters like this that impact the city.
"I don't think we should approve everything that comes before the board or deny everything based on a specific set of standards. We have to be open enough to consider all factors on a case-by-case basis."
Howard, the longest-serving member of the commission, said the proposal should have been judged on its own merits and the impact it will have on the community.
"This matter should have been judged on its own circumstances, and I had hoped that the Historical Board would have looked at the issue in relation to how it might improve our city," the Ward I commissioner said. "I believe when something is overwhelmingly positive for a community and will move it forward, a variance or a waiver might better serve the community.
"Sometimes, I think you can't be so rigid, you have to think outside the box."
Phoebe and Albany Tech officials have proposed building a "Living & Learning Community" that would utilize the space where the former school building stands, directly south of Phoebe's main campus and create a facility where Albany Tech staff would train nurses utilizing Phoebe's $5 million Simulation Center and hospital educational facilities. Led by Historical Preservation Commission member Bruce Capps, who has utilized anti-Phoebe rhetoric in opposing the Phoebe/Albany Tech project and calling for renovation of the moldering school building to its former appearance, the commission made it clear with its vote that it wants the final say in the project, even though the property is owned by Phoebe.
The community has responded overwhelmingly in favor of the proposed Phoebe/Albany Tech project since The Albany Herald broke the story Sunday about the HPC's attempts to force the hospital system and technical college to bend to its will. Many in the community have criticized Capps and other anti-Phoebe individuals for putting their personal enmity with the hospital system above what would be, many have said, a huge win for the city.
"We have to do something to stop the tide of people moving out of Albany and Dougherty County," Howard said. "This project would appear to be something that would help in that respect."
The City Commission has the authority to overrule the Historical Preservation Commission and will, apparently, be given that opportunity if the issue is added the the commission agenda. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/historical-preservation-commission-turns-down-phoebe-albany-tech-in-4-3-vote/article_c3cc0fd6-020c-11ed-9c1d-fbb925d7a6a2.html | 2022-07-12T20:00:28Z |
NEW ORLEANS, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of TYME Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqCM: TYME) to Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NasdaqGS: SYRS). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of TYME are expected to receive approximately 0.4312 shares of Syros for each share of TYME that they own, subject to adjustment based on the amount of TYME's net cash at closing and the number of TYME shares outstanding at closing. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqcm-tyme/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Nonspeaking valedictorian with autism delivers moving graduation address
WINTER PARK, Fla. (WESH) - A Florida college valedictorian delivered an inspirational speech to her graduating class without actually saying a word. Instead, she used a computer program to share her voice.
At just 15 months old, doctors said Elizabeth Bonker would not have the ability to speak after being diagnosed with autism. But when she graduated from Rollins College last Sunday, she delivered the valedictorian speech.
Bonker shared her words of wisdom through a text-to-speech computer program.
“I am one of the lucky few nonspeaking autistics who have been taught to type. That one critical intervention unlocked my mind from its silent cage, enabling me to communicate and to be educated,” she said.
Four other valedictorians nominated Bonker to deliver the speech in front of her graduating class of more than 500 students.
“God gave you a voice. Use it. Because if you can see the worth in me, then you can see the worth in everyone you meet,” she said in the speech.
For Bonker’s mother, Virginia Breen, it was an extra special Mother’s Day as she watched her daughter take center stage.
“I’m just going to burst into tears, I think, because it was such a long journey for us. You know, there were times which felt a bit hopeless,” she said.
Breen read her daughter’s messages out loud during an interview over Zoom.
“I am not special. All nonspeaking students with autism can be taught to type. That is my mission. We need to change the way the world sees autism. Just because someone cannot speak doesn’t mean they can’t feel and think,” Breen read.
Bonker says she’ll always be hopeful that people will remember to serve for others, just like her mother did by never giving up.
“Parents with children with autism, I hope that what they may take away from Elizabeth’s story is that their children are capable and that we need to keep investing in them, advocating for them, believing in them,” Breen said.
Bonker is continuing her service after graduation with her nonprofit Communication 4 All, aspiring to make communication accessible to the 31 million nonverbal people worldwide with autism.
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Clarivate focusing on enabling corporations and law firms to innovate faster and unlock the true value of IP across patents, trademarks and copyright
MarkMonitor to strengthen Newfold Digital's enterprise domain management capabilities
LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced that Newfold Digital ("Newfold"), a leading web and commerce technology provider backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake") and Siris Capital Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Siris"), has signed a definitive agreement to purchase MarkMonitor™, an industry-leading enterprise-level provider of domain management solutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, Clarivate will receive cash proceeds of approximately $302.5 million. The transaction is expected to close in late 2022 subject to the satisfaction of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Gordon Samson, Chief Product Officer of Clarivate, said: "Newfold is a natural fit for MarkMonitor. After the deal closes, we believe the integration of these two companies will create a rich product suite and differentiated web presence offering that brings value to businesses of all sizes. We are confident that MarkMonitor will continue to thrive and deliver even greater services to its customers under Newfold. After this transaction is closed, Clarivate will be better placed to focus even more attention and investment on our core portfolio and everything critical to IP lifecycle management."
The acquisition of MarkMonitor will underscore Newfold Digital's continued commitment to providing differentiated web presence solutions to customers across the globe. MarkMonitor, an ICANN-accredited registrar and recognized industry leader since 1999, serves the domain management needs of approximately 2,000 clients globally, with a focus on Fortune 500 companies and other large corporate clients. This will make MarkMonitor a natural extension of Newfold's portfolio of web technology brands, which includes Network Solutions, the world's first registrar, Web.com, Bluehost, Register.com and Domain.com.
"As web presence needs continue to grow and evolve, domain management and protection is becoming more important. Companies need reliable partners and solutions that deliver results, and MarkMonitor is well-known for its expertise in serving the domain portfolio needs of some of the most sophisticated digital companies in the world, making it a natural fit for our family of web technology brands," said Sharon Rowlands, CEO of Newfold Digital.
The MarkMonitor team, led by Head of Domain Management Stu Homan, will join Newfold.
"We're proud that Newfold recognizes the value of MarkMonitor's top-tier global domain management service," Homan said. "The combined capabilities of MarkMonitor and Newfold will deliver and improve on the same great services that our clients have enjoyed and relied upon for years."
"MarkMonitor will bring a rich history of industry experience and innovative solutions, and we are looking forward to welcoming the team to Newfold," said James Pade, Partner, Clearlake, and Tyler Sipprelle, Managing Director at Siris, each a director of Newfold.
MarkMonitor is currently expected to generate approximately $80 million of revenue and $35 million of EBITDA for the full year 2022.
Sidley Austin is acting as legal adviser and RBC Capital Markets and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as financial advisors to Newfold, with BNP PARIBAS Securities Corp., Deutsche Bank, Mizuho and UBS Investment Bank also providing advice. Evercore is acting as financial advisor and Blank Rome LLP is acting as legal advisor to Clarivate.
About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing solutions to accelerate the pace of innovation. Our bold mission is to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems by providing actionable information and insights that reduce the time from new ideas to life-changing inventions in the areas of Academia & Government, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Professional Services and Consumer Goods, Manufacturing & Technology. We help customers discover, protect and commercialize their inventions using our trusted subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise. For more information, please visit clarivate.com.
About Newfold Digital
Newfold Digital is a leading web and commerce technology company serving nearly 7 million customers globally. Established in 2021 through the combination of leading web services providers Endurance Web Presence and Web.com Group, our portfolio of brands includes: Bluehost, CrazyDomains, HostGator, Network Solutions, Register.com, Web.com and many others. We help customers of all sizes build a digital presence that delivers results. With our extensive product offerings and personalized support, we take pride in collaborating with our customers to serve their online presence needs. Learn more about Newfold Digital at Newfold.com.
About Clearlake
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm's core target sectors are technology, industrials, and consumer. Clearlake currently has over $70 billion of assets under management, and its senior investment principals have led or co-led over 400 investments. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with affiliates in Dallas, TX, London, UK and Dublin. More information is available at www.clearlake.com and on Twitter @Clearlake.
About Siris
Siris is a leading private equity firm that invests primarily in mature technology and telecommunications companies with mission-critical products and services, facing industry changes or other significant transitions. Siris' development of proprietary research to identify opportunities and its extensive collaboration with its Executive Partners and Advisors are integral to its approach. Siris' Executive Partners and Advisors are experienced senior operating executives that actively participate in key aspects of the transaction lifecycle to help identify opportunities and drive strategic and operational value. Siris is based in New York, Silicon Valley and West Palm Beach, and has raised nearly $6 billion in cumulative capital commitments. www.siris.com.
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AUSTIN (Nexstar) — More than two weeks after the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history, Texas lawmakers kicked off an investigation into what happened behind closed doors Thursday.
The three-panel investigative committee met with witnesses and heard testimony in an hourslong hearing not open to the public. Chairman Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said in a statement last week that their goal is to provide an “unbiased and objective report” to help inform the legislature in policy to help prevent future school shootings.
The investigation comes amid growing criticism from state leaders, experts and the community over how Uvalde law enforcement responded to the active shooter threat. Police took more than an hour to enter the classroom, where the shooter opened fire with an AR-15 rifle, killing 19 children and two teachers.
“In an effort to want to be thorough, and more importantly accurate, we’re going to continue to review this as a committee, individually, [and] make sure that we continue to visit with more individuals who have firsthand accounts before we reveal more information or any conclusions,” Burrows said during the public portion at the end of Thursday’s hearing.
Burrows, who is also an attorney, said they were briefed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, including its director Col. Steven McCraw, and began looking at the physical evidence.
The chairman also acknowledged the need for transparency but said committee members want to “respect the process” and ensure all the facts are correct first.
“We are just now beginning to see and talk about things. I don’t want to be more part of the problem by giving a real-time accounting until we can be accurate and make sure that we have a full representation of what it is,” he told reporters.
Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan announced the creation of this three-person investigative committee Friday. The committee will have subpoena power. Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, is serving as the vice-chair. Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman, who recently ran to be the Republican nominee for state attorney general, will also be a member of the panel.
“The fact we still do not have an accurate picture of what exactly happened in Uvalde is an outrage,” Phelan said in a statement. “Every day, we receive new information that conflicts with previous reports, making it not only difficult for authorities to figure out next steps but for the grieving families of the victims to receive closure.”
The Department of Justice and the Texas Rangers are also running investigations into law enforcement’s response.
Burrows said he does not know when the investigation will be complete but said the committee “may produce a preliminary report” for the public before the investigation’s conclusion. He said no decisions were made during Thursday’s hearing. | https://cw33.com/news/texas-politics/texas-house-investigation-into-uvalde-shooting-begins-behind-closed-doors/ | 2022-06-10T15:17:29Z |
BEIJING, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been one year since "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, and Quanzhou, a coastal city in east China's Fujian Province, has made great efforts throughout the year to build itself into a model in world heritage site protection and utilization.
Quanzhou was one of the world's largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly in ancient China's Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). The "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" serial property includes 22 sites of administrative buildings and structures, religious buildings, and statues.
Over the year, to strengthen the protection and utilization of cultural heritages, the city has made a lot of efforts.
At the beginning of the year, Quanzhou issued the "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" world heritage protection and management measures. The Quanzhou historical and cultural city protection regulations was also formally implemented this year, providing legal support for long-term and sound protection and utilization of world heritages.
The city has also built an information management platform for immovable cultural relics and set up a "legal protection base for cultural heritages".
"Successful application for the world heritage is not the end, but a new starting point," said Tang Hongjie, head of the Quanzhou Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute, noting that long-term and sustained archaeological work is necessary for protecting and utilizing world heritages, publicizing and demonstrating their value, and telling the stories of China.
By taking the opportunity of winning UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status, Quanzhou has given priority to the construction of provincial archaeological site parks. Besides, it has preliminarily formed the 2021-2035 Quanzhou world cultural heritage archaeological research plan.
To bring cultural relics to life, Quanzhou has built various exhibition halls featuring immersive experience at the heritage sites, helping the audience understand the heritage stories and the history of Quanzhou with the unique language of the exhibits.
The city has also leveraged short-video platforms and other social media platforms to display Quanzhou from tourism, cultural creation, explanation and other dimensions. Celebrities in the local culture and art circles also contribute greatly to the promotion of Quanzhou.
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‘I just want it back’: Owner offers $10,000 for return of stolen Torah
LAS VEGAS (FOX5/Gray News) - A New York man who travels to Las Vegas every year for a jewelry convention is offering a cash reward for the return of his Torah, which was stolen in June.
Jack Abraham has traveled to Las Vegas for the jewelry convention JCK at the Venetian Expo for several decades, and every year he brings his traveling Torah.
“It was dedicated to the entire community of jewelry shows,” Abraham said.
The compact Torah helps fill the Jewish required religious reading on the road.
It’s been all over the world with Abraham and at every special occasion.
“It’s been to Israel for my grandson’s bar mitzvah, it’s been at the weddings of my son, my daughters and the birth of my grandkids,” Abraham said.
It was stolen in June. Abraham said it was left inside the Venetian Expo for the next reading, where dozens in the Jewish community at the convention take part.
Abraham said surveillance captured a man take the Torah out in a suitcase.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said they have not arrested anyone, and told KVVU the case is being investigated as grand larceny.
Abraham is offering $10,000 to get it back.
“I just want it back,” Abraham said. “Take the $10,000. Please, bring it back. I’m not going to press charges.”
Abraham said the Torah is a family heirloom and represents his family. He has pictures of several of his grandchildren holding the Torah.
“They all identify with it. All my kids say, ‘How did this happen?’” Abraham said.
You can contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department if you have information on this case.
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(NewsNation) — Russia has reportedly given the U.S. a counteroffer that would add a convicted murderer to a potential deal that would bring WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan back to the U.S., according to CNN.
The U.S. says it offered Russia a “substantial proposal,” that reportedly would have sent convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, also known as the “Merchant of Death,” back to Russia for Griner and Whelan.
Now, CNN is reporting that Russia is also asking for Vadim Krasikov, a Russian military colonel convicted of murdering a Chechen fighter in 2019. Krasikov was sentenced to life in prison.
Jamil Jaffer, the founder of the National Security Institute, said on Nexstar’s NewsNation that Russia’s counteroffer likely comes from Russia knowing it holds tremendous leverage in negotiations, as the Biden administration faces immense pressure to secure a deal for Griner.
“This effort to get Krasikov might be a counteroffer designed to get a middle ground offer,” Jaffer said. “The Russians had also been asking earlier for a hacker named Roman Seleznev, he’s the son of a member of Russian parliament. He’s got a 27-year sentence in U.S. prison for engaging in bank fraud, credit card fraud.”
Jaffer said any swap likely won’t be an “even swap” given the Russians “recognize” the pressure facing the Biden administration to strike a deal.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday in the highest-level known contact between the two sides since Russia invaded Ukraine, with Blinken urging Russia to accept a deal.
Jaffer believes Russia will accept a deal at some point.
“I think getting Viktor Bout out for Griner and Whelan is ultimately a coup for the Russians,” Jaffer said. “The Biden administration is in a tough position. I have sympathy for them on this because there is a need to get Griner and Whelan back.”
Blinken did not provide details of Lavrov’s response to what he had previously called a “substantial proposal” for Russia to release Whelan and Griner. Blinken had publicly requested the call and revealed the existence of the offer to Russia.
Blinken described the call as “a frank and direct conversation” centered primarily on the detained Americans.
“I urged Foreign Minister Lavrov to move forward with that proposal,” he said. “I can’t give you an assessment of whether that is any more or less likely.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/russia-makes-counteroffer-in-brittney-griner-deal-report-says/ | 2022-07-31T14:41:26Z |
Spotlights Resilient, Impactful and Courageous Leadership During Disruptive Times
NEW YORK , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ascend A-List Awards Gala will be held on June 27th at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The 2022 A-List Awards highlight the power of resilient, impactful, and courageous leadership of accomplished and exemplary leaders during a time when anti-Asian hate continues and the nation emerges from the global pandemic. Honorees, representing a cross section of Asian ethnicities, are selected for their professional achievements and advancement of others in their industries or communities aligning with Ascend's mission to develop and elevate all Asian and Pacific Islander (API) business leaders and empower them to become catalysts for change.
Ascend Foundation is pleased to announce the following 2022 A-List Awards honorees: Anu Aiyengar, J.P. Morgan; Aditya Bhasin, Bank of America; Muhammad Bhayat, Grant Thornton LLP; Chi-Foon Chan, Synopsys Inc.; Timothy Chandran, Ericsson; Lisa Chang, The Coca-Cola Company; Alex Chi, Goldman Sachs and Co.; Marvin Chow, Google LLC; Rishi Chugh, KPMG LLP; Ajay Dhaul, Johnson & Johnson; Tracey Doi, Toyota Motor North America; Julia Gouw, Piermont Bank; Rohit Gupta, Enact Mortgage Insurance; Xihao Hu, TD Bank; Derek Idemoto, Cisco; Simmi Kelly, Altria; Reshma Kewalramani, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Anand Kini, NBCUniversal; Michael Ku, Pfizer Inc.; Sandra Leung, Bristol Myers Squibb Company; Jean Lu, Vanguard; Vasant Narasimhan, Novartis; Dinesh Nirmal, IBM; Roger Park, Ernst & Young LLP; Reshma Shetty, Ginkgo Bioworks; A.N. Sreeram, Dow; Padmasree Warrior, Fable Group Inc.; PK Yegneswaran, Merck & Co., Inc.; Deborah Yeh, Sephora. The exceptional contributions and attainments of these leaders will be recognized and celebrated during the Awards Gala.
"Asian experiences and contributions are often untold, making this celebration of distinguished Pan-Asian leaders even more important for our community," said Anna Mok, President and Co-Founder, Ascend and Ascend Foundation, "We are proud to commend these leaders for their achievements as we continue to educate and recognize the impact Pan-Asian leaders make in the workplace and the community."
The work of the Ascend Foundation includes research and thought leadership reports that surface the lack of Asian advancement in the workplace and corporate boards and The Other Side campaign which features Ascend storytellers to shine a light on the long-held societal biases that make API less likely to be promoted to leadership levels. These efforts and the A-List Awards reinforce Ascend Foundation goals to increase recognition of Pan-Asian leadership, drive awareness through shared experiences and encourage the hopes and dreams of future Pan-Asian leaders.
About Ascend Foundation and Ascend
The Ascend Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to educate, advocate, and enable Asian and Pacific Islander (API) business leaders to reach their full potential and make greater positive societal impacts. Ascend Inc. is the largest non-profit Pan-Asian membership organization for business professionals in North America with a mission to drive workplace and societal impact by developing and elevating all API business leaders and empowering them to become catalysts for change.
Contact: Peyen Fong, programs@ascendleadership.org
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Man guilty in death of Kan. woman whose body was found in river
SUMNER CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas man has been convicted of voluntary manslaughter in connection with the disappearance and death of a Sedgwick County woman in April 2020, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.
Robert Bruce Mans Jr., 50, of Wichita, entered a no-contest plea in Marion County District Court to one count of voluntary manslaughter and one count of aggravated battery. Senior Judge Mark S. Braun accepted the plea and scheduled Mans to be sentenced on May 23.
Mans was convicted for the death of Shalan Niccole Gannon, 27, of Wichita. Authorities allege Gannon was killed on or about April 8, 2020. She was reported missing on April 11, and her body was found in June 2020 in the Ninnescah River in rural Sumner County. Mans was formally charged in October 2020.
The case was investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Wichita Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Marion Police Department, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office.
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Local Pastor returns home after trip to Uvalde
WHITESBORO, Texas (KXII) - A local pastor is back in Texoma after being in Uvalde for a week to pray with the community after last week’s school massacre.
“Our goal was to support and encourage and pray for and try to help people deal with their grief,” Pastor Mike Flanagan said.
Pastor Flanagan at First Baptist Church Whitesboro heard about the deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary last Tuesday, hours later he was on his way to Uvalde.
“The role of a chaplain is just a ministry of presence being there, listening, encouraging, praying, sharing scripture so really our role was not to judge whether it’s right for them to be angry or not, everybody deals with grief in their own way,” Pastor Flanagan said.
Pastor Flanagan visited the memorial site at the school twice during his time there.
“They permitted me to go there to be able to you know if people needed assistance or needed someone to cry on or pray with or to cry with they were able to let me do that,” Pastor Flanagan said.
He said there were two memorial sites, one downtown and one at the school.
“There were groups there singing, choirs, people preaching, so it was more animated maybe you would say, the one at the school was very much more reserved and respectful,” Pastor Flanagan said.
People from all over the state came out to pay their respects, as did public figures like Matthew McConaughey, Meghan Markle, and the President and First Lady of the United States.
“He and Dr. Biden were there almost all day long from what I understand and I know that they spent a lot of time at the location that I was at consulting families and grieving and that just brought some significance to those families I’m sure that he took time to come and spend time with them individually and visit with them so I’m glad he did that,” Pastor Flanagan said.
He said what hurts him the most is knowing 19 bright futures will never come to be.
“I guess for me the main thing was just to think about the loss of potential of 19 lives of children, not to mention the adults, and it’s just amazing what could have been with those families,” Pastor Flanagan said.
Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/02/local-pastor-returns-home-after-trip-uvalde/ | 2022-06-02T03:44:39Z |
LINCOLN, Neb., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noteworthy shifts in equipment market trends indicate it's a good time for dealers, fleet owners, operators, and rental companies to assess the values at risk with their machines. Such a shift is currently occurring in the heavy-duty truck market as outlined in the latest Sandhills Global Market Reports. Since the beginning of 2022, heavy-duty truck auction values have displayed a 7-percentage-point decrease while inventory levels have increased 28 percentage points. These trends are significant because decreasing auction values and increasing inventory levels have historically been leading indicators of downward asking values.
The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets, as well as model year equipment actively in use. Regional EVI data is available for the United States (and key geographic regions within) and Canada, allowing Sandhills to reflect machine values by location.
Sandhills Market Reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills' used heavy-duty truck, construction equipment, and farm machinery markets. Each report includes detailed analysis and charts that help readers visualize the data. In this month's report, you'll see the changing value and inventory trends with a historic perspective of how asking values for heavy-duty trucks have decreased after leading indicator swings similar to current market trends.
- Auction value trends have been a leading indicator of changing asking values in the ensuing months. This April, asking values for heavy-duty trucks maintained an upward trend, increasing 59.2% year-over-year; sellers should monitor these values closely moving forward.
- In April, the Sandhills EVI charted a 57.3% YOY auction value increase; by comparison, auction values this January were up 64.3% YOY, showcasing the downward value trend since the beginning of the year.
- Asking values have historically declined when there is a significant increase in inventory levels. Although heavy-duty truck inventory levels were down 30% YOY in April, this marks a 12.7-pecentage-point increase from March 2022 when inventory levels were down 42.7% YOY.
- Used construction equipment values continued an upward trend in April. Auction values were up 17.8% YOY and asking values were up 10% YOY.
- Inventory levels within the construction market, which includes dozers, crawler excavators, and wheel loaders, were down 45.8% YOY in April. This is a slight increase from March, when inventory levels were down 47.7% YOY.
- Auction values for used farm equipment displayed a 10.5% YOY increase in April. Asking values were fairly flat, increasing just 6.4% YOY.
- The Sandhills EVI found inventory levels for farm equipment increased slightly from March to April, moving a 33.2% YOY decrease in March to a 29% YOY decrease in April
For more information, or to receive detailed analysis from Sandhills Global, contact us at marketreports@sandhills.com.
Sandhills Global is an information processing company headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Our products and services gather, process, and distribute information in the form of trade publications, websites, and online services that connect buyers and sellers across the construction, agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, commercial trucking, and aviation industries. Our integrated, industry-specific approach to hosted technologies and services offers solutions that help businesses large and small operate efficiently and grow securely, cost-effectively, and successfully. Sandhills Global—we are the cloud.
The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) is a principal gauge of the estimated market values of used assets—both currently and over time—across the construction, agricultural, and commercial trucking industries represented by Sandhills Global marketplaces, including AuctionTime.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, TruckPaper.com, and other industry-specific equipment platforms. Powered by FleetEvaluator, Sandhills' proprietary asset valuation tool, Sandhills EVI provides useful insights into the ever-changing supply-and-demand conditions for each industry.
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