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Doctor dies after getting lost, running out of water while hiking, officials say
CAVE CREEK, Ariz. (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - Officials in Arizona say a doctor has died after he was part of a group of hikers who ran out of water while getting lost on a trail.
Arizona’s Family reports, 32-year-old Dr. Evan Dishion, was hiking with a group on a trail near Cave Creek on Monday afternoon when they suddenly needed emergency assistance.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called at about 1:30 p.m. for reports of a person possibly suffering from heat exhaustion at the Spur Cross Trailhead.
Firefighters were also called to the scene to help rescue the group of six, as they needed to be flown to safety. Deputies said Dishion was among those rescued. He was taken to the hospital, but later died.
Officials said the five other hikers didn’t need to be taken to the hospital and were expected to be OK.
Scottsdale Fire Department Capt. Dave Folio said the group was about four miles in on the trail when they ran out of water and got lost. He added their phones were dead, and they had to borrow someone else’s phone to call 911.
Folio is warning others the Arizona heat is something to be taken seriously.
“When we got out on that trail, the temperature on the asphalt alone was reading 127 off our truck. I think it was 109 outside, so it was extreme heat. They [the group] should have been off the trail three or four hours ago,” Folio said. “Have a plan; know your limitations. That’s the message we are trying to get out.”
The National Weather Service reports much of Arizona remains under an excessive heat warning this week. The NWS said everyone should stay hydrated even if they aren’t thirsty, and if someone isn’t feeling well, get inside or find shade.
Dishion was a first-year resident at the Barrow Neurological Institute. The company released the following statement following his death:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Dr. Evan Dishion. Dr. Dishion was a bright and gifted physician who had recently begun his first year as a neurology resident at Barrow Neurological Institute. He was a kind and generous person who made it his mission and passion for improving the lives of others. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to Dr. Dishion’s family, friends and colleagues during this time of mourning.”
The fire department confirmed that Dishion died of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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MURRIETA, Calif., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 40 years, COPAN, a global leader in pre-analytics has helped to shape the standard for excellence in Clinical Microbiology with innovative sample collection and transport systems and cutting-edge solutions for laboratory automation and artificial intelligence (AI).
COPAN Diagnostics has unveiled a new look at the American Society for Microbiology Microbe 2022 conference in Washington, DC, joining the global rebranding strategy of COPAN Group. Taking on a more contemporary brand identity, color scheme and style, the new logo has been designed as an evolution of the historical COPAN logo. The new creative elements reinforce the corporate vision and signal continuous improvement.
"Innovation in pre-analytics, laboratory automation and AI is our passion. Our objective is to continuously reinforce our position as the global leader in our space. While our new brand image has changed, our commitment to providing high quality trusted solutions is unwavering," stated Norman Sharples, CEO and Co-founder of COPAN Diagnostics, Inc.
The company has recently reported some groundbreaking news and innovations, such as FDA clearance of Colibri™, an automated colony picking instrument, a new suite of AI software for the interpretation of bacterial cultures, which helps laboratory professionals choose the right solution for their lab, and PhenoMATRIX™ TAG, colony selection software which automatically chooses isolated colonies on plated media for ID and AST workup.
COPAN's tagline, "Innovating Together" remains unchanged, as it accurately reflects the company's core values. "As an organization, we believe our tagline continues to capture today, what the company has embodied since its inception in 1979. An innovative company that is dedicated to responding to our valuable partners' feedback and suggestions," said Sharples.
Sharples closed by saying, "We will continue in our pursuit to provide clinical microbiologists with the tools and innovations needed to meet today's challenges. It's the same COPAN now with a new look!"
COPAN's new look and the above innovations will be highlighted at booth 407 from June 10 to June 13 during the ASM Microbe 2022.
COPAN Diagnostics is part of COPAN Group, a leading manufacturer of collection and transport systems and full laboratory automation. COPAN's collaborative approach to pre-analytics has resulted in FLOQSwabs®, Eswab®, UTM Universal Transport Medium®, laboratory automation including WASP® and WASPLab®. For more information, visit www.copanusa.com.
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Emporia State’s Brenden Van Dyke goes pro
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emporia State’s Brenden Van Dyke is signing a professional contract with CD Aguila San Miguel in El Salvador.
Van Dyke averaged 7.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game in 21 games this year after undergoing his third career knee surgery early in the season.
“Three knee surgeries didn’t stop him,” said ESU head coach Craig Doty. “He refused to give up. In this way and beyond he is a role model for many.”
The two-time All-MIAA performer led the conference in blocked shots per game, and he’s the fifth Hornet to sign a professional contract since 2019.
“Brenden has meant a lot to our program, coaching staff, and the Emporia community in his time at Emporia state,” said coach Doty. “We are so proud of him.”
Van Dyke is heading to a team that went 11-8 overall and 15-5 in Liga Mayor play, advancing to the conference semifinals last season. The league consists of 11 teams in El Salvador, and their season runs from March through May.
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Fan-favorite festivals, reimagined offerings and new music
HELENA, Mont., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to crank up the fun in Montana this summer. With several popular music festivals making their comeback this year, outdoor amphitheaters set against majestic mountain backdrops and other unique music venues, the Last Best Place will be the only place to be for music lovers this summer.
There's nothing like being outside and listening to live music on a warm summer night. Grab your dancing shoes and head to one of these summer music festivals that are back for 2022.
- Outriders Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, July 15-17. The festival took a one-year hiatus during the pandemic before returning in 2021. This year's event is already sold out, but if music fans feel they can't miss the event, they can jump on the website to buy tickets from other fans who can't attend. The festival kicks off with a rodeo, before continuing with two full days of entertainment, including musical performances, trail rides and expanded daily rough stock rodeo programming. In preparation for big crowds this year, the festival is implementing a daily attendance cap, additional water stations and sales, as well as revised parking plans and additional restrooms to help mitigate impacts on the local community.
- Red Ants Pants Festival in White Sulphur Springs, July 28-31. Combining good music and a good time with a good cause, the festival benefits the Red Ants Pants Foundation. The non-profit supports women's leadership, working family farms and ranches and rural communities. Proceeds from the festival directly fund community grants, timber skills workshops, and the foundation's Girl's Leadership Program. In addition to live music, festival-goers can enjoy the beer garden, shop morning book sales, show off their moves on an actual wooden dance floor, or catch a complimentary hayride.
- Rockin' The Rivers in Cardwell, August 11-13. Montana's largest rock fest, Rockin' the Rivers, was started in 2001 by a self-described bunch of old rockers and cowboys at the venue site now known as The Bridge. Fans can stay for the day or extend their experience with a campsite. Get ready to rock with Daughtry, Don Felder, Buckcherry and more.
- Headwaters Country Jam in Three Forks, August 18-20. Montana's biggest country music festival, Headwaters features over 20 bands on two stages across three days. The 2022 lineup includes Lee Brice, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Craig Morgan, and more.
Sometimes it's the venues themselves that create an experience unlike any other for music lovers. A visit to one of these venues this summer will be music to your ears.
- The Newberry is a brand new venue in the heart of downtown Great Falls. This versatile space is open year-round and hosts a variety of music artists such as Great White and Ashland Craft, a former contestant on "The Voice." The Newberry also hosts comedy and theatrical acts and offers events like Dinner & Movie nights.
- Bozeman's largest dedicated music venue opened in late 2021. The Elm features national artists but it also focuses on showcasing local talent as well. The venue is located in the blossoming Midtown area of Bozeman, which is a fun area to grab dinner and a drink before a concert at the Elm.
- Located in Bonner on the banks of the Blackfoot River is the 4,000 seat KettleHouse Amphitheater. Grab a beer from KettleHouse Brewing Co. and enjoy big-name artists like The National, The Head and the Heart, and The Black Crowes as you're surrounded by Montana's breathtaking natural beauty.
- The Wilma is a historical 1920s theater that was the first high-rise building in Missoula. Today it serves as a state-of-the-art concert venue where you can catch a wave and a show. You read that right. Before catching a show, watch river surfers conquer the nonstop water at Brennan's Wave, just down the block from the venue. Want in on the action? Missoula is home to one of the only mountain-surf shops in the country. Rent a board, and join the fun.
- Take a walk on the wild side and visit one of Montana's most unique live venues, ZooMontana in Billings. Pub Station, a local taproom, concert hall, and recording studio, presents the concert series. The animals will not be on display during shows, so be sure to visit during operational hours to see over 80 animals of 56 different species, most of which are rescues.
About Visit Montana
Visit Montana markets Montana's spectacular unspoiled nature, vibrant and charming small towns, breathtaking experiences, relaxing hospitality and competitive business climate to promote the state as a place to visit and do business. For more information, please visit VISITMT.COM.
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(KTLA) — The happiest place on Earth is getting a little more eco-friendly, though you may not notice, and that’s by design.
On Friday, artificial turf will make its debut around the Mickey floral planter at Disneyland’s entrance and on the front lawn of the Haunted Mansion, a report in the Orange County Register details.
These two locations aren’t alone in seeing their live grass replaced with turf. In many areas in the park, Disney plans to use high-quality turf instead of grass.
The idea behind the replacement is twofold: Not only does turf need less maintenance than live grass, but it also helps the park cut down on water usage amid California’s ongoing drought.
Though Disneyland is far from alone in removing live grass and replacing it with turf, the theme park is not advertising the change.
In fact, previous installations have been spaced out several weeks apart to avoid drawing attention to the change, according to the Register.
Think you’re eagle-eyed enough to spot where real grass remains?
Maybe not, as the “high-end” artificial turf used at Disneyland is apparently much different than the “synthetic green carpeting” most of us picture when we think of artificial turf, the Register said.
“Disneyland fans may be surprised to realize they’ve been staring at artificial turf with their own two eyes and never noticed,” the newspaper added.
Other water-saving measures, however, will be much more noticeable. And in some places, grass is being replaced with live plants that use less water, a process known as xeriscaping. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/the-grass-may-be-greener-at-disneyland-but-increasingly-its-not-actually-grass/ | 2022-09-02T17:57:04Z |
EPALINGES, Switzerland and MONTPELLIER, France, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onward Therapeutics SA (Onward Therapeutics) and Emercell SAS (Emercell) announced today the recent exercise of Onward Therapeutics' second of three instalments of equity investment in Emercell. With this investment, Onward Therapeutics has become Emercell's majority shareholder.
Emercell has developed a platform technology to produce off-the-shelf natural killer (NK) cells. NK cells are highly potent immune effectors, used alone as a monotherapy, or in combination with therapeutic antibodies, or are genetically engineered to produce Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-NK cells for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumors. NK-001 is an optimized cell therapy product consisting of highly activated and alloreactive allogeneic NK cells. Its patented manufacturing process allows full industrialization using the same batch of NK cells for multiple patients.
"This second equity investment in Emercell confirms that the NK-001 project has been advancing well since our first equity investment in February 2021, and we will be able to scale up and industrialize the production of activated NK cells rapidly, to offer new treatments for cancer patients," said Dr. C. Grace Yeh, Chairman and CEO of Onward Therapeutics.
"We are pleased that the collaboration with Onward Therapeutics has reached another critical milestone. Their investment allows us to pursue the NK-001 project and focus on the production of clinical batches," declared Dr. Patrick Henno, Founder and CEO of Emercell. "We can also start looking at further optimizing our production process for NK cells and exploring other potential new cell therapies," commented Dr. Alain Herrera, Chairman of the board of Emercell.
About Onward Therapeutics
Onward Therapeutics is an oncology company focusing on the identification and development of innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer. The Company, led by an experienced team in translational science and drug development, acquires licenses for potential development candidates and invests in partners with transformative technology platforms. Onward Therapeutics licensed a preclinical stage bispecific antibody (OT-A201) targeting two immune checkpoints from Biomunex Pharmaceuticals SAS, Paris, France; has an exclusive option to a worldwide license agreement for an onco-metabolism program with Institut du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM); and collaborates with Emercell SAS, Montpellier, France, in the development of NK-001, allogenic natural killer cells. In addition, the Company invested in Biomunex Pharmaceuticals SAS for their multi-specific antibody platform, and in Emercell SAS for their NK cell technology. The company is headquartered at Biopôle (a life sciences campus in Epalinges), near Lausanne, Switzerland, has an affiliate in Paris, France, and an office in Taipei, Taiwan.
About Emercell
Emercell is an oncology company developing a platform technology to produce off-the-shelf allogenic natural killer (NK) cells. The company's R&D activities are located at the IRMB (Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Biotherapies) at the Saint-Éloi University Hospital Center, Montpellier, France. Emercell's lead drug candidate, NK-001, is intended, among others, for the treatment of lymphoma patients who are refractory to conventional therapies. It is a patented process for pre-activating and amplifying allogeneic NK (Natural Killer) cells. Emercell collaborates with numerous industrial and academic partners. The company has received the support of the Occitanie Region (ADI) and Bpifrance and has obtained a FUI (financing). Emercell is a member of Eurobiomed.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: April 28, 2021 to February 23, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 23, 2022
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Learn more about your recoverable losses in VRT:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Vertiv Holdings Co made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company could not adequately respond to supply chain issues and inflation by increasing its prices; (2) as a result of the increasing costs, Vertiv's earnings would be adversely impacted; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Vertiv you have until May 23, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Vertiv securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the VRT lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/vertiv-holdings-co-loss-submission-form?id=26065&from=4.
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 2, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Energy Transfer LP issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Healthcare marketing leaders Lasso and CMI Media Group drive incredible real-world results for Psoriasis brand by leveraging Social and Connected TV.
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lasso (lassoplatform.io), the world's first and only omnichannel platform for healthcare marketing and analytics, today released impressive results for a CMI Media Group campaign targeting healthcare providers (HCPs) across social media and Connected TV (CTV), two channels that have historically been very difficult to measure in pharma. This latest analysis makes Lasso's solution the first to empower healthcare marketers with 100% deterministic insights across any digital channel for both HCP and consumer-targeted campaigns.
CMI Media Group, a premier full-service healthcare media agency, is WPP's healthcare media specialist. The group ran the campaign from April to December 2021 for a leading psoriasis medication, targeting dermatologists through cross-channel CTV and social media ad exposure. Lasso's in-house Identity Solution connected the dots between its client's target audiences and medical claims data, post media exposure, so all insights are campaign specific rather than at the broader market level. This is exactly why CMI Media Group tapped Lasso to enable weekly gross Rx reporting (Vision™) and a comprehensive Net Impact Analysis.
Lasso Vision results showed a high conversion rate of new prescribers and patients. Given that the brand was very well established, onboarding 38 new dermatologists and 1,015 new patients was a remarkable outcome. Taking that data to the next level, Lasso's Net Impact Analysis revealed that dermatologists who were exposed to the campaign's media across social media or CTV wrote 30.87% more transactions and onboarded 38.24% more new patients when compared against their unexposed counterparts.
"We're very encouraged by the results we were able to uncover for CMI Media Group," said Greg Field, CEO of Lasso. "This study proves that marketers no longer need to rely on projected metrics for campaigns that were traditionally difficult to measure real-world actions for. Our Measurement Suite shows both marketers and publishers exactly how valuable each media tactic is, regardless of where it's run or who it's targeting - and this will continue to hold true in a cookieless future."
"We value our collaboration with Lasso because we share a similar drive to innovate healthcare communication. Their audience-centricity and ability to measure post-campaign exposure behavior give our team a better lens into how we can continue to deliver the excellence our clients expect," said Andrew Miller, EVP, Digital Activation, CMI Media Group.
"Lasso's Identity Solution, along with our Empower™ platform, gives us the ability to connect the dots between social and programmatic to drive results," said Greg Dreifus, SVP, Programmatic, CMI Media Group. "This offering also contributes to how we are preparing our clients for the post-cookie future."
In the cookieless future, Lasso's best-in-class platform for healthcare marketing will work seamlessly as their Identity Solution is built from email and offline data, engineered to be more deterministic, more granular, and more efficient from day one. Lasso has already onboarded industry identifiers, such as Unified ID 2.0, and is ready to support any future successor to the 3rd-party cookie natively.
Lasso is the world's first and only omnichannel healthcare marketing and analytics platform that allows you to plan, activate, and measure your HCP and patient-focused campaigns across programmatic, social, email, endemic and connected TV — all in one place. Lasso has offices in New York, NY, and Austin, TX. Visit us at lassoplatform.io to learn more.
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Yilan Yang
yilan@lassomarketing.io
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15-year-old girl drives two wounded men to safety through Ukrainian battlefield
(CNN) – A 15-year-old Ukrainian girl drove two wounded men through battlefields to safety, despite being injured and bleeding herself.
Anastasia is a courageous and defiant teenager who is now recovering from her injuries in Lviv after helping the two men.
“They came under fire,” she said.
As her hometown of Popasna was pummeled by Russian artillery, she wanted to help the wounded men get to a hospital.
“The help was urgently needed, so as not to lose a lot of blood,” she said.
So she picked up the car and got behind the wheel.
They made their way across a bridge, desperate to get to a hospital in Bakhmut.
“We have a bridge, and we had mines there in a checkerboard pattern,” Anastasia said. “There was no way to get through. But I somehow made it. And further along there was the corpse of a woman.”
Soon after, a burst of machinegun fire raked the car.
“I was driving the car and then the Russians fired on us,” Anastasia said. “When they started shooting, the car stopped and then I started the car again and drove on.”
She continued to drive, even though she was injured and bleeding. Time for them was running out.
She also said the car stalled because the battery was hit by a bullet.
Ukrainian soldiers then showed up to rescue Anastasia and the two passengers.
They are all now recovering, thanks to the courage of the teen girl.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/09/15-year-old-girl-drives-two-wounded-men-safety-through-ukrainian-battlefield/ | 2022-05-09T20:15:49Z |
SHENZHEN, China, May 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iDPRT is a trustworthy brand that specializes in the R&D, manufacturing and sales of the hardware and software solutions for the auto identification and data collection (AIDC) application, such as label printers, barcode scanners, and card printers. In appreciation of consumer support, iDPRT will join Amazon DOTD sales on May 21st .
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All printers are direct thermal label printer that doesn't require powder and ink, which is more energy-saving and environmentally friendly. The maximum printing speed of them is 150mm/s, 72 labels per minute namely. As a shipping label printer, they support most express delivery platforms, such as UPS, eBay, Amazon, Etsy, USPS, etc, and work with windows 2000,x7, vista 7/8/10, Mac, and Linux systems. The main difference between these 2 products is that the SP420 is able to load a label printer inside the device while the SP410 needs a label holder outside the device, though the label holder is not indispensable. SP310 and SP320 also provide a 1"-3.35" size option.
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Thermal Label Printer - iDPRT SP420 Dustproof Shipping Label Printer with Built-in Label Holder
Final Price: $108.79
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iDPRT SP320 Label Printer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CTPH8M8
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STOCKHOLM, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period July 18 - July 22, 2022 AB Electrolux (LEI code 549300Y3HHZB1ZGFPJ93) has repurchased in total 269,645 own series B shares (ISIN: SE0016589188) as part of the buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to optimize the company's capital structure.
The share buybacks form part of the buyback program of a maximum of 8,000,000 series B shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 1,250 million, which AB Electrolux announced on April 29, 2022. The buyback program, which runs between May 2, 2022 - October 21, 2022, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). The objective of the share buybacks is to optimize the company's capital structure and the intention is to reduce Electrolux share capital through subsequent share cancellations.
Series B shares in AB Electrolux have been repurchased (in SEK) as follows:
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG on behalf of AB Electrolux. Following the above acquisitions, AB Electrolux holding of own shares as of July 22, 2022 amounts to 9,879,721 series B shares. The total number of shares in AB Electrolux amounts to 283,077,393.
A full breakdown of the transactions pursuant to article 5.3 of MAR and article 2.3 of the Safe Harbour Regulation is attached to this announcement.
For further information, please contact:
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MIAMI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fundviews Capital LLC today announced they will be joining The Female Advisor Network (FAN)'s Partner Marketplace.
Fundviews Capital, a fund management platform, provides wealth and asset managers with a solution to outsource the legal structure, back office, marketing and compliance aspects of fund management. By offering these services at FAN, Fundviews Capital is hoping to open doors for more female advisors in the alternative investment landscape.
Greg Poapst, Managing Partner at Fundviews Capital, says, "There has been an incredible push by many in the efforts of DE&I to bring new folks with new perspectives to the table across all industries. In financial advisement, we've made some progress but there is still much work to do. This starts with access to investments and providers, as well as sending the right message to young professionals and students—particularly women— that there is space for them in our industry.
Fundviews Capital is honored to be included in the Female Advisor Network's Partner Marketplace and is happy to support grass root networks that create safe and welcome spaces for all."
Nina O'Neal, Founder of The Female Advisor Network, says, "We are appreciative of the partnership and support of our mission and look forward to what can be accomplished through our collaboration with Fundviews Capital."
Founded in 2021, Miami-based Fundviews Capital LLC is a platform that provides a complete end-to-end fund management solution. For more information, visit fundviewscapital.com
The Female Advisor Network is a national membership organization for female financial advisors. The FAN mission is to empower all female financial advisors by providing a community of support, education, mentorship, and collaboration that is for female advisors by female advisors. For more information, visit femaleadvisornetwork.org
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CARMEL, Ind., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merchants Bancorp ("Merchants") (Nasdaq: MBIN), parent company and registered bank holding company of Merchants Bank of Indiana ("Merchants Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors declared the following quarterly cash dividends for the second quarter of 2022, in each case to shareholders of record on June 15, 2022, payable on July 1, 2022:
- A dividend of $0.07 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of its common stock (NASDAQ:MBIN);
- A dividend of $0.4375 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of its 7% Series A preferred stock (NASDAQ:MBINP);
- A dividend of $15.00 per share (equivalent to $0.375 per depositary share) on the Company's outstanding shares of its 6% Series B preferred stock (NASDAQ:MBINO);
- A dividend of $15.00 per share (equivalent to $0.375 per depositary share) on the Company's outstanding shares of its 6% Series C preferred stock (NASDAQ:MBINN).
ABOUT MERCHANTS BANCORP
Merchants Bancorp is a diversified bank holding company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana operating multiple lines of business, including multi-family housing and healthcare facility financing and servicing, mortgage warehouse financing, retail and correspondent residential mortgage banking, agricultural lending and traditional community banking. Merchants Bancorp, with $9.7 billion in assets and $7.5 billion in deposits as of March 31, 2022, conducts its business through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, Merchants Bank of Indiana, Merchants Capital Corp., Farmers-Merchants Bank of Illinois, and Merchants Mortgage, a division of Merchants Bank of Indiana. For more information and financial data, please visit Merchants' Investor Relations page at investors.merchantsbancorp.com.
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Which gluten-free bread is best?
Of all of the foods you need to give up for a gluten-free diet, one of the most difficult to replace is gluten-free bread. With a reputation for being dry, crumbly and much smaller than its gluten-filled counterpart, gluten-free bread is frequently disappointing and often inedible.
But don’t despair. Many companies have been laser-focused on improving the quality of gluten-free bread, and there are some delicious options out there.
Types of gluten-free flours
Gluten-free bread can be made from many different flours. The best versions often include a wide variety of naturally gluten-free flours that can include:
- Almond
- Millet
- Buckwheat
- Sorghum
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Oat
- Corn
Note that no brands use cup-for-cup gluten-free all-purpose flour. These blends are great for things like pancakes and cookies but lack the protein content required to replicate the texture of bread.
In addition to flour, gluten-free bread is lightened up with a combination of starches and gums (e.g., xanthan gum). Some people may be sensitive to gums, so if that sounds like you, read the labels carefully.
Is gluten-free bread healthy?
This is a loaded question. For people with celiac disease and nonceliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), eating regular bread can result in long hospital stays. It’s more than just healthier — it’s nonnegotiable.
For those looking to reduce their intake of gluten because they feel better when eating this way, it’s important to carefully read the ingredient list. Some gluten-free packaged foods substitute salt, sugar and flavoring for gluten. The result is packaged foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients.
When selecting the best gluten-free bread for you, pay close attention to the amount of protein, fiber, added sugar and sodium. This can help you make a better choice.
Which gluten-free bread is best?
Schar Gluten-free Artisan Baker White Bread
This pack of two loaves is sealed in stay-fresh packaging and is never frozen. The flavor is there, with ingredients that include sourdough, millet, quinoa and honey. This is made from nongenetically modified organisms (GMOs) ingredients and is also dairy-free. It works toasted or fresh.
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365 by Whole Foods Market Multigrain Gluten-free Bread
Gluten-free bread can get expensive, and this is slightly more affordable. It is vegan, kosher and made from non-GMO ingredients. Whole grains mean it is packed with fiber. The texture is good.
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Udi’s Gluten-free Delicious Soft White Sandwich Bread
This is a flavorful bread from a brand that has been on the market for a long time. It is best when kept frozen and toasted before use. It’s packed with protein and fiber and has a great toasted texture. The slices are a little small for some sandwiches, but the taste is good.
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Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Whole Grain Gluten-free Bread
This is a pack of three loaves of sliced whole grain bread. They freeze beautifully, so you can keep your freezer stocked. It stays fresh in the bag for up to 10 days and is made with clean, non-GMO ingredients. This product does contain eggs, so it is not suitable for vegans.
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Happy Campers Hemp Hemp Hooray Gluten-free Bread
This is made with non-GMO whole grains that include millet, sorghum, buckwheat, quinoa, hemp seeds and amaranth. It has 3 grams of fiber per slice. These two loaves are also free from eggs, dairy, tree nuts and peanuts. They stay fresh for two weeks in the refrigerator or frozen for up to a year if not opened.
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Little Northern Bakehouse Seeds and Grains Bread
If you suffer from multiple food allergies this is a great choice. All ingredients are non-GMO and are free from eggs, soy, dairy, tree nuts and peanuts. What is included gives this bread a delicious taste — whole grains and seeds like flax, chia and pumpkin provide good nutrition. It is best when fresh, so store this bread at room temperature for nine days (or freeze for up to six months).
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O’Dough Thins Multigrain Sandwich Bread
These gluten-free thins are perfect for sub-style sandwiches. These are long and thin, much like a hoagie bun, and made from neutral ingredients such as potato flour. They have 4 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein, making these fairly nutrient-dense for their size.
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Schar Gluten Free Multigrain Ciabatta Rolls
With 5 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein, these rolls are perfect for bumping up your nutrients. Their texture is soft and dense — it holds up to sliders and big, meaty sandwiches. They have buckwheat flour, flaxseed and sunflower seeds and are made without preservatives.
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Harris Brings Decades of Sleep Health Knowledge and Expertise to Sleepopolis' Growing Audience
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sleepopolis, one of the largest sleep resources delivering best-in-class sleep news, mattress and bedding reviews and sleep health content, has announced the addition of Dr. Shelby Harris as the brand's Director of Sleep Health.
Dr. Shelby Harris, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine (BSM), joins Sleepopolis with in-depth knowledge of how to help everyone get better sleep, from babies to older adults, using evidence-based methods. Harris has unique expertise in collaboratively working with her patients to address their interconnected thoughts, behaviors and emotions through treatment methods that have scientific support behind them, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). At Sleepopolis, Harris will act as a spokesperson for the brand by working alongside internal content creators and other sleep experts, putting together timely campaigns linking sleep to overall wellness.
"We are excited to welcome Dr. Harris on the Sleepopolis team," said Alanna Nuñez, Head of Content at Sleepopolis. "Dr. Harris has an impressive background and knowledgeable voice in the sleep health industry, making her an ideal fit to help elevate the Sleepopolis brand and bring our audiences the sleep health information they need."
Harris is board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Brown University and graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. Harris completed her predoctoral internship at Montefiore Medical Center, where she trained in the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center and received advanced postdoctoral training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety and depression. Harris is also the writer of "The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia," where she worked with women of all ages struggling to find face-to-face help for cases of insomnia.
"I am on a life-long mission to help everyone get a great night's sleep," said Harris. "In doing so, I am proud to bring real, science-backed solutions and advice to the millions of people that make up Sleepopolis' audience for them to get the great sleep they deserve, night after night."
Sleepopolis' mission is to ensure that everyone gets incredible sleep; it's as simple as that. Team members test and review products in their Raleigh-based testing lab and studio, and then share honest feedback through reviews, roundups or comparisons. From mattress and pillow reviews to timely sleep health news and information, to tailored video content, Sleepopolis has encompassed all information in one, easily accessible place.
To learn more about Sleepopolis and Dr. Shelby Harris, please visit https://sleepopolis.com/.
Since launching in 2014, Sleepopolis has maintained a simple, but important mission: to help people get incredible sleep. Its team of credentialed writers, product reviewers and sleep experts deliver best-in-class sleep news, mattress and bedding reviews and sleep health content. With an average monthly reach of 27 million impressions, Sleepopolis has become one of the largest sleep resources on the Internet. Whether you're shopping for a new mattress or looking for an answer to a specific sleep question, you'll find it at Sleepopolis. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, or visit us at Sleepopolis.com to learn more.
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A ban on teachers displaying Pride materials in classrooms or writing their pronouns in email signatures will remain in place in a Wisconsin public school district following a contentious board meeting during which parents and students criticized the policy.
The prohibition is based on Kettle Moraine School District's decade-old policy that bans "partisan politics, sectarian religious views, or selfish propaganda." The new interpretation also bans teachers from putting their preferred pronouns in their email signatures.
"We're in a world where politics are highlighted, and it puts people in uncomfortable positions," superintendent Stephen Plum said in a July board meeting where the guidelines were first announced.
The district also prohibits teachers from having other banners deemed politically contentious, including Make America Great Again or Black Lives Matter, Plum noted in July.
A cross necklace would be permissible, he added. "Discrete jewelry, I think, is acceptable."
The ban on items considered political applies only to teachers and staff, not to students and board members.
The policy was revisited Tuesday in response to passionate community debate, with an hour of public comment on the issue at the board meeting.
Most of the people who spoke -- including several students -- opposed the policy.
"I know people who cannot come out to their parents," said Abigail O'Connor, who identified herself as a queer student in the district. "They aren't accepted at home, so they look for acceptance at school. But now that acceptance is slowly fading away."
Two other students -- Bethany Provan and Brit Farrar -- said they initiated a petition calling for a policy change.
"When (LGBTQ students) walk into school and see that simple rainbow flag hanging on the wall, they finally feel safe and supported," Provan said.
Farrar added that the policy is "setting students up for academic and society-based failure and affecting the community."
Farrar noted that not knowing what pronouns teachers preferred was discriminatory.
"Instead of banning teachers from putting their pronouns in their email, we should teach kids what pronouns are, why they are important and why people should actually respect them," Farrar said.
The pair's petition, which started July 29, had garnered more than 13,000 signatures by early Friday.
One of the seven board members spoke against the policy Tuesday. Jim Romanowski he said felt the interpretation went too far after hearing from community members.
"Our district says we support all students," Romanowski said. "Now is the time to prove it."
Another board member, Kelly Brown, said that of the emails and phone calls she has received from people both outside and within the district, 80% of comments from locals were in favor of the policy. "I'm good with the decision" to keep the policy in place, she added.
The school district, which operates 10 schools in Waukesha County, serves more than 3,500 students, according to its website.
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PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "My father had crippling arthritis in his wrists and hands making it very difficult and painful for him to connect and disconnect the garden hoses he used to water his large yard," said the inventor from Columbus, Mont. "This invention makes connecting hoses so much easier and faster. It will save huge amounts of time, pain, and effort, for homeowners, landscape businesses, and others who often use garden hoses to reach swimming pools, gardens, seeded grass and more."
The patent-pending inventor created a prototype for ECONNECT that offers a quick connect design for fastening hoses together in seconds. The 'Econnect' spares the user twisting of the wrist when making connections with hoses, such as when connecting two garden hoses together, or connecting sprinklers, nozzles, and other garden hose accessories to the hose. This device even makes connecting the hose to the spigot easier. The 'Econnect' is durable and provides an effective seal, eliminating leaks and reducing the cost of water usage.
Additionally, with minor changes, the 'Econnect' can be utilized for making many other hose connections easier too, such as a minor change in diameter and length to be utilized for some RV hose connections that are currently difficult and frustrating. Ultimately, the 'Econnect' can make almost any interlocking hose connection, faster and easier.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLP-108, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) will webcast a fireside chat at the Barclays 2022 Global Consumer Staples Conference at 8:15 am EDT, Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Speaking on behalf of Kellogg Company will be Steve Cahillane, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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.
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NECA 2022 Austin brings the electrical construction industry together October 15-18 in Austin, Texas.
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is excited to announce that registration is open for the 2022 NECA Convention and Trade Show in Austin, Texas. This year's convention, held Oct. 15-18, reunites the electrical construction industry for the trade's premier event. Attendees will gain access to industry-leading education, outstanding keynote speakers, peer-to-peer networking, unforgettable entertainment, and North America's largest electrical construction trade show.
NECA 2022 Austin will feature a virtual option, making every education session available to all registrants. Whether in-person or virtual, all attendees will have access to on-demand content following the convention.
"All of us at NECA are incredibly excited to welcome the entire industry together for another memorable Convention and Trade Show," NECA CEO David Long said. "NECA 2022 Austin is set to become the largest event in our association's history, connecting attendees with more products and services, more education, and more opportunities to unite with industry colleagues than ever before. This year goes beyond the imaginable, all to support electrical construction and take our contractors to unprecedented heights in a city we have never hosted in before."
Attendees will be able to listen directly from world-renowned speakers including Retired U.S. Army Staff Sargent Travis Mills, Hall of Fame NFL Running Back Emmitt Smith, and 60 Minutes correspondent and former CBS Evening News Anchor Scott Pelley. The event will feature an interactive opening reception in the famed Austin City Limits Live concert venue at the Moody Theater. Finally, the convention concludes at the Palmer Events Center, featuring the 2022 Country Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce.
Apprentices, training directors, and instructors are invited to attend NECA Apprentice Appreciation Day. We have planned a special program for apprentices working in all levels of electrical construction. Following the program, all participants will visit the NECA Show for free.
NECA offers top-notch, timely educational offerings featuring dynamic speakers and instructors from around the globe. On the trade show floor, experience over 300 exhibitors who make the NECA Show the premier event for power, light, energy, and communication technology.
Visit necaconvention.org for complete details on NECA 2022 Austin, including a schedule and details on registration.
NECA is the voice of the $202 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the United States. NECA's national office and 118 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development. Go to www.necanet.org for more information.
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This is the first year the Roanoke-based home service company has made the list based upon their three-year revenue growth rate of 83 percent
ROANOKE, Va., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Trust Home Services, a leading electrical, HVAC and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, announced today that it has been selected to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the first year Southern Trust has made the respected list.
The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"It is exciting to have earned this impressive honor, and we could not have done it without the support of our wonderful team of employees and the dedication of our loyal customers," said Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services. "While the selection of Southern Trust to this list proves that we are one of the country's fastest-growing companies, our growth will not stop here. We are constantly working to recruit and hire the best technicians and provide unparalleled customer service so that our clients consider us their only home service choice."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Puzio said Southern Trust prides itself on offering its customers the best solutions and latest innovations in heating, cooling, plumbing and electric and also works to ensure that the staff receives the ongoing training they need to be leaders in the Roanoke area home services industry.
"Our incredible growth during the some of the most difficult times in recent memory is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the ongoing training we provide them to stay at the top of their game," Puzio said. "I congratulate the team of Southern Trust Home Services for this achievement."
About Southern Trust Home Services
Founded in 1995 as Southern State Electric, Southern Trust Home Services provides residential plumbing, electrical HVAC services, drain cleaning and one day bath remodel services, including 24/7 emergency repairs, to homeowners in more than 60 cities throughout southwest Virginia. Roanoke's first to offer a lifetime guarantee on all recommended repairs, Southern Trust Home Services staffs dedicated, certified, licensed and insured, drug and criminal background checked technicians who provide timely, same-day services for a variety of home repairs, installations, and maintenance. An A Better Business Bureau accredited company since 2006, Southern Trust Home Services has financing available including 0 percent for 18 months, and Lifetime Repair Guarantee on stated repairs. To find out more, call 540-343-4348 or visit www.southerntrusthomeservices.com.
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Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina man on Friday became the second member of the extremist group Proud Boys to plead guilty to conspiring with other group members to stop Congress from formally certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory.
Charles Donohoe, 34, pleaded guilty during an appearance in federal court in Washington to charges of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting or impeding federal officers. His plea agreement includes a provision to cooperate in the ongoing Justice Department cases against other Proud Boys members.
Federal sentencing guidelines call for a prison term of about six to seven years, although terms of his sentence will be up to a federal judge.
The indictment against Donohoe and other members of extremist groups, such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, have been a focus of the Justice Department’s sprawling investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. Donohoe — who had been president of a local Proud Boys chapter in North Carolina — has close ties to the group’s leader, Enrique Tarrio.
More than three dozen people charged in the Capitol siege have been identified by federal authorities as Proud Boys leaders, members or associates.
Tarrio pleaded not guilty this week to charges that he remotely led a plot to stop Congress’ certification of Biden’s 2020 victory in the presidential election. Though he wasn’t at the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, prosecutors say Tarrio organized encrypted chats with Proud Boys members in the weeks before the attack, had a 42-second phone call with another member of the group in the building during the insurrection and took credit for the chaos at the Capitol.
A New York man, Matthew Greene, became the first Proud Boys member to plead guilty to conspiracy in December. He agreed to cooperate with authorities as part of a plea agreement.
On the morning of Jan. 6, Proud Boys members met at the Washington Monument and marched to the Capitol before President Donald Trump finished addressing thousands of supporters near the White House.
Around two hours later, just before Congress convened a joint session to certify the election results, a group of Proud Boys followed a crowd of people who breached barriers at a pedestrian entrance to the Capitol grounds, according to one of the indictments. Several Proud Boys also entered the Capitol itself after the mob smashed windows and forced open doors, the indictment says.
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DALLAS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Logistics, a leading fleet and logistics provider and a Standard Industries company, has doubled the size of its business in the last twelve months, now utilizing over 300 drivers across 17 locations. Amid current global supply chain challenges, Standard Logistics is providing customers with stability and flexibility through reliable, versatile logistics solutions, all while building an inclusive, community-centric culture for its drivers.
Standard Logistics focuses heavily on the driver experience with an employee-driven culture that has led to some of the lowest turnover in the industry. In addition to engaging contractors, the company hires and retains drivers as full-time employees and maintains a strong commitment to employee safety, quality of life, inclusion and career advancement. With a roster of full-time employees, Standard Logistics is able to leverage solutions like relay networks to improve wellbeing for drivers, who traditionally face demanding and stressful working conditions.
"Our growth over the past year has proven not only that our logistics and transportation services are in high demand, but also that our focus on our drivers and company culture are what set us apart," said Volker Bargenda, President of Standard Logistics. "Our people are our greatest asset, and our future success will be fueled by the power of our united, centralized fleet as we continue to invest in our capabilities as a full-scale logistics provider."
Previously known as Hawk Logistics, Standard Logistics has been the partner of choice for GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer. It was also recognized as Home Depot's 2021 Carrier of the Year in the medium-size flatbed category. With continued expansion and investment, Standard Logistics is now able to make its solutions available to additional shippers.
"We've had a long, successful partnership with Standard Logistics and their significant growth in the last year can be attributed to their rich investment in their drivers and their commitment to customer service," said Randy Bargfrede, Chief Operations Officer of GAF. "As they enter this next phase of growth, we are looking forward to continuing our collaboration to drive greater efficiencies for our business and customers."
To learn more about Standard Logistics' services and career opportunities, visit www.standardls.com.
Standard Logistics, a Standard Industries Company, maintains a versatile fleet of vehicles and partners with reliable carriers to provide long and short haul services coast to coast. Headquartered in Dallas, TX with 17 hubs and counting across the country, Standard Logistics' commitment to customer satisfaction, driver safety, diversity and innovation powers its best-in-class logistics operation. For more information, visit www.standardls.com
Standard Industries is a privately-held global industrial company operating in over 80 countries with over 20,000 employees. The Standard ecosystem spans a broad array of holdings, technologies and investments—including both public and private companies from early to late-stage—as well as world-class building solutions, performance materials, logistics, real estate and next-generation solar technology. Throughout its history, Standard has leveraged its deep industry expertise and vision to create outsize value across its businesses, which today include operating companies GAF, BMI, Grace, GAF Energy, Siplast, SGI, Schiedel, and Standard Logistics, as well as Standard Investments and Winter Properties. For more information, visit www.standardindustries.com.
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. f/k/a Forum Merger III Corp. (NASDAQ: ELMS).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased ELMS between March 31, 2021 and February 1, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until April 4, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. f/k/a Forum Merger III Corp. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) ELMS's previously issued financial statements were false and unreliable; (2) ELMS's earlier reported financial statements would need restatement; (3) certain ELMS executives and/or directors purchased equity in the Company at substantial discounts to market value without obtaining an independent valuation; (4) on November 25, 2021 (Thanksgiving), the Company's Board formed an independent Special Committee to conduct an inquiry into certain sales of equity securities made by and to individuals associated with the Company; and (5) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, today announced Dallas Chandler, model, actress, and vocalist, has joined the HoneyDrip.com platform. Honeydrip.com is a digital platform designed and owned by Clubhouse Media Group with a focus on the empowerment of creators. The site allows creators to connect with fans and sell exclusive photo and video content.
"I think Dallas will bring a ton of creativity to the site" said Danche Prokopov, General Manager of HoneyDrip.com. "Our creators are posting incredible content on HoneyDrip and the fans are loving it. We continue to see more traffic on the site month over month. I'm confident that as we grow, we will see both users and creators migrate towards our platform and away from some of the competitor sites, such as OnlyFans."
Dallas Chandler is a model, actress, and vocalist. She grew up in a small mountain town in Colorado, where she would fulfill her passion for performing through local beauty pageants, theatrical productions and singing in her choir. At the age of 18, she moved on her own to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Dallas has appeared in music videos as well as commercials for brands such as JC Penny, Roland and Bish. In 2015 she made here theatrical debut which included performances in Absolute Vow, The Madness Within, The Great Illusion and Fatale. She has also graced the covers of Playboy and B.A.D.D magazines.
"I'm really looking forward to creating content for the HoneyDrip platform!" said Dallas. "I was a fan of the company for a long time, so when I was invited to become a creator on the site, I jumped at the opportunity. I love how the platform was built by women, and the messaging behind it. It is a fan-based membership site and a safe channel for creative expression. It's also a great place to communicate, not only with my fans, but with other creators as well. I'm excited to be part of the HoneyDrip team and I'm looking forward to creating incredible content with them!"
Follow Dallas on Instagram @dallaschandler666
CMGR offers management, production, and deal-making services to its handpicked influencers, a management division for individual influencer clients, and an investment arm for joint ventures and acquisitions for companies in the social media influencer space.
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Suncoast storm preps under way. Here’s info from your area.
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee and Sarasota Counties are both on alert and monitoring the tropics as the Suncoast falls under a Tropical Storm Warning.
In North Port, officials say they are coming out of its dry season and water levels are still low in Myakkahatchee Creek and the City’s canals. Due to the low water levels and available capacity, there is no plan currently to lower water levels in the system at this time. The Department of Public Works is monitoring rainfall amounts and water levels as the weather event moves through and take action if necessary to address any issues within the City storm water drainage system.
Additionally, staff are clearing storm water grates and outlets.
In Venice, the City’s outfalls for drainage. Public Works is fueling its fleet and preparing barricades if the weather worsens. ABC7 will update this story if the Jetty of Fishing Pier close.
In Manatee County, Public Safety is monitoring the situation.
The City of Bradenton says The Riverwalk Splash Pad will be closed through the weekend starting Friday due to the weather. The drains will be cleaned of debris on Monday morning.
ABC7 will compile a list of event cancellations and keep you up to date while the First Alert Weather team monitors the situations.
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Inspired by the Popular Children's TV Series, Thomas & Friends Visiting Exhibit will be on Display Sept. 24, 2022 – Jan. 16, 2023
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's most beloved #1 blue engine rolls back into Discovery Cube Los Angeles (DCLA), the county's leading children's science museum, this fall. "Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails," is an interactive exhibit from the Minnesota Children's Museum and inspired by the popular children's series on Nick Jr. The exhibit will be on display at DCLA from September 24, 2022 through January 16, 2023.
Featuring the favorite engines and destinations from "Thomas & Friends™," the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) -focused exhibit seeks to engage families with children, ages 2 through 7 years, on the foundational skills that foster STEM literacy through playful learning experiences. The exhibit incorporates fundamental STEM practices that encourage thinking mathematically, making comparisons, experimenting to solve problems and using a variety of methods and tools, to help children think creatively while reflecting on actions, efforts and results.
"One of our primary goals at Discovery Cube is to foster interest in STEM learning and explore interactive play beyond the experiences our families have at the museum," says Luis Almonte, Vice President of Operations, Discovery Cube Los Angeles. "When adults engage young children in simple STEM activities and exhibits like 'Thomas & Friends™', they are building a significant foundation for STEM literacy with their young learners. This exhibit delivers high-quality playful learning experiences rooted in STEM that will leave kids wanting more!"
Visitors to "Thomas & Friends™" will be delighted as they find themselves surrounded by the Island of Sodor's iconic locations: Knapford Station, Sodor Steamworks, and much more. In the exhibit, children help Thomas and his friends solve a variety of challenges, from a simple sorting and shape identification activity to more complex engineering obstacles, such as completing a train track using track pieces with different levels of elevation. As children confront new challenges and test their abilities, the smiling faces of Thomas, Percy, Victor and others are there to offer encouragement and remind children how "really useful" they all are.
EXHIBIT DETAILS
- Climb into Thomas' cab and explore the engine's inner workings. Flip levers and investigate other moveable parts that trigger train noises such as braking, whistles and steam.
- Fix Percy's wobbly wheel by removing and replacing parts and experimenting to find a combination of wheels, rods and bolts that work.
- Explore the favorite Island of Sodor destinations including: Tidmouth Sheds, Brendam Docks and the Sodor Search & Rescue Station on an over-sized Thomas Wooden Railway train table.
- Work with old and new friends loading luggage, livestock and other freight into the coaches of two train cars.
- Collaborate with others to get Percy moving by loading coal into his coal box and filling his tank with water from a water tower.
- Suit up as the conductor to exchange money and sell tickets to other visitors taking a ride on the train.
- Wander through a Thomas & Friends™ retrospective featuring model engines from the original live action series produced in London, copies of the original drawings and manuscripts from the Rev. W. Awdry, the creator of Thomas & Friends™, and a collection of memorabilia documenting the history and evolution of Thomas & Friends™ through books, television, and toys.
The "Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails" exhibit was designed and developed by Minnesota Children's Museum with Mattel, Inc. Fisher-Price, the #1 Infant/Preschool Toys manufacturer, as the presenting sponsor for the exhibit.
Admission to "Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails" at DCLA is $15.95 for adults and $13.95 for children 3 to 14 years; free for children under 2 and museum members.
Discovery Cube Los Angeles is located at 11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342 and open Monday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT.
About Discovery Cube
Established in 1989, the Discovery Cube is an award winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit children's science museum committed to serving the needs and interests of children, educators, and the community at large. With locations in Los Angeles and Orange County, the Cube has hosted over one million children to date to INSPIRE, EDUCATE, and IMPACT young minds with more than one hundred engaging science-based programs, activities, and exhibits. Discovery Cube is focused on four core initiatives - STEM proficiency, early childhood education, healthy living, and environmental stewardship – and offers a range of free and discounted STEM programs, field trips, and digital resources for schools to maximize access for children and educators. For more information, visit discoverycube.org.
About Thomas & Friends™
Thomas & Friends™ was created by a father for his son nearly 70 years ago and today is enjoyed by families in more than 185 territories and in 30 languages. The #1 blue engine and his friends invite children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. Children embark on adventures with their engine friends while experiencing timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and teamwork. Thomas & Friends™ is the #1 preschool toy license in the US, according to The NPD Group, Inc., and makes tracks to great destinations on PBS KIDS® and Sprout® in the US and on Treehouse and Télé- Québec in Canada and with downloadable episodes available through iTunes. For more information, please visit www.thomasandfriends.com. Follow Thomas on Facebook at facebook.com/thomasandfriends and Twitter @ThomasParent.
About Minnesota Children's Museum
As the nation's leading developer of traveling children's museum exhibits, the Museum is a trailblazer in creating immersive learning environments, reaching more than 15 million children and adults in the United States, Canada and Mexico through the nation's largest collection of children's traveling exhibits. The Museum is consistently rated as one of the top children's museums in the country by national media outlets like Forbes and Parents and was recently named as a finalist for an Institute of Museum and Library Services Medal of Service, the nation's highest honor conferred on museums and libraries.
About Mattel
Mattel is a global learning, development and play company that inspires the next generation of kids to shape a brighter tomorrow. Through our portfolio of iconic consumer brands, including American girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, hot wheels and Thomas and friends, we create systems of play, content and experiences that help kids unlock their full potential. Battell also creates inspiring and innovative products in collaboration with leading entertainment and technology companies as well as other partners. With a global workforce of approximately 28,000 people, Mattel operates in 40 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.
Erika Maya
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
(818) 686-2816
Emaya@discoverycube.org
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New Data Released on Fireworks-Related Injuries and Deaths
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time of year when Americans everywhere will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with family, friends, and fireworks. Unfortunately, over the past 15 years, there has been an increase in the number of people injured during this festive time.
A new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finds a significant upward trend in fireworks-related injuries. Between 2006 and 2021, injuries with fireworks climbed 25% in the U.S., according to CPSC estimates.
Last year, at least nine people died, and an estimated 11,500 were injured in incidents involving fireworks.
"It's imperative that consumers know the risks involved in using fireworks, so injuries and tragedies can be prevented. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to watch the professional displays," said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. In addition, he said, "CPSC's Office of Compliance and Field Operations continues to work closely with other federal agencies to prevent the sale of illegal consumer fireworks."
CPSC's report shows:
- Of the nine U.S. deaths, six were associated with firework misuse, one death was associated with a mortar launch malfunction, and two incidents were associated with unknown circumstances.
- There were an estimated 11,500 emergency room-treated injuries involving fireworks in 2021—down from the spike (15,600) experienced in 2020, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many public displays were cancelled.
- An estimated 8,500 fireworks-related injuries (or 74 percent of the total estimated fireworks-related injuries in 2021) occurred during the 1-month special study period between June 18 and July 18 last year.
- Young adults 20 to 24 years of age had the highest estimated rate of emergency department-treated, fireworks-related injuries in 2021.
- In 2021, there were an estimated 1,500 emergency department-treated injuries associated with firecrackers and 1,100 involving sparklers.
- In 2021, the parts of the body most often injured by fireworks were hands and fingers (an estimated 31 percent of injuries) along with head, face, and ears (an estimated 21 percent).
- About 32 percent of the emergency department-treated fireworks-related injuries in 2021 were for burns.
- In 2021, approximately 31 percent of selected and tested fireworks products were found to contain noncompliant components, including fuse violations, the presence of prohibited chemicals and pyrotechnic materials overload.
CPSC urges consumers to celebrate safely this holiday by following these safety tips:
Tips to Celebrate Safely
- Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals.
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap.
- Light fireworks one at a time, then move quickly away from the fireworks device.
- Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water and throw them away.
- Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Move to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
- Never point or throw fireworks (including sparklers) at anyone.
- After fireworks complete their burning, to prevent a trash fire, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding the device.
- Make sure fireworks are legal in your area, and only purchase and set off fireworks that are labeled for consumer (not professional) use.
- Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
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View CPSC's latest fireworks PSA here.
For more fireworks safety tips, visit Fireworks | CPSC.gov
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
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NEW YORK, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 18, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased PEGA securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the PEGA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6286 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 July 18, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian; (2) Defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) Defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through the personal involvement of PEGA's CEO; (4) PEGA's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with PEGA's written Code of Conduct; (5) PEGA was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the Appian Litigation; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
The truth regarding PEGA's fraudulent conduct was revealed after the close of the markets on May 9, 2022, when PEGA issued a press release announcing that the jury in the Appian Litigation had awarded Appian more than $2 billion for PEGA's misappropriation of trade secrets. In response to this news, PEGA's stock price fell 21%, from a closing price of $65.93 per share on May 9, 2022, to a closing price of $52.25 on May 10, 2022. As the market continued to digest the verdict, PEGA's stock price dropped another 8% to close at $48.07 per share the following day.
To join the PEGA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6286 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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Fifth annual open-ended consumer survey finds the popular green continues to dominate the list of America's favorite veggies
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Giant®, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families, announced today new consumer survey results that found broccoli remains America's favorite vegetable for 2022.
The Green Giant brand polled over 5,000 Americans for its annual 'Favorite Veggie' open-ended survey to determine consumers' favorite vegetables timed to National Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17).
Key survey findings include:
- Broccoli Takes the Crown (Again): Broccoli is the favorite vegetable in 29 states. Runners up (in order of popularity) are corn, carrots, potatoes and asparagus.
- Flipped on Favorites: More than half of the states (54%) swapped their favorite vegetable pick in 2022 including Iowa - which no longer chose corn as the favorite, but instead selected broccoli this year.
- Corn Continues to Grow: Despite Iowa's rebuff of corn, 11 states selected corn as their favorite veggie in 2022. A 37% increase in popularity from 2021.
- Kids Crave Veggies: Contrary to popular belief, more than two thirds of parents surveyed (68%) say their kids enjoy eating vegetables.
Survey Data Compilation: 5,321 American consumers ages 18-94 agreed to take an online survey naming their favorite vegetable. The survey was conducted from 4/27/22 through 5/9/2022 and the users were recruited by a Suzy poll.
Green Giant® has been helping families find new ways to enjoy vegetables picked at the peak of perfection® for over 100 years. Through the years, the iconic Green Giant brand has introduced innovative products and become synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families. Most recently, the Green Giant brand's launch of its convenient and award-winning Veggie Swap-Ins® line, which includes Green Giant Riced Veggies, Green Giant Veggie Tots®, Green Giant Mashed Cauliflower and Green Giant Veggie Spirals®, has reinvigorated the frozen vegetable category.
For more information, recipes and videos of the latest product introductions from the Green Giant brand, visit GreenGiant.com.
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Gillian Small PR
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CODX) between May 12, 2022 and August 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 17, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Co-Diagnostics securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Co-Diagnostics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8137 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 17, 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. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Co-Diagnostics was experiencing a significant falloff in demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 Test and demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 Test had plummeted throughout the quarter ended June 30, 2022; and (2) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 Test lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Oscar Health, Inc. ("Oscar" or the "Company") (NYSE: OSCR) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-04103, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering"). Plaintiff pursues claims against under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act").
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Class A common stock, pursuant and/or traceable to the company's IPO, you have until July 11, 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.
Oscar is a health insurance company that claims to be the first such company "built around a full stack technology platform" which will "allow [Oscar] to continue to innovate like a technology company and not a traditional insurer."
On March 4, 2021, the Company filed its prospectus on Form 424B4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which forms part of the Registration Statement. In the IPO, the Company sold 36,391,946 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $39.00 per share. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $1.3 billion from the Offering. The proceeds from the IPO were purportedly to be used to repay in full outstanding borrowings, including fees and expenses, under Oscar's Term Loan Facility ($167 million), and the remainder proceeds were to be used for general corporate purposes.
The complaint alleges that, the Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) that Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) that Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) that Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation ("RADV") result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) that Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant Special Enrollment Period ("SEP") membership growth; and (5) that, 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.
On August 12, 2021, Oscar disclosed that the Company's Medical Loss Ratio ("MLR") for the second quarter of 2021 was 82.4%, an increase of 2170 basis points year-over year. The Company claimed that "[t]he MLR increased to 82.4% in 2Q21 from 60.7% in 2Q20, primarily driven by meaningfully lower utilization in 2Q20 as a result of COVID-19, as well as higher COVID-19 testing and treatment costs and a return to more normalized utilization in 2Q21." The Company also disclosed that its net loss for the quarter was $73.1 million, an increase of $32.1 million year-over-year.
On November 10, 2021, Oscar disclosed that its third quarter 2021 MLR increased 920 basis points year-over-year, to 99.7%. The Company claimed that the MLR increase was "primarily driven by higher net COVID costs as compared to the net benefit in 3Q20, an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) result, and the impact of significant SEP membership growth." The Company also disclosed that its net loss for the quarter was $212.7 million, an increase of $133.6 million year-over-year.
During a conference call held the same day, Scott Blackley, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, stated: "We recognized approximately $20 million of risk adjustment expense this quarter related to our risk adjustment data validation audit or RADV results. The RADV exercise is atypical this year due to COVID. It spans two years, 2019 and 2020. The majority of the RADV headwinds relate to the 2019 audit results, which were recently completed."
On this news, Oscar's share price fell $4.05 per share, or 24.5%, to close at 12.47 per share on November 11, 2021.
By the commencement of this action, Oscar stock has traded as low as $5.47 per share, a nearly 86% decline from the $39.00 per share IPO price.
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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Pomerantz LLP
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TUPELO, Miss. and HOUSTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At its regular quarterly meeting today, the Board of Directors of Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) (Cadence) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share of common stock. The common stock dividend is payable on October 3, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2022.
The board of directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share of Series A Preferred Stock. The preferred stock dividend is payable on August 22, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 5, 2022.
Cadence earlier reported financial results for the second quarter of 2022. Net income available to common shareholders was $124.6 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, and adjusted income available to common shareholders was $134.2 million, or $0.73 per diluted share.
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) is a leading regional banking franchise with approximately $50 billion in assets and nearly 400 branch locations across the South, Midwest and Texas. Cadence provides consumers, businesses and corporations with a full range of innovative banking and financial solutions. Services and products include consumer banking, consumer loans, mortgages, home equity lines and loans, credit cards, commercial and business banking, treasury management, specialized lending, asset-based lending, commercial real estate, equipment financing, correspondent banking, SBA lending, foreign exchange, wealth management, investment and trust services, financial planning, retirement plan management, and personal and business insurance. Cadence is committed to a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in both its workplace and communities. Cadence Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
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Services for Monique Denore Hobson Webb, 61, of Copperas Cove will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple.
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Services for Monique Denore Hobson Webb, 61, of Copperas Cove will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple.
Mrs. Webb died Tuesday, July 25, at a Copperas Cove nursing home.
She was born June 17, 1961, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Alfred and Shirley Barnes. She attended Lanier High School, schools in Jackson, Miss., and also attended Hinds Community College in Mississippi. She was a member of New Strangers Home in Jackson, Miss. She worked as a seamstress for most of her life at a factory in Jackson, Miss. She also worked as a licensed cosmetologist at G&G Barber Shop. She also worked for Johnson Control in Canton, Miss.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Barnes and Calvin Hobson Jr., both of Madison, Wis.; a daughter, Marquisha Gary of Killeen; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) will be hosting its regularly scheduled quarterly management meeting on Wednesday, June 15, from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:30 a.m. CT. This quarter's meeting will take place virtually via conference call. During the call, the company's operating and financial leaders will present background information and commentary on the company's business operations and financial outlook, and will take questions from the investment community.
The conference call will be broadcast live through Gallagher's website at www.ajg.com/irmeeting, and a conference call replay will be available at the same link through June 22, 2022. Any information distributed in conjunction with this meeting will be available on June 15 at 7:30 a.m. CT at https://www.ajg.com/June15materials.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in more than 130 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
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Composer Danny Elfman perforned an unusual show at Coachella over the weekend, with a set list that included the "Simpsons" theme and a song from "The Nightmare Before Christmas."
The crowd was also treated to tracks off his latest solo album "Big Mess," songs from films he's scored, and a number of Oingo Boingo tunes.
Elfman had promised concertgoers "a strange little show, which included himself shirtless backed by a full symphony.
His list made the rounds on social media, and included "Insects" (Oingo Boingo), "Spider-Man Main Title", "Nothing To Fear (But Fear Itself)" (Oingo Boingo), "Just Another Day" (Oingo Boingo), "Breakfast Machine" (from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure), "Kick Me","The Batman Theme", "Ice Dance / The Grand Finale" (from "Edward Scissorhands").
Elfman is set to score Tim Burton's upcoming Wednesday Addams Netflix series, "Wednesday."
Billie Eilish also performed as the festival's youngest-ever headliner.
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The James Webb Space Telescope has peered through cosmic dust to reveal new details and a stunning image of a rare type of galaxy.
The space observatory's latest image shows the Cartwheel galaxy, a ring galaxy located 500 million light-years away that formed when a large spiral galaxy and a small galaxy violently collided.
When galaxies collide, they can change in shape and structure. In the Cartwheel galaxy, which looks a bit like a wagon wheel, a colorful ring surrounds an even brighter inner ring -- both of which expand away from the heart of the collision, as depicted in the Webb image.
These features are why scientists categorize the Cartwheel as a ring galaxy, which is much less common than spiral galaxies.
Astronomers have gleaned new insights about individual stars and star formation within the chaotic galaxy, as well as the black hole at the galactic center, as a result of Webb's capabilities.
The new image reveals more about how the galaxy has evolved over billions of years.
Among the hot dust in the bright inner ring, giant young clusters of stars are forming, the image shows.
Meanwhile, the outer ring has been expanding for 440 million years, and it's where star formation and star death (in the form of supernova explosions) occur. As the ring expands, it collides with gas, triggering more star formation.
Two small companion galaxies also appear in the image.
The Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories have studied the Cartwheel, but accumulations of dust have obscured the galaxy's mysteries. Webb is an infrared telescope, viewing the light that is invisible to the human eye, which is why it was able to capture new details other instruments could not.
The new image is a composite of data collected by Webb's Near-Infrared Camera and Mid-Infrared Instrument and captures a moment in time as the Cartwheel continues to slowly transform.
The Webb telescope officially began scientific operations on July 12, the same day NASA released its first images, and more images are on the way in the coming weeks, according to the space agency.
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Leading national building materials distributor will expand reach across the Southwest
PLANO, Texas, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Texas-based Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, a prominent building products supplier to building professionals and homeowners in the Southwest.
Upon completion of the acquisition, US LBM will operate 80 locations in Texas, 13 in Arizona, nine in New Mexico, five in Colorado and four in Oklahoma.
Founded in 1901 by W.L. Foxworth and H.W. Galbraith, the company today operates 28 locations across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas under the Foxworth-Galbraith banner and two locations in Oklahoma under the Forest Lumber brand. The company's primary customers are professional builders, commercial contractors and homeowners, which Foxworth-Galbraith serves from its building materials yards, distribution centers, home centers and manufacturing locations, which are focused primarily on floor and roof trusses and structural beams.
"US LBM shares Foxworth-Galbraith's principles of service, integrity and providing solutions for customers and a great place to work for our people," said Foxworth-Galbraith President and CEO Jack Foxworth. "We're excited for the many new opportunities this partnership will create for both our employees and customers."
"Over the past 120 years, the Foxworth and Galbraith families and generations of associates have built one of the most widely respected and successful building materials distributors in the industry, and we are proud that they will be joining US LBM," said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. "The addition of Foxworth-Galbraith augments our already robust network in the Southwest, expands US LBM's reach and reinforces our strong position in several key housing markets, including the growing Dallas-Fort Worth and Phoenix metro areas."
US LBM's existing locations in the Southwest go to market under multiple locally recognized brand names, including R&K Building Supply, Higginbotham Brothers, Parker's Building Supply and J.P. Hart Lumber and Components.
The transaction is expected to close later in the third quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
Anchor Peabody served as the exclusive advisor to Foxworth-Galbraith.
US LBM is the largest privately owned full-line distributor of specialty building materials in the United States. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty products, including windows, doors, millwork, wallboard, roofing, siding, engineered components and cabinetry, US LBM combines the scale and operational advantages of a national platform with a local go-to-market strategy through its national network of locations across the country. For more information, please visit uslbm.com.
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Who's a good movie? Not "DC League of Super-Pets," a big colorful idea that proves promising in theory -- tailor-made for a two-minute trailer -- but a rather tedious slog as a full-length animated film. Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart's "Jumanji" reunion as the central voices and an intriguing start to serve up a few bones fun-wise, but not nearly as much as there should be.
Director/co-writer Jared Stern and script partner John Whittington have both worked on the Lego movies, and that history shows in the rat-a-rat barrage of gags that fly by, some clearly aimed at adults steeped in comic-book lore and others simply loud, goofy and designed for kids.
Yet after a visually impressive introduction that playfully rewrites the 1978 movie "Superman" -- having a puppy-sized Krypto (Johnson) stow away on baby Kal-El's ship to Earth -- the movie yields diminishing returns, with the cleverest gags too heavily outnumbered by those that fall flat.
Poor Krypto has grown up with an enviable canine existence, enjoying regular walks (OK, dazzling flights over Metropolis) with his master and even helping him fight crime. He's thus stricken and jealous when he realizes that Superman (John Krasinski) is spending way more time with Lois Lane (Olivia Wilde), feeling like the odd mutt out.
The pity party can't last too long, because a guinea pig who once belonged to Lex Luthor, Lulu (Kate McKinnon, completely unleashed), acquires orange kryptonite, giving her extraordinary powers. That event also bestows lesser skills upon the ignored shelter pets with her, including Ace (Hart), a dog with a "Toy Story 2"-worthy back story; PB (Vanessa Bayer, adding to the "SNL" connection), an emotionally needy pot-bellied pig; a daffy squirrel named Chip (Diego Luna); and Merton (Natasha Lyonne), a near-sighted turtle suddenly imbued with -- what else? -- super speed.
At first blush, Krypto's exposure to a more grounded pet's-eye-view of the world seems filled with possibilities, and there's a long track record of major franchises built around anthropomorphic animals. In addition, the producers pepper the movie with knowing references and nifty little flourishes, such as having Keanu Reeves provide the voice of an especially tortured Batman, who stresses that his only experience with pets is being swarmed by feral bats.
Despite the brawny action sequences, the movie suffers from an arid stretch in the middle when many of the jokes fall flat, and the common miscue of a climactic sequence that drags on. The main problem, though, might be the way the movie oscillates between insider-ish humor and the broadest kind of dog-related gags, until you begin to wonder precisely for whom it's intended.
Obviously, silliness has found a receptive animated home with the latest iteration of the "Minions" franchise, but combining that sensibility with the DC brand -- which regularly churns out more adult-oriented animated movies straight to Blu-ray -- requires a balance that "League of Super-Pets" doesn't consistently achieve.
Then again, the main "super-pets" here were introduced in the mid-1950s, generally considered a sort-of low point for this quadrant of the comics industry, so expectations should have perhaps been tempered accordingly.
Whatever the cause, "DC League of Super-Pets" plays like a super-team underachiever, if one where there won't be many howls to release the director's cut.
"DC League of Super-Pets" premieres July 29 in US theaters and is rated PG. It's being released by Warner Bros., like CNN, a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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HOUSTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform, today announced that Keith Smith, President and Co-Founder of Direct Digital Holdings, and Susan Echard, Chief Financial Officer of Direct Digital Holdings, will participate in the LD Micro Invitational XII investor conference at the Four Seasons Westlake Village in California from June 7 to June 9, 2022.
For more information, or to schedule a meeting with management, please visit: https://ldinv12.mysequire.com/ or contact your Sequire representative.
About the Conference
The 2022 LD Micro Invitational will be held at the Four Seasons Westlake Village from June 7th to the 9th. The festivities will run from 7:30 AM PT - 5:30 PM PT on the 7th and 8th, with a morning session on that Thursday. This three-day, investor conference is expected to feature around 200+ companies, presenting in half-hour increments, as well as private meetings.
About Direct Digital Holdings
Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) brings state-of-the-art supply- and demand-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. The holding group's supply-side platform Colossus SSP offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties. Its operating companies Huddled Masses and Orange142 deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare and travel to financial services. Direct Digital Holdings' buy-side solutions manages over 200 clients daily, and the sell-side solution serves over 80,000 advertisers generating over 70+ billion impressions per month across display, CTV, in-app, and other media channels.
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AMITYVILLE, N.Y., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), one of the leading designers and manufacturers of high-tech electronic security devices, wireless subscription communication services for intrusion, fire alarm, access control and locking systems as well as a leading provider of school safety solutions, today announced that its products have once again been selected for use in a school security project at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Pepperdine has approximately 9,500 students enrolled at its Malibu, CA. campus
The project includes the installation of NAPCO's Alarm Lock division ArchiTech locks in the university's classrooms. ArchiTech Series Networx Locks are an ideal access control solution, elegantly blending advanced wireless access control convenience within any décor, in an attractive, infinitely customizable designer locking form factor, in choice of trims and finishes. Ideal for educational, commercial office or multi-dwelling residential settings, these stylish, durable locks, leveraging proven Trilogy Networx™ access control technology, offer a choice of ID credential technology, and can be used to control access, a door at a time, across a wireless network, or as an integral part of a new or existing enterprise security system—spanning a few, or thousands of doors, in one building, a campus or multiple sites around the world. The Architech locks combined with NAPCO's Continental Access division CA4K software, controls all of the doors for an enterprise class access control solution.
Richard Soloway, CEO of NAPCO commented, "We are pleased to report this school security project at Pepperdine University, which has used NAPCO products in multiple projects over the years. The security of our schools remains a very important issue, as we continue to witness horrific events around the country. NAPCO continues to be a leader in school security products and solutions, and we would like to thank Pepperdine for continuing to choose our products and being a highly valued customer."
About NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc.
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is one of the world's leading manufacturers and service providers of high-tech electronic security devices as well as a leading provider of school safety solutions. The Company consists of four Divisions: NAPCO, plus three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Alarm Lock, Continental Instruments, and Marks USA. Headquartered in Amityville, New York, its products are installed by tens of thousands of security professionals worldwide in commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and government applications. NAPCO products have earned a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and reliability, positioning the Company for growth in the multi-billion dollar and rapidly expanding electronic security market. For additional information on NAPCO, please visit the Company's web site at http://www.napcosecurity.com.
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Former prominent attorney expected to be charged in killings of wife and son, lawyer says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - One of Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys, Jim Griffin, confirmed that the former Lowcountry attorney is expected to be indicted on murder charges later this week for the deaths of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, his son and his wife.
Griffin said personnel from the State Law Enforcement Division met with Murdaugh’s family Thursday morning to inform them of the charges.
According to Griffin, he reached out to the Attorney General’s Office but was told they have nothing to report at this time. He added that the family was notified of the charges under the SC Crime Victims’ Constitutional Rights
SLED released the following statement on the investigation: “SLED’s investigation into the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh is still active and ongoing. Agents are committed to the integrity of the investigation, thus no additional information from SLED will be provided at this time.”
Griffin said as soon as the indictments happen, they plan to seek a bond hearing to have the facts on record. He went on to say that he cannot comment any further because Murdaugh hasn’t been officially charged with murder
Last month, the South Carolina Attorney General announced that a state grand jury indicted Alex Murdaugh and his former accomplice Curtis Edward Smith for criminal conspiracy and narcotics.
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. ("Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of: (i) all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Arqit securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive; and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ARQQ investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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LGBTQ harassment, slurs abound on social media, report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users, a report issued Wednesday from advocacy group GLAAD found.
Those are some of the internet’s most vulnerable users, with a majority of LGBTQ people saying they’ve faced menacing posts or comments when they’re scrolling through social media. But it’s unclear how social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube are handling those threats.
Instead of protecting their users, GLAAD says in the report, the tech companies are safeguarding information about how they respond to those attacks, revealing few details about how often they take down posts or accounts that push hate speech or harass LGBTQ users.
“The reality is, there’s very little transparency and very little accountability,” said Jenni Olson, GLAAD’s director for social media safety and author of the report. “And people feel helpless.”
Los Angeles resident Peter Sapinsky, a gay musician who said he has faced harassment in the online gaming community, shared screenshots with The Associated Press of dozens of messages he’s sent to YouTube about users and videos that use racist and homophobic slurs. YouTube has responded to only some of the messages, he said.
Sapinsky, 29, said some use YouTube to livestream themselves harassing people at Pride parades. They quickly delete those live videos once they’ve wrapped to evade being detected by YouTube for violating its policies against hate speech, he said. He listed a series of homophobic slurs he’s heard in videos posted by users who are still operating on the site.
“YouTube doesn’t do anything about it,” Sapinsky said. “For someone who says they don’t allow hate on the website, they sure do.”
Hateful or violent speech directed at members of the LGBTQ community is prohibited on the platform, YouTube spokesperson Jack Malon said.
“Over the last few years, we’ve made significant progress in our ability to quickly remove hateful and harassing content,” Malon said. “This work is ongoing, and we appreciate the thoughtful feedback from GLAAD.”
A Twitter spokesperson said in a statement that the company was discussing the report’s findings with GLAAD. A statement from TikTok did not directly address the report but said the company is working to create an “inclusive environment.”
GLAAD recommended that the platforms start releasing the training methods for content moderators as well as the number of accounts and posts the companies remove for violating rules designed to protect LGBTQ users.
GLAAD’s report examines the policies and actions Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter have implemented around LGBTQ issues.
All of the social media platforms have outlined policies that are designed to prevent LGBTQ users from being harassed, threatened or discriminated against by other users because of their identity.
Only Twitter, however, has a specific policy against intentionally misgendering, using the wrong pronoun to describe someone, for example, or deadnaming, which involves reviving a transgender person’s name from before the person transitioned to a new identity. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said it removes similar posts upon request.
Some users bully LGBTQ people on social media by misgendering or deadnaming them. One example came last month, when a conservative social media pundit sent a swarm of Twitter users to harass transgender actor Elliot Page with the wrong pronoun and name. That Twitter user was suspended under the company’s hateful conduct policy.
“The idea that these figures with millions of followers are bullying and harassing trans people, for being trans, is just wrong,” Olson said.
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Blackburn goes 5 scoreless, A’s hand Rays 1st loss, 13-2
By MARK DIDTLER
Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Paul Blackburn allowed three hits in five scoreless innings, Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus both hit three-run homers, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-2. It was Tampa Bay’s first loss after opening the season with a three-game sweep of Baltimore. Blackburn struck out seven and walked one. The rebuilding A’s won their second straight after beginning the season with two losses. Outfielder Brett Phillips pitched the final two innings for the Rays and gave up Sheldon Neuse’s first career grand slam with two out in the ninth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/11/blackburn-goes-5-scoreless-as-hand-rays-1st-loss-13-2/ | 2022-04-12T02:46:48Z |
SHANGHAI, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products to address critical unmet needs in Asia Pacific markets, today announced its interim results for first half of 2022 along with a corporate progress update.
Everest has made significant progress on all fronts of our business and therapeutic areas in the first half of 2022 as the company continued to progress clinical and regulatory development across our diverse pipeline, build up self-discovery capabilities and expand key partnerships. Looking ahead, by strengthening our capital structure through the recent strategic sale of the rights to Trodelvy in Asia territories, Everest has the capacity to accelerate the development of important assets in our portfolio with first-in-class or best-in-class potential, further advance our internal discovery efforts and pursue business development opportunities that will maximize impact for patients worldwide and create sustained, long-term value for our shareholders. Below are product highlights in 1H and anticipated future milestones:
NEFECON (TarpeyoTM), a novel oral formulation of budesonide (budesonide delayed release capsules) in the development for the treatment of primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN).
- Product development achievements during the Reporting Period:
- In March 2022, the Company announced it entered into a license agreement with Calliditas to develop and commercialize NEFECON for the treatment of primary IgAN in South Korea, expanding its license in addition to rights held in Greater China and Singapore. The deal signaled the Company's latest efforts to further enhance its international commercial footprint.
- In April 2022, the Company announced the findings of reduction in proteinuria and stabilization of eGFR in a Chinese subpopulation after nine months of treatment with NEFECON are in line with topline results from Part A of the pivotal global Phase 3 clinical trial NefIgArd, which were reported in November 2020 by our partner, Calliditas Therapeutics.
- Post-Reporting Period achievements and expected milestones:
- In July 2022, our partner Calliditas was granted conditional marketing authorization for Kinpeygo® (developed under the name NEFECON) by the European Commission for the treatment of IgAN in adults at risk of rapid disease progression with a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥ 1.5 g/gram.
- We expect to file a New Drug Application (NDA) for NEFECON in China in the second half of 2022.
Etrasimod, a once-daily, oral, selective sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator for the treatment of moderately-to-severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).
- Product development achievements during the Reporting Period:
- In May 2022, our licensing partner, Pfizer Inc., presented detailed results from two pivotal studies that make up the ELEVATE UC Phase 3 registrational program evaluating etrasimod for the treatment of moderately-to-severely active UC. Both Phase 3, multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled trials achieved all primary and key secondary endpoints, with etrasimod demonstrating a safety profile consistent with previous studies. In the 52-week ELEVATE UC 52 study, clinical remission was 27.0% for patients receiving etrasimod compared to 7.4% for patients receiving placebo at week 12 (19.8% differential, P=<.001) and was 32.1% compared with 6.7% at week 52 (25.4% differential, P=<.001). In the 12-week ELEVATE UC 12 study, clinical remission was achieved among 24.8% of patients receiving etrasimod compared with 15.2% of patients receiving placebo (9.7% differential, P=.0264). The data from ELEVATE UC 52 & UC 12 are expected to form the basis for planned future regulatory filings, which Pfizer expects to initiate later this year.
- Post-Reporting Period achievements and expected milestones:
- We are conducting a Phase 3 study for etrasimod for the treatment of moderate-severe UC, which is expected to complete enrollment in 2023.
PTX-COVID19-B, a potentially best-in-class lipid nanoparticle-formulated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine with strong immunogenicity and tolerability profiles.
- Product development achievements during the Reporting Period:
- In April 2022, the Company announced it entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a partnership with China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Limited with the intention to establish an independent company ("the mRNA Co.") focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. Through this proposed partnership with CR Pharma, the mRNA Co. will be well-positioned to advance its potentially best-in-class mRNA vaccine candidates through Chinese regulatory pathways and into commercialization. Under the terms of the MOU, the mRNA Co. will be a fully functional, independent operating company by assuming the rights under the existing collaboration with Providence Therapeutics Holdings Inc., including the full technology platform, as well as the Company's mRNA manufacturing infrastructure. The Company will be the majority and controlling shareholder of the mRNA Co.
- Post- Reporting Period achievements and expected milestones:
- Providence will readout the data from the pivotal Phase 2 trial of PTX-COVID19-B in 2022.
- Providence and the Company will initiate a Phase 3 trial of PTX-COVID19-B for booster indication in 2022.
- Providence and the Company are working on an Omicron-containing bivalent booster candidate, EVER-COVID19-M1, and expect to file investigational new drug application (IND) for phase 3 registrational study in the first half of 2023.
- Providence and the Company expect rolling regulatory submissions of our mRNA COVID-19 vaccines starting in 2023 globally and anticipate approval and launch in 2023.
Sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy®), a first-in-class TROP-2 directed antibody-drug conjugate (ADC).
- Product development achievements during the Reporting Period:
- In January 2022, the Company announced it would participate in a study pursuant to a clinical trial collaboration between Gilead Sciences, Inc. ("Gilead") and Merck & Co., Inc. ("MSD") to evaluate the combination of sacituzumab govitecan and MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) in first-line metastatic non-small cell lung cancer ("NSCLC"). As part of the collaboration, MSD will sponsor this trial. The Company will participate in the global phase 3 study in Asia through its existing collaboration agreement with Gilead.
- In January 2022, the Health Sciences Authority ("HSA") of Singapore approved the Company's New Drug Application ("NDA") for sacituzumab govitecan for the treatment of second-line and later lines metastatic triple negative breast cancer ("TNBC").
- In March 2022, the Company submitted an NDA to the Department of Health of Hong Kong for sacituzumab govitecan for the treatment of second-line and later lines metastatic TNBC.
- In June 2022, our partner Gilead reported positive results from the primary analysis of phase 3 TROPiCS-02 study of Trodelvy® (sacituzumab govitecan) versus physician's choice of chemotherapy ("TPC") in heavily pre-treated hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative metastatic breast cancer ("HR+/HER2- mBC") patients who received prior endocrine therapy, CDK4/6 inhibitor and two to four lines of chemotherapy. The study met its primary endpoint of progression-free survival ("PFS") with a statistically significant 34% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death (median PFS 5.5 vs. 4 months; HR: 0.66; 95% CI: 0.53–0.83; P<0.0003).
- In June 2022, the Company announced that the China National Medical Products Administration ("NMPA") had approved Trodelvy® for the treatment of adult patients with second-line metastatic TNBC. This represents the first drug that the Company has obtained an NDA approval to launch in China, and it follows the NMPA's acceptance of the Company's NDA for Trodelvy® with Priority Review designation in May 2021.
- Post- Reporting Period achievements:
- In August 2022, the Company announced it entered into an agreement with Immunomedics, Inc., ("Immunomedics"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gilead Sciences, Inc., whereby Immunomedics will obtain exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Trodelvy® in Greater China, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Mongolia (the "Agreement"). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company will receive up to $455 million in total considerations with $280 million in upfront payments payable subject to, among other things, certain regulatory approvals and up to $175 million in potential future milestone payments. In addition, Everest will be released from payment obligations for up to $710 million in remaining milestone payments under a licensing agreement entered into with Immunomedics in April 2019 to develop, register, and commercialize Trodelvy® in Greater China, South Korea and certain other countries and territories. Under the Agreement, the licensing agreement will be terminated.
- The TRODELVY trademark is used under license from Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Other clinical-stage assets
- Product development achievements during the Reporting Period:
- In March 2022, our licensing partner, Venatorx Pharmaceuticals ("Venatorx"), reported positive results from its pivotal Phase 3 study, CERTAIN-1, evaluating cefepime-taniborbactam, an investigational new drug, versus meropenem as a potential treatment for hospitalized adult patients with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including acute pyelonephritis. The CERTAIN-1 trial enrolled 661 adult patients globally, including in China, who were randomized 2:1 to receive cefepime-taniborbactam 2.5g q8h or meropenem 1g q8h for seven days (up to 14 days for patients with bacteremia). Cefepime-taniborbactam met the primary efficacy endpoint of statistical non-inferiority (NI) to meropenem in the microbiological intent-to-treat (microITT) population at Test of Cure (TOC) with composite microbiologic and clinical success occurring in 70.0% of cefepime-taniborbactam treated patients and 58.0% of meropenem treated patients (treatment difference 11.9; 95% CI, 2.4, 21.6). Venatorx plans to submit an NDA with the U.S. FDA for cefepime-taniborbactam for the treatment of cUTI in hospitalized adult patients later this year.
- Ralinepag is a next-generation, potent, selective oral IP receptor agonist being developed for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). We continue to progress our Phase 3 registrational trial for PAH in China as part of a global Phase 3 study conducted together with our partner, United Therapeutics.
- Post- Reporting Period achievements and expected milestones:
- In August 2022, the Company announced that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) accepted the submission of an NDA for Xerava™ (eravacycline) for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI). In addition, the Company entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with TTY Biopharm for the commercialization of Xerava in Taiwan.
- We expect NDA approval for eravacycline for the treatment of cIAI in China within 2022.
Business Development Updates
- In January 2022, the Company entered into a global licensing agreement with Singapore's national platform for drug discovery and development, the Experimental Drug Development Centre ("EDDC"), for the exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize EDDC's series of viral 3C-like (3CL) protease inhibitors as a potentially best-in-class oral antiviral treatment against SAR-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) and its variants. The Company has full rights to sub-license the drug further and will receive full technology transfer.
- We expect Phase 1 clinical trials of EDDC-2214, as an oral antiviral treatment against SAR-CoV-2 and its variants, to begin in 2023.
Discovery Updates:
- In Feb. 2022, the Company officially launched its first research center for innovative drugs in Shanghai's Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, and has initiated more than 10 discovery projects across multiple therapeutic areas, such as oncology, renal disease and mRNA vaccine.
- We expect some of the discovery projects to advance to IND filing in 2023.
Commercialization:
- We have built up an industry-leading commercial team with an extensive track record of successfully commercializing novel therapies across a range of therapeutical areas to support our anticipated commercial launch of multiple late-stage products. Our commercial team has been conducting key opinion leaders (KOL) engagements and medical education activities about IgAN and cIAI.
Financial Highlights
IFRS Numbers:
- Research and development ("R&D") expenses increased by RMB94.7 million from RMB250.8 million for the six months ended 30 June 2021 to RMB345.5 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022, primarily due to (i) additional clinical trials for our drug candidates; (ii) expansion of internal discovery team to build up in-house R&D capabilities; (iii) increased technical transfer related costs for our drug candidates.
- General and administrative expenses increased by RMB11.5 million from RMB107.4 million for the six months ended 30 June 2021 to RMB118.9 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022, mainly due to increased office expenses and other infrastructure expenses to support expanded organization.
- Distribution and selling expenses increased by RMB106.1 million from RMB42.1 million for the six months ended 30 June 2021 to RMB148.2 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022, primarily due to the expansion of our commercial organization and launch and pre-launch activities carried out for product commercialization.
- Net loss for the period increased by RMB284.9 million from RMB383.1 million for the six months ended 30 June 2021 to RMB668.0 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022, primarily attributable to increased R&D expenses and distribution and selling expenses.
- Cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB1,956.8 million as of 30 June 2022.
Non-IFRS Measure:
- Adjusted loss for the period[i] increased by RMB220.6 million from RMB303.1 million for the six months ended 30 June 2021 to RMB523.7 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022, primarily attributable to an increase in R&D expenses and distribution and selling expenses.
About Everest Medicines
Everest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record of high-quality clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations both in China and with leading global pharmaceutical companies. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules, many of which are in late-stage clinical development. The Company's therapeutic areas of interest include oncology, autoimmune disorders, cardio-renal diseases and infectious diseases. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com .
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law.
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NEW ORLEANS, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy's board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend payment of $1.01 per share on the company's common stock.
The dividend is payable Sept. 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 11, 2022. Entergy has paid shareholders a cash dividend on its common stock continuously since 1988.
Entergy (NYSE: ETR), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, powers life for 3 million customers through its operating companies across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy is creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future for everyone with our diverse power generation portfolio, including increasingly carbon-free energy sources. With roots in the Gulf South region for more than a century, Entergy is a recognized leader in corporate citizenship, delivering more than $100 million in economic benefits to local communities through philanthropy and advocacy efforts annually over the last several years. Our approximately 12,000 employees are dedicated to powering life today and for future generations. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife
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MIAMI, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infra Build Holdings, LLC ("IBH"), an SMC Infrastructure Partners ("SMC") company, has partnered with management to recapitalize Fort Lauderdale, FL-based Hypower, LLC ("Hypower"), a critical infrastructure electrical contractor focused primarily on serving owners and operators of aviation, electrification, energy transition, telecom, and transportation assets. The transaction closed on April 8th, 2022. Post-closing, Hypower CEO Bernard Paul-Hus will continue to lead the principal operations of Hypower.
SMC, IBH, and Hypower management were supported by capital contributions from debt funds managed by IFM Investors ("IFM"), as part of a $1.2 billion dual-purpose financing partnership. The financing partnership currently consists of (i) acquisition financing provided by IFM and equity provided by SMC and IBH, together totaling over $150 million, as well as $1 billion of envisioned support from IFM for design-build-finance ("DBF") or otherwise related privately financed infrastructure projects promoted, constructed, and maintained by IBH or its subsidiaries.
IBH also recently recapitalized Miami, FL-based infrastructure paving contractor General Asphalt ("GA"), partnering with management on a similar basis. General Asphalt and Hypower are recognized leaders in specialized infrastructure construction and maintenance in South Florida and beyond. The two companies have partnered together on key infrastructure projects for over 30 years, with a specific focus on the aviation surface subsector.
Hypower CEO Bernard Paul-Hus commented, "In recent years, we have periodically considered looking for a strategic partner to support Hypower in expanding to a new level of scale. SMC and IBH together presented the integrated blend of construction experience, infrastructure asset knowledge, industry relationships, and overall credibility for which we had been searching. SMC's vision for IBH, highly attractive capital partnership with IFM, and ability to transact seamlessly and without disrupting Hypower's surety provider proved to be exactly as advertised. The combination of Lauro Bravar's experience and the IBH management team's track record with Hypower's decades-long commercial relationship with General Asphalt only further enhanced our desire to become part of the IBH group. We are enthusiastic about working with SMC, IBH, GA, and future IBH platforms to redefine specialized infrastructure construction and maintenance in South Florida and across the United States."
SMC Chairman & CEO Aaron Richardson said, "We are incredibly excited to partner with the Paul-Hus family and IFM to support the next phase of growth and strategic expansion for Hypower. We are steadfast believers in Bernard and the Hypower management team's ability to accelerate growth while maintaining their track record of outstanding performance. Hypower's diverse set of specialized and complementary capabilities across fast-growing critical infrastructure end markets, especially related to energy transition and electrification projects, will serve as key drivers for IBH's long-term value creation plan."
Lauro Bravar, CEO of IBH remarked, "Hypower represents a highly compelling addition for IBH. While Hypower will remain active in the sectors where it has been traditionally present, IBH intends to support Hypower's pursuit of an expanded range of opportunities around larger, more complex infrastructure projects via alternative delivery methodologies, like Design & Build, Progressive D&B, and Design-Build-Finance with the support of IFM. We are enthusiastic about the future for IBH and for all our employees and business partners."
"IFM is delighted to work with SMC, IBH, and Hypower to support their growth and increase private infrastructure investment across the growing IBH footprint. Energy transition and sustainability are key focus sectors for IFM and we look forward to working on future acquisition financings and DBF opportunities with the team," said Matt Wade, Executive Director of Debt Investments for North America at IFM Investors.
Hypower was exclusively advised by CCG Advisors, an Atlanta, GA-based investment banking firm, and received legal counsel from Greenberg Traurig, P.A. IFM was counseled by Baker Botts L.L.P. SMC and IBH were represented by Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP.
Hypower, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, having completed projects in 38 states and with over 400 employees, is a best-in-class critical infrastructure electrical contractor serving a diverse base of leading institutional public and private customers across the aviation, electrification, energy transition, telecom, and transportation markets. Hypower is the nation's largest provider of installation and maintenance services for airfield lighting and electrical systems, as well as a market leader in the digital infrastructure, solar, and railroad electrical construction sectors. Hypower is a recognized multidisciplinary expert across its suite of core competencies on a national scale.
IBH is a Miami, FL-based diversified infrastructure construction and heavy maintenance platform, established in 2021 by SMC Infrastructure Partners. IBH is led by CEO Lauro Bravar, formerly CEO of OHL USA, Inc. Today, IBH represents more than $250M in consolidated revenue and nearly 900 employees. IBH anticipates approaching the $500 million revenue threshold on a run-rate basis by year-end 2022, supported by near-term organic and high-visibility acquisitive growth initiatives.
SMC Infrastructure Partners, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Miami, FL with offices in New York, NY and Columbus, OH, is a strategic acquirer, developer, and long-term owner-operator of mission-critical infrastructure support businesses. SMC's world-class specialized team of over 20 professionals together possess over $250 billion and 400 years of combined experience, blending extensive technical infrastructure asset knowledge, deep corporate M&A and strategy capability, volumes of infrastructure finance and development experience, and a lengthy operational management track record within infrastructure construction and maintenance, enabling it to present a de-novo partnership and value creation proposition to founders and management teams.
IFM Investors is a global investment management firm and one of the largest infrastructure investors in the world. Established more than 25 years ago with the aim to protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people, IFM is owned by a group of Australian pension funds and manages approximately US$136 billion as of March 31st, 2022.
For additional inquiries regarding IBH, please contact gonzalo.peschiera@infra.build. For additional inquiries regarding SMC Infrastructure Partners, please contact charles.joerss@smcinfrapartners.com.
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Motown legend Lamont Dozier, a songwriter who crafted hits for the Supremes and Marvin Gaye, among other icons, has died, according to a statement from his son shared on Instagram. He was 81.
"Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad," Lamont Dozier Jr. wrote in a post, along with a photo of himself with his father.
The Detroit-born musician and songwriter was a star for Motown Records. Berry Gordy, the founder of the label, paid tribute to Dozier in a statement to CNN.
"Lamont was a good friend and will be missed by the entire Motown Family. My sincere condolences to his family and friends," Gordy said.
Dozier was a member of the songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland, along with brothers Brian and Edward Holland. Together, they wrote some of the greatest earworms of the 1960s and '70s, including "Reach Out I'll Be There" by the Four Tops, the Supremes' "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love," Marvin Gaye's "How Sweet It Is" and "Heat Wave" by Martha and the Vandellas.
"If Holland, Dozier and Holland's output had begun and ended with these five songs, their words and melodies would still resound today," musician and writer Andrew Schwartz wrote in 1990, ahead of the group's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. "But these acknowledged classics are only the tip of a creative peak that began to take shape three decades ago."
It took some time for the trio to find their footing within the Detroit music scene, though. In 1963, Gordy coupled Dozier and his colleagues with Diana Ross and the Supremes when neither group had released a star-making hit -- and the rest is history.
Dozier was an unconventional songwriter: In a 2004 interview with "Fresh Air," he explained that he'd begin at the piano alongside Eddie Holland, and the two would start writing a song based on an "idea or feeling of sorts." Some of their catchiest lyrics were inspired from phrases they heard in life -- "sugar pie honey bunch," anyone? -- and, of course, their own romantic escapades, he said.
"I don't read music, and I can't write it either," he told the Detroit Free Press in 2019. "I did it all by ear and feeling when I sat down at the piano."
Speaking to Songwriter Universe in 2005, Dozier fondly recalled his time with Motown Records as "awesome."
"During this period, whatever we touched seemed to go straight into the Top 10," he said. "It was as if we stumbled onto the best door on 'The Price Is Right,' where the prizes just keep on coming and coming! The hits went on and on. Many of our songs have turned into beloved songs of the American Songbook."
But it wasn't perfect, Dozier told the Free Press in 2019: "There were a lot of things happening behind the scenes that aren't written about -- the moments where there was sometimes jealousy and envy, which you had to overlook so your ego didn't get in the way of your talent or your purpose, which was to write a hit song."
The trio departed Motown after butting heads with Gordy over royalties and started their own labels in Invictus and Hot Wax, where artists like Chairmen of the Board and Laura Lee recorded. In 1973, he explored a solo career as a singer-songwriter, and in the following decade collaborated with artists like Phil Collins, with whom he wrote and produced the Oscar-nominated song "Two Hearts."
In 1990, more than 25 years after he first linked up with the Supremes to craft his biggest hits, Dozier, along with the Holland brothers, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He recounted this and more victories -- plus some setbacks -- in a 2019 memoir, "How Sweet It Is: A Songwriter's Reflections on Music, Motown and the Mystery of the Muse."
In his memoir, he outlines 19 guiding principles to great songwriting. In the final principle, he encouraged readers to accept that "there are no bad days" -- just "learning days."
"There's a way to grow and improve," he wrote. "To live up to your full potential, you have to approach writing and life with humble awe."
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Which pink tennis racket is best?
Tennis is an excellent game to play either competitively or casually with friends. But you can’t play your best without a proper racket. However, there’s more to rackets than just a net and a handle. Every aspect, including its dimension and weight, affects your swing. Even choosing a racket in your favorite color can help you enjoy the game more.
If you’re looking for a quality racket in pink, the best is the Lunnade Adults Tennis Racket. Its weight and size make it perfect both for beginners and those a little further along, and it includes a case.
What to know before you buy a pink tennis racket
Head size
A tennis racket‘s head size determines how easy it is to control and how powerfully you can hit a ball. Smaller heads are easier for control, larger ones better for power. Most adult rackets have head sizes between 100-105 square inches. Kids rackets have smaller heads.
Length
A tennis racket’s length also affects control and power — longer rackets equal more power and less control — but it’s important to fit the racket to your body. Adults and older teens should use rackets 25-29 inches long. Kids should use 19- to 25-inch-long rackets.
Weight
Tennis racket weights affect power and control, too, with heavier weights providing more power and less control. You must be able to use a given weight without strain to be effective with the racket. The average adult weight is about 10 1/2 to 11 1/4 ounces, or 300-320 grams, with lighter and heavier rackets to either side. Kids should use rackets no heavier than about 10 1/4 ounces, or 290 grams.
What to look for in a quality pink tennis racket
Frame material
Modern tennis rackets mostly use frames made of aluminum or graphite, with a few mixing graphite and other materials. Pink is usually found on the frame.
- Aluminum frames are light, easy to control and provide respectable power and accuracy. The trade-off is their low durability.
- Graphite frames are light as well, but are extra-tough and provide a little more power. However, they can take a greater toll on your joints.
- Mixed frames use materials such as fiberglass or titanium mixed with graphite. They typically provide the same benefits of a graphite-only frame but are a little more forgiving to use.
Grip
Tennis racket grips are made of leather, rubber or synthetics. Pink is infrequently found on the grip due to the grip’s tendency to attract grime, which pink helps to stand out.
- Leather grips are durable and mold to your hand the more you use them, for a truly personalized grip. However, sweat makes them slippery.
- Rubber grips practically stick to your hand, but they need replacing more often than leather or synthetics.
- Synthetic grips are most common thanks to their middle-of-the-road cost, durability and grip. It’s hard to go wrong with this material.
Strings
Most tennis racket strings are made from nylon, though some use animal intestine-based strings called natural gut, which is as high-cost as it is high-quality. The tenser you string your racket, the more control you have at the expense of power. Strings can be pink, though it can be hard to see.
How much you can expect to spend on a pink tennis racket
Pink tennis rackets typically cost $20-$200, though a few exceed $200. Most beginner and intermediate rackets run $20-$50. Serious players need to spend at least $50, though prices closer to $100 are more likely.
Pink tennis racket FAQ
What should I look for to increase the power or accuracy of my swing?
A. Power and accuracy are opposite sides of a coin. Everything that lets you hit harder makes it harder to control, and vice versa. That said, the biggest influences on power come from head size, racket length and weight, with higher numbers for each equaling higher power. However, you must still be able to wield a large racket — if it’s too big for you, it will worsen both your power and accuracy, and likely cause an injury.
How do I maintain a pink tennis racket?
A. There’s not much you need to do for most tennis rackets besides replacing the strings and grip as they wear out. A pink racket, though, requires more cleaning than others since the bright color makes the grime of sweat and dirt stand out sharply. Give it a gentle scrub with a damp towel and keep it in a case for travel and storage.
To prevent breakage, do everything you can to prevent slamming the racket into the ground, as this will cause microfractures that eventually lead to an unfixable shattered racket.
What’s the best pink tennis racket to buy?
Top pink tennis racket
What you need to know: This is an excellent racket for newbie and developing players alike.
What you’ll love: This racket is one continuous piece for stability and durability with a head size of 102 square inches and a weight of 9.8 ounces, or 280 grams. The grip has a shockproof sweatband and the racket comes with a protective case.
What you should consider: A few consumers had issues with sections of the racket, including the grips, deteriorating faster than expected. The pink grip tape gets dirty fast.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top pink tennis racket for the money
Teloon Tennis Rackets For Adults Set
What you need to know: You can’t play alone, so this two-racket set equips you and your competition.
What you’ll love: The set includes two rackets, one pink and one black, with matching protective cases, plus two tennis balls and two overgrips and vibration dampeners. Both rackets are 27 inches long with 102-square-inch heads and weights of 290 grams. The rackets’ grips are 4.25 inches.
What you should consider: The overgrips’ and vibration dampeners’ colors are randomly selected. The racket weights aren’t enough to provide much power to your swing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Wilson Junior/Youth Tennis Racket
What you need to know: This is a good starter racket for kids.
What you’ll love: It’s available in lengths of 19-25 inches at 2-inch intervals, making it suitable for kids aged 5-10. The frame is made of AirLite Alloy for lightness and durability, and the head has a bumper guard.
What you should consider: Older kids may outgrow it quickly. Some parents found the racket sizing chart inaccurate to their children.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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DUBAI, UAE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Building Technologies launched the V8 Series VRF in Dubai. This standout product is able to address many of the industry's pain points through ShieldBox, SuperSense, and HyperLink technologies.
The trend of low-carbon intelligent solutions and the shackle of the pain points of the traditional VRF industry are forcing a change in the industry. Gene Sun, GM of Midea KONG Intelligent Building Ltd, introduced the concept of iBuilding solutions. Through big data, IoT, 5G, and other technologies, iBuilding solutions can realize the interoperability of humans, equipment, and space throughout its life cycle.
Industry consultants spelled out the pain points of the building and VRF industry. The ventilation holes in the electric control box of traditional VRFs lead to internal device damage from sand, dust, snow and insects, which is a notable issue in various environments, such as the Middle East and Africa. Traditional VRF installation also increases the difficulty of construction, and the repair process is both time-consuming and costly.
Peter Wu, Chief R&D Engineer of Midea DX Product Company, detailed the breakthrough exploration of Midea V8 Series VRF from a quality, design, and low-carbon standpoint. Midea launched the industry's first fully enclosed electric control box (ShieldBox) to avoid damage to internal components caused by harsh environments. From an installation standpoint, Midea's self-designed communication chip (HyperLink) realizes an arbitrary topology besides the traditional method, reducing installation cost and improving installation efficiency. For operation, V8 Series VRF is equipped with 19 sensors (SuperSense), the most complete range in the industry, allowing for an instant diagnosis of the system's current refrigerant volume.
On the design front, Midea V8 Series VRF introduces a side discharged series in its outdoor unit, which reduces its occupied spaces and makes it easier to transport. A diversified range of indoor units is available to meet the demands of increasingly complex interior spaces, freeing the product from height constraints. As to energy-saving, Midea V8 Series VRF also takes the lead in realizing direct current in all internal and external units and has entered energy partition for zoned energy management.
Midea V8 Series VRF earned several certifications from Intertek, and V8 also received the gold prize for its energy solution at the Inventions Geneva 2022. Developing global standards for VRFs in zero-emission buildings, Midea is aiming for a sustainable future.
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Life Deeds has provided intervention and prevention services to over 4,000 district youth and adults between the ages of 16-35 years old over the past decade
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Life Deeds, a community-based initiative that serves high-risk youth and adults, announced its rebrand as it continues to affect positive change in lives across the District, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV).
Life Deeds, Inc. has created its own unique transformative mentoring program. Designed to instill values that facilitate independent living that consists of comprehensive assessments, co-creation of service plans that include the youth and their families; and incentive-based activities that are strength-based and constructive.
They have implemented support services and programs through collaboration with District service providers, area schools, libraries, and District agencies such as the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), Department of Human Services (DHS), Department of Employment Services (DOES), and Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONES).
Key initiatives have included more intentional efforts to coalesce resources in underserved communities east of the river in the District. Our core competencies surround specializing in turning youth, and young adult lives around – in the right direction. Having serviced returning citizens since our inception, we have a plethora of experiences through direct services and advocacy that have led to change in the lives of those most in need. The least, the last, and the lost is the population of youth and young adults that we have always aspired to serve. As a strength-based community-based provider, we are honored to have the opportunity to help identify sustained jobs, short and long-term housing options and equip participants in the DMV with the social skills to successfully navigate society.
As a community-based initiative that serves youth and adults throughout the DMV, we are honored to have the opportunity to help identify sustained jobs, short and long-term housing options and equip participants in the area with the social skills to successfully navigate society.
Life Deeds has provided workforce training and job placement for specialized youth and adult populations in the DMV since 2010. We have worked directly with employers to ensure that hard-to-place individuals are gainfully employed.
For more information on Life Deeds, you can visit our website lifedeeds.org.
Media contact: Brian Van Hoven, bvanhoven@octanepublicrelations.com
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MIAMI, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JayVibe Records, Atlanta based independent record label, announced the upcoming Miami JayVibe Studios launch, on October 31st 2022, a new recording facility that provides world class services. The 2 studios were built with optimum acoustic properties for recording, production and mixing. The place proposes an in-house green screen studio and a video editing room, considering the explosion of music-based video content, as part of the core business.
Besides audio/video services, the studios provide online marketing for artists by giving fans access into the recording sessions through streaming videos. "The whole idea is to allow a super-fan to virtually attend the recording process or exclusive pre-launch listening sessions" explains Elam Jay, Producer, Director and JayVibe Records CEO.
The entirely self-made man, founded JayVibe Records in 2018, aiming to help other young talents, rich their own dreams. His choice to implement the recording studios in Miami, in a secured industrial area, along with other famous recording studios, was influenced by the impact that the Covid pandemic had over the city: massive migration of the music industry's professionals came here to stay.
Elam Jay debuted in the music industry, by signing a recording contract with Sony Music in 1996. With his international experience as a writer, composer and arranger for several artists in markets such as France, Morocco, Turkey or USA, he established himself in the industry as an eclectic producer.
In 2004 he owned the Universal Music licensee for the Moroccan territory, and founded a music label being a pioneer in the business in that region. Same year, Elam Jay was the first artist to be Coca Cola's spokesman for their North Africa and Middle East territories campaign.
Not only does JayVibe Studios Miami boast having such an accomplished producer leading the team, it also provides access to some of the most sought after musical instruments, amplifiers and recording equipments.
Along with all the professionalism and experience expected in the creation of great sounding music, JayVibe Studios Miami promises a comfortable time spent within its contemporary designed spaces, offering also 3 bedrooms for naps, kitchen and bathrooms to resource the long recording sessions.
JayVibe Studios Miami is excited to start its mission of capturing exceptional performances for artists at any level, and share an ever-expanding world community.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Capella Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: CMIL) (OTCQB: CMILF) (FRA: N7D2) ("Capella" or the "Company") is pleased to advise that Prospector Metals Corp. ("Prospector") (TSXV: PPP) has today provided the market with a further update on its ongoing exploration activities at the Savant Gold Project ("Savant") in Ontario, Canada.
Prospector is currently earning-in to a 70% interest in Savant in return for a combination of annual cash and share payments to Capella together with the sole funding of CAD 2M of staged work commitments prior to November 15, 2024.
Highlights from Prospector's latest exploration update include:
- Assay results have now been received for the outstanding 439 rock (grab1) samples taken as part of the May/June field campaign at Savant. Assays received for the first 155 samples were previously reported upon by the Company on June 28, 2022.
- Prospector has identified a second, previously-unrecognized structural corridor (the Snowbird-Shoal Deformation Zone; "SSDZ"), which is host to numerous high-grade gold occurrences including Snowbird and Horseshoe (Figure 1). New sampling from around the Snowbird and Horseshoe occurrences included two samples containing 99.6 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au") and 60 g/t Au; metallic screen assay results are pending.
- Prospector had previously reported further high-grade gold assays from samples taken from a significant, first-order deformation zone named the Wiggle Deformation Zone ("WDZ")(see also Figure 1). The Wiggle Creek prospect currently contains at least 1.3km strike of known gold-bearing structure and remains open in all directions.
- A new LiDar survey was completed in June 2022 and data are currently being processed.
Link to Prospector's full News Release: https://prospectormetalscorp.com/news/2022
Eric Roth, Capella's President and CEO, commented: "Prospector's summer field program at Savant has so far successfully delineated two key gold-bearing structural corridors - the Wiggle and Snowbird-Shoal Deformation Zones – both of which appear to be important regional conduits for gold mineralization. The interaction between these structural corridors and undrilled fold hinges in iron formation (favourable sites for gold deposition, such as at the past-producing Lupin and Homestake gold mines) confirm the district-scale potential of Savant. I look forward to keeping the market updated on progress at Savant, including timing to the drill testing of priority targets".
Figure 1. Key target areas and assay results from the Savant project (Prospector Metals Corp. News Release dated August 15, 2022).
All Savant grab samples were sent to ALS Canada Ltd. (ALS) in Thunder Bay, ON, for preparation and analysis. ALS meets all requirements of International Standards ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and ISO 9001:2015 for analytical procedures. Samples were analyzed using ALS's Au by fire assay and AAS, 50 g nominal sample weight or Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish, 50 g nominal sample weight, and by a 48-element four acid ICP-MS analysis (ME-ICP61). Check samples were analyzed by metallic screen.
The technical information in this news release relating to the Savant gold project has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101, and approved by Eric Roth, the Company's President & CEO, a Director, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mr. Roth holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geology from the University of Western Australia, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and is a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG). Mr. Roth has 30 years of experience in international minerals exploration and mining project evaluation.
On Behalf of the Board of Capella Minerals Ltd.
"Eric Roth"
___________________________
Eric Roth, Ph.D., FAusIMM
President & CEO
Capella is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of quality mineral resource properties in favourable jurisdictions with a focus on high-grade copper(-zinc-cobalt) and gold deposits. With respect to its base and battery metals projects, the Company's current focus is on: i) the advancement of its advanced exploration stage Hessjøgruva project in central Norway, ii) the discovery of further high-grade VMS-type deposits in district-scale land positions around the past-producing Løkken (Løkken Verk District) and Kjøli / Kongensgruve (northern Røros District) copper mines, and iii) the evaluation of newly-staked claims in the former Vaddas-Birtavarre copper-cobalt mining district of northern Norway.
The Company's precious metals focus is on the discovery of high-grade gold deposits on the Katajavaara-Aakenus JV in Finland, its 100%-owned Southern Gold Line Project in Sweden, and its active Canadian Joint Ventures with Prospector Metals Corp (TSXV: PPP) at Savant (Ontario) and Yamana Gold Inc. at Domain (Manitoba). The Company also retains a residual interest (subject to an option to purchase agreement with Austral Gold Ltd) in the Sierra Blanca gold-silver divestiture in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the future results of operations, performance and achievements of Capella, including the timing, completion of and results from the exploration and drill programs described in this release. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that such expectations will prove to be correct. All such forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Capella in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. This information, however, is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from this forward-looking information include those described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in Capella's most recently filed MD&A. Capella does not intend, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise the forward-looking information contained in this news release, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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CPSC Calls for Increased Water Safety Vigilance After Two Years of Pandemic Summers
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual drowning and submersion report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows fatal child drownings and nonfatal drowning injuries in children under age 15 remain high. CPSC urges families to make water safety a priority, particularly as children ages 5-14 return to community pools and summer camps, following two summers when COVID precautions kept kids away. Child drownings continue to be the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 years old.
CPSC's latest data for the U.S. show:
- Across 2017 through 2019, there were an average of 389 pool- or spa-related, fatal drownings reported per year involving children younger than 15 years of age.
- Pool- or spa-related, hospital department-treated, nonfatal drowning injuries involving children younger than 15 years of age spiked 17 percent in 2021 with 6,800 injuries reported, compared to 2020 with 5,800.
- Of the reported pool- or spa-related fatal child drownings, seventy-three percent involved children younger than 5 years of age.
"Child drowning rates and nonfatal drowning injuries among children under 15 years old remain high, and water safety vigilance is as important as ever this summer for parents and caregivers," said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. "Whether a child is playing in a community pool, a neighbor's pool, or your own, we urge parents and caregivers to prepare their children for water-related activities by reviewing Pool Safely tips and signing up for swim lessons this summer. Working together, we can help reduce pool- and spa-related fatalities."
On average, from 2019 through 2021, 80 percent of children treated in emergency departments for pool- or spa-related, nonfatal drowning injuries were younger than 5 years of age. Where known, 73 percent of nonfatal incidents in children under age 5 that led to emergency room visits occurred at a residence, compared to nearly 27 percent that occurred in a public location. Two-thirds of reported fatal child drownings in pools or spas occurred in residential settings such as the victim's home, the house of a family member or friend, or a neighbor's residence.
Parents and caregivers can follow Pool Safely's simple steps to keep children safer in and around the water:
- Never leave a child unattended in or near water, and always designate an adult Water Watcher. This person should not be reading, texting, using a phone or be otherwise distracted. In addition to pools and spas, this warning includes bathtubs, buckets, decorative ponds, and fountains.
- If you own a pool or spa, install layers of barriers to prevent the unsupervised child from accessing the water. Homes can use door alarms, pool covers, and self-closing, self-latching devices on fence gates and doors that access pools.
- Learn how to perform CPR on children and adults. Many communities offer online CPR training.
- Learn how to swim and teach your child how to swim.
- Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapments.
- Ensure any pool and spa you use has drain covers that comply with federal safety standards and if you do not know, ask your pool service provider about safer drain covers.
- Visit the Pool Safely Kids' Corner to keep children entertained and educated with virtual water safety games and activities.
- Take the Pool Safely Pledge as a family, and find customized water safety resources using the Pool Safely Safer Water Information Match (S.W.I.M.) tool.
You can read the full CPSC drowning and entrapment reports by visiting PoolSafely.gov.
Note: CPSC's report addresses nonfatal drownings for the period 2019 through 2021 and fatal drownings for the period 2017 through 2019, reflecting a lag in the reporting of fatal drowning statistics.
Pool Safely, a national public education campaign supporting the requirements of Section 1407 of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, works with collaborators around the country to reduce child drownings, nonfatal drownings and entrapment incidents in swimming pools and spas. Parents, caregivers and the media are encouraged to visit: PoolSafely.gov or to follow Pool Safely on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for vital safety information regarding the prevention of child drownings in and around pools and spas.
For more information, contact Nikki Fleming in CPSC's Office of Communications at nfleming@cpsc.gov.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
Release Number: 22-149
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With the cost of everything from gas to groceries souring, LendingTree found that many Americans are crying over the state of their finances
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree®, the nation's leading online financial services marketplace, released its survey finding that 40% of Americans cried about money in the last year, and of those who cried, 39% cried due to inflation and 94% cried more than once. Additionally, the survey found that being unable to afford things their family wants or needs (46%) and debt (34%) round out the top three reasons Americans cried about money during the past year.
Key findings
- 40% of Americans say they've cried about money in the past year. Consumers most likely to shed tears over their finances include those unemployed and looking for work (59%), parents with children younger than 18 (53%), millennials (53%), and women (52%).
- Of those who cried about money, 39% of Americans cried due to inflation. Not being able to afford things their family wants or needs (46%) and debt (34%) round out the top three reasons consumers cried about money in the past year.
- 94% of those who cried about money did so more than once. Women cried more than men (39% cried five or more times, compared with 20% of men), while 45% of those making less than $35,000 cried five or more times.
- As hard as the past year has been for many Americans, some expect the tears to keep coming. A third of consumers (33%) say they will probably cry about money in the next six months.
LendingTree's Chief Credit Analyst, Matt Schulz, had this to add:
"I'm not surprised so many people have cried over money recently. For many Americans, the extra financial cushion they built in the early days of the pandemic has been whittled away to nothing by rampant inflation and other financial headwinds that are largely out of their control. That leaves people feeling helpless and scared, especially when they think there's no end in sight. When that happens, the tears tend to flow, and that's what many Americans are experiencing today."
To view the full report, visit
https://www.lendingtree.com/personal/crying-about-money-survey/
Methodology
LendingTree commissioned Qualtrics to conduct an online survey of 1,598 U.S. consumers ages 18 to 76 from July 8 to 15, 2022. The survey was administered using a nonprobability-based sample, and quotas were used to ensure the sample base represented the overall population. All responses were reviewed by researchers for quality control.
We defined generations as the following ages in 2022:
- Generation Z: 18 to 25
- Millennial: 26 to 41
- Generation X: 42 to 56
- Baby boomer: 57 to 76
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Parole recommended for California follower of Charles Manson
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California parole panel has recommended the release of Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel.
The panel acted Thursday, more than five decades after she and other followers of the cult leader terrorized the state.
She wrote “Helter Skelter” on a wall using the blood of one of their victims. Krenwinkel helped kill pregnant actress Sharon Tate and four other people in 1969.
She helped kill grocer Leno LaBianca and his wife Rosemary the next night.
The parole recommendation for the 74-year-old will likely go to Gov. Gavin Newsom before year’s end.
He has previously rejected parole recommendations for other followers of Manson, who died in prison in 2017.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The high-flying “Top Gun: Maverick” continued to soar in its second weekend, dropping just 32% from its opening with $86 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The Paramount Pictures release, with Tom Cruise reprising his role from the 1986 original, is holding steadier than any film of its kind has before. Its modest drop — 50-65% is more typical for blockbusters — is the smallest decline for a movie that opened above $100 million. “Top Gun: Maverick” debuted with $124 million last weekend, scoring Cruise’s biggest opening yet.
Overseas, director Joseph Kosinski’s film is performing even better. In 64 overseas markets, “Top Gun: Maverick” dipped only 20% in its second weekend with $81.7 million.
Riding stellar word of mouth, terrific reviews and a global promotional tour, “Top Gun: Maverick” has already grossed $548.6 million worldwide, making it easily one the biggest hits of Cruise’s career. In domestic ticket sales ($291.6 million thus far), the “Top Gun” sequel already ranks as the 59-year-old’s best performer.
While “Top Gun: Maverick” is unlikely to match the $1.89 billion worldwide of Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the biggest box-office smash of the pandemic, Cruise and company have been hailed for leading the final push in the recovery of movie theaters. Paramount delayed its release two years.
But whereas “No Way Home” had little-to-no big-budget competition through January, “Top Gun: Maverick” kicks off a string of more closely packed summer movies. Next weekend, Universal Pictures debuts “Jurassic World: Dominion,” the culmination of the dinosaur franchise trilogy of sequels. The week after that, the Walt Disney Co. releases “Toy Story” spinoff “Lightyear,” the first Pixar release to open in theaters in more than two years.
“Top Gun: Maverick,” which actually added screens in its second week to extend its record total to 4,751, will soon find itself in more of a dog fight for audience attention.
“Jurassic World: Dominion” got a head start over the weekend in 15 international markets, where the Colin Trevorrow-directed film grossed $55.5 million. Universal said that was in line with the previous franchise entries. “Jurassic World” made $1.67 billion in 2015, while its 2018 follow-up, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” grossed $1.31 billion.
In U.S. and Canadian theaters, no new wide release challenged “Top Gun: Maverick.” “Vikram,” an Indian Tamil-language action thriller, opened with $1.8 million in 460 theaters.
Fresh off its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, David Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future” opened with $1.1 million in 773 theaters. The Neon release, starring Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux and Kristen Stewart, is the Canadian auteur’s first film in eight years.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Top Gun: Maverick,” $86 million.
2. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” $9.3 million.
3. “The Bob’s Burgers Movie,” $4.5 million.
4. “The Bad Guys,” $3.3 million.
5. “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” $3 million.
6. “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” $2 million.
7. “Vikram,” $1.8 million.
8. “ Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” $1.7 million.
9. “The Lost City,” $1.4 million.
10. “Crimes of the Future,” $1.1 million.
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Wynonna Judd struggling with accepting her mother’s death
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
A month after the death of her mother Naomi Judd, Wynonna Judd is reflecting on her loss.
In a recent post on the younger Judd’s verified Instagram account, she wrote “There is so much happening in the world right now. So before I sat down to write this, I thought, ‘No…I just don’t know what to say.’ Then, I heard the words from my life coach asking me, ‘What do you know?’ And I began to cry.”
“I DO know, that the pain of losing Mom on 4/30 to suicide is so great, that I often feel like I’m not ever going to be able to fully accept and surrender to the truth that she left the way she did,” the caption on a photo of Wynonna Judd performing at her mother’s memorial went on to read. “This cannot be how The Judds story ends.”
Naomi Judd died by suicide in April at the age of 76.
“In order to be a healthier grandparent to my firstborn grandchild Kaliyah, {born 4/13, 2 weeks & 2 days before Mom left}, to break the cycle of addiction & family dysfunction,” Judd continued, “I must continue to show up for myself {first} and do the personal healing work.”
“I DO know, that I feel so helpless—right now especially,” she wrote. “I DO know, that as corny as it sounds, ‘Love Can Build A Bridge.’ I find myself humming the song that Mom wrote for the fans, to myself here on the farm at night.”
“I really DO know, that I’m not able to do this grieving thing all by myself, and that it’s okay to reach out for help,” she added. “I will continue to fight for my faith, for my SELF, for my family, and I WILL continue to show up & sing.”
Judd has announced that she plans to continue on with “The Judds: The Final Tour” as a star-studded event in honor of her mother.
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Embracing consumer feedback leads to Solo Stove upgrade
Thanks to social media, customers have a direct line to brands. They can use these avenues to compliment manufacturers or to condemn them. Smart brands pay attention to what their customers post. If they notice a trend, it can be a clear signal of which direction the company should take to continue to thrive.
Solo Stove listens to its loyal community of users. The feedback the industry leader received on its products prompted the company to upgrade its best-selling smokeless fire pits. As of today, you can get a Solo Stove with a removable ash pan for convenient cleaning.
The Original Solo Stove
The first Solo Stove was a small, ultra-light backpacking model called The Original Solo Stove. It was a 4.3-ounce camping stove that was specifically designed for backpackers to take on a hike. One big benefit was that the stove used twigs and sticks and leaves, so the hiker didn’t have to carry fuel. Because of the innovative, efficient design, the stove could boil water in under 10 minutes. That stove is still available, but it is now cleverly called the Lite.
A history of listening
The Original Solo Stove quickly caught on and became a favorite for backpackers. However, the company’s early customers wanted more. They asked if Solo Stove could make a larger version, something that could cook enough for two to four people. So the company released the Titan, a larger, 16.5-ounce, stainless steel camping stove that could still be easily transported during a short hike.
The Campfire was the next model Solo Stove released. This design was in response to customers asking for something still larger, a stove that could be used when car camping. This 2.2-pound model was still lightweight, but it was large enough to serve as a campfire for a family out on a weekend adventure.
What is a Solo Stove fire pit?
A Solo Stove doesn’t look like a traditional fire pit. It has a cylindrical design that offers the user several benefits. The double-walled, stainless steel construction of a Solo Stove fire pit gives it a directed 360-degree airflow. This makes it easy to light and gives it an extremely efficient burn. “The wood-burning flames get 400 degrees hotter than conventional fires,” according to the company.
Additionally, the fires are nearly smokeless and create fine ash, so there is no messy cleanup. Most models are very portable, so you can take them with you wherever you go, but the company does make a larger model, the Yukon, that is more communal than the smaller Ranger and Bonfire fire pits.
The new Solo Stove fire pit 2.0
Today, Solo Stove launched the 2.0 versions of its best-selling smokeless fire pits. This is the first upgrade to the line since it debuted on Kickstarter in 2016. The update is a patented removable base plate and ash pan. These additions mean users can quickly and easily empty the fire pit without the need to pick it up and turn it over — just lift the base plate to remove the ash pan once the fire pit is completely cool, and dump. This feature was requested by the company’s loyal users, and, as has always been the case, Solo Stove listened to and embraced the feedback to make an even better product.
To help celebrate the upgrade and thank loyal customers for their support, the company released this statement: “Since the initial launch in 2016, Solo Stove has been able to watch a community come to life around our Fire Pits. We are very humbled to see good moments, memories, and goodwill being created with the help of a warm fire. We are inspired by this community every day, and will always take their feedback as one of the biggest drivers of innovation and improvement in our product line.”
Are there any other changes to the 2.0 version?
According to Solo Stove, the popular fire pits will still feature the same 360-degree airflow technology that makes its products so desirable. They are also still made of durable stainless steel and all the existing accessories, including the stand, heat shield and cooking accessories, will still be compatible.
Which models are being upgraded?
The updates will be available on all three of Solo Stove’s fire pits: Ranger 2.0, Bonfire 2.0 and Yukon 2.0.
Popular Solo Stove products
This is Solo Stove’s most portable fire pit. It is 12.5 inches high, 15 inches in diameter and only weighs 17 pounds with the stand. It features a smokeless fire and the new removable ash pan. Sold by Solo Stove
This mid-sized option is 14 inches high, 19.5 inches in diameter and it weighs 21.75 pounds with a stand. It has the upgraded removable ash pan and features smokeless burning. Sold by Solo Stove
If you are interested in a larger fire pit, at 40.35 pounds (with stand), 17 inches high and 27 inches in diameter, this model is your best option. It has the upgraded removable ash pan and features smokeless burning. Sold by Solo Stove
This is the Original Solo Stove. It is designed for ultralight backpacking and weighs just 9 ounces. It is 5.7 inches high and 4.25 inches in diameter. The efficient construction lets you boil water in under 10 minutes. Sold by Solo Stove, Amazon and Wayfair
Titan is Solo Stove’s mid-sized camping stove. It is 7.9 inches high, 5.1 inches in diameter and weighs only 16.5 ounces. Sold by Solo Stove, Amazon and Wayfair
The largest camping stove is not ideal for backpacking, but is still a compact item. It is 9.25 inches high, 7 inches in diameter and weighs 2.2 pounds. This option can serve as a gathering point for the entire family. Sold by Solo Stove, Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Wayfair
If you love pizza, the Pi Pizza Oven has a dual-fuel capacity, offering either wood-fire cooking or propane options — the gas burner must be purchased separately. It is a stand-alone appliance that is dedicated to making great pizza. Sold by Solo Stove
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vyopta, the leader in digital collaboration and experience optimization, today announced the U.S. Department of Labor as the latest government agency to adopt Vyopta's technology.
Vyopta supports a wide range of U.S. government departments, agencies and bureaus. This includes the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Federal Reserve Bank, General Services Administration (GSA), Social Security Administration, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Courts, U.S. Senate, and more.
With over 16,000 employees, the mission of the U.S. Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
In October 2021, Vyopta achieved certification under the U.S. Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) in collaboration with the GSA and is the only digital user experience management for multi-vendor UC/collaboration technologies available in the FedRAMP Marketplace.
"It's an honor to provide the U.S. Department of Labor with a holistic view of their collaboration estate," said Alfredo Ramirez, CEO of Vyopta. "With many government employees working remotely as well as in different geographies, assuring best-in-class user experience by managing and optimizing collaboration technology performance is essential to workforce engagement, well-being and productivity."
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Vyopta, a leader in digital user experience management for collaboration, has helped 40 million people collaborate better. Its Technology Insights and Space Insights applications have helped identify and address over 9 million issues. Vyopta helps organizations deliver the best UC user experience and optimize their UC and real estate investments. Hundreds of organizations worldwide spanning 20+ industries use Vyopta.
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The 1920s-era building that once housed Albany High School and Albany Middle School is one of four buildings set for demolition in order to make way for a residential nursing center to train Albany Technical College students.
ALBANY – Despite Superior Court Judge Victoria Darrisaw ruling Friday that the Albany-Dougherty Historic Preservation Commission did not have standing to file an appeal of the Albany City Commission's decision that Phoebe Putney Health System could move forward with its plan to demolish five properties and build a $40 million “Living and Learning Center,” Phoebe did not begin work on the project Saturday.
Immediately after Darrisaw's ruling, members of the Historic Preservation Commission and their lawyer, Phil Cannon, were granted a motion to appeal the ruling to the Court of Appeals of Georgia. HPC member Hope Campbell signed the motion on behalf of that board, and Board Chairman Bryant Harden signed on behalf of Cannon.
"We will be filing a motion to dismiss on Monday," said Phoebe Health System President/Chairman Scott Steiner, who said earlier this week that work on the project needed to start no later than "mid-September" to meet deadlines. "It's hard to tell with these things how long they will take."
Steiner said Saturday the appeal included a curious tidbit.
"It's interesting that Harden signed on behalf of their attorney ... you never see that," he said.
Darrisaw ruled on Friday that demolition of the five buildings that was temporarily halted a week ago can proceed, clearing the way for work to resume to make way for the residential nursing education center. She stated in the ruling that the Historic Preservation Commission did not have standing to file its appeal.
The ruling also stated that the case amounted to the city suing itself in that the HPC is a subsidiary body in the city’s organizational structure.
Following an initial public hearing during the summer, the eight-member HPC, half of whose members are nominated by the Albany City Commission and half by the Dougherty County Commission, voted 4-3 to deny the five Certificates of Appropriateness needed in order to remove the structures located in the city’s historic district.
The five buildings include the building on Jefferson Street that was completed in 1925 and was at one time the home of Albany High School and Albany Middle School, as well as three homes and a 1960s-era medical building.
Phoebe plans to spend $40 million on a “Living and Learning Center” to be located across Jefferson Street from its main medical facility. The center will educate and provide housing for Albany Technical College nursing students, who will train using Phoebe’s simulation center and work in the hospital.
After the denial of the COAs, Phoebe appealed to the Albany City Commission, which overruled the HPC's decision during an August meeting with a unanimous vote, and last Friday the city issued demolition permits.
A temporary restraining order issued on Sept. 10 halted the work temporarily, but the judge’s ruling Friday would have cleared the way for the project to move forward, Albany City Attorney Nathan Davis said on Friday.
Darrisaw ruled that the HPC did not have standing, that it has no property right in the issue, is not an aggrieved party and cannot be legally adversely affected by a successful appeal of its denial.
“Obviously we’re pleased and ready to move forward with progress,” City Commissioner Chad Warbington said before the latest appeal was announced. “I’m glad it’s all resolved. At some point it’s got to end.
“It may not be something you like, but you know what, it’s time to move on to the next issues for the city. It’s time to move on.”
Earlier this week, Cannon filed a motion requesting that Darrisaw recuse herself from the case, a motion also denied on Friday in a separate ruling.
In his filing, Cannon stated that Darrisaw is on the board of a local bank, as are Steiner and attorney Faison Middleton, who has represented the Dougherty County Hospital Authority. The Hospital Authority requested one of the COAs, while the hospital itself requested the other four.
“This is not about what actually happened at this point, it is about the principle that an independent, fair and competent judiciary will interpret and apply the laws that govern us and avoiding the appearance of impropriety,” the motion said. “Considering paragraph two of the preamble, this appearance of impropriety without question will affect public confidence in the independence, impartiality and the integrity of the decision Judge Darrisaw makes, regardless of what it may be.”
In her ruling on the motion, Darrisaw said that the motion, while meeting the legal requirement of timeliness, failed to include an affidavit, as required, and “is legally insufficient and hereby denied.”
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SINGAPORE, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HistoIndex, a global leading artificial intelligence digital pathology (AI-DP) provider, announced that its AI-based qFibrosis®, qSteatosis® and qBallooning® algorithms delivered sensitivity and granularity on a greater scale, as compared with the current conventional histological scoring system, in quantifying treatment-associated changes in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)[1]. AI-DP with Second Harmonic Generation/Two-photon Excitation Fluorescence (SHG/TPEF) was employed in the FLIGHT-FXR study (NCT02855164) to gather a deeper understanding of fibrosis dynamics in the overall liver biopsy, in different zones within the liver lobules and its colocalized spatial relation to changes in steatosis and hepatocyte ballooning in patients with non-cirrhotic NASH who were treated with Tropifexor (TXR). Findings from the 48-week study were recently published in the online issue of the Journal of Hepatology.
Results of the FLIGHT-FXR study showed that the AI-based qFibrosis highlighted treatment-associated regression of overall liver fibrosis, as well as marked regression in perisinusoidal fibrosis in patients with either significant fibrosis (F2) or advanced fibrosis (F3) at baseline. A concomitant zonal quantification of the fibrosis and steatosis parameters using qFibrosis and qSteatosis revealed that patients with greater qSteatosis reduction also have the greatest reduction in perisinusoidal fibrosis. This shows that hepatic lipid load reduction, as a result of anti-metabolic treatment, drives fibrosis regression initially in the perisinusoidal regions.
Says Professor Nikolai Naoumov MD, PhD, Advisor in Digital Pathology, Drug Development and Research in Liver Diseases, and principal author of the study, "SHG AI-based platform is able to quantify precisely fibrosis changes while avoiding variations caused by staining, and provides novel insights in treatment-induced fibrosis regression, which are not captured by current staging systems. In addition, quantifying changes in steatosis and hepatocyte ballooning concomitantly in a colocalized spatial environment demonstrated the direct association between improvement in the metabolic activity of NAFLD with fibrosis regression. This SHG approach has demonstrated great potential for clinical trial investigators to understand treatment efficacy and disease mechanisms of NASH."
Adding to this is Professor Arun Sanyal, Professor of the Internal Medicine Department, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University, and co-author of the study states "This work demonstrates that SHG imaging and automated digital analytics can not only assist pathologists evaluate changes in liver histology in a more granular and accurate way but also provides novel insights on the evolution of fibrosis and changes in fibrosis upon initiation of therapy. These have important implications for drug development and the way treatment responses are assessed in phase 2B and 3 trials".
About HistoIndex
Founded in Singapore, HistoIndex is a leading MedTech/Healthcare company that specializes in its proprietary integrated stain-free AI digital pathology platform. Enabled by Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) and Two-Photon Excitation (TPE) along with automated imaging analysis algorithms, the integrated platform accurately quantifies histological features and fine measurements that are critical for the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy in clinical trials. The stain-free AI platform is currently involved in multiple FDA clinical trials for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). In addition, it has benefitted more than 150 research and academic institutes, CROs and biopharma companies around the world in drug discovery and development efforts for fibrotic diseases and cancers.
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- Digital pathology with artificial intelligence analyses provides greater insights into treatment induced fibrosis regression in NASH
Naoumov NV, Brees D, Loeffler J, Chng E, Ren Y, Lopez P, Tai D, Lamle S, Sanyal AJ. Journal of Hepatology (2022), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2022.06.018.
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- Darktrace launches PREVENT product family and continues to deliver on its technology vision of industry-first Cyber AI Loop
- Darktrace data released today shows a 49% rise in high-priority attempts to breach systems across its global customer base in past 6 months
- Early adopter customer feedback validates the need for PREVENT product capabilities and Darktrace confirms General Availability date of August 1
CAMBRIDGE, England, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security artificial intelligence, today announced the launch of Darktrace PREVENT™, an interconnected set of AI products that deliver a proactive cyber security capability to help organizations pre-empt future cyber-attacks. Darktrace PREVENT is the third product area in Darktrace's delivery of a Cyber AI Loop, the industry-first set of AI capabilities which work together autonomously to optimize an organization's state of security through a continuous feedback loop.
The new Darktrace PREVENT product family is based on breakthroughs developed in the firm's Cambridge Cyber AI Research Centre and the capabilities gained through the acquisition of Cybersprint in March 2022. PREVENT uses AI to 'think like an attacker,' finding pathways to an organization's most critical assets from inside and outside. Underpinned by AI that 'knows you,' it continuously analyzes the most disruptive attacks for an organization and feeds that information back into DETECT and RESPOND to support continuous learning and automation to harden systems.
A number of organizations in the US, UK and Northern Europe are early adopters of Darktrace PREVENT products, including the City of Las Vegas and Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions.
Commenting on the PREVENT product, Michael Lee Sherwood, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Las Vegas, said:
"Our team is finding Darktrace PREVENT very useful as it provides the types of insights and reflections we need to ensure we maintain a level of transparency and validity within our digital environment. I can see lots of ROI for municipal environments, especially those built-in cloud and virtual environments, use cases for external auditing, visibility into IoT environments, continuous pen testing, and actively monitoring risk. It also addresses some of the skilled analyst shortages that the cyber security industry is facing."
Eric Schmitt, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Sedgwick, commented:
"Darktrace PREVENT pairs up our inside and outside views and integrates them with DETECT and RESPOND, which is a game changer. Our customers are advocating that we need to be continuously testing the efficacy of our security. Darktrace PREVENT does just that."
Darktrace's latest product family is set to proactively defend organizations against the heightened volume and sophistication of cyber threats, which is making identification and prioritization of their most pressing vulnerabilities increasingly difficult. In new data published today, Darktrace reveals that high-priority attempts to breach customer systems increased by 49% globally between January and June 2022. Over the same period, Darktrace saw a 138% increase in attempted cyber-attacks targeting customers in government-related sectors globally. In the month of June, the Information and Communication sector was the most highly targeted across Darktrace's global customer base as it was in the US. In the UK, the most targeted industry was the public sector and government-related sectors.
At the same time, security teams are contending with an ever-increasing volume of vulnerabilities, and they do not have the resources to fight on all fronts. With the launch of PREVENT, Darktrace provides more predictive and preventative solutions to tackle cyber threats and business risk – rather than waiting for breaches to occur before action is taken. In new data published today, based on external vulnerability data of over 150 organizations, Darktrace reveals that 85% of high-risk vulnerabilities are not patched within one week and 70% are still unpatched after one month. Defenders do not have the resources to fight on every front and they cannot simply be reactive anymore.
Commenting on the launch of Darktrace PREVENT, Poppy Gustafsson OBE, CEO at Darktrace, said:
"Organizations don't have bottomless budgets and security teams don't have endless time. By helping human teams to get a much better picture of their security vulnerabilities and by prioritizing the areas that need hardening first so they can protect their most critical assets, we hope we can help our customers to free themselves of cyber disruption. I'm so excited about today's launch of our PREVENT products, which is a major milestone for Darktrace and brings us one step closer to fulfilling our vision of a Cyber AI Loop."
Chris Kissel, Research Director at the International Data Corporation (IDC), the premier global provider of market intelligence for the IT, telecommunications and consumer technology markets said:
"A purely reactive approach to security is quickly becoming inadequate. Early data from research into how organizations are mitigating cyber risk and threats show a shift towards proactive, 'always-on' technologies continually running tests on existing systems. Yet a continuous approach is fundamentally impossible to achieve without automation and AI, and Darktrace's combination of AI technology that learns self and its new PREVENT product family will bring real value to thinly stretched security teams."
Notes to Editors:
Within Darktrace PREVENT, Darktrace today launches two new products. In addition, Darktrace is announcing major new releases to its existing Darktrace DETECT™ and Darktrace RESPOND™ product families, enabling all products to interact with one another as key components of the Cyber AI Loop.
- Darktrace PREVENT/E2E™ (End-to-End) – an outcomes-based approach to managing cyber risk, incorporating the best capabilities from across multiple disciplines including attack path modelling, automated penetration testing, breach & attack emulation, security awareness testing and training, and vulnerability prioritization.
- Darktrace PREVENT/ASM™ (Attack Surface Management) – AI performs reconnaissance on a specific target by simply knowing the name of the entity, with zero scope and delivering value across many use cases including shadow IT, supply chain, mergers & acquisitions, configuration errors, and many others.
- DETECT, RESPOND FEEDBACK LOOP – Existing capabilities integrated with Darktrace PREVENT/E2E and PREVENT/ASM reinforce one another to create a continuous feedback loop for always-on learning from the threat landscape.
About Darktrace
Darktrace (DARK.L), a global leader in cyber security artificial intelligence, is on a mission to free the world from cyber disruption. Breakthrough innovations in our Cyber AI Research Centre in Cambridge, UK have resulted in over 100 patents filed and research published to contribute to the cyber security community. Rather than study attacks, our technology continuously learns and updates its knowledge of 'you' and applies that understanding to optimize your state of optimal cyber security. We are delivering the first ever Cyber AI Loop, fueling a continuous end-to-end security capability that can autonomously spot and respond to novel in-progress threats within seconds. Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine's 'Most Influential Companies' in 2021. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.
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Amazon adds 5% ‘fuel and inflation surcharge’ to seller fees
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Amazon says it will add a 5% “fuel and inflation surcharge” to fees it charges third-party sellers who use the retailer’s fulfillment services. The move comes as the e-commerce giant faces rising costs. Seattle-based Amazon said Wednesday on its website that the added fees will take effect April 28 and are subject to change. Federal data released Tuesday showed inflation hit 8.5% in March, its fastest pace in more than 40 years. Amazon said its new fees will apply to both apparel and non-apparel items. The fees will also apply to products ordered before April 28, but are shipped and delivered after that date. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/13/amazon-adds-5-fuel-and-inflation-surcharge-to-seller-fees/ | 2022-04-13T21:00:55Z |
WATCH: Man rescues baby owl stuck for hours in tree
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - While many people spent Memorial Day morning preparing for a parade or cookout, the owner of a tree removal service in Iowa was saving a baby owl.
Ed Gregory owns the tree removal service in Council Bluffs.
Several weeks ago, he was tasked with removing a dying, hazardous tree from someone’s front yard, when he found a barred owl nest.
“It’s a protected species, so I told them we couldn’t remove the tree. We’re going to have to wait until they hatch and fly away,” Gregory told WOWT. “So, we took off the hazardous limbs, and I’ve been checking up on the owls about weekly.”
As the owl eggs hatched and grew, Gregory monitored them, giving updates on the baby birds for the neighborhood, which quickly got invested in their well-being.
But on Memorial Day, Gregory’s update was worrisome.
“I came by [Monday] morning and saw one hanging by its foot out of the edge of the nest,” he said. “It couldn’t have been there for more than at least 24 hours, I drove by there [Sunday] evening about 8 o’clock and it wasn’t there, so sometime between 8 o’clock [Sunday] night and noon [Monday] is when it fell.”
One of the baby owls had successfully left the nest, but the other one got stuck.
“It was in a knothole of a tree, and the knot had a crack down it that was maybe a half-inch wide, maybe less, a quarter-inch, something like that,” he said. “And its foot was caught in there and it was hanging upside down, and I went up in the bucket truck and just grabbed its wings, folded them in, held the owl, and then I just broke the edge of the tree off and pulled him loose.”
Gregory took the bird home, taking care of it until Raptor Conservation Alliance was able to pick it up.
The organization said they suspect the owl has a dislocated leg, and they plan on caring for the bird until he makes a full recovery.
They also said this isn’t the first barred owl of the season they’ve cared for. Several already have been blown out of their nests by the wind.
Gregory said in his line of work, this isn’t the first time he’s seen something like this.
“We just had Raptor Rescue out here three weeks ago for a red-tailed hawk,” he said. “I relocated a dove nest last week in a tree we had to take out.”
Gregory said he knows not everyone loves when trees are removed, but sometimes it’s necessary, especially when they risk falling on homes because of damage or rotting.
He said he and his team will always do what they can to protect wildlife around them.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: AMPE) between December 29, 2020 and August 3, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Ampio securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Ampio class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8201 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 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants inflated Ampio's true ability to successfully file a Biologics License Application for Ampion, the Company's lead product purportedly to treat individuals with inflammatory conditions including, but not limited to, severe osteoarthritis of the knee; (2) defendants inflated the results of the AP-013 study of Ampion and the timing of unblinding the data from the AP-013 study; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about Ampio's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Ampio class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8201 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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SUZHOU, China, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (GCLSI) successfully gained French carbon footprint certification recently, for its 182 series and 210 series of high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) modules. To date, GCLSI's full series of products have obtained the French carbon footprint certificate, bolstering a richer product ecosystem in the French market.
The French carbon footprint certification provided by Certisolis, a third-party organization appointed through the French Energy Regulatory Commission, is the basis for PV projects with products over 100kWp to enter the French market.
The maximum power of GCLSI's certified products has reached 675W, which covers all application scenarios such as residential level, commercial and industrial (C&I) level and at utility-scale. This product adopts advanced low-carbon manufacturing technologies to provide the full lifecycle of clean energy, applying multi-busbar (MBB), non-destructive cutting, and half-cell technologies to enable a comprehensive upgrade of module performance. GCLSI provides long-term, highly efficient and stable green benefits for its customers' decarbonization process.
"Our vision is to 'bring green power to life' with a longstanding commitment to better serve the client, and create more environmentally-friendly, energy-saving products for the global market to contribute to the goal of zero carbon emissions," said Thomas Kun Zhang, Executive President of GCLSI. "The achievement of the French carbon footprint certification, as well as matching the demand for green energy in the French market, has strengthened our confidence to make more positive contributions to sustainability issues in the future," Zhang added."
At the end of 2017, GCLSI started the French carbon footprint certification project for the first time and obtained the first certification for the whole industrial chain of polycrystalline products in 2019, with product sales entering the French market. In 2020, the first monocrystalline product certificate was obtained, then achieved carbon footprint certification for the 182 and 210 whole series products at the end of July 2022.
The French carbon footprint certification has proven GCLSI's market advantages in low-carbon products, especially against the backdrop of peak carbon and carbon neutrality goals. At the same time, it builds a solid foundation for GCLSI to obtain carbon emission certification in China and promote the carbon footprint certification project in Europe.
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine revealed that GoSaaS, Inc. is No. 96 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful private companies within the Pacific region economy generating sustainable growth and jobs.
"We are so pleased to once again be a part of the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. It's incredible to see how we've continued to progress as a company over the last few years. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering commitment of the entire GoSaaS team and the trust of our partners and clients. We take this recognition as a welcome challenge to keep delivering on our mission and to continue this upward trajectory in 2022 and beyond.'' said Hassan Ramay, Managing Partner at GoSaaS.
The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Pacific. Between 2018 and 2020, these 150 private companies had an average growth rate of 195% percent and, in 2020 alone, they added 10,252 jobs and $5.1 billion to the Pacific region's economy. Companies based in the Irvine, Santa Monica, and Venice, California, areas had the highest growth rate overall.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals Pacific, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/pacific starting March 15, 2022.
"This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies. They're disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you'll be hearing about for years to come," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc.
About GoSaaS
GoSaaS helps product manufacturers modernize business applications used to design, engineer, manufacture and support products. GoSaaS has helped companies in high-tech manufacturing, life sciences and CPG industries, including many fortune 100 companies, in improving their product value chain. As a leading Oracle partner for Industry 4.0, GoSaaS specializes in on-premise to cloud migration.
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Methodology
The 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2018 and 2020. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2019. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2020 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Inc. Media
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.
The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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DALLAS, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Securities LLC ("Ashford Securities"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashford Inc. (NYSE American: AINC) ("Ashford"), is pleased to announce that Ben Hilgers has been promoted to Senior Vice President, National Sales Manager. C. Jay Steigerwald III, President and Head of Distribution at Ashford Securities commented, "I have known Ben for almost twenty years and am excited to have him lead our sales efforts. Ben has a tremendous amount of experience with multiple types of products and, more importantly, has a great reputation in the industry. Ben's affable nature is complemented by his creativity and strategic thinking. We look forward to his leadership driving our continued growth in the years to come."
Ashford Securities is also pleased to announce that Seif Refaat has been promoted to Sales Desk Manager. Ben Hilgers stated, "Seif has been an integral part of our early success at Ashford Securities. As we continue to build out and expand our team in Dallas, Seif is the perfect individual to oversee, coach, and develop our internal sales associates."
Additionally, Ashford Securities is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeff Stone and Sean Ryan to the external sales team. Ben Hilgers stated, "As we near the completion of our inaugural year of raising capital at Ashford Securities, we are pleased to add Jeff and Sean to the Ashford Securities team. Both are high quality individuals with character and bring to us a combined 50 years of industry experience."
Sean will serve as Regional Vice President for the Northeast U.S. Ben Hilgers stated, "Sean is well respected by his clients as being a great wholesaler with a proven track record, great product knowledge, and excellent customer service skills. We're thrilled to have him on the team."
Jeff will serve as Regional Vice President for the Western U.S. "Jeff comes to us with a well-rounded pedigree having represented private placements, non-traded preferred stocks, and energy investments over a career that has spanned nearly 30 years. Jeff's tremendous experience and relationships in this industry are a welcome addition to the Ashford Securities team," Ben Hilgers stated.
About Ashford Securities LLC
Ashford Securities, member FINRA/SIPC, is an SEC-registered broker-dealer that is wholly-owned by Ashford and serves as the distributor for investment products within the Ashford group of companies.
About Ashford Inc.
Ashford is an alternative asset management company with a portfolio of strategic operating businesses that provides global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.
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PARIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivada Space Networks GmbH, a global network company launching a constellation of 600 low-earth-orbit satellites (LEO) to enable secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises, today announced it has joined the EU Secure Connectivity Programme.
The need for secure and resilient global connectivity increases with the digitization of the economy and society and increasing geopolitical and cybersecurity threats. The European Commission is proposing an ambitious plan for an EU space-based secure communication system that will ensure worldwide uninterrupted access to secure and cost-effective satellite communication services for the protection of critical infrastructures, surveillance and crisis management. It will also allow for the provisioning of commercial services by the private sector to enable advanced, reliable and fast connections for all citizens and businesses across Europe.
German company Rivada Space Networks has submitted its contribution to the Preliminary Market Consultation of the EU Secure Connectivity Programme outlining key attributes of the Rivada Space Network's laser-linked LEO constellation architecture. These include global reach, ultra-security, resilience and low latency. A firm believer in common infrastructure platforms for public use, Rivada is also proposing to use their Open Access Wireless Marketplace platform to optimize the efficient use of the multi-orbit infrastructure capacity among the member countries and stakeholders in the project.
Clemens Kaiser, Chief Programme Officer at Rivada Space Networks commented: "We reviewed the requirements and identified an absolute need to add LEO to this multi-orbit constellation approach, with Ka-band delivering the optimal solution in terms of high-throughput networking."
Rivada Space Networks Chairman Declan Ganley said: "We can ensure extra secure connectivity and the highest data sovereignty as our space network connects any two points in the world via intersatellite laser links, avoiding terrestrial or non-terrestrial infrastructures or the internet. This allows users to communicate through a single global private network running entirely over the constellation without any terrestrial touchpoint other than the user terminals or secure cloud insertion points. The physical separation at the infrastructure level significantly increases cybersecurity and data sovereignty and does so at a global scale. Furthermore, this makes our network disaster resilient since it is independent from any other infrastructure."
He further added: "Security and Open Access are two of the foundational elements of Rivada's vision of a secure and accessible digital future for all. We aim to leverage the strengths of our satellite communication system in combination with our unique, patented Open Access Wireless Market Platform to enable an efficient use of spectrum and facilitate a fair distribution of capacity to member states. We are proud to be joining the EU's multi-stakeholder Secure Connectivity Programme, mobilizing the space and technology sector to provide an independent and secure communications infrastructure for Europe."
* Rivada Space Networks Founder Declan Ganley will be outlining Rivada's game-changing connectivity network with all its advantages for enterprise and government communications at the forthcoming World Satellite Business Week event in Paris on Monday 12th September, 13:45-14:30 Busy Agenda for NGSO Constellations #WSBW 2022. To meet with Rivada, email events@rivada.com
About Rivada Space Networks
Rivada Space Networks GmbH is a disruptive new company set to establish and operate the first truly global low latency point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites. By connecting its satellites with lasers, Rivada Space Networks will provide resellers and B2B customers with the ability to securely connect any two points on the globe with low latency and high bandwidth. The constellation of 600 low-earth-orbit communications satellites will represent a fundamental change in the availability of secure, global, end-to-end enterprise-grade connectivity for Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy and Government Services markets. Rivada Space Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc.
About Rivada Networks, Inc.
Rivada Networks, Inc. is a U.S.-based wireless technology company focused on open access wholesale and the convergence of terrestrial and satellite communications. Founded by Declan Ganley, Rivada Networks, Inc. is active across North and South America as well as Europe. Rivada holds a multitude of patents relating to spectrum sharing, digital spectrum arbitrage, prioritized messaging, open access services and other wireless communications technologies. For more information: www.rivada.com
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XIAMEN, China, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qudian Inc. ("Qudian" or "the Company" or "We") (NYSE: QD), a consumer-oriented technology company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Operational Highlights:
- Number of outstanding borrowers[1] from loan book business as of March 31, 2022 decreased by 3.5% to 2.6 million from 2.7 million as of December 31, 2021, as a result of the Company's deployment of a conservative and prudent strategy
- Total outstanding loan balance from loan book business[2] decreased by 41.3% to RMB1.5 billion as of March 31, 2022 from RMB2.6 billion as of December 31, 2021
- Amount of transactions from loan book business for this quarter decreased by 29.8% to RMB2.1 billion from the fourth quarter of 2021
- Weighted average loan tenure for our loan book business was 2.3 months for this quarter, compared to 3.9 months for the fourth quarter of 2021
First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights:
- Total revenues were RMB201.8 million (US$31.8 million), compared to RMB515.7 million for the same period of last year
- Net loss attributable to Qudian's shareholders was RMB142.8 million (US$22.5 million), compared to an income of RMB478.4 million for the same period of last year, or net loss of RMB0.56 (US$0.09) per diluted ADS
- Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Qudian's shareholders[3] was RMB144.5 million (US$22.8 million), compared to non-GAAP net income attributable to Qudian's shareholders of RMB488.3 million for the same period of last year, or Non-GAAP net loss of RMB0.57 (US$0.09) per diluted ADS
"During the first quarter of 2022, we maintained our stringent approach toward our cash credit business amid the complex macro-environment, funding all transactions by our on-balance sheet capital," said Mr. Min Luo, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Qudian. "Furthermore, our new ready-to-cook meals business, QD Food, has made steady progress since it launched in March 2022 in Guangdong province. We expect to expand its footprint across the nation and will provide more details on the development of this business as we continue to build it. Moving forward, we will maintain our prudent operating strategy for the cash credit business, focus on advancing our ready-to-cook food business and strive to create new engines for sustainable development."
"Driven by our consistent efforts to control credit risk, our asset quality has remained stable, evidenced by the D1 delinquency rate[4] maintaining a steady level at around 5% as of the end of May 2022. In parallel with our efforts to reinforce the health of our balance sheet, we keep persevering with safeguarding the interests of our stakeholders. We will continue implementing our share repurchase program, reflecting our confidence in the robustness of our financial position. As always, we are committed to driving sustainable value for all of our stakeholders in the long run," said Ms. Sissi Zhu, Vice President of Investor Relations of Qudian.
First Quarter Financial Results
Total revenues were RMB201.8 million (US$31.8 million), representing a decrease of 60.9% from RMB515.7 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Financing income totaled RMB177.9 million (US$28.1 million), representing a decrease of 50.8% from RMB361.8 million for the first quarter of 2021, as a result of the decrease in the average on-balance sheet loan balance.
Loan facilitation income and other related income decreased by 96.1% to RMB0.5 million (US$0.1 million) from RMB12.2 million for the first quarter of 2021, as a result of the reduction in transaction volume of off-balance sheet loans during this quarter.
Transaction services fee and other related income decreased to RMB2.0 million (US$0.3 million) from RMB50.6 million for the first quarter of 2021, mainly as a result of the winding down of the transaction service business.
Sales income and others decreased to RMB4.1 million (US$0.7 million) from RMB62.5 million for the first quarter of 2021, mainly due to the decrease in sales related to the Wanlimu e-commerce platform, which we are in the process of winding down.
Total operating costs and expenses increased to RMB285.5 million (US$45.0 million) from RMB63.3 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Cost of revenues decreased by 64.7% to RMB32.1 million (US$5.1 million) from RMB91.0 million for the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to the decrease in cost of goods sold related to the Wanlimu e-commerce platform.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 38.5% to RMB23.1 million (US$3.6 million) from RMB37.6 million for the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to the decrease in marketing expenses related to the Wanlimu e-commerce platform.
General and administrative expenses increased by 77.6% to RMB118.4 million (US$18.7 million) from RMB66.7 million for the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to the increase in the milestone payments relating to construction contracts for the WLM Kids business which were signed in 2021. We are in the process of downsizing the WLM Kids business.
Research and development expenses decreased by 50.0% to RMB19.6 million (US$3.1 million) from RMB39.2 million for the first quarter of 2021, as a result of the decrease in staff salaries.
Provision for receivables and other assets was RMB11.9 million (US$1.9 million) for the first quarter of 2022, mainly as a result of the impairment of current assets related to the WLM Kids business compared to a reversal of RMB106.8 million regarding on-balance sheet loan book business for the same period of last year.
Impairment loss from long-lived assets was RMB113.5 million (US$17.9 million) for this quarter, as the results of the downsizing of the WLM Kids business.
As of March 31, 2022, the total balance of outstanding principal and financing service fee receivables for on-balance sheet transactions for which any installment payment was more than 30 calendar days past due was RMB154.7 million (US$24.4 million), and the balance of allowance for principal and financing service fee receivables at the end of the period was RMB230.9 million (US$36.4 million), indicating M1+ Delinquency Coverage Ratio of 1.5x.
The following charts display the "vintage charge-off rate." Total potential receivables at risk vintage charge-off rate refers to, with respect to on- and off-balance sheet transactions facilitated under the loan book business during a specified time period, the total potential outstanding principal balance of the transactions that are delinquent for more than 180 days up to twelve months after origination, divided by the total initial principal of the transactions facilitated in such vintage. Delinquencies may increase or decrease after such 12-month period.
Current receivables at risk vintage charge-off rate refers to, with respect to on- and off-balance sheet transactions facilitated under the loan book business during a specified time period, the actual outstanding principal balance of the transactions that are delinquent for more than 180 days up to twelve months after origination, divided by the total initial principal of the transactions facilitated in such vintage. Delinquencies may increase or decrease after such 12-month period.
Total potential receivables at risk M1+ delinquency rate by vintage refers to, with respect to on- and off-balance sheet transactions facilitated under the loan book business during a specified time period, the total potential outstanding principal balance of the transactions that are delinquent for more than 30 days up to twelve months after origination, divided by the total initial principal of the transactions facilitated in such vintage. Delinquencies may increase or decrease after such 12-month period.
Current receivables at risk M1+ delinquency rate by vintage refers to, with respect to on- and off-balance sheet transactions facilitated under the loan book business during a specified time period, the actual outstanding principal balance of the transactions that are delinquent for more than 30 days up to twelve months after origination, divided by the total initial principal of the transactions facilitated in such vintage. Delinquencies may increase or decrease after such 12-month period.
Loss from operations was RMB66.4 million (US$10.5 million), compared to income from operations of RMB464.8 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Net loss attributable to Qudian's shareholders was RMB142.8 million (US$22.5 million), or net loss of RMB0.56 (US$0.09) per diluted ADS.
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Qudian's shareholders was RMB144.5 million (US$22.8 million), or Non-GAAP net loss of RMB0.57 (US$0.09) per diluted ADS.
Cash Flow
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB2,245.4 million (US$354.2 million) and restricted cash of RMB229.1 million (US$36.1 million). Restricted cash mainly represents security deposits held in designated bank accounts for the guarantee of on-and-off balance sheet transactions. Such restricted cash is not available to fund the general liquidity needs of the Company.
For the first quarter of 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB567.2 million (US$89.5 million), mainly due to the cash withdrawal from third-party payment service providers. Net cash provided by investing activities was RMB43.1 million (US$6.8 million), mainly due to the net proceeds of loan principal and partially offset by the payments of deposit pledged as collateral for derivative instruments. Net cash used in financing activities was RMB377.8 million (US$59.6 million), mainly due to the repurchase of ordinary shares and convertible senior notes.
Update on Share Repurchase and Convertible Bond Repurchase
As of the date of this release, the Company has repurchased and cancelled a total principal amount of convertible senior notes of US$297.5 million. The Company has cumulatively completed total share repurchases of approximately US$581.2 million.
About Qudian Inc.
Qudian Inc. ("Qudian") is a consumer-oriented technology company in China. The Company historically focused on providing credit solutions to consumers. The Company is exploring innovative consumer products and services to satisfy Chinese consumers' fundamental and daily needs by leveraging its technology capabilities. In March 2022, it launched a ready-to-cook meal business catering to working-class consumers in China.
For more information, please visit http://ir.qudian.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use adjusted net income/loss, a Non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. We believe that adjusted net income/loss helps identify underlying trends in our business by excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges, and convertible bonds buyback income, which is non-cash and non-recurring. We believe that adjusted net income/loss provides useful information about our operating results, enhances the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Adjusted net income/loss is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This Non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing our operating performance, cash flows or our liquidity, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss / income, cash flows provided by operating activities or other consolidated statements of operation and cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
We mitigate these limitations by reconciling the Non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance.
For more information on this Non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB6.3393 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2022 in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.
Statement Regarding Preliminary Unaudited Financial Information
The unaudited financial information set out in this earnings release is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company's year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the expectation of its collection efficiency and delinquency, contain forward-looking statements. Qudian may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Qudian's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Qudian's goal and strategies; Qudian's expansion plans; Qudian's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Qudian's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products; Qudian's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with customers, business partners and other parties it collaborates with; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Qudian's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Qudian does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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Global tourism body says provisions will help accelerate Travel & Tourism's climate commitments
DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: "WTTC welcomes the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and its numerous business-smart clean energy tax incentives expansions and extensions.
"The Travel & Tourism sector is a catalyst for meaningful climate action and emissions reduction, as evidenced by our groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap supporting our sector's drive toward net zero by 2050. This bill will help accelerate our Members' climate commitments with provisions like the sustainable aviation fuel credit, energy efficient buildings deduction, and zero-emission port equipment and technology investments.
"While these are important building blocks for meaningful change, we call on the U.S. to continue putting climate change front and center of everything they do to help protect life on our planet. We also urge world leaders to give more support to the global Travel & Tourism sector as it continues its journey towards net zero."
About the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global travel & tourism private sector. Members include 200 CEOs, Chairs and Presidents of the world's leading travel & tourism companies from all geographies covering all industries. For more than 30 years, WTTC has been committed to raising the awareness of governments and the public of the economic and social significance of the travel & tourism sector.
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- VOTING DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on July 17, 2022
- VOTE NOW by phone at (855) 935-2562, if in North America, or 1-(207) 607-7123, if international
- VOTE NOW online at www.proxyvote.com
PHOENIX, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, encourages all stockholders to vote now FOR Proposal 2 before the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 18, 2022.
The time to VOTE is NOW. Every vote matters. Stockholders must VOTE by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on July 17, 2022, for their vote to count. Do not wait to VOTE!
VOTE NOW - it is quick and simple:
- BY PHONE: Please call Alliance Advisors, Nikola's proxy solicitor, toll-free, at (855) 935-2562. International voters can call 1-(207) 607-7123. You can also contact Alliance Advisors if you have any questions about voting.
- BY INTERNET: Vote at www.proxyvote.com using your control number by following the instructions shared by your broker, bank or other nominee.
Approving Proposal 2 is very important, as it will allow Nikola to increase the authorized number of shares of the Company's common stock from 600 million to 800 million, which will provide Nikola flexibility to support the future growth and development of the business. Nikola stockholders have voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposal 2. However, the Company is less than 2% short of the outstanding shares needed to be voted in favor for Proposal 2 to pass, so Nikola has adjourned the meeting to allow stockholders additional time to vote.
The 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Nikola encourages all stockholders of record at the close of business on April 4, 2022, to vote their shares by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on July 17, 2022, even if they no longer own them.
About Nikola Corporation
Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.
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KYIV, Ukraine, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - AIR Media-Tech, an international company for digital-first creators and brands, releases the first trends report about the impact of the war in Ukraine on the creator economy in Eastern Europe and beyond.
With a part of the team in the Kyiv office and a large number of partner creators from Eastern Europe, including over 500 creators from Ukraine, AIR Media-Tech has observed several trends in the digital creators' industry in the region since the war in Ukraine began.
Key findings include:
- Global platforms are experiencing pressure from the Russian government because of the struggle to openly spread the truth: Facebook and Instagram are now blocked, Twitter has slowed down, YouTube and TikTok have been forced to react by suspending some core functionalities.
- International sanctions against Russia also impact several other platforms widely used by creators, such as Patreon, OnlyFans, Twitch, etc.
- While many international digital platforms remain unavailable for Russian users, the popularity of alternative and local platforms continues to increase.
- Russian creators pivot to local platforms to stay connected with their audience and compensate for losses of monetization on global platforms.
- Creators globally unite their efforts to support Ukraine. World-famous celebrities also support Ukraine in a number of ways - from public calls to help Ukrainians to multimillion-dollar donations and even hosting refugees.
The trends report also includes an overview of the latest content trends in Ukraine and Russia and the state of influencer marketing in both countries. This information is supported by relevant market data, the company's internal research, and real-life examples of influencers and their posts.
The full report is available via this link.
About AIR:
AIR Media-Tech was founded in Canada and operates globally. AIR has been a YouTube Certified partner since 2011 and has worked with TikTok since 2019. The company helps over 3000 YouTubers from 44 countries grow faster and earn more on digital platforms. Altogether AIR partner creators generate over 20B views on YouTube monthly. The company's in-house agency, AIR Brands, provides influencer marketing and channel development services to brands.
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Huntington provides investment management while PAi handles plan administration
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To support small businesses with competitive employer-sponsored retirement programs, Huntington National Bank and PAi Retirement Services have partnered to launch the Huntington 401(k) Center for Business solution designed specifically for business owners and their employees.
The Huntington 401(k) Center for Business provides small and mid-sized businesses with streamlined support for all of their retirement plan needs. As a top-30 defined contribution plan advisor firm1, Huntington's wealth management arm—the Huntington Private Bank—serves as the 3(38) fiduciary advisor responsible for the investment management services, while PAi handles the plan administration, which includes its CoPilot personalized recordkeeping services. Businesses also will have access to PAi's secure, participant-focused platform.
Huntington, which is the nation's largest originator by volume of Small Business Administration 7(a) loans for the fourth consecutive year, supports thousands of small businesses with products, services and expertise to help them thrive. The bank works closely with businesses at every stage of their lifecycle to help them navigate decisions and ensure their health and well-being.
"It can be challenging and time-consuming for small businesses to properly manage their 401(k) plan's investment menu, such as decoding market volatility, fluctuating interest rates and the myriad of investment options offered to plan participants," said Frank Zugaro, head of the Huntington Private Bank's Retirement Plan Services business. "That's where we, as the fiduciary advisor, can step in and leverage our investment experience and retirement insights to help business owners look out for their employees and help them prepare for retirement."
Pairing PAi's award-winning Customer Care Specialist team with CoPilot's features that promote plan participation and engagement makes saving for retirement hassle-free. The personalized alerts system works to keep participants on track toward retirement readiness, while the Years of Retirement calculator provides their savings in terms of years and not just dollars.
"We are pleased to work with Huntington to provide this new solution for business owners and their employees," said Amy Hermann, director of sales and marketing at PAi. "Because retirement plans are one of the most important components of current-day benefits packages that employers use to attract and retain employees, partnering with a trusted industry expert like Huntington fills a need in the industry while supporting small business owners."
This fully bundled 401(k) service includes Huntington's role in proactively gathering resources for facilitating ongoing plan fiduciary consulting, advice, investment selection and monitoring, recordkeeper due diligence and regulatory compliance.
To learn more about the Huntington 401(k) Center for Business, visit pai.com/huntington.
1 As compared to the National Association of Plan Advisors 2021 Top DC Advisor Multi-Office Firms rankings
About Huntington National Bank
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) is a $179 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates more than 1,000 branches in 11 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.
About PAi
Since 1983, PAi has helped people successfully save for retirement by changing retirement outcomes with participant-focused, easy-to-manage 401(k) retirement services. CoPilot's recordkeeping services feature Years of Retirement calculations, allowing savers to see exactly how many years their savings can buy, and an event-based alert system that keeps participants on track by sending updates along the way. See how CoPilot is changing the retirement conversation at pai.com.
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MIAMI, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) provides second quarter 2022 business update.
- U.S. GAAP net loss of $1.8 billion and adjusted net loss of $1.9 billion for the second quarter of 2022.
- Cash from operations turned positive in the second quarter of 2022.
- Second quarter 2022 ended with $7.5 billion of liquidity, including cash, short-term investments and borrowings available under the company's revolving credit facility.
- Revenue increased by nearly 50% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to first quarter 2022, reflecting continued sequential improvement. For the cruise segments, revenue per passenger cruise day ("PCD") for the second quarter of 2022 decreased slightly compared to a strong 2019.
- Occupancy in the second quarter of 2022 was 69%, an increase from 54% in the prior quarter.
- Customer deposits increased $1.4 billion to $5.1 billion as of May 31, 2022 from $3.7 billion as of February 28, 2022.
- As of June 24, 2022, 91% of the company's capacity is in guest cruise operation.
- Booking volumes for all future sailings during the second quarter of 2022 were nearly double the booking volumes during the first quarter of 2022; the company notes these were its best quarterly booking volumes since the beginning of the pandemic.
As previously announced, effective August 1st, Arnold Donald, President and CEO, is being appointed Vice Chair of the Boards of Directors. Josh Weinstein, currently Chief Operations Officer for the company, will assume the role of President and CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc. At that time, Weinstein will also assume the role of Chief Climate Officer and become a Director on the Boards of Directors. A 20-year veteran of Carnival Corporation & plc, Weinstein has a long history of success in critical senior-level roles in the company. In his most recent assignment for the past two years as Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Operations Officer, Weinstein oversaw several major operational functions including global maritime, global ports and destinations, global sourcing, global IT and global internal audit. During this time, he also oversaw Carnival UK, the operating company for P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard, which he previously managed directly for three years as president. Prior to his role with Carnival UK, Weinstein was treasurer for the company for 10 years and an attorney in the corporate legal department for five years.
Carnival Corporation & plc President and CEO Arnold Donald noted, "With cash from operations turning positive and the company heading in the right direction, now is the time to transition leadership to the next generation. Josh Weinstein has the skill set ideally suited to take this company forward, including strong operating experience and in-depth industry knowledge cultivated over the past two decades. I am confident our positive momentum will continue under Josh's leadership and I remain confident in the long-term future of our company."
Carnival Corporation & plc's next President and CEO Josh Weinstein noted, "I am honored to lead this company as we push forward with a relentless long-term focus on driving revenue and returns to improve our balance sheet, while ensuring each brand provides an authentic cruise experience that resonates with their unique guest base, delivering value for our shareholders and our other many stakeholders."
Weinstein added, "It is truly humbling to support our exceptionally talented team—150,000 strong ship and shore—in this effort. They've accomplished so much during our restart, with incredible determination, perseverance and integrity. This gives me tremendous confidence and optimism about our future."
Second Quarter 2022 Results and Statistical Information
- Revenue increased by nearly 50% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to first quarter 2022, reflecting continued sequential improvement. For the cruise segments, revenue per PCD for the second quarter of 2022 decreased slightly compared to a strong 2019.
- Onboard and other revenue per PCD for the second quarter of 2022 increased significantly compared to a strong 2019.
- Occupancy in the second quarter of 2022 was 69%, an increase from 54% in the prior quarter.
- Available lower berth days ("ALBD") for the second quarter of 2022 were 16.7 million, which represents 74% of total fleet capacity, increasing from 60% in the first quarter of 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $(0.9) billion, an improvement over the first quarter of 2022.
- Total customer deposits increased $1.4 billion to $5.1 billion as of May 31, 2022 from $3.7 billion as of February 28, 2022.
- Cash from operations turned positive in April and was positive for the second quarter of 2022.
During the second quarter of 2022, the company issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2030, intended to refinance various 2023 debt maturities and invested $0.5 billion in capital expenditures. In addition, the company repaid $0.2 billion of debt principal and incurred $0.4 billion of interest expense, net during the quarter. The company ended the second quarter of 2022 with $7.5 billion of liquidity, including cash, short-term investments and borrowings available under the revolving credit facility.
Resumption of Guest Cruise Operations
Donald noted, "We are aggressively, yet thoughtfully, ramping up to full operations with over 90 percent of the fleet now in service. We are driving occupancy higher, while at the same time significantly increasing available capacity, resulting in a nearly 50 percent sequential improvement in revenue in the second quarter, despite facing constantly changing and far more restrictive protocols than broader society and travel at large."
Donald added, "Carnival Cruise Line, our largest brand, achieved consistently positive adjusted EBITDA beginning in March. Carnival Cruise Line also became our first brand to sail its entire fleet in May and is expecting occupancy to approach 110 percent during our third quarter."
As of June 24, 2022, 91% of the company's capacity is in guest cruise operation as part of its ongoing return to service. Five of the company's nine brands now have their entire fleet back in guest cruise operations, including Carnival Cruise Line, which became the first major cruise line in the U.S. to celebrate its entire fleet entering service. The company's enhanced COVID-19 protocols have helped it become among the safest forms of socializing and travel, with far lower incidence rates than on land.
While the company's adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD (see Non-GAAP Financial Measures) have benefited from the sale of smaller-less efficient ships and the delivery of larger-more efficient ships, this benefit is offset by a portion of its fleet being in pause status for part of the year, restart related expenses, an increase in the number of dry-dock days, the cost of maintaining enhanced health and safety protocols, inflation and supply chain disruptions. The company anticipates that some of these costs and expenses will end in 2022. Additionally, the company continues to expect to see a significant improvement in adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD from the first half of 2022 to the second half of 2022 with a mid-teens increase for the full year 2022 compared to 2019.
The COVID-19 global pandemic and its ongoing effects, inflation and higher fuel prices are collectively having a material impact on the company's business, including its results of operations, liquidity and financial position. In addition, as is the case with the travel and leisure sector generally, the company is making meaningful progress in resolving the challenges it is experiencing with onboard staffing which have resulted in occupancy constraints on certain voyages.
The company expects a net loss for the third quarter of 2022. For the full year 2022, the company continues to expect a net loss. The company continues to believe that adjusted EBITDA will improve with the ongoing resumption of guest cruise operations and continues to expect improvement in occupancy throughout 2022 until it returns to historical levels in 2023. The company expects positive adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2022.
Fleet Optimization
Carnival Cruise Line – proudly known as America's cruise line – is teaming up with Costa Cruises – Italy's favorite cruise line – creating a new concept for Carnival's North American guests when COSTA® by CARNIVAL® debuts in the spring of 2023 and Costa Venezia joins the Carnival fleet. Costa Venezia will be followed by Costa Firenze arriving in the spring of 2024. Carnival will operate the ships, which will marry the great service, food and entertainment that Carnival's guests enjoy with Costa's Italian design features.
In addition, Carnival Cruise Line announced earlier this month that Costa Luminosa will join their fleet later this year and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022. This will allow Carnival to finally start highly anticipated itineraries from Brisbane and have two ships operating in Australia for the high season Down-Under.
Furthermore, last week the company announced the removal of another smaller-less efficient ship from our fleet. This brings the planned removal to 23 smaller-less efficient ships since the beginning of the pause in guest cruise operations further reducing the company's rate of capacity growth.
Donald noted, "We continue to build on our fleet optimization efforts by reallocating capacity in a highly differentiated way to strengthen return on invested capital across our portfolio. In addition, we continue to further refine our fleet and have announced the removal of an additional smaller-less efficient ship. Upon returning to full operations, nearly a quarter of our capacity will consist of newly delivered ships, expediting our return to profitability."
Update on Bookings
Donald noted, "It is reinforcing to see continued strength in demand with our guests overcoming far more restrictive protocols than broader society and travel at large, leading to a near doubling of booking volumes since last quarter with near-term bookings even outpacing 2019. We were encouraged by close-in demand and remain focused on optimizing occupancy while preserving long term pricing."
Donald added, "As friction from protocols is removed and society becomes increasingly more comfortable managing the virus, we expect to see demand continue to build, as we have already seen with the strength in Carnival Cruise Line's closer-to-home cruises."
Booking volumes for all future sailings during the second quarter of 2022 were nearly double the booking volumes during the first quarter of 2022; the company notes these were its best quarterly booking volumes since the beginning of the pandemic, albeit still below 2019 levels. Booking volumes for the second half of 2022 sailings, since the beginning of April, have been higher than 2019 levels. The company believes this is a reflection of the previously expected extended wave season. (Due to the ongoing resumption of guest cruise operations, the company's current booking trends will be compared to booking trends for 2019 sailings.)
While cumulative advance bookings for the second half of 2022 are below the historical range, the company's booked position is consistent with its expected improving occupancy levels for the second half of 2022. Cumulative advance bookings for the second half of 2022 are at lower prices, with or without future cruise credits ("FCCs"), normalized for bundled packages, as compared to 2019 sailings.
Cumulative advanced bookings for the full year 2023 continue to be both at the higher end of the historical range and at higher prices, with or without FCCs, normalized for bundled packages, as compared to 2019 sailings.
Sustainability Update
Continued focus on decarbonization and transparency of disclosures
The company has made significant progress over the past 15 years reducing its carbon emission intensity and achieving its 2020 goal three years early (in 2017). The company has also made significant progress towards its 2030 carbon intensity reduction goals of 40% from a 2008 baseline, measured in both grams of CO2e per ALB-km and kilograms of CO2e per ALBD.
The company has decided to update the baseline year for both goals to 2019 from 2008. This new baseline year will help the company better communicate recent progress against its climate goals to its investors and stakeholders as well as modernize its disclosures in alignment with developing best practice and reporting standards. Both 2030 goals now require a 20% improvement from 2019. With the updated baseline year, the company strengthened its goal measured in kilograms of CO2e per ALBD since the initial 2030 goal would only have required a further 15% reduction from 2019 levels. Its goal measured in grams of CO2e per ALB-km remains the same.
Achieving these 2030 goals will require:
- The delivery of larger-more efficient ships, as part of its ongoing newbuild program, some of which will replace existing ships in its fleet
- Investing in energy efficiency projects for its existing fleet
- Designing more energy efficient itineraries
- Investing in port and destination projects
The company continues to evaluate and implement changes to its various annual planning processes to further support its focus on decarbonization, such as the recently adopted Corporate Itinerary Decarbonization Reviews. These changes, together with the updates to its 2030 carbon intensity reduction goals, will improve both performance in sustainability and transparency to its investors and stakeholders on its progress.
Advancing progress on circular economy through food waste management
In May the company announced the installation of nearly 600 shipboard food waste bio-digesters across its fleet, as a continuation of its efforts to manage food waste and contribute to a circular economy. First piloted in 2019, this food waste processing technology naturally breaks down food waste, which supports the company's ongoing waste management and drives progress against its goal to achieve a 30% reduction in unit food waste by 2022 and a 50% reduction in unit food waste by 2030. These goals build on the company's latest achievement of reducing food waste per person by over 20% in December 2021 relative to a 2019 baseline.
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Other Recent Highlights
- Carnival Cruise Line broke ground on its new cruise port destination on Grand Bahama Island, expected to open in late 2024.
- Carnival Cruise Line saw its busiest booking week in the company's history, for the one-week period of March 28 -April 3.
- Cunard saw its busiest booking day in a decade for the first day of bookings for new ship Queen Anne.
- Holland America Line's Volendam is being used to provide temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees through September 2022.
- Carnival Corporation was recognized on Forbes' annual listing of Best Employers for Diversity for the fourth consecutive year and by Latino Leaders Magazine as one of the Best Companies for Latino to Work in 2022 for the second consecutive year.
- Carnival Corporation and BetMGM announced their partnership to provide on-ship mobile sports betting and iGaming experiences.
Selected Forecast Information
Available Lower Berth Days ("ALBDs")
The company's ALBD forecast consists of contracted new ships, announced sales and planned restart schedule.
Fuel
The company's fuel consumption forecast for the remainder of the year is 1.4 million metric tons. The blended spot price for fuel is currently $978 per metric ton.
Depreciation and Amortization
The company's depreciation and amortization forecast for the remainder of the year is $1.1 billion. The 2022 full year forecast, which includes year-to-date actuals, is $2.3 billion.
Interest Expense, Net of Capitalized Interest
The company's interest expense, net of capitalized interest forecast for the remainder of the year is $0.8 billion. The 2022 full year forecast, which includes year-to-date actuals, is $1.6 billion.
Outstanding Debt Maturities
As of May 31, 2022, the company's outstanding debt maturities are as follows:
Capital Expenditures
The company's annual capital expenditure forecast, which includes year-to-date actuals for 2022, is as follows:
Conference Call
The company has scheduled a conference call with analysts at 10:00 a.m. EDT (3:00 p.m. BST) today to discuss its business update. This call can be listened to live, and additional information can be obtained, via Carnival Corporation & plc's website at www.carnivalcorp.com and www.carnivalplc.com.
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world's leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features – Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.
Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.carnivalsustainability.com, www.carnival.com, www.princess.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.seabourn.com, www.costacruise.com, www.aida.de, www.pocruises.com and www.cunard.com.
Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results
Some of the statements, estimates or projections contained in this document are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions with respect to us, including some statements concerning future results, operations, outlooks, plans, goals, reputation, cash flows, liquidity and other events which have not yet occurred. These statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed forward-looking. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our business and the industry in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. We have tried, whenever possible, to identify these statements by using words like "will," "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "depends," "expect," "goal," "aspiration," "anticipate," "forecast," "project," "future," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "target," "indicate," "outlook," and similar expressions of future intent or the negative of such terms.
Forward-looking statements include those statements that relate to our outlook and financial position including, but not limited to, statements regarding:
Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are many factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. This note contains important cautionary statements of the known factors that we consider could materially affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial position. Additionally, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently amplified by and will continue to be amplified by, or in the future may be amplified by, COVID-19. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
- COVID-19 has had, and is expected to continue to have, a significant impact on our financial condition and operations. The current, and uncertain future, impact of COVID-19, including its effect on the ability or desire of people to travel (including on cruises), is expected to continue to impact our results, operations, outlooks, plans, goals, reputation, litigation, cash flows, liquidity, and stock price.
- Events and conditions around the world, including war and other military actions, such as the current invasion of Ukraine, heightened inflation and other general concerns impacting the ability or desire of people to travel have and may lead to a decline in demand for cruises, impact our operating costs and profitability.
- Incidents concerning our ships, guests or the cruise vacation industry have in the past and may, in the future, impact the satisfaction of our guests and crew and lead to reputational damage.
- Changes in and non-compliance with laws and regulations under which we operate, such as those relating to health, environment, safety and security, data privacy and protection, anti-corruption, economic sanctions, trade protection and tax have in the past and may, in the future, lead to litigation, enforcement actions, fines, penalties and reputational damage.
- Factors associated with climate change, including evolving and increasing regulations, increasing global concern about climate change and the shift in climate conscious consumerism and stakeholder scrutiny, and increasing frequency and/or severity of adverse weather conditions could adversely affect our business.
- Inability to meet or achieve our sustainability related goals, aspirations, initiatives, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, may expose us to risks that may adversely impact our business.
- Breaches in data security and lapses in data privacy as well as disruptions and other damages to our principal offices, information technology operations and system networks and failure to keep pace with developments in technology may adversely impact our business operations, the satisfaction of our guests and crew and may lead to reputational damage.
- The loss of key employees, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard employees and increased labor costs could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
- Increases in fuel prices, changes in the types of fuel consumed and availability of fuel supply may adversely impact our scheduled itineraries and costs.
- We rely on supply chain vendors who are integral to the operations of our businesses. These vendors and service providers are also affected by COVID-19 and may be unable to deliver on their commitments which could impact our business.
- Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may adversely impact our financial results.
- Overcapacity and competition in the cruise and land-based vacation industry may lead to a decline in our cruise sales, pricing and destination options.
- Inability to implement our shipbuilding programs and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments may adversely impact our business operations and the satisfaction of our guests.
The ordering of the risk factors set forth above is not intended to reflect our indication of priority or likelihood.
Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange rules, we expressly disclaim any obligation to disseminate, after the date of this document, any updates or revisions to any such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. Forward-looking and other statements in this document may also address our sustainability progress, plans and goals (including climate change and environmental-related matters). In addition, historical, current and forward-looking sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future.
The ongoing resumption of guest cruise operations is continuing to have a material impact on all aspects of the company's business, including the above statistical information.
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Data in the below table is compared against 2019 as it is the most recent year of full operations. 2021 and 2020 were impacted by the pause and ongoing resumption of guest cruise operations.
Consolidated cruise costs per ALBD, adjusted cruise costs per ALBD and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD were computed by dividing cruise costs, adjusted cruise costs and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel by ALBD as follows:
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted EBITDA as non-GAAP financial measures of the company's financial performance. We use adjusted cruise costs per ALBD and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD as non-GAAP financial measures of our cruise segments' financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided along with U.S. GAAP cruise costs per ALBD and U.S. GAAP net income (loss).
We believe that gains and losses on ship sales, impairment charges, gains and losses on debt extinguishments, restructuring costs and other gains and losses are not part of our core operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance. Therefore, we believe it is more meaningful for these items to be excluded from our net income (loss), and accordingly, we present adjusted net income (loss) excluding these items as additional information to investors.
We believe that the presentation of adjusted EBITDA provides additional information to investors about our operating profitability by excluding certain gains and expenses that we believe are not part of our core operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance as well as excluding interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization. In addition, we believe that the presentation of adjusted EBITDA provides additional information to investors about our ability to operate our business in compliance with the covenants set forth in our debt agreements. We define adjusted EBITDA as adjusted net income (loss) adjusted for (i) interest, (ii) taxes and (iii) depreciation and amortization. There are material limitations to using adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account certain significant items that directly affect our net income (loss). These limitations are best addressed by considering the economic effects of the excluded items independently, and by considering adjusted EBITDA in conjunction with net income (loss) as calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Adjusted cruise costs per ALBD and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD enable us to separate the impact of predictable capacity or ALBD changes from price and other changes that affect our business. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors and expanded insight to measure our cost performance as a supplement to our U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements. Adjusted cruise costs per ALBD and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD are the measures we use to monitor our ability to control our cruise segments' costs rather than cruise costs per ALBD. We exclude our most significant variable costs, which are travel agent commissions, cost of air and other transportation, certain other costs that are directly associated with onboard and other revenues and credit and debit card fees, as well as fuel expense to calculate adjusted cruise costs without fuel. Substantially all of our adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel are largely fixed, except for the impact of changing prices once the number of ALBDs has been determined.
The presentation of our non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as substitute for, or superior to the financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. It is possible that our non-GAAP financial measures may not be exactly comparable to the like-kind information presented by other companies, which is a potential risk associated with using these measures to compare us to other companies.
Constant Currency
Our operations primarily utilize the U.S. dollar, Australian dollar, euro and sterling as functional currencies to measure results and financial condition. Functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar subject us to foreign currency translational risk. Our operations also have revenues and expenses that are in currencies other than their functional currency, which subject us to foreign currency transactional risk.
We report adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD on a "constant currency" basis assuming the 2022 periods' currency exchange rates have remained constant with the 2019 periods' rates. These metrics facilitate a comparative view for the changes in our business in an environment with fluctuating exchange rates.
Constant currency reporting removes the impact of changes in exchange rates on the translation of our operations plus the transactional impact of changes in exchange rates from revenues and expenses that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency.
Examples:
- The translation of our operations with functional currencies other than U.S. dollar to our U.S. dollar reporting currency results in decreases in reported U.S. dollar revenues and expenses if the U.S. dollar strengthens against these foreign currencies and increases in reported U.S. dollar revenues and expenses if the U.S. dollar weakens against these foreign currencies.
- Our operations have revenue and expense transactions in currencies other than their functional currency. If their functional currency strengthens against these other currencies, it reduces the functional currency revenues and expenses. If the functional currency weakens against these other currencies, it increases the functional currency revenues and expenses.
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MEXICO CITY , May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Financiero Banorte, expanding its support of sustainable financing, announced today that two Banorte subsidiaries will follow an international advisory board's guidelines to help investors access higher quality ESG information for decision-making.
Chairman Carlos Hank González said Afore XXI Banorte and Operadora de Fondos will promote International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) criteria, aimed at developing global benchmarks that respond to the needs of investors and financial markets.
"We are committed to adopting the standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board to make more informed and sustainability-focused investment decisions," he said.
The move by Banorte, the largest Mexican financial institution, comes as investors with global investment portfolios increasingly are seeking high quality, transparent, reliable and comparable reporting by companies on climate and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters.
The ISSB helps meet that demand, with a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability-related disclosure standards that provide investors and other capital market participants details about companies' sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
The Banorte subsidiaries, among the country's leading investment fund operators, now will have access to standardized, quantifiable and comparable information on the ESG performance of the companies in which they invest. That can increase the scope of responsible investments and strengthen the investment process for the benefit of each client.
Banorte also offers a string of sustainable consumer-centric financing products, including its recently launched Green Auto Loan, an exclusive loan to purchase hybrid and electric vehicles. It previously endorsed the Principles of Responsible Banking and the UN Net Zero Banking Alliance to promote sustainable consumption practices among its customers.
About Grupo Financiero Banorte
Grupo Financiero Banorte (GFNorte) is the largest Mexican financial institution. It offers financial services to individuals and companies through its businesses: banking, brokerage, fund operator, insurer, pension, leasing and factoring, warehouse, portfolio manager and the remittance company Uniteller. GFNorte also includes Afore XXI Banorte, the country's largest retirement savings fund in terms of asset management. GFNorte is a public company listed on the main indicator of the Mexican Stock Exchange and has more than 30,000 employees, 1,100 branches and 9,600 ATMs.
Website: carloshankgonzalez.com
Twitter: @CarlosHankG
Facebook: CarlosHankGonzalezBanorte
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Twitter: @GFBanorte_mx
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Media contact
Francisco Rodríguez Daniel
Executive Director of Corporate Communication
francisco.rodriguez.daniel@banorte.com
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NAPLES, Fla., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bramshill Investments, an award-winning alternative asset management firm, releases an investor video with its outlook for the credit markets.
Amid market volatility, active management has proven to be more important than ever. After one of the sharpest selloffs in history during the first half of 2022, yields in US fixed income have increased markedly. Bramshill Founder/CIO, Art DeGaetano and Co-Portfolio Manager, Derek Pines sit down to discuss their defensive positioning year-to-date and where they're seeing opportunities in the credit market. Click here to watch.
Media Contact:
Danielle Van Calcar
646-993-1648
danielle@bramshillinvestments.com
Bramshill Investments, LLC, is a fixed income investment manager with over $4.3 billion in assets under management (as of 6/30/2022). The firm was co-founded in 2012 by former GLG portfolio manager, Arthur DeGaetano. The team's core investment strategy has an established combined track record of over thirteen years with an absolute return objective that can be accessed through various vehicles. Bramshill also offers other alternative investment strategies. Bramshill is an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration as an investment advisor with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training of Bramshill or its employees. References to awards should not be construed as testimonials for our advisory services. For more information, please visit: https://bramshillinvestments.com
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New Service Contract Dashboard and Real-Time Service Insights Lead Expanded Capabilities, Along with Increased Technician Productivity via New Mobile App Features
PLEASANTON, Calif., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ServiceMax, a leader in asset-centric field service management, today announced that it has released new features for Asset 360 for Salesforce AppExchange. Building on its strong field service foundation, the new release offers features that take the product beyond traditional field service personas, empowering strategic stakeholders like chief revenue officers and chief operating officers, as well as operational and commercial stakeholders in supply chain, sales, and marketing. Customers can now utilize Asset 360 for Salesforce to drive service revenue and renewals and improve strategic planning with real-time insights, while continuing to increase technician productivity. Included in the new feature set are sales and marketing tools, the ability to monitor and track contract status efficiencies and performance, and realized savings via new dashboards.
"When we launched ServiceMax Asset 360 for Salesforce, we set a clear vision for expanding its capabilities to help customers re-imagine equipment-centric field service and to evolve with them into other key strategic and commercial areas as their needs change," said Joseph June, senior vice president of product management, ServiceMax. "With these new features, we've made important strides toward fulfilling our promise, bringing new capabilities to market that will enable customers to bridge personas and systems outside of field service to drive greater profitability, visibility, and agility."
New Asset 360 features enable:
- Service Revenue and Renewals with Renewal Insights, a dashboard for sales and account managers that provides a view of contract margins, customer savings, service consumption, and SLAs. By ensuring all entitled services are delivered with a view on overall revenue, sales and account teams can provide a better customer experience, improve renewal rates, and take advantage of upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
- Real-Time Service Insights in Cost-to-Serve, Service Profitability, and Asset Location Insights dashboards – powered by Tableau CRM – provide a top-level view of service revenue and costs, as well as installed base metrics. These real-time data dashboards allow executives across the enterprise to analyze service operations, take corrective actions on aging product lines or pricing gaps, flag quality trends, and improve strategic planning.
- Increased Technician Productivity via new features on Salesforce Field Service mobile app including Asset Service Coverage, Asset Timeline, and Asset Hierarchy. With a targeted mobile user interface, technicians gain visibility into service coverage and entitlements, past and future service activity, and the as-maintained status of complex, high-value assets. With visibility into relevant, contextual asset data while on the job, field engineers are empowered to remove guesswork, improve first-time fix rates, and provide a better customer experience.
Launched in November of 2020, Asset 360 for Salesforce is helping companies like Eastman Kodak Company maximize their asset performance and differentiate with service. Asset 360 is natively built on Salesforce and is available in the Salesforce AppExchange. For more information click here.
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About Salesforce AppExchange
Salesforce AppExchange, the world's leading enterprise cloud marketplace, empowers companies, developers and entrepreneurs to build, market and grow in entirely new ways. With more than 6,000 listings, 9 million customer installs and 117,000 peer reviews, AppExchange connects customers of all sizes and across industries to ready-to-install or customizable apps and Salesforce-certified consultants to solve any business challenge.
About ServiceMax
ServiceMax's mission is to help customers keep the world running with asset-centric field service management software. As a recognized leader in this space, ServiceMax's mobile apps and cloud-based software provide a complete view of assets to field service teams. By optimizing field service operations, customers across all industries can better manage the complexities of service, support faster growth, and run more profitable, outcome-centric businesses. For more information, visit: www.servicemax.com.
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GeneIQ One Choice® Report offers effective alternatives to treatment from traditional culture testing
DALLAS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GeneIQ, a molecular diagnostics (MDx) company based in Dallas, Texas, announces the debut of their One Choice® Report and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. The new report is aimed to provide clinicians with comprehensive and actional clinical guidance for treating infectious diseases. The product is ideal for clinicians seeking to quickly identify pathogens with precision and avoid overutilization of antibiotics by incorporating advanced antibiotic resistant detection methods.
The GeneIQ One Choice® report features a PCR based detection method that includes a robust panel of microbial organisms commonly found in urinary tract infections, women's health related infections, sexually transmitted infections, and wound infections. The assay is designed to offer breadth and depth of microbial detection in an easy-to-read interpretive report that can be expanded online or on mobile devices, offering clinicians the insight they need to make timely and informed clinical decisions and to choose the right antibiotic treatment option.
GeneIQ's one-page report summary provides simple, actionable information for healthcare professionals. The report incorporates polymicrobial infections, antibiotic resistance markers, antibiotic side effect profiles, and the patients' known antibiotic allergies to help select treatment that is both safe and effective. In addition, by incorporating antibiotic stewardship as a central component of its testing paradigm, GeneIQ aims to offer providers and stakeholders the ability to monitor trends of infections in their community and to track antibiotic resistance as a key indicator. By doing so, GeneIQ aims to promote appropriate use of antimicrobials, improve overall patient outcomes, reduce microbial resistance, and decrease community spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
For more information on how GeneIQ is making a difference, please visit their website at www.geneiqlab.com, or call 1-800-978-9805.
GeneIQ is a leading molecular diagnostics company specializing in Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing and RT-PCR testing for infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Their state-of-the-art laboratory based in the Dallas metroplex services long-term care facilities, physician practices, governments, corporations, and organizations nationwide. GeneIQ utilizes the latest technological innovations to guide healthcare professionals in treating infectious diseases and to prescribe genetically optimal medications. Dedicated to delivering the latest innovations in Pharmacogenomics and precision medicine to the healthcare industry, GeneIQ provides tailored reports with actionable results to improve patient care and wellness.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden confirmed Tuesday that he will visit Saudi Arabia next month for talks with its leaders, a dramatic change in his stance on the kingdom that he pledged to make a “pariah” as a Democratic candidate for the White House.
With the visit at the tail end of a July 13-16 Middle East trip that includes stops in Israel and the West Bank, Biden is edging off his adversarial stance on the Saudis’ human rights record. He’s looking to reset the relationship at a time when the U.S. could use help from the oil-rich kingdom to alleviate soaring prices at the pump for motorists at home and around the globe.
The stop in Saudi Arabia will include talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of the kingdom, according to White House and Saudi officials. U.S. intelligence officials have determined Prince Mohammed likely ordered the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
In a brief exchange with reporters Tuesday, Biden bristled when asked about his upcoming visit to Jeddah and noted that his team had laid out in a statement “everything I’m doing in the Middle East.”
Human rights advocates and some Democratic allies cautioned Biden about visiting the kingdom, saying such a visit without first getting human rights commitments would send a message to Saudi leaders that there are no consequences for egregious rights violations. The Saudis have been accused of using mass arrests, executions and violence to squelch dissent.
But at a time of skyrocketing prices at the gas pump, growing worries about Iran’s nuclear program and perpetual concern that China is expanding its global footprint, Biden and his national security team have determined that freezing out the Saudis, particularly the crown prince, is not in the U.S. interest.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the No. 2 Senate Democrat, told CNN that Biden “has a tough job dealing with gasoline prices.” But Durbin said he had “mixed feelings” about the visit, calling the Saudis’ human rights record “an outrage.”
The Senate’s No. 2 Republican leader accused Biden of paying too little attention to American energy.
John Thune of South Dakota said, “It just seems having to go hat in hand to the Saudis to try and get them to increase energy production because we won’t do it here, I think it’s unfortunate that an American president is put in that position.”
The Saudi Embassy in Washington described the visit as coming at the king’s invitation “to strengthen the historical bilateral relations and the distinguished strategic partnership between” the two countries.
The White House announced the trip after Saudi Arabia this month helped nudge OPEC+ to ramp up oil production by 648,000 barrels per day in July and August, and the kingdom agreed to extend a United Nations-mediated cease-fire in its seven-year war with Yemen. Biden called the Saudi cease-fire decision “courageous.” Prince Mohammed, who is commonly referred to by his initials, MBS, played a “critical role” in brokering an extension of the cease-fire, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said King Salman invited Biden to visit the kingdom during a gathering in the port city of Jeddah of the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — as well as Egypt, Iraq and Jordan.
She suggested that Biden would raise human rights concerns with Saudi officials but did not directly answer whether the president would speak to Prince Mohammed about the Khashoggi killing.
“It’s important to also emphasize that while we recalibrate relationships, we are not looking to rupture relationships,” Jean-Pierre said.
Hala al-Dosari, a prominent rights advocate in Saudi Arabia now living and teaching in the United States, said Biden’s decision to meet with the crown prince is “a betrayal.” She also raised concerns that Biden’s visit to Israel glosses over last month’s fatal shooting of prominent American-Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu-Akleh in the West Bank. Independent investigations by The Associated Press and some other news organizations concluded Israeli fire likely killed the veteran journalist. Israel has said it would investigate.
Al-Dosari accused the administration of “prioritizing immediate interests over long-term goals of supporting democratic transitions” in Arab countries and “the immediate interests of securing more oil, and support for Israel.”
Family members of 9/11 victims have also raised concerns about the Saudi Arabia visit. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were Saudi citizens.
John Kirby, the National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, in a CNN interview Tuesday said Biden understands the “devastating grief” 9/11 families endure and “will not shy away from representing them and their concerns.”
“We appreciate the President’s commitment to do everything he can to support the 9/11 family community, but empathy is not enough,” Terry Strada, national chair of the group 9/11 Families United, said in a statement.
Biden’s first stop during the Middle East swing will be in Israel for a long-planned visit with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem. He will then meet with Palestinian Authority leaders, including Mahmoud Abbas, in the West Bank. Biden will cap the whirlwind trip with the visit to Jeddah.
The trip to Israel comes at a fraught time for Bennett’s fragile coalition, as he tries to avert another election and the potential return to power of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and as Iran’s nuclear program continues advancing.
Biden while in Israel will take part in a virtual meeting of “I2-U2” leaders, an economic forum established late last year that includes Israel, India, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S.
The president’s time in Israel also coincides with the Maccabiah Games, a sporting competition that brings together thousands of Jewish and Israeli athletes from around the globe. Biden is expected to meet with athletes taking part in the games.
Israeli officials in their engagement with the Biden administration have pressed their point of view that U.S. relations with Arab capitals, including Riyadh, are critical to Israel’s security and overall stability in the region. The visit could also provide an opportunity to kick off talks for what the administration sees as a longer-term project of normalizing Israeli-Saudi relations.
Bennett said in a statement that the visit will “reveal the steps that are being taken by the U.S. to integrate Israel into the Middle East and increase the prosperity of the entire region.”
The Palestinians, meanwhile, will be looking for progress on reopening the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem. It served Palestinians before the Trump administration shut it in 2018 and folded its work into the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem as part of the controversial recognition of the city as Israel’s capital.
Israel captured east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it in a move not recognized internationally. The Palestinians want east Jerusalem to be the capital of their future state.
The Palestinians also hope the Biden administration will make greater efforts to rein in Israeli settlement construction and other unilateral actions that they say hinder the eventual revival of a long-idled peace process.
Hussein al-Sheikh, a top aide to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, told The Associated Press that the Palestinians welcome Biden’s visit and hope for “positive results” but feel stymied in their decades-long quest for an independent state alongside Israel.
“What is the American vision for resolving the conflict?” he asked.
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Associated Press writers Joseph Krauss in Jerusalem, Darlene Superville in Philadelphia and Alan Fram in Washington contributed reporting. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-to-visit-israel-and-pariah-saudi-arabia-next-month/ | 2022-06-15T01:08:03Z |
Which Estee Lauder mascara is best?
Mascara can accomplish a surprisingly wide range of effects, all of which boost your natural lashes in the way you need and want it most. There’s a daunting array of brands to choose from, but Estee Lauder is among the best midrange options, as they have a wide variety of effective mascaras for any occasion.
The best Estee Lauder mascara is the Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara. One application can last for up to 15 hours.
What to know before you buy an Estee Lauder mascara
Effects
Estee Lauder mascaras have one or a mix of several effects, with the three most common being volumizing, lengthening and curling.
- Volumizing mascara adds body to your lashes by coating them in a thick, dark formula.
- Lengthening mascara makes your eyelashes appear longer by using special formulae that stick to the ends of your lashes.
- Curling mascaras use a formula that shrinks as it dries, forcing your lashes to constrict and curl upward.
Your eyelash type
There are three main eyelash aspects that match the three most common formulae: length, thickness and straightness. When using Estee Lauder mascara, your goal is to find a formula that fills in the blanks of your natural lashes. For example, if they’re sparse but long, you should use a volumizing formula.
Color
Estee Lauder mascara only comes in black. Black mascara is the most common among all brands thanks to its ability to pair with essentially anyone’s eyelashes. If you want other colors such as brown or blue, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
What to look for in a quality Estee Lauder mascara
Brush material
Estee Lauder mascara brushes typically use plastic or nylon.
- Plastic brushes are best for adding definition. They’re also excellent at combatting clumping.
- Nylon brushes are prone to clumping, but they also coat your lashes in the product more evenly.
Brush flexibility
Some Estee Lauder mascara brushes are flexible, while others are stiff. Flexible brushes are better for evenly coating your lashes, but they take practice to use effectively. If you’re new to applying makeup, stick to stiff brushes until you’re comfortable.
Waterproofing
Waterproofed Estee Lauder mascara is a bit of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you have a product that can and will resist water, sweat and other moisture to stay clean nearly all day. On the other, these formulae can dry out your lashes, especially if you apply them too frequently. They are also challenging to remove at the end of the day, requiring specialized makeup removers.
How much you can expect to spend on an Estee Lauder mascara
Estee Lauder mascara typically costs $15-$30. Most are around $15. Higher-cost products are usually larger tubes or bundles with other Estee Lauder makeup.
Estee Lauder mascara FAQ
Will using Estee Lauder mascara too often harm my eyelashes?
A. That depends on a few factors. Generally, mascara of any kind isn’t harmful to the health of your lashes. In fact, many Estee Lauder mascaras include conditioning ingredients that actually improve your lashes’ health. However, there are still two aspects that can harm your lashes: parabens and waterproofing. Parabens are unnecessary chemicals, so most mascaras don’t use them, but if you see them, you should consider a different mascara. Meanwhile, waterproofing can dry your lashes out, leading to possible breakage.
How do I remove waterproof mascara?
A. Removing waterproof mascara is as difficult as it sounds. Do it improperly, and you can remove some of your lashes with it. The best method is to use an eye makeup remover specialized in removing waterproof products. Just soak a cotton eye swap in the solution and hold it to your eye for roughly 30 seconds. Gently wipe your lashes at the end of that time with the pad, then gently wipe again with a clean pad before washing your face as normal.
What’s the best Estee Lauder mascara to buy?
Top Estee Lauder mascara
Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara
What you need to know: This long-wear formula is perfect for all-day events.
What you’ll love: This formula is designed to lengthen your lashes and stay on for up to 15 hours of wear. It’s smudge-resistant and resistant to high temperatures, humidity and sweat. The brush uses microfiber bristles to separate and detangle lashes for a more even coating.
What you should consider: Some consumers didn’t like the brush, saying it was thin and prone to causing clumps.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Macy’s and Sephora
Top Estee Lauder mascara for the money
Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara
What you need to know: It’s excellent for giving your eyes that extra pop.
What you’ll love: The formula adds more of everything to your lashes — more length, more lift, more curves and more color. The brush is oversized and uses two types of bristles to coat the lashes better while combing them apart. It’s free of fragrances.
What you should consider: It isn’t waterproof and some customers had issues with smudges throughout the day.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Macy’s, Sephora and Ulta
Worth checking out
Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Multi-Effects Mascara
What you need to know: It performs multiple mascara-related tasks.
What you’ll love: The formula is designed to add extra volume and increase the length of your lashes while adding a strong dash of deep black color. The brush is double-sided to help lift and separate your lashes to give them a wide look that opens up your eyes.
What you should consider: Some were unhappy with the brush, saying it’s clumsy and prone to clumping.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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KDHE loans $4.2+ million for Johnson Co. water district improvement project
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The KDHE has loaned more than $4.2 million to Johnson County to improve the distribution system for one of its rural water districts.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says on Tuesday, July 26, it approved financing for waterline improvements to Johnson Co. Rural Water District No. 7′s distribution system.
KDHE said the financing package will fund the construction of at least four sections of waterlines to provide more efficient hydraulic operation of its distribution system which was previously expanded to include a neighboring district.
The Department noted that the system serves about 6,400 customers in Johnson Co.
“KDHE is proud to be a partner in helping public water supply systems sustainably improve infrastructure and continue to ensure public health,” Leo Henning, KDHE Director of Environment, said.
KDHE indicated the project is expected to be completed by the winter of 2022 and will ensure drinking water systems remain in good operation for the long-term future.
“This project is one aspect of cooperation between entities who believed in combining resources served its patrons better, than singularly,” said Allan Soetaert, Johnson County Rural Water District No. 7′s District Manager. “The Water District is excited to have also received cooperation and encouragement from KDHE in this significant waterline improvement project that will benefit its customers for a long period of time.”
KDHE said financing for the improvements was made possible through a loan it provided with joint funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Kansas Public Water Supply Loan provided $4.235 million, of which $1.27 million will be forgiven.
The Department noted that the KPWSLF provides financing for municipal drinking water infrastructure at interest rates below market. Since 1989, it said the program has provided more than $1 billion to over 250 municipalities in the state.
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FORT COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STOW IT, one of the leading vehicle storage start-ups, is now working with semi-truck yards throughout the United States to provide secure long-term parking. STOW IT works with fleet owners, semi-yard owners, and brokers to facilitate vehicle storage. They are currently looking for well-connected individuals in the industry to connect those who need parking with available their available semi yard inventory and offering a lucrative commission structure.
STOW IT offers individuals who present deals a 6% connection fee for the lifetime of the deal. STOW IT handles the entire process including payments, contacts and accounting including the payment of the commission to you each month. Their current goal is to get connected with those who can help fill up their semi-yard inventory.
There are no fees or sign-up costs, and you make money if you connect a deal. The leases are storage leases, not commercial real estate deals or leases, so you do not need a broker's license to make the commission.
These individuals will get priority access to STOW IT's real-time inventory of available spaces and yards throughout the United States.
Any individual in the semi-truck industry can work with STOW IT. To team up with STOW IT, send an email to support@stowit.com. They review all applicants then will set you up on their member-only website which gives you access to all of the semi yard inventory, location, prices, etc. You can see some of the existing yards and inventory through STOW IT's website at https://stowit.com/commercial-semi-storage.
STOW IT works with over 40 semi-yards across the United States with inventory for people who need storage for 1-250 truck and trailers. If you are interested in working with them, simply send them an email with your information.
CONTACT: info@stowit.com
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LONDON (AP) — A BBC investigation alleged Tuesday that British special forces killed dozens of detainees in suspicious circumstances during counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan a decade ago.
Citing newly obtained military documents, the broadcaster alleged that one SAS unit may have unlawfully killed 54 people in the southern Helmand province in 2010 to 2011. It also alleged that the former head of U.K. special forces knew about the alleged killings, but didn’t pass on the evidence to a murder inquiry.
The Ministry of Defense said the report “jumps to unjustified conclusions from allegations that have already been fully investigated.”
The ministry said two independent investigations have looked into the conduct of British forces in Afghanistan and that neither found sufficient evidence to prosecute.
“Insinuating otherwise is irresponsible, incorrect and puts our brave Armed Forces personnel at risk both in the field and reputationally,” it said in a statement.
“The Ministry of Defense of course stands open to considering any new evidence, there would be no obstruction,” it added.
British forces were deployed to Afghanistan since 2001 as part of a NATO-led international coalition after the Sept. 11 attacks. Thousands of British troops were sent to Helmand from 2006 to help with providing security for reconstruction projects, but they were soon drawn into combat operations.
The BBC investigation focused on one six-month deployment by an SAS squadron that operated in Helmand from late 2010. It said the unit carried out “kill or capture” raids to detain Taliban commanders and disrupt bomb-making networks.
The investigation reported that intelligence flaws meant innocent civilians were sometimes caught up in the operations.
Citing operational reports detailing the special forces’ accounts of night raids, the BBC said it found “a pattern” of similar reports of Afghan men being shot dead because they pulled out weapons after they were detained.
Officials were concerned that more people were killed than weapons were reportedly recovered during some raids — suggesting the SAS soldiers were shooting unarmed people, the report said.
The report said internal emails showed that senior officials were concerned but failed to report the suspicions to military police.
Opposition lawmaker John Healey described the allegations as “deeply disturbing,” and urged Defense Secretary Ben Wallace to explain to Parliament what action he would take to verify the claims.
The last U.K. forces and their NATO allies withdrew from Afghanistan last summer, nearly 20 years after the first Western soldiers were deployed there. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/report-uk-soldiers-killed-dozens-of-afghan-detainees/ | 2022-07-12T21:10:12Z |
Helps global organizations strengthen operational resilience amid increasingly complex business risks
PURCHASE, N.Y., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercard today announced a new partnership with Interos, the hyper-growth operational resilience company, to further expand its security strategy and bring Interos' multi-tier risk monitoring capabilities to financial institutions. This new offering allows organizations to proactively detect and eliminate risk across multiple areas – including cyber, financial, ESG, restrictions, geopolitical and operational – throughout their network of business and merchant relationships.
Risk has taken on new dimensions in recent months. A growing number of complex and interconnected supplier and merchant business relationships mean threats can develop anywhere in an organization's third-party business network. Many enterprises do not have the ability to track and mitigate these risks: according to Interos research, just 11% of organizations monitor their third-party risk on a continuous basis. However, according to a study by RiskRecon, a Mastercard company, 63% of organizations say managing third-party risk is a growing priority for their organization.
"The threat landscape is evolving rapidly and financial institutions are being exposed to potential disruption across multiple dimensions," says Johan Gerber, executive vice president, Cyber and Security Products at Mastercard. "External risks are becoming more sophisticated and complex. Our partnership with Interos makes it simpler for financial institutions to continuously evaluate risk, helping advance security and trust in the digital ecosystem."
Systemic Risk Assessment is the first fully automated platform using artificial intelligence and machine learning to map, monitor and model the complex web of business relationships that power global trade. The platform features an aggregate operational resilience risk score that allows organizations to quickly evaluate companies they do business with for vulnerabilities based on multiple risk dimensions, providing timely insights that they can act on before they impact a business. It provides the most advanced visibility into global nth party business relationships, spanning over 345 million entities and 18 billion business relationships.
"Systemic risk in our business ecosystems is a challenge that impacts every aspect of our global economy," said Jennifer Bisceglie, CEO and Founder of Interos. "This partnership with Mastercard is important in providing the ability to pre-solve issues before they become costly crises. Together, we're excited to bring real-time, continuous insights and operational resilience to every market around the world."
Dania Saidam
dania.saidam@mastercard.com
Zehra Mehdi-Barlas
media@interos.ai
About Mastercard (NYSE: MA)
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. www.mastercard.com
About Interos
Interos is the operational resilience company — reinventing how companies manage their supply chains and business relationships — through our breakthrough SaaS platform that uses artificial intelligence to model and transform the ecosystems of complex businesses into a living global map, down to any single supplier, anywhere. The Interos Operational Resilience Cloud helps organizations reduce risk, avoid disruptions, and achieve superior enterprise adaptability. Based in Washington, DC, the fast-growing private company is led by CEO Jennifer Bisceglie and supported by investors Kleiner Perkins, NightDragon, and Venrock. For more information, visit www.interos.ai.
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Venture funding in the U.S. reached a record $332.8 billion in 2021, according to the National Venture Capital Association; however, only 2.4% of VC funding went to companies founded by women.
Propel(x) ranked the top 15 states with the most venture capital investments in women-founded or co-founded startups using data from PitchBook. States were ranked based on the total amount of VC funding that went to startups founded by at least one woman since 2018. Additional data points include the total number of VC deals made with startups founded by at least one woman, the percentage of those deals made with startups founded solely by women, and the percentage founded by both men and women.
A quarter of VC deals with startups led by women founders since 2018 went to startups founded solely by women. The other 75% were co-founded by men and women.
Venture capital funding is raised when a startup with growth potential asks investors, investment banks, or VC firms for capital in exchange for equity in the company. As most venture capitalists—those who agree to invest in a company—are men, women founders often face unconscious (or even conscious) biases.
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#15. Virginia
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $958 million
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 200
— Share of female and male co-founders: 74.5%
— Share of women-only founders: 25.5%
In 2021, Virginia ranked 14th nationally for the value of venture capital invested in the state. With $2.57 billion in total VC investment, Virginia follows the national trend of investor interest in the software industry. Crunchbase reports 692 women-founded companies with headquarters in Virginia. The state is home to STEAM and cybersecurity education company Chrysallis.AI, which is woman- and disabled-veteran-owned. It’s also the location of the headquarters of Lynk—a company that provides universal mobile broadband via satellites.
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#14. Maryland
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $969 million
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 191
— Share of female and male co-founders: 75.4%
— Share of women-only founders: 24.6%
There are currently 540 women-founded Maryland-based startups listed on Crunchbase. In the second quarter of 2022, the state bucked the national trend of decreasing VC deals and more than doubled funding for companies in the state. Maryland ranked 16th nationally in total VC funding in 2021, with startups acquiring $2.24 billion in VC funding. Sindano Health is a Software as a Service (SaaS) app focused on LGBT mental health founded by Diversity Equity and Inclusion expert Tara Marshall-Hill. Simpli, with a majority female staff, creates workplace experience apps for companies and landlords.
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#13. Minnesota
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $1.0 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 154
— Share of female and male co-founders: 68.2%
— Share of women-only founders: 31.8%
Minnesota venture capitalists tend to focus on early-stage companies, and firms like Matchstick Ventures in Minneapolis invest between $500,000 and $1.5 million in startups. Minnesota companies raised $928 million in the first half of 2022, with a noticeable slowdown in deals between April and June. There are 400 women-founded companies in the state ranging from Vanessa Drews’ sweet Cheesecake Funk to haircare company Odele. Support for women business owners in the Land of 10,000 Lakes includes the Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota. VC firms like the Sofia Fund prioritize women-led companies for angel investing.
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#12. Connecticut
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $1.1 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 136
— Share of female and male co-founders: 64.7%
— Share of women-only founders: 35.3%
Connecticut is the only state on this list with more than one-third of its female co-founder deals completed with startups founded solely by women. Connecticut is one of nine states the Treasury Department approved for the State Small Business Credit Initiative. The state is slated to receive $119.4 million to launch two new venture capital funds: one supporting entrepreneurs from “underserved and diverse backgrounds,” and a clean energy fund. Successful women-owned businesses in Connecticut include fintech company WealthConductor.
The state government offers education and funding opportunities for female entrepreneurs, and First Lady Annie Lamont co-founded a company called Tidal River to invest in women-founded companies.
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#10. Illinois
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $1.7 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 371
— Share of female and male co-founders: 72.8%
— Share of women-only founders: 27.2%
PursePower lists nearly 46,000 women-owned businesses in Illinois. In Chicago, a third of roles at VC firms were also held by women in 2021, according to data from Chicago:Blend. One woman-founded firm, Chingona Ventures, focuses on startups founded by women and minorities that often get passed over by traditional VC firms. Entrepreneur found that as of 2020, Genevieve Thiers has received more funding than any other woman founder. The Sittercity founder has secured $48.1 million in investments.
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#10. North Carolina
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $1.7 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 242
— Share of female and male co-founders: 74.4%
— Share of women-only founders: 25.6%
Nearly 70% of the $3.6 million in VC funds raised in North Carolina in 2021 went to two firms. WRAL TechWire reports that while the general trend is for VCs to hold more capital in reserve, it’s a good time for early-stage startups in North Carolina to raise capital. The University of North Carolina created a toolkit for women- and minority-led businesses seeking funding. The North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame was launched in 2018 to honor female entrepreneurs across the state. Last year’s inductees included a trucking CEO, an enterprising women’s magazine founder, and a construction company founder.
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#9. Pennsylvania
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $2.0 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 336
— Share of female and male co-founders: 70.8%
— Share of women-only founders: 29.2%
Pennsylvania is one of nine states receiving small business funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative. The $267.8 million will be spent on small business loans, underserved VC firms, and early-stage tech investment in the Keystone State. The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center offers no-cost consulting and business training to entrepreneurs across 15 centers. The state government also provides a Small Diverse Businesses program to help minority and women-owned businesses compete for government contracts. Women-owned businesses in Pennsylvania include medical technology, media, home healthcare, and real estate companies.
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#8. New Jersey
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $2.4 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 178
— Share of female and male co-founders: 79.8%
— Share of women-only founders: 20.2%
The recently launched New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) is an attempt to funnel even more money into startups in the state through a public-private partnership. New Jersey companies secured $5.5 billion in 219 VC deals in 2021. The NJIEF was created to “address New Jersey’s shortfalls in venture capital funding and create the conditions necessary for entrepreneurs to succeed.” One standout woman-founded company is Kimberly Noonan’s WindMIL, which raised $32.5 million in Series B funding in 2018.
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#7. Florida
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $2.5 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 398
— Share of female and male co-founders: 74.9%
— Share of women-only founders: 25.1%
With its lack of state income tax and year-round warm weather, Florida is emerging as a business and tech hub. VC firm Andreessen Horowitz recently opened a new office in Miami Beach. Florida has also emerged as a hub for cryptocurrency businesses and hosts the Florida Bitcoin and Blockchain summit. Medical technology is another growing industry. Amy Tseng’s TissueTech, which specializes in regenerative tissue therapies, has raised $110 million in VC funding.
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#6. Colorado
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $2.9 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 449
— Share of female and male co-founders: 75.5%
— Share of women-only founders: 24.5%
At 10.39%, Colorado has the highest percentage of women-owned businesses in the U.S., according to a 2022 analysis from banking platform NorthOne. It also has the highest percentage (2.37%) of women who own their own incorporated businesses. Colorado companies, ranging from biotech firm Biodesix to software company Palantir, brought in $6.8 billion overall in VC funding in 2021. In the past decade, Denver’s population has grown 19% as business opportunities have increased.
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#5. Washington
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $4.0 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 556
— Share of female and male co-founders: 77.0%
— Share of women-only founders: 23.0%
Over the last five years, women-led startups in Washington received $481 million in venture capital funding. While 29.9% of businesses in the state are led by a woman, none of Washington’s unicorns (companies valued at over $1 billion) are women-led. The Seattle area has long been considered a tech hub—it’s home to giants such as Microsoft and Amazon. Women-founded companies based in Washington include Skilljar, Unearth Technologies, and Dolly.
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#4. Texas
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $5.6 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 672
— Share of female and male co-founders: 76.0%
— Share of women-only founders: 24.0%
Texas has a very high startup survival rate of nearly 80%. NorthOne bank ranked Texas as one of the top states for women entrepreneurs and reported that the Lone Star state has 1.4 million women-owned businesses. One of those is Pandata Tech, which was co-founded in 2016 by Jessica Reitmeier and specializes in solutions for processing high volumes of time-sensitive data. The company received a $100,000 grant in May 2022 to participate in a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency program to explore solutions for cybersecurity risks.
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#3. Massachusetts
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $19.6 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 1,067
— Share of female and male co-founders: 83.0%
— Share of women-only founders: 17.0%
Home to Harvard and MIT, the Boston area has become an innovation hub and home to many startups. Women-owned businesses in Massachusetts earn more on average than in any other state at $97,000 per year. Massachusetts is home to startups in the education, biotech, and culinary industries. Co-founder Stefania Mallett expects her company, EzCater, to go public in 2023 after pivoting to serving essential workers during pandemic lockdowns.
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#2. New York
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $21.5 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 2,366
— Share of female and male co-founders: 68.8%
— Share of women-only founders: 31.2%
Even with the high taxes, high cost of real estate, and fierce competition, New York City is still home to more company headquarters than any other American city. The New York City Economic Development Corporation partnered with VCs to start the WE Venture fund for seed and Series A funding to women- and minority-owned enterprises. One WE Venture recipient, Jessica Sobhraj, co-founded Cosynd, a copyright-filing app company. Alfred (personal assistance for renters) and Adafruit (electronics manufacturing) are two other industry disruptors led by women in New York.
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#1. California
– VC funding for women-led startups since 2018: $69.3 billion
– Number of deals with women-led startups since 2018: 5,091
— Share of female and male co-founders: 77.0%
— Share of women-only founders: 23.0%
California has the most women-led businesses in the country. According to the Census, California had 149,927 women-owned companies which employed more than 1.3 million people in 2018. San Francisco-based MycoWorks makes vegan leather from fungus and was co-founded by Sofia Wang. The company raised $125 million in Series C funding in January, which is being used to open a production plant in South Carolina. Other women-founded companies in the state include Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company and Therese Tucker’s BlackLine.This story originally appeared on Propel(x) and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/texas-among-states-with-the-most-venture-capital-investments-into-woman-led-startups/ | 2022-09-08T16:45:02Z |
PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Akumin Inc. (NASDAQ: AKU) (TSX: AKU) ("Akumin" or the "Company") will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, August 10, 2022, to discuss its second quarter 2022 financial results. The financial results are expected to be available on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
To access the conference call, participants may join by using an appropriate dial-in number available through https://akum.in/Q2-2022-Results-Audio or via webcast at https://akum.in/Q2-2022-Results-Webcast. A related presentation will be available from Akumin's website (www.akumin.com). Participants are asked to connect at least 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure participation. The webcast archive will be available for 90 days. A replay of the presentation will also be available until Thursday, August 18, 2022 by calling 647-436-0148 or toll-free 1-888-203-1112, using passcode number 3787518.
Akumin is a national partner of choice for U.S. hospitals, health systems and physician groups, with comprehensive solutions addressing outsourced radiology and oncology service-line needs. Akumin provides (1) fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of owned and/or operated imaging locations; and (2) outpatient radiology and oncology services and solutions to approximately 1,000 hospitals and health systems across 48 states. By combining clinical and operational expertise with the latest advances in technology and information systems, Akumin facilitates more efficient and effective diagnosis and treatment for patients and their providers. Akumin's imaging procedures include MRI, CT, positron emission tomography (PET and PET/CT), ultrasound, diagnostic radiology (X-ray), mammography, and other interventional procedures; our cancer care services include a full suite of radiation therapy and related offerings. For more information, visit www.akumin.com.
Certain information in this press release constitutes forward-looking information. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "targets", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "is positioned", "estimates", "intends", "assumes", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of opinions, assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Akumin as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, the factors described in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" section of Akumin's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2022, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on April 12, 2022 (the "2021 Annual Report"), which is available at www.sec.gov and www.sedar.com. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Akumin; however, these factors should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Akumin expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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L'ATTITUDE Live Presented by LaMusica Will Feature World Renowned Superstars Juanes, Farruko and Alex Sensation Who Will Take the Stage at the Waterfront Concert Event in Downtown San Diego, CA
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MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L'ATTITUDE, a top-tier business and media event, is excited to announce their first ever concert taking place this year that will celebrate the power of Latin music in popular culture with a star-studded slate of performances at San Diego's premier music venue, the Rady Shell. The highly anticipated concert will feature a headlining performance by multiple GRAMMY and LATIN GRAMMY winning Colombian superstar Juanes, along with opening performances from reggaeton superstar Farruko and one of the most beloved radio personalities and DJs in the Latin community, Alex Sensation. On September 24th, the breakout event will be a new addition to the four-day conference that hosts world class CEO's, celebrities, economists, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists, and politicians.
"As part of our 5 Year Anniversary Celebration we are proud to introduce the L' ATTITUDE LIVE Presented by LaMusica concert event to showcase this dynamic lineup of incredible musical talent," said Emilio Estefan, L'ATTITUDE partner. "Music is an incredible passion in the Latin community and this concert is the perfect way to bring legendary artists together to celebrate our accomplishments this year both economically and artistically."
"Today, the New Mainstream Economy is powered by Latino consumers, entrepreneurs and artists who together are helping drive U.S. economic growth. We are proud to drive purposeful conversations that connect and inspire leaders to reinforce the continued growth and advancements of The New Mainstream Economy," says Sol Trujillo, founder of L'ATTITUDE.
"Partnering with L'ATTITUDE is an exciting opportunity to strengthen LaMusica's continued dialogue with business leaders that recognize the importance of the Hispanic voice. We are also looking forward to producing an amazing show in San Diego at such a beautiful venue," said Alessandra Alarcon, President of SBS Entertainment.
"As a gathering that is designed to foster greater opportunity for Latinos across the United States in many crucial fields, I'm very happy to continue my relationship with L'ATTITUDE and look forward to a very special night of music," said Juanes.
Juanes is unquestionably Latin Rock's most globally recognized ambassador, known for his distinctive sound fusing a love of guitar-driven rock with smartly crafted, multi-layered songwriting and a deep reverence for the traditional folkloric and other indigenous rhythms from his native Colombia and throughout Latin America. Hailed by TIME as "one of the 100 Most-Influential People in the World," and The New York Times as "Latin America's hottest singer-songwriter," Juanes is the only artist holding TWO of Billboard's "Top-5 Latin Pop Songs of All-Time," has 12 #1 U.S. singles, millions of album sales, and has made dozens of groundbreaking television appearances bringing Spanish language music to wider audiences around the world. Recognition from his musical peers has also seen Juanes collect a staggering TWENTY-SEVEN combined GRAMMY & Latin Grammy, awards, including latest wins of both this past year for ORIGEN- a return to roots collection that reimagines some of the most important songs and artists that shaped Juanes' early musical vision. Simultaneously, Juanes has become a leading advocate for global peace and other positive social change through the tireless work of his Mi Sangre Foundation.
Farruko is recognized as an important musical phenomenon in the Latin music industry. Thanks to his fantastic artistic versatility and his excellence on stage, the multi-platinum artist and two-time Latin GRAMMY Award Winner has managed to conquer massive audiences around the world, becoming one of the most innovative exponents of the reggaeton genre. With eight successful studio albums and multiple collaborations with international artists of different genres, his success has impacted the Hispanic American community, in such a way that his career has been recognized by HBO with a documentary focused on his career, "Farruko: En Letra de Otro."
Alex Sensation is the most influential DJ and radio personality in Spanish-language radio in the United States, and an international Universal Music Recording artist. His radio show is broadcasted live, daily on the stations, Mega 97.9 FM in New York, El Zol 106.7, in Miami, 96.5 FM in Puerto Rico, and 96.3 FM in Los Angeles, reaching the highest ratings within its markets. With more than 3 million listeners weekly, Alex Sensation's radio show is notably top in the country for Latin music for 15 years. Alex Sensation is credited for his successful sold-out arena shows called "Mega Mezcla" in Prudential Center and "Miami Bash" in the FTX Arena (formerly known as American Airlines Arena}, with national endorsements and presentations for top brands. These shows have included appearances by top talent such as Maluma, Marc Anthony, J Balvin, Don Omar, Ozuna, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, and many more.
About L'ATTITUDE
L'ATTITUDE is the only event of its kind in the country focused on how U.S. Latinos are sustaining the economic growth of America. A world-class slate of CEOs, celebrities, economists, business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, journalists, and politicians gather annually to discuss the economic opportunities in the U.S. being made possible by The New Mainstream Economy. Many of America's most influential leaders across all sectors of the economy gather in San Diego to better understand how our economy is being driven by U.S. Latinos, our country's youngest cohort, representing nearly 1 in 5 Americans, and accounting for over $2.13 Trillion in GDP, roughly the size of India. L'ATTITUDE features presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and entertainment featuring leading celebrities. It is the source of facts and data gathered specifically about U.S. Latinos and the New Mainstream Economy.
L'ATTITUDE's mission is to celebrate Latinx contributions and provide a platform for burgeoning leaders, change-makers and aspiring Hispanic visionaries, from all backgrounds, to unite and discover how to create a world ready for greater possibilities. Some of the country's most influential people will be participating because they have already recognized how critical it is for everyone to understand our economy is being driven by U.S. Latinos, the youngest cohort representing nearly 1 in 5 Americans.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres, including the global leader in Hispanic radio, WSKQ-FM in New York City. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 275 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing Latino-themed audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.
Contact: Jessica Meisels
Fingerprint Communications
jessica@fingerprintcom.net
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BERLIN (AP) — China has overtaken Germany as the biggest buyer of Russian energy exports since the start of the war in Ukraine, an independent research group said Monday.
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air said Russia received about 93 billion euros ($97 billion) in revenue for the sale of oil, natural gas and coal since Feb. 24, when it invaded Ukraine.
About 61% of the fossil fuels worth some 57 billion euros was exported to the European Union during the conflict’s first 100 days, the Helsinki-based group said.
That included 12.1 billion euros worth of exports to Germany, 7.8 billion euros each to Italy and the Netherlands, and 4.4 billion euros to Poland, the group said.
Germany, which was the biggest importer of Russian fossil fuels during the first two months of the war, slipped to second place behind China, which has purchased some 12.6 billion euros worth of energy from Moscow.
The shift reflects the growing importance of China and other non-European economies for Russian energy exports, which provide about 40% of the country’s federal budget, the group said.
Figures published by the organization show that Germany remains heavily dependent on Russian energy, particularly natural gas. Imports in May were down 8% compared with the previous two months, coinciding with warmer weather.
As a whole, the European Union cut its energy imports from Russia by more than 100 million euros per day in May, led by Poland, which was previously a big buyer of Russian oil and gas, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air calculated.
By contrast, France, Belgium and the Netherlands snapped up more natural gas and oil on the short-term markets in May, the group said.
It noted that because Russia is exporting more oil by ship to countries where it doesn’t have pipelines, tankers are in high demand. Four-fifths of those tankers are owned by European or American companies, it said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/germany-slips-behind-china-as-top-importer-of-russian-energy/ | 2022-06-14T06:52:46Z |
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven insurance companies have contributed $122,500 to the LGBTQ Caucus, which in turn spent the money on an independent expenditure campaign to re-elect Ricardo Lara as insurance commissioner without disclosing the source of the donations.
The nonprofit Consumer Watchdog has filed a complaint with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) alleging the contributions violated state prohibitions against money laundering and disclosure of earmarked contributions. The FPCC has responded that it has opened an investigation into the allegations.
"Lara and his coordinated IE committees are violating one of the most serious provisions of the Political Reform Act ("Act") by laundering campaign funds without disclosing the true source of the contributors," the complaint filed by Consumer Watchdog executive director Carmen Balber stated.
Read the complaint here.
Read the letter from the FPCC here.
The investigation was first reported by the San Diego Union Tribune.
Lara pledged not to accept insurance industry contributions and these insurance company contributions appear laundered through the LGBTQ Caucus to hide their true source, Consumer Watchdog said.
Lara, as former Vice-Chair of the Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and current Ex Officio Member, was in position to influence the contributions. The complaints noted that almost no insurance contributions flowed to the LGBTQ Caucus prior to Lara's run for insurance commissioner in 2018.
"As you are aware, FPPC Regulations list common agents and consultants as triggering a presumption that coordination is occurring (FPPC Regulation 18225.7). Here, Lara continues to serve on the LGBTQ Caucus Board, and the Board's PAC is the entity funneling the insurance industry contributions to the Lara IE Committee," the complaint stated.
"Ricardo Lara has a well-documented history of seeking and accepting campaign donations from the industry he regulates, including contributions made in the names of relatives of industry executives apparently to disguise their true source," the complaint continued. "After Lara was forced to return these contributions due to media scrutiny, his insurance industry supporters are now laundering these contributions through the Legislative LGBTQ Caucus. These illegal contributions are funding direct campaign communications to the public in support of Lara's candidacy for re-election without disclosing the insurance industry as the source of the contributions."
Consumer Watchdog has consistently worked to expose and discourage insurance company campaign contributions to candidates for insurance commissioner because of the conflicts of interest they create. The group created a Quack-O-Meter to chart how insurance commissioner candidates' insurer donations compared to the millions received by disgraced former Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush.
"These contributions were made to the Ricardo Lara IE on the same day and in virtually the exact same total amount as the total insurance industry contributions to the LGBTQ Caucus committee," said the complaint. "Immediately after receiving these funds from Lara's LGBTQ Caucus, the Lara IE then spent $199,866 on campaign communication advertisements and $40,000 on polling in support of Lara's re-election. These expenditures were made on May 12, 2022, just 6 days after receiving the funds from the LGBTQ Caucus."
"The short timeframe and similar dollar amounts raise the specter of the LGBTQ Caucus, or Lara, coordinating with the IE committee regarding these communications."
"The State's Insurance Commissioner benefiting from laundered campaign funds from the industry he regulates on the heels of a public scandal where he was publicly shamed from taking such contributions is a very serious violation of the State's campaign ethics rules. The public is entitled to accurate information about the true source of these contributions."
Statutes and Regulations Violated
Government Code Section 84301 – Campaign Money Laundering – Ricardo Lara or the LGBTQ Caucus committee coordinated the contributions of insurance companies to the LGBTQ Caucus committee, then to the Lara IE committee, which failed to disclose the true source of the contributions.
Government Code Section 83116.5 – Aiding and Abetting a Violation of the Political Reform Act – Lara or the LGBTQ Caucus committee aided and abetted the campaign money laundering scheme by facilitating the movement of the campaign funds from the insurance industry contributors without disclosing the true source of the contributions.
Government Code Section 84203 and 84203.3 – Ricardo Lara and Ricardo Lara for Insurance Commissioner 2022 - Failure to Report Contributions – If Lara behested the contributions from the LGBTQ Caucus committee to the Lara IE committee, the May 12, 2022 committee expenditures were, in fact, in-kind contributions to his candidate-controlled committee, Ricardo Lara for Insurance Commissioner 2022. In that case, Ricardo Lara and his campaign committee, Ricardo Lara for Insurance Commissioner 2022, failed to report contributions to his campaign committee from the insurance industry. Lara's committee did not report these contributions within 24-hours as required.
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Students level the playing fields at California high school
By ASHKAN MOTAMEDI / Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism
Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Danielle Ellis and her softball teammate Sydney Prenatt were sitting in the senior government class in Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, California, when a lightbulb went off. The teacher was talking about civil rights, particularly Title IX guarantees of gender equality. The pair realized it was not OK that boys played on a fancy diamond while their team played in a nearby public with no amenities. So they set out to change things, eventually convincing the school board to build a new softball field for girls and earning hero status from those who will benefit from their determination. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/12/students-level-the-playing-fields-at-california-high-school/ | 2022-04-12T19:50:12Z |
The Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund provides investors access to income-producing senior secured loans through an actively managed portfolio of collateralized loan obligations, with the goal of delivering investors high income and portfolio diversification.
NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock, a leading alternative asset manager, has announced the launch of the Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund (the "Bluerock High Income Credit Fund" or the "Fund", Tickers: IIMAX, IIMCX, IIMWX), an income-focused fund with a portfolio comprised of actively managed pools of diversified collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The Bluerock High Income Credit Fund is designed to provide investors high current income targeting approximately 8% annually, attractive risk-adjusted total returns, diversification potential through its low correlation to broader markets, and access to an investment class traditionally available only to institutions.
Bluerock has partnered with WhiteStar Asset Management, who serves as sub-advisor to the Fund. WhiteStar is the CLO, structured products, and broadly syndicated credit arm of Clearlake Capital Group with over $72 billion in combined AUM. The WhiteStar management team has nearly two decades of successful experience in structuring, investing, and managing senior secured loan portfolios, and has overseen the issuance of over $40 billion in CLOs during their careers.
The Bluerock High Income Credit Fund launched with approximately $85 million of initial seed capital. The Fund's initial portfolio provides exposure to $4.7 billion of underlying loans from over 670 unique issuers, a 100% floating rate structure, and a multi-year track record of historical cash flow generation.
"Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund is a continuation of our commitment to develop investment products that provide retail investors with access to investment opportunities traditionally limited to institutions and that have attractive risk-adjusted returns across multiple market cycles," said Ramin Kamfar, CEO and Founder of Bluerock. "With the Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund, we remain dedicated to offering our clients differentiated, income-focused alternative investment strategies through partnerships with best-in-class sub-advisors. We strongly believe that CLOs provide an attractive investment option for investors given the floating rate nature of the senior loan exposure and historically consistent income generation," added Kamfar.
"Working with Bluerock marks another important strategic development for WhiteStar," said José E. Feliciano, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Clearlake. "In just two years under our ownership, WhiteStar has significantly expanded its operations and business, and we are proud to support our firm's continued leadership in the CLO and senior secured loan space as well as this effort to bring some of our alternative product strategies to individuals and their wealth advisors."
"We are excited to partner with Bluerock in bringing this Fund to market," said Gibran Mahmud, CEO of WhiteStar Asset Management. "We believe that with our differentiated credit views and analysis along with extensive CLO investing experience, we can provide an attractive product to our target markets."
Bluerock believes that access to senior secured loans via CLOs is attractive because of their focus on large cap, broadly syndicated loans to companies with higher revenues and EBITDA compared to middle market loans. CLOs generally benefit from substantial structural safeguards and active management, and have historically delivered attractive cash flows over multiple economic cycles. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund marks Bluerock's second interval fund, joining Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund which has more than $6.3 billion in net assets, making it the largest real estate-focused interval fund and the 3rd largest among all active interval funds1.
1 Source: Bloomberg, intervalfundtracker.com as of June 2022.
For more information about Bluerock and its solutions, please visit bluerock.com.
The Bluerock High Income Intuitional Credit Fund offers individual investors access to private credit, a rapidly growing institutional asset class. The Fund seeks to provide high current income, while secondarily seeking attractive, long-term risk-adjusted returns, with low correlation to the broader markets. The Fund has partnered with WhiteStar Asset Management, LLC, whose management team has overseen the issuance of $40 billion in CLOs since 2001.
Bluerock is a leading institutional alternative asset manager based in New York with regional offices across the U.S. Bluerock principals have a collective 100+ years of investing experience with more than $48 billion real estate and capital markets experience and manage multiple well-recognized real estate private and public company platforms. Today Bluerock has more than $14 billion in acquired and managed assets and offers a complementary suite of public and private investment programs, with both short and long-term goals, to individual investors seeking solutions aimed at providing predictable income, capital growth, and tax benefits.
WhiteStar Asset Management is the CLO, structured products, and broadly syndicated credit arm of Clearlake Capital Group. Managing more than $72 billion in combined AUM, the firm is focused on private equity, special situations, and credit. WhiteStar is comprised of a stable and seasoned, cohesive team, characterized by a breadth of analytical resources and proprietary market intelligence. WhiteStar has a conservative credit culture focused on fundamental credit work and primarily invests in broadly syndicated senior secured loans and CLO tranches. WhiteStar has approximately $13 billion of fee generating assets and is the staff and services provider for Trinitas Capital Management (whitestaram.com).
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit, and other related strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm's core target sectors are technology, industrials, and consumer. Clearlake currently has over $72 billion of assets under management, and its senior investment principals have led or co-led over 400 investments. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with affiliates in Dallas, TX, London, UK and Dublin, Ireland. More information is available at clearlake.com and on Twitter @Clearlake.
Investing in the Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund (the "Fund") involves risks, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment, and that you may lose part or all of your investment. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to purchase any security.
The Fund is a closed-end interval fund, the shares have no history of public trading, nor is it intended that the shares will be listed on a public exchange at this time. No secondary market is expected to develop for the Fund's shares. Limited liquidity is provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers for no less than 5% of the Fund's shares outstanding at net asset value. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. Quarterly repurchases by the Fund of its shares typically will be funded from available cash or sales of portfolio securities. The sale of securities to fund repurchases could reduce the market price of those securities, which in turn would reduce the Fund's net asset value. The Fund is suitable only for investors who can bear the risks associated with the limited liquidity of the Fund and should be viewed as a long-term investment.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, sales charges, and expenses of the Fund. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by visiting bluerockfunds.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXIN) — The FDA is issuing a warning to four companies selling products that have more kick than their marketing material suggests.
In this case, the companies are selling honey-based products and marketing them with claims that they improve health. Instead, they contain hidden prescription drugs.
“Tainted honey-based products like these are dangerous because consumers are likely unaware of the risks associated with the hidden prescription drug ingredients in these products and how they may interact with other drugs and supplements they may take,” said FDA Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs Judy McMeekin, Pharm.D., in a Tuesday press release.
The prescription drugs connected to the latest warning, tadalafil and sildenafil, are the active drug ingredients found in Cialis and Viagra. Both are FDA-approved drugs to treat men with erectile dysfunction but are restricted to use under the supervision of licensed health care professionals.
The warning letters were issued to:
- Thirstyrun LLC (also known as US Royal Honey LLC),
- MKS Enterprise LLC,
- Shopaax.com,
- 1am USA Incorporated dba Pleasure Products USA
The FDA said it is finding an increasing number of illegally-marketed, adulterated honey-based or honey-flavored syrup products that test positive for active drug ingredients not listed on the label. This causes issues for people on medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease.
“Products marketed with unidentified ingredients may be dangerous and, in some cases, deadly to consumers,” said McMeekin. “We encourage consumers to remain vigilant when shopping online or in stores to avoid purchasing products that put their health at risk, and instead seek effective, FDA-approved treatments.”
The products were promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites, marketplaces, and possibly in some stores.
The FDA is also concerned that because the companies label their products as dietary supplements and sell them illegally, they are not subject to the same approval process and quality standards as medicine from the doctor. This means some products could contain only a small percentage of a normal prescription dose, while others contain multiple times the typical dose.
“If you are struggling with sexual performance issues, you may have a physical condition that is keeping your body from responding as it normally would,” the FDA said in a consumer alert. “Talk openly with your health care professional before considering any treatments.”
The FDA wants to know how they will address the issue or provide their reasoning and supporting information as to why they think the products are not in violation of the law. If they don’t, they face legal action, including product seizure and/or injunction. The companies were given 15 days to respond. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/fda-issues-warning-to-companies-selling-honey-products-with-hidden-prescription-drugs/ | 2022-07-12T22:45:55Z |
LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Franchise announces the expansion in Texas with the Grand Opening of Crunch Laredo, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility in the heart of Laredo. Crunch Fitness will be located in a newly renovated space at 4601 San Dario Ave, previously occupied by SteinMart. The facility will be open 24 hours.
Crunch Fitness held their The One Day Only Presale yesterday, Thursday Aug 11 where prospective members toured the club for the first time, met the trainers and enrolled at discounted rates beginning at $9.99 per month. Founding members received a presale rate of $1 down and 1 month free, in addition to free t-shirts, discounts on small group and personal training, and more. The presale offer was extended through the weekend. The club is slated to open for workouts last week of August.
Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise fun, Crunch Laredo will offer top-quality cardio equipment and strength training equipment, circuit training, personal training, a functional training area with multiple indoor turf areas, a dedicated group fitness studio, a dedicated ride studio, Kids Crunch, HydroMassage® beds, and high-end tanning. Members looking for assistance reaching their goals will have access to staff of highly experienced Personal Trainers.
Crunch Fitness Laredo is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, the fastest growing franchisee in the Crunch system, and owns locations throughout the U.S. "We are excited to bring the Crunch brand to Laredo," stated CEO Brian Hibbard. "Crunch is for everyone, from the first-time gym-goer to the seasoned athlete. Add in a high-energy and fun environment, and we have options to meet everyone's goals and budget!"
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways; working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves over 1.6 million members with over 360 gyms worldwide in 30 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Spain, and Australia, and will soon be open in Portugal and Costa Rica. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.
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Revenue increases quarter over quarter; Company initiates device maker marketing
SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bsquare Corporation (NASDAQ: BSQR) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Total revenue was $9.7 million, an improvement of $0.7 million or 7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Gross profit increased $0.2 million quarter-over-quarter. Loss from operations was $0.9 million, in-line with the fourth quarter operating loss. Cash decreased $0.6 million from December 31, 2021.
"We're pleased with the financial results of the quarter. We saw an improvement in revenue and continued to carefully manage our expenses, and cash," said Ralph C. Derrickson, President and CEO of Bsquare.
Adds Derrickson: "We initiated marketing efforts in the first quarter that seek to position Bsquare as an emerging thought-leader and solutions expert for connected device makers. Our plans assume that these investments will begin to bear fruit in the second half of 2022."
First Quarter 2022 Results Compared to Fourth Quarter 2021
- Revenue for the quarter was $9.7 million, an increase of $0.7 million or 7%. Partner Solutions revenue increased $1.0 million while Edge to Cloud revenue decreased $0.3 million.
- Partner Solutions gross profit increased $0.4 million driven by both the increase in revenue and a large, high-margin sale. Edge to Cloud gross profit decreased, primarily driven by lower revenue, partially offset by a slight improvement in cost of revenue.
- Total operating expenses for the quarter were $2.4 million, an increase of $0.2 million, driven by an increase in marketing expense.
- Loss from operations for the quarter was $0.9 million, in-line with the fourth quarter of 2021. Net loss for the quarter was $0.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $39.4 million on March 31, 2022, a decrease of $0.6 million compared to December 31, 2021. Cash use was driven by operations.
Details as follows (unaudited, in thousands except percentages and per share amounts):
Notes:
(1) Quarter-over-quarter change and year-over-year change represent percentage point change.
First Quarter 2022 Results Compared to First Quarter 2021
- Partner Solutions revenue increased $0.3 million or 4% for the comparative period.
- Edge to Cloud revenue decreased compared to the first quarter of 2021, driven by continued purchasing delays from one of our large customers.
- Total operating expenses for the quarter were $2.4 million, flat compared to the first quarter of 2021.
- Loss from operations for the quarter was $0.9 million, in-line with the first quarter of 2021. Net loss for the quarter was $0.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021.
Conference Call
Management will host a conference call today, May 12, 2022 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Pacific Time). To access the call dial 1-888-256-1007 or 1-856-344-9299 for international callers, and reference "Bsquare Corporation First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call."
A replay will be available for two weeks following the call by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or 1-412-317-6671 for international callers; reference pin number 8747761. A live and replay webcast of the call will be available at www.bsquare.com in the investor relations section.
About Bsquare Corporation
Bsquare helps companies build connected products that participate intelligently in their own security, deployment, operation, and management, allowing our customers to realize the full potential of a connected world. We have extensive experience designing with Windows, Linux, Android, and other embedded operating systems and now operate IoT networks ranging in size from 50,000 to more than 1 million devices for our customers. Our technology is powering devices that help people be productive, enhance quality of life, and preserve the resources of our planet. Bsquare serves a global customer base from offices in Seattle, WA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.bsquare.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe-harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "expect," "continue," "believe," "plan," "strategy," "future," "may," "should," "will," and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, express or implied statements we make regarding the stability of our business, expected improvements to our IoT and software offerings, expected operating results in future periods, such as anticipated revenue, gross margins, profitability, cash and investments, and regarding strategies for customer retention, growth, new product and service developments, and market position. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances about future performance. Instead, they are based on current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about the future of our business and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: our ability to execute our development initiatives and sales and marketing strategies; the extent to which we are successful in gaining new long-term customers and retaining existing ones; whether we are able to maintain our favorable relationship with Microsoft as a systems integrator and distributor; our success in leveraging strategic partnering initiatives with companies such as Microsoft, AWS and Intel; the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our business and on our customers and vendors; and such other risk factors as discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Bsquare and Investor Contact:
Christopher Wheaton
Bsquare Corporation, Chief Financial and Operating Officer
+1 425.519.5900
investorrelations@bsquare.com
Bsquare and the Bsquare Logo are trademarks of Bsquare Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other names and brands herein may be trademarks of others.
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