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ORLANDO, Fla., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pedego Electric Bikes, an award-winning electric bike company with sixteen unique models, and 250 brick and mortar stores at last count, welcomes its newest store in Baldwin Park, FL. Pedego Baldwin Park is independently owned and operated by Matthew McKay.
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Headquartered in Orange County, California, Pedego Electric Bikes has found great success in their non-franchise brick and mortar retail model over the past 13 years, and continues to hit the throttle on opening physical stores. Pedego has built a brand on a complete line of class-leading electric bikes, from cruisers to fat tire trail bikes, an industry leading 5-year warranty and a network of locally-owned dealers available for customization and regular on-site servicing. With Pedego's independent store growth, they are creating economic local growth in a profitable and booming industry.
Pedego has a unique culture of business leadership and has cultivated a massive community of Pedego enthusiasts. "Everything electric is just hot," says Don DiCostanzo, CEO of Pedego. "We are a lifestyle brand contributing to economic growth and entrepreneur opportunities. Whether it be a fun family activity, a serious sport, to reach personal health goals or for electric transportation, Pedego has an option for any activity that most everyone can enjoy - no matter the ability."
Matthew McKay, has been a successful business owner for over 25 years and is excited to represent Pedego in the Baldwin Park and Orlando area. Jack Thomas, McKay's partner struggled with multiple back, leg, and hip issues from his time in the Air Force and has since been limited with his physical activity. Avoiding biking for 20 years, Thomas has strengthened his body and found a successful way through riding a Pedego because e-biking gives riders the ability to choose their comfort level in energy exertion, difficulty level and pedal assistance. Thomas is an eager advocate for e-biking and finding ways to enjoy physical activity through injuries.
"I have loved riding bikes ever since I was a kid riding on the Rock Creek Bike path to the National Zoo in Washington, DC," said Matthew McKay, owner of Pedego Baldwin Park. "Now, I get to go further, faster, and with a lot more smiles than ever before."
Pedego Baldwin Park also offers rental bikes perfect for riding the Cady Way Trail, Cross Seminole Trail, and the Orlando Urban Trail, as well as direct access to Lake Baldwin. The store hosted a Grand Opening Celebration on April 15th - The Pedego "Hello Fun Mobile" was present along with Pedego CEO Don Di Constanzo and Cynthia Newcomb, VP of Business Development. Attendees were treated to a group ride around Lake Baldwin, followed by raffles, food and fun.
To find a Pedego store near you please visit www.pedego.com/dealers.
About Pedego Baldwin Park
Pedego Baldwin Park is located at 4931 New Broad Street in Orlando, Florida 32814, and offers e-bikes for rental and purchase, as well as bike mechanic service and to suit all Pedego e-biking needs. Their business hours are 11am-6pm Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sundays. To learn more about Pedego's full-range lineup of electric bikes and try one for free, contact info@pedegobaldwinpark.com or call (321) 588-3721.
About Pedego® Electric Bikes
Founded in 2008, Pedego® is the leading brand of electric bikes in North America. Pedego is famous for premium quality, five-star local service, and an industry leading five year warranty. A complete line of 16 electric bike models are available at over 200 locally-owned Pedego stores that offer sales, rentals, tours, accessories, and service. Visit www.pedego.com to find a store and try a Pedego.
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Police: Couple facing charges after 3 children go missing for weeks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri-area prosecutor has charged a mother and her wife in the disappearance of three children.
KY3 reports Brittany Barnes and Ceairah Beverly have been charged with three counts of interference with custody or removed from the state.
Investigators said Barnes told Beverly’s mother, their legal guardian, she was taking the children to a court appearance on March 23. However, they never showed up to that appearance.
The children, Ryder Green, 10, Resean Green, 9, and Ramello Green, 8, have not been seen since. Police said they believed the women took them to Arizona.
Investigators said they contacted Barnes’s mother, and she initially told them the women and the kids were in Arizona. However, she later changed her story and said she would not cooperate with the investigation.
A children’s food stamp card was used at a Walmart in Queen Creek, Arizona, according to police.
The FBI has since been called to help work the case, and authorities urged anyone with further information to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810.
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(The Hill) — Former Secretary of Education Betsy Devos believes that the department she once led should be abolished.
Devos, who spent four years as the education secretary during the Trump administration, made the remarks at the inaugural “Moms For Liberty” summit on Saturday, according to the Florida Phoenix.
“I personally think the Department of Education should not exist,” Devos told the mostly conservative crowd in Tampa, Fla.
Devos was a leading proponent of “education freedom” during her time in office, promoting vouchers to allow families to choose their children’s schools.
In a speech in 2020, she said, “I fight against anyone who would have government be the parent to everyone.”
“Moms For Liberty” is a conservative group that rose to national prominence for its objection to children wearing facemasks at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The local news outlet also reported that summit attendees were given tips on how to recruit, promote, and endorse conservative school board candidates.
Devos is not the first conservative figure to suggest nixing the federal agency charged with overseeing schools. A group of GOP House members backed a bill last year seeking to abolish the Department of Education.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced the bill in February 2021, with co-sponsors including Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).
“Schools should be accountable,” Massie said in a statement at the time. “Parents have the right to choose the most appropriate educational opportunity for their children, including home school, public school, or private school.”
Devos’s remarks come as schools have become a central battleground for politicized culture wars, with Democrats and Republicans battling over issues such as critical race theory, LGBTQ rights, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) campaigned on a pledge to give parents a louder voice in schools, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drew national blowback with his signing of a bill barring teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-3. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/trump-education-secretary-says-department-of-education-should-not-exist/ | 2022-07-18T14:35:19Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 19, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in YQ:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in 17EdTech you have until September 19, 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 17EdTech 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 YQ lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/17-education-technology-group-inc-loss-submission-form?id=30442&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Homology Medicines, Inc. ("Homology" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FIXX) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-01968, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Homology securities between June 10, 2019 and February 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Homology securities during the Class Period, you have until May 24, 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.
Homology, a genetic medicines company, focuses on transforming the lives of patients suffering from rare genetic diseases. The Company's lead product candidate is HMI-102, which is in Phase I/II pheNIX clinical trial, a gene therapy for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in adults (the "HMI-102 Trial").
On June 10, 2019, Homology issued a press release announcing that it had commenced enrollment of the HMI-102 Trial.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had overstated HMI-102's efficacy and risk mitigation; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to commercialize HMI-102 in its present form; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On July 21, 2020, Mariner Research ("Mariner") published a report questioning statements by Homology and its officers about the efficacy of HMI-102, the Company's lead product candidate for treatment of phenylketonuria. Mariner focused on Homology's HMI-102 dose escalation pheNIX trial, concluding that the Company concealed data showing HMI-102's lack of efficacy and indicating that the program was unlikely to proceed to commercialization. Among other evidence, Mariner cited an email from Homology's Chief Communications Officer appearing to indicate the Company's awareness that a HMI-102 high dose patient had adverted to the adverse efficacy issue in a social media post during April 2020.
On this news, Homology's stock price fell $1.71 per share, or 10.38%, over the following three trading days, closing at $14.77 per share on July 24, 2020.
Then, on February 18, 2022, Homology issued a press release disclosing that "the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified the company that its pheNIX gene therapy trial of HMI-102 in adults with phenylketonuria has been placed on clinical hold due to the need to modify risk mitigation measures in the study in response to observations of elevated liver function tests" and that "[t]he Company expects to receive an official clinical hold letter within 30 days."
On this news, Homology's stock price fell $1.26 per share, or 32.64%, to close at $2.60 per share on February 22, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Strategic acquisition accelerates Checkr's expansion into the small business segment, unlocks best-in-class products for businesses of all sizes
SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkr, a leading HR technology company powering the future of work, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Inflection, whose flagship brand GoodHire is a leader in background checks for small businesses. This is Checkr's largest acquisition to date, enhancing its leadership in the background check industry. The transaction closed in April 2022.
This acquisition is a critical part of Checkr's expansion strategy in its fastest growing small-to-medium sized (SMB) business segment. GoodHire serves tens of thousands of customers in this segment. It was the first provider to offer a self-service background check solution, designed specifically for small businesses, featuring a 100% online experience, built-in compliance, an intuitive interface and excellent customer service.
Companies of all sizes now expect digital tooling and a great candidate experience to win the war for talent — the kind delivered by innovative gig companies like Uber and Doordash. With this acquisition, Checkr is positioned to bring an innovative, best-in-class software platform to customers of all sizes - now including small businesses as well.
"This acquisition is bringing two of the most innovative companies in our space together," said Daniel Yanisse, CEO of Checkr. "Our teams have so much in common: a focus on building delightful experiences for customers, very similar cultural values and most importantly, a commitment to build a fairer future for workers."
"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating the vast majority of new jobs in North America," said Naeem Ishaq, CFO of Checkr. "We're excited that this strategic acquisition enables Checkr to tap into this incredible growth and further accelerate our fastest growing customer segment."
"We're excited to join forces with Checkr and help make compliance and hiring easier, faster and more accurate." said Mike Grossman, CEO of Inflection. "I am confident that together we will continue to always build the best products for our customers."
To learn more about Checkr visit here.
About Checkr
Checkr's mission is to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all. Established in 2014 and valued at $5 billion, Checkr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. We believe all candidates, regardless of who they are, should have a fair chance to work. That's why we've designed a faster—and more fair—way to screen job seekers. Many of the fastest-growing businesses in the world use Checkr's technology to easily initiate and review background checks. Our customers include Uber, Instacart, Netflix, Adecco, Airbnb, Coinbase and more than tens of thousands of customers from SMBs to Fortune 500 employers. We have the goal to work with our customers to unblock four million candidates in 2022. Join us in the effort to promote fair chance at checkr.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
About GoodHire
Since 2013, GoodHire has been a trusted background check partner to tens of thousands of organizations. With its innovative, technology-first approach, coupled with an intense focus on customer delight, GoodHire has redefined the background check service industry. GoodHire uses automation and advanced data engineering to help customers accelerate hiring and make more confident hiring decisions. Thanks to its easy-to-use platform and responsive, FCRA-trained support team, our customer satisfaction and NPS scores match those of America's most trusted brands.
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CHICAGO, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) ("Titan" or "TWI") today released the following comments from its Chairman of the Board, Morry Taylor.
"I got a number of calls yesterday asking what is happening with TWI!! One fellow said he was at Costco to buy something and save $18.00 only to get home to find out he lost one million dollars in value on TWI stock!! I'm in Charlevoix, Michigan and I opened my iPad to see TWI down to $15. Deere, Agco, and CNH were also all down a lot.
"I called a friend and asked what's going on. He comes back with soybeans and corn are down heavy and TWI CEO sold 40,000 shares. Well, TWI has a program for officers and Board members to sell and buy stock called 10b5-1. This program has been in place at TWI for many years and is where the shareholder establishes the terms many months in advance of the transaction during an open period. The stockbroker then handles everything from there, and you find out after the fact what price it sold at. What you know or don't know reference information about the company or market has no effect on what the broker does that day.
"Remember, whether you get stock options or restricted stock, Uncle Sam wants his cash at the time of the grant. With about 63 million shares outstanding, the CEO selling 40,000 shares does not mean a damn thing. Let's not forget, TWI's financial performance and outlook is strong, and management updated and improved guidance for 2022 just eleven days ago. To those who sold, I hope you made a profit, to new shareholders I believe you'll be rewarded."
Safe Harbor Statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "would," "could," "potential," "may," "will," and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. Although we believe the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, these assumptions are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These risk factors include, but are not limited to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial performance; the effect of a recession on the Company and its customers and suppliers; changes in the Company's end-user markets into which the Company sells its products as a result of domestic and world economic or regulatory influences or otherwise; changes in the marketplace, including new products and pricing changes by the Company's competitors; availability and price of raw materials; and levels of operating efficiencies. Additional risks and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those contemplated in this release are detailed in the Company's reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, especially the disclosures under "Risk Factors" in those reports. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements included in this press release are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events, or for any other reason, except as required by law.
About Titan: Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products. Headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois, the company globally produces a broad range of products to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.titan-intl.com.
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Voter-Approved Measure LL Creates New Educational Opportunities for Vista Unified Students
ESCONDIDO, Calif., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, June 9, 2022, Erickson-Hall Construction Co. and Vista Unified School District celebrated the groundbreaking of the Rancho Buena Vista High School's new Career Technology Education (CTE) building. The project was funded by Measure LL, a $247 million general obligation bond approved by voters in November 2018, targeted at supporting college and career readiness, repairing aging facilities, and improving security. Located at 1601 Longhorn Dr. in Vista, CA, Rancho Buena Vista High School's new CTE building joins Erickson-Hall's robust portfolio of K-14 educational facilities throughout Southern California.
The modern CTE building will serve students working towards a variety of career goals by providing a hands-on learning environment, preparation for future vocations, and a realistic view of the work world. Design was led by architect of record Josh Eckle at AlphaStudio Design Group. The Project Executive for Erickson-Hall Construction is Jim Fisher.
Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were members of Vista Unified School District leadership, Rancho Buena Vista High School students and staff, and members of the development team. Program speakers included:
- Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent of Vista Unified School District
- Mr. Cipriano Vargas, Board President of Vista Unified School District
- Mrs. Debbie Morton, Board Vice President of Vista Unified School District
- Dr. Jose Villarreal, Principal of Rancho Buena Vista High School
- Linda Latimer, Chair of the Citizen Bond Oversight Committee
Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent of Vista Unified School District, states, "With this new CTE building, we will be able to expand career and technical education access to students aligned to the growing priority work sectors in San Diego County and the Southern California region. This new facility will enable Rancho Buena Vista High School to offer construction, welding, and metal working pathways. We're excited about how this facility will transform the educational experience for our students and expand their career opportunities upon graduation. I thank and sincerely congratulate all of our program partners, and the community for their vision and investment in education."
About Erickson-Hall Construction Co.
Erickson-Hall is a recognized industry leader and has completed over $1.5 billion in successful construction projects, of which $1 billion has been for K-14 education developments. The employee-owned company has been serving the Southern California markets of San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Riverside Counties since 1998. Services include preconstruction, general contracting, construction management, design-build, design assist-build, lease-leaseback and program management for educational, fire, essential services, civic, parks, recreation, faith-based, office and healthcare facilities. The company has an award-winning portfolio of completed projects and has received numerous awards for safety. For more information, visit www.ericksonhall.com and find us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/erickson-hall-construction-company.
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James Russell Lowell, who was one of the New England fireside poets, wrote, “There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only argument with an east wind is to put on your overcoat.”
On today’s deal, though, careful timing leads inevitably to sweet success for South and inevitably to disappointing defeat for East-West.
North chose not to use Stayman because of his strong intermediates. He felt confident that there wouldn’t be an extra trick available in hearts even if they had a 4-4 fit. On some layouts, he would be wrong, but not using Stayman does have the advantage that it avoids giving the defenders more information about declarer’s hand.
Looking only at the North-South cards, you can see 11 top tricks: three spades, three hearts, one diamond and four clubs. There are several chances for the 12th trick, and perhaps your first thought is to take a diamond finesse. Assuming it loses, you will try to drop the heart jack in three rounds, planning, if that fails, to take a second diamond finesse. To be sure, that’s a good line of play, but it isn’t the best available. There is a path that guarantees the contract anytime East has fewer than five clubs.
South cashes his four club winners, discarding a diamond from the dummy. Then he leads a diamond to the 10. East wins with the queen, but what can he return? Whichever suit he selects, it concedes an extra trick in that suit and furnishes declarer with 12 winners.
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The acquisition takes Dstny to the next level in customer engagement, enabling companies to employ Artificial Intelligence and data in their customer experience operations with minimum effort.
BRUSSELS, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dstny, the European leader in business communications, announced the acquisition of Tactful AI, a technology start-up based in the UK and Egypt, that provides a cutting-edge intelligent customer experience platform. The acquisition extends Dstny's products portfolio and helps companies enhance customer engagement operations across modern digital and traditional voice channels.
"With Tactful onboard, we are not only strengthening ourselves with next-generation Customer Engagement technology, we are also adding an excellent team to our group," says Daan De Wever, CEO Dstny Group.
As competition increases, businesses are competing mainly on customer experience. Tactful's Unified Customer Experience Platform (UCX) is an AI and data-centric solution that empowers business users to manage, engage, and understand the customer journey across multiple touchpoints. It includes a complete omnichannel digital contact centre, multilingual conversational chatbots, and conversational analytics.
"Tactful and Dstny share the same vision to bring employees and customers together through interactive communications tools. We both believe we can positively impact people's lives even better together. By joining Dstny, we are excited to accelerate our go-to-market strategy and bring even more value to our customers," Mohamed Elmasry, co-founder, and CEO of Tactful AI.
With the out of the box, no-code AI-powered automation engine, any organisation can employ AI and data in their customer experience operations with minimum effort regardless of its technical capacity.
"Our M&A strategy is all about product and revenue synergies, not cost synergies like you often see elsewhere. In that way, we grow faster as joint companies, and our customers get access to more and better products much faster. Tactful is a perfect match in every way, and we are excited to start working together," says Chris Parker, Dstny Group.
For further information
Christian Hed – CMO Dstny
Email: christian.hed@dstny.com
Tel: +46707187603
About Dstny
Dstny is a leading European provider of cloud-based Business Communications. The company aims to simplify the everyday lives of more than 2,3 million users today: the interactive tools in Business Communications are delivered as–a-service and bring employees and customers together across all communication formats (voice, video, chat, and other).
The Dstny tools are natively mobile-first, locally adaptable, easy to use, and easy to integrate, for companies, partners, and service providers. By combining innovative technology with close relationships with partners and service providers, and with strong local teams, Dstny can deliver the best possible user experience and make the latest applications accessible to companies across Europe.
Headquartered in Brussels, Dstny has 800 employees in 7 European countries (Belgium, Netherlands, France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, UK) and an annual turnover of nearly €190 million in 2021.
More info: www.dstny.com
About Tactful
Tactful is a leading and private technology company based in the UK, with a presence in EMEA. Tactful offers omnichannel and AI-powered customer experience software to help businesses thrive by enabling meaningful and effective engagement with their customers across touchpoints. Tactful UCX is a comprehensive customer experience platform that incorporates all technologies and tools businesses need to deliver the best customer experience, reduce costs, and boost customer loyalty and sales.
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Positioned for Today's Modern Traveler, the Series Leverages QR Codes to Unlock Additional Planning Content
NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading travel media company and most trusted voice in travel guidance, Lonely Planet, is launching an Experience series, a totally new range of guidebooks designed to turn travel on its head.
These innovative guides were designed for a new generation of savvy travelers looking for a more interactive experience, with fresh perspectives from local experts that allow them to "dip in and dip out" at their own pace.
Readers will be able to find curated guidance that allows them to craft their own unique itineraries and offers a more personalized approach to trip planning. Ideally designed for those who want to make the most of their travels, each guidebook contains pull-out city maps, gatefold maps, and QR codes to unlock additional digital content from the Lonely Planet website, and is divided into experiences by themes, à la carte experiences, seasonal planning calendars, and trip builders.
A reflection of a new brand position and promise that Lonely Planet is "For Explorers Everywhere," the Experience series meets the needs of many types of travelers, both those who have been loyal to the brand for decades and those who are just now taking their first trips.
"As we usher in a rebirth of the travel industry in light of the global pandemic, the Experience series puts travelers back in the driver's seat of planning their own itineraries and exploring on their terms," said Sebastian Modak, Editor-at-Large at Lonely Planet. "This new series speaks to a multitude of travelers, from the months ahead planners, to those who go with the flow, and offers a range of tools from additional digital content to physical pocket-approved maps to suit a variety of needs."
Research conducted by Lonely Planet underscored that today's consumers are looking for recommendations from local experts, inspirations from beautiful visuals, and guidebooks that work in tandem with using their digital devices for planning. The Experience series provides all three with Lonely Planet local experts providing in-depth articles and under-the-radar places, complemented by visual guides, best-in-class photography, and illustrative maps.
- Experience Italy
- Experience Portugal
- Experience Japan
- Experience Iceland
- Experience Scotland
- Experience Ireland
- Experience Barcelona
- Experience London
- Experience New York City
- Experience Paris
- Experience Rome
- Experience Tokyo
- Experience East Coast Australia
- Experience Great Britain
- Experience Hawaii
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- Experience Thailand
- Experience Vietnam
- Experience Europe
- Experience France
- Experience Germany
- Experience India
- Experience Peru
- Experience Scandinavia
The new Experience series books are available in bookstores or online at https://shop.lonelyplanet.com for $24.99 each.
Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is a digital travel guidance company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers each year online, in print and via mobile products and helps them unlock amazing experiences.
Lonely Planet can be found on lonelyplanet.com, mobile, video and in 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks and more. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet) , and TikTok (@lonelyplanet)
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VIENNA (AP) — A train carrying 2,000 metric tons of Ukrainian corn arrived in Austria on Friday, part of European efforts to elude a Russian blockade of Ukraine’s ports that has prevented critical supplies of wheat, corn and other grains from getting to countries in Africa, Middle East and parts of Asia.
Standing in front of a rail car adorned with the Austrian and Ukrainian flags, Austria’s farming minister, Elisabeth Koestinger, said the shipment marked the establishment of a “green corridor” for important cargo shipments between the two countries.
“Grain and animal feed exports can’t leave Ukraine via the sea route. That’s why we are creating green corridors,” Koestinger said.
The shipment comes amid a wider struggle to cope with disruptions to global food supplies triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with both countries two of the world’s biggest suppliers of wheat, barley and sunflower oil. Russia is also a major exporter of fertilizers that farmers need to grow crops.
The potential loss of affordable grain supplies that millions around the world rely on for cheap bread and noodles has raised the risk of food shortages and political instability in countries where many people already were not getting enough to eat. With food prices already soaring, the high cost of fertilizers and cooking oils are further squeezing the global food chain.
To help ease the crunch in a small way, trains will carry up to 60,000 metric tons of grain from Ukraine to Austria every month, adding to similar shipments to Germany. Those exports circumvent Russia’s blockade of Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port, on the Black Sea.
The Ukrainian ambassador to Austria, Vasyl Khymynets, called the new land route an important symbol of Ukraine’s cooperation with its partners.
“We are looking for routes to supply the world with food,” he said.
Khymynets said 600,000 metric tons of Ukrainian grain could potentially be exported every month via various land routes — just a fraction of Ukraine’s export capacity of 25 million tons.
The initial Austrian shipment was purchased by animal feed producer in that country. Subsequent cargoes were expected to find their way to the “global south,” Koestinger said, with Ukrainian food supplies in demand in central Africa.
The load of corn left Ternopil province in western Ukraine, and Austrian Railways picked it up in the Slovakian border town of Cierna.
Other countries also have started setting up their own “green corridor” routes, Koestinger said. Such land routes have been used during the war to help civilians trying to flee the fighting.
Austrian Railways already has been carrying Ukrainian cargo three times a week to northern Germany via Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Poland on trains that can carry up to 2,000 metric tons.
Now, it will ramp up the frequency with daily trains to Brake, Germany, near Bremen, where a port specializes in shipping animal feed and grain.
The Austrian government estimates that due to the war, harvest losses might be as high as 30% to 50% compared with pre-war production.
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AP Business Writer Kelvin Chan in London contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/with-ukraines-ports-blocked-trains-in-europe-haul-grain/ | 2022-05-07T13:19:54Z |
VERO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Richmond Assisted Living and Memory Care has not yet opened their doors to residents but is already creating an impact in their local community. Last month, the team at Watercrest Richmond partnered with the Aging & Disability Service in Chesterfield County for their 'Christmas in July' program. The 'Christmas in July' program aids aging seniors in the community by providing specific items on their wish list.
"Our Watercrest team received a list from Terry and Ann Donohue who had lost many personal and household items in a fire," said Christine King, Community Relations Director. "Delivering the items to the Donohue's was a very moving experience; they were so incredibly grateful. Our hearts are filled with joy knowing Watercrest made this couple's day brighter!"
Watercrest associates share a purpose and passion for serving others. As neighbors, family members, and friends, they share the emotional connection that inspires a sense of community at each Watercrest location. As part of the company-wide effort coined "Common Unity" initiatives, Watercrest associates are committed to positively influencing the fulfillment of needs in their hometown.
"The surrounding community has shown outstanding support and heartfelt appreciation towards the development of our beautiful Watercrest Richmond community," says Executive Director, Marsha Sottung. "We look forward to expanding our community partnerships and creating a positive impact for our future residents and the local community."
Watercrest Richmond will be a signature Watercrest product offering 76 assisted living and 22 memory care apartments with resort-style amenities and exceptional care. The architecture and design will boast a stunning fountain and promenade, art studio with gallery, music room, fireplace, multiple dining venues, theater, salon and spa, and the charming atmosphere of Bogey's Cigar and Scotch lounge. The community's Southern style exterior gathering spaces and one-of-a-kind greenhouse will offer opportunities for social engagement and resident activity amongst the lushly landscaped grounds and illuminated walking paths. Additionally, residents may enjoy the coveted Spa W offering world-class wellness amenities including light and salt therapy, and a state-of-the-art fitness and physical therapy center.
Watercrest Richmond is conveniently located at 5250 Grandin Avenue in Moseley; the sales office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. For information, contact the community at 804-294-3508.
Known as a top destination by Travel + Leisure, Richmond offers the best of big-city amenities with the delights of Southern charm. The area offers plentiful dining, entertainment and cultural venues, just minutes from the rolling hills of Virginia farms, gorgeous state parks, and charming wineries.
Watercrest principals, Marc Vorkapich, CEO and Joan Williams, CFO, are setting new standards of quality for seniors and their families in the development of upscale senior living communities from South Florida to Virginia. This is the first senior living development project partnered between Watercrest and Harbert Seniors Housing Fund II.
HMC is an investment management firm focusing on alternative assets, with approximately $8.0 billion in Regulatory Assets under Management as of November 30, 2021. A privately owned firm founded in 1993, HMC serves foundations, endowments, fund of funds, pension funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals across multiple asset classes. For additional information about HMC, visit www.harbert.net.
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.
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HealthLynked Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
Revenue increase of 3% from Q1 22 to Q2 22 and 67% decrease in net losses from ($8.33) Million in the first half of 2021 to ($2.76) million in the first half of 2022
NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthLynked Corp. (OTCQB: HLYK), ("HealthLynked" or the "Company"), a global healthcare network focused on care management of its members and a provider of healthcare technologies that connects doctors, patients, and medical data, reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
For the second quarter 2022, HealthLynked reported revenue of $1.65 million, compared to $1.71 million in the second quarter of 2021. The Naples Women's Center subsidiary experienced physician turnover that led to reduced revenues due to normal time required to establish a new physician and enroll in healthcare plans. Functional Medicine along with the acquisition of Aesthetics Enhancements Unlimited in May 2022 showed a 15% increase in year-over-year patient revenues.
Net losses increased from ($0.51) million in second quarter 2021 to ($1.59) million in second quarter 2022 due primarily to a $0.63 million one-time gain from the forgiveness of government loans in 2021 and a $0.18 million higher non-cash gains in 2021 from the change in fair value of contingent acquisition consideration associated with earn-out features prior earlier acquisitions. Compared to the first quarter of 2022, revenue increased from $1.60 million to $1.65 million and net loss increased from ($1.17) million to ($1.59) million. Shareholders' equity was $4.80 million as of June 30, 2022.
Year-to-Date 2022 Financial Results
For the first half of 2022, HealthLynked reported revenue of $3.26 million, compared to $3.50 million in the first half of 2021. Net losses were down 67% from ($8.33) Million in the first half of 2021 to ($2.76) million in the first half of 2022.
Dr. Michael Dent, HealthLynked's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "During the second quarter, we acquired Aesthetics Enhancements Unlimited to add to our portfolio of Health Services locations and our captive patient base. We continue to invest in the development of the HealthLynked Network with major advancements in our software platform. We plan to launch our pay service for Healthlynked members next quarter and integrate our services into the HealthLynked mobile application."
George O'Leary, HealthLynked's Chief Financial Officer, added, "To avoid future gaps in physician coverage we are very pleased to have signed Dr. Eduardo Maristany to an early 2-year extension through May 2025. We also have hired Dr. Sakr, a new physician, who will be joining The Naples Center of Functional Medicine. We plan to focus our attention on a concierge model for both The Naples Center of Functional Medicine and Naples Women's Center. HealthLynked's wide range of healthcare services provide an opportunity to offer a more comprehensive healthcare solution that will significantly increase future health service revenues."
About HealthLynked Corp.
HealthLynked Corp. provides a solution for both patient members and providers to improve healthcare through the efficient exchange of medical information. The HealthLynked Network is a cloud-based platform that allows members to connect with their healthcare providers and take more control of their healthcare. Members enter their medical information, including medications, allergies, past surgeries, and personal health records, in one convenient online and secure location, free of charge. Participating healthcare providers can connect with their current and future patients through the system. Benefits to in-network providers include the ability to utilize the HealthLynked patent-pending patient access hub "PAH" for patient analytics. Other benefits for preferred providers include HLYK marketing tools to connect with their active and inactive patients to improve patient retention, access more accurate and current patient information, provide more efficient online scheduling, and to fill last-minute cancelations using the Company's "real-time appointment scheduling" all within its mobile application. Preferred providers pay a monthly fee to access these HealthLynked services. For additional information about HealthLynked Corp., please visit www.healthlynked.com and connect with HealthLynked on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-Looking Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our actual results, including as a result of any acquisitions, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "likely," "will," "would" and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by our management, and us are inherently uncertain. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable laws. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. Certain risks and uncertainties applicable to our operations and us are described in the "Risk Factors" section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings we have made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports are publicly available at www.sec.gov.
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HLYK Contact:
George O'Leary
Chief Financial Officer
goleary@healthlynked.com
(800)-928-7144, ext. 103
William Hayde
Capital Markets Strategist
bhayde@healthlynked.com
(631)-403-4337
HealthLynked Corp.
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Nonprofits able to text supporters directly through dynamic all-in-one fundraising software
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Engaging Networks, a globally-trusted online fundraising and campaigning platform, will launch new texting capabilities, specifically designed for nonprofits and charities. The tools leverage a Twilio integration to support bulk sending of SMS and MMS messages to opted-in supporters and keyword management.
"Many nonprofits can't afford the high cost to start a texting program or have to sparse data together in siloed systems to reach their supporters," said Dan Szymczak, Senior Director of Product at Engaging Networks. "Our new tools make texting more accessible and integrated for organizations to engage their supporters in seconds."
The new texting tools launch later this fall, just ahead of the 2022 year-end giving season. The tools build on innovative technology already available on the platform to enable features such as one-click donations and conditional content. In 2021, Twilio texting technology helped nonprofits send 17 billion messages across 195 countries. The addition of this important feature to Engaging Networks further positions the platform as the leading all-in-one digital engagement tool for nonprofits and charities.
The launch is part of a larger redesign of the platform's email suite to allow for multi-channel messaging, with an easy-to-use interface across technical levels. The integrated texting and email tools come in response to the evolving digital landscape and growing power of text as a key nonprofit engagement channel.
Layering rich data with advanced features, Engaging Networks' new messaging tools are designed to help nonprofits raise more money, win more campaigns, and instantly connect with their most loyal supporters.
To learn more about Engaging Networks' upcoming texting tools, please visit www.engagingnetworks.net/solutions/messaging.
About Engaging Networks: Engaging Networks is an innovative digital engagement technology platform with the ability to fully adapt to a nonprofit's fundraising and advocacy needs. Engaging Networks proudly works with a variety of important organizations such as The Humane Society of the United States, National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Human Rights Campaign, PETA and Amnesty International. To learn more, visit engagingnetworks.net.
Austin Dressman
Marketing Manager
austin@engagingnetworks.net
(202) 643-4006
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) announced today the approval of its Coordinated Development District (CDD) plan and related zoning amendments presented at the City Council Special Public Hearing on Tuesday (July 5, 2022). HRP thanks the Alexandria City Council and the Old Town North community for their support and the many productive discussions over the past 16 months, which led to the approval this week.
HRP wholeheartedly agrees with the sentiment shared by Mayor Justin Wilson during the hearing that "This is a really big deal today and this is a long time coming." The CDD plan sensitively reintegrates the site into the surrounding neighborhood, opens up views and physical access to the waterfront, and creates meaningful open space for all to enjoy. As we work to reinvigorate this shut-down coal-fired power plant site, HRP remains committed to transparent and regular community engagement.
HRP's EVP of Mixed-Use Development, Melissa Schrock is leading this project and is passionate about delivering a product that best serves the Old Town North community. "We are proud of the public benefits the project will deliver including 8-16% affordable housing, over 14 acres of new or improved public open space, environmental remediation of the site, and aggressive sustainability targets, including 25% energy savings, 10% reduction of embodied carbon and 3% on-site renewable energy. We intend to deliver a project that will benefit the Old Town North community and fulfill our shared vision of transforming this blight on the Potomac into a vibrant model of sustainable and inclusive development."
About Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP):
HRP (www.hilcoredev.com) is a vertically integrated real estate investment and redevelopment company that re-imagines, remediates, and redevelops obsolete industrial sites across the United States with a uniquely holistic approach to development that prioritizes economic, community and environmental sustainability. HRP's redevelopment expertise ranges from modern logistics and distribution facilities to urban, mixed-use projects, and life science ecosystems. HRP strives to transform not only properties, but also the communities surrounding them through a comprehensive approach to community engagement, environmental sustainability, and economic development. Hilco Redevelopment Partners is a unit of Northbrook, Illinois-based Hilco Global ( www.hilcoglobal.com ).
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CHICAGO, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmarks Illinois, the statewide historic preservation nonprofit, issued its first loan through its Reinvestment Program Loan Fund to the Greater Chatham Initiative (GCI) to help finance the preservation of a South Side building that is now home to the organization's "Artist on the 9" co-working space and gallery.
Landmarks Illinois Reinvestment Program loans provide up to $150,000 per project to preservation initiatives in Illinois where traditional financing is either difficult to obtain or unavailable. Landmarks Illinois made its Reinvestment Program loan to GCI in February 2022. The loan funded historic storefront repairs at 735 E. 79th St. in the Chatham-Greater Grand Crossing Commercial Historic District where GCI recently opened Artists on the 9.
"Landmarks Illinois was proud to attend the grand opening of the Artists of the 9 space in April and celebrate the completion of this preservation project funded by our Reinvestment Program loan," said Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois. "Our goal with this loan program is to provide accessible funding and lending terms to worthy preservation projects in Illinois that may be unable to attain conventional financing. We also hope it provides economic opportunities in Illinois communities and sparks future investments in our historic places."
GCI is a nonprofit charged with developing and driving the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the Chatham, Auburn Gresham, Avalon Park and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago.
"The Artists on the 9 is a beautiful maker space, gallery and community meeting area," said Nedra Sims Fears, Executive Director of GCI. "We are pleased that Landmarks Illinois and Greater Chatham Initiative's visions aligned so we can make this first-of-a-kind makerspace available in our neighborhood. The interim construction loan was an important piece of the financial puzzle."
More about the Landmarks Illinois Reinvestment Program Loan Fund
Nonprofit and for-profit organizations as well as building owners and renters working to preserve a historic or significant Illinois building, structure or site are welcome to apply for Landmarks Illinois Reinvestment Program loans. There are no application deadlines for Reinvestment Program loans. Loan applications are processed as received and are considered monthly by the Landmarks Illinois Reinvestment Committee.
Interested parties should contact Landmarks Illinois Director of Reinvestment Suzanne Germann to discuss applying for a Reinvestment Program loan or to make a donation toward the loan fund. The Reinvestment Program Loan Fund was made possible thanks to generous gifts from The 1772 Foundation and three individual donors.
Visit our website at www.Landmarks.org/Reinvestment-Program/ to learn more about the Reinvestment Program Loan Fund.
About Landmarks Illinois
We are People Saving Places for People. Landmarks Illinois is a membership-based, historic preservation nonprofit organization serving the people of Illinois. We inspire and empower stakeholders to save places that matter to them by providing free guidance, practical and financial resources and access to strategic partnerships. For more information, visit www.Landmarks.org.
Media Contact:
Kaitlyn McAvoy
Communications Manager
Landmarks Illinois
312-922-1742
kmcavoy@landmarks.org
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Sea turtle population ‘skyrocketing’ with 7th most successful nesting season in decades
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Righteous! Researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory are tracking nearly 3,000 sea turtle nesting sites ready to hatch between Longboat Key and Venice.
The tide is turning for sea turtles on the Suncoast.
Researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory have their eyes on what they expect to be the 7th most successful nesting season it’s seen on our beaches in decades, and it could get even better. The lab has counted 2,713 loggerhead sea turtle nests along with more than 40 for green sea turtles and a single Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nest.
The nesting season spans from May 1 until Oct. 31, so those numbers could climb up to 3,000 nests overall before the end of the year.
ABC7 spoke to Melissa Macksey, the senior biologist and conservation manager at Mote Marine Laboratory, to understand what’s behind the sea turtle’s comeback. She explained these numbers are a culmination of decades of conservation work.
Since the Endangered Species Act passed in 1973, she said plenty of sea turtle conservation organizations have cropped up around Florida to help the struggling marine animals. Throughout the past 50 years, the combined efforts of all those organizations have lifted up the sea turtle population gradually moving them out of the endangered species category down to threatened.
“It’s awesome to know the work is paying off, even if it takes a few decades because they’re such long-lived species,” she said. “It’s kind of awesome to take credit for all the work they did back before I was even born.”
In recent years, that payoff has become more obvious. Mote Marine, which has been tracking sea turtles between Longboat Key and Venice for the past 41 years, saw all of its most successful nesting seasons within the past five years. Twenty years ago, researchers could expect to see maybe 1,000 nests on our beaches, but now those numbers are skyrocketing.
Macksey doesn’t have a prediction on how long it will take for sea turtles to grow beyond their threatened status, but she hopes the day comes soon.
Beachgoers can also do their part to help out sea turtles during nesting season.
Macksey is advising people to steer clear of nesting sites (marked with stakes and roped off) and make an effort to clear away trash and sandcastles that could obstruct hatchlings once they break free to make their dash to the water.
However, she insists the biggest help is turning down lights alongside our shores. When the baby turtles hatch--likely within two months--they look toward the moon’s reflection on the waves to find their way into the gulf. If bright lights on the opposite side of the sand are visible, they can get confused, run the wrong way, and eventually die.
With any luck, this year’s hatchlings will have a smooth run home and keep their population surviving and thriving.
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HAVANA (AP) — Ricardo Alarcón, who was for years the head of Cuba’s parliament and one of the country’s most prominent diplomats, has died in Havana, authorities in Cuba said Sunday. He was 84 years old.
Alarcón was the trusted adviser to Fidel Castro, and his brother and successor Raúl, for decades and was a key negotiator in difficult talks with the United States in issues including immigration and the legal battle for the return of the child Elián González to Cuba in 2000.
Alarcón did not participate directly in negotiations that led to the island’s thaw with Washington in 2014 under the direction of Presidents Barack Obama and Raúl Castro, since he had by that time left public life.
However, he was heavily involved in efforts to secure the release of five Cuban intelligence agents detained in Florida in 1999. Their return to Cuba coincided with the process of reestablishing diplomatic relations
“To Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada, master of the diplomats of our generation, we will always keep deep respect, admiration and infinite affection. Thank you for the privilege and honor of having been his disciple, ” Deputy Minister Josefina Vidal said on Twitter.
Alarcón, who spoke fluent English, was frequently interviewed on U.S. television channels about the policies of the island’s communist government.
He was one of the top leaders and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party, and was even mentioned as a possible successor to Fidel Castro before his brother Raúl Castro assumed the leadership of the country in 2008.
Wearing his traditional guayabera, his cigar between bony hands with long fingers and his thin glasses, Alarcón used to combine harsh rhetoric and fine sarcasm to criticize US policies towards Cuba, which he attributed to the influence of the Cuban exile community in Miami.
During the legal dispute over the custody of Elián González, Alarcón was a personal adviser to the minor’s father. During the process, he compared Cuban exiles in Miami with a “banana republic” and a “wild west” where no law reached.
Alarcón, who often described the U.S. embargo as “genocidal,” was president of the National Assembly from 1993. He retired as its leader in 2013.
At the head of this institution in 2002, Alarcón led efforts to inscribe the permanence of the socialist system in the Constitution, in defiance of growing demands for democratic reforms from opponents and some governments.
Before becoming a parliamentarian, Alarcón served as foreign minister and twice Cuba’s ambassador to the United Nations: between 1966-1978 and between 1990-92. There, he was vice president of the U.N. General Assembly and Chairman of the Administrative Council of the U.N. Development Program.
Born on May 21, 1937, Alarcón had a doctorate in philosophy and literature. As a young man, he was a staunch opponent of the Fulgencio Batista dictatorship and was part of the movement that overthrew him. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ricardo-alarcon-castro-confidant-and-top-cuban-envoy-dies/ | 2022-05-01T20:33:55Z |
Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup
DENVER (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party to stay in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title, beating the Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night in Game 5.
Ondrej Palat scored with 6:22 remaining and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 35 shots in front of a raucous crowd hoping to celebrate the Avalanche’s first championship in 21 years. The Cup was all shined up and in the building, too.
It’s heading back to Tampa for Game 6 on Sunday night. The Lightning trail the best-of-seven series 3-2.
Nikita Kucherov and defenseman Jan Rutta also scored for the Lightning. Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar had goals for Colorado. Makar’s third-period tally bounced off the skate of Erik Cernak and through the pads of Vasilevskiy to tie it at 2.
It set the stage for Palat, whose shot slipped through the pads of Darcy Kuemper. A brief hush fell over the crowd.
Tampa Bay regrouped after an emotional Game 4 loss at home on a overtime goal from Colorado forward Nazem Kadri. The Lightning felt the Avalanche might have had too many players on the ice on the winner.
A too many players on the ice penalty was called Friday on Colorado with 2:43 remaining. The Lightning went on the power play and made it so that Colorado couldn’t pull Kuemper until around 30 seconds remaining. They weathered the Avalanche’s late barrage.
Just the Lightning showing their championship mettle. They’ve already rallied back from a 3-2 deficit to Toronto in the first round, and climbed out of a 2-0 hole against the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference finals.
Completing this comeback series win would put them in an entirely different category. Only one team has rallied to capture a Game 7 in the final after trailing 3-1 in a series — the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs.
This is a gritty Lightning squad that’s showing no signs of slowing down even against a speedy Avalanche team and even after all the contests they’ve logged. Tampa Bay has played in 67 postseason games since the start of the first round in 2020. That’s basically an entire extra season.
Their resolve has impressed Lightning coach Jon Cooper. His team improved to 3-0 this season when facing potential elimination games.
The Avalanche are trying to capture their first title since 2001. The Avalanche fans were out in full force — both inside the building (an upper-level ticket on game day was going for around $1,500) and outside at a nearby watch party.
Colorado knew it wasn’t going to be easy. Makar said leading into the game this was the “toughest one that we’ve had so far.”
The Avalanche are 2 for 2 in their visits to the Stanley Cup Final. They also won in 1996, which was their inaugural season in Denver after relocating from Quebec.
Soon after Nichushkin tied it at 1-apiece in the second, Kucherov knocked in a goal off the post. The power-play goal was with Alex Killorn in the box for holding, along with J.T. Compher (holding the stick) and Makar (tripping), making for a 4-on-3 situation.
Rutta zapped some of the energy from the crowd with his first goal of the playoffs. It was on a slapshot from the side that slipped through Kuemper.
It bode well for the Lightning — teams that score the first goal when staring at elimination in the final are 55-25.
“If we had our choice, we would just write our name all the way around the circle (of the Cup),” Cooper cracked before the game.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Dentsply investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
XRAY investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Dentsply during the relevant time frame, you have until August 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Launches "Be the Reason" Campaign Urging Parents to Trade Skepticism for Support
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Understood.org — a resource for the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia — today released a study about the misconceptions and stigmas that come with children's learning and thinking differences (LTDs), and how these factor into parents' support, or lack thereof. The Understood.org Neurodiversity and Stigma Study found that 90% of parents believe there are children with LTDs, yet more than half (55%) of those with neurodivergent children say they are afraid to tell others about their child's LTD because of the associated biases. Facing stigmas and biases alone can greatly affect children's mental health, as 69% of parents of kids with LTDs say that the stigma associated negatively impacts their child's mental health and well-being — but parents who get involved can be the reason a child thrives.
To combat the stigmas around LTDs and urge parents to support their children who face them, Understood.org today introduces its "Be the Reason" campaign. It launches with a "Be the Reason" film, featured on understood.org/BeTheReason and in ads across digital platforms. The film centers on a child's perspective of living with an LTD when her differences go ignored. Additionally, a #YouCanBeTheReason social media challenge, led by social media influencers The Holderness Family, also kicks off today on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. This challenge asks parents to share how they've been the reason their child thrives.
"Our extensive research highlights the realities of the stigmas that accompany learning and thinking differences, and the work that we need to do to help parents recognize and support their child's neurodivergence," says Nathan Friedman, Understood.org's co-president and chief marketing officer. "'Be the Reason' shows the impact, through their child's eyes, in an effort to convince the 6 million skeptical parents to become supporters, and to engage with their kids so they have the opportunity to thrive."
The #YouCanBeTheReason social challenge features a song by Penn Holderness of The Holderness Family about his personal experiences of growing up with ADHD and how his family's help made a difference.
Holderness says, "As a kid growing up with ADHD, I know firsthand how impactful your family's understanding and support can be when it comes to navigating the stigmas and challenges associated with it. Understood.org's 'Be the Reason' social challenge is meaningful to me because it can increase awareness and share how important it is for families to help kids navigate the challenges that come with learning differences. It's also a pretty fun way for parents to show how #YouCanBeTheReason by supporting your kids in big and small ways."
The "Be the Reason" film, starring Miya Kofo and featuring a neurodiverse cast, will live on understood.org/BeTheReason, along with other campaign resources such as a parent activity kit from Understood, stories from children whose parents have "been the reason" for them, and other fun and informative activities for parents and kids. The activity kit includes actionable tips, activities, and conversation starters for parents to use to engage with their child around challenges they may be facing.
Other key findings from Understood.org's research:
- Parents may think that they know more about LTDs than they actually do.
- Stigmas heavily influence their beliefs. About one-third of parents believe that the school system contributes to a child's neurodivergence.
- This hinders parental support. Three-quarters of parents of kids with LTDs believe others will judge their kids unfairly if their LTD is acknowledged, which can impact kids' mental health.
- Parent support is key. For parents of kids with LTDs who are involved and engaged around their kids' challenges, 80% report their child's lives have improved.
For more of the research findings, visit the Understood Media Center.
"Critical first steps for parents are to initiate a conversation with their child about the challenges they're facing, ask how they're feeling, and learn where they can help so the child knows they have support," says Dr. Andrew Kahn, Understood.org expert of psychology and learning. "Then parents can begin the next steps of communicating with teachers or health care providers about their child's needs and sharing their observations of any trends that can guide their individualized care. But that initial engagement and understanding are key."
Unless otherwise noted, the research cited above is from Understood.org's Neurodiversity and Stigma Study, which surveyed 1,500 parents of both neurotypical children and those with LTDs across the U.S. (April 2022). In addition to this latest study, Understood.org worked with MarketCast, a leader in youth and young adult research, in 2021 to conduct Understood.org and MarketCast's Impact Study (2021). This multiwave study surveyed ~1,000 U.S. parents of neurotypical kids, kids with LTDs whose parents did not know Understood.org, and kids with learning differences whose parents used Understood.org once or more in the last six months. Both studies are nationally representative. Full data can be found in the Understood Media Center.
For more information on the "Be the Reason" campaign and to access the parent activity kit, visit understood.org/BeTheReason. To engage in the social media challenge, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram users are encouraged to share their story with the hashtag #YouCanBeTheReason.
About Understood.org
1 in 5 Americans have learning and thinking differences, such as ADHD and dyslexia. They are often misunderstood, undiagnosed, and dismissed, and their differences are viewed as a weakness. This leaves many on a journey that is stacked against them and costs society billions of dollars. Understood.org is a resource for those who learn and think differently. Each year, we help more than 20 million people discover their potential, learn how to take control, find community, and stay on a positive path along each stage of life's journey. When others join this journey, and people are broadly embraced, everyone thrives. Understood.org is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation based in New York. For more information, to donate, or to become a partner, visit u.org/media and follow us on Twitter @UnderstoodOrg.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — What do an alligator corn dog and a cornbread chili pie dog have in common? They’re both new menu items unveiled for the Texas Rangers 2022 season.
Alongside their partner Delaware North, the Rangers announced some new additions to the Globe Life Field menu along with some new hospitality spaces.
New menu items:
- Alligator Corn Dog: An Alligator Andouille Sausage hand-dipped in corn dog batter and fried to a delicious golden brown. Available at the Bullpen Grill at Section 125.
- Chicken Fried Brisket Sandwich: Generous pieces of in-house-smoked Nolan Ryan Beef Brisket – hand-battered and fried – piled on thick slices of Texas Toast with pickles, red onions and Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. Available at the Sweet Baby Ray’s stand at Section 125.
- Brisket Egg Rolls: Created by a Rangers fan in 2020 as part of a recipe contest. Tender house-smoked brisket shredded and rolled up in a classic eggroll wrap with Napa cabbage – deep-fried until crispy and delicious. Served with Togarashi-seasoned fries and Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce for dipping. Available at the Go Deep Fried stands at Sections 121, 225 and 230.
- Vegan Bratwurst: An Impossible Vegan Bratwurst served on a fresh locally baked vegan roll with grilled onions. Available at the Vegan Cart at Section 101.
- Vegan Chicken Salad: A classic chicken salad sandwich – but with vegan “chicken.” Served with Terra Chips and sliced vegan bread. Available at the concession locations at Sections 101 and 205.
- Golden Chick Loaded Fries: Golden Chick’s signature battered fries loaded with Ricos Nacho Cheese, bacon bits and Ricos Jalapenos. Available at the Golden Chick stand at Section 128.
- Mac and Cheese Nachos: Tostitos Tortilla Chips covered with Ricos Cheese Sauce, a pile of creamy mac and cheese, pico de gallo, Ricos Jalapenos and a drizzle of sour cream. Available at concession stands at Sections 106 and 225.
- Cornbread Chili Pie Dog: A Texas Chili all-Angus beef hot dog with fresh-baked cornbread as the bun – topped with Texas Chili’s chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and Ricos Jalapenos. Available at concessions stands at Sections 132 and 225.
New hospitality spaces:
- Arlington Eats, which is located near Section 101, will feature pop-up outposts of local restaurants during weekend games and select events. Arlington’s Hurtado Barbecue Co. will be the featured concept for the first two games, followed by Ella B’s Restaurant on April 15-17 and Prince Lebanese Grill on April 29-31. Hurtado Barbecue will also return May 13-15.
- 421 Food Hall – named as a tip of the cap to the Rangers’ first game in Arlington on April 21, 1972 – has been added to the upper concourse near Section 225. The space features buffet-style dining with a mix of open seating at picnic and high-top tables, along with an exclusive lounge for season ticket holders.
- The High Ball bar, which neighbors the 421 Food Hall,features a cocktail lounge vibe, complete with couches, lounge chairs, side chairs and a mix high-top and traditional tables. The High Ball will serve a variety of specialty cocktails and beer and is accessible to all fans near Section 223.
“We work closely with the Rangers to ensure our hospitality program is constantly evolving and adding to the game-day experience at Globe Life Field,” said Casey Rapp, Delaware North’s general manager at the ballpark. “Our culinary team has been hard at work this offseason, creating a fun mix of new items for the 2022 season that feature creative twists on fan favorites – with a range of regional flavors and products.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/texas-rangers-unveil-new-menu-items-including-alligator-corn-dog-for-2022-season/ | 2022-04-06T18:56:25Z |
93-year-old homeowner ‘justified’ in shooting intruder, authorities say
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (Gray News) - Authorities in Southern California are investigating a home invasion where a homeowner shot one of the intruders.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reports deputies were called to a residence regarding a burglary in progress.
Authorities said homeowner Joe Teague, 93, told dispatch he had several people at gunpoint in his home. Arriving deputies found one of the intruders, 33-year-old Joseph Ortega, suffering found a gunshot wound.
Ortega was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
The sheriff’s office said witnesses told deputies that several people ran away from the man’s home just before authorities arrived.
Investigators reported that several people, including Ortega, were inside Teague’s home when the shooting occurred, and the homeowner was unharmed in the incident.
According to authorities, the 93-year-old was questioned at the Moreno Valley Station and returned home. Their investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with further information on the incident was urged to contact the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-955-2777.
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Did you lose money on investments in Apyx Medical? If so, please visit Apyx Medical Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APYX) between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Apyx claims to be an advanced energy technology company with products in the cosmetic and surgical markets. Nearly 80% of the Company's revenue is derived from the Advanced Energy segment, which consists of Apyx's helium plasma technology that is marketed and sold as Renuvion (in the cosmetic surgery market) and J-Plasma (in the hospital surgical market).
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made materially false and misleading statements throughout the Class Period. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted.
On March 14, 2022, Apyx disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") would be posting a Medical Device Safety Communication ("MDSC") related to the Company's Advanced Energy Products. The Company further disclosed that "[b]ased on our initial interactions with the FDA, we believe the Agency's MDSC will pertain to the use of our Advanced Energy products outside of their FDA-cleared indication for general use in cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures."
On this news, the Company's stock fell over 40%, to close at $5.88 per share on March 14, 2022.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
If you purchased APYX securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Apyx Medical Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
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Which cheap XBOX One controllers are best?
Gaming is a rapidly growing hobby, with better devices and consoles coming out all the time. One of the most popular consoles is the XBOX One, which is equipped with high-quality graphics and exciting brand-exclusive titles. Unfortunately, the console only comes with one controller, meaning that another one is needed to play with friends. These controllers, especially ones made from the original manufacturer, can be expensive, so finding one within the right budget can be a big decision. Fortunately, there are several different XBOX One controllers available on the market for affordable prices.
Features to consider before buying a controller
Wired or wireless XBOX controller
Nearly all XBOX controllers have wireless connection at this point in time; however, there still are some controllers available that offer a wired option. With a direct plug-in to the console, some controllers can work comfortably without having to connect through wireless pairing. A wired connection may work better for users that do not want to worry about ensuring the controller is properly paired or paying attention to battery life.
XBOX controller battery life
The battery life of any controller is a very important factor. With most gamers playing anywhere from one to several hours at a time, having a controller that can maintain a charge for that entire session and more in the coming days and weeks is a major advantage. Most XBOX controllers come with impressive battery life and are fully functioning while charging, so battery life may be an area to potentially compromise on.
XBOX controller headphone jack
For playing games online or even trying to stay quiet when playing at night, having a pair of headphones to plug directly into the controller can help communicate with teammates or reduce the noise in a house. Many controllers have headphone jacks built directly in for this purpose, but it is not standard across all devices. So, if late-night gaming or online play is important, so should having a headphone jack.
Licensed XBOX controllers
One possible important detail for any XBOX controller is if it is officially licensed by Microsoft for use on the console. While it may not make a difference, having an officially licensed controller will make it easier if something goes wrong and should also ensure that the controller seamlessly connects with the console without an issue.
XBOX controller quality
The design of a controller is a far more subjective place of judgment. Controllers come in all sorts of different colors with different styled outer shells that are entirely up to the taste of the buyer. Deciding what kind of controller look and feel is wanted is the most personal choice available when buying one.
What’s the best cheap XBOX controller to buy?
Top cheap XBOX controller
What you need to know: This is a Microsoft-designed controller with wireless compatibility on all Microsoft gaming devices designed with a clean, ergonomic style.
What you’ll love: It’s built with a headphone jack for easy online gaming communications or quiet late-night play. The controller also has a 40-hour battery life for easy use for several days at a time.
What you should consider: At $60, the controller is on the more expensive side in comparison to other available options.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top cheap XBOX controller for the money
What you need to know: Affordable and officially licensed, this controller has a wired connection and a built-in headphone jack.
What you’ll love: The device is compatible with multiple Microsoft gaming devices and has a unique, retro design with precision analog triggers that are particularly reactive.
What you should consider: The controller lacks any kind of real durability, with multiple users reporting that it breaks down after just a few months of use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller
What you need to know: This is an officially licensed wired controller with an ergonomic design and a nearly 10-foot USB cable that makes it easier to game from anywhere. It comes with a 2.5-year warranty in case of an issue.
What you’ll love: Built with dual rumble motors for immersive gameplay action, you also get a built-in headphone jack and compatibility on new XBOX models.
What you should consider: Much like other more affordable controllers, it lacks the same level of longevity and durability that more expensive models have. Some users report issues after a few months of use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Afterglow Prismatic LED Wired Controller
What you need to know: An incredibly affordable, officially licensed wired controller, this model has LED lighting for a stylish look and a built-in headphone jack.
What you’ll love: It’s designed with a clear outer shell and adjustable volume control on the device. It comes with a 10-foot micro USB cable.
What you should consider: The detachable cord has some issues once removed and put back on a few times, leading some users to leave the cord in permanently to prevent damage.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This is a stylish controller that comes in several different colors and with a non-slip grip on the handles. It also has a built-in headphone jack.
What you’ll love: The controller is compatible with multiple different XBOX and Windows gaming devices. The controller can be customized on the free PDP app.
What you should consider: Some users report issues with the analog sticks not being as responsive after extended use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Chasdi XBOX One Wireless Controller V2
What you need to know: As a well-designed, ergonomic controller, it has easy wireless compatibility with multiple XBOX consoles and Android devices.
What you’ll love: It’s equipped with dual rumble motors for more reactive gameplay and incredibly low latency.
What you should consider: This controller does not come with a headphone jack. It also has been shown to be unresponsive to connection after a few months of use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Vitech's Integrate22 Symposium Adds a Fourth Track to Further Empower Digital Engineers.
Published: Apr. 13, 2022 at 8:09 AM CDT|Updated: 58 minutes ago
Vitech has expanded the Integrate 22 Symposium to four tracks. It will feature Nicolas Chaillan as the keynote speaker and over 40 talks encompassing all major MBSE platforms, including Vitech's CORE and GENESYS products.
BLACKSBURG, Va., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitech, a leading global provider of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering solutions today announced that Integrate22 will feature a fourth track that adds to the already impressive lineup featuring Nicolas Chaillan, former Chief Software Officer of the United States Air Force and Space Force and current CTO of Prevent Breach. "We're excited to offer this additional rich content," explained Enrique Krajmalnik, CEO of Vitech. "Integrate22 will go beyond specific software tools and touch on critical elements digital engineering professionals will need to know moving forward."
Integrate22 is a digital engineering symposium focused on promoting education, collaboration, and the realization of next-generation engineering strategies. It is set to take place in San Antonio, Texas, from June 6 to June 9, 2022. In addition to the keynote speech delivered by Mr. Chaillan, Integrate22 features over 40 sessions spread across four tracks. The new track adds substantial material from academia, industry, and software vendors, all of whom are advancing the state-of-the practice in systems engineering and driving new concepts in the digitalization of engineering data.
Vitech's Integrate22 symposium will be collocated with Zuken Innovation World Americas (ZIW), Zuken's annual technology and user conference highlighting electronic CAD and design automation solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend ZIW presentations and enjoy a joint shared general session, exhibit area, and networking and social functions.
"As digital engineering becomes the way of the future, many industries are struggling with how to make the transition," noted Krajmalnik. "We're excited to provide a forum for cutting-edge practitioners of this approach to delivering next-generation products."
To learn more about the inaugural Integrate22 digital engineering symposium or to register for the event, visit https://integrate22.com
About Vitech
Vitech was founded 30 years ago with a mission to deliver innovative, industry-leading solutions that provide critical tools and insights necessary for managing, developing, and refining the complex systems required by government agencies and private and public organizations around the world. Vitech's GENESYS and CORE products have become mainstays across industries and provide a firm foundation for digital engineering and integration.
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ACG National Capital honors the best and brightest from the region's growth community
MCLEAN, Va., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, ACG National Capital, the region's preeminent association for middle-market business leaders and dealmakers focused on driving growth, presented Corporate Growth Awards to the region's leading executives and business at their 20th Annual Corporate Growth Awards Gala in McLean, VA.
These prestigious awards recognize the most transformational deals, top executives, and fastest growing companies in what is one of the country's largest economies, and most active deal communities.
Corporate Growth Awards are presented to the executives, companies and deal teams that were individually selected by the chapter's Awards Committee from a long list of nominations for their accomplishments in crafting and executing on successful growth strategies.
Whether leveraging M&A transactions, or a strong commitment to organic growth, the companies and executives honored with Corporate Growth Awards represent the most successful in the National Capital Region's incredibly crowded and competitive business community.
"There are few business communities and economies in America that rival the National Capital region in size and deal activity," said Andy McEnroe, the 2022 Corporate Growth Awards Committee Chair and a Managing Director in the Defense and Government Services Investment Banking group at Raymond James. "While many companies have flourished in a rebounding, post-COVID economy, these executives, deals, and organizations stood alone as the most impressive in the past year. These are truly some of the most impressive organizations and individuals that we've honored in the storied, twenty-year history of these awards."
The winners of the 20th Annual Corporate Growth Awards are:
- Deal of the Year (Under $50M): Buchanan & Edwards acquires RenXTech
- Deal of the Year ($50M - $250M): Robotic Research Series A Equity Raise ($228M)
- Deal of the Year ($250M - $1B): Jacobs acquires BlackLynx
- Deal of the Year (More than $1 Billion): Accenture Federal Services acquires Novetta
- Deal Team of the Year (Public Company): The AES Corporation
- Deal Team of the Year (Growth Equity or Venture Capital Firm): Razor's Edge Ventures
- Deal Team of the Year (Private Equity Firm): Arlington Capital Partners
- Emerging Growth Company of the Year (Under $25M): cBEYONData
- Corporate Growth Company of the Year ($25M - $75M): Caribou
- Corporate Growth Company of the Year ($75M - $250M): Two Six Technologies
- Corporate Growth Company of the Year (More than $250M): Avantus Federal
ACG National Capital is a chapter of the international association, ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) that serves Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland. The chapter is part of a vibrant community of 15,000 middle market corporate growth professionals, working and thriving in a variety of roles, markets and industries with a focus on M&A within the middle market.
ACG National Capital's veteran leadership and its membership of more than 400 executives and business leaders have participated in nearly every recent M&A transaction completed in the D.C. metro region. For more information, visit www.acgcapital.org or the ACG online publication at www.acgcapitalblog.com.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Airline fares have jumped 47% since January and remain higher than they were before the pandemic, which could be leading to a slowdown in the number of seats airlines can sell.
Bookings for flights within the United States fell 2.3% in May compared with April, research firm Adobe Digital Insights said Tuesday. The value of those sales rose 6%, however, to $8.3 billion, because of price increases.
Prices for U.S. flights in May were 30% higher than the same month in 2019 – the fourth straight month in which fares topped pre-pandemic levels. May prices were up 6% over April, according to Adobe, which based numbers on transactions at six of the largest 10 U.S. airlines.
“While some consumers have been able to stomach the higher fares, especially for those who delayed travel plans during the pandemic, the dip in bookings shows that some are rethinking their appetite for getting on a plane,” said Vivek Pandya, lead analyst for Adobe.
Airfares are among many factors contributing to the highest inflation rate that Americans have seen in 40 years.
Airline officials say demand for travel is strong after two years of the pandemic. As for the prices, they say they need to raise fares to cover surging jet fuel prices.
The number of air travelers in the U.S. has rebounded to nearly 90% of 2019 levels, according to government figures. International travel has lagged domestic travel, but it could get a boost from the Biden administration’s decision to end the requirement to show a negative test for COVID-19 before flying to the U.S.
United Airlines said Monday that searches for international trips increased 7% in the three days after the administration announced it would drop the testing requirement. The airline said many of the searches were for summer travel to Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/researcher-says-airline-bookings-dip-as-fares-keep-rising/ | 2022-06-15T01:02:21Z |
BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobio Pharma (1167.HK) announced it has completed first patient dosage of it's in-house R&D drug candidate CD73 monoclonal antibody JAB-BX102 in a Phase I/IIa clinical trial for advanced solid tumour patients.
This is a phase I/IIa multi-center, open-label clinical study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary evidence of anti-tumor activity of JAB-BX102 monotherapy and combination with Pembrolizumab in adult patients with advanced solid tumors.
JAB-BX102 is Jacobio's first big molecule program entered into the clinical stage. "The landscape of cancer treatment has been more and more complicated, combination therapies between different modalities are needed. Jacobio's pipeline focuses on the unmet clinical needs and aims to bring hope to more patients through the in-house combination therapies. As an important Immune Oncology target, CD73 has the potential to be used in combination with multiple immuno-oncological therapies, such as PD-1/PD-L1 antibody and STING agonist, so as to relieve the immunosuppression of tumor microenvironment, stimulate the proliferation and activation of immune effector cells, enhance tumor immunity and play a synergistic role. Jacobio is developing CD73 STING iADC JAB-X1800." Said Dr. Yinxiang Wang, Chairman and CEO of Jacobio.
JAB-BX102 is a humanized monoclonal antibody, anti-CD73. CD73 is a protein that plays a key role in the adenosine pathway, and its inhibition has broad therapeutic potential for tumors that are reliant on an active adenosine pathway. Combination treatment of JAB-BX102 with immune checkpoint drugs such as PD-(L)1 (anti-PD-1, or anti-PD-L1) antibodies, can result in synergistic anti-tumor efficacy. There are no anti-CD73 antibodies currently approved for cancer therapy. Pre-clinical data suggest that JAB-BX102 has a dose-activity advantage and has the potential to benefit patients with solid tumors.
About Jacobio
Jacobio Pharma (1167.HK) is committed to developing and providing new and innovative products and solutions to improve people's health. Our pipeline revolves around novel molecular targets on six major signalling pathways: KRAS, immune checkpoints, tumor metabolism, P53, RB and MYC. We aim for our key projects to be among the top three in the world. Our vision is to become a global leader recognized for our impact in drug R&D together with our partners. Jacobio has R&D centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Boston with our Induced Allosteric Drug Discovery Platform (IADDP) and our iADC Platform.
Please visit us at www.jacobiopharma.com
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday said the latest fever cases detected in its border region with China were tested to be influenza, not coronavirus infections as initially feared.
The report by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency came a day after the North said it locked down unspecified areas in Ryanggang province after four people had fevers that were suspected to be COVID-19.
North Korea maintains it has had no confirmed coronavirus cases since Aug. 10, when leader Kim Jong Un declared a widely disputed victory over the virus, just three months after the country acknowledged an omicron outbreak.
KCNA said diagnostic tests of samples, the nature of the symptoms, and information gained from contract tracing led health workers to conclude that the fevers were caused by influenza. The patients have since returned to normal temperatures, it said.
North Korean officials lifted the lockdown but urged residents to maintain vigilance by continuing to wear masks and reporting to health authorities immediately if they experience fever symptoms.
While Kim claimed that the country’s success against the virus would be recognized as a global health miracle, experts believe North Korea has manipulated disclosures on its outbreak to help him maintain absolute control. The victory statement signals Kim’s aim to move to other priorities, including a possible nuclear test, experts say.
After admitting to a coronavirus outbreak in May, North Korea reported about 4.8 million “fever cases” across its mostly unvaccinated population of 26 million but only identified a fraction of them as COVID-19. Experts say the country’s official death toll of 74 is abnormally small, considering the country’s lack of public health tools.
North Korea dubiously insists that rival South Korea was responsible for its COVID-19 outbreak and has warned of “deadly” retaliation, saying that the virus was transported by anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets and other materials flown across the border by balloons launched by South Korean civilian activists. South Korea has dismissed such claims as unscientific and “ridiculous.” | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ap-north-korea-says-new-fever-cases-were-flu-not-covid-19/ | 2022-08-26T19:42:19Z |
Feds: National Guard members on state duty can join unions
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Department of Justice has given the green light to National Guard members on active duty for their states to join labor unions, despite a U.S. law that makes it a felony for military personnel on active federal duty to unionize.
The agreement, finalized Tuesday, settles a lawsuit filed in federal court in Connecticut by labor unions against Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Justice Department, seeking collective bargaining rights for Connecticut National Guard members on state duty ordered by the governor.
Already, the case has prompted some National Guard members in Texas to unionize.
A 1978 federal law makes it a criminal felony for members of the armed forces, including the National Guard, to join or attempt to form a labor organization.
But the statute only applies to service members when they are on active federal duty ordered by U.S. military officials, according to the Veterans Legal Services Clinic at Yale Law School, which represented the unions in the lawsuit, filed in November.
“Before this case, unions were understandably deterred from organizing state active duty National Guard members due to the potential for criminal penalties,” Rekha Kennedy, a Yale law student working for the clinic, said in statement.
“With this reassurance from the DOJ, unions nationwide can begin the process of building relationships with Guard members without fear of prosecution,” Kennedy said.
Connecticut Guard members were waiting for the agreement to be finalized before beginning unionizing efforts, but some Texas National Guard members already have moved ahead with their plans, joining the Texas State Employees Union starting in February.
Texas members said they were encouraged by a January court filing in the Connecticut case where the Justice Department acknowledged the federal ban did not apply to National Guard members on state duty.
Some Texas National Guard members have criticized their working and living conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border, where Gov. Greg Abbott has sent them to help in efforts to arrest migrants crossing the border.
“We’ve been rapidly activated with no notice, often working long shifts on irregular schedules, and living in poor conditions far from our families and homes,” Texas National Guard member Hunter Schuler said in a statement Wednesday in response to the Connecticut lawsuit settlement.
“Meanwhile, our education benefits have been cut, we’re subjected to inconsistent and unclear leave policies, and we lack benefits comparable to those received on federal service such as health insurance,” he said. “DOJ’s position confirms that we are free to organize and fight for changes that every service member deserves.”
The Justice Department, Connecticut National Guard and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s office did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment Wednesday.
“Members of the Connecticut National Guard now have additional reassurances that our rights will be upheld through union advocacy,” Walter Morton, a Connecticut National Guard member, said in a statement.
The Connecticut National Guard has been called to state duty several times in recent years. Members have helped with cleanup efforts after major storms, aided police in response to protests and served during the state’s response to the coronavirus, including setting up field hospitals and distributing supplies during the early days of the pandemic.
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California utility to pay $55 million for massive wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires started by aging Northern California power lines belonging to the nation’s largest utility, prosecutors announced Monday.
PG&E does not admit wrongdoing in the two settlements reached with prosecutors for last year’s Dixie Fire — one of the biggest wildfires in California’s history — and the 2019 Kincade Fire in Sonoma County. The deals expedite damage payments to the hundreds of people whose homes were destroyed.
PG&E also will submit to five years of oversight by an independent monitor similar to the supervision it faced during five years of criminal probation after it was convicted for misconduct that contributed to its natural gas explosion that killed eight people in 2010.
Pacific Gas & Electric has been blamed for more than 30 wildfires since 2017 that wiped out more than 23,000 homes and businesses and killed more than 100 people. It previously reached settlements with wildfire victims of more than $25.5 billion.
The Dixie Fire burned nearly 1 million acres in Butte, Plumas, Lassen, Shasta, and Tehama counties and destroyed more than 1,300 homes and other buildings. The blaze was caused by a tree hitting electrical distribution lines west of a dam in the Sierra Nevada, where the fire began on July 13, 2021, according to investigators with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The settlement for the Dixie Fire was made by district attorneys in Plumas, Lassen, Tehama, Shasta and Butte counties, who had not yet filed charges.
Sonoma County prosecutors filed 33 criminal charges last year accusing PG&E of inadvertently injuring six firefighters and endangering public health with smoke and ash from the 2019 Kincade Fire.
Fire officials said a PG&E transmission line sparked the fire, which destroyed 374 buildings in wine country and caused nearly 100,000 people to flee as it burned through 120 square miles. It was the largest evacuation in the county’s history, prosecutors said, including the entire towns of Healdsburg, Windsor and Geyserville.
The utility’s federal probation ended in late January, raising worries from the judge who had been using his powers to oversee the utility to try to force management to reduce the fire risks posed by its crumbling power lines. At the time PG&E emerged from the probation, U.S. District Judge William Alsup warned PG&E remained a “continuing menace to California” and urged state prosecutors to try to rein in the company.
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Police: Son arrested after beating mother to death with hammer
Published: Jun. 16, 2022 at 7:24 PM EDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Police in Mississippi are investigating a homicide where a mother was killed by her son.
The Jackson Police Department reports Dekarius Funches, 21, was taken into custody earlier this week in connection with the death of his 42-year-old mother, Latasha Funches.
Dekarius Funches allegedly beat his 42-year-old mother to death with a hammer at a residence about 15 minutes outside of downtown Jackson, as reported by WLBT.
Officers said the 21-year-old was arrested in Carroll County after he took off from the scene and led police on a pursuit.
Jackson police didn’t release any further immediate details, but the investigation remains ongoing.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — China on Friday renewed its criticism of Western sanctions against Russia, as top European Union officials sought assurances from Beijing that it would not help Moscow circumvent the economic measures imposed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry also laid blame for the war in Ukraine at least partially on the United States for pushing to expand the NATO military alliance closer to Russia’s borders. Twenty-one of the EU’s 27 countries are also NATO member states.
At a virtual summit, European Council President Charles Michel, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell sought signs from Chinese President and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang that Beijing would help to end the war in Ukraine.
Von der Leyen said leaders from both sides “exchanged very clearly opposing views” on many topics but expressed hopes that China would use its influence as a major power and permanent member of the U.N. Security Council to convince Russia it should put an end to the war.
She added that she expects China at least not to interfere with Western sanctions targeting Russia, even if Beijing does not endorse them.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian earlier warned at a daily briefing that his country “disapproves of solving problems through sanctions, and we are even more opposed to unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction that have no basis in international law.”
Zhao said when it comes to Ukraine, Beijing would not be forced to “choose a side or adopt a simplistic friend-or-foe approach. We should, in particular, resist the Cold War thinking and bloc confrontation.”
“As the culprit and leading instigator of the Ukraine crisis, the U.S. has led NATO to engage in five rounds of eastward expansion in the last two decades after 1999,” he said, adding that NATO membership almost doubled from 16 to 30 countries, and pushed “Russia to the wall step by step.”
China says it is not taking sides in the conflict but it has declared a “no limits” partnership with Russia and refuses to condemn the invasion. Beijing routinely amplifies Russian disinformation about the conflict, and does not refer to it as an invasion or a war in keeping with Russian practice.
Michel and Von der Leyen did not say whether they received guarantees from Chinese officials that Beijing would not provide financial or military aid to Russia. Von der Leyen insisted that any support to Russia’s ability to wage its war would lead to “a major reputational damage for China” in Europe.
“The business sector is watching very closely the events and evaluating how countries are positioning themselves,” she said. “This is a question of trust, of reliability and of course of decisions on long-term investments.”
In a news release following a first summit session, Li was quoted as affirming the importance of China-EU ties, saying he hoped the two “remain open to each other, steadily expand market access, protect fair competition and promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation.”
“China hopes that the EU will also provide a sound business environment to Chinese businesses investing and developing in Europe,” Li was quoted as saying.
The meeting took place amid rising negative sentiment within the bloc fueled by China’s aggressive foreign policies and trade practices.
Underlying the EU’s expectations for China is the possibility of penalties against Chinese companies that undermine measures taken against Russia. EU officials point out that 13.7% of China’s total trade is done with the 27-nation bloc, and 12% with the United States, compared with just 2.4% with Russia.
Other topics included China’s travel ban on members of the European Parliament; Beijing’s economic boycott of EU member Lithuania over its Taiwan relations; the fate of a stalled investment agreement; and civil and political rights under China’s authoritarian Communist Party regime.
Beijing has dismissed European criticisms as biased and driven by an anti-China agenda being pursued by its chief global rival, the United States.
Beijing also sanctioned some European Union lawmakers last year after the EU, Britain, Canada and the United States launched coordinated sanctions against officials in China over human rights abuses in the far western Xinjiang region.
The European Parliament responded by saying it will not ratify a long-awaited business investment deal as long as the sanctions remain in place.
Rights groups have also urged the EU to take a more assertive stand with China over repression in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and elsewhere and the persecution of Chinese dissidents including Sakharov Prize winner Ilham Tohti and Chinese-Swedish publisher Gui Minhai.
Highlighting some positive discussions that took place during their summit, von der Leyen said the EU and China can cooperate constructively in the fight against climate change and COVID-19.
Xi was quoted as saying that the “Ukraine crisis has come on top of a protracted COVID-19 pandemic and a faltering global recovery.”
“Against such a backdrop, China and the EU, as two major forces, big markets and great civilizations, should increase communication on their relations and on major issues concerning global peace and development, and play a constructive role in adding stabilizing factors to a turbulent world,” Xi said in a statement.
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Moritsugu reported from Beijing.
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Named a 'sample vendor' for Pharma PLM technology along with Oracle, SAP, Siemens, Infor and Dassault Systemes
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neo PLM, a leading provider of software solutions for managing pharmaceutical product knowledge and manufacturing, has been named a "sample vendor" in the 2022 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Life Sciences Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain report.
Neo PLM was mentioned in the Hype Cycle's analysis of the pharmaceutical product life-cycle management space, also known as Pharma PLM. Neo PLM joins Oracle, SAP, Siemens, Infor and Dassault Systemes in being named a sample vendor in this category. It is the fifth consecutive year Neo PLM has been in Gartner's Hype Cycle analysis of Pharma PLM.
"To receive this recognition from Gartner in today's pharmaceutical climate is particularly gratifying," said Cathal Strain, president and founder of Neo PLM. "Digital transformation is becoming increasingly urgent for pharma and biotech manufacturers, and Neo is proud to be at the forefront in providing the technology to power that evolution."
Gartner noted in the Hype Cycle report that uncertainties like COVID-19, war in Ukraine, supply-chain issues, rising inflation and movements toward deglobalization have "reinforced the need for CIOs to work closely with quality, operations and supply-chain leaders to sustain flexible production capabilities and to build in extra resiliency."
Gartner also stated that "today, many pharmaceutical clients use PLM in a very narrow fashion, as they are over-relying on heavily customized ERP environments that are not geared for handling life cycles, like PLM. Shifting capabilities to PLM represents an opportunity to standardize life cycle processes."
For Strain, an industry veteran who started his career pioneering IT solutions at Pfizer, the key to that shift is technology that integrates digital process design with production data analytics, creating a shorter bridge from R&D to commercial scale-up and production.
"The key to bringing high-quality medicines to market faster is to streamline, accelerate and optimize core business processes such as tech transfer and batch analysis," said Strain. "The encouraging thing is we can now help companies address this no matter where they sit on the digitization spectrum. The more that modernization can be implemented across the industry as a whole, the better it can respond to new worldwide challenges when it comes to the development and distribution of medicines."
Gartner clients can access the 2022 Hype Cycle for Life Science Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain here: Hype Cycle for Life Science Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain, 2022
Neo PLM provides pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers with a patented digital platform for managing product knowledge and manufacturing processes from late-stage R&D through commercial scale-up and production. As the first software to integrate digital process design with production data analytics, the Neo suite streamlines and optimizes core business processes, empowering manufacturers to deliver high-quality medicines to market faster and ultimately unlock the promise of Pharma 4.0. Initially launched as a custom solution for one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, Neo's technology is now deployed in highly complex manufacturing settings worldwide.
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HAIFA, Israel and MIAMI, Sep. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insightec, a global healthcare company dedicated to using acoustic energy to transform patient care, today announced that it signed a credit facility for up to $200 million with affiliates of existing shareholders Perceptive Advisors and Community Fund. The financing has provided Insightec with $100 million at closing, with an additional $100 million of financing potentially available in tranches through 2024. The credit facility is interest-only for five years and matures on August 31, 2027.
"This financing allows Insightec to invest in driving adoption of incisionless neurosurgery to treat patients with Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease, while continuing to advance innovation and clinical trials for expanded applications of the company's technology in neuro-oncology and other neurological conditions," said Maurice R. Ferré, MD, Insightec CEO and Chairman of the Board. "We are pleased to have continued support from Perceptive Advisors and Community Fund. Insightec is a true global company. We are focused on supporting and growing our world class customer base of medical centers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia."
"Perceptive is excited to expand its partnership with Insightec by providing growth capital to support commercialization and expansion of its incisionless platform," said Sam Chawla, Portfolio Manager of Perceptive Advisors. "With a global installed base of 120 systems, FDA approvals for Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease and Prostate, and a pipeline of future potential indications, we are excited about Insightec's ability to offer care to many patients suffering from diseases with only limited or invasive alternative therapies."
Perella Weinberg Partners acted as the company's financial advisor in connection with the credit facility.
About Insightec
Insightec is a global healthcare company creating the next generation of patient care by realizing the therapeutic power of acoustic energy. The company's Exablate Neuro platform focuses sound waves, safely guided by MRI, to provide tremor treatment to patients with medication-refractory Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease. Research for future applications in the neuroscience space is underway in partnership with leading academic and medical institutions. Insightec is headquartered in Haifa, Israel, and Miami, with offices in Dallas, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
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Combined Organization will Reinforce Full-Service Product Design + Development
DENVER, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ERI Group, formerly Evergreen Research, a leader in end-to-end medical product design and development, quality assurance, regulatory affairs and contract manufacturing services, and LINK Product Development (LINK) an industrial design, engineering, and product design firm, announce that they have merged to strengthen their full-service product design and development offerings.
The merger will create one of the most comprehensive medical, healthcare and wellness product development companies in the region, with an end-to-end suite of services from initial concept through moderate volume manufacturing that are unparalleled and genuinely provide a differentiated level of support for our clients.
"This is an extremely exciting opportunity for ERI Group and LINK, and we are thrilled to extend our current working relationship with LINK and to bring their team's excellence and experience into the ERI Group," says Natasha Bond, president of ERI Group. "The merger of our two organizations and our investment in talent and technology will help us to better meet the growing needs of our clients, allowing us to add early development and industrial design capabilities to our existing depth of capability in mechanical, electrical, software and system engineering, quality, regulatory and manufacturing services. We are confident our newly formed partnership will have a positive impact on our clients, our teams and the delivery of innovative medical devices and health and wellness products to the marketplace."
As part of the merger, LINK founder, Marc Hanchak, and his team will become part of ERI Group. Marc will serve as Vice President of Product Development at ERI Group and continue to oversee industrial design, engineering, project management, and product design.
"The partnership between ERI Group and LINK will allow us to create a full-service company that is focused on innovation and is committed to delivering forward-thinking concepts to market," says Hanchak. "LINK's mission to create products that improve people's lives matches the ERI philosophy of empowering visions for life-changing products. Our shared mission, parallel cultures, and commitment to our clients created the perfect opportunity to join our organizations into a stronger, integrated, and multidisciplinary firm focused on exciting advancements."
ERI Group provides development engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance and regulatory affairs services, spanning mechanical, electrical and software skill sets, for the next generation of health care, medical, laboratory and consumer wellness products and technologies. Focused on the advancement of health care at hospitals, acute care facilities, emergency rooms, first responder organizations, blood banks and in-home care since 1988, the company has empowered its customers to bring life-changing products to market. Clients of all sizes, from established corporations to early-stage companies, rely on ERI Group's expertise in all classes of medical devices and diagnostic instruments. Areas of specialty include fluidics and blood handling, embedded software and controls, advanced electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and design-for-manufacture, systems engineering and usability by design, integration of critical consensus standards for streamlined design approval and safety certifications, global regulatory approvals and more. ERI Group is situated west of Denver, Colorado, in Golden. For more information, visit www.erigroup.com or email info@erigroup.com.
LINK is a Denver-based product development, industrial design, and engineering firm. LINK collaborates with entrepreneurs and businesses to bring new concepts to life through design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing and to create products that improve people's lives. For more information, visit www.linkpd.com.
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STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — A biracial man who says he was fending off a racist attack on a Georgia highway when he fired a gun into a pickup truck was convicted Wednesday of involuntary manslaughter for fatally shooting a 17-year-old girl in the truck’s back seat.
The trial jury spared 23-year-old Marc Wilson from a potential life prison sentence by acquitting him of felony murder, the charge prosecutors argued he deserved for killing Haley Hutcheson of Reidsville.
Defense attorneys for Wilson of Sharpsburg had insisted during the weeklong trial in Bulloch County Superior Court that he should be acquitted on all charges. They said Wilson was justified to shoot in self-defense when the pickup truck’s driver tried to run Wilson’s car off the road.
District Attorney Daphne Totten said the verdict, while not as harsh as prosecutors had sought, showed the jury rejected Wilson’s self-defense claims.
“The truth of this case is that what Marc Wilson did that night on the bypass was a crime,” Totten said. “And this family that we stand here with right now, they’ve waited a long time for justice.”
Georgia law says involuntary manslaughter can be either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. Wilson’s lead attorney, Francys Johnson, said his client was convicted of a felony — punishable by one to 10 years in prison — because the judge chose not to instruct the jury on the the misdemeanor option.
“If that option had been included as we asked and insisted, this jury would have found Marc guilty of the misdemeanor version of manslaughter and Marc would be coming home,” Johnson told reporters outside the courthouse.
Instead, Superior Court Judge Ronnie Thompson ordered Wilson to be held in jail until his sentencing hearing Sept. 20. Wilson had been staying at his father’s house under house arrest before his trial.
The jury began deliberating Tuesday afternoon and spent a total of roughly seven hours weighing the case before returning a verdict.
Defense attorneys acknowledged that Wilson fired the shot that killed Hutcheson on a bypass circling the southeast Georgia city of Statesboro the night of June 24, 2020. Investigators testified that three shell casings found at the scene matched the handgun Wilson surrendered to police when he turned himself in three days after the shooting.
Prosecutor Barclay Black told the jury Wilson had no legal justification for firing a handgun in traffic and could have escaped if he was being harassed by another driver. One of the bullets he fired pierced the truck’s rear window and struck Hutcheson in the head. She died after her friends rushed her to a hospital.
Prosecutors had charged Wilson with felony murder, arguing he caused Hutcheson’s death while committing another felony, aggravated assault, by firing his gun at the truck. The jury acquitted Wilson of both those charges and opted to convict him of involuntary manslaughter.
Wilson, the son of a Black father and white mother, and his white girlfriend had just picked up food from a Taco Bell about 12:30 a.m. when the pickup truck pulled alongside Wilson’s much smaller Ford Focus. Wilson told police the pickup truck tried to run his car off the road as white teenagers inside yelled racist slurs.
“Me and my girlfriend were very scared that night,” Wilson told police in a recorded interview played for the trial jury. He said that when the truck kept swerving toward his car, ”I didn’t know what else to do, so I grabbed my, uh, my piece and I shot under the vehicle.”
The driver of the pickup and two passengers who took the witness stand denied threatening or otherwise provoking Wilson. They also acknowledged that they had been drinking that night, though they denied being drunk.
One of the truck’s passengers, Luke Conley, declined to testify by invoking his Fifth Amendment right against giving self-incriminating testimony. He has been charged with misdemeanor obstruction after police said he gave investigators conflicting information about the shooting.
Emma Rigdon, Wilson’s girlfriend at the time, testified that she didn’t hear any racial slurs before the shooting. But she recalled being frightened when the pickup truck “started swerving into our lane” and forced Wilson’s car onto the shoulder of the highway. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-georgia-man-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-shooting-of-teen-girl/ | 2022-09-01T03:51:14Z |
Former CEO, Curt Sardeson, staying on to Oversee Newly Formed Team Focused on Inorganic Growth
RALEIGH, N.C., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Sky Group, global specialists in Blue Yonder solutions, announces that Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Chad Kramlich, has been named CEO, effective July 1, 2022. Former CEO, Curt Sardeson, will redirect his attention to focus solely on Open Sky Group's inorganic growth.
Kramlich joined Open Sky Group in 2015 and moved to the role of CRO three years ago. Since then, he has effectively grown the firm's client roster by 150% with a 321% increase in workforce and 299% increase in overall revenues. He spearheaded improvements to the company's culture resulting in a better work-life balance and expansion of time off and an increase in health coverage for all employees. Chad has also furthered the development and empowerment of the leadership team across sales, marketing, and client services.
"Over the last seven years, our company has evolved a great deal," said Sardeson, who will steer Open Sky Group's new growth opportunities involving mergers and acquisitions. "Chad's deep experience with client services and his leadership with our marketing and sales teams have given him the background to be the perfect CEO in leading our efforts for continued growth on today's ever-challenging, global logistics stage."
Kramlich was most recently appointed to Blue Yonder's Partner Advisory Board, strengthening ties with Blue Yonder, even as Open Sky Group earned its fifth Blue Yonder Top Channel Partner Award in North America since 2017.
"It's an exciting time to be in the supply chain software business," Kramlich said. "As the digital economy drives customer expectations to new heights and technology plays a bigger role in the way fulfillment gets done, we expect to see new opportunities arise to help our clients improve business outcomes and create amazing experiences for their customers. I'm excited for this opportunity to continue Open Sky Group's growth, expand our industry leading culture and deepen our relationships with our clients and Blue Yonder."
Since its founding in 2006, Open Sky Group has pioneered numerous breakthroughs in the way warehouse, labor, and transportation management systems are deployed and serviced. For instance, its agile methodology and no-modifications approach to implementation are designed to accelerate client time-to-value, while its managed services help ensure optimal system performance and productivity from WMS, LMS, and TMS investments.
In 2017, the company partnered with Australia-based FourPL to launch Open Sky Group Pty Ltd, establishing a global presence for the firm. This association was further emphasized in 2021, when the firm signed world-ranked PGA Tour Australian golfer, Cameron Smith, as its brand ambassador.
"We've been a client of Open Sky Group since 2018 and I've known Chad since his time at RedPrairie," said Director of Infrastructure, IT at Brother International Corporation, Robert Higgins. "Open Sky Group's forward-thinking, client-focus, and high level of energy, support my Team's ability to provide solutions that support our business operations and help Brother remain a top competitor in our sector for many years."
Open Sky Group was recently listed as an industry leader in ARC Advisory Group's latest WMS Global Market 2020-2025 System Integration and Consulting Services Analysis Report.
"Having a channel partner like Open Sky Group in our corner year after year adds a lot of value to our Blue Yonder platform and solutions that bring digital transformation to our joint customers, ensuring their supply chains can pivot around disruptions and be ready for what's next," said Wayne Usie, Executive Vice President- Market Development, Blue Yonder.
To learn more about Open Sky Group and Blue Yonder solutions, please visit OpenSkyGroup.com.
Open Sky Group, global specialists in Blue Yonder warehouse management, labor management, and transportation management solutions, helps lower costs and risk with its proprietary methodology and no-modifications approach to upgrades and implementations. As the largest, dedicated Blue Yonder WMS Implementation partner and one of the first accredited for WMS, Open Sky Group is committed to client success and strives every day to be the best consulting partner on the planet for supply chain solutions.
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BMW recently teased an electric off-road racer called the Dune Taxi in a promotional video released by its Middle East division.
The automaker hasn’t made a formal announcement about the Dune Taxi or where it will be racing, but the vehicle resembles the Odyssey 21 used in the Extreme E series. In the video, BMW said the body is made with a natural fiber-reinforced polymer—just like the Odyssey 21.
The specs differ a bit, however. BMW claims the Dune Taxi produces 536 hp, which is a bit less than the 550 hp Extreme E claims the Odyssey 21 makes in race trim. BMW also claims 738 lb-ft of torque and 15.7 inches of suspension travel, the latter figure slightly more than what Extreme E quotes for the Odyssey 21.
Still, the Dune Taxi and Odyssey 21 are close in specification, so perhaps BMW is mulling an Extreme E entry. Or perhaps BMW will take the Dune Taxi to the Dakar Rally to compete against the electric Audi RS Q E-Tron, which has been freshly upgraded to E2 spec with redesigned bodywork and tweaks to optimize energy efficiency, among other changes.
At any rate, the Dune Taxi looks pretty impressive in the video, which also features cameos by the BMW X6 M Competition and iX M60. Toward the end of the video, the Dune Taxi slaloms around some E53-generation X5s riding on two wheels, then climbs a 130-degree dune incline.
The video ends with a tease of the BMW Concept XM SUV, which will be revealed in production form on Sept. 27. Sporting a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 in plug-in hybrid configuration, estimated to deliver around 750 hp, the XM is on track to be the most powerful BMW production vehicle to date.
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Fauci says he’s ‘example’ for COVID vaccinations
WASHINGTON (AP) - Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, says his COVID-19 recovery is an “example” for the nation on the protection offered by vaccines and boosters.
Speaking during a White House briefing, Fauci, 81, said he began experiencing virus symptoms on June 14 and tested positive a day later. He was prescribed the anti-viral drug paxlovid, which has proven to be highly effective at preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19, on June 15.
“I’m still feeling really quite fine,” Fauci said Thursday, as the administration emphasized the protection offered by vaccines to people of all ages after the U.S. became the first country in the world to extend vaccine eligibility to children as young as six months.
“I think I’m an example, given my age, of what we’re all talking about today,” Fauci said. “I’m vaccinated. I’m doubly boosted. And I believe if that were not the case, I very likely would not be talking to you looking as well as I look, I think, right now. So all is well with Fauci.”
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Police: 3 adults, 2 kids dead in apparent murder-suicide
ORLANDO, Fla. (WESH) - Police say a family of five from Florida is dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. The bodies were found during a wellness check.
Orlando Police found the bodies of three adults and two children, all killed in an apparent-murder suicide, as officers were doing a well-being check around 1 p.m. Tuesday in an East Park neighborhood.
Heather Collins and her fiancé, Justin Rossilini, live across from the family involved.
“I think it’s like a worst nightmare, truly,” Collins said. “I don’t even know what happened exactly. This is just absolutely terrible. My heart goes out to the family. I can’t even begin to wrap my mind around any of this.”
Rossilini says the family – a middle-aged couple, their adult son and their two young girls – had just moved into the home a few months ago. He hadn’t seen or heard any activity at the home for several days until police arrived late Tuesday morning.
“When I went to leave, there was an officer who was looking through the car window and asked me if I’d seen them today. I said, ‘No, I haven’t seen them for a few days actually. Last time I saw them was about five days ago when they were checking the mail,’” he said.
Police are not releasing the identities of the deceased until next of kin is notified. They have also not released any information about what led to the apparent murder-suicide.
“I didn’t hear anything. I wish I did because I definitely would have liked to have been that concerned neighbor that did something in this situation,” Collins said. “Just this sickening sadness... It’s a nightmare. I don’t understand how anybody receives an end like that.”
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- 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide, and LGBTQ youth of color reported higher rates than their white peers.
- 60% of youth who wanted mental health care in the past year were not able to get it.
- More than 60% of LGBTQ youth reported their home was not affirming and nearly 2 in 5 reported living in a community that is unaccepting of LGBTQ people. However, those who do have support in these places report much lower suicide risk.
NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, released the findings of its 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health today, representing the experiences of nearly 34,000 LGBTQ youth (ages 13-24) across the United States. With 45% of respondents being LGBTQ youth of color and 48% being transgender or nonbinary, the survey is one of the most diverse surveys of LGBTQ youth ever conducted. Comparing data from the organization's annual national surveys over the past three years, reports of seriously considering suicide among LGBTQ youth respondents have increased from 40% to 42% to 45%.
These new data find that 45% of respondents seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth (53%) and 1 in 3 cisgender youth (33%). A large majority of LGBTQ youth also reported recent symptoms of anxiety (73%) and depression (58%), yet 60% of youth who wanted mental health care in the past year were not able to get it. The top four barriers to care reported by youth were fears around discussing mental health, concerns with parental permission, fears of not being taken seriously, and lack of affordability.
"The Trevor Project's research demonstrates that suicidal thoughts have trended upward among LGBTQ young people over the last three years, making our life-saving work all the more important. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and relentless political attacks during this time period cannot be understated," said Amit Paley (he/him pronouns), CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project. "It's essential to emphasize that we still do not have known counts or registries of the LGBTQ youth population, and comprehensive, intersectional data on their mental health outcomes remain limited. Our annual national survey strives to fill in these gaps and amplify the experiences of young LGBTQ people, a marginalized group consistently found to be at significantly increased risk for suicide because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society."
LGBTQ youth who held more marginalized identities reported greater suicide risk compared to their peers. 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth (19%) attempted suicide in the past year compared to nearly 1 in 10 cisgender lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning youth (9%). The rate of attempting suicide among LGBTQ youth of color — 21% of Native/Indigenous youth, 20% of Middle Eastern/Northern African youth, 19% of Black youth, 17% of multiracial youth, 16% of Latinx youth, and 12% of Asian/Pacific Islander youth — was higher for almost all groups than that of white LGBTQ youth (12%). Further, youth who identify as pansexual attempted suicide at a significantly higher rate than lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer youth.
Across race and ethnicity, Native/Indigenous LGBTQ youth reported the highest rates of seriously considering and attempting suicide, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and being physically harmed or discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
"Lumping diverse youth into broad identity categories and applying single-size approaches does a disservice to everyone, and makes our work to end LGBTQ youth suicide even harder. This year's findings emphasize the importance of intersectionality in research, particularly among a community as diverse as LGBTQ youth, as disparities in mental health and suicide risk were found across race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity," said Dr. Myeshia Price (she/her or they/them pronouns), Senior Research Scientist for The Trevor Project. "We urge fellow researchers to include expansive identity terminology in all youth survey research, and for public health officials and youth-serving organizations to tailor services to meet LGBTQ youth's unique needs. Only then will we be able to better understand and support the young people who need us most."
These findings underscore the victimization faced by LGBTQ youth on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity that places many at significantly increased risk for suicide. For example, 73% of LGBTQ youth reported that they have experienced discrimination at least once in their lifetime and 36% of LGBTQ youth reported that they have been physically threatened or harmed. In both cases, LGBTQ youth who experienced this type of victimization attempted suicide at nearly triple the rate of those who have not. Further, 17% of LGBTQ youth reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy — and subjection to this discredited practice was associated with more than twice the rate of attempting suicide in the past year.
Importantly, these data also point to ways to support LGBTQ young people and prevent suicide, as those who lived in an accepting community, had access to LGBTQ-affirming spaces, and/or felt high social support from family and friends reported significantly lower rates of attempting suicide in the past year.
Additional findings from the survey include:
Amid ongoing national debates around LGBTQ content in schools and the ability of parents to support their transgender and nonbinary kids, these data underscore the importance of having affirming homes and schools.
- 37% of LGBTQ youth found their home to be LGBTQ-affirming and 55% found their school to be affirming.
- Fewer than 1 in 3 transgender and nonbinary youth found their home to be gender-affirming and a little more than half (51%) found their school to be affirming.
- Across the board, youth who had access to affirming homes and schools reported much lower rates of attempting suicide in the past year.
Transgender and nonbinary youth, who already report the highest rates of anxiety and depression symptoms, are worried about anti-transgender legislation.
- Among transgender and nonbinary youth, 93% have worried about trans people being denied access to gender-affirming medical care, 91% have worried about trans people being denied access to the bathroom, and 83% have worried about trans people being denied the ability to play sports due to state or local laws.
- Among LGBTQ youth, more than three-quarters of transgender and nonbinary youth (78%) reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety compared to nearly two-thirds of cisgender youth (65%).
- Among LGBTQ youth, nearly two-thirds of transgender and nonbinary youth (65%) reported experiencing symptoms of depression compared to nearly half of cisgender youth (47%).
The pandemic continued to negatively impact LGBTQ youth's mental health — and LGBTQ youth of color reported higher rates of having a close family member or friend who died due to COVID-19 compared to their white LGBTQ peers.
- 56% of LGBTQ youth reported that their mental health was poor most of the time or always due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including more than 6 in 10 transgender and nonbinary youth (62%) and nearly half of cisgender youth (49%).
- 18% of LGBTQ youth reported that a close family member or friend died due to COVID-19, including 27% of Native/Indigenous youth, 25% of Latinx youth, 24% of Middle Eastern/Northern African youth, 22% of Black youth, 19% of multiracial youth, 16% of Asian American/Pacific Islander youth, and 14% of white youth.
LGBTQ youth find joy and affirmation from a variety of sources — and report lower rates of attempting suicide when they are supported by family and friends.
- LGBTQ youth who felt high social support from their family reported attempting suicide at less than half the rate of those who felt low or moderate social support.
- Specifically, LGBTQ youth reported feeling supported by their parent or caregiver when they were welcoming to their LGBTQ friends or partners (62%), talked with them respectfully about their LGBTQ identity (48%), used their names and pronouns correctly (47%), supported their gender expression (45%), and educated themselves about LGBTQ people and issues (35%).
- An overwhelming majority of LGBTQ youth reported that they feel good about being LGBTQ when they see LGBTQ representation in TV, movies, and music, and when they see non-LGBTQ celebrities advocate for LGBTQ people.
If you or someone you know needs help or support, The Trevor Project's trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678678.
Methodology
The content and methodology for The Trevor Project's 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health were approved by an independent Institutional Review Board.
This quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted using an online platform between September 20 and December 31, 2021. A sample of 33,993 LGBTQ youth ages 13 to 24 who resided in the United States was recruited via targeted ads on social media. No recruitment was conducted via The Trevor Project's website or social media channels. Respondents were defined as being LGBTQ if they identified with a sexual orientation other than straight/heterosexual, a gender identity other than cisgender, or both. This report uses "transgender and nonbinary" as an umbrella term to encompass a wide variety of gender identities held by non-cisgender youth. In order to ensure the representativeness of the sample, targeted recruitment was conducted to ensure adequate sample sizes with respect to geography, gender identity, and race/ethnicity.
About The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The Trevor Project offers a suite of 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs, including TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat as well as the world's largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace. Trevor also operates an education program with resources for youth-serving adults and organizations, an advocacy department fighting for pro-LGBTQ legislation and against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric/policy positions, and a research team to discover the most effective means to help young LGBTQ people in crisis and end suicide.
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Bachelor Nation's Kelley Flanagan reveals how finally receiving a tick-borne disease diagnosis through IGeneX Lab changed her life for the better
MILPITAS, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Like hundreds of thousands of Americans, Kelley Flanagan developed mysterious health symptoms with, seemingly, no answers, that began in fourth grade but increased after her season of The Bachelor. After a diagnosis of Lyme Disease in 2021 via IGeneX Lab, she joined the over 300,000 (Bay Area Lyme Foundation) new patients each year that contract Lyme Disease, and began to discover just how deeply tick-borne disease can affect each facet of your life. Further, without effective diagnosis and treatment, symptoms can often worsen and progress into severe and even life-threatening health issues.
"[My brother] started doing so much evidence-based research, whether it was reading books, podcasts, documentaries… anything he could find that pertained to Lyme disease. That's when he figured out that [he] most likely had Lyme disease. [My brother] was the one to say, 'I think you have Lyme.' After I came back from the show, I just knew something was wrong. It was around 4th grade when I noticed something was wrong- my digestion was off. It actually took my brother, Tom, to figure out that he had Lyme… because he goes hunting and got bit by a tick," Flanagan told IGeneX recently.
Speaking with IGeneX in May of 2022 during Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Flanagan opened up about why she chose to be tested for Lyme with IGeneX: "The test that I found was the most accurate when I was doing all my research was, IGeneX. When it came to me getting tested, there were essentially no other options. I knew what was out there… IGeneX is the best on the market."
IGeneX prides itself on testing for not only more relevant strains of tick-borne pathogens than any other lab, but even for pathogens that exhibit Lyme-like symptoms but arise from a different tick-borne disease. These often require different treatment paths- like common co-infections Babesiosis, Bartonella and Relapsing Fever. Fortunately, IGeneX's ImmunoBlot boasts a sensitivity rate that is nearly double that of the standard two-tier testing protocol.
Flanagan has been on the up and up since her initial diagnosis in 2021. Flanagan recently told IGeneX that mindset is key in her health journey: "I knew I was in a space where my body wasn't doing well. I know that it gets a little bit hectic to talk about it [Lyme Disease] constantly and that is something that I struggle with. Mindset is a huge thing for me and I want to focus on being a little bit more healthy instead of focusing on the downfalls."
"Without accurate, multi-species tests that detect infection at all stages of disease, patients are unable to receive a correct diagnosis and cannot begin to get better. I speak for the entire IGeneX team when I say that we are grateful for Kelley's continued advocacy around accurate tick-borne illness testing," said Dr. Jyotsna Shah, PhD, President and Laboratory Director of IGeneX.
Founded in 1991, IGeneX is at the forefront of Lyme and tick-borne disease research. The two-tier ELISA/Western Blot testing recommended by the CDC uses outdated result criteria developed in 1994, leading to many missed infections and preventable suffering. In contrast, the IGeneX ImmunoBlot, which detects eight strains of Borrelia, produces a higher sensitivity, and remains the most comprehensive testing for Lyme disease antibodies.
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For more information on how to order IGeneX Lyme and tick-borne disease testing, please contact IGeneX today at 1-800-832-3200 or visit igenex.com.
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What are the closest competitors to Amazon’s brand-new Fire 7 tablet?
Amazon recently launched its upgraded 2022 Amazon Fire 7 tablet, which offers improvements upon its previous entry-level model from 2019. While it continues to be one of the most affordable compact tablets on the market and a beloved option for those who want to remain within Amazon’s custom Fire OS 8 interface, it has a fair share of limitations.
If you’re not attached to Amazon’s specialized operating system and are willing to spend a little more on better features, superior choices are available. Check out these compact tablets, which are legitimate competitors to Amazon’s brand-new Fire 7 tablet.
How to choose a tablet
Consider your primary uses
Choosing a tablet is personal and based on a person’s individual needs, which is why it’s challenging to pinpoint the best tablet. For instance, a person using their tablet to research and take notes at school has different needs than a parent buying a tablet for their kids to play games and watch movies. So, before choosing a tablet, consider your primary uses. Do you want a tablet for traveling to watch movies and play games, or do you need a tablet with extraordinary photo editing skills to use for work? Or, if you want to connect a keyboard, ensure that the tablet has Bluetooth.
Compare operating systems
Operating systems are one of the trickiest features of a tablet. The four main tablets and operating systems include the iPads that run Apple iOS, while Android, Windows and Fire devices run Amazon’s custom Fire OS.
While it may not seem like a big deal for some, operating systems determine what apps you can get or if your tablet will sync with your phone. For example, an iPad will seamlessly integrate with all your other Apple devices since they have the same OS. Also, because Fire tablets run on Fire OS, they can’t get all Apps, such as Google Play. So, choose a tablet with an operating system that you like and aligns with your needs.
Weigh pros and cons
The tried and true pros and cons list is helpful when choosing a tablet, but make sure it’s personalized to your needs. For example, while someone may put the Fire 7 tablet’s 7-inch display screen in the pro tab, you may want something bigger and consider the small screen a negative. Or, if you’re looking for a simple tablet, you may appreciate the Amazon’s new Fire 7 tablet.
Alternatives to Amazon’s new Fire 7 tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0″ Tablet
This tablet has a slightly bigger display screen at eight inches but is light enough to carry around and thin enough to operate with one hand. It’s designed with a 16-to-10 screen ratio to offer maximum viewing in both landscape and portrait, has powerful dual speakers for big sound and carries a long battery life, so you don’t have to remember your charger.
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Lenovo Tab M7 3rd Gen 7″ HD Tablet
If you look purely at specs, this Lenovo tablet is a legitimate alternative to the Fire 7 tablet, including display size and RAM. It also features Google entertainment apps, a noticeably fast performance boost, a faster-charging battery and seamless integration with your smartphone or PC. It’s also kid-approved, thanks to its Google Kids Space, which offers thousands of age-appropriate apps, games and movies.
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You can’t make a list of legitimate alternatives and not include the impressive iPad mini. While it’s an upfront investment, the number of upgraded features separates it from competitors. The iPad mini has WiFi and cellular data, is available in a 256GB option, has superfast downloads and high-quality streaming using 5G and records video in 4K.
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The Microsoft Surface Go is an excellent option for anyone who wants a laptop’s performance with a tablet’s portability. It features a 10.5-inch display screen with high-quality front and rear-facing cameras that take crisp photos and make clear calls. The battery lasts up to 10 hours and comes with an adjustable kickstand.
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Those looking for versatility in a tablet should look no further than this iPad, with its gorgeous 10.2-inch display, A13 Bionic chip and all-day battery life. It features WiFi and Gigabit-class LTE for faster uploads or streaming on the road or at home. Plus, it also has a 12MP ultra-wide front camera and 8MP back camera for crisp and vivid images or video.
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With an included S-pen that magnetically attaches to this tablet, it’s never been easier to write notes, practice illustration or edit photos. You can sync up multiple devices or use it as a hotspot. Plus, its slim design and large screen are ideal for taking on the go, and the 12-hour battery lasts all day.
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If you love the features of the new Fire 7 and are hoping to stay within Amazon’s specialized operating system but aren’t impressed with the display size, the Fire 8 offers a larger screen. It’s still an affordable option and has a slightly longer battery life. It’s also available in several colors.
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Dragon Touch Notepad K10 Tablet
This tablet is an affordable option that runs on the Android 9 Pie operating system. While it has 32GB of built-in storage, it also supports a micro SD card to expand storage space. It features a 10.1-inch display screen and dual cameras on the front and rear.
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Don’t forget about the kids! If you’re considering a tablet primarily for toddlers or elementary-aged children, consider the Fire 10 Kids Tablet. While it’s more expensive, it comes with a durable case, comprehensive parental controls and a free year subscription to Amazon Kids+, which offers thousands of games, books, movies and apps.
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.02 billion
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night and won the top prize.
The new estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing will be the nation’s fourth-largest lottery prize.
The jackpot has grown so large because no one has matched the game’s six selected numbers since April 15. That’s 29 consecutive drawings without a big winner.
Tuesday’s numbers were: 07-29-60-63-66, Mega Ball: 15.
The $1.02 billion prize is for winners who choose the annuity option, paid annually over 30 years. Most winners opt for the cash option, which for the next drawing Friday night is an estimated $602.5 million.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.5 million.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is coordinated by state lotteries.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) General Counsel Douglass Selby confirmed that lawyers hired by the church filed a lawsuit against former AMEC Department of Retirement Services Executive Director Rev. Dr. Jerome Harris ("Dr. Harris") and ten other individuals and entities some of which were involved in a sophisticated scheme to embezzle funds and defraud the AMEC's Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan. Other defendants named in the complaint are cross-defendant Symetra Financial Corporation, and third-party defendants Robert Eaton, Jarrod Erwin, Randall Erwin, Financial Freedom Group, Inc., Motorskill Asia Venture Group, Motorskill Asia Ventures 1, LP, Motorskill Venture Group, Motorskill Ventures 1, LP, and Rodney Brown & Company. The nine-count complaint (2:22-cv-02136) was filed in United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee in Memphis.
The complaint details a complex scheme perpetrated over more than two decades by Dr. Harris in his role as Executive Director of the AMEC Department of Retirement Services. Along with Robert Eaton and Financial Technologies, LLC, who were retained by Dr. Harris as the AMEC's exclusive broker, and other parties, Dr. Harris is alleged to have used his position to "defraud and steal from AMEC, including using "Department and/or Annuity Plan funds to make payments to himself and other individuals."
As part of this scheme, Dr. Harris repeatedly represented to the AMEC "a deceptive, false, and grossly inflated value for the Annuity Plan." The discrepancy between the value of Annuity Plan funds invested in Symetra reported by Dr. Harris verses the actual value of the plan was significant. The complaint states, "only about $37,000,000.00 of Dr. Harris's previously reported $128,000,000.00 valuation of the Annuity Plan was held by Symetra." There is no evidence that the total value of the retirement fund reported by Dr.. Harris was ever the actual value of the funds. As stated in the complaint, "The $128,000,000.00 valuation reported by Dr. Harris was a baseless representation recklessly and deceptively made to plan participants without any third-party verification."
"This financial crime has been committed against the AME Church community, and specifically our clergy, lay and Church employees," said Anne Henning Byfield, President of the AMEC Council of Bishops. "With the help of our legal team, the AMEC community is committed to holding those responsible accountable and recovering embezzled funds."
The AMEC has also committed to restoring the full initial investment plus interest to each retirement plan participant.
AMEC uncovered the fraudulent scheme following the 2021 election of a new Executive Director. AMEC immediately engaged experienced legal professionals and forensic experts to conduct a comprehensive and independent investigation. The findings of the investigative team led to AMEC's decision to bring this lawsuit against Dr. Harris and other defendants. The actions of Dr. Harris and others are also the subject of an ongoing law enforcement investigation.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week but the total number of people collecting jobless aid is at its lowest level in more than 50 years.
Jobless claims in the U.S. rose by 19,000 to 200,000 for the week ending April 30, the Labor Department reported Thursday. First-time applications generally reflect the number of layoffs.
The four-week average for claims, which softens some of the weekly volatility, rose 8,000 from the previous week to 188,000.
The total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits for the week ending April 23 fell by 19,000 from the previous week, to 1,384,000. That’s the fewest since January 17, 1970.
American workers are experiencing historically strong job security two years after the coronavirus pandemic plunged the economy into a brief but devastating recession. Weekly applications for unemployment aid have been consistently below the pre-pandemic level of 225,000 for most of this year, even as the overall economy contracted.
On Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. employers posted a record 11.5 million job openings in March — an unprecedented two job openings for every person who is unemployed. A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in March — a sign that they are confident they can find better pay or improved working conditions elsewhere.
Employers have added an average of more than 540,000 jobs a month for the past year, pushing the unemployment rate down to 3.6%. The Labor Department is expected to report Friday that the economy generated another 400,000 new jobs in April, according to a survey by the data firm FactSet. That would mark an unprecedented 12th straight month that hiring has come in at 400,000 or more.
The only thing hotter than the job market is inflation. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaling further large rate hikes to come.
The increase in the Fed’s key rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.
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WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT) today applauded the introduction of the bipartisan Senate Resolution 610 urging Congress to step up efforts to combat illegal trade, international criminal organizations and trade-based money laundering (TBML). The resolution was introduced on Tuesday by Sens. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Todd Young (R-IN).
"This resolution is an important step in the fight against illegal trade and the dangerous criminals who profit from it," said Matt Albence, USA-IT spokesperson and former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "Supply chain delays and the growth of the internet economy have made it easier than ever for criminal networks to raise and launder money that is then used to fund other criminal activities such as drug and human trafficking. This resolution would help ensure that our intelligence community, law enforcement agencies, and the private sector are better coordinating our efforts to fight back against these threats."
Illegal trade fuels a $2.2 trillion-per-year industry of global transnational crime. Dangerous criminal networks get rich from many forms of illegal trade—including engaging in trafficking illegal drugs, counterfeit medicines, and PPE; illegal guns, cybercrime, organized retail crime; and smuggling stolen, counterfeit, and pirated goods and even human beings. These criminal activities fund gangs and drug cartels and terrorist organizations.
"We are grateful for the senators' leadership on such an important issue, and we urge other lawmakers to support this resolution and tackle this growing danger of illegal trade and trade-based money laundering (TBML) to American communities." said David M. Luna, executive director of the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies (ICAIE). "These criminal enterprises are smart and agile, and our efforts to combat them and seize their dirty money must be as well. No single government or industry can address this complex problem on its own. It will require a comprehensive and cooperative approach like USA-IT is helping to lead."
Since its launch in June 2021, USA-IT is working across 15 states to unite and empower local officials, law enforcement, and other leaders with new information and training programs and raise public awareness of the depth and severity of illegal trade. To date, the coalition has trained more than 29,000 law enforcement officials, held over 150 briefings with organizations and policymakers, and presented at more than 30 events across the United States. USA-IT has put forward a set of policy recommendations to help dismantle illicit marketplaces and disrupt illegal trade. The 2021 USA-IT policy recommendations include:
- Establishing a national framework against illegal trade and organized crime;
- Addressing challenges posed by e-commerce;
- Confronting the abuse of small parcels in contraband trade;
- Disabling foreign Free-Trade Zones (FTZs) from promoting illegal trade; and
- Disincentivizing illicit activities through stronger sanctions and penalties for criminal and corrupt actors
For more information about USA-IT's efforts to combat illegal trade and to get involved, visit USAIT.org or email us at contact@USAIT.org.
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About USA-IT
United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT) is a public education initiative to combat black-market trade. Supported by a coalition of more than 70 national and state brand enforcement experts, law enforcement agencies, academics, and leading business organizations, USA-IT provides public officials, law enforcement, and other leaders with new information and training programs to help tackle illegal trade and engages media to raise public awareness of the depth and severity of this crime.
Illegal trade takes many nefarious forms, connected by shadowy webs of bad actors. But no single company, industry, or government can address this complex problem on its own. Tackling illegal trade requires cooperation and public-private partnerships, making full use of existing expertise, information sharing, innovative solutions, and evolving technologies. Public actors, the private sector, and civil society alike all have a role to play.
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States move to protect abortion from prosecutions elsewhere
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic governors in states where abortion will remain legal are looking for ways to protect any patients who travel there for the procedure — along with the providers who help them — from being prosecuted by their home states.
In North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Wednesday to protect abortion providers and patients from extradition to states that have banned the practice. Abortions are legal in North Carolina until fetal viability or in certain medical emergencies, making the state an outlier in the Southeast.
“This order will help protect North Carolina doctors and nurses and their patients from cruel right-wing criminal laws passed by other states,” Cooper said in announcing the order.
The governors of Rhode Island and Maine signed executive orders late Tuesday, stating that they will not cooperate with other states’ investigations into people who seek abortions or health care providers that perform them.
Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee said women should be trusted with their own health care decisions, and Democratic Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos said Rhode Island must do all it can to protect access to reproductive health care as “other states attack the fundamental right to choose.”
Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said she will “stand in the way of any effort to undermine, rollback, or outright eliminate the right to safe and legal abortion in Maine.”
Their offices confirmed Wednesday that they are preemptive, protective moves, and that neither state has received a request to investigate, prosecute or extradite a provider or patient.
Their attempts to protect abortion rights come as tighter restrictions and bans are going into effect in conservative states after last month’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court, which overturned the nearly half-century-old holding from Roe v. Wade that found that the right to abortion was protected by the U.S. Constitution. The issue reverts to the states, many of which have taken steps to curtail or ban abortions.
The specific fears of Democratic officials are rooted in a Texas law adopted last year to ban abortions after fetal cardiac activity can be detected. The law lets any person other than a government official or employee sue anyone who performs an abortion or “knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets” obtaining one.
The person filing the claim would be entitled to $10,000 for every abortion the subject was involved with — plus legal costs.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear challenges to the Texas law so far.
Bernadette Meyler, a professor at Stanford Law School, said it’s not clear whether judgments against out-of-state abortion providers would hold up in courts, especially if they are not advertising their services in states with bans.
But she also said it’s not clear that the liberal states are on firm legal ground to protect their residents from any out-of-state litigation.
“Probably, they assume that some of the laws that they’re passing won’t be upheld or may not be upheld, and they’re trying to come up with as much as possible in order to resist the effects of the Dobbs decision,” Meyler said.
The resistance to cooperating with abortion-related investigations could hold up, though, she said. Places that declared themselves “sanctuary cities” and refused to cooperate with federal immigration investigations during former President Donald Trump’s presidency were able to carry out similar policies.
Connecticut was the first state to pass a law to protect abortion providers, patients and others from legal action taken by other states. Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont signed it in May, before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
“In accordance with Connecticut law, we will resist any attempt by another state to criminalize or intrude on a woman’s private and lawful healthcare decisions,” Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said in a statement last week.
The Democratic governors of Minnesota, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Washington and the moderate Republican governor in liberal Massachusetts all signed executive orders within days of the ruling to prohibit cooperation with other states that might interfere with abortion access.
“Residents seeking access will be protected, providers will be protected, and abortion is and will continue to be legal, safe and accessible, period,” said New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has described the order as a preventative measure.
One of the largest abortion providers in Texas announced Wednesday that it’s planning to move its operations to bordering New Mexico. Whole Woman’s Health announced Wednesday that it is looking to establish a new clinic in a New Mexico city near the state line to provide first- and second-trimester abortions.
The Democratic-controlled Massachusetts House of Representatives approved a bill that aims to protect abortion providers and people seeking abortions from actions taken by other states. Delaware’s Democratic governor signed legislation expanding abortion access, with various legal protections for abortion providers and patients, including out-of-state residents receiving abortions in Delaware.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills Friday that moved swiftly in the Democratic-led Legislature following the ruling. The new laws aim to protect the right of those from outside the state to get abortion services within its borders and bar extradition of people involved in reproductive health care services should they face charges in another state.
Murphy said he was “overwhelmingly angry” that he had to sign the bills, but equally as proud to do so.
“These laws will make New Jersey a beacon of freedom for every American woman,” he said during a signing ceremony in Jersey City, not far from the Statue of Liberty.
In Washington state, the governor prohibited the state patrol from cooperating with out-of-state abortion investigations or prosecutions, but he noted that he didn’t have jurisdiction over local law enforcement agencies. The executive in the county surrounding Seattle said Tuesday that its sheriff’s office and other executive branch departments will not cooperate with out-of-state prosecutions of abortion providers or patients.
Some progressive prosecutors around the U.S. have already declared that they won’t enforce some of the most restrictive, punitive anti-abortion laws.
In New Orleans, city council members have introduced a resolution calling on local police and prosecutors to make investigations and prosecutions of abortions “the lowest priority for enforcement.” City Council members in Austin, Texas, another liberal city in a conservative state, have called for a similar policy.
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Hannah Schoenbaum is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Mulvihill reported from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Schoenbaum reported from Raleigh, North Carolina. Contributing to this report were Associated Press writers Gary Robertson in Raleigh, North Carolina; Morgan Lee in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Patrick Whittle in Portland, Maine.
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EU leaders decry Russian brutality in visit to Ukraine
IRPIN, Ukraine (AP) — Four European leaders made a high-profile visit to show their support for Ukraine on Thursday, denouncing the brutality of the Russian invasion as they surveyed the ruins of a Kyiv suburb that was the scene of intense fighting early in the war and where many civilians were killed.
After arriving in Kyiv to the sound of air raid sirens, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania headed to Irpin, which was seized and briefly held by Russian troops along with other areas near the capital. Mass graves have been unearthed in the area, most notably in Bucha, and French President Emmanuel Macron decried the massacres and said there were signs of war crimes.
He denounced the “barbarism” of the attacks that devastated Irpin, and praised the courage of its residents and others in the region who helped thwart Russia’s attempt to overrun the capital.
The visit, which included a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, carries heavy symbolic weight since the three Western European powers have faced criticism for continuing to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin — and failing to provide Ukraine with the scale of weaponry that it has said is necessary to fend off the Russians.
Western arms were key to Ukraine’s surprising success in preventing the Russians from taking the capital — but officials have said much more will be needed if they are to drive Moscow’s forces out.
The leaders have also been criticized for not visiting Kyiv sooner. A number of other European leaders have already made the long trip overland to show solidarity with a nation under attack, even in times when the fighting raged closer to the capital than it does now.
On Thursday, NATO defense ministers met in Brussels to consider more military aid for Ukraine, and many hoped in Ukraine that the leaders’ visit could mark a turning point by opening the way to significant new arms supplies — particularly as the officials surveyed the war’s devastation.
Ahead of the meeting with Zelenskyy, the leader German Chancellor Olaf Scholz observed that officials must keep the destruction in mind in all their decisions.
“Innocent civilians have been hit, houses have been destroyed; a whole town has been destroyed in which there was no military infrastructure at all,” Scholz said. “And that says a great deal about the brutality of the Russian war of aggression, which is simply out for destruction and conquest. We must bear that in mind in everything that we decide.”
Italian Premier Mario Draghi said during the tour of Irpin that Ukraine’s backers will rebuild “everything” with European help.
“They destroyed the nurseries, the playgrounds, and everything will be rebuilt,” Draghi said.
Macron, Scholz and Draghi, representing the three largest economies in Europe, traveled to Kyiv together on a special overnight train provided by the Ukrainian authorities.
President Klaus Iohannis of Romania — which borders Ukraine and has been a key destination for Ukrainian refugees — arrived on a separate train.
After viewing Irpin, he wrote on Twitter that there are “no words to describe the unimaginable human tragedy and horrible destruction” and called for “all Russian perpetrators to be held responsible by the international criminal justice” system.
The Russian forces are pressing their offensive in the eastern Donbas region, slowly but steadily gaining ground on the badly outmanned and outgunned Ukrainian forces, who are pleading for more arms from Western allies.
Several air raid sirens rang out while the European leaders were in their hotel preparing for the rest of their visit, and Kyiv authorities urged people to seek shelter. Such alerts are a frequent occurrence.
Many leaders and regular people in not only Ukraine but the Baltic and Central European nations, which were controlled by Moscow during the Cold War, believe that Putin only understands force, and have viewed the efforts by Macron and others to keep speaking to Putin following his invasion as unacceptable.
Tamara Malko, a resident of the Donetsk region that is part of the Donbas, said Macron and Scholz had been “very cold” toward Ukrainians so far, and hoped for a change.
“We want peace very much ... and have high hopes for Macron and Scholz,” she said. “We want them to see and understand our pain.”
Gov. Serhiy Haidai of Luhansk, which is also part of the Donbas, said the visit would not bring anything if the leaders ask Ukraine to sign a peace treaty with Russia that involves giving up territory. He said that is something Ukrainians would never accept.
“I am sure that our president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is not going to make concessions and trade our territories. If someone wants to stop Russia by giving them territories, Germany has Bavaria, Italy has Tuscany, the French can concede Provence, for instance,” he said.
“Today it will be one territory, tomorrow another one, the day after tomorrow another,” he said.
The visit comes as EU leaders prepare to make a decision June 23-24 on Ukraine’s request to become a candidate for EU membership, and ahead of an important NATO summit June 29-30 in Madrid.
In Ukraine, Macron responded to criticism of France’s response, including his recent comment that Russia shouldn’t be “humiliated,” which deeply angered Ukrainians. He insisted that “France has been at Ukraine’s side since the first day.”
His office also released a list of the dates of all his conversations with Zelenskyy. They have spoken by phone on 23 occasions since the war began; and Macron spoke with Putin 11 times, including three times with Scholz.
Macron is involved in diplomatic efforts to push for a cease-fire in Ukraine that would allow future peace negotiations. He has frequent discussions with Zelenskyy and has spoken on the phone several times with Russian President Vladimir Putin since Putin launched the invasion in late February.
Scholz had long resisted traveling to Kyiv, saying he didn’t want to “join the queue of people who do a quick in-out for a photo opportunity.” Instead, Scholz said a trip should focus on doing “concrete things.”
Germany on Wednesday announced that it will provide Ukraine with three multiple launch rocket systems of the kind that Kyiv has said it urgently needs.
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Leicester reported from Kyiv, Ukraine and Corbet from Paris. Srdjan Nedelikovic in Pokrovsk, Ukraine,, Colleen Barry in Milan and Frank Jordans and Geir Moulson in Berlin contributed to this report.
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LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - 11-year-old actress, dancer and model Ava Otto, who appears next on CBS' Come Dance With Me, has just launched her own personal website http://www.AvaOtto.com to connect with her fans and dive deeper into her passions!
Ava, the daughter of Limp Bizkit's John Otto, whom she will be performing alongside on the new family dance competition series by CBS with top choreographers such as Ashley Wallen (The Greatest Showman), Dominique Kelley (The Producers, La La Land) and Jessica Castro (In The Heights), has been in the spotlight since she was 5-years-old.
Since then, she has booked jobs alongside Grammy Award winner Darlene Koldenhoven, and trained with some of the world's top dancers/choreographers, including renowned ballerina Alison Stroming and So You Think You Can Dance alumni Robert Roldan and Carly Blaney. Beyond her work in dance, entertainment and modeling, Ava is an outspoken advocate for anti-bullying organizations and even started her own non-profit, Passion Project X, which focuses on providing various forms of support to others who are pursuing their dreams.
"The journey to becoming my best self is never ending. I'm grateful for lessons I learn and the people I met along the way," says Ava.
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Record license revenue increase of 57% year-over-year
Innovations on display at Farnborough International Airshow (Stand 4315, Hall 4)
LAKE FOREST, Calif. and FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iBASEt, the company that helps its customers simplify how complex products are built and maintained, today announced the completion of a successful fiscal 2022, as validated by another year of record revenue, profitability, and backlog. iBASEt continues to invest in product innovation with significant updates to its flagship Solumina iSeries, the industry's first microservices-based, cloud-native Manufacturing platform, which is disrupting the way customers are managing through a period of unprecedented manufacturing and sustainment volatility.
Company innovations will be on display at the Farnborough International Airshow (Stand 4315, Hall 4), July 18 through July 22, which features leading innovators from the aerospace, aviation and defense industries.
The company continues to execute on its growth strategy, delivering on its aggressive goal to drive repeatable revenue, supported by new strategic partnerships and acceleration of customer time-to-value through fast deployment of Software-as-a-Service value-added use cases. iBASEt also expanded its leadership team with key strategic hires and the creation of a formal Advisory Board to support growing demand, continuous innovation and revenue growth.
"I am very proud of the solid execution by our team in achieving strong growth over the prior fiscal year," said Naveen Poonian, CEO at iBASEt. "We continue to prioritize investment in product innovation to support the business transformation of our customers' entire value chain from supplier quality management to direct manufacturing while capturing maintenance repair and overhaul services."
"Our strategy continues to drive profitable growth for the business while also achieving stellar customer and industry recognition for our product and world-class team," added Poonian. "We look forward to further growth in the next fiscal year by remaining focused on where it matters most; being customer centric and laser focused on leading the industry in solving the most complex manufacturing and sustainment challenges."
Product Innovation
Solumina iSeries underwent several product updates during the past year culminating with its most recent version i070, delivering a more comprehensive user experience and enhanced quality interface. This year, iSeries also became available on both the AWS Marketplace and Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
In addition, the company launched a Model-based Enterprise (MBE) offering designed to accelerates a manufacturer's Industry 4.0 journey, as well as its self-service Knowledge-Centered Services program to help customers quickly resolve support inquiries.
Following strategic product and company investments, iBASEt was recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems for its "completeness of vision" and "ability to execute."
Partner Engagement
iBASEt established several new partner agreements during the past fiscal year to leverage channel relationships and strategic partners in driving overall growth and expanded global reach. This includes a global partnership with ATS Global, which is supporting delivery of iBASEt's visionary solutions across manufacturing, quality, and MRO operations, as well as a partnership with Cyient, which helps iBASEt offer faster software solutions implementation, while expanding its complex discrete manufacturing industry markets and geographies.
iBASEt also partnered with Purdue University, on a joint initiative to implement iBASEt's Solumina iSeries at the university's Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) in West Lafayette, IN to usher in the next generation of manufacturing operations innovation.
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About iBASEt
iBASEt is a software company that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained. Founded in Southern California in 1986, iBASEt solutions ensure digital continuity across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations on a global scale. The iSeries, powered by Solumina, is a cloud-native platform that establishes a digital ecosystem to drive innovation and improve operational performance. With offices in the U.S., UK, France, and India, iBASEt customers include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Textron. Learn more at iBASEt.com.
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MANSFIELD, Texas, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Rally House continues its mission to provide fans across the country with team gear and localized products, the family-owned company is proud to announce a new location in Mansfield, TX. Rally House Mansfield is the go-to destination for unique, locally inspired merchandise and sports apparel for renowned Texas teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Rangers, Texas Tech Raiders, and Longhorns.
Rally House is thrilled to continue building a strong connection with the great state of Texas with the addition of this new store. "Mansfield is my hometown, so I know how awesome the fans are in this area," says District Manager Stefanie Blowers. "Now, these incredible fans can turn to Rally House Mansfield for all the gear they need to showcase their unending Texas and team pride!"
When customers stop into Rally House Mansfield, they'll find an expansive assortment of products from top-tier brands, such as Mitchell & Ness, New Era, and '47. Visitors can explore accessories and apparel for various professional teams at this store, including the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Mavericks. Plus, this location carries Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Raiders, TCU, and Oklahoma Sooners merchandise.
There are many iconic businesses and themes unique to Texas, and Rally House Mansfield stocks a wide variety of locally influenced products for shoppers to browse. Some stand-out brands available at this location include Lone Star Beer, Don't Mess with Texas, and Whataburger.
Rally House puts significant effort into creating a fun and hassle-free shopping experience, which is why patrons can expect superb customer service at Rally House Mansfield. Additionally, there's a comprehensive selection of merchandise available online at www.rallyhouse.com that can be shipped to all states.
Stay current on store updates by visiting www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-mansfield or follow Rally House Mansfield on Facebook (@RallyMansfield) and Rally House Dallas-Fort Worth on Instagram (@rallydfw).
About Rally House
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 100+ locations across 13 states.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign did not authorize a lawyer to meet with the FBI and provide information that was meant to cast suspicions on rival candidate Donald Trump and possible connections to Russia, according to trial testimony Wednesday.
Michael Sussmann, a lawyer for Clinton’s 2016 campaign, is charged with lying to the FBI during a meeting at which he presented the bureau’s top lawyer with data that purported to show mysterious contact between computer servers of a Russia-based bank and Trump’s company, the Trump Organization.
Prosecutors say Sussmann misled the FBI by saying he wasn’t participating in the meeting on behalf of a particular client when he was actually there on behalf of the Clinton campaign and another client, a technology executive who had provided him with the data.
But under questioning from one of Sussmann’s attorneys, Marc Elias, the campaign’s top lawyer, said Sussmann did not seek his consent to go to the FBI. Elias said neither he nor anyone else from the campaign he was aware of had authorized Sussmann to meet with the FBI.
In fact, he said he would not have supported going to the FBI because he felt the bureau had not been sufficiently aggressive in stopping ongoing leaks of Russia-hacked emails that had been stolen from the Clinton campaign, and because he viewed then-Director James Comey as having put a “thumb on the scale” against Clinton during an earlier investigation into her use of a private email server while secretary of state.
“I’m not sure I would have thought that the FBI was going to give a fair shake to anything they thought was anti-Trump or pro-Clinton,” Elias said.
The defense team’s questioning was aimed at distancing Sussmann from the Clinton campaign, and at trying to establish that he had not lied to the FBI by saying he was not representing the interests of a particular client during the Sept. 19, 2016 meeting.
At that meeting, Sussmann presented James Baker, the FBI’s then-general counsel, with computer research that he said showed potential contact between servers of Alfa Bank and the Trump Organization. If proven, that information would have been significant given that the FBI at the time was investigating whether the Trump campaign and Russia were coordinating to sway the outcome of the election.
But when the FBI examined the data, it found no secret backchannel and nothing suspicious.
Earlier Wednesday, prosecutors sought to link Sussmann’s work to the campaign by noting that as a lawyer in private practice he repeatedly billed the campaign for meetings and legal work.
When Baker himself testified at the end of the day, prosecutors entered into evidence a text that Sussmann had sent him the night before the meeting in which he requested a sit-down about an unspecified sensitive matter and said that he would be coming alone and not on behalf of a particular client.
Defense lawyers have told jurors that Sussmann never lied, and that it was impossible for prosecutors to prove precisely what he said because only he and Baker attended the meeting and neither of them took notes. But in presenting the text message to the jury, prosecutors are attempting to rebut any efforts by the defense to chip away at Baker’s credibility as a witness or his memory of what was said.
The case against Sussmann was brought by John Durham, the prosecutor appointed as special counsel during the Trump administration to investigate potential misconduct by government officials and others during the early days of the FBI’s probe into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and potential ties to the Trump campaign.
Durham has brought three criminal prosecutions, and the Sussmann case is the the first to reach trial. An earlier case against an FBI lawyer charged with altering an email ended in a plea deal in 2020, and another case against an analyst charged with lying to the FBI is pending.
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SHANGHAI, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- June 16th-20th, 2022 (Beijing time), Viva Biotech 2022 Partnership Summit was successfully held. Over 300 attendees joined the Summit, including founders from portfolio companies, representatives from global investment institutions, R&D heads from pharmaceutical companies, and business development leaders.
As one of the largest annual events held by Viva, the Partnership Summit is committed to gathering the leading forces from the scientific research community, biopharma industry, capital groups and more to assist biotech start-ups in achieving development success and commercialization.
On June 16th, 29 VBI portfolio companies incubated by Viva BioInnovator (VBI) gathered at Demo Day Pro online and delivered their presentations, covering technology platforms for the treatment of central nervous system disease (by: Vincere Biosciences, QurAlis, Evecxia Therapeutics, Ophidion, Ribogenics), cardiovascular diseases and regenerative medicine (by: AceLink Therapeutics, Haya Therapeutics, Riparian Pharmaceuticals, Basking Biosciences, MorphoGene), immunology and infection diseases (by IpiNovyx Bio, Karma Biotechnologies, Dorian Therapeutics, Saverna Therapeutics, Arrepath, Xlement) and oncology diseases (by: Deka Biosciences, Focus-X Therapeutics, NAKI Therapeutics, Synthis Therapeutics, Phenomic AI, Exarta therapeutics, Reglagene, Amberstone Biosciences, GT Apeiron Therapeutics, F5 Therapeutics, Genhouse Bio, Sisu Pharma, QureBio).
On June 17th, the Executive Day, Dr. Han Dai, CIO of Viva Biotech and Head of Viva BioInnovator, started the event with an opening speech. He gave an overview of the Companies' development, achievements in EFS investment and incubation business. Along with the continuous expansion of Viva Biotech's industry chain, VBI will further focus on professional post-investment management and continuously optimizing service platform from multiple dimensions such as CRO-CDMO one-stop services, cooperative ecosystems, industrial relations network, and operating facilities.
Dr. Cheney Mao, Chairman and CEO of Viva Biotech, introduced the Company's latest developments and future strategies. Dr. Derek Ren, Executive Director and President of Viva Biotech, gave detailed updates to the Company's technology platforms. Viva Biotech is continuously enhancing its whole industry chain service capability to provide a world leading one-stop platform from SBDD to commercial delivery of drug products to global biopharmaceutical innovators.
Biopharma Capital Market is going through unstable time, with a need for more rational investment and financing. How can startups better carry out business expansion and M&A transactions under the current environment? Mr. Mike Connor, the Managing Director of J.P. Morgan's Healthcare Investment Banking, who has extensive experience in cross-border M&A transactions and financing in biopharmaceuticals and diagnostics industry, was invited to give a speech on "Biopharma Capital Markets and M&A Updates". Mike explained in detail the current capital transactions and introduced new opportunities and trends in the field from a global perspective.
After the speech, VBI portfolio company founders and investors participated together in a series of panel discussions themed "Fundraising and Partnering Strategies for 2022 and Beyond", "Good Practice on CMC Planning and Implementation" and "Corporate Governance: How Board and SAB Make Companies?".
Facing opportunities and challenges of investment and financing in the biopharma field, how can startups make a smooth transition and strive for more financing and partnership? In the first panel, we invited Ms. Shirley Lu from BFC Group, Dr. Adreas Bader, CSO of Triumvira and Dr. George Wu, Co-Founder & CEO of Amberstone Biosciences to share their insights on financing and how to establish investor partnership etc.
*BFC Group is a China-based boutique investment bank with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, licensing and financing in healthcare industry; Triumvira completed 100 million USD series A+ financing in March 2022; Amberstone Biosciences completed 12 million USD series A financing in January 2022.
In recent years, with the fast development of innovative drugs and the rapid growth of new biotech companies and new drug applications, how to seize the market opportunities through CMC Planning and Implementation? In the second panel, Dr. Jianguo Ma, Senior Vice President of Viva Biotech and CEO of Langhua Pharmaceutical, Dr. Wang Shen, CEO of VivaVision, and Dr. Charles Allerson, Vice President of Chemistry and Drug Development of DTx Pharma shared their expertise of CMC Planning and Implementation, as well as their personal experience.
*Langhua Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Viva Biotech Holdings, is a comprehensive pharmaceutical company engaged in drug research, development and production. Langhua offers our worldwide partners One-Stop CDMO solution. In 2021, Langhua Pharmaceutical's annual revenue amounted to RMB1363.6 million, with a total of 788 customers served, and partially commenced operation of the Shanghai CMC R&D center. Now, the production capacity of Langhua Pharmaceutical has reached 860m³ and has been approved through cGMP audits by FDA, EDQM, WHO and NMPA, etc. VivaVision submitted application for US Phase II clinical trial for its dual-targeted mechanism for glaucoma, VVN539, and obtained positive results in its US Phase II clinical trial of VVN001, an innovative drug for dry eye syndrome. DTx Pharma closed $100 million series B financing in March 2021.
Good corporate governance plays an important role in enhancing the long-term value of the company and building investors' trust. How to explore the best mode of corporate governance to promote the rapid growth of the companies? In the third panel, Dr. John Mumm, CEO of Deka Biosciences, Dr. Mingxi Li, CEO of Aperion and Mr. Tom Needham, Broadview Ventures Director and Board Observer of Haya Therapeutics discussed how boards and scientific advisory committees can better shape companies.
*Deka Biosciences completed 20 million USD series A financing in November 2021; Aperion completed 17.5 million USD series A financing in March 2022; Haya Therapeutics completed 25 million USD seed round financing.
The Partnering Platform of the Summit lasted from June 17 to 20. Investors conducted more than 300 one-on-one online meetings with the founders and executives of VBI incubated portfolio companies, further exchanging in-depth information about each company's technological highlights, development prospects and investment needs.
To learn more about VBI portfolio companies, please visit: www.vivabioinnovator.com
About Viva Biotech Holdings
Established in 2008, Viva Biotech (01873.HK) provides one-stop services ranging from early-stage Structure-Based Drug R&D to commercial drug delivery to global biopharmaceutical innovators. We offer leading early-stage to late-phase drug discovery expertise by integrating our dedicated team of experts, cutting-edge technology platforms, and state-of-the-art equipment in X-ray crystallization, Cryo-EM, ASMS, SPR, HDX, CADD, etc.. Our business covers all aspects of therapeutic strategies and drug modalities including small molecules and biologics across the pharma and biotech spectrum. Through our subsidiary Langhua Pharma, we offer our worldwide pharmaceutical and biotech partners One-Stop integrated CMC (Chemical, Manufacturing, and Control) service from preclinical to commercial manufacturing. In addition, Viva has embedded an equity for service (EFS) model to high potential startups to address unmet medical needs.
About Langhua Pharmaceutical
Langhua Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Viva Biotech Holdings, is a comprehensive pharmaceutical company engaged in drug research, development and production. Langhua offers our worldwide partners One-Stop CDMO solution in new drug full life-cycle for small molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Form, from pre-clinical to commercial supply.
About Viva BioInnovator
As the investment division of Viva Biotech, Viva BioInnovator is dedicated to investing globally in biotech innovation with novel solutions to unmet medical needs across multiple therapeutic areas, ranging from biopharmaceuticals to devices, diagnostics, and life science tools. By leveraging Viva Biotech's deep experience and technical advantages in novel drug R&D, Viva BioInnovator provides both cash and in-kind services, also called Equity-for-Services (EFS), for its investments.
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Boy killed in fireworks incident in Indiana, police say
MT. VERNON, Ind. (WIFE/Gray News) – A child was killed after a fireworks incident in Mr. Vernon Sunday night, according to Indiana State Police.
Authorities say 11-year-old Camrynn Ray McMichael was found seriously hurt and died while being taken to a hospital in the area.
The boy’s mother told WFIE her son loved playing football and basketball.
“He’s dedicated. He never missed a game, workout, practice or volunteering,” his mother Kyrra said.
Camrynn’s mother said the rising 6th grader loved his sister most of all.
“He loved her more than anything,” Kyrra said.
Indiana State Police, Mt. Vernon Police, and the Posey Co. Coroner are all investigating.
“The school district is saddened by the loss of Camrynn. We are finalizing plans to provide grief counseling later this week for students and staff. It is tragic to lose such a young, energetic life, and we hope to support those impacted by his loss,” said Mt. Vernon School Superintendent Dr. Matt Thompson.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("Clubhouse Media"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, has announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
- Total net revenue increased 104% to $1,900,932, compared to $929,962
- Operating expenses decreased 79% to $1,040,549, compared to $5,030,964
- Operating loss decreased 90% to $492,977, compared to $4,966,105
- Net loss decreased 32% to $4,926,112, compared to $7,310,343
"We are pleased with our second quarter results that continue to demonstrate our commitment to growing our business in a sustainable way, while reducing our expenses dramatically," said Amir Ben-Yohanan, CEO of Clubhouse Media. "The revenue growth was driven mainly by both the higher quantity and quality of brand and agency deals with creators, as well as the growth of our Honeydrip platform. We expect that the further expansion of our sales team will be a key driver of revenue growth in future quarters."
"I'm excited about the revenue growth this quarter. We were able to close numerous brand promotional deals with some large and well-known brands and talent. As we continue to build on and strengthen these relationships, I'm confident in the growth opportunities moving forward," added Scott Hoey, Chief Financial Officer of Clubhouse Media.
Clubhouse Media 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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- Fueled by the rapid growth of vacation rental & Airbnb bookings in the United States and 200 countries through its website -
SINGAPORE, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global travel media startup Trip101 reports that its 2021 performance shows 87% YoY growth in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), 44% in revenue, and 90% in profit from bookings through its website despite the COVID-19 pandemic. This was fueled by the rapid growth of vacation rental and Airbnb bookings in the United States and in over 200 countries across the globe.
Trip101 also projects accelerated growth in 2022 as Q1 saw GMV grow at 2.2 x YoY. The growth in GMV can be attributed to two travel trends that emerged from the pandemic - longer trips and "workations" (work and vacation).
In 2021, Trip101 reached a global audience in 200+ countries, with the United States, India and the United Kingdom being the top three countries. The number of users visiting Trip101.com grew by 49% in 2021 compared to 2020. Trip101's market share in the United States also strengthened, growing 64% compared to the previous year. The United States remains the top country globally with the most number of users (65%).
This growth was driven by scaling article publications throughout the year, which brought the total number of published articles to 49,000. Trip101's tech capabilities and global network of travel writers were both key in the success of scaling publication operations.
About Trip101
Trip101 is a one-stop guide for the modern-day traveler that has been growing rapidly since its establishment in 2015. Spanning across 7 continents and more than 200 countries, all travel recommendations are based on the authentic experiences of travel experts. Supported by an ever-growing community of travel writers, Trip101 caters to the dynamic needs of young and modern travelers -- featuring unique and alternative accommodations, local experiences, destination guides, and travel tips. From choosing the best Airbnbs and vacation rentals to booking the lesser-known local tours and activities, Trip101 is relevant for all stages of travel. Be it pre-trip, in-destination, or post-trip, there's something useful for everyone.
Trip101 is a part of Venture Republic Group, which also owns TRAVEL.jp, the largest travel metasearch and media in Japan, as well as Allstay, the leading mobile search app for accommodations in South Korea.
- For more information on Trip101, contact at pr@trip101.com
- Visit us on website, https://trip101.com/
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @trip101com
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THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® PRESALE STARTS TODAY, JUNE 15, ENDING ON JUNE 16
GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS IS BLIGE'S FIRST TOUR SINCE THE START OF THE PANDEMIC
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ELLA MAI & QUEEN NAIJA
Mary J. Blige is… "A VOICE FOR US" - NAS, Time
TICKETS ON SALE STARTING JUNE 17 @ 10 AM LOCAL AT BLACKPROMOTERSCOLLECTIVE.COM
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of Time magazine's icons listed in "The 100 Most Influential People of 2022" and the recipient of the 2022 "Billboard ICON Award," the undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, announces her Good Morning Gorgeous tour presented by Hologic in partnership with The Black Promoters Collective (BPC). GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Blige will perform in 23 cities with special guests, platinum-selling, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ella Mai and platinum-selling rising star Queen Naija beginning on Saturday, September 17, in Greensboro, NC, and ending on Saturday, October 29 in Atlantic City, NJ. The tour also stops in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta.
Before offering to the general public, the Good Morning Gorgeous tour tickets go on presale today with The American Express® Card Members beginning June 15 at 10 am local time through June 16 at 10 pm local time. Tickets will be available to the general public on June 17 at 10 am local and range from $69.50 to $189.50. Tickets can be purchased here.
"Mary J. Blige has been one of a select handful of artists at the top of our desired list to partner with since the initial construction of The BPC. Having her support in our mission so early in the process is a testament to the hard work we have put in to bring superior cultural experiences powered by black business to the masses. We firmly believe this is a match made in heaven and are honored to partner with the Queen," states The BPC Co-Founder and President Shelby Joyner.
"We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Mary J. Blige as the presenting sponsor for her Good Morning Gorgeous tour," said Steve MacMillan, Hologic's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. "As a global leader in women's health, we're committed to emphasizing the lifesaving importance of preventive screenings and the annual Well Woman exam, and Mary's voice is a powerful way to reach millions of women."
In addition to the previously stated accolades, the tour follows Blige's early 2022 album release of Good Morning Gorgeous. The album was released leading into her energetic Super Bowl Halftime performance. The title track rose to #1 at R&B radio for 9 weeks and the song became a viral backdrop for many expressing self-love, with over 40,000 users creating videos using the song on TikTok. A deluxe version was dropped just ahead of her wildly successful "Strength of a Woman" festival that took place last month in Atlanta.
Locations, venues & dates for the Good Morning Gorgeous tour presented by Hologic can be found below:
For more information, visit https://blackpromoterscollective.com.
About Mary J. Blige
Iconic Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, Oscar-nominated actress, producer, and philanthropist Mary J. Blige is a figure of inspiration, transformation, and empowerment, making her one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era. With a track record of eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards (plus a staggering 32 nominations), two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, and a SAG nomination, among many other accolades, Blige has cemented herself as a global superstar. Influenced at an early age by the music of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and Gladys Knight, Blige brought her own gritty, urban-rooted style—fusing hip-hop, soul, and honest, frank lyrics—to the forefront on her 1992 debut album What's the 411? The multi-platinum set, executive produced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, quickly spun off several hits, including two No. R&B No. 1s: You Remind Me and Real Love. Blige helped redefine R&B and began forging a unique niche for herself on the more personal second album, 1994's My Life. She is loved for her passionate, chart-topping hits like "Be Without You," "No More Drama," and "Family Affair," all of which have made her a force in music. Over her career, Blige has released 15 studio albums (most recently Good Morning Gorgeous) and has starred in films and television programs such as Mudbound, The Umbrella Academy, Power Book II: Ghost, Respect, and has recently released her own documentary, Mary J. Blige's My Life. This past February, she performed at the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar. Blige has her own production company, Blue Butterfly, and recently launched her own festival, "Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit," with Pepsi and in partnership with Live Nation Urban.
About Ella Mai
In 2018 Ella Mai's first single "Boo'd Up" broke the record for the most weeks at No. 1 of any song by a woman on the R&B/Hip-Hop Billboard Airplay chart and is now RIAA-Certified 7x Platinum. Her follow-up single, the 5x-Platinum "Trip," peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and her debut album, Ella Mai, has almost 6 billion streams and is 2x Platinum. In addition to her chart-topping domination and success, Ella Mai has won a number of awards, including her first GRAMMY for Best R&B Song, 3 Billboard Music Awards including the coveted Top R&B Artist, 3 iHeartRadio awards including R&B Artist of the Year, 3 Soul Train Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and a BET Viewers Choice Award. After a busy four years that included touring the world and the release of RIAA-certified Gold track "Not Another Love Song," to bridge projects, Ella kicked off her sophomore season with her single, "DFMU (Don't F**k Me Up)." If the adage is true and history always repeats itself, get ready for Ella Mai to dominate the music and cultural zeitgeist once again with her new album Heart On My Sleeve.
About Queen Naija
Singer/Songwriter Queen Naija has cemented her status as one of R&B's most compelling young stars. Hailed as "the first soul star of the social media generation" by The New York Times, the 25-year-old Detroit native has amassed over three billion combined global streams to date. Queen struck out on her own with her breakthrough single "Medicine," which debuted at No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 (a nearly-unheard-of achievement for an unsigned artist) and quickly landed her a deal with Capitol Records. Her 2018 critically acclaimed self-titled EP debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart and earned major recognition in the 2019 awards season, including nominations for Top R&B Artist at the Billboard Music Awards and Best New Artist at the BET Awards, in addition to three nods at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. In October 2020, she released missunderstood, a five-song project featuring three platinum-certified singles: "Butterflies," "Karma," and "Medicine." This project proved to be another smash success for Queen, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart and cracking the top 10 on the Billboard 200.
About The Black Promoters Collective
The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) is a coalition of six of the nation's top independent concert promotion and event production companies. As a 100% Black-owned business, its mission is to be the world's leading producer and provider of culturally relevant live entertainment experiences. To learn more, visit http://www.blackpromoterscollective.com.
About Hologic, Inc.
Hologic, Inc. is a medical technology innovator primarily focused on improving women's health and well-being through early detection and treatment. Its advancements include invention of the world's first commercial 3D mammography system to fight breast cancer, leadership in testing for cervical cancer, sexually transmitted infections, respiratory illnesses and the virus that causes COVID-19; and minimally invasive surgical technologies for uterine fibroids and abnormal uterine bleeding. The Company also champions women through the Hologic Global Women's Health Index, which provides a science-backed data roadmap for improving women's well-being, and Project Health Equality, which elevates awareness, research insights and access to quality care for underserved women. For more information on Hologic, visit www.hologic.com
For Mary J. Blige Press Inquiries:
Amanda Silverman
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Amanda Della Ragione
Amanda.Dellaragione@ledecompany.com
For The Black Promoters Collective and General Tour Press:
Tresa L. Sanders
tresa@tre-media.net
For Hologic:
Jane Mazur
jane.mazur@hologic.com
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Zoom Taps Leading Third-Party Risk Data Provider to Validate Its Security and Privacy Controls
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TruSight, the financial industry's leading provider of validated third-party risk data, today announced the completion of its latest risk assessment of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. This is the third consecutive year that Zoom has undergone the rigorous TruSight assessment, which validates that the company's controls align with the financial industry's security and privacy standards.
Zoom continues to enhance the security of its communication platform to support the growing needs of its global customers. Aligning with the financial services industry's third-party standards is integral to that effort. Completing the TruSight risk assessment demonstrates Zoom's commitment to achieving the compliance, privacy, safety, and security requirements of its customers in this industry.
TruSight's data platform facilitates the efficient exchange of fully validated risk data between service providers and their customers. The risk assessments are performed once and shared by many, reducing the time and effort spent by both financial service institutions and their vendors. Leveraging TruSight's control validation process can provide the vast majority of due diligence responses for assessments of vendor risk.
For Zoom, completing the TruSight assessment each year removes the need for them to be subjected to multiple bilateral assessments, which in turn accelerates the due diligence process. In addition, it allows Zoom to increase customer assurance. For Zoom's customers, the universally adopted TruSight methodology enables them to gain greater visibility into supply chain risk. By utilizing TruSight's methodology and Zoom's Customer Security Assurance Package (CSAP), a customer can absorb and review Zoom's ever-evolving security posture quickly and efficiently.
"Security and privacy are paramount at Zoom, and inform all our activities and innovations," said Sandra McLeod, Head of Security Assurance at Zoom. "We want users to trust our platform, and having TruSight's risk assessment of security controls enable our customers to gain greater visibility into their use of Zoom."
"Zoom is a leader in the industry, and their commitment to delivering a high level of security for their users is admirable," said Patrick Eannotti, Director of Third Party Engagement at TruSight. "We are thrilled that they continue to partner each year with TruSight to assess their risk level, making it easier for them to meet customer expectations and win customer trust."
To obtain the Zoom assessment, email info@trusightsolutions.com.
TruSight, an industry-initiated utility, is the leading provider of comprehensive, validated third-party risk assessments. Developed and backed by five of the largest global financial institutions, including American Express, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, BNY Mellon, and Wells Fargo, the TruSight methodology combines best practices and standardization to deliver the highest quality data, enabling businesses to gain greater visibility into supply chain resilience.
For more information, contact:
Laura Nelson or Erin O'Brien
SVM Public Relations
401.490.9700
laura.nelson@svmpr.com
erin.obrien@svmpr.com
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HOUSTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos Energy Inc. ("Talos" or the "Company") (NYSE: TALO) today provided some expected benefits to the Company if the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 passes into law in its current form. The bill was approved by the Senate on Sunday, August 7, and is expected to be voted by the House of Representatives on Friday, August 12. If approved by the House, it is expected that President Biden will sign the Act into law.
The inclusion of several favorable provisions in the Act will benefit both Talos's Upstream business and its Carbon Capture and Sequestration business, as described below.
Offshore Oil & Gas Lease Sales:
- Reinstates Lease Sale 257 held in November 2021, and high bidders must be awarded their leases: Talos was one of the most active bidders in Lease Sale 257 and was the high bidder on 10 blocks totaling over 57,000 gross acres.
- Requires holding previously cancelled Gulf of Mexico Lease Sales 259 and 261 within an established timeline. Lease Sale 259 must occur by March 31, 2023, and Lease Sale 261 by September 30, 2023.
- Future offshore wind lease sales tied to holding additional oil and gas lease sales: In order to issue an offshore wind lease, an oil and gas lease sale of at least 60 million acres, which is approximately the area-wide Gulf of Mexico size, must have been held in the prior year. This linkage will be in place for 10 years.
- Deepwater royalty rates capped at current rates for 10 years. Talos's existing 1.3 million gross acres under lease are also unaffected.
Carbon Capture and Sequestration:
- Increases the federal 45Q tax credit for permanent sequestration of carbon dioxide to $85/ton subject to prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
- Adds a direct pay component for the first five years of a project, after which it reverts to a federal income tax credit.
- Extends eligibility to projects that commence construction before January 1, 2033.
President and Chief Executive Officer Timothy S. Duncan commented: "We have always believed maintaining offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico is good energy policy that provides energy security, energy production and energy jobs in one of the lowest carbon-intensive oil producing basins in the world. The acreage we were the high bidders on in Lease Sale 257 have identified drilling opportunities that will be actionable in our longer-term drilling calendar. Additionally, consistent leasing is an important part of our strategy of responsible energy development. We are also excited about the 45Q tax credit expansion and its potential impact on our growing CCS business. We believe we have put together one of the most attractive portfolios available for permanent carbon sequestration in close proximity to several industrial hubs where these credits will allow decarbonization to become a priority. There is no doubt the legislation is an important step for offshore energy security and CCS development along the United States Gulf Coast."
ABOUT TALOS ENERGY
Talos Energy (NYSE: TALO) is a technically driven independent exploration and production company focused on safely and efficiently maximizing long-term value through its operations, currently in the United States and offshore Mexico, both upstream through oil and gas exploration and production and downstream through the development of future carbon capture and storage opportunities. As one of the Gulf of Mexico's largest public independent producers, we leverage decades of technical and offshore operational expertise towards the acquisition, exploration and development of assets in key geological trends that are present in many offshore basins around the world. With a focus on environmental stewardship, we are also utilizing our expertise to explore opportunities to reduce industrial emissions through our carbon capture and storage initiatives along the U.S. Gulf Coast and Gulf of Mexico. For more information, visit www.talosenergy.com.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Sergio Maiworm
+1.713.328.3008
investor@talosenergy.com
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Combining Andersen's industry-leading window and door innovations with Ubiquitous Energy's patented transparent solar technology to bring solar-powered windows and doors into homes
BAYPORT, Minn., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Corporation, manufacturer of the #1 innovative window and door brand*, and Ubiquitous Energy, the world leader in transparent solar technology, have entered into an agreement to jointly develop a first-of-its-kind energy generating window and door products.
The companies are working together to bring products to market that will revolutionize solar generation for residential and light commercial buildings. The products will leverage Ubiquitous Energy's UE Power™ technology, the only patented and visibly transparent photovoltaic glass coating that harnesses solar power to generate electricity, while remaining almost indistinguishable from traditional windows. With this revolutionary technology, the products the companies are jointly developing are intended to bring renewable energy generation to windows and doors while providing a clear, natural experience that is similar to what is expected from traditional windows and doors.
"By combining Andersen's expertise in crafting innovative window and door products that deliver quality, design aesthetic and energy efficiency with the unique properties of UE Power™ technology, our vision is to develop products that go beyond energy efficiency to energy generation," said Brandon Berg, senior vice president, research, development and innovation, Andersen Corporation. "This is a powerful opportunity to leverage our industry leadership, product development expertise and manufacturing capabilities to help bring innovative new products to the marketplace that will improve the homeowner experience and make the world a better place."
Andersen is a leading investor in Ubiquitous Energy and a longtime pioneer in the window and door industry with more than 225 patents to its name over time. Andersen's investment in Ubiquitous Energy represents the company's future-focused interest in advancing the fenestration industry with disruptive technology solutions that have the potential to elevate the industry and contribute to a healthier environment.
The companies began their relationship with an investment from Andersen in Ubiquitous Energy's Series B financing in 2021. Since then, Ubiquitous Energy has demonstrated significant progress, validating its large area coating equipment with the ability to uniformly coat floor-to-ceiling glass in addition to advancing its next-generation materials pipeline using artificial intelligence. UE Power™ technology serves as a visibly transparent solar panel that adds renewable energy generation capability to window and door glass while maintaining visual aesthetics. Ubiquitous Energy is actively raising funding to accelerate commercialization efforts, including funding for a U.S.-based manufacturing facility that will supply the first transparent solar window and door units to Andersen and other partners and customers.
"We are excited to continue to deepen our relationship with Andersen to together create the first UE Power™ window and door products for residential and light commercial buildings. Our companies have a shared goal of changing the way the world uses solar power and positively impacting the environment in a big way without compromising aesthetics or function," said Susan Stone, chief executive officer, Ubiquitous Energy.
ABOUT ANDERSEN CORPORATION
Andersen was founded in 1903 on the philosophy of working "all together" to deliver on its promise to its customers. Every day, the company's more than 13,000 employees are empowered to imagine what's possible and do what's right. Andersen delivers products for the way people live, unmatched performance for the comfort and security homeowners desire, and endless design options to achieve any style.
Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and market window and door products under the Andersen®, Renewal by Andersen®, EMCO® and MQ™ brands. Andersen, a privately held company, operates manufacturing sites across North America and Europe. Andersen has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. Visit us at andersenwindows.com.
Follow us on Facebook @AndersenWindows, Twitter @AndersenWindows, and Instagram @andersen_windows.
ABOUT UBIQUITOUS ENERGY, INC.
Founded in 2011, Ubiquitous Energy was started by a group of MIT and MSU scientists and engineers looking for new ways to reduce humanity's carbon footprint by seamlessly integrating solar power technology into everyday products and surfaces. With nearly 200 global patent filings, Ubiquitous Energy has the world's leading transparent solar technology – the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials all while maintaining visible transparency. To both residential and commercial building occupants, Ubiquitous Energy's solar windows provide a clear, vibrant experience that is expected from traditional Low-E windows, but with self-contained, on-board power and smart functionality. For more information please visit us at www.ubiquitous.energy or connect with us via LinkedIn.
* 2022 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: APYX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 12, 2021 to March 11, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
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Learn more about your recoverable losses in APYX:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Apyx Medical Corporation made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Apyx you have until August 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Apyx 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 APYX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/apyx-medical-corporation-loss-submission-form-2?id=30185&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SHANGHAI, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinix today released its all-new NOTE 12 Series that includes high-performance variants with the 120W Hyper Charge capabilities, a sleek 6.7" FHD+ Super Light AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 108MP Cinematic Triple Camera and more. The series includes two variants – the NOTE 12 VIP, NOTE 12 G96 that offer well rounded, innovative performance features such as aerospace-grade ultra-thin glass fiber, up to 5GB of extended random access memory (RAM) and 103 charging and battery protections that keep users' devices charged safely up whenever they need them.
"Infinix is creating a new standard for high-quality smartphone performance and design with its new NOTE 12 Series, which embodies impeccable form and function." shared Vento Lin, Product Manager of NOTE Series at Infinix Mobility. "This series packs quick-charging power and strong chipsets into an iconic design that is perfect for emerging professionals who need a light, flexible and high-performance device."
The Future of Fast Charging
The NOTE 12 VIP is one of the thinnest smartphones equipped with 120W ultra-fast hyper charging speeds, making this lightweight smartphone more portable than ever while staying powered all day long.
Infinix integrated the NOTE 12 VIP smartphone with 120W Hyper Charge and a 4500mAh battery to give users maximized battery capacity and supersonic charging speeds that power up the device from 0% to 100% battery power in just 17-minutes1. To help achieve fast-charging capabilities, Infinix incorporated a dual-charge pump and dual-cell battery. This enables the NOTE 12 VIP to adjust the voltage and amperage to the optimal ratio, as well as doubles the available input.
Keeping ultra-fast charging safe, the smartphone includes 103 charging and battery protection features, which span the entire charging cycle for the charger, circuit and battery. On top of the all-encompassing projection features, the NOTE 12 VIP also has 18 thermal sensors to monitor the device's temperature in real-time to ensure that the smartphone charging is always safe. Enhancing the charging benefits even further, the NOTE 12 VIP uses platinum superconducting material that increases the corrosion resistance of the charging cable for great charging material longevity.
By combining all of these beneficial features, the NOTE 12 VIP's charge cycle counts up to 800 with up to 85%2 battery capacity retained. Additionally, the NOTE 12 VIP's 120W Hyper Charge is certified by the TüV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System certification, which proves its reliability and longevity when charging daily.
In addition to the NOTE 12 VIP, the NOTE 12 G96 is equipped with a 5000mAh battery with 33W Super Charge.
Breathtaking Design Language
The NOTE 12 VIP boasts a stylish and sophisticated design wrapped with high-performance features to create the ideal smartphone. The device utilizes aerospace-grade ultra-thin glass fiber material with the texture of glass and the strength of carbon fiber. The material gives the NOTE 12 VIP feather-light proportions and a 7.89mm ultra-sleek design that weighs only 199 grams.
Encased in this next-level design is a 6.7"3 FHD+ Super Light AMOLED display that provides users with a crisp screen packed with crucial image features such as 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit color depth with over 1 billion colors and great contrast ratios. The AMOLED display features a flexible screen that enables a stunningly capable 3.1mm narrow lower bezel and a 93.1% screen to body ratio with stronger screen impact resistance. The display also provides users with a silky-smooth visual experience with a sharp 120Hz ultra-refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling that instantly synchronizes with every swipe. Additionally, a low blue light eye comfort certification, accredited by TÜV Rheinland, the NOTE 12 VIP allows users to enjoy hours of use with less eye fatigue.
Users can also experience immersive visuals with the NOTE 12 G96's 6.7" FHD+ True Color AMOLED display that yields crystal clear brightness even in broad daylight offering a range of flexible options for different consumers.
Capture Fantastic Photos
The NOTE 12 VIP smartphone's 108MP Cinematic Triple Camera, consists of a 13MP Ultra-wide angle lens and a Depth lens with Laser Detection Auto Focus that shoots fantastic photos. The camera incorporates a large 1/1.67-inch sensor with a 12000x9000 ultra-high resolution. It supports 9-in-1 pixel binning, producing large 1.92μm pixels that take in more light for maximum detail. The addition of Laser Detection Auto Focus also effectively improves the phone's focus in low light conditions.
The NOTE 12 G96 is equipped with a 50MP Ultra Night Camera with a depth and AI lens. All devices in the NOTE 12 lineup feature a 16MP selfie camera for the perfect selfie.
All the Speed & Power You Need
The MediaTek Helio G96 Ultra Gaming Processor provides more speed and power to the NOTE 12 G96 and NOTE 12 VIP. The octa-core processer incorporates two powerful Arm Cortex-A76 processor cores clocked up to 2.05GHz and Arm Mali G57 GPU that works in tandem to harness next-level intelligence for groundbreaking performance. This is paired with fast 2133MHz LPDDR4X memory and turbo-charged UFS 2.2 storage that yields super-fast data bandwidth.
Infinix expands the NOTE 12 VIP, NOTE 12 G96's 8GB memory to 13GB by integrating RAM and ROM to provide users with up to 5GB extended RAM. This improves the smartphone's processing speed and accelerates performance when users are using their smartphone to multi-task with various functions and tasks delivering extra power when it's needed.
Additional key features:
- Dual Speakers with DTS: The NOTE 12 Series creates a powerful 360-degree surround sound with enhanced audio.
- Graphene Cooling System: The NOTE 12 VIP has 9-Layer Colling System with graphene and Vapor-Chamber Liquid Cooling for up to 15-degrees Celsius reduction4 in core temperature. Additionally, the NOTE 12 G96 is equipped with a 10-Layered Graphene Cooling system.
- Linear Motor Tactile Systems: The NOTE 12 VIP integrates a Dual X-axis Linear Motor Tactile System giving users a completely new touch experience while gaming. Meanwhile, the NOTE 12 G96 boasts a Linear Motor Tactile System that simulates shorter and crisper vibrations while gaming.
- Infinix's Dar-Link 2.0: The software improves image stability based on an AI algorithm, while simultaneously reducing device temperature for an immersive gaming experience.
- XOS 10.6 Software: The NOTE 12 Series features new XOS 10.6 software based on Android 12, which includes new features such as Storage Optimizer, Lightning Multi-Window, Privacy Guardian and more. Additionally, the NOTE 12 VIP supports Folax AI voice assistant adding quality of life improvements.
Pricing and Availability
The NOTE 12 VIP will be available in Cayenne Grey and Force Black in 256GB; the NOTE 12 G96 will be available in Sapphire Blue, Force Black and Snowfall in 128GB and 256GB.
The NOTE 12 VIP will cost about $299 and the cost of NOTE 12 G96 starts at about $199. The series will include variations based on customer and market demands. Prices and availability will vary from region to region.
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About Infinix:
Infinix Mobility is a rapidly emerging technology brand that designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of smart devices worldwide under the Infinix brand, which was founded in 2013.
Targeting today's youth with first in class technology, Infinix creates trendy, powerful and attainably priced smart devices that bring the latest technology on the market to users around the world at a time when they need it at a price that they want it.
For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/
1 120W Hyper Charge data was obtained through laboratory testing.
2 Charging cycle data was obtained from laboratory testing.
3 The Infinix NOTE 12 VIP's display has rounded corners within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.67 inches diagonally.
4 Temperature data was obtained from laboratory testing.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tidwell Group, one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the country, welcomes Brandon Wilkerson, CPA, as its newest Partner.
"I never get tired of announcing new partner promotions," said J. Barry Tidwell, Tidwell Group National Managing Partner. "Tidwell Group exists to bring the highest levels of service to our valued clients. We cannot accomplish that goal without assembling a team of the best accounting professionals in the country. Brandon's promotion is evidence that our firm is accomplishing that aim. His contributions will strengthen our ability to execute at the highest levels of professionalism, a standard that our firm, industry, and clients have come to expect. Welcome to the partner group!" The firm enthusiastically celebrates this advancement as an exciting career benchmark
Brandon Wilkerson, CPA, Brandon practices out of Charlotte and represents Tidwell Group's clients across the country. He is a key member of our Energy and Affordable Credit teams. His ten years of public accounting experience add to Tidwell Group's expertise in the areas of audit and accounting. Brandon works closely with clients in planning, performing, and supervising audit and assurance engagements. His excellent communication skills allow him to effectively communicate with his clients to carry out critical client-specific initiatives while providing ongoing guidance on improving day-to-day client operations. Brandon graduated with an M.S. and a Bachelor of Sciences in Accounting from Appalachian State University. He is a licensed, certified public accountant in North Carolina.
Tidwell Group, LLC, has been named an INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Best of the Best Firm for 2021, 2020, and 2019 and Forbes list of 'America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms of 2021 and 2020'. These acknowledgments follow the firm's Fastest Growing ranking for 2021, 2019, 2018, and 2017.
A leading accounting and advisory firm with offices in Birmingham, Atlanta, Austin, and Columbus, Tidwell Group specializes in the tax credit, real estate, and construction industries. Our experienced professionals serve all asset classes within the affordable housing industry. With expertise ranging from low-income housing tax credits, bonds, and conventional financing, renewable energy, HUD compliance and reporting, and USDA-Rural Development compliance and reporting, our focus is on developing long-term client relationships through value-driven results. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and make an immediate impact on your business. Tidwell Group's expertise, partnership mentality, and hands-on approach enable us to offer advice and new opportunities to improve your business.
For more information on Tidwell Group, contact the firm on their website at www.TidwellGroup.com, on Twitter @TidwellGroupLLC, or by telephone at (866) 442-7090.
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ATLANTA, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Micro, Inc., a global distributor providing unique solutions to complex supply chain challenges, is proud to share that CEO, Dan Ellsworth, is participating in the Vietnam: Gateway to Southeast Asia speaking engagement.
This conference, hosted by the Global Atlanta News Organization, will take place on August 8th and will feature numerous proprietors. Each speaker will present on their experiences in conducting business in one of the fastest growing consumer and tech ecosystems in the world. CEO Dan Ellsworth had this to say regarding his involvement:
"There are so many great opportunities for business expansion in Southeast Asia, and it really speaks to the diversity Atlanta has to offer for this business delegation to invest their time in visiting here; with Atlanta being the 'business hub' of the South, this event offers growth-oriented companies a unique chance to learn more about the business opportunities the Atlanta area brings."
Link to register for tickets to this speaking engagement. Vietnam: Gateway to Southeast Asia - Global Atlanta
World Micro and its wholly owned subsidiary, MIT Distributors, are global franchised distributors specializing in commodities such as electronic components, specialty hardware, wire & cable, electromechanical, and interconnect products. Our capabilities include global sourcing & procurement, kitting & assembly, inventory management programs, AOG fulfillment, quality testing & inspection, ITAR/export compliance, and engineering & technical support. By focusing on quality systems & custom-tailored programs, World Micro and MIT are able to provide supply chain solutions that exceed our customers' rigid requirements and expectations. We are ISO 9001:2015, AS9120, AC 00-56, and Small Business Certified, ITAR Registered, and ERAI Members.
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Celsius Management to Conduct Conference Call at 2:00 p.m. ET Detailing PepsiCo Distribution Agreement and Investment
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc., (NASDAQ: PEP) and Celsius Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: CELH), maker of a leading global fitness energy drink, CELSIUS®, today announced a definitive agreement forging a long-term strategic distribution arrangement. The distribution agreement initially transitions Celsius' current U.S. distribution to PepsiCo's best-in-class capabilities. As part of the transaction, PepsiCo will also make an investment in Celsius in support of its growth agenda and will nominate a director to serve on Celsius' Board of Directors.
The long-term U.S. distribution agreement is effective on August 1, 2022 and, subject to certain exceptions, includes retail and food service channels. PepsiCo will also become the preferred distribution partner globally for Celsius.
As part of the transaction, PepsiCo will make a net cash investment of $550 million to Celsius in exchange for convertible preferred stock. Shares underlying the transaction were priced at $75 per share, or approximately 7.33 million shares, which equates to an estimated 8.5% ownership in Celsius on an as-converted basis. The preferred shares are entitled to a 5% annual dividend.
"We are extremely pleased to partner with Celsius and excited about the opportunity for our two organizations to drive growth and innovation in the energy beverage category," said Kirk Tanner, CEO, PepsiCo Beverages North America. "The Celsius brand's growing momentum coupled with the strength of PepsiCo's portfolio and go-to-market capabilities create a combination we believe will be very compelling and valuable to retailers and consumers. We are looking forward to seeing the impact these two outstanding organizations can make together to more fully capture energy occasions."
Celsius President, Chairman and CEO, John Fieldly, commented, "I would first like to thank our employees and partners who have helped facilitate our rapid growth. We believe the opportunity to partner with a global best-in-class distributor provides Celsius with significant near-term additional shelf space in both existing retailers as well as new expansion within the independent retailers that represent a significant portion of the U.S. convenience and gas channel where approximately 70% of energy drinks are sold. It also provides a strategic partnership that is expected to accelerate growth for both companies globally. In addition, this partnership will drive efficiencies allowing our teams to consolidate sales, marketing, and distribution efforts with associated cost benefits, which we expect to recognize once the initial transition is completed. We look forward to partnering with PepsiCo and maximizing the opportunities we see ahead for Celsius and our shareholders."
Celsius Conference Call. Celsius will hold a conference call to discuss this announcement.
Monday, August 1, 2022 at 2:00 pm ET
This press release as well as a related slide presentation will be accessible on Celsius' website at https://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com/PepsiCo_Partnership/ beginning prior to the scheduled broadcast of the conference call. To participate in the Celsius conference call, please call one of the following telephone numbers at least 10 minutes before the start of the call:
Live webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=RmAiflM3
An audio replay of the call will be available on Celsius' website at:
https://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com/press-releases/
UBS Investment Bank and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated served as financial advisors and Holland & Knight LLP served as legal advisor to Celsius. Centerview Partners LLC served as financial advisor and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP served as lead counsel to PepsiCo, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as U.S. tax counsel.
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), is a global consumer packaged goods company with a proprietary, clinically proven formula for its master brand CELSIUS®. A lifestyle energy drink born in fitness and a pioneer in the rapidly growing energy category. CELSIUS® offers proprietary, functional, essential energy formulas clinically-proven to offer significant health benefits to its users. CELSIUS® is backed by six university studies that were published in peer-reviewed journals validating the unique benefits CELSIUS® provides. For more information, please visit: http://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com
This press release may contain statements that are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements contain projections of Celsius Holdings' future results of operations and/or financial position, or state other forward-looking information, including all statements regarding the distribution agreement with PepsiCo, such as future international opportunities and all statements regarding the impact of the transactions with PepsiCo on Celsius Holdings' business, financial condition, and operating results such as providing Celsius Holdings with significant near-term additional shelf space in both existing retailers as well as new expansion within the independent retailers that represent a significant portion of the U.S. convenience and gas channel. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will," "would," or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since Celsius Holdings' actual results may differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include but are not limited to: the impact of and the ability to complete and integrate strategic partnerships, including the distribution partnership with PepsiCo; general economic and business conditions; Celsius Holdings' business strategy for expanding its presence in its industry; anticipated trends in Celsius Holdings' financial condition and results of operation; the impact of competition and technology change; existing and future regulations affecting Celsius Holdings' business; Celsius Holdings' ability to satisfy in a timely manner, all Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) required filings and the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that Section; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports Celsius Holdings has filed previously with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Celsius Holdings does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this press release.
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Celsius Investor Relations:
Cameron Donahue
(651) 707-3532
cdonahue@celsius.com
PepsiCo Media Contact:
Kristen Mueller
(615) 294-2954
Kristen.Mueller@pepsico.com
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Wisdom, Schwindel homer as Cubs rally past Diamondbacks 5-4
By JAY COHEN
AP Baseball Writer
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel hit consecutive homers against Ian Kennedy in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 to avoid a four-game series sweep. Wisdom had a bouncer go just foul right before he connected for his ninth homer, sending a leadoff drive deep to center field. Schwindel then drove a 1-0 pitch from Kennedy into the bleachers in left for his fourth homer. Schwindel and Wisdom also hit back-to-back homers during Chicago’s 7-6 loss on Saturday. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/22/wisdom-schwindel-homer-as-cubs-rally-past-diamondbacks-5-4/ | 2022-05-22T23:07:15Z |
REHOVOT, Israel, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI), a leading innovator and a key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, today announced that Eitan Oppenhaim, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Dror David, Chief Financial Officer, will attend SEMICON West and hold investor meetings on July 12 and 13 at the Zelos Hotel, 12 4th Street, San Francisco, CA.
SEMICON West will be held as a hybrid event from July 11-14, 2022, both live at San Francisco's Moscone Center as well as in a virtual format. Concurrently, Nova's management will hold meetings in a nearby location in San Francisco. To schedule a meeting and get all the pertinent details, please contact Miri Segal of MS-IR at msegal@ms-ir.com.
SEMICON West is the world marketplace for microelectronics innovation, featuring nearly 1,500 international exhibitors from 54 different countries showcasing products and services across the manufacturing ecosystem – from design to fabrication. The global industry looks to SEMICON West for the most up-to-date information on the tools, technologies, and trends driving the design, manufacture, and business of microelectronics.
About Nova
Nova is a leading innovator and key provider of material, optical, and chemical metrology solutions for advanced process control in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing state-of-the-art high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, provides its customers with deep insight into developing and producing the most advanced semiconductor devices. Nova's unique capability to deliver innovative solutions enables its customers to improve performance, enhance product yields, and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices worldwide. Additional information can be found at Nova's website link - https://www.novami.com/. Nova is traded on Nasdaq & TASE, Nasdaq ticker: NVMI
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Company Contact:
Dror David, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +972-73-229-5760
E-mail - investors@novami.com
Nova website link - https://www.novami.com/
Investor Relations Contact:
Miri Segal MS-IR LLC
Tel: +917-607-8654
E-mail - msegal@ms-ir.com
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The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin encourages patients to speak to an attorney before agreeing to anything from Exactech or its settlement company.
DURHAM, N.C., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is encouraging those affected by the recall of certain Exactech replacement joints to consider their legal options. Patients may have already been contacted by Exactech or its representatives but should be cautious.
Exactech has hired a settlement company to help, but patients should know that the company does not represent patients or their best interests. It is highly recommended to speak to a defective products lawyer to determine your options.
Exactech recently recalled nearly 150,000 of its OPTETRAK®, OPTETRAK Logic®, TRULIANT®, and VANTAGE® implants for knees and ankles due to a packaging defect that may have allowed the delicate polyethylene liners to oxidize, potentially leading to premature wear, degradation, and failure.
The company's recall is considered a Class II recall by the FDA, meaning the devices' failures may cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote." However, the consequences for patients can be quite serious.
Failing devices can cause many medical problems, and revision surgery could be risky, involve serious expense, and require lengthy recovery and rehabilitation times. Patients should be aware of the real possible costs of the recall and consequences to them before agreeing to anything.
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is prepared to assist patients affected by this recall. If you or anyone you know has a recalled Exactech device, you are encouraged to seek counsel from an experienced product liability attorney. Contact the firm for a free case evaluation at farrin.com/contact or call 1-866-900-7078.
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin consults with a national network of attorneys on defective products cases in an attempt to provide the best representation for clients. Depending on the details of the case, the firm will likely refer the matter to another law firm with which they associate. They will only do this if they believe it is in the client's interests and if the client agrees.
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina, and has helped more than 55,000 injured people since 1997. Many of the firm's more than 60 accomplished attorneys have won awards and are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
Contact Information:
David Chamberlin
280 S. Mangum Street, Suite 400
Durham, NC 27701
866-900-7078
https://www.farrin.com
Offices in Durham (main), Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, NC and Greenville, SC. Attorney J. Gabe Talton: 280 South Mangum St., Suite 400, Durham, NC.
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What are the top products from the Dermstore summer sale?
As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day is arguably one of the best times of the year. On top of the warm weather, discounts are popping up everywhere you look on all your favorite items. While many people plan to buy patio furniture or appliances during Memorial Day sales, beauty lovers can’t wait to stock their bathroom cabinets with their must-have products.
Dermstore has some of the best prices on beauty essentials this weekend. With products from top brands like Sunday Riley and Ilia available, you’re sure to find something you love. So if you’re wondering which items you should put on your list, here are the top picks from the Dermstore summer sale.
Everything to know about the Dermstore summer sale
How does the Dermstore summer sale work?
From now until June 1, 2022, Dermstore is offering a 20% off promo code on select summer beauty essentials. All you need to do is enter the promo code “SUN” at checkout, and it will automatically discount any qualifying items in your cart.
What items are part of the Dermstore summer sale?
From mascara to hair brushes, Dermstore is slashing prices on products in every beauty category. So, if you’ve had your eye on a product, now is the time to try it out. However, not all items are eligible for the 20% off. For example, Paula’s Choice products are automatically 15% off, and Cannaluxe products are 25% off. While a few products are excluded from the discount, most of your favorites should qualify. As a bonus, some brands are offering a gift with purchasing, such as a cosmetics bag or beauty product.
Top products from the Dermstore summer sale
Face cleansers
To completely remove waterproof sunscreen and pore-clogging impurities like dirt, you’ll want to do a first cleanse with oil before following with your regular cleanser. This product is infused with vitamin E and olive oil to nourish as it cleans, and it never leaves behind a greasy residue. Just be sure to apply on a dry face and emulsify with water.
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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Instead of harsh scrubs with walnuts or sugar that are too abrasive on the skin, this microfoliant uses a rice-based enzyme powder to exfoliate away debris gently. The powder activates when it comes into contact with water, releasing salicylic acid, papain and rice actives that leave the skin brighter and smoother.
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La Roche Posay Toleraine Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Those with dry skin know precisely how difficult it is to find a cleanser that doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight and flaky. However, this creamy cleanser is packed with ceramides and niacinamide to lock in moisture. Plus, it’s fragrance-free and gentle enough for sensitive skin.
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Skin care
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultrarich Cream
This ultrarich cream is a lifesaver for naturally dry skin or those who have rough patches from environmental factors. Powerhouse ingredients include essential fatty acids, vitamin C and calendula flower extract. These work together to repair and restore moisture to your face, hands, feet and elbows.
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Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment
Whether you have aging skin or want to bring back your glow, this powerful treatment will get the job done. It’s formulated with lactic acid to produce natural collagen, licorice to brighten hyperpigmentation, lemon grass to boost your radiance and aloe to soothe your skin.
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Peter Thomas Roth Irish Moor Mud Mask
Formulated with charcoal, volcanic ash and black hijiki seaweed, this face mask has a variety of benefits to leave your skin brighter, softer and smoother. It is designed to draw out toxins and impurities from your skin and replace them with moisture and antioxidants.
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CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
Using a pimple patch is an ideal way to shrink acne spots overnight without lifting a finger. These patches have white willow bark and betaine salicylate to ease inflammation and treat acne while locking in moisture. Plus, they’re waterproof and don’t come off until you remove them.
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Obagi Medical Professional-C Serum 15%
This serum uses a form of vitamin C called L-ascorbic acid, which is the ideal form for topical use. It works to penetrate your skin and provide antioxidant protection against harmful UV damage. This vitamin C also encourages collagen growth and brightens stubborn hyperpigmentation.
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Hair care
Whether you have damaged hair from color treatment, heat tools or other chemicals, this shampoo works to rebuild that damaged hair with each use. The star ingredient of this product is Alpha Keratin 60ku, which fills in and repairs damaged areas of your hair.
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This conditioner is designed to work in tandem with the shampoo to breathe life into damaged hair. It infuses hair with shine and softness and reconstructs brittle ends and frayed cuticles. As a bonus, both the shampoo and conditioner are free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates and synthetic colors.
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Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair Deep Conditioning Mask
This beloved deep conditioning hair mask has a cult following for a good reason, and those with dry, damaged and chemically treated hair can’t get enough. Its blend of algae extract, B vitamins and rosehip oil work together to restore essential hydration, add shine and smooth frizz.
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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
It’s called Perfect Hair Day because this dry shampoo helps you achieve perfect hair without spending hours in the bathroom by absorbing sweat, oil and odor from day two, three or four hair. It’s also safe for colored or chemically treated hair and silicone-free.
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Sun protection
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
EltaMD is known for having quality sunscreen products, and this option is a fan favorite. Besides protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, this sunscreen also has many skin care ingredients, including sodium hyaluronate. This hydrates the skin and lactic acid to brighten and clear pores.
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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
This mineral sunscreen is free of chemical active ingredients, oil-free and hypoallergenic. It has a tint to eliminate any white cast and is also water and sweat resistant for 40 minutes. Other skin care ingredients include niacinamide, lipochroman and antioxidants.
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Avene High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50
If you’re looking for an alternative to a liquid sunscreen that still offers adequate protection against UVA and UVB rays, this compact is an ideal substitute. It’s completely free of chemical active ingredients and noncomedogenic, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
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Makeup
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
With skin care benefits and SPF 40 sun protection, this skin tint is more than just a makeup product. It’s available in 30 shades to suit a wide range of skin tones. It uses non-nano zinc oxide to shield the skin from UVA, UVB and UVC rays, blue light and pollution. As a bonus, it’s fragrance-free, silicone-free, cruelty-free, vegan and gluten-free.
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Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
From days at the office to nights out with friends, this liquid eyeliner is built to last from sun up to sundown. With a marker-like applicator tip, it’s simple to apply that perfect line or dramatic wing. It comes in three shades.
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Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush
This blush comes in two shades and is built to last all day, thanks to Amazonian clay. Other ingredients include mineral pigments to soften the skin and vitamin E, which is both an emollient and antioxidant. Plus, it’s cruelty-free and formulated without parabens, sulfates and gluten.
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Beauty tools and accessories
Whether you want to reduce signs of aging, face creases or hair friction, this silk pillowcase is an ideal product. Since it doesn’t tug on your skin or create creases, it can help decrease fine lines. It’s also beneficial for hair because it doesn’t pull the hair cuticles, and it can preserve your natural volume.
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This travel-size device will give you a face-lift with just five minutes of use a day. It uses electrical microcurrent technology to stimulate your skin, which tones facial muscles and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Users can choose from several settings to suit all skin types.
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Unlike ordinary bath towels, this hair towel dries hair faster without added friction that so often causes split ends, breakage and frizz. It works on all hair types and is straightforward to use.
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Nets’ Dragic has COVID-19 symptoms, won’t play against Hawks
By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — Brooklyn Nets guard Goran Dragic has COVID-19 symptoms, according to coach Steve Nash, and is not playing against the Atlanta Hawks. Dragic was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Nash says Dragic “doesn’t feel well.” The loss of Dragic leaves the Nets’ backcourt thin as shooting guard Seth Curry was held out with a sore left ankle. Meanwhile, Nets forward Ben Simmons is with the team and participated in some light shooting. Simmons apparently is not close to making his debut with Brooklyn since his trade from Philadelphia on February 10. Nash says Simmons “is not even moving around a lot.” | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/02/nets-dragic-has-covid-19-symptoms-wont-play-against-hawks/ | 2022-04-03T00:58:57Z |
Dog credited with capture of Mexican cartel leader
Published: Jul. 17, 2022 at 6:31 AM CDT|Updated: 25 minutes ago
(CNN) - Meet Max, the dog credited with helping capture infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero.
Authorities say the dog discovered the fugitive hiding in bushes in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa on Friday.
Quintero was wanted for the kidnapping, torture and killing of a United States Drug Enforcement Administration agent in 1985.
He was on the run for nearly a decade after he walked out of a Mexican prison in 2013 on a technicality.
Quintero was on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list and had a $20 million bounty on his head.
Mexico says he will be extradited to the U.S.
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Complaint Seeks Various Forms of Relief to Prevent Ms. Bryant from Continuing to Cause Harm to the Organization
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BGC, Inc. (d/b/a Black Girls CODE) ("BGC") today brought a legal action against its former Chief Executive Officer, Kimberly Bryant (the "Complaint") in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing of the Complaint follows the decision by the BGC Board of Directors on August 12 to terminate Ms. Bryant from her role as CEO and remove her as a member of the Board.
The Complaint alleges that Ms. Bryant took a series of inappropriate actions following her termination, including the unlawful hijacking of the BGC website and redirecting site visitors to her own website, which makes several false and misleading statements. BGC is currently taking action to restore its web presence and, in the meantime, is providing information to interested parties via its Twitter account, @BlackGirlsCODE. The Complaint seeks various forms of relief to prevent Ms. Bryant from continuing to cause harm to the organization.
Notwithstanding these distractions, BGC has never been in a stronger position. The organization has served more girls this summer than ever before, with several two-week summer camp programs for girls across the country, including in New York City, Oakland, Detroit, and Atlanta. In addition to learning to code, students learned important leadership and teamwork skills through group activities such as coding challenges and explored Black artists and other important representative figures of inspiration. BGC continues to thrive and remains focused on delivering on its mission for the girls it was founded to serve.
About BGC
Since 2011, BGC has been committed to providing girls from underrepresented communities access to technology and the 21st century skills necessary to become tech leaders. BGC's organizational vision is to increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology.
Please direct all inquiries to:
AUGUST STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Steven Goldberg (323) 892-5562 or Jenny MacMichael (323) 892-5553
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WNBA players say life in Russia was lucrative but lonely
By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer
For WNBA players, spending the offseason by competing in Russia can be lucrative, with some earning more money than they make back home. But they also describe the loneliness of being away from family and friends, of struggling with an unfamiliar language and culture, and of living in a place with little sunlight in winter and temperatures well below freezing. Brittney Griner is one of those athletes who went to Russia to earn extra money. But the experience has turned into a prolonged nightmare after she was arrested in February by police who reported finding vape cartridges allegedly containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She is awaiting trial on charges that could bring a prison term. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/16/wnba-players-say-life-in-russia-was-lucrative-but-lonely/ | 2022-04-16T21:14:23Z |
More Than 5000 Participants Attended the Event in Edison, NJ
Over 300 Entrepreneurs from the Satmar Community Had Booths Showing How They Employ Thousands of People, Serving Customers Worldwide With an Economic Footprint Reaching Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
EDISON, N.J., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders of New York and New Jersey's Satmar community today announced the final numbers of its first every Satmar Business Expo.
More than five thousand participants attended the expo which was held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ.
The expo consisted of booths with over 300 entrepreneurs from the Satmar community who own and manage businesses from dozens of different industries. The businesses at the Expo employ thousands of people, serve customers around the world and pump upwards of hundreds of millions of dollars into the economy.
"This event truly shows the success of the Satmar community as well as the success of a yeshiva education. From the financial sector to insurance to real estate to hospitality to winemaking, the Satmar Expo had it all and allowed entrepreneurs to come together to share ideas, to network, and to talk about their latest innovations and success stories. This expo highlighted the hundreds of Satmar businesses that employ thousands of people from every community and that generate millions in economic activity across the country," said Rabbi David Niederman, Executive Director of the United Jewish Organizations.
"I grew up in a neighborhood and in a yeshiva where I learned from an early age the value of community. Therefore, when it came to my business, I made it my mission statement to be able to say that we service our customers in their communities. Skyscraper Insurance Services has helped families and businesses across the United States to protect what matters most to them, at every stage of their lives. We are ready, willing, and able to help anyone and everyone with their insurance needs, no matter where life has taken them. That means the recent college graduate looking for a simple renters insurance policy receives the same level of service and care as the national brand with 500 employees who needs someone to protect their business. It was a great honor for Skyscraper Insurance to be part of this historic Expo," said Chaim Berkovic, President of Skyscraper Insurance.
"Some of the most successful life insurance agents in the industry are based out of our firm Mass Mutual Brooklyn with headquarters in Brooklyn. Most of our advisors are Yeshiva graduates and we are looking to expand and find more of the right talent to join our team," said Naftali Elias with Mass Mutual, a sponsor of the Expo.
"I am a graduate of yeshiva, a native of Brooklyn and now a mortgage loan originator at ABC Mortgage. We have 15 employees who service the five boroughs. In 2021, Scotsman's Guide ranked one of our originators the 2nd top broker in the state. It was an honor and privilege to talk about our award at the Satmar Expo and it just highlights another financial success story out of a yeshiva education," said Hershy Silberstein from ABC Mortgage.
"This was an amazing event, I met so many professionals from across every segment in the business world, past and current clients. My education in yeshiva taught me the importance of community, partnership and how to properly analyze a deal or business venture. The vibe in the air is something that had to be witnessed first-hand to understand, and to see that the entire exhibition hall was occupied by professionals all with the same yeshiva education was an amazing sight to behold," said Meyer Tauber, Entrepreneur and Owner of Metrex Realty.
"I am raised in Brooklyn, educated in Brooklyn and now I own and manage a business based out of Brooklyn with 2000 employees with a footprint in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and expanding to even more states. I feel the opportunities for our generation of young entrepreneurs is stronger than it has ever been before," said Yidel Falkowitz, Owner and Founder of QFS, Quality Facility Solutions. "With young professionals pushing themselves in every market and using what they have learned while being educated in yeshivas, I see a bright and prosperous future on all fronts."
"The expo gave me an opportunity to share new ideas with hundreds of other entrepreneurs. I am a Brooklyn native who is a graduate of the yeshiva school system. I am the founder of 3 businesses including a tile company that handles projects in homes and high rise buildings from coast to coast. It was an honor to be part of the event and I look forward to attending more," said Shaya Liebowitz, Founder and CEO of US Tiles.
"My yeshiva education taught me about problem solving and thinking out of the box. I took those skills to the construction industry and founded my own firm with eight employees and offices in New York and New Jersey, where we have designed over 3000 homes throughout the Tri-state area. I was honored to talk about my success at the Satmar Expo last week, and I look forward to future events," said Shimon Ostreicher CEO and founder of Bluepro Layouts Inc.
"I founded Scanovator Delivery Systems in 2017. We help over 130 local businesses in the tri-state area and beyond manage their orders, drivers, and deliveries in an efficient and cost-effective way. We are growing fast. Our algorithm optimizes best routes for drivers and notifies end-customers a few minutes prior to delivery. Drivers can sign or snap pictures of their deliveries all of which is recorded and stored for future reference as needed. As a student of the Satmar yeshiva system, studying the Talmud and other historical texts gave me the knowledge and the power to tackle online system structures and database languages head on. I created a mobile app completely on my own, which is still the core of our business today. I will forever remain grateful to my great teachers in the Yeshiva system for empowering me with such important life skills," said Chaim Friedman, Founder of Scanovator Delivery Systems.
"We handle nationwide warehouse shelving and racking from design to sales to installation. We employ 35 people. We attended the 'Satmar Business Expo' to network with the thousands of entrepreneurs, business, and salespeople, and were truly amazed by the dynamic business opportunities that exist within the Satmar orthodox community as well as the spectrum of businesses that are owned and managed by members of the Satmar community," said Marty Weiss, CEO of Bob's Commercial Material Handling and Shelving, Inc.
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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis urged the people and leaders of Congo and South Sudan on Saturday to “turn a page” and forge new paths of reconciliation, peace and development.
Francis issued a video message on the day he had planned to begin a weeklong pilgrimage to the two African countries. He canceled the scheduled trip last month because of knee pain that makes walking and standing difficult.
In the message, Francis said he was “greatly disappointed” to not be able to travel and promised to visit “as soon as possible.”
He urged the people of both countries not to allow themselves to be robbed of hope despite the violence, political instability, exploitation and poverty that he said had pained them for so long.
“You have a great mission, all of you, beginning with your political leaders: It is that of turning a page in order to blaze new trails, new paths of reconciliation and forgiveness, of serene coexistence and of development,” Francis said.
He said political leaders owed the pursuit of such goals to young people who dream of peace “and deserve to see those dreams come true”
“For their sake, above all, it is necessary to lay down arms, to overcome all resentment, and to write new pages of fraternity,” the pope said.
He was joined in issuing separate video messages by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the moderator of the Church of Scotland, Right Rev. Dr. Iain Greenshields, who were supposed to have accompanied Francis on the South Sudan leg of the trip. In their messages, they expressed disappointment that the visit had to be postponed but urged South Sudanese to nevertheless keep working for peace.
“Peace requires much more than not being at war. It must be created together, with your fellow leaders and even with your enemies,” Welby said in his message. Greenshields urged the South Sudanese to “give expression to Jesus’ words that ‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God.’”
While Francis was unable to travel, he is due to celebrate a special Mass at St. Peter’s on Sunday for Rome’s Congolese community. He sent his No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to visit both Congo and South Sudan on the days he was supposed to have been there.
The Catholic Church has always played a role in Congo, especially in the establishment of democracy and advocacy for human rights. The church deployed about 40,000 electoral observers in the 2019 election that brought Felix Tshisekedi to the presidency. Tshisekedi, an opposition figure, defeated then President Joseph Kabila’s chosen candidate in what was Congo’s first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from Belgium in 1960.
There were high hopes for peace and stability once South Sudan gained its long-fought independence from Sudan. But it slid into ethnic violence in December 2013. A 2018 peace deal that binds President Salva Kiir and his deputy, Riek Machar, in a unity government encourages authorities to hold elections before February 2023. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/pope-urges-congo-south-sudan-to-work-for-peace-prosperity/ | 2022-07-02T21:46:16Z |
MILWAUKEE, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Liberty (OTC Markets: LBSI) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Middlefield.
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Ademi LLP alleges Liberty's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Liberty holders will receive only 2.752 shares of Middlefield's common stock. Based on Middlefield's closing share price of $24.95 on May 25, 2022, the transaction is valued at approximately $64.4 million. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Liberty by imposing a significant penalty if Liberty accepts a superior bid. Liberty insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Liberty's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Liberty.
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ATLANTA – The Association County Commissioners of Georgia recently honored Dougherty County Commission Chairman Chris Cohilas with the 2022 Emory Greene Leadership Award.
Part of the ACCG annual Awards and Recognition Program, the Emory Greene Leadership Award is the highest level of recognition a government official can receive from the organization and is reflective of the leader's achievements and impact during their time in office.
"I had no idea I'd been nominated, so obviously I am honored and humbled to receive this recognition," Cohilas said Tuesday morning. "This award is not about me, it's about our community working together to overcome the disasters we've faced over the last five years, the tornadoes, the hurricanes, COVID-19.
"I think this award affirms our organization statewide; it shows that that we are a valid organization that advocates for our community."
In recognizing Cohilas, ACCG officials said the Dougherty commission chairman "has been positively impacting his community since his days as a young prosecutor. From serving as the chief assistant district attorney in the Crimes Against Women and Children Unit to being a founding member of the Lily Pad SANE Center, Cohilas has dedicated his life to protecting others."
Throughout his career, Cohilas has received several accolades, including the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyer Ethics and Professionalism Award, the Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service, the Martin Luther King Day “Dream Award” for service to the southwest Georgia community, and he has been named one of southwest Georgia’s 40 under 40 and Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians. He also chairs the Georgia Public Defender Council.
“The ACCG Awards and Recognition Program is an annual celebration of county leaders,” Dave Wills, ACCG’s executive director, said. “The awards embody the true definition of leadership, dedication and selfless service, as exhibited by Christopher Cohilas.”
Also at the program, Dougherty County Commissioners Anthony Jones and Clinton Johnson were recognized for their leadership in ACCG. Johnson was elected second vice president of the organization.
“Emory Greene was known as an outstanding leader in his home county of Bibb and as a statewide leader," Cohilas said of the award's namesake. "He was cherished by his community for his unparalleled leadership and service.
"I have known for a long time that it is my purpose in life to work and fight for others. I have been blessed to be able to do that as a prosecutor, a private attorney, and an elected official. Even though Dougherty County has been through unprecedented events and disasters over the past five years, it truly has been my honor to serve and fight for all of my fellow citizens. I am most grateful to ACCG for this award and the citizens of Dougherty County who have trusted me to earn it on their behalf.”
The Emory Greene Leadership Award was created in 1990. It is named in honor of the late chairman of the Bibb County Board of Commissioners and former ACCG president, who was not only a leader in his home county but a statewide leader who served on several boards and commissions. The Emory Greene Leadership Award recognizes a county commissioner who has made significant contributions in the local community and at the state level.
A graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Criminal Justice, Cohilas earned a juris doctor degree from Georgia State University’s College of Law. He is a partner with the Watson-Spence law firm and is currently serving his second term as chairman of the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners and actively seeking a third term during this year’s election.
"Recognition like this for our community is affirmation for a lot of sleepless nights; I went through about seven months of them in 2017 (after twin natural disasters)," Cohilas said. "I think when leaders truly carry an honest message to the people they represent, substance beats form seven days a week and twice on Sunday." | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/dougherty-county-commission-chairman-chris-cohilas-receives-accg-award/article_87cca8ac-cae8-11ec-9aaa-032a78995ad8.html | 2022-05-03T16:18:49Z |
Allied's new silver-level sponsorship further underscores its award-winning commitment to inclusivity and will help Women in Electronics fund key DEI, ESG and growth initiatives.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, is now a silver-level sponsor of Women in Electronics, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) social impact organization dedicated to expanding the opportunities for women and diverse talent in the electronics industry and related end-user markets.
Women in Electronics (WE) empowers women in the electronics industry by facilitating networking events, ranging from chapter meetings and forums to its annual conference, and offering a monthly leadership growth program and quarterly life balance series to help members develop both personally and professionally. WE also advocates for members through its global mentorship program and development resources, including its "Leader in Highlight" podcast, and celebrates both members and sponsor organizations for their accomplishments and strides in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Allied's sponsorship of Women in Electronics further underscores its award-winning commitment to inclusivity and will help fund the organization's efforts to promote DEI, improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies and support the continued growth of the electronics industry. Women currently only hold 10% of the leadership roles in the electronics industry but, according to data that WE collected from the Peterson Institute for International Economics and Cloverpop, companies with leadership teams at least half comprised of women earn 19% more equity on average. In addition, boards with a higher-than-average percentage of women outperform those with a lower-than-average percentage by 36% and companies with boards in the top quartile of gender diversity are 28% more likely to financially outperform than their peers. Similarly, the data shows that companies with leadership exhibiting age, gender and geographic diversity make better business decisions up to 87% of the time, achieving up to 60% better outcomes twice as fast with half the meetings.
"Allied is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and we are very proud of our continued efforts to further improve on our current successes," said Katie Cartwright, VP of People at Allied Electronics & Automation. "Sponsoring Women in Electronics gives us access to memberships that will allow our employees to capitalize on the organization's wealth of personal and professional career development resources and allows us to bolster our own DEI and ESG initiatives while funding work aimed at improving those initiatives throughout the industries we serve."
"Women in Electronics is a collaborative community of progressive leaders working to advance meaningful cultural and systemic change throughout the channel in the electronics industry, and we're thrilled to partner with the Allied team under shared organizational values of honor, authenticity, courage and commitment," said Jackie Mattox, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Women in Electronics. "Together, I believe we can make a positive impact on the face of leadership in the electronics industry and, in particular, the rapidly expanding and increasingly important industrial automation industry."
About Women in Electronics
Women in Electronics (WE) was founded in 2017 by a group of women professionals to offer a sense of community, develop together, and unite with their male colleagues to advance results in gender parity in the Electronics Industry and related End User Markets. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, WE is focused on four organizational goals: empower, advocate, develop, and celebrate, providing leadership growth and development, mentorship, networking, thought-leadership events, and resources. Women in Electronics is supported by leading industry organizations and reaches the broader Electronics Industry through regional chapter meetings and virtual events throughout the U.S. and Europe, with plans to reach a global community. WE is a social impact organization that ensures inclusivity for anyone who would like to be a part of their mission.
To learn more about Women in Electronics, visit https://www.womeninelectronics.com.
Allied Electronics & Automation, part of RS Group
Allied Electronics & Automation is a trading brand of RS Group plc (formerly Electrocomponents plc), a leading global omni-channel industrial product and service solutions provider to customers who are involved in designing, building and maintaining industrial equipment and operations, safely and sustainably. RS Group plc stocks more than 700,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provides a wide range of product and service solutions to over 1.2 million industrial customers. With operations in 32 countries, we trade through multiple channels and ship nearly 60,000 parcels daily.
We support customers across the product life cycle, whether via innovation and technical support at the design phase, improving time to market and productivity at the build phase, or reducing purchasing costs and optimizing inventory in the maintenance phase. We offer our customers tailored product and service propositions that are essential for the successful operation of their businesses and help them save time and money.
RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2022, reported revenue of $3.3 billion.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Cole Haan is releasing its 5.ZERØGRAND WRK Sneaker for men and women, which includes a limited-edition colorway launching in collaboration with streetwear pioneer Jeff Staple. The product—the fifth in a line of industry-leading breakthroughs in design and engineering, represents a seismic shift in convention-breaking footwear for today's young, urban professional who grew up wearing anything but dress shoes.
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"Since its inception, the Cole Haan ZERØGRAND collection has exemplified reinvention with purpose, by seamlessly combining craft and innovation. What started as a simple dress shoe that was unbelievably light and flexible, has evolved into a thoroughly modern collection which has become an industry leader and worldwide best seller," said David Maddocks, Brand President of Cole Haan. "With its distinct flex grooves and business as un(usual) mentality, the launch of 5.ZERØGRAND builds upon Cole Haan's lasting legacy of groundbreaking design and engineering. Not only do these products pay homage to the inaugural ZERØGRAND line but also address the needs of a new generation of consumers who get dressed from the feet up."
As office culture continues to shift and evolve, so too has Cole Haan's ZERØGRAND line. The launch of the 5.ZERØGRAND WRK Sneaker subtly reveals the brand's lasting legacy for craft and innovation—while transforming the way consumers dress for the present-day office—however they define it. Designed for modern life, the versatile shoe offers an ideal fit featuring a snug, running shoe-inspired construction combined with a ghillie cord-lacing system that embraces the contours of the foot for maximum comfort. Other hallmarks include responsive cushioning as a result of its dual-density diamond-punch midsole system and patented split welt-construction which allows for natural flexibility, plus internal precision engineering and handcrafted details such as mixed leathers, suedes, and a durable toe overlay that gives a nod to a traditional wingtip. With back pull tabs that allow for easy on and off, these shoes represent the optimal balance of style and performance.
The new 5.ZERØGRAND offerings are available on ColeHaan.com and in select US and International stores. The 5.ZERØGRAND also comes in a more traditional Wing Ox in a broad range of colors in men's sizes and retail for $230. The 5.ZERØGRAND WRK Sneaker will also be available in both men's and women's sizes in a variety of colors and will retail for $250. The limited-edition Cole Haan x STAPLE 5.ZERØGRAND WRK Sneaker will be available on September 13 in men's sizes and retails for $270.
About Cole Haan
Cole Haan is a global performance lifestyle brand serving always-connected, active professionals with innovative footwear and lifestyle accessories. With a 90-year heritage, Cole Haan infuses its products with time-honored craftsmanship and modern innovation, making footwear and lifestyle accessories that customers wear from work, to workout, to weekend. Cole Haan's mission is to inspire customers to live extraordinary lives.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of investors of Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR) who purchased or otherwise acquired Weber securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's August 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO" or "Offering").
All investors who purchased the shares of Weber Inc. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at classmember@whafh.com or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774. You may obtain request additional information concerning the action at www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in the shares of Weber Inc., you may, no later than September 27, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in Weber Inc.
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The filed complaint alleges that the Registration Statement made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business,
operations, and prospects.
Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors:
- that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases;
- that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably
likely to decrease; - that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through";
- that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and
- 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.
According to the filed complaint, defendants held the Company's IPO on August 6, 2021, selling almost 18 million shares at $14.00 per share. However, the Registration Statement in support of the IPO was materially false and failed to state that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases, which would result in decreased demand for their products. The resulting inventory buildup would then result in Weber running promotions to "enhance retail sell through," which would adversely impact Weber's financial results.
On July 25, 2022, Weber announced its preliminary third quarter 2022 financial results, including net sales between $525 million and $530 million. The Company expected to report a net loss, noting that "profitability was negatively impacted by" several factors, including "promotional activity to enhance retail sell through." Additionally, Weber announced that Chris Scherzinger "is departing" from his roles as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company.
On this news, the Company's stock price fell $1.21 per share, or 16%, to close at $6.30 per share on July 25, 2022. By the commencement of the class action, the Company's stock was trading as low as $6.25 per share, a nearly 55% decline from the $14 per share IPO price.
Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.
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PITTSBURGH, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PNC Bank, N.A. announced an increase in its prime lending rate. The new rate of 4.00% is effective tomorrow, May 5, 2022.
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
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Workers vote to become first unionized Starbucks in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Starbucks has until later this week to file objections after workers at a shop in Birmingham became the first of the company’s outlets in Alabama to vote to organize. Baristas and other employees at a downtown store voted 27-1 to organize in a tally announced Thursday, news outlets reported. They would be represented by Workers United if federal labor officials certify the vote. Company officials didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment on whether Starbucks would challenge the vote. It was the latest in a series of wins for labor at Starbucks stores across the nation. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/29/workers-vote-to-become-first-unionized-starbucks-in-alabama/ | 2022-05-29T14:54:32Z |
SALADO — Services for Betty Shapard, 100, of Salado are pending with Broecker Funeral Home in Salado.
Mrs. Shapard died Thursday, June 16, at her residence.
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10th smallest baby in the world to survive graduates high school
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) – The 10th smallest baby in the world to survive has reached a major milestone – Haleigh Shadrick is graduating from high school.
According to WFIE, Haleigh was born three months prematurely, weighing only 10.9 ounces.
She spent months in intensive care. She has cerebral palsy, mild hearing loss, pervasive developmental disorder and a feeding disorder that delayed her growth.
Despite the challenges, Haleigh, now 22 years old and 62 lbs., has earned her high school diploma.
“We hate to see her leave because we know she’s safe here and things have been great here,” her mother Leslie Shadrick said. “We’re also proud to be able to move on to the next step.”
When Haleigh was born, her parents hoped she could serve as a symbol of hope for other premature babies, WFIE reports.
They said their daughter started out as a miracle and continues to be a blessing.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Circuit, an on-demand, electric shuttle service, closed an $11M Series A financing round, led by Tribeca Venture Partners. Investors included Citi Impact Fund, Impact Engine, Groundswell Ventures, Gaingels, the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Impact Fund and Forefront Venture Partners.
Circuit generates revenue through service contracts with cities and private developments and via its advertising platform. The new capital will be used to grow Circuit's team, enhance its technology, and expand to more markets as demand for its services continues to quickly increase. The company has more than tripled in size since 2020, and will continue to add new markets throughout this year.
Circuit serves first and last-mile connections to key urban destinations, with a 100% electric fleet. It specializes in pooled rides over short distances, to reduce demand for parking in downtown areas and mitigate the number of cars on the road. Circuit's services helped to avoid over 500 Metric Tons of GHG emissions in 2021, and is on pace to more than double that impact this year.
"James and I have been fortunate to grow the business with our amazing team and customers. We've seen a huge uptick in demand and opportunities as cities and developers pay closer attention to congestion, emissions, and efficient mobility solutions. We couldn't be more excited about the round and, more importantly, the great group of investors that we'll have on our side to help scale the business," Alex Esposito, Co-Founder of Circuit.
"The first/last-mile transportation issue has been a challenge for Cities, Transit Agencies and developers for a very long time," said Brian Hirsch, co-founder and Managing Partner of Tribeca Venture Partners. " Circuit's solution is simply smarter, greener and more cost effective than traditional options. It's impressive how the team has worked with these larger, more complex b2b and b2g customers and how the tech-enabled solutions have been embraced by a wide mix of communities around the country."
Circuit is the future of mobility. In 2021, 52-percent of all trips were three miles or less. Through its tech-enabled platform, which includes the Circuit app, the company implements on-demand ride-share services to help urban dwellers get around the neighborhood in a sustainable, affordable, and interactive way. The services are subsidized via B2B and B2G service contracts, so they are always the least expensive way to get around town. In some cases, completely free. Drivers are W2 employees and usually local to the community. Circuit saves each city money, reduces emissions, creates jobs, and decreases transportation costs for residents and visitors.
The business, which started as a beach shuttle in the Hamptons, is now in 30 markets across eight states, and announced a partnership with Brightline Train Systems late last year, expanding services in West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami Florida. Additional recent launches include Wilton Manors, FL; Plymouth, MA; Chula Vista, CA; Oceanside, CA and Huntington Beach, CA.
About Circuit: Founded by James Mirras and Alex Esposito in 2011, Circuit is an electric, micro-transit solution. Circuit uses fleets of cars that fulfill the first/last-mile gap that's experienced by municipalities around the world. The service is made possible by collaborating with municipalities, developers and advertising partners. Since starting the company as a pet-project in their hometown, the business is now operating in cities across NY, FL, CA, NJ, CO, MA, and TX, and has provided over 6M rides without burning an ounce of gas or traveling more than a few miles. Learn more at www.ridecircuit.com
About Tribeca Venture Partners ("TVP"): TVP is a NYC-based venture capital firm that partners with world class entrepreneurs primarily in the New York area leveraging emerging technologies and business models to create and disrupt huge markets. Notable prior and current TVP investments include ACV Auctions , Katapult , ShopKeep , Appnexus , BetterCloud (acquired by Vista Equity Partners), Clypd (acquired by AT&T), Thinkful , AlphaSense and HoneyBook.
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Cyber-Readiness Initiative Aims to Break Down Barriers for Minority-Owned Companies
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TruSight, the financial industry's leading provider of validated third-party risk data, today announced the successful completion of the 2021 pilot diversity and inclusion program that provides free cyber-readiness assessments to nominated minority-owned companies seeking to provide products and services to the financial industry. The cyber-readiness program is an initiative of TruSight and five of the world's leading financial services companies: JPMorgan Chase, American Express, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and BNYM.
The cyber-readiness program aims to break down obstacles for minority-owned vendors by equipping them with comprehensive risk assessments to accelerate their sales cycle and qualify them for more business across the financial services sector. Meeting a financial institution's requirements as a third-party vendor is, in general, a time-consuming and duplicative process. Prior to joining the cyber-readiness program, many minority-owned vendors must typically go above and beyond to meet the requirements posed by each individual financial institution interested in partnering with them as resources for these SMB vendors are often limited – making the process even more challenging.
Third parties participating in the program receive a comprehensive risk assessment conducted by TruSight, which delivers a standardized, current-state view of their risk readiness to provide to the financial industry – cutting down on duplicative assessments and allowing resources to be focused on business growth. Additionally, participating vendors incur no cost for taking part in the program, and their completed assessments are included in TruSight's catalog, giving them exposure to numerous major financial institutions.
"Completing third-party assessments in a timely manner is an important commercial and regulatory activity for financial institutions, but it can be an onerous challenge for vendors," said Nathan Rodgers, Executive Director, Supplier Assurance Services at JPMorgan Chase. "This program is specifically designed to help alleviate that burden for minority-owned businesses, so they can better compete in the marketplace and strengthen relationships with their financial services customers."
The program's founding banks select the vendors to participate in the program. The recently completed pilot, which launched in 2021, included 25 vendor participants. The goal for the 2022 program is to add 30 more vendors.
"This pilot program has already demonstrated benefits for our suppliers and Bank of America," says Bank of America's Head of Supplier Diversity, Vonshe Jenkins. "Participants gain insight into their current cyber-defense readiness – making them a stronger business – and has allowed us to establish relationships with additional diverse-owned businesses that are now cyber-ready."
TruSight is an industry-backed data platform developed to facilitate the efficient exchange of standardized and fully validated risk data between service providers and their customers. TruSight's operating model, in which risk assessments are performed once and shared by many, reduces the time and effort spent by both financial service institutions and their vendors. The universally adopted TruSight methodology enables financial institutions to gain greater visibility into supply chain risk and supports third parties by removing the need to perform multiple assessments.
Vendors enjoy multiple benefits from undergoing a TruSight assessment: they gain visibility into their potential risk gaps; have a completed risk assessment they can readily share with customers; and establish an edge on their competitors by positioning themselves as fully secure and ready.
"The cyber-readiness program has been a valuable exercise for our company," said Amber Kizilbash, COO of Lenox Park Solutions. "Being assessed by TruSight gave us benchmarks to meet and exceed on our journey to achieve operational excellence. We have been very impressed by the professionalism of the TruSight team and how smoothly the assessment process has gone."
"We are thrilled to have an opportunity to participate in this industry program and diversify our catalog of vendors," said Patrick Eannotti, TruSight's director of third-party engagement. "This cyber-readiness initiative is a win-win for all involved: TruSight is able to expand its catalog, which gives these vendors wider exposure to key customers and connects our financial service customers to a whole new set of accomplished vendors."
For more information about the cyber-readiness program, email cyberreadiness@trusightsolutions.com
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TruSight, an industry-initiated utility, is the leading provider of comprehensive, validated third-party risk assessments. Developed and backed by five of the largest global financial institutions, including American Express, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, BNY Mellon, and Wells Fargo, the TruSight methodology combines best practices and standardization to deliver the highest quality data, enabling businesses to gain greater visibility into supply chain resilience.
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RESTON, Va., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch Computing, developers of the innovative, real-time natural language processing solution Finch for Text®, today announced that it has added relationship extraction and co-references to the product. Relationship extraction gives users an ability to decipher relationships between entities, and co-reference enables words like "her" or "him" or "the leader" appearing in text to be resolved to a specific, named entity.
"These two new features will give Finch for Text® users even more intelligence about the entities they're interested in while also making the product even more accurate and valuable than it already is," Finch Computing Chief Technology Officer Scott Lightner said.
Finch for Text® can now find important relationships between entities such as: Acquired-by, Co-Investor-with, Competitor-with, Customer-of, Director-of, Educated-at, Employer-of, Founder-of, Invested-in, Organization-Location, Owner-of, Partner-of, Person-Location, Relative-of, and Subsidiary-of. For companies and people in particular, understanding these connections helps users perform faster, richer and deeper analysis.
Entity co-reference refers to the ability to resolve otherwise obscure references to an entity – like her, him, the company, the product – to a disambiguated entity. The value of this capability is that it helps users understand all mentions of an entity even if that mention isn't by name. It improves salience scores because the product can better gauge how much an article is about a given entity. It also improves sentiment scores with more mentions to analyze, and the same is true for relationship extraction – there are more relationships discovered because there are more mentions linked to an entity.
"We are thrilled about this evolution of Finch for Text®'s capabilities and we look forward to continuing to delight our customers with entity intelligence and accuracy that is unrivaled in other products," Lightner continued.
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Organizations seeking Qualified Health Information Network status can meet TEFCA security certification using HITRUST r2 Certification
FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HITRUST is supporting the security requirements of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) program. The TEFCA Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) – The Sequoia Project – has selected HITRUST and the HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certification as the first certifying body and certification for organizations to prove they comply with the TEFCA security requirements for their Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) designation. HITRUST is also available to support TEFCA Participants and Subparticipants in the security of TEFCA Information (TI) under the Framework Agreements.
TEFCA, born from the 21st Century Cures Act, was approved for national-level healthcare interoperability by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). TEFCA brings together public and private stakeholders to develop and support an exchange framework for trust policies and practices, as well as a common agreement for data exchange between Health Information Networks. TEFCA specifies strong security safeguards for the protection of TI in the Common Agreement (§12.1.2), flow-down provisions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), including the requirement that QHINs "shall achieve and maintain third-party certification to an industry-recognized cybersecurity framework demonstrating compliance with all relevant security controls." HITRUST is actively certifying potential QHINs.
The HITRUST r2 Certification is the only assessment recognized by the RCE for meeting the Common Agreement criteria for cybersecurity. This recognition further demonstrates the comprehensiveness and Rely-Ability™ of the r2 Certification, while further extending the value that assessed entities receive from their HITRUST r2 Certification. In addition, HITRUST is actively evaluating the information security and assurance reporting needs of QHIN Participants and Subparticipants to ensure its portfolio of assessments aligns with the broad needs of all constituents when sharing digital health information through a QHIN.
"Appropriate access to actionable patient data requires the secure and trusted exchange of health information," said Steve Yaskin, CEO & Co-founder of Health Gorilla. "Health Gorilla is working toward HITRUST r2 Certification and becoming one of the first designated QHINs under TEFCA. HITRUST's rigorous approach to evaluation and depth of review not only meet the requirements of the ONC, but also support our goal of proving our qualification to protect and exchange digital health information where it is needed."
TEFCA is an important advancement in health information security because:
- The COVID pandemic underscored the need to simplify health data exchange for patient care and public health purposes.
- Healthcare organizations are currently burdened with too many costly, inefficient – and possibly inaccurate and insecure – interfaces between organizations.
- TEFCA will reduce expensive, complex, and duplicative information interfaces to streamline sharing across needs and platforms.
The QHIN is the entity with the technical capabilities and organizational attributes to connect Health Information Networks on a national scale, so it's critical that they are held to elevated security standards. The QHIN supports Participants, also important in the security chain, which includes providers, payers, health IT systems, and other entities that control data. And from the Participants, flow Subparticipants with their own data responsibilities.
"HITRUST is uniquely poised to help ensure those requiring access to the health data from across the ecosystem are trusted," said Mike Parisi, Vice President of Adoption and Business Development for HITRUST. "As one of the most prominent initiatives in healthcare since Meaningful Use, we will be engaging organizations proactively to help them get ahead of TEFCA and its security requirements."
HITRUST will be distributing educational material to help organizations comply with the TEFCA security requirements. Existing adopters can reach out to their HITRUST representative, and others can go to HITRUST Central to access the TEFCA discussion forum. Visit the HITRUST TEFCA initiative section of our website here: https://hitrustalliance.net/tefca/
About HITRUST®
Since it was founded in 2007, HITRUST has championed programs that safeguard sensitive information and manage information risk for organizations across all industries and throughout the third-party supply chain. In collaboration with privacy, information security, and risk management leaders from the public and private sectors, HITRUST develops, maintains, and provides broad access to its widely adopted common risk and compliance management frameworks as well as related assessment and assurance methodologies. For more information, visit www.hitrustalliance.net.
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Impartner wins Gold Stevie®, ChannelVision Visionary Spotlight and Golden Bridge Awards for its Impartner PX™ PartnerExperience and Google Ads for the Channel Products
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Impartner, the world's most complete channel management platform and Partner Relationship Management (PRM) provider, is proud to announce it has won three prestigious awards over the summer—a Gold Stevie® Award in the International Business Awards®, ChannelVision Visionary Spotlight Award and a Globee Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Award.
"It's gratifying to be recognized for delivering products that improve partner experience for both companies and partners," said Impartner Vice President of Product Gary Sabin. "Impartner PX has already won five awards in 2022 alone. We will continue to listen to customers, analyze market trends and innovate for the future to help companies accelerate their revenue through the partner channel."
Impartner was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Relationship Management Solution category in the 19th Annual International Business Awards®—recognized for Impartner PX™ PartnerExperience. The sleek, revolutionary PRM interface is built from the ground up to meet the specialized needs of partners. Impartner PX puts the business enablement data partners need to manage their pipeline and grow their business front and center, eliminating the need to dig through marketing-driven websites to find information. Impartner PX stood out among more than 3,700 nominations submitted this year from organizations of all sizes and in every industry.
One judge praised Impartner on the significant ROI from using Impartner, "Indirect sales have increased with the efforts of this company…costs have been reduced by one third…the use of this service will lead to the rapid success of its users."
The ChannelVision Visionary Spotlight Awards highlight channel and service provider innovators by honoring outstanding products, services and deployments across numerous technology categories. Impartner was named a winner in the Best Emerging Technology Breakthrough category for its proprietary solution developed in partnership with Google— Google Ads for the Channel. Google Ads for the Channel is a highly manageable and efficient solution for channel managers eager to optimize their indirect sales channel and overall marketing strategy through digital marketing. It allows brands to centrally create and implement local Google Ads campaigns for all of their channel partners, and unlike other methods, it requires zero effort at the local level.
Impartner also was named a winner in the Globee 14th Annual 2022 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards— the premier business awards program honoring achievements in every industry worldwide. Impartner was recognized in the Technology Software category for Impartner PX™ PartnerExperience. More than 100 judges from around the world, representing a broad spectrum of industry experts participated in the judging process.
Impartner has recently announced the return of ImpartnerCON on Oct. 19-21 in Salt Lake City. Headliners include Jay McBain, Chief Analyst, Channels, Partnerships and Ecosystems at Canalys; Maria Chien, VP Research Director at Forrester; Janet Schijns, CEO of JS Group; and Jared Fuller, Founder of PartnerHacker. ImpartnerCON is one of the world's largest vendor-led channel industry events gathering the most influential channel leaders and industry speakers to collaborate, celebrate and deep dive into future-forward content. For more information, visit https://wow.impartner.com/impartnercon22-Splash.html.
To learn more about how Impartner helps corporations from the smallest to the largest enterprises like Honeywell, Qualtrics and Vertiv grow their channel revenue by an average of 32.3% in the first year of use alone, click here.
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Impartner is the fastest-growing, most award-winning provider of channel management technologies, including its flagship Partner Relationship Management (PRM) and Through Channel Marketing Automation (TCMA) solutions, which help companies worldwide manage their partner relationships, drive demand through partners and accelerate revenue and profitability through indirect sales channels. For more information on Impartner, which is based in Utah's tech hotbed, the Silicon Slopes, visit impartner.com.
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PITTSBURGH, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ..."I wanted to create a fun golf-themed card game to play with family and friends," said an inventor, from Lynnwood, Wash., "so I invented the ULTIMATE GOLFER CARD GAME. My design encourages social interaction and it can also help young individuals practice their math skills."
The invention provides an entertaining and challenging card game for golf enthusiasts. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional card games. As a result, it enhances fun and it could spark friendly competition. The invention features a unique design that is easy to understand, play and score so it is ideal for golfers, card game enthusiasts and the general population.
The original design was submitted to the Seattle sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-FED-2380, 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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‘It’s shameful’: Russian-linked billionaires have given enormous sums of money to the West’s leading educational and cultural institutions
By Majlie de Puy Kamp and Isabelle Chapman, CNN
Their names are etched in stone alongside some of the most powerful people and companies in American history — the Rockefellers, the Walgreens, and the Coca-Cola company.
They’ve sponsored fellowships at Ivy League schools, have educational centers named after them, and sit on the boards of leading cultural institutions in the United States and Western Europe. They’re celebrated philanthropists and patrons of the arts.
But there’s something else these donors share that other well-heeled benefactors do not: Deep financial ties to Russia.
While there is nothing new about the reputation laundering of the oligarch class, it is facing renewed scrutiny in the wake of Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The recent renaming of the “Russian Lounge” at Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts underscores the sensitivity surrounding such relationships.
Vladimir Potanin acquired his “philanthropic leadership” at the Kennedy Center — where his name is inscribed on the polished marble walls along with General Motors, Boeing and Capital One — with a $5 million donation in 2011.
Potanin — Russia’s wealthiest businessman who plays hockey with Putin and has so far dodged Western sanctions — made his fortune devising a system for Russian business leaders to loan money to the cash-strapped administration of then-president Boris Yeltsin in the mid-’90s. When Russia could not repay the loans, the businessmen were allowed to buy key state assets for pennies on the dollar. At the time, Potanin and his business partner bought 38% of the mining and metal company Norilsk for $170.1 million, a stake that would be worth nearly $20 billion 15 years later.
Around the time of the Kennedy Center donation, he said that he hoped it would “present an image of contemporary Russia to the American audience, stepping beyond the clichés about our country.”
But contributions like this appear to serve another purpose.
It is “the classic example of essentially trying to buy a better reputation … to distract from the fact that you’re still very much tied to an authoritarian regime,” said Jordan Gans-Morse, professor of corruption in the post-Soviet era at Northwestern University.
An old American playbook
Potanin, who was identified by the US Treasury Department in 2018 as one of nearly a hundred influential Russian billionaires with close ties to the Kremlin, isn’t the first or only oligarch to use his wealth to attempt to sway the opinion of Western elite. In fact, it’s a page straight out of an old American playbook.
Nineteenth century robber barons famously splashed their names across orchestra halls and museums to shed their reputations as ethically dubious industrialists who amassed enormous wealth on the backs of America’s most vulnerable. It worked: When most Americans hear the name Andrew Carnegie, they probably think of Carnegie Hall or Carnegie Mellon and not one of the deadliest labor confrontations in American history, which occurred at one of his steel plants in 1892.
A more recent example is the way the Sackler family behind Purdue Pharma reportedly donated tens of millions of dollars in what critics say was an effort to obscure the deadly legacy of its blockbuster drug OxyContin. Prestigious Western cultural institutions, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Louvre in Paris, have had to reckon with donations from the Sackler family in the aftermath of the opioid crisis. The National Portrait Gallery in London turned down a $1.3 million donation from the family in 2019 and others have also pledged not to take Sackler money in the future.
In much the same way, Putin’s inner circle — many of whom are oligarchs who have profited off corruption and made their wealth in illicit ways — use philanthropy in the West to launder their reputations and gain access to American and European high society, according to experts.
Dartmouth sociology professor Brooke Harrington said oligarchs of any nationality typically target three kinds of institutions with their donations — cultural, political, and educational.
While most universities are required to disclose gifts and contracts with foreign actors exceeding $250,000 a year under federal law, a 2020 report by the Department of Education found widespread noncompliance. Yale, the report states, “underreported its foreign gifts and contracts by $375 million.” Harvard, in turn, “appears to possess inadequate institutional controls over its foreign donations and contracts,” the report found. Yale acknowledged the issue at the time saying the university failed to submit reports between 2014 and 2017, but had since corrected this. Harvard said it had identified “a wider range of contracts” and updated its reports accordingly.
Seven Russian billionaires donated hundreds of millions of dollars to American universities, charities, museums and foundations just since 2009, according to an analysis from the Anti-Corruption Data Collective and CNN reporting.
Some experts say cultural and educational institutions can do more to prevent the reputation laundering of their donors.
Respected institutions have a responsibility not to glorify those who built their wealth through illicit trade, said Louise Shelley, a public policy professor at George Mason University.
Now, some cultural centers and universities are grappling with what to do with oligarchs’ donations.
“If they can co-opt the thought leaders, as well as the political leaders, as well the cultural leaders — it becomes much harder to stop whatever it is that Putin wants to do,” Harrington, the Dartmouth professor, said.
Viktor Vekselberg’s partnership with MIT: “It is just absolutely wild”
A decade ago, Putin wanted to stop the brain-drain of scientists and engineers to the West and cultivate home-grown tech at a $3 billion Moscow-based innovation center.
At the time, Washington and Moscow were attempting a closer relationship and the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology provided the perfect combination of knowledge, credibility and reputation for the Russian project.
The Skolkovo Foundation — lead by one of Putin’s close allies Viktor Vekselberg — entered into a partnership with MIT in 2011 to build the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, or “Skoltech,” outside of Moscow.
Keith Stevenson, Skoltech’s provost, told CNN in an interview that the main premise of the relationship was to develop “academic excellence and research that could be contributing to the growth of the economy around the world.”
Vekselberg, like many other oligarchs, made his money during the privatization of Russia’s natural resources, specifically oil and metals, after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
The collaboration with Skolkovo provided MIT with over $300 million, half of which was earmarked to develop Skoltech’s curriculum and the other half to use “for its own development,” according to Boston’s WGBH News.
At the start, Russia was “an ally,” MIT professor and former President of the Skolkovo Institute Edward Crawley told WGBH News, and said the relationship was similar to one the university would have with any other foreign institution.
However, Vekselberg and Skolkovo quickly caught the attention of federal investigators.
A few months after the Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014, Boston’s local FBI office published an unusual warning:
“The [Skolkovo] foundation may be a means for the Russian government to access our nation’s sensitive or classified research development facilities and dual-use technologies with military and commercial application,” the assistant special agent in charge wrote.
“This type of activity does not go on at Skoltech,” said Stevenson, claiming the FBI was “talking to people that had really no true understanding of who was initiating the project.”
MIT, too, was quick to dismiss the concerns and even renewed Vekselberg’s appointment to its Board of Trustees in 2015.
Vekselberg made at least four donations to the university between 2015 and 2017, according to the Anti-Corruption Data Collective, and had a scholarship named after him.
In a statement to CNN, MIT confirmed Vekselberg has not donated to the university since 2017.
Involving Vekselberg to build the “innovation ecosystem” at Skoltech was “perfectly logical,” Stevenson said. “He’s a very well-experienced, internationally-known businessman.”
Stevenson added he could not comment on Vekselberg’s relationship with the Kremlin but said that, at Skoltech, his involvement “has been completely on a professional level to help build innovation.”
Vekselberg did not respond to CNN’s request for comment.
Casey Michel, an expert on kleptocracies and illicit finance and author of a book on foreign investments in the US, sees it differently.
“It is just absolutely wild how one of the most notorious oligarchs to emerge from Russia was able to obtain a seat on the actual board of one of the most prestigious universities in the United States of America,” Michel said.
MIT scrubbed its website of Vekselberg’s name and removed him from its board only after he was sanctioned by the US in 2018 for benefitting from Putin’s regime. The US Treasury Department said he played “a key role in advancing Russia’s malign activities” — including the occupation of Crimea, supplying weapons to the Assad regime, attempting to subvert Western democracies and malicious cyber activities.
It did not, however, end its partnership with Skolkovo.
Even a federal investigation into the financial relationship between MIT and Skolkovo didn’t stop the leading research center from renewing its collaboration with the Russians in 2019. That was just months after MIT’s Media Lab was forced to publicly apologize for its American dirty donor Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of running an underage sex trafficking ring before he committed suicide in August 2019.
In April 2019, MIT announced an enhanced vetting process for accepting donations. In a statement to CNN earlier this month, MIT said its review process “examines risks related to national security, protection of intellectual property, compliance with federal laws, data security and access, and other relevant issues while seeking to support the free and open pursuit of knowledge.”
Two months ago, after the invasion of Ukraine, MIT finally severed ties with the Russian foundation saying “this step is a rejection of the actions of the Russian government in Ukraine. We take it with deep regret because of our great respect for the Russian people and our profound appreciation for the contributions of the many extraordinary Russian colleagues we have worked with.”
MIT President L. Rafael Reif said the termination of the relationship with Skoltech “comes with considerable sadness, but the actions of the Russian government made our choice clear… This does not diminish our pride in the work we did to develop Skoltech and in the first-rate research that has flowed from the relationship.”
Harrington, the Dartmouth professor, said that when considering donations, institutions must remember who they are supposed to serve.
“It’s the obligation of these institutions to ask themselves: does it serve the public good?” Harrington said. “Do they exist to do reputation laundering and facilitate the agenda of what is obviously now an enemy state?”
What’s more, Michel argues that universities, especially elite institutions like MIT, have extensive resources in-house to determine where big donors’ money comes from.
“They have to understand themselves as having those resources to be able to actually examine and understand what the implications of these donations, these open doors of access, may be,” Michel said.
“It is incumbent upon them,” he added, “to understand the source of this wealth.”
A Soviet-born billionaire was knighted, but his donations still raise eyebrows
Perhaps the most prodigious example of Russian reputation laundering is that of Len Blavatnik. The Ukrainian-born billionaire made his money during the privatization of state-owned commodities like aluminum and oil following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Blavatnik, who holds both British and US citizenship, was awarded knighthood in the UK for his philanthropy and has rubbed elbows with some of Hollywood’s most famous — and infamous — people, including Harvey Weinstein, with whom he used to host a luncheon on his yacht during the Cannes Film Festival.
Blavatnik has repeatedly denied having connections to the Kremlin and did not respond to CNN’s request for comment on this story. “Mr. Blavatnik has been an American citizen since 1984,” a spokesman for his company, Access Industries, told Mother Jones in 2019. “He has no dealings with the Russian government or its leaders.”
He does, however, have close ties with people who do. Three years ago, Vekselberg — Blavatnik’s college friend and business partner who was sanctioned by the US back in 2018 — told the Financial Times: “All his main money, he made here in Russia, with me.”
Blavatnik and Vekselberg owned major stakes in Russia’s largest aluminum company, Rusal.
“That is the most corrupt industry in one of the most corrupt countries in the world. You can’t disentangle the sources of this wealth from the initial sources of the corruption,” said Michel.
“You cannot have made that money without specific political connections or connections to organized crime or connections to other oligarchic figures,” he added.
As a result, Blavatnik’s donations and ties to oligarchs have raised eyebrows in the past.
When Oxford University accepted more than $100 million from Blavatnik in 2010 to establish the Blavatnik School of Government, critics, in a letter published in the Guardian, insisted the school “stop selling its reputation and prestige to Putin’s associates.”
Since then, Blavatnik has made several other sizable donations, including $25 million to Carnegie Hall in New York — which named a seating section after him; $65 million to London’s Tate Modern — which named a building after him; $35 million to Yale — which named a fellowship after the business tycoon; as well as several multi-million-dollar grants to Stanford University, Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania.
In 2018, Blavatnik made the largest ever donation to Harvard’s medical school — a whopping $200 million.
Anti-corruption activists warned about Blavatnik’s efforts to export “Russian kleptocratic practices to the West” in a 2019 letter to the board of the Council on Foreign Relations, which named an internship program after Blavatnik following a $12 million donation.
“It is our considered view that Blavatnik uses his ‘philanthropy’ — funds obtained by and with the consent of the Kremlin, at the expense of the state budget and the Russian people — at leading western academic and cultural institutions to advance his access to political circles,” the group of 55 American and European foreign policy experts and anti-corruption activists wrote. “Such ‘philanthropic’ capital enables the infiltration of the US and UK political and economic establishments at the highest levels.”
Federal law prohibits foreign nationals — and thus, most Russians — from donating to US political campaigns. But Blavatnik, with his US citizenship, is a major donor to the Republican party. He has also made some smaller donations to Democrats and was photographed with former President Bill Clinton at a gala at Lincoln Center in 2013.
Blavatnik’s success in improving his reputation as an American and British citizen “is just head and shoulders above all these other oligarchs,” said Michel, who believes the businessman owes part of that success to his nationalities.
His passports would also shield him from sanctions, Michel explained.
“There is no capacity for the US to sanction its own citizens, to seize its own assets and to effectively bar them from ever visiting the United States of America — and the same would go for the United Kingdom as well,” he said.
Institutions grapple with what to do
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, western institutions have scrambled to distance themselves from oligarchs and their donations.
The Tate Modern in London severed ties with Vekselberg and another oligarch, Petr Aven, who until recently headed Alfa-Bank in Russia and is sanctioned by the European Union.
Other institutions, such as Harvard University, are taking a softer approach.
Harvard’s Medical School, which opened the Blavatnik Institute after the $200 million donation from the oligarch four years ago, has not said it would return the funds or rename the institute. Rather, it has funded several visiting trainee positions at the school for Ukrainian scientists eager to flee their war-torn country.
Harvard declined to comment.
Yale, which has a grant program named for Blavatnik, said the university would not allow individuals subject to US sanctions to make donations.
Potanin resigned from his role as trustee of the Guggenheim Museum in New York after nearly 20 years. The Council on Foreign Relations also dropped him from their board.
The Kennedy Center’s “Russian Room” reopened in March under the name the “Opera House Circles Lounge.” A spokesperson told CNN that the term limit for the name of the room had expired, but separately referenced the war in Ukraine as a factor in the renaming.
“Due to the tragedy in Ukraine, the Kennedy Center and the [Potanin] Foundation have mutually agreed to no longer use the name Russian Lounge,” the spokesperson said.
Potanin did not respond to CNN’s request for comment.
Still, Potanin’s name remains carved in the marble walls of the Kennedy Center.
“It’s embarrassing,” said Michel. “It’s shameful. It’s a blight on the Kennedy Center itself and its only going to continue aging poorly.”
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