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Investment helps accelerate scale-up of Pajarito Powder's advanced catalysts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. and ZWEVEGEM, Belgium, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bekaert has made a Series-B investment into U.S.-based startup Pajarito Powder. The investment increases Bekaert's participation in the hydrogen industry and accelerates the growth of the hydrogen ecosystem.
Pajarito is a hydrogen and fuel cell catalyst maker whose backers include Hyundai Motor Company. Bekaert (Euronext Brussels: BEKB) is a global €5.9 billion wire and coating technologies company whose products include critical subcomponents for electrolyzers, which derive green hydrogen from water.
Bekaert's investment will aid Pajarito's work in improving the performance and cost-efficiency of fuel cell and electrolyzer stacks. Longer-lasting electrolyzers and fuel cells are critical to reducing their costs and improving the financial argument for increased global dependance on hydrogen as a key energy source.
"Demand for green hydrogen is increasing as more nations recognize it as a way to meet energy needs while slashing carbon emissions and reducing dependence on oil and gas," Pajarito Powder Chairman and CEO Thomas J. Stephenson said. "Bekaert is a highly regarded global company whose backing, combined with our existing backing from Hyundai, further augments the credibility of our work and accelerates our ability to deliver high-performance catalyst products to the rapidly expanding green-hydrogen market."
Bekaert VP Fiber Technologies, Inge Schildermans, said Bekaert is impressed by the work Pajarito Powder is doing to make more efficient and effective electrocatalysts for electrolyzers and fuel cells.
"Bekaert is committed to developing green and sustainable solutions for our customers, with a particular focus on improving the performance of components necessary for the electrolysis needs of the future," Inge Schildermans added. "We are committed to innovation and the scale-up of components and equipment that will make the vision of a global hydrogen economy a near-term reality, and we see Pajarito Powder as a key part of that reality."
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, Pajarito Powder, LLC is a world leader in the development and commercialization of advanced electrocatalysts for fuel cells and electrolyzers. Pajarito Powder manufactures a range of catalyst products using its own intellectual property as well as intellectual property licensed from the University of New Mexico,
Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique. Pajarito Powder manufacturers catalysts for use with proton-exchange membranes (PEM) and alkaline fuel cells and electrolyzers; it also manufactures a proprietary Precious-Metal-Free catalyst for fuel cells. Pajarito Powder materials more effectively use the platinum group metals (PGM) component of catalysts, resulting in higher performance, better stability and improved durability.
Pajarito Powder is a venture-backed startup funded by Hyundai Motor Company, Verge Fund, Omphalos Venture Partners and other private investors.
Bekaert (bekaert.com) is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies. Bekaert (Euronext Brussels: BEKB) is a global company with more than 27 000 employees worldwide, headquarters in Belgium and € 5.9 billion in combined revenue in 2021.
Bekaert has established a technology and market leadership position in porous transport layers for electrolysis technologies with the brandname Currento®. The company invests in the development of next generations innovative solutions for green hydrogen production as well as in expanding its production footprint to multiple GW capacity. The creativity of Bekaert Fiber Technologies goes beyond steel, with the development and production of fibers made of copper, aluminum, titanium and nickel and transforming them into porous media for a large variety of applications.
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SMArtX Increases Assets by 44% in the First Half of 2022
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --SMArtX Advisory Solutions ("SMArtX"), a leading innovator in unified managed accounts (UMA) technology and architect of the SMArtX Turnkey Asset Management Platform ('TAMP'), announced the addition of 12 new investment strategies to its platform. The SMArtX platform now supports 1,086 model-traded and manager-traded separate account strategies offered from a diverse group of 266 asset managers.
SMArtX has added five new asset management firms — Exencial Wealth Advisors, Glovista Investments, Hazelview Securities, Sandhill Investment Management, and SSI Investment Management— to give advisors more strategies to build and offer tailored portfolios to clients. These new offerings are distributed and traded by SMArtX through its award-winning cloud-based solution across seven custodial platforms.
"A key element to SMArtX's growth is having a diverse range of third-party strategies available for our clients," said Evan Rapoport, CEO of SMArtX Advisory Solutions. "With almost 1,100 strategies on the platform, advisors can easily build distinct portfolios for each one of their risk/reward profiles."
Two existing firms have added to the SMArtX platform, giving investors access to more strategies from Chilton Capital Management and Congress Asset Management Company. The strategies across all seven firms encompass exposures to real estate, global equities, U.S. equities, and fixed income.
The complete list of new strategies includes:
- Chilton Capital Management
- Congress Asset Management Company
- Exencial Wealth Advisors
- Glovista Investments
- Hazelview Securities
- Sandhill Investment Management
- SSI Investment Management
SMArtX's continued growth is driven by two main applications of its technology: the off-the-shelf TAMP offering, which is built using SMArtX Advisory Solutions' proprietary UMA technology, and the ability to further deploy that tailored UMA technology through APIs to meet the mandates of large enterprises, RIA platforms, and hybrid broker-dealers.
SMArtX President & COO Jonathan Pincus expanded that "in markets like these, it becomes more and more relevant to find access to strategies that are less correlated or even non-correlated to the broad equity markets. SMArtX's expanding, varied platform provides turnkey access to strategies across the long only, hedged, and short only space."
SMArtX Advisory Solutions is an award-winning managed accounts technology provider and manages SMArtX, a turnkey asset management platform ('TAMP'). SMArtX's API-first, cloud-native technology operates within a modular, micro-services architecture, providing clients a tailored solution catered to their unique specifications. SMArtX is available as an off-the-shelf TAMP for advisors seeking wider selection of investment product and ease of use, while automating the investment processes and simplifying the everyday tasks of managing client accounts. SMArtX also licenses its proprietary technology to enterprise firms looking to create, customize, or upgrade their existing managed accounts technology as a standalone or fully integrated solution. SMArtX is the managed account technology and TAMP platform of choice for multiple RIAs, broker-dealers, and asset managers. Learn more at www.smartxadvisory.com
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CINCINNATI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Tactics Inc. today announced the sale of Alliance Calibration to Transcat, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRNS), a leading provider of accredited calibration services, enterprise asset management services, and value-added distributor of professional grade handheld test, measurement and control instrumentation.
Capital Tactics advised the seller through negotiation of key transaction elements, including valuation, deal structure, and due diligence.
Charles Goodall, CEO of Alliance, commented, "We are pleased that Alliance will continue providing world class customer service with Transcat; this is the best outcome for our customers, associates, and vendors. Transcat brings outstanding leadership and complementary services to us. We greatly appreciate the guidance from the advisory and valuation team at Capital Tactics, who navigated an optimal outcome for us".
Jim Jenkins, General Counsel and Vice President of Corporate Development for Transcat, said "This transaction expands our footprint into key geographies and customers, and further establishes Transcat as a mission-critical partner to our customer base. We are particularly appreciative of the professionalism of Alliance's advisors, Capital Tactics. They were instrumental in execution of the transaction."
Dino Lucarelli, Managing Director of Capital Tactics, added "Transcat's team displayed enormous goodwill throughout the negotiations. We are pleased to deliver Alliance to its next phase. Successful transactions like this are why we are in the M&A business. Sincere thanks to counsel for sellers, John Brooking of Brooking & Halloran, PLLC, and counsel for Transcat, Phillip Delmont of Harter Secrest & Emery, LLP, for their excellent legal work, resulting in a win-win for both parties."
Transcat, Inc. focuses on providing best-in-class services and products to highly regulated industries, which includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and other FDA-regulated businesses, as well as aerospace and defense, and energy and utilities.
Since 2000, this Cincinnati-based organization has served nationwide customers in Automotive, Defense, Aeronautical, Research, Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Energy & Power industries. They are accredited to ISO:17025 standards, and have earned American Society for Quality certifications.
Capital Tactics is a Cincinnati-area buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory firm to industry, private equity firms, and entrepreneurs. Services include Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Raising, and Financial Management. Capital Tactics was founded by Dino Lucarelli, CPA, an industry veteran in corporate finance and management.
For more information contact Greg Beck, Senior Advisor and Chief Sourcing Officer, at (513) 379-2399 or Greg@Captacs.com.
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Pop-up store in Soho, New York planned for fall 2022
TOKYO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GU (pronounced by the letters 'G' and 'U'), the Japanese apparel retailer with the brand message "YOUR FREEDOM," today announces the opening of its first store in the U.S., planned for fall 2022. The store in Soho, New York, which marks the first time the brand launches in the West, will offer the people living in this city of diverse cultures, values, and lifestyles from around the world, fashions that everyone can enjoy. The pop-up store will feature a special lineup of choice, on-trend clothing and accessories for both men and women, allowing customers to experience the latest fashions from GU.
Commenting on today's announcement, Osamu Yunoki, CEO of G.U. Co., Ltd., said, "It is a great honor to be opening our first store in the United States. New York is a place where people with diverse backgrounds come together from around the world, an exciting city where fashion, art, music, and other varied cultural elements intersect. By opening a pop-up shop in the center of Soho, we will be able to reach a wide range of customers, including New York residents as well as tourists, offering them products filled with the sense of trendiness exemplified in the GU brand message of 'YOUR FREEDOM,' and allowing them to enjoy outfits that freely express their individuality."
The brand name GU is close in sound to the Japanese word jiyu which means freedom. The company was established in 2006 in Japan as a sister brand of UNIQLO, and part of the Fast Retailing Group, and today has around 450 locations, mainly in Asia. This latest store opening in the U.S., the first outside the Asia region, is aimed at further business expansion.
About GU
GU (pronounced by the letters 'G' and 'U") is a fashion brand from Tokyo that was established in 2006, at the time of the opening of its first store. Today GU has around 450 stores, mostly located in Japan with some in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. YOUR FREEDOM is the concept aimed at helping people to be themselves and enjoy their individuality through the latest GU clothing.
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SYDNEY, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: KZIA; ASX: KZA), an oncology-focused drug development company, is pleased to announce that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to Kazia's paxalisib for the treatment of atypical rhabdoid / teratoid tumors (AT/RT), a rare and highly-aggressive childhood brain cancer.
Key Points
- Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) is a special status accorded to drugs which are considered promising potential treatments for rare ('orphan') diseases, generally defined as those which affect less than 200,000 cases per annum in the United States.
- ODD can provide drug developers with up to seven years of Orphan Drug Exclusivity (ODE), during which competitors may not rely on Kazia's data to develop generic versions of paxalisib, effectively extending the effective life of a commercial product. It also provides opportunities for grant funding and protocol assistance, and tax credits.
- FDA will waive fees relating to a future regulatory filing in AT/RT, potentially saving more than US$3 million if Kazia seeks approval in this indication.
- Paxalisib has previously been granted ODD in malignant glioma, a category of brain cancer that includes both glioblastoma, an adult brain cancer which is the lead indication for the drug, and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare childhood brain cancer which is currently the subject of a phase II study led by the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium.
Kazia CEO, Dr James Garner, commented, "childhood brain cancer has emerged as an important area of focus for the paxalisib program. We have been working for some years with several world-leading researchers in DIPG, one of the most aggressive childhood cancers. Recent data presented at the AACR conference by Dr Jeffery Rubens and colleagues from Johns Hopkins Medical School has shown the potential of the drug to also add benefit in AT/RT, another form of childhood brain cancer that is very poorly served by existing treatments. This represents an important new opportunity for paxalisib, and one that we continue to explore enthusiastically with our collaborators and advisors."
Orphan Drug Designation
ODD exists to recognise and encourage the development of a drug for a rare disease, which may affect adults or children. ODD provides an additional period of 7.5 years data exclusivity (for a paediatric disease), which allows companies to better defend their products against competition. It also results in a waiver by FDA of fees for a marketing application, under the Prescription Drug User Fees Act (PDUFA fees), which are over US$ 3 million in FY2022. In addition, drugs with ODD may be eligible for orphan grants by FDA.
Kazia previously received ODD for paxalisib in glioblastoma in February 2018, and for malignant glioma in August 2020.
Next Steps
A phase II clinical trial of multiple drug therapies, including paxalisib, is ongoing, under the sponsorship of the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) (NCT05009992). This study combines several investigational drugs in the treatment of patients with diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs), a category which includes DIPG. Initial data from this study is anticipated in CY2023.
A phase I study of paxalisib in DIPG, led by St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN (NCT03696355), is nearing completion, and final data is expected to be submitted for publication by the end of CY2022.
Kazia Therapeutics will participate in a webinar to discuss the company's activities in childhood brain cancer on Wednesday 22nd June 2022. Registration details are available via the company website.
About Kazia Therapeutics Limited
Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: KZIA; ASX: KZA) is an oncology-focused drug development company, based in Sydney, Australia.
Our lead program is paxalisib, a brain-penetrant inhibitor of the PI3K / Akt / mTOR pathway, which is being developed to treat glioblastoma, the most common and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer in adults. Licensed from Genentech in late 2016, paxalisib commenced recruitment to GBM AGILE, a pivotal study in glioblastoma, in January 2021. Seven additional studies are active in various forms of brain cancer. Paxalisib was granted Orphan Drug Designation for glioblastoma by the US FDA in February 2018, and Fast Track Designation for glioblastoma by the US FDA in August 2020. In addition, paxalisib was granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Orphan Designation by the US FDA for DIPG in August 2020, and Orphan Designation for AT/RT in June 2022.
Kazia is also developing EVT801, a small-molecule inhibitor of VEGFR3, which was licensed from Evotec SE in April 2021. Preclinical data has shown EVT801 to be active against a broad range of tumour types and has provided compelling evidence of synergy with immuno-oncology agents. A phase I study commenced recruitment in November 2021.
For more information, please visit www.kaziatherapeutics.com or follow us on Twitter @KaziaTx.
This document was authorized for release to the ASX by James Garner, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Pittco Management, LLC (Pittco) partnered with 1819 Partners, LLC, a private investment firm based in Memphis, TN, to establish Crockett Partners Fund I, LP (Crockett Partners). Crockett Partners was formed to own, rent, and resell construction and industrial equipment. Through an agreement with EquipmentShare.com Inc (EquipmentShare), of Columbia, MO, Crockett Partners will place its equipment on EquipmentShare's third-party equipment ownership platform to be rented to EquipmentShare's end customers.
"The construction and industrial equipment rental market offers attractive return potential with low correlation to equity markets," said Henry Guy, Pittco's Chief Investment Officer, adding, "we are very pleased to enter this market through an agreement with EquipmentShare, a leading integrated equipment service company and one of the largest purchasers of heavy equipment in the United States. We're also excited to establish this partnership with 1819 Partners, an investment firm we hold in very high regard."
"We have known the Pittco team for some time and could not have asked for a better partner as we look to grow this equipment strategy together over the coming years," said Drew Hursey, Managing Director at 1819 Partners. "Knowing the strength of EquipmentShare's operations and culture, we are confident that this will be a fruitful and lasting collaboration."
Pittco is a single-family office for the family of Pitt Hyde, founder of AutoZone, and his wife, Barbara. Pittco was established over 30 years ago, and provides investment, accounting, tax, and financial services from its headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Higher gas prices hurt pockets, make small dent in emissions
(AP) - As Congress and now the Supreme Court stymie the Biden administration’s efforts to curb climate change, one thing the president doesn’t want - sky high gas prices - actually is nibbling away at emissions of heat-trapping gas.
Gas prices in much of the United States shot past the $5 a gallon mark last month before a slight drop, and Americans have responded by driving a bit less, two sets of data show. June gas sales are about 5% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels and 2.6% below a year ago, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Americans in April, the last month data was available, drove 6% fewer miles than the same month in 2019, according to transportation analyst Michael Sivak, a former University of Michigan professor who is a long-time tracker of driving and car-buying habits. That 6% drop is tiny compared to the 40% plunge in driving miles in April 2020 as the pandemic kicked in.
Yet, a 6% drop in driving roughly translates to a 1% drop in overall U.S. carbon emissions, Sivak said. The U.S. climate goal is to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030 compared to 2005 levels.
“High fuel prices are a really difficult thing because they’re a double-edged sword,” said Samantha Gross, director of the energy security and climate initiative at the centrist Brookings Institution. “So prices that are high and expected to stay that way have more of a longer term ability to cut demand and my guess is the administration wouldn’t mind seeing that, but the problem is that people hate it.”
High gas prices are “unequivocally” good for fighting climate change because people use less fossil fuel and emissions go down, but the poorest people, who don’t have other options also “suffer the most,” said climate economist Solomon Hsiang, director of the Climate Impact Lab at the University of California, Berkeley. Carbon emissions are causing harm, especially to future generations, but for decades cheap gas has meant “no one is paying for that harm,” he said.
Now people are paying more when they hit the gas station and some are changing their habits.
Richard Gowan, 56, of Brighton, Michigan, used to commute 26 miles to his Ann Arbor workplace twice per week in a 2021 Ford F-150 pickup. But with gas close to $5 per gallon, he’s cut one-quarter of the truck trips. “That one doesn’t come out of the driveway near as much as it used to,” he said while pumping gas near work.
To save money, he has subbed a small Jeep Renegade SUV, which gets substantially better fuel economy than the 24 miles per gallon he gets with the pickup, which he bought to tow a travel trailer. The towing still takes place because he doesn’t want to give up family vacations, Gowan said.
He blamed the high gasoline prices on President Joe Biden’s policies. He wants Biden to open up more drilling and predicts that engineering will eventually solve climate change.
In San Diego, where gasoline runs more than $6 per gallon, Simmi Paul said her family also has reduced driving. Her daughter, a college student, now walks 10 minutes to work and takes public transportation to school rather than driving.
Even though the July 4th holiday weekend saw record number of people on the road, they were not driving as far “because they can’t afford the cost of gas,” said American Automobile Association spokesperson Devin Gladden. People who must drive, he said, “are trying to find ways they can combine some of their errands or perhaps if they are able to carpool for work they’re finding ways to reduce the amount of gas they have to buy and put in their vehicles.”
Biden has frequently said he doesn’t want high gas prices, attacked oil companies ' multi-billion dollar profits, proposed new offshore oil and gas drilling despite campaign promises and proposed a gas tax holiday, which congressional leaders said won’t fly. Asked whether conservation should play a greater role in adjusting to high prices, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said: “Americans are going to do what they feel is right for themselves and for their family. That’s not something for us to make a judgment on.”
Biden confidants know high gas prices hurt people and the president politically.
“The fact is there’s been a lot of studies on this — it’s just psychologically that how people tend to view the economy is through inflation,” said John Anzalone, a Democratic pollster who has worked for Biden. “People tend to focus on the pain points.”
Look at the pump for the pain point.
It’s about $200 a week for Pat Blevins, 42, a carpenter from Waterville, Ohio, who was filling the tank of his 2016 Chevrolet Silverado at a gas station west of Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday. “It likes to eat gas,” he said of his truck, which he said gets around 15 miles per gallon.
When gasoline went past $4 per gallon in the summer of 2008, American auto buyers quickly switched away from pickup trucks and large SUVs to smaller, more efficient vehicles. But when it hit that level again in early March, there was little impact on new-vehicle sales in the U.S., where about three-quarters of vehicles sold are SUVs and trucks.
“Even at $5 per gallon, it’s hard to find evidence of changing habits” and buying smaller gas-efficient cars, said Jeff Schuster, president of global forecasting for the LMC Automotive consulting firm.
It’s partly because of the global computer chip shortage. Automakers have been sending the chips they get to factories that build larger, more profitable vehicles, Schuster said.
Still, if smaller cars and SUVs were more readily available, Schuster says he is confident that people would buy them.
Blevins said he will look at the new electric Silverado to replace his gasoline model “if it’s worth the expense and if it can perform like a gas (truck) can.”
Sivak thinks $5 a gallon gasoline is for the moment the price that changes Americans’ car habits, still much lower than the price paid in Europe and much of the rest of the world.
“When you talk about the real outcomes of the energy transition (to less carbon pollution) some of this does mean that things will get more expensive and we need to come up with better solutions on how we finance and ensure that everybody can participate in the energy transition and it’s not just for the wealthy or privileged few,” AAA’s Gladden said.
Some economists, such as Hsiang, have called for a carbon tax of 25 cents to 50 cents a gallon above market price “to address the harm from climate change” and reduce carbon pollution by cutting demand, but with proceeds partly returned to people and partly used for green energy projects. But at the same time, he said, “higher gas prices hurt poorer families more,” so the government should send them financial help but not subsidize cheap gas.
Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday “is a subsidy, it’s paying people to pollute,” Hsiang said.
Brookings’ Gross said Republicans are falsely blaming Biden for the gas shortage because he cancelled a pipeline that has little to do with gas prices. She said the worldwide spike in gas prices is mostly due to pent-up post pandemic demand and supply issues and the Ukrainian war.
“I really feel for Biden because he’s in this situation where he wants to do climate stuff and his base is like ‘yeah we want climate stuff’ and he ran on it and he feels strongly about it personally I think,” Gross said. “But he’s in this situation where he’s getting hammered on high gas prices.”
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Led by existing investor Cocone Corporation, the new investment will support global expansion, licensing and talent acquisition as the digital asset management platform celebrates three years of providing stable and safe crypto investment opportunities to customers in 140+ countries
SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haru Invest, a leading digital asset management platform, celebrated its third year of operations this month by announcing a strategic investment funding of $4 million at a $284 million valuation. The new investment was led by Chun Yang-Hyun, executive chairman of Cocone Corporation who participated in Haru Invest's previous investment round in 2020, and the funds will support the company's talent acquisition, licensing and global expansion plans.
Since its founding in 2019, Haru Invest has processed more than $2B in total transaction volume across more than 140 countries, has paid out earnings over 4 million times and has never experienced a security breach, missed earnings payout or failed withdrawal. In the past 12 months, the company has seen triple-digit increases in a range of key growth metrics, including:
- Earnings payouts: +550%
- Total transaction volume: +433%
- Total users: +319%
- Deposits made: +451%
"Since we began operations three years ago, Haru Invest has been laser-focused on building and maintaining trust and reliability with our users, and this new strategic investment indicates we've been successful in doing so," said Hugo Lee, CEO of Haru Invest. "Regardless of the market situation, we have shown our trading capabilities in generating and distributing high earn rates via high frequency algorithmic trading. We owe much of our success to date to our committed users and investors, and are eager to leverage our new funds to continue delivering the most stable, secure and comfortable crypto investment experience possible."
Founded in South Korea and headquartered in Singapore, Haru Invest is built on one core belief: that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve financial freedom. The centralized finance (CeFi) company offers users three core crypto investment products — Haru Wallet, Haru Earn Plus and Haru Earn Explore — and features some of the highest crypto earn rates in the market, with up to 14.2% APR on crypto. The company's strong in-house digital asset management teams employ high-frequency algorithmic trading strategies that take advantage of market inefficiencies and gaps to generate profits.
Haru Invest's three-year anniversary and $4M investment round come on the heels of acquiring its money service business (MSB) license from the U.S. FinCEN earlier this month. The company also recently introduced Haru Freeze Marketplace, a new feature that allows users to liquidate products before the end of the lockup period to provide immediate access to locked-up assets.
"Since our initial investment in Haru Invest, the company has grown rapidly in the digital asset space and has delivered a highly reliable, safe and secure investment experience for thousands of users worldwide," said Chun Yang-Hyun, executive chairman of Cocone Corporation. "Renewing our commitment to the company and team was an easy decision and we look forward to helping Haru Invest continue to expand globally and internally."
To learn more about the company and how the platform can help your investments turn lucrative, visit https://haruinvest.com/
Haru Invest, a subsidiary service brand of Block Crafters, is a successful CeFi digital asset investment platform that built a secure bridge between crypto investment services decentralized and traditional finance, with $2 billion in total transaction volume. Haru Invest supports three crypto assets, Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether with a tier of investment strategies, Earn Plus, and Earn Explore. The Haru Invest team has over five years' experience in diverse strategies of crypto fund management, based on a trading model that takes advantage of market inefficiencies to generate stable profits. With users in over 140 countries, they are committed to educating and guiding crypto owners at all levels to achieve stable and profitable digital asset investment goals.
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Couple marries days after surviving plane crash together
BOTHELL, Wash. (KING) - An engaged couple moved up their wedding date, getting married days after they survived a small plane crash due to engine failure.
The love story between Allen Kang and Rosseana Morales took flight years ago, but it was cemented July 20 when their small plane crash-landed on a street in Bothell, Washington.
The couple, with Kang piloting, was flying their experimental plane home from Tacoma to Everett after visiting friends when the engine died.
“It was literally stopped,” said Morales, who has a background in aviation.
Without a working engine, the plane started plummeting.
“At first, I did get emotional, like, ‘This is scary. This actually just happened.’ I just remember telling him, ‘Hey, this is what you’ve trained for. I love you and just glide. Let’s find our best place to land,’” Morales said.
The Paine Field airport was still about 10 miles away, and Interstate 5 was packed with cars.
“What’s running through my head is like the highway, the interstate is busy… I had no intention of taking someone with me. It’s us and no one else,” said Kang, who has been flying for six years.
The next best option, 228th Street Southeast, is a busy Bothell arterial road in the daytime but not at night when the two were flying.
So, surrounded by streets and subdivisions filled with hundreds of houses, Kang made the decision to put the plane down. It clipped some powerlines, but the couple ended up with just minor injuries.
“I see him as my hero, to be honest, and he was a hero that saved so many lives that night… I think it made our relationship a lot stronger,” Morales said.
The couple felt so strongly that just five days later they got married on the beach in Steilacoom.
“At the end of it, we were just like, ‘We just survived something absolutely insane,’” Kang said.
“The worst thing possible anyone could experience,” Morales added.
The two had planned to get married about a year from now, but after walking away from a plane crash together, they decided not to wait another minute.
“It’s a very scary moment, but it really, for me, it helped me cherish life more and cherish our relationship together,” Morales said.
“I can’t imagine if I was alone, like, what I would do. I was lucky to have her there,” Kang said.
The cause of the engine failure remains under investigation. Instead of being on honeymoon, the newlyweds spent a day meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration.
The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating the crash.
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PITTSBURGH, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $18.13 per share (equivalent to $0.45325 per depositary share of 1/40th interest per share) on F.N.B. Corporation's Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E (NYSE: FNB PRE). The dividend is payable on May 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 29, 2022.
About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB's market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has total assets of $42 billion and more than 340 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB's wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.
The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB" and is included in Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.
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K-State legend, former Green Bay Packers RB Veryl Switzer dies at 89
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Veryl Switzer, the trailblazing former Green Bay Packers halfback who traded a career in the NFL for service as a lieutenant in the Air Force, died Saturday. He was 89.
Before his professional career, Switzer starred on the gridiron and in track and field at Kansas State before returning as an administrator. Citing his family, the school announced his death in a statement Sunday. Additional details weren’t provided.
“Veryl was one of the most influential and impactful K-Staters in our lifetime and helped pave the way for so many others to follow in his footsteps,” Wildcats athletic director Gene Taylor said of the first Black scholarship player to graduate from the land-grant institution. “He will be forever remember as a true trailblazer.”
Switzer was an All-American for the Wildcats for three straight seasons, leading the team in rushing in 1952 and 1953, and was selected fourth overall by the Packers in the 1954 draft.
Switzer led the NFL in punt return average during his rookie season, then stepped away from the NFL after 24 games for a stint in the military. He served in the Air Force from 1956-58 before spending two more years playing football in Canada.
Switzer spent a decade working at the Chicago Board of Education before returning to Kansas State, where he developed the school’s first university-wide student minority program. Many programs that exist today were began by Switzer, such as Ebony Theater, United Black Voices, Hispanic advocacy groups and Black Student Union.
Switzer, who earned his master’s in education from Kansas State in 1974, was a charter member of the school’s athletics hall of fame in 1990. He was placed in the school’s football ring of honor in 2002.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart Inc. on Monday lowered its profit outlook for the second quarter and the full year, saying rising prices on food and gas are forcing shoppers to cut back on discretionary items, particularly clothing, that carry higher profit margins.
That behavior is forcing the nation’s largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, to step up discounts on general merchandise items like home furnishings and electronics to move inventory.
Walmart’s shares fell nearly 10% in after-hours trading Monday.
Walmart’s move to lower its profit outlook in the middle of the quarter is rare and raised worries about how inflation, the highest in 40 years, is affecting the entire consumer sector. The stocks of many major retailers, including Target, Macy’s and Kohl’s, fell following Walmart’s Monday announcement. Several big consumer companies, including Amazon, McDonald’s and Procter & Gamble, are set to report their quarterly earnings results this week.
The warning follows reports by Walmart, Target and other retailers in May that a faster-than-expected shopper shift away from items that were popular in the height of the pandemic, such as casual clothing and home goods, left them with extra inventory they need to further discount.
“As the country’s largest retailer, Walmart is a bellwether for the entire sector,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail in a report. “Its downgrading of second quarter and full fiscal guidance is a cause for concern and highlights the pressure that all retailers are currently under.”
The news from Walmart comes as the Federal Reserve is set to announce another hefty hike in its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday. Together with its previous rate increases, the Fed’s moves will make borrowing costlier for individuals and companies and likely damper the economy over time.
Walmart said its namesake U.S. division is expected to report comparable sales, excluding fuel, to be up 6%. That’s higher than previously expected, but the mix is more heavily weighted toward lower-margin food and consumer basics. Walmart is slated to report fiscal second quarter results on Aug. 16.
“The increasing levels of food and fuel inflation are affecting how customers spend,” said Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in a statement.
The government’s consumer price index soared 9.1% in June compared with a year ago, the biggest yearly increase since 1981, with nearly half of the increase due to higher energy costs.
As of Monday, the average price of gasoline has slipped to $4.35, down from $4.90 a month ago but still way up from $3.15 a year ago.
McMillon said Walmart is expecting more pressure on general merchandise in the second half of the year. However, Walmart said it is encouraged by the early signs for sales of back-to-school supplies.
Walmart said that during the second quarter, the company made progress reducing inventory, managing prices to reflect certain supply-chain costs and inflation, and reducing storage costs associated with a backlog of shipping containers.
“Customers are choosing Walmart to save money during this inflationary period, and this is reflected in the company’s continued market share gains in grocery,” the company said.
As a result, adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter and full year are expected to decline around 8% to 9% and 11% to 13%, respectively. Excluding divestitures, adjusted earnings per share for the full year is expected to decline 10% to 12%.
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SHENZHEN, China, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 12, 2022, digital manufacturer Snapmaker won the iF Design Award 2022 for its flagship product Snapmaker 3-in-1 all-metal 3D Printer.
Founded in 1953, the iF Design Award has become one of the most prestigious design awards worldwide to award projects within nine disciplines: product, packaging, communication, interior architecture, professional concept, service design, UX, and architecture. This year, a panel of 75 renowned design experts gathers together to find the best designs. Among a record number of over 10, 000 entries from 49 countries, the Snapmaker 2.0 stands out in differentiation, function, and idea for its sleek all-metal modular design and was selected as one of the 2,074 winners in the product category.
Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker 2.0 is a modular desktop 3D printer integrating 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC carving. Empowered with a Rotary Module, Snapmaker 2.0 takes a big leap from flat surfaces to curved surfaces, achieving high-precision four-axis machining. Its open-source firmware and CAM software Snapmaker Luban also meet users' high standard and personalized needs.
Since launching in 2019 on Kickstarter, Snapmaker has kept the record as the most funded 3D printing project and has presented capabilities for its Snapmaker 2.0 lineups and their application in DIY enthusiasts, small businesses, maker spaces, and STEAM education.
About Snapmaker
Founded in 2016, Snapmaker is a tech company that develops, manufactures, and sells desktop 3-in-1 3D printers that integrate 3D printing, laser engraving & cutting, and CNC carving. Our flagship product Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 3D printer made a record in 2019 as the most crowdfunded 3D printer on Kickstarter and won the 2020 CES Innovation Award.
For more information about Snapmaker, please visit: https://snapmaker.com/
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Singapore has reported the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Southeast Asia during this year's outbreak -- while two further suspected cases of the disease have been found in South Korea.
The case in Singapore involves a British man who was in the city-state between June 15 and 17. He tested positive for monkeypox on Monday after developing skin rashes and experiencing headaches and a fever last week.
"During this period, he had largely remained in his hotel room except to visit a massage establishment and eat at three food establishments on June 16," Singapore's Ministry of Health said Tuesday.
Thirteen of the man's close contacts have been identified and contact tracing is underway, the ministry said, adding that the man is being treated at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases.
In South Korea, one of the suspected cases involves a foreigner who entered the country on Monday and was taken to hospital in the city of Busan after experiencing symptoms and developing a blistering skin lesion.
The other suspected case is a South Korean citizen who reported themselves to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency after arriving back in the country from Germany on Wednesday. The KCDA said the South Korean -- now being treated at a facility in Seoul -- had reported having a headache before flying and had developed a fever, sore throat, fatigue and skin lesions on arrival in the country.
The KCDA said it was conducting tests and would hold a briefing once the results were out.
Monkeypox, considered a less severe cousin of smallpox, has an incubation period of seven to 14 days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Initial symptoms are typically flu-like, such as fever, chills, exhaustion, headache and muscle weakness, followed by swelling in the lymph nodes, which help the body fight infection and disease.
The disease later progresses into a rash and lesions that can blister and scab over all over the body -- usually lasting two to four weeks.
The virus has been circulating for decades in some places, including parts of West and Central Africa.
But the current outbreak has seen more than 2,500 cases being reported in dozens of countries where the disease was not considered endemic -- including Australia, which reported its first case on May 20, and the United States, where as of Friday the CDC had reported more than 110 confirmed cases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said recently it will remove the distinction between endemic and non-endemic nations to reflect a "unified response."
"The unexpected appearance of monkeypox in several regions in the initial absence of epidemiological links to areas that have historically reported monkeypox, suggests that there may have been undetected transmission for some time," the WHO said in a recent update.
Lessons from Covid-19
Singapore last detected a case of monkeypox in 2019, in a 38-year-old man from Nigeria who had traveled to the city-state to attend a wedding.
"Monkeypox is not a new disease so we actually do know quite a bit about the disease and virus [which] has been around for some time," said Khoo Yoong Khean, a doctor and scientific officer at the Duke-NUS Center for Outbreak Preparedness in Singapore.
"But there is a change in how the disease is circulating and spreading in this current outbreak... [and] this seems to be an evolving situation."
Khoo said lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic could be applied to any potential monkeypox outbreak in the region.
"It will be wise for countries to pay attention. We have many tools which we have been using for Covid-19 and they will be useful now: contract-tracing methods, quarantine protocols and even a mass immunisation strategy if needed.
"While I don't think we need to be overly worried about the global situation, and we might now be in a better place, disease outbreaks are never predictable as we know. We might have surprises from monkeypox in the near future so we must continue to strengthen our health and surveillance systems, work collaboratively with other countries and make better decisions than [we did] during the Covid pandemic."
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Friday there should no longer be any doubt that Russia intends to dismantle Ukraine “and dissolve it from the world map entirely.”
Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the U.N. Security Council that the United States is seeing growing signs that Russia is laying the groundwork to attempt to annex all of the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk and the southern Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, including by installing “illegitimate proxy officials in Russian-held areas, with the goal of holding sham referenda or decree to join Russia.”
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov “has even stated that this is Russia’s war aim,” she said.
Lavrov told an Arab summit in Cairo on Sunday that Moscow’s overarching goal in Ukraine is to free its people from its “unacceptable regime.”
Apparently suggesting that Moscow’s war aims extend beyond Ukraine’s industrial Donbas region in the east comprising Donetsk and Luhansk, Lavrov said: “We will certainly help the Ukrainian people to get rid of the regime, which is absolutely anti-people and anti-historical.”
Russia’s deputy U.N. ambassador Dmitry Polyansky told the Security Council on Friday that “The de-Nazification and demilitarization of Ukraine will be carried out in full.”
“There must no longer be a threat from this stage to Donbas, nor to Russia, nor to the liberated Ukrainian territories where for the first time in several years people are finally able to feel that they can live the way they want,” he said.
Polyansky also warned Western nations supplying long-range artillery and MLRS surface-to-surface rockets that they were shifting “the provisional security line” further toward the west, “and in so doing clarifying even further the aims and objectives of our special military operation.”
Thomas-Greenfield went after countries that say “one country’s security should not come at the expense of another’s,” asking what they call Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She didn’t name any country but this is a view China has repeated frequently, including Friday by its deputy U.N. ambassador Geng Shuang.
He told the council, “Putting one’s own security above that of others, attempting to strengthen military blocs, establishing absolute superiority … will only lead to conflict and confrontation, divide the international community and make themselves less secure.”
The U.S. ambassador also went after nations that call for all countries to embrace diplomacy without naming Russia, saying: “Let us be clear: Russia’s ongoing actions are the obstacle to a resolution to this crisis.” Again she named no countries but a significant number of nations in Africa, Asia and the Mideast take this approach.
Thomas-Greenfield cited evidence of mounting atrocities including the reported bombings of schools and hospitals, “the killing of aid workers and journalists, the targeting of civilians attempting to flee, the brutal execution-style murder of those going about their daily business in Bucha,” the suburb of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv where local authorities said hundreds of people were killed during its occupation by Russian forces.
She said there is evidence Russia forces “have interrogated, detained forcibly, deported an estimated hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian citizens, including children — tearing them from their homes and sending them to remote regions in the east.”
Nearly 2 million Ukrainians refugees have been sent to Russia, according to both Ukrainian and Russian officials. Ukraine portrays these journeys as forced transfers to enemy soil, which is considered a war crime. Russia calls them humanitarian evacuations of war victims who already speak Russian and are grateful for a new home.
A recent Associated Press investigation based on dozens of interviews has found that while the situation is more nuanced that the Ukrainians suggest, many refugees are indeed forced to embark on a surreal trip into Russia, subjected along the way to human rights abuses, stripped of documents and left confused and lost about where they are. Those who leave go through a series of what are known as filtration points, where treatment ranges from interrogation and strip searches to being yanked aside and never seen again.
“The United Nations has information that officials from Russia’s presidential administration are overseeing and coordinating filtration operations,” Thomas-Greenfield told the council.”
Polyansky countered that despite Ukraine’s efforts at intimidation of their citizens “people are choosing the country that they trust” — Russia.
He warned that heavy weapons being poured into Ukraine by the West “will spill over into Europe” because of what he claimed is “the flourishing corruption among Ukraine’s political and military leadership.”
Polyansky said Western weapons are only “dragging out the agony and increasing the suffering of the Ukrainian people.”
Addressing Western ambassadors, he said: “The aims of our special military operation will be achieved either way, however much fuel you pour into the fire in the form of weapons.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/us-envoy-russia-intends-to-dissolve-ukraine-from-world-map/ | 2022-07-30T17:47:40Z |
Box of reptiles mailed to the wrong address in New York
Published: Aug. 31, 2022 at 1:57 PM CDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
PORT CHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Several live lizards were wrongly delivered to a residence in a village north of New York City.
“Needless to say the addressee was quite startled when they opened the box,” Port Chester police wrote on Facebook.
Police received the call about the reptiles just after noon on Saturday. They posted a picture on Sunday of three dark-colored lizards held in a large white container. It was not immediately clear whether there were more reptiles not pictured.
“If you lost your lizards and iguanas we have them at the police department,” police wrote.
They said they held the animals until a local animal sanctuary could pick them up for safekeeping.
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Collaboration supports Surgical Notes' commitment to addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues
DALLAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Notes, a nationwide provider of billing services and solutions for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and surgical hospital markets, announces it is continuing its partnership with CareerSpring, a networking and job placement platform for first-generation college students. The collaboration, now in its second year, supports Surgical Notes' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program.
The Surgical Notes ESG program helps the company better ensure it is cultivating a workforce that is positive, inspired, and reflective of those organizations Surgical Notes serves and supports.
Through its partnership with CareerSpring, Surgical Notes is pleased to welcome back intern Karen Benitez. Benitez, a Dallas native and undergraduate at College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., served as an intern at Surgical Notes in the summer of 2021. Her work is largely centered on data analysis, building on Microsoft Excel skills she learned last year and taking on new responsibilities.
"I'm excited to return to Surgical Notes," said Benitez. "I'm looking forward to learning new skills that I hope to take to my next job."
CareerSpring supports first-generation college students — those whose parents did not attain a 4-year college degree — by helping them understand their career options, learn how to pursue those options with advice from real-world professionals, and launch their career.
"CareerSpring is a great source for bringing in young talent to our organization and giving them the benefit of working in a business environment," said Surgical Notes President and Chief Executive Officer Randy Bishop. "Future professionals like Karen get to use our leadership as mentors for career guidance and hopefully gain an advantage when the time comes to enter the workforce. Surgical Notes benefits by adding another talented team member who supports our ongoing efforts to better serve the needs of our clients."
About Surgical Notes, Inc. Surgical Notes is the premier revenue cycle management and billing services partner for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and surgical hospital markets. Our expert teams with ASC-specific experience provide scalable billing, transcription, coding, and document management services and solutions that fully integrate with all leading ASC practice management systems. The largest management companies and hundreds of ASCs that partner with Surgical Notes experience and benefit from immediate operational and financial improvements that exceed industry performance levels. To find out more about Surgical Notes and its ASC revenue cycle and billing solutions, visit www.SurgicalNotes.com.
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The exciting breakfast experience will turn your milk a vibrant green right before your eyes
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nineties kids rejoice! Breakfast is getting a nostalgic makeover with Kellogg's® latest collab, adding a splash of Nickelodeon's iconic green Slime to cereal bowls with all-new Kellogg's® Apple Jacks® Slime cereal.
Kellogg's Apple Jacks Slime cereal features sweetened, toasted orange and green loops that evoke notes of delicious green apple flavor. But what makes this Slime-tastic new cereal even more fun are the green flecks that — once milk is added — turn the milk a vibrant shade of Nickelodeon Slime green right before your eyes.
"Both known for our bright orange and green colors, Kellogg's Apple Jacks and Nickelodeon Slime are a perfect pairing," said Sadie Garcia, Director of Brand Marketing at Kellogg All Family Cereal. "Now families can discover all the fun of Slime at the breakfast table with a delicious new cereal that changes the color of the milk while you eat."
"Kids and adults alike will recognize the fun and spontaneity of Nickelodeon Slime from many of their favorite Nick shows," said Priya Mukhedkar, Senior Vice President, Toys and Packaged Goods, Paramount Consumer Products. "We are excited to bring our iconic green Slime to fans in a whole new way with Kellogg's Apple Jacks Slime."
Kellogg's Apple Jacks Slime will be available at retailers nationwide for a limited time starting in July for a suggested retail price of $4.49 for an 8.2-ounce box. For more information, follow Kellogg on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter, and follow Nickelodeon on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing, and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products' portfolio includes a diverse slate of brands and content from BET, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and Showtime. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world's most beloved, iconic franchises. Additionally, Paramount Consumer Products oversees the online direct-to-consumer business for CBS and Showtime programming merchandise, as well as standalone branded ecommerce websites for Star Trek, SpongeBob, South Park, and MTV.
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Cedric Richmond, a former Biden White House official, definitively said this week that President Biden will run again in 2024 amid questions about his political longevity.
“He’s running and we’re building an infrastructure for him to run and win,” Richmond told NBC. “Right now, it’s all an early investment in 2024 while we’re helping 2022.”
Richmond, also a former congressman from Louisiana, was the director of the White House Office of Public Engagement in the Biden administration until he left in May. He is now a senior adviser for the Democratic National Committee.
Richmond’s remarks come amid skepticism over whether the president will run again, especially as he’s been unable to escape questions about his age. Biden, already the oldest-ever sitting commander in chief, turns 80 this year, but the White House has insisted that he intends to run for reelection.
Biden spoke about 2024 in July, saying he wouldn’t be disappointed if there was a rematch between him and former President Trump.
The president also had been plagued by poor approval ratings but has recently seen a sizable boost. He hit a 45 percent approval number in an Associated Press-NORC poll this week, a spike of 9 percentage points from July.
August was a big month for the president in terms of legislative wins — and the improvement in gas prices the U.S. has seen in the last several weeks.
Despite recent success, some polling still indicates that most Americans don’t want him to run for another term.
Two-thirds of voters in a recent poll said that he shouldn’t run, with nearly half citing their belief that he’s a bad president as the reason why. Another 30 percent said it’s simply because Biden, who would be 82 by the time he takes the oath of office again, is too old for the job.
That same poll found that 57 percent of voters think Trump shouldn’t run for another presidential term, despite the former president’s hints recently that he plans to do so. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/cedric-richmond-on-biden-2024-hes-running/ | 2022-09-16T18:18:38Z |
SEOUL, South Korea, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kokam Limited Company, a global provider of innovative lithium-ion battery solutions and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., announced that its Offshore Liquid-cooled battery system (KOL) obtained DNV certification under the revised 2021 class rules. The quality seal addresses strict industry standards covering revised testing and certifies the safety and reliability of lithium-ion batteries.
The KOL battery solution enables commercial and offshore vessels to save fuel and extend the life of combustion engines or generators. KOL has successfully passed fire propagation tests with IP 56 grade and are designed to prevent propagation between the cells in case a certain cell goes into a thermal runaway due to misuse and/or improper operation.
"The KOL battery solution, now certified by DNV, is comprised of multiple KOL battery modules configured to accommodate voltage and energy or current capacity requirements. Due to its flexibility and compact size, the KOL battery solution can be installed in locations where space is limited. KOL is suitable as a reliable source of energy for long-term operations while its outstanding power output serves as an optimal power source for engine starters." Ike Hong, CMO of Kokam, said.
More information at kokam.com
About Kokam:
Kokam is a global market leader in the manufacturing of premium quality lithium-ion battery systems and advanced ESS solutions. Its patented battery cell technology allows Kokam to provide battery solutions for applications and use-cases that require high levels of quality, performance, safety, and reliability. Committed to solving energy storage challenges, Kokam develops customized solutions for the most demanding energy storage and UPS applications. Today, Kokam's state-of-the-art battery solutions are deployed around the world and in a wide variety of industries, including electric vehicles (EV), energy storage systems (ESS), marine and uninterrupted power supply (UPS). Kokam is a subsidiary of SolarEdge, a NASDAQ traded company and global leader in smart energy. Kokam is online at kokam.com.
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Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a butterfly. My money says the fluttering insect you’re envisioning has black-veined, reddish-orange wings outlined with white specks — the iconic attributes of our beloved American monarch butterfly.
Unfortunately, the species, which populates many childhood memories, is in trouble.
The migrating monarch butterfly was added last week to the “red list” of threatened species and categorized as “endangered” for the first time by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. That’s two steps from extinct in the wild.
Scientists blamed the monarchs’ plummeting numbers on habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide and herbicide use.
What can home gardeners do to support the monarch?
If everyone reading this planted one milkweed plant, the benefit would be palpable. Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) is the only plant monarch caterpillars eat, and it’s where the adult butterflies lay their eggs. Without it, the species simply could not exist.
“But not all milkweed is the same,” says Dawn Rodney, chief innovation and growth officer at the National Wildlife Federation in Reston, Virginia. For instance, “there is an invasive species called tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) that we’re seeing more and more, and people are not understanding that it does more harm than good.”
The non-native plant is problematic because it blooms for longer and, in temperate regions, does not die back. That can prevent butterflies from recognizing when it’s time to migrate, and it can spread deadly parasites to the next year’s generation of caterpillars.
To choose the right milkweed, use the National Wildlife Federation’s Native Plant Finder ( https://www.nwf.org/nativeplantfinder/ ).
Adult monarchs need other plants too, specifically ones with nectar-bearing flowers. The National Wildlife Federation also has a Monarch Nectar Plant List tool ( https://www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/About/Native-Plants/Monarch-Nectar-Guides ), developed with Monarch Joint Venture and Xerces Society, to find plants appropriate for your location.
Choose plants native to your region for the highest-quality food source. Be sure to include late-season bloomers to provide monarchs with fuel for their annual fall migration.
Knowing the source of the plants you buy is important, too.
“There are a lot of growers that use different types of chemicals that are harmful to wildlife,” Rodney said, referring to pesticides and herbicides intended to keep plants attractive on retail shelves. When you bring treated plants home, and butterflies lay eggs on them, the caterpillars that follow will die when they munch the leaves.
Neonicotinoid pesticides are especially harmful to the species, Rodney said, as they can kill bees and adult butterflies that ingest the toxic pollen and nectar of treated plants.
Since treated plants aren’t labeled as such, Rodney advises asking garden center staff about their pest-management practices. Buying only from trusted, organic sources or growing your own plants from seed are other good options.
This brings me to pesticide use in the home garden. When we use chemicals on our plants, we accept beneficial insects, including monarchs, as collateral damage. We also endanger birds that eat those poisoned insects.
Even natural and organic pesticides can harm butterflies and other pollinators. But if you must use such a product, stick with insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils or Neem oil, and apply them only after dusk, when pollinators aren’t active. Unlike many synthetic chemicals, these products lose their effectiveness when dry, so the butterflies will be safer by morning.
Finally, consider going the extra mile by setting up a butterfly puddling station: Create a mud puddle (or add water to sand) in a sunny spot of the yard and set a flat stone within it. Butterflies will sun themselves on the stone to raise their temperatures, and will sip water from the puddle to supplement their nectar diets with the salts, vitamins and minerals they need. | https://cw33.com/news/monarch-butterflies-are-in-trouble-heres-how-you-can-help/ | 2022-07-29T13:48:52Z |
Woman fakes cancer, forges notes to avoid prison
SAN DIEGO (AP) - One note submitted to the federal judge sentencing a 38-year-old California woman for embezzlement claimed that a biopsy had revealed “cancerous cells” in her uterus. Another indicated that she was undergoing a surgical procedure, and her cancer had spread to the cervix. Yet another letter warned she “cannot be exposed to COVID-19″ because of her fragile state.
But federal officials say the notes and cancer were all fake, and now Ashleigh Lynn Chavez is headed to prison for three times as long. The court this week added an additional two years to her initial, one-year prison sentence.
The fake claim of having cancer kept Chavez out on bond from the time of her guilty plea in 2019 to embezzling more than $160,000 from her former employer through her sentencing hearing on March 31, 2021. The notes then bought her an additional three months of freedom by the judge who believed she was getting medical treatment, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of California.
All told, Chavez was able to avoid being locked up for six months, federal officials said.
Chavez’s attorney, Benjamin Kington, said in a sentencing memorandum that Chavez was “terrified” about being separated from her newborn son, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
The notes also claimed she was too ill to work and could not make restitution payments to her former employer.
Two different attorneys hired by Chavez believed the notes were authentic and submitted them to the court, according to federal officials.
By August 2021, the notes forged by Chavez were asking the court to permit her to serve time in home confinement. In one forged note, attributed to a San Diego-area oncologist, Chavez wrote that “(a) year in prison could be a death sentence for my patient.”
Federal authorities contacted the doctors named in the letters who denied writing them, though Chavez had been a patient of one of the physicians, according to federal officials.
“This defendant went to appalling lengths to avoid her initial prison sentence by falsifying medical documents to claim she had cancer. This offensive conduct is an affront to every person fighting that battle,” FBI Special Agent in Charge Stacey Moy said in a statement.
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WASHINGTON — When Rep. Abigail Spanberger first introduced a bill banning stock trading by members of Congress and their families, the Virginia Democrat managed to get only eight co-sponsors. So far this session, 62 — or about one out of every seven House members — have signed on.
It’s a similar story in the Senate. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., a once lonely voice on the issue, had just one co-sponsor for his proposed stock trading ban in the last two congressional sessions. Now, he has nine.
The uptick in support reflects a growing lawmaker appetite to tighten the rules around trading after several members faced heavy scrutiny for their stock transactions during the pandemic. While there’s no guarantee any of the proposals will become law, many lawmakers facing the toughest reelection races have embraced the legislation, elevating the ethics issue as a talking point — and potential point of attack — for the midterm campaigns.
Even with voters focused on issues like inflation and the war in Ukraine, Spanberger said the trading ban comes up time and again when she meets with constituents.
“No matter where I am, somebody brings it up,” said Spanberger, who is among those lawmakers facing a difficult reelection bid.
But it’s not clear sailing. Other lawmakers, particularly Republicans, are skeptical and raising concerns about the merits of such a ban and the logistics of enforcing it. And while congressional leaders say they are open to the proposals, there are doubts from some lawmakers about whether that will translate to action.
“The headwind is that some members of Congress don’t want to abide by these rules, and some of those members are in leadership,” Spanberger said.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., initially said she did not support a stock trading ban back in December. “We are a free market economy. They should be able to participate in that,” she told reporters. But in February she announced she was open to one. “It’s complicated, and members will figure it out. And then we’ll go forward with what the consensus is,” she said.
Under current law, members of Congress and government employees must report the sale and purchases of stocks, bonds, commodity futures and other securities no more than 30 days after learning they were made and within 45 days of a transaction exceeding $1,000.
But lawmakers have been routinely late in filing such notices, and in some cases didn’t file at all, leading to a flurry of complaints to the House Ethics Committee.
During a House hearing on the issue in April, Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., said it’s clear the current disclosure laws aren’t working as intended. But he characterized the violations as mostly inadvertent.
Davis said he’s heard little from constituents about the stock trading and worries that requiring lawmakers to put assets in a blind trust would prove inordinately expensive for many lawmakers. Still, he’s open to finding a compromise “that doesn’t encourage the ultra wealthy to be only ones to run for Congress.”
Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., went further. He said Americans have the “right and freedom to participate in a free and fair market economy.”
“It’s not going to make a difference to me personally, but it does make a difference to me as an American citizen,” he said.
Watchdog groups warned at the hearing that public disclosure of stock trades has failed to deter lawmakers from owning and trading stocks in companies subject to their oversight, eroding voter trust.
California Rep. Zoe Lofgren, the Democratic chair of the House Administration Committee who has been reviewing the various trading bills introduced, said this week she was “hopeful” of getting a bill through her committee. But she also said “it’s way more complicated than I understood when I first started looking at it.”
Support for the trading ban is bipartisan. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, co-authored the bill with Spanberger, but the vast majority of co-sponsors of the various bills are Democrats. That includes progressives such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.
Several Democrats facing tough reelection battles have also signed on as co-sponsors. The list includes Reps. Jared Golden of Maine, Sharice Davids of Kansas, Angie Craig of Minnesota, Kim Schrier of Washington, Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Tom Malinowski of New Jersey.
Malinowski is under an Ethics Committee investigation after the Office of Congressional Ethics determined there was substantial reason to believe he failed to properly disclose stocks that he purchased or sold. Malinowski said his trading activity was conducted by a third-party investment manager without his involvement. He has since established a qualified blind trust to manage his investments. But Republicans have made the trades and the ethics investigation an issue as they try to win back Malinowski’s New Jersey seat.
Slotkin said she was elected in 2018 after promising not to accept donations from corporate political action committees. She called it a defining issue in that race, and she views the proposed trading ban as an extension of that effort.
“Anything that we can do to clean up the perception about elected officials is good for democracy,” Slotkin said.
She said she shares Spanberger’s concern that Pelosi doesn’t consider the stock trading ban a priority.
“When the speaker wants something to get done, it gets done. When she doesn’t want it to get done, you have to fight to get it on the agenda, and that is the place where we are at,” Slotkin said.
In the Senate, 13 Democratic lawmakers, but no Republicans, have signed onto a bill from Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia that would require lawmakers and their spouses and children to place their securities in a blind trust. Three Democratic senators viewed as having the toughest reelection races this year are co-sponsors: Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona, Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada.
Larry Parnell, director of the strategic public relations program at George Washington University, said Democratic candidates have had a muddled message going into the midterms because “they’re sort of halfway in, halfway out on certain elements of the Biden agenda.” But he believes the stock trading ban is one idea “that everyone can get behind.”
“Its a win-win situation for anyone looking for a populist message to bring to the market,” Parnell said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_bb2043d8-c8d3-11ec-84ee-733316194937.html | 2022-05-01T06:22:33Z |
Which ‘Beauty and the Beast’ backpack is best?
There are plenty of reasons to love the Disney animated classic “Beauty and the Beast.” With fun songs, gorgeous animation and unforgettable characters, it remains one of the most beloved Disney classics. As a result, there’s been a lot of “Beauty and the Beast” merchandise released. So, which “Beauty and the Beast” themed backpack takes the cake? That depends on what you’re looking for. Check out the Loungefly Disney Beauty And The Beast Belle Cosplay Shoulder Bag for a backpack that will make you feel like the belle of the ball.
What to know before you buy a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ backpack
Small backpack vs. large backpack
The backpack size you choose depends on how you’ll be using it. Is it for school, work or travel? If so, then a medium or large backpack about 13 inches tall is probably the way to go. If you are looking for a miniature backpack to wear instead of a small purse, then a backpack about 10.5 inches tall should do the trick.
Types of straps
While most backpacks feature two straps, this is not always the case. Some “Beauty and the Beast” backpacks have one strap. A few even have one strap that unzips into two so that you can change up how you carry it. In recent years, backpacks that can also be worn with one strap like a purse have become increasingly popular. Regardless of which type you prefer, adjustable and padded straps are often the easiest on your back.
Materials
Most “Beauty and the Beast” backpacks are made from polyester or faux leather. Polyester is the more lightweight option, but faux leather tends to be tougher. It even beats out real leather in terms of durability. Polyester is not waterproof unless it has a plastic coating. Many faux leather bags are waterproof and dry quickly.
What to look for in a quality ‘Beauty and the Beast’ backpack
Excellent illustrations
The animation in “Beauty and the Beast” is Disney at its finest, and a great backpack needs good-looking artwork. Nothing makes a Disney-themed item look cheap like bad pictures that don’t even resemble the characters you know and love. The bag’s color scheme should feel reminiscent of the film, and the featured characters should be immediately recognizable.
Matching hardware
A beautiful backpack can look unattractive if the zippers and buckles don’t match. Whether a backpack has silver, gunmetal, gold or rose gold hardware, those metal components should match the color scheme of the backpack in a complementary way. For example, a bag with a lot of pink tones might look better with rose gold hardware rather than silver hardware.
Pockets and sleeves
No matter the theme, a great backpack can help keep you organized. There should be at least two main pockets, one big and one small, for separating belongings. Even better backpacks have interior or side pockets and sleeves to keep everything easily accessible.
Insulated compartments
A really practical “Beauty and the Beast” backpack features one or two insulated pockets, eliminating the need to pack food or drinks separately. Insulated compartments have thicker siding. Insulating some compartments but not all of them helps keep the bag from getting too bulky and heavy.
How much you can expect to spend on a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ backpack
A “Beauty and the Beast” backpack costs $30-$130, but a specialty backpack with extra amenities, such as a diaper bag backpack, can cost over $200.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ backpack FAQ
What is a cosplay backpack?
A. Cosplay means dressing up like an existing character. It is popular with fan festivals and conventions for beloved media. A cosplay backpack is made to embody the vibe of a character, or it can be designed to replicate an accessory a specific character is known for carrying.
Is Loungefly officially licensed by Disney?
A. Loungefly is owned by Disney. This explains why Loungefly products feature such accurate artwork and why its products cost more than similar items made by other manufacturers.
What’s the best ‘Beauty and the Beast’ backpack to buy?
Top ‘Beauty and the Beast’ backpack
Loungefly Disney Beauty and the Beast Belle Cosplay Shoulder Bag
What you need to know: This faux leather backpack is 11 inches tall, has a flap closure and is designed to mimic Belle’s yellow ballgown.
What you’ll love: It has bold gold-toned rivets and cute embroidered illustrations. The detailing really makes it feel like it’s made from Belle’s dress. There’s a matching wallet that can be purchased separately.
What you should consider: There’s no zipper, and the straps are not adjustable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top ‘Beauty and the Beast’ backpack for the money
Loungefly Disney Princess Castle Series Belle Shoulder Bag
What you need to know: This faux leather backpack is 10.5 inches tall, has a zipper closure and features illustrations of Belle in town with a book and the Beast’s castle.
What you’ll love: The artwork is incredibly detailed, featured on the front and back and is in the colorful stained glass style featured in the film. The fabric on the inside has a stained glass rose print against a blue backdrop. It has side pockets.
What you should consider: There are no interior pockets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Petunia Pickle Pop Art Beauty and the Beast Bottom Pivot Backpack
What you need to know: This multifunctional diaper bag backpack is 15.5 tall, has rose gold-toned zipper closures and a print featuring Belle and Chip.
What you’ll love: It has a spacious interior and plenty of pockets. The front compartment is insulated, and there’s a padded compartment for your phone.
What you should consider: The straps are comfortable but not padded.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
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Company outlines progress against goals and plans for continuous improvement in areas of ESG
CALGARY, AB, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) today published its 21st annual Sustainability Report (Report), offering stakeholders information about the Company's continuous improvement in areas of environment, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
"In many ways, when Enbridge announced the company's ESG goals in 2020, it galvanized our organization's progression as a company," said Pete Sheffield, Enbridge Vice-President and Chief Sustainability Officer. "The 2021 Sustainability Report shows the tangible progress we're making on the ESG goals we set for ourselves. We knew they were ambitious but we are up to the challenge and our early progress demonstrates our commitment."
Enbridge has long considered environmental and social factors, along with strong governance and accountability to be foundational to its success and 2021 was pivotal in this regard. Enbridge was the first midstream company in Canada to commit to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 and to help achieve this goal, the Company set the interim target of reducing its emissions intensity 35% by 2030. To hold itself accountable, Enbridge has linked achievement of the goals to executive and employee compensation and issued $3 billion in sustainability-linked bonds that tie borrowing costs to delivering on emission reduction targets.
This year's Report is online, user-friendly and interactive. It reports progress against the ESG goals Enbridge announced in late 2020, including plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase diversity within the workforce.
The Report also provides for the first time, in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure, a net-zero scenario analysis to test the resiliency of Enbridge's business against holding global warming to 1.5C above preindustrial levels. This important evaluation validates Enbridge's diversified energy mix, early entry into lower-emission investments, and financial strength, which create strategic optionality that positions Enbridge to be resilient under any scenario.
Enbridge leads its sector in tracking and reporting Scope 3 emissions, including metrics that track the emission intensity of the energy it delivers and the impact low-carbon investments have had on global emissions. Enbridge is committed to continuing to work with third-parties to improve frameworks for reporting these kinds of emissions.
Report highlights:
Emissions
- Goal: Reduce GHG emissions intensity 35 per cent by 2030: Progress: Reduced emissions intensity by 27 per cent from a 2018 baseline, including a two per cent reduction in 2021.
- Goal: Net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. Progress: 20 per cent reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions through 2021 from a 2018 baseline.
Workforce and Board of Director diversity and inclusion by 2025
- Goal: 28 per cent racial and ethnic minority groups across the Enbridge workforce by 2025. Progress: 23 per cent through 2021.
- Goal: 3.5 per cent Indigenous representation within the workforce by 2025. Progress: 2.2 per cent through 2021.
- Goal: 40 per cent women representation on the Board of Directors and 20 per cent racial and ethnic group representation on the Board of Directors by 2025. Progress: 33 per cent women on the Board of Directors and 33 per cent racial and ethnic groups.
- Goal: Greater awareness of the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Progress: Unconscious bias and anti-racism training completed for all employees in 2021; 100 per cent of employees to receive Indigenous cultural awareness training by the end of 2022.
Click here to see the full Enbridge 2021 Sustainability Report.
Enbridge Forward-Looking Information
Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge Inc. ("Enbridge" or the "Company") and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including management's assessment of Enbridge and its subsidiaries' future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as ''anticipate'', ''expect'', ''project'', ''estimate'', ''forecast'', ''plan'', ''intend'', ''target'', ''believe'', "likely" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information or statements in this news release include statements with respect to energy transition, including Enbridge's approach thereto; environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and targets, including those related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, and diversity, equity and inclusion; our plans to achieve our ESG goals and targets and to monitor and report our progress thereon; expected resiliency of our assets and growth opportunities under climate change scenarios; and our plans to continue to work with third-parties regarding Scope 3 emissions.
Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Material assumptions include assumptions about the following: energy transition including the drivers and pace thereof; the expected supply of, demand for, and prices of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and renewable energy; anticipated utilization of our existing assets; exchange rates; inflation; interest rates; operational reliability and performance; customer, regulatory and stakeholder support and approvals; changes in legislation, regulations or government policy applicable to our businesses; weather; litigation; impact of capital project execution on the Company's future cash flows; credit ratings; capital project funding; hedging program; financial strength and flexibility; debt and equity market conditions, including the ability to access capital markets on favorable terms or at all; cost of debt and equity capital; economic and competitive conditions; changes in tax laws and tax rates; the development and performance of technology and new energy efficient products, services and programs; long-term energy future scenarios; and successful collaboration with partners and others to advance ESG goals. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, NGL and renewable energy, and the prices of these commodities, are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for the Company's services. Similarly, energy transition, including the drivers and pace thereof, exchange rates, inflation and interest rates impact the economies and business environments in which the Company operates and may impact levels of demand for the Company's services and cost of inputs, and are therefore inherent in all forward-looking statements. Due to the interdependencies and correlation of these macroeconomic factors, the impact of any one assumption on a forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty.
Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
About Enbridge
At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil or renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We're investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on two decades of experience in renewable energy to advance new technologies including wind and solar power, hydrogen, renewable natural gas and carbon capture and storage. We're committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the energy we deliver, and to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Enbridge's common shares trade under the symbol ENB on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges. To learn more, visit us at enbridge.com
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Acquisition adds significant expertise in multilingual capability and global reach
MUNICH, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- yoummday GmbH, the technology platform that matches independent entrepreneurs with companies needing customer service talent, has acquired Prague-based ICON Communication Centres s.r.o. (ICON), a multilingual business process outsourcer (BPO), from ESPIRA Investments s.r.o. (ESPIRA) and ICON's executive management team. The purchase of ICON is yoummday's first acquisition in its invigorated growth strategy since receiving a €30M funding round from Armira Growth and Project A in February 2022. yoummday's purchase of ICON accelerates the company's international expansion as it seeks to disrupt traditional BPO and contact centre models.
yoummday offers a work@home operating system (w@h OS) which empowers independent entrepreneurs with the ability to choose when and where they work across a variety of customer experience functions for a brand they desire. As a result, companies of all sizes in any sector can take advantage of an engaged and scalable workforce contributing a wide range of skills and languages to the yoummday talent pool.
"The acquisition of ICON furnishes the opportunity to strengthen our growth strategy, which is predicated on integrating traditional BPO operators into our own proprietary marketplace platform. We look forward to working with the ICON team and weaving their unique capabilities into the yoummday brand", emphasized Dr. Klaus Harisch, CEO and Founder of yoummday.
yoummday customers can select from over 6,000 qualified entrepreneurs when building their workforce and may decide upon either a self-managed or yoummday-managed deployment of services. Within its platform, yoummday takes care of quality assurance, the onboarding of new independent entrepreneurs, and additional training.
Acquisition adds significant expertise in multilingual capability and global reach
ICON has provided international companies with outsourced customer operations functions since 2003. It brings significant benefits and expertise to yoummday with respect to native-level multilingual capability, global reach, and B2B customer experiences. Following yoummday's proven success within the EU, its penetration into both the US and UK markets is now expedited thanks to ICON's existing operations.
ICON was co-founded by CEO Helen Hickin after identifying Prague as an ideal nearshore location due to its geography, advantageous price point, and the depth of multilingual talent available. It is capable of providing complex customer interactions in 30 languages and counts several of the world's most well-known travel, telecommunication, and education technology companies within its client portfolio.
"We identified a gap in the market and opened the first outsourced BPO in Prague. Twenty years later, the BPO sector has changed significantly; through innovative technology, yoummday has found an exciting new way for companies to outsource operations with greater flexibility. It's the right time for ICON's next evolution and yoummday is perfectly positioned to ensure ICON's clients continue to benefit from innovative delivery solutions", states Helen Hickin, CEO, ICON Communication Centres.
ICON's C-Team will continue to operate alongside yoummday, and the ICON brand will remain in operation for the foreseeable future. yoummday purchased 100% of ICON from CEE Communications s.r.o. of which CEE-based private equity firm ESPIRA, is the majority shareholder. ESPIRA and ICON's executive management team acquired ICON in 2019 in a transaction that aligned with the private equity firm's diversity-oriented investment focus.
Emilia Mamajova, ESPIRA's Co-Founding Partner, stated, "Our goal together with the management team was to develop ICON on the international arena as a successful independent provider of high value-added services - and over the past three years Helen and her team have succeeded in reaching this objective. We congratulate them and wish the team continued success in their partnership with yoummday."
yoummday's acquisition of ICON Communication Centres was concluded on the 20th of July 2022, and all parties have agreed not to disclose the financial details of the transaction.
About yoummday
yoummday.com has developed a work@home operating system (w@h OS) which allows it to leverage its 360° customer service platform. yoummday stands for 'you made my day'. The Munich-based company was founded in 2016 by telegate and GoYellow founder Dr. Klaus Harisch and his sons Pablo and Lion. On the yoummday platform, over 6,000 qualified customer service talents from 65 nations working remotely from home are matched with client companies in need of professional customer service. yoummday employs more than 250 people in Munich, Halle, Berlin, and Sofia.
About ICON Communication Centres
ICON is an agile contact centre based in Central Europe that recruits and manages multilingual teams specializing in sales, account management, and customer support services for B2B and B2C companies across various sectors. Companies wanting to scale or test new markets leverage ICON's award-winning knowledge of CX solutions and customer journeys to grow their market presence cost-effectively.
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Led by Tiger Global, funding will accelerate product development to meet demand for healthcare service robot and enhance interoperability, integrations and efficiency in healthcare institutions
AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin-based robotic automation company, Diligent Robotics, today announced that it has closed over $30 million in Series B funding, bringing the total investment raised to date to nearly $50 million. Diligent Robotics develops socially-intelligent service robots and artificial intelligence solutions that enable robots to collaborate within and adapt to human environments.
The flagship product, Moxi, is a robot that performs delivery tasks for frontline healthcare teams. Stress and burnout have been a persistent problem in healthcare for years, creating a shortage of nurses and clinical staff. But over the past two years COVID-19 has accelerated this into a crisis moment, with projections of more than 1 million new nurses needed in the U.S. alone. More and more health systems are looking for automation to provide workforce augmentation at a critical time for this market.
Tiger Global, an investment firm focused on private and public companies in the internet, software, consumer, and financial technology sectors, led the Series B funding round. Diligent also maintains the support of existing investors, including True Ventures, DNX Venture, Ubiquity Ventures, E14 Fund, Next Coast Ventures, Boom Capital, Gaingels as well as additional commitments from new investors including Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures.
"We are proud to have the full support of our past investors and welcome our new partners who joined during our Series B raise," said Dr. Andrea Thomaz, co-founder of Diligent Robotics. "This new round of funding will help us scale the company to meet the incredible demand for our healthcare service robot. Thanks to the support of our investors and the Diligent team, we are focused on expanding automated support for clinical teams so nurses and clinicians can focus on tasks that matter most, patient care."
Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics is the leading company in the social robotics space and the first to build a unique robot with social intelligence and mobile manipulation capabilities to help people in their work environments. In 2018, the company debuted Moxi, a collaborative robot assistant that assists clinical staff with routine, not-patient-facing tasks including fetching and delivering supplies, medications, or lab samples. Since launching and integrating into several healthcare systems, Moxi demonstrated improvement in overall clinical flows and gave care team members back valuable time to spend with their patients.
"We started implementing Moxi into our clinical workflows in December and planned on going through a trial phase to determine if the technology would be helpful to our staff," said Cody Blankenship, Vice President Performance Improvement at Mary Washington Healthcare. "Right away, we could see the impact Moxi made on the efficiency of our staff and how morale immediately increased. We were so impressed with what Moxi took off our team's hands, we chose to add even more robots to our fleet."
In the two years since its Series A funding, Diligent Robotics has achieved several milestones including:
- Moving from prototype to commercial deployment. Between 2018 and 2019, Diligent partnered with four health systems in Texas to complete a series of research trials. The team incorporated the learnings and demonstrated the commercial value of their robotic technology, incorporating direct feedback from care teams to shape how Moxi fits into clinical workflows today. The first commercial deployments of Moxi started in 2020.
- Moxi utilization and use cases with initial customers. Diligent saw initial success with early customers as nurses quickly adopted Moxi into their workflows. As Moxi is joining more teams, Diligent sees a consistent need to support clinical staff to offload a diverse set of tasks that interrupt a nurse's day, including sending and picking up things from the lab, delivering teleboxes, managing the "do not tube" medications, picking up patient's personal items or transferring pumps or other light-weight equipment from unit to unit. Now that Moxi is fully deployed and integrated into a diverse set of health systems across the nation from multi-location systems to smaller community hospitals or large academic and research-focused health systems, the demand is skyrocketing. Chief Nursing Officers from all sizes of healthcare institutions want to understand robotic solutions and how Diligent can help their clinical staff during the nursing shortage crisis.
- Began commercial organization build out. To support the high demand, Diligent quickly expanded their talented team across the entire business from operations, sales and engineering.
According to a report from Research and Markets, the global smart hospital market is estimated to be at $27.6 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $82.89 billion by 2026, compounding at 24.6% annually.
"Robotic automation technology will be the key to optimizing efficiency and productivity in health care operations," said Connie Lee, Partner, Tiger Global. "As a leader in robotic technology, Diligent Robotics has been able to scale to meet demand while developing an impressive product that delivers tremendous value for its customers. We are excited to partner with Diligent Robotics as their positive impact on the healthcare system grows."
The funds raised during this round will help Diligent optimize supply chain and design teams for faster robot deployment. They will continue to enhance interoperability and drive purposeful integrations with existing hospital infrastructure, electronic health records and clinical communications, which will allow them to continue to meet the demands during the persistent nursing shortage. The team at Diligent is excited about the next chapter and how the Series B funding will be able to accelerate their plans.
"Diligent Robotics' participation in the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator program led to the exploration of our team testing this solution with our clinical teams," said Dr. David Marshall, Chief Nursing Executive at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. "Using the robot to relieve front-line health care workers from point-to-point delivery and retrieval tasks has been successful in our original launch. Staff members have told me that gives them more time for direct patient care."
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NEW YORK , May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Enservco Corporation ("Enservco" or the "Company") (NYSE: ENSV) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and docketed under 22-cv-01267, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Enservco securities between May 13, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Enservco securities during the Class Period, you have until July 19, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Enservco, through its subsidiaries, provides well enhancement and fluid management services to the onshore oil and natural gas industry in the United States.
Recently, the Company has employed several tactics in an apparent effort to strengthen its balance sheets. For example, in August 2020, Enservco's Board of Directors approved a transaction to, inter alia, exchange 50% of the Company's subordinated debt with Cross River Partners, L.P. ("Cross River Partners"), a related party. Enservco's Chief Executive Officer, Defendant Richard A. Murphy, is managing member of Cross River Capital Management, LLC, the general partner of Cross River Partners. On February 3, 2021, Enservco exchanged the remaining 50% of its subordinated debt with Cross River Partners. In addition, the Company awarded a warrant to Cross River Partners to purchase up to 150,418 additional shares of the Company's common stock in the future at an exercise price of $2.507 per share.
Moreover, during the second quarter of 2021, Enservco amended payroll tax returns originally filed for the third and fourth quarters of 2020 to claim refundable Employee Retention Credits ("ERCs")—a type of tax credit provided for under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act")—for those periods.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (ii) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for ERCs; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (v) accordingly, the Company could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 28, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that it had "concluded that the Company's previously issued condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021" (collectively, the "Relevant Periods") "should no longer be relied upon largely because of the Company's accounting for a conversion of debt to equity with a related party," namely, Cross River Partners. The Company further advised that it had "misinterpret[ed the] eligibility for certain employee retention tax credits under relevant provisions of the [CARES Act]" and would "amend its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Relevant Periods to reflect restatements of its condensed consolidated financial statements for the Relevant Periods."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.45 per share, or 12.3%, to close at $3.21 per share on March 28, 2022.
On March 31, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that it could not timely file the Company's annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2021 because the Company was "in the process of restating [its] financial statements and preparing amendments to its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filings for the Relevant Periods, which must be completed prior to the completion and filing of the [Company]'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2021."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.21 per share, or 7.78%, to close at $2.49 per share on April 1, 2022.
On April 4, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that its Chief Financial Officer, Defendant Marjorie A. Hargrave, "is departing the Company and will no longer be an executive officer and employee of the Company effective April 22, 2022."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.19 per share, or 7.48%, to close at $2.35 per share on April 5, 2022.
On April 11, 2022, Enservco filed amended quarterly reports with the SEC for the Relevant Periods, each of which reported adjusted net losses that increased, and adjusted other income that decreased, significantly for their respective periods.
Then, on April 18, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that the Company "will not be filing its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 within the 15-day extension period provided by the Company's 12b-25 filing" because it "intends to [again] amend its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Relevant Periods to reflect restatements of its condensed consolidated financial statements for the Relevant Periods."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.38 per share, or 10.47%, to close at $3.25 per share on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- River (river.com) is a leading Bitcoin technology and financial services company that offers brokerage accounts, Lightning Network access, and full-service Bitcoin mining. Earlier this month, River brought another 3,000 miners online powered primarily by a West Texas wind farm. River has thousands more Bitcoin mining machines scheduled to launch this year on behalf of clients.
"While other companies are closing down mining operations, we are expanding and rapidly growing our Bitcoin mining segment," says Alex Leishman, River CEO. "Our clients range from individuals with one miner to family offices and investment funds building mining fleets."
Clients can easily purchase Bitcoin mining machines on the River iOS app or desktop to get started. Additionally, Bitcoin mining payouts are deposited daily to clients' River accounts, which also show mining portfolio performance and individual miner output.
River simplifies the full mining operation, including procuring the newest hardware and securing space to host miners in the top data centers in the U.S. These features are coupled with some of the lowest hosting energy costs in the industry.
"River is perfect for anyone who wants exposure to Bitcoin mining without the operational complexities," says Leishman. "Our mining product is an important step towards our vision of making Bitcoin accessible for everyone."
River Financial is a Bitcoin technology and financial services company. River offers the full suite of Bitcoin brokerage, custody, Lightning, and mining services in one easy-to-use mobile app and on river.com. River serves individuals, businesses, family offices, and investment funds looking to grow Bitcoin wealth.
To learn more, please visit river.com or follow us on Twitter @River.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci and his tumultuous experience during the COVID-19 pandemic are the focus of a PBS “American Masters” documentary.
The film follows Fauci at home and at work during a 14-month period starting from President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021, PBS announced Wednesday.
“Tony – A Year in the Life of Dr. Anthony Fauci” is set to debut on the PBS “American Masters” showcase in spring 2023, following a planned release in movie theaters.
It will show “a rarely seen side of the scientist, husband, father and public servant,” Paula Kerger, PBS president and CEO, told a TV critics’ meeting.
Fauci, 81, the government’s top infectious disease expert, said recently that he plans to retire by the end of Biden’s term in January 2025. He has served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984 and advised seven presidents.
The pandemic represented an unprecedented challenge for Fauci, his work and his reputation despite his years of widely respected public health service. He’s led research in HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections, Ebola, Zika and the coronavirus.
The film follows Fauci “at home, in his office and in the corridors of power as he battles the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the political onslaught that upends his life and calls into question” his long career as the nation’s leading public health advocate, according to the announcement.
Mark Mannucci, who directed the 2019 “American Masters” documentary on the Nobel Prize-winning scientist James Watson, directed and is a producer for the Fauci film. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/anthony-faucis-life-work-during-covid-are-pbs-films-focus/ | 2022-07-28T08:03:31Z |
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces he’s running for Congress
By Gregory Krieg, CNN
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Friday that he will run for Congress in a newly drawn district that includes parts of Manhattan and his home borough of Brooklyn.
De Blasio left office less than six months ago after serving two terms as mayor. He had previously considered a run for governor before deciding against it. But with the jumbling of New York’s redistricting process, which has seen one congressional map drawn by state Democratic lawmakers struck down by New York’s highest court and a new one, drawn by a court-appointed “special master,” now nearing approval, de Blasio saw his opportunity.
“Wherever I go, people ask: can things get better? I say from my heart: YES, but WE have to make them better,” de Blasio tweeted Friday morning. “In our neighborhoods and our nation, the way to save our democracy is to be part of it. So as I declare my candidacy in #NY10 I ask you to join us.”
He first made the announcement during an appearance Friday on MSNBC. De Blasio, whose failed bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination hurt his standing at home, said his time as mayor gave him a unique insight into the city’s troubles.
“Polls show people are hurting, they need help, they need help fast, they need leaders that can actually get them help now,” de Blasio said. “I know how to do it from years of serving the people of this city.”
De Blasio’s entry is the latest in a series of jolts to the New York political scene that have followed the release of the new map, which would split some traditionally Black neighborhoods and could effectively force incumbent Black lawmakers to face off against each other in primary contests. Despite the pushback, led by Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who has called the map “a sledgehammer to Black districts” and “enough to make Jim Crow blush,” the new lines are expected to be approved.
It is unclear who de Blasio will square off against in the Democratic primary for the new 10th Congressional District. But the race is expected to be crowded and competitive.
The borders for the new 12th District in Manhattan have already set off a primary clash between longtime Democratic incumbent Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerrold Nadler. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s controversial decision to run in the 17th District could see him face off in the primary against freshman Rep. Mondaire Jones, another incumbent unmoored by the redistricting process. Jones, though, could also run in the new 16th District against Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a fellow Black Democrat.
This story has been updated with additional details.
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US inflation will likely stay high even as gas prices fall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans may finally be catching a break from relentlessly surging prices — if just a slight one — even as inflation is expected to remain painfully high for months.
Thanks largely to falling gas prices, the government’s inflation report for July, to be released Wednesday morning, is expected to show that prices jumped 8.7% from a year earlier — still a sizzling pace but a slowdown from the 9.1% year-over-year figure in June, which was the highest in four decades.
The forecast by economists, if it proves correct, would raise hopes that inflation might have peaked and that the run of punishingly higher prices is beginning to ease slightly. There have been other hopeful signs, too, that the pace of inflation may be moderating.
At the same time, an array of other economic developments are threatening to keep intensifying inflation pressures. The pace of hiring is robust and average wages are up sharply. And even as gas prices fall, inflation in services such as health care, rents and restaurant meals is accelerating. Price changes in services tend to be sticky and don’t ease as quickly as they do for gas, food or other goods. Those trends suggest that overall inflation may not drop significantly anytime soon.
President Joe Biden has already pointed to falling gas prices as a sign that his policies — such as releases of oil from the nation’s strategic reserve — are helping combat the higher costs that have hammered household budgets, particularly for lower-income families.
Yet Republicans will push ongoing high inflation as a top campaign issue in this fall’s elections, with polls showing that high prices have driven Biden’s approval ratings down sharply.
On Friday, the House is poised to give final congressional approval to a revived tax-and-climate package pushed by Biden and Democratic lawmakers. The bill, which among other things aims to ease pharmaceutical prices by letting the government negotiate Medicare’s drug costs, is expected to cut the federal budget deficit by $300 billion over a decade.
Yet economists say the measure, which its proponents have titled the Inflation Reduction Act, will have only a minimal effect on inflation over the next several years, though it could could slow price increases a bit more later this decade.
Economists have forecast that Wednesday’s inflation report will show that consumer prices rose 0.2% from June to July, according to FactSet. That would mark a steep drop from the 1.3% jump from May to June.
But excluding the volatile food and energy categories, so-called core inflation likely stayed high. Economists project that core prices rose 0.5% from in July, still a sharp rise, though down from the 0.7% jump in June. Such an increase would leave core prices 6.1% higher than a year ago, up from a 5.9% year-over year increase in June.
If overall inflation did ease in July, it will largely reflect a 16% plunge in prices at the gas pump from their peak in mid-June, when gas hit a national average of $5 a gallon. The average price fell to about $4.20 by the end of July and was just $4.03 by Tuesday. The continuing drop means that lower gas prices will likely pull inflation down further in August.
Other items may have also helped lower price gains in July: Food costs, though they likely kept rising, probably did so at a slower pace than in June. Prices for used cars, clothing and rental cars may have fallen, too.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed needs to see a series of declining monthly core inflation readings before it would considering pausing its interest rate increases. Though the Fed more closely tracks a different inflation measure, it also monitors the figures in Wednesday’s report, known as the consumer price index.
The Fed has raised its benchmark short-term rate at its past four rate-setting meetings, including a three-quarter point hike in both June and July — the first increases that large since 1994. A blockbuster jobs report for July that the government issued Friday — with 528,000 jobs added, rising wages and an unemployment rate that matched a half-century low of 3.5% — solidified expectations that the Fed will announce yet another three-quarter-point hike when it next meets in September.
Financial markets are betting that the Fed will raise rates several more times this year, to a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, but will ultimately have to cut rates by next summer because traders expect the higher rates to cause a recession.
Some trends do point to lower future inflation. The supply chain snags that have elevated prices for cars, furniture, appliances and other goods are easing.
The number of ships waiting to be unloaded at the Los Angeles/Long Beach port has fallen for six straight months, according to Oxford Economics. Shipping costs have generally leveled off or declined, including for trucking and rail services, Oxford said, though they remain high.
And a drop in Americans’ expectations for future inflation may also keep higher prices from becoming entrenched. Such expectations can be self-fulfilling: If people believe inflation will stay high or worsen, they are likely to take steps — such as demanding higher pay — that can then send prices higher in a self-perpetuating cycle. Companies often raise prices to offset higher their higher labor costs.
But a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, released Monday, showed that Americans now expect lower inflation in the next few years than they did a month ago. Yung-Yu Ma, chief investment strategist at BMO Wealth Management, said lower inflation expectations may allow the Fed to react less aggressively to reports, such as last month’s burst of hiring, that suggest the economy is still strong and that inflation could remain high.
“It’s a modestly good sign,” Ma said of the inflation expectations data. “It gives them a little bit of room to not take a more aggressive approach.”
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony") (Nasdaq: HRMY), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases, today announced results of a post-hoc analysis from the pivotal data evaluating the clinical impact of WAKIX® (pitolisant) on the reduction of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy in adults with a high burden of narcolepsy symptoms. The analysis was presented as a poster at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), known as "SLEEP 2022," held in Charlotte, NC June 4-8.
"The results from this post-hoc analysis of data from randomized, controlled trials in the clinical development program for WAKIX presented at SLEEP 2022 reinforce the clinical effectiveness of WAKIX in patients with a high burden of narcolepsy symptoms," said Harmony's Chief Medical Officer, Jeffrey Dayno, M.D. "Clinical impact, quantified through effect size metrics, lends another perspective on the efficacy profile of WAKIX, especially when assessed in patients with high symptom burden."
The poster presents a post-hoc analysis of pooled data from patients in the pivotal clinical trials with WAKIX who had a high burden of EDS and cataplexy. The data were pooled from HARMONY 1 and HARMONY CTP, two randomized, placebo-controlled seven- and eight-week studies in adult patients with narcolepsy from the clinical development program for WAKIX. Patients enrolled in the trial were individually titrated over a three-week period, with a potential maximum dose of 35.6mg/day, after which the dose remained stable. Three independent patient subgroups were analyzed based on the following criteria for high burden of narcolepsy symptoms:
- High burden of EDS as defined by an Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) baseline score ≥16 (n = 118; pitolisant, n = 60; placebo, n = 58);
- High burden of EDS as defined by a sleep latency at baseline ≤8 minutes on the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) (n = 105; pitolisant, n = 59; placebo, n = 46); and,
- High burden of cataplexy as defined by a baseline frequency of ≥15 cataplexy attacks per week (n = 31; pitolisant, n = 20; placebo, n = 11).
The clinical impact of a treatment can be quantified using effect size metrics, including Cohen's d (the standardized drug-placebo difference for an effect) and number needed to treat (NNT; number of patients that need to be treated with study medication instead of placebo to achieve a specific outcome for one additional person). Change from baseline to the end of treatment was evaluated for pitolisant compared with placebo in each patient subgroup using these effect size metrics and generated the following results:
- Cohen's d effect size values for pitolisant versus placebo were 0.80 for ESS, 0.31 for MWT, and 1.31 for weekly rate of cataplexy (WRC);
- NNT for pitolisant for improvement in EDS, as defined as a ≥3-point decrease from baseline on the ESS or final score ≤10, was 3;
- NNT for pitolisant for improvement in cataplexy, as defined by a reduction in WRC ≥50% decrease from baseline, was 2; and,
- For clinician ratings of "much" or "very much" improved on the clinical global impression of change (CGI-C) assessment, NNT was 5 in the ESS subgroup, 4 in the MWT subgroup, and 3 in the WRC subgroup.
About Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a rare, chronic, debilitating neurological disease of sleep-wake state instability that impacts approximately 165,000 Americans and is primarily characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy – its two cardinal symptoms – along with other manifestations of REM sleep dysregulation (hallucinations and sleep paralysis), which intrude into wakefulness. EDS is the inability to stay awake and alert during the day and is the symptom that is present in all people living with narcolepsy. In most patients, narcolepsy is caused by the loss of hypocretin/orexin, a neuropeptide in the brain that supports sleep-wake state stability. This disease affects men and women equally, with typical symptom onset in adolescence or young adulthood; however, it can take up to a decade to be properly diagnosed.
About WAKIX® (pitolisant) Tablets
WAKIX, a first-in-class medication, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness or cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy and has been commercially available in the U.S. since Q4 2019. It was granted orphan drug designation for the treatment of narcolepsy in 2010, and breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of cataplexy in 2018. WAKIX is a selective histamine 3 (H3) receptor antagonist/inverse agonist. The mechanism of action of WAKIX is unclear; however, its efficacy could be mediated through its activity at H3 receptors, thereby increasing the synthesis and release of histamine, a wake promoting neurotransmitter. WAKIX was designed and developed by Bioprojet (France). Harmony has an exclusive license from Bioprojet to develop, manufacture and commercialize pitolisant in the United States.
Indications and Usage
WAKIX is indicated for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness or cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy.
Contraindications
WAKIX is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to pitolisant or any component of the formulation. Anaphylaxis has been reported. WAKIX is also contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Warnings and Precautions
WAKIX prolongs the QT interval; avoid use of WAKIX in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs known to prolong the QT interval. Avoid use in patients with a history of cardiac arrhythmias, as well as other circumstances that may increase the risk of the occurrence of torsade de pointes or sudden death, including symptomatic bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, and the presence of congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
The risk of QT prolongation may be greater in patients with hepatic or renal impairment due to higher concentrations of pitolisant; monitor these patients for increased QTc. Dosage modification is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment and moderate or severe renal impairment (see full prescribing information). WAKIX is not recommended in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Adverse Reactions
In the placebo-controlled clinical trials conducted in patients with narcolepsy with or without cataplexy, the most common adverse reactions (≥5% and twice placebo) for WAKIX were insomnia (6%), nausea (6%), and anxiety (5%). Other adverse reactions that occurred at ≥2% and more frequently than in patients treated with placebo included headache, upper respiratory infection, musculoskeletal pain, heart rate increased, hallucinations, irritability, abdominal pain, sleep disturbance, decreased appetite, cataplexy, dry mouth, and rash.
Drug Interactions
Concomitant administration of WAKIX with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors increases pitolisant exposure by 2.2-fold. Reduce the dose of WAKIX by half.
Concomitant use of WAKIX with strong CYP3A4 inducers decreases exposure of pitolisant by 50%. Dosage adjustments may be required (see full prescribing information).
H1 receptor antagonists that cross the blood-brain barrier may reduce the effectiveness of WAKIX. Patients should avoid centrally acting H1 receptor antagonists.
WAKIX is a borderline/weak inducer of CYP3A4. Therefore, reduced effectiveness of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may occur when used concomitantly with WAKIX. The effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced when used with WAKIX and effectiveness may be reduced for 21 days after discontinuation of therapy.
Use in Specific Populations
WAKIX may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. Patients using hormonal contraception should be advised to use an alternative non-hormonal contraceptive method during treatment with WAKIX and for at least 21 days after discontinuing treatment.
There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women who are exposed to WAKIX during pregnancy. Patients should be encouraged to enroll in the WAKIX pregnancy registry if they become pregnant. To enroll or obtain information from the registry, patients can call 1-800-833-7460. The safety and effectiveness of WAKIX have not been established in patients less than 18 years of age.
WAKIX is extensively metabolized by the liver. WAKIX is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Dosage adjustment is required in patients with moderate hepatic impairment.
WAKIX is not recommended in patients with end-stage renal disease. Dosage adjustment of WAKIX is recommended in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment.
Dosage reduction is recommended in patients known to be poor CYP2D6 metabolizers; these patients have higher concentrations of WAKIX than normal CYP2D6 metabolizers.
Please see the Full Prescribing Information for WAKIX for more information.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Harmony Biosciences at 1-800-833-7460 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
About Harmony Biosciences
At Harmony Biosciences, we specialize in developing and delivering treatments for rare neurological diseases that others often overlook. We believe that where empathy and innovation meet, a better life can begin for people living with neurological diseases. Established by Paragon Biosciences, LLC, in 2017 and headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA, our team of experts from a wide variety of disciplines and experiences is driven by our shared conviction that innovative science translates into therapeutic possibilities for our patients, who are at the heart of everything we do. For more information, please visit www.harmonybiosciences.com.
Forward Looking Statement
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Which is the best Huion tablet?
In the past, an “art tablet” might have been the description for a large book of blank paper for painting or drawing. But today, art tablets are thin pieces of technology that can be used for illustration, animation or photo editing. One of the top brands for art tablets is Huion because it offers tablets at a variety of price points. If you are looking for a top-quality Huion tablet with a large drawing area, the Huion Pro Graphic Drawing Tablet is an excellent choice.
What to know before you buy a Huion tablet
Digital drawing and painting can be done on a graphics tablet or on a tablet computer.
Graphics tablets
Graphics tablets connect to a computer or smartphone either wirelessly or through a USB. You draw on the tablet’s pad with a special pen or stylus and view your drawing on your computer or phone. This type of tablet is less portable than tablet computers since you’ll need a separate device to view your work. That being said, graphics tablets are a wonderful option for people who are new to drawing, since there are so many affordable models.
Tablet computers
You can draw on an Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy or similar tablet, but there are also tablets built with digital drawing and painting specifically in mind. With these devices, you draw directly on the screen with a special brush or pen, or even with your finger, so the experience is more like drawing on paper. You can also load apps onto these devices or send the files to your computer. These devices are typically more expensive than graphics tablets, but they are an excellent option for professional artists and designers.
What to look for in a quality Huion tablet
Pressure sensitivity
Pressure sensitivity is the most important feature of a drawing tablet. Your tablet should capture both the pressure and the motion on your screen, meaning the harder you press with your stylus or drawing utensil, the thicker or more opaque the line you draw will be. You need more pressure sensitivity if you want your artwork to look more detailed and refined. Find a tablet with at least 1,024 pressure points; most modern drawing tablets have at least 2,048 pressure points.
Resolution
Tablet resolution is measured in lines per inch, or LPI. The more lines there are, the higher the tablet’s resolution. The best tablets have at least 1,000 LPI. Professionals typically want tablets with a higher resolution, but keep in mind you won’t see much of a difference on the screen beyond 2,000 LPI.
Report rate speed
The report rate speed refers to the responsiveness of the tablet, or how long it takes for your pen strokes or brushstrokes to render on screen. Drawing will feel more natural with a faster report rate speed, which is measured in reports per second, or RPS. Buy a tablet with an RPS of 200 or more, which means the tablet will register your stroke in 1/200 of a second or less.
Function keys
Most graphics tablets have a few express keys, or hotkeys, which are used for shortcut commands. Some of these tablets actually have buttons that you can customize for your specific needs.
How much you can expect to spend on a Huion tablet
Most graphics tablets range in price from about $75-$100, but you can find some basic graphics tablets for less than $50. For tablet computers, you can expect to pay about $200-$500 on average.
Huion tablet FAQ
How difficult is it to set up a graphics tablet with a computer?
A. To set up a graphics tablet with a computer, you need to install a driver, which you can download from the website of the manufacturer, before plugging in the tablet. You might need to uninstall other drivers, and for some more expensive tablets, you have to use a graphics card to get the full color range.
What software can I run with a graphics tablet?
A. Graphics tablets are compatible with nearly any drawing and graphics program, including Krita, Corel, Gimp, Zbrush, Sketchbook, Clip Studio, Painter and Photoshop. Check the manufacturer’s website to make sure the tablet you’re interested in is compatible with the program you want to use.
What’s the best Huion tablet to buy?
Top Huion tablet
Huion Pro Graphic Drawing Tablet
What you need to know: This Huion precision art tablet features a big drawing area and comes with an artist’s glove and a carrying case.
What you’ll love: This affordable graphics tablet offers a large working area of 10 inches by 6.25 inches, as well as eight customizable shortcuts. The tablet also features amazing pen pressure sensitivity of 8,192 levels and compatibility with most art software.
What you should consider: Some users have trouble installing the drivers on their computer.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Huion tablet for the money
Huion H610PRO V2 Graphics Drawing Tablet
What you need to know: This Huion graphics tablet features a battery-free pen tilt function and includes 18 pen nibs and an artist’s glove.
What you’ll love: This affordable Huion tablet features a 10-by-6.25-inch drawing board, a battery-free stylus, and eight customizable express keys for shortcuts.
What you should consider: To work properly, this tablet needs to connect to a computer or Android phone (Huion says this product is not suitable for use with an iPad or iPhone).
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Huion KAMVAS Pro 16 Graphics Drawing Tablet
What you need to know: If you’re willing to shell out more cash, this Huion tablet is an excellent option, with a 15.6-inch pen display, an adjustable stand and brilliant visuals.
What you’ll love: The Huion KAMVAS Pro 16 offers brilliant color, advanced pen performance and an optimized workflow with six express keys and a touch bar. The tablet is also compatible with most art software, including Lightroom, SAi, Clip Studio Paint and Photoshop.
What you should consider: This tablet is more expensive than other Huion tablets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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With Missoni as Special Guest and a Focus on Sustainability, This Year's Lineup Brings the Heat Back to Miami's Most-Iconic Venues to Celebrate Fashion in an Innovative Way
MIAMI, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The prestigious Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW), returns to Miami, Florida on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, through Sunday, June 5, 2022. The highly anticipated star-studded week is taking the fashion off the runway, and showing up in Miami's most coveted hotspots and iconic venues.
After a two-year hiatus, the 22nd edition of Miami Fashion Week® will be held in person, bringing the fashion scene back to Miami. Featuring a roster of internationally acclaimed designers, including special guest brand Missoni, this year's shows are bringing an international flavor to the global cultural hub that is Miami.
The week-long events will combine fashion, culture, art, sustainability and more, kicking off on Tuesday, May 31st with a press conference at Miami's East Hotel, a LEED certified hotel with a focus on sustainable practices. Designers, industry experts, celebrities and influencers will be in attendance for the events to be held at a variety of venues throughout Miami, including environmentally friendly locations.
Sustainability will also play a substantial role in this year's events. With the pandemic showcasing the importance and necessity of sustainable fashion practices to limit supply chain disruptions and the effects of the fashion industry on the environment, Miami Fashion Week is dedicated to investing all the necessary resources into spotlighting the role of sustainability during global fashion weeks to ensure the growth and future of the industry.
MIAFW's events will take place all over Miami, from Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Seaspice, Gary Nader Art Center, and to Frost Science Museum, celebrating fashion in a new and exciting way.
A new addition to this year's designers, Miami Fashion Week is proud to present special guest, Italian luxury lifestyle brand Missoni. World renowned for its iconic knitwear, Missoni will showcase its womenswear collection on Wednesday, June 1st at the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.
Esteemed designers Naeem Khan, Benito Santos, Angel Sanchez, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada and Rene by RR, and more will also debut their latest resort collections throughout the week.
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Relaunched in 2016 under new management, Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW) is the second largest fashion event in the U.S. debuting resort collections of established and emerging international designers. With dates officially recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America's Fashion Calendar's Important Dates (CFDA) alongside New York, London, Paris and Milan, MIAFW plays an integral role in the industry by continuing to be the first international platform for the resort season to an audience of A-list celebrities, global influencers, and fashion leaders. MIAFW is back for its 22nd edition on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, to Sunday, June 5, 2022. For more information, please visit www.miamifashionweek.com.
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NEW YORK , April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Meta Platforms, Inc. ("Meta Platforms, Inc.") (NASDAQ: FB) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 2, 2021 and February 2, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Meta Platforms, Inc., contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Meta Platforms, Inc. includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Apple's iOS privacy changes were having a material impact on Meta's ability to provide the kind of targeted advertising that its customers wanted and, as a result, customer ad spending was dropping precipitously; (2) Meta's mitigation efforts were either not properly implemented or ineffective; (3) measurement of ads was not accurate as mitigation efforts were failing; and (4) Meta did not have a plan in place to properly address the impact of the iOS privacy changes.
DEADLINE: May 9, 2022
Aggrieved Meta Platforms, Inc. investors only have until May 9, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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FDA to consider Moderna vaccine for youngest kids
(CNN) - The youngest part of the U.S. population may soon be protected from COVID-19.
The Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is meeting Tuesday and Wednesday.
Among the issues to be discussed is granting an emergency-use authorization to allow children who are at least 6 months old to get Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Right now, that is the only age range that is not eligible for COVID-19 shots.
Recent documents from the FDA show that both vaccines are safe and effective for children.
After officials vote on the issue, the entire agency will determine if they will grant the authorization.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will decide if they agree with the FDA’s decision.
The White House previously said vaccines for young children may start being available next week.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFST) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with LifeStance Health's June 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"), of the important October 11, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased LifeStance Health securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the LifeStance Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8073 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 11, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining LifeStance Health's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing LifeStance Health's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) LifeStance Health had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the IPO's registration statement and LifeStance Health had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the IPO's registration statement represented. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the LifeStance Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8073 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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When Hansika Daggolu’s junior year of high school starts in the fall, she’ll be watching to see if a later first bell under a new California law means fewer classmates are heads-down on their desks for afternoon naps.
The overall mood, she suspects, will lift as well if her classmates at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont aren’t quite so sleepy.
“I’m really excited and I am so happy this is happening,” said Hansika, 15, who said she will no longer have to get out of bed before 7 a.m. to get to school by 8 a.m.
Beginning this fall high schools in the nation’s most populous state can’t start before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools can’t start before 8 a.m. under a 2019 first-in-the-nation law forbidding earlier start times. Similar proposals are before lawmakers in New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Advocates say teens do better on school work when they’re more alert, and predict even broader effects: a reduction in suicides and teen car accidents and improved physical and mental health.
“We know that teenagers are the most sleep-deprived age group, and the cause is our own public policy,” said Joy Wake, who helped lead the efforts of the “Start School Later” group in California.
The average start time for the nation’s high schools was 8 a.m. in 2017-18 but about 42% started before then, including 10% that began classes before 7:30 a.m., according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Middle school start times in 2011-12, the most recent available from NCES, were similar.
That’s too early for adolescents whose bodies are wired to stay up later than at other ages because of a later release of the sleep hormone melatonin, scientists say. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends eight–10 hours of sleep per night for 13- to 18-year-olds.
After finishing eighth grade and doing all of ninth grade remotely because of COVID-19 closures, Hansika said it was hard enough to transition from the shortened, less structured days to more challenging courses in a new school without also battling to stay alert. Remote learning allowed her to sleep until signing in for school in her robe and to take naps after classes ended around 12:30 p.m. That changed when schools reopened this past year.
“Being sleep deprived in some parts of the year was also a problem for me so there’s a lot of factors that come together,” she said. She doesn’t anticipate staying up any later because of the shift next year.
Opponents of changing start times often bring up logistical challenges like shifting bus routes and afterschool schedules and disrupting family routines built around existing school and work schedules.
As California debated the change, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Al Mijares worried it would disproportionally hurt students from working class families and single-parent households.
“While it may be easy enough for some families with flexible schedules to adjust, in some communities, parents who are working just to make ends meet don’t have the luxury of delaying the start of their workday,” he wrote in a 2019 opinion piece for the nonprofit Cal Matters.
Wake responds that it’s impossible to start school at a time that fits everyone’s work schedules, “but you can pick a time that doctors say is healthier and safer for teenage kids.”
Bills related to school start times have been introduced in at least 22 U.S. states in recent years, according to Start School Later, though with limited success.
“Adolescents who do not get enough sleep are faced with several health risks including being overweight, drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, and using drugs, as well as poor academic performance,” according to New Jersey legislation introduced in April by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Sen. Vin Gopal, chair of the Education Committee.
It calls for start times of 8:30 a.m. or later statewide.
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1955 warrant in Emmett Till case found, family seeks arrest
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A team searching the basement of a Mississippi courthouse for evidence about the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in his 1955 kidnapping, and relatives of the victim who initiated the hunt want authorities to finally arrest her nearly 70 years later.
A warrant for the arrest of Carolyn Bryant Donham — identified as “Mrs. Roy Bryant” on the document — was discovered last week inside a file folder that had been placed in a box, Leflore County Circuit Clerk Elmus Stockstill told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Documents are kept inside boxes by decade, he said, but there was nothing else to indicate where the warrant, dated Aug. 29, 1955, might have been.
“They narrowed it down between the ‘50s and ‘60s and got lucky,” said Stockstill, who certified the warrant as genuine.
The search was started by the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation and included two members of Till’s family: Cousin Deborah Watts, head of the Foundation; and her daughter, Teri Watts. They want authorities to use the warrant to arrest Donham, who at the time of the slaying was married to one of two white men tried and acquitted just weeks after Till was abducted from a relative’s home, killed and dumped into a river.
“Serve it and charge her,” Teri Watts told the AP in an interview.
Donham set off the case in August 1955 by accusing the 14-year-old Till of making improper advances at a family store in Money, Mississippi. A cousin of Till who was there has said Till whistled at the woman, which flew in the face of Mississippi’s racist social codes of the era.
Evidence indicates a woman, possibly Donham, identified Till to the men who later killed him. The arrest warrant against Donham was publicized at the time, but the Leflore County sheriff told reporters he did not want to “bother” the woman since she had two young children to care for.
Now in her 80s and most recently living in North Carolina, Donham has not commented publicly on calls for her prosecution. But Teri Watts said the Till family believes the warrant accusing Donham of kidnapping amounts to new evidence.
“This is what the state of Mississippi needs to go ahead,” she said.
District Attorney Dewayne Richardson, whose office would prosecute a case, declined comment on the warrant but cited a December report about the Till case from the Justice Department, which said no prosecution was possible.
Contacted by the AP on Wednesday, Leflore County Sheriff Ricky Banks said: “This is the first time I’ve known about a warrant.”
Banks, who was 7 years old when Till was killed, said “nothing was said about a warrant” when a former district attorney investigated the case five or six years ago.
“I will see if I can get a copy of the warrant and get with the DA and get their opinion on it,” Banks said. If the warrant can still be served, Banks said, he would have to talk to law enforcement officers in the state where Donham resides.
Arrest warrants can “go stale” due to the passage of time and changing circumstances, and one from 1955 almost certainly would not pass muster before a court, even if a sheriff agreed to serve it, said Ronald J. Rychlak, a law professor at the University of Mississippi.
But combined with any new evidence, the original arrest warrant “absolutely” could be an important stepping stone toward establishing probable cause to initiate a new prosecution, he said.
“If you went in front of a judge you could say, ‘Once upon a time a judge determined there was probable cause, and much more information is available today,’” Rychlak said.
Till, who was from Chicago, was visiting relatives in Mississippi when he entered the store where Donham, then 21, was working on Aug. 24, 1955. A Till relative who was there at the time, Wheeler Parker, told AP that Till whistled at the woman. Donham testified in court that Till also grabbed her and made a lewd comment.
Two nights later, Donham’s then-husband, Roy Bryant, and his half-brother, J.W. Milam, showed up armed at the rural Leflore County home of Till’s great-uncle, Mose Wright, looking for the youth. Till’s brutalized body, weighted down by a fan, was pulled from a river days later in another county. His mother’s decision to open the casket so mourners in Chicago could see what had happened helped galvanize the building civil rights movement of the time.
Bryant and Milam were acquitted of murder but later admitted the killing in a magazine interview. While both men were named in the same warrant that accused Donham of kidnapping, authorities did not pursue the case following their acquittal.
Wright testified during the murder trial that a person with a voice “lighter” than a man’s identified Till from inside a pickup truck and the abductors took him away from the family home. Other evidence in FBI files indicates that earlier that same night, Donham told her husband that at least two other Black men were not the right person.
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Reeves reported from Newnan, Georgia.
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Area events this weekend include multiple Juneteenth celebrations, a beer festival in Salado, the annual Holland Corn Festival, live music and more.
Temple Juneteenth Parade
The Temple Juneteenth Parade will roll through the city at 10 a.m. Saturday with a festival and program to follow at 11:30 a.m.
The parade and festival celebrate Juneteenth, which was recognized as a national holiday last year.
The group’s vehicle parade will follow the same format as in the past, with participants driving down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Vehicle admission to the parade this year is $25, with the gathering to start at 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and East Avenue M.
The festival, which will follow the parade, will take place at Ferguson Park, 1203 E. Adams Ave. Activities at the festival will include a provided lunch, live entertainment, vendor stations and activities for children.
Organizers said the provided lunch will be barbecue with all the trimmings.
Juneteenth is held annually each year around June 19 to honor the same day in 1865 when word of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Texas, ending slavery. This occurred more than two years after the proclamation went into effect on Jan. 1, 1863.
Consortium Juneteenth event
The Central Texas Housing Consortium will hold its regular Juneteenth event this year at the Friendship House in East Temple.
The event, which will include three main speakers, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at 1609 E. Ave. I in Temple.
Speakers will be Temple-based KCEN-TV’s first all-female and all-black anchor team — Jasmin Caldwell, Taheshah Moise and Ashley Carter. The event is free and open to the public.
Roscoe Harrison Jr. dedication
The Bell County Museum Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming the second floor Carnegie Library auditorium the Roscoe C. Harrison, Jr. Auditorium.
At 2 p.m. on Friday, the museum and West Belton – T.B. Harris School Association will hold a dedication ceremony and program commemorating the life of the Rev. Harrison. The ceremony is part of the “West Belton – T.B. Harris School Reunion – Passing on the Legacy/140 Years” annual event. Dr. George R. Harrison Sr., Roscoe’s brother, will give a presentation. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.
Roscoe Harrison was an active Bell County Museum trustee when he passed on Feb. 6, 2022.
Holland Corn Festival
Each year residents of Holland celebrate the local cash crop with live music, games and more. This year’s Holland Corn Festival will take place today through Saturday at Holland City Park, 105 Park Road in Holland.
The festival will kick off with the carnival, which will be open from 7-10 p.m. tonight. The carnival will also be open 7-10 p.m. Friday and will open at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Kenny Orts & No Chance will perform at a concert and dance 8 p.m. Friday. Admission is $5 per person (no coolers allowed).
The festival will continue Saturday with numerous events, including a 5K run at 8 a.m., the annual parade beginning at 10 a.m., and various corn-themed contests throughout the day. The event will conclude with a concert and dance from 9 p.m. to midnight featuring country singer Mike Ryan and opening act West Travis. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Children age 12 and younger receive free admission when accompanied by an adult.
The event will include a barbecue cookoff. For registration, the full schedule and other details, visit www.hollandcornfest.org.
Proceeds from the corn festival will be used for scholarships and community improvements.
‘Late Skate’
The Temple Parks and Recreation Department will mark National Skateboarding Day with “Late Skate,” a skateboarding competition at 6 p.m. Friday at Miller Park, 1919 N. First St. in Temple.
In addition to the competition, the event will include music and snacks. There is no charge to enter the competition, which is open to all ages. For information, visit templeparks.com.
Hot Summer Sounds
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan and the city of Temple Parks and Recreation Department are hosting Hot Summer Sounds, an annual free concert series at multiple Temple parks that features a variety of genres. All shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays. Those who attend are advised to bring their own lawn chairs and pack a picnic basket.
Tex Mex Cowboy will perform Friday at West Temple Park, 8420 W. Adams Ave.
Jean Pierre & The Zydeco Angels will perform June 24 at West Temple Park.
On July 8, the Brazos Brothers will perform at the Sam Farrow Amphitheater at Lions Park, 4205 Lions Park Drive in Temple.
The Selfless Lovers will perform July 15 at Lions Park.
One July 22, the concert will move to the Santa Fe Plaza, 301 W. Ave. A in downtown Temple, and the featured band will be the Hair Metal Giants.
The American Merit Band will close out the concert series with a performance July 29 at the Santa Fe Plaza.
Salado Springs Beer Fest
The annual Salado Springs Beer Fest, hosted by Barrow Brewing Co., will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday on the creekside property next to the brewery at 108 Royal St. in Salado.
Seventeen additional breweries will be onsite selling their craft beer.
General admission is free. VIP tickets, open to adults age 21 and older, are available for $100 on www.centraltexastickets.com. VIPs will be offered special swag bags, beer pairings, and beer education classes throughout the day. VIPs also will be the only guests to have access to the air conditioned taproom and indoor restrooms.
Live music will take place throughout the day. Performances will begin at noon with The Stone Wheels, followed by Kathy Murray & the Kilowatts at 2 p.m., and The Haulers at 4 p.m.
Other activities will include axe throwing, face painting, a vendor market and a bounce house and slide for children.
Free parking is available at Salado Civic Center, 601 N. Main St.; Salado Methodist Church, 650 Royal St.; and Tablerock Amphitheater 409 Royal St. There will be a shaded shuttle stop at Salado Civic Center and both churches.
Patrons may bring their own lawn chairs, but tents, canopies, ice chests, and outside food and drink will not be allowed into the festival.
Summer lecture series
Barrow Brewing Co., 108 Royal St. in Salado, will continue its summer lecture series at 2 p.m. Sunday with a presentation by James Salter.
Salter’s topic will be dramatic action in scripts.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
Pop-up sale at the library
The Temple Public Library, 100 W. Adams Ave. in downtown Temple, will host a Christmas-themed “pop-up” sale today through July 1. Items for sale will include crafts, needlework, handmade DIY books, cookbooks, fiction and more. All books are $1-$2 (cash only).
The sale is open during the library’s normal hours. For information call 254-298-5556.
Movie in the park in Belton
The Belton Parks and Recreation Department will host a “Movies in the Park” event Saturday at Harris Community Park, 312 N. Alexander St. in Belton.
The featured film will be “The Blind Side” and the event will include family activities, Kona Ice and free popcorn. Activities will start at 7 p.m. and the film will begin at 8:15 p.m.
Attendees are advised to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. The event is free and open to the public.
Storywalk in Belton
The Belton Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Storywalk program featuring the book “The Golden Acorn” by Katy Hudson starting Friday at the hiking trail near Harris Community Park.
Participants are advised to park at Harris Community Park, go down the hiking trail and turn right.
The Storywalk program’s goal is to promote literacy and exercise. This month’s program will be available until Tuesday, June 21.
Children’s museum special event
The Temple Children’s Museum, 11 N. Fourth St. in Temple, will host a special summer camp event, “Move, Groove and Do” at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 23.
The event is for children ages 4-5 and costs $25 per child. Participants will dance and move to the rhythm of different beats of music. The event will include movement games and activities that encourage self-esteem.
Space is limited. To reserve a spot visit www.templechildrensmuseum.org or call 254-500-7617.
Live music
Joe McDermott will perform 10:30 a.m. today in the McLane Room on the third floor of the Temple Public Library, 100 W. Adams Ave. in downtown Temple.
Pure Country will perform at a country and western dance 6:30 p.m. today at the Belton Senior Activity Center, 842 Mitchell St. in Belton.
Brandi Clarke, Billy Pitts and Jerry Haisler will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Ratibor Country Grill, 10226 FM 2086 in Temple.
Fundraisers
Ocker Brethren Church Father’s Day fundraiser
Ocker Brethren Church, 17454 State Highway 53 in Zabcikville, will hold a Father’s Day barbecue fundraiser from 11 a.m. until sold out on Sunday.
Barbecue plates are $12 each and will include ribs, sausage and all the trimmings. Patrons may dine in or get plates to go.
A drawing for a custom quilt by the Christian Sisters of Ocker will take place. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the ministries of Ocker Brethren Church.
Salado museum benefit
“A Bluebonnet Weekend,” an event benefiting the Salado Museum and College Park, will take place June 24-26 at the museum, 423 S. Main St. in Salado. The event will feature “Bluebonnet Road,” a musical comedy by Louise Richardson and “My Life in Song,” a concert by Richard Paul Thomas. Shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee option also available. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased online at www.centraltexastickets.com.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Salado Museum and College Park.
Salado Golf Tournament
The Salado Chamber of Commerce announced the annual Salado Golf Tournament, which benefits community projects and charities, will take place on Oct. 18 at Mill Creek Country Club
The event will start at 9:30 a.m. with registration at the Mill Creek Clubhouse. Activities will include a $50,000 putting challenge at 10:30 a.m. and a helicopter ball drop at 11:30 a.m. Participants may enter the drawing for the helicopter ball drop with the purchase of tickets (one ticket for $10 or five for $20). The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at noon.
Registration costs $125 for single players or $400 for four players. Participants may register in advance online at www.salado.com/signature-events.
Submission guidelines: Events and fundraisers may be submitted by emailing living@tdtnews.com. All items are due by noon Monday. | https://www.tdtnews.com/entertainment/article_0dde869c-ecb1-11ec-8b38-63babb71f3d1.html | 2022-06-16T07:41:42Z |
The Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday that the end of pandemic-era spending, fast economic growth and higher tax revenues have caused the federal debt this year to be lower than forecast.
But the non-partisan office also includes a warning in its 30-year outlook about how debt will soon spiral upward to new highs that could ultimately imperil the U.S. economy. The estimates show the complex politics beneath government finances. Debt-related pressures have faded somewhat in the short-term for lawmakers, even as they continue to loom as a troubling risk for future congresses and presidents.
Accumulated debt held by the public will be equal to 98% of U.S. gross domestic product this year, four points lower than the 2021 forecast. But this would be a brief respite from rising levels of debt that would surpass the historical high in 2031 and climb by 2052 to 185% of GDP.
President Joe Biden has made reducing the annual budget deficit a priority, but that would likely require tax increases that Republican lawmakers and some Democrats oppose. GOP lawmakers have also stressed the importance of containing federal debt, yet annual deficits worsened during the tenure of former President Donald Trump.
This year’s budget deficit is equal to 3.9% of GDP, but annual federal borrowing will average nearly twice that level — 7.3% — over the next 30 years.
The CBO views debt increases as a danger to the economy and action by lawmakers as needed to put the U.S. on a safer and financially sustainable path. They say the current path of federal debt could slow growth, increase interest payments to foreign nationals, heighten the odds of a fiscal crisis and make the economy more vulnerable to rising interest rates.
So, why is the debt rising over the next three decades?
The simple answer is that spending commitments are rising faster than tax revenues. This year, federal spending equals 23.5% of GDP. That figure will rise because of higher interest expenses and rising costs for major health care programs and Social Security. By 2052, the CBO said, federal spending will be 30.2% of GDP.
But taxes are not growing as a share of the total economy. They’re 19.6% of GDP this year and are estimated to be 19.1% of GDP in 2052.
Underlying all of this is changes in U.S. demographics. Americans are steadily aging with a rising number becoming 65 or older, but they’re also having fewer children and population growth will become more dependent on immigration from abroad, according to a separate report on demographics that the CBO released Wednesday.
Smaller population growth can hurt economic growth. That’s because economies expand by a combination of adding workers and improving the productivity of workers. By 2043, fertility rates will be so low that immigration will account for all U.S. population growth, according to the CBO. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/report-federal-debt-lower-in-2022-still-poised-to-climb/ | 2022-07-28T08:02:23Z |
BENGALURU, India, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasken Technologies Ltd. (BSE: 532663) (NSE: SASKEN), a leading product engineering and digital transformation solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Abhijit Kabra as Chief Executive Officer reporting to Chairman & Managing Director, Rajiv C Mody. Abhijit will work towards significantly scaling business, both organically and inorganically.
His proven track record of building business that leverage technology as a growth enabler will be of immense value to accelerate Sasken's business transformation journey.
"Abhijit is a leader admired by all stakeholders for his proven ability to build and execute business at scale. He has essayed senior management roles at some of the biggest global corporations. His wide-ranging experience spans multiple industries, technologies, and geographies. He is known for his strategic thinking, customer management, commercial acumen, and business ethics. As a rainmaker, he has delivered incredible growth in the product engineering and digital service arenas spanning a plethora of industries," said Rajiv C Mody. "The Board of Directors and I are excited to have Abhijit join Sasken. This will bring momentum and velocity to our transformational journey, to firmly entrench us a market leader in the 'Chip-to-cognition' space," added Rajiv C Mody.
"The timing is perfect for Sasken to capitalize on the immense growth opportunities in what has been described by NASSCOM as the tech-decade. I am committed to this vision and will endeavor to leverage the strong foundation built by Sasken over the last three decades. Sasken is unique and respected for its world class global talent and marquee customers. I am delighted with the opportunity to unlock value for all stakeholders," said Abhijit Kabra. "Sasken has deep expertise in cutting edge technologies including 5G, IoT, Industry 4.0, Semiconductors, edge computing, Autonomous vehicles, etc. I see significant opportunities for fueling growth in these areas which are key differentiators for Sasken," he added.
About Sasken
Sasken is a specialist in Product Engineering and Digital Transformation providing concept-to-market, chip-to-cognition R&D services to global leaders in Semiconductor, Automotive, Industrials, Consumer Electronics, Enterprise Devices, SatCom, Telecom, and Transportation industries. For over 30 years and with multiple patents, Sasken has transformed the businesses of 100+ Fortune 500 companies, powering more than a billion devices through its services and IP.
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Hawaii waves swamp homes, weddings during ‘historic’ swell
HONOLULU (AP) — Towering waves on Hawaii’s south shores crashed into homes and businesses, spilled across highways and upended weddings over the weekend.
The large waves — some more than 20 feet high — came from a combination of a strong south swell that peaked Saturday evening, particularly high tides and rising sea levels associated with climate change, the National Weather Service said Monday.
A wedding Saturday evening in Kailua-Kona was interrupted when a set of large waves swamped the event, sending tables and chairs crashing toward guests.
Sara Ackerman, an author who grew up in Hawaii and attended the wedding, filmed the waves as they barreled ashore.
“It just was huge,” she said. “I was filming it and then it just came over the wall and just completely annihilated all the tables and chairs.”
She said it happened about five minutes before the ceremony was scheduled to begin.
“It wasn’t like a life-threatening situation by any means whatsoever,” she said. “It was just like, ‘Oh my gosh ... what are we going to do? Where are we going to put the tables?’”
She said they went ahead with the ceremony and cleaned up the mess after the newlyweds exchanged vows.
“We had the ceremony and it was beautiful, having all the (sea) spray,” she said. “The ocean was really wild. So it was great for the photos.”
Chris Brenchley, the meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu, said several factors came together to create such huge waves.
“Waves over 12 or 15 feet (3.66 or 4.57 meters), those become extremely big and really rare to have,” he said. “It’s the largest it’s been in several decades.”
Brenchley said the swell was produced in the South Pacific, where it’s currently the winter season.
“They had a particularly strong winter storm where the winds were focused directly towards places like Samoa and then further on to the north into Hawaii,” he said.
Remnants of Hurricane Darby passed south of Hawaii but had no major impact on the surf, he said.
While singular events like this hard to pin directly to climate change, Brenchley said the warming planet is playing a role.
“The most direct type of impact that we can use with climate change is the sea level rise. Any time you add just even small amounts of water, you raise that sea level just a little bit,” he said. “And now those impacts will be exacerbated whenever we have a large storm event or a ... high, high tide.”
Most large summer swells that come from the south are no bigger than about 10 feet (3 meters), which would trigger a high surf advisory.
“We had some waves that were reaching 20 feet (6 meters), 20 feet-plus even,” Brenchley said. “That’s getting on the level of historic.”
Hawaii’s north shores, where professional surfers often compete, usually get much larger waves than other parts of the islands. The predominant swell hits the north shores in the winter and the south shores in the summer.
Lifeguards and rescue crews across the state had a busy weekend.
They conducted at least 1,960 rescues on the island of Oahu alone on Saturday and Sunday.
Honolulu officials reported one serious injury when a surfer suffered a laceration to the back of his head.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/19/hawaii-waves-swamp-homes-weddings-during-historic-swell/ | 2022-07-19T14:30:25Z |
ROCKDALE — Services for Charles Joseph Matula Jr., 81, of Rockdale will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.
Mr. Matula died Saturday, June 4, at his residence.
He was born March 15, 1941, in Cameron to Charles Joseph Sr. and Lois Mary Provasek Matula. He graduated from Yoe High School in Cameron. He served in the U.S. Navy. He attended Tarrant County Junior College. He married Judith Spencer in 1970. He was an electrician. for General Dynamics in Fort Worth and Alcoa in Rockdale. He owned Matula Electric. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rockdale.
Survivors include his wife of Rockdale; two sons, Hunter Matula of Rockdale and Charles Todd Matula of Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters, Carolyn matula of Arcadia and Lisa Kosub of Round Rock; a sister, Rosemary Mondrick of Temple; and two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Texas Base United State Submarine Veterans, Inc., 2000 County Road 100, Georgetown, TX 78626. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_a0374e06-edbb-11ec-afaa-e331bc68837a.html | 2022-06-17T08:27:30Z |
Double Gold and Gold Awarded Across Several Spirit Categories
SAN DIEGO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego-based distillery, Cutwater Spirits, is proud to announce exciting new wins from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). This week, Cutwater brought home top honors for five of its bottled spirits including a Double Gold for Cutwater Mezcal Joven and Gold medals for Cutwater Tequila Blanco, Cutwater Tequila Reposado, Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum, and Devils Share American Whiskey. SFWSC is the oldest, largest and one of the most respected competitions of its kind, and this year, Cutwater earned 36 total awards across the brand's portfolio of bottled spirits and canned cocktails.
The Competition judging panels consist of some of the industry's most esteemed and renowned industry experts, including Anthony Dias Blue (Tasting Panel) and Jeffrey Morgenthaler (Clyde Common). The 2022 competition was the largest ever with 5,000 spirits from more than 40 countries entered.
To date, Cutwater Spirits has earned over 1950 awards across its portfolio, reflecting Co-Founder and Master Distiller Yuseff Cherney's passion and unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.
"It is a truly important honor to be recognized by this esteemed competition," comments Cherney. "These awards speak to the entire team's dedication to making world-class spirits and canned cocktails."
Cutwater will continue to release new, bar-quality canned cocktails and spirits. Follow Cutwater Spirits on Instagram to stay up to date on the latest.
About Cutwater Spirits: Cutwater Spirits, the most awarded canned cocktail brand in the U.S., is a San Diego-based distillery known for its award-winning lineup of over 20 canned cocktail classics made from its portfolio of bottled spirits that span nearly every spirit category including tequila, vodka, rum, gin, whiskey and liqueur. Co-Founder and Master Distiller Yuseff Cherney began distilling as a side project under Ballast Point Brewing. He started canning cocktails because he wanted to make drinks he could enjoy while doing the things he likes to do (mostly fishing and hiking). In 2017, Cutwater Spirits was established as a separate entity from the brewery and now operates from a 50,000 square foot distillery and production facility, which includes a world-class tasting room and restaurant. To date, Cutwater has earned over 195o awards across its portfolio of products and is distributed in 50 states. Learn more at www.CutwaterSpirits.com or follow @cutwatersprits on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
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SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, has expanded its overnight camping opportunities for guests in Greenland as part of this season's portfolio of immersive experiences.
"Camping overnight in the Polar Regions has long captured the imaginations of our guests," says Thomas Lennartz, Vice-President of Sales for Quark Expeditions. "We launched our first camping options in Antarctica, where guests could bed down for the night while gazing up at the indigo glow of an Antarctic night. Antarctic Camping has been such a huge success that we're launching this season a new option for camping enthusiasts in the Arctic: the Greenland Camp Experience along the Tasermiut Fjord in South Greenland."
Lennartz explains that the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option is available to guests who book the brand new itinerary, Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air. "Overnight camping in South Greenland is by no means roughing it in the wild," says Lennartz. "For starters, guests will travel on the technologically-advanced Ultramarine—which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters and superb onboard amenities—and they'll have the opportunity to join local Greenlandic hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, located along the 70-km Tasermiut Fjord. Comfort and fine food, provided by a local chef, will be part of the camping experience—which is suitable for all ages and levels of ability."
Quark Expeditions' camping options include:
Antarctic Camping:
Guests are transported ashore by Zodiac to camp out on the snow for the night in Antarctica. The overnight camping experience is limited to 50 participants, all of whom are briefed on the principals of basic camping. Prior to settling down for the night, Quark Expeditions staff will prepare the site, including setting up a perimeter in safe, flat to gently-sloping and beautiful site. Guests are free to choose where (within the perimeters) they wish to settle down for the night in their ready-to-roll bivy sack (tents can be used upon request). Once camp is set up, guests get to relax and enjoy the peace of the polar landscape as the Antarctic night unfolds.
Antarctic Camping is available on select voyages at an additional charge of US $295.
Greenland Camp Experience
Guests who book Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air, offered on the new ship Ultramarine, can sign up for the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option. Guests can join local hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, along the 70-km long Tasermiut Fjord. Participants will have ample time, in intimate groups, to walk through the beautiful landscapes and remote fjords of South Greenland, roam the tundra with a local chef who will showcase local ingredients and then prepare an incredible meal. Overnighting in comfortable tents at the camp enables guests to experience the magnificent colors of the polar twilight in beautiful mountainous surroundings.
Greenland Camp Experience is available on Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air itinerary at an extra cost US $795.
About Quark Expeditions:
Specializing exclusively in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading innovator of polar adventure since the company took the first group of consumer travelers to the North Pole in 1991. Quark Expeditions has been innovating ever since. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers—some of them equipped with helicopters—Quark Expeditions delivers deeply immersive polar experiences—and is able to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than anyone else. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offers an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.
About Ultramarine:
The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet, is a game-changer in polar exploration. Equipped with two twin-engine Airbus 145 helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs and the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry, Ultramarine changes the way guests explore the Polar Regions. Other features include a spa, sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, fitness centre, yoga space, spacious rooms and two restaurants plus a lounge and presentation theatre. Ultramarine has been designed with advanced sustainability systems that help us preserve the pristine Polar Regions for the next generation of explorers.
About Travelopia:
Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Orange chicken is one of the most popular foods in American culture and for good reason.
This delicious entree has everything you want, a great flavor, and a good texture. Paired with steamed white rice and you have yourself a satisfying meal.
Friday, July 15, is National Orange Chicken Day, and to celebrate, here are the best places to get orange chicken in Dallas, according to Foursquare:
- The Mint
- Valentino Chinese Restaurant
- Golden Gate
- My Canh
- Moon Wok
- Pine Tree Chinese Garden
- Bangkok City
- Formosa Express
For more choices, visit Foursquare. | https://cw33.com/news/local/its-national-orange-chicken-day-here-are-the-best-places-to-get-orange-chicken-in-dallas-according-to-foursquare/ | 2022-07-15T15:50:45Z |
A modern fixed-mintage coin commemorating Australia's first florin mintage, this rare fractional platinum florin honors the founding of Australia's first mint – and is available only from Birch Gold Group.
BURBANK, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading precious metals dealer Birch Gold Group announced today that it will be the only authorized distributor of The Perth Mint's latest in its florin coins series, this time a 1/4 oz Australian platinum florin. This fixed-mintage fractional coin is a modern update of the first Australian shillings minted for the British Empire in 1910 – and is only distributed by Birch Gold Group.
"At this unusual fractional weight, the 1/4 oz platinum florin offers an excellent opportunity to diversify both the weights and the growth opportunities in a precious metals IRA," said Phillip Patrick, Precious Metals Specialist with Birch Gold Group. "We're delighted to be Perth Mint's sole distributor for this exciting coin."
The platinum florin's design is an homage to the original 2 shilling coins Perth Mint first released as circulating coinage in 1910 – in fact, the original William Henry James Blakemore design is essentially unchanged over a century later (including the date). The Australian florin features the coat of arms of Australia: a kangaroo and an emu supporting a shield that displays the Southern Cross constellation.
The obverse (as with all Australian coins) shows Jody Clark's iconic "fifth portrait" of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing her Royal Diamond Diadem crown. Unlike the version of the portrait used on British coins, the Australian portrait shows the Queen's shoulders and the coronation necklace she received when she became monarch in 1952.
"This fixed-mintage platinum florin is the third Perth Mint commemorative in the series of Australian florin commemorative coins available only from Birch Gold Group," Patrick noted. "We've seen a great deal of interest from our customers, and we're thrilled to make this platinum florin available the same year the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee."
In 2021, Birch Gold Group announced the first two fixed-mintage precious metal florins: a 2 oz silver florin and a 1/4 oz gold florin. This new-for-2022, fixed-mintage platinum florin allows Birch Gold Group's customers to complete their collection of Perth Mint florins.
To learn more about the Australian 1/4 oz platinum florin and to get current pricing or information about Birch Gold Group's products and services, visit https://www.birchgold.com or call (800) 355-2116.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Burbank, California, Birch Gold Group is a leading dealer of precious metals serving a diverse customer base across the United States. Employing a team of experienced professionals and precious metal experts, the company provides a wide range of metals for physical possession and placement within an IRA, including silver, gold, platinum and palladium.
Birch Gold Group is known throughout the industry for its exemplary reputation and track record, consistently maintaining top scores and ratings with the Better Business Bureau, the Business Consumer Alliance and multiple renowned review websites.
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(NEXSTAR) – Amazon makes it easy to return something you don’t want, so you probably don’t think about what happens to that box once it leaves your house. It turns out that ill-fitting dress or unwanted frying pan — or whatever it is you decide not to keep — goes on a fascinating journey.
What is the fate of millions of Amazon returns? “Every item returned to Amazon is carefully inspected through a rigorous process by our trained Associates,” a spokesperson told Nexstar via email. “If it meets our high standards to be resold as new, it’s re-listed for sale.”
That’s the first and most obvious answer: It gets sold again. It’s also the most boring answer — because loads of returned merchandise end up finding a second life on the liquidation market, where they’re sold by the pallet at a deep discount.
Anyone willing to bid on a pallet of mystery goods can end up with a load of returned items shipped to their house. Whether or not there’s anything valuable in that delivery can turn out to be a mixed bag. There’s a whole sub-genre of YouTube content dedicated to bidding thousands of dollars on a pallet of Amazon returns, then unboxing them to tabulate if it was worth it, to see if the YouTuber’s gamble paid off.
Here’s how the whole process works. Sellers who use Amazon’s platform can opt to have returned items sent back to them — so they can figure out what to do with them — or they can choose to route their returns straight to liquidation, according to Amazon.
Before sending the returned items to a wholesale liquidator, Amazon says someone will inspect the products and put them in one of four categories: “Used – Like New, Used – Very Good, Used – Good, and Used – Acceptable.”
Sellers set the asking price for their used items, just like they do with new items, Amazon says.
From there, the items get repackaged into boxes — sometimes with similar things, sometimes with things nothing like them — and are up for sale again. But this time, they’re up for grabs to the highest bidder on places like Liquidation.com or bstock.com.
A recent search of the liquidation sites found a pallet of 432 “pharmacy” items — like nasal spray and contact solution — going for $776. (“A 88% savings!” the site claims, based on an estimated retail value of $6,964 for the 391-pound shipment.)
Another pallet of “health and beauty” items had an estimated retail value of $25,160. The highest bid when we checked was $2,601.
Each pallet comes with a manifest explaining the contents inside the shipment. But what it doesn’t tell you is the condition each item is in.
One YouTuber, Safiya Nygaard, spent $500 (after shipping) for a pallet of 50 miscellaneous health and beauty products. As she unboxed the shipment, she found some of the things were in good condition, like unused soaps, makeup and hair tools. But there was also a hairbrush (with hair in it) and a Waterpik teeth cleaner missing most of its key parts. Other items were just straight-up random, like a guitar case that was confusingly mixed in with the shipment.
Another YouTuber, who goes by the name HopeScope, paid $1,032 for a shipment of clothing with an estimated value over $9,000. She called it a “disaster” in her video, only keeping a small handful of the stuff she bought and donating the rest.
Others have tried to “flip” the pallets by reselling them for profit. But as Nygaard points out in her video, most of the items came used, which would make them hard to sell for their original retail value (at least in good conscience).
Amazon’s announcement of the liquidation resale program from 2021 estimated it would “give more than 300 million products a second life each year.” It’s not clear what portion of Amazon returns end up in these liquidation sales; the company declined to offer specific data on how many returns it processes annually due to “reasons of commercial sensitivity,” the spokesperson said.
Amazon also said it works with charities to donate “surplus products,” but didn’t specify how many of its returns end up as donations.
“If there are no other options for re-use or recycling (for example, due to legal or hygienic reasons, or because they are damaged), we send products for energy recovery — turning non-recyclable waste into usable sources of energy,” a spokesperson said.
What is energy recovery? It usually means they burn the stuff, CNBC explains. Energy recovery involves turning non-recyclables into heat or fuel by means of “combustion, gasification, pyrolization, anaerobic digestion and landfill gas recovery,” according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
An Amazon spokesperson called that option the company’s “last resort.” | https://cw33.com/news/what-happens-to-your-amazon-returns-sometimes-they-go-to-the-highest-bidder/ | 2022-05-09T17:50:02Z |
NEW YORK and BOSTON , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, together with UMass Chan Medical School announces the appointment of David M. Harlan, MD, the William and Doris Krupp Professor of Medicine, professor of medicine and co-director of the Diabetes Center of Excellence, as the new director of the JDRF Center of Excellence in New England.
"For many years, JDRF has supported the collaborative work of Dr. Harlan and his colleagues in the Greater New England area," says Esther Latres, PhD, JDRF Assistant Vice President of Research. "Under Dr. Harlan's leadership, we anticipate continued progress toward a cure for type 1 diabetes using stem-cell derived beta cell and islet therapies."
For nearly 40 years, Dr. Harlan has been conducting research exploring the pathophysiology underlying diabetes. Dr. Harlan also brings years of experience as an endocrinologist with expertise in diabetes and metabolism. A renowned basic and clinical investigator, his current research is focused on beta cell biology and the anti-beta cell immune response.
"For decades, clinician scientists like myself have been working to develop methods to safely interfere with the autoimmune response that targets the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreases of people with type 1 diabetes," said Dr. Harlan. "Our group is working to genetically modify the beta cells to make them invulnerable to the immune system when infused into a person with type 1 diabetes."
The JDRF Center of Excellence in New England is part of a growing global network of research centers aimed at accelerating science in curing T1D and improving lives. Organized as a cross-institutional collaboration between leading experts from the UMass Chan Diabetes Center of Excellence, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Joslin Diabetes Center, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and the Jackson Laboratory, the Center of Excellence in New England focuses on exploring immune responses and applying cell engineering technologies to prevent rejection of highly functional islets by the immune system in the absence of immune suppression.
"We're testing these human cells in vivo in our unique biological models," added Dr. Harlan. "The goal is to provide an islet cell replacement therapy that eliminates the need for immunosuppressant drugs with their inherent toxicities."
Dr. Harlan's tenure as head of the Center of Excellence begins immediately, taking over for Dr. Douglas Melton who announced he would be stepping down to join Vertex Pharmaceuticals as a Distinguished Fellow.
For more information about The JDRF Center of Excellence in New England please visit,
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About JDRF
JDRF's mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter (@JDRF), Facebook (@myjdrf), and Instagram (@jdrfhq).
About UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Chan Diabetes Center of Excellence
UMass Chan Medical School, one of five campuses of the University of Massachusetts system, comprises the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing; a thriving research enterprise and an innovative public service initiative, Commonwealth Medicine. UMass Chan's mission is to advance the health and wellness of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the world by leading and innovating in education, research, health care delivery and public service. In doing so, it has built a reputation as a world-class research institution and as a leader in primary care education, perennially ranked in the top 10 percent of medical schools for primary care by U.S. News and World Report. UMass Chan attracts more than $400 million annually in research funding, placing it among the top 50 medical schools in the nation. In 2021, the Medical School received a $175 million donation from The Morningside Foundation and was renamed the UMass Chan Medical School.
Under the co-direction of David M. Harlan, MD, and Dale L. Greiner, PhD, the UMass Chan Diabetes Center of Excellence combines cutting-edge diabetes research with the latest in comprehensive patient care. Visit umassmed.edu/dcoe to learn more.
About the Harvard Stem Cell Institute
The Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI), formed in 2004, brings together more than 1,000 scientists in the schools and affiliated hospitals of Harvard University. Its mission is to advance the understanding of human development and disease, support the discovery of stem cell-based therapies and cures for diseases, create collaborations across traditional institutional and disciplinary boundaries, and train the next generation of stem cell scientists. The HSCI funds novel research and fosters cross-discipline, cross-sector collaboration to accelerate discoveries that benefit humankind. Visit hsci.harvard.edu to learn more.
About Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center is world-renowned for its deep expertise in diabetes treatment and research. Joslin is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and ensuring that people with diabetes live long, healthy lives. We develop and disseminate innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries throughout the world. Joslin is an independent, non-profit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School, and one of only 16 NIH-designated Diabetes Research Centers in the U.S. For more information, visit www.joslin.org.
About The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with more than 2,300 employees. Headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine, it has a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center, a genomic medicine institute in Farmington, Conn., and facilities in Ellsworth and Augusta, Maine, in Sacramento, Calif., and in Beijing and Shanghai, China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.
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- Johnson Controls` heat pump commissioned at Berlin-Buch Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant will support Vattenfall in decarbonization journey
- Installation will cut an estimated 620 tonnes of CO2 annually from district energy production
- Johnson Controls industrial refrigeration green technology will support Germany's 'Energiewende' and bolster energy security
CORK, Ireland, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announces it has commissioned a new heat pump installation that will support European energy company Vattenfall in its goal to eliminate carbon emissions from its heating and power generation facilities by 2050. Heat pumps are seen as a crucial technology in the European Union's plans for a sustainable, low-carbon economy as set out in its Green Deal; and with energy prices at an all-time high, their ability to deliver heating and cooling without the need for more natural gas is now absolutely critical. Moreover, heat pumps are a core technology enabling Europe to meet its essential REPowerEU plan, including the aim of installing 50 million units across the bloc by 2030.
Johnson Controls Industrial Refrigeration business deployed its proven Sabroe heat pump technology with a 700 kW heating capacity at Vattenfall Europe Wärme AG's Berlin-Buch, combined heat and power (CHP), plant in Berlin, Germany. The CHP plant currently uses a heat recovery boiler to capture waste heat from an existing gas turbine to generate heat for the local district heating network. The addition of the heat pump will boost the plant's district heating capacity without burning any additional fossil fuel, thus contributing to energy security and avoiding the production of about 620 tonnes/year of carbon dioxide emissions.
In Berlin, Vattenfall operates the largest urban heating network in Western Europe with around 1.3 million connected residential units. A total of 2,000 kilometres of pipelines supplies the connected properties with 80 to 135°C hot water which provides heating and hot water to connected residences. The Buch island network in the north of Berlin supplies a total of around 10,000 apartments and 500 individual facilities such as schools or clinics with climate-friendly heat.
"This project puts the power of heat pumps to work to meet energy needs while cutting waste, emissions and costs. Importantly heat pumps deliver required heating without the need for additional gas supplies," said Dave Dorney, vice president & general manager industrial refrigeration at Johnson Controls. "We are proud to be part of the energy transition here in Germany and this project gives us the opportunity to put our large heat pumps to work and provide energy, environmental and security solutions."
Germany is in the midst of an energy transition, named Energiewende, that will see an increase in renewables and the reduction of fossil fuels as it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The government has said coal fired power generation will be phased out by 2038. Vattenfall's own CO2 roadmap will see it completely phase out coal in its heat portfolio by 2030 in support of national targets.
"The new heat pump installation at Berlin-Buch is part of our goal to enable fossil-free living in one generation, while still delivering on our customers' expectations for the supply of affordable electricity and heat in the city of Berlin. We are proud to be part of the pioneering effort to roll-out heat pumps across Germany's energy sector," says Andreas Heuer, Asset-Manager dezentrale Anlagen, Vattenfall.
Following commissioning, the plant is now meeting its performance guarantees.
Johnson Controls is cutting edge when it comes to the technology needed to decarbonize buildings. The company is helping meet the growing demand for energy efficient technologies and has innovative building management solutions such as VAV HVAC systems, together with its most advanced energy efficient heat pumps. Johnson Controls portfolio of services and solutions, powered by OpenBlue, can also drive significant improvement in energy efficiency and corresponding carbon emissions
"Cutting carbon emissions from the use of fossil fuels in heating/cooling, whether for district heating, industrial processes, or in buildings, has to be a top priority if we want to achieve a net-zero economy in the fight against climate change," said Katie McGinty, vice president & chief sustainability and external relations officer at Johnson Controls. "Heat pumps are vital since they cut natural gas needs and bolster energy security even as they enable us to take on the almost 40% of global CO2 emissions that come from buildings. Natural gas is the primary source of energy for building heating, so we are eagerly ramping up our production of heat pumps and other solutions to meet the challenge of improved building efficiency and a net zero and secure energy future".
Both Vattenfall and Johnson Controls are founding members of the First Movers Coalition. The coalition was launched at COP26 in Glasgow by the U.S. State Department and the World Economic Forum. Members of the coalition are committed to increasing the share of emerging technologies critical to the net-zero transition. As a leader in the buildings space for more than 135 years, Johnson Controls has been a pioneer in sustainability. Among the earliest industrial companies to report emissions and pledge emission reductions, the company has made tremendous progress – reducing carbon emissions and energy intensity by more than 70 percent since 2002. The company was recently named again to the World's Most Ethical Companies® Honoree List and one of Corporate Knights' global 100 most Sustainable Companies — number one in its industry sector.
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At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through its comprehensive digital offering, OpenBlue. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology, software as well as service solutions with some of the most trusted names in the industry. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.
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RENO, Nev., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with The Kresge Foundation, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today released a new report, "Promoting Equity through ARPA Implementation." The report, which can be found HERE, documents 20 city case studies and details how mayors are using State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to invest in underserved populations and address the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on low and moderate-income people and communities of color. Mayors featured include Boston, MA's Michelle Wu, Madison, WI's Satya Rhodes-Conway, Fontana, CA's Acquanetta Warren, and Kansas City, MO's Quinton Lucas, among others.
In Boston, for example, the city targeted services and resources to disproportionately impacted communities, implementing a Health Equity Task Force to tackle public health disparities and Fare Free Bus Pilot to help all residents access public transit. Kansas City used a community engagement process to inform its allocation of ARPA funds, which included establishing a Housing Trust Fund to ensure affordable housing for all families and the Rebuild KC program to enable community members to direct the implementation of neighborhood-based projects. Read about more of these mayor-led efforts in the full report.
"Thanks to ARPA funds, America's mayors have been able to equitably invest in our communities and address systemic inequities that the pandemic only worsened. In Columbus, we collaborated with community leaders and businesses to help keep residents in their homes, train individuals to re-enter the workforce, and keep our youth safe," said Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor of Columbus (OH) and Chair of the Council on Metro Economies and the New American City. "We're grateful to the Kresge Foundation for their partnership and help highlighting the work mayors are doing to make their cities more equitable. Cities have been at the forefront of our nation's economic recovery, and as we continue to move ahead, we will take lessons learned and share best practices so that all cities can promote equity for years to come."
"Cities have an unprecedented opportunity to put solutions in place to problems that have compounded over decades and that COVID-19 laid bare," said report co-author Lourdes Germán, a senior advisor to the Social Investment Practice and American Cities Program at Kresge. "But without centering equity explicitly, cities can easily exacerbate disparities. Partnering with community, especially deeply rooted nonprofits, is a crucial way cities can position ARPA work for success, and these case studies from equity-minded cities provide blueprints for other municipalities to learn from and emulate."
"Real change is going to come city by city, community by community," said Mayor of Montgomery (AL) Steven Reed, who helped present the findings of the report at the USCM Annual Meeting. "The pandemic underscored deep inequity in the American economy, and mayors have not been content to simply return to normal. This report offers a powerful narrative of how mayors are using federal resources to generate opportunity locally. Despite these efforts, we have a long way to go to deliver real equity and inclusion in America, but mayors are committed to this mission now and for the long haul."
About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
About The Kresge Foundation -- The Kresge Foundation was founded in 1924 to promote human progress. Today, Kresge fulfills that mission by building and strengthening pathways to opportunity for low-income people in America's cities, seeking to dismantle structural and systemic barriers to equality and justice.
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McKinney goes deep, A’s avert sweep in 4-1 win over Phillies
By DAN GELSTON
AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Billy McKinney homered and Daulton Jefferies and four relievers combined on a three-hitter to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1. The A’s averted the three-game sweep and shut down a Phillies offense that scored 13 runs in the first two games of the series. The Phillies’ only two hits through the first five innings came from backups Garrett Stubbs and Johan Camargo. Jean Segura hit his second homer off the season for the Phillies in the ninth off Lou Trivino. Seth Brown gave Oakland its first lead of the season with an RBI single in the sixth. It was the first win for Oakland A’s manager Mark Kotsay. Kotsay was promoted from third base coach to manager after Bob Melvin left for San Diego. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/10/mckinney-goes-deep-as-avert-sweep-in-4-1-win-over-phillies/ | 2022-04-10T21:32:46Z |
What are the best handgun safes?
The American Academy of Pediatrics lists firearm-related deaths as one of the top three causes of death for youths in America. Using a handgun safe to store your sidearm can prevent children and other unauthorized persons from accessing your weapon and deter accidental discharges in your home. Handgun safes also secure areas to store and quickly access your home defense weapon.
With such high and varying safety needs, purchasing the right safe for your handgun can be daunting. The following guide provides features and considerations for you to keep in mind as you shop, as well as some of our recommendations, to help you make the suitable handgun safe option for your home.
Types of handgun safe security
Most handgun safes have multiple ways of accessing your firearm. Whether keypads, biometrics, RFID or lock and key, all options ensure your weapon is safely stored but have unique considerations that might make them a preferable choice for your home.
Lockbox
The lockbox is the most basic and straightforward option, utilizing a simple lock and key. Lockboxes are easy to hide in various places around the home and offer great portability for safely traveling with a handgun.
However, the unlocking process can be slow compared to other security options, slowing one’s response to a threat. The portability also allows for an unauthorized person to take the unit, and therefore the weapon, out of the home. To deter this, some manufacturers include a steel cable to secure the lockbox to a stationary object.
Keypads
Keypads allow gun owners to secure their weapons with a passcode utilizing four to eight keys. Though it may seem easy to guess the code to a four-digit keypad, there are 10,000 possible combinations, making it highly unlikely for an unauthorized person to gain access. An eight-digit keypad provides additional security, increasing the possible combinations to 100,000,000. Some keypads also have backlighting for use in the dark.
Much like lockboxes, keypads can be comparatively slow to open. Also, an alarming number of owners use passcodes that are easy to guess, like 1111 or 1234, or elect to write down their passcode, making it easy for an unauthorized person to gain access.
RFID
More advanced handgun safes use radio-frequency identification. An RFID keyring, pad, sticker or tag transmits data via radio waves to an antenna or reader within the safe, unlocking the unit. RFID makes entry contactless, codeless, keyless and quick.
Like a key, only the individual with the RFID chip has access to the safe. However, due to their small size, the item containing the RFID chip can easily be lost or stolen.
Biometric
The most advanced handgun safes use biometric information specific to the owner, like a fingerprint. A memory chip stores the information inside the safe and allows for quick, one-touch access. Some models allow for multiple people to store their fingerprint information.
Many biometric safes also have smartphone apps. The apps track who accesses the safe when it was open, alert the owner of possible tampering and some models even allow for WiFi access.
Cheaper models can have issues with inconsistent fingerprint recognition. Multiple attempts may be necessary to access the safe, slowing down retrieval of the weapon.
What to look for in a quality handgun safe
Hidden hinges
Exterior hinges are easy tampering targets. Interior, hidden hinges are essential to the integrity of a handgun safe.
Thickness
The smaller the gauge number, the thicker the steel. A handgun safe with a gauge from 12-16 offers quality security without compromising practicality.
Firearm presentation
More than aesthetic appeal, presentation plays a significant role in the rapid retrieval of a firearm. Some models allow your firearm to “hang” inside the safe, permitting the owner to retrieve the sidearm quickly.
Lighting
LED lighting in the interior is aesthetically pleasing and allows for faster and easier retrieval in a dark environment.
Padding
Foam-lining inside the unit protects the sidearm from damage and abrasions, reduces rattling, and can also position the handgun for quick retrieval.
Power supply
High-quality safes with multiple safety features often need a power supply, usually batteries, to function correctly. The best handgun safes have long-life lithium-ion batteries that recharge with a USB cable.
How much you can expect to spend on a handgun safe
The price of a handgun safe can vary greatly depending on what level of security they provide. For a simple steel lockbox, expect to spend between $20-$30, while a high-end safe with more features can cost anywhere from $200-$600.
Handgun safe FAQ
Q: Are handgun safes waterproof or fireproof?
A: Though you can purchase a larger gun and general-purpose safes that are waterproof or fireproof, the handgun-specific safes we have provided here are not. Small doors that open frequently make constructing a waterproof handgun safe very difficult. Though the handgun safes we looked at may give fire protection from direct flames for a short time, the internal temperature will often reach a level where items stored in the safe will be damaged.
Q: Is a handgun safe a legal requirement?
A: All guns must be kept in a locked safe in Connecticut. Other places, like California and the District of Columbia, have some regulations for specific situations. However, safety and security of your home are paramount.
Q: Can I carry a handgun safe on a commercial flight?
A: For domestic flights inside the United States, yes, but it must be in checked baggage and unloaded with no chambered rounds, though you may be allowed to store ammunition in the same safe. Also, you must declare the weapon and ammunition when you check-in. For more information, visit the TSA website. Flights to and inside other countries have their own regulations, so we recommend reaching out to the proper authorities to determine if you can bring your handgun safe.
What’s the best handgun safe to buy?
Best of the best
Our Thoughts: This option has impressive security features with room for multiple handguns.
What we like: It holds up to five handguns and allows for quick retrieval thanks to electronic access and a spring-loaded drop-down door.
What we dislike: The red interior light is dim and can make it difficult to retrieve your weapon in the dark quickly.
Where to buy: Amazon
Best bang for your buck
Our Thoughts: A lightweight-yet-sturdy option, this handgun safe fits perfectly in your desk or nightstand drawer.
What we like: It’s small enough to fit in a desk drawer but spacious enough to hold a sidearm and additional magazines. Concealed hinges provide increased security.
What we dislike: Unless mounted to a wall or desk, the unit can be easily picked up and moved.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth considering
GunVault SV500 SpeedVault Handgun Safe
Our Thoughts: This model is designed to be mounted to a desk, allowing for convenient and discrete storage.
What we like: The safe allows quick access in case of emergencies, while its 18-gauge steel housing and foam interior make sure your weapon is secure and doesn’t rattle while stored.
What we dislike: The single nine-volt battery powering the unit needs frequent replacing.
Where to buy: Amazon
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The 10th Annual Tequila & Taco Music Festival brings two days of the finest in tequila, tacos and entertainment to Surfer's Point LIVE on July 9 & 10
VENTURA, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ventura's beloved Tequila & Taco Music Festival will be returning July 9 – 10 to Surfer's Point LIVE at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Festivalgoers will be able to enjoy premium tequila sampling, a full schedule of live entertainment, delicious street tacos, refreshing craft beer and margaritas, and an artisanal craft market, all at an idyllic, outdoor beach setting, cooled by ocean breezes.
Embodying the endless summer of popular music and culture, powerhouse rock band Sugar Ray - co-founded by Mark McGrath [vocals] and Rodney Sheppard [lead guitar] – will headline on Saturday performing their catalog of carefree, summertime hits. Opening the day are Spanish-language Adelaide with an electrifying tribute to Latina Women including a rollicking set from Selena, Smooth Sounds of Santana bringing Latin-infused grooves, and Full Clip, a multi-cultural, rock en Español, reggae and cumbia band.
The party continues Sunday with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – one of the greatest hip-hop acts of all time - performing an unforgettable set of hits and jams. Samba-Reggae-Funk group SambaDá and cumbia groundbreakers, La Sonora Dinamita will kick off the day with a blend of groovy tropical vibes.
A variety of top-shelf tequila brands will be participating in the festival's Saturday and Sunday tequila tasting, and delicious margaritas and other beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees will also be able to enjoy mouthwatering gourmet street tacos from a range of popular food vendors.
There are three levels of tickets available: The Tequila Experience that includes festival entry and top-shelf tequila sampling; the Margarita Experience – a pair of tickets that includes festival entry, two margaritas and two souvenir glasses; and General Admission tickets that include festival entry. All tickets provide full access to food and beverage vendors and live entertainment. Tickets and information are available at tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com
Festival hours are Saturdays from 1:00 - 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm – 6:00pm.
"It's time to head to the beach, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the cool sea breeze at the Ventura County Fairgrounds," said Vincenzo Giammanco, CEO of CBF Productions. "We are thrilled to be celebrating our 10th anniversary of bringing live entertainment and delicious food and drink to this beautiful location right by the Pacific Ocean."
The festival season is just kicking off at Surfer's Point LIVE with massive upcoming events including SUNDAY FUNDAY! HIP HOP EDITION featuring Flo Rida & Lil Jon on Sunday, June 26. Plus, the long-awaited return of the legendary hometown Country music festival, Boots & Brews headlined by country superstar Cole Swindell, plus Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry and Raelynn on Saturday, August 20. The full calendar of exciting events coming to Surfer's Point LIVE can be found at SurfersPointLive.com
Tequila & Taco Music Festival is part of the Surfer's Point LIVE! Event Series launched in July 2021 by CBF Productions. In 2020, CBF Productions launched the first drive-in, live, theatre-in-the-round-style socially distanced entertainment experience in California with Concerts In Your Car. CBF Productions continues to lead the pack with their new music and food festival series, Surfer's Point LIVE! From their legendary Boots & Brews Country Music Festivals to Tequila & Taco Festivals, Spring & Winter Wine Walks, Snow N Glow, and more, CBF's visionary events have been on the forefront of the food/drink and music festival circuit for over 13 years.
Surfer's Point LIVE! is Southern California's newest outdoor entertainment venue. Just steps from the beach, and named after the famous California surf break – Surfers Point – this one-of-a-kind venue provides beautiful ocean views, incredible sunsets and cool ocean breezes all year round.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Inna Braverman, the company's founder and CEO, will speak at the University of Haifa's Art and Science reception, hosted by philanthropist Tzili Charney and the American Society of the University of Haifa (ASUH), Braverman's alma mater.
Braverman will offer remarks in front of an invitation-only crowd of distinguished alumni and supporters at 6 PM (NYC time) on September 15.
Others slated to give remarks include Ambassador Asaf Zamir, Consul General of Israel in New York; and Ron Huldai, Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo, who supported and enabled the implementation of Eco Wave Power's newest wave energy project (the EWP-EDF One project) in Jaffa Port, Israel.
Hosting the event is Tzili Charney, a New York-based philanthropist. Charney, Vice Chairman of the University of Haifa's Board of Governors, is the Chairman at her late husband's real estate business, L.H. Charney Associates, whose holdings include 10 Times Square and 1410 Broadway, the new home of ASUH.
The event will also celebrate the university's Leon H. Charney School of Marine Science's extraordinary research to listen, interpret, and communicate with one of the earth's largest and longest-living creatures—the sperm whale. The Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) is a scientific quest with partner universities to reshape humanity's understanding of its place on the planet and to inspire environmental awareness.
"As a proud alumnus of the University of Haifa, and as an entrepreneur deeply involved in the marine sector through my work with Eco Wave Power, I am honored to be invited to speak at such an important milestone for the university and be a part of the celebration of establishing deeper roots for the University in the United States, as Eco Wave Power also expands our operations in the United States," said Braverman.
Earlier this year, Braverman became the youngest person in the University of Haifa's history to receive an honorary fellowship in recognition for her groundbreaking work towards wave energy commercialization. She received the honorary fellowship at the university's 50th Board of Governors Gala, alongside fellow honorees Maj. Gen. Orna Barbivay, Minister of Economy and Industry; Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, Director General of the Ministry of Defense; and Mr. Idan Ofer, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur.
This is the third event Braverman will be speaking at during her current visit to the United States.
During the month of September, Braverman will also speak in Vox's CODE Conference in Los Angeles, joining tech executives including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, and Entrepreneur Mark Cuban.
For more info about The Code Conference please see the following link: https://voxmediaevents.com/code2022
Also, on the 15th of September, Inna will participate at Calcalist's Mind the Tech NY Conference, with notable speakers such as: Israel Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Orit Farkash-Hacohen, Bank Leumi CEO Hanan Friedman, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, Blackstone Chief Technology Officer John Stecher and Nas CEO Nuseir Yassin.
Additional info about the event can be found here.
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power's mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
The Company is currently finalizing the construction of its grid connected project in Israel, with co-investment from the Israeli Energy Ministry, which recognized the Eco Wave Power technology as "Pioneering Technology" and will soon commence the installation of its newest pilot in AltaSea's premises in the Port of Los Angeles. The Company also holds concession agreements for commercial installations in Europe and has a total projects pipeline of 327.7MW.
Eco Wave Power received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK and the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework program. The Company has also received the "Global Climate Action Award" from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power's American Depositary Shares (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. More info: www.ecowavepower.com.
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About University of Haifa
The University of Haifa, the largest research university in northern Israel, is the first Israeli university to adopt the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The University's distinctive mission is to foster academic excellence in an atmosphere of tolerance and multiculturalism. Our faculty and student population is unique in its composition. Here, Jews, Arabs, Druze, Haredi and secular students, new immigrants and military and security personnel come together to study, teach and learn.
Driven by unusual crossings between fields of research and social responsibility, the University of Haifa is creating a new learning environment, a stronger community, and a better Israeli society.
The American Society of the University of Haifa (ASUH) is dedicated to increasing awareness and financial support for University of Haifa to ensure its continued excellence in innovation, sustainability, and shared society. ASUH cultivates relationships and serves as a vital connection between the University and its friends, supporters, alumni, and partner institutions in the United States.
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MOSCOW (AP) — The chairman of the African Union, Senegal’s President Macy Sall, told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday that the fighting in Ukraine and Western sanctions had worsened food shortages, and appealed to other countries to ensure grain and fertilizer exports aren’t blocked.
For his part, Putin blamed the West for emerging global food and energy crises and repeated his government’s offers of safe passage for ships exporting grain from Ukraine, one of the world’s leading exporters of wheat and corn.
“We will facilitate the peaceful passage and guarantee the safety of arrivals to these ports, as well as the entry of foreign ships and their movement through the Azov and Black seas, in any direction,” Putin pledged, in remarks carried on Russian state TV after his meeting with Sall in the Black Sea city of Sochi.
Ukraine and its allies have said that Russia is to blame for blocking Ukraine’s grain exports, because of threats to shipping from Russian naval vessels. Ukraine also fears that opening up safe corridors to Ukrainian ports could make them vulnerable to Russian attack.
African countries are especially hard hit by the food shortages and price increases. They imported 44% of their wheat from Russia and Ukraine between 2018 and 2020, according to U.N. figures, and wheat prices have soared around 45% as a result of the supply disruption, according to the African Development Bank.
Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, has urged the West to lift sanctions imposed over its military action in Ukraine so that grain starts flowing freely to global markets. While food and fertilizer are exempt, sanctions have targeted Russian shipping and made international shipping companies reluctant to transport Russian cargoes.
“The fact that this crisis brought the cessation of exports from Ukraine, but also from Russia because of sanctions, we have found ourselves in between these two,” Sall told reporters. “It’s of absolute necessity that they (Western partners) help to facilitate the export of Ukrainian grains, but also that Russia is able to export fertilizers, food products, but mainly cereals.”
In citing the sanctions as a contributing factor, Sall is partly supporting Putin’s explanations. The Russian president appears to be attempting to drive a wedge in international support for sanctions and emphasize that other countries are suffering more than Russia, in terms of inflation, shortages of goods, the burden of refugees from Ukraine, increasing inflation, and the costs of economic and military aid to Ukraine.
Britain last week accused Russia of “trying to hold the world to ransom” by demanding relief from Western sanctions to allow grain exports.
Ukraine and the West have accused Russia of blocking Ukrainian ports to halt exports, endangering world food supplies.
“Russia has played hunger games recently to put the blame on Ukraine and others for blocking Ukrainian food exports,” Yevheniia Filipenko, Ukraine’s envoy to the U.N. office in Geneva, said in an interview Friday.
Putin on Friday again denied blocking Ukrainian ports, and said it was a “bluff” to blame Russia.
“Of course, we are now seeing attempts to shift the responsibility for what is happening on the world food market, the emerging problems in this market, onto Russia,” he said. on Russian TV. “I must say that this is an attempt, as our people say, to shift these problems from a sick to a healthy head.”
Putin on Friday proposed several corridors to allow foreign ships safely to leave ports along the Black and Azov seas. He said Odesa and other ports under Ukrainian control could be used for exports after mines are removed and also those now under Russian control – Berdyansk and Mariupol. He also suggested moving grain through other countries such as neighboring Belarus.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Friday that Ukraine was ready to create the necessary conditions to resume exports from Odesa, the country’s largest port.
“The question is how to make sure that Russia doesn’t abuse the trade route to attack the city of Odesa,” Kuleba tweeted. “No guarantees from Russia so far. We seek solutions together with the UN and partners.”
Sall noted problems with the Belarus option. “Another way is to pass through Belarus, but Belarus is also under sanctions, although it’s the most direct way in reality, through Belarus to the Baltic Sea,” he said.
The supply chain issues brought on by the fighting in Ukraine come as large portions of Africa already were grappling with drought and other problems.
Senegal was one of 17 African nations that abstained from voting on the U.N. resolution condemning Russia’s military action in Ukraine. According to the partial Kremlin transcript, Sall told Putin many African countries didn’t condemn Moscow despite what he described as strong pressure to do so.
The United Nations has warned that 18 million people are facing severe hunger in the Sahel, the part of Africa just below the Sahara Desert where farmers are facing their worst agricultural production in more than a decade. About 13 million more people face severe hunger in the Horn of Africa region as a result of a persistent drought.
With the conflict in Ukraine now in its fourth month, world leaders have ramped up calls for solutions. World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said about 25 million tons of Ukrainian grain are in storage and another 25 million tons could be harvested next month. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/grain-supply-tops-putin-african-union-head-talks-agenda/ | 2022-06-04T13:34:18Z |
Cybersecurity Thought Leader and Guru Daniel Tobok, Re-Enters the Game and Acquires CYPFER
TORONTO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CYPFER headquarters announced it has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Toronto/Miami-based cybersecurity pioneer, innovator, and entrepreneur Daniel Tobok. Upon completion of the transaction, CYPFER will continue to be a privately held company as it enters the ring of battle against cyber-crime.
Jason Kotler, Founder and President of CYPFER, said, "this transaction will deliver substantial growth and expansion of our service offerings; it's an opportune path forward for CYPFER's team to become a global emergency response leader."
"Daniel Tobok is one of the industry's top leaders and a cybersecurity veteran with an unbeatable ability to combine threat, business intelligence, reputation and result driven mindset to deliver innovation in the time of a global digital pandemic. Under Daniel's leadership, CYPFER is bound to continue and surpass our expectations on all fronts, while focusing on delivering the professional response services that our clients and partners have come to expect and demand," continues Kotler.
"I am excited to continue in my role as President, leading and growing our cyber-extortion and ransomware response advisory services, and collaborating alongside Daniel and our first-rate team to propel CYPFER forward," says Kotler.
"Cyber-Crime has become rampant, truly a digital pandemic where everyone is a potential victim," says Daniel Tobok. "With its global reputation, CYPFER's first responders are perfectly positioned to become the premier global emergency response leader; mitigating the costs of recovery and post-breach remediation as they currently hinder businesses financially, and unapologetically," says Tobok.
And timing couldn't be brighter for Tobok, in light of President Joe Biden signing the Better Cybercrime Metrics Act into law.
The measure, which received bipartisan Congressional support, represents the latest step by the U.S. Federal Government to help fortify various aspects of the country's cyber defenses. The new law establishes requirements to improve the collection of data related to cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime. The new law comes in the midst of rising concerns and warnings about increased cyberattacks by Russia in response to the U.S.' support of Ukraine.
CYPFER is reimagining cybersecurity.
According to CYPFER's corporate website, the company's leadership looks to reinvent and elevate the net result for customers, taking into account first, the incalculable financial risk to a company under a cyber-attack. The website cites 'Ransomware's true intrinsic cost is established by accounting for total downtime of the company, executive, leadership and operation. In addition to the amount of time required to recover, damages sustained reputationally and opportunity loss due to loss of confidence among staff, clients, customers, suppliers, partners or industry participants; CYPFER is committed to both edifying these financial risks and equally minimizing them.'
Tobok plans to publish a proprietary approach that will embody the 'futurization of cybersecurity and intelligence' creating a new standard fused with comprehensive and innovative methodologies to help companies optimally respond to cyber-attacks.
"Operational disruption and financial fractures are intolerable realities for companies caused by cyber-threats and attacks. Shareholder values, stakeholders, staff, employees and customers are all impacted by these unavoidable threats. The only response must be swift, smart and scientific measuring minutes and not taking hours, days or weeks. Our business plan for CYPFER is to be optimally responsive and immensely agile so to complement the existing network of extensive compliance and regulatory processes that demonstrate depth of expertise, unwavering effectiveness and ultimate resolve achieved through a collaborative process that is free of friction and compromise and rich with expertise that is committed to our clients' desired net result," concludes Tobok.
Under the terms of the agreement, the acquisition details were not disclosed.
CYPFER is a global market leader in cyber-extortion and ransomware post-breach remediation and cyber-attack first response. CYPFER's service portfolio includes:
- Cyber-Attack First Response & Recovery;
- Advisory;
- Cyber Resilience;
- Digital Executive Protection;
- Ransomware Recovery.
The company provides 24/7 service to businesses, organizations, and governments any time on a global scale. CYPFER combines deep experience in structured, exceptionally creative and threat intelligence enriched negotiation techniques to deliver results that far surpass market statistics for cyber-extortion and ransomware events. CYPFER's team of cybersecurity professionals works with prominent global insurance carriers, leading law firms and Fortune 1000 organizations.
CYPFER's clients are diverse and include SMB and publicly traded businesses from all sectors including financial, manufacturing, distribution & logistics, legal, insurance, professional services, educational institutions, research facilities, healthcare, governments, public infrastructure, and not-for-profits.
Founded in 2019, CYPFER is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company employs 40+ individuals and has immediate plans for 30 new hires in Q3, 2022. Short-term plans for CYPFER include adding leading-edge technologies and infrastructure to serve markets in the U.S.A., Canada, Caribbean, South America, and Europe.
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Powerball winner waits until wife’s birthday to tell her about jackpot: ‘I wanted to surprise her’
RALEIGH, N.C. (Gray News) - A man in North Carolina won a Powerball jackpot but waited until his wife’s birthday to share the news of the winnings.
Officials with the North Carolina Education Lottery said Jone Buadromo won the $100,000 prize while playing Powerball, but he delayed collecting for almost two months because he wanted to tell his wife on her birthday.
“I waited until the end of May because I wanted to surprise her on her birthday with the win,” Buadromo said.
The Pamlico County man said his wife didn’t initially believe him when he told her about the jackpot.
“She thought I was making a joke or something,” Buadromo said. “I told her, ‘No, we really won!’”
Lottery officials said Buadromo’s $3 Power Play ticket matched numbers on four white balls and the Powerball in the April 11 drawing to win $50,000. His prize doubled to $100,000 when the 2x multiplier hit.
“I didn’t believe it at first either,” he said. “I just tried to keep calm as much as possible.”
Buadromo purchased his ticket from a Handy Mart in Alliance and claimed his prize Thursday at lottery headquarters. He was able to take home $71,011 after taxes, according to lottery officials.
The Powerball winner said he is considering using his winnings to buy some land at the beach and possibly build a rental home.
Powerball is one of several lottery games offered in North Carolina.
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The new subscription service takes home health monitoring to the next level.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qardio, a leader in connected care with predictive insight for a changing world, announces today the launch of their new subscription service Qardio+. Qardio+ will work with the QardioArm portable blood pressure monitor to offer a comprehensive health monitoring system.
Created using innovative health and wellness technology, Qardio+ will allow users an easy and convenient way to track, monitor, and share blood pressure results with ease.
"At Qardio our goal is to make getting and staying healthy easy and accessible to all." said Bruce Zajac, Vice President Global Sales, Marketing, and Strategic Accounts. "Qardio+ was created to further our brand mission, creating a space for current and future members of the Qardio community to safely and conveniently take care of themselves."
Qardio+ creates a portfolio of data with tailored results specific to your health journey in an all-in-one platform to track health information. The service allows users to:
A health report is generated on a monthly basis that can be shared with healthcare providers, family members, or friends. Each blood pressure measurement is tracked and saved, creating a portfolio of data with tailored results specific to your health journey. Monthly detailed reports contain a variety of views of results and provide month-over-month insight into your health and habits as a comparison with previous periods.
Manage your medications by adding medication details including specific measurements, when/how to take certain medications, and more. Create daily activities to help track consumption and measurements throughout the day.
The Qardio+ subscription provides insight into environmental elements, such as weather and air pollution insights. This information allows the user to understand how specific elements and the environment affect ones health in order to better manage daily activities.
Qardio+ is available now to iOS users with a 30-day free trial. Subscriptions can be purchased either monthly at $9.99/month or annually at $99.99 total.
To learn more about Qardio+ or start a free trial, visit www.qardio.com/qardioplus/.
Qardio is a medical technology company that operates at the intersection of cardiology and remote monitoring. Qardio's suite of solutions provides improved outcomes for care providers and their patients across a range of care modalities via improved workflows and diagnostic yields, reduced cost, and ease of use. Founded in 2012, Qardio's primary mission is to improve outcomes for adults living with a chronic heart condition, through simplified monitoring and diagnosis. QardioDirect, the remote patient monitoring service is equally suited to primary care and to discrete applications in hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, post-surgical care and other chronic care conditions. Our award-winning solutions are available via medical channels and select consumer channels, to deliver the greatest impact.
For more information on Qardio, visit www.qardio.com.
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Sourcing leaders take significant steps to overcome inflationary pressures
TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While procurement professionals are no stranger to supply chain woes, skyrocketing inflation is the latest (and potentially greatest) challenge facing them today. In fact, a 2022 Supplier Information Study by TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation that autonomously enriches supplier data and powers e-procurement technology, reveals that 100% of procurement and sourcing leaders are rapidly taking action to thwart inflation pressures, including finding new suppliers to lower costs (48%).
Business deals are also changing behind the scenes, with procurement executives renegotiating contracts with existing suppliers (44%) to address inflation concerns and entering into pre-defined agreements for products expected to have a high rate of volatility (40%). More emphasis is being put on diversity, too, as 46% of leaders say they benefit from a supplier diversity program as a response to inflation challenges. Finally, an overwhelming 94% of procurement and sourcing execs are making visibility into Tier 2 suppliers a high or moderate priority in order to find new and potentially lower cost suppliers.
However, a shocking 77 percent of sourcing and procurement leaders say they are extremely concerned about their ability to handle supply chain disruptions because their company's supplier intelligence hasn't improved since the start of the pandemic, making it even more difficult to pivot quickly if needed due to inflation pressures.
"With the onslaught and continuation of threats to the supply chain, even the most agile companies are not immune to supply chain disruptions and the negative impact of sky-high inflation," said Stephany Lapierre, CEO of TealBook. "Access to the data needed to work with suppliers that can help mitigate inflationary and supply chain challenges gives companies the ability and agility to ensure the goods they need to run their business arrive on time and on – or under – budget."
The study also found that 64 percent of procurement professionals recognize that accurate, up-to-date supplier data allows them to quickly and cost effectively source materials in a crisis, and 99 percent of professionals want to increase supplier diversity to deal with future problems – as well as seize innovation opportunities.
A staggering 100% of respondents have faced negative consequences from taking too long to identify a supplier, including delays in project timelines (56%) and exceeding project budgets (50%). All respondents (100%) cite the benefits of having a data foundation: a centralized system of supplier information that enables a business to manage supply chain issues more effectively.
"As the world looks toward a post-COVID future, sourcing and procurement leaders continue to face challenges the likes of which they've never encountered before," says Stephany Lapierre. "There are a number of issues that inadequate supplier data has only exacerbated – and ensuring organizations have the data foundation they need to survive future disruptions is paramount."
More information on the survey can be found here.
This survey was conducted by Wakefield Research among 200 sourcing and procurement executives at companies with revenues of $200 million or more.
TealBook is advancing the world through supplier data by empowering the digital enterprise with an autonomously enriched supplier data foundation that powers e-procurement technology, drives supplier diversity, and enables supplier performance. Using AI and ML, TealBook gathers, predicts, and refines supplier data to build the world's most comprehensive supplier intelligence. When there are supply chain disruptions, companies leverage TealBook to identify emergency sourcing options; when it's business as usual, they use TealBook's technology to unleash full procurement possibilities. TealBook has been adopted by Fortune 100 companies and is the winner of many prestigious awards including Spend Matters 50 Vendors to Know, ProcureTech100 and Gartner's Cool Vendor. For more information, visit www.tealbook.com
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XUZHOU, China, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed with "Time Travelers," the seventh season of XCMG's (SHE:000425) immersive experience and innovative education program, XCMG Apprentice, was held in five countries for the first time. Young talents from China (Team Globe), Germany (Team Europe), Brazil (Team America), Thailand (Team Southeast Asia), and India (Team South Asia) joined the program to learn about XCMG as well as its people, products, technologies, industries and value chains in the two-weeks tour.
"XCMG hopes to join hands with more young people from around the world to explore engineering science and technology, and contribute to the global constructions and sustainable development," remarked Wang Min, chairman and CEO of XCMG.
The five teams presented reports about XCMG's strengths in R&D, construction, operation, marketing and intelligent manufacturing, unfolding XCMG's global roadmap and strategies to an international audience. The apprentices completed a comprehensive journey across XCMG's business sectors as well as XCMG Research Institute.
XCMG engineers set up a series of events and challenges for the five teams, including a session about XCMG Europe R&D Center's intelligent control systems, and the apprentices completed three challenging tasks: intelligent safety system identification that to operate two excavators to experience the difference between having the intelligent safety system, an intelligent ground system that controls and operates the system to complete tasks in a fixed area, and error-free handling of the intelligent loading and shovel system, which is set to complete soil load and unload of the fixed weights of 50kg and 100kg with the intelligent system.
At XCMG's soil mechanics laboratory in China, Priyasha Sharma, an apprentice from India, operated the JY20G2 multi-functional rescue vehicle and completed her challenge successfully under the guidance of XCMG technicians.
"The joystick is very well-designed with high operation precision, the cabin is very comfortable and overall design is ergonomic and human-centric," she said.
Team Europe's theme of the program was "R&D capabilities," and apprentices operated the 22-ton XCMG XE220E excavator equipped with the latest intelligent assistive technology, which greatly improved working efficiency and the apprentices were able to complete basis tasks like leveling and grading with just minutes of training.
Through the XCMG Apprentice program, the group is able to demonstrate the different sides of the industry pillars and anchor the future development of the construction machinery industry in unique and innovative ways.
As of now, XCMG has provided excellent products and services in 191 countries and regions, integrating export trade, overseas factories, cross-border mergers and acquisitions as well as global R&D. XCMG now has five R&D bases, 15 overseas manufacturing bases and KD factories as well as over 2,000 service points and 40 large-scale spare parts centers overseas.
For more information, please visit www.xcmg.com, or XCMG pages on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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New testing has been developed to rapidly detect Monkeypox and help scientists better understand the prevalence of the disease.
DENTON, Texas, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's leading polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing lab, is working in a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct an epidemiologic study to help to understand how widespread Monkeypox is within the United States.
Martin Price, CEO and Chairman of HealthTrackRx stated, "We are excited to conduct this study with the CDC. Molecular testing is essential to understanding the epidemiology of emerging threats such as Monkeypox. Applying molecular diagnostics to rapidly detect infectious diseases is central to our mission of getting people healthier faster."
As part of this study, HealthTrackRx has developed a test for Human Monkeypox Virus. The test is being used to screen specimens from patients with diagnostic codes indicating that the patient has skin lesions or ulcerations that may be compatible with Monkeypox. Specimens that test positive for Monkeypox will be sent to the CDC for confirmation.
While no Monkeypox test results from this study will be reported to patients or their providers, the study will be accruing critical data regarding the spread of Monkeypox across the United States.
The HealthtrackRx diagnostic assay is a multiplex real-time PCR test based on the TaqMan® technology from Thermo Fisher Scientific.
HealthTrackRx is the nation's leading PCR-based infectious disease laboratory, delivering industry-leading testing turnaround times to clinicians nationwide. For more than 20 years, the company has mobilized accurate clinical decisions through advances in pathogen testing, antimicrobial stewardship, and value-based care programs. For more information, visit HealthTrackRx at healthtrackrx.com and LinkedIn.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company has bought up more than $11 billion worth of Occidental Petroleum stock this year, giving Berkshire Hathaway control of more than 20% of the oil producer.
Occidental’s stock rose more than 3.5% on Tuesday to $62.18 after Buffett revealed his latest purchases of nearly 6.7 million Occidental shares worth more than $400 million.
Wall Street follows Buffett’s actions closely, including his investments in Occidental Petroleum. Its shares have more than doubled in price this year.
Berkshire has repeatedly acquired shares of the Houston driller whenever the stock falls below $60 in recent months. Buffett also dropped more than $20 billion on Chevron stock in the first quarter of this year and took advantage of the surge in oil prices after Russia invaded Ukraine. Berkshire’s Chevron stake is worth more than $24 billion.
That means Buffett’s Omaha, Nebraska, conglomerate holds nearly $47 billion in oil sector investments because Berkshire holds another $10 billion worth of preferred Occidental shares that it picked up in 2019 when it helped finance Occidental’s purchase of Anadarko.
And Buffett may not be done. Berkshire owns warrants to buy another 83.9 million Occidental shares at $59.62 apiece. Edward Jones analyst Jim Shanahan estimates that Berkshire’s oil sector holdings are worth $46.6 billion today even without the value of those warrants.
Because Berkshire now owns 20.2% of Occidental’s stock, it will be allowed to record a proportional share of the oil producer’s earnings on its earnings reports. That could provide a roughly $2 billion a year boost to Berkshire’s bottom line.
Buffett aggressively invested in stocks this year when the market was weighed down by soaring inflation and rising interest rates. Berkshire spent more than $51 billion on stocks in the first quarter, but the pace of its investments slowed considerably in the second quarter when it was a net buyer of only $3.8 billion in stocks with much of that going into Occidental. Berkshire will detail all its second-quarter stock purchases later this month.
In addition to the stakes it holds in companies, Berkshire owns more than 90 companies outright, including BNSF railroad, Geico insurance, several major utilities and an eclectic assortment of manufacturing and retail businesses like See’s Candy, Dairy Queen, Helzberg Diamonds, Fruit of the Loom and Precision Castparts. Most of those businesses have performed well this year, but Berkshire reported a $44 billion quarterly loss over the weekend on a sharp drop in the paper value of its stock portfolio. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/warren-buffetts-company-has-bet-47b-on-the-oil-sector/ | 2022-08-10T18:02:21Z |
Washington (AP) — Though Russia is the country that invaded its neighbor Ukraine, the Kremlin’s version relentlessly warns social media users across Latin America that the U.S. is the bigger problem.
“Never forget who is the real threat to the world,” reads a headline, translated here from Spanish. The article, originally posted in late February on Twitter by RT en Español, is intended for an audience half a world away from the fighting in Kyiv and Mariupol.
As that war rages, Russia is launching falsehoods into the feeds of Spanish-speaking social media users in nations that already have long records of distrusting the U.S. The aim is to gain support in those countries for the Kremlin’s war and stoke opposition against America’s response.
Though many of the claimshave been discredited, they’re spreading widely in Latin America and helping to make Kremlin-controlled outlets some of the top Spanish-language sources for information about the war. Russian outlet RT en Español is now the third most shared site on Twitter for Spanish-language information about Russia’s invasion.
“RT’s success should be concerning to anyone worried about the success of democracy,” said Samuel Woolley, a University of Texas professor who researches disinformation. “RT is geared toward authoritarian control and, depending on the context, nationalism and xenophobia. What we risk is Russia gaining control of an increasingly large market share of eyeballs.”
U.S.-based tech companies havetried to rein inRussian outlets’ ability to spread propaganda following the invasion, by banning apps linked to the outlets, demoting the content and labeling state-run media outlets. The European Union has bannedRT and Russian state-owned Sputnik,
Yet the content thrives on Spanish-language websites, message boards and social media pages. While Russia also creates propaganda in languages including English, Arabic, French and German, it’s found particular success with Spanish-speaking users, according to recent research by Esteban Ponce de Leon, a Bogota, Colombia-based analyst with the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab, a Washington think tank that receives funding from the U.S. and other governments.
Russia’s discredited claims about Ukraine and the U.S. include allegations that the invasion was necessary to confrontneo-Nazis, or that the U.S. has secretly backed biological warfare research in Ukraine. In fact, the U.S. has long publicly provided funding for biological labs in Ukraine that research pathogens with the hope of curbing dangerous disease outbreaks.
That type of disinformation can easily flow from Latin America into other countries — including the U.S. — that have large Spanish-speaking communities. Sometimes it’s passed between relatives who might be sharing the claims across continents with one another. It’s another potential entry point for Russia, and a reminder of the sophistication of the Russians’ efforts.
‘There’s different avenues where RT is actively engaging communities across Latin America and the United States,” said Jacobo Licona, a researcher at the Democratic firm, Equis Labs. “That’s part of the reason RT has been so effective, they’ve been building this network or community ahead of time.”
As one of the world’s most-spoken languages, Spanish is of obvious interest to any government or organization intent on shaping global public opinion. But Russia’s focus on the Spanish language goes further, reflecting the historic and strategic importance of Central and South America during the Cold War, said analyst Ponce de Leon of the Atlantic Council.
For decades, the Soviet Union sought to exploit historic tensions between the U.S. and Latin America by supporting communist factions and larger allies including Cuba. Russia has sought to portray the U.S. as a colonizing empire, even as the Kremlin has worked to strengthen its own ties to the hemisphere.
RT’s Spanish language service began in 2009, four years after its English language version. It has rapidly gained ground, and is now far more popular than its English counterpart. RT en Español has more than 16 million followers on its Facebook page, nearly triple the number of its English site.
High profile names in Latin America have in some cases given RT a hand. Ex-Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa began hosting a weekly political talk show for RT in 2018, less than a year after he left office. Since then he’s been convicted of corruption charges that forced him to flee Ecuador for Europe. Authorities in Ecuador have also accused him of trying to destabilize his successor’s government.
In March, RT en Español’s Facebook page experienced a boost in interactions, generating roughly 75,000 likes, reactions and comments on its pages daily, according to an analysis by the Equis Institute, a Democratic research and polling firm. The bump in engagement continued even after tech company Meta said it was demoting Russian-state media pages across its platforms, which include Facebook and Instagram.
On Twitter, RT and Sputnik get help from Russian diplomats and a network of other accounts that researchers say artificially boost the popularity of the posts. That has helped RT become the third-most shared site for Spanish-language information on the Ukraine war on Twitter, outperforming local news sources as well as international outlets like the BBC and CNN.
Ponce de Leon tracked thousands of accounts that posted or reposted content from RT and Sputnik on Twitter and found that 171 accounts were responsible for 11% of the overall engagement with the posts. During one eight-day period in March, those accounts posted more than 200,000 times, or an average of 155 tweets per day for each account – significantly more than a normal user.
The suspect accounts helped spread the content to authentic users, Ponce de Leon said, in an effort to grow RT’s already impressive audience in Latin America.
“Russia is seeking to maintain its popularity in Latin America,” he said. “RT and Sputnik already have a big audience in the region. Should we be concerned? The answer would be yes.”
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Associated Press writer Abril Mulato contributed to this report from Mexico City. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/russia-aims-ukraine-disinformation-at-spanish-speakers-2/ | 2022-04-02T19:19:35Z |
TAIPEI, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Electronics, a global leader in power and thermal management, and smart energy-saving solutions, won the 2022 AUSTRALIA-TAIWAN Business Partnership Award at the annual ANZCham Business Awards in Taipei, Taiwan for its significant contribution to business in Australia and deep partnerships with local Australian firms.
Since its establishment in 1996, Delta Electronics (Australia) Pty Ltd has built a solid market presence with a comprehensive product portfolio and local service network. Today, the company is rapidly expanding its solutions for mission critical infrastructure, industrial automation and the renewable energy market including energy storage and EV charging. Delta Australia has offices in Sydney and Melbourne and 60+ employees.
Mr. Victor Cheng, Delta's Senior Vice President and General Manager of ICTBG (Information & Communication Technology Business Group), represented Delta to accept the prestigious award. He emphasized, "Delta is honoured to win the 2022 AUSTRALIA-TAIWAN Business Partnership Award. As climate change continues to impact the planet, we welcome collaboration with local and global partners who share our passion for energy efficiency and commitment to sustainable energy transition. Delta will continue leveraging our global R&D capability and experience to support our Australian partners."
Country Manager for Delta Electronics (Australia), Mr. David Leal, was excited at winning this award celebrating Delta Australia's partnerships.
He stated, "The 2022 AUSTRALIA-TAIWAN Business Partnership Award is a recognition of the strong partnerships that Delta has built in Australia. With over 20 years of outstanding growth in Australia, Delta has forged mutually beneficial relationships with many Australian companies in a broad range of industries including Australia Post, Sydney Trains, EVO Power, NHP, and Australia's fastest growing hyperscale Data Centre company. These partnerships have been built on the back of Delta's commitment to innovation in smart and energy-efficient solutions for the Australian market."
In Australia, Delta continues to work with all the major Australian telecom companies to develop industry-leading power solutions to increase telecommunication network resilience countrywide. Delta has also in more recent years focused on large high-efficiency power and cooling solutions to support the expansion of the Data Centre industry throughout Australia and across the APAC region.
Delta's passion for energy efficiency and innovation continues to enrich its partnerships with Australian businesses day to day. With more the 70 R&D centres and over 9,000 R&D engineers worldwide, Delta is able to provide some of the most energy-efficient power products such as telecom power with up to 98% efficiency that alone has helped global customers save over 390 million kWh of electricity in the past 5 years.
About Delta
Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.
Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.
For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com
About Delta Electronics (Australia) Pty Ltd
Delta Electronics (Australia) Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL. As a Delta Group company, Delta Australia is committed to its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow". Delta Group is a global producer of power and thermal management products and solutions, which is supported by sales offices worldwide and by R&D centres and manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, USA, Europe, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, India, Mexico, and Brazil.
Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Automation, and Infrastructure. In Australia, Delta is rapidly expanding into solutions for Electric Vehicle Chargers, Renewable Energy Solutions, Energy Storage, Industrial Automation, Power Quality, and Data Centre.
To find out more about Delta Australia please visit: www.deltaelectronics.com.au
About ANZCham Business Awards
The Australia and New Zealand Business Association (ANZBA) was formed in 1991 to represent Australians and New Zealanders doing business in Taiwan and to complement other organizations promoting trade, investment, and general relations among the three nations. The ANZCham Business Awards were presented for the first time in 2005, designed to recognize companies that have made a significant contribution to business between Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — September is well underway at this point but that doesn’t mean you can’t start celebrating Sourdough September a little late!
NationalToday says, “Baking sourdough is a metaphor for life, really. The best things need time, love, and patience. The aim for this month is simple: to encourage people to buy genuine sourdough bread. Or better still, make sourdough bread at home.”
Now if you aren’t privy to making your own sourdough at home, you know we’ve got your back, this time in the form of a report from Food & Wine. Earlier in the year, they released a list of the best bread in every state across the U.S.
For Texas, three bakeries got shoutouts from the publication one in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. “Bread in the Lone Star State has come very far in not very much time at all, which is to say that 2018 already feels like ages ago.”
- Austin’s ThoroughBread
- Dallas’ Kuluntu Bakery
- Houston’s Magnol French Baking
For more from this report, click here! | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/food-wine-says-3-shops-in-dallas-austin-houston-make-the-best-sourdough-bread/ | 2022-09-10T14:47:28Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., announced today the expansion of its lifestyle practice with the addition of a specialty retail and e-commerce team.
5WPR's 2022 Consumer Culture Report, which aimed to reveal the biggest influences behind buying behavior and emerging trends, shared insights of the growing retail power behind e-commerce and its staying power among consumers, while also revealing that shoppers continue to desire and seek out unique brick-and-mortar retail experiences.
"Our report's findings uncovered the complicated reality that many modern retailers are facing – how can they best meet the consumer when shoppers want to spend their money both in-store and online?" said 5WPR CEO, Dara A. Busch. "We've used our findings not only to better guide and assist our clients, but also guide the growth of our agency. We're confident the creation of a specialty retail and e-commerce team of experts is going to support a substantial shift in the strategy we offer our retail clients today."
Consumers surveyed in the 2022 Consumer Culture Report revealed that where a shopper makes a purchase is overwhelmingly eclipsed by when they need to have it, with 61% of consumers agreeing they are more likely to shop from a store that offers same-day shipping. At the same time, over half of the consumers surveyed prefer to find new products in-store as opposed to online, hinting at the complicated decisions modern retailers must make to meet the expectations of consumers and gain loyal shoppers.
In 2022, O'Dwyers, a leading public relations industry publication, named 5WPR's Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle PR division the third largest in the U.S. PR services offered to beauty, fashion and lifestyle clients includes messaging and positioning, media relations, influencer relations, product launches, new market expansion campaigns, executive visibility programs, fundraising announcements, content creation, sponsorships/partnerships, digital media campaigns, thought leadership, and speaking opportunities.
About 5WPR
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 275 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2022 list, awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year, and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication.
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Binnington makes 28 saves, Blues beat Wild to even series
By STEVE OVERBEY
Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou and David Perron each scored twice, Jordan Binnington made 28 saves in his first start this postseason and the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to even the best-of-seven Western Conference series at 2-2. Ryan O’Reilly added a goal and two assists, and Perron also had an assist. Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy scored for Minnesota. Marc-Andre Fleury made 29 saves. Game 5 is Tuesday night at St. Paul, Minnesota, before returning to St. Louis for Game 6 on Thursday. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/08/kyrou-perron-help-blues-beat-wild-5-2-to-even-series/ | 2022-05-09T05:35:39Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health advisers on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.
The advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unanimously decided that coronavirus vaccines should be opened to children as young as 6 months. The final signoff was expected later in the day from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky.
While the Food and Drug Administration OKs vaccines, it’s the CDC that decides who should get them.
The government has been gearing up for the start of the shots early next week, with millions of doses ordered for distribution to doctors, hospitals and community health clinics around the country.
Roughly 18 million kids will be eligible, but it remains to be seen how many will ultimately get the vaccines. Less than a third of children ages 5 to 11 have done so since vaccination opened up to them last November.
Here are some things to know:
What kinds are available?
Two brands — Pfizer and Moderna — got the green light Friday from the FDA. The vaccines use the same technology but are being offered at different dose sizes and number of shots for the youngest kids.
Pfizer’s vaccine is for 6 months through 4 years. The dose is one-tenth of the adult dose, and three shots are needed. The first two are given three weeks apart, and the last at least two months later.
Moderna’s is two shots, each a quarter of its adult dose, given about four weeks apart for kids 6 months through 5. The FDA also approved a third dose, at least a month after the second shot, for kids with immune conditions that make them more vulnerable to serious illness.
How well do they work?
In studies, vaccinated youngsters developed levels of virus-fighting antibodies as strong as young adults, suggesting that the kid-size doses protect against coronavirus infections.
However, exactly how well they work is hard to pin down, especially when it comes to the Pfizer vaccine.
Two doses of Moderna appeared to be only about 40% effective at preventing milder infections at a time when the omicron variant was causing most COVID-19 illnesses. Pfizer presented study information suggesting the company saw 80% with its three shots. But the Pfizer data was so limited — and based on such a small number of cases — that experts and federal officials say they don’t feel there is a reliable estimate yet.
Should my little one be vaccinated?
Yes, according to the CDC’s advisers. While COVID-19 has been the most dangerous for older adults, younger people, including children, can also get very sick.
Hospitalizations surged during the omicron wave. Since the start of the pandemic, about 480 children under age 5 are counted among the nation’s more than 1 million COVID-19 deaths, federal data shows.
“It is worth vaccinating, even though the number of deaths are relatively rare, because these deaths are preventable through vaccination,” said Dr. Matthew Daley, a Kaiser Permanente Colorado researcher who sits on the advisory committee.
Which vaccine should my child get?
Either one, says Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA’s vaccine chief.
“Whatever vaccine your health care provider, pediatrician has, that’s what I would give my child,’’ Marks said Friday.
The doses haven’t been tested against each other, so experts say there’s no way to tell if one is better.
One consideration: It takes roughly three months to complete the Pfizer three-shot series, but just one month for Moderna’s two shots. So families eager to get children protected quickly might want Moderna.
Who’s giving the shots?
Pediatricians, other primary care physicians and children’s hospitals are planning to provide the vaccines. Limited drugstores will offer them for at least some of the under-5 group.
U.S. officials expect most shots to take place at pediatricians’ offices. Many parents may be more comfortable getting the vaccine for their kids at their regular doctor, White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said. He predicted the pace of vaccination to be far slower than it was for older populations.
“We’re going see vaccinations ramp up over weeks and even potentially over a couple of months,” Jha said.
Can children get other vaccines at the same time?
It’s common for little kids to get more than one vaccine during a doctor’s visit.
In studies of the Moderna and Pfizer shots in infants and toddlers, other vaccinations were not given at the same time, so there is no data on potential side effects when that happens.
But problems have not been identified in older children or adults when COVID-19 shots and other vaccinations were given together, and the CDC is advising that it’s safe for younger children as well.
What if my child recently had COVID-19?
About three-quarters of children of all ages are estimated to have been infected at some point. For older ages, the CDC has recommended vaccination anyway to lower the chances of reinfection.
Experts have noted re-infections among previously infected people and say the highest levels of protection occur in those who were both vaccinated and previously infected.
The CDC has said people may consider waiting about three months after an infection to be vaccinated.
AP reporter Zeke Miller in Washington contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/cdc-officially-recommends-covid-19-shots-for-children-under-5-heres-what-to-know/ | 2022-06-18T19:33:06Z |
Pocatello Baseball edges out Preston to earn district title game berth
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - The Pocatello Thunder are heading to the 4A Great Basin championship game thanks to a close 4-3 win over Preston Saturday afternoon.
It took a bit for both teams to get on the board because Pocatello's Brody Burch and Preston's Chayse Oxborrow kept the game scoreless through two innings.
But once the scoring began, the Thunder struck for just enough runs to win the game.
Next up, Pocatello faces the winner of Monday's Century-Preston elimination game Tuesday in the district championship at Halliwell Park at 4:00 p.m. | https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/05/07/pocatello-baseball-edges-out-preston-to-earn-district-title-game-berth/ | 2022-05-08T03:32:27Z |
DUBLIN, Ohio, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Globee® Awards, organizers of the world's premier business awards programs and business ranking lists, has named Tyson Group a gold medal winner in the 9th Annual 2022 Sales and Customer Service Excellence Awards
The Globee Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations Awards is the world's premier recognition program created to honor industry-wide and peer achievements of individuals, teams, organizations, products, and services, and is judged by a worldwide panel of executives and professionals representing a wide spectrum of industries.
This annual awards program celebrates the individuals and teams who set industry standards for excellence. Tyson Group was recognized in the Sales Training or Coaching Program of the Year category.
"It's an honor to once again be recognized as an industry leader by the Globee Awards for our continued efforts to provide sales teams with sales consulting and training of the highest caliber. It's a testament to the hard work of a talented group of people. Without this team, my company would not have grown into the sales consulting firm that we are today," said Lance Tyson, Founder & CEO of Tyson Group. "This award benchmarks against the best in class."
Details about the Globee Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations Awards and the complete list of 2022 winners can be found here: https://globeeawards.com/sales-and-customer-service-awards/winners/
Tyson Group offers expert sales consulting and training tailored to companies' individual needs, cultivating talent that yields measurable results. They have consulted on multi-billion-dollar negotiations for the nation's most prominent sports stadiums, developed elite sales teams, and advised on the installation of sales methodology for countless organizations.
Tyson Group is frequently sought out for its expertise in recruiting, training, and coaching the right talent to drive organizations to the next level. They have proven experience creating, establishing, and implementing organizational changes and new processes that help sales teams meet and exceed goals in a vast array of industries.
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Top creator management firm We Are Verified's executive hire signals expansion into web3 and creator entrepreneurship.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We Are Verified is moving beyond talent management to building creator economy companies with new key executive hire Phil Ranta, formerly CEO of Wormhole Labs and Head of Gaming Creators North America at Facebook, as their Chief Operating Officer and new top-tier talent signings. Ranta spent the past two years as an advisor to the company.
We Are Verified, helmed by CEO Jordan Worona, is best known as a culture-moving talent management company featured in MTV's Tana Turns 21 and their impressive roster of over 100 managed talent. The past year has seen exponential growth within WAV's creator services department, which included the launch of NFT projects, podcasts, and end-to-end management and strategy on fan platforms. Phil Ranta is joining WAV as their Chief Operating Officer to continue expanding creator services efforts, as well as brand, web3, and platform relationships.
"Through our time working together at Fullscreen and Studio71, I've always been blown away by Jordan Worona's talent development skills." Ranta noted, "I'm thrilled to be joining this best-in-class team to build a 21st century value proposition for WAV's creative entrepreneurs."
"In 2022 alone we've helped create over 1,000 pieces of branded content and generated over $10m in value for our clients. With new expansions in both our team and our partners, we expect to triple that goal in 2023," Worona says, "With the best-in-class industry expertise of Phil Ranta on the team, we'll unlock web3, investment, and platform partnership relationships as well."
Phil Ranta will still be involved at Wormhole Labs where he will continue as a Board Member, as he will with his previous advisory positions at Alfan Group, SOLIS, Brand Army, and Influencer Stuff.
With influencer marketing spend projected to reach $16.4 billion in 2022 and creator investment companies reaching unicorn status, We Are Verified is poised for exponential growth.
"I've spent nearly two decades in the creator economy, starting with branded profiles on MySpace and blip.tv," Ranta says, "It's time to help define the next evolution in the space."
About We Are Verified: We Are Verified is a digital talent management and brand services company founded in 2017 by CEO Jordan Worona, known for onboarding talent that moves culture. With over 100 talent under management reaching 250 million followers, brands trust We Are Verified to help them find their 'cool factor' through social content. We Are Verified have helped ideate, produce, and execute over 1,000 pieces of branded content in 2022 alone with over 100 talent. Along with a talent management division, We Are Verified has a creator services department that have produced breakthrough podcasts (Haley Elizabeth's Behind You, Chase Keith's The Caustic Show), NFT projects with Gloom-E-girls and Crypto.com/NFT, and end-to-end platform management services on Brand Army, OnlyFans, Centerfold, and more.
About Phil Ranta: Previously, Phil Ranta was the CEO of Wormhole Labs where he created social white-label metaverses as digital twins of the real world and co-created the NFT project 'Own Every Word' with Crypto.com/NFT which has driven over $1m in sales in 2022 alone. Phil was also the Head of Gaming Creators, North America at Facebook and the Head of Creators at Mobcrush. In both roles, the departments saw significant growth working with top game streaming talent including Ronda Rousey, Disguised Toast, Corinna Kopf, Shroud, and Nate Hill, to name a few. Phil was the COO of Studio71, one of the world's largest MCNs, growing the network from 1 billion to over 8 billion monthly views in 3 years with over 1,000 creators. Before S71, Phil joined Fullscreen as the Head of Channel Partnerships as the 9th employee, completing his tenure as the VP of Networks. He grew the network to the largest MCN in the world (on comScore) in less than 1 year. He was the recipient of Fullscreen's first "Founders Award" for his role in building the industry-leading company. As a creator, Phil produced hundreds of hours of successful, digital-endemic original content.
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Paper describes service operations for providing direct-to-patient medication abortion via telehealth across a range of medical settings.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers examined remotely delivered medication abortion services developed in response to the disruption of health services caused by COVID-19. The paper, recently published in the Annals of Family Medicine, is titled, "Remote Delivery in Reproductive Health Care: Operation of Direct-to-Patient Telehealth Medication Abortion Services in Diverse Settings." It is available for free download.
By sharing how different health care organizations leveraged telemedicine, the authors argue that primary care providers will be better positioned for broader remote delivery of reproductive health services. Written prior to the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, it provides an overview of how different providers approach abortion care, and potential options in accessing abortion and other reproductive services in the future.
The researchers surveyed clinicians and administrators operating telehealth abortion services in four practice settings: family planning clinics, online medical services, independent primary care practices, and those within multispecialty health systems. Across all settings, they found similar operational procedures for remote medication abortion services, with each site following five basic steps for care provision: patient engagement, care consultations, payment, medication dispensing, and follow-up communication.
Online services and independent primary care clinics offered e-visit consultations, communicating via an online questionnaire, and messaging and/or email with health professionals. Primary care clinics within multispecialty health systems offered only synchronous options for screening, scheduling, and patient-provider consultations. Asynchronous care models were more efficient, requiring two to three minutes compared to 10-30 minutes for a synchronous video visit.
Surveyed clinics used multiple means of medication delivery, determined by the availability of onsite pharmacies and medication-dispensing protocols. Family planning clinics and health systems mailed medications from onsite pharmacies, while independent primary care providers and online services contracted with mail-order pharmacies. Independent practices were the only group that offered drop-off services for patients.
The authors assert their findings demonstrate the feasibility of offering abortion services in a variety of medical settings and highlight the potential variations that can be made to adapt reproductive health services to patient needs and existing clinical operations.
Remote Delivery in Reproductive Health Care: Operation of Direct-to-Patient Telehealth Medication Abortion Services in Diverse Settings
Anna E. Fiastro et al.
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VIDEO: Robbers get away with car and wedding dress in violent carjacking
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) – A violent robbery and carjacking was caught on camera in California.
The attack happened in Oakland in late March. The victim is fortunately ok, but very upset over what the thieves took.
The woman, who only wanted to be identified as Ms. Yu, says advocating for safety is practically part of her DNA.
“I have been volunteering in Oakland’s Chinatown since high school,” she said. “A lot of things we promote include safety.”
Yu’s dedication to safety makes what happened to her on March 27 even more terrifying.
After she parked and saw no one was around, Yu said she walked around to the passenger side of her car to get her purse.
That’s when she noticed something was wrong.
“I immediately closed the door and turned around and four or five guys approached me,” she said. “I immediately started running.”
Surveillance video from a nearby business shows one suspect catching up to her.
Yu said at least one person in the group had a gun.
“One guy grabbed my arms,” she said. “He took my keys from my hand and pushed me to the ground, and I hit my head.”
Within seconds, her black Honda Civic was gone.
“At that moment I was really scared and didn’t have time to react,” she said.
While Yu’s physical wounds were not serious, her heart was broken over the things she lost that were inside the trunk.
“Out of everything, the wedding dress was the one that I was sad about the most,” she said. “Because it does not belong to me.”
Just one day before the carjacking, Yu picked up her best friend’s dream wedding gown they had searched for months to find.
“It was really beautiful,” Yu said. “The perfect dress for her. The moment she tried it on, we all said ‘that’s the one.’”
Yu planned to store it at her home until her friend’s fall wedding, which had already been postponed because of the pandemic.
“She was like ‘Are you joking?,” Yu said.
While Yu takes some time off from work to mentally heal, she is speaking out on behalf of the community she calls home.
“Within the Asian community, a lot of people are afraid of reporting and to be on the news,” she said. “Kind of like giving courage to other people.”
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In support of PlatON project goal of free circulation of data assets around the world
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encentive has officially joined the PlatON ecosystem and received a grant from the LatticeX Foundation to apply Encentive's turn-key, multi-chain dApp building platform to user tools and interoperability development for LatticeX's PlatON network. PlatON is a next-generation Internet infrastructure protocol based on the fundamental properties of blockchain and supported by a privacy-preserving computation network. It provides a trading platform for data assets, algorithm models, and computing power, combining cryptography-based privacy-preserving computation and blockchain technology to achieve the free circulation of data assets around the world.
The Encentive Web3 OS turn-key DeFi Module Builder will provide a PlatON on-ramp to community leaders, influencers, and enterprises who use Encentive to create and customize modules for their own DeFi apps. Encentive's Web3 OS capabilities include farming, staking, NFT marketplaces, GameFi, OTC, and more. With these tools community leaders can dramatically increase the empowerment and growth potential of the communities they serve. Encentive enables anyone with a community following to create a DEX overnight on many chains at once and customize the DEX's properties to serve best and incentivize that community.
Where Web 2.0 was driven by the advent of mobile internet, social network and cloud computing technology, the intelligent web vision is built upon three new layers of technological innovation: blockchain, A.I. and the Internet of Things (IoT). While A.I. will play a critical role in tagging web content, and of course putting it to use in novel ways, the key to completing the leap from Web 2.0 to the intelligent web universe of 3.0 remains in the protocols for privacy and ownership.
A.I. projects and enterprises do not have access to larger valid datasets to train better models, and published models can quickly become out of date without effort to acquire more data to re-train them. As a result, the focus of AI has shifted from an orientation centered on AI-based algorithms, to one on big data architectures that guarantee security and privacy. Isolation of data and protection of data privacy is becoming the next challenge in the field of A.I.
By combining blockchain and privacy-preserving computation with A.I., PlatON will help to realize the full potential of AI in Web 3.0.
Encentive's role in the blockchain component includes building out the infrastructure and economic incentives through robust cross-chain capability, including pioneering work with Alchemy Pay to offer fiat-to-crypto on/off ramps, allowing users to seamlessly employ DeFi functions that require crypto transactions from their wallet addresses as well as credit card payment options.
The user tools and interoperability initiative with PlatON is a critical extension of Encentive's Web3 OS, adding momentum to Encentive's core mission to help users and organizations to incentivise their communities with powerful Web3 applications, including sophisticated DeFi marketplace tools such as staked and farmed trading pairs, customized liquidity provider fees, native tokens & NFTs, airdrop functions, and user referral rewards. Moreover, as the Encentive and PlatON ecosystems deepen their integration, a leading model for application deployment and access will emerge, lowering barriers and accelerating the inevitable migration of Web2's billions of users to Web3.
About Encentive
The Encentive Web3 OS enables code-free overnight deployment of peer-to-peer DeFi apps and marketplaces starting from a community of one, plus fiat/crypto on/off ramps. Any individual or organization can establish the next great DeFi app or marketplace almost instantly, complete with farming and staking, fine-tuned to benefit and serve the governance needs and trading preferences of their own unique communities and missions. The Encentive Web3 OS DeFi dApp Builder gives users the power to build their own core teams and communities around their own style of incentives, setting and adjusting transaction fees, stake-pool interest, referral rewards, governance protocols, and more.
Website: https://encentive.io
Dapp: https://app.encentive.io/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Encentive_io
Medium: https://medium.com/@encentive
About LatticeX's PlatON
PlatON was initiated and promoted by the LatticeX Foundation. Based on the basic properties of the blockchain and supported by a privacy-preserving computing network, PlatON provides the next-generation Internet basic protocol featuring "computing interoperability". It builds a computing system jointly assembled by cryptographic algorithms such as verifiable computing, secure multi-party computing, zero-knowledge proof, homomorphic encryption, and blockchain technology to provide public infrastructure under an open-source architecture for global artificial intelligence, distributed application developers, data providers as well as various institutions, communities, and individuals with computing needs.
Website: https://www.platon.network/en | https://latticex.foundation/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/PlatON_Network
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlatON_Network | https://twitter.com/LatticeX_SGP
Discord: https://discord.gg/jAjFzJ3Cff
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SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index: June performance 0.00%
Capital Movement Index: July net flows decline -0.12%
WINDSOR, Conn., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that the gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for June 2022 measured 0.00%.
Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index declined -0.12% in July.
"SS&C GlobeOp's Capital Movement Index for July 2022 of -0.12% should be viewed as a strong result in light of the seasonality of capital flows, which tend to run negative during the month. On a comparative basis, the -0.12% reflects decreased net outflows versus the -0.39% reported a year ago and is also the lowest level of July net outflows since 2011," said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies. "The current reading for net flows is consistent with other recent data points, indicating investors remain confident hedge funds can generate favorable risk-adjusted returns in the ongoing highly volatile market environment."
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is an asset-weighted, independent monthly window on hedge fund performance. On the ninth business day of each month it provides a flash estimate of the gross aggregate performance of funds for which SS&C GlobeOp provides monthly administration services on the SS&C GlobeOp platform. Interim and final values, both gross and net, are provided in each of the two following months, respectively. Online data can be segmented by gross and net performance, and by time periods. The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is transparent, consistent in data processing, and free from selection or survivorship bias. Its inception date is January 1, 2006.
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index offers a unique reflection of the return on capital invested in funds. It does not overstate exposure to, or the contribution of, any single strategy to aggregate hedge fund performance. Since its inception, the correlation of the SS&C GlobeOp Performance Index to many popular equity market indices has been approximately 25% to 30%. This is substantially lower than the equivalent correlation of other widely followed hedge fund performance indices.
The SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index represents the monthly net of hedge fund subscriptions and redemptions administered by SS&C GlobeOp on the SS&C GlobeOp platform. This monthly net is divided by the total assets under administration (AuA) for fund administration clients on the SS&C GlobeOp platform.
Cumulatively, the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index for July 2022 stands at 132.47 points, a decrease of 0.12 points over June 2022. The Index has advanced 1.98 points over the past 12 months. The next publication date is August 11, 2022.
Published on the ninth business day of each month, the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index presents a timely and accurate view of investments in hedge funds on the SS&C GlobeOp administration platform. Data is based on actual subscriptions and redemptions independently calculated and confirmed from real capital movements, and published only a few business days after they occur. Following the month of its release, the Index may be updated for capital movements that occurred after the fifth business day.
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index (the Index) is a family of indices published by SS&C GlobeOp. A unique set of indices by a hedge fund administrator, it offers clients, investors and the overall market a welcome transparency on liquidity, investor sentiment and performance. The Index is based on a significant platform of diverse and representative assets.
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index is available at www.sscglobeopindex.com or through a link on the homepage of www.sscglobeop.com. Alert and RSS subscriber options are available at www.sscglobeop.com. Index Twitter comments: #HFindex.
The SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index and the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator provide monthly reports based on actual and anticipated capital movement data independently collected from all hedge fund clients for whom SS&C GlobeOp provides administration services on the SS&C GlobeOp platform.
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is an asset-weighted benchmark of the aggregate performance of funds for which SS&C GlobeOp provides monthly administration services on the SS&C GlobeOp platform. Flash estimate, interim and final values are provided, in each of three months respectively, following each business month-end.
While individual fund data is anonymized by aggregation, the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index data will be based on the same reconciled fund data that SS&C GlobeOp uses to produce fund net asset values (NAV). Funds acquired through the acquisition of Citi Alternative Investor Services are integrated into the index suite starting with the January 2017 reporting periods. SS&C GlobeOp's total assets under administration on the SS&C GlobeOp platform represent approximately 10% of the estimated assets currently invested in the hedge fund sector. The investment strategies of the funds in the indices span a representative industry sample. Data for middle and back office clients who are not fund administration clients is not included in the Index, but is included in the Company's results announcement figures.
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.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Oscar Health, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of OSCR 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/oscar-health-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=28540&from=4
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant SEP membership growth; 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: July 11, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/oscar-health-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=28540&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of OSCR during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 11, 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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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To improve health outcomes of pregnant members and their newborn babies, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) will host a series of maternal health events at all three of their Community Resource Centers throughout the month of May.
The events will celebrate new moms and moms-to-be and will provide resources including postpartum care and access to community partner support including CalFresh. Medi-Cal enrollment support and guidance on how and when to access care will also be offered.
In addition, events will focus on the behavioral health of pregnant and postpartum members. According to California Department of Public Health's latest Maternal and Infant Health Assessment, 21% of pregnant and postpartum Californians report depressive symptoms which negatively impact the health and wellness outcomes of newborns and their parents.
"We know these statistics heavily impact our members in the Inland Empire. Some studies have found troubling racial and ethnic disparities in receiving mental health care for postpartum depression," said Ruth Villalpando Albarran, IEHP Licensed Behavioral Health Care Manager. "These events are designed to guide and assist members at every stage of their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Working together, we can help ensure optimal care and inspire vibrant health for them and their little ones."
The health plan hosted its first event on May 18 at its Riverside Community Resource Center. Additional events will be hosted at IEHP's San Bernardino and Victorville Community Resource Centers at 805 West 2nd Street, suite C in San Bernardino on Wednesday, May 25 and at 12353 Mariposa Road, Suites C-2 & C-3 in Victorville on Thursday, May 26. Both events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members can register by visiting ConnectIE.org.
For additional information, visit iehp.org.
About IEHP
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country. In its 26th year, IEHP is supporting more than 1.5 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medicaid or Cal MediConnect Plans and has a growing network of over 7,800 providers and nearly 2,800 Team Members. Through dynamic partnerships with Providers and Community Organizations, paired with award-winning service and a tradition of quality care, IEHP is fully committed to their vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, visit iehp.org.
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The Pay-In-4 installment loan offered through the iCreditWorks Platform expands its broad offering of loan products to include a short-term, four-payment, 0% APR1 option.
ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iCreditWorks, a fast-growing FinTech platform, announced today the addition of Pay-In-4, a short-term, 0% APR installment loan to the broad suite of Point-of-Sale financing products available through the platform.* The Pay-In-4 loan is paid by the consumer in four equal installments2—the first payment equal to 25% of the loan is due at origination via debit card—and requires no hard credit check.
"With Pay-in-4, we now offer a full suite of financing options to consumers through our unrivaled mobile app experience. Our platform presents the most beneficial loan offers to applicants across the entire credit spectrum in seconds," says Scott Young, Chief Executive Officer of iCreditWorks. "Loan offers now range from a short-term, Pay-in-4 loan for as little as $100, to a 60-month3 standard installment loan of $20,000--all with high approval rates."
The appeal of this product to the healthcare consumer is clear—it's a valuable alternative payment option that involves no accumulation of credit card interest and a path to repayment in just 6 weeks. This is particularly beneficial in the dental sector, where affordability is the number one barrier to treatment acceptance and the dental provider is often required to extend short duration unsecured "in-office" payment plans to assist the patient in accepting care.
"With the introduction of the Pay-In-4 loan, we continue to focus on presenting only responsible financing options that allow more consumers to say 'YES' to care," says Cristian Mandachescu, Chief Risk Officer.
Offering only responsible and transparent loan products through the iCreditWorks Platform allows consumers to pay for the care they deserve. Pay-In-4 loans will be available through all providers participating in the iCreditWorks Program.
*All loans issued by WebBank
1APR means Annual Percentage Rate. 2For example, a $400 loan payable in 4 equal installments, at 0% APR, will have $100 for each payment. 3For example, a $1,000 loan for 24 months with an APR of 15.99% will have a payment of $48.96.
About iCreditWorks
iCreditWorks leverages innovative technology and mobility to deliver an omnichannel platform experience that provides access to a broad suite of "Point-Of-Sale" (POS) financing products, empowering consumers to take control of their financing. The first-of-its-kind iCreditWorks native mobile App delivers a simple, seamless, and secure financing experience that redefines the consumer journey.
To learn more about the Company, please visit www.icreditworks.com.
iCreditWorks
Rich Groves
SVP – Professional Affairs
(201) 450-4268
rich.groves@icreditworks.com
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LONDON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Newsroom AI, a London, UK- based content creation platform expands their technology portfolio with a new Conversational Content product under the name of Public.
The new offering complements the company's flagship Stories creation suite, licensed by leading global creators such as The Guardian, Yahoo, Google, Seven West Media or Lonely Planet. The new platform launches with a renewed commitment to empower media organizations with the best-in-class commercial and editorial products, that help compete effectively for both user attention and advertiser revenue.
Public will allow creators to publish a new form of choose-your-own-adventure web experiences, allowing consumers to engage with editorial or brand-supported content over an interface that's uniquely relevant and familiar to them through apps such as Whatsapp, Telegram or WeChat.
The company encourages creators to embrace a more direct, and conversational communication style to help build deeper and more meaningful bonds with an audience that's routinely exhausted by today's media and technology landscape. The format allows creators to step away from the one-size-fits-all model, and create experiences that branch out dynamically to reveal new chapters, media elements and other interactive components.
"Conversational Content is the right step for the millions of creators looking to push more personal and differentiated experiences to their subscribers, while acting mindfully with regards to user privacy and data protection. Whether it comes to guiding user's attention through a story or making content recommendations, asking people about their preferences, rather than guessing them, simply makes a lot more sense" declared Mihai Fanache, CEO at Newsroom AI, the company behind Public.
The new platform addresses new use cases in the wider content-experiences universe, allowing creators to collect leads or user feedback, make dynamic content recommendations or drive product sales, without leaving the content pages.
Similar to the Stories offering, Conversations will be available for both editorial and commercial teams, welcoming a new range of editorial and commercial integrations, available through Public's global network of publishers and solution providers.
For more information, please visit www.getpublic.com
For more information about Conversational Content, please visit - The Drum link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eufTjnwxf6NO8ccP7z3H3q-3cljoafavYIf_JCuCAwU/edit
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose $1.02 to $113.23 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for July delivery rose 51 cents to $112.55 a barrel.
Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 1 cent to $3.84 a gallon. June heating oil fell 5 cents to $3.74 a gallon. June natural gas fell 23 cents to $8.08 per 1,000 cubic feet.
Gold for June delivery rose 90 cents to $1,842.10 an ounce. Silver for July delivery fell 24 cents to $21.67 an ounce and July copper was unchanged at $4.28 a pound.
The dollar rose to 127.83 Japanese yen from 127.74 yen. The euro fell to $1.0546 from $1.0598. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/20/closing-prices-for-crude-oil-gold-and-other-commodities-192/ | 2022-05-20T21:00:50Z |
Traveling Hindu exhibit enlightens Kansans at statehouse
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Statehouse hosted an exhibit Friday to inform people about the Hindu religion.
The traveling exhibit to enlighten others about the religion’s practices and what it brings to society. It has so far been to 30 states and the goal is to visit all 50 so everyone can have a chance to learn something new about Hindu.
According to Prakash Kumar Jha, a Kansas State University post doctorial research associate, the goal is to have lawmakers one day approve a permanent display for Kansans to learn.
“We are planning to have these kinds of exhibits in schools, museums, libraries with all the help of representatives and legislatures here,” Jha said. “That is how we are planning to educate more about the Hindu to fellow Americans.”
There is also a virtual audio-visual exhibit explaining the Hindu Religion offered at https://hindudarshana.com/
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NEEDHAM, Mass., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) ("JS Global"), a world-leading producer of small household appliances, today announced their participation in the RBC Capital Markets Global Consumer & Retail Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. SharkNinja is hosting a fireside chat, which will begin at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, and the company's management team is also available for one-on-one and small group meetings.
The fireside chat will be webcast live and will be available for replay, and can be found on JS Global's Investor Relations website at https://www.jsgloballife.com/investor-presentations/.
About JS Global
JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) is a world leading producer of small household appliances. It ranks fourth globally in the small household appliance industry and third among small household appliance-focused companies. It primarily operates three major brands: Shark, Ninja and Joyoung. The Company's success is centered around its deep understanding of consumer needs, and is built on its strong product innovation and design capability powered by a global research and development platform, marketing strengths driving high brand engagement, and an omni-channel distribution coverage with high penetration.
About SharkNinja
SharkNinja is an innovation leader in the housewares industry and creator of the familiar household brands Shark and Ninja. SharkNinja provides the latest in easy-to-use innovative technology with a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances. Products are sold at major retailers and through distributors around the world. Ninja and Shark are registered trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC. SharkNinja is a subsidiary of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) a leader in small household appliance innovation.
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Company Contacts
Adam Quigley, VP of Finance at SharkNinja
AQuigley@sharkninja.com
Alicia Guo, Director of Investor Relations at JS Global
alicia.guo@jsgl.com
Investor Relations
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LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and the Los Angeles County Center for Strategic Partnerships released a comprehensive report chronicling how L.A. County's philanthropic and public sectors united in the wake of the 2013 murder of an 8-year-old boy named Gabriel Fernandez.
Cultivating Hope Through Action: How Public-Private Partnerships Are Strengthening Child and Family Well-Being in L.A. County, charts a clear trajectory of positive change and sets the stage for deeper, transformative investments from the public and philanthropic sectors.
"The philanthropic community has stepped up, nearly doubling annual giving to support L.A.'s children, youth, and families," said Wendy Garen, President and CEO of The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation. "We have worked closely with our public sector partners to dramatically change the system and are energized to take on even bigger challenges in the months to come."
Notable improvements highlighted in Cultivating Hope include:
- Charitable giving to child welfare causes jumped from $32 million in 2013 to $53 million in 2018, the most recent year comprehensive data is available.
- Southern California Grantmakers' Child & Family Well-Being Funders Collaborative has grown from 19 foundations in 2014 to 59 in 2021.
- With philanthropic investment, L.A. County launched the Center for Strategic Partnerships which has secured over $33 million across 50 joint initiatives involving 55 public and private partners.
The proliferation of cross-sector partnerships spurred a broad coalition of Black churches in South L.A. to support families on the brink of entering the child welfare system and foster families. Through Up Front Family Finding, the County has placed over 13,000 children with family members as opposed to foster care, making L.A. County one of the leading child welfare systems in the nation on this critical measure. And philanthropic investment was vital to drawing millions in state funding to provide childcare to foster parents, which has been shown to increase stability for children.
"When we collaborate, our work can be transformative," said Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. "I look forward to standing with our philanthropic partners to take on the most challenging issues, starting with eradicating the foster care to homelessness pipeline."
To help end that pipeline the Center for Strategic Partnerships is working on multiple fronts. It has helped the Department of Children and Family Services stand up a first-in-the-nation Supportive Housing Division within a child welfare agency to help better support transition-age foster youth. And the Center is working with philanthropy to launch a pooled fund to amplify the impact of a federal Department of Housing and Urban Development grant aimed at improving the lives of youth experiencing homelessness, including those who have experienced foster care.
About the Partners
The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation improves the well-being of the residents of Los Angeles County through responsive grantmaking in human services, civic and cultural, education, and health. www.rmpf.org
The Center for Strategic Partnerships helps L.A. County and philanthropy partner more effectively to transform systems, promote equity, and improve the lives of children and families. www.lacenterforstrategicpartnerships.org
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NIO, XELA, SFT, XPEV, and VRM.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- NIO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=NIO&prnumber=062320226
- XELA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=XELA&prnumber=062320226
- SFT: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=SFT&prnumber=062320226
- XPEV: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=XPEV&prnumber=062320226
- VRM: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=VRM&prnumber=062320226
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InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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With three rounds of playoffs in the books, state games are just around the corner. Before teams can get to that point, though, they still have a bit left to play! UIL Class 6A Region I soccer is slated to see some of the best teams in the state face off for their chances to continue chasing a title. With two great seasons behind them, Allen and Plano are set to face off on Friday, April 1st. So, what can fans expect from this regional quarterfinals matchup?
Plano Wildcats (16-4-3, 8-3-3)
Finishing at the top of their district this season, the Wildcats have made sure to leave no stone unturned. Dropping only three games in district play, Plano has been led to success with smart offensive play. With 10 shut-outs to their name, the Wildcats entered playoffs strong- ready to prove everything that they are. The team has come out victorious over some of the strongest teams in the area including Garland, Rowlett, Hebron, Plano West, and more. In playoffs, Plano ended runs for Denton Guyer and Lake Highlands.
Allen Eagles (16-4-2, 9-1-2)
The Eagles finished in the first place spot in their district with a77% win percentage. The team posted big wins over the likes of North Mesquite, South Garland, Prosper, Denton Braswell, and more en route to playoffs. Led by Matios Nebiyou and Rocky Otzizul, the Eagles have outscored their opponents by a combined 26 goals. Their ability to take a strong lead has helped the Eagles defeat Coppell and Irving so far in the playoffs.
What To Expect:
Allen is on a mission to get back to where they were last season. Because of that- they are willing to pull out all the stops during the regional quarterfinals. Fans can expect to see the Eagles play with sharp-witted defense against Plano’s offense. Plano is ready to prove that they have what it takes to take down a team with the reputation that Allen has. Last season, Plano fell in the first round of playoffs. This season, they’ve taken each game by storm.
Fans can expect to see a hard-fought match. Although Allen is consistent and typically prepared to succeed, the Eagles might underestimate the power of Plano. Plano has proven to be just as consistent as Allen all season and may just have some tricks up their sleeves still! The match is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Children’s Health Stadium in Prosper. | https://cw33.com/sports/high-school-sports/regional-quarterfinal-preview-plano-vs-allen-boys-soccer/ | 2022-04-01T01:19:04Z |
CEDARHURST, N.Y., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. (NasdaqGS: LILM, LILMW, QELL, QELLU, QELLW),, if they purchased the Company's securities between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until June 17, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
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Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Q4 Business and Financial Highlights:
Net Sales were $74.2 Million
Adjusted Gross Margin Better than Expected, Improved vs Q3
Cash Was $88 Million at June 30
Completed Major Elements of November 2021 Restructuring Plan
Pipeline Updates:
Pivotal Biosimilar Insulin Glargine Clinical Trial Over 90% Complete, Top-line Results Anticipated by Year End; BLA Filing On Track for First Half of 2023
Expect to File IND for Biosimilar Insulin Aspart by First Half of 2023
Generic FLOVENT® DISKUS® Product On Track for ANDA Filing Early Next Calendar Year, Granted CGT Status by FDA
Expect Partner to Commence Pilot PK Trials for Generic Spiriva® Handihaler® by Year End 2022
Licensed a Filed ANDA for Mesalamine Delayed Release Tablets USP, 1.2 g, from an Existing Partner
Expect to Launch At Least Four Non-Solid Oral Generic Products With Limited Competition in Fiscal 2023
TREVOSE, Pa., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE: LCI) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2022.
"For the quarter, net sales were in line with our expectations, adjusted EBITDA was at the top end of our guidance range and adjusted gross margin was better than anticipated, rebounding from our adjusted gross margin in recent quarters," said Tim Crew, chief executive officer of Lannett. "Our cash position was approximately $88 million at June 30, 2022; we continue to expect to receive sizable income tax refunds within the next couple of months.
"With regard to our pipeline, we have added several near-term product opportunities, of which a few have the potential to be meaningful contributors to our financial results, especially in the second half of the current fiscal year. Our durable large market partnered product opportunities continue to progress and achieve notable development milestones (details discussed below). As part of our pre-launch activities for biosimilar insulin, we have initiated preliminary discussions with a number of states and other organizations around initiatives and programs to make insulin more accessible and affordable to millions of patients. We welcome these initiatives and believe our significant scale and competitive cost structure will help position us to support and prosper from these initiatives on affordable insulin.
"Looking ahead, our efforts will be focused on commercializing recently added product opportunities, which we believe will help increase our full-year gross margin in fiscal 2023. At the same time, we intend to maintain operating discipline to reduce expenses and make the most of our cash resources, all while working to further develop with our partners our high value pipeline of insulin and respiratory products, expand our existing strategic alliances and form new ones."
Key Pipeline Update Subject to FDA Approval
Company anticipates launching over the next several months Zolmitriptan, a nasal spray product for migraine and cluster headaches, and Fludarabine, an injectable product currently in short supply;
By the end of the current fiscal year, the company anticipates launching Sucralfate, an oral suspension product, and two additional partnered products. Sevoflurane, an inhaled anesthetic product, and Mesalamine Delayed Release Tablets 1.2 gram;
Biosimilar insulin glargine. More than 90% of the subject enrollment goal has been achieved and the pivotal clinical trial for biosimilar insulin glargine is expected to be completed next month. Thus far no serious adverse events have been reported. Top-line results are expected toward the end of this calendar year, and filing of the Biologics License Application (BLA) is anticipated next Spring, and thus a potential launch of the product in the first half of calendar year 2024;
Biosimilar insulin aspart: The company's partner is producing insulin aspart at commercial scale and will be requesting a Type 2 meeting with the FDA later this calendar year. An IND filing is anticipated for later this fiscal year. The company estimates initiating the clinical study next summer and completing the study in the spring of calendar 2024. The company anticipates a potential launch of the product in the middle of calendar year 2025;
Generic ADVAIR DISKUS®, fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder, remains on priority review. The company anticipates fully responding to the CRL next year, with a launch possible in 2024.
Generic Flovent Diskus®, fluticasone propionate inhalation powder: the pivotal clinical end-point study and PK trials for the 100 mcg/blister were successfully completed in the first attempt. The FDA has granted the company's request for CGT status and the filing of the ANDA is estimated for earlier next calendar year;
Company expects its partner to commence a pilot PK study of generic Spiriva® Handihaler® by year end and is targeting an ANDA filing by early 2024.
Restructuring, Cost Reduction Initiatives
The major elements of the company's restructuring plan announced in November 2021 have been completed. The transfer of certain products from the company's recently sold Carmel plant to its main plant is progressing on schedule and the manufacturing of Lannett labeled product at that site will largely be completed by the end of this calendar year.
Fourth-Quarter Financial Results: Fiscal 2022 vs Fiscal 2021
GAAP basis:
Net sales were $74.2 million compared with $106.0 million
Gross profit was $7.9 million, or 11% of net sales, compared with $22.7 million, or 21% of net sales
Asset impairment charges were $53.9 million compared with $18.6 million
Net loss was $93.3 million, or $2.30 per share, compared with $177.9 million, or $4.50 per share
Non-GAAP basis:
Net sales were $74.2 million compared with $106.0 million
Adjusted gross profit was $10.4 million, or 14% of net sales, compared with $26.4 million, or 25% of net sales
Adjusted interest expense increased to $13.1 million from $12.1 million
Adjusted net loss was $17.8 million, or $0.44 per share compared with $7.4 million, or $0.19 per share
Negative adjusted EBITDA was $1.3 million versus adjusted EBITDA of $12.1 million
Full-Year Financial Results: Fiscal 2022 vs Fiscal 2021
GAAP basis:
Net sales were $340.6 million compared with $478.8 million
Gross profit was $33.2 million, or 10% of net sales, compared with $75.6 million, or 16% of net sales
Restructuring expenses were $2.8 million compared with $4.0 million
Asset impairment charges were $103.3 million compared with $216.6 million
Net loss was $231.6 million, or $5.74 per share, compared with $363.5 million, or $9.23 per share
Non-GAAP basis:
Net sales were $340.6 million compared with $478.8 million
Adjusted gross profit was $50.0 million, or 15% of net sales, compared with $122.3 million, or 26% of net sales
Adjusted interest expense increased to $51.7 million from $43.7 million
Adjusted net loss was $61.0 million, or $1.51 per share, compared with $1.0 million, or $0.03 per share
Guidance for Fiscal 2023
Based on its current outlook, the company provided guidance for fiscal year 2023, as follows:
*A reconciliation of Adjusted amounts to most directly comparable GAAP amounts can be found in the financial tables following this release.
Conference Call Information and Forward-Looking Statements
Later today, the company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to review its results of operations for its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2022. The conference call will be available to interested parties by dialing 877-407-9716 from the U.S. or Canada, or 201-493-6779 from international locations. The call will be broadcast via the Internet at www.lannett.com. Listeners are encouraged to visit the website at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled presentation to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A playback of the call will be archived and accessible on the same website for at least three months.
Discussion during the conference call may include forward-looking statements regarding such topics as, but not limited to, the company's financial status and performance, regulatory and operational developments, and any comments the company may make about its future plans or prospects in response to questions from participants on the conference call.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release contains references to non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, which are financial measures that are not prepared in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). Management uses these measures internally for evaluating its operating performance. The company's management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information regarding operational performance, because it enhances an investor's overall understanding of the financial results for the company's core business. Additionally, it provides a basis for the comparison of the financial results for the company's core business between current, past and future periods. The company also believes that including Adjusted EBITDA and the other non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release is appropriate to provide additional information to investors. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered only as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for or as a superior measure to, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Detailed reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables following this release.
Non-GAAP financial measures exclude, among others, the effects of (1) amortization of purchased intangibles and other purchase accounting entries, (2) restructuring expenses, (3) asset impairment charges, (4) non-cash interest expense, as well as (5) certain other items considered unusual or non-recurring in nature.
Lantus® is a registered trademark of Sanofi S.A., and ADVAIR DISKUS® and Flovent® Diskus® are registered trademarks of GlaxoSmithKline. Spiriva® Handihaler® is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim.
About Lannett Company, Inc.:
Lannett Company, founded in 1942, develops, manufactures, packages, markets and distributes generic pharmaceutical products for a wide range of medical indications – see financial schedule below for net sales by medical indication. For more information, visit the company's website at www.lannett.com.
This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the words "estimate," "expect," "believe," "target," "anticipate" and other similar expressions. Any such statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the company's competitive environment and other market conditions; regulatory and operational developments; the timing related to commencing and successfully completing the pivotal clinical trials, filing the Biologics License Applications, and successfully launching any products, including biosimilar insulin glargine and biosimilar insulin aspart; the potential material impact of COVID-19 on future financial results; the timing of the company's restructuring plan and its ability to realize estimated cost reductions and other benefits therefrom; the company's financial status and performance; and the company's ability to achieve the financial metrics stated in the company's guidance for fiscal 2023, whether expressed or implied, are subject to risks and uncertainties which can cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors beyond the company's control. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the difficulty in predicting the timing or outcome of FDA or other regulatory approvals or actions, the ability to successfully commercialize products upon approval, including acquired products, and the company's estimated or anticipated future financial results, future inventory levels, future competition or pricing future levels of operating expenses, product development efforts or performance, and other risk factors discussed in the company's latest Form 10-K, subsequent Form 8-Ks and 10-Qs and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. You should not place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which represent the company's judgment as of the date of this release. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Profits from each purchase of new 8lb bag to benefit Feeding Georgia Families, a non-profit that serves the local Atlanta community with food and resource assistance
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Disruptive charcoal brand, The Good Charcoal Company, today launched an all-new 8lb bag of Pure Acacia Hardwood Lump Charcoal on HomeDepot.com.
In alignment with the launch, The Good Charcoal Company announced "#8Pounds4Good" – a campaign in partnership with Feeding Georgia Families, an organization on a mission to provide food and basic resource assistance. The Good Charcoal Company, which has already made a $10,000 donation to Feeding Georgia Families, has committed to providing profits from each 8lb bag sold this year on HomeDepot.com to the organization to assist with operational overhead, as well as support more efficient well-being programs and services.
"As part of The Good Charcoal's mission to give back to local communities and support those experiencing food insecurity, we are always looking for ways to do good," says Ben Jablonski, Chief Executive Officer of The Good Charcoal Company. "With the launch of the new 8lb bag, we remain true to our mission and are thrilled to be partnering with Feeding GA Families to help those in need. As The Good Charcoal Company continues to expand its portfolio and brand, we look forward to better serving and meeting the demands of our local communities."
"Feeding GA Families is honored to be working with The Good Charcoal Company to reduce food and resource insecurity within our local Georgia community," says Ali Rivera. "Through the '#8Pounds4Good' campaign, proceeds will help our organization achieve key donation goals and stay the course of providing greater access to food and basic resources for those in need."
The Good Charcoal Company will host monthly barbeques at Feeding GA Families facility, where each community member will receive hot meals from food truck partners in addition to their weekly groceries. At a recent event, The Good Charcoal Company teamed up with Adella Thomas Management, based in Atlanta, GA, and record producer, rapper and DJ, Sonny Digital, to drive awareness around the campaign and Feeding GA Families. "I really love what Feeding GA Families and The Good Charcoal Company are doing in the community. They're providing much needed resources." said Rico Brooks, CEO of Adella Thomas Management.
The 8lb bag retails for $14.99 (includes free shipping) and is now available nationwide at HomeDepot.com. To learn more about The Good Charcoal Company and its mission of the "Three Goods: Good Charcoal, Good for the Environment, and Good for the Community," visit: www.thegoodcharcoal.com. To connect with the brand and discover barbequing tips and tricks, weekly barbeques and more, join us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Founded in 2020, The Good Charcoal Company is disrupting the charcoal industry with healthier and cleaner charcoal. Sustainably sourced from the Namibian bush in Africa, where "bush encroachment" threatens open grasslands needed for people and wildlife alike, The Good Charcoal is made from acacia which burns hotter, cleaner, more evenly than oak or hickory. With a longer burn time than traditional charcoal products, brand fans can lower their environmental footprint using less charcoal for each BBQ session. In addition to creating quality charcoal, The Good Charcoal Company aims to give back on its home turf by partnering with local communities nationwide to support and sponsor free weekly BBQs for those experiencing food insecurity. Setting a precedent for the charcoal industry, The Good Charcoal Company prioritizes its mission of providing the "Three Goods: Good Charcoal, Good for the Environment, and Good for the Community."
Feeding GA Families (FGF) is a 501(c)3 state licensed non-profit food pantry and community services agency aimed at combating food insecurity in our communities with the assistance of farmers, food banks, grocery stores, small businesses, corporate donors and sponsorships, and volunteers. Founded in 2010, FGF has expanded from feeding the homeless in Atlanta to providing cooked community meals, to hosting two weekly food pantries to those in need. FGF is a resource that the food insecure can utilize during their time(s) of need. Our services are provided with no questions asked, as our purpose is to aid those in need, when they are in need, without restrictions on residency, prior income, or family size.
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Two parents and their 6-year-old daughter were found dead at an Iowa campground Friday, and a 4th person died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, in what authorities are investigating as a triple homicide.
Cedar Falls residents Tyler Schmidt and Sarah Schmidt, both 42, and their daughter Lula, 6, were identified as the three victims whose bodies were found Friday morning at a campground at Maquoketa Caves State Park, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said.
Officers with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Division of Criminal Investigation also found a camper was unaccounted for and discovered the body of Anthony Orlando Sherwin, 23, west of the park, the department said. Sherwin, who is described as the suspect, appeared to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the department said.
Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green said in a Facebook post Sarah Schmidt was his neighbor and worked for the city's public library.
"Like many of you just hearing the news, I'm devastated," Green wrote. "I knew Sarah well, and she & her family were regular walkers here in the Sartori Park neighborhood. I was working with her this week on a public library tech presentation for (July 26)."
He said the Schmidts' 9-year-old son survived the attack and is safe.
"Details will be forthcoming about services and other memorials, and I will ensure the community knows about this," he added. "Please offer some extra grace to the Schmidts' many friends, neighbors, and coworkers as we try to process this horrible tragedy. The Cedar Falls Library will be closed tomorrow for the sake of the staff who loved and worked with Sarah."
The deaths led to an evacuation of the state park, located about 60 miles east of Cedar Rapids. The park is closed to the public until further notice, police said.
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- Lynn Good says company 'leading largest clean energy transition' in U.S.
- Customer focus, energy affordability remain key priorities.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) in 2021 continued to make rapid progress in its multi-year transition to clean energy sources, Chair, President and CEO Lynn Good told investors during the company's annual shareholders meeting today.
"Our more than 27,000 teammates rallied behind our mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050," she said. "Our promise is to continue this momentum. Our five-year enterprise capital plan includes $63 billion of investment, and 80% is directed to our clean energy transition."
Good cited several milestones:
- "We surpassed 10,000 megawatts of owned, operated or purchased renewables on our system, and remain on track to reach 16,000 megawatts of renewables by 2025 and 24,000 megawatts by 2030.
- "We filed for Subsequent License Renewal of Oconee Nuclear Station – our largest nuclear plant – and we plan to file requests for our remaining units to maintain this vital source of carbon-free energy for another 20 years.
- "We worked with stakeholders to help achieve bipartisan support in what's been called the most comprehensive piece of energy legislation in North Carolina history – setting the course for carbon reduction and regulatory reform.
- "We look forward to delivering a Carbon Plan to the North Carolina Utilities Commission later this month that will map out a variety of paths to achieve a 70% carbon reduction.
- "We continued to oversee the largest planned retirement of coal in our industry. We retired almost 1,000 megawatts of coal between the Carolinas and Indiana – bringing us to 7,500 megawatts retired since 2010."
"Already in 2022, we've taken aggressive action, expanding our net-zero emissions goal to include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. We also announced we're targeting energy from coal to represent less than 5% of our total generation by 2030, and a full exit by 2035," she said.
"We look forward to continued progress on our goals across our jurisdictions – retiring coal units, adding renewables and battery storage, investing in the grid, advocating for new zero-emission technologies, and collaborating with state and federal policymakers, regulators and stakeholders to meet the unique needs of each state," Good said.
Customer focus, energy affordability
In 2021, "we continued to surpass our benchmark targets for our internal customer satisfaction metrics, and improved our J.D. Power rankings, year over year, in nearly all of our jurisdictions," she said.
Duke Energy also continued to actively work to keep energy affordable for customers.
The company offered energy-saving tips and innovative efficiency programs to help customers manage and reduce their energy use. For example, the Home Energy House Call is a free in-home energy assessment that provides customers with comprehensive information about how they use energy – and strategies to save money on their monthly energy bills.
In addition, Duke Energy worked aggressively to assist financially struggling customers – offering customized bill-payment programs, connecting customers to financial assistance programs run by government agencies and nonprofit organizations, and donating funds to community organizations that help individuals and families in need.
The company in 2021 established a dedicated team of customer advocates to partner with government assistance agencies and nonprofit organizations. Through this model, the company helped customers receive more than $100 million in financial support to help pay their energy bills.
Duke Energy also assisted low-income customers with utility bills, providing $3.2 million through the Share the Light Fund and other donations.
Other business
Also at today's meeting:
- Good fielded shareholder questions on a range of topics. The company will post responses to questions on its website.
- Shareholders elected all 14 nominees to the company's board of directors.
- A nonbinding shareholder proposal did not receive a majority of shareholder votes cast.
A replay of the meeting will be posted on Duke Energy's investors page.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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New easy-to-use tools and engaging content will help students think critically about the tech and media they use for learning and entertainment.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Common Sense Education, creators of the award-winning, K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum, has developed a one-stop destination with essential new templates, tools, and resources designed to help make the back-to-school transition a little easier for educators and to better address the opportunities and challenges school communities face today and in the future.
With the growing presence of and dependency on the use of media and technology in the classroom, and the rise of uncivil discourse spreading online, educators need more support than ever before to equip students with everything they need to succeed in an ever-changing online life.
"Being a teacher is one of the most challenging jobs in America today," said Dr. Kelly Mendoza, vice president of education programs at Common Sense Education. "It's our mission to make their jobs easier. Our work has long focused on giving teachers the free resources they need to help students and families navigate our increasingly complex world. This year is no different: we're offering turnkey templates and checklists teachers can use to foster healthy, thoughtful, and meaningful tech and media use that'll enrich their school communities."
For this school year, Common Sense Education curated a variety of easy-to-use tools and helpful resources to help educators at every grade level foster healthy tech and media use for students:
- Free Back-to-School Templates for Teachers and Families
- Common Sense Selections for Learning (Best-in-Class EdTech Tools)
- Common Sense K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum
Digital Connections is an informative and educational six-part video series for tweens, teens, and their parents and caregivers, developed by Common Sense Media in collaboration with AT&T and the Public Library Association. Students and their families will learn tips and strategies on using media and technology safely and responsibly in fun and engaging ways. The videos focus on helping students learn key digital citizenship skills, from managing digital habits and navigating online relationships to dealing with digital drama and avoiding internet scams.
"In today's increasingly connected world, it is crucial for students to build their digital citizenship competency skills," said Mylayna Albright, assistant vice president, CSR, AT&T. "But not all students have access to digital citizenship education at home or at their schools -- especially students and families affected by the digital divide. I'm excited to offer this important digital literacy skilling to students on the Achievery, our free digital learning platform for K–12 students."
"The Public Library Association is committed to helping students learn digital citizenship skills," said PLA President Maria McCauley. "Library staff work every day to counter misinformation and share credible information. PLA is dedicated to providing easy-to-use resources for our members, youth, and families to improve skills to effectively use online platforms and tools."
Because students are increasingly exposed to contentious topics online, Common Sense Education has curated a set of lessons, Civics in Digital Life, to prompt constructive dialogues in the classroom on topics such as:
- What Is Cancel Culture, and Does It Change Things for the Better?;
- Do Algorithms Influence Our Lives and Our Democracy?; and
- Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Appealing?.
Created with support from the Koret Foundation, the new content offering is an expansion of Common Sense Media's News and Media Literacy lessons and complements the organization's free, award-winning Digital Citizenship Curriculum that is currently used by 1.3 million educators and over 90,000 schools across the U.S.
Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Learn more at commonsense.org.
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The specialty retailer further expands Florida footprint, bringing its wide array of home products and financing options to local customers
HOUSTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the momentum from recent store openings in Altamonte Springs and Daytona Beach already this year, Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) continues to expand its presence in Florida with the opening of a new 40,000 square foot retail location in the Vine Street Plaza at 105 West Vine Street in Kissimmee. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022, featuring free giveaways and special promotions for guests.
Conn's HomePlus offers a wide selection of home goods, including furniture, mattresses, consumer electronics, home office products and appliances from brands such as G.E., Samsung, LG and more. Through its next-day white glove delivery option available for 80% of in-stock items, customers don't have to wait weeks to enjoy their purchase. Customers shopping at any store in Florida and at the new Kissimmee store can also expect exclusive store promotions through July, including free next-day delivery on all major appliance purchases, TV purchases over $999, all mattress purchases over $999, all major fitness equipment purchases over $999 and select furniture purchases.
"We've had our sights set on Kissimmee for a while now and are proud to be expanding Conn's footprint in Florida," said Chandra Holt, President and CEO of Conn's HomePlus. "As our new customers look to turn their home life to home love, we're thrilled to meet them where they are with our wide selection of home products, next-day delivery on in-stock items and a variety of affordable payment options."
Shoppers can take advantage of Conn's Low Payment Finder, offering flexible payment plans tailored to customers' individual needs. Whether they have good credit, no credit or are working toward a specific credit goal, Conn's HomePlus believes that everyone deserves a home they love. Conn's HomePlus is based in The Woodlands, Texas, and has over 150 locations across 15 states. The new space will be the 13th new location in Florida within the last 18 months.
For more information on Conn's HomePlus, please visit http://www.conns.com.
About Conn's, Inc.
Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) is a specialty retailer of home goods, including furniture, appliances and consumer electronics, with a mission to elevate home life to home love. With more than 150 stores across 15 states and online at Conns.com, our over 4,000 employees strive to help all customers create a home they love through access to high-quality products, next-day delivery and personalized payment options, including our flexible, in-house credit program. Additional information can be found by visiting our investor relations website at https://ir.conns.com and social channels (@connshomeplus on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn).
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Seasoned Executive Brings Over 20 Years of Mortgage Industry Experience Across Technology, Operations, and Product Development
Will Help to Strengthen and Streamline Longbridge's Operations as Company Continues its Growth and Development
MAHWAH, N.J., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Longbridge Financial, LLC ("Longbridge" or the "Company"), an industry-leading national reverse mortgage loan originator and servicer, today announced that Bill Packer, former Chief Operating Officer and Director of American Financial Resources, is joining the firm as Chief Operating Officer, pending regulatory approval.
Pending this approval, Mr. Packer will work closely alongside Longbridge's Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, Melissa Macerato, and serve as a member of the Company's executive leadership under Chief Executive Officer Christopher Mayer. He will help Longbridge strengthen its technology and streamline its processes, positioning the Company to bring the advantages of reverse mortgages to a fast-growing senior population, while continuing its rapid growth.
"Bill has a proven track record of innovation and transforming businesses across the mortgage industry to meet the evolving needs of borrowers, partners, and brokers, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Longbridge team," said Mr. Mayer. "As we continue working to scale our platform and develop new products, we are confident that Bill's wealth of experience and strategic vision will broaden our capabilities, including helping us implement creative solutions to optimize our operations and drive maximum efficiency across all levels of the Company. His deep mortgage experience will also help the Company as we continue to expand our partnerships with traditional mortgage companies looking to add business by offering reverse mortgages to their clientele."
"Given the reverse mortgage industry has not yet realized the full opportunities of technological innovation, I look forward to the tremendous opportunity to modernize processes and programs at Longbridge," added Mr. Packer. "I am pleased to join the Company at this exciting time and help seniors tap more than $12 trillion of home value for a better retirement. I am excited to assist Chris and Melissa in growing the business and supporting their mission of helping retired individuals live the lives they deserve while providing first-class customer service and a responsible approach to the business along the way."
Mr. Packer brings over two decades of operational and strategic mortgage industry experience to Longbridge, including as Chairperson for the Mortgage Bankers Association Residential Technology Committee and Residential/Single Family Board of Governors. At American Financial Resources, he oversaw all operations, technology, project management, product development, facilities and marketing and was instrumental in launching the company's eCASH Home Financing program, a solution that was designed to help homebuyers purchase a home in today's competitive market with the buying power of an all-cash offer. Previously, Mr. Packer served as Senior Vice President and Application Programming Executive at Bank of America, where he supported the first mortgage and home equity businesses, and before that, held other executive leadership positions at the bank. He has served on several advisory boards, including Snapdocs, Flatworld Mortgage Solutions, EllieMae Technology, and the Rutgers University Customer Experience program. Mr. Packer holds a BA in Economics from New York University and an MBA from Hofstra University. He is a certified Project Manager and earned a GIAC Security Essentials certification from the SANS institute.
The appointment of Mr. Packer follows Ellington Financial's announced acquisition of Longbridge. The transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, will help Longbridge continue to scale its business, operational resources, and customer relationships, all of which have seen tremendous growth and profitability in recent years.
About Longbridge Financial, LLC
Longbridge Financial is a highly rated national reverse mortgage lender and servicer that helps seniors responsibly utilize their hard-earned home equity to improve their retirement and address the financial challenges affecting so many older Americans. Founded in 2012 and led by an Ivy-league professor, Longbridge works every day to expand the reverse mortgage market by educating homeowners about how they can take advantage of this powerful financial instrument. The company is committed to serving its customers with transparency, unparalleled expertise and efficiency, the highest level of personal service, and its industry-leading pricing. For more information about Longbridge Financial, visit www.longbridge-financial.com.
Contacts
Eve Kroepke
ekroepke@longbridge-financial.com
Amanda Shpiner/Sara Widmann
Gasthalter & Co.
212-257-4170
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‘An infrastructure decade’ – Secretary Buttigieg reflects on first six months of infrastructure law
Monday marks six months since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act into law.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Monday marks six months since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act into law. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told the Washington News Bureau that an “infrastructure decade” is kicking off.
More than 4,000 projects across all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico are now underway using funds from the infrastructure bill. From rural communities to urban areas, the Biden administration said over 3,000 communities are beginning to benefit.
The projects include things such as tunnel and bridge reconstruction, brand new buses for cities, and airport improvements.
Secretary Buttigieg said he anticipates that over the next 5 years, the funding will launch thousands more projects in local communities.
“We’re putting our money where our mouth is, helping communities that have often had projects in mind for a long time,” Buttigieg said. “I know when I was mayor, we had way more projects we wanted to do than we had the funding to do. Now we’re going to look to the communities to bring us their best ideas and support as many of them as we can.”
In response to supply chain issues impacting Americans today, the secretary said he sees infrastructure improvements as a long-term solution for the future.
Multimedia journalist Natalie Grim contributed to this report.
Copyright 2022 Gray DC. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/05/16/an-infrastructure-decade-secretary-buttigieg-reflects-first-six-months-infrastructure-law/ | 2022-05-16T19:59:55Z |
BEIJING, June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world deals with major changes and a pandemic unseen in a century, China has highlighted the importance of advancing globalization even as the economic integration process faces headwinds.
To forge greater synergy for development and close the development gap, the international community needs to pool cooperation resources, platforms and networks of development partnerships, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday in a virtual address to the plenary session of the 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
"We have full confidence in China's economic development," Xi said. "China will continue to promote high-quality development, expand high-standard opening-up with firm resolve, and pursue high-quality Belt and Road cooperation."
More equitable, sustainable global development
Noting that the international community is keen to achieve more equitable, sustainable and secure development, Xi said it is important to seize opportunities, meet challenges head-on, and work on the implementation of the Global Development Initiative to build a shared future of peace and prosperity.
The Chinese president proposed the Global Development Initiative in his speech to the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly via video link in September last year. The plan charts a course for international development.
It is important that all countries strengthen the "soft connectivity" of development policies and international rules and standards, Xi told the attendees at the forum.
Attempts at decoupling, supply disruption, unilateral sanctions and maximum pressure should be rejected, and trade barriers removed so as to keep global industrial and supply chains stable, tackle the worsening food and energy crises, and revive the world economy, he said.
It is important to follow true multilateralism, and respect and support all countries' pursuit of development paths suited to their national conditions, he said, adding that it is also important to build an open world economy and increase the representation and voice of emerging markets and developing countries in global economic governance.
He also called on countries to pursue innovation-driven development, stressing the importance of unlocking the potential of innovation-driven growth, improving the rules and institutional environment for innovation, and breaking down barriers to the flow of innovation factors.
Xi urged efforts to deepen exchanges and cooperation in innovation, facilitate deeper integration of science and technology into the economy, and make sure the fruits of innovation are shared by all.
China to continue promoting high-quality development
The Chinese president pointed out that the fundamentals of the Chinese economy – strong resiliency, enormous potential and long-term sustainability – remain unchanged.
As one of the first countries to resume work and production, the country became the only major economy to register positive growth in 2020, with its GDP surpassing 114.4 trillion yuan (about $18.1 trillion) in 2021.
A recent report released by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China has indicated that over 70 percent of the assessed companies have reinvestment plans in China for 2022, and 58 percent consider their overall return on investment in China to be higher than in other places.
China stands ready to work with Russia and all other countries to explore development prospects, share growth opportunities, and make new contributions to deepening global development cooperation and building a community with a shared future for mankind, Xi said.
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Salute Our Heroes: Norma Avery helps lead Juneteenth celebration in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Juneteenth celebrates the date on June 19, 1865, when news that slavery had been abolished reached blacks in Texas, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863.
Juneteenth has been celebrated annually since that day nearly 160 years ago.
In 2021, it became a federal holiday when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.
Celebrations in Topeka date back more than four decades. Now, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the capital city is getting ready for its ninth anniversary.
The Family & Friends Juneteenth Celebratiion started in 2013 at Hillcrest Park, 1800 S.E. 21st. Since that time, it has grown dramatically.
One of the lead organizers for event is Norma Avery.”
“I couldn’t find any Juneteenth events and they were off-and-on through the years, and we just didn’t know where they were,” Avery said. “It’s such an important time in our life that we needed to have this going on every year and know the history of it.”
Avery says the event is all about celebrating freedom.
“We feel that June 19 is our holiday, that it’s our freedom day,” Avery said. “You know, the fourth of July is not – we weren’t free on the Fourth of July. So our freedom is on June the 19th and people are starting to realize that and appreciate it was our freedom time.
“To me, it’s just a joyous time to know that my ancestors worked so hard and fought so hard for us to become free, and we all should recognize it and enjoy this time, because it’s precious. It’s something to never forget.
“We should capitalize on it and shout it to the nation – ‘Hey, we’re free.’ We got work to do still, but we are free. We’ve come a long ways, but we’ve still got a lot farther to go.”
Avery says Randy Wheat Jr. has been instrumental in the success of the Friends & Family Juneteenth Celebration.
“I got my idea going and then I called my nephew, Randy Wheat,” Avery said with a laugh. “I said, ‘I need help.’”
Wheat says he’s grateful that the Family & Friends Juneteenth Celebration has grown so much.
“The first year was rocky, and then every year we’ve been growing ever since,” Wheat said. “It’s been very exciting. The community is great here. We have a lot of activities going on.”
The Family & Friends Juneteenth Celebration will culminate from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Hillcrest Park.
\The celebration will feature a wide variety of activities for all ages.
Vendors also will be at the event to sell food items.
Several other Juneteenth celebrations are scheduled over the next couple of weeks in the capital city, including:
• 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11 -- Juneteenth Parade starting at Williams Magnet School, 1301 S.E. Monroe, before going north on Kansas Avenue in downtown Topeka. A program will follow at Cushinberry Park, near S.E. 15th and Madison.
• 6 p.m. Monday, June 13 -- Youth Celebration, New Beginning Baptist Church, 1329 S.W. 37th.
• 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 -- Taco Tuesday, Betty Philips Park, 3303 S.E. Irvingham.
• 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16 -- Essay contest banquet, New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2801 S.E. Indiana Ave.
• 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 17 -- Youth event at Hillcrest Park, 1800 S.E. 21st.
• Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18 -- Juneteenth celebration at Hillcrest Park and Community Center, 1800 S.E. 21st.
• 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19 -- Gospel Extravaganza, St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, 701 S.W. Topeka Blvd.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/06/salute-our-heroes-norma-avery-helps-lead-juneteenth-celebration-topeka/ | 2022-06-06T20:35:21Z |
(The Hill) – Former President Trump on Monday issued a 12-page rebuttal to testimony and evidence presented by a House committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, accusing Democrats of seeking to distract from a series of domestic issues facing the country.
“Seventeen months after the events of January 6th, Democrats are unable to offer solutions,” Trump said in a statement released through his Save America PAC. “They are desperate to change the narrative of a failing nation, without even making mention of the havoc and death caused by the Radical Left just months earlier. Make no mistake, they control the government. They own this disaster. They are hoping that these hearings will somehow alter their failing prospects.”
The 12-page document underscores how Trump has yet to move on from his false claims of fraud in the 2020 election, and how the committee’s work may be central to a potential 2024 campaign.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has held two hearings thus far as it builds a case to show Trump was repeatedly informed by aides that the election was not stolen or rigged, but he continued to claim publicly that it was for months, misleading his supporters up until the insurrection at the Capitol.
In the 12-page document, Trump repeats a handful of disproven claims to assert the 2020 election was stolen from him and rigged in favor of Democrats, including some that were brought up during testimony by former Trump campaign and administration officials.
One section of Trump’s statement focuses on ballot trafficking claims, for which he cites the Dinesh D’Souza documentary “2000 Mules.” In testimony shown earlier Monday, former Attorney General William Barr laughed at the mention of the film, saying he was “unimpressed with it” and dismissed the idea that it proved widespread fraud.
Another section asserts that Joe Biden could not have won the states of Pennsylvania, Arizona or Georgia because Biden got more Black votes and Hispanic votes than former President Obama. Each of those states has performed audits and recounts and found no evidence of widespread fraud. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/they-are-desperate-trump-releases-12-page-response-to-jan-6-hearing/ | 2022-06-14T01:08:36Z |
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