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JACKSON, Miss., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jackson State University (JSU) College of Business is proud to announce a new supply chain management program will be offered in the 2022 Fall semester. The global supply chain has been a major topic of discussion since the beginning of the pandemic. Business Dean Fidelis Ikem, Ph.D., says the new undergraduate program aligns with the strategic plan to elevate the institution's academic prominence through degree offerings that will meet today's workforce needs.
"Business students in the new supply chain management program will learn about inventory, transportation, purchasing and the different challenges of distribution," explains Ikem. "At the beginning of the pandemic, the ports of Los Angeles were overcrowded because there weren't enough truckers to move goods to warehouses where they were needed. That's a supply chain issue and a product demand issue. This will prepare our students to work in that industry that is growing by leaps and bounds."
Jackson State's location in the central part of Mississippi and close proximity to the gulf coast will give students a major advantage when it comes to studying distribution. Ikem says with a close proximity to Interstates 20 and 55, a bounty of distribution centers, and large producers moving into the area (such as Continental Tires, Nissan, Amazon, etc.), the demand for this particular skill set is growing here. Ikem has wanted to bring the supply chain management degree program to the college of business since his appointment as dean. It was no easy task, however, through years of collaborative efforts and research, his goal was accomplished with the help of JSU alumnus David Malone, CPSM, who currently works as the director of procurement and supply management for the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. With decades of experience working in the field of supply chain management, Malone noticed a lack of diversity and decided his alma mater could be the resolution. He gladly provided his expertise to help develop the program and recruit leadership for the advisory board.
"I am in my 41st year of my supply chain career and one thing that I was always bothered by for years was the lack of African Americans in this field. I was fortunate to get in back in 1981 with a major technology company out of Boston, and it was my only job offer. So, even though my undergraduate degree was in finance, I wanted an opportunity and luckily, I landed in one of the fastest growing and world changing professions there were. It's a career path that gave me an opportunity to travel and do business globally, and I want HBCU students to have access to such a great profession," says Malone.
The board consists of supply chain executives from Black & Decker, Microsoft, and The Institute for Supply Management. Malone also garnered participation from the Michigan State University Department of Supply Chain Management, which is rated No. 1 nationally for its program. Dean Ikem recruited an executive from Ingalls Shipbuilding and the JSU School of business leaders to complete the advisory board and begin the work of curriculum development.
"Supply chain management provides another avenue for students to develop insight into an industry laden with opportunity," says Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Alisa Mosley, Ph.D. "I appreciate the input from all internal and external stakeholders who created this innovative academic program. The new major aligns with our mission and university strategic plan."
Through the JSU supply chain management program, students will learn how the core studies that are normal parts of the business program intersect with the myriad of opportunities and experiences offered in the supply chain profession. They will also learn to understand the underpinnings of the global supply chain and how the linkage of multiple supply chain functions leads to the delivery of goods and services from around the world. The College of Business plans to provide internship opportunities and, through the right corporate partnerships, give students real time exposure to the inner workings of the many aspects of supply chain management.
Ikem says he foresees the supply chain management program will be offered as a graduate program in the near future. The Jackson State University College of Business is among the six percent of business schools worldwide that is accredited by the Association for Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation differentiates business and accounting programs from those at other institutions in terms of quality, rigor, and relevance.
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Body, car found in lake near where Calif. teen went missing
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. (KCRA) - The search team for a missing California teenager recovered a body and a car in a lake near where the teen was last seen.
The car is a silver Honda CR-V, the same type of vehicle 16-year-old Kiely Rodni was last seen driving two weeks ago.
A female body was found inside the car, but it has not yet been positively identified.
The veteran Adventures with a Purpose dive team made the discovery Sunday in the Prosser Lake Reservoir in Truckee, California. The area had previously been searched, but the dive team used sonar, which led to the discovery.
Law enforcement officers blocked off access to the recovery area in the Prosser Family Campground.
Rodni was last seen at a party with hundreds of other teens in the same area on Aug. 6. Investigators say the teen seemed to have disappeared without a trace at the time.
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Data shows more than half of carriers (51%) are considering a job change in the next half year to 12 months
BOISE, Idaho, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Transportation Week taking place May 15-21, which is meant to educate the public about freight transportation issues, Truckstop.com took a pulse on what carriers are experiencing, revealing significant challenges and opportunities in the transportation industry.
According to a survey conducted by Truckstop.com, carriers are currently faced with many challenges on the road, so much so that, according to Truckstop.com survey findings, over half (51%) of carriers polled are looking to change jobs in the next six to 12 months even though 32% of respondents are making 50% to 74% more money.
"The freight transportation industry is cyclical, which means innovating ahead of the impending ups and downs is paramount to ensuring our customers have the tools they need to navigate the industry's cycles and ensure steady cash flow." said Kendra Tucker, chief executive officer, Truckstop.com. "The Truckstop.com suite of solutions helps carriers simplify their day by reducing tedious tasks because every second counts in this industry."
For carriers to remain successful in today's climate, they need access to easy-to-use solutions that keep their businesses moving, from getting fair rates to getting paid faster (69% of respondents say factoring is an efficient way to get paid). Truckstop.com equips carriers with the tools they need to help save time, make more money, and run their business on their terms.
Additional survey findings show that most carriers surveyed (96%) believe improvements made possible with the infrastructure bill will positively impact the freight transportation industry, the most impactful believed to be:
- Improved conditions on interstates, highways and roads – 35%
- Better traffic flow that reduces congestion and improves delivery times – 32%
- Increase in new drivers under apprentice program – 28%
The Truckstop Go™ mobile app and Rate Insights keep carriers informed through end-to-end functionality and artificial intelligence. With industry ebbs and flows, including a fluctuating spot market and industry improvements brought on by the infrastructure bill, intuitive functionality, and innovative technology are crucial elements to keep carriers competitive and profitable.
For more information about how Truckstop.com is empowering the freight community, visit https://truckstop.com.
About Truckstop.com
Truckstop.com is a trusted partner for carriers, brokers, and shippers – empowering the freight community through a platform of innovative solutions for the entire freight lifecycle to increase efficiency, automate processes, and accelerate growth. As one of the industry's largest neutral freight marketplaces, Truckstop.com provides the customer service as well as scale of quality loads and trucks to give customers of all sizes, whether on the road or in the office, the transparency and freedom to build lasting relationships and grow their businesses. To learn how Truckstop.com is helping move the freight community forward, visit https://truckstop.com.
Methodology
Survey carried out, on behalf of Truckstop.com, by Censuswide. 504 U.S. truck drivers (aged 21+) that are carriers (an individual or company that does shipping and handling of cargo loads) surveyed between 02.24.2022 – 02.28.2022. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society, which is based on the ESOMAR principles.
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Studies show lasting effects of gun violence, possible interventions
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN
Two new pieces of research highlight the broader effects of gun violence on health and examine how early intervention on gun safety could be effective in certain groups.
One study, published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, identified significant health and economic consequences of surviving a firearm injury, both for survivors and for their families.
The researchers analyzed 10 years of health data on more than 6,000 survivors and more than 12,000 family members from IBM and Medicare databases.
They found that in the month after a nonfatal firearm injury, survivors had a 249% increase in the rate of pain diagnoses, a 200% increase in a psychiatric disorder diagnosis and a 670% increase in substance use disorders compared with the control group.
One year after, psychiatric disorders were up 51%, substance use disorders were up 85%, and pain diagnoses had increased 40% more in survivors than in the control group.
Families feel the effects
In family members, psychiatric diagnoses increased 18% in the month and 12% in the year after a nonfatal injury.
In the year after an injury, health spending rose $2,495 per person per month, a more than 400% increase, for survivors.
“Our findings demonstrate that the roughly 40,000 U.S. firearm deaths each year underrepresent the overall toll of firearm injury,” the study authors wrote.
“Nonfatal firearm injuries are more than twice as frequent and have economic and clinical implications for survivors and their family members, with direct costs largely borne by society through commercial insurers, self-insured employers, and public programs like Medicare.”
Early intervention may work in rural areas
Early, specific intervention may be needed to reduce handgun carrying in adolescents and young adults in rural areas, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Network Open.
The researchers examined data from about 2,000 people who reported their handgun use from when they were 12 to 26 years old between 2005 and 2019.
They identified six trajectories of adolescent handgun carrying. The most common one, which 79.4% of subjects fell into, was no or low probability of carrying. Three trajectories identified showed an increased likelihood of carrying a handgun.
For those who carried handguns, “the age at initiation was young, starting at 12 to 14 years.”
The researchers compared data on rural carrying with existing research on urban handgun carrying and found that differences between the two communities “point to the need for prevention approaches tailored for rural contexts.”
Previous research on urban handgun carrying identified only four carrying trajectories. Trajectories in urban research have a “bell-shaped” curve and peak at age 21, but rural trajectories in this study did not peak through age 26, the highest age the researchers examined.
“Handgun carrying increased among young adults who grew up in rural areas to 8.9% at 23 years of age and 10.9% at 26 years of age, while it remained between 4% and 6% among urban young adults through 30 years of age,” the study authors wrote.
This difference could signal a need for different ways of intervening in rural areas, the authors said.
“Given the early age of handgun carrying initiation in rural areas for most trajectories, programs established for educational and youth-serving organizational settings to educate adolescents about firearms, firearm violence, and how to resolve conflicts without firearms may be suitable for rural areas, especially if those programs connect to the firearm culture of that community,” the authors wrote, noting that “almost all” current intervention programs focus on crime, which may not apply in rural settings.
Other researchers say enforcement is the answer
In an editorial published alongside that study, researchers with Duke University and the University of Michigan pushed back on the conclusion that early intervention should come in the form of education, noting higher rates of suicide in rural adolescents.
” ‘Promoting handgun safety’ by educating rural children is of limited value, especially given that the predominant gun problem for adolescents in rural areas is suicide,” Philip Cook and Susan Parker wrote.
Cook and Parker argued for the enforcement of existing regulations, including those banning the sale of handguns to anyone under 21, banning the possession of handguns by those under 18 and focusing intervention efforts on parents.
The study’s authors “focus their recommendations on programs to teach gun safety to youths, although there is little evidence that training or educational programs are effective in reducing risky behavior,” Cook and Parker wrote.
“Any comprehensive campaign to reduce youth suicide should include measures to persuade, facilitate, or incentivize parents to maintain control over guns in the household.”
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CHICAGO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $1.72 per share payable on September 1, 2022, to shareholders of record on August 8, 2022.
W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2021 sales of $13.0 billion, is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. Grainger achieves its purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with a wide range of product categories that keep customer operations running and their people safe. The Company also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to provide tangible value and save customers time and money. Grainger offers more than 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products in its High-Touch Solutions assortment and more than 30 million products through its expanding Endless Assortment offering. For more information, visit invest.grainger.com.
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The partnership leverages both companies' extensive expertise in data-driven digital transformation
RALEIGH, N.C. , April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International Corporation, (NASDAQ: SPNS) (TASE: SPNS), a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, and Mindtree, a global technology consulting and services company, today announced a partnership to help drive digital transformation through the insurance industry. The combination of Sapiens' industry leading, cloud native, core suite of insurance applications and Mindtree's deep insurance domain knowledge and expansive delivery capabilities will increase the scale, speed to market and customer satisfaction as insurance companies embrace digital. Designed to support insurance system implementations, the partnership will focus initially on North America, with plans to grow into Europe and Asia.
"We are delighted to collaborate with Mindtree in Property & Casualty and Life & Annuities. Our collective insurance industry and digital transformation experience will further strengthen our delivery capabilities and scale which will drive continued growth and customer satisfaction," said Jamie Yoder, Sapiens North America President & General Manager. "Together we will power insurers with the competitive edge to meet market demands and succeed in the digital age of insurance."
"Our partnership with Sapiens emphasizes our longstanding commitment to innovation," said Mukund Rao, Chief Business Officer for Banking, Financial Services and Insurance at Mindtree. "Digital technologies have unlocked a significant opportunity for P&C insurers to not just streamline processes, but to also drive new business and operating models centered on engaging and disruptive experiences. The combined strengths of Mindtree and Sapiens will enable insurance companies to maximize digital transformation and achieve business outcomes."
Sapiens' insurance solutions enable carriers to improve operational efficiency, expand revenue streams and increase customer engagement and satisfaction using digital and omni-channel experience. Sapiens CoreSuite for Property & Casualty and Life & Annuities enables insurers to rapidly deploy core systems on the cloud, including business intelligence, reinsurance and digital portal solutions that support all lines of business.
With many years of experience in engagements with customers around the world, the combined expertise of Sapiens and Mindtree will help lower risk and accelerate the change process for customers during their implementations.
About Mindtree
[NSE: MINDTREE] is a global technology consulting and services company that enables enterprises across industries to drive superior competitive advantage, customer experiences and business outcomes by harnessing digital and cloud technologies. A digital transformation partner to more than 275 of the world's most pioneering enterprises, Mindtree brings extensive domain, technology and consulting expertise to help reimagine business models, accelerate innovation and maximize growth. As a socially and environmentally responsible business, Mindtree is focused on growth as well as sustainability in building long-term stakeholder value. Powered by more than 35,000 talented and entrepreneurial professionals across 24 countries, Mindtree — a Larsen & Toubro Group company — is consistently recognized among the best places to work. For more, please visit www.mindtree.com or @Mindtree_Ltd.
About Sapiens
Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) empowers the financial sector, with a focus on insurance, to transform and become digital, innovative, and agile. Backed by more than 40 years of industry expertise, Sapiens offers a complete insurance platform, with pre-integrated, low-code solutions and a cloud-first approach that accelerates customers' digital transformation. Serving over 600 customers in 30 countries, Sapiens offers insurers across property and casualty, workers compensation and life markets the most comprehensive set of solutions, from core to complementary, including Reinsurance, Financial & Compliance, Data & Analytics, Digital, and Decision Management. For more information visit www.sapiens.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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While we believe such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, should one or more of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, or these risks or uncertainties materialize, our actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Please read the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, in order to review conditions that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to protect a parked vehicle's windshield and wipers from winter precipitation," said an inventor, from Atlanta, Ga., "so I invented the AUTO HOODIE. My design ensures that the windshield and wipers remain clear and protected during winter weather."
The invention provides an improved protective covering for vehicle windshields and wipers. In doing so, it helps to prevent the accumulation of snow and ice. As a result, it eliminates the need to brush or scrape snow/ice. It also can be used to prevent debris from entering the hood/engine area. The invention features a secure design that is easy to attach and use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-2104, 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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Läderach Celebrates Rapid Expansion to 40 Stores in North America with New Marketing Campaign
NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer has officially arrived. To celebrate the season and its newly established 40-store and 40-team presence in North America, Läderach Chocolatier Suisse is sharing 40 ways to enjoy fresh Swiss chocolate through a new integrated marketing campaign in the US and Canada. The campaign dubbed 40|40|40 kicks off this week and runs through late August with activation across in-store, retail partners, online, social media, influencers, and media with a call-to-action tagline to "discover 40 ways to enjoy fresh Swiss chocolate this Summer." Additionally, Läderach launched a frequent shopper fresh Swiss chocolate passport - available at any of its 40 locations for consumers to enter for a chance to win multiple chocolate prizes, including chocolate for a year.
"There are so many fun, unique creative ways beyond typical gifting occasions to enjoy chocolate all year long, especially this Summer," said Nathanael Hausmann, president, Läderach North America. "Whether it's making indoor or outdoor movie nights sweeter to complimenting a trip to the beach, chocolate lovers can visit any of our 40 stores across the US and Canada and hear from our 40 teams about more than 40 ways to enjoy fresh Swiss chocolate this season. Some of my favorite ways include enjoying fresh chocolate after lunch, dinner or during a summer day spent on a lake."
Läderach asked its 40 teams across the US and Canada to share their favorite ways to enjoy premium fresh chocolate this Summer. From self-appreciation, special moments with a loved one, close relative or friend to elevating the family or friend get together, Läderach's staff shared the following 40 ways to enjoy Läderach chocolate:
- Pralines and Truffles are always a delicious treat on the way to your favorite summertime destination.
- Going on a nice bike ride and stopping to eat Läderach as a treat while enjoying a scenic view.
- Savoring a bite of FrischSchoggi at the end of a night.
- Sharing and enjoying fresh Swiss chocolate over a bonfire with close friends on a chilly summer night.
- Surprising a family member, friend, or stranger to sweeten their day.
- Treating yourself to your favorite Läderach chocolate as you walk through the mall.
- As an afternoon treat when you finish a workout, work, or any task.
- At the end of the day to compliment the beautiful sunset.
- Bringing fresh Swiss chocolate to the beach in a Läderach cooler bag to enjoy the fresh ocean breeze.
- Enjoying Läderach Tartufi on your way to the park– a sweet truffle inspired by a Northern Italian classic made with the finest gianduja.
- Making hot chocolate in the morning or evening by combining Läderach milk chocolate with some warm milk.
- Taking a small pouch of Läderach chocolates on your front porch and just enjoying/relaxing on a nice sunny day.
- Making milk chocolate covered fruit – from pineapple to strawberries.
- Satisfying that after dinner sweet tooth.
- While on a long boat ride with family and friends.
- Celebrating your best friends' wedding.
- With whisky on a cool summer night – the single origin Madagascar 64% Läderach chocolate compliments a single malt well.
- Binge watching your favorite shows while eating your favorite Läderach chocolate snacks.
- On a boat cruise watching fireworks.
- Making move night sweeter – with Läderach chocolate covered popcorn or savoring a single-origin chocolate tablet bar with cocoa from Ecuador or Trinidad.
- Attending an outdoor music concert in the park with friends.
- While sailing and taking in the relaxing vibes of the sea.
- Walking around and taking in the sights and sounds of NYC Times Square or your favorite destination of choice and enjoying Läderach's chocolate covered cornflakes as a sweet snack.
- With a loved one at home during a staycation.
- Enhancing an ice cream sundae with your favorite Läderach chocolate on top.
- On a cross country road trip with friends.
- Hiking with your favorite chocolates in a Läderach cooler bag.
- For any rainy summer day, a slab of FrischSchoggi is always a crowd pleaser with friends.
- Bringing delectable Läderach chocolate truffles as a party gift is always a must.
- With wine and Läderach dark chocolate hand broken FrischSchoggi or pralines – a perfect pair for any dinner, a picnic or party.
- Making the charcuterie board even more tasty at a family or friend's birthday party with Läderach snacking chocolates.
- Spiffy up a camping trip with Läderach chocolate tablet bars.
- On a roof top party in your favorite summer city destination.
- Enjoy a slab of FrischSchoggi with friends at a summer house rental.
- Compliment the end of the backyard party or clambake on the beach.
- After a nice long day at the lake while watching the sunset with friends and family.
- Celebrate a friends' birthday party with a whole slab of FrischSchoggi confetti.
- On a Monday when you need something sweet to start the week.
- 4th of July or Canada Day party – win over your friends or family with a 36-count box of pralines.
- And of course, enjoying Läderach fresh chocolate on a visit to Switzerland.
Läderach's success and momentum to expand is only possible through the passionate drive of its diverse 1,300 employees, from over 50 nationalities who represent various backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles. Mutual respect, diversity, inclusiveness and freedom of expression, and transparency are at the heart of Läderach amongst its employees to make the best chocolate possible.
Operating since 1962, Läderach Chocolatier Suisse is a family-owned, premium Swiss chocolate company dedicated to creating sweet moments of joy in everyday life. As the largest chocolate retailer in Switzerland with approximately 1,300+ employees representing more than 50 nationalities and over 100 retail stores worldwide, Läderach has rapidly grown to 40 stores across North America in 2.5 years. Swiss quality is reflected in Läderach's control of the entire value chain from bean-to-bar-to-shop. Läderach uses only the best ingredients through strong relationships with the finest suppliers. Läderach produces over 100 varieties of chocolates, including over 20 varieties of FrischSchoggi™ (large slabs of fresh chocolate bark), more than 50 different pralines and truffles, dozens of confectionery specialties, and a large selection of seasonal creations. To learn more about its stores, chocolate and careers, visit www.laderach.com.
CONTACT: Ryan Bowling
+1 650 245 7945
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CHICAGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.38 per share of common stock payable on September 16, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2022.
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About McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.
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This release contains forward-looking statements about future events and circumstances. Generally speaking, any statement not based upon historical fact is a forward-looking statement. In particular, statements regarding McDonald's plans, strategies, prospects and expectations regarding its business and industry are forward-looking statements. They reflect McDonald's expectations, are not guarantees of performance and speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, McDonald's does not undertake to update such forward-looking statements. You should not rely unduly on forward-looking statements. McDonald's business results are subject to a variety of risks, including those that are described in Exhibit 99.2 to its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 26, 2022 and subsequent filings with the SEC.
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Veteran Ad Sales Executive to Represent Allen Media Group's Syndicated Broadcast Programming
LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) proudly announces the hiring of Phil Peters to the position of Vice President of Ad Sales for AMG Global Syndication. He will focus on advertising sales and brand sponsorships for all of AMG's Entertainment Studios television series programming and content. AMG's Entertainment Studios programming portfolio comprises over 68 television shows, including the long-running comedy game show FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK, the comedy shows COMICS UNLEASHED WITH BYRON ALLEN and THE WORLD'S FUNNIEST WEATHER, court shows AMERICA'S COURT WITH JUDGE ROSS, JUSTICE WITH JUDGE MABLEAN, JUSTICE FOR ALL WITH JUDGE CRISTINA PEREZ, SUPREME JUSTICE WITH JUDGE KAREN, THE VERDICT WITH JUDGE HATCHETT, the new court show WE THE PEOPLE WITH LAUREN LAKE, the celebrity entertainment show ENTERTAINERS WITH BYRON ALLEN, and the extreme weather shows STORM OF SUSPICION, WEATHER GONE VIRAL, TOP TEN, and SOS: HOW TO SURVIVE. Peters will be based at the AMG offices in Chicago.
A 27-year veteran of syndicated television ad sales, Peters comes to AMG from his recent position as Vice President of Media Sales for Warner Bros. Television, where he oversaw sales efforts in the Midwest for all syndicated properties. Peters held several executive positions since beginning his career in 1988 at Leo Burnett. He had his first stint in the syndication business at All American/Pearson Television before making the move to Warner Bros. Television.
"Veteran ad sales executive Phil Peters is a highly-valuable and phenomenal addition to our Allen Media Group family," said Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Allen Media Group. "Phil's long tenure at Warner Bros. Television makes him the ideal team member as we continue our commitment to production and distribution of syndicated programming for broadcast television stations."
"I am a broadcast television syndication true believer, as it is the workhorse of the media plans of many brands. I'm glad to be here at Allen Media Group to help create opportunities for our clients to reach consumers with great, engaging programming," said Phil Peters, Vice President of Ad Sales for AMG Global Syndication. "It is exciting to see where the Allen Media Group business is going. The possibilities are infinite because the need for content is endless."
Chairman and CEO Byron Allen founded Allen Media Group in 1993. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it has offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charleston, SC. Allen Media Group owns 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and twelve 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 220 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPAÑOL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO.TV, THIS TV, and PATTRN. Allen Media Group also owns the streaming platforms HBCU GO, SPORTS.TV, THE GRIO, THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP and LOCAL NOW--the free-streaming AVOD service powered by THE WEATHER CHANNEL and content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. Allen Media Group also produces, distributes, and sells advertising for 68 television programs, making it one of the largest independent producers/distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations. Allen Media Group International Television continues to extend its corporate branding and content around the globe. It currently has active license agreements and programming in South Africa, The United Arab Emirates, Australia, The Bahamas, Canada and New Zealand. With a library of over 5,000 hours of owned content across multiple genres, Allen Media Group provides video content to broadcast television stations, cable television networks, mobile devices, and multimedia digital. Our mission is to provide excellent programming to our viewers, online users, and Fortune 500 advertising partners.
Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures is a full-service, theatrical motion picture distribution company specializing in wide release commercial content. ESMP released 2017's highest-grossing independent movie, the shark thriller 47 METERS DOWN, which grossed over $44.3 million. In 2018, ESMP also released the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful Western HOSTILES, the historic mystery-thriller CHAPPAQUIDDICK and the sequel to 47 METERS DOWN, 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED. The digital distribution unit of Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, Freestyle Digital Media, is a premiere multi-platform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, digital and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on a robust infrastructure, proven track record and a veteran sales team, Freestyle Digital Media is a true home for independent films.
In 2016, Allen Media Group purchased The Grio, a highly-rated digital video-centric news community platform devoted to providing African-Americans with compelling stories and perspectives currently underrepresented in existing national news outlets. The Grio features aggregated and original video packages, news articles and opinion pieces on topics that include breaking news, politics, health, business and entertainment. Originally launched in 2009, the platform was then purchased by NBC News in 2010. The digital platform remains focused on curating exciting digital content and currently has more than 100 million annual visitors.
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It's the sweetest part of the summer -- this is the stretch of the year when sweet corn is in season.
Fresh corn is at its peak between July and September for most of the United States -- and since the kernels are at their sweetest and juiciest as soon as each ear is picked, now's the time to take advantage. It doesn't take much prep to make it taste amazing, so it's one of the best foods to enjoy in a heat wave.
If you think corn has zero nutritional value because it passes through you intact, that's not the case, according to Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Human Nutrition. "Corn is definitely good for you," she confirmed, and "eating fresh corn on the cob will give you the most nutritional benefits."
Much of corn's reputation is unjustified. "It's given a bad rap as being high in sugar," Zumpano said, but depending on the size, an ear of corn has between 3 to 6 grams of sugar and is about 100 to 110 calories. In addition, when you eat corn, "a lot of the carbohydrates aren't necessarily being digested or absorbed. It's the joy of eating a carb and knowing you're not digesting half of it."
It's because corn is a good source of fiber, and "you can't digest fiber, but it helps regulate bowel movements and limit constipation," she said, as well as keeping you full between meals. Fiber "has also been shown to reduce levels of blood sugar and cholesterol" in various studies.
Corn is also high in lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that may help decrease the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, Zumpano said, and contains B vitamins as well as essential minerals such as magnesium and potassium.
Yellow corn is higher in antioxidants than white corn because of the pigments in each kernel. Red, blue or purple sweet corn has even more pigments, if you know a home gardener or local farmer who's growing these rarer varieties.
Cooking and prepping fresh corn
You can eat fresh corn raw or cook it in a few different ways: in the microwave, boiled on the stovetop or on the grill or a fire. While each method has its devotees, I prefer to grill corn in the husk unsoaked because it imparts a slight smoky flavor to the kernels without leaving them overcooked and gummy.
To use corn in the recipes that follow, you'll need to strip the kernels off the cob. There are corn stripping tools that can help you accomplish this task, but my favorite method uses two items already in the kitchen: a sharp paring knife and a large bowl.
Hold the corn vertically and stem side up in the bowl. Run the paring knife down each side of the corn, turning as you go, to remove the kernels. By using a small knife and a big bowl, you won't hit the sides with your knife and the corn won't bounce everywhere.
Corn for breakfast
Sure, it's the middle of summer. But if you can stand to turn on your oven, start your day with double corn muffins studded with fresh corn and crunchy polenta. Serve warm or at room temperature with honey butter and fresh summer berry preserves.
Brunch can go sweet or savory with charred corn crepes. They pair well with fresh berries, Nutella and whipped cream but also with salsa, scrambled eggs and sour cream for a breakfast taco-esque dish.
The same goes for corn waffles and corn pancakes. Douse them in maple syrup or powdered sugar or use them as a base for savory toppings such as bacon, chopped scallions, chopped tomatoes and shredded cheese.
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Corn for lunch and dinner
On or off the cob? That's the difference between elote and esquites, the Mexican corn dish made with cotija cheese, crema and/or mayonnaise, chili powder and lime juice. The creamy, tangy and spicy flavors in this traditional snack lend themselves to adaptation in a host of other recipes. Make elote-inspired soup, pasta salad or even loaded tater tots.
For those sweltering summer evenings, chilled corn soup fits the bill. With a quick simmer on the stove, you won't break a sweat pulling it together. Make it in the morning and let it chill for dinner later.
When it comes to summer salads, corn rivals tomatoes for the title of most popular ingredient. It pairs well with nearly any other ingredient in a variety of flavor profiles. Chances are a kitchen-sink salad will turn out well with whatever you have on hand, but you can also take inspiration from these ideas:
- Kale Caesar salad with roasted corn and cornbread croutons
- Corn, avocado and tomato salad with honey lime vinaigrette
Corn for dessert
Sweet corn is called that for a reason -- it's sweet enough to be used as an ingredient in baked goods beyond cornbread and muffins. But if you're not feeling up to baking in the summer heat, use corn in desserts that are cool and refreshing.
Corn ice cream might sound strange, but the flavor feels just right for summertime. New York ice cream shop Ample Hills ships its Corn to Run flavor nationwide, but you can also make homemade ice cream with your own local corn. This corn ice cream recipe includes a caramel-candied bacon topping that will make you feel like you're at the state fair.
Sweet corn pudding can be made either Thai or Vietnamese style with tapioca or rice to thicken and flavor the spoonable, soup-like puddings. In both variations, the stripped corn cobs are simmered in water to infuse them with delicate flavor before adding a starchy thickener, fresh corn kernels, sugar and coconut milk.
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"Minions: The Rise of Gru" did gangbusters over the weekend. The latest film in the "Despicable Me" franchise of a would-be villain and his bizarre yellow henchmen had the biggest opening ever over the July 4th holiday.
For all its success in drawing audiences back to theaters, distributor Universal Pictures has, at least partially, the "Gentleminions" to thank.
Gentleminions are young people who film themselves dressed in formalwear, flooding unsuspecting movie theaters to see the newest "Minions" flick and hollering at the screen like they're lining the ring at Wrestlemania. TikTok teens are arguably not the audience Illumination had in mind when concocting the latest slapstick-heavy animated children's film, but they've turned out in droves anyway thanks to the viral trend -- the hashtag #Gentleminions has over 22 million views and counting on the platform.
The Gentleminions are not always welcome, though. They're showing up at theaters everywhere from the US to Australia and countries in between, causing chaos to the point that some theaters have banned them from buying tickets to "Minions" if they come dressed in a suit.
If you spot a Gentleminion at a viewing of "Minions," don't panic -- they're typically harmless, if irksomely obsessed with the little yellow menaces. Here's how the odd trend came to be -- and how teenage boys on TikTok became the Minions' biggest fans.
How Minions became ironic icons
To understand the Gentleminions, one must first understand the Minions themselves.
Minions first hit the scene when the first "Despicable Me" premiered in 2010. Immediately, viewers were drawn to the oblong creatures in overalls who served villain-turned-softie Gru. With names like Kevin and Bob, a penchant for drag and a wholly unique delivery of the word "banana," the Minions endeared themselves to audience members across generations -- including Facebook users of a certain age, some of whom started sharing memes of Minions that convey the thankless exhaustion of parenthood.
And then there are the ironic Minion memes, those shared by irreverent young people and jaded adults. The Minions, these users postulate, are funny because they are not funny, but they're so unfunny that the same memes have become funny again. Somehow, within that cycle of earnestness and irony, the Minions have become what they've always striven to be: Comedy legends.
Now, in 2022, the children who grew up with Minions are now young adults and very fluent in internetspeak. Enter the Gentleminions.
The Gentleminions wear suits and wreak light havoc
To be a Gentleminion, one must arrive at the movie theater in formal attire -- usually a suit and tie. Then, after one has purchased a ticket to "Minions: The Rise of Gru," one must film themselves before, during and after the film to demonstrate their excitement. One must cheer, leap up in glee and generally disrupt the viewing experience to inhabit the Gentleminion ethos. And then, of course, one must post their excursion on TikTok, setting the clip to a song called "Rich Minion" by the rapper Yeat.
Why dress up for a night at the theater? Bill Hirst, an Australian teen whose Gentleminions video has received millions of views, told Variety it was all "just for fun" after he and his friends saw another group of boys on TikTok who donned suits to the movies.
"We just chucked on our suits and went straight to the cinemas," he said. "It was very spontaneous"
In a few cases, though, the Gentleminions' mostly innocent revelry has soured. The only movie theater in Guernsey, in the British Isles, had to cancel screenings of the film after a horde of Gentleminions vandalized the theater and led some children at the screenings to leave in tears, its manager told the BBC.
Some American theaters have also seen light vandalism: A representative for a major theater chain who wasn't authorized to speak on the record told the Los Angeles Times that its employees have been alerted to the trend after some Gentleminions caused minor property damage, though it doesn't currently have rules in place to stop them from seeing the film.
Some theaters shut them out, but the Minions support their fans
Movie theaters have long been the preferred domains of many a raucous teen, but the Gentleminions have pushed many theaters to their limits. In the UK, several theaters have banned certain young people from purchasing tickets to the film as a result of the chaos in Guernsey and other locales, the Guardian reported. One theater said it would not admit any "unaccompanied children wearing suits" who came to see the Minions make mischief.
Whether American cinemas will take the same steps to curb the chaos remains to be seen. CNN reached out to national chains AMC, Regal and Cinemark for comment on their response to the Gentleminions trend and is waiting to hear back.
Meanwhile, Universal Pictures has wholeheartedly embraced the Gentleminions: In a tweet last week, the company wrote: "to everyone showing up to @Minions in suits: we see you and we love you."
The Minions themselves even sent the Gentleminions a video salute on TikTok, wishing them "Bobspeed." Their new "fans" might be seeing the film for disingenuous laughs, but the Minions are taking their teasing all the way to the bank.
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TAIPEI, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiomtek - a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted in the research, development, and manufacture of series of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency – is pleased to introduce the AIE900-XNX, its new edge computing system that adopts the NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX platform which has a powerful 6-core NVIDIA Carmel ARM v8.2 (64-bit) processor and 384-core NVIDIA Volta architecture GPU, delivering up to 21 TOPS accelerated computing performance for running modern AI workloads. The advanced edge AI computing platform supports high-speed networking capability functions such as the 5G module to drive AIoT innovation. The NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX-based AIE900-XNX is suitable for vision AI applications including computer vision, vision guided robot, autonomous mobile robot (AMR), intelligent roadside unit, workplace safety, obstacle detection, traffic management, etc.
The AIE900-XNX offers the ability to connect to oToBrite's SerDes cameras, thereby providing navigation capabilities for compute-intensive applications such as AMR, obstacle detection, as well as simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). To help developers execute Out-of-Band (OOB) management operations remotely for reducing unplanned downtime, the AIE900-XNX supports optional Allxon swiftDR OOB Enabler which brings powerful disaster recovery services onto the fanless edge AI appliance using specialized OOB technology.
"Axiomtek's AIE900-XNX comes with multi-camera interface which can justify the respective selection depending on the application area and usage scenario. It supports four PoE interfaces for GigE cameras and LiDAR connectivity and a MIPI CSI-2 to provide point-to-point image and video transmission. The AIE900-XNX also supports SerDes camera interface for option," said Annie Fu, a product manager of the Product PM Division at Axiomtek. "Moreover, the AIE900-XNX has an extended operating temperature range of -30°C to +60°C and 9 to 36 VDC power input with optional ignition power control, making it an ideal solution for use in sedans, buses, and trucks with the high-temperature operation and varying voltage input requirements."
The AI-enabled AIE900-XNX has one M.2 Key B slot for the 5G module to respond to the emerging need for faster throughput, lower latency, greater reliability, and a higher density of connections. It also has one full-size PCIe Mini Card slot, plus one SIM slot for Wi-Fi/LTE/Bluetooth/GPS. With one M.2 Key M 2280 SSD slot supporting PCIe signal and one Micro SD slot, the compact edge computing device is built for massive data processing and AI applications. The powerful edge AI computer offers multiple I/O options including one lockable HDMI 2.0 port, two USB 3.1 Gen2 ports, one GbE LAN port, four GbE PoE ports, one 8-CH DIO, two DB9 for RS-232/422/485 or CAN ports, one micro-USB port, one recovery switch for image update. It also offers a remote switch, a reset button, a power button, five SMA-type antenna openings for WLAN and WWAN usage, and seven LED indicators for power/storage/Ethernet active status alerts. The AIE900-XNX supports Linux Ubuntu 18.04 and is certified with CE, FCC Class A.
Axiomtek's AIE900-XNX will be available for purchase in June 2022. For more product information or customization services, please visit our global website at www.axiomtek.com or contact one of our sales representatives at info@axiomtek.com.tw.
Advanced Features:
- NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX with Volta GPU architecture with 384 NVIDIA CUDA® cores
- Advanced edge AI platform for AMR, AGV, and computer vision
- Wide power input ranges from 9 to 36 VDC (ignition power control for option)
- Supports four GbE PoE for GigE camera and LiDAR connectivity
- Wide operating temperature from -30°C to +60°C
- One M.2 Key B slot for 5G
- One 8-CH DI/DO and two DB9 for RS-232/422/485/CAN ports
About Axiomtek Co., Ltd
Axiomtek has experienced extraordinary growth in the past 30 years because of our people, our years of learning which resulted in our tremendous industry experience, and our desire to deliver well-rounded, easy-to-integrate solutions to our customers. These factors have influenced us to invest in a growing team of engineers including software, hardware, firmware, and application engineers. For the next few decades, our success will be determined by our ability to lead with unique technologies for AIoT and serve our key markets with innovatively-designed solution packages of hardware and software – coupled with unmatched engineering and value-added services that will help lessen the challenges faced by our systems integrator, OEM and ODM customers and prospects alike. We will continue to enlist more technology partners and increase collaborations with our growing ecosystem who are leaders in their fields. With such alliances, we will create synergy and better deliver solutions, value, and the expertise our customers need.
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Parents say proposed logo for Georgia elementary school resembles Nazi symbol
COBB COUNTY, Ga. (WSB/CNN) – An elementary school near Atlanta has released a new school logo that some parents say looks like a Nazi symbol.
Parents said they want to know why Cobb County School District officials didn’t see a problem with the school logo that was proposed for East Side Elementary School.
Rabbi Amanda Flaks and Stacy Efrat, two members of the Jewish community who spoke about the logo, both have children who attend the school.
“I want to see the logo not only taken away, I want a direct apology to our community – not just the Jewish community but the entire community,” Flaks said.
“There’s nothing to reconsider here,” Efrat said. “This just needs to be replaced.”
When the district sent parents the proposed logo Monday morning, many felt like it looked similar to the Nazi war eagle.
“It was used by the Nazi party during World War II and is used now by other neo-fascists and Nazi sympathizer groups,” Flaks said.
The Cobb County School District released a statement that reads in part: “The roll-out of this logo has been halted, and we are immediately reviewing needed changes. We understand and strongly agree that similarities to Nazi symbolism are unacceptable. Although this design was based on the U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings, stakeholder input has been and continues to be important to our schools.”
“That doesn’t make sense to me,” Flaks said. “It’s not a military school. It’s a public school.”
The American Jewish Committee of the Atlanta region released a statement that reads: “It is troubling that nobody in the Cobb County schools recognized why this logo would be problematic, especially for a school located across the street from a synagogue. The school should do more than review the logo. It must be discarded immediately.”
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Valley View Estates Features 233 Sites and Close Proximity to St. Louis
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RHP Properties, the nation's largest private owner and operator of manufactured home communities, has announced the acquisition of Valley View Estates in Shiloh, Illinois. This expands the company's manufactured home portfolio to 15 communities in the state and brings the company's total of manufactured home communities to 309 nationwide. The announcement was made by Ross Partrich, CEO, RHP Properties.
Set on 57 acres, Valley View Estates is in a highly rated school district with Shiloh Elementary School, Shiloh Middle School, and O'Fallon High School each receiving an 8/10 rating from Great Schools. The pet friendly community features spacious home sites, a playground and streetlights throughout.
The community is nearby to St. Louis and Scott Air Force Base, which employs 13,000 people and is home to the US Transportation Command.
"RHP Properties is pleased to announce the acquisition of Valley View Estates," said Partrich. "This community was established by a local family and we are honored to carry on their tradition of excellence and service to their residents. We look forward to introducing RHP Social, our community programming that brings residents together to socialize through family friendly events such as holiday parties and barbeques to continue a true sense of community for our residents."
About RHP Properties
Founded in 1988, RHP Properties is the nation's largest privately held owner and operator of manufactured home communities with managed assets of more than $6B, including 309 manufactured home communities nationwide, totaling about 72,235 homes in 30 states.
Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, RHP Properties employs more than 1,000 professionals. For more information visit www.rhp.com.
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Saturday forecast: Widespread rain this morning becomes more isolated by the afternoon
Hot and humid on Independence Day
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms continues across much of northeast Kansas this morning. The activity will become more isolated by the afternoon. With the rain and clouds, temperatures will be cooler today with highs in the low 80s. There is a slight chance of storms tonight, mainly for areas near and south of I-70.
Sunday is forecast to be warmer with highs near 90°. Most places should be dry, but isolated showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.
Hot and dry conditions are expected on Monday for Independence Day with highs in the mid to upper 90s under a mostly sunny sky. The air will be humid with heat index values near 105° during the afternoon. A breezy south wind through the evening may help clear the smoke from fireworks quickly.
Very hot weather is forecast to continue into the middle of next week with highs in the upper 90s.
Today: Rain with embedded thunderstorms, especially in the morning. High 81. Winds E at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Low 68. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. High 89. Winds SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Winds SE at 5 to 15 mph. Low 76.
Independence Day: Mainly sunny. High 95. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Low 78. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 98. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
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SEATTLE, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent call data from the Washington Poison Center (WAPC) reflects statewide trends in exponential increases of drug overdoses involving fentanyl. From 2019 to 2021, the number of patient calls involving fentanyl increased 308% (36 to 147 calls). Calls in 2022 have already surpassed 2021, with 234 calls documented as of July 12, and 466 calls projected by the end of the year. As fentanyl overdose continues to increase, it is essential for everyone to know how to help individuals who are overdosing.
Fentanyl is a synthetic (lab-made) opioid (narcotic) that is 50 to 100 times stronger than other opioids like heroin, oxycodone, and morphine. Fentanyl is used in medical settings as a pain reliever, and is also produced and sold illegally. Illicit fentanyl is increasingly found in pills and powders that are marketed as other drugs, such as oxycodone, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Individuals using these drugs may not be aware that fentanyl is present. This can be dangerous, as small amounts of fentanyl can lead to significant toxicity and overdose.
It is safe to help someone who is overdosing from fentanyl. Mixed messages and misinformation have caused confusion, but current research and recommendations are firm that the risk of overdosing from touching fentanyl, inhaling airborne fentanyl dust, or inhaling secondhand fentanyl smoke is extremely low.
When responding to a fentanyl overdose, the WAPC recommends:
- Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose. Overdoses with fentanyl look the same as with other opioids: the person will not wake up, their skin is tinged blue or gray, and/or they are breathing slowly or not at all.
- Calling 911. The Good Samaritan Law provides legal protections for the responder and victim.
- Administering naloxone. Because fentanyl is so powerful, more than one dose may be needed. All Washington residents can order free naloxone.
- Performing rescue breathing until help arrives. Smoked fentanyl does not linger in the air. Performing rescue breathing will not put the responder at risk of overdose.
- For any overdose response it is important that you keep yourself safe: wipe any visible powder residue off lips prior to starting rescue breathing, use gloves if you have them, and always wash your hands with soap and water after assisting someone.
Call the WAPC (1-800-222-1222) with any questions about fentanyl or how to safely respond to an overdose.
Media contact: mryuk@wapc.org.
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Subway offers free subs as it debuts menu change
Earlier this week, Subway announced its biggest menu change in its nearly 60-year history. The chain restaurant launched Subway Series, a lineup of 12 all-new signature sandwiches ordered by name or number.
Last summer, Subway started a transformation journey with its Eat Fresh Refresh, in which it introduced more than 20 new and refreshed ingredients to its menu, according to a news release from the company. The new series continues this transformation.
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The Subway Series menu is divided into four categories, with three sandwiches each:
Cheesesteaks: #1 The Philly, #2 The Outlaw™, #3 The Monster™
Italianos: #4 Supreme Meats, #5 Bella Mozza, #6 The Boss
Chicken: #7 The MexiCali, #8 The Great Garlic™, #9 The Champ™
Clubs: #10 All-American Club®, #11 Subway Club®, #12 Turkey Cali Club™
Guests can still order customized subs, but are encouraged to try the new menu. From 10 a.m. to noon July 12, up to one million free 6-inch Subway Series subs will be offered across the U.S. at participating locations. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/food/2022/07/08/subway-announces-biggest-menu-change-nearly-60-years/10015468002/ | 2022-07-08T21:01:26Z |
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProVerum Limited, an Irish medical device company developing a minimally invasive solution to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in the doctor's office, today announced the commencement of the ProVIDE pivotal clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the ProVee System, a nitinol expander designed to gently re-shape the enlarged prostate and alleviate the symptoms caused by BPH. The first procedure was successfully performed by Sijo Parekattil, M.D., Principle Investigator at Avant Concierge Urology, Winter Garden, Florida.
According to Dr Parekattil, "The ProVee procedure is straightforward and comfortably performed in a doctor's office." He continued, "I see many patients whose quality of life are adversely impacted by the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate and the ProVee System represents an exciting new alternative for BPH treatment."
Steve Kaplan, M.D., Professor of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York is the Global Lead Investigator for the ProVIDE study. "The ProVee System has the potential to be an effective treatment for BPH that can be safely and reliably performed in the office setting" said Dr. Kaplan. "This international, multi-center clinical study will thoroughly evaluate the safety, efficacy and long-term durability of the ProVee device and I look forward to presenting the data from this large controlled clinical trial."
About the ProVIDE Study
The ProVIDE clinical trial is a prospective, multi-center, double-blind controlled study to evaluate the safety, performance, and effectiveness of the ProVee System in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to BPH. 225 subjects, enrolled across 18 investigational sites in the US and 4 International sites, will be randomized to either receive
the ProVee System or undergo a sham procedure. After three months, patients will be unblinded and participants who underwent the sham procedure and meet the study inclusion criteria will be eligible to receive treatment with ProVee. Primary effectiveness will be evaluated using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and based on the change from the subject's baseline measurement to those at three and twelve months.
About ProVerum Limited
ProVerum Limited is an innovative Dublin based SME, founded in 2016 and focused on the development of novel minimally invasive technologies to treat BPH. The ProVee System is an investigational device and is not approved for commercial sale. For more information, please visit www.proverummedical.com
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‘You’re only as old as you feel’: 85-year-old celebrates birthday with annual river backflip
VARNAMTOWN, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A North Carolina man recently celebrated turning 85 with his usual celebratory backflip into the river.
WECT reports O’Neal Varnam doesn’t look like a man who has been around for over eight decades and at 85, he sure doesn’t act it.
On Thursday, Varnam did what he does every year for his birthday — a backflip into the Lockwood Folly River.
“They don’t make them like that anymore,” his grandson Hunter Varnam shared on social media. “Happy 85th birthday to my hero in life, Capt. Varnam.”
Varnum has lived his entire life on the water. A native of Varnamtown, a small Brunswick County town named after his family, he grew up around commercial fishermen and boat builders.
The 85-year-old has owned and operated shrimp boats up and down the coast. In the late 1970s, Varnum started a marine construction business where he still works.
Varnam said his work ethic is why he can still do backflips at 85.
“Hard work and determination,” he said. “All the years working in the river has kept me strong.”
Varnum and his wife, Virginia, have been married for 61 years. They have four children, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Varnam’s backflip has already gained a lot of attention on social media. His grandson said he is exceptionally proud of him, which is why he shared it.
Varnam said he hopes to continue this birthday backflip tradition for many years to come.
“I believe you’re only as old as you feel,” he said.
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Operations Temporarily Suspended as of June 28th Pending Implementation of Timely Improvement Initiatives
DENVER, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the "Company") received a delegation from Turkey's Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change ("Ministry of Environment") at the Çöpler mine in the afternoon of June 28th local time. The visit was the second from the Ministry of Environment in response to a leak of leach solution containing approximately eight kilograms of diluted cyanide at the Çöpler mine site on June 21st. As noted previously, the leak occurred from a pipeline that pumps diluted cyanide solution to Çöpler's heap leach pad and the impacted material was cleaned up immediately. SSR Mining immediately notified the relevant authorities of the event and hosted officials at site on June 23rd and 24th to review the incident.
During its visit on June 28th, the Ministry of Environment provided initial verbal guidance on expected improvement initiatives required at the Çöpler mine heap leach pad, which will be followed with a written notice in the coming days. During the implementation of these initiatives, it is expected that the Çöpler operations will remain temporarily suspended. SSR Mining expects to implement these initiatives in a timely fashion and bring the Çöpler operation back to full capacity in the coming weeks once Ministry of Environment Officials are satisfied with the implementation.
SSR Mining is providing its full cooperation to the regulators and will remain in contact with Ministry of Environment Officials. SSR Mining is committed to safe and responsible mining practices and remains focused on ensuring a lasting positive legacy for stakeholders.
SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets. In 2021, the four operating assets produced approximately 794,000 gold-equivalent ounces. SSR Mining is listed under the ticker symbol SSRM on the NASDAQ and the TSX, and SSR on the ASX.
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The company has been recognized by both the IPA and the BCI Asia Awards in 2022
HANOI, Vietnam, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Flamingo Holding Group (Flamingo Group), a key player in the real estate arena both in Vietnam and around the world, has emerged as the winners of two vital categories at the prestigious International Property Awards (IPA) 2022. The Flamingo Group is also the only Vietnamese enterprise to be awarded a pair of wins at the BCI Asia Awards 2022.
At the IPA 2022 June 23 event in London, the Flamingo Group surpassed hundreds of prestigious real estate developers worldwide. It came out on top as the project with the best landscape architecture in the Asia Pacific and the best complex architecture in the Asia Pacific for the Flamingo Hai Tien located in Thanh Hoa, an investment hotspot in Vietnam.
Tasked with innovating on the luxury resort real estate model, Flamingo Group received high praise from the professional judges for its green architecture and unique "Forest in the Sky" style. In addition, the Flamingo Hai Tien project was developed according to the model of Ibiza - the largest party island in the world - with the result of a paradise of villas and plenty of entertainment and food options stretching for kilometers.
Established in the UK with nearly 30 years of operation, the IPA is considered one of the most prestigious annual real estate awards on the planet and is often indicative of a guarantee of excellent quality in global real estate.
"In addition to the sustainable profit factor and towards the highest standard of a 5-star resort, Flamingo's design is also associated with the everlasting philosophy with nature. We apply this philosophy in architectural design, green space renovation, and application of green technology in operation, bringing the difference and portraying the "Flamingo identity" in our customer's and partners' hearts." shared Mr. Truong Xuan Quy, General Director of Flamingo Land Business JSC, a subsidiary of Flamingo Group.
"Projects in Dai Lai - Vinh Phuc, Cat Ba - Hai Phong, Hai Tien - Thanh Hoa will all have the fastest access to the rigorous standards of world-renowned 5-star resorts," he added.
The BCI Asia Awards have been held annually since 2005, where the BCI Media Group and its judges help provide an overview of the architecture and construction industry in the region by recognizing the various architects & developers. They have had a significant impact on the Vietnamese market.
About Flamingo Group
Established in 1996, Flamingo Group has constantly been developing with exponential growth in many industries: leisure, real estate, tourism, hospitality services, construction, architecture, etc.
Motivated by an ambitious desire for Vietnamese brands to achieve international reach with world-class products and services, Flamingo Group is now recognized as a leading leisure realty and hospitality developer in Vietnam and the surrounding region, with a series of renowned projects and a hall of fame including 65 prestigious national and global awards.
More information on the Flamingo Group can be found at the company's website: https://flamingoholdinggroup.vn/.
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 100 people may have died in an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southeast Nigeria, a local oil official said Sunday as the search intensified for bodies at the site and for two people suspected of being involved in the blast.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement, called the explosion a “catastrophe and a national disaster.”
The explosion Friday night at the facility in Ohaji-Egbema local government area in Imo state was triggered by a fire at two fuel storage areas where more than 100 people worked, state officials told The Associated Press.
Dozens of workers were caught up in the explosion while many others attempted to escape the blaze by running into wooded areas.
Those who died in the disaster are estimated to be within “the range of 100,” said Goodluck Opiah, the Imo commissioner for petroleum resources. “A lot of them ran into the bush with the burns and they died there.”
Buhari has directed the nation’s security forces “to intensify the clampdown” on such facilities being operated illegally in many parts of southern Nigeria, a spokesperson said in a statement.
Although Nigeria is Africa’s largest producer of crude oil, for many years its oil production capacity has been limited by a chronic challenge of oil storage and the operation of illegal refineries.
Nigeria lost at least $3 billion worth of crude oil to theft between January 2021 and February 2022, with shady business operators often avoiding regulators by setting up refineries in remote areas such as the one that exploded in Imo, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said in March.
“There are no arrests yet but the two culprits are on the run with the police now looking for them,” said Declan Emelumba, the Imo State commissioner for information. Officials did not reveal the identities of the suspects.
A mass burial is being planned for those killed in the explosion, many of who “were burnt beyond recognition,” said Emelumba. Environmental officials have started to fumigate the area.
Such disasters are a regular occurrence in Africa’s most populous country, where poverty and unemployment – at 33% according to the latest government estimates – have forced millions of young people into criminal activities.
Operating illegal refineries is not as popular in Imo state as it is in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, where militants have gained notoriety for blowing up oil pipelines and kidnapping workers from petroleum companies.
As many as 30 illegal oil refineries were busted in the Niger Delta region in just two weeks, Nigeria’s Defense Department said earlier this month when it announced a task force to curb crude oil theft.
In the aftermath of the explosion in Imo state, the Nigerian ministry of petroleum told The AP there is “a renewed action” to tackle illegal activities in the oil sector.
The government and the military are stepping up actions “to minimize the criminalities along the oil production lines,” said Horatius Egua, a senior official at the petroleum ministry.
But many of the culprits are not deterred including in Imo state, one of the few places producing oil in Nigeria’s southeast. The problem of illegal refineries “has never been this bad” and remains “difficult to end,” said Opiah, the Imo petroleum commissioner.
“It is like asking why kidnapping or armed robbery has not stopped,” he said. “Even with this incident, not many people will be deterred. I am sure more illegal refineries will be cropping up in other places.” | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/manhunt-on-for-suspects-as-100-die-in-nigeria-refinery-blast/ | 2022-04-25T05:30:56Z |
Jotform Store Builder empowers small businesses to create a store quickly and conveniently, regardless of technical skill.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jotform, a leading online forms SaaS solution with 16 million users globally, announces Jotform Store Builder, a no-code tool for small businesses to build an online store in minutes.
Jotform Store Builder is simple to use. Small businesses can drag and drop elements to create a store in minutes, regardless of technical skill. In addition, there are endless customization options and over 25 payment gateways, such as PayPal, Stripe, and Square. As a result, the Store Builder helps small brick-and-mortar stores get online and start selling products fast.
"We don't believe it should be so difficult to take your physical store online. Jotform Store Builder ensures no small business gets left behind by pricey, overcomplicated software when they want to sell online. Most small businesses just need something that's easy to use, affordable, collects payments and gets the job done," said Chad Reid, vice president of marketing and communications at Jotform.
Jotform Store Builder isn't limited to small businesses—industries across the board benefit from Store Builder's ease of use and value, such as restaurants setting up a QR code menu to collect orders and nonprofit organizations gathering donations.
Key features and benefits include
- 25+ payment options, like PayPal, Stripe, and Square
- No additional transaction fees
- Full customization with product lists, widgets, branded URLs and more
- 70+ widgets
- Track orders in a customized Jotform Inbox
- Works on any device
- 100+ free templates
- Advanced sharing via QR code, link or embedding into WordPress sites
Jotform Store Builder is an iteration of Jotform Apps, a no-code, drag-and-drop app builder. The new feature was developed in part because more than a third of Jotform Apps users were creating apps to collect payments.
About Jotform
We believe that the right form can make all the difference. With Jotform, organizations go from busywork to less work with powerful forms that use conditional logic, accept payments, generate reports, automate workflows and more. With over 16 years in business, 16 million users worldwide and 50 percent year-over-year revenue growth, Jotform is a trusted global brand that's expanding every day.
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HONG KONG, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luduson G Inc. (OTC:LDSN) issued letter to shareholders today covering new business initiatives on post pandemic growth plan:
Letter to our shareholders
Dear fellow shareholders of LDSN,
With this first of what we hope to be many future shareholder letters, we want to start a direct communication with you as our shareholders and partners to give you insight into our strategic objectives and values, as well as sharing with you our vision for the future of the company going forward in the entertainment industry. On behalf of the management and all our team members, we welcome you and look forward to our journey together.
We are a Delaware holding company that through our subsidiaries are engaged in the business-to-business ("B2B") interactive gaming technology, as well as providing event marketing strategies with a combination of digital interactive solutions and content production services. In digital marketing industry, we offer B2B digital marketing solutions on our proprietary and secure network platform, which accommodates a wide range of devices and theme-based gaming content to be delivered efficiently to devices include multi-touch table, body motion sensing, indoor positioning device and electronic circuit system, together with the customized game content, as an integrated marketing solution. We are principally engaged in developing and distributing digital entertainment, interactive game software and system development consultancy, maintenance of the services, and providing interactive games to be installed in shopping mall events, exhibitions and brand promotions.
We provide our business customers in the entertainment industry with a full line of custom-made interactive gaming services. We offer a customized device box with a library of self-developed interactive game contents, such as sport-themed social games, motion sensing action games, logic and puzzle games, original IP characters education game for children, etc. to meet with our business customers' operational use or business-to-business social solutions. Our goal is to provide an innovative solution services to satisfy diverse marketing needs.
The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic that stated in 2020 has created a very hostile business environment to us during the past two years. With resulted in quarantines, travel restrictions, and the temporary closure of stores and business facilities, most public marketing events and conventions have ceased. The financial condition for calendar year 2021 have been adversely affected. Although many countries are resuming travelling by reducing quarantine period for travellers, we still experience material impact on our financial results during the first half of 2022.
While commercial activities are resuming in Hong Kong and many other countries, we have started with a few new projects which will bring the businesses back to Luduson. The company will continue with what we've been doing in events and exhibitions, while extending of knowledge and experiences in eMarketing which will further expand our business coverage by partnering with market leaders to provide consumers with new online shopping experiences.
LDSN will also be looking into potential merge and acquisition strategies to extend our market reach, putting our interactive marketing solutions to other parts of Asia and then worldwide.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone reading through this letter and those who has been giving supports to LDSN. We will be making differences and exciting projects again with everyone walking out of the pandemic together.
Ka Leung Wong
CEO
Luduson G Inc.
For more information on Luduson, please visit www.luduson.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are often indicated by terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "look forward to," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future business activities including the expansion into the decentralized financing space. These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or projected herein include uncertainties associated with operating a business in Hong Kong, risk of interference by the PRC government, ability to compete, that financial resources do not last for as long as anticipated. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks can be found in LDSN's regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in its current report on Form 10-K filed on April 15, 2022. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. LDSN undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
For media queries, please contact:
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a flavorful and crunchy chip option to enjoy at home or at parties and gatherings," said an inventor, from Hinesville, Ga., "so I invented the EEETOS. My design would offer an explosion of flavor and fun."
The patent-pending invention provides a line of chips that would combine two or more flavors. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional chips and snacks. As a result, it enhances flavor and taste. The invention features a delicious and satisfying design that is easy to consume so it is ideal for households and individuals who enjoy chips. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Knoxville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-KXX-345, 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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Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) said his party and, more generally, Americans need to “kill and confront” what he described as an “extremist” movement within the GOP.
“The Democrats aren’t right on everything. And I’m willing to sit down and have conversations about how we can move out of this age of stupidity,” Ryan said during an appearance Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “Some of those answers will come from Republicans, not the extremists that we are dealing with every single day, we’ve got to kill and confront that movement, but working with normal mainstream Republicans, that’s going to be really, really important.”
Ryan is currently locked in a tight race for U.S. Senate with Republican J.D. Vance, an author and political newcomer who has the endorsement of former President Trump.
A centrist Democrat, Ryan has suggested on the campaign trail that Democrats need to “look to new leadership” as they work to reclaim the Buckeye State during this fall’s midterm elections.
A recent USA Today Network Ohio-Suffolk University poll released Monday found that 47 percent of Ohio general election voters said they would vote or lean toward voting for Ryan if the election were held now, in a race that has been rated by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report as “lean Republican.”
Ryan’s comments follow sharp criticism leveled by President Biden against what he, too, described as an “extremist” movement inside the GOP loyal to Trump, during a prime-time address last month. He also said the movement posed a threat to the nation. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/tim-ryan-on-extremist-gop-weve-got-to-kill-and-confront-that-movement/ | 2022-09-14T15:17:04Z |
Certification enables operators of Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X aircraft to benefit from Viasat's fastest available download speeds in the large cabin segment for the first time
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT), a global communications company, and Dassault Aircraft Services (DAS), today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the installation and use of Viasat's Ka-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) business aviation system on Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X aircraft, marking the first time this equipment has been certified for these specific airframes. Viasat's connectivity solution is available at Dassault Owned Service Centers globally.
With Viasat's Ka-band service, Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X operators can benefit from similar connectivity in-flight as they do on the ground, typically with speeds greater than 20 Mbps. In fact, some operators with Viasat Ka-band IFC have reported speeds greater than 80 Mbps. That level of connectivity, made possible by Viasat's satellite network capacity, will allow all connected passengers to enjoy in-flight applications such as video conferencing, streaming video, corporate VPN access, and more during all phases of flight, including taxi, takeoff and landing.
"The combination of our high-capacity satellite network and our compact and lightweight hardware allow us to offer incredible speeds," said Claudio D'Amico, Viasat's business area director, Business Aviation. "Our service offers our fastest, most robust business aviation in-flight connectivity solution and supports business-critical productivity capabilities and other data-rich applications while in-flight. We're delighted to bring a new level of in-flight connectivity to Dassault 7X and 8X operators."
"Dassault Aircraft Services provides an exceptional level of service in Falcon maintenance, interior refurbishment, avionics upgrades and more, so it's only fitting to now offer Viasat's Ka-band IFC solution to Falcon operators," said Remy St-Martin, Senior VP and COO, Dassault Aircraft Services. "We're excited to make this system available through the worldwide Dassault MRO network."
Today, Viasat's Global Aero Terminal 5510, the innovative hardware kit that enables high-speed, broadband in-flight connectivity, communicates with Viasat's Ka-band satellite network, which covers over 90 percent of the business aviation routes, and will be forward compatible with the Company's next generation ViaSat-3 constellation.
Complementing the terminals and the robust satellite network, Viasat recently introduced Viasat Select service packages, connectivity plans that are tailored to match a business aircraft's specific operational profile. The new service plans include global and regional unlimited plans for as low as $9,995 per month that feature uncapped data coupled with Viasat's popular "No Speed Limit" Ka-band IFC. Additionally, among other options, there are entry-level service plans newly available, including a $2,795 per month regional plan that delivers Ka-band connectivity at a significant value.
For more information about Viasat's business aviation solutions, please visit: www.viasat.com/business-aviation or reach out to: business-aviation@viasat.com.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
About Dassault Aircraft Services
Dassault Aircraft Services (DAS) is a network of Dassault Falcon Jet-owned aircraft service and maintenance centers throughout North and South America. DAS is part of the Service Center Network established to support Falcon operators around the world. DAS service centers are located in Little Rock, Arkansas; Reno, Nevada; Stuart, Florida; St Louis, Missouri; and Sorocaba, Brazil. DAS offers additional AOG GoTeam support in the areas of Teterboro, New Jersey; Van Nuys, California: and Denver Colorado.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include statements about the experience passengers and crew can expect on Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X aircraft; and the forward-compatibility of Viasat's Global Aero Terminal 5510 with its ViaSat-3 satellite system. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key suppliers, and technologies that do not perform according to expectations. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
Copyright © 2022 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Editor's note: "No speed limits" means that there is no cap set on the speed delivered to a terminal. Speeds may still be limited by terminal equipment capabilities, network and environmental conditions, and other factors which are outside Viasat's control.
Viasat, Inc. Contacts
Scott Goryl, External Communications, +1 760-893-2796, Scott.Goryl@viasat.com
Peter Lopez, Investor Relations, +1 (760) 476-2633, IR@viasat.com
Dassault Falcon Jet Contact
Andrew Ponzoni, Sr. Manager, Communications, +1 201-541-45 88, Andrew.Ponzoni@falconjet.com
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Tonight's sturgeon supermoon could have you dancing in the moonlight -- the type that only happens three to four times per year.
Named by the Native American Algonquin tribe after sturgeon fish that were more easily caught in the Great Lakes and other bodies of water during this time of year, the sturgeon moon ends 2022's series of four supermoons, which began in May, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. After sunset, look toward the southeast to watch this supermoon rise. It will reach peak illumination at 9:36 p.m. ET Thursday.
"At certain times of the year, the moon is at its closest point to Earth and these are called supermoons," said Mike Hankey, operations manager for the American Meteor Society, via email. "It's just a natural point of the moon's orbit. At each extreme, the moon is either a little bigger or a little bit smaller (at its furthest point), but it is not a huge difference."
This nearest proximity is called the perigee, and it is only about 226,000 miles (363,300 kilometers) from Earth, according to NASA. That's why a supermoon also appears slightly brighter than a regular full moon. The moon's distance from Earth changes throughout the month since its orbit isn't a perfect circle, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.
If you take a cool photo of the supermoon, you could share it on social media with the hashtag #NASAMoonSnap -- the phrase NASA is using to track moon-inspired content leading up to the late-summer launch of Artemis I, the first test flight of the rocket and spacecraft that will send future astronauts to the moon, according to NASA's Tumblr. The agency has shared a guide for photographing the moon, and will share some users' content on its social media platforms during the launch broadcast.
The sturgeon moon will steal the spotlight of the Perseid meteor shower peaking Thursday through Saturday.
"Bright moon phases are bad for meteor showers as they wash out the dimmer meteors," Hankey said. "A full or almost full moon dominates one part of the sky, making that part undesirable for observing meteors. The full moon also lasts the entire night, leaving no hours of complete darkness, which is preferred."
The Perseid meteor shower lasts from July 14 to September 1, and this year's barely visible peak will happen at 11 p.m. ET on Friday (3:00 a.m. UTC Saturday), according to EarthSky. In previous years, the Perseids have been a highly anticipated shower in the Northern Hemisphere, where it's usually more visible. But that's only when the moon isn't in a phase dominating the sky.
This year, the Perseids -- which strengthen in number from late evening to early dawn -- were more visible in early August when the moon appeared smaller and dimmer. In previous years, they were most visible in nearly moon-free skies.
The shower's fragments come from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, which takes 133 years to orbit the sun just once, according to NASA. The comet last entered the inner solar system in 1992.
Other Native American tribes have different names for the full moons, such as the Cheyenne tribe's "drying grass moon" for the one happening in September, and the Arapaho tribe's "popping trees" for the full moon occurring in December.
Catch the peak of these upcoming meteor shower events later this year, according to EarthSky's 2022 meteor shower guide:
Draconids: October 8-9
Orionids: October 20-21
South Taurids: November 5
North Taurids: November 12
Leonids: November 17-18
Geminids: December 13-14
Ursids: December 22-23
And there will be one more total lunar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse in 2022, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. The partial solar eclipse on October 25 will be visible to people in Greenland, Iceland, Europe, Northeast Africa, the Middle East, West Asia, India and western China.
The total lunar eclipse on November 8 can be seen in Asia, Australia, the Pacific, South America and North America between 3:01 a.m. ET and 8:58 a.m. ET. But for people in Eastern North America, the moon will be setting during that time.
Wear proper eclipse glasses to safely view solar eclipses, as the sun's light can damage the eye.
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CRANBURY, N.J., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ophthalmology Times® and Optometry Times®, the leading news and information platforms for eye-care professionals, are thrilled to announce new members to their extensive Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) networks.
"During the past quarter, we formed new partnerships in the world of eye care with educational institutions, hospitals, state societies, associations and non-profit organizations," said Mike Hennessy Jr., president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences™, parent company of Ophthalmology Times® and Optometry Times®. "I look forward to seeing the collaboration that will come from the addition of this broad list of new partners to our Strategic Alliance Partnership network."
New partners include the following:
- University of Pikeville, the Kentucky College of Optometry
- Orbis International
- NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry
- Moffitt
- Black Eye Care Perspective
- Corporate Optometry
- Corporate Vision Consulting
- Grande Financial Services, Inc.
- Wills Eye Hospital
- OWL, Ophthalmic World Leaders
- UCI Health
- Cleveland Eye Bank Foundation
- Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology
- Dean McGee Eye Institute
- NYU Langone
The SAP program brings together leading medical associations, health plans, advocacy groups, and medical institutions for national reach and visibility. By utilizing the MJH Life Sciences™ communication platform, these groups can showcase cutting-edge initiatives, content, research, and thought leadership. The SAP program also fosters collaboration and an open exchange of information among trusted peers for the benefit of patients and their families.
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CLAYMONT, Del., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FrontStream today announced Paul Plaia III has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
"I'm honored by this amazing opportunity to amplify the immediate and tangible good nonprofits and socially-minded companies are doing. FrontStream serves an impressive group of customers like the Big Brothers Big Sisters, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and The Humane Society to name a few. Helping these organizations do more good gives us a powerful purpose," said Plaia.
Paul Plaia III founded gomembers, Inc. in 1996, a leading provider of nonprofit management software, and served as the Chief Executive Officer for 14 years. Before joining FrontStream, Paul served as a Group President of EverCommerce, a public SaaS company, and prior to that as the Chief Revenue Officer of MemberClicks, another leading SaaS provider to nonprofits.
Plaia adds, "FrontStream has long been the leader in nonprofit fundraising and as a payment facilitator. Over 20,000 nonprofits and socially-minded companies have used FrontStream's products, including Panorama, BiddingForGood, FirstGiving, Giftworks, FrontStream Payments, ApproveForGood, Workplace Philanthropy, AgroFire, and Artez. I'm excited to further build on this bedrock, and simplify how nonprofits fundraise."
About FrontStream
Over 20,000 nonprofits and socially-minded companies have used FrontStream to power their auctions, charity events, peer-to-peer and online fundraising, and employee giving. Learn how we help worthy causes raise more funds at FrontStream.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Force Indy race team is excited to be sponsored by Lear Corporation, the presenting sponsor of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. The Indianapolis-based team heads to Detroit to compete in the 2022 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires championship as Lear Corporation's sponsored team. Haitian American Ernie Francis, Jr. will drive the #99 Force Indy car from May 12 – May 14th. On January 27, 2022, Indianapolis African American business leader and Force Indy co-owner Rod Reid announced the team's ascension to the Indy Lights series. During the team's inaugural season in the 2021 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship, Force Indy made history as the first African American-owned race team to win an INDYCAR-sanctioned race.
"Force Indy entered the 2022 Indy Lights Championship with the expectation of being consistent and competitive," says Team Principal Rod Reid. "The Force Indy Race team has a strong commitment to developing diverse talent. We are excited to be sponsored by Lear that shares the same values and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion."
Force Indy Driver Ernie Francis, Jr., 24, has three wins under his belt from his Formula Regional Americas Championship and a second-place finish in the inaugural season of the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), with a win at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. He's a seven-time class champion in the Trans Am Series (2014-2020). His 47 career victories are the most of any driver in Trans Am history. His 24 wins in the premier TA category trail only Paul Gentilozzi (31), Mark Donohue (29) and Tommy Kendall (28).
The Force Indy team looks to benefit from the relationship with the legendary Roger Penske, winners of a record 18 Indianapolis 500's and 16 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championships. Team Penske will continue to offer mentorship for Force Indy, as the initiative also falls under Penske Entertainment Corp.'s "Race for Equality & Change" announced in July 2020. In December 2020, Team Principal Rod Reid formed Force Indy with a focus on recruiting and developing a diverse workforce throughout all levels of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, ultimately creating a community that fundamentally transforms the sport.
Force Indy is a race team created specifically to develop talent with a diverse group of individuals, outside as well as inside the cockpit. The foundation of Force Indy is the racing background of Team Principal, Rod Reid and a mentorship alliance with Team Penske—the most successful team in motorsports history. The team leadership brings years of experience from grassroots racing to the Road to Indy ladder system. The organization concentrates on developing skills that promote success at the highest level. Force Indy's vision is to see motorsports grow ethnically, educationally and across gender. The team's #99 was selected in honor of the roadster driven by the late Dewey "Rajo Jack" Gatson, who never received an opportunity to race in the Indianapolis 500. www.forceindy.com
CONTACT: Tracey Royal, (615)-540-3649, tracey@traceyroyal.com
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Trespass call leads to arrest of animal cruelty suspect
PARIS, Texas (KXII) - A Paris man was arrested for burglary and animal cruelty after police responded to a criminal trespass call Sunday night.
Paris Police said they responded to a call about criminal trespass in the 400 block of SW 3rd St at 10:11 p.m., and when officers located Richard Derrick Sharp, 38, they found that he had several outstanding warrants.
One warrant charged Sharp with burglary of a habitation.
Police said back in September of 2020 Sharp was observed on video surveillance removing items from a room in the 2500 block of N Main St.
A second warrant charged Sharp with cruelty to a non livestock animal.
Police said Sharp was seen striking a dog in the head with a hammer.
Sharp was arrested and taken to the Lamar County Jail.
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SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stressed American support for Taiwan on Saturday, suggesting at Asia’s premier defense forum that recent Chinese military activity around the self-governing island threatens to change the status quo.
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Austin noted a “steady increase in provocative and destabilizing military activity near Taiwan,” including almost daily military flights near the island by the People’s Republic of China.
“Our policy hasn’t changed, but unfortunately that doesn’t seem to be true for the PRC,” he said.
Austin said Washington remains committed to the “one-China policy,” which recognizes Beijing but allows informal relations and defense ties with Taipei.
Taiwan and China split during a civil war in 1949, but China claims the island as its own territory and has not ruled out using military force to take it.
China has stepped up its military provocations against democratic Taiwan in recent years, aimed at intimidating it into accepting Beijing’s demands to unify with the communist mainland.
“We remain focused on maintaining peace, stability and the status quo across the Taiwan Strait,” Austin said in his address. “But the PRC’s moves threaten to undermine security, and stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.”
He drew a parallel with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying that the “indefensible assault on a peaceful neighbor has galvanized the world and … has reminded us all of the dangers of undercutting an international order rooted in rules and respect.”
Austin said that the “rules-based international order matters just as much in the Indo-Pacific as it does in Europe.”
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is what happens when oppressors trample the rules that protect us all,” he said. “It’s what happens when big powers decide that their imperial appetites matter more than the rights of their peaceful neighbors. And it’s a preview of a possible world of chaos and turmoil that none of us would want to live in.”
Austin met Friday with Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe on the sidelines of the conference for discussions where Taiwan featured prominently, according to a senior American defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to provide details of the private meeting.
Austin made clear at the meeting that while the U.S. does not support Taiwanese independence, it also has major concerns about China’s recent behavior and suggested that Beijing might be attempting to change the status quo.
Wei, meanwhile, complained to Austin about new American arms sales to Taiwan announced this week, saying it “seriously undermined China’s sovereignty and security interests,” according to a Chinese state-run CCTV report after the meeting.
China “firmly opposes and strongly condemns it,” and the Chinese government and military will “resolutely smash any Taiwan independence plot and resolutely safeguard the reunification of the motherland,” Wei reportedly told Austin.
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Wu Qian quoted Wei as saying China would respond to any move toward formal Taiwan independence by “smashing it even at any price, including war.”
In his speech, Austin said the U.S. stands “firmly behind the principle that cross-strait differences must be resolved by peaceful means,” but also would continue to fulfill its commitments to Taiwan.
“That includes assisting Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability,” he said.
“And it means maintaining our own capacity to resist any use of force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security or the social or economic system of the people of Taiwan.”
The 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, which has governed U.S. relations with the island, does not require the U.S. to step in militarily if China invades, but makes it American policy to ensure Taiwan has the resources to defend itself and to prevent any unilateral change of status by Beijing.
Austin stressed the “power of partnerships” and said the U.S.’s “unparalleled network of alliances” in the region has only deepened, noting recent efforts undertaken with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN; the growing importance of the “Quad” group of the U.S., India, Japan and Australia; and the trilateral security partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, known as AUKUS.
He dismissed Chinese allegations that the U.S. intends to start an “Asian NATO” with its Indo-Pacific outreach.
“Let me be clear, we do not seek confrontation or conflict and we do not seek a new Cold War, an Asian NATO, or a region split into hostile blocs,” he said.
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles told the forum that AUKUS, under which Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the U.S. with the help of Britain, was a technology-sharing relationship, and “not in the set of arrangements as you would describe NATO.”
Australian abruptly pulled out of a deal with France for submarines to sign on to the AUKUS deal, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Saturday that he had agreed to pay Paris 555 million euros ($584 million) in compensation.
France’s new defense minister, Sebastien Lecornu, suggested his country was willing to put the matter behind it, saying the alliance with Australia was a long one, recalling the sacrifice of the “young Australians who came to die on French soil during World War I.”
“There are ups and downs in all relations between countries, but when there were real dramas, Australia was there,” he said.
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) President and CEO and NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) CEO John Ketchum issued the following statement regarding today's announcement on solar tariffs.
"The Biden administration's announcement of a two-year pause on new solar tariffs is an important step to help the solar industry recover from the uncertainty of the last three months. I want to thank the administration for recognizing the challenges that trade uncertainty presents to our industry and the country and for taking this important action. NextEra Energy has and will continue to use our industry leadership to support more U.S. solar manufacturing. We look forward to working with the administration on this effort and putting hard working Americans back to work in the solar industry."
NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is the largest vertically integrated rate-regulated electric utility in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, and serves more than 5.7 million customer accounts, supporting more than 11 million residents across Florida with clean, reliable and affordable electricity. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's 2022 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," recognized on Fortune's 2021 list of companies that "Change the World" and received the S&P Global Platts 2020 Energy Transition Award for leadership in environmental, social and governance. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
NextEra Energy Partners, LP
NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). NextEra Energy Partners acquires, manages and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy Partners owns interests in geographically diverse wind, solar and energy storage projects in the U.S. as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas and Pennsylvania. For more information about NextEra Energy Partners, please visit: www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com.
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US warns abortion ruling could increase extremist violence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion striking down the constitutional right to abortion has unleashed a wave of threats against officials and others and increased the likelihood of extremist violence, an internal government report says.
Violence could come from either side of the abortion issue or from other types of extremists seeking to exploit tensions, according to a memo directed to local government agencies from the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
It’s an added element to what is already a volatile environment in the U.S., where authorities have warned repeatedly over the past two years that the threat posed by domestic extremists, such as the gunman who committed the racist attack over the weekend in Buffalo, has surpassed the danger from abroad.
The memo, dated May 13 and obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press, seeks to differentiate between illegal activity and the intense but legal outpouring of protests that are all but guaranteed when the Supreme Court issues its ruling at the end of its term this summer, regardless of the outcome.
“DHS is committed to protecting Americans’ freedom of speech and other civil rights and civil liberties, including the right to peacefully protest,” the agency said in a written response to questions about the memo.
Those protests could turn violent. The memo warns that people “across a broad range of various ... ideologies are attempting to justify and inspire attacks against abortion-related targets and ideological opponents at lawful protests.”
Violence associated with the abortion debate would not be unprecedented nor would it necessarily be confined to one side or the other, the memo says.
Opponents of abortion have carried out at least 10 killings as well as dozens of arson and bomb attacks against medical facilities in their long campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade.
DHS said there is also a potential for violence from the other side, citing recent damage to buildings used by abortion opponents in Wisconsin and Oregon.
“Historically, violent acts related to this issue were primarily committed by abortion-related violent extremists that opposed abortion rights,” it said. “Going forward, grievances related to restricting abortion access could fuel violence by pro-choice abortion-related violent extremists and other” (domestic violent extremists).
In the Wisconsin incident, it noted, the building was set on fire and the perpetrators left graffiti that said “If abortions aren’t safe (then) you aren’t either.”
The leak of the opinion this month, authorities prompted a “significant increase” in threats through social media of Supreme Court justices, members of Congress and other public officials as well as clergy and health care providers, the memo said.
At least 25 of those threats were forwarded to law enforcement agencies for further investigation.
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that the U.S. Marshals Service has the justices under 24-hour security.
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Drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood can strongly increase the risk for alcohol abuse later in life, especially if you are a woman, a new study finds.
Add that finding to the documented increase in drinking among Americans during the pandemic, and you have a worrisome situation, said lead study author Kasey Creswell, an associate professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
"Several studies have now shown that solitary drinking increased as a result of the pandemic," likely due to the closure of bars and social venues during stay-at-home measures, Creswell said.
"Studies have also shown that the associations between solitary drinking and alcohol problems are stronger for young women compared to young men," she said. "This is especially concerning given that there have been recent increases in solitary drinking among US female adolescents."
Studies have also documented pandemic-related increases in stress, negative emotions and mental health concerns for many young people, Creswell said.
"The primary reason young people drink alone is to cope with negative emotions, and developing such a relationship with alcohol during the pandemic might place solitary drinkers on a trajectory of increased alcohol use, possibly resulting in more alcohol-related problems," Creswell said. "And again this might be particularly the case for young women."
A 17-year study
Creswell and a team from the University of Michigan analyzed data from the Monitoring the Future study, an ongoing investigation of 4,500 teens who were asked about their drinking habits while high school seniors. Additional data was gathered when participants were 22 to 23 years old and again when they were 35.
About 25% of teenagers and 40% of young adults reported drinking alone, according to the study published Monday in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
When compared with people who only drank socially, the study found drinking alone as a high school senior raised the risk of alcohol use disorder by 35% by age 35. Alcohol use disorder, which is also called alcoholism, is defined as the inability to stop drinking even when it causes physical or emotional harm to the drinker or others.
The link was especially strong for teen girls, Creswell said.
"The odds of alcohol use disorder symptoms at age 35 was 86% higher for adolescent females (high school seniors) who drank alone. In contrast, the odds of alcohol use disorder symptoms at age 35 was only 8% higher for adolescent males who drank alone," she said.
Drinking alone during a person's early 20s raised the risk for alcohol use disorder by 60% compared with social drinkers, but this time there was no difference between men and women. The results held true even after other common risk factors were considered, Creswell said.
"Solitary drinking at younger ages is accounting for unique risk for future alcohol problems above and beyond earlier binge drinking and frequency of alcohol use, which are (both) well-known risk factors," she said.
"This suggests that we should not only be asking young people about how much they are drinking and how frequently they are drinking in order to identify youth at risk, but that we need to also ask whether or not they are drinking alone," Creswell said. "Drinking alone tells us quite a bit about future risk to develop alcohol problems."
Pandemic drinking
Prior research showed a 41% increase in heavy drinking days among women since the onset of the pandemic. Part of the reason may be the "blurring" of boundaries between home and work for many women.
"Studies have shown the complexities of balancing home, work and caregiving responsibilities during the pandemic has fallen disproportionately on women," Dr. Leena Mittal told CNN in a prior interview. Mittal is chief of the women's mental health division in the department of psychiatry at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She was not associated with new study.
A higher level of drinking in women is worrisome because of the known link between alcohol and the risk of female breast cancer, experts say.
"There really is no safe level of alcohol consumption when it comes to breast cancer," Dr. Sarah Wakeman, medical director of the Substance Use Disorders Initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital, told CNN previously.
If you (or a loved one) appear to be struggling with alcohol, don't hesitate to reach out for help, experts say. There are many different support groups that can assist, such as 12-step programs and individual therapy.
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Winners Announced by the Texas Restaurant Association
Representing Some of Texas' Best Restaurateurs
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) announced the winners for its coveted Texas Restaurant Awards Sunday, July 10 highlighting some of the state's most exciting leaders in hospitality. The 2022 Texas Restaurant Awards ceremony, was held as part of the anticipated celebration that kicked off the Texas Restaurant Foundation's annual Lone Star Bash during the Texas Restaurant Show, taking place July 9 - 11, 2022, at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, in Dallas, Texas.
"We are thrilled to celebrate the 2022 Award Winners and celebrate the best of the best and their outstanding achievements," said Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D., President & CEO of the TRA and TRF. "Winners represent restaurants from across the entire state of Texas, and each have demonstrated inspiring levels of dedication and excellence in their work."
In addition to the Awards, the students of Ben Barber Innovation Academy, Mansfield TX were recognized for their achievements as the Texas ProStart Championships in culinary and restaurant management. These talented students went on to win fourth place and first place, respectively at the National ProStart Invitation in Washington DC earlier in the year. (see team information below)
Major award categories include (see honoree bio's below):
RISING STAR AWARD presented by SYSCO
CHRISTIAN DORTCH, GEORGIE'S BY CURTIS STONE (DALLAS, TX)
This award recognizes the hard work that goes into opening a restaurant. This person or concept is an up-and-comer with ambitious goals and the grit to achieve them.
DEEP IN THE HEART AWARD presented by BEN E. KEITH
NORMA FRANCES 'TOOTSIE' TOMANETZ, SNOW'S BBQ (LEXINGTON, TX)
Texas is massive and filled with amazing talent. This award is designed to highlight those successful and creative restaurant owners and chefs with concepts not located in one of the big four metro areas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or Austin).
OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR AWARD - presented by CERBONI FINANCIAL
ALLI JARRETT, HAROLD'S RESTAURANT (HOUSTON, TX)
Every year, restaurateurs around the state are honored for work in their communities, leadership success, and entrepreneurial spirit. The finalists for this award come from the pool of winners of the Outstanding Restaurateur Awards, chosen by the individual 23 chapters that comprise the Texas Restaurant Association.
HALL OF HONOR
LISA PERINI, PERINI RANCH STEAKHOUSE (BUFFALO GAP, TX)
SAMMY CITRANO, GEORGE'S RESTAURANT (WACO, TX)
A long-standing Texas Restaurant Association tradition, outstanding individuals are inducted to the Hall of Honor each year to recognize their significant contribution to the Texas restaurant industry and to the association. This honor is the highest that the Association can bestow. To qualify, nominees must have a minimum of 15 years of TRA membership and exemplify superior business ethics.
CHEF TIM KELLY AWARD FOR EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE
CHEF TYLER KENT OSBURN 'CHEF TKO', Waller High School (WALLER, TX)
Texas ProStart instructors who demonstrate leadership and excellence in culinary education are eligible to contend for the annual Educator Excellence Award. Teachers must be advocates of the Texas ProStart program and dedicated to helping students achieve success. Awarded to educators who have made significant contributions in the classroom and beyond.
THE CARMELO MAURO AWARD - THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY
PATRICK COSTELLO, St. Philip's College (SAN ANTONIO, TX)
The Carmelo Mauro Award is annual recognition, given by the Texas Restaurant Foundation (TRF), for outstanding achievement by an individual philanthropist who has demonstrated the highest ethical standards, commitment, dedication, and talent towards the future of the restaurant and foodservice industry.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 2022 TRA CHAPTER RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS:
Abilene Chapter — Lindsay Flores, Lytle Land & Cattle Company
Brazos Valley Chapter — Clayton Rhoades, Chicken Express
Coastal Bend Chapter — Sam Canavati, Brewsters Street Ice House
El Paso Chapter — Jim Diaz, Pelican's Steak & Seafood
Galveston Chapter — Dennis Byrd, Island Famous
Greater Austin Chapter — Alex Eagle, Freebirds World Burrito
Greater Dallas Chapter — Christopher Aslam, Rock Strategic Restaurant Group
Greater Houston Chapter — Alli Jarrett, Harold's Restaurant
Lubbock Chapter — Jerol Fanta, Orlando's Italian Restaurant
Montgomery County Chapter — Darin McKenzie, McKenzie's Barbecue & Burgers
North Texas Chapter — Bob Bratcher, Daddy Bob's Smokewagon
Panhandle Chapter — Dallas Hager, Joe Taco
Permian Basin Chapter — Michael Ramirez, 10 Sports Bar & Grill
Rio Grande Valley Chapter — Sony Rego, Santa Fe Steakhouse
Sabine Area Chapter — Frankie Randazzo, Madison's Group
San Angelo Chapter — Ronnie Cajas, Street Eats
San Antonio Chapter — Dave Saylor, Acadiana Café
Waco Chapter — Massimo Di Campli, Di Campli's Italian Ristorante
HONOREE BIOS
RISING STAR AWARD presented by SYSCO
CHRISTIAN DORTCH, GEORGIE'S BY CURTIS STONE (DALLAS, TX)
When Christian Dortch's family moved from California to Hawaii in 2009, the high school transfer left him with enough credits to graduate. So Dortch decided to pack his schedule with electives: baseball and culinary arts. He didn't care for cooking at first—he'd ditch class to go surfing and practice baseball, determined to become a college athlete. But Dortch's culinary instructors saw his talent. One day, they surprised Dortch with a set of knives, a local chef to help train him, and a plane ticket to Southern California for the Best Teen Chef competition. With baseball playoffs the same week as the competition, Dortch was faced with a big decision. He went with his gut, cooked the best 3-course meal he could imagine, and won the first place prize of a $5,000 scholarship to The Art Institute of Orange County.
Immediately after graduating from culinary school, he became the executive chef of Hanna's Steakhouse. Hoping to further his learning, Dortch applied to Chef Curtis Stones' Michelin-starred new American restaurant, Maude, through Craigslist and was hired as a sous chef. When meat-centric Gwen opened in 2018, Dortch joined their kitchen before becoming the head chef of the SHARE program, implementing Curtis Stone concepts on cruise ships across the globe. When the coronavirus pandemic shut down restaurant operations overseas, Dortch was offered the head chef position at Georgie by Curtis Stone in Dallas. There, he's inspiring the new age of steakhouses, bringing global inspiration, seasonality, and Texas's best cuts to the white-clothed tables.
DEEP IN THE HEART AWARD presented by BEN E. KEITH
NORMA FRANCES 'TOOTSIE' TOMANETZ, SNOW'S BBQ (LEXINGTON, TX)
Norma Frances "Tootsie" Tomanetz (born April 21, 1935) is an American barbecue cook who is the pitmaster at Snow's BBQ in Lexington, Texas. In 2008, she rose to fame when Texas Monthly named Snow's as the best barbecue place in Texas[1] and she is often referred to as the "Queen of Texas BBQ."[2] She is featured in the first episode of the seventh season of Chef's Table, titled Chef's Table: BBQ, which aired on September 2, 2020.[3] Tomanetz lives in Giddings, Texas, and works during the week at Giddings High School as a janitor as Snow's BBQ is open only on Saturday.
OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR AWARD - presented by CERBONI FINANCIAL
ALLI JARRETT, HAROLD'S RESTAURANT (HOUSTON, TX)
Alli Jarrett is a 22-year resident of Houston and a native South Carolinian. She graduated from the University of South Carolina where she attended on a golf scholarship. Alli grew up in a family wholesale business, in Kingstree, SC, that her grandparents owned and operated for more than 50 years.
Prior to starting her first restaurant in Houston Heights, Alli worked for the United States Golf Association for 15 years, where she directed national championships and led the South Regional Affairs office, which included 7 states and Mexico.
Alli renovated the former clothing store, "Harold's in the Heights", which now serves the community southern cuisine and is known as Harold's Restaurant & Tap Room. Harold's specializes in fresh and local ingredients and has a rooftop terrace overlooking 19th Street. The restaurant has been named on Alison Cook's Houston Chronicle Top 100 Restaurant list in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Harold's is philanthropic with its support of Women of Wine Charities, Houston Food Bank, Rebuilding Together Houston, March of Dimes and The Beacon along with numerous other charities and local schools.
HALL OF HONOR
LISA PERINI, PERINI RANCH STEAKHOUSE (BUFFALO GAP, TX)
Lisa and her husband Tom are the owners and operators of Perini Ranch Steakhouse. Together they have created one of the most beautiful dining destinations on their working ranch in West Texas. When they got married, they made a pledge that there would be one Perini Ranch Steakhouse, but they would work every day to make it better, and that's held true. They've grown by opening other businesses that are all about their brand and hospitality - lodging, a retail store, a coffee shop, an event business, and more! So, it's never dull for Lisa at Perini Ranch Steakhouse. Lisa served as chairwomen of the Texas Restaurant Foundation and as president of the Texas Restaurant Association.
HALL OF HONOR
SAMMY CITRANO, GEORGE'S RESTAURANT (WACO, TX)
In 1992, Sammy A. Citrano III was the managing partner at the Elite Cafe and Health Camp on the circle. As friendly competitors, Sammy became familiar with the "George's" name and the economics of running local restaurants. In November 1993, Sammy was handed the George's torch. He and his family, with the help of the George's staff, have taken that little bar that started out in 1930 and expanded its history and notoriety.
Sammy was honored in 1998 as a recipient of the Greater Waco Chamber Outstanding Business Award. After Baylor became a contender in the Big XII, George's pushed forward even more by creating "The Party Zone!" for game fans. George's Big"O" tent continues is the hottest gathering outside of McLane Stadium for the coldest beverages around, during all Baylor home games.
CHEF TIM KELLY AWARD FOR EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE
CHEF TYLER KENT OSBURN 'CHEF TKO', Waller High School (Waller High School)
Chef Tyler Kent Osburn is a "rookie" educator at Waller High School and teaches Advanced Culinary Arts and Practicum. He graduated from Le Cordon Bleu with an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts. He also studied food science at Texas Woman's University and Southwest Minnesota State University before completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University.
THE CARMELO MAURO AWARD - THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY
PATRICK COSTELLO, St. Philip's College (San Antonio)
Certified Executive Chef and Pastry Chef with ACF, Chef Patrick Costello is instructor and advisor for the Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts Department at St. Philip's College. After several years of working as a chef, Chef Patrick became a consultant and traveled the country helping with restaurant openings. His love for culinary arts began while living and traveling through Europe.
BEN BARBER INNOVATION ACADEMY, MANSFIELD TX
Instructors Chef Roberson & Chef Baker-Roberson share that the Culinary Competition Club exists to educate students on the intricacies of competing in various competitions that utilize their culinary and hospitality skills learned in class. We also introduce culinary students that are interested in this field to colleges and industry professionals that can help jumpstart their career in the foodservice industry. Our Club is an extension or beginning to any culinary arts class.
Culinary Team
INSTRUCTOR David Roberson – Chef Roberson
TEAM:
Travis Hill
Garrett Carter
Giovanni Vance
Travis Holley
Jalessa Gillett
Management Team
INSTRUCTOR Jocqui Baker-Roberson - Chef Baker-Roberson
TEAM:
Logan Ceraul
Bella Penns
Griffin Biddle
Alexa Davis
Formed in 1937, the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) serves as the advocate and indispensable resource for the foodservice industry in Texas. As a leading business association, the TRA represents the state's $70 billion restaurant industry, which comprises approximately 50,000 locations and a workforce of 1.3 million employees. Along with the Texas Restaurant Foundation, the workforce development arm of the TRA, the association proudly continues to protect, advance, and educate a growing industry as the TRA enters its 85th anniversary year. For more information, please visit www.txrestaurant.org.
Established in 1994 by the Texas Restaurant Association, the Texas Restaurant Foundation (TRF) is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization* focused on providing the necessary resources to help restaurateurs confront educational and labor challenges with the latest innovations in education, technology, and training as the workforce development arm of the TRA. The organization's flagship program is Texas ProStart, an industry-based, two-year high school culinary arts and restaurant management curriculum. Texas ProStart is currently in more than 185 Texas high schools, reaching more than 15,000 students annually. In 2020, the TRF established the TX Restaurant Relief Fund in response to the COVID-19 crisis to provide immediate financial support to independent restaurants, raising more than $3.5 million and distributing more than 800 grants.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a teacher and I thought there could be a more convenient way to teach my class outside during the pandemic," said an inventor, from East Garrison, Calif., "so I invented the ALL TERRAIN PODIUM. My podium design would be easy to maneuver over a variety of terrain and it enables you to hold the necessary supplies for your lesson."
The patent-pending invention provides a portable podium for schools, restaurants and other locations during the pandemic. In doing so, it can be easily maneuvered off-road, on the grass, on sidewalks, through doorways, etc. It also ensures that books, papers, a laptop and other items are accessible and it increases convenience. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for schools, restaurants, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SNF-181, 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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NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Teladoc between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 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, Teladoc Health, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Record Total Revenues, Annual Cloud Revenues and Annual Recurring Revenues
Fiscal 2022 Annual Highlights Y/Y
- Record Total revenues of $3.5 billion up 3.2% Y/Y or up 4.3% Y/Y in constant currency
- Record Annual recurring revenues of $2.9 billion, up 4.5% Y/Y or up 5.5% Y/Y in constant currency
- Record Cloud revenues of $1.5 billion up 9.1% Y/Y or up 9.8% in constant currency, becomes our largest revenue contributor
- Record FY'22 Enterprise cloud bookings(1) of $466 million
- Operating cash flows were $982 million and free cash flows(1) were $889 million, up 9.4% Y/Y
- GAAP-based net income of $397 million, up 27.8% Y/Y, margin of 11.4%, up 220 basis points Y/Y
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $1.3 billion, margin of 36.2% while making key investments in cloud, edge and security
- Record capital returns of $415 million via dividends and share repurchases
- GAAP-based diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46, Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.22
- Quarterly cash dividend increased by 10%
Fiscal 2022 Fourth Quarter Highlights
- Total revenues of $902 million, up 1.0% Y/Y or up 4.7% in constant currency
- Annual recurring revenues of $740 million, up 6.6% Y/Y or up 9.8% in constant currency
- Cloud revenues of $412 million, up 14.3% Y/Y or up 16.6% in constant currency
- Operating cash flows were $252 million and free cash flows(1) were $214 million
- GAAP-based net income of $102 million, down 43.6% Y/Y, margin of 11.3%, down 900 basis points Y/Y
- Adjusted EBITDA(2) of $314 million, margin of 34.8%
- GAAP-based diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.38, Non-GAAP diluted EPS(1) of $0.80
- During the quarter, the Company repurchased and cancelled 1.0 million shares for $41 million under our share repurchase plans
WATERLOO, ON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2022.
"Our strong fourth quarter and year-end results reflect customers' accelerating journey to the OpenText Cloud," said Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText CEO & CTO. "In Fiscal 2022, OpenText delivered a record $3.5 billion of total revenues, led by record cloud revenues and cloud bookings. Fiscal 2022 annual recurring revenues reached record $2.9 billion, representing 82% of total revenues."
"OpenText is more relevant than ever before as we help customers build and own their digital fabrics to transform their organizations and do more with less," added Mr. Barrenechea. "Through our recently unveiled Project Titanium, we have taken a massive step forward in strengthening the OpenText Cloud as a foundation of modern work, digital supply chains, customer experiences and secure computing. OpenText is ready for all economic scenarios, and our outlook for Fiscal 2023 focuses on continued cloud and free cash flow growth."
"Let me thank our entire team for their amazing efforts to keep one another safe and well while delivering outstanding service to our customers. The team continues to raise their game each quarter amidst a dynamic environment."
"OpenText delivered an exceptional year," said Madhu Ranganathan, OpenText EVP, CFO. "Our team delivered a solid Fiscal 2022 with adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion and strong free cash flows of $889 million. With approximately $1.7 billion in cash as of June 30, 2022 and a net leverage ratio of 2.0x, our balance sheet and liquidity position remain strong. Our strategic investments in product innovation and go-to-market initiatives continue to position us well to win in the cloud."
(1) Enterprise cloud bookings is defined as the total value from cloud services and subscription contracts, entered into in the fiscal year that are new, committed and incremental to our existing contracts, excluding the impact of Carbonite and Zix.
(2) Please see Note 2 "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" to the consolidated financial statements below.
Financial Highlights for Fiscal 2022 and Q4 with Year Over Year Comparisons
Dividend and Share Repurchases
As part of our quarterly, non-cumulative cash dividend program, the Board declared on August 3, 2022, a cash dividend increase of 10% to $0.24299 per common share. The record date for this dividend is September 2, 2022 and the payment date is September 23, 2022. OpenText believes strongly in returning value to its shareholders and intends to maintain its dividend program. Any future declarations of dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are all subject to the final determination and discretion of the Board of Directors.
Quarterly Business Highlights
- Key customer wins in the quarter include: Carl Zeiss AG, Citgo Petroleum Corporation, Close Brothers, Evermark, Hydro Quebec, Legal Aid Western Australia, MUFG Bank, One World Apparel, Phillips Lytle, Region Skane, Salt River Project, Sysmex
- OpenText accelerates cloud investments with Project Titanium
- OpenText powers the Information Advantage with Cloud Editions 22.2
- OpenText extends reach of its Information Management solutions in DACH region through partnership with Scheer Group
- OpenText showcases Business-to-Anything integration at Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2022
- OpenText unveils new threat intelligence technology and other security advancements at RSA Conference
- OpenText partners with Girl Scouts to help members become cyber resilient
- OpenText World EMEA 2022 showcases innovations enabling the Information Advantage
Conference Call Information
OpenText posted our quarterly shareholder letter and investor presentation on its Investor Relations website at http://investors.opentext.com and invites the public to listen to the earnings conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) by dialing 1-800-319-4610 (toll-free) or +1-604-638-5340 (international). Please dial-in 10 minutes ahead of time to ensure proper connection. Alternatively, a live webcast of the earnings conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investors.opentext.com/investor-events-and-presentations.
A replay of the call will be available beginning August 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. on August 18, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-669-9658 (toll-free) or +1-604-674-8052 (international) and using passcode 9157 followed by the number sign.
Please see below note (2) for a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP-based financial measures used in this press release to Non-GAAP-based financial measures.
About OpenText
OpenText, The Information Company™, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud Editions. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) visit opentext.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release, including statements about the focus of Open Text Corporation ("OpenText" or "the Company") in our fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 (Fiscal 2023) on growth, future cloud growth and market share gains, future organic growth initiatives and deployment of capital, intention to maintain a dividend program, potential share repurchases pursuant to its share repurchase plans, future tax rates, new platform and product offerings and associated benefits to customers, scaling OpenText, and other matters, which may contain words such as "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" and variations of these words or similar expressions are considered forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities laws. In addition, any information or statements that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, performance or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking, and based on our current expectations, forecasts and projections about the operating environment, economies and markets in which we operate. Forward-looking statements reflect our current estimates, beliefs and assumptions, which are based on management's perception of historic trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances, such as certain assumptions about the economy, as well as market, financial and operational assumptions. Management's estimates, beliefs and assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and other uncertainties and contingencies regarding future events and, as such, are subject to change. We can give no assurance that such estimates, beliefs and assumptions will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties such as those relating to the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, including any new strains or resurgences, as well as our ability to develop, protect and maintain our intellectual property and proprietary technology and to operate without infringing on the proprietary rights of others. For additional information with respect to risks and other factors which could occur, see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other securities regulators. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the 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.
OTEX-F
For more information, please contact:
Harry E. Blount
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Investor Relations
Open Text Corporation
415-963-0825
investors@opentext.com
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Notes
(1) All dollar amounts in this press release are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise indicated.
(2) Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures: In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company provides certain financial measures that are not in accordance with U.S. GAAP (Non-GAAP). These Non-GAAP financial measures have certain limitations in that they do not have a standardized meaning and thus the Company's definition may be different from similar Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and/or analysts and may differ from period to period. Thus it may be more difficult to compare the Company's financial performance to that of other companies. However, the Company's management compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of the items excluded in the calculation of these Non-GAAP financial measures both in its reconciliation to the U.S. GAAP financial measures and its consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's results.
The Company uses these Non-GAAP financial measures to supplement the information provided in its consolidated financial statements, which are presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The presentation of Non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be a substitute for financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but rather should be evaluated in conjunction with and as a supplement to such U.S. GAAP measures. OpenText strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure. The Company therefore believes that despite these limitations, it is appropriate to supplement the disclosure of the U.S. GAAP measures with certain Non-GAAP measures defined below.
Non-GAAP-based net income and Non-GAAP-based EPS, attributable to OpenText, are consistently calculated as GAAP-based net income or earnings per share, attributable to OpenText, on a diluted basis, excluding the effects of the amortization of acquired intangible assets, other income (expense), share-based compensation, and special charges (recoveries), all net of tax and any tax benefits/expense items unrelated to current period income, as further described in the tables below. Non-GAAP-based gross profit is the arithmetical sum of GAAP-based gross profit and the amortization of acquired technology-based intangible assets and share-based compensation within cost of sales. Non-GAAP-based gross margin is calculated as Non-GAAP-based gross profit expressed as a percentage of total revenue. Non-GAAP-based income from operations is calculated as GAAP-based income from operations, excluding the amortization of acquired intangible assets, special charges (recoveries), and share-based compensation expense.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) is consistently calculated as GAAP-based net income, attributable to OpenText, excluding interest income (expense), provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization of acquired intangible assets, other income (expense), share-based compensation and special charges (recoveries). Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as adjusted EBITDA expressed as a percentage of total revenue.
The Company's management believes that the presentation of the above defined Non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors because they portray the financial results of the Company before the impact of certain non-operational charges. The use of the term "non-operational charge" is defined for this purpose as an expense that does not impact the ongoing operating decisions taken by the Company's management. These items are excluded based upon the way the Company's management evaluates the performance of the Company's business for use in the Company's internal reports and are not excluded in the sense that they may be used under U.S. GAAP.
The Company does not acquire businesses on a predictable cycle, and therefore believes that the presentation of Non-GAAP measures, which in certain cases adjust for the impact of amortization of intangible assets and the related tax effects that are primarily related to acquisitions, will provide readers of financial statements with a more consistent basis for comparison across accounting periods and be more useful in helping readers understand the Company's operating results and underlying operational trends. Additionally, the Company has engaged in various restructuring activities over the past several years, primarily due to acquisitions and most recently in response to our return to office planning, that have resulted in costs associated with reductions in headcount, consolidation of leased facilities and related costs, all which are recorded under the Company's "Special charges (recoveries)" caption on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Each restructuring activity is a discrete event based on a unique set of business objectives or circumstances, and each differs in terms of its operational implementation, business impact and scope, and the size of each restructuring plan can vary significantly from period to period. Therefore, the Company believes that the exclusion of these special charges (recoveries) will also better aid readers of financial statements in the understanding and comparability of the Company's operating results and underlying operational trends.
In summary, the Company believes the provision of supplemental Non-GAAP measures allow investors to evaluate the operational and financial performance of the Company's core business using the same evaluation measures that management uses, and is therefore a useful indication of OpenText's performance or expected performance of future operations and facilitates period-to-period comparison of operating performance (although prior performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance). As a result, the Company considers it appropriate and reasonable to provide, in addition to U.S. GAAP measures, supplementary Non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain items from the presentation of its financial results.
The following charts provide unaudited reconciliations of U.S. GAAP-based financial measures to Non-GAAP-based financial measures for the following periods presented.
(3) The following tables provide a composition of our major currencies for revenue and expenses, expressed as a percentage, for the year ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) announced today that Seth Blacksburg, M.D., MBA has joined the company as vice president, chief medical officer for the Americas (North and South America) region. Dr. Blacksburg will be responsible for bringing the strategic clinical insights, real-world experience and voice of the customer necessary to help drive the continued commercial growth of the region. He will report to Mike Leischer, Accuray president and general manager for the Americas region.
"On behalf of Accuray, and particularly the Americas region, I welcome Seth to the team! He has a unique background - combining medicine, business and analytics - that has enabled him to substantially improve the care of his patients while achieving the economic goals of the hospitals at which he has worked," said Mike Leischer, president and general manager of the Americas region. "Seth's experience and guidance will help the Americas team to fine-tune our strategic approach and to build and maintain relationships that will ultimately benefit patients. We look forward to partnering with him to expand access to our one-of-a-kind radiation therapy solutions."
Dr. Blacksburg is a board-certified radiation oncologist who earned a master of business administration degree while concurrently completing his medical studies. He is highly skilled in all facets of radiation oncology, with expertise in stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and radiosurgery for prostate cancer, breast cancer, CNS cancers, and other tumor sites, LDR and HDR brachytherapy, and integrating radiation with immunotherapy.
Prior to joining Accuray, Dr. Blacksburg was chairman of radiation medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, a part of Northwell Health, the largest private employer in New York (state). Dr. Blacksburg was responsible for the clinical oversight and strategic development of the department. He also served as a key member of the hospital's cancer committee, medical board and national accreditation programs for breast and rectal cancers. During Dr. Blacksburg's tenure with the Lenox Hill cancer program, the cancer program achieved Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation and the department patient volume increased significantly.
A nationally renowned expert on prostate and pelvic malignancies, Dr. Blacksburg was the co-host of a popular regional radio show, "Hanging Out: Men's Health Radio," on 710 WOR and iHeart radio. He is also the co-course director and a moderator for the internationally-attended annual SBRT For Prostate Cancer course. Dr. Blacksburg is considered a thought leader in medical informatics for which he was been a reviewer for the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) since 2014.
"During my tenure as an oncologist, I've focused on identifying emerging and state-of-the-art radiation therapy technology and techniques and implementing those that advance personalized cancer care into clinical practice. My experience with the Accuray CyberKnife® System – a key example – and the pivotal role I believe it can play within a radiation therapy department are a couple of the reasons I decided to join the company," said Seth Blacksburg, M.D., MBA, vice president and chief medical officer Americas region at Accuray.
He continued, "I think there are many clinicians who are unaware of the extensive benefits offered by radiation treatments delivered with the CyberKnife or Accuray Radixact® Systems. I've loved caring for my patients and will remain an active radiation oncologist. Through this new opportunity with Accuray and the innovative technology they offer, I am grateful for the chance to broaden the impact I can have on patients' lives."
Accuray is committed to expanding the powerful potential of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We invent unique, market-changing solutions that are designed to deliver radiation treatments for even the most complex cases—while making commonly treatable cases even easier—to meet the full spectrum of patient needs. We are dedicated to continuous innovation in radiation therapy for oncology, neuro-radiosurgery, and beyond, as we partner with clinicians and administrators, empowering them to help patients get back to their lives, faster. Accuray is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with facilities worldwide. To learn more, visit www.accuray.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
Statements made in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate, but are not limited to, expectations related to the company's strategic approach as well as its ability to build and maintain relationships and expand access to the company's solutions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of the company's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to the current global economic environment; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the operations of the company and those of its customers and suppliers; disruptions to the company's supply chain; the company's ability to achieve widespread market acceptance of its products; the company's ability to develop new products or enhance existing products to meet customers' needs and compete favorably in the market; the company's ability to realize the expected benefits of the China joint venture and other partnerships; the company's ability to effectively manage its growth; the company's ability to maintain or increase its gross margins on product sales and services; the company's ability to meet the covenants under its credit facilities; the company's ability to convert backlog to revenue; and such other risks identified under the heading "Risk Factors" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 17, 2022 and as updated periodically with the company's other filings with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available to the company at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. The company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual performance or results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. Accordingly, investors should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
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Imaginative play comes to life with unique STEM sets and collectible plush figures!
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Luki Lab continues to bring innovation and fun to kids and kids at heart with NEW releases from Pinxies, House Monsters and the launch of the all new action–themed building set line, DEXOR! Each brand inspires storytelling and imaginative exploration and opens up a world of endless entertainment for kids.
Kids will become engrossed in educational play with the STEM authenticated Pinxies and Dexor building sets. Both Pinxies and Dexor building sets feature highly detailed graphic paperboard panels and bold, colorful building links, as well as a variety of accessories. The character figures can interlock hands with each other and have interchangeable expressions to encourage storytelling for a well-rounded, educational experience.
Through the enchanting world of Pinxies, kids will learn to expand their imagination, play creatively, solve problems, and hone early construction skills with the new Pinxies Butterfly Hot Air Balloon and Pinxies Star Wish Tower creative building sets. They'll join adventurer and expert builder, Koral, as she navigates her way through the Pinxies' world, where discovery and making new friends is just the beginning.
Whether their taking flight in the hot air balloon or joining Koral in her quest to find a fallen star, they will enjoy endless build-and-play fun that includes:
- Over 100 pieces to build impressively tall free–standing sets (18" tall Pinxies Butterfly Hot Air Balloon, Pinxies 22" tall Star Wish Tower)
- 1 Koral character with two interchangeable expressions
- A sticker sheet for decorating
- Buildable friends
- Unique accessories, such as a pretend-play telescope tube with 3 interchangeable colored lenses (Pinxies Star Wish Tower)
Pinxies Butterfly Hot Air Balloon and Star Wish Tower retail for $29.99 and are available on lukilab.com and amazon.com
The new brand Dexor invites kids to enter the world of 10-year-old Derek, a regular kid who has a secret life as a young inventor! Not only does he love to design and build robots, but he also uses them to save his town from one disaster after another. When Derek is in the cockpit of his robot creations, he becomes Dexor, where he must save the world while also finishing his homework on time!
Kids can help Derek transform into Dexor with three action–themed building sets: Robot, T-Rex and Mini Jets. The Dexor figure from each set also fits inside the completed build's hatch for added play and storytelling, and all sets are compatible with one another for even more fun.
Each set includes
- Over 90 pieces in each set
- Derek character figure with two interchangeable expressions
- Accessories
- A sticker sheet for customizing
Dexor Robot and T–Rex retail for $19.99 and Dexor Mini Jets retail for $17.99. All sets are available on lukilab.com and amazon.com. In addition to the new sets, kids can follow along with Dexor's adventures with all-new animated short form episodes launching now on the Luki Lab Kids YouTube channel.
Fans of the mischievous House Monsters will be thrilled to meet the latest additions to the lineup – Blushy and Whirly! Blushy is the bathroom monster. She lives in the vanity and loves to eat all the soap! Whirly is the washer monster. She lives in the washing machine and munches on colorful socks.
Each new character:
- Is made from soft plush with a unique texture specific to each character
- Comes with its own habitat depicting where it lives in your house - designed for both play and display
- Comes with its own I.D. card that shows the monster's home address (hiding place), favorite food and biggest fear
Each House Monster can be found on amazon.com for $18.99, as well as on lukilab.com.
To learn more about the Pinxies, Dexor and House Monsters brands, visit lukilab.com or follow Luki Lab on Instagram and Facebook.
LUKI LAB is an award-winning creator of distinctive toys and games sold worldwide via online, specialty, and mass-market retailers. Luki Lab brands include Pinxies, House Monsters, Gujo Adventure, Clawsome and Robomax, among others. The company has offices in Irvine, CA; Atlanta, GA; Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
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MADERA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California's Fresh Fig season is officially underway, according to the California Fresh Fig Growers Association. This year's first crop, known as the breba crop, delivered the first Mission figs of the season May-June. The main crop, now underway, is delivering plump and delicious varieties, such as Brown Turkeys and Sierras. Additional varieties will continue to become available through November.
In California, there are five primary varieties of fresh figs offering unique flavor notes:
- Mission. Purple and black skin with deep earthy flavor.
- Kadota. Creamy amber skin with a light flavor.
- Brown Turkey. Light purple to black skin with robust flavor.
- Sierra. Light-colored skin with a fresh, sweet flavor.
- Tiger. Light yellow color with unique dark green stripes and a bright red-purple interior fruit with fruity, raspberry, citrus flavor.
"California Fresh Figs this season will be excellent," says Karla Stockli, Chief Executive Officer of the California Fresh Fig Growers Association. "When you see them, buy them! Each variety is a special treat, and the window to enjoy is short but sweet!"
Consumers agree as demand for California Fresh Figs continues to grow. From increased menu offerings in the restaurant industry to sampling and displays at grocery retailers, a comparable size crop to last year's 10 million pounds will be harvested in 2022. This is good news following the pandemic and decline in foodservice sales.
"The California fig industry has been strategically focused on digital marketing efforts throughout the pandemic to ensure California Figs stay top of mind among consumers, product developers and chefs," continues Stockli. "We have invested in beautiful photography and videos, new recipes, toolkits targeting dietitians and manufacturers, digital media partnerships, and more. The results are strong demand for California Figs in 2022."
To promote this year's fresh fig season domestically, the industry is partnering with Instacart on a paid promotion and placing a nationally distributed lifestyle TV segment airing August 25 on "Daytime" and September 3 on "The Lifestyle List." The industry will round out its fresh marketing efforts in 2022 with deliveries to media and nutrition influencers across the country.
Canada is the California Fig industry's #1 export market, with nearly 50% of the fresh crop crossing over the border annually. Recent marketing efforts have also primarily focused on digital communications with an emphasis on social media advertising. 2022 marketing efforts include an advertorial in LCBO's popular digital and print publication Food & Drink magazine, recipe development, new photography and graphics, influencer outreach, social media advertising, and a partnership with Taste Toronto, a digital platform for sharing food experiences and recipes.
While California Fresh Figs are available seasonally, California Dried Figs are a year-round staple, offering the same nutrition and taste benefits. Substitute dried figs for fresh in salads, sandwiches, pizzas, sauces, and more, to enjoy California Figs throughout the year.
For recipes and more information, visit CaliforniaFigs.com.
The California Fig Advisory Board and California Fresh Fig Growers Association promote awareness and the use of California-produced dried and fresh figs domestically and internationally. California fig growers, processors and marketers fund the activities of the industry.
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Kris Caputo
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916-849-9323
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that Nathan Dickstein, Managing Director and Head of AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Opportunities Fund, has been named to Airline Economics 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. In addition, Airline Economics recognized Kevin McAllister, Senior Operating Partner and Co-Head of AEI's Portfolio Strategy and Optimization Group, as a 2022 Mentor for providing career guidance and support.
"While it's no secret among our team and Nathan's clients that he's a rising star in the industry, we're excited for him to receive this external recognition of his superior work and accomplishments," said Michael Greene, Managing Partner of AEI. "We congratulate Nathan on this impressive honor and we look forward to his future contributions to AEI and the industry."
Mr. Dickstein, who joined AEI in 2020, has approximately 15 years of investment experience in aircraft and engine leasing at investment funds, banks and leasing companies. He now leads the AEI Aerospace Opportunities Fund, which he helped launch in 2020. The AEI Aerospace Opportunities Fund focuses on leasing strategies for aerospace-related assets, primarily mid-life and end-of-life commercial aircraft and engines, designed to produce income and capital appreciation for its investors.
"I'm extremely grateful to everyone who has provided me with guidance and mentorship throughout my career, in particular Kevin and the supportive team at AEI," said Mr. Dickstein. "I'd also like to congratulate the other honorees, and I look forward to working with the next generation of aviation executives on developing innovative solutions to address the industry's future challenges and opportunities."
Prior to joining AE Industrial in 2020, Mr. McAllister served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and also spent 27 years with GE Aviation where he most recently served as President and CEO of GE Aviation Services. He is also the current Chairman of the Board of Directors of Belcan, an AE Industrial portfolio company.
The Airline Economics 40 under 40 Class of 2022 was compiled based on a record number of nominations from the worldwide aviation community. First published in 2016, Airline Economics 40 under 40 list recognizes talented younger executives working in the aviation leasing and financing industry. Individuals must be nominated to be considered, and are short-listed based on endorsements received from the industry and their career achievements. The final list is determined by the Airline Economics editorial team.
"The impressive and substantial achievements by all the individuals on our short list this year is testament to the breadth of young talent in the aviation community," said Victoria Tozer-Pennington, editor and co-founder of Airline Economics.
About AE Industrial Partners
AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets. AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from our deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and relationships throughout our target markets. AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com.
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The firm, est. 1899, earned national certification from the Women's Business Enterprise Council
PASADENA, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the leadership of its Managing Partner Christianne Kerns, Pasadena-based law firm Hahn & Hahn LLP has joined a select group of organizations nationwide to be recognized for its efforts to diversify its firm leadership through certification as a Women Owned Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
WBENC is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for women in business through the promotion of women-owned businesses. While Hahn & Hahn had previously been recognized as a Woman Owned Business Enterprise on a statewide level, the national recognition is considered to be the gold standard among women-owned businesses.
Kerns, the first female managing partner in the 123-year-old Pasadena-based law firm's history, said of the certification - which followed a meticulous interview and vetting process - "we are particularly pleased to receive this endorsement of our efforts to push forward on law firm diversity from such an esteemed organization as WBENC."
"We want the makeup of our firm's professionals to represent our clients and the communities we serve, and we are excited to be on the leading edge of this profession-wide imperative," said Kerns. "With this certification, we are one of a select group of law firms nationally which are well suited to help satisfy internal diversity efforts of businesses which strive to be inclusive in engaging outside counsel."
WBENC, founded in 1997, has grown to become the largest third-party certifier for businesses owned and operated by women in the U.S., and a leading advocate for women-owned businesses in corporate and government supply chains.
Hahn & Hahn LLP has been an active member of the Southern California business and legal communities since 1899. The firm represents entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, family offices and charitable organizations in their corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, employment, estate planning and family law issues and in litigation. For more information visit https://www.hahnlawyers.com/
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The Temple Independent School District will host a free vaccination clinic in partnership with the Bell County Public Health District on Thursday, Aug. 4, at Temple High School, 415 N. 31st St.
The event — open to area residents of all ages — will operate from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and requires no appointment. The clinic will be in the THS Ninth Grade Center.
COVID-19 vaccines, including the Pfizer vaccination, will be available to all community members. A parent or guardian must be present for child vaccines.
“I think this is something that we need to do every year before school starts,” Temple ISD Superintendent Bobby Ott told the Telegram. “Before we were offering (catch-up immunizations), we would have anywhere from 120 to 150 kindergarten and seventh-grade students unable to start the first day of school.”
However, that figure has since dwindled.
“When we added (catch-up immunizations) to our free vaccination clinic last year it completely knocked that number down,” Ott said. “We ended up having I think 20 to 30 students who didn’t have their required immunizations when school started. So providing opportunities for families to take care of their kids, so their kids can start school on day one is huge. I’m so very excited about that.”
The fourth-year superintendent noted how Temple High School was selected as the site for the free vaccination clinic because of its prominence within the local community.
“Everybody in the community is familiar with the high school … and it’s set up to where it’s a walk-up situation that’s really flexible for families,” Ott said. “A lot of times families are not always keen on going to the doctor’s office or dentist’s office — even though we have amazing medical professionals — because there’s a stigma with it for some reason. That’s actually why the health clinics have actually encouraged school districts to partner with them. They believe that it will drive up the number of folks that take care of immunizations.”
Kim Glawe, Temple ISD’s director of health services, has called the district’s previous vaccination clinics — which became more prominent during an era of COVID-19 — an “overwhelming success.”
“It was pretty amazing,” she said after a vaccination clinic last summer. “There were students from Belton, Troy, Rogers and Killeen, so it wasn’t just for students here locally. We also had several teachers, coaches and just people from the community come in.”
Glawe emphasized how Temple ISD’s relationship with the Bell County Public Health District is crucial.
“We’ve worked with Bell County in the past and it is amazing to have workers dedicated solely to reaching out to the community,” she said. “We are a very diverse population and we want to make sure we have every possible avenue to care for everyone within the community, so it’s important to keep those partnerships going forward.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/coronavirus/article_c8a1edaa-0f81-11ed-97cc-4fedaffe85a9.html | 2022-07-29T21:52:42Z |
A U.S. leader in institutional investment and risk-management consulting
BOSTON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilis Partners LLC, a leading investment, actuarial and risk management group, today announced the completion of its spin-off from River and Mercantile Group Ltd (R&M). Led by the U.S. management team and rebranded as Agilis, the new entity remains focused on serving institutional investor clients. The spinoff includes the entire U.S. consulting team along with the former R&M Chief Investment Officer and team.
Agilis's core business centers around custom solutions delivered through innovative actuarial and investment strategies. This includes, actuarial and investment consulting including OCIO, derivatives management, pension actuarial and administrative services including annuity buyouts and plan terminations and specialty investment management strategies.
"Today marks a new and exciting chapter for our company, and we look forward to embarking on this next chapter with our team," said Tom Cassara, CEO of Agilis. "We remain deeply rooted in our commitment to provide innovative investment and actuarial solutions driven by investors' needs, ultimately improving client outcomes."
"We are always thinking ahead, ensuring that we continue to serve our clients as best we can over the long term," commented Michael Clark, Managing Director of Agilis. "This is a very exciting time in our journey. As Agilis, we are positioned to allow for further innovation and a platform offering best-in-class expertise."
With approximately 40 professionals across the U.S., Agilis is headquartered in Boston, MA, with other offices in New York, NY and Denver, CO.
"As an independent company, we will have enhanced strategic and operational flexibility to put the interests of our clients and our people first, as we continue to provide the high- quality counsel and services we are known for," added Cassara. "We've never been more focused on providing exceptional experiences for our clients and raising the bar on the level of service we deliver."
For more information, please visit us at https://agilis.llc/.
About Agilis
Agilis is the flexibility to find solutions for our clients across the spectrum. Focused on outsourced CIO (OCIO), actuarial and investment consulting, derivatives management, specialty investment management strategies and pension administrative services including annuity buyouts and plan terminations, we find new, innovative and exciting ways to improve the outcomes for our clients. For more information, please visit https://agilis.llc/.
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NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Playstudios, Inc. ("Playstudios, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MYPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Playstudios, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than defendants who: (a) purchased, or otherwise acquired securities of Playstudios between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, both dates inclusive, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired Playstudios securities pursuant to the offering of the private investment in public equity; (b) held common stock of Acies as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 16, 2021 special meeting who exchanged their shares of Acies stock for shares of Playstudios stock pursuant to the merger of Acies and Old Playstudios; and/or (c) purchased or otherwise acquired Playstudios common stock pursuant to or traceable to Acies' documents issued in connection with the June 2021 merger. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MYPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Playstudios was having significant problems with its flagship game, Kingdom Boss; (ii) Playstudios would not be releasing Kingdom Boss as expected; and (iii) Playstudios had not revised its financial projections to account for the problems it had encountered with Kingdom Boss. As a result of defendants' wrongful conduct, Class members paid artificially inflated prices for their Playstudios securities and suffered substantial losses and damages.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Playstudios, Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until June 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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Self-measuring with Smart Meter's cellular-enabled iScale can help providers and patients monitor weight in real time.
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently released statistics from a new study detail the problem of obesity in the United States and its continued rise. The findings published in the Journal of Obesity looked at the long-term weight gain of almost 14,000 adults in the U.S. and they revealed some startling conclusions.1
According to the research, one-fifth of American adults gained 20% of their body weight or more over a 10-year period, with more than a third gaining 10% or more and over half gaining 5% of more. On average, Americans gain 17 pounds between the ages of 20 and 39 and an average of 45 pounds during their lifetime.
"In roughly 20 years, the prevalence of obesity increased by approximately 40% and severe obesity almost doubled," said Larry Tucker, a Professor of Exercise Science at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. "Without question, 10-year weight gain is a serious problem within the U.S. adult population,"
More and more studies point to the fact that self-measuring (stepping on a scale) on a regular basis can have an impact on helping with weight loss or preventing weight gain. A recent review of those studies found that in 11 of the 12 reviewed studies more frequent self-weighing was associated with greater weight loss or weight gain prevention. Specifically, individuals who reported self-weighing weekly or daily, typically over a period of several months, held a 1 to 3 kg/m2 (2.2 to 6.6 pounds) advantage over individuals who did not self-weigh frequently.
The iScale from Smart Meter is an easy way for a person and their provider to track weight in real time. The cellular-enabled iScale sends results instantly through the AT&T IoT network to the provider's electronic health record (HER) system. And the person weighing in can also view their results in an online portal to track trends.
Now serving more than 100,000 patients and transmitting 1.5 million patient test a month to our customers, Smart Meter is the leading trusted supplier of cellular-enabled virtual care technologies that include the iGlucose®, iBloodPressure®, iPulseOx®, iScale®, and SmartRPM™ cloud platform, as well as data, and services. Smart Meter's remote patient monitoring solutions are recognized as the standard for the RPM industry and are regarded for their high patient retention and satisfaction. The unique combination of reliable health data, patient-friendly devices, and platform integrations enable and enhance RPM, CCM, Employee Wellness, Population Health, and Telehealth programs for more than 300 RPM distribution partners across the United States. For more information, visit SmartMeterRPM.com
1 10-Year Weight Gain in 13,802 US Adults: The Role of Age, Sex, and Race (hindawi.com)
Smart Meter, LLC
5501 W. Waters Ave., Suite 401
Tampa, FL 33602
813-773-4080
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Keith Tolbert
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Mary Connor awarded Hadley's HEROES Award
WINNETKA, Ill., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Connor, has lived with vision loss most her life, having been born with Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), an eye disease that most often affects premature infants, causing abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina. Mary has limited vision in one eye, having lost her vision completely in her other eye due to ROP.
Mary had access to many resources throughout her life, including Hadley, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and the nation's leader in distance and online learning for visually impaired adults from all 50 states and more than 100 countries for more than a century.
Hadley recently launched its new online learning platform, Hadley.edu, built on many months of research and development and based on the needs, wants and desires of visually impaired adults. A highly personalized approach to learning, visitors are invited to create their own account and then, after selecting contrast and font color, text sizes and audio to their liking, are offered different learning avenues, all at no cost, and with the help of a live topic experts.
"Even though I lived with vision loss, as I got older, I was faced with new challenges that come with aging and diminished eyesight," said Mary, who recently relocated from Queens, New York, to a retirement community in Charlotte, citing her desire to live in a warmer climate, meet people and learn new things in a community that was supportive and accommodating of her vision loss.
But it was in her own retirement community that Mary found new purpose.
"So many of the residents I met since moving to this new facility are experiencing some form of vision loss. Many have no help, very few visitors." Mary spends much of her personal time visiting with and assisting her neighbors by connecting them to resources, including Hadley. "Many of my neighbors with vision loss are alone most of the time. I try to visit them as often as I can, sometimes I show them tricks on their computer or phone, or sometimes we just talk."
In recognition of her commitment to learning and being an ambassador for Hadley's resources, Mary was awarded Hadley's HEROES award, given to those who help further Hadley's mission to create personalized learning opportunities that empower those with vision loss or blindness to thrive at home, at work and in their communities.
Media Contact: Joan Jaeger, joan@hadley.edu
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CENTRAL PACIFIC FINANCIAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS OF $17.6 MILLION
Published: Jul. 27, 2022 at 6:30 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Net income of $17.6 million, or $0.64 per diluted share for the quarter.
ROA of 0.96% and ROE of 14.93% for the quarter.
Total loans of $5.30 billion increased by $126.8 million, or 2.5% (10.0% annualized) in the second quarter.
Total deposits of $6.62 billion increased by $23.0 million, or 0.3% (1.2% annualized) in the second quarter. Core deposits increased by $34.6 million, or 0.6% (2.4% annualized) in the second quarter.
Net interest margin of 3.05% increased by 8 bp from the previous quarter.
Central Pacific Bank named the Best Bank in Hawaii by Forbes.
Board of Directors approved quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share.
HONOLULU, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE: CPF) (the "Company"), parent company of Central Pacific Bank (the "Bank" or "CPB"), today reported net income for the second quarter of 2022 of $17.6 million, or fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.64, compared to net income in the second quarter of 2021 of $18.7 million, or EPS of $0.66, and net income in the first quarter of 2022 of $19.4 million, or EPS of $0.70. Net income for the second quarter of 2022, included an $8.5 million gain on the sale of the Company's Class B common stock of Visa, Inc., partially offset by a $4.9 million non-cash settlement charge related to the termination and settlement of the Company's defined benefit pension plan.
"We are pleased to report strong financial performance for the second quarter, highlighted by solid double-digit annualized loan growth, continued inflow of core deposits, net interest margin expansion, and excellent asset quality. With these favorable trends, we expect to drive further growth in earnings throughout the rest of 2022 and beyond," said Paul Yonamine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"Statewide Hawaii visitor arrivals are expected to exceed 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2022, thanks in part to the gradual return of higher-spending international travelers. This will bode well for the state, creating additional opportunities for economic growth," said Arnold Martines, President and Chief Operating Officer.
During the second quarter, CPB was named the top bank in Hawaii in 2022 by Forbes. CPB finished ahead of the other local banks based on a survey that ranked all of the local banks on branch and digital services, overall customer service and trust as well as financial advice.
"This recognition validates that our digital and branch strategies are creating positive momentum in the market and is really a tribute to all of our hardworking employees who serve our valued customers to the best of their ability every day," Martines said.
Earnings Highlights
Net interest income for the second quarter of 2022 was $53.0 million, compared to $52.1 million in the year-ago quarter and $50.9 million in the previous quarter. Net interest margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 3.05%, compared to 3.16% in the year-ago quarter and 2.97% in the previous quarter. The sequential quarter increase in net interest income and net interest margin is primarily due to higher average loan balances and higher average yields earned on loans and investment securities. These increases were partially offset by lower net interest income and loan fees on PPP loans. Net interest income for the second quarter of 2022 included $0.9 million in net interest income and loan fees on PPP loans, compared to $1.9 million in the previous quarter. Net deferred fees on PPP loans remaining at June 30, 2022 was $0.9 million, compared to $1.7 million at March 31, 2022. Additional information on average balances, interest income and expenses and yields and rates is presented in Tables 4 and 5.
In the second quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.0 million, compared to releases of the credit loss reserves of $3.4 million and $3.2 million in the year-ago and previous quarters, respectively. The provision for credit losses in the second quarter of 2022 was driven by the increase in our loan portfolio and net charge-offs.
Other operating income for the second quarter of 2022 totaled $17.1 million, compared to $10.5 million in the year-ago quarter and $9.6 million in the previous quarter. The increase from the year-ago and previous quarters was primarily due to the sale of our restricted Class B common stock of Visa, Inc. The investment was carried at a zero cost basis, therefore the entire net proceeds from the sale of $8.5 million were recorded as a gain on sale of investment securities. The increase was partially offset by lower income from bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI"). The Company recognized BOLI expense of $1.0 million during second quarter of 2022, compared to BOLI income of $1.2 million and $0.5 million in the year-ago and previous quarters, respectively. The lower BOLI income was primarily attributable to market volatility, and was offset by lower deferred compensation expense in other operating expenses. Additional information on other operating income is presented in Table 3.
Other operating expense for the second quarter of 2022 totaled $45.3 million, compared to $41.4 million in the year-ago quarter and $38.2 million in the previous quarter. The increase in other operating expense from the year-ago and previous quarters was primarily due to the termination and settlement of our defined benefit pension plan resulting in a non-cash settlement charge of $4.9 million (included in other). Additional information on other operating expense is presented in Table 3.
The efficiency ratio for the second quarter of 2022 was 64.68%, compared to 66.20% in the year-ago quarter and 63.16% in the previous quarter.
The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2022 was 26.0%, compared to 23.9% in the year-ago quarter and 23.7% in the previous quarter. The increase in the effective tax rate compared to the year-ago and previous quarters was primarily due to lower tax-exempt BOLI income.
Balance Sheet Highlights
Total assets at June 30, 2022 of $7.30 billion increased by $120.7 million, or 1.7% from $7.18 billion at June 30, 2021, and remained relatively unchanged from $7.30 billion at March 31, 2022.
Total loans, net of deferred fees and costs, at June 30, 2022 of $5.30 billion increased from $5.08 billion at June 30, 2021, and increased from $5.17 billion at March 31, 2022. The sequential quarter increase in total loans included growth in commercial mortgage loans of $60.1 million, consumer loans of $50.5 million, home equity loans of $21.9 million, construction of $21.7 million, and residential mortgage of $16.7 million, offset by declines in PPP loans of $24.1 million and other commercial loans of $20.2 million. Loans by geographic distribution are summarized in Table 6.
Total deposits at June 30, 2022 of $6.62 billion increased from $6.40 billion at June 30, 2021, and increased from $6.60 billion at March 31, 2022. Core deposits, which include demand deposits, savings and money market deposits and time deposits up to $250,000, totaled $6.16 billion at June 30, 2022, and increased by $34.6 million from March 31, 2022. The Company's loan-to-deposit ratio was 80.1% at June 30, 2022, compared to 78.4% at March 31, 2022. Core deposit and total deposit balances are summarized in Table 7.
Asset Quality
Nonperforming assets at June 30, 2022 totaled $5.0 million, or 0.07% of total assets, compared to $6.7 million, or 0.09% of total assets at June 30, 2021, and $5.3 million, or 0.07% of total assets at March 31, 2022. Additional information on nonperforming assets, past due and restructured loans is presented in Table 8.
Net charge-offs in the second quarter of 2022 totaled $1.0 million, compared to net charge-offs of $0.8 million in the year-ago quarter, and net charge-offs of $0.4 million in the previous quarter.
The allowance for credit losses, as a percentage of total loans at June 30, 2022 was 1.23%, compared to 1.53% at June 30, 2021 and 1.25% at March 31, 2022. Additional information on net charge-offs and recoveries and the allowance for credit losses is presented in Tables 9 and 10.
Capital
Total shareholders' equity was $455.1 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $552.8 million and $486.3 million at June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2022, respectively. The decline in shareholders' equity was primarily due to an increase in unrealized losses on our available-for-sale investment securities portfolio which flow through accumulated other comprehensive income, and were driven by the rising interest rate environment.
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased 174,429 shares of common stock, at a total cost of $4.2 million, or an average cost per share of $24.18. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company returned $25.3 million in capital to its shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases.
The Company maintained its strong capital position and its capital ratios continue to exceed the levels required to be considered a "well-capitalized" institution for regulatory purposes under Basel III. At June 30, 2022, the Company's leverage capital, tier 1 risk-based capital, total risk-based capital, and common equity tier 1 ratios were 8.6%, 11.6%, 13.9%, and 10.7%, respectively, compared to 8.5%, 11.9%, 14.2%, and 10.9%, respectively, at March 31, 2022.
On July 26, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on its outstanding common shares. The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2022.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains certain references to financial measures that have been adjusted to exclude certain expenses and other specified items. These financial measures differ from comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") in that they exclude unusual or non-recurring charges, losses, credits or gains. This press release identifies the specific items excluded from the comparable GAAP financial measure in the calculation of each non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that financial presentations excluding the impact of these items provide useful supplemental information that is important to a proper understanding of the Company's core business results by investors. These presentations should not be viewed as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies.
Conference Call
The Company's management will host a conference call today at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Hawaii Time) to discuss the quarterly results. Individuals are encouraged to listen to the live webcast of the presentation by visiting the investor relations page of the Company's website at http://ir.cpb.bank. Alternatively, investors may participate in the live call by dialing 1-844-200-6205 (access code: 499388). A playback of the call will be available through August 24, 2022 by dialing 1-866-813-9403 (access code: 673448) and on the Company's website. Information which may be discussed in the conference call is provided in an earnings supplement presentation on the Company's website at http://ir.cpb.bank.
About Central Pacific Financial Corp.
Central Pacific Financial Corp. is a Hawaii-based bank holding company with approximately $7.30 billion in assets as of June 30, 2022. Central Pacific Bank, its primary subsidiary, operates 28 branches and 65 ATMs in the state of Hawaii. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.cpb.bank.
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For further information with respect to factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from the expectations or projections stated in the FLS, please see the Company's publicly available Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's Form 10-K for the last fiscal year and, in particular, the discussion of "Risk Factors" set forth therein. We urge investors to consider all of these factors carefully in evaluating the FLS contained in this Form 8-K. FLS speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any FLS to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statements are made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by law.
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(The Hill) – Gasoline futures fell more than 10 percent Tuesday and are down more than 22 percent since June, raising hopes that the high price of gas across the country might soon fall.
The price of U.S. crude oil fell more than 8 percent and international benchmark Brent crude fell nearly 10 percent on Tuesday.
“We’re on the cusp of seeing more savings,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at gas price tracking site GasBuddy. “I’m trying to be a little bit optimistic here that this relief could make its entire way to the pump in the weeks ahead.”
The national average for a gallon of gasoline now stands at $4.78, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), down from a recent peak above $5 per gallon. A year ago, the national average was only $3.13, representing a 50-percent annual spike in the price of gas.
And any drop in gasoline prices may also provide some political respite for the Biden administration since, even though presidents have little control over gasoline prices, they still face blame from voters and their political foes.
The price of U.S. crude oil was hovering around $98 per barrel on Wednesday afternoon, down from about $108 late last week. Brent crude fell to about $101 per barrel, down from about $111 late last week.
Earlier Wednesday, Brent prices briefly dipped below $100, the first time since April prices have been under $100 for the commodity.
Experts said they expect this trend to result in drops at the pump.
Marianne Kah, an adjunct senior research scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy said she expects the current drop in crude oil prices to translate to about a 12-percent decline — or about 60 cents — in gasoline prices from their peak level last month.
“We’re talking about 60 cents a gallon,” said Kah, who is also the former chief economist at oil company ConocoPhillips. “Now of course it takes time to have the crude price flow through to the gasoline price.”
Meanwhile, De Haan said he thinks consumers could see another decline in the coming weeks ranging from an additional 40 cents to an additional 65 cents if the situation otherwise remains the same.
“The average price per gallon could fall 40 to 65 cents over the coming weeks,” he said, adding that the drop could be over a three-to-six week period.
“Stations are getting lower prices already,” he added. “Prices could go down a penny or two every day or two for the next six weeks as long as nothing changes.”
Experts say the decline is a double-edged sword since the cheaper price isn’t due to any real changes on the supply side, but rather to consumers’ scaling back their expenses and pulling down the expectation of demand.
“I think you’ll see gas prices come down,” Phil Flynn, energy markets analyst with the PRICE Futures Group, said in an interview with The Hill.
“We’re starting to see from the consumers, instead of paying $5 a gallon, they’re paying $4.80 a gallon – and isn’t that wonderful – but it’s also because they don’t have as much money in their pockets, and they’re not going out to dinner and to eat, so what we’re seeing is a pullback in demand. And that’s because people are feeling the pain of higher prices.”
But, Kah also said there are still factors that could increase energy prices in the coming months, including if Russia decreases its oil production or if China’s demand grows.
Meanwhile, major banks this week are out with vastly different outlooks on the future of oil prices.
JP Morgan predicted that prices could rise as high as $380 a barrel in “the most extreme scenario” if Russia reduces its output.
Citibank projected that if a recession hits, oil prices could fall to $65 per barrel this year, and $45 per barrel next year.
“It just highlights the volatility and just even the difference in thinking,” De Haan said. “We just don’t know how things will play out. We still have an active hurricane season. The economy’s not too bad, even amidst recession fears, the jobs market is still very strong.”
But, analysts agree that the current price drops are largely due to recession fears.
“It’s because of all the interest rate increases,” Kah said of recession fears. “We’ve seen that [with] big interest rate increases, a recession follows with a lag historically, so expectations about a recession have increased.”
The decreased economic activity means the likelihood of a recession in the next year is increasing. An economic model from Bloomberg now puts the odds of a recession at 38 percent in 2023, according to a tweet from the company Wednesday.
Experts say this drop in crude oil prices is also caused by decreased expectations in the energy needs of consumers and businesses as they adjust to high inflation.
The signs that inflation may have hit a peak and that prices could soon start falling across a range of sectors and categories are beginning to pile up, with commodity prices in particular taking a hit in the last few days.
Deutsche Bank analyst Jim Reid wrote in a Wednesday note to investors that a “rolling 20-day move in [Deutsche Bank’s] commodity index is now seeing around the third largest decline in 90 years.”
“The traditional industrial bellwether of copper was another victim of this trend, plummeting by another -5.36 percent yesterday to a 19-month low of its own, whilst wheat futures (-4.61 percent) are now trading beneath their levels prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” Reid wrote along with analysts Henry Allen and Tim Wessel.
In the consumer goods sector, numerous big box outlets like Walmart, Target and Bed Bath & Beyond have been dealing with excess inventories that could force continued markdowns and liquidations. Metrics that compare inventories to sales show that while lower prices may be on the horizon for consumers, the jostled supply chains that drive inflation are still out of whack.
Stacked-up inventories have also been reported for the semiconductor industry in South Korea. Computer chips produced by Samsung are used in a vast array of industries. Therefore, liquidation in that sector could lead to outcomes like more cars on dealer lots and more graphics cards available for the gaming industry.
“We’re seeing that high prices cure high prices,” PRICE Futures Group’s Phil Flynn said.
“But I think we’re in a super-cycle here for a long period of time,” he added. “I think we’re in for a decade of higher prices. We’re going to see some peaks and valleys along the way, and just because we’re having a correction at the moment, I don’t think this is over yet.” | https://cw33.com/news/us-on-cusp-of-falling-gas-prices/ | 2022-07-06T22:30:55Z |
(The Hill) — Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter could change the social media landscape if the billionaire follows through on his stated intention to transform the platform.
If Twitter accepts Musk’s offer, his plan to “unlock” Twitter’s “extraordinary potential,” may lead to a form of Twitter with fewer content moderation policies — in a way that impacts the internet beyond Twitter itself.
“[Musk] taking on an existing social media platform directly, possibly using his fortune to acquire it outright, would have tremendous ripple effects on the other major social media platforms,” said Emerson Brooking, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab.
“Because other conservative or politically active billionaires would begin to think seriously about how they could use their fortunes to influence these platforms and the rules that govern these platforms,” Brooking added.
Twitter has often led social media rivals with its stricter content moderation practices. The company was among the first to boot former President Trump from its platform, and went a step further than Facebook by issuing a permanent ban on Trump.
Musk’s main sticking point with the platform he’s seeking to own is centered on “free speech.”
“I think it’s very important for there to be an inclusive arena for free speech,” Musk said Thursday at a TED 2022 conference.
“Twitter has become sort of the de facto town square so it’s really important that people have both the reality and the perception that they are able to speak freely within the bounds of the law,” he said.
It’s not clear if Musk would retroactively change any of Twitter’s decisions, such as the one to ban Trump or other politicians, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), but he said he would be “very cautious” on permanent bans and thinks “timeouts” are a better option.
Musk, in the same TED 2022 interview, said Twitter’s speech policies should “match the laws of the country.” In a “gray area,” he said he would lean toward letting a tweet exist, but perhaps not promoting it.
“A good sign as to whether there is free speech is, ‘is someone you don’t like allowed to say something you don’t like.’ And if that is the case, then we have free speech, and it’s damn annoying when someone you don’t like says something you don’t like. That is a sign of a healthy functioning free speech situation,” Musk said.
Musk’s approach, to allow nearly all federally legal content online, is more similar to the approach alternative, conservative leaning platforms such as Parler, Getter, and Trump’s own Truth Social have taken than that opted for by Twitter and other major platforms.
“It’s clear Twitter disrespected the world’s richest man, and he realizes that while Twitter’s technology is good, the people running it cannot be fixed. Musk has made clear that in order to be saved, Twitter needs a wholesale tear-down to the foundation, its leadership must be removed, and the politically discriminating ideologues running day to day operations must be replaced,” Getter CEO Jason Miller, a former Trump aide, said in a statement.
But the alternative platforms have failed to gain the same kind of traction as mainstream sites such as Twitter.
Truth Social has particularly struggled to break into the market — plagued by a lack of access on the site as users face more than month-long wait times after signing up.
Other conservatives have rejoiced at Musk’s offer to buy Twitter.
For example, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said on Fox Business that social media platforms are “the public square today.”
“This is where we have debate in our culture and in our country today. So, let’s have someone in charge who actually respects the First Amendment and free speech,” he said.
Republicans in Congress have long criticized Twitter and other mainstream platforms over accusations of censoring content with an anti-conservative bias. The more hands off approach advocated by Musk is similar to the methods they’ve been pushing for platforms to embrace.
But Musk’s view on how to moderate content “would open the door to the same sort of racism, targeted harassment, calls to violence and intimidation, which Twitter and other social media platforms have worked so hard to banish from their services,” Brooking said.
“So there are a lot of ifs, but if Musk took over Twitter, and then implemented his vision for the service, it would mean less safe and accessible internet,” Brooking said.
Musk wrote a letter to Twitter’s board chairman Bret Taylor offering to buy all the company’s shares he didn’t already own, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday.
Musk is known for his online trolling, often on Twitter itself, but Dan Ives, an analyst at WedBush, said Musk’s offer to buy Twitter is as serious as any bid the billionaire has made in his career.
“This is not a sideshow, fooling around antics — it’s a real $43 million bid,” Ives said.
The offer is the latest episode in a saga that kicked off last week when Musk acquired a 9.2 percent stake in Twitter.
After the initial news, Twitter said Musk would join its board of directors — sparking a debate over the influence Musk may have on how the platform moderates content, including from politicians.
But on Sunday, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal said Musk decided not to join the board in a surprising twist.
“I invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy,” Musk wrote to the board chairman. “However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form. Twitter needs to be transformed as a private company.”
Musk has suggested other changes to the platform, aside from a focus on “free speech.”
He suggested that Twitter Blue, the platform’s subscription service, offer an “authentication checkmark” that is distinct from the checkmarks for public figures for members of the service.
He’s also pushed for an “edit” button, which Twitter said it will begin testing, with the caveat that they did not get the idea from Musk’s Twitter poll on the subject.
Ives said within the next 30 to 45 days the “soap opera” on Musk’s Twitter offer is going to have more “episodes.”
“This is a get out the popcorn time. This soap opera’s going to have many twists and turns,” he said.
In his letter to Twitter board chair Taylor, Musk said his offer is his “best and final.”
The billionaire told the TED 2022 audience if his offer is rejected he does have a Plan B, but he isn’t sharing it just yet. | https://cw33.com/news/how-an-elon-musk-led-twitter-could-change-social-media/ | 2022-04-15T17:43:52Z |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As the Supreme Court appears on track to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, progressive prosecutors around the U.S. are declaring they won’t enforce some of the most restrictive and punitive anti-abortion laws that GOP-led states have waited years to implement.
The move is sure to rankle Republican lawmakers and governors, with about half the states poised to ban abortion if Roe v. Wade — the 1973 decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion — is weakened or overturned. Many of those Republican-led states have abortion clinics nestled in the large metro areas represented by Democratic district attorneys.
Anti-abortion laws in the U.S. largely shy away from explicitly punishing pregnant women and instead tend to target physicians, who could face loss of their medical license and lengthy prison sentences for performing the procedure illegally. But some abortion restrictions would penalize those who assist in an abortion and others could require women who secured the procedure to testify against those who helped her.
Yet enforcement of these laws will fall largely onto the shoulders of district attorneys, who wield wide discretion over whom to charge with crimes. Currently, it’s not unusual for prosecutors elected in Democratic counties to voice their resistance to bringing charges under various GOP-backed mandates— ranging from voting restrictions, limits on certain protest activity, laws aimed at LGBTQ people, and restrictions on mask requirements throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
In 2020, more than 70 prosecutors from blue districts around the country publicized that they wouldn’t bring charges under increasingly stringent laws that states have passed against abortion because they “should not and will not criminalize healthcare decisions.”
And so far, a growing number of prosecutors elected in Democratic counties are promising they won’t pursue the criminal charges that have been tucked inside the harshest of abortion restrictions.
Michigan has become a particular battleground over who will enforce the state’s abortion laws. Seven Democratic prosecutors there have vowed they won’t enforce the state’s long-dormant ban on the procedure, while two Republican prosecutors have joined abortion opponents in seeking to overturn the recent suspension of the 1931 statute.
The law, which makes it a crime to assist in an abortion, has had no practical effect for decades since abortion was legalized nationwide.
“Those archaic statutes are unconstitutionally and dangerously vague, leaving open the potential for criminalizing doctors, nurses, anesthetists, health care providers, office receptionists — virtually anyone who either performs or assists in performing these medical procedures. Even the patient herself could face criminal liability under these statutes,” the prosecutors from the Detroit, Lansing, Flint and Ann Arbor areas wrote in a letter.
In GOP-controlled Tennessee, Nashville’s Democratic District Attorney Glenn Funk issued a statement just hours after the leaked draft opinion was published in early May. Funk promised he would stand by his previous position not to prosecute medical practitioners who perform an abortion nor any pregnant woman seeking the procedure.
“I am appalled that this assault on a woman’s personal health decisions is in jeopardy. I stand by my prior statement,” Funk said, a day before he won the Democratic primary election against two opponents who declined to state whether they would charge doctors.
Funk’s longtime resistance to enforcing the state’s abortion laws, as well as several others, has already sparked pushback from Tennessee Republican leaders. Late last year, the General Assembly passed a law allowing the attorney general to intervene in local cases — which includes abortion charges. The law permits the state’s legal chief to ask the Tennessee Supreme Court to appoint a temporary prosecutor when the district attorney has “peremptorily and categorically” refused to charge a case.
To date, the attorney general’s office says it has not exercised the new law. Meanwhile, the state’s top Republican leaders — who oversee every major political office — have remained mum on Funk’s defiant stance, and his office has declined to answer follow up questions.
The National Right to Life Committee, which advocates for abortion restrictions, has developed model legislation in the event Roe is overturned that would, among things, authorize state attorneys general to file charges in abortion cases if local prosecutors refuse.
Chief prosecutors who represent some of Texas’ most populated counties recently released a joint statement urging elected prosecutors to resist advancing charges that would “criminalize personal healthcare decisions.”
Like Tennessee, Texas is among the 13 states that have so-called trigger laws — measures that would ban most abortions and take effect almost automatically, should the nation’s highest court overturn the Roe. That ruling is expected to be released by late June or early July.
“Many of these enactments have the potential to fuel attempts by some to criminalize patients, medical professionals, healthcare providers, and others who assist in these medical procedures,” the prosecutors wrote, whose reach include Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and parts of Houston.
The statement came just weeks after a Texas woman was arrested after a grand jury indicted her for murder for allegedly causing “the death of an individual … by self-induced abortion.” Starr County District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez quickly moved to dismiss the charges, pointing out the woman hadn’t violated any state laws. Still, the incident only further cemented abortion rights advocates’ warnings that prosecutors will be key in how anti-abortion laws are exercised on the local level.
Such decisions come as these lawyers must often win elections in order to take over the top prosecutorial role in their community. While many Republican hopefuls have publicly stated their intention to fully enforce the strictest anti-abortion laws, Democratic candidates are hoping their resistance will be enough to woo enough voters in key states.
In Arizona, Democrat Julie Gunningle quickly announced that she would not prioritize prosecuting doctors or pregnant women in her bid to become Maricopa County attorney, which encompasses the metro Phoenix area. Kris Mayes, the only Democrat running for Arizona attorney general, has also promised she wouldn’t prosecute abortion cases in a state that has both a pre-statehood law that makes all abortion illegal and a new law signed by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Both seats were previously held by Republicans.
In Missouri, which has just one clinic — based in St. Louis — that provides abortions for the entire state, progressive prosecutors have shied away from issuing public statements promising to defy anti-abortion laws enacted by Republican state lawmakers. Instead, they warn that the state’s trigger law will cause a “slippery slope.
If Roe v. Wade is struck down, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, a Democrat, said “it’s going to be open season and it’s going to have a disproportionate effect on poor folks — Black and brown but even poor white folks.”
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli authorities say they have detected the country’s first case of monkeypox in a man who returned from abroad and were looking into other suspected cases.
Israel’s Health Ministry said late Saturday the man was in a Tel Aviv hospital in good condition. It called on anyone returning from abroad with fever and lesions to see a doctor.
Sharon Alroy-Preis, the head of public health services at the ministry, told Israeli Army Radio Sunday that medical teams were investigating other suspected monkeypox cases.
Israel’s case appeared to be the first identified in the Middle East.
The World Health Organization has identified about 80 cases globally, and roughly 50 more suspected cases.
Cases of the smallpox-related disease have previously been seen only among people with links to central and West Africa. But Britain, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the U.S., Sweden and Canada all reported infections, mostly in young men who hadn’t previously traveled to Africa. France, Germany, Belgium and Australia have also identified cases.
The virus originates in primates and other wild animals and causes fever, body aches, chills and fatigue in most patients. People with severe cases can develop a rash and lesions on the face, hands and other parts of the body. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/israel-reports-first-case-of-monkeypox-suspects-others/ | 2022-05-22T13:20:17Z |
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) launched the first issue of the Digital Prosperity Report, to highlight some of the most pressing issues for digital economic development and report on DCO initiatives and programs that support the DCO member states in developing their own digital economies.
The first issue of the report features an introduction by Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum (WEF), where he talks about the Digital FDI Initiative launched by WEF and the DCO to support FDI in the digital economy, and the global rebound in FDI post-COVID-19. The report also features an exclusive interview with HE Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT & Innovation of Rwanda, in which the Minister discusses the country's digital economic policy, the role of ICT in Rwanda's development, and how DCO membership will help further Rwanda's strategic goals in the digital sphere.
Other features include discussions of the gender gap in the startup sectoran examination of the challenges of effective end-user data protection legislation; and a report on the new Digital FDI Initiative that was recently launched by the DCO and the World Economic Forum. The report also includes insights into upcoming DCO activities, including the DCO Global Round Table Series, the STRIDE initiative to support digital startups, the Digital Economy Maturity Index (DEMI), and the DCO Center of Excellence for Data Flows.
Deemah AlYahya, DCO Secretary-General said on the launch of the report: "The DCO was founded to enable digital prosperity for all and to support our member states by enabling knowledge sharing and collaboration on the development of best practices, policies, and strategies to accelerate their digital transformation and therefore, support the development of an inclusive, thriving, and sustainable national digital economy. The Digital Prosperity Report is an important part of this knowledge-sharing commitment, which highlights the activities of the DCO and our member states, the report delivers expert commentary from high-profile stakeholders and draws attention to important issues such as tackling gender inequality in the digital economy, and the challenges of end-user data protection. This first edition of the report is a must-read for anyone interested in staying informed about the latest developments in the global digital economy, particularly in DCO member states"
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Louisiana governor slams bill that could jail women for abortion
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat with a history of opposing abortion rights, came out Wednesday emphatically against legislation that could subject women to prosecution and prison for getting abortions.
Edwards told a Baton Rouge civic club he would veto a measure by Rep. Danny McCormick, an Oil City Republican, according to news outlets.
Later, he issued a statement calling the bill “anti-woman.” He called it “patently unconstitutional” and said it would criminalize some types of contraception and parts of the in vitro fertilization process.
McCormick’s bill, set for debate in the state House on Thursday, was introduced in March. But it got its first legislative hearing last week, less than two days after the leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion indicating the high court is preparing to overturn decisions upholding a constitutional right to abortion.
It makes abortion a crime of homicide for which a woman ending her pregnancy could be charged, along with anyone helping her. It also declares that any federal law, regulation or court ruling that allows abortion is void and that any judge who blocks enforcement of the bill’s provisions could be impeached.
“In addition to the fact that this legislation is patently unconstitutional, this bill would criminalize the use of certain types of contraception, as well as parts of the in vitro fertilization process, and it could even serve as a barrier to life-saving medical treatment for a woman who is suffering a miscarriage,” Edwards said. “To suggest that a woman would be jailed for an abortion is simply absurd.”
In addition to the anti-abortion governor, the bill has also drawn opposition from the anti-abortion organization Louisiana Right to Life, as well as numerous groups supporting abortion rights.
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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLSE) between January 12, 2021 and February 7, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 18, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Pulse 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.
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A South Carolina judge revoked bond Thursday for Curtis Edward Smith, the man accused of shooting disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh in the head last year in an alleged insurance fraud scheme.
Smith, a former acquaintance and client of Murdaugh, faces a myriad of charges in relation to his involvement with the former attorney.
Judge Clifton Newman said Smith misrepresented his financial status and "willfully violated the house arrest conditions of his bond."
He added: "Mr. Smith came to me from jail. His bond is revoked and he is put back in jail."
Misleading the court about money was "the initial reason for the motion to revoke bond," said the state prosecutor, adding that GPS tracking information showed Smith visited Walmart, private residences, and other locations "inconsistent with his house arrest."
Defense attorneys argued that Smith "is a man of limited means," and was driving for work-related and medical purposes.
Smith, who was in court, issued an apology, saying in part he was not trying to hide the money.
"I've had to take almost all that money just to bond myself out," he said.
Smith faces multiple charges in connection to his relationship with Murdaugh
In June, Smith and Murdaugh were indicted in by a South Carolina State grand jury on two counts of criminal conspiracy.
According to the indictment, over the course of eight years, Murdaugh gave Smith "hundreds of checks with common understanding that Smith would convert the checks into cash," with the proceeds going to Murdaugh's "benefit with the intent of carrying on and concealing myriad unlawful activities."
The charges against Murdaugh and Smith involved "approximately 437 checks totaling approximately $2.4 million that went from Murdaugh to Smith from October 7, 2013, through February 28, 2021," according to a news release from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson's office.
Smith was also charged with four counts of money laundering over $100,000, forgery and "three other drug offenses, including allegedly trafficking over 10 grams of methamphetamine," according to the news release.
On top of that, Smith is accused of shooting Murdaugh in an attempted insurance scam in September of 2021, according to South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. The agency charged Smith with assisted suicide, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, pointing and presenting a firearm, insurance fraud and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.
Murdaugh, himself, faces more than 70 charges related to accusations of defrauding victims of nearly $8.5 million in different schemes.
In July, the South Carolina Supreme Court disbarred Murdaugh, the announcement came just before he pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection to the deaths of his wife, Margaret "Maggie" Murdaugh, and their youngest son, Paul Murdaugh. Both were found shot to death on the family's property in June 2021.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced today that a highly skilled team of Americas Microsoft Dynamics professionals from DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is joining the EY Microsoft Services Group. The combined team will help clients modernize their finance and operations, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management by designing, developing and implementing custom solutions using Microsoft technologies.
"Over the last five years, the EY organization has recognized the power of acquisitions to support the organization's NextWave strategy. I am very pleased to welcome this highly skilled team at a time when digital solutions are the cornerstone of today's working world," says Andy Baldwin, EY Global Managing Partner – Client Service. "This acquisition is the latest example of how the EY organization is investing in technology capabilities to help clients achieve their business goals."
The newly acquired team brings extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics. Integrating this team with the EY Microsoft Services Group will deepen EY capabilities and expand the array of solutions EY US offers to help companies realize the long-term value of broad Microsoft-supported digital transformations.
"This newly combined team will work with Microsoft to continue to create new, innovative client experiences, giving them greater visibility and agility to support their decision-making with robust analytics and AI-driven insights fueled by Microsoft Dynamics," said Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President, Business Applications & Platform, Microsoft.
The EY Microsoft Services Group focuses on helping to deliver digital solutions built with Microsoft applications to enhance organizations' finance, operations, supply chain and customer engagement capabilities. As a result, embedded analytics and AI insights improve visibility, agility and decision-making, allowing for real-time adjustments to market conditions or customer opportunities.
"The EY organization works to help clients solve their toughest issues through business ingenuity," explains Greg Jenko, EY Global Microsoft Services Group Leader. "This team's focus on Microsoft Dynamics coupled with the power of our EY team's capabilities in finance and supply chain transformation will drive significant impact and value for EY clients."
"Organizations across every industry are accelerating their exploration of new ways to innovate through technology," says Raj Sharma, Americas Consulting Vice Chair. "By expanding our team of professionals with Microsoft skills, we are strengthening the EY ecosystem and leadership in this transformative technology at a time when these skills are in high demand."
EY teams have received six Microsoft Advanced Specializations certifications, and it is recognized as a Gold competency partner across Azure, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 clouds focused on multiple technology domains. To date, the EY organization has supported more than 4,000 clients and executed more than 16,000 projects globally to assist clients in their digital transformations. To learn more about the EY and Microsoft Alliance, visit: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/alliances/microsoft.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tredence Inc. today announced it has been named 2022 Microsoft Analytics Partner of the Year Finalist. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
"Tredence is delighted to have been awarded 2022 Microsoft Analytics Partner of the Year Finalist from over 3,900 global nominations. This recognition demonstrates our enduring relationship with Microsoft, passion for excellence and commitment to modernizing our client's businesses with great Data & AI solutions," said Hari Natarajan, EVP & Chief Alliance Officer, Tredence. "As a Microsoft Gold partner, Tredence focuses on last-mile adoption of analytics to help enterprises accelerate their migration to the cloud while reducing costs and maintaining business agility."
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide. Tredence was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in the US.
This year, awards were presented in a variety of categories. Tredence has been named '2022 Microsoft Analytics Partner of the Year Award Finalist'. The company was recognized for providing outstanding work in the Analytics-Labor Planning (Workforce Forecast) category for one of the world's leading water treatment technologies and services providers. The company devised and deployed an Azure-based Data & AI solution to optimize labor planning at their DCs, for daily operations in inbound and outbound logistics. Leveraging Tredence's analytics and forecasting expertise and the power of Microsoft's visualization platform, the customer, could forecast and disseminate the insights to required stakeholders. The solution provided transformational benefits with 90% accuracy for 70% coverage at the day-DC level.
"I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. "These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees and I'm continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and the impact for their customers."
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced annually prior to the company's global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 19-20 this year.
Additional details on the 2022 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner Network blog: https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/congratulations-to-the-2022-microsoft-partner-of-the-year-awards-winners-and-finalists/. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found at https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/inspire/awards.
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Atkins, Cloud lead Mystics to 78-73 win over Dream
ATLANTA (AP) — Ariel Atkins scored 18 points, Natasha Cloud added 17 and the Washington Mystics erased a double-digit second-half deficit to beat the Atlanta Dream 78-73. There were two ties and three lead changes in the final 2 1/2 minutes, the last of which came when Tianna Hawkins made two free throws to give the Mystics a 74-73 lead with 41.5 seconds left. After Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard missed a jumper, Cloud made two foul shots and Atkins stole a pass and added two more free throws to cap the scoring with 19 seconds remaining. Howard hit four 3-pointers and led Atlanta (4-2) with 21 points. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/20/atkins-cloud-lead-mystics-to-78-73-win-over-dream/ | 2022-05-21T04:38:45Z |
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday he has agreed with his Algerian counterpart to work to combat illegal immigration while ensuring more flexible ways for the North African country’s nationals to come to France legally.
Macron’s comments Friday came during a three-day visit to Algeria meant to reset relations between the two countries, after a major diplomatic crisis last year broke out over the visa issue.
Tensions were heightened by a French decision to slash the number of visas issued to people in North Africa, including Algeria, because governments there were refusing to take back migrants expelled from France.
Both countries resumed cooperation in December.
Speaking to reporters in Algiers, Macron acknowledged the “sensitive” issue was discussed until late the previous night with President Abdelmajid Tebboune, during a meeting and a dinner at the presidential palace.
“We share the same will” to implement policies combating illegal immigration and trafficking, Macron said. That includes being “more efficient” in sending back to Algeria people illegally staying in France, he said.
France wants to have “a much more flexible approach” on providing visas to families of French-Algerian dual nationals, artists, sportspeople and entrepreneurs, he added.
Asked about whether he discussed human rights issues with Tebboune, Macron said that “we discussed very freely about everything,” but did not provide details.
Human rights activists criticize Algeria’s system of governance that views dissidents as criminals and doesn’t allow freedom of speech.
Macron said France wants to strengthen its economic partnership with Algeria. The country is a key partner in providing gas to the European continent, a status that has been reinforced amid the war in Ukraine.
France relies on Algeria for about 8% of its gas imports. No new contract was expected to be signed during the visit.
On Friday morning, Macron visited the Christian and Jewish cemetery of Saint-Eugene in Algiers, where he paid tribute to the French who died during Algeria’s war of independence.
Macron, the first French president born after the end of the war in 1962, has promised a reckoning of colonial-era wrongs. The country was occupied by France for 132 years.
On Thursday, Macron and Tebboune agreed to form a joint commission of historians who will examine the past from the beginning of the French colonization in 1830 to Algeria’s independence.
Macron was to have another meeting with Tebboune Friday to discuss peace and stability in the region. He was also scheduled to go to Algiers’ Great Mosque later in the day day, before heading to Oran, the country’s second largest city. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-frances-macron-addresses-visa-issue-during-algeria-trip/ | 2022-08-27T11:14:45Z |
BETHESDA, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today it will report second quarter 2022 earnings after market close on July 25, 2022. AGNC will hold a stockholder call and audio webcast on July 26, 2022 at 8:30 am ET. Callers who do not plan on asking a question and have internet access are encouraged to utilize the free webcast at www.AGNC.com. Those who plan on participating in the Q&A or do not have internet available may access the call by dialing (877) 300-5922 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 902-6621 (international). Please advise the operator you are dialing in for the AGNC Investment Corp. stockholder call.
A slide presentation will accompany the call and will be available at www.AGNC.com. Select the Q2 2022 Earnings Presentation link to download and print the presentation in advance of the stockholder call.
An archived audio of the stockholder call combined with the slide presentation will be available on the AGNC website after the call on July 26, 2022. In addition, there will be a phone recording available one hour after the call on July 26, 2022 through August 2, 2022. Those who are interested in hearing the recording of the presentation can access it by dialing (877) 344-7529 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 317-0088 (international), passcode 4136711.
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TROUTMAN, N.C. (AP) — A person was shot and wounded outside the North Carolina home of rapper DaBaby, authorities said Thursday, but it was unclear if he himself was involved or hurt.
DaBaby and at least one other person were at the home when the shooting happened Wednesday evening, Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson told The Associated Press. But he wouldn’t say who was shot or who did the shooting, citing an ongoing investigation. He said the injuries of the unidentified wounded person were not life-threatening.
A spokesperson for the rapper didn’t immediately respond to an email request for comment on Thursday.
Troutman, located in Iredell County, is 35 miles (56 km) north of Charlotte.
The shooting is the latest in a series of incidents involving DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk. In 2019, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of carrying a concealed weapon after a fatal shooting at a Walmart in Huntersville, North Carolina, just south of Troutman. He was not charged in the shooting.
Last year, the Grammy-nominated rapper was arrested after he took a loaded gun into an upscale store on Rodeo Drive. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/police-person-shot-outside-north-carolina-home-of-dababy/ | 2022-04-15T07:32:52Z |
Report highlights commitment to energy efficiency, community in ONE Gas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - In its yearly environmental report, ONE Gas, the parent company of Kansas Gas Service, highlighted its commitment to energy efficiency and community support.
Kansas Gas Service says on Tuesday, July 26, its parent company, ONE Gas, released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance report outlining its commitment to safe operations, responsible environmental stewardship and an inclusive and diverse work culture.
“Natural gas plays an essential role in Kansas’ transition to a carbon-neutral energy future, and we are actively working toward that future,” said Sean Postlethwait, vice president of Operations for Kansas Gas Service. “This report highlights our commitment to provide safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service to our customers, now and into the future.”
In 2021, the company said it completed construction on the Hutchinson South Service Center which uses new energy-efficient building standards including:
- Automated lighting system and brightness sensors
- Automated thermostat control and more efficient HVACs
- Stormwater capture to aerate low-impact landscaping
KGS also said its Customer Serviced team offered in-person workshops around the Sunflower State to help guide customers through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program application process.
Lastly, the report noted that the ONE Gas Foundation donated more than $400,000 across Kansas to support community enrichment and development.
“Our ESG report outlines the vision and progress toward a more sustainable future for all the communities we serve,” Postlethwait said.
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GREENSBURG, Pa., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Penn Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has hired 17 graduates of Power Systems Institute (PSI), the company's award-winning, two-year educational program that helps prepare the next generation of line and substation workers for FirstEnergy's 10 electric utility companies.
The new employees include 11 lineworkers who are recent graduates of the PSI training partnership established with Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, in 2012. In addition, six new substation electricians graduated from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
"The PSI program continues to produce well-trained, highly skilled employees to provide safe, reliable electric service for our customers," said Scott Wyman, president of Pennsylvania Operations. "The new graduates will work shoulder-to-shoulder with our veteran line workers and substation personnel and fill key jobs as current employees retire."
The new West Penn Power lines employees listed by work locations and hometowns are:
- Charleroi Service Center – Jacob Huber, Ruffsdale
- Boyce Service Center – Colin Patton, Pittsburgh
- Butler Service Center – Luke Wilson, Harmony
- Clarion Service Center – Seth Dunkle, Sigel
- Jeannette Service Center – Salvatore Pomponi, Greensburgh; Tara Swiklinski, Natrona
- Jefferson Service Center – Jonathan Sims, Jeanette
- Pleasant Valley Service Center – Trevor Mason, Mt. Pleasant
- Washington Service Center – Zach Andoga, McKees Rocks
- Waynesboro Service Center – Kevin Carbaugh, Chambersburg; Benjamin Koser, Shippensburg
The new West Penn Power substation employees listed by work locations and hometowns are:
- Arnold Service Center – Eric Hyland, Export
- Butler Service Center – Phillip Grainger, Hudson, Ohio
- Jeannette Service Center – Eric Eckman, Dayton; Hunter Miller, Fenelton
- Jefferson Service Center – David Sylvia, Apollo
- Pleasant Valley Service Center – Lee Newcomer, Mount Pleasant
The PSI curriculum for line employees requires two and a half days each week spent at Westmoreland County Community College completing academic course work, with the remainder of the week spent at a West Penn Power training facility in Jeanette, Pennsylvania. The PSI curriculum for substation employees requires a half week spent at Pennsylvania Highlands completing academic course work, with the rest of the week spent at a FirstEnergy training facility in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. All students focus on safe work practices and procedures in the electrical environment. The graduates earned an associate of applied science degree in Electric Utility Technology.
Since the program was developed in 2000, FirstEnergy has hired more than 2,400 line workers and substation personnel who completed PSI programs in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and West Virginia.
For information about how to enroll in the PSI program, call 1-800-829-6801, or visit www.firstenergycorp.com/psi.
West Penn Power serves approximately 725,000 customers in 24 counties within central and southwestern Pennsylvania. Follow West Penn Power on Twitter @W_Penn_Power and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestPennPower.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of FirstEnergy's Power Systems Institute training program are available for download on Flickr.
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HONG KONG, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group Limited (01725. HK) has been actively preparing for mass production since the beginning of this summer, following the signing of fit-out contracts for the construction of the Satellite Manufacturing Center, and the Satellite Operation Control and Application Center at the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Tseung Kwan O, the Group announced on 3 August 2022, that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, Gang Hang Ke (Shenzhen) Space Technology Co., Ltd (hereafter referred to as "SZ Gang Hang Ke") entered into the 36T-01 satellite manufacturing and assembly, integration, and testing (''AIT'') agreement with Hunan Saide Leite Space Technology Co.Ltd. (hereafter referred to as "Saide Leite''), according to which Saide Leite agreed to engage SZ Gang Hang Ke to carry out manufacturing and AIT project for 3 optical satellites.
According to the Agreement, SZ Gang Hang Ke shall be responsible for, among other things, formulating relevant plans under the manufacturing and production requirements, carrying out comprehensive and effective quality management and control over the manufacturing, production, and testing process, and ensuring that the three optical satellites and their relevant technical information will be delivered after the completion of AIT services on or before 30 June 2023. It is known that Saide Leite is a private limited company from mainland China, mainly engaged in engineering, technology research, and experimental development, technology development, technology consultation, technology exchange, technology transfer, technology promotion, satellite mobile communication terminal manufacturing, etc.
Increase market share
SZ Gang Hang Ke is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, and it is the only authorized docking agency on the mainland. Its main business scope includes the development, sales, and leasing of space robots, the design of space technology solutions, etc. The collaboration between SZ Gang Hang Ke and Saide Leite means a lot to the Group, as it introduces Saide Leite as an important business partner for HKATG.
With the technical advantages of Saide Leite, the deeper exchanges between the two parties will further promote the commercial aerospace territory. At the same time, this cooperation also represents the deepening ties between China and Hong Kong. It echoes the idea of the Hong Kong SAR government to "Strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two places in the area of innovation and technology, including technology trade, integrating Hong Kong into national development", and further enhances the influence of HKATG in the industry.
Strategic cooperation One by one
The global economy has not yet fully recovered from the pandemic, together with the current inflation surge, which poses negative effects on a company's ability to effectively invest capital in business plans. That said, as the first and only commercial aerospace enterprise in Hong Kong, HKATG has not slowed down since the beginning of the year and the Group has been actively expanding the direction of strategic cooperation. This year, the Group entered a letter of intent with the School of Engineering of the City University of Hong Kong, and also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Shandong Institute of Industrial Technology. Last month, HKATG announced the appointment of two directors, Dr. Mazlan Binti Othman and Mr. Niu Aimin, demonstrating its determination and willingness to promote the internationalization of the aerospace industry and aerospace applications, opening up new industrial paths for Hong Kong's economy, making up for the regional commercial gap in the space industry, and pushing the development of the global aerospace industry to the next level.
Having the advantages of the right place and the right place, HKATG will further explore competitive partners in the aerospace industry, to enhance Hong Kong's status as an international innovation and technology innovation center outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan.
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of CarLotz, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOTZ), in connection with the proposed merger of LOTZ with Shift Technologies, Inc. ("Shift"). Pursuant to the merger agreement, LOTZ shareholders will receive 0.692158 shares of Shift common stock for each share of LOTZ common stock. If you own LOTZ shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/lotz
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMTX), in connection with the proposed merger of GMTX with Disc Medicine, Inc. ("Disc"). Pursuant to the merger agreement, GMTX shareholders are expected to own approximately 28% of the combined company and Disc shareholders are expected to own approximately 72% of the combined company. Prior to the closing of the proposed merger, GMTX shareholders will be issued contingent value rights ("CVR's) representing the right to receive certain payments from proceeds received by the combined company, if any, related to pre-transaction legacy assets during the period ending one year following the closing of the merger. If you own GMTX shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/gmtx
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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 20, to discuss next steps for the Artemis I mission with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Audio of the call will livestream on NASA's website.
Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy, technicians continue to prepare SLS and Orion for Artemis I. The first in a series of increasingly complex missions, Artemis I will be an uncrewed flight test that will provide a foundation for human exploration in deep space and demonstrate our commitment and capability to extend human existence to the Moon and eventually Mars.
Teleconference participants include:
- Jim Free, associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters in Washington
- Cliff Lanham, senior vehicle operations manager, Exploration Ground Systems Program, Kennedy
- Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters
To participate by telephone, media must RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the event to: ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars.
For updates, follow along on NASA's Artemis blog at:
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MMM, NEE, AVAV, UAL, and RUN.
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MADRID (AP) — When Carlos Alcaraz played in his first Madrid Open as an 18-year-old, his goal was to gain experience and learn from the top players.
Only a year later, Alcaraz already feels he belongs among the best.
The Spanish teenage sensation capped another impressive week with a straight-set victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday to win the Madrid Open and become the second-youngest player to win two Masters 1000 titles.
His comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over Zverev followed victories over his idol Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals and top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.
“Last year I was going through these experiences for the first time, playing against the best players, playing in the Masters 1000, and I learned a lot,” Alcaraz said. “Now it’s different. I go onto the court knowing that I can win, with the confidence that I can win at any moment.”
Alcaraz became the youngest winner in Madrid, and the second youngest to win two Masters 1000 trophies after Nadal won in Monte Carlo and Rome in 2005 as an 18-year-old. Alcaraz had already become the youngest to enter the top 10 since Nadal did it in 2005.
“It feels great to be able to beat these players,” the 19-year-old Alcaraz said. “To beat two of the best players in history and then Zverev, the world No. 3. He is a great player. I would say this is the best week of my life.”
It was the seventh straight win over a top-10 player for Alcaraz, and his tour-leading fourth title of the year. He also has the most wins this season with 28, one more than Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Alcaraz tried to downplay the hype about whether he is the best player right now, though.
“Djokovic is the No. 1 in the ranking,” he said. “It’s not because I won in Barcelona and beat Djokovic and Rafa in Madrid that I will consider myself the best player in the world. Also, I think I’m going to be No. 6 tomorrow, so I still have five players in front of me to be the best one.”
For Zverev, who was trying to win his second consecutive Madrid title — and third overall — there was no doubt about who was playing the best tennis.
“Right now you are the best player in the world,” Zverev said before the trophy ceremony and joked about his opponent’s age. “Even though you are still 5 years old, you are still beating us all, so great to see for tennis that we have such a new superstar who is going to win many Grand Slams, who is going to be No. 1 and is going to win this tournament many times.”
Alcaraz had won his first Masters 1000 tournament in Miami earlier this year. He had also won in Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona. His first career title came in Umag last year.
Alcaraz’s three losses this season came against Sebastian Korda in Monte Carlo, Nadal in Indian Wells and Matteo Berrettini in the Australian Open.
After long three-set wins over Nadal and Djokovic, the seventh-seeded Alcaraz kept his high energy from the start against Zverev and was in control throughout the match at the “Caja Mágica” center court.
He didn’t face any break points and converted four of the eight he had against the second-seeded Zverev. Alcaraz had 11 unforced errors compared to 25 by Zverev.
“I am 19 years old, which I think is the key to be able to play long and tough matches in a row. I am feeling great physically,” Alcaraz said.
Alcaraz said he had been worried about his condition after waking up with an infected blister and a swollen right ankle, which he injured in the win against Nadal on Friday.
Zverev criticized the ATP Tour for putting him on the late-night sessions and said he was at a disadvantage against Alcaraz after having to go to bed after 4 a.m. in previous nights. He said the “ATP’s job was an absolute disgrace this week.”
“Today, obviously, even if I’m fresh, probably I would not beat Carlos, but definitely would be a better match,” he said.
Alcaraz said it was special to win in Madrid, where he first started watching tennis at an early age.
“Watching Rafa lift this trophy gave me a lot of power to work hard for this moment,” Alcaraz said. “It is a great moment for me. It is the first tournament I watched, so lifting the trophy today is so emotional.”
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for PSTV, UBX, AGS, CURV, and BBBY.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of International Business Machines Corporation.
Shareholders who purchased shares of IBM during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: April 4, 2017 to October 20, 2021
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Strategic Imperatives Revenue and growth, CAMSS and CAMSS Components' revenue and growth, and the Company's Segments' revenue and growth were artificially inflated as a result of the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives Revenue; (ii) the Company's present success and positive future growth prospects concerning its Strategic Imperative business strategy were being fueled by the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperative Revenue and, as a result (iii) the Company misled the market by portraying the Company's Strategic Imperative's financial performance and future prospects more favorable than they actually were as a result of the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives.
DEADLINE: June 6, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/international-business-machines-corporation-loss-submission-form/?id=27338&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of IBM during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 6, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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OCALA, Fla., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week's auctions on HiBid.com brought in more than $47 million in gross auction proceeds. From June 13th through the 19th, HiBid.com averaged 1.51 million bids on the site per day, resulting in the sale of 555,708 lots. Some of the items currently up for bidding on HiBid.com include classic cars, antiques, artwork, vintage coins, collectible sports cards, and décor.
HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of items across hundreds of categories that appeal to bidders worldwide. HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex 360, providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management solution that supports internet-only auctions, webcast auctions, and absentee bidding.
June 13th-19th HiBid.com Highlights
GAP: $47,271,911
Lots Sold: 555,708
Online-Only Auctions: 1,361
Webcast Auctions: 105
Average Bidders Per Day: 936,000
Average Bids Per Day: 1.51 Million
The following list includes a small sample from the hundreds of auctions currently open for bidding on HiBid.com. Site visitors can click the Find Auctions menu at the top of the HiBid.com homepage for links to the Featured and Hot auctions, such as those listed below, or use the search box to find auctions nearby.
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Dates: May 27th-June 27th
Seller: Herron Auction and Realty
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Dates: June 21st-28th
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Former Bradenton teacher sentenced in child sex battery
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A former teacher from Bradenton entered a plea agreement, admitting she sexually abused a former student.
Kassandra Moore, a former teacher at The Broach School, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Circuit Judge Frederick P. Mercurio also ordered two years of house arrest followed by eight years of sexual predator probation, as well as psychological evaluation. Moore had been seeing other licensed therapists but had not continued treatment, the judge noted.
Moore pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual battery on a juvenile, stemming from her contact with a 15-year-old boy.
The student told another individual who informed a teacher. Detectives also discovered that Moore had sent the teen photos of herself in lingerie.
Further investigation revealed that Moore had asked another colleague at the school to provide an alibi. That person refused. Police were able to use DNA from a contact to determine that the victim had been assaulted by Moore.
Moore had asked for no prison time due to a series of mental illnesses.
The judge also noted that eight years was the longest period of time that he could order Moore to be held on probation.
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1,124 g/t AgEq over 2.0m within 18.8m of 203 g/t AgEq at El Favor East
HALIFAX, NS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - GoGold Resources Inc. (TSX: GGD) (OTCQX: GLGDF) ("GoGold", "the Company") is pleased to release the results of 6 drill holes from the El Favor East deposit within Los Ricos North property. Hole LRGF-21-118 intersected 2.0m of 1,124 g/t silver equivalent ("AgEq") contained within 18.8m of 203 g/t AgEq. See Table 1 for breakdown of silver and gold values.
"Our continued drilling program at El Favor East shows additional positive results. Our program is also focussing on Gran Cabrera in the northerly section of Los Ricos North, and we expect to provide an update on that shortly," said Brad Langille, President and CEO. "In addition to our drilling, we continue to work on consolidation of additional ground in Los Ricos South and expect to have an update on this in the coming weeks."
- Not true width
- AqEq converted using a silver to gold ratio of 75:1 at recoveries of 100%
- Holes LRGF-22-117, LRGF-22-119, and LRGF 22-121 did not intercept significant mineralization
- Holes LRGF-22-123 to 126 are pending assays.
In early 2022, the exploration team began a systematic stepout drilling program to test the eastern strike extension of the El Favor deposit in the area between Discovery Hole 48 and the underground workings at the Constancia Mine. This area is known as the El Favor East zone, and the mapping and drilling program has extended the presence of mineralization 900m to the east of hole 48 (El Favor East zone discovery hole), as shown in Figure 1. To date, approximately 800m of El Favor East has been drilled showing the strong mineralization. The drill holes in this release were not included in the initial Mineral Resource Estimate for Los Ricos North released on December 7, 2021, hole LRGF-21-094 was the final drill hole included in that resource.
In September, the company commissioned TMC Exploracion to complete an IP survey using the Pole:Dipole array on the El Favor property. The grid consists of a network of 28 N/S profiles spaced every 100 m from L-2W to L-25E ranging in length from 0.85 to 2.0 km. The survey outlined several high chargeability anomalies representative of the sulphide mineralization along the El Favor – El Favor East zone. A geophysical map showing anomalies and drilling targets is included as Figure 2 below.
El Favor is located approximately 800 meters along strike to the east of the El Orito deposit. The combined systems cover approximately 2.9km in mineralized strike length over a 3.7km distance. At El Orito, wide zones of precious and base metal mineralization were cut by drill holes at El Orito at elevations between 600 to 900m. The drill holes at El Favor have cut primarily silver-gold mineralization with trace to minor amounts of base metals at a higher elevation in the system, between 1,050m to 1,400m, compared to the semi-massive to massive base metal sulphide mineralization seen deeper in the El Orito deposit.
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The VRIFY Slide Deck and 3D Presentation for GoGold can be viewed at: https://vrify.com/decks/10437 and on the Company's website at: www.gogoldresources.com.
The Company's two exploration projects at its Los Ricos Property are in Jalisco state, Mexico. The Los Ricos South Project began in March 2019 and an initial Mineral Resource was announced on July 29, 2020 which disclosed a Measured & Indicated Mineral Resource of 63.7 million ounces AgEq grading 199 g/t AgEq contained in 10.0 million tonnes, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 19.9 million ounces AgEq grading 190 g/t AgEq contained in 3.3 million tonnes. An initial PEA on the project was announced on January 20, 2021 indicating an NPV5% of US$295M.
The Los Ricos North Project was launched in March 2020 and an initial Mineral Resource was announced on December 7, 2021, which disclosed an Indicated Mineral Resource of 87.8 million ounces AgEq grading 122 g/t AgEq contained in 22.3 million tonnes, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 73.2 million ounces AgEq grading 111 g/t AgEq contained in 20.5 million tonnes. The Company has a drill program for an additional 100,000 metres of drilling for 2022 in place.
The diamond drill core (HQ size) is geologically logged, photographed and marked for sampling. When the sample lengths are determined, the full core is sawn with a diamond blade core saw with one half of the core being bagged and tagged for assay. The remaining half portion is returned to the core trays for storage and/or for metallurgical test work.
The sealed and tagged sample bags are transported to the ActLabs facility in Zacatecas, Mexico. ActLabs crushes the samples and prepares 200-300 gram pulp samples with ninety percent passing Tyler 150 mesh (106μm). The pulps are assayed for gold using a 50-gram charge by fire assay (Code 1A2-50) and over limits greater than 10 grams per tonne are re-assayed using a gravimetric finish (Code 1A3-50). Silver and multi-element analysis is completed using total digestion (Code 1F2 Total Digestion ICP). Over limits greater than 100 grams per tonne silver are re-assayed using a gravimetric finish (Code 8-Ag FA-GRAV Ag).
Quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") procedures monitor the chain-of-custody of the samples and includes the systematic insertion and monitoring of appropriate reference materials (certified standards, blanks and duplicates) into the sample strings. The results of the assaying of the QA/QC material included in each batch are tracked to ensure the integrity of the assay data. All results stated in this announcement have passed GoGold's QA/QC protocols.
Mr. David Duncan, P. Geo. is the qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and is responsible for the technical information of this release.
GoGold Resources (TSX: GGD) is a Canadian-based silver and gold producer focused on operating, developing, exploring and acquiring high quality projects in Mexico. The Company operates the Parral Tailings mine in the state of Chihuahua and has the Los Ricos South and Los Ricos North exploration projects in the state of Jalisco. Headquartered in Halifax, NS, GoGold is building a portfolio of low cost, high margin projects. For more information visit gogoldresources.com.
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The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy of any of GoGold's securities in the United States.
This news release may contain "forward-looking information" as defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Los Ricos South and North projects, and future plans and objectives of GoGold, including the intention to undertake further exploration at Los Ricos North, and the prospect of further discoveries there, constitute forward looking information that involve various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information is based on a number of factors and assumptions which have been used to develop such information but which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions in connection with the continuance of GoGold and its subsidiaries as a going concern, general economic and market conditions, mineral prices, the accuracy of mineral resource estimates, and the performance of the Parral project. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from GoGold's expectations include exploration and development risks associated with GoGold's projects, the failure to establish estimated mineral resources or mineral reserves, volatility of commodity prices, variations of recovery rates, and global economic conditions. For additional information with respect to risk factors applicable to GoGold, reference should be made to GoGold's continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with securities regulators, including, but not limited to, GoGold's Annual Information Form. The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date of this release.
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Netflix announces cheaper version with ads
(CNN) - Netflix and Microsoft announced Wednesday they are teaming up to create a cheaper, ad-supported version of the streaming service.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings resisted an ad-supported option for years, but the company is going through one of the roughest periods in its 25-year history.
Netflix says it lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2022 and expects to lose another 2 million in the second quarter.
The service currently has 221.6 million subscribers globally.
The New York Times reported in May that Netflix told employees the ad-supported version may come by the end of 2022.
The company did not say how much the ad-supported plan will cost per month. Netflix currently offers three ad-free subscription levels based on video quality and resolution, ranging from $9.99 per month to $19.99 per month.
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Body of missing swimmer recovered in Red River
Published: May. 4, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT|Updated: 3 hours ago
WADE, Okla. (KXII) - The body of the 18-year-old who went missing while swimming with friends at the Red River Sunday was recovered Wednesday.
Oklahoma troopers said they found Zachery Asher Heil, 18, of Bennington, in about ten feet of water roughly two miles from where the group was swimming just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
According to the trooper’s report, Heil attempted to cross the river south of Wade Sunday afternoon, became distressed and called for help, and went under and never resurfaced.
Heil was a senior at Rock Creek High School in Bokchito.
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WINDSOR, Conn., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC), a global provider of software and software-enabled services for the financial services and healthcare industries, today announced Patrick Pedonti, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 17th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at 9:30 am ET.
Webcasts will be made available on SS&C Technologies' investor relations website at http://investor.ssctech.com .
About SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.
Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq:SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.
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The oversubscribed series B financing led by Healthcare Venture Partners, added SoftBank Corp. and Natera to existing investors– Sequoia Capital, Foresite Capital, Founders Fund, among others
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MyOme, a clinical whole genome platform analysis company, today announced that the company has raised $23 million in an oversubscribed series B financing round led by Healthcare Venture Partners, bringing the total raised to over $36M. MyOme plans to use the funds to begin commercialization of their clinical whole genome analysis platform technology and clinical reports to health systems. The MyOme platform will help families understand and manage their risk for inherited disease.
"Through whole genome analysis, MyOme will address the large market of predominantly healthy individuals who have known disease susceptibility in their family that can be preventatively managed or better cared for today with genetic insights, but who don't have a known rare genetic mutation," said Premal Shah, PhD, CEO of MyOme. "Moving forward, the whole genome backbone enables the delivery of future genomic reports on-demand for a lifetime of insights."
MyOme recently presented new data at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting on the performance of an enhanced cross-ancestry polygenic risk score (PRS) to improve breast cancer risk assessment for women across multiple ethnicities. These advanced technologies can be broadly applied across many diseases. MyOme also published data in Nature Medicine on their clinical study using whole genome reconstruction for application of PRS to in-vitro fertilization across cancers and cardiac, metabolic, and autoimmune diseases.
"The power of the whole genome has not yet been fully realized," said Matthew Rabinowitz, PhD, co-founder and chairman of MyOme. "Most common disease is not caused by single genes, but by an interaction of many genes and the environment. Whole genome analysis and PRS technologies are accelerating and will play an increasingly crucial role in healthcare. MyOme is at the forefront of developing clinical applications to support families of all ethnicities."
"MyOme is building the future where best-in-class genomic platforms and tools can lead to a better understanding of disease with a meaningful impact on human health," said Michael Mashaal, MD, senior managing director of Healthcare Venture Partners. "We are committed to supporting them in this endeavor and believe in their team of leading visionaries and bioinformaticians with extensive experience in developing innovative genomic products."
MyOme was founded by leaders in the field of genomics, including Matthew Rabinowitz, co-founder of Natera.
MyOme is a clinical whole genome analysis platform company helping families understand their risk for inherited diseases. MyOme leverages the power of the whole genome for a lifetime of actionable insights. Certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), MyOme is based in Menlo Park, California. For more information, visit myome.com.
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Las Vegas is latest destination for Breeze Airways from Akron-Canton Airport
GREEN – Breeze Airways is adding Las Vegas to the list of destinations it serves from Akron-Canton Airport.
The upstart airline now serves seven cities from Akron-Canton, just a little more than one year after announcing plans to include the local airport in its operations.
Flights to Las Vegas will be offered twice each week — on Thursday and Sunday — beginning Oct. 6. Special pricing is offered beginning Monday on travel before Feb. 14.
More:Breeze Airways executive thankful for team effort that landed the airline in Akron-Canton
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Las Vegas is a welcome destination for Akron-Canton Airport officials. Ren Camacho, president and chief executive officer, called Las Vegas the airport's leading unserved destination.
“CAK’s convenient airport experience paired with Breeze’s excellent travel product make a sure bet for Northeast Ohio travelers,” Camacho said in the press release announcing the new route. The airport's "winning partnership" with Breeze helped make the new service possible, he added.
Breeze Airways building up local service
Breeze announced in May 2021 plans to serve 16 locations across the country, including Akron-Canton. Breeze CEO David Neeleman — who has started several airlines, including JetBlue — said the airline was formed to address the needs of underserved airports.
The airline started with flights from Akron-Canton to Tampa, Florida, Charleston, South Carolina, and New Orleans. It's since added Palm Beach, Florida, Nashville, Tennessee, and Hartford, Connecticut, while converting the New Orleans service to seasonal during the winter months.
"We're building it up," Neeleman said Thursday morning of the airline's growth at Akron-Canton.
People are buying tickets and using the service, he said. "We don't ever add cities where we're not doing well," he said.
A combination of factors are helping Breeze find success with its strategy, Neeleman said. Akron-Canton is a convenient airport for travelers, and its location is accessible to a large number of people.
Additionally, Northeast Ohio offers a lot reasons for travelers to visit, Neeleman said. "We like to find these big pockets and provide service," he said.
Other airlines offered Las Vegas
It's been five years since an airline connected Akron-Canton to Las Vegas. Spirit Airlines offered the service for six months in 2017, but ended the flights because of low passenger numbers. Southwest and AirTran also provided service to Las Vegas at different times.
Neeleman called Las Vegas a great destination from Akron-Canton and expressed optimism the flight will do well. "Every time I go to Las Vegas, I see a lot of Ohio people there."
Breeze will use new Airbus A220-300 jets on the flights to Las Vegas. The company is in the process of adding 80 of the A220 jets. The initial round of A220 jets will have 36 first class, 10 extra legroom and 80 standard seats.
The airline currently serves 30 cities in 17 states, with 90 non-stop routes.
Neeleman said Akron-Canton could see more destinations added, but plans are for Breeze to add more days when the airline flies to a location. Currently Breeze flies from Akron-Canton to different destinations twice each week, although the airlines flies to Nashville four days each week. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/09/akron-canton-airport-gets-service-las-vegas-via-breeze-airways/7561060001/ | 2022-06-09T18:21:05Z |
TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison" or the "Company") (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) announces that its confidential offer to acquire UEX Corporation ("UEX") dated July 22, 2022 (the "Acquisition Proposal") has expired. View PDF version
Despite Denison's Acquisition Proposal representing a premium to the 10-day and 20-day volume weighted average price implied by both the original agreement between UEX and Uranium Energy Corp. ("UEC") dated June 13, 2022 (the "Previous UEC Offer") and the amended agreement with UEC dated August 5, 2022 (the "Amended UEC Offer"), the board of directors of UEX has concluded that Denison's Acquisition Proposal was matched by the Amended UEC Offer.
Denison also notes that recent trading prices were affected by UEC's July 28, 2022 public disclosure of the Denison Acquisition Proposal, which was delivered confidentially to UEX under an existing non-disclosure agreement between Denison and UEX.
David Cates, President & CEO of Denison, commented: "In preparing our now expired Acquisition Proposal, Denison assessed the performance of UEX's share price under the Previous UEC Offer and saw an opportunity to present an alternative proposal, which was determined by the UEX board to be a Superior Proposal on July 28th. While it is puzzling that the UEX board was not compelled by the premium offer made by Denison, we are nevertheless happy to see exploration assets in the Athabasca Basin so coveted by other industry participants. Just last year, Denison purchased 50% of JCU (Canada) Exploration Company, Limited ("JCU") for $20.5 million. Given that we view the other 50% of JCU as UEX's most valuable asset, we are pleased to now see UEX transact at a valuation greater than $300 million.
Denison remains wholly focused on the advancement of the Wheeler River Project, the largest undeveloped uranium project in the infrastructure-rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. Following favorable metallurgical testing results announced last week and another major milestone we will be announcing later this morning, we are more confident than ever that Wheeler River is the premier uranium development project in the eastern Athabasca Basin and that Denison is uniquely positioned to offer investors exposure to new sources of high-grade and low-cost Canadian uranium production in the years ahead."
Denison is a uranium exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. The Company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Uranium Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the infrastructure rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. A Pre-Feasibility Study was completed for Wheeler River in late 2018, considering the potential economic merit of developing Phoenix as an ISR operation and the Gryphon deposit as a conventional underground mining operation.
Denison's interests in Saskatchewan also include a 22.5% ownership interest in the McClean Lake Joint Venture, which includes several uranium deposits and the McClean Lake uranium mill, which is contracted to process the ore from the Cigar Lake mine under a toll milling agreement, plus a 25.17% interest in the Midwest Main and Midwest A deposits and a 66.90% interest in the Tthe Heldeth Túé ("THT", formerly J Zone) and Huskie deposits on the Waterbury Lake property. The Midwest Main, Midwest A, THT and Huskie deposits are located within 20 kilometres of the McClean Lake mill. Denison's exploration portfolio includes further interests in properties covering approximately 300,000 hectares in the Athabasca Basin region.
Through its 50% ownership of JCU, Denison holds additional interests in various uranium project joint ventures in Canada, including the Millennium project (JCU, 30.099%), the Kiggavik project (JCU, 33.8118%) and Christie Lake (JCU, 34.4508%).
Denison is also engaged in post-closure mine care and maintenance services through its Closed Mines group (formerly Denison Environmental Services), which manages Denison's reclaimed mine sites in the Elliot Lake region and provides related services to certain third-party projects.
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Certain information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information', within the meaning of the applicable United States and Canadian legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Denison. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'potential', 'plans', 'expects', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates', or 'believes', or the negatives and/or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' 'be taken', 'occur' or 'be achieved'.
In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: expectations with respect to the proposal for a transaction with UEX; expectations regarding the Company's exploration and evaluation programs and potential for project development, particularly with respect to Wheeler River; and expectations regarding its joint venture ownership interests and the continuity of its agreements with its partners and third parties.
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For example, the modelling and assumptions upon which the work plans for exploration and/or the Wheeler River Project are based may not be maintained after further work is completed. In addition, Denison may decide or otherwise be required to discontinue exploration, testing, evaluation and development work if it is unable to maintain or otherwise secure the necessary resources (such as testing facilities, capital funding, regulatory approvals, etc.). Denison believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate and results may differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information. For a discussion in respect of risks and other factors that could influence forward-looking events, please refer to the factors discussed in Denison's Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2022, or subsequent quarterly financial reports under the heading 'Risk Factors'. These factors are not, and should not be construed as being exhaustive.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this news release. Denison does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this news release to conform such information to actual results or to changes in Denison's expectations except as otherwise required by applicable legislation.
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EAST WINDSOR, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC) ("Greenland" or the "Company"), a technology developer and manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and vehicles, today announced it will present virtually at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference from May 23 to May 26, 2022.
Institutional investors are encouraged to register here for one-on-one meetings with Greenland's CEO Mr. Raymond Wang. An on-demand presentation will be available through the Conference portal starting at 7:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, May 24.
About Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation
Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC) is a developer and a manufacturer of drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and electric vehicles, as well as electric industrial vehicles. Information on the Company's clean industrial heavy equipment division can be found at HEVI Equipment.
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The company—a pioneer of accessible career-focused education financing—is again named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Climb Credit, a mission-driven FinTech company focused on expanding access to career training, has announced that they have been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for the third year in a row.
Published annually by Inc. magazine, Inc. 5000 honors companies that have demonstrated growth, leadership, and innovation in the past years.
"I'm incredibly proud not only of the growth we've seen within the company over the years, but also of the impact this growth has had on our ability to expand access to career-advancing education," says Casey Powers, CEO of Climb. "It's gratifying to see the growing recognition that skills training programs are a critical part of the solution we need to prepare our workforce for the jobs of the future. "
Since their founding in 2014, Climb has expanded to an office in Nevada as well as New York, they have broadened the types of career training programs they're able to support, and they have built multiple payment solutions for these programs. To date, they have funded the education of over 50,000 learners attending programs that range from software engineering to medical assisting and from cyber security to truck driving. Climb plans to continue its focus on in-demand fields that are helping to build the workforce of today's economy.
Going forward, Climb looks to maintain this upward trajectory through developing even more mission-aligned services that will help students access training and ultimately succeed in their careers. They are particularly excited to be adding career support and talent development services to their platform in the near future.
Climb (NMLS# 1240013) is an innovative student payment platform that makes career advancement more accessible, affordable, and accountable than ever before. Driven by a mission to empower individuals to unlock their career potential – no matter what their credit profile – Climb utilizes a proprietary return-on-investment calculation to identify and evaluate programs and schools with a demonstrated ability to benefit their graduates. Then they provide learners with payment options that are priced and structured to meet the unique needs of those seeking career training. Recognizing the dynamic and rapidly-changing needs of our workforce, Climb partners with schools that teach everything from cybersecurity to healthcare training, heavy machine operation to data science, and culinary arts to coding. While some colleges are struggling to meet the real-world needs of their students, Climb and its partner schools are committed to providing access to valuable, cost effective education that enable individuals to reach their career goals and own their next chapter. For more information, visit https//climbcredit.com or follow @ClimbCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Laura Fitzpatrick
laura.fitzpatrick@climbcredit.com
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NEW ORLEANS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed merger of NEOGEN Corporation ("the Company") (NasdaqGS: NEOG) with 3M (NYSE: MMM) pursuant to which shareholders of NEOGEN will own only approximately 49.9% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-neog/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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CLEVELAND, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paperboard aseptic and retort cartons will remain the fastest growing shelf-stable packaging product through 2026, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis. Demand will benefit from efforts to create products with easily recyclable barrier layers (in place of aluminum) and coatings.
Aseptic and retort cartons have superior barrier properties and offer a lightweight, resealable way to package shelf-stable food. Soups, juices, and milk are established markets used with cartons; however, cartons are increasingly used with a variety of shelf-stable liquid applications – such as processed vegetables and sauces. This is due to their premium and sustainable image, bolstered by their large billboard space, simple shape, and consumers' perceived image of paperboard as more environmentally friendly than plastic.
Sustainability is an issue for all food packaging, but especially for shelf-stable packaging products such as pouches and cartons, which are often made of composite materials and can be difficult to recycle. These issues are driving the development of improved barrier materials that are more easily recycled. Food waste also remains a primary concern among consumers and producers, leading to the increasing usage of high evacuation rate shelf-stable formats such as pouches and bag-in-box, as well as resealable options ¬– such as bottles and cartons – as opposed to traditional cans.
Shelf-Stable Packaging, now available from The Freedonia Group, presents historical data (2011, 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021) and forecasts for 2022 and 2026 for demand for shelf-stable food packaging in current dollars (including inflation) and in units by technology, product, application, and material.
Technologies:
- aseptic
- hot fill
- retort
Products:
- metal cans
- bottles
- jars
- cartons
- pouches
- cups and lidding
- bag-in-box
- other packaging (e.g., trays, bowls, tubs, pails)
Applications:
- sauces and condiments
- processed fruits and vegetables, including cooked dried beans
- prepared foods
- juice (e.g., fruit juice, nectar and concentrates, vegetable juice)
- dairy food
- meat, poultry, and seafood (excluding meat alternatives)
- milk and nondairy milk alternatives
- other shelf-stables foods (e.g., meal replacements and protein shakes, baby food and formula, tofu, syrups and sweeteners)
Materials:
- plastic
- metal
- paperboard
- glass
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of TG Therapeutics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of TGTX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: January 15, 2020 to May 31, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 16, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/tg-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=31093&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of TGTX during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 16, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. will release its 2022 Second quarter results on Thursday, August 11, 2022, after market close.
A conference call will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 starting at 11:00 am ET (8:00am PT) to discuss these results. To participate in the live call please use one of the following methods:
The accompanying slideshow will also be available in PDF format on the 'Events' page of the Wheaton Precious Metals website before the conference call.
The conference call will be recorded and available until August 19, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET. The webcast will be available for one year. You can listen to an archive of the call by one of the following methods:
Wheaton Precious Metals is the world's premier precious metals streaming company with the highest-quality portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets. Its business model offers investors leverage to commodity prices and exploration upside but with a much lower risk profile than a traditional mining company. Wheaton delivers amongst the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry, allowing it to pay a competitive dividend and continue to grow through accretive acquisitions. As a result, Wheaton has consistently outperformed gold and silver, as well as other mining investments. Wheaton creates sustainable value through streaming.
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BOSTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PF Flyers is bringing back a brand icon. Today, the classic American heritage sneaker brand re-released 1,000 pairs of the original 'Cousy All American' silhouette for fans of the brand and of the NBA Celtics legend, Bob Cousy.
Bob Cousy and PF Flyers made history in 1958 when they created the first athletic endorsement. Now, the NBA Hall of Famer and the iconic Boston-based footwear brand are celebrating their home team once again in honor of the Celtics' incredible 2021–22 NBA season run.
"I'm excited to bring back this style for our fans. PF Flyers has always been a big part of my career, from when we first started working together during my time with the Celtics, to creating the first Cousy All American sneaker over 10 years ago," said Bob Cousy. "This shoe celebrates the long-standing heritage of our Boston home team and the PF Flyers brand."
"When I purchased PF Flyers last year, I really wanted to evolve the brand without losing its heritage or fan favorites. It was a no-brainer choosing to bring back the Cousy All American with NBA and Celtics legend Bob Cousy, allowing us to celebrate the timeless heritage behind our brand and the Boston fandom," said Executive Chairwoman and Owner Kassia Davis.
Acquired from New Balance by Kassia Davis in July 2021, PF Flyers is continuing to make progress toward a relaunch of the brand in Spring 2023. Currently, there are key heritage styles on pfflyers.com that are available and continue to be restocked on a periodical basis.
The 'Cousy All American' will be available on https://pfflyers.com/ while supplies last for adults only at $95.
PF Flyers is an American brand of lifestyle shoes, previously owned and manufactured by New Balance. The brand draws on 85 years of tradition to create fashion-forward, everyday footwear that leads the way in comfort technology. Founded in 1937 by B.F. Goodrich, PF Flyers has been declared one of the original American sneaker brands. In July 2021, Executive Chairwoman and now owner Kassia Davis acquired the brand and relaunched it to the public in December 2021. With over ten years of experience through her career at New Balance where she held the role of Apparel Product Manager for Studio, Lifestyle, Kassia is excited to reintroduce the brand to the world while still honoring the brand's heritage.
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The Lone Star State isn't so lonely when it comes to mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, taking the top spots on this year's list
MEMPHIS, Tenn. , April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study conducted by TruGreen, the nation's leading lawn care company whose services include mosquito, flea and tick control, and other preventative pest services, found that the biggest pest challenges American homeowners anticipate for 2022 include mosquitoes (47%) and ticks (37%), among others. As the weather continues to get warmer this spring, and more than 50% of respondents intend to use their outdoor living space more this year, the threat of nuisance pests doesn't need to inhibit plans.
To ensure homeowners are aware of where pests may be most bothersome this year, TruGreen has released a 2022 list of cities most impacted by outdoor pests. In a meta-study, compiled from internal and external data from January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021, TruGreen ranks the top metropolitan areas most impacted by mosquitoes, fleas and ticks.
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- New York, NY
- San Antonio, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Boston, MA
- Detroit, MI
- Washington, DC
- Houston, TX
- Atlanta, GA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, FL
- Columbus, OH
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Hartford-New Haven, CT
- Milwaukee, WI
- Raleigh-Durham, NC
- Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
- Cincinnati, OH
"With warmer weather and the official start of spring, the arrival of mosquitoes, fleas and ticks are soon to follow," said Brian Feldman, Director of Technical Operations at TruGreen. "By making citizens aware now, our hope is that we can help homeowners begin to combat these pests and the potential diseases they carry — such as West Nile, Zika, and Lyme disease — before they cause a bigger problem during the humid summer months when they are most persistent. Protecting against and controlling these nuisance pests helps homeowners enjoy living life outside all season long."
Beyond bringing in a professional, TruGreen encourages consumers to follow a few tips to help minimize the presence of mosquitoes and ticks this season, and to keep themselves and their families protected:
TruGreen's Mosquito Defense and Outdoor Nuisance Pest Control programs provide a multipronged and comprehensive approach — selection, prevention, and population control— to protect against unwanted pests. The TruGreen Perimeter Pest program targets other unwanted bugs and insects — such as ants, stink bugs and spiders, among others — and reduces their ability to become a problem inside the home. In addition, TruGreen ensures that every customer is 100% satisfied with their service with their TruGreen Guarantee.
For more information about TruGreen and the new report, please visit www.trugreen.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About TruGreen TruGreen is the nation's leading lawn care provider, offering neighborhoods across the country tailored lawn, tree and shrub care along with protection against mosquitoes and other pests. As a company rooted in scientific expertise with a customer-centered approach, TruGreen helps homeowners achieve an outdoor living space that brings them pride. There are approximately 260 TruGreen branches in the United States and Canada, plus 38 franchise locations. Visit http://www.TruGreen.com, http://www.facebook.com/TruGreen, or the TruGreen app for more information.
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COSORI launches an innovative, user-friendly food dehydrator to help customers save money and time
ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COSORI, the award-winning smart kitchen appliance company, announced today the release of their newest product, the Premium Pro 10-tray Food Dehydrator. Whether it comes to making healthy snacks, seasonings, or unique crafts, COSORI created this product to simplify lifehacks to help consumers save time and money.
The COSORI Premium Pro 10-Tray Food Dehydrator is made to last with stainless steel construction, and a glass visible front door, it has never been easier to create healthy, long-lasting homemade food with an extended shelf life. This multifunctional dehydrator is perfect for making everything from jerky to potpourri.
Equipped with a rear-mounted fan, this new product dehydrates food more efficiently by evenly distributing heat, eliminating extra work. The digital control panel has four simple touch-control buttons that allow users to fully customize how to dehydrate items. With precise temperature control using one-degree increments, the dehydration process is as accurate as possible.
"We are so thrilled to introduce this amazing product to our customers to help them create healthy, long-lasting homemade food and creative products," said Grace Yang, Founder and CEO of parent company Vesync, Ltd. "It's the perfect appliance to help our customers create economical and efficient lifehacks. Whether it's making snacks, spices, candy, or crafts, the new COSORI Premium Pro 10-Tray Food Dehydrator is the perfect multipurpose tool."
This COSORI Dehydrator implements innovative technology to provide a smooth experience for the user with tastier results. These functions include:
- Timer capabilities for 30-minute increments for up to 48 hours
- Memory function that remembers previous settings
- Overheat protection will activate if the dehydrator gets too hot
- Includes a 50-recipe book designed for beginners by COSORI Chefs, including five pet recipes
- 95℉-165ºF temperature range
The COSORI Premium Pro 10-Tray Food Dehydrator is now available on COSORI.com and Amazon for $299.99. For additional information, visit COSORI.com.
Launched in 2016, COSORI offers award-winning products with advanced smart technology that equip users to enjoy wholesome, homemade food, even when they have a full plate. The brand's collection of innovative kitchen appliances focuses on helping individuals and families achieve restaurant-quality food and an overall improved lifestyle. As part of the Vesync Family of Brands, COSORI has received global recognition for its award-winning, innovative designs, and has garnered millions of satisfied customers worldwide. Awards include Newsweek America's Best Home and Garden Brands 2022, iF Design Award, German Innovation Award, and more. To learn more, visit COSORI.com.
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Charlie Crist, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor, has picked as his running mate Karla Hernández-Mats, the head of the teachers union in Miami-Dade County, in a clear sign that he intends to put education at the center of his campaign against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Crist announced Hernández-Mats as his nominee for lieutenant governor on Saturday at a middle school in Hialeah, capping a week that saw him win the party's nomination to take on DeSantis in November.
Born to Honduran immigrants, Hernández-Mats worked for 10 years as a teacher in South Florida and was named teacher of the year in 2010. She has served as president of the United Teachers of Dade since 2016. She is also a vice president for the American Federation of Teachers, which donated $500,000 to Crist's campaign earlier this month.
"She wasn't just a teacher, she was a teacher of special needs children. That's a heart," said Crist, who won the governorship as a Republican in 2006 and was the losing Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 2014. "That's a heart, caring, loving, empathetic, compassionate -- that's what we don't have in the governor's office right now."
Democrats have bristled at how DeSantis has reshaped public schools in Florida -- pushing through a massive expansion of vouchers for students to attend private schools; restricting certain classroom instruction about sexual orientation, gender identity and race; and giving parents avenues to challenge school materials and take legal action against teachers they say aren't following state guidelines.
"Are you tired of the culture wars and the extremists that are dictating what we can say and do?" Hernández-Mats said moments after Crist announced her as his running mate. "Are you sick of politicians who act like authoritarians trying to tear apart our democracy? That's why we are here today: to defeat Ron DeSantis and bring decency and respect back to the state of Florida."
It's a fight that DeSantis is eager to have. The governor has touted his administration's battle to reopen schools faster than most states and to block mask and vaccination requirements, despite opposition from teachers unions. He often boasts that he eliminated high-stakes end-of-the-year tests for students in favor of more regular monitoring of student progress. DeSantis has also accused teachers of indoctrinating students with "woke ideology." This election cycle, DeSantis has waded into nonpartisan school board races, endorsing about 30 candidates who have vowed to support his education agenda at the local level. Most of them were successful in Tuesday's elections.
As news of Crist's choice began to leak Friday afternoon, DeSantis' campaign criticized Hernández-Mats on Twitter as an "anti-parents rights extremist."
"If it were up to Charlie and Karla, kids would have been locked out of school for 18 months," the campaign said on Twitter. "And parents would be put on an FBI watchlist for raising concerns about indoctrination at school board meetings."
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Latch, Inc. f/k/a TS Innovation Acquisitions Corp..
Shareholders who purchased shares of LTCH during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/latch-inc-f-k-a-ts-innovation-acquisitions-corp-loss-submission-form/?id=31656&from=4
CLASS PERIOD: May 13, 2021 to August 25, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were unreported sales arrangements related to hardware devices; (2) as a result, the Company had improperly recognized revenue throughout fiscal 2021 and first quarter 2022; (3) there were material weaknesses in Latch's internal control over financial reporting related to revenue recognition; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Latch would restate financial statements for fiscal 2021 and first quarter 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: October 31, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/latch-inc-f-k-a-ts-innovation-acquisitions-corp-loss-submission-form/?id=31656&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of LTCH during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 31, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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The subscription plan eliminates user fees, enabling customers to accelerate innovation in the cloud
CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company, announced a new subscription plan at ILTACON 2022 that will bundle user fees into a single RelativityOne data fee. The subscription plan will eliminate separate user fees, making it easier for customers to meet evolving client needs and simplify their internal operations.
Driving Innovation and Expanding Access to the Cloud
RelativityOne's exponential growth can be directly attributed to a thriving customer base, and customers who continue to expand their use of the product in scope and scale. These customers are solving increasingly complex, unstructured data problems, and doing so globally with the cloud product now available in 15 geographies.
"RelativityOne has been our fastest growing product since we began our cloud journey in 2017, and this year I'm proud to share that we've achieved another major milestone, with more than half our customers now in the cloud," said Mike Gamson CEO at Relativity. "Based on strong adoption and valuable customer feedback, it's clear that the time has come to unlock new opportunities for engagement and access in RelativityOne. We're really excited about this change and the role it will play in supporting customer innovation and facilitating a greater breadth of use cases."
Many organizations that have adopted RelativityOne are tackling more use cases and practice areas across their organizations, such as cyber breach response, data subject access requests, third-party subpoenas and internal investigations. Since many of these use cases involve significantly more people reviewing and investigating the data than a typical litigation use case, the separate user fee was a barrier to RelativityOne clients eager to meet these needs.
"The new subscription plan will open even more opportunities for law firms like us to innovate and use RelativityOne to its fullest potential," said Chris Haley Director of Legal Technology at Troutman Pepper eMerge. "We are always innovating and building new applications, but there have been times when user fees have forced us to compromise and limited the full advantages of RelativityOne. We look forward to leveraging this change so that we can help even more clients in the future."
Secure Collaboration
Organizations trust Relativity with their most sensitive data, and the new subscription plan underscores Relativity's commitment to security as organizations are empowered to collaborate with more stakeholders within the secure boundaries of RelativityOne. The new subscription plan will mitigate the risk of exportation of documents out of RelativityOne which will result in a more streamlined and secure workflow for case teams.
Streamlining Administration
Eliminating user fees as part of the RelativityOne subscription removes operational burdens like closely managing user logins for budgetary purposes and developing complex internal billback models. Today, administrators spend time activating and de-activating users closely to optimize their monthly user costs, as well as creating allocation models to bill the cost of users back to different departments and projects. The new model will free up that time to empower those experts to focus on delivering faster and better results for their clients.
Relativity is currently working with existing customers to familiarize them with the new subscription plan, and it will be available to new RelativityOne customers on October 1.
Relativity at ILTACON 2022
ILTACON 2022 will take place August 21-25 in National Harbor, Maryland. The conference offers comprehensive peer-driven programs, educational content and face-to-face networking. Attendees are encouraged to visit Relativity's booth #311 to receive merchandise, meet with the Relativity team and see demos. Relativity will also participate in the following sessions on Tuesday, August 23:
- The Litigation Support Roundtable: Global Edition at 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET in Maryland A: David Horrigan, Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director will moderate a discussion on the latest in litigation support across the world.
- Lunch-and-Learn: The Four Biggest Misconceptions about AI at 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET in Baltimore 5: Omar Haroun, Relativity's Head of AI Strategy, will lead this lunch-and-learn, featuring a few 2022 AI Visionaries. Hear how law firm leaders use AI to save time and drive efficiency. Register here.
- The Relativity Company Update at 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. ET in the Cherry Blossom Room: Join the Relativity team for a company update and discussion on what has Relativity excited for the future.
Relativity will be a sponsor for the iManage After-Party networking event. The event will take place August 24, day four of ILTACON 2022, at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Gaylord National. Those interested in attending can register here.
Coming later this year, customers will be able to directly import relevant documents from the iManage Knowledge Work Platform into RelativityOne, significantly streamlining the process of moving data between the two platforms. The integrated solution will enable a faster and more accurate data transfer process, while improving the management of litigation and information governance. Those interested in learning more about how Relativity and iManage will streamline workflows and create higher value outcomes for litigators, attorneys and general counsel should contact David Moseley (David.Moseley@imanage.com) and Claire Oxley-Barnes (Claire.OxleyBarnes@relativity.com).
Attendees interested in setting up a one-on-one meeting at ILTACON 2022 are encouraged to contact sales@relativity.com.
About Relativity
Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product RelativityOne manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. The AI-powered communication surveillance product, Relativity Trace proactively detects regulatory misconduct like insider trading, collusion and other non-compliant behavior. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors, including the U.S. Department of Justice and 198 of the Am Law 200. Relativity has been named one of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune for 10 consecutive years. Please contact Relativity at sales@relativity.com or visit http://www.relativity.com for more information.
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The new NFT minting platform for high-tech on-chain art projects
NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The NFT minting platform Hypercube is pleased to announce its public launch with Chrysanthemum: The Heart-Centered Drop. Founded by tech entrepreneur Ryan Junee and a team of generative art enthusiasts in 2021, Hypercube is a minting platform for complex, on-chain art projects. Committed to innovation and inclusivity on the blockchain, the platform is excited to partner with artists venturing into the digital space from diverse backgrounds. Beyond the traditional "cube" of galleries and institutions, Hypercube bridges the gap between fine art and the rapidly evolving landscape of technologically-engaged art. The artists on Hypercube are pushing the boundaries of technology and pioneering a new genre of art, powered by the advanced infrastructure of the platform and its expert team.
For its inaugural drop, Hypercube collaborated with Luminance and TRIPP to turn generative art into regenerative sustainability. Chrysanthemum: The Heart-Centered Drop is the first collection of generative, biometric, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) which incorporate biofeedback to guide breathing and support wellness. Created in partnership with TRIPP, the fastest-growing XR wellness platform, and the design studio, Luminance, the collection of biometric NFTs will be minted on Hypercube's platform. The joint launch offers an invitation for collectors to merge the body, mind, heart, and breath together in harmony. The project is on a mission to drive global connection through shared intention, attention, and breath, with 10% of the proceeds going toward regenerative farming projects.
Chrysanthemum: The Heart-Centered Drop is designed by Daniel Friedman of Luminance with sound design by David Starfire of TRIPP. An edition of 1,440 NFTs (representing the total number of minutes we have in a day and an implicit reminder to be as present, healthy, and inspired as possible during that time) are available for minting at a price of 0.25 ETH. The collection leverages science and research-backed biofeedback to support interactive, meditative experiences. This genesis collection allows collectors to access an immersive web & IRL audio-visual biofeedback journey guided by their own hearts. After pairing with a Bluetooth heart rate monitor, the colors and patterns of the Chrysanthemum NFT respond in real time. For further immersion, collectors can enable audio feedback to listen to sound frequencies generated by their own heartbeats, with a sound and music library provided by GRAMMY-nominated artists, for a unique experience with every session.
To learn more about Hypercube, and to mint your own Chrysanthemum, visit https://hypercube.art/chrysanthemum
Founded in 2021 by technology entrepreneur and investor Ryan Junee, artist Alina Karo, blockchain developer Fil Makarov, and generative art enthusiast Sergey Shendrik, Hypercube is a decentralized NFT platform that connects high-quality contemporary artists with blockchain technology to launch blockchain-native art. To learn more, and to find ways to partner, visit https://hypercube.art/launchpad.
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BERLIN, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced that it will release its financial results for its 2022 second quarter ended June 30, 2022, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, before the market opens.
Management will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors on August 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss the company's financial results. To access the live call, dial 1- 800-225-9448 (US) or +1 203-518-9708 (International) and ask to join the SPARK call.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company's website at https://investor.spark.net/investor-relations/home. In addition, a phone replay will be available approximately two hours following the end of the call, and it will remain available for one week. To access the call replay dial 1- 877-481-4010 (US) or +1 919-882-2331 (International) and enter the replay passcode: 46271.
About Spark Networks SE:
Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) is a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships focusing on the 40+ demographic and faith-based affiliations. Spark's widening portfolio of premium and freemium dating apps include Zoosk, EliteSingles, SilverSingles, Christian Mingle, Jdate, and JSwipe, among others. Spark is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with offices in New York and Utah.
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