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BOZEMAN, Mont., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Credova, a leading buy now, pay later payment technologies platform, has announced that they will sponsor Shane Trotter, as he attempts to break the world record of miles cycled in a week. The current record is held by Josh Quigley, with 2179 miles, week completed in 2021. Trotter, who holds fastest known race time in both the Race Across Oregon and Silver State 508, course record holder in Race Across the West, and 2021 World Time Trial Championships, AG Champion, 2nd place overall, will attempt to beat the current record with a start day of 5/27 at 12:01 am.
Dusty Wunderlich, Credova CEO, says of the attempt, "The ability to support people like Shane, working diligently to further his craft and break incredible records, this is why we have a strong focus in outdoor recreation. We look forward to being along for the ride."
"You know, one of my favorite quotes by Henry Ford is, If you think you can do something or if you think you can't do something, your right," says Trotter. "I look forward to tackling this massive record on May 27th. If the conditions are good and everything goes as planned I believe I can break the current record by over 300 miles."
Trotter's ride is sponsored by Credova, Diamondback Land Surveying, Be Better Coaching, Flow Formulas, Fizik, The VC, Kenda, Ceramic Speed, Great Basin Bicycles, Squeeze In, and Eliel.
About Credova: Credova, who recently teamed up with Cornerstone Bank, is the leading outdoor recreation point-of-sale financing platform providing buy now, pay later solutions to merchants operating both brick and mortar retail locations as well as through an integrated API eCommerce solution. Through the Credova platform and integrated API solution, consumers gain access to multiple financing solutions for their purchases, allowing them to buy now and pay over time.
About Shane Trotter: Shane is a resident of Carson City, NV and owner operator at Life Cycle Spin. Shane's cycling career and competitions can be followed on https://www.thefatcyclist.com/.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuvivo, a private late-clinical stage company developing an effective treatment for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases, today announced it has added Peter Barton Hutt as advisor. Peter is senior counsel in the Washington, DC law firm of Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in Food and Drug Law. From 1971-75 Peter was the Chief Counsel for the FDA where he led the adoption of key regulations including a process to reevaluate the safety and efficacy of all biological products licensed in the last hundred years.
He was responsible for the legislation that became the Drug Listing Act of 1972 and the Medical Device Amendments of 1976. He created the requirement of preambles for all FDA regulations, initiated the use of guidelines for informal FDA policy, and established the use of regulatory letters/warning letters. Notably while at the agency, he wrote the proposed procedural regulations that govern all FDA administrative actions to this day.
"I am delighted to join Neuvivo as an advisor and work with the company to deliver a new, effective treatment for people living with ALS," said Peter Barton Hutt. "It is a terrible disease, and often affects those who are very active and in the prime of life. There are only two approved treatments available in the US today for this heterogeneous disease and I believe that NP001 has the potential to make a real difference in the lives of ALS patients."
Peter worked with congressional staff on the Orphan Drug Act of 1983, the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1994, and at the request of the House and Senate staff, he drafted the legislation that became the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997. He has continued to work on FDA-related legislation, most recently on the 21st Century Cures Act of 2017 and PDUFA VII. He has testified before the House and Senate more than 100 times either as counsel accompanying a witness or as a witness.
Peter has been a member of the National Academy of Medicine since its formation in 1971 and served as a consultant to President Obama's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. He has been a member of the National Committee to Review Current Procedures for Approval of New Drugs for Cancer and AIDS and five Office of Technology Assessment advisory panels. As a member of the FDA Science Review Subcommittee, he published a major analysis that resulted in Congress doubling FDA appropriations during 2008-2013.
For the past 29 consecutive years, Peter has taught a full course on Food and Drug Law at Harvard Law School. He is the lead co-author of the text used to teach Food and Drug Law at law schools throughout the country.
He was named by The Washingtonian magazine as one of Washington's 100 most influential people; by the National Law Journal as one the 40 best health care lawyers in the United States; and by Global Counsel as the best FDA regulatory specialist in Washington, DC. Peter was presented the Distinguished Alumni Award by FDA and the Lifetime Achievement Award for research advocacy by the Foundation for Biomedical Research.
"Peter's background with the FDA and his expertise in regulatory matters is unparalleled," said Ari Azhir, PhD, Founder and CEO of Neuvivo. "We are pleased to formally welcome him to Neuvivo. His excellent counsel and straightforward approach are valued, and we look forward to working together to make NP001 treatment broadly available to ALS patients as soon as possible."
About Neuvivo: Neuvivo is a private, late-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company committed to creating and delivering advanced treatments for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases. The company was formed by industry leaders and scientists, committed to improving the prognosis for patients diagnosed with ALS and a range of diseases for which few current treatment options exist. For more information please visit: www.Neuvivo.com.
Contact:
Jennifer Larson
415 409 2729
Jennifer@neuvivo.com
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SOURCE Neuvivo, Inc. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/20/neuvivo-adds-former-fda-chief-counsel-peter-barton-hutt-advisor/ | 2022-06-20T13:32:29Z |
NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund ("Bluerock Total Income+", "TI+," tickers: TIPRX, TIPPX, TIPWX, TIPLX, TIPMX) announced today record-high shareholder net returns of 27.63% over the trailing 12-months with a low 1.7% annualized standard deviation since inception (TIPWX, I-share) as of March 31, 2022. The Fund's annualized net return to shareholders since inception is 9.17% (TIPWX, I-share, as of 3.31.22).
Bluerock Total Income+ also reported a new monthly record of capital inflows of approximately $471 million in March, up 40% from the prior monthly record set in February and garnered YTD Q1 equity inflows of approximately $1.1 billion.1 The Fund which is invested in a highly institutional, diversified and actively managed portfolio of approximately $328 billion in underlying real estate and debt investments, surpassed $5 billion in net assets in March. In addition, TI+ accumulated the highest capital inflows from the beginning of the COVID pandemic (April 2020) through February 2022 (most recent data) of all active interval funds within the direct investment industry as monitored by Robert A. Stanger and is the fourth largest interval fund among all 78 active interval funds ranked by AUM.2,3
TI+ recently paid its 37th consecutive quarterly distribution in March 2022 at the annual rate of 5.25% based on current net asset value (NAV).4 Since inception in 2012, TI+'s NAV per share has increased over 43% from $25.00 per share to $35.86 per share (A-share, TI+'s longest running share class as of 3.31.22). Due to the growth in NAV, shareholders who purchased at the inception NAV of $25/share earned an equivalent 7.6% annualized distribution rate (most current distribution amount annualized / investment amount).
Further, Bluerock Total Income+ has also been a consistent leader in risk-adjusted performance generating the single highest Sharpe and Sortino Ratios (key measures of risk-adjusted returns) of all domestic '40 Act funds (including equities, fixed income and specialty sector) in the trailing 5-year (7,894 funds) and since inception (6,153 funds) time periods as of 2.28.22, per Morningstar.5 TI+'s peer-leading performance extends to both its A-share and I-shares reporting the highest total net returns in the trailing 5-year period among all active real estate sector interval funds (7 funds) as of 3.31.2022.6 TI+'s has delivered positive total returns to its shareholders every year since inception (9+ years) and 34 of 37 quarters. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
"There are a number of substantial macro-economic catalysts that are causing major disruption and high volatility in the equity and fixed income markets from which investors are seeking reprieve and increasing allocations into institutional real estate and to Bluerock Total Income+ Fund", said Jeffrey Schwaber, CEO of Bluerock Capital Markets. "We believe institutional real estate is demonstrating its ability to provide stable and tax efficient income returns, inflation hedging growth and outperformance of its long-term average during inflationary and rising rate environments", added Schwaber.
1 Monthly and YTD new capital amounts include distribution reinvestment.
2 Source: R.A. Stanger, Market Pulse as of February 2022; exclusively RIA/independent broker dealer intermediary distribution. The Fund had the highest average monthly net sales from January 1, 2020 – February 28, 2022.
3 Source: Intervalfundtracker.com.
4 The Fund's distribution policy is to make quarterly distributions to shareholders. The level of quarterly distributions (including any return of capital) is not fixed and this distribution policy is subject to change. Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from the Fund is net profit. All or a portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital based on the character of the distributions received from the underlying holdings, primarily Real Estate Investment Trusts. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions will be made after the end of each year. Shareholders should note that return of capital will reduce the tax basis of their shares and potentially increase the taxable gain, if any, upon disposition of their shares. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare distributions or that they will continue at these rates. There can be no assurance that any investment will be effective in achieving the Fund's investment objectives, delivering positive returns or avoiding losses.
5 Source: Morningstar Direct based on daily data as of 2.28.2022, among of all U.S. open-end, closed-end, and exchange traded funds (7,894 funds in the trailing 5-year period, and 6,153 funds since inception) TIPRX generated the highest annualized Sharpe Ratio and annualized Sortino Ratio; compiled by Bluerock Fund Advisor, LLC. TIPRX, no load. Sharpe Ratio, and Sortino Ratio are only two forms of performance measure. The Sharpe Ratio and Sortino Ratio would have been lower if the calculation reflected the load. The funds considered in the analysis have significant differences, including various objectives, strategies, liquidity, and fees (see definitions below).
6 Source: Morningstar Direct, trailing 5 years through 3.31.2022, all real estate interval funds as identified by intervalfundtracker.com. The 5-year comparison includes seven funds. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
TI+ A Share and I Share Fund Net Performance
Returns presented are total net return: Expressed in percentage terms, the calculation of total return is determined by taking the change in price, reinvesting, if applicable, all income and capital gains distributions during the period, and dividing by the starting price. Returns greater than one year are annualized.
7 Inception date of the TI+ Fund Class A share is October 22, 2012 and Class I share is April 1, 2014.
8 The maximum sales charge for the Class A shares is 5.75%. Investors may be eligible for a waiver or a reduction in the sales charge.
The performance data quoted here represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information current to the most recent month end, please call toll-free 1-888-459-1059 or visit bluerockfunds.com/performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The total annual fund operating expense ratio, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements, is 2.09% for Class A and 1.83% for Class I. The Fund's investment advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the fund, at least until January 31, 2023 for Class A and Class I to ensure that the net annual fund operating expenses will not exceed 1.95% for Class A and 1.70% for Class I, per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, and Class I, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. Please review the Fund's Prospectus for more detail on the expense waiver. A fund's performance, especially for very short periods of time, should not be the sole factor in making your investment decisions. Fund performance and distributions are presented net of fees.
About Bluerock
Bluerock is a leading institutional alternative asset manager with more than $13 billion of acquired and managed assets headquartered in Manhattan with regional offices across the U.S. Bluerock principals have a collective 100+ years of investing experience with more than $48 billion real estate and capital markets experience and have helped launch leading private and public company platforms.
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund is a closed-end interval fund that invests the majority of its assets in institutional private equity real estate securities that are generally available only to institutional investors capable of meeting the multi-million dollar minimum investment criteria. As of Q1 2022, the value of the underlying real estate held by the securities in which the Fund is invested is approximately $328 billion, including investments managed by Ares, Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, Principal, Prudential, Clarion Partners, Invesco and RREEF, among others. The minimum investment in the Fund is $2,500 ($1,000 for retirement plans) for Class A, C, and L shares.
For copies of TI+ public company filings, please visit the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at sec.gov or the Company's website at bluerockfunds.com.
About Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund offers individual investors access to a portfolio of institutional real estate securities managed by top-ranked fund managers. The Fund seeks to provide a comprehensive real estate holding designed to provide a combination of current income, capital preservation, long-term capital appreciation and enhanced portfolio diversification with low to moderate volatility and low correlation to the broader equity and fixed income markets. The Fund utilizes an exclusive partnership with Mercer Investment Management, Inc., the world's leading advisor to endowments, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices globally, with over 3,300 clients worldwide, and over $15.0 trillion in assets under advisement.
Investing in the Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund involves risks, including the loss of principal. The Fund intends to make investments in multiple real estate securities that may subject the Fund to additional fees and expenses, including management and performance fees, which could negatively affect returns and could expose the Fund to additional risk, including lack of control, as further described in the prospectus.
The Fund's distribution policy is to make quarterly distributions to shareholders. The level of quarterly distributions (including any return of capital) is not fixed and this distribution policy is subject to change. Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from the Fund is net profit. All or a portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital based on the character of the distributions received from the underlying holdings, primarily Real Estate Investment Trusts. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions will be made after the end of each year. Shareholders should note that return of capital will reduce the tax basis of their shares and potentially increase the taxable gain, if any, upon disposition of their shares. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare distributions or that they will continue at these rates. There can be no assurance that any investment will be effective in achieving the Fund's investment objectives, delivering positive returns or avoiding losses.
Limited liquidity is provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers for no less than 5% of the Fund's shares outstanding at net asset value. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. Quarterly repurchases by the Fund of its shares typically will be funded from available cash or sales of portfolio securities. The sale of securities to fund repurchases could reduce the market price of those securities, which in turn would reduce the Fund's net asset value.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained online at bluerockfunds.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc (ALPS). Bluerock Fund Advisor, LLC is not affiliated with ALPS.
Definitions
Sharpe Ratio: Measurement of the risk-adjusted performance calculated by subtracting the annualized risk-free rate (3-month Treasury Bill) from the annualized rate of return for a portfolio and dividing the result by the annualized standard deviation of the portfolio returns.
Sortino Ratio: Measurement of risk-adjusted performance and a modification of the Sharpe ratio to measure the return to "bad" volatility (i.e., volatility caused by negative returns considered bad or undesirable by an investor), calculated as the excess return over the risk-free rate divided by the downside semi-variance.
Annual standard deviation is the daily percentage change in an investment. Standard deviation shows how much variation from the average exists with a larger number indicating the data points are more spread out over a larger range of values.
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LAKE MARY, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the election of Yuval Wasserman as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective May 26, 2022. Mr. Wasserman joined the FARO Board of Directors in December of 2017 and has served on all Board committees, including most recently as Chairman of the Talent Development and Compensation Committee.
"I'm pleased to have an executive with Yuval's broad experience of successfully driving long-term profitable growth in global technology companies, most recently as the President and CEO of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. where he led a nearly 7 fold increase in market capitalization, to share in the leadership of FARO," commented Michael Burger, FARO Chief Executive Officer. "I also want to thank John Donofrio, who has been FARO's Chairman since 2019, for his partnership and leadership. John's deep experience with FARO over the last 14 years has been invaluable as we have sought to transform FARO into a leading 4D solutions provider."
John Donofrio remains on FARO's Board of Directors and will assume leadership of the Company's Talent Development and Compensation Committee, effective May 26, 2022.
About FARO
FARO serves the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), O&M (Facilities Operations & Maintenance), and Public Safety Analytics markets. For over 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to digitize their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven accuracy, precision, and immediacy. For more information, visit FARO.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding FARO Technologies Inc's business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.
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ARNSTADT, Germany, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 4, Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH (CATT), CATL's first plant outside of China, received the 2nd partial approval for the commissioning of a new plant for battery cell production from the state of Thuringia, Germany, marking a significant milestone for CATL's global footprint expansion despite the pandemic.
At the ceremony held in CATT at the Erfurter Kreuz industrial area, Anja Siegesmund, Thuringia's Minister of Environment, Energy and Nature Conservation, and Wolfgang Tiefensee, Thuringia's Minister of Economy, handed over the permit to Matthias Zentgraf, CATL's President for Europe, allowing an initial capacity of 8 GWh per year for the plant.
The construction of the plant, which is also Germany's first battery factory, is in the final stage and the installation of machines is in full swing so that the first cells can roll off the assembly lines by the end of 2022.
"CATT provides a fundamental impetus for the urgently needed energy transition, and we are glad to be the first company to receive approval to manufacture batteries 'Made in Germany'," said Zentgraf, adding that the cooperation with the authorities during the approval process worked in an exemplary manner.
E-mobility in Germany is currently gaining immense momentum, and the state needs companies that are committed to taking sustainability and conservation into account right from the production stage, said Siegesmund.
"For Thuringia, CATT is one of the most important industrial investments in recent decades," said Tiefensee. "At the same time, the project could be the initial spark for the emergence of a 'Battery Valley Thuringia,' as the first batch of CATL's supplier companies have settled around the area."
CATT consists of two buildings: G1, an existing building purchased from another company and where cells are assembled to modules, and G2, a newly-built plant by CATT and where cells will be produced. The approval on Monday was issued to permit cell production of G2.
With clean rooms, technical cleanliness and constant humidity, the plant is almost as complex as a chip factory. Meanwhile, the plant generates part of its power from the solar power panels on the rooftop of the building in an effort to produce sustainably.
With a total investment of 1.8 billion euro, CATL plans to achieve a production capacity of 14GWh and create 2,000 jobs in Germany in the future.
Located at the heart of Germany, the plant is poised to provide high-quality products and services for major carmakers in Germany, thus promoting the electric mobility and energy transformation in Europe.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine recently revealed that Herb'N Eden, an all-natural skincare company, is ranked No. 125 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a look at the most successful companies within the economy's independent businesses. Facebook, Under Armour, Microsoft, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
In addition to the national ranking, Herb'N Eden ranked No. 10 in Georgia and No. 12 in Consumer Products. "It has been nothing short of amazing to see the hard work we put in manifest into this type of recognition," says Terran Lewis, Co-Founder of Herb'N Eden. "We celebrate the growth we have been able to see in such a short amount of time, and we thank those who have supported us through their purchases, endorsements, likes and follows."
Quinton and Terran Lewis founded Herb'N Eden in 2015 to bring natural skincare products to the forefront of the market. Earlier this year, the husband and wife duo announced receiving a $1.2M investment to help grow and scale their business. Mercantile Venture Capital led the investment with participation from The Core Venture Studio, both stating that they were impressed with the Lewis' ability to sustain growth beyond the pandemic year while remaining risk-averse and prioritizing customer communications.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
"We recognize how big of a feat it is to not only run a business amidst financial hardship but to grow as well. We're looking forward to continuing to reach new heights that will help pave a way for other Black entrepreneurs to to do the same," added Quinton Lewis.
To learn more about Herb N' Eden, visit www.herbneden.com.
Herb'N Eden's mission is to create holistic bath and body products that help maintain skin health. With products made from botanical ingredients and essential oils, Herb'N Eden strives to empower others with an alternative to the harsh chemicals found in today's market. For more information on Herb'N Eden, visit http://herbneden.com
Media Contact: Dorianne Kaboya, 678-451-7147, dorianne@medley-inc.com
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Remotely operated, non-lethal drones key in long-term plan to detect and stop mass shootings in less than 60 seconds
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (NASDAQ: AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, today announced it has formally begun development of a non-lethal, remotely-operated TASER drone system as part of a long-term plan to stop mass shootings, and reaffirmed it is committed to public engagement and dialogue during the development process. This includes accelerating detection and improving real-time situational awareness of active shooter events, enhancing first responder effectiveness through VR training, and deploying remotely operated non-lethal drones capable of incapacitating an active shooter in less than 60 seconds.
"Today, the only viable response to a mass shooter is another person with a gun," says Axon CEO and founder Rick Smith. "In the aftermath of these events, we get stuck in fruitless debates. We need new and better solutions. For this reason, we have elected to publicly engage communities and stakeholders, and develop a remotely operated, non-lethal drone system that we believe will be a more effective, immediate, humane, and ethical option to protect innocent people."
"In my 2019 book, The End of Killing, I described in detail how such a system could work, as illustrated in this graphic novel. Now is the time to make this technology a reality—and to begin a robust public discussion around how to ethically introduce non-lethal drones into schools. I proposed the Three Laws of First Responder Robotics to lay the groundwork of an ethical and legal framework to safeguard these systems so that we can improve public safety and avoid misuse. Today is the next step as Axon will begin formal product development on technology centered around these ideas," continues Smith.
1 - Integrate camera networks and other sensors into real-time communications with first responders.
Axon recently announced a partnership with Fusus, which allows schools, businesses or other enterprises to easily connect and share security camera feeds with local public safety and other security partners. With this integration, Axon body cameras, Axon Fleet dashboard cameras, and Axon Air-powered drones with the Fusus network will provide real-time access to a wide network of sensors during critical events. Fusus gives full and secure control of data sharing to the owner of each camera and sensor, so they can choose exactly when access is shared and with whom. This is available today through the partnership with Fusus.
"Trying to find and stop an active shooter based on the telephone game connecting victim 911 callers is antiquated," says Chris Lindenau, CEO of Fusus. "Fusus brings the ability to share any security camera to first responders, providing known locations and visual live feeds regardless of which security cameras they use. This network of cameras, with human and AI monitoring, together with panic buttons and other local communication tools, can detect and ID a threat before a shot is fired and dramatically improve response times and situational awareness."
2 - Enhance first responder effectiveness through immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Active Shooter Response Training. Axon recently launched Virtual Reality Simulator Training to provide highly immersive and engaging training experiences for public safety. Through partnerships with key expert and stakeholder groups, Axon will develop and deliver more effective training for responding to mass shooting events in the next 12 months.
3 - Enable immediate threat incapacitation through remotely operated, non-lethal drone capability.
Axon is actively developing a miniaturized, lightweight TASER payload capable of being deployed on a small drone or robot. Axon has begun collaborating with our partner DroneSense on a remote piloting capability and our imaging team will develop the targeting algorithms to assist operators in properly and safely aiming the device. Note that all use-of-force decisions will be made by an authenticated and authorized human operator who has agreed to take legal and moral responsibility for any force actions initiated. Axon is collaborating with a variety of drone hardware providers and will make a selection later this year on final development partner(s). Functional proof of concept will be available in 2023 with a full solution ready in 2024.
"In 2020, 3,500 people died in fires in the United States. That same year, 45,222 people died of firearm related injuries. There are over 10 million fire hydrants pre-emplaced in the United States, and every modern building has fire suppression systems to contain fires until fire-fighters can arrive," notes Smith. "I believe we can create systems that can detect, deter, and ultimately stop a shooter within a building for a comparable cost as, or less than, fire suppression systems."
To ensure the safe, responsible, and transparent deployment of this technology, Axon is integrating the Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability (AAA) Control System. This comprehensive framework ensures only approved and highly trained users can operate and activate the system, and that an end-to-end audit trail is retained, providing 100% transparency on the deployment and engagement of every remotely operated TASER system. The AAA Control System is key to implementing Axon's 3 Laws of First Responder Robotics. These three laws developed in discussions with various experts, stakeholders and the general public will continue to evolve to ensure Axon understands and mitigates risks associated with this new technology to the greatest degree possible.
- Humans must own decisions and remain accountable. Robots must be controlled by authenticated human operators who accept legal and moral responsibility for any decision that impacts a human subject.
- Drones should be used to save lives, not take them. Operators of drones who are not in immediate danger are duty bound to de-escalate whenever possible and deploy the minimal force necessary. Only non-deadly force should be used.
- Agencies must provide rigorous oversight and transparency to ensure acceptable use. Institutions operating robots capable of deploying force must develop publicly available policies describing in advance the types of circumstances in which robots should be deployed. Every incident of force deployed from a robotic system shall be recorded with audio-video and operational data to be reviewed by an oversight committee.
Axon views the design and implementation of the regulatory, legal and ethical framework of equal importance to the technology development. We have begun and will continue collaboration with various regulatory agencies and legislative bodies to ensure these powerful new capabilities are appropriately regulated and controlled to maximize the life saving potential while minimizing the opportunity for misuse or abuse.
"To make the future different than the past, we must try new approaches. I believe that a remotely operated, non-lethal drone is far safer than sending an armed human being into a volatile setting. I also realize this is a transformative change, and I am committed to listening to concerns and feedback over the next several years as we move through development," concludes Rick Smith.
The Axon AI Ethics Board has reviewed police use of remotely operated, non-lethal drones, prior to the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde. The majority of the board voted to advise Axon not to proceed and plans to issue a report in the Fall of 2022. However, given these tragic mass shootings, Axon has asked the board to re-engage and consider issuing further guidance and feedback on this capability.
To evaluate this technology's impact on communities, Axon will work with its Community Advisory Coalition (CAC). Formed in 2021, the CAC brings together community leaders to share diverse perspectives and inform Axon's products and services.
The effort to detect and stop mass shooting events will require a wide range of partnerships to bring the best possible technology to bear. Companies interested in being considered as technology partners should email Partners@axon.com.
People or enterprises interested in receiving more information and updates as development progresses can email StopShootings@axon.com.
Rick Smith will also be hosting a Reddit AMA on Friday, June 3rd, 2022 at 1pm EST, to further discuss these ideas.
Axon is a network of devices, apps and people that helps public safety personnel become smarter and safer. With a mission of protecting life, our technologies give customers the confidence, focus and time they need to keep their communities safe. Our products impact every aspect of a public safety officer's day-to-day experience with the goal of helping everyone get home safe.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all of us. To date, more than 267,000 lives and countless dollars have been saved with the Axon Network of devices, apps and people. Learn more at www.axon.com or by calling (800) 978-2737. Axon is a global company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. and global software engineering hub in Seattle, Wash., as well as additional offices in Australia, Canada, Finland, Vietnam, the UK and the Netherlands.
Fusus is the most widely used and trusted Real-Time Crime Center platform in U.S. Law Enforcement. The Fusus Platform is an open ecosystem that integrates and enhances all public safety and investigations assets. It can integrate with any data source, pull in public and private video feeds, enable video sources with artificial intelligence, integrate ALPR, body camera, drone and aircraft feeds, and do it all by utilizing and unifying existing equipment. The Fusus platform is affordable and scalable for agencies of every size and budget. It enables law enforcement and public safety personnel to function more efficiently and with improved operational intelligence, creating a common operating picture that emphasizes officer, citizen and community safety.
Based in Austin, Texas, DroneSense offers a comprehensive solution that empowers organizations to build, manage, and scale unmanned aircraft programs. The company's mission-critical software platform enables users to leverage the full capabilities of drones in all operations. Drones powered by the DroneSense platform provide decision-quality data that expands situational awareness and acts as a force multiplier, ultimately leading to more lives saved and safer outcomes in public safety. To learn more about DroneSense, please visit www.dronesense.com.
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Upscale, Fast Casual Dining Powerhouse with House-Crafted Menu Now Open in Bel Air
BEL AIR, Md., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheese steaks, turkey subs and more, debuted a new location in Bel Air at 18B Bel Air S Parkway on August 4. Capriotti's brings the Bel Air community its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand-pulling them every morning and other favorites like the made-from-scratch meatballs using premium, fresh ingredients.
Capriotti's is known for its wide array of sandwiches including The Bobbie, made with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo, the Capastrami, made with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade coleslaw and the cheesesteak is made with premium steak, chicken or Impossible plant-based meat and melted cheese plus hot or sweet peppers. The Bel Air Capriotti's will offer a convenient order-ahead option, in addition to third-party delivery services. The new shop will bring 20 new jobs to the Bel Air community.
The store will be owned and operated by Dan Berlin. Berlin is currently councilman in Port Deposit, a neighboring town, and he coaches a middle school girls basketball team in the area. After spending much of his professional career teaching youth sports and being an environment educator for nine years, Berlin wanted a change in pace. He will co-own the restaurant with his friend and past co-worker, Ashton Counts.
"I grew up eating Capriotti's," says Berlin. "When I was looking into franchising opportunities, Capriotti's seemed like the best fit for me. I already know how good the food is and I'm excited to bring it to a new community."
Bel Air Capriotti's fans can download the CAPAddicts Rewards app on iOS and Android to earn and redeem rewards and score free food. The restaurant also features online ordering. Capriotti's in Bel Air offers catering for any event from corporate events to birthday parties with items such as party trays with cold subs, box lunches or a hot homemade meatball bar.
For additional information, visit www.capriottis.com or call the location at 410-688-1250.
About Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti's fresh ingredients, homemade subs and unique menu items have won numerous accolades including being named one of the "10 Great Places for a Surprising Sandwich" by USA Today and many "Best of" awards across the country. Capriotti's cold, grilled and vegetarian subs, cheese steaks and salads are available at more than 170 locations across the U.S. Capriotti's signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of readers across the country and reported by AOL.com. Capriotti's fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti's on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
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WATCH: Man fends off pet emu with pool noodle
(CNN) - A Texas man has weaponized the pool noodle to fend off his 5-year-old pet emu named Cosmo, who has gotten protective since becoming a new father.
Toby and Michelle Wilson have had two pet emus since they hatched five years ago.
“They were our babies. She would put sock diapers on them. They would run around inside,” Toby Wilson said.
But since the birds had their own baby a few months ago, father Cosmo has gotten protective and aggressive. He seems OK with Michelle Wilson but often charges her husband, especially when he’s on his riding lawnmower.
“I turn my back, and wham, he bites me right on top of the head. And it hurts pretty good,” Toby Wilson said.
He uses a pool noodle to fend off Cosmo, but it takes twice as long to mow the pasture, due to the constant jousting between man and emu.
Even on foot, Toby Wilson has to keep looking over his shoulder, and he carries the pool noodle everywhere.
“Oh, I tell him, I say, ‘Look, bird, you better get away. Don’t do it. Don’t do it. I’m going to give you the noodle,’” he said.
Things escalated when Michelle Wilson made her husband a hat with a pool noodle attached, hoping the emu would be deterred by seeing something sticking out of the man’s head.
“I took a pool noodle, cut it in half and just hot-glued it to a cowboy hat,” she said.
The hat didn’t help, but the couple’s videos have been a hit on TikTok, where Toby Wilson says lots of commenters complain about his poor mowing technique.
For now, the pool noodle seems to be the only thing that stands between Toby Wilson mowing his lawn and getting mowed down by his pet emu.
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that U.S. Marine Corps. veteran and Florida native Charles Brown will remain its national president – the nonprofit's highest elected office. Brown was re-elected to serve a second term by PVA's Board of Directors on May 20. Brown, along with PVA's executive committee, will begin a new term on July 1.
"It is an honor and a privilege to continue my role as national president of PVA – the organization that saved my life some 37 years ago. To once again have the opportunity to work alongside our 33 PVA Chapters across the U.S. and national office, to testify before Congress on vital reforms, and to share PVA's voice with government leaders, reporters, and corporate partners on critical issues affecting today's veterans is truly a dream come true and one I never thought possible."
A native of Missouri, Brown joined the military in 1985 and was trained in aviation ordnance. Just one year later, he sustained a spinal cord injury during a diving accident while serving in Cherry Point, NC. During his rehabilitation at the Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center in Augusta, GA, Brown became a member of PVA's Southeastern Chapter and has remained active with the veteran service organization ever since.
Since his injury, Brown has gone on to work with PVA at both the local and national levels. Among the positions he has held are PVA Gateway Chapter's Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator, advocacy director, treasurer, and vice president; PVA Florida Chapter's hospital committee chair, secretary, hospital liaison, national director, and president; and PVA executive committee's national vice president and senior national vice president. He has also served on numerous PVA national committees, including strategic planning, planned giving, and resolution.
"PVA gave me my life back and as their national president, I will use this life to serve, uplift, and empower more veterans just like me. I remain steadfast in my efforts to lead this organization to the best of my ability and help it grow, expand its programming, and become better everyday."
Brown continues working with PVA's newly re-elected Executive Committee for FY22, to include:
- U.S. Army veteran Robert Thomas, national senior vice president
- U.S. Air Force veteran Marcus Murray, national secretary
- U.S. Navy veteran Tom Wheaton, national treasurer
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran Hack Albertson, national vice president
- U.S. Air Force veteran Josue Cordova, national vice president
- U.S. Air Force veteran Tammy Jones, national vice president
- U.S. Army veteran Michael Negrete, national vice president
U.S. Air Force veteran David Zurfluh will continue to serve as PVA's immediate past president.
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases. The organization ensures veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation; monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.org.
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Did you lose money on investments in Okta? If so, please visit Okta Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Joe Seidman at (212) 951-2025 or seidman@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Okta Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OKTA) between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Okta provides identity solutions and cybersecurity products and services for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, universities, non-profits, and government agencies in the U.S. and internationally.
Plaintiff alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants allegedly made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and later downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On or around March 21, 2022, hackers known as LAPSUS$ posted screenshots on their Telegram channel showing what they claimed was Okta's internal company environment. Thereafter, on March 22, 2022, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Defendant Todd McKinnon, stated on his Twitter account that "[i]n late January 2022, Okta detected an attempt to compromise the account of a third party customer support engineer working for one of our subprocessors"; that "[t]he matter was investigated and contained by the subprocessor"; that "[w]e believe the screenshots shared online are connected to this January event"; and that "[b]ased on our investigation to date, there is no evidence of ongoing malicious activity beyond the activity detected in January. On this news, Okta's stock price fell $2.98 per share, or 1.76%, to close at $166.43 per share on March 22, 2022.
On March 22, 2022, during after-market hours, the Company's Chief Security Officer, Defendant David Bradbury, stated on Okta's website, inter alia, that "[a]fter a thorough analysis of [the LAPSUS$] claims, we have concluded that a small percentage of customers – approximately 2.5% – have potentially been impacted and whose data may have been viewed or acted upon." Okta was subsequently downgraded by Raymond James from "strong buy" to "market perform," noting, among other things, that "[w]hile partners were willing to trust Okta's track record, the handling of its latest security incident adds to our mounting concerns." After these disclosures, the Company's stock price fell $17.88 per share, or 10.74%, to close at $148.55 per share on March 23, 2022.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
If you purchased OKTA securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Okta Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Joe Seidman at (212) 951-2025 or seidman@bernlieb.com.
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TEMPE, Ariz., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MaxorPlus has been named a Top Workplace for 2022 by The Arizona Top Workplaces for the second year in a row. Top Workplace winners are based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
"Companies need to authentically represent their brand to job-seekers," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "The employee experience needs to be on the mission-critical list. Leaders who embrace a people-first culture will benefit greatly. By giving employees a voice and showcasing your authentic culture through employer branding, organizations can attract those job seekers who complement their culture. Culture drives performance."
"From the day we opened the Tempe office, we invested heavily in our people's satisfaction and success while building a strong culture. We understand the importance of employee recognition and how that relates to satisfaction; however, we also realize that building detailed career plans and helping our team members grow in their careers is equally important – we place significant focus on culture, recognition and career development. I'm thrilled to lead this incredible team, and we are honored to be recognized again as a Top Workplace," Mitch Mann, Vice President, Member Services.
The MaxorPlus Tempe office opened in 2019 and serves as an operational base for parent company Maxor National Pharmacy Services. The Member Services team is the largest group of employees based in the Tempe office, and they provide excellent service daily to members and clients, continuing Maxor's legacy of first-class care.
At MaxorPlus, we make pharmacy benefits work better for all…leading to lower costs, better health and increased satisfaction. Our solutions deliver improved outcomes to our clients and members by building stronger connections, creating personalized health experiences and providing award-winning service. You can be confident that you've chosen the best pharmacy benefits partner for your business and for your members. www.maxorplus.com
Making the world a better place to work together.™
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 14 years of culture research and the results from 23 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
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Topeka restaurant delays opening
Published: May. 2, 2022 at 8:08 PM CDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The ongoing supply chain issues have delayed the opening of a new Topeka restaurant.
Jefferson’s, a new wings place on 29th and Wanamaker, was set to open May 1. That opening date has been pushed back to later this month due to supply issues.
Management told 13 NEWS they plan to open by the end of the month, if not in the next couple of weeks. They are also accepting applications; you can visit Jeffersons.com if you’re interested.
Jefferson’s also has two locations in Lawrence.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: OKTA), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until July 19, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/okta-inc-nasdaqgs-okta/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
Kuznicki Law PLLC is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a Company lead to artificial inflation of the Company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Some notable player suspensions under the NFL’s personal conduct policy:
2022 — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suspended six games (accusations of sexual harassment and assault while playing for the Houston Texans).
2021 — Running back Derrius Guice suspended six games (domestic violence).
2020 — Wide receiver Antonio Brown suspended eight games (multiple violations of personal conduct policy).
2019 — Cleveland running back Kareem Hunt suspended eight games (assault caught on video).
2019 — Seattle defensive lineman Jarran Reed suspended six games (assault accusation).
2019 — Raiders guard Richie Incognito suspended two games (disorderly conduct).
2018 — Seattle linebacker Mychal Kendricks suspended eight games (insider trading).
2018 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston suspended three games (accused of touching a female Uber driver inappropriately in 2016).
2018 — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith suspended four games (domestic violence).
2017 — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott suspended six games (domestic violence).
2017 — Kicker Josh Brown suspended six games (domestic violence).
2017 — Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones suspended one game (assault). Jones was suspended six games in 2008 and for one season in 2007 (multiple violations of personal conduct policy).
2015 — Cowboys defensive Greg Hardy suspended 10 games (domestic violence). Arbitrator Harold Henderson later reduced suspension to four games.
2014 — Baltimore running back Ray Rice suspended indefinitely (domestic violence).
2014 — Defensive lineman Aldon Smith suspended nine games (violations of personal conduct policy and substance abuse policy). Also suspended in 2015 (violations of the league’s substance abuse policy). Reinstated in 2020.
2014 — Vikings running back Adrian Peterson suspended indefinitely (child abuse case). Reinstated in 2015.
2010 — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suspended six games (accusation of sexual assault by two women). Suspension later reduced to four games by Commissioner Roger Goodell.
2008 — Vikings offensive lineman Bryant McKinnie suspended four games (arrested on aggravated battery charges after a street brawl outside a nightclub).
2007 — Falcons quarterback Michael Vick suspended indefinitely (dogfighting). Reinstated by Commissioner Roger Goodell in 2009.
2007 — Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson suspended eight games (gun charge).
2007 — Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry suspended eight games (multiple violations of personal conduct policy).
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Georgia lawmakers push through election probe regulation
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia law enforcement agency would have the authority to initiate investigations of election crimes under the latest voting regulation approved by the Republican-controlled state Legislature after former President Donald Trump made repeated, false claims of widespread voter fraud.
Over the objections of Democrats, Republicans in the state House and Senate voted on Monday to give the Georgia Bureau of Investigation authority to start probes of alleged election wrongdoing without a request from an outside group. The alleged violation would have to be significant enough to create doubt about the outcome of an election, and the agency would have the power to issue subpoenas for election documents.
The secretary of state’s office is currently responsible for investigating alleged election violations. The GBI would provide an additional, separate layer of scrutiny.
The measure — passed on the last day of the session — still requires Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature to become law. Katie Byrd, a spokeswoman for the governor, said Tuesday that Kemp’s office was reviewing all legislation passed by the General Assembly.
Democrats and voting rights advocates said the additional authority for the GBI would intimidate voters and election workers.
“It will not only be used against your voters, but could also be used against organizations and those county election board officials or their workers,” State Rep. Jasmine Clark, a Democrat from Lilburn, said on the House floor. “Again, they already have a hard enough time getting poll workers, and now you want to sic the GBI on them. What are we doing here?”
House Speaker David Ralston, a Republican from Blue Ridge, said the GBI authority was not a partisan reaction to the 2020 election.
“It was a good government measure to be sure that we have competent, professional, thorough investigators,” Ralston said, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “GBI is the best there is in the state.”
GOP officials have continued to try to satisfy the millions of voters in their party who believe Trump’s false claim that voter fraud cost him reelection in 2020. Lawmakers in Florida have also approved a police force to pursue election crimes, a proposal pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Georgia measure comes a year after the state’s General Assembly rewrote election laws to reduce the time to request an absentee ballot, strip power from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and severely roll back the pandemic-driven expansion of absentee ballot drop boxes. It was one of the first and highest-profile voting laws passed by Republican-controlled legislatures after Trump’s defeat.
Republicans said Georgia’s 2021 law was necessary to restore confidence in the state’s election system. Democrats decried it as an effort to block Democratic-leaning citizens from voting.
Georgia lawmakers this year also considered allowing people to inspect paper ballots after an election and imposing new chain-of-custody requirements for handling ballots, but those measures were vehemently opposed by some county election administrators and did not advance.
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Alaska Air Group delivers record-breaking second quarter 2022 results
Published: Jul. 21, 2022 at 5:00 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Generated record quarterly revenues of $2.7 billion on improved operational performance; flew record load factor of 88% reflecting strong demand
SEATTLE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today announced another quarter of improvement in its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2022, and provided outlook for the third quarter ending Sept. 30, 2022.
"It's clear that travel is one of the things people have missed the most these past two years. They are excited to fly again and our team is delivering on the safe, reliable and caring experience they expect from us," said CEO Ben Minicucci. "Revenue in June topped $1 billion, the highest single month in our history. Our 14% adjusted pretax margin in Q2 is near the top of the industry, and our operation is on track in June with the #1 on-time performance and a schedule completion rate over 99%. I'm feeling so much gratitude for the people of Alaska, Horizon and McGee for pulling together. We have a strong platform for growth in 2023 and a lot to be optimistic about."
Financial Results for the Second Quarter:
Reported net income for the second quarter of 2022 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $139 million, or $1.09 per share, compared to a net income of $397 million, or $3.13 per share, in the second quarter of 2021.
Reported net income for the second quarter of 2022, excluding special items and mark-to-market fuel hedge accounting adjustments, of $280 million, or $2.19 per share, compared to a net loss, excluding special items and mark-to-market fuel hedge accounting adjustments, of $38 million, or $0.30 per share, in the second quarter of 2021.
Reported adjusted pretax margin for the second quarter of 14%.
Recorded $2.7 billion in operating revenues for the second quarter, the highest revenue-generating quarter in company history.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity:
Generated $948 million in operating cash flow for the second quarter, inclusive of $231 million in net federal income tax refunds.
Held $3.4 billion in unrestricted cash and marketable securities as of June 30, 2022.
Maintained a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 50% as of June 30, 2022, within our target range of 40% to 50%.
Operational Updates and Milestones for the Second Quarter:
Flew a record load factor for the quarter of 88%, driven by high demand on reduced capacity.
Led the industry in on-time performance for the month of June, meeting our commitment to operational reliability.
Received nine Boeing 737-9 aircraft in the second quarter, bringing the total number of 737-9s in our mainline fleet to 28.
Ratified new contracts with Alaska Airlines dispatchers and Horizon Air aircraft technicians and fleet service agents; and reached a tentative agreement with Alaska Airlines IAM represented employees.
Expanded pilot training throughput by 20% from April, and added 100 active mainline pilots in the second quarter.
Began nonstop service to Miami and Cleveland from Seattle, bringing the total nonstop destinations served from Seattle to 100.
Launched $8 flat rate satellite Wi-Fi on mainline aircraft in partnership with Intelsat.
Awards and Employee Recognition:
Ranked as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes, recognizing our commitment to increasing diverse leadership representation and equity initiatives.
Named the Best Major Airline in North America by the Airline Passenger Experience Association, highlighting Alaska's inflight experience.
Recognized the company's workforce for their relentless commitment to caring for our guests for 90 years by giving each employee 90,000 miles redeemable for travel anywhere in the world.
Second Quarter Environmental, Social and Governance Updates:
Released our 2021 Care Report, highlighting the company's progress in various environmental, social and governance areas and outlining ongoing initiatives and future goals.
Signed agreement with Aemetis to purchase 13 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel to be delivered over the seven-year term of the agreement.
Subsequent to quarter end, announced a partnership with Microsoft and Twelve, a carbon transformation technology company, to advance the availability of sustainable aviation fuels.
Scored 100% in our first year participating in Disability:IN's Disability Equality Index, which benchmarks companies on their disability inclusion and equality.
The following table reconciles the company's reported GAAP net income (loss) per share (EPS) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021 to adjusted amounts.
Statistical data, as well as a reconciliation of the reported non-GAAP financial measures, can be found in the accompanying tables. A glossary of financial terms can be found on the last page of this release.
Alaska will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter results at 8:30 a.m. PDT on July 21, 2022. A webcast of the call is available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available after the call.
Third Quarter and Full Year 2022 Outlook
For full year 2022, we expect our capacity to be down 8% to 9% versus 2019, and expect our CASMex to be up 15% to 17% versus 2019. We continue to expect our full year adjusted pre-tax margin to be between 6% and 9%.
References in this update to "Air Group," "Company," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Alaska Air Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise specified.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements subject to the safe harbor protection provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual outcomes to be materially different from those indicated by our forward-looking statements, assumptions or beliefs. For a comprehensive discussion of potential risk factors, see Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Some of these risks include competition, labor costs, relations and availability, general economic conditions including those associated with pandemic recovery, increases in operating costs including fuel, inability to meet cost reduction, ESG and other strategic goals, seasonal fluctuations in demand and financial results, supply chain risks, events that negatively impact aviation safety and security, and changes in laws and regulations that impact our business. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the risk factors discussed in our most recent Form 10-K and in our subsequent SEC filings. We operate in a continually changing business environment, and new risk factors emerge from time to time. Management cannot predict such new risk factors, nor can it assess the impact, if any, of such new risk factors on our business or events described in any forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made today to conform them to actual results. Over time, our actual results, performance or achievements may differ from the anticipated results, performance or achievements that are expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, assumptions or beliefs and such differences might be significant and materially adverse.
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize Next-Level Care for our guests, along with providing low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
Given the unusual nature of 2021 and 2020, we believe that some analysis of specific financial and operational results compared to 2019 provides meaningful insight. The table below includes comparative results from 2022 to 2019.
Note A: Pursuant to Regulation G, we are providing reconciliations of reported non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures reported on a GAAP basis. We believe that consideration of these non-GAAP financial measures may be important to investors for the following reasons:
By eliminating fuel expense and certain special items (including Payroll Support Program wage offset, fleet transition and related charges, and restructuring charges) from our unit metrics, we believe that we have better visibility into the results of operations. Our industry is highly competitive and is characterized by high fixed costs, so even a small reduction in non-fuel operating costs can result in a significant improvement in operating results. In addition, we believe that all domestic carriers are similarly impacted by changes in jet fuel costs over the long run, so it is important for management (and thus investors) to understand the impact of (and trends in) company-specific cost drivers such as labor rates and productivity, airport costs, maintenance costs, etc., which are more controllable by management.
Cost per ASM (CASM) excluding fuel and certain special items, such as Payroll Support Program wage offset, fleet transition and related charges, and restructuring charges, is one of the most important measures used by management and by the Air Group Board of Directors in assessing quarterly and annual cost performance.
Adjusted income before income tax (and other items as specified in our plan documents) is an important metric for the employee incentive plan, which covers the majority of Air Group employees.
CASM excluding fuel and certain special items is a measure commonly used by industry analysts, and we believe it is the basis by which they have historically compared our airline to others in the industry. The measure is also the subject of frequent questions from investors.
Disclosure of the individual impact of certain noted items provides investors the ability to measure and monitor performance both with and without these special items. We believe that disclosing the impact of these items as noted above. Industry analysts and investors consistently measure our performance without these items for better comparability between periods and among other airlines.
Although we disclose our passenger unit revenues, we do not (nor are we able to) evaluate unit revenues excluding the impact that changes in fuel costs have had on ticket prices. Fuel expense represents a large percentage of our total operating expenses. Fluctuations in fuel prices often drive changes in unit revenues in the mid-to-long term. Although we believe it is useful to evaluate non-fuel unit costs for the reasons noted above, we would caution readers of these financial statements not to place undue reliance on unit costs excluding fuel as a measure or predictor of future profitability because of the significant impact of fuel costs on our business.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Adjusted net debt - long-term debt, including current portion, plus capitalized operating leases, less cash and marketable securities
Adjusted net debt to EBITDAR - represents net adjusted debt divided by EBITDAR (trailing twelve months earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, special items and rent)
Aircraft Utilization - block hours per day; this represents the average number of hours per day our aircraft are in transit
Aircraft Stage Length - represents the average miles flown per aircraft departure
ASMs - available seat miles, or "capacity"; represents total seats available across the fleet multiplied by the number of miles flown
CASM - operating costs per ASM, or "unit cost"; represents all operating expenses including fuel and special items
CASMex - operating costs excluding fuel and special items per ASM; this metric is used to help track progress toward reduction of non-fuel operating costs since fuel is largely out of our control
Debt-to-capitalization ratio - represents adjusted debt (long-term debt plus capitalized operating lease liabilities) divided by total equity plus adjusted debt
Diluted Earnings per Share - represents earnings per share (EPS) using fully diluted shares outstanding
Diluted Shares - represents the total number of shares that would be outstanding if all possible sources of conversion, such as stock options, were exercised
Economic Fuel - best estimate of the cash cost of fuel, net of the impact of our fuel-hedging program
Load Factor - RPMs as a percentage of ASMs; represents the number of available seats that were filled with paying passengers
Mainline - represents flying Boeing 737, Airbus 320 and Airbus 321neo family jets and all associated revenues and costs
Productivity - number of revenue passengers per full-time equivalent employee
RASM - operating revenue per ASMs, or "unit revenue"; operating revenue includes all passenger revenue, freight & mail, Mileage Plan and other ancillary revenue; represents the average total revenue for flying one seat one mile
Regional - represents capacity purchased by Alaska from Horizon and SkyWest. In this segment, Regional records actual on-board passenger revenue, less costs such as fuel, distribution costs, and payments made to Horizon and SkyWest under the respective capacity purchased arrangement (CPAs). Additionally, Regional includes an allocation of corporate overhead such as IT, finance, other administrative costs incurred by Alaska and on behalf of Horizon.
RPMs - revenue passenger miles, or "traffic"; represents the number of seats that were filled with paying passengers; one passenger traveling one mile is one RPM
Yield - passenger revenue per RPM; represents the average revenue for flying one passenger one mile
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Man dies after being run over by his tractor, sheriff says
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 10:09 AM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Idaho (Gray News) – A man in Idaho died after he was run over by a tractor in what officials are calling a tragic accident.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday evening, a 911 caller reported a tractor-related accident. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found 58-year-old John Winegar in a cultivated field.
Officials said Winegar had been run over by his own tractor and died at the scene.
The sheriff’s office did not provide further details but said the accident remains under investigation.
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Dog leads rescuers to injured owner in Tahoe Forest after he fell down a 70-foot cliff
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. (KCRA) – A dog is being credited for saving his owner, who fell down a 70-foot cliff while camping in Tahoe Forest in California on July 14.
The man called the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office for help after the fall, but rescuers were having trouble locating him. That is, until the man’s dog, named Saul, approached rescuers and led them right to his owner some 200 yards away.
The man told deputies he thought he had broken at least one rib and possibly his hip during the fall. He had actually fallen the night before, but he managed to crawl to an area where he had some cell service to call for help the following day.
Searchers pinged his last GPS location but were still having trouble finding the man until Saul came to the rescue.
“They saw Saul come down to them. They started following him. He went for somewhere between 150 and 200 yards and took them right to the victim, who was in a small shelter that was covered with camouflage tarp,” Sgt. Dennis Haack with the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue said.
Medical teams were able to assess the victim’s injuries, describing them as “traumatic.” Authorities said a helicopter was brought in to fly the man to a hospital.
“He was very lucky his dog directed our search personnel to him,” Haack said.
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Is wearing a mask while traveling still helpful if you’re the only one?
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN
The Biden administration’s mask requirements for airplanes and other mass transit are no longer in effect during a review of a ruling by a federal judge in Florida that struck down the order. Some travelers welcomed Monday’s ruling, but others have decided to keep their masks on.
Face masks offer the most protection against the spread of virus-carrying particles in the air when everyone wears them. But research also suggests that masks can protect the wearer alone, by acting as a barrier between particles and their nose and mouth.
“I was actually traveling by plane yesterday when the mask requirement on public transit was removed. I definitely kept my mask on throughout my flight,” Chris Cappa, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California, Davis who studies aerosol particles and masks, wrote in an email Tuesday.
While traveling from Sacramento to San Diego, he watched as the number of other passengers who kept their masks on dropped steadily.
“I will be continuing to wear my N95 while traveling for a while still. I personally have more concern when I’m in small, crowded spaces such as on airplanes compared to when I’m in large, relatively open spaces such as airports,” Cappa wrote.
When one person is masked and others are not, it’s called one-way masking.
“The level of protection with one-way masking depends largely on two factors: how well your mask fits and how effectively the mask material filters out particles that can carry viruses. Masks like N95s and KN95s will generally be more protective than surgical masks or cloth masks because they can make a tighter seal against your face. And surgical masks tend to do a better job at filtering than cloth masks for a similar fit,” Cappa wrote.
“However, different masks will fit different faces better or worse, and so it is important to find one that fits you well. For example, you could potentially adjust the earloops so that the mask fits more tightly,” he said. “Even the best mask is only as good as the fit. But a well-fit N95 can reduce the amount of potentially infectious particles that you inhale by more than a factor of 20 times.”
Even if everyone around you is maskless, Cappa noted that wearing a well-fitting N95 mask can reduce the amount of infectious particles you could breathe in. “If there were theoretically 100 infectious particles that you were about to breathe in with no mask you would only breath in 5 or fewer with the well-fitting N95,” he wrote in his email.
Cloth masks — encouraged earlier in the pandemic while other protective equipment was in short supply — can filter large droplets. But more effective masks, such as N95s, can filter those in addition to the smaller aerosols or particles that infected people may breathe out, Erin Bromage, an associate professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, said in December.
N95 respirators that are approved by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health can filter at least 95% of particles in the air when properly fitted, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Surgical or disposable masks are about 5% to 10% less effective than N95 respirators, Bromage said.
A CDC study published in February found that people who reported always wearing a mask indoors while in public were less likely to test positive for Covid-19 than people who didn’t wear masks between February and December 2021.
Among more than 500 people who reported the type of mask they wear, masking “lowered the odds of testing positive” for Covid-19 by 56% among those who wore cloth masks, 66% among those who wore surgical masks and 83% among those who wore N95 or KN95 respirators, compared with people who wore no mask at all, according to the CDC.
“If everyone else is unmasked those percentages could go down,” Cappa told CNN.
Dr. Preeti Malani, chief health officer in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, has been treating people who have Covid-19 for more than two years. Her patients are often not masked, but she is.
“To my knowledge, I haven’t had Covid,” Malani said. “So the personal protection of masks works very well, especially when layered on vaccination and good ventilation.”
Malani added that she feels it’s safe to travel, even for those who might be at higher risk for more severe Covid-19, especially if they follow mitigation measures like being vaccinated, testing themselves and wearing well-fitting, high-quality masks — even if those around them are unmasked.
“It doesn’t mean you can’t use public transportation. It means that you have to be thoughtful about it,” she said, adding that she is more concerned about Covid-19 spread at a crowded bar than on an airplane where the air ventilation is high-quality.
“When you layer wearing a mask on top of vaccination, ventilation, potentially testing, social distancing, you can keep that risk manageable,” Malani said. “What I don’t want to see is that people are all of a sudden so fearful of Covid that they’re not traveling anymore.”
She will be traveling to Lisbon, Portugal, this week to attend a meeting of the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. “I plan to wear my mask on the airplane,” she said, not because she worries about getting severely ill from Covid-19 but because she doesn’t want to delay travel home if she happens to get infected while overseas.
Cappa wrote in his email that the “riskiest” time for pathogens to spread during travel are when people are “stationary,” such as when everyone lines up to disembark a plane.
“This is because the air exchange — which helps to keep the air clean — inside planes, buses, and trains tends to be greatest when moving,” he said.
“On a plane, you might open the air vents (if your plane has them) and direct them at you as the air coming out has been cleaned through filtration. Also, if you are talking with others it always helps to keep some distance between you,” he added. “Of course, that’s not always possible on public transit, in which case trying to keep out of your neighbors direct breath plume can help.”
Ultimately, Dr. Vivek Cherian, a Chicago-based internal medicine physician and father of three young children, thinks it’s too soon to roll back mask mandates for travel.
“In my view we shouldn’t lift mask mandates in this country until everyone who wants a vaccine has access and an opportunity to get one including children under the age of five,” Cherian wrote in an email Tuesday.
“If you are an individual who is immunocompromised or have immunocompromised or unvaccinated family members, one-way masking can still be effective. The key is to use the best mask available, preferably one with an N95 respirator as they offer a high degree of protection,” he said. “I continue to mask up because all three of my children are under the age of five and are not eligible for vaccines at this time.”
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NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between January 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Netflix, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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New Partnership Gives Harris Poll Clients Access to PRophet's AI-Driven PR Software to Inform Survey Design and Maximize Press Coverage of Research Results
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRophet, the first-ever AI-driven PR pitch platform built by and for PR professionals that predicts media interest and sentiment, today announced a partnership with leading global market research and consulting firm, The Harris Poll, that will maximize results for Harris clients and provide access to PRophet's innovative platform. Both firms sit within Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing.
Through this partnership, Harris Poll clients will receive access to the innovative PRophet software platform to test the "mediability" of their research before conducting survey field work, to confirm the data they seek will in fact be of interest to journalists. Upon survey completion, Harris clients can then use PRophet's machine learning and natural language processing technology to test the news angle of their poll to identify the journalists most likely to cover their story and predict how positively they'd write about the results.
"For nearly two years, PRophet's focus has remained exclusively on improving the earned media performance of PR professionals. We do this by making teams smarter and more performative, slashing countless hours that brands and agency teams spend on mindless tasks such as media list building and patchwork PR pitch guessing games," said Aaron Kwittken, founder and CEO PRophet. "We are thrilled to now bring our predictive technology to support the construction and execution of the critical research completed by those same brands and agencies in conjunction with the highly acclaimed, global research leader, The Harris Poll."
Clients of The Harris Poll will receive and maintain access to the PRophet platform through completion of the marketing efforts around the poll's results. Clients will then have the option to extend their access to the platform via PRophet's monthly pay-as-you-go subscription or through an enterprise subscription available to brands and agencies.
"PRophet is a first-class PR performance platform that will help our clients optimize the design of their thought leadership surveys and improve internal media strategies that lead to even greater performance of their PR campaigns," said Erica Parker, Managing Director of the Media Communications Research Practice at The Harris Poll. "Journalist interest will always be an essential part of every thought leadership project, as it bridges the critical gap between content owner and visibility among critical stakeholders, including the public. Our partnership with PRophet will lead to even more compelling surveys for our clients while helping them perfect their media outreach."
PRophet is part of the Stagwell Marketing Cloud, a suite of technology products that support in-house marketing transformation for modern businesses. To learn more about PRophet, please visit www.prprophet.ai or email sales@prprophet.ai to schedule a demo. Learn how Harris' Media Communications Research Practice can help you own and tell your story in our constantly evolving media landscape at theharrispoll.com/solutions/harris-custom-research. For more information on the Stagwell Marketing Cloud, reach out to hello@stagwellglobal.com.
About PRophet
PRophet is the first-ever A.I.-driven data-as-a-service (DaaS) platform designed by and for the PR community. The platform helps earned media professionals use data to land more media placements by analyzing past stories to predict future media interest and sentiment using natural language processing and machine learning. Founded by PR and marketing industry thought leader and entrepreneur Aaron Kwittken, and launched in 2020, PRophet is part the Stagwell Marketing Cloud. It's available to agencies, brands and individuals through an enterprise license or a monthly pay-as-you-go plan. To learn more, visit prprophet.ai.
About The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll is one of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., tracking public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963. The Media Communications Research Practice supports the full scope of clients' data-driven communications strategy, including paid, earned, social and owned media. Whether the goal is to own and tell their own story through thought leadership research, to measure what the public thinks or knows through public opinion polling, or to influence the policy and legislative agenda by taking a public affairs lens, our consultants guide the research and analysis process, from discovering a unique space a client can own through supporting the full range of outreach activities.
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Former county jail worker accused of sexual misconduct with inmate, investigators say
TOLEDO, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A former worker at a county jail has been arrested for engaging in sexual activity with an inmate.
According to investigators in Iowa, Kayla Bergom faces charges of sexual misconduct with an offender while she worked at the Tama County Jail.
KCRG reports that Bergom is accused of sexual activity with an inmate in a utility closet and in the recreation yard area of the jail on multiple occasions.
According to court documents, the two participated in such acts between September 2020 and April 2021, with Bergom facing three counts of sexual misconduct.
Authorities say their investigation started after a county employee informed them of the possible misconduct.
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Hearing postponed for 2 NFL players, 2 others in Vegas case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge has postponed until Aug. 1 a hearing in a felony assault case involving two NFL players and two other men accused of severely beating a man at a Las Vegas nightclub the weekend of the Pro Bowl. Attorneys for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons and two other defendants have asked for more time to review evidence in the case. The four men did not appear in court in person. Each remains free on bond. Police have said video evidence shows the attack at an elevator early Feb. 5 at the rooftop Drai’s nightclub. The alleged victim was knocked unconscious with facial fractures and other injuries. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/25/hearing-postponed-for-2-nfl-players-2-others-in-vegas-case/ | 2022-04-25T20:10:03Z |
Chukars take down Boise Hawks 11-6 for first win of the 2022 campaign
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - After getting dominated on opening night, the Idaho Falls Chukars turned the tables on the Boise Hawks Thursday night in a convincing win for their first victory of the season.
The Chuks scored four runs in the first inning after giving up four in the first frame in the prior contest.
Hunter Hisky with a two-run triple to start a monster night for him. Hisky went 3-for-5 with a pair of run-scoring triples and six RBI.
The Chukars continued to add to the lead, and they held off a late inning Boise push for a five-run win.
Next up, it's the rubber match Friday night at the Luc in this three-game set before both teams head to Boise for three more Saturday through Monday. | https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/05/26/chukars-take-down-boise-hawks-11-6-for-first-win-of-the-2022-campaign/ | 2022-05-27T05:22:21Z |
"Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing the Stigma Together"At the Grammy Museum on June 25th at 3 pm
LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Universal Hip Hop Museum, in collaboration with the GRAMMY Museum®, the Recording Academy®, and MusiCares® presents a Black Music Month event, "Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing the Stigma Together", on Saturday, June 25, 3 PM at the Clive Davis Theater, GRAMMY Museum at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. L.A., CA. 90015.
The UHHM (Universal Hip Hop Museum) is holding a critical conversation to amplify the importance of mental wellness, especially in Hip Hop culture. "Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing the Stigma Together" will be a moderated panel discussion highlighting Black Music Month. Special opening remarks will be offered by Harvey Mason Jr. (Recording Academy, CEO), Rita George (GRAMMY Museum, Chief Program Officer), and Tina Marie Tyler (Universal Hip Hop Museum, Executive Producer and Advisory Board member).
This live stream panel discussion will be hosted by television host, rapper, actor, and comedian Nick Cannon and produced in partnership with the Grammy Museum, MusiCares, and the Black Music Collective. The purpose of this livestream event is to create an environment where Hip Hop artists and other creatives can share their mental health journeys. Health experts will offer science-based, culturally competent tools to address mental challenges in the genre. Panelists include Adrian Miller (XYION), Claudette Robinson (The Miracles), Michael "Blue" Williams (Family Tree Services), and Dawn Richard (Platinum Recording Artist).
How can community members of the music industry and supporters of Hip Hop culture improve the mental health of our creative ecosystem? In what ways can we address and eradicate the barriers to mental health care? How can we better identify behaviors not conducive to good mental well-being? How do we support their wellness in our roles as stewards and consumers of Rap and Hip Hop artists' work?
What does this support look like while sustaining the financial obligations inherent to the business of making music? VIP audience members will include JC Hall, LCSW (Hip Hop Therapy), Dr. Monique "Dr. Mo" Hedmann-Maxey (Hip Hop Public Health), and Ed Magee (Fender Play Foundation, BOD). They will also offer their insights and experiences to reduce the stigmas associated with addressing mental health concerns. The goal of the UHHM is to give voice to breaking down the stigmas facing mental health healing and wellness in the Hip Hop community.
Complimentary tickets are available here: https://www.universe.com/events/hip-hop-mental-health-facing-the-stigma-together-tickets-GHKW60
Access to the livestream will be available here: https://watch.grammymuseum.org/videos/hiphopmentalhealth
ABOUT THE UNIVERSAL HIP HOP MUSEUM
Anchored in the birthplace of Hip Hop culture, the Universal Hip Hop Museum broke ground in the Bronx in 2021. Built as a space for audiences, artists, and technology to converge and create unparalleled educational and entertainment experiences, the museum is slated to open in Bronx Point in 2024. The UHHM will celebrate and preserve the history of local and global Hip Hop music and culture past, present, and future.
For more information, visit www.uhhm.org. "Like" the Universal Hip Hop Museum on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @uhhmuseum.
ABOUT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM
Established in 2008, the GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art form—from the technology of the recording process to the legends who have made lasting marks on our cultural identity.
For more information, visit www.grammymuseum.org, "like" the GRAMMY Museum on Facebook, and follow @GRAMMYMuseum on Twitter and Instagram.
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Renee Foster
Director of Communications, Universal Hip Hop Museum
Renee@uhhm.org
T. 347-278-4899
Jasmine Lywen-Dill
Director of Communications, GRAMMY Museum
T. 213.725.5703
jlywen-dill@grammymuseum.org
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GREELEY, Colo., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JBS USA Food Company announced today that it has commenced cash tender offers (each, a "Tender Offer" and collectively, the "Tender Offers") for (i) any and all of the outstanding U.S.$900,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.750% Senior Notes due 2028 issued by JBS USA Lux S.A., JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Finance, Inc. (the "2028 Notes") and (ii) up to U.S.$300,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Maximum Tender Amount") of the outstanding U.S.$1,400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.500% Senior Notes due 2029 issued by JBS USA Lux S.A., JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Finance, Inc. (the "2029 Notes" and together with the 2028 Notes, the "Notes").
In conjunction with the 2028 Notes Tender Offer, JBS USA Food Company is also soliciting consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from the holders of the 2028 Notes for the adoption of proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments"), which would eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants and certain events of default and related provisions contained in the indenture governing the 2028 Notes. The Tender Offers and the Consent Solicitation are being made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated June 6, 2022 (as may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase").
Holders who tender 2028 Notes must also consent to the Proposed Amendments to the indenture governing the 2028 Notes. Holders of 2028 Notes may not deliver consents to the Proposed Amendments without validly tendering the 2028 Notes in the 2028 Notes Tender Offer and may not revoke their consents without withdrawing the previously tendered 2028 Notes to which they relate. The Proposed Amendments will be set forth in a supplemental indenture relating to the 2028 Notes and are described in more detail in the Offer to Purchase. Adoption of the Proposed Amendments requires the delivery of consents by holders of 2028 Notes of a majority of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of 2028 Notes (not including any 2028 Notes which are owned by JBS S.A. or any of its affiliates).
Certain information regarding the Notes and the terms of the Tender Offers and the Consent Solicitation is summarized in the table below.
The deadline for holders to validly tender Notes and deliver consents and be eligible to receive payment of the Total Consideration (as defined below), which includes the Early Tender Payment (as defined below), will be 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 17, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated by JBS USA Food Company (such date and time, as the same may be modified, the "Early Tender Payment Deadline"). The Tender Offers will expire at 11:59 PM, New York City time, on July 5, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated by JBS USA Food Company (such date and time, as the same may be modified, the "Expiration Time"). 2028 Notes tendered may be withdrawn and consents for the Proposed Amendments delivered may be revoked at any time prior to the execution of the supplemental indenture (the date and time of such execution and delivery, the "2028 Notes Withdrawal Deadline"), but not thereafter, unless required by applicable law. 2029 Notes tendered may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Early Tender Payment Deadline (the "2029 Notes Withdrawal Deadline" and together with the 2028 Notes Withdrawal Deadline, the "Withdrawal Deadline"), but not thereafter, unless required by applicable law.
The total consideration payable to 2028 Notes Holders for each U.S.$1,000 principal amount of 2028 Notes validly tendered and purchased pursuant to the 2028 Notes Tender Offer will be U.S.$1,053.75 (the "2028 Notes Total Consideration"). The 2028 Notes Total Consideration includes an early tender payment of U.S.$30.00 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of 2028 Notes (the "2028 Notes Early Tender Payment") payable only to 2028 Notes Holders who validly tender (and do not withdraw) their 2028 Notes and validly deliver (and do not revoke) the related 2028 Notes consents at or prior to the Early Tender Payment Deadline. 2028 Notes Holders who validly tender (and do not withdraw) their 2028 Notes after the Early Tender Payment Deadline but at or prior to the Expiration Time will be eligible to receive U.S.$1,023.75 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of 2028 Notes (the "2028 Notes Tender Offer Consideration"), which amount will be equal to the 2028 Notes Total Consideration less the 2028 Notes Early Tender Payment. In addition, JBS USA Food Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount of 2028 Notes accepted for purchase from the most recent interest payment date on the 2028 Notes to, but not including, the applicable settlement date for such 2028 Notes (the "2028 Notes Accrued Interest"). Payment in cash of an amount equal to the 2028 Notes Total Consideration, plus 2028 Notes Accrued Interest, for such accepted 2028 Notes will be made on the 2028 Notes early settlement date, which is expected to be within three business days after the Early Tender Payment Deadline, or as promptly as practicable thereafter.
The total consideration payable to 2029 Notes Holders for each U.S.$1,000 principal amount of 2029 Notes validly tendered and purchased pursuant to the 2029 Notes Tender Offer will be U.S.$1,046.25 (the "2029 Notes Total Consideration", and together with the 2028 Notes Total Consideration, the "Total Consideration"). The 2029 Notes Total Consideration includes an early tender payment of U.S.$30.00 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of 2029 Notes (the "2029 Notes Early Tender Payment", and together with the 2028 Notes Early Tender Payment, the "Early Tender Payment") payable only to 2029 Notes Holders who validly tender (and do not withdraw) their 2029 Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Payment Deadline. 2029 Notes Holders who validly tender (and do not withdraw) their 2029 Notes after the Early Tender Payment Deadline but at or prior to the Expiration Time will be eligible to receive U.S.$1,016.25 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of 2029 Notes (the "2029 Notes Tender Offer Consideration", and together with the 2028 Notes Tender Offer Consideration, the "Tender Offer Consideration"), which amount will be equal to the 2029 Notes Total Consideration less the 2029 Notes Early Tender Payment. In addition, JBS USA Food Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount of 2029 Notes accepted for purchase from the most recent interest payment date on the 2029 Notes to, but not including, the applicable settlement date for such 2029 Notes (the "2029 Notes Accrued Interest", and together with the 2028 Notes Accrued Interest, the "Accrued Interest"). Payment in cash of an amount equal to the 2029 Notes Total Consideration, plus 2029 Notes Accrued Interest, for such accepted 2029 Notes will be made on the 2029 Notes early settlement date, which is expected to be within three business days after the Early Tender Payment Deadline, or as promptly as practicable thereafter. If 2029 Notes are validly tendered in an aggregate principal amount in excess of the Maximum Tender Amount pursuant to the 2029 Notes Tender Offer, such tendered 2029 Notes will be subject to proration (as described in the Offer to Purchase). JBS USA Food Company reserves the right, but is not obligated, to increase the Maximum Tender Amount in its sole and absolute discretion without extending the Early Tender Payment Deadline or 2029 Notes Withdrawal Deadline or otherwise reinstating withdrawal or revocation rights, except as required by applicable law.
JBS USA Food Company's obligation to accept for purchase, and to pay for, Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn pursuant to the Tender Offers is conditioned upon the satisfaction or, when applicable, waiver of certain conditions, which are more fully described in the Offer to Purchase, including, among others, a financing condition as described in the Offer to Purchase. In addition, subject to applicable law, JBS USA Food Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to (i) extend, terminate or withdraw the Tender Offers or the Consent Solicitation at any time or (ii) otherwise amend the Tender Offers or the Consent Solicitation in any respect at any time and from time to time. JBS USA Food Company further reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to accept any tenders of Notes or deliveries of consents with respect to the 2028 Notes. JBS USA Food Company is making the Tender Offers and the Consent Solicitation only in those jurisdictions where it is legal to do so.
Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Truist Securities, Inc. are acting as dealer managers for the Tender Offers and as solicitation agents for the Consent Solicitation and can be contacted at their respective telephone numbers set forth on the back cover page of Offer to Purchase with questions regarding the Tender Offers and the Consent Solicitation.
Copies of the Offer to Purchase are available to holders of Notes from D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information agent and the tender agent for the Tender Offers and the Consent Solicitation. Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase should be directed to D.F. King at +1 (800) 967-7574 (toll free), +1 (212) 269-5550 (collect) or jbs@dfking.com.
Neither the Offer to Purchase nor any related documents have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, nor have any such documents been filed with or reviewed by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country. No authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Offer to Purchase or any related documents, and it is unlawful and may be a criminal offense to make any representation to the contrary.
The Tender Offers and the Consent Solicitation are being made solely on the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase. Under no circumstances shall this press release constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes or any other securities of JBS S.A. or any of its subsidiaries, including JBS USA Food Company. The Tender Offers and the Consent Solicitation are not being made to, nor will JBS USA Food Company accept tenders of Notes or accept deliveries of 2028 Notes Consents from, holders in any jurisdiction in which the Tender Offers and the Consent Solicitation or the acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities of blue sky laws of such jurisdiction. This press release also is not a solicitation of consents to the Proposed Amendments to the indenture governing the 2028 Notes. No recommendation is made as to whether holders should tender their Notes or deliver their consents with respect to the 2028 Notes. Holders should carefully read the Offer to Purchase because it contains important information, including the various terms and conditions of the Tender Offers and the Consent Solicitation.
Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about JBS S.A.'s perspectives and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The words "expect," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions, when related to JBS S.A. and its subsidiaries and affiliates, indicate forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current view of management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on various assumptions and factors, including general economic, market, industry and operational factors. Any changes to these assumptions or factors may lead to practical results different from current expectations. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made and JBS S.A. undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made.
About JBS USA Lux S.A.
JBS USA Lux S.A. is one of the world's largest producers of beef, pork, chicken and packaged food products. In terms of daily production capacity, JBS USA Lux S.A. is among the leading beef producers and the second-largest pork and chicken producer in the United States. In Australia, JBS USA Lux S.A. is the leading producer of beef, lamb and packaged foods. JBS USA Lux S.A. prepares, packages and delivers fresh, value-added and branded beef, pork, chicken, and lamb products to customers in more than 150 countries on six continents. JBS USA Lux S.A. is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of JBS S.A., the largest protein company and the largest food company in the world in terms of net revenue.
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WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavan Solutions Inc, a proven provider of highly technical support services to the FAA and NASA, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the FAA Systems Engineering and Technical Innovative Solutions (SETIS) contract. The multi-award IDIQ contract has a contract ceiling of $2.3B and a 10-year period of performance if all options are exercised.
Cavan and its exceptional team will provide National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization and Air Traffic Management (ATM) support to the FAA NextGen Organization. The broad range of services encompassed by the program include Future NAS Research and Development; Innovation Support such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) and Commercial Space; Systems Engineering and Integration; Integrated Laboratory Support; Automation, Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance Support; Safety; Aviation Weather; Cybersecurity; Cloud Computing; Data Analytics; and Program Planning and Management.
"We are proud to be among the premiere aviation companies selected for a SETIS award. The contract will help the FAA chart the future of aviation for the next decade and Cavan is very excited to be part of that important work" said CEO Mary Pritchard. "Cavan and our SETIS partners are committed to the FAA's success advancing the National Airspace System."
About Cavan Solutions
Cavan Solutions, a woman-owned small business, is a premier provider of high technology services specializing in systems engineering, air traffic operations, data analytics, and business management. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the company has earned a reputation for advancing research and emerging technologies into operationally viable solutions that deliver the benefits of the next generation aviation system.
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Which comforter is best?
Few things are more lovely than sinking into bed after a hard day. The key to an elevated sleeping experience is the comforter. The best comforters wrap you in softness and perfectly regulate your temperature for a good night’s sleep.
If you’re looking for an ultra-premium experience when you go to bed, the Hotel Collection European White Goose Down Comforter is the best choice for you.
What to know before you buy a comforter
Outer shell
Comforters are ready to put on the bed right out of the packaging, but some of them can feel scratchy and uncomfortable. The outer shell of the comforter is what makes the difference between a cozy night of sleep and tossing and turning in discomfort.
The material of the outer shell can be:
- Cotton
- Cotton blend
- Polyester
- Silk
- Wool
- Linen
- Velvet
The thread count of these materials refers to how many threads are woven per square inch. While thread count does not always dictate softness, a higher thread count generally means a heavier, higher-quality comforter. Lower thread counts might be more appropriate if you prefer a lightweight comforter.
The design of the outer shell is where your style really shines. You can get as reserved or funky as you like, with patterns, prints, texture and color. A comforter instantly transforms the look of your space.
Fill material and power
Consider also the fill material you prefer when selecting the best comforter for you. There are a variety of choices, including:
- Goose down
- Goose feathers
- Polyester batting
- Wool
- Cotton
Fill power is the amount of space that an ounce of fill takes up. This determines the weight of the comforter as well as its loft (how fluffy it is).
- 400 or less: The lightest comforter
- 400-599: Lightweight warmth that works year-round
- 600-799: Better for cooler climates but still light
- 800 or more: Heavy and appropriate for the coldest weather
Stitching
Because your comforter will go directly on the bed and not necessarily have a cover, look for stitching that is strong and clean. The pattern and style of stitching also dictates how much the fill shifts in the comforter.
Standard types of stitching designs include:
- Baffle-box: Fabric stitched into place between a comforter’s layers keep fill evenly distributed to maintain a fluffy look and feel.
- Gussets: A gusseted comforter looks like a thin rectangular box, with “walls” around the sides
- Diamond quilting: This diamond pattern sews the top and bottom layers together to keep fill in place.
- Karo-step: Karo-step cross stitches allow for more movement of the fill but still divide the comforter in compartments to keep it relatively even.
- Ring-stitch: As with diamond quilting, this ring pattern holds the fill in place.
- Sewn-through channel stitch: Horizontal or vertical stitching connects the top and bottom of the comforter and allows fill to move more.
What to look for in a quality comforter
Reversible
A reversible comforter uses different patterns, colors or designs on either side. This allows you to change the look easily. Both sides utilize the same color palette, making it easy to coordinate paint colors and other furnishings.
Easy care
The best comforters are going to be easy to care for. Look for the tag indicating they are safe in the washing machine. Even comforters made out of luxury fabric may be laundered at home.
Hypoallergenic
If allergies are a concern, look for outer shells and fills that are hypoallergenic. These contain limited allergens that can trigger a night of itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.
Regardless, wash your comforter regularly to eliminate the buildup of dust that can also cause a similar reaction.
How much you can expect to spend on a comforter
The material, thread count and fill will all dictate the price. Expect to spend $40-$400.
Comforter FAQ
Which matters most: thread count or comforter fill power?
A. That depends on what you’re looking for. If you are focused on the softness and luxury feel of the comforter, thread count is more important.
Worried about staying warm in cold weather? Focus on comforter fill weight.
How do you care for a comforter?
A. Start by checking with the manufacturer to see if your comforter can be washed in a washing machine or if it needs to be dry cleaned. If it’s safe for the washing machine, wash with like colors according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not automatically assume that because it is safe for the washer it is also safe for the dryer. You may need to line dry your comforter.
To protect the fabric and wash your comforter less frequently, add a duvet cover. This is a great way to instantly transform the look of a room, too.
What’s the best comforter to buy?
Top comforter
Hotel Collection European White Goose Down Comforter
What you need to know: This comforter is like falling asleep under a luxurious, fluffy cloud.
What you’ll love: It’s medium weight, which provides warmth without getting too hot. The 500-thread-count shell is soft and durable. Even though it uses goose down, this comforter is machine washable.
What you should consider: It’s an investment in bed linens.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Top comforter for the money
ienjoy Home Collection All-Season Premium Down Alternative Comforter
What you need to know: This cozy comforter has the warmth of down without the feathers.
What you’ll love: The baffle box stitching keeps the down alternative fill evenly dispersed. The comforter is lightweight but still works in all seasons. It comes in three colors, three sizes and is machine washable.
What you should consider: The colors have some variation in real life.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Worth checking out
Superior Down Alternative Comforter
What you need to know: This is another great down alternative for those who have allergies.
What you’ll love: The soft microfiber outer shell and baffle box construction keep sleepers warm year-round. The fill is hypoallergenic. It’s available in 14 colors and three sizes. Care is simple — it’s safe in the washer and the dryer.
What you should consider: Some sleepers found this comforter to be uncomfortably hot.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta-based rapper has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for a 2021 firearm possession charge, federal prosecutors said.
U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee on Wednesday sentenced Ibnisa Durr, who performs under the name Paper Lovee, to seven years and four months, followed by three years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia said in a news release. Durr, 26, of Atlanta, pleaded guilty on May 25 to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Investigators identified Durr as the suspect in a shooting on May 30, 2021, and issued a warrant for his arrest, the release stated. The department’s Fugitive Unit tracked him down three months later and tried to detain him while he was getting into a car. Durr fled, leading police on a high-speed chase during which he crashed into two police cars and an uninvolved motorist’s vehicle, according to the release, which said he later also tried to flee on foot and toss a bag containing a loaded firearm over a guardrail.
“His reckless conduct seriously endangered the lives of innocent motorists and officers,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. Prior to his arrest, Durr had been convicted of robbery and aggravated assault, Buchanan said.
Paper Lovee is best known for his song “No Socks,” which features Lil Baby and was released in 2018. Other songs include “90s Baby,” and “Walk Down.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-atlanta-rapper-paper-lovee-gets-7-years-for-gun-possession/ | 2022-08-25T19:42:34Z |
Alex Jones’ Infowars files for bankruptcy protection
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Infowars has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the website’s founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faces defamation lawsuits over his comments that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
The bankruptcy filing Sunday in Texas puts civil litigation on hold while the business reorganizes its finances. The filing came a week before a jury in Texas was set to begin considering how much money Jones, who has already lost the defamation lawsuits, should pay the families of Sandy Hook victims.
In its court filing, Infowars said it had estimated assets of $50,000 or less and estimated liabilities of $1 million to $10 million. Creditors listed in the bankruptcy filing include relatives of some of the 20 children and six educators killed in the 2012 school massacre in Connecticut.
The plaintiffs in that case have said they were subjected to harassment and death threats from Jones’ followers because of the hoax conspiracy that Jones promoted. Jones has since conceded that the shooting did happen. The families have already won defamation lawsuits against Jones.
“Alex Jones is just delaying the inevitable: a public trial in which he will be held accountable for his profit-driven campaign of lies against the Sandy Hook families who have brought this lawsuit,” said Christopher Mattei, who represents the families in a Connecticut lawsuit against Jones.
An attorney for Jones has not returned a message seeking comment. Jones told his Infowars listeners Monday that he was “totally maxed out” and urged them to contribute money and buy nutritional supplements on his website to keep him on the air.
“It’s time for people to be able to see that I don’t have $5 million. I don’t have $3 million. We have less than $3 million cash, and we need that money to buy future product to be able to operate,” Jones said.
Last month, Jones was fined $75,000 for failing to appear for a deposition in a defamation case, but a judge last week ordered the return of the money because Jones eventually showed up.
Another newly filed lawsuit accuses Jones of hiding millions of dollars in assets, but an attorney for Jones has called that allegation “ridiculous.”
Neil Heslin, whose 6-year-old son, Jesse Lewis, died in the Newtown school shooting, said he did not immediately know how the bankruptcy would affect his defamation lawsuit against Jones in Texas, where a trial on how much money Jones should pay in damages is set to begin next week.
“It is what it is,” Heslin said. “We’ll see where it all goes. He’s tried everything to avoid everything.”
It is not the first time a bankruptcy filing has affected a lawsuit filed by the Sandy Hook families. While suing gun maker Remington, which manufactured the AR-15-style rifle used in the school shooting, the company filed for bankruptcy twice. In the second case filed in 2020, Remington’s assets were eventually sold off to other companies.
The 2020 bankruptcy delayed proceedings for a year in the Connecticut lawsuit, which sought damages against Remington for how it marketed its rifles. In February, the families of nine victims of the school shooting announced they had agreed to settle the case for $73 million.
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Collins reported from Hartford, Connecticut.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/18/alex-jones-infowars-files-bankruptcy-protection/ | 2022-04-18T20:55:18Z |
Fund dedicated to investing in women- and BIPOC-led companies seeks to make investment landscape more equitable and address inequities in healthcare
BOSTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seae Ventures, a Boston-based venture capital firm dedicated to advancing equity by investing in women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs, has launched its inaugural fund of $107M. Seae is the largest fund dedicated to investing in women- and BIPOC-led companies focused on developing technologies that address financial wellness, mental health, women's health and personalized medicine that benefit traditionally underserved and vulnerable populations.
"It is a well-known fact that women and BIPOC entrepreneurs have not had equal access to capital," said Jason Robart, Seae Ventures co-founder and managing partner. "Closing gender and racial equity gaps starts with investing in historically overlooked entrepreneurs. We are confident our efforts will motivate other venture firms to recognize this unseen value and amplify our portfolio's collective mission through investment and support."
Seae is on its way to changing the landscape for entrepreneurs, patients, and the overall U.S. healthcare system, having already funded 17 startups addressing the country's most pressing healthcare disparities including:
- Health in Her HUE, a platform designed to help Black women and women of color easily access culturally sensitive healthcare providers, health content, and community
- Hurdle, an innovative digital mental health platform company aiming to remove barriers to mental health care for People of Color
- MD Ally, a company that triages 911 calls and reroutes non-emergency calls to telehealth medical services
- Moving Analytics, a telehealth company providing virtual cardiac rehab solutions
- Tia, a company building the "modern medical home for women" across virtual and in-person care
Cofounded in 2019 by healthcare veterans Tuoyo Louis, Jason Robart and Pete Sally, Seae is driven by a mission born from their personal experiences and frustration with the widening health disparities across the country. After successfully leading Zaffre Investments, the corporate venture arm of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the Seae team engaged its broad network of progressive corporate and financial investors to support the new fund. Having firsthand knowledge of the impact that insurers can have on realizing the fund's mission, the team naturally targeted health plans as initial strategic investors.
Seae has garnered support from a broad coalition of more than 30 investors who are dedicated to increasing the prevalence of venture firms with diverse leadership. The coalition includes the American Hospital Association, Blue Shield of California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cambridge Associates, Eli Lilly and Company, Goldman Sachs and Health Care Service Corporation.
Suzanne Gauron, Global Head of Launch With GS, noted, "Goldman Sachs is excited to invest in Seae and support their investment in underrepresented founders who are dedicated to building innovative solutions in healthcare. We believe Seae's mission closely aligns with the Launch With GS thesis and we look forward to partnering with the team to drive capital to diverse teams dedicated to improving access to high-quality healthcare."
While the initial fund is closed, Seae will continue to build their firm while enhancing equitable access to capital for diverse entrepreneurs building growth stage companies in future funds.
"Seae Ventures' mission to drive capital toward diverse founders is not just reflective of our shared goals and values, it is also aligned with our investment thesis, which is to affect supply and demand dynamics," said Jasmine Richards, managing director at Cambridge Associates.
To learn more about Seae Ventures visit seaeventures.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Founded in 2019, Seae Ventures is dedicated to building and investing in early-stage healthcare technology and services companies primarily founded by women and people who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color. With a proven track record of success in venture, corporate strategy, innovation, and human capital, Seae seeks to balance the needs of patients, providers, and payers by investing in diverse entrepreneurs with high growth potential in the healthcare and financial technology space. For more information visit seaeventures.com.
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Ukrainian family arrives in Omaha after fleeing Kyiv amid the war
By Jonah Gilmore
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OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — A Ukrainian family is in Omaha after fleeing their home country amid the war.
The family of nine arrived at Eppley Airfield Tuesday night and was greeted by a crowd of people waiving Ukrainian flags.
Members of the Ukrainian community have stepped up, agreeing to house those who come into Omaha.
The House on the Rock Slavic Church is also helping to support these families.
The family currently has Humanitarian Parole status and is not considered to be refugee status.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, Humanitarian Parole allows an individual to temporarily enter the United States and apply for employment authorization, but it does not confer immigration status or provide a path to lawful immigration status.
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Organization enters new era as The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center;
Celebrating with free admission and activities for visitors on Juneteenth Weekend, June 18-19
CHICAGO, June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than 60 years, the nation's first independent museum of Black history today unveiled a new name and new visual identity: The DuSable Museum of African American History is entering a new era as The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. The new name reaffirms the historic organization's commitment to educating all people about Black history, culture and experience, and to recognize the global connections and cultures of Black people across the diaspora.
The new name includes a new logo, visual identity and iconography for The DuSable Museum. The organization unveiled their new name and new look with refreshed signage and banners around the museum property in the historic Washington Park neighborhood in Chicago. The museum is also revamping its website to incorporate the new name and branding on launch day.
"While The DuSable is an iconic and historical institution, we're also constantly evolving to reach new audiences here at home and across the world," said Perri Irmer, President and CEO of The DuSable Museum. "Our new name and new visual identity further reinforce our founder's commitment to preserve and promote Black history, art and culture, and to educate and inform our visitors, especially during these challenging times. This is a tremendous moment for The DuSable – we don't just preserve history, we make it, too."
The new name and rebranding are supported with a new brand campaign that encourages the public to explore The DuSable by turning "Du." into a call to action.
"The new campaign helps drive everyone to celebrate Black history through action and interaction at the museum," said Dr. Kim L. Dulaney, Vice President of Education and Programs at The DuSable. "We welcome the public to take advantage of our vast educational resources to learn more about the remarkable achievements and countless contributions of Black people."
The museum is offering free admission all weekend, June 18-19. In addition to the rebranding celebration on Saturday, June 18, The DuSable Museum is inviting the public to celebrate the awareness of Freedom Day, and to consider the historic and continuing progress toward full equality at their Juneteenth BBQ and Block Party hosted in partnership with Chance the Rapper on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT.
For more details on The DuSable's Juneteenth weekend festivities and other upcoming events and exhibits, visit www.dusablemuseum.org or on Facebook @dusablemuseum.
About The DuSable Museum
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, a Smithsonian affiliate, is the nation's first independent museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and study of the history and culture of Africans Americans and people of African descent. For more, visit www.dusablemuseum.org and follow @dusablemuseum.
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LONDON, ON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - VersaBank ("VersaBank" or the "Bank") (TSX: VBNK) (NASDAQ: VBNK), today announced that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") to proceed with a Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") for its common shares.
"Recent market conditions have presented an exceptional opportunity to purchase VersaBank shares at an attractive value and this NCIB represents an excellent use of our capital," said David Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer, VersaBank. "We feel that our stock is undervalued and the current trading price represents less than 0.8 times book value. VersaBank has abundant excess capital to make meaningful purchases through this NCIB, as well as to fund our significant growth opportunities."
Pursuant to the NCIB, VersaBank may purchase for cancellation up to 1,700,000 of its common shares representing approximately 9.54% of its public float. As of August 10, 2022, the public float comprised 17,817,350 common shares and there were 27,441,082 issued and outstanding Common Shares in total. The average daily trading volume ("ADTV") of VersaBank's Common Shares on the TSX for the six months of February 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022 (the "Preceding Six Month Period") was 4,731 shares. Daily purchases under the NCIB will be limited to 25% of the ADTV, which is 1,182 common shares, other than block purchase exceptions. During the Preceding Six-Month Period, 1,054,624 VersaBank common shares were traded on all Canadian exchanges. Of that total, 591,481 shares were traded on the TSX and the remaining 463,143 shares were traded on a number of alternate exchanges and trading systems.
The purchases may commence on August 17, 2022 and will terminate on August 16, 2023, or such earlier date as VersaBank may complete its purchases pursuant to the NCIB. The purchases will be made by VersaBank through the facilities of the TSX and alternate trading systems and in accordance with the rules of the TSX or such alternate trading systems, as applicable, and the prices that VersaBank will pay for any Common Shares will be the market price of such shares at the time of acquisition. VersaBank will make no purchases of Common Shares other than open market purchases. All shares purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled.
VersaBank is a Canadian Schedule I chartered bank with a difference. VersaBank became the world's first fully digital financial institution when it adopted its highly efficient business-to-business model using its proprietary state-of-the-art financial technology to profitably address underserved segments of the Canadian banking market in the pursuit of superior net interest margins while mitigating risk. VersaBank obtains all of its deposits and provides the majority of its loans and leases electronically, with innovative deposit and lending solutions for financial intermediaries that allow them to excel in their core businesses. In addition, leveraging its internally developed IT security software and capabilities, VersaBank established wholly owned, Washington, DC-based subsidiary, DRT Cyber Inc. to pursue significant large-market opportunities in cyber security and develop innovative solutions to address the rapidly growing volume of cyber threats challenging financial institutions, multi-national corporations and government entities on a daily basis.
VersaBank's Common Shares trade on the TSX and on NASDAQ under the symbol VBNK. Its Series 1 Preferred Shares trade on the TSX under the symbol VB.PR.A.
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(Motor Authority) For some, a clean car isn’t enough. It needs to be closer to perfection.
Deep cleaning your vehicle’s paint, including correcting the imperfections in the clear coat, then applying a layer of protection, can make your car look like new.
Once complete, you’ll have a layer of protection on your paint. If done right, the vehicle will look better, feel smoother (why are you touching the paint? Stop that!), and shine brighter. Sunglasses sold separately.
Properly detailing a car isn’t an hour-long endeavor. Depending on the condition of the paint, it could take anywhere from a morning to a lifetime; that shine is addictive. With the right time, equipment, and practice, a vehicle can sit in the sun and never reflect paint swirls, hazing, or scratches.
Based on more than 25 years of detailing vehicles (and boats), along with six years of professional detailing experience, here are my recommended steps to properly clean, correct, and protect your vehicle’s paint.
Precautions and warnings
The risks of scratching, marring, or damaging a vehicle while detailing it are severe. Taking a power tool or abrasive chemicals to a vehicle’s finish increases those risks exponentially. The result could be a marred finish or worse, burning through the clear coat. Then you’ll have a dull spot showing exposed paint, like an open wound.
Following the right process is the start, but trial and error is required to truly master the art of detailing. Practicing on an old hood, body panel, or car no one cares about is advised.
The hardness of clear coats varies by automaker. Vehicles with softer clear coats will be easier to work with and imperfections will buff out quicker. With experience you’ll spot consistent trends and learn that, in general, the clear coats of Japanese vehicles are softer, Germans are harder, and Americans are thicker.
Jewelry and watches should be ditched before starting. Sorry, Honey, the wedding ring needs to come off temporarily. Belts should either be ditched or the buckle should be covered 100% by a shirt.
Equipment
You’ll need clean microfiber towels, paint clay, liquid spray detailer, bug/tar remover, an orbital buffer or rotary polisher with a backing plate, polishing and cutting pads, liquid paint compound, wax, an LED headlight, and bright lights. A good portion of this stuff can be purchased locally at the auto parts store or a home improvement store, but buying online opens a world of choices with typically higher quality products.
All this equipment can be had for less than $1,000, or you could easily spend ten times that amount. It’s an investment in your vehicle. Except for the lighting and hardware, a lot of this stuff will need to be replaced over time.
Wash, then detail
The vehicle has to be completely clean from any road grime and debris. Sand, rain spots, pollen, bird droppings, and any other dirt have to go. Here’s a handy guide on the proper way to wash your car.
Location, location, location
Detailing should be done inside, or at a minimum under some sort of structure that protects the vehicle from sunlight and debris. A well-lit garage is the ideal location.
LED lighting has made it much easier to to shine a lot of light on a car. A 10,000-lumen LED light bulb costs less than $100. I have three 10,000-lumen bulbs in my garage. My wife will tell you it’s like looking at the sun. Imperfections in the paint can hide in the shadows and darkness, but ithey can’t escape the sun or bright LED lights.
Process
Detailing is a panel-by-panel, section-by-section process. Work the vehicle from top to bottom, front to back, starting with the hood. Leave the bottom quarter of the vehicle—lower bumpers, doors, moldings, rear bumper—for last during each step as that’s where the most dirt lives.
Clay, for cars
After washing the car, clean the clear coat with clay. Skip this step and you’ll swirl dirt and contaminants that you can’t see onto the clear coat.
Some clays are softer and stickier, making them easier to use, while some are harder and less enjoyable to work with. While some bars are as light as 60 or 80 grams, most are 100 grams. I prefer a larger 120+ gram bar to ensure I have more clay to work with.
Using liquid detailer, spray a section of the hood and rub the clay bar in side-to-side motions across the clear coat. For the Jeep Grand Cherokee shown here, I broke the hood into four sections. A 2-foot by 2-foot section is typical. Once you’ve gone over the entire section a few times, stop, fold the clay into itself half a dozen times or so to work the dirt and contaminants into the center of the clay. Dry the panel with a microfiber towel, and feel the paint.
If it’s not perfectly smooth, go over it again. Putting your fingers in a thin Ziploc bag and running them over the paint increases the sensation and allows you to better feel contaminants in the paint.
Repeat the process across the entire vehicle. Start with the hood, and move on to the front fenders, A-pillars, roof, door uppers, rear fenders, and trunk/hatch. Next, move on to the lower bumpers, rockers, and moldings. Never use the clay without folding it into itself half a dozen times or so after a panel and never use a clay bar that’s been dropped on the ground or otherwise contaminated. Never reuse a clay bar. One clay bar for one vehicle.
Remaining bits
The paint’s now clean, but what if you see tar or stubborn baked-on bug guts? Grab a can of bug and tar remover and remove it with a microfiber rag. Real tough stuff can be treated with chemicals such as Goof Off or even lacquer thinner, but these are harsh; touch the wrong part and a piece of trim or decal might droop or lose its shine. Proceed with extreme caution. You don’t need to clay bar these areas again as any contaminants the clay would remove have already been removed.
Paint correction: Decision time
My grandfather used to say, “God only made so much land.” He was right, and automakers only put so much clear coat on a vehicle. Before you correct a vehicle’s paint there are some important questions that need to be answered. Is this vehicle a daily driver that hauls the kids to soccer practice? Is this a supercar or hypercar? Is this a classic? Does this vehicle have single-stage paint? Is this car headed to a concours event that will be judged? The answers to these questions impact the next steps.
You have to decide what level of correction is desired. Play the long game for most vehicles. There are only so many times a high-touch area (hood, fenders, rear pillars, etc,) can be corrected before the clear coat runs out. Every time you detail a vehicle and correct its paint it should look better than the last time as you’re building off your previous work. However, that also means you’re removing clear coat each time. It’s unwise to go for perfection every time as you’ll run out of clear coat.
Show cars headed to events or sports cars/hypercars/supercars that will rarely be driven or are about to be fully wrapped in protective film should be made perfect.
Measure before you cut
Before correcting the paint it’s important to know roughly how much clear coat is on the surface. Between primer, paint, and clear coat, most vehicles have about 4 to 5 mils of coating, though some have a bit more based on the painting process. About a third of that, or 1.5 to 2 mils on average, is the clear coat. The vehicle shown, my Jeep Grand Cherokee, had a thicker coating that measured between 6.8 and 8.8 mils depending on the panel.
A paint depth gauge costs as little as $20, though the more you spend the more accurate and better quality the gauge will be. Get one and measure a few spots on each panel to get a feel for the depth of the coating on your vehicle. This process can show you areas where you have to be careful due to a thinner clear coat.
If a vehicle has been detailed many times, especially by someone without experience, it’s likely there’s less clear coat. A mistake during correction could result in blowing through the clear coat.
Time to correct
Unless you’re trying to fix a scratch you’ll be correcting the paint on your entire vehicle. Otherwise, you’ll have one shiny, swirl-free panel on a marred car. My Jeep is a daily driver and I wasn’t aiming for perfection, just correction to remove swirls, hazing, and micro-scratches.
Correcting your car’s paint is akin to sanding. You’re rubbing a grit on the clear coat to reduce or remove imperfections. Both the pad and compound you use will have grits and cutting and finishing properties. Sometimes it’s necessary to start with rougher grits and work your way to a finer grits. Foam, microfiber, or wool pads can all get the job done. I prefer foam.
Paint correction can be done by hand with a microfiber rag or pad, but it’ll take far longer and require a lot more energy than using an orbital buffer. It’ll also be harder, though not impossible, to produce the same results. Tools help.
Choose the first grit for your pad—on the Jeep I used a foam light cutting pad—and attach the pad to the orbital or rotary buffer backed by a backing plate. Put three or four fingernail-sized dots of rubbing compound on the pad—I used a 1,200-grit fast-cutting compound—turn the speed dial to three or four, and place the buffer on the panel you intend to work on. Only now you can turn on the buffer. Applying mild, even pressure, move the buffer across the panel’s surface in vertical, then horizontal, then diagonal lines. Scratches, swirls, hazing, and mars go in all directions and just like Pokemon Go you want to try and catch them all. When complete, remove the compound by wiping the surface with a microfiber rag.
Stop.
Now check your work with an LED flashlight. Look directly at it and from side angles to check the progress. It’s important to check each section after these passes. Rinse and repeat section-by-section, panel-by-panel for the entire vehicle. Yes, you can do taillights and headlights. Yes, you can do chrome. But it’s important to know what compound and pads you are using on these things and ensure it’s the same grit level that you want for the clear coat.
Correcting is done in stages, just like sanding. If a vehicle’s clear coat is in rough shape and this is a car that is being made perfect it will likely take multiple rounds of correcting with multiple compounds and pads.
Polish and protect
Congratulations! You’ve corrected your vehicle’s clear coat and hopefully not burned through it. Now it’s time to polish and apply protection to your vehicle’s finish.
Just like the correction stage, this can be done by hand with a microfiber towel or pad, but it’ll take far longer and it will be hard to produce the same results as an orbital or rotary buffer.
At this point, evaluate where compounding and correcting has left your finish.
If the finish could use one more step, a cleaner wax can be applied with a very mild finishing and polishing pad on the orbital buffer or rotary polisher. This will add another layer of protection while helping clean up a few tiny scratches.
The last step is to apply a wax or sealant with a fine finishing pad on the buffer. This provides no correction and instead applies a layer of protection that adds a brilliant shine.
Wheels!
You aren’t done yet. Wheels need love too. Some vehicles have painted wheels while others have steel, chrome, or painted alloys. It’s important to protect your wheels and to choose the right product based on the wheel finish. If they are painted you might want to correct them so they shine just as brightly as the paint. This is typically done by hand, but some wheels are large enough or have enough surface area that a smaller buffer can be used.
Clean up
You’re hot, sweaty, and tired, but the job’s not done. Wax dust covers your vehicle’s glass, chrome, grille, and other bits. Don’t go through all this work only to leave a sloppy look.
Wipe down the glass with a clean microfiber rag to remove all the dust. Then clean it with an ammonia-free glass cleaner. Wipe down the grille, lights, and trim bits with a microfiber rag. Make sure there’s no wax left behind on any seals, rubber gaskets, or in cracks and crevices such as door handles.
Now you’re done!
Enjoy a beautiful, shiny, and protected finish and repeat these steps every 6-12 months to keep your car looking shiny all the time. | https://cw33.com/automotive/how-to-detail-your-car-like-a-pro-a-step-by-step-guide-to-paint-correction-and-protection/ | 2022-04-15T21:49:14Z |
Erie Strategic Ventures will invest in and offer commercial support to startups focused on the insurance industry and related spaces
ERIE, Pa., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance, an auto, home, business and life insurance company based in Erie, Pennsylvania, today announced the establishment of Erie Strategic Ventures to support visionary entrepreneurs. The fund is the most recent example of ERIE's commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and delivering innovative products, services and experiences to its customers and network of independent agents.
Erie Strategic Ventures' focus will span the personal and commercial insurance value chain as well as natural adjacencies that offer potential to deliver value to ERIE customers and agents. Initial areas of interest include insurance innovation in risk avoidance, claims, underwriting, digital sales, agency productivity tools, and products and services for home, families and small businesses. The fund is stage and geography agnostic but will focus primarily on early-stage investments in North America.
"We are excited to build upon our expanding innovation efforts with the launch of this venture fund," said Keith Kennedy, senior vice president for Next Level Innovation at Erie Insurance. "ERIE is committed to a culture of service and our corporate values will translate well into supporting the founders we invest in."
Erie Strategic Ventures is the venture capital arm of Erie Insurance, a Fortune 500 insurance company that generated $7.9 billion in direct written premium in 2021. Founded in 1925, ERIE is the nation's 11th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer based on direct premiums written. ERIE is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best and has more than six million policies in force.
In addition to capital, Erie Strategic Ventures will leverage ERIE's industry leadership and value proposition to support portfolio companies. With nearly 100 years of insurance expertise, ERIE has the potential to serve both as a customer and development partner for startups. ERIE will seek to partner with startups to bring innovative products and services to market, leveraging a strong network of independent agents across 12 states and Washington D.C.
Erie Strategic Ventures will partner with Touchdown Ventures, a firm specializing in corporate venture capital, which will work closely with senior executives at ERIE on fund operations.
"We are thrilled to partner with a values-driven company such as Erie Insurance that has the scale, resources and ability to make a positive impact on the corporate venture landscape," noted Rich Grant, co-founder and managing director of Touchdown Ventures. "Our combined Erie Strategic Ventures team has significant insurance industry and corporate venture capital experience. We will leverage this expertise and ERIE's unique position in the market to support entrepreneurs."
Learn more about Erie Strategic Ventures at www.erieinsurance.com/ventures.
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. News releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com.
About Touchdown Ventures
Touchdown Ventures partners with corporations to manage their venture capital programs. Touchdown works closely with each corporation to achieve the financial and strategic benefits from venture capital investments. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser and maintains offices in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. More information on Touchdown can be found at www.touchdownvc.com.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Four finals, three golds.
Torri Huske, Caeleb Dressel and Alex Walsh all won for the United States on the second day of racing at the world swimming championships on Sunday.
Only Nicolò Martinenghi prevented an American clean sweep as the 22-year-old claimed Italy’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s 100 breaststroke.
“My first medal, a gold medal in my first final at the world championship is something special,” said Martinenghi, who also set a national record.
The 19-year-old Huske improved on her own American record in the women’s 100 butterfly, clocking 55.64 seconds to finish ahead of French swimmer Marie Wattel and China’s Zhang Yufei.
“It’s kind of surreal. I feel like I haven’t really processed it yet,” said Huske, who was 0.29 seconds under the world-record pace at the 50-meter mark. “I’m just happy I went a best time more than the place. At the end of the day, I just want to see that I’m improving myself.”
Wattel’s 56.14 is a French record. Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil, who won in 2019, and Sweden’s Sarah Sjöström, the 2017 winner, both skipped the race.
Dressel was a half-second off the world record as he took gold in the men’s 50 butterfly with 22.57, ahead of Brazilian Nicholas Santos and American teammate Michael Andrew.
“Feels good to get the first individual (gold) out of the way. It’s always the most nerve-racking,” said Dressel, who became the first American to win back-to-back world titles in the event.
Andrew posted a personal best time to gain his first medal, and he reflected on Dressel’s dominance.
“As much as he’s a teammate, I always want to beat him. It’s nice having a guy like him in a lot of the events I race because it pushes me to work that much harder,” Andrew said.
Britain’s Benjamin Proud, who was quickest in qualifying, finished 0.51 off the pace in seventh.
Walsh clocked 2:07.13 in the women’s 200 medley, the fifth fastest time ever posted. The 20-year-old American finished 1.44 seconds ahead Australia’s Kaylee McKeown, and 1.78 ahead of 16-year-old teammate Leah Hayes, whose time of 2:08.91 is a junior world record.
“I’ve had my eyes on that record for a while now and I’m so happy to finally get it,” Hayes said.
It brought the Americans’ medal tally to 12 altogether – five gold, one silver and six bronze.
“I forgot what it’s like to have so many people in the crowd and I was shocked, honestly, looking up from my race and seeing the stadium was full of people,” Walsh said.
The biggest cheers of the evening were for hometown favorite Katinka Hosszú, the 2017 and 2019 champion, who placed seventh in what could be her last worlds at home. Hosszú will be 38 when Budapest next hosts the event in 2027.
“It’s just such an honor to race Katinka. I’ve really looked up to her all of these years and it was fun,” Walsh said.
Martinenghi took the first gold of the evening in the men’s 100 breaststroke, clocking 58.26 seconds ahead of Dutch swimmer Arno Kamminga and American Nic Fink. Fink was fastest over the first 50 meters but finished 0.39 seconds behind Martinenghi.
Apostolos Christou of Greece set a championship record with 52.09 in the 100 backstroke semifinals. Thomas Ceccon of Italy and Hunter Armstrong of the U.S. were next fastest.
Germany’s Anna Elendt was fastest in the women’s breaststroke semifinals, where world record holder Lilly King qualified in eighth place for Monday’s final.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. ("Li-Cycle") (NYSE: LICY) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between February 16, 2021 and March 23, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Li-Cycle, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Li-Cycle includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Li-Cycle's largest customer, Traxys, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycle's product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 20, 2022
Aggrieved Li-Cycle investors only have until June 20, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Jury selection for Parkland shooter must start over, judge rules
By Alta Spells and Dakin Andone, CNN
Jury selection in the case of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz must start over after two weeks of questioning potential jurors, the judge ruled.
Prosecutors had requested the jury selection process be restarted after 11 prospective jurors — who were excused April 5 but asked to return Monday — were not present in court.
“A mistake was made,” said Carolyn McCann, assistant state attorney. She called the situation a “miscommunication” and asked the judge to strike the jury panels, saying it was “better to just start fresh.”
Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Scherer granted the prosecution’s request.
“I’m going to start over,” she said. “As soon as the panel comes up, I’m granting the motion. We’re going to start over.”
The concern was the 11 prospective jurors said they could not follow the law, and Scherer excused them before attorneys for both sides got to question them.
Attorneys representing Cruz were not allotted time to rebut the judge’s decision; it is possible Scherer could reverse her decision after the defense has an opportunity to respond.
The jury selection process for the penalty phase of Cruz’s trial began April 4. The jury now being impaneled will be tasked with deciding whether to recommend the death penalty for Cruz, who already pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder for the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Jury selection is further complicated by the fact that proceedings are expected to be especially lengthy. Both sides told Scherer the penalty phase could last four to six months.
Jurors are expected to hear both aggravating factors and mitigating circumstances — reasons why Cruz should or should not be put to death. If the jury unanimously finds at least one aggravating factor exists in this case, it must then be unanimous in recommending the death penalty. Cruz’s sentence would otherwise default to life in prison.
If the jury recommends the death penalty, the judge could choose to follow the recommendation or sentence Cruz to life in prison.
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Classic Specs released their top five eyewear styles for men and women
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We're midway through 2022, and Classic Specs shares its top five most popular frames for eyeglasses and sunglasses.
With Classics Specs, all their frames are inspired by popular styles which have stood the test of time so that you won't go wrong with these choices. Selecting the right frame is difficult without worrying about the style becoming dated.
The company uses high-quality materials in all its frames: premium, hypoallergenic cellulose acetate sourced from a family-owned factory in Northern Italy. For sunglasses, they use the highest quality UVA/UVB protective lenses available, including polarized lens technology.
- Amherst – At the top of the list, the Amherst in Carbon Black is a stunning must-have in your wardrobe. The bold frame is universally flattering as sunglasses or regular eyeglasses.
- Beaumont – Featuring a classic spectacle styling, the Beaumont in Maple Crystal Tortoise gives the wearer a sharp appearance, and the color matches just about anything.
- Logan – The Logan in Whiskey Crystal was the most popular frame for sunglasses selected by both men and women. The round frame has an iconic look made famous by movie stars of the 1950s.
- Prescott – A bold classic, the Prescott in Carbon Black was most often purchased in sunglasses in both men's and women's styles. The square frame is flattering on all face shapes.
- Waverly – Pink is one of the most popular colors this year, trending in clothing, accessories, and even home decor. The Waverly in Dusty Rose Crystal pairs a classic frame with an upscale version of pink. Just a hint of color gives the wearer a refreshing style.
"Classic eyewear never goes out of style. In 2022, we noticed a trend towards bold styles and softer colors. Consumers are making choices that supplement their wardrobe and make a statement," explained Caitlyn Miller, Classic Specs Product Manager. "If customers are uncertain about how a style will look on them, they can virtually try-on glasses before they buy."
Classic Specs eyeglasses, including prescription, start at $89.
Classic Specs is an online retailer known for its range of contemporary glasses inspired by designers' favorite vintage silhouettes. All frames are made with the highest quality craftsmanship and feature Italian acetate and stainless-steel reinforced hinges. A wide range of lens options are available, whether you're looking for reading glasses, distance, progressive, sunglasses, or simply fashion frames.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 2010, Classic Specs began with brick and mortar stores, then moved online and out to the American West. The brand seeks to revive classic designs from every decade.
Classic Specs headquarters is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and its customer service and distribution center are in Missouri. Learn more at www.classicspecs.com, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRO).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Spero between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 25, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Spero Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") for the Company's product candidate, Tebipenem HBr, were insufficient to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"); (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Agreement secures a dedicated field team under a direct-to-store management model for Valens-branded products, driving sales through a robust distribution network
KELOWNA, BC, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS)) (the "Company" "The Valens Company" or "Valens"), a leading manufacturer of branded cannabis products, today announced that it has secured an exclusive cannabis partnership with Coldhaus Distribution ("Coldhaus") to provide integrated logistics solutions for Valens-branded cannabis products across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Pursuant to the two-year partnership, Coldhaus in conjunction with Valens will be responsible for store level representation, brand advocacy, distribution route coverage and retail staff education to drive brand visibility and commercial retail presence. Furthermore, leveraging Coldhaus' direct-to-store management infrastructure we believe will significantly increase the frequency, reach and touchpoints of our brands as we continue to penetrate key retail relationships. The dedicated field team to be put in place through this partnership will allow Valens to connect with and educate retail staff in respect to our brands and product attributes providing a unique opportunity to help drive consistent in-store category strategy while supporting retailers as they focus on enriching consumer experience.
Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer of The Valens Company, said, "We are very happy to announce today's partnership with Coldhaus a leading distributor with proven success in building large iconic brands in the beverage industry through robust distribution. Having a major partner like Coldhaus we believe will help accelerate our growth in key markets and create long-term meaningful relationships with retailers and consumers throughout the distribution territory as we increase visibility of our branded cannabis products. This partnership is a positive step forward for our revenue growth objectives with little to no additional overhead as we are able utilize the expert sales and logistics teams at Coldhaus that will serve as an extension to the Valens team. We are thrilled to partner with Coldhaus to expand our reach into the retail ecosystem, as they truly understand the relationship between brand owners and retailers."
David Millen, Chief Executive Officer of Coldhaus Distribution, said, "The cannabis market is an important emerging category, and we have maintained our independence as a private distributor positioned to lead and seize generation-defining opportunities exactly like this one. Today marks our first foray into the cannabis category, we are proud to select Valens as our exclusive partner to help bring their leading portfolio of products to market given their manufacturing capabilities and product innovation. Coldhaus has a heritage of building large brands through robust distribution, and this partnership marks a defining moment as consumer preferences and behaviours with cannabis are beginning to take shape. We believe this is an opportunity to help build and distribute Valens into a house of leading cannabis CPG brands."
At Valens, it's Personal.
The Valens Company is a leading manufacturer of cannabis products with a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. The Company provides proprietary cannabis processing services, in addition to best-in-class product development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cannabis consumer packaged goods. The Valens Company's high-quality products are formulated for the medical, health and wellness, and recreational consumer segments, and are offered across all cannabis product categories with a focus on quality and innovation. The Company also manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of CBD products in the United States through its subsidiary Green Roads, and distributes medicinal cannabis products in Australia. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, the Company continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences in key markets. Through Valens Labs, the Company is setting the standard in cannabis testing and research and development with Canada's only ISO17025 accredited analytical services lab, named The Centre of Excellence in Plant-Based Science by partner and scientific world leader Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover more on The Valens Company at http://www.thevalenscompany.com.
Coldhaus Distribution is a leading tier one National Consumer Packaged Good distributor and fulfillment company that delivers best in class results on its brand building capabilities. The Company prides itself on its suite of services which range from fulfillment, full service national distribution, forecasting, analytics and reporting, financial services, and national account management. Coldhaus Distribution works to execute their partners brand strategy and drives performance throughout the Canadian marketplace. The Company continues to grow its brand portfolio and leverage its extensive experience to continuously improve, learn, and educate consumers, retailers, and the brands they work with.
All information included in this press release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance and other statements of The Valens Company that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements are included for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Wherever possible, words such as "plans", "expects", "scheduled", "trends", "forecasts", "future", "indications", "potential", "estimates", "predicts", "anticipate", "to establish", "believe", "intend", "ability to", or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "should", "could", "would", "might", "will", or are "likely" to be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of these words or other variations thereof, have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the ability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, and anticipated courses of action.
The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, the inability to meet the Minimum Bid Requirement or comply with Nasdaq's other listing standards within the prescribed time period, which could result in the delisting of the common shares, Canadian regulatory risk, Australian regulatory risk, U.S. regulatory risk, U.S. border crossing and travel bans, the uncertainties, effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on licenses, expansion of facilities, competition, dependence on supply of cannabis and reliance on other key inputs, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the cannabis industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, limited operating history, vulnerability to rising energy costs, unfavourable publicity or consumer perception, product liability, risks related to intellectual property, product recalls, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, many of which are beyond the control of The Valens Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by The Valens Company, and which may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of The Valens Company to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, please refer to The Valens Company's latest Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com or on The Valens Company's website at www.thevalenscompany.com. The risks described in such Annual Information Form are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management's current beliefs and reasonable assumptions based upon information available to management as of the date hereof, The Valens Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. The Valens Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Valens Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Nothing herein should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell securities of The Valens Company.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Weber Inc. (NYSE: WEBR) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Weber's August 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO") of the important September 27, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Weber securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Weber class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7923 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 27, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Weber class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7923 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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New Materials and Color Options Mark a Sustainable Milestone for Ray and Charles Eames' Mid-Century Staple
ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its introduction in 1950, Eames Shell Chairs have popped up in nearly every setting on the planet, from smalltown diners to the lobbies of five-star hotels. The chair's playful curves are unmistakable and continued popularity has cemented it as a mid-century icon — and its story is about to get even better. The Shell Chair was first introduced in molded plastic in 2006, and now, Herman Miller's entire Eames Molded Plastic Chair portfolio will be made using 100% post-industrial recycled plastic — the equivalent of approximately 122 tons of plastic per year and a 15% carbon reduction annually for the beloved product line.*
"Ray and Charles Eames embraced a spirit of continuous reinvention for the Molded Plastic Chair, especially in developing the use of sustainable materials with each iteration," said Ben Watson, President, Herman Miller. "Herman Miller is honoring that design legacy with the introduction of an Eames Molded Plastic Chair made from 100% recycled plastic, and we will continue to challenge ourselves to pursue meaningful, responsible change."
The new material formulation is not the only change awaiting the Eames Molded Plastic Chair portfolio. To celebrate the switch to sourcing 100% post-industrial recycled plastic, the brand is introducing a refreshed collection of available shell colors, which will include three of the previously offered colors (Black, White, and Red Orange) and nine new hues: Evergreen, Cocoa, Deep Yellow, Brick Red, Pale Blue, Medium Grey, Blue Green, Grey Green and Light Grey. The colors were specifically chosen to present designers and consumers with an updated palette that spans the basic color families with a current, cohesive sensibility. The modernized array of shades will bolster the Shell Chair's distinctive ability to flawlessly incorporate itself into a space, regardless of whether the space is refined, relaxed or somewhere in between.
This isn't the first time the Shell Chair has undergone a material transformation. Ray and Charles' original 1950 designs were fiberglass, and the line expanded to include bent wire the following year. Eventually the environmental hazards of working with fiberglass prompted a switch to polypropylene (2006), but evolving material technology made it possible to return to a safer fiberglass option for the environment again in 2013; the introduction of wood finishes followed shortly after. All these options, along with upholstery and seat pads, are still a part of the line today. The Eames Shell Chair was designed on the principle of adaptability, and the vast number of configurations available offers solutions that work for endless applications and environments.
"Part of responsible design is first making things that will last. The second part is always looking for ways we can improve our designs to make the world more sustainable and equitable for all," says Watson. "It's no coincidence Herman Miller pieces like Eames Shell Chairs are often passed down among families or become coveted vintage pieces."
These shell chair innovations are the most recent in a series of sustainable product updates Herman Miller has implemented. Most recently, the brand introduced the use of ocean-bound plastic in its best-selling Aeron Chair. As part of MillerKnoll, Herman Miller's product changes are contributing to the greater collective's 2030 Sustainability Goals, a company-wide strategy dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint, designing out waste, and sourcing better materials throughout the collective of brands.
The new Eames Molded Plastic Chairs are available for contract clients at specific business pricing via authorized MillerKnoll dealers. They are also available for purchase in Herman Miller's online store and Herman Miller's retail locations with a starting price of $295 USD. To learn more about the specific environmental information for each variation of the Eames Molded Plastic Chair and to see how purchasing these items can contribute to green building standards including LEED, please visit https://millerknoll.ecomedes.com/.
Since 1905, Herman Miller has been guided by a commitment to problem-solving designs that inspire the best in people. Along the way, Herman Miller has forged critical relationships with the most visionary designers of the day, from mid-century greats like George Nelson, the Eames Office, and Isamu Noguchi, to research-oriented visionaries like Robert Propst and Bill Stumpf — and with today's groundbreaking studios like Industrial Facility and Studio 7.5. From the birth of ergonomic furniture to manufacturing some of the twentieth century's most iconic pieces, Herman Miller has spent the last century pioneering original, timeless design that makes an enduring impact, while building a lasting legacy of design, innovation and social good. Herman Miller is a part of MillerKnoll (NADSAQ:MLKN), a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. For more information, visit www.hermanmiller.com/about/our-story.
*Based on current annual sales forecast.
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Missing hiker’s body found 2-plus weeks later with dog by his side
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A hiker who went missing more than two weeks ago was found dead in Griffith Park with his dog by his side, authorities said.
Oscar Alejandro Hernandez, 29, was reported missing on March 16. His body was found Thursday night in a remote area of the sprawling urban park. His dog, King, was alive but emaciated.
He apparently hadn’t left Hernandez’s side for two weeks, a relative told KNBC-TV. The family was there when the body was found, said Sgt. Ruben Arellano, a watch commander at the station in charge of Griffith Park.
Hernandez was last seen near the park merry-go-round’s hiking trails, according to a missing person flier posted by his family.
There was no immediate word on the cause of his death. There is no reason to believe foul play was involved, Arellano said.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. (TSXV: BILD) ("BuildDirect" or "Company"), announces the closing of a secured debt financing pursuant to which it issued, via its wholly owned subsidiary BuildDirect Operations Limited ("BuildDirect Operations"), secured notes to Pelecanus Investments Ltd. ("Pelecanus"), Lyra Growth Partners Inc. ("Lyra") and Beedie Investments Ltd. ("Beedie" and, together with Pelecanus and Lyra, the "Lenders") in an aggregated amount of US $1.5 million (the "Additional Loan"). The Company also announces the amendment of secured notes issued by BuildDirect Operations to (a) the Lenders in February 2022 and (b) Deans Knight Capital Management Ltd. in its capacity as portfolio manager on behalf and for the benefit of two fully managed accounts (collectively the "Dean Knight Noteholders") in March 2018 (the "2018 Notes").
Additional Loan:
The terms of the Additional Loan include the following:
- The Additional Loan bears interest at an annual rate of 12% compounded monthly and is payable upon repayment of the Additional Loan;
- The Additional Loan matures on January 1, 2023 and
- A commitment fee equal to 1% of the Additional Loan is payable upon repayment of the Additional Loan.
On February 15, 2022, the Company issued secured notes (the "Original Notes") to the Lenders pursuant to which an aggregate of US$3.0 Million was made available to the Company (the "Original Loan", and together with the Additional Loan, the "Loan"). Pursuant to the Additional Loan, BuildDirect Operations issued amended and restated secured notes which amend and restate the Original Notes, therefore (a) extending the maturity date of the Original Loan to January 1, 2023; and (b) consolidating the Original Loan and the Additional Loan in the same document.
The net proceeds from the Additional Loan will be used to continue to advance BuildDirect's strategy and for general working capital purposes of the Company. The TSX Venture Exchange has been provided notice of the Additional Loan under TSXV Policy 5.1 – Loans, Loan Bonuses, Finder's Fees and Commissions.
Pelecanus, Lyra and Beedie are insiders by virtue of holding 37.7%, 12.9% and 11.4% respectively of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company on a partially diluted basis. As a result of the foregoing, the Additional Loan issued to the above entities constitutes a related party transaction as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company relied upon the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements in sections 5.5(b) – Issuer not Listed on Specified Markets and 5.7(1)(a) – Fair Market Value Not More Than 25 Per Cent of Market Capitalization, respectively of MI 61-101.
Amendment of 2018 Notes:
BuildDirect Operations (formerly BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc.) issued the 2018 Notes to Deans Knight Noteholders in an aggregate principal amount of approximately CAD $5,000,000 pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement dated as of March 22, 2018. BuildDirect Operations and the Deans Knight Noteholders have agreed to amend the 2018 Notes pursuant to which (a) the maturity date of the 2018 Notes is extended to December 31, 2022 (the "2018 Notes Maturity Date") (b) the interest rate applicable to the 2018 Notes is increased to 15% effective June 30, 2022 and (c) deferred fees in the amount of between 1%-3% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes are payable by BuildDirect Operations subject to repayment of the 2018 Notes prior to the 2018 Notes Maturity Date.
"We are very pleased to have the continued support of our shareholders as we navigate our continued transition to B2B focused customer acquisition said David Lazar, interim CEO of BuildDirect. "With our ongoing push to reallocate resources to the pro customer market and drive synergies with our two prior acquisitions, that exclusively service pro customers, we have continued conviction around our strategic direction."
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About BuildDirect
BuildDirect (TSXV: BILD) is a growing omnichannel building material retailer. BuildDirect connects North American home improvement B2B and B2C organizations and homeowners with quality building materials and services through its robust global supply chain network. BuildDirect's growth trajectory, strong product offering and proprietary heavyweight delivery network are delivering value today, solidifying its position as an innovative player in the home improvement industry. For more information, visit www.BuildDirect.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions. These statements reflect management's current beliefs and expectations and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof. Forward-looking statements involve significant risk, uncertainties and assumptions.
Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, without limitation, statements relating to BuildDirect's use of the proceeds from the Loan, BuildDirect's ability to repay the Loan and the 2018 Notes, the continued transition to B2B focused customer acquisition, the reallocation of resources to the pro customer market and to drive acquisition synergies and BuildDirect's conviction around its strategic direction.
Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Among those factors are changes in consumer spending, availability of mortgage financing and consumer credit, changes in the housing market, changes in trade policies, tariffs or other applicable laws and regulations both locally and in foreign jurisdictions, availability and cost of goods from suppliers, fuel prices and other energy costs, interest rate and currency fluctuations, retention of key personnel and changes in general economic, business and political conditions. These forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of the Company and general market conditions, including COVID-19.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. These factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements.
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect the Company's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. There may be other risks, uncertainties and factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and BuildDirect assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
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Two bills aimed to alter Florida's version of the TCPA have been indefinitely tabled. This means
consumers still can get up to $500 for every marketing message sent to them without proper
prior consent.
MIAMI, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's version of the TCPA, the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act ("FTSA"), will remain unamended for at least another year. Both House Bill 1095 and Senate Bill 1564, proposed amendments that would limit the effective protections of the FTSA, were "indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration". As a result, the FTSA remains a broader check on businesses marketing practices than its federal counterpart.
With the bills tabled, consumers have a stronger basis to bring legal claims for these unwanted messages. JMG Law Group, PLLC and Marcus & Zelman, LLC are teaming up to help you. Reach us at info@JMGLawGroup.com
The FTSA gives consumers a private right of action in recourse against companies who are sending marketing messages without proper consent. Under the unamended version of the FTSA, any marketing phone call or text message offering goods or services that was made without first obtaining the prior express written consent of the receiving party is a violation giving rise to a legal claim. As the FTSA only came into effect last July, many companies have yet to appropriately update their messaging disclosures to meet the FTSA's standard for prior express written consent. To be valid, the consent must:
- include the signature of the called party;
- clearly authorize the method of transmitting marketing messages;
- include the number being authorized for marketing; and
- must have a clear and conspicuous disclosure that: 1) the party is authorizing the receipt of marketing messages and 2) agreeing to this marketing is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
Without these conditions met, a consent is not valid. Any violating message affords the receiving party a private right of action to recover "actual damages or $500, whichever is greater". And with the bills tabled indefinitely, consumers can feel more secure in their rights against unwanted marketing.
If you've received marketing messages such as phone calls or texts consumers, JMG Law Group & Marcus & Zelman, LLC can help you get the compensation you may be entitled to. Contact us with your spam texts at info@JMGLawGroup.com for a free consultation.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAVA announced its 720P Video Baby Monitor is now available in 1000+ Target and Walmart stores nationwide. It's more convenient than ever for parents to enjoy the award winning VAVA baby monitor.
The VAVA baby monitor was listed as one of the Best Baby Monitors of 2022 on Tech Advisor and Babylist, and is available in four soothing colors – white, pink, blue, and green. Not only do these color options add more personality to a baby nursery, but the baby monitor is designed with multiple convenient features so parents can easily check on their children from anywhere in the house.
Baby monitors are an important safety feature that parents rely on to help keep their children safe. The VAVA baby monitor is outfitted with wireless connection and up to four cameras can be connected to a single monitor, and when multiple cameras are connected to the monitor, parents can activate scan view mode. This function will automatically switch between visual input from all the cameras.
Additionally, the VAVA baby monitor has a large 5" HD display, making it easy for parents to monitor for sleep disruptions or other issues. For added peace of mind,, the two-way talk system makes it easy for parents to hear when their child is crying, fussing, or just wants attention.
Get your hands on your own VAVA baby monitor at your local Walmart, Target, or at the VAVA Official Store today.
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Sherman student athletes help launch new line of apparel
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Lights, camera, action.
On Thursday, Sherman High School had a big visitor on campus.
Sports equipment company Oakley is launching their new line of apparel called ‘Athlete Essentials’.
Senior athletes volunteered to help film for advertisements that will be used for Oakley’s new line.
Megan Leisinger, Oakley’s Director of Retail Brand Marketing said Oakley wanted to use real students “to really show the athletes journey… and the love of high school sports”.
But it was also the new athletic complex that put Sherman on Oakley’s radar.
Scott Wissmueller who is the Channel Sales Manager for Oakley states, “this place has surpassed any expectations… it doesn’t do it just in a picture. I mean you have to see it for yourself.”
Wissmueller also added, “it’s an amazing Division I college campus in my opinion, it’s great”.
Sherman Independent School District couldn’t be anymore proud.
“It justifies what our community has done, what our school board has done”, states Bob Jones who serves as the Athletic Director for Sherman ISD.
The school district said the experience will help the athletes grow and eventually they could receive free apparel.
But first, they will have to graduate.
The students “were so fired up… it was so fun to watch them” (Jones).
Sherman ISD hopes this campaign helps put them on the map for future opportunities.
“Somebody will see this and go ‘we ought to shoot a movie there in Sherman… we ought to do more commercials in Sherman’ and just keep bringing people to this beautiful place in Texoma” (Jones).
The new Oakley line won’t be out until August.
However, we should see the Sherman teams represented by July.
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Anti-government protesters in Sierra Leone clashed with police in the streets of the capital on Wednesday, as tensions over the rising cost of living turned deadly in the West African nation.
In a national broadcast, Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said that “lives of both policemen and civilians were lost,” without giving further details. He announced a nationwide curfew from 3 p.m. local time in a bid to stem the violence.
The protesters on Wednesday were calling for the departure of President Julius Maada Bio, who was elected in 2018 and still has 10 months left in his term. The demonstrators chanted “Bio must go” as they made their way through the capital, Freetown.
The government has criticized the unidentified organizers of the protest, warning that the country already has suffered enough through more than a decade of civil war that ended in 2002.
“Sierra Leone has gone through a lot so let us change the trajectory and not allow people to divide us,” Abdul Karim Will, spokesman for the Office of National Security, told the national radio broadcaster earlier in the day. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/deadly-anti-government-protests-erupt-in-sierra-leone/ | 2022-08-11T08:31:57Z |
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: NMTC) ("NeuroOne" or the "Company"), a medical technology company focused on improving surgical care options and outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders, will host a conference call to discuss financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2022 ended June 30, 2022, on August 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM Eastern Time.
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NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation is a developmental stage company committed to providing minimally invasive and hi-definition solutions for EEG recording, brain stimulation and ablation solutions for patients suffering from epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremors, chronic pain due to failed back surgeries, and other related neurological disorders that may improve patient outcomes and reduce procedural costs. For more information, visit n1mtc.com.
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SHENZHEN, China, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeekIn (Shenzhen, China) has developed several blood-based solutions to simplify and enhance cancer diagnosis and analysis. This technology can be easily adopted in many countries for early detection, treatment response and recurrence monitoring. All for the benefit of patients who will have access to quicker and less painful means of screening for cancer. SeekIn and Inspire2Live are collaborating to make this technology available to as many people as possible at low cost.
A revolution in cancer diagnosis
SeekIn products are based on blood samples and require no biopsy or imaging equipment, making them a low-cost and patient-friendly solution.
How it works
Blood samples are analysed for Protein Tumour Markers (PTM), in combination with shallow Whole Genome Sequencing (sWGS). The resulting data are processed by SeekIn's cloud-based software using Artificial Intelligence and big data to analyse the resulting data sets. SeekIn software covers the most common aggressive cancers and its specificity and sensitivity are considered better than traditional approaches in the realm of early detection, recurrence monitoring and treatment response.
SeekIn products like SeekInCare®, SeekInClarityTM and SeekInCureTM are based on both PTM and sWGS, offering not only further improvement in the effectiveness of screening, diagnostics and monitoring but also the opportunity to enhance existing tools, potentially even replacing some of them in the future. By utilizing artificial intelligence, OncoSeek® offers simple and improved PTM-based early detection for all aggressive cancers at low cost, making it suitable for low- and middle-income countries.
Joining forces for the benefit of patients
SeekIn and Inspire2Live are collaborating to support the rollout of this technology in as many countries as possible by leveraging Inspire2Live's network and implementation capabilities. Inspire2Live is participating in this collaboration on a not-for-profit basis with the sole aim of providing more patients with access to quicker and less painful means of screening and diagnosis.
About SeekIn
SeekIn Inc is a biotech company founded in early 2018 in Shenzhen, China, focusing on blood-based pan-cancer early detection utilizing next-generation sequencing and artificial intelligence. Since founded, SeekIn has been committed to providing cutting-edge and cost-effective solutions for cancer early detection, postoperative recurrence monitoring, and treatment response evaluation. SeekIn also developed novel molecular tests for leukemia patients. Its cancer early detection technology has been applied to canines as well. With its proprietary technical advances, SeekIn has launched a number of research and clinical studies in collaboration with top-tier hospitals in China. SeekIn envisions that by leading a new norm for cancer early detection the clinical outcome of mid-/late-stage cancer patients can be reversed and the cancer mortality rate can be reduced by 15%. For more information about SeekIn's cutting-edge technologies and products, visit www.seekincancer.com.
About Inspire2Live
Inspire2Live is an international patient advocacy organisation operating on an international level. We are on a mission to inspire and empower patients, researchers and clinicians to work together to prevent, treat and eliminate cancer. If we all believe that healthcare should be for the benefit of patients, then we should be part of the discussion and the decision process: When about us, not without us. We achieve our goals by connecting stakeholders in the medical industrial complex and organising congresses and discovery networks. These connections have led to many initiatives which are transforming the way research and healthcare work to become more patient-centric. We operate globally in full respect of local considerations. For more information please visit our website https://inspire2live.org/
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Petco Love Teams Up with Houston Animal Welfare Organizations, Sept. 3-4, to Champion Pet Adoption as Need Skyrockets
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Although pet acquisition soared during the pandemic, the sad truth is the need for adopting pets is acute. Petco Love, BOBS from Skechers, and several Houston, Tex.-based animal welfare organizations are teaming up for a mega adoption event, Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The goal to increase public awareness of pet adoption comes as shelters struggle with a record number of pets in care.
According to the 24Pet Shelter Watch Report, in-shelter euthanasia decreased from 2019 to 2021 but increased in 2022. The public might assume that shelters emptied during the pandemic. However, helping pets in need is an ongoing responsibility, and shelters struggle any time the number of pets coming in daily substantially exceeds the number going out to loving homes, like during the summer months when pets enter shelters in large amounts. Add in shelter staffing shortages and the lasting operational effects of COVID-19, and shelters face critical capacity levels. Without community support through fostering and adoption, happy, healthy pets face euthanasia in Houston and across the country.
There's hope on the horizon as Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers' national mega-adoption program returns to help shelters in Houston and beyond. Previous events in other cities and states like Dallas, New York City, Cincinnati, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and South Carolina, resulted in 38,000 plus adoptions. Petco Love strives to hit 40,000 adoptions by the close of this Houston event. With only 30% of pet homes acquiring their pets from shelters, these events are part of a larger mission: to encourage pet-friendly homes to consider pet adoption.
This mega-adoption event will bring over 1,000 rescue pets of all shapes and sizes from across Houston to one location. "When you walk through the doors you feel the excitement and anticipation because, by the end of the day, the lives of so many pets and people are about to change and all for the better," said Petco Love president, Susanne Kogut. "And there's also the joy felt by the dedicated shelter workers who work tirelessly to save these pets – these events are really about filling the Houston community with love – unconditional pet love."
In a recent survey by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Petco Love, over 90% of pet parents believe pets are family and make us laugh. They also reported that their pets improved their physical and mental health. Pets also build community, with 75% of respondents saying pets bring people together from all walks of life, and 63% agreeing that having a pet makes it easier to connect with others.
"The work we do with BOBS from Skechers allows us to help even more animals, and bring pets and families together," said Kogut. "The donations from Skechers are lifesaving and help us build closer, stronger, and healthier communities for both pets and the people who love them." By partnering with Petco Love and its partner animal welfare organizations, BOBS from Skechers donated over $8.5 million, including more than $4.9 million to Petco Love to date – funds that helped save and support 1.6 million shelter dogs and cats.
The adoption event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4 at the George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010), and features more than 1,000 adoptable pets from several animal welfare organizations. A $35 adoption fee applies to all animals and includes spaying/neutering, microchipping, and age-appropriate pet vaccines. Adopters will need to bring a carrier for a cat (cardboard carriers will be available for purchase), or a leash and collar for a dog (also available for purchase). Learn more at mega-houston.com.
Petco Love partner Brandywine Valley SPCA co-sponsored and coordinated this lifesaving event, given their proficiency to help thousands of pets find loving homes through previous mega adoption events in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Participants of the upcoming Houston adoption event include Montgomery County Animal Shelter, ARC PETS, BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions, City of Baytown Animal Services, SPCA of Brazoria County, Dallas Animal Services, Fort Bend County Animal Services, Harris County Pets, Houston Humane Society, City of LaPorte Texas, Palm Valley Animal Society, Rosenberg Animal Control and Shelter, Friends of South Houston Animal Rescue, City of Sugar Land Animal Services, and others.
Learn more about Petco Love's lifesaving efforts at petcolove.org and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For more information about the mega adoption event, visit mega-houston.com. Already have a full house? Volunteer to help lots more animals find loving homes. Sign up at mega-houston.com/volunteer.
About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, we've empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We've helped find loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Join us. Visit petcolove.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.
About Skechers USA, Inc.
Skechers USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX), The Comfort Technology Company™ based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company's collections are available in over 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through digital stores and 4,355 Company- and third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
About BOBS from Skechers BOBS from Skechers' charitable collection of shoes, apparel and accessories have improved animals' lives: over the past seven years, Skechers has contributed more than $8.5 million to help over 1.6 million shelter pets, including saving 1.1 million rescued pets in the United States and Canada. It all started in 2011, when Skechers launched a movement to support children impacted by natural disasters and poverty – a cause that has helped the Company donate more than 16 million new pairs of shoes to kids in more than 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about BOBS from Skechers' commitment to making a difference, visit BOBSfromSkechers.com and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Seasoned Executives Build on the Company's Acceleration to Address the $19B Workplace and Asset Technology Market
ATLANTA, GA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iOffice + SpaceIQ, the global workplace technology company, today announced continued investment in executive leadership with the appointment of Tara Baker as Chief Financial Officer, Meg Swanson as Chief Marketing Officer, Dan DeRosa as Chief Product Officer, Carol Howard as Chief People Officer, and Carla Nichols as Chief Customer Officer. This expansion of the leadership team follows the appointment of CEO Brandon Holden.
These additions will drive the company's next chapter of high global growth with the industry's most comprehensive workplace experience and asset management portfolio. Workspaces are undergoing tremendous change to accommodate flexible workforces which has increased the criticality of coordinated space, asset, and maintenance management. In response, industry advisory firms predict workplace and asset software spending to rise to $19B by 2025.
"We hear the need from customers for data, guidance and intuitive solutions as they work toward creating exceptional employee experiences in context of evolving hybrid workplaces. I am thrilled to have our expanded leadership team to work alongside our customers and lead the industry in breaking new ground in workplace technology," said Brandon Holden, Chief Executive Officer of iOffice + SpaceIQ.
The expanded leadership team brings a deep customer experience focus that will accelerate solutions to help organizations evolve their real estate and critical asset strategies.
In her role as Chief Financial Officer, Tara Baker will steward the company's long-term financial performance and value creation, focusing on digital transformation. Baker brings more than 25 years of transformational operations and financial management experience to the company. She has led high growth in senior financial leadership and consulting positions at global leaders Forcepoint, Vaco, and KPMG.
Meg Swanson joins as Chief Marketing Officer running brand leadership, market activation, customer marketing, and digital strategy. Swanson has more than 20 years of technology marketing experience with an emphasis on software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. She has led high-performance teams at IBM, AffiniPay, and Accruent in addition to cloud, fintech, security, and built environment organizations.
Dan DeRosa joins as Chief Product Officer with more than 30 years of product management, corporate development, and technology alliances experience with companies such as BeyondTrust, Sage Software, ADP, Dell SecureWorks, and AT&T. DeRosa has a strong track record of building high-growth organizations that deliver consistent value and will focus on enhancing product offerings to provide the company's more than 2M users with a sustainable competitive advantage.
Carol Howard joins as Chief People Officer as part of the company's people-first mindset. Howard has fostered strong company cultures, diversity and inclusivity, and teams that drive innovation throughout her more than 25 years of experience. She brings an extensive hiring and retention track record within fast-growing technology companies including leading human and people resources at Abrigo, Khorus, and Lombardi Software.
Carla Nichols joins as Chief Customer Officer. Having led customer-facing teams for three decades, including 15 years scaling SaaS start-ups, Nichols will use her expertise to expand the organization's professional services, customer support, and success teams. As a customer experience leader, she has led high-growth technology companies to deliver strong customer satisfaction and retention in leadership roles at Keap, PatientPop, Smarsh, and Accenture.
This leadership team joins previously announced Chief Technical Officer Gary Reinersman and Chief Revenue Officer Jeff Longoria.
iOffice + SpaceIQ merged in August 2021 following acquisition by global private equity leader Thoma Bravo. The combined organization provides comprehensive workplace experience, strategic planning, and operations capabilities that enable businesses to achieve operational excellence while supporting employee well-being and engagement. To learn more and view leadership profiles, visit iofficecorp.com/leadership.
About iOffice + SpaceIQ:
iOffice + SpaceIQ empowers how tomorrow will work, helping employees and companies adapt and thrive to produce better outcomes for the world. Our smart workplace technology enables over 10,000 organizations in 85 countries to improve business performance through intuitive, people-first space planning and operations. More than 2M end users rely on iOffice + SpaceIQ platforms to optimize more than 2B square feet of space valued at more than $64B, maintain mission-critical assets, and enhance how people interact with the workplace. Explore the capabilities at www.iofficecorp.com and www.spaceiq.com.
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TEL AVIV, Israel , April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightspin, the next-generation cloud security platform, today announced the first free AWS cloud security tool that scans any and all domains to reveal publicly exposed cloud assets.Recon.Cloud is a free AWS cloud threat intelligence resource that provides a clear view of any domain's current exposure from an attacker's perspective. Users will have vastly greater visibility into and increased transparency of their publicly exposed assets.
Attack surface management is a rising challenge of cloud migrations. Gartner predicts that, through 2025, 99% of breaches in cloud environments will come as a result of human error, such as misconfiguration of cloud roles, permissions, and policies. Existing subdomain enumeration tools do not provide the granular specifics for cloud environments. Unlike other tools, Recon.Cloud scans provide a full picture of an AWS environment with all AWS metadata accessible within the user interface. Users can then easily export their results via a JSON file or incorporate their findings into the Lightspin platform to see even more contextual risk within their broader attack surface.
"With Recon.Cloud, we are helping to solve the issue of poor visibility in cloud environments," said Gafnit Amiga, Director of Security Research at Lightspin. "Recon.Cloud is specifically designed to focus on only the pertinent publicly exposed cloud assets in a domain. DevOps and red team members can use Lightspin's free and easy-to-use threat intelligence tool for an in-depth picture of their AWS environment with the option of exporting and analysis just one click away. It also allows security operations to scan targets for research or to better understand recent acquisitions during threat modeling."
Recon.Cloud is available now and is free to all users. To begin scanning an AWS environment, simply go to https://recon.cloud/, insert a domain in the search bar, and click search.
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Lightspin's next-gen cloud security posture management (CSPM) platform protects cloud and Kubernetes environments from build to runtime and simplifies cloud security for security and DevOps teams. Using advanced graph-based technology, Lightspin prioritizes risks across the cloud environment focusing security efforts on the critical issues that matter most. Lightspin serves Fortune 500 customers across the globe and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with offices in New York, NY. For more information, visit https://www.lightspin.io/.
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(The Hill) – The U.S. Navy will name a future ship after the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced Thursday.
The T-AO 212 replenishment oiler will be referred to as the USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
“As we close out women’s history month, it is my absolute honor to name the next T-AO after the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She is a historic figure who vigorously advocated for women’s rights and gender equality,” Del Toro announced.
“As Secretary of the Navy, it is my aim to ensure equality and eliminate gender discrimination across the Department of the Navy,” he continued, adding that Ginsburg was “instrumental to why we now have women of all backgrounds, experiences and talents serving within our ranks, side by side with their male Sailor and Marine counterparts.”
Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court and was well known for her advocacy for women’s rights in cases such as United States v. Virginia, which ruled that it was unconstitutional for the Virginia Military Institute to bar women from admissions.
Her daughter, Jane Ginsburg, will be the sponsor of the new ship, according to Del Toro.
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Naval ships are regularly named after significant public figures. The lead ship of the eight T-AOs is named after former Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), who died in 2020.
T-AO fleet oilers, which primarily serve to transport fuel, have the capacity to carry up to 162,000 barrels of oil each.
The ships, designed by General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, stretch to 742 feet and possess double hulls to protect against oil spills. They can reach a speed of 20 knots. | https://cw33.com/news/navy-to-name-ship-after-ruth-bader-ginsburg/ | 2022-04-01T18:18:26Z |
HANGZHOU, China, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STAR.VISION AEROSPACE GROUP LIMITED, a Chinese space technology innovator, has recently won the second place in the Multimodal Learning for Earth and Environment (MultiEarth 2022) competition during the IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR 2022). They also topped the rankings in another track "CropHarvest 2022" which focuses on crop classification, using testing data set from Kenya, Togo and Brazil.
Organized by MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the MultiEarth 2022 competition focused on using machine learning to address global problems in earth and environmental monitoring such as the decline of the Amazon rainforest. "Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest accounts for the largest share, contributing to reduced biodiversity, habitat loss, and climate change. Since much of the region is difficult to access, satellite remote sensing offers a powerful tool to track changes in the Amazon." stated the organizers. The workshop aims to gather a wide audience of researchers in academia, industry, and related fields to leverage remote sensing images collected by multiple sensors for positive environmental impact.
The Chinese company won honors in two tracks of the MultiEarth 2022 competition, including the "matrix completion" and "multimodal image translation", providing a new perspective for long-term monitoring of rainforest changes, and helping resolve frequently encountered "headaches" in optical satellite image acquisition due to dense cloud coverage.
Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), widely recognized as the world's best known AI competition, is a technical event hosted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) on yearly basis. Previous winners of championships include tech giants of Google, Alibaba and top research organizations across the world.
Headquartered in Hangzhou, Eastern China, and specializing in AI-driven remote sensing satellites R&D and business intelligence services, the company is dedicated to integrating state-of-the-art AI technology with the on-going revolutionized space industry.
Dr. Yashu Kang, head of STAR.VISION's AI team, said that the company hopes to use space technology to "improve the earth from space", adding that "as a space company, it is our first time to participate in a top-tier international competition along with many great AI companies and respective players. Achieving such a result is encouraging, which strengthens our determination of improving the remote sensing satellite and its service with AI technology."
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School bus monitor accused of choking 7-year-old student
GREECE, N.Y. (WHAM) - A New York school bus monitor is facing charges over accusations he put his hands around the neck of a 7-year-old student.
Police say 70-year-old Alonzo Peritore, a school bus monitor for the Greece Central School District, is charged with criminal obstruction of breathing and endangering the welfare of a child. The district earlier placed him on leave, pending the outcome of an investigation.
The 7-year-old victim’s mother called police after her son reported the incident Monday.
A school resource officer worked with the district to interview everyone involved and review video evidence from the bus.
Abdul Bounds, the victim’s father, said his son was left with marks around his neck and had trouble swallowing after the incident.
“What went through my head was ‘what person in their mind would grab a 7-year-old little boy by his neck then laugh about it and say this is how we play?’ Who plays with kids like that?... I want answers, and I want them now,” Bounds said.
Bounds says he believes Peritore should have been fired immediately.
A spokesperson for the district says time is needed to review the charges and ensure due process is followed.
Copyright 2022 WHAM via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/19/school-bus-monitor-accused-choking-7-year-old-student/ | 2022-05-19T08:23:01Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. texted White House chief of staff Mark Meadows two days after the 2020 presidential election with strategies for overturning the result if Trump’s father lost, CNN reported Friday.
The text was sent two days before Joe Biden was declared the winner, according to CNN. It reportedly laid out strategies that then-President Donald Trump’s team pursued in the following months as they disseminated misinformation about election fraud and pressured state and federal officials to assist in that effort.
The cable news network reported that Trump Jr.’s text made “specific reference to filing lawsuits and advocating recounts to prevent certain swing states from certifying their results.” It also suggested that if those measures didn’t work, lawmakers in Congress could dismiss the electoral results and vote to keep President Trump in office.
Trump Jr.’s lawyer Alan S. Futerfas, in a statement Friday to CNN, said: “After the election, Don received numerous messages from supporters and others. Given the date, this message likely originated from someone else and was forwarded.”
CNN said the Trump Jr. text had been obtained by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. In the last week, the committee has interviewed former President Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner. Their virtual testimonies are the closest lawmakers have gotten to the former president.
Separately on Friday, Ali Alexander, a conservative activist who helped found the “Stop the Steal” movement, said he had received a subpoena to provide testimony to a federal grand jury as part of the Justice Department’s wide investigation into the insurrection.
In a statement through his attorney, Alexander said the subpoena was seeking information about the “Save America Rally” that was held at the Ellipse — hosted by the pro-Trump nonprofit organization called Women for America First — which thousands had attended before a surge of Trump supporters stormed into the Capitol on Jan. 6.
“I don’t believe I have information that will be useful to them but I’m cooperating as best I can further reiterating that I’m not a target because I did nothing wrong,” he said.
Alexander voluntarily appeared for hours in December before the House panel investigating the insurrection, providing congressional investigators with a slew of documents and information about his communications with lawmakers.
In court documents, Alexander’s lawyers have said he told congressional investigators that he remembers having “a few phone conversations” with Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., and had exchanged some text messages with Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., in the run-up to the Jan. 6 rallies.
“I did nothing wrong and I am not in possession of evidence that anyone else had plans to commit unlawful acts,” Alexander said. “I denounce anyone who planned to subvert my permitted event and the other permitted events of that day on Capitol grounds to stage any counterproductive activities.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/cnn-trump-jr-text-shows-ideas-to-overturn-2000-election/ | 2022-04-09T14:07:40Z |
An OB-GYN formulated clean prenatal with 23 nutrients including folate, choline and vegan DHA - providing complete nutrition for every stage of the pregnancy journey
LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --This Mother's Day, leading wellness brand HUM Nutrition launches its latest product Womb Service™, an expertly formulated prenatal multivitamin with clean, gentle and easily absorbable key nutrients to support you and your baby's needs from pre- to post-pregnancy. HUM Nutrition's goal is to support women through all key stages of their life and is excited to further this commitment by now providing solutions for PMS to pregnancy and all the way through menopause.
Womb Service's 2-step formula includes a prenatal multivitamin capsule and a vegan DHA soft gel (without any fishy aftertaste) providing 23 nutrients including choline and folate, at OB-GYN-recommended levels. Each ingredient is clinically backed to support your overall health as well as optimal brain, eye, bone and overall baby development.
"Two of the most important supplements to look for in your prenatal vitamins are folic acid and iron, says Dr. Manuela Vasquez, a board-certified OB-GYN and founder of LaMaria feminine wellness. "Folic acid helps to prevent birth defects associated with the neural tube. The physiological changes that occur in pregnancy can make pregnant women more prone to anemia, therefore having iron in your prenatal vitamin can help maintain the appropriate blood levels."
Womb Service's key ingredients include include vegan DHA from algae that supports optimal brain, visual and overall health in babies and has no smell or aftertaste; choline that supports baby's brain and spinal cord development; a form of chelated iron that is highly absorbable and gentle on the stomach, with morning sickness in mind; and methylated folate (MTFH) which is the most important B vitamin during pregnancy and key for neural tube development and DNA synthesis. The form of folate used is absorbable for everyone and at a dose of 800 mcg, recommended by prenatal nutrition experts.
Womb Service includes Vitamin B12, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Iodine, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K1, Vitamin K2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Molybdenum, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Boron, Manganese and Chromium.
Womb Service's ingredients are vegan, non-GMO with no artificial colors or sweeteners and certified clean. Womb Service's exceedingly high clean standards were recognized by the Clean Label Project, a national nonprofit with the mission to bring truth and transparency to food and consumer product labeling. Womb Service received the highest honor of the Clean Label Project Purity Award for its industry-leading purity and safety standards, giving this product a clean 3rd party certification you can trust for mom and baby.
Bottles are made from upcycled Prevented Ocean Plastic™ to ensure the wellness of moms, babies and the planet for generations to come.
Womb Service retails for $45 and will be sold at www.humnutrition.com , Amazon and Sephora.
About HUM Nutrition
HUM Nutrition, the leading beauty supplement company, revolutionized an entire industry by successfully merging beauty and wellness. By completing the beauty routine from within, HUM initiated a movement that has inspired over half a million people to lead healthier lifestyles and retailers to create a new category. HUM has reinvented every touch point of the vitamin experience starting with a proprietary online quiz that pairs consumers with curated product recommendations and a personal Registered Dietitian. HUM's innovative range addresses ultra-specific beauty concerns. Every formulation is rooted in clinical research, and ingredients are carefully sourced and triple tested by independent labs for quality and purity. HUM's appealing brand resonates like no other with today's consumers and its distinct color-coded packaging and friendly tone has successfully removed the often-intimidating barrier to vitamins and supplements.
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Living Wage is embedded within wider set of responsible pay practices aimed at creating equal opportunities and building a more inclusive society
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, announces it has achieved living wage certification across all of its global operations. Firmenich is the second company in the world and the first in its industry to achieve this milestone, ensuring decent living standards for employees globally. Following a rigorous external assessment by Fair Wage Network, a widely recognized international NGO, the Group was awarded this pioneering certification three years ahead of its target completion date.
"I am very proud that Firmenich is one of only two companies worldwide to have succeeded in securing living wage certification," said Gilbert Ghostine, CEO Firmenich. "As a critical pillar of our inclusive capitalism model, our progressive approach aims at creating a positive impact for all our stakeholders, and our employees are key to making us thrive as a responsible business. Ensuring that people, wherever they are, earn a living wage is a critical step towards building a more equitable and inclusive workplace and society. Fair Wage Network recognizes our concrete achievements in embedding fair compensation across our Group and I am particularly pleased this is raising the standard in our industry. I hope this inspires other organizations to join our efforts."
"Firmenich continues to set the standard for excellence in the world of work, and our holistic strategy aims at securing equity and inclusion across the entire organization. Building on achievements such as our EDGE certification, our no gender pay gap policy, equal representation on the Executive Committee, and a culture of diversity and inclusion, this certification will further strengthen Firmenich's profile as a leading global employer," said Mieke Van de Capelle, Chief Human Resources Officer at Firmenich. "Having reached this milestone already today, we will now further accelerate our efforts, partnering with suppliers to ensure that fair wage practices become the standard to do business together."
The notion of a living wage is embedded within a wider set of responsible pay practices and principles already in place at Firmenich, such as fairness, equality and performance rewards. Living wage certification reinforces the Group's equitable culture and helps to stimulate economic growth with benefits for its employees, and the wider community.
In 2021, Firmenich committed to providing a certified living wage to 100% of employees globally by 2025. Having achieved this goal already today, Firmenich is engaged in driving strong practices on living wage across the value chain in collaboration with its customers and suppliers. Training for 100 major suppliers on human rights will include 10 new initiatives at source, including focus on women's empowerment, education, human rights practices and living wage.
Firmenich is an active member in living wage initiatives, including the UN Global Compact Decent Work in Supply Chain platform; IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative); Sustainable Vanilla Initiative (SVI); and the Juice Covenant on the juice value chain. The Group has also been recognized by the United Nations Global Compact and will assume from June 2022 a global leadership position at the Labor and Decent Work Global Compact platform.
NOTE TO EDITORS
Definition of living wage
A living wage is defined as the wage that is required to purchase the goods and services needed to meet a minimum acceptable living standard for workers and their families, encompassing access to health, food and nutrition, housing and education. Our current approach focuses on our own employees. We seek first to learn best practices and then deploy them with our suppliers.
Methodology
Fair Wage Network has defined the living wage amount for each of the countries where Firmenich has employees. Those thresholds helped assess whether the fixed compensation paid to all employees in each country meets the living wage standard. Fair Wage Network validated the analysis and carried out random surveys among employees in a number of business units. This last step was essential to confirm that all employees' wages reach the threshold. After the successful completion of these two external assessments, Fair Wage Network certified Firmenich as a living wage employer.
About Firmenich
Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1895, and has been family-owned for 126 years. Firmenich is a leading business-to-business company specialized in the research, creation, manufacture and sale of perfumes, flavors and ingredients. Renowned for its world-class research and creativity, as well as its leadership in sustainability, Firmenich offers its customers superior innovation in formulation, a broad and high-quality palette of ingredients, and proprietary technologies including biotechnology, encapsulation, olfactory science and taste modulation. Firmenich had an annual turnover of 4.3 billion Swiss Francs at end June 2021. More information about Firmenich is available at www.firmenich.com.
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Dallas runner Angela Tortorice preparing for 1000th marathon
By Robbie Owens
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DALLAS (KTVT) — Angela Tortorice makes the grueling 26.2-mile marathon look like a stroll in the park. When the Dallas accountant isn’t crunching numbers, she’s collecting medals. She’s preparing to run in her 1000th marathon Saturday in Irving.
“It’s going to be a huge relief!” she shares with a laugh. “And I’m just super excited because a lot of friends and family are going to be there and I really would not have gotten this far without the support of all my friends, family and my company.”
Tortorice says she wasn’t a runner. Until she was… and like most seemingly impossible tasks, her journey to ultra-marathon runner began with a single step. And then another…
“Just walking like a quarter of a mile, jogging a quarter, walking a quarter, jogging a quarter until I worked up to running a full mile,” recalls Tortorice.
She ran her first marathon in San Antonio 25 years ago. She says it was an emotional moment but one that she did not think she’d ever experience again. “Definitely not. That day. I thought ‘oh, there is no way I will go through this again!’ ”
But Tortorice was soon hooked on the peace and the community found while pounding the pavement… unable to stay away from that starting line.
“An ultra, soon after that, and then started running multiple marathons in a year and slowly worked up from about 10 to 20 to 30 to 50 and then 129 in one year, and that’s when I got my Guinness World Record for most marathons in a calendar year, for a female.”
Tortorice has logged marathon runs all around the world, and in all 50 states FIVE times. But there’s more than medals at the finish line: after her husband, John, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Tortorice has been chasing a cure.
“As team captain through my company TXU Energy and our bike team, they’ve raised 1.2 million. I’ve personally raised over $165,000 for the cause. So, we’re just working to find a cure.”
She says researchers are making progress and that brings hope for the long road ahead.
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BELTON — Three showings of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s annual Easter Pageant will be held Wednesday in front of the Luther Memorial on the Belton campus.
Each showing — at 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — is free and open to the public, although seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, according to the university.
The Easter Pageant “chronicles moments from the Gospel story, including Christ’s triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, and Christ’s trial by Pontius Pilate,” Ashley Smith, a UMHB spokeswoman, said in a news release. “This event has become a tradition for many Central Texas families and is expected to attract thousands of visitors. The production is student-led and features a cast of hundreds of students and children and grandchildren of university students, faculty and staff.”
Evrhett White, a senior marketing major from Portland, will serve as the director, while Seth Brennan, a senior mathematics major from Spring, and Taylor Humphrey, a senior elementary education major from Belton will portray Jesus and Mary, respectively.
UMHB President Randy O’Rear named these three students to their roles based on their “strong Christian faith and character,” according to UMHB.
“Pageant organizers said the 5:30 p.m. show is usually the most popular, so visitors are encouraged to attend earlier performances if possible,” Smith said. “Audiences are also encouraged to bring sunscreen, as umbrellas are prohibited.”
The Easter Pageant also will be livestreamed online at umhb.edu/live. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_b27fe8b0-baae-11ec-bb28-871269ce685a.html | 2022-04-13T00:32:29Z |
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michter's is proud to announce that its Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson will be inducted into The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®. In 2009, Andrea "broke the glass ceiling" when she became the first woman to ever Chair the Kentucky Distillers' Association. Established in 2001, The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® recognizes individuals and organizations who have had a transformative impact on the Bourbon industry.
"Andrea is enormously talented, and she is a terrific leader. She has contributed tremendously to both the growth of Michter's Distillery and to the growth of the entire Kentucky Bourbon industry as well," stated Michter's President Joseph J. Magliocco. "There is no one more deserving of this high honor." Wilson added, "I am humbled to be recognized by The Kentucky Distillers' Association for my impact on our industry. I am enormously grateful to have been given the opportunity to play a role in fostering the growth of Kentucky Bourbon and the American Whiskey Category. It is an honor to be included among the six outstanding individuals who will be inducted next month."
Andrea Wilson was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and as a child she would listen attentively to her grandfather recount stories about his moonshining days. Upon graduating from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Wilson went on to earn a Master of Engineering, Chemical Engineering there as well. In 2018, the JB Speed School of Engineering honored Andrea with its Professional Award in Chemical Engineering.
Prior to her tenure at Michter's, Andrea had a distinguished career at Diageo, where she rose to the position of Director of Distillation and Maturation, North America. Upon joining Michter's in 2014, Andrea embarked on a series of roles at the company. Having done work essential to the growth at Michter's Shively Distillery, Andrea took on key roles in establishing Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery and the company's Farm and Operations in Springfield. Currently Andrea does outstanding work as Michter's Master of Maturation and Chief Operating Officer. Incidentally, we are unaware of any Master of Maturation in Kentucky prior to Andrea being named one.
Since 2005, Andrea has served as either a board member or an alternate board member of the Kentucky Distillers' Association. Different organizations have called upon Andrea to help them, and she has been recognized for her service. Andrea worked as a member of the Frazier Museum Task Force for the development of the new Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center and the Spirit of Kentucky Exhibition. In 2004 Andrea was nominated for The Business and Professional Women Young Careerist Award. The KET documentary Kentucky Bourbon Tales: Distilling the Family Business highlighted Andrea, and in 2018 the Bourbon Women Association honored her with its Lois Mateus Networking Award.
Andrea resides in Fisherville, Kentucky with her wonderful husband Randy Wilson and three cats.
Contact: Joseph J. Magliocco
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BOLIDEN, Sweden, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, the annual general meeting in Boliden on April 28, 2022 resolved on an automatic share redemption procedure including a split of Boliden's shares, a so called share split 2:1, whereby one existing share is divided into two shares. The share split has been carried out during May 2022, resulting in an increase of the number of shares and votes in Boliden by 273,511,169.
As of May 31, 2022 the number of shares and votes in Boliden totals 547,022,338. The shares added through the share split will, however, be redeemed during June 2022 as a part of the redemption procedure, after which the number of shares and votes in the company again will amount to 273,511,169.
For more information about the redemption procedure, please see Boliden's website www.boliden.com.
This information is information that Boliden AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 08.00 CET on May 31, 2022.
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(NEXSTAR) – Paul McCartney doesn’t care too much for money — unless he’s being upcharged for non-dairy milk.
McCartney, a longtime vegetarian and animal-rights activist, recently penned an open letter to Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson, urging him to end the chain’s surcharges for alternative milks.
The legendary musician issued his statements in partnership with PETA, which has previously called out the practice for penalizing customers “who are making the humane, environmentally friendly choice.”
“It recently came to my attention that Starbucks in the USA has an extra charge for plant-based milks as opposed to cow’s milk,” McCartney wrote in the letter. “I must say this surprised me as I understand that in other countries like U.K. and India, there is the same charge for both types of milk and I would like to politely request that you consider this policy also in Starbucks USA.
“My friends at PETA are campaigning for this to happen … I sincerely hope that for the future of the planet and animal welfare you are able to implement this policy,” he concluded the letter.
In a press release issued this week, PETA added that McCartney is hoping to change Johnson’s mind before the latter’s retirement on April 4. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz will be stepping in as interim CEO, the company announced.
PETA has long campaigned against Starbucks’ surcharge for plant-based milk, arguing that it not only contributes to the support of dairy farming, but unfairly discriminates against vegan customers. Also affected are lactose-intolerant customers, “most of whom are people of color,” PETA has previously said.
Starbucks itself has also acknowledged that “dairy is the biggest contributor to Starbucks carbon footprint” — another point that PETA is quick to repeat.
In this week’s press release, PETA added that a number of national chains, including Panera Bread and Pret A Manger, have already eliminated surcharges for non-dairy milk.
A representative for Starbucks was not immediately available to respond to McCartney’s letter. But Starbucks said as recently as Nov. 2021 that it was working on new approaches to sourcing sustainable dairy, but did not announce any plans to scale back on dairy offerings or make it more affordable for customers who request non-dairy options. The chain did, however, say it would continue to introduce more plant-based menu options.
The production of dairy, meanwhile, continues to have “a higher environment impact that all of the alternative milks,” according to an article published by the University of California, Davis, which cited (among others) a study from researchers at the University of Oxford. | https://cw33.com/news/paul-mccartney-asks-starbucks-to-stop-charging-extra-for-plant-based-milk/ | 2022-04-01T18:18:39Z |
Cudahy, WI, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 27th, 2022, The Porkie Company Of Wisconsin was acquired by Pork King Good, a quirky and unique pork rind brand with a fanatically loyal customer base, led by Lauren Koston.
Pork King Good launched in 2018 as a customer of the Porkie Company of Wisconsin and quickly grew into one of the Porkie Company's largest customers with their innovative flavor lineup of Pork Rinds along with their best-selling Pork Rind Crumbs, a zero carb breadcrumb alternative.
With this acquisition, Pork King Good & The Porkie Company become the only woman-owned pork rind manufacturing business in the country!
The acquisition of The Porkie Company and its facility will position the team to best support the record-breaking growth of the Pork King Good brand. Pork King Good initially launched online and quickly became a leading brand, shaking up the pork rind world. Recently, the team has begun to focus more on building a strong retail presence with their flavored Pork Rinds, Seasonings, and their top-selling Pork Rind Crumbs.
"Owning & operating our own manufacturing will really allow us to support our national distribution and retail growth strategy" said Lauren Koston, founder of Pork King Good.
The team intends to expand its retail business by building strategic partnerships with direct-store-delivery operators and retailers alike. In addition to supporting the growth of the Pork King Good brand, the team is actively pursuing opportunities to partner with retailers to develop private-label programs across multiple categories, including their pork rinds.
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Did you lose money on investments in Axsome Therapeutics? If so, please visit Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. ("Axsome" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AXSM) between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Axsome is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the development of novel therapies for central nervous system ("CNS") disorders in the U.S. The Company is developing, among other product candidates, AXS-07, a novel, oral, rapidly absorbed, multi-mechanistic, and investigational medicine for the acute treatment of migraine.
Axsome consistently touted AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects in anticipation of the Company's submission of a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for AXS-07 for the acute treatment of migraine (the "AXS-07 NDA") based on the drug's purported positive results in two Phase 3 trials. However, unbeknownst to investors, the Company's preparation and eventual submission of the AXS-07 NDA was plagued with chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") issues.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made materially false and misleading statements during the Class Period. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges that: (i) Axsome's CMC practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07 and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 NDA on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the FDA reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; and (v) as a result, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects.
On November 5, 2020, Axsome issued a press release reporting the Company's third quarter 2020 results. That press release disclosed that the Company "plans to submit the [AXS-07] NDA to the FDA in the first quarter of 2021, versus previous guidance of the fourth quarter of 2020, to allow for inclusion of supplemental manufacturing information to ensure a robust submission package." On this news, Axsome's stock price fell $5.22 per share, or 6.99%, to close at $69.51 per share on November 5, 2020.
On April 25, 2022, during pre-market hours, Axsome disclosed in an SEC filing that "[o]n April 22, 2022, Axsome . . . was informed by the [FDA] that [CMC] issues identified during the FDA's review of the Company's [NDA] for its AXS-07 product candidate for the acute treatment of migraine are unresolved." The filing also disclosed that "[b]ased upon the time remaining in the NDA review cycle, the Company expects to receive a Complete Response Letter ["CRL"] with respect to this NDA on or about the Prescription Drug User Fee Act target action date of April 30, 2022."
On this news, Axsome's stock price fell $8.60 per share, or over 21%, to close at $30.50 per share on April 25, 2022.
On May 2, 2022, Axsome announced that it received a CRL from the FDA regarding the AXS-07 NDA for the acute treatment of migraine. According to the Company, "[t]he principal reasons given in the CRL relate to [CMC] considerations", including "the need for additional CMC data pertaining to the drug product and manufacturing process."
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Socioeconomic deprivation, including neighborhood disadvantages and persistent low wages, are associated with higher dementia risk, lower cognitive performance and faster memory decline, according to several studies reported today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2022 in San Diego and virtually.
Socioeconomic status (SES) — reflecting both social and economic measures of a person's work experience, and of an individual's or family's economic access to resources and social position — has been linked to both physical and psychological health and well-being. Research examining its impact on cognition is growing, and key findings presented at AAIC 2022 include:
- Individuals who experience high socioeconomic deprivation — measured using income/wealth, unemployment rates, car/home ownership and household overcrowding — are significantly more likely to develop dementia compared to individuals of better socioeconomic status, even at high genetic risk.
- Lower-quality neighborhood resources and difficulty paying for basic needs were associated with lower scores on cognitive tests among Black and Latino individuals.
- Higher parental socioeconomic status was associated with increased resilience to the negative effects of Alzheimer's marker ptau-181, better baseline executive function and slower cognitive decline in older age.
- Compared with workers earning higher wages, sustained low-wage earners experienced significantly faster memory decline in older age.
"It's vital we continue to study social determinants of health related to cognition, including socioeconomic status, so we can implement public health policies and create community environments that can improve the health and well-being of all," said Matthew Baumgart, vice president of health policy at the Alzheimer's Association.
At the recent Alzheimer's Association Promoting Diverse Perspectives: Addressing Health Disparities Related to Alzheimer's and All Dementias conference, researchers gathered to share knowledge and drive collaboration on vital health equity issues, including social determinants of dementia risk like socioeconomic status.
Researchers are beginning to understand that risk of cognitive impairment and dementia are, to a significant degree, determined by the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. To better understand how socioeconomic conditions and genetic risk for developing dementia may interact, Matthias Klee, a Ph.D. student in psychology at the University of Luxembourg, and team, collaborated with researchers from universities of Exeter and Oxford to examine data from 196,368 participants' records in the U.K. Biobank whose genetic risk for developing dementia was assessed through risk scores.
With this sample, the researchers investigated the contribution of individual socioeconomic deprivation — such as low income and low wealth — and area-level socioeconomic deprivation — such as employment rates and car/home ownership — to the risk of developing dementia, and compared it with genetic risk for dementia.
Klee and team reported at AAIC 2022 that:
- Both individual socioeconomic and area-level socioeconomic deprivation contribute to risk of dementia; area-level socioeconomic deprivation was associated with increased risk of dementia for those in very disadvantaged neighborhoods.
- For participants with moderate or high genetic risk, greater area-level deprivation is associated with even higher risk for developing dementia, after adjusting for individual-level socioeconomic conditions.
- Analyses with imaging markers indicated that socioeconomic deprivation both on the individual and the area level were linked to higher burden of white-matter lesions, a marker indicating brain aging and damage.
"Our findings point to the importance of the conditions in which people live, work and age for their risk of developing dementia, particularly those who are already genetically more vulnerable," said Klee. "Both individual health behaviors and non-influenceable living conditions are relevant to explain risk of dementia, particularly for individuals with increased genetic vulnerability. This knowledge opens new opportunities to reduce the number of people affected by dementia not only through public health interventions but also by improving socioeconomic conditions through policymaking."
A large body of research has shown that SES can influence the risk of dementia later in life. SES is often studied using years of education and income level as general factors in health research; however, it is not yet understood how subjective indicators, such as perceived neighborhood environment and access to resources, might also play a role in cognitive health.
To understand this relationship better, Anthony Longoria, M.S., clinical psychology doctoral candidate at University of Texas Southwestern, examined perceptions of neighborhood physical environment and perceived SES alongside a measure of cognition (Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores) in 3,858 diverse individuals from the Dallas Heart Study.
The researchers found that lower quality neighborhood resources, poorer access to food/heating and medical care, and exposure to violence were related to lower scores on a commonly used test of cognitive function in Black and Hispanic, but not White participants.
"This is important given that minority groups disproportionately experience economic adversity and neighborhood disadvantage, in addition to being more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and receive less timely care," said Longoria.
Additional data analyses show perceived neighborhood disadvantage and economic status also may affect white matter volume (WMV) and hyperintensities (WMH) in the brain, both of which are associated with dementia risk and vascular factors. Reported lower income and education were associated with higher WMH in the overall sample, and lower trust, access to health care, income, and education were significantly associated with lower cerebral WMV. "Violence" was associated with more WMH in Black women, lower "trust" was associated with lower WMV in Hispanic men, and lower "access to medical care" was associated with lower WMV in White women.
"Scientists and policymakers should emphasize improving neighborhood resources — including safety, access to high-quality food, clean outdoor spaces and health care — when developing public health policies to help reduce community risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias," said Longoria.
Little research to date has examined the impact of socioeconomic conditions on cognitive resilience, including biological markers of neurodegeneration. To study this, Jennifer Manly, Ph.D., professor of neuropsychology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and team, partnered with participants in a population-representative intergenerational study in New York City to determine whether parental socioeconomic status, as measured by years of education, buffers the association with levels of plasma ptau-181 (a marker of brain aging and Alzheimer's disease). They also studied whether there was an association with changes in memory among middle-aged adults, and whether moderation of Alzheimer's disease and related brain changes is similar across racialized and ethnic groups.
As reported at AAIC 2022, Manly and team found that higher parental socioeconomic status was associated with reduced impact of Alzheimer's marker ptau-181 on memory, language and executive function in their children as they age.
"Evidence from our multiethnic, intergenerational study suggests that early life socioeconomic conditions may promote cognitive reserve against Alzheimer's-related brain changes," said Manly. "These data show how structural and policy-driven investments, such as access to high quality education, have generational implications. Interventions that reduce childhood poverty could narrow Alzheimer's-related disparities."
Research into the effects of lower income on health is rapidly expanding. To study whether earning low hourly wages over a long period of time is associated with memory decline, Katrina Kezios, Ph.D., postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and team, used data from a national longitudinal study of American adults who were working for pay in midlife.
Kezios and team categorized study participants' history of low wages into those who (a) never earned low wages, (b) intermittently earned low wages or (c) always earned low wages, and then examined the relationship with memory decline over 12 years.
The researchers found that, compared with workers never earning low wages, sustained low-wage earners experienced significantly faster memory decline in older age. They experienced approximately one excess year of cognitive aging per 10-year period; in other words, the level of cognitive aging experienced over a 10-year period by sustained low-wage earners would be what those who never earned low wages experienced in 11 years.
"Our findings suggest that social policies that enhance the financial well-being of low-wage workers, including increasing the minimum wage, may be especially beneficial for cognitive health," said Kezios.
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world's largest gathering of researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer's and other dementias. As a part of the Alzheimer's Association's research program, AAIC serves as a catalyst for generating new knowledge about dementia and fostering a vital, collegial research community.
AAIC 2022 home page: www.alz.org/aaic/
AAIC 2022 newsroom: www.alz.org/aaic/pressroom.asp
AAIC 2022 hashtag: #AAIC22
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Provides Notice of Release of First Quarter Financial Results and Annual Meeting of Shareholders
(All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated)
TORONTO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - New Gold Inc. ("New Gold" or the "Company") (TSX: NGD) and (NYSE American: NGD) reports first quarter operational results for the Company as of March 31, 2022. The Company is also providing notice that it will be releasing its first quarter 2022 financial results before markets open on Monday, May 2, 2022.
"The first quarter saw both of our operations deliver total gold equivalent production of 87,696 ounces as we begin a year focused on operational excellence and optimization at both assets," stated Renaud Adams, President & CEO. "At Rainy River, we achieved quarter over quarter production growth despite lower tonnes mined as a result of an increase in COVID-19 cases at site in the first part of the quarter, which impacted equipment utilization, and the cold weather affecting drilling productivity. The milling rate was also impacted during the quarter due to mechanical maintenance on the SAG mill and crusher, and weather conditions impacting stockpile movement. At New Afton, the planned closure of the Lift 1 cave was completed with the exception of the recovery level, commissioning of the thickened and amended tailings facility was completed, and we continued to advance the B3 ramp-up and C-Zone development. Lastly, we released an updated Rainy River technical report where Rainy River's mine life has extended to 2031 with the conversion of an additional 569,000 gold ounces in the underground main zones."
The Company will release its first quarter 2022 financial results before markets open on Monday, May 2, 2022. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:30 am Eastern Time.
- Participants may listen to the webcast by registering on our website at www.newgold.com or via the following link https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1536194&tp_key=0e2e702de9
- Participants may also listen to the conference call by calling North American toll free 1-888-664-6383, or 1-416-764-8650 outside of the U.S. and Canada, passcode 93425158
- A recorded playback of the conference call will be available until June 2, 2022 by calling North American toll free 1-888-390-0541, or 1-416-764-8677 outside of the U.S. and Canada, passcode 425158. An archived webcast will also be available at www.newgold.com.
The Company will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. The meeting will not include a formal presentation by management.
Due to the continuing public health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and having regard to the health and safety of the Company's employees and shareholders, the meeting will be held virtually at https://web.lumiagm.com/453499456.
At the virtual meeting, registered shareholders, non-registered (or beneficial) shareholders, and their duly appointed proxyholders will be able to ask questions and otherwise participate in "real time" through an online portal. Non-registered shareholders must carefully follow the procedures set out in the Company's management information circular in order to ask questions and otherwise participate in the meeting through the live webcast. Non-registered shareholders who do not follow these procedures will nonetheless be able to view a live webcast of the meeting but will not be able to ask questions or vote. New Gold firmly believes that a virtual meeting gives all shareholders an equal opportunity to participate regardless of their geographic location or the particular constraints, circumstances or risks that they may be facing as a result of COVID-19.
New Gold's management information circular, as well as a virtual annual general meeting user guide, may be found on New Gold's website at https://newgold.com/news-events/annual-meeting-of-shareholders/default.aspx or under New Gold's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
New Gold is a Canadian-focused intermediate mining Company with a portfolio of two core producing assets in Canada, the Rainy River gold mine and the New Afton copper-gold mine. The Company also holds a 5% equity stake in Artemis Gold Inc. and other Canadian-focused investments. New Gold's vision is to build a leading diversified intermediate gold company based in Canada that is committed to the environment and social responsibility. For further information on the Company, visit www.newgold.com.
Certain information contained in this news release, including any information relating to New Gold's future financial or operating performance are "forward-looking". All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that New Gold expects to occur are "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "targeted", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "projects", "potential", "believes" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation of such terms. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements with respect to: the anticipated timing with respect to the release of its first quarter 2022 financial results and the associated conference call and webcast; and the Company's upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders.
All forward-looking statements in this news release are based on the opinions and estimates of management that, while considered reasonable as at the date of this news release in light of management's experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, are inherently subject to important risk factors and uncertainties, many of which are beyond New Gold's ability to control or predict. Certain material assumptions regarding such forward-looking statements are discussed in this news release, New Gold's latest annual management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A"), its most recent annual information form and technical reports on the Rainy River Mine and New Afton Mine filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. In addition to, and subject to, such assumptions discussed in more detail elsewhere, the forward-looking statements in this news release are also subject to the following assumptions: (1) there being no significant disruptions affecting New Gold's operations other than as set out herein; and (2) political and legal developments in jurisdictions where New Gold operates, or may in the future operate, being consistent with New Gold's current expectations.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation: significant capital requirements and the availability and management of capital resources; additional funding requirements; price volatility in the spot and forward markets for metals and other commodities; fluctuations in the international currency markets and in the rates of exchange of the currencies of Canada, the United States and, to a lesser extent, Mexico; volatility in the market price of the Company's securities; hedging and investment related risks; dependence on the Rainy River Mine and New Afton Mine; discrepancies between actual and estimated production, between actual and estimated mineral reserves and mineral resources and between actual and estimated metallurgical recoveries; risks related to early production at the Rainy River Mine, including failure of equipment, machinery, the process circuit or other processes to perform as designed or intended; risks related to construction, including changing costs and timelines; adequate infrastructure; fluctuation in treatment and refining charges; changes in national and local government legislation in Canada, the United States and, to a lesser extent, Mexico or any other country in which New Gold currently or may in the future carry on business; global economic and financial conditions; risks relating to New Gold's debt and liquidity; the adequacy of internal and disclosure controls; taxation; impairment; conflicts of interest; risks relating to climate change; controls, regulations and political or economic developments in the countries in which New Gold does or may carry on business; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining and maintaining the validity and enforceability of the necessary licenses and permits and complying with the permitting requirements of each jurisdiction in which New Gold operates; the lack of certainty with respect to foreign legal systems, which may not be immune from the influence of political pressure, corruption or other factors that are inconsistent with the rule of law; the uncertainties inherent to current and future legal challenges New Gold is or may become a party to; risks relating to proposed acquisitions and the integration thereof; information systems security threats; diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves and mineral resources; competition; loss of, or inability to attract, key employees; rising costs of labour, supplies, fuel and equipment; actual results of current exploration or reclamation activities; uncertainties inherent to mining economic studies; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents; labour disputes; defective title to mineral claims or property or contests over claims to mineral properties; unexpected delays and costs inherent to consulting and accommodating rights of Indigenous groups; risks, uncertainties and unanticipated delays associated with obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses, permits and authorizations and complying with permitting requirements; disruptions to the Company's workforce at either the Rainy River Mine or the New Afton Mine, or both, due to cases of COVID-19 or any required self-isolation (due to cross-border travel, exposure to a case of COVID-19 or otherwise); the responses of the relevant governments to the COVID-19 outbreak not being sufficient to contain the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak; disruptions to the Company's supply chain and workforce due to the COVID-19 outbreak; an economic recession or downturn as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak that materially adversely affects the Company's operations or liquidity position; there being further shutdowns at the Rainy River or New Afton Mines; the Company not being able to complete its construction projects at the Rainy River Mine or the New Afton Mines on the anticipated timeline or at all; and the Company not being able to complete the exploration drilling program to be launched at the Rainy River Mine and Cherry Creek on the anticipated timeline or at all. In addition, there are risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, including environmental events and hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion losses (and the risk of inadequate insurance or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks) as well as "Risk Factors" included in New Gold's most recent annual information form, MD&A and other disclosure documents filed on and available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results and future events could materially differ from those anticipated in such statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements. New Gold expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Eric Vinet, Senior Vice President, Operations of New Gold. Mr. Vinet is a Professional Engineer and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. He is a "Qualified Person" for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
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Generation has collaborated with The BlackRock Foundation, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft Corp. and Verizon to successfully tackle global unemployment, placing thousands of people into jobs that have generated more than $140 million in salary income to date
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Generation, the global nonprofit employment network, today announced that it has surpassed the milestone of 25,000 graduates across 16 countries since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, placing thousands of people into jobs and bringing total graduates to 65,000 since it launched more than seven years ago.
With the combined commitment of Generation's Global Jobs Recovery coalition – The BlackRock Foundation, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft Corp., and Verizon – the organization has trained, placed, and supported people of all ages into careers that would otherwise be inaccessible. In these new jobs, the 25,000 pandemic graduates have together already earned more than $140 million in salary income.
"We are thrilled to reach this milestone alongside our collaborators, and we are inspired by the hard work and dedication of the thousands of individuals who have transformed their lives through our programs during the pandemic," said Mona Mourshed, Founding Global CEO of Generation. "We have seen firsthand how, even in remote environments, people can learn new skills, demonstrate talents, and excel in the workplace. But truly inclusive employment still faces many challenges, and we continue to work alongside employers, governments, and practitioners to create opportunities for talented candidates of every race, gender, ethnicity, and educational background."
Notably, while the majority of Generation's programs moved permanently to online or blended delivery during the pandemic, results have remained strong. 74% of graduates have been placed in jobs within 3 months of program completion, rising to 85% within 6 months. They earn 3-4 times the income they had prior to Generation. At one year after job placement, 78% remain employed.
The individuals that Generation serves typically face a variety of challenges before participating in the employment program. 40% have been unemployed for 6 months or longer. For 2020 graduates, only 38% of them report being able to afford daily needs prior to the Generation program whereas 81% of them say they can do so today. They are a diverse group as well. Two-thirds of this group of pandemic graduates has only secondary school education or vocational training, 53% are female, the majority are from underrepresented communities where they live, and more than 30% have dependents.
Per dollar of support Generation has received to date from the Global Jobs Recovery coalition, these 25,000 graduates have generated $2.74 in earnings. The organization expects these graduates to earn an additional $474.5 million through 2027, which means that each dollar of philanthropic support to Generation will have produced $11.85 in five-year earnings for this group.
In late 2020, Generation received a commitment of $77 million in new funding and $50 million in in-kind resources over two years from BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft Corp., and Verizon, encompassing cash funding, in-kind resources, and connections to employers in their ecosystems for Generation graduates. To date, this support, alongside that of other national and local funders, has enabled the significant expansion of Generation's collaboration with governments and other workforce partners, globally, supporting the embedding of Generation's approach within large-scale, existing systems.
Generation's work with its partners continues, and the organization expects to have 20,000 graduates in 2022, growing from ~12,000 last year.
Nasira, Generation Graduate and Disability Support Worker, Royal Rehab AFEA Care Services, said:
"When my son was born with Down syndrome, working was out of the question. Shortly after, the pandemic hit, and I felt incredibly useless stuck at home. In the depths of isolation, I received an email about Generation's disability support worker program. The course was fully online – meaning I could complete it around caring for my son. It changed the trajectory of family life forever, providing me with the knowledge to monetise my nurturing tendencies and turn them into a career".
Luciano, Generation Graduate and Programmer, Salesforce, said:
"Generation's facilitation of the digital economy and its mission to provide opportunities for those most affected by the global pandemic is so powerful. Covid's impact on commercial flights and the tourism industry meant that I lost my job right at the start of the pandemic. Before Generation, I was not that familiar with the world of programming , but guided by the placement team, I very soon discovered it was a fascinating field with continuous challenges and opportunities to learn, which very much matches my skill set."
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Annual Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Health & Medical Technology Products and Companies
ST. LOUIS, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicuity Health, the nation's leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services, today announced that its Shared Services offering has been named "Best Overall Telemedicine Platform" in the sixth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough. The independent market intelligence organization recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global health and medical technology market.
The Hicuity Health Shared Services model offers health systems the opportunity to implement a customized telemedicine solution without the need to develop the requisite operational, technical, and tele-clinical expertise from scratch. Leveraging Hicuity Health's experience, technology infrastructure, proprietary HUB workflow management platform, staffing, support teams, and reporting capabilities, Hicuity Health Shared Services enables a system to rapidly and smoothly deliver its own, customized telemedicine program at scale.
Additionally, the Hicuity Health Shared Services offering provides proven technical and operational expertise and infrastructure via the company's network of 12 integrated clinical operations centers. The technology enables connectivity to and between all operations centers and client facilities. Shared Services clients can add a customized clinical operations center on its campus and also leverage existing Hicuity Health network locations.
"Health systems interested in implementing an acute care telemedicine program typically face a daunting build-it-yourself challenge," said James Johnson, managing director, MedTech Breakthrough. "With Hicuity Health's 'breakthrough' Shared Services model, large health systems are able to take advantage of the highest levels of customization, program flexibility, and best in class service options across multiple in-patient telemedicine service lines. We are proud to honor Hicuity Health with the 'Best Overall Telemedicine Platform' award in recognition of their pioneering telemedicine innovation."
The mission of the MedTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work and success in a range of health and medical technology categories. This year's program attracted more than 3,900 nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world.
"Telemedicine has become a critical vehicle for healthcare delivery. Hicuity Health's experience, innovation, and 16 years of telemedicine leadership enables our clients and their patients to benefit from access to a customized collaborative, and cooperative telemedicine model providing a range of clinical services," said Lou Silverman, CEO, Hicuity Health. "Our Shared Services strategy enables clients to combine the best of a 'build' strategy with the best of a 'buy' strategy, retaining program flexibility to adapt to whatever the future holds."
A unique feature of the Shared Services model is its ability to enable flexible and collaborative clinical staffing approaches. In partnering with Hicuity Health in a shared services model, hospital systems can balance use of their own care providers and, as needed, the experienced Hicuity Health team.
Hicuity Health is contracted to serve more than 120 facilities nationwide. Hicuity Health's team of U.S. board-certified providers and other clinicians conducts 1.2 million patient interactions annually while caring for 120,000 patients.
About Hicuity Health
For more than 16 years, Hicuity Health has pioneered telemedicine innovations. Serving a diverse range of clients and care venues – including health systems, hospitals, and post-acute care facilities – with its expanding line of services that includes tele-ICU, virtual nursing, remote inpatient telemetry, virtual sitter, smart device monitoring, and shared services, the company is the leader in delivering expert care on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis to high-acuity patients in high-acuity environments. Our innovation is highlighted by our proprietary HUB workflow management technology platform, which enables seamless care delivery and informs patient management across our 12 clinical care centers that serve our more than 120 hospital partners nationwide. Hicuity Health cares for more than 120,000 patients per year, delivering enhanced patient outcomes, tangible ROI, and expert clinical support for the bedside teams at our partner hospitals.
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About MedTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the MedTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in medical and health related technology companies, products, services and people. The MedTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough health and medical companies and products in categories that include Patient Engagement, mHealth, Health & Fitness, Clinical Administration, Healthcare IoT, Medical Data, Healthcare Cybersecurity and more. For more information visit MedTechBreakthrough.com.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A woman who says she suffered serious injuries while trying to save her neighbors’ dog from a canal can’t sue the pooch’s owners, New Jersey’s Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
The court unanimously rejected Ann Samolyk’s claims that laws allowing legal action for injuries suffered while rescuing a person who put themselves in peril should allow her to sue for damages. But the justices acknowledged that the law could apply to property in some cases where protecting human life also is the ultimate aim.
In her lawsuit, Samolyk alleged she suffered neurological and cognitive damage after jumping into the canal in Lacey Township at the New Jersey shore in 2017 to save the dog after she heard someone call for help. The dog was unharmed.
The court wrote Monday that there could be circumstances in which trying to save property could qualify under the so-called rescue doctrine — for example, if a homeowner is injured trying to put out a fire in a nearby house on a reasonable belief that inhabitants might be in danger — but ruled those circumstances didn’t exist in Samolyk’s case.
“Notwithstanding the strong emotional attachment people may have to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals, or the great significance some may attribute to family heirlooms, or works of art generally considered as irreplaceable parts of our cultural history, sound public policy cannot sanction expanding the rescue doctrine to imbue property with the same status and dignity uniquely conferred upon a human life,” Judge Jose Fuentes wrote.
Samolyk’s attorney, William Wright, said they are disappointed in the outcome but “happy that the Court considered our arguments and decided to expand the rescue doctrine which will encourage behavior intended to protect human life.” | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/court-nixes-lawsuit-from-woman-injured-while-rescuing-dog/ | 2022-06-14T07:07:10Z |
MONTREAL, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) announces the ratification of a four-year labor agreement with the Unifor union covering 1,000 employees working in eight of the company's Quebec sawmills, following an agreement-in-principle reached on July 15.
"We are pleased to have renewed the labor agreement with employees of this important business segment," said Remi G. Lalonde, president and chief executive officer. "The collective agreement underscores their contribution to the company's success and provides stability for our customers, communities and other partners."
The collective agreements ratified on July 22 cover hourly employees represented by Unifor at Resolute's Comtois, Girardville, La Doré, Maniwaki, Mistassini, Normandin, Outardes and Saint-Thomas facilities.
Statements in this press release that are not reported financial results or other historical information of Resolute are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They include, for example, statements relating to the member ratification of the agreement and our future performance in general. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "should," "would," "could," "will," "may," "expect," "believe," and other terms with similar meaning indicating possible future events or potential impact on Resolute's business or its shareholders.
The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance. These statements are based on management's current assumptions, beliefs, and expectations, all of which involve a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or outcomes to differ materially. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause Resolute's actual future performance or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this press release include, but are not limited to, the potential risks and uncertainties set forth under Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of Resolute's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (or, the "SEC") on March 1, 2022.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred above and in Resolute's other filings with the SEC and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Resolute disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers, which are marketed in over 60 countries. The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. Resolute has third-party certified 100% of its managed woodlands to internationally recognized sustainable forest management standards. The shares of Resolute Forest Products trade under the stock symbol RFP on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Resolute has received regional, North American and global recognition for its leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices. Visit www.resolutefp.com for more information.
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MIAMI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMedical Computational Review is seeking data analysts to assist in reviewing dietary supplement data models and their effects on gut microbiomes, seeking to understand these natural compounds relationship in relation weight loss and body compositional data to provide a functional analysis of ingredients commonly found in fat burner dietary supplements.
These supplements have become common increasing in popularity in recent years. With the exception of a relatively small amount of ingredients, such as fenugreek or glucomannan, there have been relatively few large-scale statistical analyses, and the clinical trials that have shown successful results the impacts on the body are often not properly understood.
BCR has partnered with supplement industry experts ookles.com to select the primary ingredients anticipated to be in the most popular fat burners in the next few years, so as to provide the public and clinicians with access to accurate data.
The team will be cross referencing 100s of 1000s of data points in diet, weight loss performance, age, lifestyle, blood glucose levels, hormone levels to provide complex correlation and what this means for gut microbiomes, analysis broken down by dosage of ingredients to properly understand the interactions that these plant compounds and vitamins have in the body with the goal of creating complete data mapping of the performance.
BCR and ookles.com seek to publish the unfiltered data and learnings report in Q2 2023.
Dr Ian Smith leading the analysis said "These weight loss or fat burner supplements, have an unfortunately mixed reputation. The potential of certain naturally occurring compounds. Research has found that the gut microbiome and the bacteria it consists of effects the body's ability to absorb calories and thus can influence your ability to lose weight. As such it stands to reason that some compounds that can impact bacterial makeup of the gut can aid weight loss or as colloquially termed, burn fat." He continued "Unfortunately, due to the shoddy claims of the fitness industry a lot of such research has been shied away from. We believe that properly studying the gut microbiomes impact on weight loss against impactful compounds could provide huge benefits for clinicians and the general public in combatting the obesity crisis."
You can apply for the role by contacting Dr Ian Smith at weightloss@bcr.org or visiting the study page https://bcr.org/Gut-Microbiome-Study.html
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Statement from Wallis Annenberg, Chairman, CEO and President of the Annenberg Foundation on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II:
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "The world has lost an extraordinary leader today — a woman who truly carried the past into the present, and sustained the monarchy for our time and for all time. My family and I join the Royal Family and the United Kingdom in mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, a remarkable head of state who was the epitome of grace and dignity and decency — a steady hand on the wheel of a world so often in turmoil. Since the days when my father served as the ambassador to the Court of St. James's, the Windsors and the Annenbergs have hosted each other, and engaged deeply in philanthropic works together. Queen Elizabeth did so much more than make history in her 96 years. She herself was a great chapter in the world's history. One we will be mourning and celebrating for many years to come."
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO
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Stock Symbol: GROY (NYSE American)
VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gold Royalty Corp. ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") announces the filing of its operating and financial results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022 and is pleased to provide an update on recent asset advancements. The Company will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting to discuss these results on Wednesday, May 25 at 10:00 AM EDT.
David Garofalo, Chairman and CEO of Gold Royalty, commented, "Our second fiscal quarter of 2022 included several meaningful catalysts for the Company. The acquisition of royalties over the Côté Gold Project and expansion of our royalties in the Beaufor Mine further bolstered our near-term cash flow profile. At the same time, we saw several exciting exploration and development advancements from key assets including Odyssey, REN, Fenelon, Tonopah West, and Whistler."
Highlights for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2022:
- Record revenues of $0.6 million and $1.2 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, respectively.
- Strong projected revenues for Gold Royalty's first full fiscal year of business of approximately $5 million with robust and peer-leading multi-year growth in revenues expected as the underground expansion of Canadian Malartic ramps up and the Côté and Beaufor gold mines begin production.
- Inaugural quarterly dividend paid during the second quarter, yielding over 1% at current share prices.
- Available liquidity of $25.1 million, positioning the Company well for further growth.
- During the quarter, the Company continued its rapid growth with the acquisition of Abitibi Royalties, Golden Valley and royalties on IAMGOLD's Côté Gold project, expanded royalties on Monarch Mining's Beaufor and other gold project and continued creation of additional royalties from its Royalty Generator Business. Gold Royalty now has 195 royalties focused on the best mining jurisdictions in the Americas.
For further important information, please refer to the Company's unaudited financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, copies of which are available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov.
Q2 2022 Town Hall Meeting Details
Gold Royalty is pleased to announce that it will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 25 at 10:00 AM EDT.
The Company will be providing an update to interested stakeholders on the Company's Q2 financial and operating results including key recent catalysts that have been announced on the assets underlying the Company's royalties. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session where participants will be able to ask any questions they may have of management.
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Portfolio Update
Canadian Malartic Partnership (Agnico Eagle & Yamana JV) – Odyssey Underground Project (3.0% NSR) – Odyssey Project Advancing on Schedule
On April 27, 2022 Yamana Gold announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2022 including an update on development advancements at the Odyssey Project. Following significant advancement of the project in 2021, the Odyssey team is focusing on two key milestones:
- Initiation of shaft sinking by the fourth quarter of 2022
- First gold production from Odyssey South in the first quarter of 2023
Yamana stated that "with a significant production platform, material cash flow generation and a prominent position within Quebec's Abitibi District, Canadian Malartic will remain one of the Company's cornerstone assets and one of the more prolific and generational mines in the world, particularly as the Odyssey mine is developed and comes into production. [Yamana] is taking a disciplined approach to the development of Odyssey with a conservative outlook for initial throughput and production. While the Odyssey mine is expected to initially process 20,000 tonnes per day and produce 500,000 to 600,000 ounces per year, based on the current mine plan, the Company recognizes that there is a large inventory of ounces that is not currently in the mine plan. Odyssey ores will be processed through a plant with an original design capacity of over 55,000 tonnes per day, processing closer to 60,000 tonnes per day, which far exceeds the initial expected throughput of Odyssey. The plant was designed for the larger open pit operations that will end later this decade, and while the Company will scale the plant to the level required for the underground operations, that plant capacity will always be there. The Company's approach at its other mines has been to conduct extensive exploration which provides flexibility to maximize and increase throughput, and a similar approach will be taken with Odyssey, where delineation of extensions of underground mineralized zones and new zones of mineralization is already occurring… The Company firmly believes that in its 10-year outlook period, these efforts will lead to more mining areas that will allow the Company to take advantage of available plant capacity, resulting in ore processing that will exceed 20,000 tonnes per day, and sustainable production will then significantly exceed the initial production plan of 500,000 to 600,000 ounces per year."
For more information, refer to Yamana Gold's press release dated April 27, 2022, filed on www.sedar.com.
Nevada Gold Mines (Barrick & Newmont JV) – REN Project (1.5% NSR & 3.5% NPI) – Maiden Resource Expected to Grow in 2022
On May 4, 2022, Barrick Gold announced its results for the first quarter of 2022, which included a presentation by President and CEO, Mark Bristow who highlighted that REN, the northern underground extension of the Goldstrike Mine, was a project that is expected to grow in 2022, stating "Ren is another expanding opportunity. Last year we declared a maiden inferred resource of 1.2Moz and recent results have not only confirmed the model but have continued to expand the JB Zone resource to the south. Mineralization remains open at both JB and Corona Corridors. We have initiated various mining studies on the geotechnical, ventilation, dewatering parameters to optimally design this part of the [Goldstrike] mine."
Barrick had previously noted they are targeting to bring REN into the Goldstrike mine plan in the short term. The 1.2Moz maiden inferred resource (5.2Mt at 7.3g/t Au) is expected grow further based on recent exploration results including the following highlights:
- MRC-21016: 36.6 m at 13.95g/t
- MRC-21014: 7.6 m at 17.49g/t
- MRC-21013: 10.7 m at 9.19g/t
- MRC-21015: 12.2 m at 9.63g/t and 14.0 m at 5.25g/t
- MRC-21012: 10.7 m at 10.22g/t
For more information, refer to Barrick's press release dated May 4, 2022, filed on www.sedar.com
IAMGOLD – Côté Gold Project (0.75% NSR) – Project Remains on Schedule
On May 3, 2022 IAMGOLD reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. IAMGOLD maintained its guidance of commencing production at Côté by the end of 2023 while disclosing a likely material increase in capital costs to complete construction of the project. Gold Royalty highlights that it is insulated from cost inflation as a royalty holder.
Despite potential capital cost increases, IAMGOLD has disclosed that Côté is still positioned to be a robust, Tier I, low-cost and long-life asset with the current mine plan outlining a 36,000 tpd open pit operation with estimated average annual production of 489,000 oz Au over the first 5 years of operation, and average annual production of 367,000 oz Au at an AISC of US$802/oz over the 18-year mine life.
IAMGOLD disclosed in its May 3, 2022 news release that the Côté Project is 49% complete with detailed engineering of the project being 96.6% complete. Mining activities during the quarter focused on overburden pre-stripping and bulk rock excavation in the pit while various facilities are currently under construction at site. Key permits have already been received with some minor permits expected to be obtained before commercial production.
For more information, refer to IAMGOLD's press releases dated May 3, 2022, and IAMGOLD's Technical Report on the Côté Gold Project titled "Technical Report on the Côté Gold Project, Ontario, Canada", with an effective date of October 18, 2021, filed on www.sedar.com.
Wallbridge Mining – Fenelon Gold Project (2.0% NSR) – Multi-Million Ounce Deposit Begins Realizing its Significant Expansion Potential
Following the sizeable maiden resource estimate at Fenelon in 2021 of 2.1Moz of Indicated gold resources (36.0Mt at 1.84g/t Au) and a further 1.5Moz of Inferred gold resources (29.0Mt at 1.57g/t Au), on April 7, 2022, Wallbridge Mining announced a successful start to their 2022, 115,000 metre drill program. It disclosed that the program aims to expand the existing resource footprint laterally, in directions where the mineralization is open, while seeking to discover new satellite zones in proximity of the known deposit. On March 24, 2022 Wallbridge announce the company had completed approximately 1,800 metres of underground development over the course of 2021 and early 2022, providing access to Area 51 gold mineralization and establishing drilling platforms to be used in future resource drill programs.
On April 28, 2022, Wallbridge reported positive assay results from the ongoing drill program at Fenelon, including significant gold mineralization in the Ripley Zone, located one kilometre south of the Fenelon mineral resource footprint. The results demonstrate the potential for this zone to be included in an updated Fenelon mineral resource estimate expected in 2023. 2022 drilling has also discovered additional high-quality gold intercepts inside the 2021 mineral resource estimate and has expanded Area 51 Zone to the southwest.
On April 4, 2022, Wallbridge announced that it appointed Anthony Makuch, former CEO of Kirkland Lake Gold, as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Makuch commented ""The management team at Wallbridge has assembled a land package of outstanding scale and quality in the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec, anchored around its cornerstone projects at Fenelon and Martiniere. Both of these projects have significant growth potential, and there is additional prospectivity and potential for new discoveries."
For more information, refer to Wallbridge's press releases dated April 4, 2022; April 7, 2022; and April 29, 2022, filed on www.sedar.com and Wallbridge's Technical Report on the Detour-Fenelon Gold Trend Property, with an effective date of December 23, 2021, filed on www.sedar.com.
Monarch Mining – Beaufor Mine (1.0% NSR & PTR) – Continued Exploration Success at Depth as Beaufor Prepares for Production
On March 17, 2022, Monarch Mining announced drilling results targeting the western strike extension of the Q Zone at its Beaufor Mine located 20 kilometres east of Val-d'Or, Quebec. The target area returned an impressive 6.8 m at 19.05 g/t Au, including 1.4 m at 12.56 g/t Au and 2.0 m at 54.68 g/t Au. These drill results are significant and exciting as they confirm the continuity of this ore zone for at least 150 m westward along strike and 150 m down-dip. Given the positive results, additional holes are now being drilled to allow the zones in question to be converted into reserves and included in a future mine plan. Monarch Mining is continuing its exploration definition drilling, with five underground drill rigs, and expects to restart operations by June 2022.
"The results of this underground drilling program are very encouraging and continue to show the strong potential of the Beaufor Mine at depth," said Jean-Marc Lacoste, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monarch. "We are thrilled to be able to confirm the high-grade nature and significant width of the Q Zone towards the west. Additional drilling is definitely warranted to continue expanding this zone."
For more information, refer to Monarch's press release dated March 17, 2022, filed on www.sedar.com
GoldMining Inc. – Whistler (1.0% NSR) – Creation of U.S. GoldMining to Drive Forward the Whistler Project
On February 28, 2022 GoldMining Inc. announced the creation of U.S. GoldMining Inc. a new subsidiary with a dedicated board and team focused on advancing the Whistler gold-copper Project located in Alaska, USA. GoldMining Inc. subsequently announced on April 7, 2022 the appointment of Tim Smith as CEO of U.S. GoldMining.
Upon Mr. Smith's appointment, Alastair Still, Chief Executive Officer of GoldMining commented: "With a proven and successful track record of exploring for gold systems globally for more than 25 years, including as Vice President Exploration for Kaminak Gold where he led the team at the Coffee Gold Deposit in Yukon, Canada and which was acquired by Goldcorp for C$520 million in 2016, and as Regional Director Generative Exploration, North America for Newmont from June 2019 to April 2022, I am delighted to welcome Tim to the GoldMining team."
GoldMining Inc. further announced on February 28, 2022 that its board of directors has approved a strategy to have U.S. GoldMining operated as a separate public company through an initial public offering or similar transaction.
For more information, refer to GoldMining's press releases dated February 28, 2022, and April 7, 2022, filed on www.sedar.com
Blackrock Silver – Tonopah West (3.0% NSR) – High Grade Maiden Resource Estimate
On May 2, 2022 Blackrock Silver reported the results of its Maiden Resource Estimate at its Tonopah West project, located in the Walker Lane trend of Western Nevada. The Maiden Resource Estimate outlined a 42.6 Moz silver-equivalent inferred resource (2,975 kt at 208.0 g/t Ag and 2.5 g.t Au).
Andrew Pollard, the Company's President and CEO, stated, "delivery of this maiden resource represents a historic milestone, as one of the great American silver camps has been re-awakened, at a time where silver serves as much more than just currency, but also as a crucial element required for the emerging global electrified economy. By stope optimizing our initial mineral inventory we've engaged the gold standard of detail, rigor and scrutiny for a project of this stage, which further de-risks the deposit while also bolstering the credibility in the baseline credentials of the Tonopah West project. Representing just eighteen months of drilling data, this maiden mineral resource estimate establishes Tonopah West as one of the highest-grade undeveloped silver deposits of size in the world, with substantial resource expansion potential remaining."
For more information, refer to Blackrock Silver's press release dated May 2, 2022, filed on www.sedar.com
Additional Selected Highlights
- First Majestic Silver Corp. – Jerritt Canyon Mine - (1.0% NSR & PTR) First Majestic produces 7.2M Silver Eqv. Oz in the First Quarter Consisting of 2.6M Oz Silver and 58,892 Oz Gold (press release dated April 18, 2022).
- Fortitude Gold Corp. – Isabella Pearl Mine – (0.375% NSR) Fortitude Gold Reports First Quarter Net Income of $0.11 Per Share, Maintains 2022 Production Outlook (press release dated May 4, 2022).
- Coeur Mining – Lincoln Hill – (2.0% NSR) Coeur Reports First Quarter 2022 Results (press release dated May 4, 2022).
- SSR Mining – Marigold – (0.75% NSR) SSR Mining Reports First Quarter 2022 Results (press release dated May 3, 2022).
- Integra Resources – War Eagle – (1.0% NSR) Integra intersects 3.95 g/t AuEq over 77.7M in extension drilling at War Eagle (press release dated May 5, 2022).
- Sirios Resources – Cheechoo (2.5% - 4.0% NSR) Sirios Expands its Cheechoo Gold Property (press release dated April 20, 2022).
- Sirios Resources – Cheechoo (2.5% - 4.0% NSR) Sirios drills 2.97 g/t Au over 80.0M, including 29.13 g/t over 5.9M on its Cheechoo Gold Project (press release dated March 16, 2022).
- Gold Standard Ventures – Railroad-Pinion – (0.44% NSR) Gold Standard Ventures announces 2022 Exploration Program (press release dated April 18, 2022).
- GoldMining Inc. – La Mina – (2.0% NSR) GoldMining Inc. announces commencement of an expansionary exploration drilling program (press release dated April 12, 2022).
- Rex Minerals – Hog Ranch – (2.0% NSR) Soils define new targets: program over entire Hog Ranch begins (ASX and Media Release dated March 30, 2022).
- American Pacific Mining Corp – Tuscarora (3.0% NSR) American Pacific Mining Provides Update on Its Tuscarora Project in Nevada (press release dated May 9, 2022).
About Gold Royalty Corp.
Gold Royalty Corp. is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. Its mission is to acquire royalties, streams and similar interests at varying stages of the mine life cycle to build a balanced portfolio offering near, medium and longer-term attractive returns for its investors. Gold Royalty's diversified portfolio currently consists primarily of royalties on gold properties located in the Americas.
Qualified Persons
Alastair Still, P.Geo., Director of Technical Services of the Company, is a "qualified person" as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release. Glenn Mullan, a director of the Company, is a "qualified person" as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information pertaining to projects located in Quebec, Canada, disclosed in this news release.
Notice to Investors
Disclosure relating to properties in which Gold Royalty holds royalty or other interests is based on information publicly disclosed by the owners or operators of such properties. The Company generally has limited or no access to the properties underlying its interests and is largely dependent on the disclosure of the operators of its interests and other publicly available information. The Company generally has limited or no ability to verify such information. Although the Company does not have any knowledge that such information may not be accurate, there can be no assurance that such third-party information is complete or accurate. In addition, certain information publicly reported by operators may relate to a larger property than the area covered by the Companies interest, which often may only apply to a portion of the overall project area or applicable mineral resources or reserves. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of a measured, indicated or inferred resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. "Inferred mineral resources" have a greater amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility.
Unless otherwise indicated, the technical and scientific disclosure contained or referenced in this news release, including any references to mineral resources or mineral reserves, was prepared by the project operators in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43- 101"), which differs significantly from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") applicable to domestic issuers. Accordingly, the scientific and technical information contained or referenced in this press release may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:
Certain of the information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws ("forward-looking statements"), including but not limited to statements regarding: future plans, estimates and expectations disclosed by the operators of the projects underlying the Company's interests, including the proposed advancement and expansion of such projects; the results of exploration, development and production activities of the operators of such projects; and the Company's expectation regarding future revenues. Such statements can be generally identified by the use of terms such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "believe", "plans", "anticipate" or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors, including assumptions of management regarding the accuracy of the disclosure of the operators of the projects underlying the Company's projects, their ability to achieve disclosed plans and targets, macroeconomic conditions, commodity prices, and the Company's ability to finance future growth and acquisitions. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including, among others, any inability to any inability of the operators of the properties underlying the Company's royalty interests to execute proposed plans for such properties or to achieved planned development and production estimates and goals, risks related to the operators of the projects in which the Company holds interests, including the successful continuation of operations at such projects by those operators, risks related to exploration, development, permitting, infrastructure, operating or technical difficulties on any such projects, the influence of macroeconomic developments as well as the impact of, and response of relevant governments to, COVID-19 and the effectiveness of such responses and the ability of the Company to carry out its growth plans and other factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended September 30, 2021 and its other publicly filed documents under its profiles at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE, NYSE: GFI) advises that headline earnings per share for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (H1 2022) are expected to range from US$0.56-0.60 per share (US$0.11-0.15 per share higher), which is 24% to 33% higher than the headline earnings of US$0.45 per share reported for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (H1 2021). The increase in headline earnings is driven by higher production and gold price, partially offset by higher costs.
Basic earnings per share for H1 2021 are expected to range from US$0.55-0.59 per share (US$0.11- 0.15 per share higher), which is 25% to 34% higher than the basic earnings of US$0.44 per share reported for H1 2021.
Normalised earnings per share for H1 2022 are expected to range from US$0.54-0.58 per share (US$0.05-0.09 per share higher), which is 10% to 18% higher than the normalised earnings of US$0.49 per share reported for H1 2021.
Q2 2022 operational performance
For Q2 2022, attributable gold equivalent production is expected to be 621koz (Q1 2022: 580koz), with All-in costs (AIC) for the quarter expected to be US$1,382/oz (Q1 2022: US$1,320/oz). All-in sustaining costs (AISC) are expected to be US$1,146/oz (Q1 2022: US$1,150/oz).
H1 2022 operational performance
Attributable gold equivalent production for H1 2022 is expected to be 1,201koz, a 9% increase YoY (H1 2021: 1,104koz).
AIC for H1 2022 is expected to be US$1,352/oz, higher than H1 2021 (US$1,274/oz), a 6% increase YoY, as a result of an increase in operating costs driven by mining inflation and the increased project capex at Salares Norte. AISC for H1 2022 is expected to be US$1,148/oz (H1 2021: US$1,093/ oz), a 5% increase YoY.
The financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been reviewed, and reported on, by the Company's external auditors.
Gold Fields expects to release H1 2022 financial results on Thursday, 25 August 2022.
Notes to editors
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields Limited is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, Peru, South Africa, and West Africa (including the Asanko Joint Venture) and one project in Chile. We have total attributable annual gold-equivalent production of 2.34Mo, attributable gold-equivalent Mineral Reserves of 48.6Moz and gold Mineral Resources of 111.8Moz. Our shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and our American depositary share trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a unique social media app specifically for dogs and dog owners," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the SOCIA - BULL. My design can be used for networking, getting health advice from vets, training, socializing or breeding dogs and communicating with other dog professionals and enthusiasts."
The invention provides a social media-based application for dog owners. In doing so, it would offer a wealth of information regarding dog care, training, socializing, breeding, etc. It also increases communication and convenience. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for dog owners. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-122, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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"Continental Diamond Celebrates 40 Years with "40 Days of Giveaways" valued at over $25,000 in Prizes!"
MINNEAPOLIS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minneapolis, MN-based jewelry store Continental Diamond is celebrating their 40th Anniversary with "40 Days of Giveaways!" Over $25,000 in prizes will be given away throughout the 40 Day Celebration.
Since its inception, Continental Diamond has paved a new path in the Minnesota jewelry scene, offering an incredible selection of diamonds, engagement rings, fashion-forward jewelry, watches and gifts. Their team of highly educated and experienced jewelry consultants and service technicians have been widely recognized by the marketplace for quality, trust, expansive selection, and a memorable customer experience, claiming MN Bride Magazine's title of "Best Jeweler" twelve years in a row.
Starting on June 27, 2022, enter to win a daily sweepstakes by visiting their website. Prizes range from jewelry and watches to gift cards that support local businesses! The grand prize is an engagement ring and wedding band valued at over $8,000!
No purchase necessary to enter. Visit their website for full rules and details.
On Thursday and Friday August 4 & 5, Continental Diamond will host an in-store celebration with treats and amazing mark-downs up to 50%!
Visit their website for more details.
At Continental Diamond, our primary goal is to ensure our client's jewelry needs and wishes are fulfilled. We strive to provide a fun, convenient and stress-free shopping experience. Our large selection of jewelry and watches, is coupled with the ultimate in knowledge, fashion and technology.
We welcome you to visit us in our Minneapolis store (1600 Utica Avenue South- Suite 130) and look forward to helping you with all of your jewelry and service needs.
Visit www.ContinentalDiamond.com to learn more.
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A-List Talent & Directors to be Exclusively Featured in Screenvision's Front + Center Preshow
NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Screenvision Media, a national leader in delivering comprehensive advertising and content representation services for top-tier cinema exhibitors, sports venues, e-gaming platforms and other live events and venues, today announced a partnership with Moviefone, the iconic digital media brand, to feature the company's "Made in Hollywood" TV series content as part of Screenvision's Front + Center preshow.
Audiences will enjoy interviews with the biggest names in Hollywood as films debut on the big screen. Conversations with the cast and crew from Sony Pictures Entertainment's "Morbius" and Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" will be among the first segments.
"As moviegoers enthusiastically return to theaters with one of the strongest slates ever, we are constantly seeking one-of-a-kind content to make our preshow even more engaging," said Darryl Schaffer, Chief Partnership Officer, Screenvision Media. "Coming out of the pandemic, our exhibitor partners have shared that audiences are coming to theaters even earlier to more fully immerse themselves in the cinema experience. Moviefone's 'Made in Hollywood' series adds another highly entertaining element to Front + Center."
Moviefone, the former AOL/Verizon legacy brand, was acquired by its CEO Cleveland O'Neal III in 2020 to complement his nationally syndicated TV brand, "Made In Hollywood," which is currently in its 17th broadcast season. In addition to its presence on broadcast TV, web-mobile-social and streaming, "Made in Hollywood powered by Moviefone" will now appear on Screenvision's full Front + Center network.
"We are excited about working with Screenvision to extend our Emmy-nominated TV series franchise to the big screen while supporting the theatrical experience, great films and talent-driven content," said O'Neal. "Partnering with Screenvision enables us to introduce the newly rebranded Moviefone media assets across broadcast, digital, streaming and theater screens to a new generation of movie fans, while reconnecting with those who love the nostalgic Moviefone brand that is synonymous in pop-culture."
About Moviefone
MOVIEFONE celebrates the magic of movies with millions of monthly visitors online, mobile & social, while providing showtimes, tickets and what-to-watch on any screen. The nostalgic movie brand which was the preeminent go-to website and app for movie editorial and theater showtimes in the early days of the internet, has expanded its reach with original content across broadcast TV (Made In Hollywood & Moviefone TV), digital media (Moviefone's Unscripted), streaming via its 24/7 Live TV network (Made In Hollywood powered by Moviefone) available on The Roku Channel, and now theater screens (Screenvision's Front + Center). The integration of these media assets offers a 360° solution for advertising, studio, broadcast, and streaming partners on multiple platforms. Moviefone shares the secrets of filmmaking with movie fans everywhere, from script-to-screen, on-camera and behind the scenes.
About Screenvision Media
Headquartered in New York, N.Y., Screenvision Media is a national leader in delivering comprehensive advertising and content representation services for top-tier cinema exhibitors, sports venues, e-gaming platforms and other live events and venues. The Screenvision Media cinema advertising network comprises more than 13,500 screens in 2000+ theatre locations across all 50 states and 94% of DMAs nationwide, delivering through more than 150 theatrical circuits, including 7 of the top 10 exhibitor companies.
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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester United today announced a multi-year global strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
The arrangement will feature the Snapdragon brand. Snapdragon platforms power many of the world's premium smartphones, PCs, gaming devices, connected cars, smart wearables and more.
Bringing together the world's most popular football club with a global leader in technology innovation, the strategic collaboration will create unique events and experiences for Manchester United fans at Old Trafford and around the world, powered by the premium performance that Snapdragon® platforms deliver.
In addition, Qualcomm Technologies will advise Manchester United on planned improvements to mobile connectivity at Old Trafford, which will enhance fans' experience on match days.
Victoria Timpson, CEO Alliances and Partnerships at Manchester United, said: "Snapdragon platforms will enable ground-breaking experiences for fans across the globe, deepening their engagement with the football club they love."
"Manchester United has always pushed boundaries of what's possible and we are excited to be partnering with a company at the forefront of innovation."
Don McGuire, SVP of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and CMO of Qualcomm said: "We are proud to bring the power of Snapdragon together with one of the most iconic names in world sport."
"We look forward to showcasing Snapdragon to Manchester United fans everywhere and joining the new era of technology innovation at Old Trafford."
About Manchester United
Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world, playing one of the most popular spectator sports on Earth. Through our 144-year heritage we have won 66 trophies, enabling us to develop the world's leading sports brand and a global community of 1.1 billion fans and followers. Our large, passionate community provides Manchester United with a worldwide platform to generate significant revenue from multiple sources, including sponsorship, merchandising, product licensing, new media & mobile, broadcasting and match day.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is the world's leading 5G technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born.
Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G, and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business.
Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
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(NEXSTAR) – One of the varied perks and services Costco members enjoy went away at the beginning of this month – the Mortgage Program.
As of May 1, shoppers are no longer able to add a mortgage application to their Costco list after the warehouse club announced the program’s closure.
“Members with questions regarding their current mortgage application and loan should contact the lender they have been working with,” a notice on Costco’s site reads. “Please see the list of lenders and phone numbers where they can be reached.”
While the big-box store might be synonymous with pallets of toilet paper, cheap gas and vats of mayonnaise – the store offers a host of services not found in grocery stores, such as identity protection, travel planning, RV sales, auto & home insurance and more.
Up until the beginning of May, mortgages were among those services. Costco was affiliated with lenders Box Home Loans, CrossCountry Mortgage, Lending.com, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, NASB, NBKC Bank, Real Genius and Strong Home Mortgage.
According to Nerdwallet, Costco didn’t actually handle the loans. The program acted like a lending marketplace that allowed prospective homeowners to choose their lender, and offered discounted loan origination fees to members.
Nexstar reached out to Costco about the end of the Mortgage Program but did not get a reply before publishing time. | https://cw33.com/news/costco-members-lose-access-to-a-benefit-after-program-ends/ | 2022-05-11T21:14:31Z |
DUBLIN, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it will participate in the 43rd annual Goldman Sachs global healthcare conference on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Geoff Martha, Medtronic chairman and chief executive officer, will answer questions on the company beginning at 8:00 a.m. PDT (10:00 a.m. CDT).
A live webcast of the Q&A session will be available on June 14, 2022, by clicking on the Investor Events link at http://investorrelations.medtronic.com. An archive of the Q&A session will be available on the same webpage later in the day.
About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people across 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow @Medtronic on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The Grant Halliburton Foundation for gathered more than 500 people for the Beacon of Hope Luncheon in late April
Funds raised from the event will go toward the foundation’s mission of strengthening the network of mental health resources for children, teens and young adults.
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Money will also go to suicide prevention efforts in North Texas. CW33’s Jenny Anchondo was honored to be there to interview the son of the late Robin Williams, Zak Williams.
Zak is a mental health advocate and impressed upon us all to focus on positive relationships in our lives and keep our own mental health at the forefront.
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CyberFuels, Inc., a division of EncounterCare Solutions, ECSL, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent with an international energy company that has a new patented process for producing Green Hydrogen. This relationship will work in conjunction with CyberFuels current distribution of its own proprietary alternative fuels and additives that already help to decarbonize the atmosphere. The Letter of Intent calls for the first prototype of the commercial units to be placed at the new CyberFuels Gateway Terminal in Tampa, Florida. Details on the contract will be further provided after the close of the deal.
John Lawrence, President of CyberFuels, Inc. stated "Climate change and cleaner air is what everyone is talking about today. The EV discussions are nice, but they have their own inherent environmental issues. Maybe the problem is not the Internal Combustion engine, but rather what fuel is being burned in today's engine. That is where CyberFuels comes in. We currently have fuels that are advantageous to the environment, and we are extremely excited to have this Green Hydrogen technology housed in our new Green Terminal looking forward to the next generation." The purchase of the new Cyberfuels Gateway Terminal in Tampa Florida is expected to close in August and permitting will begin immediately thereafter with construction to follow.
Green Hydrogen is important to the growth and vision of CyberFuels' plans of providing sustainable zero GHG emissions eFuels. An added feature of the new patented process for production of hydrogen is that it uses municipal solid waste and a process similar to fast pyrolysis which produces Green Hydrogen at a substantially lower cost than traditional methods of production. Today, 96% of Hydrogen comes from Steam Methane Reformation and 4% from electrolysis. Both methods are very expensive. Having the Hydrogen hub at the CyberFuels Terminal will allow the company to have back up hydrogen power for the terminal's energy needs, which will also include utilizing solar power as a power source. As part of the relationship, hydrogen will be sold at a very attractive price to be used as fuel. Next, Green Hydrogen is also an important component of Green Methanol, which is an important component of our eFuels solution for combustion engines of today. Mr. Lawrence further added, "CyberFuels has been developing its Green eFuels for 8 years, and the proprietary additive makes Green Methanol eFuels not only an important tool in the effort to decarbonize transportation, but also a timely alternative to help reduce fuel prices while at the same time helping to improve the environment."
CyberFuels Green Methanol will be focused on individual transportation modalities. Green Hydrogen is focused on heavy transportation such as buses, transport trucks, trains, ships, and planes.
About CyberFuels™: CyberFuels Inc. delivers custom blended GEM fuels to suit almost any engines need.
EcoFlex96™ offers high octane alternatives to regular gasoline.
Our gasoline and GEM fuels offer superior performance over similar traditional gasoline blends. Unlike other fuel options, there is no need to retrofit the vehicle for consumption of our fuel blends.
All of our fuels can be transported, stored and pumped like regular gasoline.
The CyberFuels lines of products also include our "Dynamo™" brands.
Independent lab certified to reduce Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) by 20% and overall emissions by 21% and has been shown to deliver an average Cetane rating over 52 when added to regular diesel fuel at fill up. Dynamo™ Diesel Cetane Booster also improves engine performance, power, and increases miles per gallon along with improving cold flow, increasing lubricity and cleaning fuel injectors.
Improves octane and increases the miles per gallon (mpg). Dynamo™ Gasoline Octane Booster allows consumers to purchase regular 87 octane gasoline and increase the power and performance of that fuel to equal that of superior high test 93 octane gasolines, by adding a bottle of our Dynamo™ Gasoline Octane Booster to their tank at fill up. Visit www.cyberfuelsinc.com
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Suncoast business still feeling the pain of labor shortages
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - While Sarasota may be a top destination for new home owners and businesses, the shortage of workers is being felt by many industries across the Suncoast.
ABC7 spoke to Salvatori Dentici, the owner of Ricco’s Pizzeria, who after many months of advertising help wanted signs, is still struggling to hire additional help for his business.
“We see a lot of people applying but the overall people showing up and doing the job is overall on a scale of one to ten maybe a six or seven. We are just not seeing the dedication for people to come in and either learning a trade or putting the time into work, and the other scenario is that we are finding employees that are working and want to learn it, want to put the effort in,” says Dentici.
Ricco’s Pizzeria and many other local businesses are constantly hiring.
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'A pretty special group.' Gold Jackets take a walk, group photo on Centennial Plaza
CANTON – They were born to run, but on Friday morning more than 100 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees took a six-block stroll to get their pictures taken on Centennial Plaza.
It marks the first year that a group picture was taken at the plaza, which is dedicated to football and Canton's place as the cradle of the NFL.
Prior to the walk, the enshrinees gathered in the lobby of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Canton, where old friends and competitors swapped stories. For many, it's the only time of the year they see their former rivals and teammates.
Outside the hotel, autograph seekers who began taking up camp on Wednesday were fenced in, just within an arm's length from some of the sports heroes they came to see.
At 10:32 a.m. a fleet of golf carts and mini-buses departed from the hotel, ferrying enshrinees who didn't want to walk the six blocks in the 80-degree weather. The rest followed on foot.
The procession was greeted by cheering fans on both sides of Market Avenue.
What happened at the group photo?
As the group prepared to take the photo, former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis nearly missed it. When Bettis tried to offer an excuse, he was shouted down by the others. Another latecomer was NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. When Goodell's arrival was announced, the group groaned, which brought laughter in the audience.
Interestingly, the biggest cheer went up for someone who didn't play football. Rene Powell, owner of the historic Clearview Golf Course in Nimishillen Township, was welcomed to pose with the Gold Jackets. Powell has become an honorary member of sorts, thanks to hosting golf outings with such friends as Franco Harris and Lawrence Taylor.
"What brings me back every year is the wonderful feeling of the history and legacy, and being with the guys," Harris said. "There are a lot of good stories. I've had my span of years in the NFL. It's nice to meet old guys, and the new guys."
Harris said he deeply appreciates what it means to be a Gold Jacket.
"Anyone who makes the Hall, I'm impressed with," he said. "I'm still in awe and quite amazed. The game has been around 100 years, and there have only been what, 300 men inducted? That's a pretty special group."
Fans gather to see their football heroes
Friends Bradley Parks and Randy Mothershed of Tampa, Florida, said they came to the event hoping to see their favorite players.
"Tony Boselli and Leroy Butler," Parks said.
Mothershed, who said he attended the festival in 1998, said he wanted to see coach Tony Dungy and Derrick Brooks.
Parks said he was disappointed that his team, the Jacksonville Jaguars lost in Thursday's Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, but he's optimistic about the season.
One of the new enshrinees, Boselli said he's been to Canton before for business, but "This is much different."
"I've enjoyed my time here. I love the people here," he said. "The community is great. The people at the Hall of Fame are great the way they protect the integrity of the game. Plus, I'm a big golfer; they have a lot of great courses here. I told them if they ever need me during golf season, I'm here."
As 2022 class member Bryant Young was transported back to the DoubleTree hotel, Greg Horak shouted his greeting, causing Young to stop. The two were high school teammates in Chicago Heights.
Young hopped out of the golf cart, gave Horak a bear hug and took some photos with his old teammate and Horak's girlfriend, Patty Martinez.
"We're all ecstatic. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy," Horak said of Young's induction. "We brought as many people as we could. We all got together last night and had some Chicago pizza; we brought some frozen pies."
Horak said he played tackle next to Young, who played 14 seasons for the San Francisco 49ers. In 1999, Young was named the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year, following a severe leg injury.
"He had a great career," Horak said.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Tupperware Brands Corporation ("Tupperware" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUP) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-04976, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Tupperware securities between November 3, 2021 and May 3, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Tupperware securities during the Class Period, you have until August 15, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Tupperware operates as a consumer products company worldwide. The Company manufactures, markets, and sells design-centric preparation, storage, and serving solutions for the kitchen and home, as well as a line of cookware, knives, microwave products, microfiber textiles, water-filtration related items, and an array of products for on-the-go consumers under the Tupperware brand name.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On May 4, 2022, Tupperware announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Among other items, Tupperware reported adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations and net sales that fell well short of consensus estimates and withdrew its full year 2022 guidance and named a new Chief Financial Officer. The Company attributed the poor performance to the conflict in Russia and Ukraine. However, when pressed by analysts on a conference call, the Company acknowledged that Russia and Ukraine only accounted for 2% of its revenue.
On this news, Tupperware's stock price fell $5.76 per share, or 32.16%, to close at $12.15 per share on May 4, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN)'s sale to Pfizer Inc. for $148.50 per share in cash. Biohaven common shareholders, including Pfizer, will also receive 0.5 of a share of New Biohaven, a new publicly traded company that will retain Biohaven's non-CGRP development stage pipeline compounds, per Biohaven common share. If you are a Biohaven shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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Hanger, Inc. (NYSE: HNGR)'s sale to Patient Square Capital for $18.75 in cash per share. If you are a Hanger shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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US preparing to approve advanced long-range rocket system for Ukraine
By Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto and Alex Marquardt, CNN
The Biden administration is preparing to step up the kind of weaponry it is offering Ukraine by sending advanced, long-range rocket systems that are now the top request from Ukrainian officials, multiple officials say.
The administration is leaning toward sending the systems as part of a larger package of military and security assistance to Ukraine, which could be announced as soon as next week.
Senior Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, have pleaded in recent weeks for the US and its allies to provide the Multiple Launch Rocket System, or MLRS. The US-made weapon systems can fire a barrage of rockets hundreds of kilometers — much farther than any of the systems Ukraine already has — which the Ukrainians argue could be a gamechanger in their war against Russia.
Another system Ukraine has asked for is the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, known as HIMARS, a lighter wheeled system capable of firing many of the same types of ammunition as MLRS.
Russia has in recent weeks pummeled Ukraine in the east, where Ukraine is outmanned and outgunned, Ukrainian officials have said.
The Biden administration waivered for weeks, however, on whether to send the systems, amid concerns raised within the National Security Council that Ukraine could use the systems to carry out offensive attacks inside Russia, officials said.
The issue was at the top of the agenda at last week’s two meetings at the White House where deputy Cabinet members convened to discuss national security policy, officials said. At the heart of the matter was the same concern the administration has grappled with since the start of the war— whether sending increasingly heavy weaponry to Ukraine will be viewed by Russia as a provocation that could trigger some kind of retaliation against the US.
One major hang-up, the sources said, had been the rocket systems’ extensive range. The MLRS and its lighter-weight version, the HIMARS, can launch as far as 300km, or 186 miles, depending on the type of munition. They are fired from a mobile vehicle at land-based targets, which would allow the Ukrainians to more easily strike targets inside Russia.
Ukraine is already believed to have carried out numerous cross-border strikes inside Russia, which Ukrainian officials neither confirm nor deny. Russian officials have said publicly that any threat to their homeland would constitute a major escalation and have said that western countries are making themselves a legitimate target in the war by continuing to arm the Ukrainians.
Another major concern inside the Biden administration had been whether the US could afford to give away so many high-end weapons drawn from the military’s stockpiles, the sources said.
Asked on Monday whether the US would provide the systems, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demurred. “I don’t want to get ahead of where we are in the process of resourcing requirements,” he told reporters.
The administration had similar concerns about providing Ukraine with additional MiG-29 fighter jets, which some worried could allow the Ukrainians to take the fight into Russia. Ultimately, the US decided against backfilling Poland with new jets, which would have allowed the Poles to equip Ukraine with the soviet-era MiGs.
The debate about the MLRS is also similar to one that played out before the US decided to begin sending heavier, long-range Howitzers, to Ukraine last month. Weapons packages focused on anti-tank Javelin and short-range Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, as well as small arms and ammunition. At the time, the M777 Howitzers marked a significant increase in range and power over previous systems, but even those top out at around 25 kilometers or 18 miles in range. The MLRS can fire much further still than any of the artillery the US has sent to date.
One workaround could be to provide Ukraine with shorter-range rocket systems, officials said, which is also under consideration. It would not take too long to train the Ukrainians on any of the rocket launcher systems, officials told CNN — likely about two weeks, they said.
Every drawdown from existing inventories involves a review of its potential effect on US military readiness. With the previous drawdowns, the risk has been “relatively low,” said Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley on Monday. The military is watching “very, very carefully” to make sure the stockpiles don’t drop below levels that create a greater risk, he added.
The concern grows significantly with more capable, more expensive systems of which the US does not have as large a supply, the sources said.
Pentagon officials met with the CEO of Lockheed Martin last week to discuss supply and ramping up production of the MLRS, one source familiar with the meeting told CNN. The meeting was led by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Bill LaPlante.
The UK is also still deciding whether to send the systems, two officials told CNN, and would like to do so in conjunction with the US.
Frustration has grown on the Ukrainian side with the US’ indecisiveness in recent weeks, because they believe that once the US sends the systems then other countries will quickly follow suit.
As recently as this week, the Pentagon had told Ukraine “we are working on it,” said one irritated Ukrainian official, who added that Ukraine is asking for an update on the decision “every hour.”
“We are in great need of weapons that will make it possible to engage the enemy over a long distance,” Ukraine’s top military commander, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, said Thursday. “And this cannot be delayed, because the price of delay is measured by the lives of people who have protected the world from [Russian fascism].”
When Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was asked Thursday what his country’s most urgent needs are, he responded: “If you really care for Ukraine, weapons, weapons and weapons again.”
“My least favorite phrase is ‘We are working on it’; I hate it. I want to hear either ‘We got it’ or ‘It’s not going to happen,'” he added.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, who was part of a congressional delegation trip to Kyiv earlier this month, told CNN he believes the systems could help Ukraine gain significant momentum against Russia.
“I think it could be a gamechanger, to be honest with you,” Crow said, not only for offensive attacks but also for defense. He explained that Russian conventional artillery, which has a range of about 50km, “would not get close” to Ukrainian urban centers if MLRS systems were positioned there. “So it would take away their siege tactics,” he said of the Russians.
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Illinois senator shares motherhood journey in appeal to colleagues to support codifying Roe v. Wade
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) took to the floor to detail her experiences with in vitro fertilization, and how Roe v. Wade is connected.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Addressing her colleagues on the Senate floor, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) spoke out Tuesday about how Roe v. Wade is about much more than ending a pregnancy.
“It changed the lives of women who desperately wanted to be moms,” she said.
Duckworth shared how she says the Supreme Court ruling of nearly 50 years ago made it easier for women to make their own reproductive choices including in her journey to become a mother.
“I’d never would have had my creative, silly, drive me crazy, love them infinitely, two daughters if Roe hadn’t paved the way for women to make their own health care decisions, as I was only able to get pregnant through IVF,” she said.
Duckworth supports the Women’s Health Protection Act, which already passed the House.
The proposed legislation is written to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide abortion services including the prescribing of certain drugs,offering abortion services via telemedicine, and immediate access to abortion services when the provider determines a delay risks a mother’s health.
“It’s not just about access to abortion,” said Duckworth. “It’s about all of these states that have these trigger laws that further restrict the definition of what abortion is. For example, in some states they’re defining a fertilized egg on day one of fertilization as a person.”
Wednesday’s vote comes as Republicans speak out in support of a leaked draft opinion from Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in the potential overturning of Roe vs. Wade.
“It returns this issue to the people,” said Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). “It recognizes that the Constitution doesn’t weigh in on abortion.”
With the Senate failing to move forward with this legislation, the focus turns to the nation’s highest court. The Supreme Court is anticipated to decide on the future of Roe versus Wade by the end of next month.
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MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster's Credit Division announces the appointment of Drew M. Kovalsky, CFA, as Vice President, Credit Underwriter. Mr. Kovalsky, a Chartered Financial Analyst, is responsible for the research, evaluation and underwriting of Crum & Forster's suite of credit insurance and alternative risk finance products for North American customers and other select jurisdictions, including single situation credit and multi-buyer trade credit insurance, as well as alternative risk finance. Mr. Kovalsky, will be based in New York and will report to Donald Asadorian, Senior Vice President, Credit Division.
"Drew is an accomplished credit analyst with in-depth expertise in evaluating a range of fixed income credits for complex asset classes," stated Mr. Asadorian. "We are pleased to have Drew join our growing team of industry professionals as we continue building upon our division's insurance platform to meet the diverse risk management needs of Crum & Forster's credit finance clients."
Mr. Kovalsky has nearly twenty years of experience as a credit analyst with leading financial institutions and capital risk management firms. His expertise focuses on origination and underwriting of transactional credit solutions for varied asset classes, underwriting structured finance, project finance, infrastructure-related credits and municipal enterprises. His professional tenure reflects experience in the research and assessment of credit, capital adequacy, collateral performance, and portfolio risk modeling.
Most recently, Mr. Kovalsky was Vice President & Credit Analyst with Assured Guaranty for over fifteen years where he was responsible for overseeing credit evaluation of corporate fixed income classes, as well as credit research for alternative asset-backed finance transactions. Previously, he served with Barclays Capital as Manager of its Structured Credit & Complex Transactions Group and the specialty Financial Institutions Group. These roles followed prior positions as an analyst with Moody's Investor Service and Bank of America, respectively.
Mr. Kovlasky received a Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Finance from the University of Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Boston College. He is an affiliate of the CFA Society New York and Capital Markets Credit Analysts Society (CMCAS).
Crum & Forster's Credit Division was launched in 2019, offering coverage in four specialty areas to address financial, operational and strategic corporate risks, including single situation credit, multi-buyer trade credit insurance, mortgage risks and alternative risk finance solutions.
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4 siblings among dead in Kentucky flooding
(Gray News) - Rescue workers in Kentucky are still trying to find missing people as the death toll continues to rise from catastrophic flooding.
Monday morning, it was up to 30. Four of them are siblings, just 8, 5, 4 and 2 years old.
Their parents, identified as Amber Smith and Riley Noble, got the flash flood warning early Thursday morning in Knott County and got the kids out of their trailer, eventually watching it float off as they clung to a nearby tree.
But the water was too strong, and all four kids were dragged away.
The children were identified to CNN by family members as Chance, 2, Nevaeh, 4, Riley Jr., 6, and Madison, 8.
Their parents hung on to the tree for hours before being rescued, only to find out all four of their kids had drowned. Their children’s bodies were found the next day.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he believes recovery crews are “going to be finding bodies for weeks, many of them swept hundreds of yards, maybe a quarter-mile plus from where they were last.”
And more rain is expected overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. CNN Newsource contributed to this report. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/08/01/4-siblings-among-dead-kentucky-flooding/ | 2022-08-01T17:25:52Z |
Hershey's teams up with Pandora to add soundtracks to your summer s'mores memories
HERSHEY, Pa., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey's is teaming up with Pandora to create custom #SmoresLife mixtapes to listen to while making your favorite summer dessert – a s'more. #SmoresLife is about that s'more moment that creates a memory, a smile, a laugh, all smooshed between the graham crackers.
Pandora along with Hershey's will offer a variety of mixtapes this summer to listen to as you gather around with friends and family to make and eat this classic treat. Whether you like country music, Top 40 songs, or throwbacks, enjoy your favorite music next time you make a s'more.
"We all have those heartwarming memories while making the perfect s'more," said Alyssa Smith, manager for Hershey's. "The ones that include the sound of laughter, the smell of a campfire, and the taste of that classic combination of a Hershey's milk chocolate bar between a roasted marshmallow and graham crackers. Now that's what we call a perfect #SmoresLife!"
The mixtapes will refresh throughout the summer, so be sure to check for your favorite tunes to go with the traditional summertime treat, s'mores. To find the latest mixtapes, recipes and more on Hershey's s'mores, visit https://www.hersheyland.com/smores. Also, don't forget to share your #SmoresLife with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to help children succeed. Hershey has approximately 19,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 100 brand names in approximately 80 countries around the world that drive more than $8.9 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers, and fast-growing salty snacks including SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Pretzels.
For more than 125 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.
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Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. Pandora provides consumers a uniquely-personalized music and podcast listening experience with its proprietary Music Genome Project® and Podcast Genome Project® technology. Pandora is also the leading digital audio advertising platform in the U.S. Through its own Pandora service, its AdsWizz platform, and third party services, such as SoundCloud, the Company connects brands to the largest ad-supported streaming audio marketplace in the country. Pandora is available through its mobile app, the web, and integrations with more than 2,000 connected products.
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SOURCE The Hershey Company | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/08/smores-season-is-here-with-new-spin-this-classic-treat/ | 2022-06-08T15:13:05Z |
Nineteen children and two teachers were on the brink of celebrating the end of the school year at Robb Elementary School when a gunman came in and opened fire, stealing their lives and devastating a nation.
For hours, families waited in agony to learn whether their loved ones had survived Tuesday's attack in Uvalde, Texas.
Relatives embarked on the grim task of providing DNA swabs to help investigators determine whether their family member was among the victims.
As of Wednesday morning, at least three families said they received devastating news. Here's what relatives want everyone to remember about the people they lost:
Amerie Jo Garza
For seven hours, Angel Garza scrambled to find his 10-year-old daughter, Amerie Jo. He pleaded for the public's help on Facebook.
"I don't ask for much or hardly even post on here but please It's been seven hours and I still haven't heard anything on my love," Garza wrote. "Please help me find my daughter."
On Wednesday morning, Garza gave a heartbreaking update.
"Thank you everyone for the prayers and help trying to find my baby. She's been found. My little love is now flying high with the angels above," Garza posted.
"Please don't take a second for granted. Hug your family. Tell them you love them. I love you Amerie jo. Watch over your baby brother for me."
Eva Mireles
A fourth-grade teacher, Eva Mireles, was also killed at the school, her aunt Lydia Martinez Delgado told CNN.
Delgado never imagined such a tragedy would hit her family, she told CNN affiliate KSAT.
"I'm furious that these shooting(s) continue," the aunt told KSAT. "These children are innocent. Rifles should not be easily available to all. This is ... my hometown, a small community of less than 20,000."
Mireles' had been an educator for 17 years. In her off time, she enjoyed running, hiking, biking and being with her family, according to her profile on the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District's website.
Xavier Lopez
Just hours before he was killed, 10-year-old Xavier Lopez was lauded at Robb Elementary's honor roll ceremony, his mother, Felicha Martinez, told The Washington Post.
Martinez took a photo of her fourth-grader and told him she was proud of him and loved him. That was the last moment she was to share with her "mama's boy."
"He was funny, never serious and his smile," Felicha Martinez told the Post, her voice breaking. "That smile I will never forget. It would always cheer anyone up."
Just a few days shy of completing his last year of elementary school, Xavier was counting down to his official move up the academic ladder into Flores Middle School in Uvalde, his mother told the Post.
"He really couldn't wait to go to middle school," she said.
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Connecting the community through music and pizza to benefit USA Cares.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parlour Pizza, owned by Louisville-based hospitality group, Craft Culture Concepts, prepares to celebrate its first ParlourPalooza event on June 11, 2022, at the Jeffersonville, Indiana location from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. ParlourPalooza will feature a concert lineup of six performances, and 100 percent of ticket sales will benefit USA Cares and their mission to support our military personnel and their families.
USA Cares is honored to partner with Parlour Pizza on the ParlourPalooza concert series. These events are raising money to help veteran families in crisis and allow us to continue our mission of reducing the factors that contribute to veteran suicide," said Matt Castor, USA Cares Vice President of Outreach & Development.
USA Cares, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, provides post-9/11 military veterans, service members, and their families with financial assistance and post-service skills training to create a foundation for long-term stability. Their services improve the quality of life for veterans and their families and reduce potential factors contributing to veteran suicide.
Tickets are on sale for $25 and can be purchased through the event portal on USA Cares' website. The first 100 ticketholders will receive a Limited-Edition Commemorative T-shirt, in addition to their concert admission.
ParlourPalooza's lineup includes Shane Dawson, JackNLindsey, Acquainted Strangers, The Skinny, The Leftovers, and Radiotronic.
Don Robinson, Managing Partner of Craft Culture Concepts, has been working closely with his Director of Marketing, Emily Kunkel, and the USA Cares team to create an unforgettable experience.
"We have dreamed of creating ParlourPalooza and are absolutely thrilled to see it finally come to life. More so, working with the USA Cares team has been nothing short of phenomenal as they are truly an organization that isn't afraid to do the necessary work to support our military, and ultimately our community," said Robinson.
For more information about ParlourPalooza, visit usacares.org.
USA Cares (www.usacares.org) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that addresses the critical and unmet needs of post-9/11 service members and their families by providing them with immediate financial and advocacy support in times of crisis. The non-profit organization strives to reach families at the earliest stage of intervention to prevent further financial distress and suffering. USA Cares has responded to over 112,375 requests for emergency financial help with millions of dollars in granted assistance. USA Cares' Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) number is 12359. To donate or to request assistance, please visit www.usacares.org.
Founded in Louisville, Kentucky in 2019, Craft Culture Concepts is a locally owned and operated hospitality group that brings restaurant ideas to life. Our brands consist of Parlour Pizza and Napa River Grill. For additional information about Craft Culture Concepts or our brands, please contact Emily Kunkel.
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SOURCE USA Cares | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/03/parlour-pizza-presents-1st-parlourpalooza-2022/ | 2022-06-03T19:11:54Z |
Woman accused of sex trafficking child for drugs and money accepts plea deal
CAMERON, Wis. (WEAU/Gray News) - A Wisconsin woman accused of offering a child to a man for him to have sex with in exchange for drugs and money has accepted a plea deal.
WEAU obtained court documents stating 35-year-old Amanda Eyman of Cameron pleaded guilty to an amended charge of child neglect in Barron County Circuit Court.
According to the criminal complaint filed with the original charge in 2021, Eyman is accused of offering a child to a man, 35-year-old Paul Osterman of Rhinelander, for him to have sex with in exchange for drugs and money. This attempted exchange took place through social media app MeetMe and is part of a larger investigation into Osterman.
The two are accused of sending messages in December 2019. Osterman used the alias “Jake George” to ask Eyman if she knew of a “real young girl.”
Investigators said Osterman and Eyman messaged back and forth until Eyman agreed to let Osterman have sex with a child in exchange for money and drugs, with Eyman saying, “Bring me a bag of spin and a little cash so I can get some smokes, we’ll go over the details later.”
Eyman was charged in January 2021 with trafficking of a child as a party to a crime, and the original charge would have carried a maximum prison sentence of 40 years and a maximum fine of $100,000. The amended charge in the plea agreement carries a maximum sentence of three and a half years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation used data from Osterman’s phone and MeetMe, and detectives said Osterman used the app to offer money in exchange for sex with young girls on multiple occasions.
Osterman has yet to be charged in the case involving Eyman, but he is facing charges in other jurisdictions. He has also pleaded guilty to a federal charge of sex trafficking of children in April, and he will be sentenced in July.
Eyman’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 28.
Copyright 2022 WEAU via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/29/woman-accused-sex-trafficking-child-drugs-money-accepts-plea-deal/ | 2022-04-29T21:12:36Z |
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