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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited (NYSE: BORR) (OSE: BORR) is pleased to announce it has received a binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") for the premium jack-up drilling rig "Prospector 5" from an undisclosed operator in West Africa. The 6-well firm program is expected to commence during Q4 2022 and has an estimated duration of fourteen months plus options. This LOI, which is expected to be converted into a contract shortly, has an estimated total contract value of $68.9 million (excluding options).
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This press release includes forward looking statements, which do not reflect historical facts and may be identified by words such as "expect", "estimated" and similar expressions and include statements relating to rig contracting and options including the duration of such contracts and extensions and backlog, and other non-historical statements. Such forward -looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements included herein, including risks related to actual performance under drilling contracts, the risk that backlog may not be realized, the number of rigs that will be in operation and rates that are achieved, and other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by the forward -looking statements included herein. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release. We do not undertake to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Agtonomy is well capitalized for accelerated growth backed by lead investors Cavallo Ventures and Mirae Asset Venture Investment
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy, a cutting-edge software and service ag-tech start-up, announced the successful closing of another round of funding for a total investment of $13.5 million. The round was led by Cavallo Ventures, the venture arm of multi-billion-dollar agribusiness leader Wilbur-Ellis, and Mirae Asset Venture Investment which is the VC arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group headquartered in South Korea. The Mirae Asset Financial Group is one of the largest independent financial groups in Asia with over $700B in AUM, and owns the largest investment bank in South Korea. Other leading names including Toyota Ventures and David R. Duncan, Proprietor, Chairman & CEO of Silver Oak Cellars, also participated in this round. This latest funding will be used to add strategic depth to the team, expand the fleet of vehicles now operating with Agtonomy technology in the fields, and accelerate trials of the service platform designed to address the growing skilled labor challenges facing local agriculture.
"Agtonomy is on a mission to close the labor gap being experienced by many in the farming community. Farmers face tremendous challenges in a time where skilled labor shortages are contributing to high food prices," said Tim Bucher, CEO and Co-Founder of Agtonomy. "We are thrilled to grow our network of support around Agtonomy and accelerate our impact on the global food chain through this latest round of funding."
Through its innovative platform, Agtonomy enables sustainable, autonomous machines that are affordable to the majority of farmers in the world who do not fall in the "big ag" category. By partnering with some of the most trusted names in agricultural OEM equipment, Agtonomy will deliver immediate value to local farmers by leveling up skilled labor with technology that automates repetitive workload tasks with increased efficiency and precision.
Brett Morris, Managing Director at Cavallo Ventures, which is the VC arm of Wilbur-Ellis, believes Agtonomy complements the group's investment portfolio, with the agribusiness space representing their largest market.
"We like to invest in emerging and next generation technologies and products that will guide the future of agriculture and couldn't be more excited to partner with Agtonomy, a company doing just that," he said. "The team is made up of both technologists and lifelong farmers, who truly understand the pain points and needs of the customer. It's what makes the team stand out amongst others and what makes us excited to partner with Agtonomy."
"South Korea is a major hub for agricultural equipment manufacturing and innovation. We are always on the lookout for start-ups that are pioneering technology that will evolve agriculture as we know it," said Scott Kim, General Manager of Mirae Asset Venture Investment. "Agtonomy's game-changing technology allows farming operations to automate workloads and increase labor efficiency. We could not be more thrilled to be a partner."
"As a leading Cabernet brand based in Napa Valley, we are always looking to bring the best product to our customers in the most innovative and sustainable way possible." said David R. Duncan, Proprietor, Chairman & CEO of Silver Oak Cellars. "I witnessed a demonstration of what Agtonomy is building and I knew I wanted to be a part of it. This is the future of farming, and I am excited to be working with Agtonomy to bring this technology forward."
To learn more, visit Agtonomy.com.
Agtonomy, based in South San Francisco and Sonoma County, is a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service platform with the venture backing of GV, Toyota Ventures, Grit Ventures, Flybridge, Momenta, Village Global, Cavallo Ventures, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, and many other prestigious investors. The platform will give local agriculture and land maintenance operators the ability to solve the skilled labor shortage with autonomous equipment and greatly increase their efficiency. The executive team consists of veterans from the AI, EV, cloud service and agriculture industries, with extensive experience at companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Dell, Microsoft, Uber, Cruise, and Zoox as well as lifelong farming experience at Northern California agriculture operations such as Trattore Farms.
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By employing DevOps processes in infrastructure management, Opus is empowering the biggest names in the industry to succeed in today's always-on digital world.
ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Having recently celebrated their silver jubilee, Opus Consulting Solutions has a rich legacy of over two decades of helping global financial institutions accelerate their digital transformation journey.
DevOps has become a critical factor for organizations that are looking to build high-performance applications with speed and flexibility. With a proven track record of helping clients achieve 100% automation in their Infrastructure as Code (IaC) processes using strong DevOps principles—today, Opus leads the pack as one of the most formidable players in the DevOps ecosystem.
Organizations that want to automate the 'build and deploy' processes, need to be powered with the capability of building or discarding the infrastructure on-demand. Addressing the rising need to automate the software development processes, TM Praveen, CEO of Opus said, "Modern-day development processes are fast, and they demand faster provisioning of environments. Digital-first organizations need to rethink their current delivery process to remain competitive. In our journey of transforming the payments landscape for our marquee clients, we have realized that implementing DevOps in infrastructure management is imperative to help our clients accelerate delivery and innovate faster for end customers. Capabilities such as SRE and DevSecOps are also key to building scalable, secure, and reliable digital offerings."
DevOps processes eliminate the need to work in silos, enabling enterprises to deliver applications quickly without compromising quality. Commenting on this, TM Praveen said, "There is no doubt that DevOps is the future of software development. With speed and innovation becoming the hallmarks of a successful company today, adopting DevOps is paramount to strengthen and customize the process of managing infrastructure."
From enabling software predictability and inducing a culture of innovation, Opus is helping organizations unlock enhanced value with DevOps.
Opus Consulting Solutions is a global provider of outcome-driven payment strategies. Opus combines its deep technology proficiency with unmatched domain expertise in payments and FinTech to deliver unparalleled quality and value in their work.
Visit https://www.opusconsulting.com to learn more. Follow Opus on LinkedIn.
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Mavs put no timetable on Doncic return with playoffs looming
By SCHUYLER DIXON
AP Sports Writer
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks aren’t putting a timetable on Luka Doncic’s return from a left calf strain with the club four days from opening a first-round playoff series against Utah. The team says the 23-year-old superstar has begun treatment. Doncic strained the calf late in the third quarter of what turned out to be a meaningless regular-season finale against San Antonio on Sunday. Dallas opens the playoffs at home Saturday against the Jazz. The fourth-seeded Mavericks have home-court advantage in the playoffs for the first time since they won their only championship in 2011. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/12/mavs-put-no-timetable-on-doncic-return-with-playoffs-looming-2/ | 2022-04-12T18:15:41Z |
Skyway DUI suspect ruled incompetent for trial
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota woman accused of seriously injuring a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in an alleged DUI crash on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge has been found incompetent to stand trial.
In a hearing Wednesday in Manatee County Court, Circuit Court Judge Lon Arend reviewed findings by a court-appointed psychiatrist and ruled Kristen Kay Watts is unable to proceed with hearings or enter a plea, court documents show.
Arend ordered Watts committed to a mental health treatment facility until she is deemed able to proceed. No details of the psychologist’s findings were released.
In March, troopers say Kristen Kay Watts drove through barricades set for the Sunshine Skyway Bridge 10K, heading toward the race route. Trooper Toni Schuck put her patrol SUV into Watts’ path, authorities said, to protect racers. They collided head-on. Troopers say they could smell the odor of alcohol on Watts’ breath.
The police report said Watts was only able to participate in one sobriety exercise and showed obvious signs of impairment around her eyes.
According to a probable cause affidavit, a blood sample was taken from Watts at 11:07 a.m. Hospital staff told investigators the test indicated Watts’ blood alcohol level was 0.271. The legal limit for drivers in Florida is 0.08.
At 2:31 p.m., Watts provided a breath sample, and the sample that was analyzed at .094. A second sample was provided at 2:34 p.m., which registered .090. These samples were collected approximately six hours after the collision.
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SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual Comfort & Co., the premier resource for signature designer lighting since 1987, announced the appointment of Shane Judd to the Executive Leadership team as President, of Visual Comfort's Direct Division – Circa Lighting. In this role, Shane will provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the Direct business, reporting directly to Visual Comfort founder and CEO Andy Singer. Andy states "It's an exciting time for our Direct business, as we continue to build out our footprint, develop new capabilities to better service our customers, while staying true to the vision and mission at Visual Comfort & Co. As we continue to accelerate our growth, we will need to invest further in adding key strategic talent and capabilities while growing and developing the talent within our organization. "
Circa Lighting founder Gale Singer will continue to play an important advisory role and channel her passions into making sure we deliver an exceptional customer experience at every touch point. She will also ensure that our culture and core brand values are front and center as we continue to deliver great designs, products and services to our customers. Andy Singer "is excited about the unlimited potential of the business and greatly values what Gale and team have built, creating a great foundation and strong momentum."
Prior to joining Visual Comfort & Co, Shane spent 24 years serving in a variety of roles at Kohler Company, a family-led global leader in kitchen and bath products. During his tenure Shane successfully launched Kohler's eCommerce and Direct-to-Consumer businesses across digital and store channels. Shane is a passionate leader and developer of talent and believes strongly in the importance of engagement and a thriving culture. He will be a great leader both for our Direct business and a contributor to our overall company strategy.
Over the coming months, Circa Lighting and Visual Comfort will unify under the Visual Comfort & Co brand. Circa Lighting showrooms will transition to Visual Comfort Lighting Studios. By early 2023, the two brands will have one website, visualcomfort.com. This website will service both their direct to consumer and trade business as well as B2B customers.
Andy and Gale are excited by this opportunity and believe "Shane's leadership and experience with digital and direct, managed across a complex set of go-to-market channels, will help accelerate Visual Comfort & Co's digital transformation, brand alignment strategy and direct selling capabilities alongside our longstanding, important B2B business."
Sabrina Hames, sabrina@blitzerandcompany.com
Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for signature designer lighting, architectural lighting, and ceiling fans. We partner with the most influential names in design and are proud to offer the industry's widest range of incomparable lighting choices of extraordinary quality at a remarkable value.
Circa Lighting is the premier reseller of Visual Comfort & Co family of brands. Our comprehensive assortment of decorative and architectural lighting allows us to light your entire space regardless of category, style or price. We remain committed to beautiful design and, above all, a brilliant customer experience.
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Carrie Underwood paid tribute to Naomi Judd and rocked with Axl Rose at Stagecoach
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
One of the biggest stars at country music’s biggest festival had quite the weekend.
Carrie Underwood paid tribute to Naomi Judd at the Stagecoach Festival held in Indio, California.
Actress Ashley Judd announced Saturday that her mother had died at the age of 76.
The elder Judd had been one half of the legendary country duo The Judds with her daughter Wynonna. Underwood sang “See You Again” in honor of the matriarch.
“Country music lost a true legend…sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We’re all sending up prayers for the Judd family today…,” Underwood tweeted.
The former “American Idol” winner also brought out a special guest, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose, and the pair rocked out to his band’s hits “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Paradise City.”
“Welcome to the greatest night of my life,” Underwood told the crowd while introducing Rose. “Give it up for Axl Rose!”
Underwood is well known as a huge fan of Guns N’ Roses.
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Two LifeSphere Safety products–MultiVigilance and Reporting and Analytics–are powering PMI's pharmacovigilance efficiencies in multiple languages with automation and machine learning.
MIAMI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArisGlobal, the leading provider of life sciences software that automates core research and development processes with its end-to-end technology platform LifeSphere®, today announces that PMI Life Sciences reached it's go-live milestone with LifeSphere Safety, joining the rapidly expanding community of life science organizations worldwide that have modernized pharmacovigilance operations with the market leading safety platform.
"PMI Life Sciences is at a pivotal moment as a company. We are working diligently to develop, assess, and commercialize smoke-free products that have the potential to reduce the risk of smoking related diseases," shares Marina Suvakov, Global Head Safety Surveillance at PMI. "Monitoring the safety of consumers using our products is of utmost importance and therefore, our function has implemented a rigorous and robust post-market surveillance process. To ensure that our procedures are robust and comparable to the pharmaceutical industry, we have implemented LifeSphere's Safety solution which provides our medical safety team quality data in real-time with fewer resources. This enables us to provide our consumers with up-to-date safety profiles of our products."
LifeSphere Safety is a complete cloud solution that includes production-ready intelligent automation that increases efficiency, ensures consistent data quality, and enables a real-time view of benefit-risk. The software embeds over 30 years of ArisGlobal's safety industry collaboration to strategically employ robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning across case management, signal detection, and risk management workflows.
LifeSphere Safety's intelligent automation reduces case management time by 30 percent or more, freeing resources to focus on extracting deeper insights from safety data.
"We applaud PMI's industry-leading commitment to safety and are pleased that LifeSphere Safety is enabling its vision for a smoke-free future," shares Pat Jenakanandhini, Chief Product Officer at ArisGlobal. "The substantial efficiency gains PMI has already achieved are more proof of the out-of-the-box readiness and benefits of LifeSphere Safety's industry-leading end-to-end case management automation. We look forward to further supporting PMI's vision and welcome them to the large and fast-growing LifeSphere Safety community."
About ArisGlobal: ArisGlobal is transforming the way today's most successful Life Sciences companies develop breakthroughs and bring new products to market. Our end-to-end drug development technology platform, LifeSphere®, integrates our proprietary cognitive computing engine to automate all core functions of the drug development lifecycle. Designed with deep expertise and a long-term perspective that spans more than 30 years, LifeSphere® is a unified platform that boosts efficiency, ensures compliance, delivers actionable insights, and lowers total cost of ownership through multi-tenant SaaS architecture.
Headquartered in the United States, ArisGlobal has regional offices in Europe, India, Japan and China. For more updates, follow ArisGlobal on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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- Webcast of Earnings Call Today, August 4th at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Enrollment accelerating in the AHFIRM trial
CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DURECT Corporation (Nasdaq: DRRX) today announced financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and provided a corporate update.
"We continue to see enrollment accelerating in the larsucosterol (DUR-928) AHFIRM trial and are pleased to announce that we have enrolled 170 patients to date. The second quarter continued the recent positive enrollment trend, with more patients dosed than in any prior quarter, reflecting the opening of additional clinical trial sites and our ongoing efforts to work with existing sites to recruit more patients with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) that meet our enrollment criteria," stated James E. Brown, D.V.M., President and CEO of DURECT.
Second Quarter and Recent Business Highlights:
- Continued progress in AHFIRM enrollment – DURECT has enrolled 170 patients in the AHFIRM trial to date, which exceeds 50% of the target enrollment for the 300-patient trial. We now have over 60 AHFIRM study sites open at leading hospitals in the U.S., Australia, E.U. and U.K. We continue to expect to enroll the last patient in the AHFIRM trial in mid-2023, which should enable top-line results to be reported in the second half of 2023.
- FDA agreement on modified primary endpoint to include liver transplant in addition to mortality – Through a Type C meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA has concurred with DURECT's proposal to amend the primary endpoint of the ongoing AHFIRM trial to be the reduction in mortality or liver transplant at 90 days. A liver transplant represents a serious and expensive medical event for patients and we believe that including transplanted patients as well as mortality in the primary endpoint better reflects the current state of care for AH patients.
- Recent Patent Issuance covering POSIMIR – On August 2, 2022, DURECT was issued a new patent by the US Patent Office, extending US patent coverage for POSIMIR to at least 2041. This event triggered an $8 million milestone payment due to DURECT under our license agreement with Innocoll Pharmaceuticals Limited (Innocoll). This payment is in addition to the $4 million upfront license fee received in January 2022, and a $2 million milestone payment to be received upon the first commercial sale of POSIMIR in the United States.
Financial Highlights for Q2 2022:
- Total revenues were $2.1 million and net loss was $11.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to total revenues of $2.3 million and net loss of $9.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
- At June 30, 2022, cash and investments were $54.3 million, compared to cash and investments of $70.0 million at December 31, 2021. Total debt at June 30, 2022 was $20.9 million, compared to $20.6 million at December 31, 2021.
We will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time/1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss second quarter 2022 results and provide a corporate update:
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be also available by accessing DURECT's homepage at www.durect.com and clicking "Investors." If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on DURECT's website under "Event Calendar" in the "Investors" section.
Enrollment is ongoing in our Phase 2b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international, multi-center study in subjects with severe acute alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) to evaluate saFety and effIcacy of laRsucosterol (DUR-928) treatMent (AHFIRM). The study is comprised of three arms targeting enrollment of 300 total patients, with approximately 100 patients in each arm: (1) Placebo plus supportive care, with or without methylprednisolone capsules at the investigators' discretion; (2) larsucosterol (30 mg); and (3) larsucosterol (90 mg). Patients in the larsucosterol arms receive the same supportive care without steroids. In order to maintain blinding, patients in the two active arms receive matching placebo capsules if the investigator prescribes steroids. The primary outcome measure will be the 90-Day incidence of mortality or liver transplantation for patients treated with larsucosterol compared to those treated with placebo. The Company is enrolling patients at more than 60 clinical trial sites across the U.S., EU, U.K., and Australia. Reflecting the life-threatening nature of AH and the lack of therapeutic options, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted larsucosterol Fast Track Designation for the treatment of AH. We believe a positive outcome in the AHFIRM trial could support a New Drug Application filing. For more information, refer to ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04563026.
AH is a life-threatening acute alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) often caused by chronic heavy alcohol use and a recent period of increased alcohol consumption (i.e., a binge). It is characterized by severe inflammation and destruction of liver tissue (i.e., necrosis), potentially leading to life-threatening complications including liver failure, acute renal injury and multi-organ failure. There are no FDA approved therapies for AH and a retrospective analysis of 77 studies published between 1971 and 2016, which included data from a total of 8,184 patients, showed the overall mortality from AH was 26% at 28 days, 29% at 90 days and 44% at 180 days. A subsequent global study published in December 2021, which included 85 tertiary centers in 11 countries across 3 continents, prospectively enrolled 2,581 AH patients with a median Model of End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score of 23.5, reported mortality at 28 and 90 days of 20% and 31%, respectively. Stopping alcohol consumption is not sufficient for recovery in many moderate (defined as MELD scores of 11-20) and severe (defined as MELD scores >20) patients and the use of treatments to reduce liver inflammation, such as corticosteroids, are limited by contraindications and have been shown to provide no survival benefit at 90 days or 1 year. While liver transplantation is becoming more common for ALD patients, including AH patients, the procedure often involves a long waiting period, a burdensome selection process, costs exceeding $875,000 on average, and patients requiring lifelong immunosuppressive therapy to prevent organ rejection.
Larsucosterol is an endogenous sulfated oxysterol and an epigenetic regulator. Epigenetic regulators are compounds that regulate patterns of gene expression without modifying the DNA sequence. DNA hypermethylation, an example of epigenetic dysregulation, results in transcriptomic reprogramming and cellular dysfunction, and has been found to be associated with many acute (e.g., AH) or chronic diseases (e.g., NASH). As an inhibitor of DNA methyltransferases (DNMT1, DNMT3a and 3b), larsucosterol inhibits DNA methylation, which subsequently regulates expression of genes that are involved in cell signaling pathways associated with stress responses, cell death and survival, and lipid biosynthesis. This may ultimately lead to improved cell survival, reduced inflammation, and decreased lipotoxicity. As an epigenetic regulator, the proposed mechanism of action provides further scientific rationale for developing larsucosterol for the treatment of acute organ injury and certain chronic diseases.
DURECT is a biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the treatment of acute organ injury and chronic liver diseases by advancing novel and potentially lifesaving therapies based on its endogenous epigenetic regulator program. Larsucosterol (also known as DUR-928), DURECT's lead drug candidate, binds to and inhibits the activity of DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs), epigenetic enzymes which are elevated and associated with hypermethylation found in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) patients. Larsucosterol is in clinical development for the potential treatment of AH, for which FDA has granted a Fast Track Designation; non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is also being explored. In addition, POSIMIR® (bupivacaine solution) for infiltration use, a non-opioid analgesic utilizing the innovative SABER® platform technology, is FDA-approved and has been exclusively licensed to Innocoll Pharmaceuticals for development and commercialization in the United States. For more information about DURECT, please visit www.durect.com and follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/DURECTCorp.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, relating to: our plans to complete enrollment of the AHFIRM trial in mid-2023 and report top-line results in the second half of 2023, the expected commercial launch of POSIMIR by Innocoll and potential future payments we may receive from Innocoll, the potential to develop larsucosterol for NASH or other indications, and the potential benefits, if any, of our product candidates. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those projected include, among other things, the risks that the AHFIRM trial takes longer to conduct than anticipated due to COVID-19 or other factors, the risk that ongoing and future clinical trials of larsucosterol do not confirm the results from earlier clinical or pre-clinical trials, or do not demonstrate the safety or efficacy of larsucosterol in a statistically significant manner, risks that Innocoll may not commercialize POSIMIR successfully, if at all, and risks related to our ability to obtain capital to fund operations and expenses. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in DURECT's most recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 when filed with the SEC under the heading "Risk Factors." These reports are available on our website www.durect.com under the "Investors" tab and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is based on information available to DURECT as of the date hereof, and DURECT assumes no obligation to update this information as a result of future events or developments, except as required by law.
NOTE: POSIMIR® is a trademark of Innocoll Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. in the U.S. and a trademark of DURECT Corporation outside of the U.S. SABER® is a trademark of DURECT Corporation. Other referenced trademarks belong to their respective owners. Larsucosterol (DUR-928) is an investigational drug candidate under development and has not been approved for commercialization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other health authorities for any indication.
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‘Our vacation is ruined’: Fiery crash destroys family’s rental property, several cars
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/ Gray News) - A car crash involving a beach rental property has created a nightmare situation for a family vacationing in South Carolina.
After a year of planning, booking a rental home and getting their family of 28 together, the Lehoisky family said their vacation took a turn for the worse over the weekend.
On Aug. 14, the North Myrtle Beach Police Department reported a vehicle collision near 6th Avenue South and Ocean Boulevard at about 4:30 a.m.
WMBF reports the driver lost control of the car, hit a utility box near the Lehoisky family rental home and burst into flames.
The family said flames quickly spread to their cars, with the fire rising through three floors of their rental property. They rushed to get all 11 kids and 17 adults to safety.
Tonia Lehoisky said her family traveled in five separate cars from upstate New York. Now, they are left with one car that can barely fit her family.
She said she would never have imagined something like this ever happening.
“The kids said, ‘Our vacation is ruined.’ So, as adults, we try to make sure they’re going to have the best vacation ever, but it’s not easy for any of us,” Lehoisky said.
She said the family doesn’t have a way of getting home and are scrambling to find a company that will rent them a car to make the 14-hour trip back home.
Lehoisky said the family is thankful that no family members suffered any physical injuries, but the group suffered mental and emotional damages.
“One person’s bad decision ruined a vacation for a family of 28 and has made life very difficult for us,” Lehoisky said.
The North Myrtle Beach Police Department said the driver of the crashed vehicle remains in critical condition at the hospital.
The rental company handling the family’s stay did not immediately comment on the situation.
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WASHINGTON , June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward applauds and encourages Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for their efforts to find common ground and reduce the skyrocketing price of Insulin for American families. Senators Shaheen and Collins are cosponsors on a bill to reduce the cost of insulin and other drugs.
"As prices rise for American families, it's increasingly important that we make sure life-saving drugs are always within reach," said Paolo Mastgrangelo, Humanity Forward's Head of Government and Policy. "We welcome the efforts by these senators to reach across the aisle and do this on a bipartisan basis, to ensure an immediate and long-lasting fix."
Congress continues to debate the issue of drug prices in bipartisan conversations and in Reconciliation talks as well. Humanity Forward stands ready to work with members in both parties to reduce costs and regulatory burdens on American families.
Humanity Forward is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to building bipartisan coalitions to advance the economic interests of the American people through federal policy. Uniquely positioned as America's fastest growing, altruistic advocacy organization, our mission is to advance evidence-based policies designed to strengthen families, generate economic growth, and end poverty.
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World’s largest hornets: Scientists will set 1,000 traps for murder hornets this year
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Scientists will set about 1,000 traps this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington, the state Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
Scientists believe the hornets, first detected in the Pacific Northwest state in 2019, are confined in Whatcom County, which is located on the Canadian border north of Seattle.
“We are doing pretty good right now,” said Sven-Erik Spichiger, who is leading the fight to eradicate the hornets for the state Department of Agriculture. “We know about where the nests are located in Whatcom County.”
The insects are the world’s largest hornets, with queens reaching up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. They are considered invasive in North America for their ability to kill other bee and hornet species, which is how they got the nickname “murder hornets.”
Hornets caught in traps help scientists find the location of nests. The state eradicated three nests last year, all near the town of Blaine, Washington, and there have been no confirmed reports of Asian giant hornet nests so far this year, Spichiger said.
Most of the traps will be set in northern Whatcom County, but a few will be set in the city of Bellingham, he said.
The agency is also encouraging residents to set their own traps to cover more ground.
The hornets will not be considered eradicated until Washington has gone three full years with no detections, the agency said. The first confirmed detection of an Asian giant hornet in Washington was made in December 2019.
Spichiger said the Entomological Society of America is also working to establish an official name for the insect. Asian giant hornet, or the popular nickname murder hornet, are not official names, he said.
The hornets can also deliver a painful sting, which can result in death if a person is stung repeatedly. Asian giant hornets rarely attack humans unless provoked. About 30 to 50 people die annually from Asian giant hornet stings in Japan, one of their native habitats.
Meanwhile, hornets, wasps and bees typically found in the United States kill an average of 62 people a year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said.
The battle to prevent the Asian giant hornet, an apex predator, from establishing a foothold in North America is being fought mostly in Whatcom County, Washington, and the nearby Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Whatcom County is about 55 miles (88 kilometers) south of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Another effort is underway to determine exactly where in Asia these hornets came from, to try and learn how they are getting across the Pacific Ocean, scientists said. The theory is they are crossing on cargo ships, officials have said.
Hornet queens tend to emerge from winter quarters in the spring and establish nests to birth worker hornets. The hornets start attacking and destroying beneficial honeybees later in the year, eating the bees for protein as they raise more hornets.
A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honeybee hive in a matter of hours. The honeybees pollinate many of the crops in Washington’s multibillion-dollar agriculture industry.
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The Outreach sales execution platform is the first to deliver sales engagement, revenue operations, and intelligence in one complete platform
SEATTLE, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outreach, the sales execution platform helping revenue organizations deliver efficient, predictable growth, announced today at its Outreach Explore '22 event the introduction of Outreach Guide, a new revenue intelligence solution designed to help sellers improve their deal management. With built-in, real-time conversation intelligence, best practice action plans, and deal health at a glance, reps and managers can improve execution across every stage of the sales cycle. The company also announced enhancements to its flagship Outreach Engage product and showcased the platform's extensibility through a best-in-market deep integration with account-based marketing solution, 6sense.
Outreach Guide joins Outreach Engage and Outreach Commit to form the foundation of Outreach's sales execution platform that helps revenue organizations improve execution across every stage of the sales cycle, from prospecting for new business opportunities to deal management to sales forecasting.
"Every revenue organization can experience ineffective sales execution leading to lost deals, wasted time, and sales rep turnover that causes them to fall short of their revenue goals," said Manny Medina, CEO and co-founder of Outreach. "Outreach calls this difference between a revenue organization's potential and their actual performance the sales execution gap. Our platform helps revenue organizations close the sales execution gap for everyone in the sales cycle, from the rep to the chief revenue officer."
Outreach Guide features three core capabilities:
- Deal Health Score. The Deal Health Score, a new machine-learned revenue intelligence capability, predicts the deal's health given its stage with more than 80% accuracy. The Deal Health Score provides deal insights that guide reps to targeted actions they can take to improve the health of their deals and keep them on track to a successful close. With Outreach Guide, the accuracy of deals closing is significantly greater than another revenue intelligence solution based on rule-based models that deliver only a 34% accuracy in predicting the likelihood to close.
- Real-time assistance and conversation intelligence with Kaia. With the increase of virtual sales meetings that impact how deals are managed, one Outreach customer saw increased rep productivity by up to 30% by adding Kaia to its toolkit. Kaia delivers built-in conversation intelligence with real-time transcription, content cards, and context-based rep enablement. Post-meeting, Kaia automates meeting summaries and AI-captured action items and follow-ups to automate painful non-selling tasks for reps and assist managers with rep coaching.
- Automated and collaborative purchasing through Success Plans. Success Plans in Outreach Guide automates the best practice of buyers and sellers collaborating on detailed online purchase action plans. An Outreach analysis shows the use of Guide increases close rates by 13%. These collaborative action plans ensure that the right stakeholders are engaged at the right time, build buyer trust and alignment on steps to close, and provide internal stakeholders with prospect engagement and deal progress.
"We are focused on creating a single system of execution that helps revenue organizations operate at their full potential - and that means solving three problems - ineffective prospecting, inconsistent deal management, and inaccurate forecasting. Now, we can solve all three of those in one platform with Outreach Engage, Outreach Guide, and Outreach Commit, respectively. Thanks to the machine learning models built into the Outreach sales execution platform, these three products work better together. The models learn from the actions taken in our platform and generate data-driven, predictive, real-time insights that recommend actions for users to take to improve their sales execution," added Medina.
Outreach and 6sense also debuted a rich integration that embeds 6sense's data and account-based marketing solution into Outreach's platform. Leveraging Outreach's platform extensibility capabilities, the integration lets reps know where their accounts are in the buying journey, including how and when they've engaged, and guides them to take the right actions to move the deal forward. This new capability aligns marketing and sales teams by taking 6sense's buyer engagement signals and embedding that actionable context seamlessly into sales reps' workflows.
For all the details on the new product enhancements announced at Outreach Explore, visit explore.outreach.io or here.
About Outreach
Outreach is the sales execution platform helping revenue organizations deliver efficient, predictable growth. We are helping every organization achieve its growth potential by delivering sales execution workflows that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to close execution gaps across the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to deal management to forecasting. Outreach is the only company to offer sales engagement, revenue intelligence, and revenue operations together in one platform. More than 5,500 companies, including Zoom, Adobe, Okta, DocuSign, and SAP, depend on Outreach to power their revenue organizations. Outreach is a privately held company based in Seattle, Washington, with offices worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.outreach.io.
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New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade
NEW YORK (AP) — New York health officials on Thursday reported a polio case, the first in the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Officials said the Rockland County resident is an unvaccinated adult, but they did not detail the person’s condition.
It appears the person had a vaccine-derived strain of the virus, perhaps from someone who got live vaccine — available in other countries, but not the U.S. — and spread it, officials said.
Polio was once one of the nation’s most feared diseases, with annual outbreaks causing thousands of cases of paralysis — many of them in children.
Vaccines became available starting in 1955, and a national vaccination campaign cut the annual number of U.S. cases to less than 100 in the 1960s and fewer than 10 in the 1970s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In 1979, polio was declared eliminated in the U.S., meaning there was no longer routine spread. Rarely, travelers with polio have brought infections into the U.S., with the last such case in 2013.
U.S. children are still routinely vaccinated against polio. Federal officials recommend four doses: to be given at 2 months of age; 4 months; at 6 to 18 months; and at age 4 through 6 years. Some states require only three doses.
According to the CDC’s most recent childhood vaccination data, about 93% of 2-year-olds had received at least three doses of polio vaccine.
Polio spreads mostly from person to person or through contaminated water. It can infect a person’s spinal cord, causing paralysis and possibly permanent disability and death. The disease mostly affects children.
Polio is endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan, although numerous countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia have also reported cases in recent years.
Rockland County, in New York City’s northern suburbs, has been a center of vaccine resistance in recent years. A 2018-2019 measles outbreak there infected 312 people.
Last month, health officials in Britain warned parents to make sure children have been vaccinated because the polio virus had been found in London sewage samples. No cases of paralysis were reported.
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TAIPEI, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At Embedded World 2022, in addition to their AI area, where they showcased AI solutions and products from their subsidiaries and partners, Innodisk introduced their new flash, DRAM, and EP solutions, which push the barrier of possibility in industrial AI use cases.
First they introduced the world's first industrial-grade PCIe Gen4x4 (NVMe) SSD with namespace technology, which delivers better r/w efficiency, and has a longer lifespan.
From their EP product line, they also showcased the first M.2 2280-to-single 10GbE Base-T Ethernet module, and InnoAgent, an exciting new hardware module that allows out-of-band remote management of systems, even if they have crashed, or are completely offline.
Innodisk's DRAM team highlighted their Ultra Temperature DDR4 DRAM module, which offers a compact design, the industry's fastest memory speed with 3200MT/s, and can operate in temperatures from -40°C to 125°C. One of Innodisk's customers, who made use of Ultra Temperature 32GB SODIMMs in outdoor 5G AI edge servers was able to benefit from the extreme temperature tolerance of the modules. Their servers, which were designed for telecom use suffer from 5G's tendency to quickly generate heat, and was therefore the perfect fit for Innodisk's Ultra Temperature solution, which withstand up to 125°C.
The innovative solutions that these modules allow are the reason that Innodisk's Ultra Temperature DRAM won the Best-in-Show award for memory and storage. The award, which Innodisk was previously presented for its InnoAGE SSDs, evaluates design excellence, relative performance, and market impact/disruption. Once again, the award proves Innodisk's industrial excellence, and shows how the company continues to innovate.
Innodisk is excited to see its industrial customers again at next year's Embedded World.
About Innodisk
Innodisk is a service-driven provider of flash memory, DRAM modules, and embedded peripheral products for industrial and enterprise applications. For more information about Innodisk, please visit https://www.innodisk.com
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Announces Completion of More than 80 Successful Cloud ERP Migrations to Date
LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today shared business highlights from its Cloud portfolio during the first half of the company's 2022 fiscal year (ended June 30). More than 130 health systems have elected to work with GHX on their cloud migration strategy for supply chain. GHX successfully facilitated more than 80 cloud ERP migrations since 2018 and has been selected to manage more than 50 additional cloud migrations in the next two years.
"Healthcare organizations are moving to the cloud to improve care delivery, minimize the impact of staff vacancies and reduce costs. But experience has shown us that there are several often overlooked areas that can threaten the success of an implementation when not proactively addressed," said Bruce Johnson, president and CEO, GHX. "To maximize the value of a cloud-based system, it's imperative to establish a strong data foundation, embrace automation tools like AI and machine learning, keep clinical integration in mind, vet supplier data and add new suppliers and select a solution provider who has a partnership with the ERP to improve integration. When this is done, it can help drive greater collaboration and more dynamic decision making."
- According to Gartner's 2020 Cloud End-User Buying Behavior study, 75% of provider respondents said that they plan to increase their spending on cloud.
- GHX has invested more than $40M in product advancements to accelerate healthcare's digital transformation and harness the power of cloud computing to increase supply chain resiliency, advance frictionless patient care in more locations, and improve information sharing in real-time and over-time between health care systems and supply partners.
- GHX represents the healthcare industry through the highest-level partnerships with Workday (Select Partner), Oracle (Gold Partner) and Infor (Complementary Partner) based on its healthcare expertise and modern data core.
- GHX was also recently named a 2022 Workday Software Partner Innovation Award winner for its GHX Data Connect integration.
- GHX customer Prisma Health was honored as a finalist in Constellation Research's SuperNova Award based on its work with GHX and Workday to automatically cleanse, validate and unify item master data at scale to help inform data-driven decision making.
- GHX is uniting leading healthcare organizations, ERP providers and implementation consultants to accelerate best practice sharing including recent sessions at Summit 22.
As healthcare seeks to become more efficient and resilient, the global cloud ERP market reached $44.83 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.6% by 2028. In fact, Gartner's 2021 ERP, Procurement, HCM and Finance Survey found more than 70% of organizations have ERP modernization plans that have already started or will start in the next 12 months, and 16% have already completed the modernization process for one or more ERP applications.
Yet, despite this uptick in adoption, Gartner estimates 20 to 25% of ERP initiatives are considered failures and another 55 to 60% are compromised. Healthcare providers moving to a cloud ERP are increasingly turning to GHX for its data foundation and scalable, interoperable supply chain platform to achieve success with implementing the system and achieving the strategic goals behind the decisions to move to the cloud.
GHX's Cloud solutions are powered by its unified data core and include:
- GHX Exchange Enterprise modernizes the healthcare supply chain through increased standardization and automation. Traditionally, providers have managed the order cycle and their growing teams manually, which can increase error rates and impact performance. GHX Exchange Enterprise digitizes the entire cycle for more efficient processes, more connected supply chain data and better performance insights.
- GHX Data Connect is a data service that fuels best-in-class item data management initiatives by continually monitoring, cleansing and enriching item master data, maintaining its integrity and making it available to all stakeholders to support more informed business decisions.
- GHX Category Optimization uses data from a health system to provide evidence-based savings strategies, spend and physician utilization insights and tracking capabilities to help ensure accuracy and compliance.
- GHX eInvoicing digitizes paper and email invoices, matches invoices to purchase orders for automated exception removal and delivers invoices into the ERP system for a fully digitized procure-to-pay process.
To learn more about GHX's suite of Cloud solutions, please visit: https://www.ghx.com/cloud-erp-transformation/
Building on decades of collaboration among providers, manufacturers, distributors and other industry stakeholders, Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) is leading the charge in helping organizations run the new business of healthcare. By automating key business processes and translating evidence-based analytics and data into meaningful action, GHX is helping the healthcare ecosystem to move faster, operate more intelligently and achieve greater outcomes. With the support of GHX, healthcare organizations have removed billions of dollars of wasteful healthcare spend. For more information on GHX's suite of world-class, cloud-based supply chain solutions, visit www.ghx.com and The Healthcare Hub.
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-- Company to Appeal Expected Court Decision on Certain XIFAXAN® Patents –
LAVAL, Quebec, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC), and its gastroenterology business Salix Pharmaceuticals, today announced the U.S. District Court of Delaware issued an Oral Order in the matter of Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. et al v. Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. regarding the infringement and validity of certain U.S. Patents protecting the composition and use of XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) and reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence.
The Oral Order indicates that the Court will find certain U.S. Patents protecting the use of XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets for the reduction in risk of HE recurrence valid and infringed and U.S. Patents protecting the composition, and use of XIFAXAN® for treating IBS-D invalid. While the Court has not yet entered any final judgement, absent Norwich's removal of the HE indication and data from their Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), it is expected that the Court will enjoin Norwich's pending ANDA until expiration of the XIFAXAN® HE Patents in 2029. The Company intends to vigorously oppose any attempt by Norwich to remove the HE safety data from its ANDA in an effort to avoid the XIFAXAN® HE Patents.
The FDA has stated that they plan to make a major revision to the rifaximin product specific guidance to add an in vivo bioequivalency study. Until an approval of a revised ANDA is granted by the FDA and the expected injunction modified by the Court, Norwich is not permitted to launch a generic equivalent of XIFAXAN®.
When the Court enters a final order, Bausch Health will consider all available options to vigorously defend the intellectual property protecting XIFAXAN® and will appeal the Court's decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
"We are disappointed with today's development. We strongly disagree with any conclusion that our patents are not valid and intend to file an appeal to any such order," Thomas J. Appio, CEO, Bausch Health, said. "As a leader in gastrointestinal health, protecting our intellectual property is essential to our ability to continue to develop innovative therapies. We intend to vigorously pursue all available options to challenge any final ruling, while also continuing to drive growth and innovation for our XIFAXAN® franchise."
Bausch Health has previously entered into settlement agreements with Teva, Sun Pharmaceuticals, and Sandoz to permit a generic rifaximin product entry in 2028 or upon an earlier approval and launch of a generic rifaximin product. Until, and if, Norwich secures FDA approval for its generic rifaximin product and subsequently launches a generic rifaximin product, Teva, Sun Pharmaceuticals, and Sandoz will not be permitted to launch a generic version of XIFAXAN® tablets before 2028.
The Company intends to file an appeal immediately after any final order is issued, assuming it is consistent with the Oral Order.
XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets are indicated for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in adults and for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults.
Salix Pharmaceuticals is one of the largest specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world committed to the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. For more than 30 years, Salix has licensed, developed and marketed innovative products to improve patients' lives and arm health care providers with life-changing solutions for many chronic and debilitating conditions. Salix currently markets its product line to U.S. health care providers through an expanded sales force that focuses on gastroenterology, hepatology, pain specialists and primary care. Salix is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information about Salix, visit www.Salix.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global diversified pharmaceutical company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, through our approximately 90% ownership of Bausch + Lomb Corporation. With our leading durable brands, we are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. For more information, visit www.bauschhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements about the future performance of Bausch Health, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "subject to" and variations or similar expressions, including statements about the timing and details of the future plans for Solta and its future performance. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In particular, Bausch Health can offer no assurance that the Court will issue a final judgment consistent with the Oral Order, as to the timing of any approval by the FDA of any ANDA or amended ANDA and as to the outcome of any appeal. Actual results are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to Bausch Health's overall business, including those more fully described in Bausch Health's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and detailed from time to time in Bausch Health's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian securities administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference.
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Donaldson homers to lead Yankees over Orioles 5-2
By NOAH TRISTER
AP Baseball Writer
BALTIMORE (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit his first home run since joining the Yankees, a tiebreaking two-run shot in the fifth inning that lifted New York to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees broke through for four runs in the fifth, immediately after a 49-minute rain delay. Donaldson came to the Yankees in a trade with Minnesota before the season. He put New York ahead 4-2 with a drive to right-center — a part of Camden Yards that was left unchanged when the wall in left was moved back and raised. Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer for the Orioles in the third. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/16/donaldson-homers-to-lead-yankees-over-orioles-5-2/ | 2022-04-17T05:26:16Z |
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Celsius Holdings, Inc. ("Celsius" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CELH). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Celsius and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 1, 2022, Celsius disclosed that it could not timely file its 2021 annual report due to "staffing limitations, unanticipated delays and identified material errors in previous filings." Specifically, Celsius "determined that the calculation and expense of non-cash share-based compensation, related to grants of stock options and restricted stock units awarded to certain former employees and retired directors were materially understated for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021 and three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021." As a result, management concluded that there was a material weakness in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.
On this news, Celsius's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on March 2, 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.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 4:43AM MDT until April 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…South Lincoln County, Rock Springs and Green River,
Flaming Gorge and East Sweetwater County.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM Tuesday. The bulk of the
snow is expected to occur through 3 AM Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions and areas of
blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The combination of snow and blowing snow
could reduce visibility to around a tenth of a mile.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
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Titan Wealth Group Sells Mokena Self Storage at Certificate of Occupancy for $18mm
MOKENA, Ill., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan Wealth Group today announced that the financials have been finalized for its investors in the sale of Mokena Self Storage in Mokena, IL. This milestone is a major move for Titan Wealth Group whose investors experienced a 2.26x equity multiple and 118.4% internal rate of return in just 13 months when the Mokena Self Storage project was estimated to be a 60-month timeline.
"We're thrilled that our investors able to achieve higher returns than our 5-year projections in just over a year." says Fernando Angelucci, President of Titan Wealth Group and CEO of Self Storage Syndicated Equities. "The fact that we were able to sell for our stabilized price at certificate of occupancy to a buyer who will get to experience the upside of leasing the property in a red-hot rental market means that this was a win-win. We look forward to the repeatability of our investment model".
Mokena Self Storage is located in Will County, one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Built on 4.086 acres, Mokena Self Storage is a 3-story climate-controlled building with two single-story wings. This industry leading design results in 108,659 net rentable square footage and 939 storage units.
Titan Wealth Group partnered with Kingdom Holdings, LLC and Pine Forest Development, LLC on the project. Titan Wealth Group brought the loan guarantor, debt and equity for Mokena Self Storage. Midland States Bank provided the acquisition and construction loan. Mariottini Construction was the general contractor for the ground up development.
- Titan Wealth Group closed on the Mokena Self Storage project on October 9th, 2020
- The Colliers Self Storage Group brokered the sale of Mokena Self Storage to Trojan Storage, LLC
- Mokena Self Storage sold for $18,000,000 on November 3rd, 2021
- Titan Wealth Group originally projected a $12.7mm construction budget but was able to reduce the cost to build Mokena Self Storage to $10.5mm
About Titan Wealth Group: Titan Wealth Group is the management company for Self Storage Syndicated Equities, a Chicago, IL based investment firm that syndicates the acquisition and development of self-storage facilities nationwide.
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Aviation expert expands contribution to industry with latest appointment
BALTIMORE, June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Annual Meeting of the Membership held June 16, 2022, in conjunction with its Aviation Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, Jessie Naor, GrandView Aviation President joined two others as newly elected members of the association's Board of Directors.
"I'm thrilled to continue supporting NATA's mission of advancing aviation infrastructure and services in the US. GrandView Aviation transports private charter passengers and organ transplant teams to communities without airline services around the country," said Ms. Naor. "Our essential service cannot succeed without access to the over 5,000 airports and thousands of other aviation business that NATA advocates for."
Jessie Naor was named President of GrandView Aviation in 2022 after serving as its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. In addition to her leadership of GrandView, she was elected to the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Board of Directors and serves as Vice Chairman of the Air Charter Safety Foundation Board of Governors and former Chairman of the Part 135 Committee; she was a member of the FAA's Duty & Rest Aviation Rule Making Committee; sits on the Board of Governors' for the Air Charter Safety Foundation; writes a monthly aviation safety column for Aviation Week and a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Top 40 under 40 in 2020. Jessie's speaking engagements include presentations at Women in Aviation International (WAI) and the Organization for Donation and Transplant Professionals (NATCO). Jessie holds an Associate's Degree in Air Traffic Control (Summa Cum Laude), CCBC Catonsville, and a BA in Aviation Business Administration (Cum Laude), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and an MBA in Management & Finance from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School.
"NATA is thrilled to have Jessie as a strong voice for the Part 135 community on NATA's Board of Directors. Her enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience are invaluable to furthering NATA's mission to advance the safety and success of all aviation businesses," stated NATA President and CEO Timothy Obitts. See NATA's press release
GrandView Aviation is a private aviation charter operation serving VIP clients and medical transplant transport missions. The company's fleet of Phenom 300 private charter jets and Sikorsky helicopter gives access to departure points across the United States from the company's 8 bases in Baltimore/DC, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and Phoenix. GrandView Aviation is a FAA Part 135 certificated aircraft operator and carries the elite Wyvern Wingman safety rating. The company was recently acquired by Global Medical Response (GMR) and operates under AirMed International, part of the GMR family. For more information about GrandView Aviation, please visit www.flygv.com. For information about GMR, visit www.GlobalMedicalResponse.com.
With more than 36,000 team members, Global Medical Response delivers compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services in the United States and around the world. GMR was formed by combining the industry leaders in air, ground, managed medical transportation, and community, industrial/specialty and wildland fire services. Each of our companies has a long history of proudly serving the communities where we live: American Medical Response (AMR), Rural Metro Fire, Air Evac Lifeteam, REACH Air Medical Services, Guardian Flight, Med-Trans Corporation and AirMed International. For additional information, visit us on LinkedIn or at www.GlobalMedicalResponse.com.
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has been the voice of aviation business for more than 80 years. Representing nearly 3,700 aviation businesses, NATA's member companies provide a broad range of services to general aviation, the airlines and the military and NATA serves as the public policy group representing the interests of aviation businesses before Congress and the federal agencies. For information about NATA visit www.nata.aero.
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Passport to produce: Stark Health promotes farmers markets with program, prizes
From brew paths to coffee crawls, Stark County residents have lots of opportunities to explore the local offerings of the region this summer.
Earlier this month, the Stark County Health Department launched one more, encouraging residents to visit all of the area farmers markets.
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The Stark Marketeers passport started this summer through the department’s Creating Healthy Communities grant and the Live Well Stark County initiative. Abigail Jenkins, a health educator with the department, came up with the idea after seeing the success of passports for breweries in Akron.
“I thought getting people to different farmers markets would be a great idea,” Jenkins said. “And it started with just an idea that I threw out and within two months, we were able to make it an interactive website.”
To participate in the program, shoppers scan a QR code at each farmers market or log their market visits on the Stark Marketeers website at https://stark-marketeers-starkcohealthoh.hub.arcgis.com/. Shoppers will be asked to respond to a survey about their visit to the farmers market, and anonymized data from those surveys is displayed on the Marketeers website.
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Participants who visit all four markets may receive a prize, such as a water bottle, measuring spoons or lunch containers from Live Well.
“We'll use that to help propel the program next year and make it even better,” Jenkins said.
There’s a second aim to the program as well, Jenkins said. When the summer is over and most of the farmers markets close for the season, her team plans to send out a brief to those who participated in the passport program to get more feedback about how farmers markets can address health in their communities.
Filling out the final survey enters respondents in a drawing for one of two grand prizes centered on the themes of healthy eating and active living.
“A lot of times we think we might know what the community wants, but what we actually might implement isn't actually what they're going to use, so we’re trying to get them stuff that they're going to actually use,” Jenkins said. “The Marketeers is a great program, I think because it lets people know about what farmers markets are in Stark County and if they can get to them and if they can't, then how can we help them get resources to get there.”
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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a bus driver and I feel unsafe when passengers try to get on the bus without a face mask. I thought there could be a safe and simple way to dispense masks to passengers," said an inventor, from Houston, Texas, "so I invented the MASK DISPENSER. My design would enhance safety for bus drivers and passengers."
The patent-pending invention provides a safe way to provide face masks to passengers entering a bus. In doing so, it ensures that individuals who have lost or forgotten their masks can enter. It also helps to prevent the spread of airborne germs and viruses and it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to operate so it is ideal for busing companies, airports, hospitals, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HOF-187, 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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Collaboration Highlights Cruise Line's Commitment to Sourcing Sustainable Alaska Seafood for all Alaska Cruises as part of ''Alaska Up Close''
SEATTLE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of 75 years exploring Alaska, Holland America Line is partnering with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to highlight the line's leadership and commitment to sustainably sourced local seafood. The first formal partnership of its kind between ASMI, a partnership between the state of Alaska and Alaska's fishing industry, and a major cruise line will highlight Holland America Line's use of Alaska seafood exclusively on all six ships serving the Great Land.
ASMI and Holland America Line will bring guests up close to the riches of the Alaska waterways and the stories of the people behind the fish, from fishermen and women to processors to chefs. Future programming initiatives include recipe development in concert with Holland America Line's award-winning Culinary Council – a collection of elite, international celebrity chefs who bring global influence to dedicated dining experiences across its fleet – in-destination video content, onboard Alaska Seafood trivia and recipes from council Chef Ethan Stowell.
"For 75 years, we've immersed guests' senses in the wilds of Alaska – from the incredible sights and sounds of its national parks to the unparalleled tastes of its natural products, where, of course, seafood is king," said Michael Smith, senior vice president, guest experience and product development, Holland America Line. "We're proud to partner with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute in its quest to further protect and promote the state's unmatched resource, which accounts for nearly two-thirds of the wild seafood available in the U.S."
According to ASMI, the Alaska seafood industry contributes over $5.7 billion in economic value to Alaska's economy and more than $15 billion to the U.S. economy. Seafood is also the largest private sector employer in Alaska, adding more than 62,000 jobs in 2019.
Contributing to the impact across its six ships that sail in Alaska, Holland America Line purchases and serves locally sourced Alaska wild and sustainable seafood, including more than 4,000 pounds of wild Alaska fish per cruise.
"ASMI is honored to partner with Holland America Line in Alaska given our shared commitment to sustainable seafood and supporting local Alaska communities," said Ashley Heimbigner, communications director for ASMI. "We are thrilled that visitors to Alaska will have the opportunity to enjoy and connect with what makes Alaska's seafood so special while they are here, and hope they are inspired to look for Alaska seafood when they return home."
The two organizations will inaugurate their partnership on July 5 when Chef Stowell will join Alaska commercial fishers and local leaders in Juneau to demonstrate the depth and breadth of Alaska's seafood bounty, including five species of salmon, several varieties of whitefish, and numerous types of crab and shellfish. The event will be capped by a presentation of seafood cooking techniques led by Stowell.
"I believe it's best to think local and let the food do the talking," said Chef Stowell. "Holland America Line has always been supremely focused on the authenticity of their ingredients that tell the tales of the destinations they visit – and certainly Alaska has many stories to share. I'm thrilled to be a part of this first step in our partnership with ASMI."
The new partnership is announced to complement Holland America Line's "Alaska Up Close" initiative, a 360° experience that immerses guests in the Great Land in a way that only 75 years of experience can deliver. No other cruise line has explored Alaska longer than Holland America Line, and through the years the brand has collected awards and accolades for Alaska cruising. Holland America Line was named the top pick for Alaska in the Porthole Cruise Magazine Editor-in-Chief Awards, AFAR Travelers' Choice Awards, Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards and TravelAge West Wave Awards Editor's Pick, confirming its position as the number-one cruise line in Alaska by some of the world's most discerning travelers and cruise experts.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/xnpevlg8.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL) and (NYSE: CUK) Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
About Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education. The seafood industry is Alaska's largest basic private sector employer with over 60 percent of all wild seafood and 90-95 percent of wild salmon harvested in the U.S. coming from Alaska. In addition to wild salmon, Alaska is known for its crab and whitefish varieties such as Pacific cod, sablefish, halibut, Alaska pollock, sole and rockfish – available fresh or frozen year-round. Alaska is dedicated to sustainable seafood and the only state with a constitution that mandates all seafood be managed under the sustained yield principle. Alaska has taken a leadership role in setting the global standard for precautionary resource management to protect fisheries and surrounding habitats for future generations leading to an ever-replenishing supply of wild seafood for markets worldwide.
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DeSantis signs ‘Freedom First’ budget with harsh criticism for Biden
THE VILLAGES, Fla. (WWSB) - Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Freedom First” budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 at The Villages while harshly criticizing the Biden administration.
The budget totals $109.9 billion and includes a record $1.24 billion in tax relief for Floridians.
Reserves at the end of Fiscal Year 2021-2022, totaled more than $20 billion, and reserves for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 are estimated to begin the year at more than $16 billion.
The state record $3.1 billion in line item vetoes.
During a press conference in The Villages, DeSantis had harsh words for President Biden saying it would have been better if the president had come in to office and “done nothing at all.”
The Governor also previewed upcoming sales tax holiday and talked about keeping Florida businesses up and running.
“Florida has preserved freedom and kept the economy open, which has enabled the state to outperform the nation in jobs, growth, and business formations,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Our commitment to freedom has paid off. Our responsible fiscal policies have put the state in a strong position to make the record investments needed to support growth and opportunity in spite of the reckless fiscal and monetary policies of the Biden administration.”
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As it deepens its culinary offerings, the brand also announces nationally recognized sommelier Erik Segelbaum as Monogram Wine Director and Chef Patrick Roney as Executive Chef and Culinary Trainer at the Monogram Experience Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Making a strategic commitment to the expansion of culinary expertise, Monogram luxury appliances announced Chef Edward Lee, a James Beard Award-winning author and the owner and head chef of several nationally-recognized restaurants, as the brand's first-ever Culinary Director to build on its culinary platform.
In this role, Chef Lee will formulate the official Monogram Culinary Guidelines and build a future Monogram Culinary Council that embodies the brand's vision of prestige, performance and elegance. He will also create original and elevated recipes that reflect the contemporary desire for healthy and organic ingredients while highlighting the sophisticated capabilities of the appliances. This vision will be showcased by Chef Lee when he represents Monogram at culinary and industry events throughout the year.
"We're embarking on a truly unique partnership rooted in a shared culinary vision, and I'm honored to be on this ride with Monogram – a brand that represents excellence," said Lee. "I can't wait to collaborate with Monogram and work with world class appliances that enable both professional chefs and home cooks to create amazing dishes that delight."
This new partnership is an extension of Monogram's support of the LEE Initiative, an organization founded by Chef Lee to bring more diversity and equality to the restaurant industry. In April 2021, Monogram launched its partnership with the LEE Initiative as part of the brand's commitment to support rising stars in culinary arts.
Erik Segelbaum, a sommelier, wine educator and wine journalist, who was named a 2020 Wine Enthusiast "40 under 40 Global Tastemaker" and Food & Wine Magazine "2019 Sommelier of the Year," is joining Monogram as Wine Director. In this role, he will lead the creation and direction of wine education at brand events to elevate the palates of consumers with sophisticated pairings as part of the Monogram Culinary Guidelines. He will also represent the brand at tasting and brand experiences throughout the year.
Finally, Monogram has named restaurateur Patrick Roney as the Executive Chef and Culinary Trainer at the Monogram Experience Center in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, Chef Roney will work alongside longtime Monogram Chef Brian Logsdan and will collaborate with the brand by elevating the at-home culinary experience for Monogram audiences. Roney will continue to bring a strong attention to detail from his many years of work in luxury yacht and restaurant dining. Chef Roney has held leading positions in Louisville hotspots, such as Oakroom at The Seelbach Hotel, Harvest and Ashbourne Farms. Roney's experience with luxury audiences and exquisite food will be showcased throughout the brand's social channels and in customer experiences in Louisville.
"We are so excited for Chef Lee, Erik Segelbaum and Chef Roney to join the Monogram family and work with us to produce content and launch initiatives that embody culinary elegance under the leadership of Chef Lee," said Julie Burns, Executive Director of Monogram. "With their uniquely qualified perspective and expertise, we're looking forward to them helping further Monogram's mission to enhance the home culinary experience."
About Monogram
For more than 30 years, the Monogram luxury appliance brand has been synonymous with impeccable craftsmanship and sophisticated design. Through artisan-inspired quality control and a relentless commitment to innovation, Monogram offers unique kitchen solutions to discerning consumers. For more information, visit www.monogram.com.
About Chef Edward Lee
Edward Lee is an award-winning chef and author and has been named a six-time finalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast. In 2018, Food & Wine Magazine named Chef Lee's restaurant, 610 Magnolia, one of the country's most important restaurants of the past 40 years. In 2019, Succotash – where he is culinary director for its locations in Maryland and D.C. – was awarded a Bib Gourmand by The Micheline Guide (D.C.). Chef Lee appears frequently in print and on television, including earning an Emmy nomination for his role in the Emmy Award-winning series, The Mind of a Chef. He also competed on season nine of Top Chef in Texas, and most recently wrote and hosted the feature documentary, Fermented. His book, Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef's Journey to Discover America's New Melting Pot Cuisine, was recipient to the 2019 James Beard Foundation Award for Writing. He is also the author of Smoke & Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen. Chef Lee launched The LEE Initiative in 2018, which works to bring more diversity and equality to the restaurant industry. In 2020, the relief efforts of LEE Initiative has totaled more than $5 million dollars of direct aid and has been recognized as one of the foremost organizations helping restaurant workers and farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He lives in Louisville and Washington, DC, and you can find him on Instagram and Twitter @chefedwardlee.
About Erik Segelbaum
Erik Segelbaum is a sommelier, wine educator and wine journalist, who was named a 2020 Wine Enthusiast "40 under 40 Global Tastemaker" and Food & Wine Magazine "2019 Sommelier of the Year". With nearly 3 decades of industry experience, he has a proven track record of success in the hospitality industry. This includes creating and running highly profitable, award-winning and operationally efficient beverage programs, delivering enlightening staff and management training, effective profitability maximization strategies, operational improvements, revenue amplification and more. Prior to founding SOMLYAY, his full-service hospitality consulting and events firm, Segelbaum held a number of diverse roles that include Corporate Beverage Director for Starr Restaurants, Head Sommelier of MV The World, and Corporate Wine Director of Schwartz Brothers Restaurants. Erik is an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Specialist of Wine (with distinction) with the Society of Wine Educators, and Wine and Spirits Locations Specialist (with distinction). You can find him on Instagram @erik4wine and Twitter @eriksegelbaum.
About Chef Patrick Roney
Patrick Roney's career has seen many sides of the industry, and many regions of the world. Chef Roney has worked in an Arizona brewpub and spent a summer cooking in Grand Teton National Park, which eventually led him to study at the Culinary Institute of America. He later honed his craft in the San Francisco culinary scene as Executive Chef for The Flea Street Café. Shortly after the turn of the century, Chef Roney set sail aboard Luxury Private Yachts, where he was named "Best Charter Chef" by Yachting Magazine, and awarded "Best Character Chef New England" in 2009. Putting his maritime life behind him, Chef Roney settled in Louisville, where he is based today. He's held leading positions at Oakroom at The Seelbach Hotel (for which he earned the coveted AAA 5 Diamond for 4 consecutive years), Harvest, a locally-sourced hotspot, and Asbhourne Farms, an exclusive event space just outside of Louisville. You can find him on Instagram @chefpatrickroney.
Monogram Contacts
Wendy Treinen
wendy.treinen@geappliances.com
Bobby Hammelman
gemonogram@id-pr.com
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CHICAGO , July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular BTM operator, Bitcoin of America, is changing the way we think about the cryptocurrency industry. Bitcoin of America is a virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). They currently have 2,500 plus Bitcoin ATM locations across 31 states. They offer Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Bitcoin Cash options to purchase in major cities.
Bitcoin of America has made some major updates to their customer support services. The popular operator recognized the struggle that many customers go through when they are new to the cryptocurrency industry and decided it was time to change their approach. Bitcoin of America has a quick response time and a high answer rate. This has made it a breeze for customers since they typically never have to wait in a call line. They even provide their customers with real Bitcoin expert agents, unlike many operators in the industry.
Bitcoin of America's support is available daily. The popular operator has already seen major success in educating their customers. This is due to the very knowledgeable support team. Bitcoin of America's team can help with anything from basic cryptocurrency questions to how to use a Bitcoin ATM. The team is focused on their customers and creating a personalized experience. Bitcoin of America is hoping that their new top of the line customer support will help create a better user experience.
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EAST WINDSOR, N.J., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation ("GTEC" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: GTEC), a technology developer and manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and vehicles, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a single institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 1,250,000 ordinary shares and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 398,974 ordinary at a purchase price of $4.17 per share in a registered direct offering. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants is identical to the purchase price for shares, less the exercise price of $0.001 per share.
In a concurrent private placement, the Company also agreed to issue to the investor units to purchase pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 616,026 ordinary shares and common warrants to purchase 4,530,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $4.49 per share. The purchase price for each unit will be $5.089, with an exercise price per pre-funded warrant of $0.001 per share. The common warrants will have a 5.5-year term from the date of issuance. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of both transactions are expected to be approximately $10.0 million. The transactions are expected to close on or about July 27, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Aegis Capital Corp. is acting as the Exclusive Placement Agent.
The registered direct offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-256509) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and declared effective by the SEC on June 7, 2021. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, by contacting Aegis Capital Corp., Attention: Syndicate Department, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 27th floor, New York, NY 10105, by email at syndicate@aegiscap.com, or by telephone at (212) 813-1010.
The offer and sale of the securities in the private placement are being made in a transaction not involving a public offering and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be reoffered or resold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. The securities were offered only to accredited investors. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the investor, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the ordinary shares and the shares issuable upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants and warrants.
Before investing in this offering, interested parties should read in their entirety the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the other documents that the Company has filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in such prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, which provide more information about the Company and such offering.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation
Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC) is a developer and a manufacturer of drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and electric vehicles, as well as electric industrial vehicles. Information on the Company's clean industrial heavy equipment division can be found at HEVI Equipment.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements reflect Greenland's current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Greenland, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Greenland's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Greenland's expectations with respect to future performance. In addition, there is uncertainty about the further spread of the COVID-19 virus or the occurrence of another wave of cases and the impact it may have on the Company's operations, the demand for the Company's products, global supply chains and economic activity in general. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated or expected. Statements contained in this news release regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. Greenland does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by law.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Trey Lance flashed his big arm in a brief preseason stint for San Francisco with a 76-yard touchdown pass to speedy rookie Danny Gray that helped the 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 28-21 on Friday night.
Lance played just two series in the game but that was enough to show why the Niners made the decision to transition from Jimmy Garoppolo to Lance at quarterback.
Lance delivered a perfect deep strike to Gray on San Francisco’s second possession and Gray raced the rest of the way for the score. The pass traveled 34 yards downfield, longer than all but one of Garoppolo’s completions the past two seasons for San Francisco.
The ability to throw it deep was one reason why San Francisco traded three first-round picks to draft Lance third overall in 2021 to replace Garoppolo. Lance spent most of his rookie season on the bench but has taken over the offense this year as the Niners look to trade Garoppolo.
Lance finished 4 for 5 for 92 yards, a TD and a perfect 158.3 rating. He ran it once for 7 yards.
Green Bay’s young quarterback wasn’t as sharp on a night when both teams played only a handful of starters.
Jordan Love threw three interceptions to go along with two TD passes in one half of action with starter Aaron Rodgers sitting out the exhibition game.
Love found rookie Romeo Doubs on a 33-yard TD on Green Bay’s second drive and then connected on another 33-yarder to Danny Davis at the end of the half.
But he had three interceptions in between those TDs, including one that went off tight end Tyler Davis’ hands. Love, who has thrown just 61 passes since being drafted in the first round in 2020, went 13 for 24 for 176 yards.
The teams then traded TD passes in the fourth quarter, with Danny Etling throwing a 22-yarder to Amari Rodgers to give Green Bay a 21-20 lead and San Francisco answering with Brock Purdy’s 5-yard TD to Tanner Hudson.
ROOKIE REPORT
It was an up-and-down debut for Doubs, who has impressed in training camp after being drafted in the fourth round. The highlight was the TD catch but he also dropped a pass and had a ball ripped out of his hands for an interception by Samuel Womack.
Womack was one of impressive rookies for the Niners, intercepting two passes from Love as the fifth-round pick out of Toledo makes a bid for the slot cornerback spot in San Francisco.
Gray, a third-round pick, had two catches for 99 yards.
SPECIAL TEAMS
One of the big focuses this training camp for Green Bay has been on the special teams after that unit struggled mightily last season and was a major reason why the Packers lost in the divisional round to San Francisco.
It didn’t start well in the debut under new coordinator Rich Bisaccia with a holding penalty on the opening kick. But Amari Rodgers did provide a bright spot with a 50-yard kick return.
Backup kicker Gabe Brkic also missed a 32-yard field goal in the third quarter.
INJURIES
San Francisco rookie DE Drake Jackson (shoulder) and Green Bay LB Tipa Galeai (shoulder) both got hurt in the first half. … Niners CB Dontae Johnson (rubs) got hurt in the fourth quarter.
UP NEXT
Titans: Host New Orleans on Aug. 19.
49ers: At Minnesota on Aug. 20.
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Man shoots, kills woman when she tries to serve him child custody papers, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – A man shot and killed a woman in Tulsa while she was trying to serve him child custody papers, according to police.
The Tulsa Police Department said a warrant has been issued for Charles Maurice Colbert, who also goes by Charles Tucker. He has been charged with first-degree murder but is still on the run.
According to police, officers were called to a home on Saturday afternoon in reference to a homicide.
During the investigation, detectives learned that the victim, 38-year-old Ashley Sneed, was having an argument with Colbert, who is the father of her 1-year-old child. When she attempted to serve him child custody papers, Colbert became very angry and shot and killed Sneed, police said. Colbert then fled the scene.
Anyone who sees Colbert or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
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The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is afoot, which marks one of the few events where we can ogle photos of adorable dogs and feel kind of classy about it.
So far, four finalists have been picked. These fine specimens will be joined by three others for Wednesday night's finale, where one outstanding canine will be crowned Best in Show.
Fans of televised bathroom accidents and people in suits staring pensively at dog underbellies can catch all of the heart-stopping action live on FS1 (because this is a sport!) or the Westminster Kennel Club website. The festivities start at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Now, on to the dogs! The WKC recognizes 211 different breeds of dog, and the whole point of the competition is to find the dogs that adhere most to their breed's standards (hence all of the underbelly scrutinizing). The show's finalists each represent the best of seven different groups of dog breeds: herding, hound, non-sporting, terrier, toy and working. While the four dogs already set to head to the final may vary in size, two virtues bind them together: They're all very good at being the types of dogs they are, and they all have excellent names.
Hound Group: Trumpet (Bloodhound)
Bloodhounds are "one of the oldest breeds of dogs that hunt by scent," according to Westminster Kennel Club classifications. A discovery by a trained bloodhound can even be used in a court of law! The American Kennel Club describes the ideal bloodhound expression as "noble and dignified, and characterized by solemnity, wisdom, and power." Trumpet has nailed it.
Non-sporting Group: Winston (French bulldog)
Ah, Winston. A classic French bulldog name for a classic guy. According to the WKC, Frenchies don't have a lot of, well, useful skills. But they make up for it by being cute. "Most French Bulldogs excel at being friendly, loving clowns whose raison d'être is to be adored," their breed description says. Winston's smiling little face has certainly gotten him far. (Also, one of Winston's owners is an NFL defensive lineman! That counts as a skill for him, right?)
Toy Group: Hollywood (Maltese)
Hollywood looks like she thinks she's better than everyone else, and she's right. Toy dogs are bred for human companionship and laps of luxury. The WKC Maltese breed description says they have been popular pets among royalty for centuries, due to their "elegance and beauty." Hollywood, star that she is, bested several other toy beauts, including Porsche, the first Russian toy dog to make it to the semifinals.
Herding Group: River (German shepherd)
German shepherds are favorites in the herding group, and it's easy to see why. Not only are they extremely smart and enthusiastic, they can be trained for work in law enforcement and the military. And yet, the WKC points out they are also family friendly, and make great service dogs. A German shepherd named Rumor won the WKC's Best in Show in 2017. Can River vie for a repeat?
Wednesday night will determine the finalists from the terrier, hunting and working groups. But only one of the final seven can be the top dog!
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are a work in progress. When coach Sandy Brondello took over the team this year she knew it would take time for the players to gel on the court.
With players showing up late for training camp because of overseas commitments and others dealing with injuries and the coronavirus, the process has gotten off to a slower start than expected.
“It’s getting healthy players back that will help,” Brondello said. ”The players that are out are impact players that will make a change. We’ll have to find ways to deal with not having Betnijah.”
New York will be missing guard/forward Betnijah Laney for approximately the next two months after she had knee surgery last week.
The Liberty have won two of three games since it was announced that Laney would be out.
Stefanie Dolson, who came home to New York in the offseason, was on the champion Chicago Sky last season. That team started out 2-7 before getting on a roll.
“We have a lot of people injured. Training camp we had people in and out with COVID. A lot of people don’t know what’s happening behind closed doors,” Dolson said. “We haven’t had an entire roster this whole time. I think it’s something we’re trying to fight through and figure out how to play with each other. I see similarities between last year and this year. There’s still a lot of basketball to play through.”
The Liberty sit near the bottom of the AP WNBA power poll.
POWER POLL
This week’s WNBA poll:
1. Las Vegas (10-2): Kelsey Plum stepped her game up with Jackie Young sidelined due to an ankle injury. Plum matched her career-high with 32 points in the team’s win over Dallas on Sunday.
2. Connecticut (9-3): Jonquel Jones had a strong week, averaging 19.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists as the Sun went 3-1. A return to her MVP form would be huge for the Sun, who are rolling after a strong trip out west. .
3. Chicago (7-3): The Sky had their best week of the season, winning all three games. They are one of the most balanced teams in the league on offense with eight players averaging more than seven points a game.
4. Washington (7-5): The Mystics should have Elena Delle Donne back in the lineup when they face Chicago on Wednesday. The 2019 MVP missed Sunday’s matchup due to load management. The team has been cautious with her playing time since she’s returned this year after two back surgeries.
5. Atlanta (7-4): The Dream are starting to get contributions from other players besides rookie Rhyne Howard and are probably the biggest surprise in the early part of the season. Nia Coffey had a double-double in the team’s last game and Erica Wheeler has been playing well also.
6. Dallas (6-5): The Wings will host Seattle for a pair of games a week after holding the Storm to just 51 points in a win. Dallas has only played three games at home this season — tied for the fewest in the league.
7. Seattle (5-5): The Storm are finally at full strength with Sue Bird and Ezi Magbegor back in the lineup following COVID-19 protocols and Mercedes Russell returning from an undisclosed injury. The Storm play Atlanta next and then two games in Dallas.
8. Los Angeles (5-7): After finally having some time at home following a brutal start to the season on the road, the Sparks can focus on improving their defense. Los Angeles is giving up 87.2 points a game; only Indiana gives up more.
9. Minnesota (3-8): The Lynx have had success against New York with two of their three wins coming against the Liberty. They’ll need to figure out ways to beat other teams to turn around the rough start.
10. Phoenix (3-8): The Mercury snapped a seven-game losing streak on Sunday, but now will try to find some consistency on offense. Phoenix hopes to have Tina Charles back this week when it faces Atlanta and Washington. Charles has missed the last few games with a shoulder injury.
11. New York (3-8): Sabrina Ionescu lately has been a bright spot, averaging 26 points in the past three games. The Liberty will need to find consistent scoring options to help her out on offense.
12. Indiana (3-10): It was a rough offensive week for the Fever, who averaged just 71.6 points in three losses. Coach Carloes Knox needs to find another consistent scorer to complement Kelsey Mitchell.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Kelsey Plum of Las Vegas was voted the AP Player of the Week after averaging 24.3 points 6.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds to help the Aces win two of three games last week. Ionescu of New York, Alyssa Thomas and Jonquel Jones of Connecticut also received votes.
GAME OF THE WEEK:
Aces at Sparks, Saturday. Liz Cambage will face her former team for the second time this season. Cambage had just 10 points in the first meeting on May 23 that Las Vegas won by 28 points. The Sparks survived a grueling start to their season when they played nine of their first 12 games away from home by going 5-7.
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- Supports collaboration between developers and testing teams
- Users can save and share tests, build libraries of saved tests and publish links to saved tests for other users to edit
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The EY organization today made available to the public the second generation of the EY Blockchain Analyzer: Smart Contract & Token Review tool. The updated version allows users to develop customized testing routines and to simulate transactions on the Ethereum blockchain before executing them, using real-time network data. The Smart Contract and Token Review tool is designed to help businesses transacting on the Ethereum ecosystem by identifying risks and testing for commonly known problems before launching smart contracts and incurring transaction fees.
The updated version extends its functionality beyond standard tokens like ERC-20. It allows users to develop customized tests and put a smart contract through various simulated challenges for the Ethereum Mainnet.
The updated version supports collaboration between developers and testing teams. Users can save and share tests, build libraries of saved tests, publish links to the tests and fork and edit tests developed by others.
Paul Brody, EY Global Blockchain Leader, says:
"I expect to see two kinds of major use cases. First, smart contract developers can use this platform to build suites of standardized tests in preparation for application development. Second, I expect to see users leveraging this tool to assess that smart contracts perform as expected through simulated transactions before execution."
Jamie Finn, co-founder and President, Securitize, says:
"Financial services are rapidly being digitized, driven by the efficiencies, new use cases and security that blockchain makes possible. As this evolution picks up pace, it's important that people can trust the organizations they are working with and the technology being deployed.
As more businesses and investors adopt digital financial products, such as digital shares, tokenized funds or other smart contracts, well-designed smart contracts will enable orgnizations to adopt these new, fundamentally better technologies with confidence."
Access to the Smart Contract & Token Review tool is available free of charge for individual consumers and paid enterprise access and related EY services are available upon request at blockchain.ey.com.
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HOUSTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Purple® is set to exhibit at 2022 Power Gen International in Dallas, Texas, on May 23 – 25. Royal Purple will showcase a variety of high-performance industrial lubricants at Booth 6048 in Hall F.
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Families begin to make funeral arrangements as harrowing details of Texas elementary school shooting emerge
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
Families of the 19 students and two teachers killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school have begun to make funeral arrangements for their loved ones as harrowing new details of the attack and its aftermath continue to emerge.
The bodies of nine victims were released to funeral homes Wednesday evening, Judge Lalo Diaz told CNN. The remaining 12 bodies would be released either late Wednesday or Thursday, he said.
The 18-year-old shooter, identified as Salvador Ramos, remained inside Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, for up to an hour Tuesday after he entered the building with an AR-15-style rifle, barricaded himself inside a classroom and opened fire on the students and teachers inside, officials say. He was later shot and killed by law enforcement.
One parent who was a first responder on the scene, found out his daughter, Amerie Jo Garza, had been killed while he was giving medical aid to a student who had just emerged from the school.
The student, who was hysterical and covered in blood, told Angel Garza she had seen her best friend be killed. Then, she said her friend’s name was Amerie, he told CNN, fighting back tears as he held a framed photo of the 10-year-old receiving an honor roll award.
Amerie had just gotten a cell phone for her birthday two weeks ago. As the shooting unfolded, Garza said, his daughter was trying to call 911 for help.
“She just died trying to save her classmates. She just wanted to save everyone,” Garza said.
The Uvalde community joins a growing list of Americans devastated by gun violence, particularly school shootings. The massacre at Robb Elementary is at least the 30th school shooting at a K-12 school this year, according to a CNN tally. It is also the deadliest school shooting since 26 people were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012.
Support for the families of Robb Elementary and the surrounding community has flooded in as they work through the dizzying shock of Tuesday’s tragedy.
At a vigil for the 21 victims Wednesday night, community members wept and hugged as “Amazing Grace” filled the room.
People from Uvalde, Del Río and other nearby towns waited at least three hours to donate blood Wednesday to replenish the supply at local hospitals, said Mohammed Sayed, director of donor recruitment for South Texas Blood & Tissue.
Catherine Alvarez, 20, stood in line with her mother for hours even though she is unable to donate blood due to health reasons.
“This is something that we don’t take lightly,” Alvarez told CNN. “In this community we are all family and if one is grieving, we are all grieving,” she said.
The tragedy in Uvalde has elicited outrage from families of gun violence victims and officials who say a lack of intervention will only lead to more attacks.
“There’s people there sitting in a same spot, in a different community, that I was. Today, tomorrow, they’ll be at a funeral home, sadly, planning a burial,” Neil Heslin, whose son Jesse died in the Sandy Hook shooting, told CNN.
Families identify loved ones they lost
As funeral arrangements begin, a grief-stricken nation is learning the identities of several victims, including teachers Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia, who had been co-teaching together for five years.
Garcia, a wife and mother to four children, was “sweet, kind, loving,” according to a GoFundMe campaign set up to raise funds for funeral expenses and family needs.
“She sacrificed herself protecting the kids in her classroom. She was a hero. She was loved by many and will truly be missed,” the campaign said.
Mireles had been teaching for 17 years and “was a vivacious soul” who “spread laughter and joy everywhere she went,” relative Amber Ybarra told CNN.
“She made you feel like she was only teaching your child,” said Erica Torres, whose son Stanley was in her third and fourth grade classes. “Like there’s no other students but him. She made you feel so good.”
José Flores Jr., 10, was also killed in the shooting, his father José Flores Sr. told CNN. His mother said he was her “little shadow.” José Jr. was bursting with energy and loved to play baseball and video games, his father said.
Lexi Rubio, 10, had made the All-A honor roll and received a good citizen award just hours before she was shot and killed, her parents Felix and Kimberly Rubio told CNN.
“We told her we loved her and would pick her up after school. We had no idea this was goodbye,” Kimberly Rubio wrote in a post on Facebook.
Nine-year-old Eliana “Ellie” Garcia, was among those killed, family members confirmed to CNN affiliate KHOU. Her grandparents, Rogelio Lugo and Nelda Lugo, told the LA Times that she loved the movie “Encanto”, cheerleading and basketball. She dreamed of becoming a teacher, they said.
Third-grader Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez, 10, and her cousin both died in the same classroom Tuesday, her family members confirmed to CNN affiliate KHOU. The cousin’s name has not been released.
Shooter sent messages about his intentions before the attack
Before he began his rampage, Ramos allegedly messaged a girl who lives in Germany about his intentions.
He complained that his grandmother was “on the phone with AT&T abojt (sic) my phone,” according to screenshots reviewed by CNN and an interview with the 15-year-old girl, whose mother gave permission for her to be interviewed.
“It’s annoying,” he texted her.
Minutes later, he texted: “I just shot my grandma in her head,” immediately followed by the message, “Ima go shoot up a(n) elementary school rn (right now).”
The girl told CNN she began chatting with Ramos on a social media app on May 9. Ramos sent her selfie videos and talked about a plan to go visit her in Europe, videos and text messages show.
The shooter shot his 66-year-old grandmother in the face before driving to the Robb Elementary School, where he crashed his car in a nearby ditch, authorities say.
His grandmother was in serious condition as of Wednesday, officials said.
Once the shooter arrived at the school, he encountered a school district police officer, dropped a bag of ammunition, and entered the school, Sgt. Erick Estrada of the Texas Department of Public Safety said. Ramos then barricaded himself inside two adjoining classrooms and opened fire, DPS Lt. Chris Olivarez said.
The gunman was in the school between 40 to 60 minutes before law enforcement forcibly entered and killed him, Texas DPS director Steven McCraw said at a news conference Wednesday.
Rep. Tony Gonzales, whose district includes Uvalde, told CNN he was briefed that Ramos was in a standoff with law enforcement for about 30 minutes after firing on students and teachers.
“And then it stops, and he barricades himself in. That’s where there’s kind of a lull in the action,” Gonzales said. “All of it, I understand, lasted about an hour, but this is where there’s kind of a 30-minute lull. They feel as if they’ve got him barricaded in. The rest of the students in the school are now leaving.”
Ramos was a local high school dropout with no criminal history and no known mental health history, officials said. He had just turned 18 and legally bought two AR-15-style rifles and ammunition for his birthday. His grandfather said Wednesday he didn’t know Ramos had guns.
“If I had known I would have reported him,” Rolando Reyes said.
Impact of Uvalde shooting felt nationwide
As the toll of America’s mass shootings grows, many survivors and victims’ families have formed a network to help others deal with the trauma.
“We hold their hands and their broken hearts as long as we can and continue the road with them for the rest of their lives if they want us there,” said Sandy Phillips, who lost her daughter nearly 10 years ago during a mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.
“We always recommend that initially they get the trauma therapy that they’re going to need to treat the PTSD symptoms that they will have from this,” she told CNN. Her son was one of the first responders who went to Uvalde to help. He was also there the day his sister died.
As Uvalde families are overwhelmed with grief, city officials in Houston are facing calls to cancel the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting, which is being hosted in the city this weekend. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the city cannot cancel its agreement with the NRA, citing contractual obligations.
However, the mayor urged legislators and officials not to participate in the event and said the NRA should postpone it.
“Certainly they don’t have to come and I think it would be respectful for the families who are planning funerals for their children for them not to come,” said Turner. “You should not come.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is scheduled to speak at the NRA conference, argued during a news conference Wednesday that tougher gun laws aren’t a “real solution” and said state officials are discussing how to keep schools safe and address people with mental health challenges.
At the news conference, the governor and other officials were confronted by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O’Rourke.
“This is on you, until you choose to do something different,” O’Rourke said to Abbott, calling the shooting in Uvalde predictable. “This will continue to happen. Somebody needs to stand up for the children of this state or they will continue to be killed, just like they were killed in Uvalde yesterday,” he added.
National officials have also spoken out about Tuesday’s shooting, including US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who said in a statement that the tragedy is “a reminder that gun violence is a serious public health threat that must be addressed.”
State officials beyond Texas are vowing to act in the wake of the Robb Elementary attack. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that state lawmakers plan to fast-track several new gun control bills. Once signed into law, the bills would go into effect at the end of next month, he said, instead of waiting until the new year.
In New York, which was shaken by a mass shooting in Buffalo less than two weeks ago, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wants to raise the minimum age to purchase a gun in the state from 18 to 21.
“Am I supposed to just leave all the flags at half-mast? They’re still at half-mast from Buffalo. No, I don’t want to,” Hochul said during a news conference Wednesday. “So, we harness this anger, we talk about what we can do. We work with our legislators.”
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OSLO, Norway, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world's major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, today announced that it has changed the timing of its previously announced earnings release schedule for the second quarter 2022 financial results to align with the reporting date of Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd. ("Kunlun"), its controlling shareholder and a public company traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The financial results will be issued before the market opens on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
Opera's quarterly report will be available on the investor relations section of our website at https://investor.opera.com.
Management will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, August 30th at 8:00 am Eastern Time (EDT).
A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations section of the website at https://investor.opera.com.
Listeners may also access the call by dialing the following numbers:
United States: +1 877-830-2597
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International: +1 785-424-1877
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Opera is a global web innovator. Opera's browsers, news products and fintech solutions are the trusted choice of hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA).
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Which Disney princess bedding is best?
If you’re considering a glow-up for your child’s room, Disney princess bedding can transform their space into a magical and beautiful bedroom that they will be excited to spend time in. Encourage your children to love their own room by letting them take part in selecting the best Disney princess bedding set of their favorite characters that matches their wall colors. Watch them marvel at how they helped decorate and see how enthusiastic they are about bedtime in their new Disney princess bed.
The Disney Pretty Princess Toddler Bed 4-piece set is a cult-favorite, officially licensed, microfiber Disney bedding set which is available in a number of adorable patterns for an excellent price.
What to know before you buy Disney princess bedding
Bedding set
A bedding set will typically consist of four to eight pieces which may or may not include: a bedspread, coverlet, duvet cover or comforter as the bed topper, and some combination of bed sheets, decorative pillows, throw pillows, pillowcases and bed skirts. A standard set of bedsheets, in contrast, will only include the fitted sheet, top sheet and pillowcases. Bedding sets like Disney princess sets are often a far more economical way to get a complete bed-in-a-bag so that you can finish the ensemble in one simple transaction.
Size
Disney princess bedding, particularly for children, is usually more widely available in three sizes: toddler bed, twin bed and full/double bed options. If you’re selecting a new toddler bed for the room, ensure you have the correct bedding size as twin bedding won’t fit the mattress correctly. Toddler beds are wonderful transition-sized beds that are ideal for smaller bedrooms, children who are getting used to a big-kid bed and for shared bedrooms.
Disney princess theme
Disney princess bedding is available in a number of beautiful themes to match children’s bedrooms to their favorite characters while helping to spark their imagination. The print and patterns available range from, but are not limited to: Rapunzel, Belle, Ariel, Moana, Mulan, Anna and Els and prints which feature more than one princess, like Cinderella, Raya, Tiana and more. Other Disney bedding sets may include Yoda, the Muppet Babies, Mickey or Minnie Mouse, Simba and more.
What to look for in quality Disney princess bedding
Fabric
The most common fabrics for Disney princess bedding are 100% polyester microfiber and some cotton blends. Microfiber will be soft, lightweight, somewhat pill-resistant and will be machine-washable in cold or warm water with like colors. Cotton blends might be a little more breathable for hot sleepers but generally cost more and don’t wash as well.
Warmth and durability
Polyester microfiber will be soft and should last quite a long time, but it may not be as warm and heavy as other bedspread and duvet materials. If you live in a southern climate, you’ll find that microfiber is ideal for your children as it won’t make them sweat as much at night. If you live in a more northern climate and are purchasing microfiber bedding during the winter months, ensure your child has a light blanket underneath the bedspread for their comfort on colder nights.
Completing the look
If you’re decorating your children’s bedroom from scratch and are looking for some additional items and accessories to complete the look of their Disney princess room, some high-impact options include: a small chandelier, an ornate mirror or vanity set, some framed Disney prints in a gallery wall, a plush rug, a cozy chair, a decorative clock, curtains, memorabilia from their favorite Disney movies, a Disney princess dollhouse and matching princess dolls.
How much you can expect to spend on Disney princess bedding
Bedding sets can tend to run a little on the more expensive side, particularly when they have more pieces. That said, Disney princess bedding doesn’t have to be a huge cost investment, even for good quality items. The price range for Disney princess bedding starts at around $50 and ranges to $75 and up depending on the fabric, print, availability and size.
Disney princess bedding FAQ
Is my new Disney princess bedspread or duvet cover machine-washable?
A. Yes it is. While overwashing a bedspread can cause fading and pilling over time, microfiber is a long-lasting material that should hold up to regular washing and heavy use from children.
Does my Disney princess bedding include throw pillows?
A. It depends on the manufacturer and the bedding set you select. Some will offer throw pillows or even standard-size decorative pillows. At the very least, many bedding sets will offer pillowcases that coordinate with your print, pattern or color selection.
What’s the best Disney princess bedding to buy?
Top Disney princess bedding
Disney Pretty Princess Toddler Bed 4-piece Set
What you need to know: These adorable Disney bedding sets are soft, wash well, are available in a large number of prints and fit a toddler bed perfectly.
What you’ll love: The pillowcases that are included fit a standard pillow, the set is inexpensive and the bedding is guaranteed to make your children excited to go to sleep in their own room.
What you should consider: The material of the bedspread isn’t heavy and you may need an additional blanket underneath in very cold weather.
Where to buy: Amazon
Top Disney princess bedding for the money
Disney Princess Friendship Adventures
What you need to know: This hugely popular Disney princess bedding set from the Jay Franco Store contains seven pieces, making it a full bed-in-a-bag that instantly creates a magical atmosphere in your children’s bedroom.
What you’ll love: This set provides excellent value for the money, with a reasonable price tag for the quality of each piece it includes. It’s well made, durable, lightweight, warm and is a smart purchase overall.
What you should consider: A small number of customers were shipped the wrong size bedding.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth checking out
Franco Kids Bedding Soft Microfiber Disney Princess
What you need to know: The prints and vibrancy of the colors in these Franco Kids bedding sets are eye-catching and very well done.
What you’ll love: This is a great selection for Disney fans who want a beautiful new bedding set for a good price. The soft, cozy fabric is wonderful for kids and holds up really well to washing.
What you should consider: Some reviewers felt the bedspread was too thin.
Where to buy: Amazon
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday launched weeklong war games involving forces from China and other nations in a show of growing defense cooperation between Moscow and Beijing, as they both face tensions with the United States.
The maneuvers are also intended to demonstrate that Moscow has sufficient military might for massive drills even as its troops are engaged in military action in Ukraine.
The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Vostok 2022 (East 2022) exercise will be held until Sept. 7 at seven firing ranges in Russia’s Far East and the Sea of Japan and involve more than 50,000 troops and over 5,000 weapons units, including 140 aircraft and 60 warships.
Russian General Staff chief, Gen. Valery Gerasimov, will personally oversee the drills involving troops from several ex-Soviet nations, China, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua and Syria.
The Defense Ministry noted that as part of the maneuvers, the Russian and Chinese navies in the Sea of Japan will “practice joint action to protect sea communications, areas of marine economic activity and support for ground troops in littoral areas.”
Beijing sent more than 2,000 troops along with more than 300 military vehicles, 21 combat aircraft and three warships to take part in the drills, Chinese news reports said.
China’s Global Times newspaper noted that the maneuvers marked the first time that China has sent forces from three branches of its military to take part in a single Russian drill, in what it described as a show of the breadth and depth of China-Russia military cooperation and mutual trust.
The drills showcase increasing defense ties between Moscow and Beijing, which have grown stronger since Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24. China has pointedly refused to criticize Russia’s actions, blaming the U.S. and NATO for provoking Moscow, and has blasted the punishing sanctions imposed on Moscow.
Russia, in turn, has strongly backed China amid the tensions with the U.S. that followed a recent visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Putin has drawn parallels between U.S. support for Ukraine and Pelosi’s trip, describing them both as part of alleged efforts by Washington to foment global instability.
Alexander Gabuyev, a political analyst who closely follows Russia-China ties, noted that “it’s very important for Beijing to show to the U.S. that it has levers to pressure America and its global interests.”
“The joint maneuvers with Moscow, including the naval drills, are intended to signal that if the pressure on Beijing continues it will have no other choice but to strengthen the military partnership with Russia,” Gabuyev said. “It will have a direct impact on the interests of the U.S. and its allies, including Japan.”
He noted that the Kremlin, for its part, wants to show that the country’s military is powerful enough to flex its muscle elsewhere despite the campaign in Ukraine.
“The Russian leadership demonstrates that everything goes according to plan and the country and its military have resources to conduct the maneuvers along with the special military operation,” Gabuyev said.
The exercise continues a series of joint war games by Russia and China in recent years, including naval drills and patrols by long-range bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. Last year, Russian troops for the first time deployed to Chinese territory for joint maneuvers.
China’s participation in the drills “aims to deepen pragmatic and friendly cooperation between the militaries of the participating countries, enhance the level of strategic cooperation among all participating parties, and enhance the ability to jointly respond to various security threats,” Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Tan Kefei said last week.
Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have developed strong personal ties to bolster a “strategic partnership” between the former Communist rivals as they both are locked in rivalry with the U.S.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh") (NASDAQ: MF) shareholders:
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Megan Thee Stallion has released her new album, 'Traumazine'.
Earlier this week, the star rapper had revealed the cover art and the track list for the album because she said information had already begun to leak.
"From my cover art, pieces of my track list and me even hearing a part of a song I haven't dropped yet leaking (and we ALL know who the only ppl who had access to all these PRIVATE links are..) I might as well...lol," she posted on Twitter, sharing the tracklist and artwork.
"Traumazine" features 18 songs and guest collaborations with Dua Lipa ("Sweetest Pie") and Future ("Pressurelicious").
Thee Stallion told Rolling Stone the album is full of different vibes,
"I want to take you through so many different emotions," she told the publication. "At first you was twerking, now you might be crying."
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered the investigator hired by Republicans to look into the 2020 election in Wisconsin be fined $2,000 a day until he complies with court orders related to open records requests.
In a scathing ruling against investigator Michael Gableman, Dane County Circuit Judge Frank Remington also forwarded the order to the office that hands down disciplinary actions against attorneys and judges in Wisconsin. Gableman could face additional sanctions that include suspension or revocation of his license to practice law.
The written order comes after Remington last week found a defiant Gableman to be in contempt after he refused to answer questions in the courtroom after being subpoenaed to appear. His attorneys tried unsuccessfully to block the subpoena.
Gableman’s attorneys did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
Remington, in his order, chided Gableman for what he called his “unprofessional conduct” at the hearing.
“Wisconsin demands more from its attorneys,” Remginton wrote. “Gableman’s demeaning conduct has discredited the profession and every other person sworn ‘to commit themselves to live by the constitutional processes of our system,’” he wrote.
His order cites comments Gableman made that were captured by the microphone while the court was in recess where he made sarcastic comments about the judge and attorney for American Oversight, the group suing to get the records.
“The circus Gableman created in the courtroom destroyed any sense of decorum and irreparably damaged the public’s perception of the judicial process,” Remington wrote.
Gableman was hired a year ago by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, under pressure from Donald Trump to investigate the former president’s loss to President Joe Biden by just under 21,000 votes in Wisconsin. The investigation has cost taxpayers about $900,000 so far.
Biden’s victory has survived two recounts, multiple lawsuits, a nonpartisan audit and a review by a conservative law firm. Only a couple dozen people out of nearly 3.3 million voters have been charged with fraud, numbers on par with past elections.
Gableman has issued two interim reports, but his work has faced a barrage of bipartisan criticism. Vos put his work on hold this spring pending the outcome of lawsuits challenging his ability to subpoena elected officials and others who worked on elections. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/wisconsin-election-investigator-fined-2k-daily-for-contempt/ | 2022-06-16T15:58:09Z |
A former US Marine planned to attack a New York synagogue and engage in "widespread homicide and sexual assault" targeting minorities, federal prosecutors argue in court documents obtained by CNN.
Matthew Belanger, a former Marine who was discharged from the service in May 2021 due to alleged "dissident/extremist activity," according to the government's filing, was arrested last month by FBI agents on weapons charges as part of an investigation that began while he was stationed in Hawaii.
A federal grand jury in Hawaii indicted Belanger on June 16, 2022, for his alleged role in unlawfully obtaining a weapon, which includes charges of conspiracy to make a false statement to a federal firearm licensee; making a false material statement during the purchase of a firearm; and making a false statement of required information to a federal firearm licensee.
Belanger has pleaded not guilty to all three charges. CNN has reached out to Belanger's attorney for comment on the government's allegations.
The government's filing describing Belanger's alleged extremist activity, which was first reported by Rolling Stone, was submitted in response to a motion by the defendant to have his detention order reviewed. A judge ultimately denied his request.
According to the government's filing, a witness told investigators that Belanger was one of the leaders of a neo-Nazi affiliated group called Rapekrieg, and "procured weapons, uniforms, and tactical gear, and discussed committing attacks on a synagogue, Jewish persons, women, and minorities."
The group also allegedly discussed raping their "enemies" and the rape of "white women to increase the production of white children in furtherance of Rapekrieg's goal of creating a white ethno-state through accelerationist means," according to prosecutors.
CNN has reported that so-called "accelerationism" among extremist groups seeks to foment divisiveness and polarization that will induce the collapse of the existing order and spark a civil war.
According to a friend of Belanger who was interviewed by the FBI, Belanger, using a social media account with the name Adolf Hitler, received a document from another user discussing attacks on Jewish targets and containing the names and addresses of two popular Jewish community figures, according to the government's filing.
An alleged member of the Rapekrieg group was interviewed by the FBI and said group members had obtained uniforms and body armor, and had practiced together using real firearms approximately once a year since 2017, prosecutors said.
According to the same individual, Belanger and other Rapekrieg group members had discussed opening fire on a synagogue "but eventually decided that burning it down at night using Molotov cocktails was a better plan," the government alleges.
FBI agents interviewed other alleged members of the group who told investigators Belanger was an author of a Rapekrieg manifesto that contained numerous White nationalist, misogynistic and anti-Semitic passages.
To date, court records do not indicate Belanger has been charged with hate crimes nor conducting or threatening attacks.
CNN has reached out to the US Attorney's Office in Honolulu to determine whether any additional charges will be filed against Belanger or other members of the Rapekrieg group.
The three counts associated with unlawfully obtaining a firearm carry a collective maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted, according to prosecutors.
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PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZA Group, Inc. (OTC: ZAAG) ("ZAAG" or "the Company"), a company specializing in emerging industries acquisitions today announced that its subsidiary—E-Roots Manufacturing Inc—received a purchase order in the amount of US$400,000 for the supply of the first two vertical farming modules to the company's Australia and New Zealand partnership group—Eden Growers Pty Ltd. That company recently reported that they have generated considerable excitement within the country for their plans to bring the E-Roots vertical farming technology to their part of the world. Michael Lee, their main spokesperson, commented, "These first two modules are going to be strategically located in a community with close proximity to agricultural produce distribution centers, and potentially the new Sydney international airport. We also have additional immediate plans to develop E-Roots Growtainer vertical farms in Rockhampton, a region in Queensland which is an established national and international food hub. Our strategy is to develop quickly in select locations within the country to foster rapid acceptance and geographic expansion of the E-Roots technology throughout our region of the world." Besides being a managing partner of Eden Growers, Mr. Lee is a professional hotelier and a former CIO of The Banyan Tree Group—one of the world's leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups, respected for their purpose-driven approach centred on well-being and sustainability.
Chris Gongaware, Operations Manager of E-Roots Manufacturing Inc expressed that—"I am excited with the potential we have in Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Lee has assembled a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic business group that really understands the potential for vertical farming and is eager now to learn all the details. That's where we come in." It's an assignment that Mr. Gongaware is more than qualified to step into. He is an experienced horticultural specialist with a college degree in this sector and has gained significant growing and managerial experience in the hydroponic vertical farming sector. He has also been a managing partner in Grow Zone, a successful company with a 15 year history of supplying horticultural products as well as grower training and troubleshooting.
John Morgan, ZAAG CEO responded as follows to this latest announcement—"The team of professionals at E-Roots Manufacturing is expanding their operations in order to establish the company as the leading manufacturer and supplier of all vertical farming equipment and supplies covering everything from seeds to final product packaging and sales. This latest announcement is evidence of plans being fulfilled. Furthermore, the company has a demonstrated team of professionals capable of achieving those results."
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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenian police said Wednesday they have detained a Syrian man for illegally transporting 17 migrants, as the country’s foreign minister said the country planned to start dismantling a razor wire on the border with Croatia will start soon.
Police on Tuesday stopped a van with Austrian license plates on a highway in the northeast. The driver was detained while the migrants — mainly from Afghanistan and Iran — have been moved to an asylum center.
Slovenia has reported a rise in migrant crossings compared to the previous year. Migrants come to Slovenia from Croatia via the Balkan route in hopes of reaching Western Europe.
After taking office following elections in April, Slovenia’s new, liberal government announced plans to remove the Croatia border wire that was erected after more than 1 million people entered Europe in 2015.
Authorities say dismantling the 200-kilometer (124-mile) fence between the two European Union nations could take weeks.
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said Wednesday in Budapest, Hungary, that it will be a “gradual process.” Fajon described the move as a “humane act, so that people who come here will not have accidents and misfortunes.”
“However, we will continue to provide protection and security along this section of the border,” Fajon said following a meeting with foreign ministers from Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic
Officials previously have said the border will be monitored also by drones in the future.
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- To capitalize on the convergence of software and services and deliver growth in the core business, a new Business Area Cloud Software and Services is introduced, combining Business Area Digital Services and Business Area Managed Services. Per Narvinger will head up the unit and will be a member of the Ericsson Executive Team.
- A new Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions, comprising Cradlepoint and Dedicated Networks, is created to drive the growth plan for enterprise. George Mulhern is appointed head of the unit and will be a member of the Ericsson Executive Team.
- To simplify and digitalize overall ways of working, a new Group Function Global Operations is introduced. Moti Gyamlani will head up the unit and will be a member of the Ericsson Executive Team.
- Arun Bansal, Jan Karlsson and Peter Laurin will leave the Executive Team.
- The new Group structure will take effect June 1, 2022.
STOCKHOLM, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) strategy is to be a leader in mobile infrastructure and to establish an enterprise business. Today, Ericsson announces changes to the group structure and Executive Team to position itself to execute on its strategy and growth ambitions while continuing to invest in R&D to maintain its technology leadership. The new Executive Team roles and the new organization will take effect June 1, 2022.
Business Area Cloud Software and Services
To lead in the mobile infrastructure business, a Business Area Cloud Software and Services is created by merging Business Area Digital Services and Business Area Managed Services. This will enable Ericsson to capitalize on the convergence of cloud, software and services. Through the new structure, Ericsson will be able to leverage investments in R&D, increase cloud native expertise and build its combined offerings for automation and AI for service delivery. This will allow Ericsson to build on the success in recent years which includes strong development in the cloud native 5G core portfolio where 16 out of the 20 largest operators globally have chosen Ericsson. Managed Services has undergone a significant transformation in recent years with the introduction of the AI-driven Ericsson Operation Engine, enabling proactive and predictive network and IT operations and optimization, and a shift towards a more software-driven offering.
Per Narvinger is appointed Senior Vice President and head of Business Area Cloud Software and Services and will be a member of the Ericsson Executive Team. Narvinger is currently Head of Product Area Networks within Business Area Networks.
Jan Karlsson, currently head of Business Area Digital Services, will leave the Executive Team and instead drive the development of the Global Network Platform, reporting to CEO Börje Ekholm. As previously communicated, Peter Laurin, currently head of Business Area Managed Services will leave Ericsson for opportunities outside Ericsson.
"Through the new Business Area Cloud Software and Services we provide solutions that will help our customers automate the increasingly complex networks for cost advantages and speed to market. By combining the two business areas we can coordinate our investments in orchestration and AI solutions leveraging insight from our network operations. This will allow us to remain a technology leader in a constantly evolving market. I look forward to working with Per as we take the next steps in reaching Ericsson's growth ambitions. I also want to thank Jan and Peter for their contributions to the Executive Team. They have both been instrumental in executing on our focused strategy and Ericsson's turnaround", says Börje Ekholm.
Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions
A new Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions, comprised of the current Cradlepoint business and Dedicated Networks, is created to take full accountability and focus to develop solutions to meet the growing needs of enterprises and create a dedicated go-to-market organization for enterprise customers including leveraging the established relationship with service providers. The new Business Area will enable Ericsson to build on recent success which includes strong growth for Cradlepoint as 5G coverage increases on the US C-band and the launch of Ericsson Private 5G (EP5G) in several leading markets.
George Mulhern is appointed Senior Vice President and head of Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions and will be a member of the Ericsson Executive Team. Mulhern is currently CEO of Cradlepoint.
Åsa Tamsons will continue in her role as Senior Vice President and head of Business Area Technologies & New Businesses which will continue to focus on developing new business solutions to accelerate growth across Ericsson's core and enterprise businesses - building on the successful model established to incubate new growth businesses, such as Dedicated Networks and Cradlepoint.
"With this change we are taking important steps in our journey to execute on our strategy. The new Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions will provide the focus and conditions we need to thrive in the enterprise market and secure the next wave of success for this business. We are also excited to continue to invest in new businesses for our long-term growth through the proven model established in Business Area Technologies & New Businesses. I want to extend a warm welcome to George as he joins Ericsson's Executive Team", says Börje Ekholm.
Group Function Global Operations
The company is also changing its group function structure by adding a Group Function Global Operations. This function will combine the many support functions that are currently spread across the Company, including Sourcing, IT, Digital Transformation, Group Sales, Real Estate and the operations parts of the People and Finance Functions. By creating a global operations function, Ericsson will be able to run its global operations more effectively and consistently across the organization.
Moti Gyamlani is appointed Senior Vice President and head of Group Function Global Operations and will be a member of the Ericsson Executive Team. Moti is currently working as Head of Group Sourcing.
"Global Operations is created to achieve best-in class customer and employee experience by simplifying and digitalizing end-to-end process flows in the company. By creating this function, we will be able to better serve the needs of our customers and better support our people, making us more agile and more competitive. It is great to welcome Moti to the Executive Team and look forward to working together with him to create a world class global operations function", says Börje Ekholm.
Executive Team changes
Arun Bansal, currently Executive Vice President and Head of Market Area Europe and Latin America, will leave the company to pursue other opportunities and will therefore step down from his EVP role with immediate effect. He has been with Ericsson since 1995 and has been in his current role for the last five years. The Acting Head of Market Area Europe and Latin America will be announced separately.
"Arun has been leading our Market Area Europe and Latin America for the last five years and has been instrumental in driving change across the organization, and in establishing and nurturing some of our most important customer relationships. I wish Arun all the best in his future endeavors", says Börje Ekholm.
"After turning around the company, Ericsson is entering a new phase of growth. The changed group structure that we announce today represents exciting opportunities for our people, our customers and our business and will allow us to continue to grow our core mobile infrastructure business and capitalize on the fast-growing enterprise market. Within 2-3 years, we want to achieve our long-term goal of growing faster than the market and an EBITA margin (excluding restructuring costs) of 15-18% for the Group. I look forward to working together with the new Executive Team, and the whole Ericsson team, as we accelerate our work to execute on our strategy, strengthen our company culture and continue to grow the company with increased profitability", concludes Ekholm.
Reporting segments
Following the new group structure, Ericsson will have the following reporting segments:
- Segment Networks (unchanged)
- Segment Cloud Software and Services (corresponding to former Digital Services and Managed Services)
- Segment Enterprise (Enterprise Wireless Solutions and Technologies & New Businesses). On completion of the acquisition, Vonage will form a separate Business Area included in this segment.
- Segment Other (including media businesses and one-offs)
The new segment reporting structure will be applied from Q3 2022. Restated financials for new segments for 2020 - 2022 will be published in September 2022 ahead of the Q3 quarterly report.
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President Biden traveled to the Pentagon on Sunday to mark the 21-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, remembering the attack’s victims while vowing to stand up for democracy in their honor.
“Here at the Pentagon, which was both the scene of the horrific terrorist attack and the command center for our response to defend and protect the American people, so many heroes were made here,” Biden said.
“So many of your loved ones were those heroes,” he said, noting civilians and service members who immediately leapt into action.
Biden, who served as a senator at the time of the attacks, said he remembers seeing the smoke from the Pentagon that day as he returned to his office.
The president during the speech also honored veterans who served in wars following the attacks in places like Afghanistan and Iraq.
“We owe you,” Biden said. “We owe you an incredible, an incredible debt. A debt that can never be repaid, but we’ll never fail to meet the sacred obligation to you.”
He also referenced the killings of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in 2011 and his successor, Ayman al-Zawahiri, at the end of July, saying the United States “will not rest.”
Al-Zawahiri’s killing came almost a year after the United States withdrew its military presence in Afghanistan as the Taliban retook control of the country.
Biden has touted the operation as proof the United States can still fight terrorism in Afghanistan without troops on the ground, a sentiment he echoed on Sunday.
“We’ll continue to monitor and disrupt those terrorist activities wherever we find them, wherever they exist, and we will never hesitate to do what’s necessary to defend the American people,” he said.
The president also leveraged the anniversary to speak about democracy, a topic he has increasingly referenced as the midterm elections approach.
“We have an obligation, a duty, a responsibility to defend, preserve and protect our democracy,” Biden said. “The very democracy that guarantees the rights of freedom that those terrorists on 9/11 sought to bury in the burning fire, smoke and ash.”
Biden has cast former President Trump and “MAGA Republicans” as threats to the republic in recent speeches. But on Sunday, he vowed to maintain America’s democratic system while not directly attacking Trump.
“It’s not enough to stand up for democracy once a year or every now and then,” Biden said. “It’s something we have to do every single day. So this is a day not only to remember, but a day of renewal and resolve for each and every American.”
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Epic video game 'Adventures of the Old Testament' brings the Bible to a 21st century audience in video game format designed to engage, entertain and inform todays audience in a modern, relevant and dynamic manner.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-founded by Jonathan Kendrick, Chairman and CEO of the ROKiT Group of Companies, and Mike Soto, CEO, ROKiT Studios have developed Adventures of the Old Testament through a mix of animation and gameplay with the goal of making the Bible accessible in a modern, fun and easy to understand format through the epic trials, tribulations and action-packed adventures of the Bible's Old Testament.
"It's a full-scale playable experience, with real-time strategy and role-playing game mechanics that puts you in the shoes of some of history's most iconic figures." Said Jonathan Kendrick. "Players will enjoy the game in Single Player and Multi-Player mission mode as well as an open-world game mode. Adventures of the Old Testament allows you to delve into all 39 books of the Old Testament through a number of quest-like levels, featuring over 80 episodes of biblical stories and scripture summaries in quick, easy-to-digest animations. You'll experience everything, as part of the stories, from the creation of the world itself to Moses fighting his way out of Egypt as well as David and Goliath's battle right through to Daniel in the lion's den."
Jonathan and Mike took their inspiration for Adventures of the Old Testament from their own experiences of seeing their own children playing video games for hours on end and they wanted to see people around the world engage with content formatted in a similar style.
"The Old Testament is not only full of incredibly exciting stories, but we hope it generates further interest which in the Bible and to lead them into wanting to engage with the next game we will release, Adventures of the New Testament." Said Mike Soto. "We also encourage prospective players to get active about this on social media via www.BibleVideoGame.com where they can follow the project's progress in real time and, if they're interested in learning more about Adventures of the Old Testament or want to make sure they're one of the first to play, they can Wishlist it on STEAM today."
Adventures of the Old Testament will be released for PC, MAC, iOS, and Android on Monday 19th September with monthly free updates to the game to follow and will be released for all consoles in November 2022.
Backed by years of expertise and experience, ROKiT Studios is an independent animation and gaming studio based in California that has already released several popular youth-friendly games including Where's Samantha? and Dragon Caffi, both of which are available on Nintendo SWITCH and STEAM.
For more information about ROKiT Studios, please visit www.rokitstudios.com and for more information about the ROKiT Group of Companies, please visit www.rokit.com
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Are wired or wireless mice best?
The computer mouse is one of the most useful accessories for desktop and laptop users. A smooth, accurate and comfortable mouse offers an optimized computing experience.
There are several factors to consider when choosing between a wired or wireless mouse. These include portability, battery life, weight, grip style, response time, and more. Another consideration is that a wired mouse transmits information to the computer through a USB cable, while a wireless mouse uses either Bluetooth or RF technology for transmission.
Wired mouse
While the wired mouse was originally developed in the 1960s, it has been available for use with computers since the 1980s. This hand-held pointing device has evolved over the years into different shapes and using different technologies, but the basic function has remained the same. The wired mouse allows users to navigate the screen of the computer. Most modern wired mice feature a left-click button, right-click button, and wheel in the center of the mouse for scrolling.
Some advanced wired mouse products have extra features, such as the DPI/CPI toggle button, which allows users to increase or decrease the sensitivity of the mouse. Other features, like side buttons, programmable buttons, and lights can make a computer mouse an essential part of the user’s work or gaming experience.
Wired mouse pros
- For high-performance applications that require precision and accuracy, such as hardcore gaming or professional editing, the wired mouse can perform comparably to a wireless mouse with a similar price.
- As wired mice are connected through a wire, there are no issues with signal interference.
- Most wired mice are less expensive when compared to a wireless mouse of similar quality and features.
- Wired mice don’t need batteries, making them extremely reliable and long-lasting.
Wired mouse cons
- A wired mouse will be tethered to the computer and the wires can get entangled or damaged. Any damage to the wire can compromise the performance of the mouse. It also may be less aesthetically appealing
- Most modern wired mice require a USB port in the computer for connectivity. Some older wired mice use the PS/2 port but today’s computers don’t offer this port.
- Depending on their features, some higher-end wired mice can be expensive.
- The wired mouse is not as portable as a wireless mouse.
Best wired mouse
Razer Mamba Elite Wired Gaming Mouse
The Razer Mamba Elite Gaming Mouse offers a high-precision 16,000 dpi optical sensor with dedicated dpi control buttons. It also offers rubberized side grips for reduced fatigue when using the mouse for an extended time.
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Logitech G502 High-performance Wired Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G502 offers customizable buttons through an onboard memory system. It also features RGB lighting that can be customized using 16.8 million colors. The DPI sensitivity can be adjusted to as high as 25,600.
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Wireless mouse
As the name suggests, the wireless mouse does not need a wire to send a signal to the computer. Today’s radio frequency, or RF, wireless mice are usually “plug and play,” meaning that the user can plug the included nano receiver into the USB port of the computer, turn on power to the mouse and it’s ready to be used. When not in use, the nano receiver usually can be stored in a built-in storage compartment on the underside of the mouse.
A Bluetooth wireless mouse can connect directly to the computer without needing to use a nano receiver. However, Bluetooth wireless mice are not as battery-efficient as RF wireless mice.
Traditionally, wireless mice did not have the precision of wired mice, but as tracking technology in wireless mice continues to improve, the difference has narrowed. Unless you are a hardcore gamer or professional media editor that requires extremely high precision, a good quality wireless mouse should feel as precise and accurate as any regular wired mouse.
Wireless mouse pros
- The wireless mouse is more convenient and portable to use than a wired mouse.
- The minimalist design and lack of a wire makes it attractive, as well as less messy and cumbersome compared to a wired mouse.
- For most wireless mice, the maximum range without any interference is around 9 meters, which is enough for most desktop users or gamers.
- Many models are quite affordable.
Wireless mouse cons
- Wireless mice need batteries, which means you will have to either recharge or replace the batteries regularly. The longevity of the batteries will depend on the usage and type of mouse, but you can expect to replace the batteries every 3 to 9 months.
- If you misplace or damage the nano receiver, you might not be able to get a replacement.
- Depending on their features, some higher-end wireless mice can be expensive.
Best wireless mouse
The Max Master 3 comes from one of the most reliable mouse brands on the market. This product offers a long battery life and excellent control over scrolling.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Wireless Mouse
With its simple and professional design, the Lenovo ThinkPad is an affordable wireless mouse that offers a 1200 DPI sensor. There is no setup required, just plug the receiver into the computer, and it is ready for use.
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Should you get a wired or wireless mouse?
As long as charging or replacing batteries isn’t an issue, a wireless mouse is a better option for most users. They are becoming increasingly more affordable and offer better portability, versatility and convenience. Users looking for an ultra-portable mouse can get a travel wireless mouse that is smaller and has better battery life. For those that require it, there are higher-end models of wireless mice that offer excellent precision.
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SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC), a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories and homes around the world, announced today that it will appoint Sara Hyzer as vice president, finance, treasurer and chief financial officer. Ms. Hyzer will assume the role from the Company's current chief financial officer, Jay Rembolt, who announced his planned retirement in late 2020.
Ms. Hyzer currently serves as vice president, global finance strategy at WD-40 Company and will undertake duties as chief financial officer on November 1, 2022, which is after the filing of WD-40 Company's 2022 annual report. To ensure a smooth transition into her new role, Ms. Hyzer will work closely with Mr. Rembolt, who will serve as a strategic advisor to the Company until January 6, 2023. Ms. Hyzer will report to the Company's chief executive officer and will oversee WD-40 Company's financial operations, including the management of accounting, external reporting, tax, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and internal audit.
"After a rigorous global search process, which included the evaluation of both internal and external candidates, I'm excited to welcome Sara into her new leadership position," said Garry Ridge, WD-40 Company's chairman and chief executive officer. "Sara joined our Company in 2021 and has worked alongside the global finance and accounting team as a financial strategist for the last year. Her financial expertise and growth mindset are an excellent fit for our Company and its culture. Sara will provide strong financial leadership for the Company in its next phase of growth," remarked Ridge.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Jay for his significant contributions to the Company," continued Ridge. "Jay has been our chief financial officer since 2008 and has been a leader and mentor for all his colleagues. His impact on our Company has been immeasurable. On behalf of all our employees and our board of directors, we wish him an incredibly happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement."
Prior to joining WD-40 Company, Ms. Hyzer spent over 20 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, with the last six years serving as an audit partner for both publicly traded and privately held companies in various industries, including consumer products and life sciences. Ms. Hyzer holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Colorado State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of California and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
About WD-40 Company
WD-40 Company is a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories and homes around the world. The Company owns a wide range of well-known brands that include maintenance products and homecare and cleaning products: WD-40® Multi-Use Product, WD-40 Specialist®, 3-IN-ONE®, GT85®, 2000 Flushes®, no vac®, 1001®, Spot Shot®, Lava®, Solvol®, X-14®, and Carpet Fresh®.
Headquartered in San Diego, WD-40 Company recorded net sales of $488.1 million in fiscal year 2021 and its products are currently available in more than 176 countries and territories worldwide. WD-40 Company is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select market under the ticker symbol "WDFC." For additional information about WD-40 Company please visit http://www.wd40company.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our forward-looking statements are generally identified with words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "could," "may," "aim," "anticipate," "target," "estimate" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding changes to our executive and board leadership and composition of our board of directors; expectations about future financial and operating results, including: growth and success of the Company and its products; plans for and success of the Company's execution of leadership succession; the impact of regulatory action; the length and severity of the current COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy and the Company's financial results; changes in the political conditions or relations between the United States and other nations; the impacts from inflationary trends and supply chain constraints; and forecasted foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices.
The Company's expectations, beliefs and forecasts are expressed in good faith and are believed by the Company to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the Company's expectations, beliefs or forecasts will be achieved or accomplished.
Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, those identified in Part I―Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2021 which the Company filed with the SEC on October 22, 2021, and in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended February 28, 2022 which the Company filed with the SEC on April 7, 2022.
All forward-looking statements included in this press release should be considered in the context of these risks. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investors and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.
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highlights the need for low barrier mental health treatment approaches – and how internet cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) can improve member access and outcomes
GETTYSBURG, Pa., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPEN MINDS and SilverCloud Health, now part of Amwell, have published a white paper entitled, "Meet Members Needs With Scalable Mental Healthcare That Works." This new resource recaps the challenges health plans face in meeting their members mental health care needs – and discusses models for scalable solutions to address those needs.
A SAMHSA report noted that 52% of adults with mental illness received no treatment in the previous year because of barriers in insurance coverage and cost. An Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) analysis found that 80% of mental health and substance use disorder (MSUD) visitors to the ED were discharged to home– but with what directives to prevent them returning in the same state at a later time?
For the increasing number of individuals experiencing mental health needs, health plans must revamp and supplement their offerings to incorporate mental healthcare in scalable new ways. When used as a preventative tool, the SilverCloud platform reduced emergency department visits by 5%, driving down costs for members and payers. Users who complete their SilverCloud programs continue to maintain the health habits that they developed with the program with 72% of users continuing to engage with the platform even after completing treatment.
Programs for mental health, chronic conditions, and wellbeing provide users the ability to learn preventative practices, improve provider outcomes and treatment, and lower costs. Empowering clinicians with the resources necessary to meet their patients with the appropriate resources at their moment of need, wherever they are on the care continuum.
This white paper is being provided to OPEN MINDS readers free of charge, courtesy of SilverCloud. To download "Meet Members Needs With Scalable Mental Healthcare That Works," and learn how platforms that integrate seamlessly onto the clinical care continuum can improve members' access to mental health resources that offer true benefits, please click here.
About SilverCloud Health
SilverCloud Health is the world's leading digital mental health company, enabling providers, health plans and employers to deliver clinically validated digital health/therapeutic care that improves outcomes, increases access and scale while reducing costs. The company's multi-award-winning digital mental health platform is a result of over 18 years of clinical research with leading academic institutions. Today, SilverCloud is being used by over 500 organizations globally to meet their populations' mental health needs. Global experts have deeply validated the platform through full randomized control trials and real-world data from over half a million SilverCloud users. The platform continues to lead the industry with its effectiveness, engagement and range of clinical programs that encompasses the spectrum of mental health needs. Learn more at www.silvercloudhealth.com.
SilverCloud Health was recently acquired by Amwell, a leading global telehealth platform that connects and enables providers, insurers, patients, and innovators to deliver greater access to more affordable, higher quality care. The acquisition provides SilverCloud with an opportunity to expand its delivery of proven behavioral healthcare capabilities to further advance the reach and impact of care teams around the globe. To learn more visit: https://business.amwell.com.
About OPEN MINDS
OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence, management consulting, and marketing services firm specializing exclusively in the markets of the health and human service field that serve consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. OPEN MINDS' mission is to provide payers, service provider organizations, and technology and scientific firms that serve these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more at www.openminds.com.
Contact: Jason Lippnan, OPEN MINDS, at jlippnan@openminds.com
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Strong Finish to FY22, up 23% Y/Y, supports guidance of $6.5-7.0 Revenue for FY23
CUPERTINO, Calif., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (TSXV: BWLK) (OTCQB: BWLKF) – Boardwalktech Software Corp. ("Boardwalktech" or the "Company"), a leading digital ledger platform and enterprise software solutions company, is pleased to report its financial results for the three and twelve-month period ended March 31, 2022. All figures are reported in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Boardwalktech's financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").
Financial Highlights:
- Revenues for Q4-FY22 of $1.20 million grew 23% versus $1.06 million of revenue in Q4-FY21 and up 13% from $1.0 million in Q3-FY22. Revenue from recurring license contracts was up 31% in Q4-FY22; while revenue from contracts signed since 2018 is now 95% of revenue (100% retention), growing at 46% CAGR since 2018. Total revenue for FY22 was $4.38 million versus $4.34 million
- ARR at March 31, 2022, was $3.7 million, a 30% year-over-year increase versus ARR of $2.8 million at March 31, 2021. The Company defines annual recurring revenue ("ARR"), a non-IFRS metric, as the recurring revenue expected based on annual license subscriptions and recurring services.
- Gross margin in Q4-FY22 of 87.9% increased 2.2% points over Q4-FY21 gross margin of 85.7%, due to higher sales volume. FY22 gross margin finished at 86.6%.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q4-FY22 narrowed to $(0.45) million, an improvement of 24% versus Adjusted EBITDA of $(0.60) million in Q4-FY22. Adjusted EBITDA loss for FY22 was $(1.9) million.
- Non-IFRS net loss for FY22 (as defined in the Non-IFRS Financial Measures section) totaled $(2.0) million, or $(0.05) per basic and diluted share, a 14% improvement when compared to a net loss of $(2.4) million, or $(0.10) per basic and diluted share, while the Non-IFRS net loss for Q4-F22 improved 40% year-over-year.
- Reported IFRS loss $(4.1) million in Fiscal 2022, or $(0.08) per basic and diluted share, versus $(3.6) million, or a loss of $(0.15) per basic and diluted share, in Fiscal 2021, but a 25% improvement in Q4-FY22 over prior year.
Outlook and Guidance:
- Based upon the Company's recent contract closings and those in the process of closing, the Company projects revenue for the upcoming fiscal year to be $6.5 million to $7.0 million (49% - 60% growth; 54% at the midpoint). Over 95% of the incremental growth in this initial guidance is derived from recurring license revenue. This does not preclude any additional professional service revenue above this guidance, just that this guidance does not assume any revenue growth based on professional services. This initial guidance is not based on pipeline potential but based on what is in the Company's control or already closed, which means any pipeline conversion would be incremental to this initial guidance range.
- The Company believes it has sufficient funds and current receivables such that that it does need to, nor does it plan to do any equity financing events to achieve its guidance or upside growth, while reaching profitability during the next year.
- Due to the increase of new recurring revenue contracts, as well as a growing pipeline of similar deals, the Company will be providing guidance on a go forward basis as the predictability of the business improves.
Operations highlights
- On March 31, 2022, the Company announced it had signed a long-term recurring license agreement with one of the world's largest banking and financial services companies based in New York, with a focus on compliance, risk, data management, and business process improvement. This new client was brought via a teaming agreement with an existing Boardwalktech client/partner, with the Company projected to recognize net proceeds (i.e., Adjusted-EBITDA) in excess of $4 million over the first three years of the contract.
- On a related note, on April 25, 2022, the Company announced it had signed its second banking client via a new license contract with a major India bank, with initial revenue beginning at the end of Q4-FY22.
- On March 7, 2022, the Company announced it had signed a third recurring license with an existing North American Fortune 500 multinational consumer products customer, reflecting the Company's "land and expand" strategy. This new application will automate managing their global excess inventory by automating this process on the Boardwalk Digital Ledger low-code application platform, with revenue in the first year expected to exceed $150,000.
- On March 1, 2022, the Company announced that its common shares became eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company (DTC). Since then, the Company's common shares also became FAST eligible. DTC eligibility is expected to simplify the process of trading and enhance the liquidity of the Company's common shares in the United States.
- On April 18, 2022, the Company also migrated its transfer agent services to Odyssey Trust Company to further simplify and improve the processing of Company's common share and improve liquidity.
- On January 4, 2022, the Company announced that it had signed an engagement with Harbor Access investor relations advisors to improve its investor relations services along with engaging in cross-border IR activities and services.
"Fiscal Year 2022 will prove to be an inflection point in Boardwalktech's history, not based on outlook and optimism but on actual results. Since several of our recent deals closed at the end of Fiscal 2022, investors should see material sequential revenue growth in Fiscal 2023 as those license contracts are recognized" Chief Executive Officer Andrew T. Duncan commented, "We continue our 'land and expand' strategy throughout our existing client base and have successfully executed on our SaaS business model with predictable, annual recurring revenues. Additionally, at the end of fiscal 2022, we have entered into a new business channel by welcoming two global banking institutions to join our list of large multinational Fortune 500 client companies using the Boardwalktech products. These deals came via leveraging partnerships with existing customers that have access to these large clients, meaning we can execute direct licenses without long and expensive sales cycles or extra hiring needs if we had to prospect clients alone. We see the financial services channel as a very significant business opportunity for the Company, as our low code digital ledger platform addresses many of the compliance issues that these institutions are facing. We are currently in discussions with other global financial institutions and view this new banking channel as an area of significant growth for the Company. The growing prevalence of ESG compliance (Environment, Sustainability and Governance) as a related and broader market trend is another derivative opportunity for our solutions as well, to address risk management while enabling better business decision effectiveness."
Boardwalktech will be hosting its inaugural earnings conference call today (June 29, 2022) at 10AM PST/1PM EST.
Conference Call Details:
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 – 10AM PST / 1PM EST
Webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/5pofu739
US/CANADA Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (844) 838-0772
US/CANADA International Dial-In Number: (213) 320-2559
About Boardwalktech Software Corp.
Boardwalktech has developed a patented Digital Ledger Technology Platform currently used by Fortune 500 companies running mission-critical applications worldwide. Boardwalktech's digital ledger technology and its unique method of managing vast amounts of structured and unstructured data is the only platform on the market today where multiple parties can effectively work on the same data simultaneously while preserving the fidelity and provenance of the data. Boardwalktech can deliver collaborative, purpose-built enterprise information management applications on any device or user interface with full integration with enterprise systems of record in a fraction of the time it takes other non-digital ledger technology-based platforms. Boardwalktech is headquartered in Cupertino, California with offices in India and operations in North America. For more information on Boardwalktech, visit our website at www.boardwalktech.com
For more information on the benefits of \Velocity, please visit: www.boardwalktech.com/products/velocity
Forward-Looking Information and Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved".
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements.
An investment in securities of the Company is speculative and subject to several risks including, without limitation, the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's filing statement dated May 30, 2018. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
In connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward- looking information and statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Charlie Glavin, CFA
Boardwalktech, Inc.
650-618-6163
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Evidence was mounting in murder cases before suspect’s death, detectives say
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The drifter suspected in the deaths of two women in wooded areas along U.S. 41 died Sunday morning of apparent natural causes in the Sarasota County Jail.
Investigators were painting a picture of a man with a history of violence, tying him to two recent murders, when the cases came crashing to a halt over the weekend.
William Devonshire died June 5 in the Sarasota County Jail after being treated for a brain bleed caused by a head injury last month during a epileptic seizure, authorities said.
Devonshire had refused to take medication while in jail, Sarasota Police Detective Kim Laster said at a news conference Monday.
After the seizure, doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital determined treatment would not be beneficial and Devonshire was returned to the jail May 27 and placed in hospice care before he died Sunday morning, Laster said.
William Devonshire was facing charges in the death of 48-year-old Kelliann Ripley. Ripley was found dead in Centennial Park Feb. 25. The medical examiner found that Ripley died due to blunt force trauma and manual strangulation.
Sarasota Police also believed that Devonshire was a strong suspect in a second eerily similar case -- The body of Vickie Levitch was found March 10 under Whitaker Bayou Bridge along North Tamiami Trail. Levitch also died from asphyxiation by strangulation, investigators said.
Detectives had pieced together a web of evidence, including surveillance video, witnesses and cell phone tracking information.
But the most damning evidence that emerged in both cases were DNA matches in the two cases, detectives said Monday.
Sarasota Police Detective Kim Laster said Devonshire willing gave police a DNA sample during their investigation.
Sarasota Police Detective Maria Llovio said Devonshire cooperated with police during questioning. “It was a cat-and-mouse game in the interview. He was playing us as we were trying to get information out of him,” she said.
“We strongly believe that ... he felt very safe, that we were not looking at him. I believe he felt he had covered his tracks very well, which is why we think he provided his DNA swab.”
His DNA matched evidence found at the two murder scenes. Llovio said lab results showed Devonshire’s DNA was found on Levitch’s hands and on branches used to hide the body. Police were preparing to charge Devonshire with Levitch’s murder when they found out he had died over the weekend.
Devonshire, described a homeless drifter, began his criminal career as a 14-year-old in Delaware. By the time he left prison in that state in 2013, he had been arrested more than 69 times, on charged including domestic battery, aggravated assualt, sexual battery and robbery
In 2003, he was charged with first-degree murder, Assistant State Attorney Karen Fraivillig told reporters in Sarasota Monday. The charges were eventually reduced to second-degree murder. He was released in 2013, and moved to Sarasota.
In 2018 he was convicted of felony battery and burglary and served three years in the Florida prison system. he was released in Aug. 2021.
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Temple College announced D. Kirkland — the institution’s chair for the Department of Speech, Humanities, Drama and Dance — as its 2022 teacher of the year.
“During the crisis time of COVID-19, Kirkland took unprecedented steps to reorganize classes online, addressing those challenges in a short amount of time,” Temple College spokesman Eric Eckert said in a news release. “She provided integral support to learners and faculty who were not familiar with virtual teaching and online classrooms.”
Although Kirkland, who holds degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University and the University of North Texas, acknowledged that it is always nice to be recognized by one’s colleagues, she stressed how the award is not just about her.
“It is about Temple College and how its administration, faculty and students strive for excellence,” she said. “The gifts that I want to give back are all about the importance of communication and presence, whether that presence is in person or online, be present to each other.”
However, Kirkland’s colleagues gave her more credit and cited her ability to connect diverse local communities to the campus, her advocacy for faculty and her assistance in developing new degree programs in theater and musical theater.
“Mrs. Kirkland adopts a variety of student-centered projects to promote critical thinking, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills among students,” Radhakrishna Beeram, a humanities professor at Temple College, said in a letter of recommendation for the award. “She always thinks out of the box, uses every medium and classroom technology to facilitate learning with engaging classroom presence.”
Beeram added how Kirkland is active in the Central Texas community through roles in civic and community groups that have included Toastmasters International, the Temple Literacy Council and the Temple Civic Theatre board of directors.
“All these events helped her in developing a deeper awareness of challenges of students from diverse backgrounds,” Beeram said. “Her association as a faculty member of Temple College with other community organizations and agencies has enhanced the reputation of our institution. She takes every opportunity to make others know about their opportunities at Temple College.”
Kirkland — a speech professor with more than 30 years of teaching experience who has served as a faculty member at Temple College since 2004 — will be honored with the 2022 Claudia and W.T. Barnhart Teacher of the Year Award during the spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loops 121 in Belton.
“The award includes a $2,000 stipend and the winner becomes Temple College’s nominee for the Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award, which recognizes outstanding educators across the state,” Eckert said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_21850dce-d17c-11ec-a10a-536ab6a91818.html | 2022-05-12T00:38:40Z |
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Thank you, Cohilas, Newsome, Gray and Jones. Employees and their families are grateful to you.
Albany has an opportunity to build a top-notch nursing program via Albany Tech with Phoebe. What better way to honor Dr. Parker and to acknowledge our former AHS/AJHS? Phoebe desires to do both, otherwise nothing is achieved and our city remains short of nurses. Commissioners, be part of the solution with your wisdom and your votes.
Beware when you shop at Walmart. The price on the shelf may not be the price that comes up when you are making your purchase. This has happened to me at the Ledo and North Slappey stores. Don’t argue with the attendant/cashier simply tell them that by law they have to sell at the price on the shelf.
It’s too late, Joe. You’ve sat on your butt for 18 months and let the clowns run the country.
Now this is mean. But, killing unborn babies is pretty mean, too. It’s ironic that the moms of the protesters in the paper didn’t believe in abortion. Think about it.
Hershel Walker probably cost Georgia a second national championship when he signed with an agent and lost his last year of eligibility. He has easily been led astray and manipulated. Not good Senatorial material.
Latest polls show even 64% of Catholics are in favor of abortion. You tell me the politicized Supreme Court is not doing the will of a handful of politicians who desire to “keep women in their place.”
Let’s take all or part of the money we’re putting into a failing school system and give it to schools like St. Teresa’s, which actually teaches its students and prepares them for the future.
SMRs, I’m retired and rolling in dividend checks from the oil companies. Please keep driving those big old SUVs.
Georgia, let’s start moving forward instead of backwards, where Brian Kemp and his minions want to take us. Stacey Abrams answered the question about defunding the police in her Sunday Herald article. Let’s move past the lies and rhetoric and vote for someone who cares about all of Georgia, not just a select group.
“The farmer is the only man in our economy that buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways.” — JFK
How many visitors did the Albany Civil Rights Museum have last year?
Patriot, any time you come to the Squawkbox with your radical right-wing lies, I’ll be there to correct you. You state unproven lies like fact and, sadly, idiots believe you. Those of us who are educated and informed will set you straight. Tell your lies at your Sons of the Confederacy meetings; you won’t get away with them here. Signed, Yours Truly
So Herschel Walker told a few white lies when bothered by pesky reporters? He’s still the best candidate to carry the ball across the goal line for Georgia.
We are all astonished at the hypocrisies of politicians in general and Republicans in particular. Herschel Walker railed against absentee fathers. He is one. He advocates for legislation against the LBGTQ community. Yet his son admits being attached to men and is recipient of the rights his father would deny others.
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EAST WINDSOR, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC) ("Greenland" or the "Company"), a technology developer and manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and vehicles, today announced it will present virtually at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference from May 23 to May 26, 2022.
Institutional investors are encouraged to register here for one-on-one meetings with Greenland's CEO Mr. Raymond Wang. An on-demand presentation will be available through the Conference portal starting at 7:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, May 24.
About Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation
Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: GTEC) is a developer and a manufacturer of drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and electric vehicles, as well as electric industrial vehicles. Information on the Company's clean industrial heavy equipment division can be found at HEVI Equipment.
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The new fragrance celebrates individuality and self-expression with a campaign featuring a diverse cast of women who represent the power of being present and authentic in everyday life.
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Victoria's Secret announced the debut of Bare Eau de Parfum, a new fine fragrance that harnesses the power of individuality by adapting to every person's body chemistry to create a scent that is unique to all who wear it. The brand's first fine fragrance pillar in five years, Bare Eau de Parfum is made with upcycled materials and responsibly sourced ingredients. This one-of-a-kind scent is a testament to every woman's distinct sense of self-expression, reinforcing the brand's ongoing mission to uplift and champion all women throughout their journeys. Bare Eau de Parfum not only celebrates you, but truly becomes you.
Shot by photographer Zoe Ghertner and styled by Camilla Nickerson, the women-led campaign captures the talent's individuality and diverse personalities. Celebrating authenticity in its most natural form, the creative features incredible women ranging from social advocates, herbalists, artists, and creatives. The list of women include:
- Abrielle Stedman
- Cali Rand
- Celeste Romero
- Courtney Coll
- Gabrielle Richardson
- Izzy Adams
- Jeneil Williams
- May Hong
- Noni Cygnor
- Synmia Rosine
"Bare Eau de Parfum is our most intimate fragrance yet. It's about a quiet confidence that comes from knowing your authentic self, and celebrates individuality in its most natural form. Choosing a scent is such a personal experience, so we took our time in creating a one-of-a-kind fragrance that could be both relatable and unique to everyone who wears it," said Kristen Lagoa, Vice President of Merchandising, Beauty and Accessories, Victoria's Secret.
"When creating this fragrance, we wanted to craft something completely different—something that unveils the signature scent everyone is looking for. Comforting yet captivating, soft yet sensual. The idea was to accentuate the natural beauty of the wearer without covering up their unique scent and individuality," said Master Perfumers at Symrise, Nathalie Benareau & Carlos Vinals.
Bare Eau de Parfum is the first fragrance on the market to utilize Cryptosym®, a new technology that can encrypt scent formulations, which preserves its novelty and protects it from future replication. Created with a proprietary blend of musks, the fragrance opens with an effervescent freshness of mandarins from Madagascar, softens into a dewy, floral heart of Egyptian violet petals, and lingers with a warm, cocooning base of Australian sandalwood. It's truly Victoria's Secret's most personal fragrance yet.
Bare Eau de Parfum is available nationwide in-stores and online at VictoriasSecret.com starting Tuesday, July 19th. Bare Eau de Parfum will also be available worldwide in-stores and online, starting Tuesday, August 23rd.
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About Victoria's Secret Beauty:
Victoria's Secret Beauty is America's #1 fragrance brand* with iconic, award-winning scents like Bombshell, Tease, and Heavenly. With an ever-evolving collection of beauty essentials—including eau de parfums, mists, candles, and beyond—they empower all to discover and embrace a routine that makes them feel their best. Victoria's Secret Beauty's fashion-forward accessories add a touch of elegance and flair to any outfit, from the latest handbags to the best cosmetic cases and more.
(**Source: Euromonitor, US retail sales, 2021, excluding mists. Aggregated sales of Victoria's Secret Bombshell fragrance.)
About Victoria's Secret:
Victoria's Secret (NYSE: VSCO) is the world's largest intimates specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear and athleisure, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. With nearly 1,400 retail stores worldwide and a predominately female workforce of more than 30,000, Victoria's Secret boasts the largest team of specialty trained bra fit experts worldwide. Victoria's Secret is committed to inspiring women around the world with products and experiences that uplift and champion them and their journey while creating lifelong relationships and advocating for positive change.
To learn more about Victoria's Secret, please visit VictoriasSecret.com.
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Decision Point Center, an addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment center in Prescott, Arizona is in-network with Shasta Insurance, which can significantly reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs for many patients.
PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Point Center, one of the leading addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment centers in the Arizona region, is now in-network with Shasta Insurance. As an in-network addiction treatment provider, Decision Point Center can offer its treatments and programs to Shasta Insurance members at significantly reduced rates, which can result in no out-of-pocket costs for many patients. It is a great opportunity to get high-quality care that is also highly affordable.
Shasta is a third-party health insurance and health plan administrator that focuses on plan administration for Native Americans. Before Shasta was established in 2008, many health insurance plans specifically for Native American policyholders were notoriously difficult to administrate, which made matters more complicated for people who needed to use the plan to get healthcare. As Shasta has grown as a third-party administrator of self-funded benefit plans, more and more people in Native American communities have been able to use it to get the specialized treatment they have long needed.
As an addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment center, Decision Point Center is equipped to help patients who are struggling with substance addiction and/or mental health difficulties. Oftentimes, mental health difficulties can cause or exacerbate substance use disorders. By targeting both issues with specialized care, Decision Point Center offers effective treatment programs that few other rehab centers in Arizona can offer. The in-network status with Shasta Insurance further improves its treatment programs by reducing or completely removing out-of-pocket costs.
- Residential inpatient rehab
- Intensive outpatient program
- Individual Therapy & Family Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
- Relapse prevention therapy
For more information about Shasta Administrative Services and Insurance, inquiring parties can visit www.shastatpa.com. Anyone interested in using a Shasta insurance plan at Decision Point Center in Prescott, Arizona for addiction treatment or dual-diagnosis treatment should visit the rehab center's website at www.decisionpointcenter.com.
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On eve of Ukraine’s national day, fears Russia will pounce
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - On the eve of Ukraine’s independence day and the half-year mark of Russia’s invasion of its neighbor, there was increasing unease in the country on Tuesday that Moscow could be focusing on specific government and civilian targets during the holiday.
The United States reinforced those concerns when its embassy in Kyiv issued a security alert, saying it “has information that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days.”
On Tuesday’s Ukrainian Flag Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed defiance rather than worry when he raised the flag at a memorial.
“The blue and yellow flag of Ukraine will again fly where it rightfully should be. In all temporarily occupied cities and villages of Ukraine,” he said, including the Crimea peninsula which has been annexed by Russia since 2014.
At the weekend, Zelenskyy sensed a threat coming when he said in his daily address that “we should be aware that this week Russia may try to do something particularly nasty, something particularly cruel.”
The U.S. warning came on the heels of Russia’s claim that Ukrainian intelligence was responsible for the car bombing that killed the daughter of a leading right-wing Russian political thinker over the weekend. Ukraine denied involvement.
Hundreds of people lined up Tuesday to pay tributes to Darya Dugina, a 29-year-old commentator with a nationalist Russian TV channel who died when her SUV blew up Saturday night as she was driving on the outskirts of Moscow.
Her father, Alexander Dugin, a philosopher and political theorist who was believed to be the target, ardently supports Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine. “She lived for the sake of victory, and she died for the sake of victory. Our Russian victory, our truth,” Dugin said at a farewell ceremony.
The sense of dread pervading the war centers in part on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, at Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, where continued shelling and fighting in the area has raised fears of a nuclear catastrophe.
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres late Monday warned about the nuclear threat in general, particularly since Russia alluded to its massive nuclear arsenal early in the war.
Guterres demanded a halt to “nuclear saber-rattling” on Monday, saying the world is at a “maximum moment of danger” and all countries with nuclear weapons must make a commitment to “no first-use.”
That didn’t prevent shelling close to Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday. Regional governor Valentyn Reznichenko said Russian forces fired on nearby Marhanets and Nikopol on the right bank of the Dnieper River, continuing weeks of relentless overnight shelling.
Meanwhile, the fate of Ukrainian prisoners of war is also raising worries. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said she was “concerned by reports that the Russian Federation and affiliated armed groups in Donetsk are planning — possibly in the coming days — to try Ukrainian prisoners of war.” She said it is being labeled an “international tribunal” but that due process and a fair trial would not be guaranteed.
Amid the death and destruction, there was one small point of light. All professional soccer was stopped in February, but a new league season starts Tuesday in Kyiv.
The Olympic Stadium will see the the opening-day meeting of Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925 from Kharkiv — teams from eastern cities that are fighting for their very existence.
No fans will be allowed in the 65,000-capacity downtown stadium for the kickoff at 1 p.m. local time, and the players must be rushed to bomb shelters if air-raid sirens sound.
“The teams, the players will be proud of this event,” Shakhtar captain Taras Stepanenko said Monday in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.
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Which Harry Potter gift is best?
Harry Potter first became popular in the late 1990s when author J.K. Rowling published the first novel. With seven official books and eight movies, this fantastical story of witchcraft and wizardry has made its way into the lives of millions of fans worldwide.
Given its immense popularity and various adaptations, it’s no surprise that there are countless Harry Potter gifts available for any kind of fan. Whether you’re looking for personalized Harry Potter gifts, Harry Potter games or gift sets, there’s something for everyone.
Harry Potter games and toys
Although the pieces may not come alive as they do in the story, this chess set uses realistic pieces reminiscent of the iconic chess scene in the first Harry Potter movie. This Harry Potter chess set is officially authorized by Warner Bros and is perfect for fans who love both chess and the series.
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Ravensburger Harry Potter Labyrinth Family Board Game
For Harry Potter fans who love board games, this Labyrinth-style board game is fun for the whole family. Included with the board game are 34 maze cards, 24 treasure cards, several unique playing pieces and a simple playing board. Made for two to four players, this board game lasts around 30 minutes and has great replay value.
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With 6,020 pieces, this LEGO castle is the perfect way to get Harry Potter fans to interact while building the highly memorable castle where much of the story takes place. The castle itself is 22-inches high and 27-inches wide. It’s packed with small details, such as the Great Hall, the Whomping Willow and the Chamber of Secrets. Considering how many pieces it has, this is a great gift for advanced builders or those who love a challenge.
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LEGO Hogwarts Express Train Set
A simpler LEGO set than the castle, this iconic train set comes with 801 pieces. It also comes with figurines of main characters, such as Harry, Hermione and Ron. Fully assembled, this train set gives the builder access to the inside of each train car, which is great for fans who want to play out various scenes from the books and movies. This gift also pairs well with the LEGO Hogwarts castle.
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Educational Harry Potter gifts
If you know a Harry Potter fan who’s also into computers and coding, this coding kit is perfect. It comes with more than 70 step-by-step coding challenges and is a great way to teach people how to code. Plus, it’s compatible with modern computers and select tablets. What makes it even more unique is that it allows the user to create their own spells and make feathers fly on the screen. It also has over 200 Harry Potter-inspired sounds, as well as various artifacts. A blend of magic and education, this is the perfect gift for little kids and older fans alike.
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This paperback coloring book contains over 90 pages of beautifully detailed Harry Potter characters and scenes. Images include the Chamber of Secrets, the flying car and more instantly recognizable images. One of the best things about this coloring book is that the illustrations themselves are very accurate to the original story.
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Harry Potter gift sets
Harry Potter Complete Book Series Special Edition Boxed Set
This special edition Harry Potter book set shows off the beauty of Hogwarts castle. It’s the complete set with all seven books, so if you know an avid reader, this is the gift for them.
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Harry Potter: Gryffindor Desktop Stationery Set (With Pen)
Designed for Harry Potter fans who also secretly belong to the Gryffindor house, this stationery set comes with a 128-page journal, 20 envelopes, 20 sheets of letterhead paper and a quill pen. This gift set is also collectible for avid fans.
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Harry Potter: The Wand Collection Gift Set
With a to-scale model of the Elder Wand and detailed bios of more than 50 Harry Potter characters, this Harry Potter gift set is a great gift idea for avid fans. This set also includes profiles of various characters’ wands, as well as key statistics and unique insights from those who worked on the films.
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Personalized Harry Potter gifts
Nothing quite says personalized more than this custom-made Harry Potter coffee mug. With customizable options like the handle color, size of the mug and specific illustration details, this mug is sure to satisfy Harry Potter lovers.
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Personalized Hogwarts Acceptance Letter
Just as all the witches and wizards in the Harry Potter world received their acceptance letter to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, so too can the Harry Potter fan in your life. This personalized acceptance letter comes addressed to whomever you want it to and is sealed with a red wax seal. Included is a one-way ticket aboard the Hogwarts Express, a list of things for school and more.
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Magic Muggle Snuggle Custom Blanket
Whether you need a baby blanket or standard blanket size, this personalized Harry Potter gift is handmade, soft and warm. It’s a great way to capture special memories in the exact design you want.
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This 16-ounce drinking glass is ideal for those who want a personalized Harry Potter gift. The design is etched into the glass, and there’s space above it for custom text. This pint glass makes a great gift for fans of the books, especially of the Three Broomsticks.
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Other Harry Potter gifts
The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Cauldron Cakes to Knickerbocker Glory
Anyone who loves Harry Potter and cooking is sure to enjoy this amazing cookbook. With more than 150 magical recipes, this cookbook is a great gift that’s meant to last. Most of the recipes are sweet rather than savory, but they’re great for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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Harry Potter Comfy Throw Blanket
This amazing throw is made with 100% polyester and is large enough for adults. Rocking the Hufflepuff team, this machine washable throw features long sleeves and a full-coverage front, making it great for relaxing during cold nights. It’s on the large side, so there’s plenty of room to snuggle, too.
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Oversized Harry Potter Marauder’s Map Coffee Mug
At 64 ounces, this ceramic coffee mug makes for an amazing gift for Harry Potter fans who also have a hardcore love for tea or coffee. Made from durable ceramic, it features a gold foil that makes the Marauder’s Map design shine beautifully. If not used for liquid, it can instead hold things like candy or wands.
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SHANGHAI and NANJING, China and SAN JOSE, Calif., June 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IASO Biotherapeutics ("IASO Bio"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing, and manufacturing innovative cell therapies and antibody products, and Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent," HKEX: 01801), today jointly announced that the updated data from phase 1/2 study of Equecabtagene Autoleucel (IASO Bio R&D code: CT103A, Innovent R&D code: IBI326), a fully-human anti-B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for the treatment of relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM), was presented in the form of an oral presentation at the 27th European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Meeting in Vienna on June 9-12, 2022.
Presentation Title: Updated Phase 1/2 Data of the Safety and Efficacy of CT103A, Fully-Human BCMA-Directed CAR-T Cells in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Session Title: Relapsed/refractory myeloma: BCMA-directed therapies
Abstract Code: EHA-S187
Session date and Time: Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM CEST
Place: Vienna, Austria or online
Speaker: Chunrui Li, MD, Ph.D., from Department of Hematology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
The updated data from the Phase 1/2 study with a longer duration of follow-up in more patients has showed durable and deepening efficacy, manageable safety and long-term in vivo persistence, indicating that Equecabtagene Autoleucel has the potential to be a breakthrough therapy for patients with R/R MM.
The updated data is from the 14 clinical sites involved in the Phase 1/2 clinical study of Equecabtagene Autoleucel (ChiCTR1800018137, NCT05066646) in the treatment of patients with R/R MM. As of the data cutoff date of January 21, 2022, 79 patients received recommended phase 2 dose(RP2D)of 1.0×106 CAR-T cells/kg with the median follow-up of nine months (range 1.2, 19.6) and median prior five lines of therapy(range 3,23). Among the 79 patients, 34.2% (27/79) had high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities, 34.2%(27/79)had extramedullary multiple myeloma (EMM), and 15.2%(12/79)had received prior CAR-T therapy.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel demonstrated a favorable and manageable safety profile: Among the 79 patients, 94.9% (75/79) experienced cytokine release syndrome (CRS). The majority experienced 1~2 CRS, and no patient experienced grade 3 CRS. The median time to CRS onset was six days after infusion, and the median duration of CRS was five days. Only two patients experienced immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), including one patient who experienced grade 1 ICANS and one who experienced grade 2 ICANS. All patients with CRS or ICANS have recovered.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel showed favorable and durable efficacy: Among the 79 patients, the overall response rate (ORR) was 94.9% (75/79), with 89.9 (71/79) of those patients achieving very good partial response (VGPR) or deeper responses, and the complete response/stringent complete response (CR/sCR) rate was 68.4% (54/79). Equecabtagene Autoleucel also demonstrated favorable efficacy in 10 patients with EMM, achieving an ORR of 100% (10/10) and a CR/sCR rate of 90.0% (9/10). In all 79 patients, 92.4% (73/79) achieved minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity, all CR/sCR subjects achieved MRD negativity, and the median duration of MRD negativity was not reached.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel demonstrated favorable efficacy in patients who had received prior CAR-T therapy: Among the 12 patients who previously received CAR-T therapy, the ORR was 75.0% (9/12), with 41.7% (5/12) of those patients achieving CR/sCR.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel demonstrated robust expansion and prolonged persistence: The expansion of Equecabtagene Autoleucel in peripheral blood reached the peak at a median of 12 days, with a median Cmax of 92,000 copies/ug DNA. Equecabtagene Autoleucel was still detectable in 62.3% (38/61) and 53.3% (8/15) of the subjects who completed 6-months and 12-month follow-ups after infusion. Soluble BCMA in peripheral blood of patients rapidly declined after Equecabtagene Autoleucel infusion and persistently remained below the detectable limit.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel has low immunogenicity: 16.5% (13/79) of the subjects tested anti-drug antibody (ADA)-positive after Equecabtagene Autoleucel infusion. Among them,1.3% (1/79) tested ADA-positive before Equecabtagene Autoleucel infusion, and 2.5% (2/79) tested ADA-positive within three months.
"Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy is a revolutionary new pillar in cancer treatment. In our previous studies, Equecabtagene Autoleucel has shown excellent efficacy and manageable safety profiles. Its CAR structure contains fully human single-chain fragment variables (scFvs) to bypass potential anti-CAR immunogenicity of the host while retaining antitumor activity. At the 27th EHA conference, we updated the data on the efficacy and safety of Equecabtagene Autoleucel in R/R MM patients with longer median follow-up extended to 9.0 months, the CR/sCR deepened to 68.4%, compared with the CR/sCR of 58.2% with a median follow-up of 7.0 months, which were released at 63rd ASH conference in 2021. The updated data showed long-lasting safety and deepening efficacy of Equecabtagene Autoleucel. We are glad that Equecabtagene Autoleucel also shows favorable efficacy on patients who have relapsed after receiving prior CAR-T therapy. This has meaningful clinical value and is worthy of further exploration in the clinic to potentially bring forth new hope to patients with R/R MM." Prof. Chunrui Li, MD, PhD, from Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology.
Multiple Myeloma is a deadly blood cancer that often infiltrates the bone marrow causing anemia, kidney failure, immune problems, and bone fractures. For multiple myeloma patients, common first-line drug treatments include proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, and alkylating agents. While treatment may result in remission, most patients will inevitably enter the relapsed or refractory stage as there's currently no cure. As a result, there is a significant unmet need for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. In the United States, MM accounts for nearly 2% of new cancer cases and more than 2% of all cancer-related deaths. According to Frost & Sullivan, the number of new MM cases in the United States rose from 30,300 in 2016 to 32,300 in 2020 and is expected to increase to 37,800 by 2025. Additionally, the total number of patients diagnosed with MM increased from 132,200 in 2016 to 144,900 in 2020 and is expected to rise to 162,300 by 2025. In China, the number of new MM cases rose from 18,900 in 2016 to 21,100 in 2020 and is expected to increase to 24,500 by 2025. The total number of patients diagnosed with MM in China increased from 69,800 in 2016 to 113,800 in 2020 and is expected to rise to 182,200 by 2025.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel is an innovative therapy co-developed by Innovent and IASO Bio, with a fully-human anti- BCMA CAR-T cell therapy which uses lentivirus as a gene vector to transfect autologous T cells. The CAR contains a fully-human scFv, CD8a hinge and transmembrane, and 4-1BB-mediated co-stimulation and CD3ζ activation domains. Based on rigorous screening and comprehensive in vivo and in vitro evaluation, Equecabtagene Autoleucel is proven to have potent and rapid anti-myeloma activity and outstanding safety, efficacy, and persistence results.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel was granted "Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD)" by the NMPA kn February 2021 and was granted "Orphan Drug Designation (ODD)"by the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February 2022. The NMPA has accepted the New Drug Application for Equecabtagene Autoleucel for the Treatment of Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma in June 2022.
In addition to multiple myeloma, the NMPA has accepted the investigational new drug (IND) application of Equecabtagene Autoleucel for a new expanded indication of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD).
IASO Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel cell therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases. Leveraging its proprietary fully-human antibody discovery platform (IMARS), high-throughput CAR-T drug priority platform, and proprietary manufacturing processes, IASO Bio is developing a rich clinical-stage pipeline of multiple autologous and allogeneic CAR-T and biologics product candidates. This includes a diversified portfolio of 10 novel pipeline products, including IASO's leading asset, Equecabtagene Autoleucel, an innovative anti-BCMA CAR-T cell therapy under pivotal study for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM), which received NDA acceptance of the China NMPA. Equecabtagene Autoleucel was granted "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" by the NMPA in February 2021 and granted "Orphan Drug Designation (ODD)" by the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February 2022. In addition to multiple myeloma, the NMPA has accepted its IND application for the new extended indication of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD). In addition, the company's in-house developed fully-human CD19/CD22 dual-targeted CAR-T cell therapy has entered phase 1/2 registrational clinical trial for the treatment of CD19/CD22-positive relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (r/r B-NHL). It was also granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 2021. For more information on IASO Bio, please visit www.iasobio.com and www.linkedin.com/company/iasobiotherapeutics/.
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action" Innovent's mission is to develop and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing high-quality, innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune, and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which that includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development, and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 32 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology, and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor), and olverembatinib (BCR-ABL TKI) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab) , 2 assets under NMPA NDA review, 4 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with expertise in cutting-edge biological drug development and commercialization. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Roche, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hanmi and other international partners. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO®, and HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
CYRAMZA® (ramucirumab, Eli Lilly). Cyramza® was discovered by Eli Lilly and licensed to Innovent for commercialization in Mainland China.
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India extends COVID-19 boosters to all adults; some must pay
NEW DELHI (AP) — India has begun giving COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults but is limiting free shots at government centers to front-line workers and people older than 60. India’s Health Ministry says the doses will be available to people nine months after they receive their second jab, and those outside the two priority categories will need to pay for the shots at private facilities. India has given at least one vaccine dose to 96% of people aged 15 years and older, while about 83% have received both shots. The AstraZeneca vaccine accounts for nearly 90% of all doses administered in India. The Serum Institute has cut the price from $7.90 a dose to $2.96 for private hospitals. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/10/india-extends-covid-19-boosters-to-all-adults-some-must-pay/ | 2022-04-11T03:43:16Z |
Dear Heloise: Homes with masonry siding have weep holes located every couple of feet apart along the base of the house. This is to let moist air flow out of the walls. However, it also allows critters to enter the home and live in the walls. To prevent this from happening, get a piece of tight mesh metal screen from a hardware store. Using tin snips, cut little 1-inch circles. Take one of those circles and wrap it around a pencil, then remove and push the mesh circle into the weep holes so it sets against the sides of the hole all around. You have now created a barrier to bugs while allowing air to flow in and out of your home.
— Rich S., Bulverde
Rich, this is a good idea. In many southern states there are very large cockroaches, geckos, fire ants and more that we need to keep out of our homes.
— Heloise | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/advice_columns/article_9188aeca-f880-11ec-beed-4fa324020eb8.html | 2022-07-01T08:24:00Z |
Which electric scooter is best?
Going green is all well and good, but if it makes life less convenient, some people aren’t willing to make the effort. Thankfully, electric scooters are both convenient and eco-friendly, making them an ideal solution for commuting to and from work and running errands around town. Not to mention they are also tons of fun for both kids and adults.
Not all electric scooters are created equal though. They vary greatly in their top speed, range, tire size, maximum-weight capacity and various extra features like speedometers and headlights. All of these things should be considered when making a purchase decision to ensure you get one that fits your needs and has all the bells and whistles you want. The Hiboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter stands out in many of these regards. It maxes out at 19 mph, which is more than enough for most people, and has a 25-mile range to get you wherever you need to go and back home again without having to worry about the battery dying.
What to know before you buy an electric scooter
Electric scooter laws
Before purchasing an electric scooter, it is important to check the laws in your local jurisdiction. These vary from city to city but may include both age and speed restrictions. For example, in some places you are not allowed to drive on the sidewalk ever. Other cities allow you to drive on sidewalks but only up to a certain speed. There can also be location restrictions that you need to be aware of. You may not be allowed to ride in certain neighborhoods or areas of the city.
Safety
Electric scooters are a lot of fun, but that doesn’t mean they are without risk. Just like when riding a bicycle, you should take reasonable precautions to protect yourself in case of an accident. This means wearing a helmet any time you ride your electric scooter, even if you don’t plan on going very fast. For children, you may also want to give them knee and elbow pads for added protection.
What to look for in a quality electric scooter
Top speed
The top speed varies on electric scooters from as little as seven mph hour for kids scooters to as much as 50 mph or more for some high-priced adult models. These extremes are well below and above the average though. Most electric scooters will have a top speed between 10 and 20 mph.
Range
The range also varies greatly from model to model. On the low end, you may only get six miles from a fully charged battery while some commuter scooters have a range that exceeds 25 miles. Before choosing a model, consider how far you expect to ride between charges to ensure it will meet your needs.
Weight limit
Make sure to pay attention to the rider weight limit of any scooter you are considering. Some models are intended for kids and teens and may only accommodate riders up to 150 pounds. Most adult models should be able to accommodate riders at least 180 pounds but some are suitable for riders up to 220 pounds or more.
Foldable
Foldable scooters are convenient for those who may be carrying them up stairs or onto public transportation. If purchasing a foldable model, the weight should be a top concern, as you won’t be able to comfortably carry it if it is too heavy. This would defeat the main purpose of having a foldable scooter.
Tires
Both the size and the type of tire play a role in how an electric scooter rides. The larger the tire, the better it will handle bumps and rough terrain. Also, air-filled tires will provide more shock absorption than solid rubber tires. On the other hand, you’ll never have to worry about a flat with solid rubber tires.
Shock absorbers
One way to mitigate the decreased shock absorption of solid rubber tires is with the addition of shock absorbers somewhere else on the scooter, which is what many manufacturers do. For the smoothest ride though, you’ll want a model with both air-filled tires and shock absorbers.
Display panel
A display panel that shows your current speed and remaining battery life helps you stay abreast of the status of your vehicle and reduces the chances of you unexpectedly getting stranded somewhere. It will also keep you aware of how fast you are going.
Lights
Even if you don’t plan on driving your scooter at night, it is a good idea to purchase a model equipped with headlights and tail lights, especially if you’ll be riding the scooter around vehicular traffic.
Seat
Some electric scooters come with a seat to provide a more relaxed riding experience. These may be removable so you can ride your scooter with or without the seat depending on your mood.
How much you can expect to spend on an electric scooter
Most kids electric scooters cost between $100-$250. Adult models can range from $200-$1,000, with most people being able to find a quality option that fits their needs around $300-$600.
Electric scooter FAQ
Are electric scooters hard to learn to ride?
A. While electric scooters do have a learning curve, most people can learn to ride them confidently after just a couple of minutes of use. Just make sure to start in a wide open area free of obstacles and vehicular traffic.
Do you need a license to ride an electric scooter?
A. In most jurisdictions you don’t need a license to ride an electric scooter, though it is always worthwhile to check the laws in your city. The exception to this may be very fast scooters that can keep up with vehicular traffic.
What is the best electric scooter to buy?
Top electric scooter
What you need to know: An ideal choice for commuting, the Hiboy S2 can reach a top speed of 19 mph and offers a 25-mile range to get you to and from school or work.
What you’ll love: It’s equipped with large, 10-inch solid rubber tires and shock absorbers, so it offers a reasonably smooth ride and can handle small bumps and obstacles easily. It also features cruise control for a relaxed ride.
What you should consider: Quality control may be an issue; there are a few buyer reports of various components failing after just six months or so.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top electric scooter for the money
What you need to know: The Razor E100 has eye-catching graphics and tops out at just 11 mph, making it a great option for kids from eight to 12 years old.
What you’ll love: The wide foot deck allows riders to change up their stance for comfort. Also, the front hand brake is very responsive when you need to make a quick stop.
What you should consider: The wheels are small so it is best used on relatively smooth surfaces.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: If you want to run errands around town in comfort and style, the EcoSmart Metro is the way to go.
What you’ll love: It features a well-padded seat and has a rear cargo basket for carrying your stuff. Thanks to the large 16-inch pneumatic tires, it rides more like a bicycle than the average scooter.
What you should consider: It lacks a display to show the current speed or the remaining battery life.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Fifty Bell County youth learned what it takes to be a firefighter during the first of two Junior Fire Cadet Programs of 2022, which concluded Friday with an obstacle course and rappelling tower designed to put all their skills to work at the Fire Training Center located at Temple Fire Station No. 8.
“We promote team-building, we teach them life-saving skills like CPR, first aid and things like that,” explained Santos Soto, head of the public education department with Temple Fire & Rescue. “We also build them up to rappelling, while using all the skills they learned.”
Rappelling is one form of fire rescue that teaches them how to use a pulley system, tie ropes and teamwork. Soto said the course mimics a scaled-down fire academy, with the junior cadets learning the same basic skills that firefighters learn as cadets.
In its 25th year with Temple Fire & Rescue, the Junior Fire Cadet program has become a popular staple among Bell County summer programs. Although he has organized the program for three years, Soto said he has assisted for 15 years and this year’s was one of the biggest.
The program is open to youth ages 9-13, with applications being accepted on April 1. This year, the spots were completely filled up in three days. Soto said that a lot of students return year after year and after year. They also invite back a couple of older youth who were veterans of the program to act as camp counselors and mentor the younger participants.
To make the event a success, Temple Fire & Rescue receives assistance from other agencies, such as Texas A&M Forest Service, the Temple Police Department, arson investigators and even Temple Towing.
Soto explained that the towing company donates an old vehicle they can use. During the program, the cadets had the opportunity to learn how firefighters cut open a vehicle and extricate people in the event of a collision.
“They don’t have to become firefighters, but we want to encourage them to overcome their fears,” Soto said. “I enjoy working with the kids and helping them overcome some of the things they were a little apprehensive about. It just feels good to know we have helped them.”
Junior Cadet Selah McAfee said the team of instructors comforted them when they were scared, while also encouraging them to overcome their fears. The 10-year-old said it was interesting to learn about fire hydrants and put out fires. She also enjoyed rappelling.
“I really liked all the activities,” she said.
“I like the obstacle course the most,” 13-year-old Junior Cadet Shaidon Mefford said. “I also feel like I’ve gained a little bit of muscle.”
The obstacle course consisted of a low crawl, into a dummy drag, followed by practicing chest compressions. The participants then tied two knots, carried buckets of water while trying not to spill any, used the water hose to knock over a traffic cone tied to a pole, climbed a ladder to ring a bell, then used a large mallet to hit a strongman game.
“We have a lot of fun,” Soto said about the program. “Sure, there’s learning, but we try to make it fun and do those things that get them going.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_632a79d4-ee9c-11ec-9607-7b80c52d14d1.html | 2022-06-18T03:18:48Z |
WUXI, China, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iSoftStone Group, the leading software and IT services provider for digital transformation in China, Venturous Group, China's first Citytech™ Group, and Wuxi National High-Tech District have formed a new joint venture company, SwanLink (Jiangsu) Technology Development Ltd. ("SwanLink"). SwanLink will focus on developing commercial distribution versions of OpenHarmony-based IoT operating systems and applications to enable seamless connections between smart devices to achieve the objective of a fully-connected world.
In China, there were approximately 8.8 billion Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices as of 2021, and this number continues to grow steadily and is expected to reach 15.6 billion by 2025, according to iResearch Global Group. However, the data collected by the IoT devices are often not used to their fullest potential. Few of these systems and applications can be integrated because of software or hardware incompatibility. This creates a market opportunity for solution providers that can integrate technology components and achieve large-scale standardization of operating systems across numerous IoT devices.
To support the rapid development of homegrown Chinese operating systems, in 2020 Huawei decided to donate the source code of HarmonyOS to China's OpenAtom Foundation in the hope of other companies utilizing and modifying the open-source code to their needs. OpenHarmony is an intelligent open-source IoT distributed operating system that is applicable across all smart devices and in all scenarios of a fully-connected world. It aims to promote the development of the Internet of Everything (IoE).
Headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, SwanLink originates from a business division of iSoftStone Group, which has been a long-time key partner of Huawei, an important player of the OpenHarmony ecosystem, and a strategic partner of Venturous Group. With extensive and valuable first-hand experiences in OpenHarmony-based software development, SwanLink is one of Huawei's first OpenHarmony ecosystem partners, for which Huawei will provide enabling services to speed up commercial distribution versions of OpenHarmony operating systems and applications. By partnering with Wuxi National High-Tech District and Venturous Group for resources, capital and business development support, iSoftStone Group has ensured that SwanLink has a very solid basis for future success.
Mr. Benson Tam, Founder & CEO of Venturous Group, said: "OpenHarmony is an IoT distributed operating system ahead of the current global standard. It is a critical part of the required infrastructure to drive China's future digital transformation and an important building block for Smart Cities. As China's first Citytech group, Venturous is extremely excited about this opportunity to launch SwanLink together with our partners iSoftStone Group and Wuxi, which has been crowned the 'Smart IoT City'."
Mr. Tianwen Liu, Founder, Chairman & CEO of iSoftStone Group, agreed: "The strategic partnership with Wuxi National High-Tech District is an important step to further innovate and develop the OpenHarmony ecosystem and China's own operating systems. In the future, iSoftStone will leverage the agglomeration advantage of Wuxi's IoT industry and take full advantage of its capabilities and experiences in the digital industry. Furthermore, SwanLink will actively carry out research and development of software and operating systems based on OpenHarmony, contributing to the construction of 'Digital China' together with our partners."
To conclude, Mr. Rongguo Cui, Party Secretary of Wuxi National High-Tech District and Secretary of Xinwu District Community, said: "The establishment of SwanLink's headquarters in Wuxi National High-Tech District will inject new momentum into the digital economy of Wuxi. The district government will also provide full support for SwanLink to accelerate the development of the 2.0 era of Wuxi's IoT."
About SwanLink
SwanLink (Jiangsu) Technology Development Ltd. is a joint venture company formed in 2022 by iSoftStone Group, Wuxi National High-Tech District and Venturous Group. Headquartered in Wuxi, SwanLink develops commercial distribution versions of OpenHarmony-based IoT operating systems and applications to enable seamless connections between smart devices and achieve a fully-connected world.
About iSoftStone Group
Established in 2005 in Beijing, iSoftStone is a leading innovative software and IT services and solutions provider in China, serving more than 10 different major industries with 1,000 domestic and foreign customers, of which more than 200 are Fortune Global 500 companies or China's top 500 companies. iSoftStone has a footprint of more than 100 offices in 40 cities, with 20 global delivery centers and over 90,000 employees worldwide. It is listed on the ChiNext board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Stock Code: SZ301236).
About Wuxi National High-Tech District
Located in the southeast region of Wuxi, the Wuxi National High-Tech District became one of China's main development zones in 1995. With strong economic fundamentals, a strong industrial base, and a strong momentum for technological innovation and openness to business opportunities, the development zone has excelled in major industries such as electronics, information technology, bioengineering, and more. In 2021, Wuxi National High-Tech District's GDP exceeded USD 33 billion.
About Venturous Group
Venturous Group is China's first Citytech™ Group. Powering Smart City economies, it is an investor, business builder and operator of Smart Citytech infrastructure companies. Creating value by transforming the future of city living, Venturous leverages the latest deep Citytech, strategic partnerships and digital transformation to make cities more liveable, sustainable and productive in China and beyond.
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Fans can score free Bitcoin, Ethereum, Avalanche, Solana, or Dogecoin and use their crypto to buy real food at Chipotle
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it is launching a new interactive game called "Buy The Dip" that will give away more than $200,000 in free crypto as well as promo codes for 1-cent guac and 1-cent Queso Blanco through July 31, National Avocado Day*.
Starting at 10am PT today, fans can access the "Buy The Dip" game by visiting: www.chipotlebuythedip.xyz. The game will be open from 10am PT to 6pm PT each day through Sunday, July 31.
Chipotle now accepts digital currency, including cryptocurrency, nationwide through a partnership with Flexa, the global leader in pure-digital payments. Guests can use 98 different digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Avalanche, Solana, and Dogecoin, to pay for their real food at Chipotle with a Flexa-enabled app. Chipotle first immersed itself in the crypto space in April of 2021 when it became the first U.S. restaurant brand to launch a cryptocurrency giveaway through its "Burritos or Bitcoin" promotion, which dished out $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day.
"We want to build the next generation of Chipotle fandom by connecting with the Web3 community," said Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer. "We're excited to bring positivity to the crypto conversation by empowering fans to 'Buy The Dip.'"
- After entering the game's site, players will click "Play Buy The Dip" and be prompted to sign into their Chipotle Rewards account or create a Chipotle Rewards account.
- Players will then reach a "How To Play" screen that provides instructions for the "Buy The Dip" game. They can begin the game by clicking "Play Now."
- Players will hit "START" to make the crypto line chart move.
- Players will then click "BUY THE DIP" for a chance to win free crypto, 1-cent guac, or 1-cent Queso Blanco.
- If players win a prize, they will have 15 seconds to "CLAIM" it or "SWAP" it for a chance at a different prize. If players don't win a prize, they can click "TRY AGAIN" for another chance.
- All players will have three chances to win every day from July 25 through July 31.
Starting today through Saturday, July 30 from 10am - 6pm PT, Chipotle will give away the following:
- $10,000 in Bitcoin (BTC)
- $5,000 in Ethereum (ETH) per day
- $1,250 in Solana (SOL) per day
- $3,000 in Avalanche (AVAX) per day
- $3,000 in Dogecoin (DOGE) per day
On Sunday, July 31, National Avocado Day, from 10am - 6pm PT, the brand will offer the following prizes. In total, more than 500 players will win crypto from July 25 through July 31.
- $35,000 in Bitcoin (BTC)
- $5,000 in Ethereum (ETH)
- $12,500 in Solana (SOL)
- $11,250 in Avalanche (AVAX)
- $11,250 in Dogecoin (DOGE)
Chipotle will offer 1-cent guac to all Chipotle Rewards members on National Avocado Day, July 31, when they use the digital-only promo code "AVO2022" at checkout on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com**.
* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Game begins on or about July 25, 2022 at 10:01 a.m. PT and ends on July 31, 2022 at 5:59 p.m. PT; seven daily entry periods from 10:01 am PT – 5:59 pm PT. Open only to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States & D.C who are 18 years of age or older and have a Chipotle Rewards account. Limit 1 entry per person per day. See Official Rules for complete details, including additional eligibility restrictions, prize descriptions/restrictions/ARVs, and odds. 1-cent Queso Blanco and 1-cent Guac codes valid on digital orders only w/ entrée purchase and exclusive to Rewards members; add'l terms apply. Cryptocurrency values change rapidly. Cryptocurrency prizes will be awarded based on exchange rate on the date of prize award. Sponsor: CMG Strategy Co., LLC.
**Chipotle Rewards members receive one (1) 1-cent side or entrée topping of guac with purchase of any regular entrée on the Chipotle website or the Chipotle mobile app from participating U.S. locations by using promo code "AVO2022" at digital checkout. Valid only on July 31, 2022, during normal business hours. Limit one (1) per transaction. Redemption subject to availability. Not available in restaurant or on orders via third party delivery platforms. Additional cost for premium add-ons (except for side or entrée topping guac). Not valid on chips & guac orders, kids' meals or 3 pointers. Taxes, gratuities, and any other sides are not included and are the responsibility of the customer. Cannot be combined or used with any other coupons, promotions, or special offers.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of March 31, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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Bright Pattern Rated #1 in four categories: highest rated Contact Center, Customer Engagement Solution, IVR, and Sales Dialer with a score of 10 out of 10 in each category.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Pattern, a leading provider of cloud-based omnichannel contact center software for innovative companies, has received the "Top Rated" award from TrustRadius for the "Contact Center", "Customer Engagement Solution", "IVR", and "Sales Dialer" categories. More significantly, Bright Pattern was rated #1 in all four categories and was the only vendor to receive a 10/10 rating per customer reviews. This award follows similar awards from other review sites naming Bright Pattern among the best cloud contact center vendors in the last three years.
TrustRadius is one of the most trusted research and review platforms for business leaders and decision makers to identify the best contact center solutions to purchase. TrustRadius relies on verified customers to review vendors, which in-turn helps decision makers across industries make informed decisions and selections on the software they utilize in their business. TrustRadius is dedicated to real reviews from real people that are 100% verified, no bias or ads in their reviews to prevent skewed results, and each review is vetted for quality, depth, and detail.
VP of Research at TrustRadius, Megan Headley, commented: "Bright Pattern Cloud Contact Center has won four Top Rated Awards in the Contact Center, Sales Dialer, Customer Engagement, and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) categories. These awards are based directly on feedback from their customers. Reviewers highlight Bright Pattern's top-notch customer support, scalability, and ease of deployment without development expertise."
"TrustRadius is the gold standard for unbiased, non-sponsored customer reviews. To be rated #1 in every category ahead of every other vendor - along with a perfect 10/10 score - is a testament to the value we strive to bring to our customers every day. There are many contact center choices, but Bright Pattern is truly ahead of others with our innovation, powerful technology, and ease of use as demonstrated by customers," noted Michael McCloskey, CEO of Bright Pattern.
About Bright Pattern
Bright Pattern provides the simplest and most powerful AI-powered omnichannel contact center software for innovative midsize and enterprise companies. To make customer service brighter, easier, and faster than ever before, Bright Pattern offers the only true omnichannel cloud platform with embedded AI that can be deployed quickly and nimbly by business users—without costly professional services. Bright Pattern allows companies to offer an effortless and personal customer experience across channels like voice, text, chat, email, video, messengers, and bots. Bright Pattern also allows companies to measure and act on every interaction on every channel with embedded AI omnichannel quality management. The company was founded by a team of industry veterans who pioneered the leading contact center solutions and are now delivering an architecture for the future with an advanced cloud-first approach. Bright Pattern's cloud contact center solution is used globally in over 26 countries and 12 languages.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, announced today that it has been named a 2022 Gartner Cool Vendor in Manufacturing Operations.
Each year, Gartner provides Cool Vendor reports which are designed to highlight interesting, new, and innovative vendors, products, and services. The report gives some recommendations to the manufacturing operations leaders who evaluate emerging technology for improved visibility, digitalization and operational excellence.
Fictiv enables collaborative and streamlined design and supply chain workflows across engineering and sourcing teams to vastly improve productivity and speed to market without compromising quality or design intent.
"We believe being recognized by Gartner shows that Fictiv is a leading company for on-demand digital manufacturing and enables our customers to be exponentially more productive, massively reduce costs, and accomplish much more with less latency," said Dave Evans, CEO and co-founder of Fictiv. "With the supply chain risks and delays the industry has experienced over the past two years, it's more important than ever for manufacturing companies to be as agile as possible. As I noted during my presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2022 in June, Fictiv demystifies and decongests the entire manufacturing process through our simplified sourcing infrastructure, and we continue to make that the focal point of our services."
Customers that utilize the Fictiv platform, which is SSAE 18 and System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II-compliant for security protocols, can expect a full software-based turnkey service, enabling access to on-demand, streamlined global manufacturing capacity through Fictiv's single online platform. Fictiv's AI-driven software platform, combined with boots-on-the-ground quality management professionals, eliminates time-consuming and repetitive tasks that manufacturers, engineers, and supply chain managers encounter when sourcing custom parts.
According to Gartner, "Increasing competition in the manufacturing industry puts pressure on organizations to reduce costs, improve customer experience, and increase profitability. Organizations armed with digital forces are disrupting business models with new value propositions."
Fictiv's inclusion in the Gartner 2022 Cool Vendors™in Manufacturing Operations report comes on the heels of the company receiving $100 million in a Series E funding round, the bolstering of Fictiv's injection molding manufacturing partner network in the U.S., and global expansion into India with a recent office opening in Pune. For more information on Fictiv, please visit the company's website.
Gartner, Cool Vendors in Manufacturing Operations, 2022, Rick Franzosa, Simon Jacobson, August 2022.
Gartner, Digital Transformation in Manufacturing, https://www.gartner.com/en/industries/manufacturing-digital-transformation
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Fictiv is the operating system (OS) for custom manufacturing that makes it faster, easier, and more efficient to source and supply mechanical parts. Its intelligent OS, supported by best-in-class operations talent, orchestrates a network of highly vetted and managed partners around the globe for fast, high-quality manufacturing, from quote to delivery. To date, Fictiv has manufactured more than 20 million parts for early-stage companies and large enterprises alike, helping them innovate with agility and get products to market faster.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) members pass a Pet Insurance Model Act to establish appropriate regulatory standards for the pet insurance industry, which has annual premiums of approximately $2.8 billion in total in-force premiums in 2021 (up over 30.5% from $2.175 billion in 2020) and over 4.41 million insured pets across North America, up 27.7% from over 3.45 million pets insured in 2020, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.
"This model law establishes clear rules for the sale of pet insurance and provides important disclosures to pet owners interested in purchasing this product," said Beth Dwyer, Superintendent of Insurance for the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. "Now, it is up to the states to see if they would like to adopt or modify the model law for this regulatory framework to be in effect."
Consumer Protections: The model codifies several consumer protections related to policy renewals, required disclosures of waiting periods, policy limits, conditions, benefit schedules, and more. Robust disclosures allow consumers to affirmatively choose the policy that is best for them in a world with dozens of available options.
Preexisting Conditions: The model limits how insurers can deny pet insurance claims related to preexisting conditions of covered pets. And the onus is put on the insurer to prove those preexisting condition limitation applies.
Wellness Programs: The model explicitly requires insurers and their producers to clearly differentiate pet wellness programs from insurance policies to help eliminate consumer confusion between insurance policies and non-insurance wellness programs.
Training Requirements: The model codifies training for insurance producers to ensure that producers are appropriately prepared to present information to consumers.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Several adult children among the 13 siblings freed in 2018 from virtual imprisonment in their abusive parents’ Southern California home found themselves a year later feeling pressured by the county’s guardian to move to an apartment in disrepair in a crime-ridden area, court documents showed.
Court documents are slowly being released in Riverside County that were previously sealed in the disturbing case that attracted international attention when details emerged showing the parents shackled and starved their children for years.
In a 2019 court filing, an attorney for the adult children of David and Louise Turpin wrote that three of the siblings were taken to see the apartment by an employee for the Riverside County Public Guardian’s office and were “fearful to object so they indicated that the apartment was okay with the expectation that other apartments would be viewed.”
When they raised concern about the safety of the neighborhood, the agency said the lease was already signed and the only alternative would be to split up the siblings and place them in a board and care facility, according to the filing by attorney Jack Osborn, who represented the seven adult children after they were freed from their parents’ home.
The Turpins were arrested more than four years ago after one of their children escaped from their their Perris, California, home and reported they had been shackled to beds, starved and held largely in isolation from the world. All but the 2-year-old were severely underweight and hadn’t bathed for months. Investigators concluded the youngest child was the only one not abused by the couple, who pleaded guilty to torture and abuse in 2019 and have been sentenced to life in prison.
The document release comes after ABC reported that Riverside County’s social service system failed in various instances to help the seven adult and six minor children transition to new lives. The county has hired a private law firm to look into the allegations.
Messages seeking comment were left for Osborn and the office of the Public Guardian, which is the county agency tasked with assisting adults unable to properly care for themselves or manage their finances. Brooke Federico, a spokeswoman for Riverside County, declined to discuss details of the case said the release of the court documents will assist with the law firm’s review.
Not all court documents in the case have been unsealed. It was not immediately known whether the five adult children moved to the apartment described as “in a state of significant disrepair” in Osborn’s filing, and if so, how long they stayed. In his filing, Osborn wrote that the Public Guardian’s office said the apartment was going to be fixed.
But the account is similar to comments aired by two of the Turpin children in an interview last year with ABC and by Melissa Donaldson, Riverside County’s director of victim services, who said at times the children did not have a safe place to stay or enough food.
The comments were especially surprising because in the days after their release, the adult and minor children were taken to hospitals for treatment and donations and support poured in from around the world.
In a separate filing this year, Osborn raised questions about $1.2 million reportedly collected in donations to assist the siblings in the days and weeks after their release and how the one of the siblings who remains under a conservatorship with the Public Guardian can access these charities.
That sibling, in 2019, objected to being sent to a board and care facility rather than remaining with her family as they moved to the apartment, Osborn wrote at that time.
Her siblings contended that “immediate separation from her brothers and sisters will continue the trauma that she has suffered,” Osborn wrote, particularly since she never complained about the abuse and followed the house rules, which they believe “has resulted in some significant developmental issues.”
A few weeks later, the siblings dropped the objection so long as she had frequent contact with them, court papers showed. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/freed-california-siblings-feared-opposing-rundown-housing/ | 2022-05-26T15:25:35Z |
CHICAGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Crown and Company ("HCC") today announced the appointment of German national Andreas Holtschneider as Investment Partner to accelerate the deployment of its private equity investment strategy in the DACH1 markets. Andreas brings over 12 years of international private equity experience, including in industrials and business services. This hire is part of a broader reinforcement of HCC's organization; two Investment Partners, each with geographic expertise, have recently been hired.
With these hires, HCC has doubled its number of Investment Partners, signaling the group's intentions to increase the weight of private assets in its portfolio.
HCC seeks to invest in companies exhibiting mega-trends driving the economy such as consumer experience, health awareness, sustainability and digital/technology. HCC's mandate is flexible; investments can range from EUR 50 million to EUR 250 million for a majority or minority stake with influence, and thanks to the group's permanent capital, holding periods can be significantly long.
James S. Crown, President, Henry Crown and Company, stated, "I am pleased to count Andreas Holtschneider as one of our Investment Partners. HCC stands to benefit from his industry expertise as well as his extensive and diverse network in the DACH markets where he will be instrumental in deal generation."
Andreas Holtschneider added, "Henry Crown and Company's permanent capital and track record of value creation make it an attractive partner for private companies. Together with this talented team, I look forward to strengthening HCC's portfolio with additional long-term compounders."
Henry Crown and Company is a Chicago-based, privately-held operation that manages business interests and coordinates investments falling into four broadly-defined categories: publicly-traded securities, real estate, investment funds, and privately-held operating companies. The Company owns and operates a diversified group of companies spanning the United States, Canada, Western Europe and Asia.
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FAIRFAX, Va., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with customer-centric digital transformation trends across government, CGI Federal announced today that it is creating a reimagined user experience for Momentum® Acquisitions, a module of CGI Federal's ERP solution, Momentum. A collaborative effort with its federal customers, the enhanced Momentum Acquisitions module will include a restyled user interface, new features and expanded capabilities, all anchored by a human-centered experience approach and informed by federal customer input.
"We are thrilled to partner with our federal customers in creating the newest version of this mission-critical solution," stated John B. Owens II, Senior Vice President and Enterprise Solutions Group lead at CGI Federal. "Our development approach is always grounded in listening to our users, so we can create a product that is not only uniquely tailored to the federal government's acquisition and compliance needs, but also enables federal contracting professionals to do their jobs more efficiently. These objectives are especially pertinent in today's federal acquisition environment where there are growing policy requirements and a shrinking workforce."
As one of the few purpose-built ERP solutions available to the federal market, CGI's Momentum Acquisitions module will provide a more tailored, easy-to-use experience for federal contracting professionals. CGI works side-by-side with federal acquisition and contracting professionals within the Momentum Acquisitions community to create solutions that help them address day-to-day contract challenges, allowing them to focus on higher value mission-centric work. Currently, CGI's Momentum Acquisitions supports approximately 10,000 federal users across three branches of government. Key users include the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which recently deployed the solution at the National Cemetery Administration.
CGI Federal Inc., a wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to partnering with federal agencies to provide solutions for defense, civilian, healthcare and intelligence missions. Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 84,000 consultants and other professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. With Fiscal 2021 reported revenue of C$12.13 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced a grilling by lawmakers in Parliament on Tuesday as they demanded answers on his handling of the theft of millions of dollars from his farm.
Ramaphosa faced loud heckling from opposition members who called for him to answer questions about the theft at his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo province. The parliamentary session was adjourned before he answered all questions on the matter.
The president is being investigated over allegations that he was holding foreign currency at his farm that had not been properly declared to financial officials. This has raised suspicion that Ramaphosa did not report the theft because the cash was being held illegally.
When questioned in Parliament about the allegations, Ramaphosa said he had been advised that he should not make any public statements about the matter until investigations have been concluded.
“I have responded, and will continue to respond, to all the questions that have been put to me by the relevant authorities with regards to the theft at my farm,” said Ramaphosa.
“It is important for me that due process is followed, including the process that is going to unfold in Parliament,” he said.
However, some opposition lawmakers insisted that Ramaphosa was obliged to answer questions on the matter as he has not been formally charged and the issue is not before a court of law.
At least three members of the leftist opposition party, Economic Freedom Fighters, were physically ejected from the chambers for shouting and disrupting order.
Parliament has agreed to form an independent panel of experts to look into the allegations against Ramaphosa regarding the money at his Phala Phala farm. The report will be referred to parliament’s intelligence committee.
The allegations against Ramaphosa come as he will be seeking re-election as leader of the ruling African National Congress party in December. He must be the party’s leader in order to stand as its presidential candidate to be reelected as South African president in the 2024 general elections.
The allegations are a blow to Ramaphosa’s carefully crafted image as a corruption-buster. He campaigned on promises to clean up South Africa’s rampant corruption in 2019 when he was elected president.
Not only is Ramaphosa confronted by heated criticism from opposition parties, he also has detractors within his African National Congress party. A large number of ANC officials and even Cabinet members are loyal to his predecessor, former President Jacob Zuma, despite the corruption charges against the ex-leader. They have called for Ramaphosa to step down until he is cleared of any wrongdoing in what is called the Phala Phala scandal. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-south-african-president-hit-by-tough-questions-in-parliament/ | 2022-08-30T20:03:15Z |
CHICAGO (AP) — Three people were killed and another injured when they were struck by a car during a hit-and-run on a Chicago street early Sunday, police said.
A sedan hit the four males around 5 a.m. on the city’s South Side and then drove away, Chicago police said. No one was in custody, police said.
Video circulating online purported to show them being struck by a fast-moving car, but police declined to release further information.
Three victims were pronounced dead at a Chicago hospital. The fourth was taken to a different Chicago hospital. Their names and ages were unknown Sunday. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/hit-and-run-on-chicago-street-leaves-3-dead-1-injured/ | 2022-08-15T17:18:10Z |
ST. LOUIS, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wholly-owned subsidiaries of Peabody (NYSE: BTU), PIC AU Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Main Issuer"), and PIC AU Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (together with the Main Issuer, the "Co-Issuers"), today announced their offer to purchase (the "Offer") for cash up to $27.204 million (the "Excess Cash Flow Amount") in aggregate principal amount of their 10.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the "Notes") at a purchase price equal to 103.91% of the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest as set forth in the Indenture (as defined below), to, but excluding, the settlement date, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated July 29, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase"). The Offer is being made to satisfy the requirements of the Indenture. The Excess Cash Flow Amount for the Offer represents the pro rata portion of the Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Indenture) to be applied to an offer to purchase the Notes pursuant to the Indenture, with the remainder to be applied to a concurrent debt repurchase offer of Priority Lien Debt (as defined in the Indenture) under the Credit Agreement, dated as of January 29, 2021, among the Co-Issuers, as co-borrowers, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Wilmington Trust, National Association (as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.), as administrative agent.
The Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 29, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Co-Issuers (the "Expiration Time"). Subject to the Excess Cash Flow Amount, for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Expiration Time and accepted by the Co-Issuers, holders of Notes will receive $1,039.10 in cash (the "Offer Price"), plus accrued and unpaid interest as set forth in the Indenture, to, but excluding, the settlement date. Tendered Notes may be validly withdrawn at any time prior to the Expiration Time, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Co-Issuers. The settlement date is currently expected to be the second business day following the Expiration Time.
If the aggregate principal amount of the Notes tendered in the Offer exceeds the Excess Cash Flow Amount of $27.204 million, the Co-Issuers will purchase Notes having an aggregate principal amount equal to the Excess Cash Flow Amount on a pro rata basis (subject to the applicable procedures of The Depository Trust Company), with adjustments so that only Notes in multiples of $1,000 principal amount (and in a minimum principal amount of $2,000) will be purchased.
The Notes are governed by an indenture, dated as of January 29, 2021, by and among the Co-Issuers, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), and Peabody (on a limited basis, to the extent of its obligations specifically set forth in the Indenture) (as amended and restated by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 3, 2021, and as further amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified to the date hereof, the "Indenture"). Under the terms of the Indenture, no later than 10 Business Days (as defined in the Indenture) after August 14, 2022, the date on which the unaudited quarterly consolidated financial statements for the preceding fiscal quarter are required to be delivered pursuant to clause (1) of Section 4.03 of the Indenture, the Co-Issuers are obligated to offer to purchase for cash an aggregate principal amount of up to the Excess Cash Flow Amount of their outstanding Notes at the price described above. The Offer is intended to satisfy this requirement.
The Excess Cash Flow Amount for the Offer is equal to (i) $65.063 million, an amount equal to 100% of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Indenture) of the Main Issuer and its Subsidiaries (as defined in the Indenture) for the Excess Cash Flow Period, which for purposes of this Offer is the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 of the Main Issuer, then ended; multiplied by (ii) a fraction (x) the numerator of which is equal to the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Notes and (y) the denominator of which is equal to the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Notes and all other Priority Lien Debt (as defined in the Indenture) required to be repaid with such Excess Cash Flow, rounded down to the nearest $1,000.
None of the Co-Issuers, Peabody, its board of directors (or any committee thereof), Wilmington Trust, National Association, the depositary for the Offer, or the Trustee or their respective affiliates is making any recommendation as to whether or not holders should tender all or any portion of their Notes in the Offer.
This announcement is not an offer to purchase or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or sell any securities. The Offer is being made solely by the Offer to Purchase. The Offer is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction.
Peabody (NYSE: BTU) is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. For further information, visit PeabodyEnergy.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion, guns and religion — a major change in the law in any one of these areas would have made for a fateful Supreme Court term. In its first full term together, the court’s conservative majority ruled in all three and issued other significant decisions limiting the government’s regulatory powers.
And it has signaled no plans to slow down.
With former President Donald Trump’s appointees in their 50s, the six-justice conservative majority seems poised to keep control of the court for years to come, if not decades.
“This has been a revolutionary term in so many respects,” said Tara Leigh Grove, a law professor at the University of Texas. “The court has massively changed constitutional law in really big ways.”
Its remaining opinions issued, the court began its summer recess Thursday, and the justices will next return to the courtroom in October.
Overturning Roe v. Wade and ending a nearly half-century guarantee of abortion rights had the most immediate impact, shutting down or severely restricting abortions in roughly a dozen states within days of the decision.
In expanding gun rights and finding religious discrimination in two cases, the justices also made it harder to sustain gun control laws and lowered barriers to religion in public life.
Setting important new limits on regulatory authority, they reined in the government’s ability to fight climate change and blocked a Biden administration effort to get workers at large companies vaccinated against COVID-19.
The remarkable week at the end of June in which the guns, abortion, religion and environmental cases were decided at least partially obscured other notable events, some of them troubling.
New Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in Thursday as the first Black woman on the court. She replaced the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, who served nearly 28 years, a switch that won’t change the balance between liberals and conservatives on the court.
In early May, the court had to deal with the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion in the abortion case. Chief Justice John Roberts almost immediately ordered an investigation, about which the court has been mum ever since. Soon after, workers encircled the court with 8-foot-high fencing in response to security concerns. In June, police made a late-night arrest of an armed man near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s Maryland home, and charged him with attempted murder of the justice.
Kavanaugh is one of three Trump appointees along with Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett who fortified the right side of the court. Greg Garre, who served as President George W. Bush’s top Supreme Court lawyer, said when the court began its term in October “the biggest question was not so much which direction the court was headed in, but how fast it was going. The term answers that question pretty resoundingly, which is fast.”
The speed also revealed that the chief justice no longer has the control over the court he held when he was one of five, not six, conservatives, Garre said.
Roberts, who favors a more incremental approach that might bolster perceptions of the court as a nonpolitical institution, broke most notably with the other conservatives in the abortion case, writing that it was unnecessary to overturn Roe, which he called a “serious jolt” to the legal system. On the other hand, he was part of every other ideologically divided majority.
If the past year revealed limits on the chief justice’s influence, it also showcased the sway of Justice Clarence Thomas, the longest-serving member of the court. He wrote the decision expanding gun rights and the abortion case marked the culmination of his 30-year effort on the Supreme Court to get rid of Roe, which had stood since 1973.
Abortion is just one of several areas in which Thomas is prepared to jettison court precedents. The justices interred a second of their decisions, Lemon v. Kurtzman, in ruling for a high school football coach’s right pray on the 50-yard line following games. It’s not clear, though, that other justices are as comfortable as Thomas in overturning past decisions.
The abortion and guns cases also seemed contradictory to some critics in that the court handed states authority over the most personal decisions, but limited state power in regulating guns. One distinction the majorities in those cases drew, though, is that the Constitution explicitly mentions guns, but not abortion.
Those decisions do not seem especially popular with the public, according to opinion polls. Polls show a sharp drop in the court’s approval rating and in people’s confidence in the court as an institution.
Justices on courts past have acknowledged a concern about public perception. As recently as last September, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said, “My goal today is to convince you that this court is not comprised of a bunch of partisan hacks.” Barrett spoke in at a center named for Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who engineered her rapid confirmation in 2020 and was sitting on the stage near the justice.
But the conservatives, minus Roberts, rejected any concern about perception in the abortion case, said Grove, the University of Texas professor.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote in his majority opinion that “not only are we not going to focus on that, we should not focus on that,” she said. “I’m sympathetic as an academic, but I was surprised to see that coming from that many real-world justices.”
The liberal justices, though, wrote repeatedly that the court’s aggressiveness in this epic term was doing damage to the institution. Justice Sonia Sotomayor described her fellow justices as “a restless and newly constituted Court.” Justice Elena Kagan, in her abortion dissent, wrote: “The Court reverses course today for one reason and one reason only: because the composition of this Court has changed.”
In 18 decisions, at least five conservative justices joined to form a majority and all three liberals were in dissent, roughly 30% of all the cases the court heard in its term that began last October.
Among these, the court also:
— Made it harder for people to sue state and federal authorities for violations of constitutional rights.
— Raised the bar for defendants asserting their rights were violated, ruling against a Michigan man who was shackled at trial.
— Limited how some death row inmates and others sentenced to lengthy prison terms can pursue claims that their lawyers did a poor job representing them.
In emergency appeals, also called the court’s “shadow” docket because the justices often provide little or no explanation for their actions, the conservatives ordered the use of congressional districts for this year’s elections in Alabama and Louisiana even though lower federal courts have found they likely violated the federal Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
The justices will hear arguments in the Alabama case in October, among several high-profile cases involving race or elections, or both.
Also when the justices resume hearing arguments the use of race as a factor in college admissions is on the table, just six years after the court reaffirmed its permissibility. And the court will consider a controversial Republican-led appeal that would vastly increase the power of state lawmakers over federal elections, at the expense of state courts.
These and cases on the intersection of LGBTQ and religious rights and another major environmental case involving development and water pollution also are likely to result in ideologically split decisions.
Khiara Bridges, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, law school, drew a link between the voting rights and abortion cases. In the latter, Alito wrote in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that abortion should be decided by elected officials, not judges.
“I find it to be incredibly disingenuous for Alito to suggest that all that Dobbs is doing is returning this question to the states and that people can battle in the state about whether to protect fetal life or the interest of the pregnant person,” Bridges said. “But that same court is actively involved in insuring that states can disenfranchise people.”
Bridges also said the outcomes aligned almost perfectly with the political aims of Republicans. “Whatever the Republican party wants, the Republican party is going to get out of the currently constituted court,” she said.
Defenders of the court’s decisions said the criticism misses the mark because it confuses policy with law. “Supreme Court decisions are often not about what the policy should be, but rather about who (or which level of government, or which institution) should make the policy,” Princeton University political scientist Robert George wrote on Twitter.
For now, there is no sign that either the justices or Republican and conservative interests that have brought so many of the high-profile cases to the court intend to trim their sails, Grove said.
That’s in part because there’s no realistic prospect of court reforms that would limit the cases the justices could hear, impose term limits or increase the size of the Supreme Court, said Grove, who served on President Joe Biden’s bipartisan Supreme Court commission on court reforms.
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Associated Press writer Jessica Gresko contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/revolutionary-high-court-term-on-abortion-guns-and-more/ | 2022-07-02T15:08:56Z |
Astrix Security Wins Editor's Choice Award in 10th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at #RSAC 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astrix Security, the industry's first solution securing app-to-app integrations, is proud to announce it has won a Global InfoSec Award from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry's leading electronic information security magazine. Astrix will be honored with the Editor's Choice Third Party Cyber Risk Management (TPCRM) award at the RSA Conference, one of the world's leading cybersecurity events.
Astrix Security is on a mission to enable organizations to unleash the power of automation and app integrations while keeping their ever-expanding web of third-party connections under control. With agentless, one-click deployment, Astrix enables security teams to instantly see through the fog of connections, detect redundant, misconfigured, and malicious third-party exposure to their critical systems, and provides practical remediation steps. In doing so, Astrix empowers enterprises to gain control over their entire app-layer access for the first time, set enforcement guardrails, and prevent policy drifts with zero-trust security controls.
"We're thrilled to receive this prestigious cybersecurity award from Cyber Defense Magazine at such a significant industry event," said Alon Jackson, CEO and Co-Founder of Astrix. "In today's interconnected workspace, employees can freely and independently integrate cloud services and APIs into core business assets like Office 365, Salesforce, Snowflake, and Github. These connections extend organizations' attack surface, as demonstrated by recent attacks like the Mailchimp and Github breaches. This award is yet another testament to the industry's need for a security solution that allows organizations to securely reap the benefits of third-party apps and automations, as well as the hard work of our team to ensure that this is possible."
"Astrix embodies three major features we judges look for to become winners: understanding tomorrow's threats, today, providing a cost-effective solution and innovating in unexpected ways that can help mitigate cyber risk and get one step ahead of the next breach," said Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.
To see the full list of winners, please visit: http://www.cyberdefenseawards.com/
About Astrix
Founded in Tel Aviv in 2021, Astrix Security protects the modern enterprise's growing third-party app interconnectivity. By leveraging their unique "attacker" point of view, Astrix has designed a novel zero-trust solution to the leading cybersecurity threat against enterprise's critical systems. The advanced software not only provides the enterprise overall risk visibility but offers lifecycle management to preemptively secure businesses' most sensitive data from possible third-party breaches and compliance violations. Astrix's rapidly expanding team is made up of subject matter experts and was founded by veterans of the Israel Defense Forces' 8200 military intelligence unit CEO Alon Jackson and CTO Idan Gour. Astrix is backed by leading investors Bessemer Venture Partners, F2 Venture Capital, and Venrock.
About Cyber Defense Magazine
Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professionals in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences. CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives. Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that infosec knowledge is power.
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Ex-Malaysia PM: US-led trade group intended to isolate China
By MARI YAMAGUCHI
Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has criticized a new U.S.-led economic grouping, saying it is intended to isolate China and won’t benefit regional economic growth without Beijing. U.S. President Joe Biden launched the 13-nation Indo-Pacific Economic Framework earlier this week. He said it will help the United States work more closely with Asian countries in areas including supply chains, digital trade, clean energy and anticorruption. Mahathir said at an international conference in Tokyo that the U.S. wants to use such groupings to isolate China, but that “we have to live with China, which is now richer than most countries in the world.” | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/27/ex-malaysia-pm-us-led-trade-group-intended-to-isolate-china-2/ | 2022-05-27T14:11:39Z |
REXBURG, Idaho, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Todd Austin, President of HCP, has been selected for Aging Media's Future Leaders Class of 2022 for his contributions to home care, home health and hospice.
The Future Leaders program recognizes the top professionals across the care continuum who are advocates for home-based care delivery and are committed to embracing new technology, tools, and training to deliver superior care for aging populations.
"Todd asks vital questions, inspires critical thinking, and challenges every employee to solve the issues at hand for the greater good of the industry," said Linda Leekley, Chief Clinical Officer at HCP. "He has transformed the culture at HCP to further our mission of shaping the healthcare industry through insights and tools that action change. There isn't a better person to represent home-based care services as a Future Leader."
Since joining HCP in 2018, Austin's played a pivotal role in HCP's growth, leading a team of high-performing individuals to expand company reach by 400% and improve the lives of 2 million clients and employees. Austin's leadership has continually inspired the mission and vision of HCP and attracted top talent from across the industry. His leadership has played a vital role in shaping the next generation of leaders within HCP and the care industry.
"It's an honor to be chosen as a Future Leader in the home health and home care industry, and even more of an honor to be supported by a team that works behind the scenes supporting me, and the mission, vision, and values of HCP," said Austin. "At HCP, our goal is to advocate for the well-being of those receiving home-based care and keep industry professionals engaged and satisfied in their positions. Our industry has infinite potential, and there's always room to keep improving. I'm excited to continue working with our team to put our vision into action."
About HCP
HCP leads the home-based care industry in experience management, training, and reputation management. Through its Care Intelligence Platform, HCP empowers providers in home care, home health, and hospice to attract and retain employees during workforce shortages. HCP also conducts the annual Benchmarking Report, the most comprehensive survey of providers in North America, and administers Best of Home Care awards to agencies that achieve best-in-class satisfaction scores. For more information, visit https://www.homecarepulse.com/.
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Meta-analysis of patient data shows 30% of Parsley Health patients reduce medications related to menopause treatment after initiating Parsley Health's menopause protocols
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parsley Health, the nation's leading holistic primary care provider for women and families, announced today that Parsley is scaling its proven and personalized approach to menopause with a new national protocol.
The menopause protocol goes beyond prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause care and features personalized hormone testing alongside ongoing prevention and management of age-related conditions – such as autoimmune conditions, mood disorders, IBS, and chronic joint pain – that are often misdiagnosed in conventional medical settings.
A meta-analysis of Parsley patients shows that 88% of patients improve or resolve their menopause symptoms within their first year of care, and 30% of patients reduce medications related to menopause treatment.
"Menopause affects more than 55 million American women and yet 73% of these women will suffer in silence without treatment," said Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder and CEO of Parsley Health. "Based on our work with existing patients, we developed an approach to menopause that produces better health outcomes and lowers costs. When we look at the body as an integrated system – rather than isolated parts – we're able to implement the right solution at the right time, which halts the cycle of frustration women experience when they're stuck in the revolving door of specialist referrals and prescription drugs."
While HRT will be prescribed when appropriate, Parsley's menopause protocol ensures that advanced testing and data guide patient-specific interventions implemented with the guidance of a doctor and personal health coach. Overall, the holistic model takes a closer look at every aspect of health impacted by menopause – from metabolic, to mental health, to inflammation – to offer a comprehensive system for monitoring and managing multiple conditions at once.
"Perimenopause symptoms can start as early as 45 years old and menopause itself can last for a decade. But too often, patients are left behind when unrelated symptoms are misattributed to menopause," said Dr. Darcy McConnell, Director of Medical Affairs at Parsley Health. "For example, bloating and weight gain are often blamed on fluctuating sex hormones, but they might actually be due to high cortisol or a bacterial overgrowth in the GI tract. A narrow focus on sex hormones in menopause care can lead to the unnecessary prescription of long term hormone therapy and missed diagnoses. Parsley connects the dots for patients by treating the root cause of common symptoms and offers a more effective and impactful program for menopause relief."
Parsley Health is the nation's leading holistic primary care practice, designed to serve the complex health needs of women and families, while also driving exceptional health outcomes and cost savings. Parsley's unique clinical model blends functional medicine with conventional primary care to address the root cause of chronic conditions – creating personalized, holistic care plans that put food, lifestyle, and proactive diagnostic testing on the prescription pad alongside medication. Parsley's programs include doctors visits, health coaching, access to advanced diagnostic testing, personalized care and lifestyle plans, and unlimited messaging and support. Parsley is available nationwide via telemedicine and has locations in NYC and LA. Parsley is in-network with Aetna NY. Learn more at www.parsleyhealth.com.
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- Winning student experiment will be carried out on the International Space Station
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five teams of high school students were named finalists in the Genes in Space annual science competition, which challenges students from grades 7 through 12 to propose DNA analysis experiments that address real-life space exploration challenges. Founded by Boeing and miniPCR bio, Genes in Space works with the winning team to have the experiment performed aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This year, 602 teams submitted proposals to the competition.
The five finalists will present their proposals to a panel of judges at the ISS Research & Development Conference in Washington, D.C. on July 27, 2022. The judges will select a winning team and announce the result at the conclusion of the conference, on July 28.
The winner will prepare their experiment to be carried out on the ISS and will watch their experiment launch to space. Scientists from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will mentor the finalist as they prepare their presentations, and will continue to work with the winning team as they ready their experiment for implementation on the ISS.
The 2022 Finalists:
Madhav Gulati (17) & Vineeth Sendilraj (15) from Lambert High School, Suwanee, GA
Topic: Detecting Alzheimer's disease risk from long-term space exposure
Annika Marschner (17), Nikol Miojevic (16) & Benjamin Armstead (17) from Ithaca High School, Ithaca, NY
Topic: Effect of spaceflight on neuronal growth and development
Pristine Onuoha (17) from East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC
Topic: Impact of stem cell development on astronaut telomere dynamics
Claire Tsai (15) from Leland High School, San Jose, CA
Topic: Rapid non-invasive test for oxidative stress in spacefarers
Xina Wang (17), Rohit Suresh (16) & Harsha Rajkumar (17) from Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton, CA
Topic: A CRISPR-based test to analyze plant root health in space
About Genes in Space
Genes in Space is a national STEM contest that challenges students in grades 7 through 12 to design DNA analysis experiments using the ISS National Lab, a platform for cutting-edge research that enables future space exploration. The contest is a collaboration between miniPCR bio™ and ISS prime contractor Boeing, with support from the ISS National Lab and New England Biolabs®.
Learn more: www.GenesInSpace.org
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Katy Martin, genesinspace@minipcr.com, +1 781-990-8727
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Amgen is the inaugural sponsor of the NSG Tomorrow Programme that aims to support innovation among biotech startups in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen, a leading global biotechnology company, and NSG BioLabs, Singapore's largest and leading biotechnology (biotech) incubator, today announced the launch of a 3-year Golden Ticket sponsorship. Amgen's Golden Ticket sponsorship marks the first of the NSG Tomorrow Program created to help innovative biotech startups execute towards their vision.
As part of the sponsorship, Amgen will support one "Golden Ticket" award each year for three years, providing winners with one year of free residency in NSG Biolabs' fully equipped turnkey BSL-2 laboratory as well as additional facility benefits and connections to Amgen's scientific and business leaders. Companies and pre-incorporated projects in Singapore which are conducting research in specialised biotech fields or developing novel medicines and therapeutics can apply to join the competitive programme. Areas of interest include novel and transformational therapies to treat oncology, inflammatory, hepatic and cardiometabolic diseases as well as innovative research and biomanufacturing platforms. Amgen's internal scientific committee selects the Golden Ticket winner following an interactive pitch event.
"Singapore is a leading innovation hub in Asia, with high-quality biomedical science performed at internationally renowned institutions based in the country. Recognizing the growing biotech ecosystem locally, and Amgen's high-tech biopharmaceutical manufacturing footprint located in Singapore, our sponsorship of the Golden Ticket with NSG BioLabs aims to further foster early-stage life science companies and provide unique mentoring opportunities for local scientist-entrepreneurs. Amgen R&D and Operations teams are excited to partner with NSG BioLabs to support the burgeoning bioscience community in Singapore, and further enable emerging life-science startups," said Philip Tagari, Vice President Therapeutic Discovery, Amgen.
Amgen Singapore began operations in 2014 as Amgen's first Next Generation biomanufacturing facility in Asia, heralding state-of-the-art efficiencies and innovative production of medicines in commercial-scale manufacturing. Working closely with healthcare providers and the community to address the region's growing healthcare needs, Amgen continues to drive innovation in science and biotechnology and to develop a pipeline of skilled specialists and quality biomedical careers for the Singapore biotech industry.
Since its launch in 2019, NSG has achieved several major milestones in its mission to empower innovative biotech companies and enhance the ecosystem in Singapore. In 2021, with site 1 at full capacity, the company doubled its facility capability, enabling it to support more biotech companies by providing state-of-the-art equipment and space, as well as access to a diverse and growing community of innovators and scientists. Residents at NSG include large multi-national companies like Applied Materials, L'Oréal Research & Innovation and Oxford Nanopore Technologies and promising local startups like Engine Biosciences, ImmunoScape and PairX Bio. The startups at NSG have achieved notable breakthroughs, with over S$100 million in funds raised, major partnerships, and new product launches since 2020. NSG currently has over 20 local and international resident companies, specialising in a diverse range of transformative technologies and life-changing applications such as genome editing, tissue engineering, cellular agriculture, cancer immunotherapy, artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, neurodegeneration drug discovery, and COVID-19 diagnostics.
The COVID-19 pandemic and success in vaccine and therapeutic development have drawn global attention to the biotech sector. Sector growth is accelerating in Singapore with local research yielding fruit, local companies expanding internationally and attaining key milestones, strong government support, and industry leaders establishing key commercial operations and manufacturing/production facilities in the country. Yet, Singapore's biotech startups continue to face unique technical, structural, and cultural challenges in launching and growing.
"With our first-hand experience in both the Singapore and US biotech sectors, NSG BioLabs has a deep understanding of the challenges biotech startups face. It is vital that we support their work as it could lead to new life-changing medicines. It is in this spirit that we started NSG Tomorrow, and we are honoured that Amgen shares our vision to help biotech startups grow and facilitate Singapore's development into an international biotech powerhouse," said Daphne Teo, CEO and Founder of NSG BioLabs.
For more details about the NSG Tomorrow and Amgen Golden Ticket, visit nsgtomorrow.com and for more information about NSG BioLabs, visit www.nsgbio.com
About NSG BioLabs
Founded with a focus on supporting early-stage biotech companies, NSG BioLabs offers state-of-the-art equipment, professionally managed operations, capital efficiency, the expertise of world-class teams and global networks to incubate and assist emerging life sciences companies. The conducive R&D environment contains fully equipped laboratory and office infrastructure across 22,000 sq ft in the prime location of Biopolis.
With access to a global network and a shared set of skills and experience with its strategic partners, NSG BioLabs ensures that biotech startups can execute on their cutting-edge research and development ecosystem in Singapore, leading to the innovation of revolutionary technologies and products that translate into breakthrough biotech ventures and impact for patients.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
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Portugal product design team brings deep healthcare design expertise to precision neurology
SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rune Labs, a precision neurology software and data platform company, today announced the creation of a team of lead designers based in Lisbon, Portugal who will be focused on expanding features and workflows for Rune Labs' StrivePD ecosystem for Parkinson's care. The subsidiary will also be Rune's first permanent presence in Europe.
Because people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease have a wide array of symptoms that vary from person to person, a personalized approach that takes into account each patient's unique disease experience is necessary when providing care. That's why Rune Labs developed StrivePD, a digital care ecosystem that enables people with Parkinson's to share their daily disease experience with their care team in between clinical visits. StrivePD aggregates multimodal data, ranging from peripherals such as an Apple Watch to implanted devices such as deep brain stimulation, to enable the care team to personalize treatment via the clinician web portal.
The Portugal design team will research and incorporate the Parkinson's patient experience across StrivePD, and work closely with the engineering and neuroscience teams to co-develop solutions that take into account researcher, clinician, and patient needs. The team will also be responsible for designing data-focused experiences that feature complex multi-modal datasets for neuroscience and patient care.
"Rune Labs is focused on enabling human-centered care to people living with Parkinson's, and the Portugal team of product designers will ensure that patients, clinicians, and researchers have a voice in our products," said Will Newby, VP of Product at Rune Labs. "StrivePD was developed to provide care teams with the necessary data to optimize each patient's treatment, but we want to ensure that Parkinson's patients are also directly involved in their care."
The design team members bring a wealth of experience in healthcare product design, particularly in creating user experiences that empower patients and provide caregivers with tools to improve treatment decision-making. The team has worked together for over seven years and developed 10 marketed products across data analytics and digital pathology. The majority of team members contributed to a patent for the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche.
Rune's first-in-class precision neurology software platform integrates electrophysiology, brain imaging, and device data together with wearable data and clinical labels. The combination provides researchers, drug developers, and clinicians with the tools to guide treatment, uncover hidden disease phenotypes, and design better-targeted therapies. Its lead product, StrivePD, allows patients to track their symptoms and medication use in advance of clinical visits. The platform also includes a comprehensive dashboard tool that helps movement disorder specialists and neurologists visualize various data sources, to identify patterns within and across patients to tailor and optimize care.
About Rune Labs
Rune Labs is a software and data analytics company for precision neurology, built to support care delivery and therapy development. StrivePD, our care delivery ecosystem for Parkinson's, enables patients and clinicians to better manage Parkinson's disease by providing access to curated dashboards that summarize a range of patient data sources. For therapeutics development, biopharma and medical device companies leverage our technology, network of engaged clinicians and patients, and large longitudinal real-world dataset to expedite their development programs.
For more information, please visit www.runelabs.io.
For more information on StrivePD, please visit Strive.group.
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Legendary Portuguese footballer to release multiple NFT collections per year
PARIS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, today announced that it has kicked off an exclusive, multi-year NFT partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game. Through this partnership, Binance will launch a global campaign aiming to give Ronaldo's fans an introduction to Web3 with a compelling entry point into the world of NFTs.
Over the course of the agreement, Cristiano Ronaldo and Binance will create a series of collections for sale exclusively on the Binance NFT platform. The first collection will be released later this year and will feature designs created in collaboration with Ronaldo.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world's best footballers, and has transcended sport to become an icon in multiple industries. He has amassed one of the world's most dedicated fan bases through his authenticity, talent, and charity work," said Binance Founder and CEO "CZ" (Changpeng Zhao). "We are thrilled to provide his fans with exclusive engagement opportunities to connect with Ronaldo and own a piece of iconic sports history."
"My relationship with the fans is very important to me, so the idea of bringing unprecedented experiences and access through this NFT platform is something that I wanted to be a part of," said Ronaldo. "I know the fans are going to enjoy the collection as much as I do."
The Cristiano Ronaldo NFT collections will be available exclusively on Binance NFT at www.binance.com/en/nft/home.
About Binance
Binance is the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a financial product suite that includes the largest digital asset exchange by volume. Trusted by millions worldwide, the Binance platform is dedicated to increasing the freedom of money for users, and features an unmatched portfolio of crypto products and offerings, including: trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization and infrastructure solutions, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com
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Brewers’ Severino suspended 80 games for fertility drug
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Pedro Severino has been suspended for 80 games following a positive drug test. He was expected to serve as the main backup to 2021 All-Star Omar Narváez. The commissioner’s office says Severino tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Clomiphene. The drug is used to induce ovulation. Severino will lose about half his $1.9 million salary. He apologized to the Brewers, teammates and fans. Severino says he and his wife are trying to start a family and one of doctors he consulted with prescribed medication to treat infertility issues. The 28-year-old is in his first season with the Brewers after playing for Washington and Baltimore. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/05/brewers-catcher-severino-suspended-for-positive-drug-test/ | 2022-04-05T17:26:17Z |
BIRMINGHAM, England, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- So Soul, a fast-growing disposable vape brand showcased its stylish, subtle-flavored vaping products X7000, XS600 and Y650, as well as a wide range of cutting-edge vaporizer products in the Europe's biggest vaping event 'The Vaper Expo UK', held at Birmingham-NEC from May 27 to 29. At the show, So Soul discussed with global industry partners and vaping fans on topics including utmost product reliability and safety, optimized flavors and vaping experience, and commitment to compliance, with a focus on business and social value to light up a bright future for the disposable e-cigarette industry.
Attractive booth, shining at the show
So Soul has attracted many visitors and fans with its stylish blue design depicting its unique brand attitude, the art of flavor creation with subtle fragrances, and the quality product experience.
The diversified product lines of So Soul have also attracted the attention of global dealers and retailers, especially So Soul's three new products, X7000, XS600, and Y650, as well as So Soul big puff innovation Y10000, which have gained great attention and strong cooperation intention.
"So Soul X7000 and Y10000 products are extremely powerful, and the design of sufficient puff and comfortable grip is amazing, So Soul XS600 and Y650 are not only attractive for its crystal clear appearance, but also for its rich and smooth flavors and excellent value for money." complimented by an on-site distributor.
So Soul X7000 Amazing Launch
The X7000, So Soul's premium series of 2022 disposable devices, is as excellent as it looks. Using ergonomic design, it creates a comfortable grip and a pure asthenic visual impact from the elegant body waves to the crated texture.
Supporting 7000 puff counts, X7000 brings advanced users a perfect value for money, while experiencing the evolved professional experience of vaping from the mesh coil technology. It also provides users with more than 21 flavors that are refreshing, sweet, savory, and everything in between from Watermelon Ice, Mixed Berry Ice, Blueberry Ice, Spearmint, Blue Razz Lemonade, to Lemon Strawberry Pie, Pineapple Banana Coconut, Strawberry Watermelon Bubblegum, etc. There's something for everyone.
So Soul XS600 and Y650 are All About Style and Substance
So Soul XS600 and Y650 series are loved by fans for their crystal clear appearance, smooth touch feelings and the pixel style design reminding an artistic fun.
XS600 and Y650 provide 600 puffs and 650 puffs and satisfy lovers with multiple tastes including Blue Sour Raspberry, Kiwi Passionfruit Guava, Apple Peach, Cherry Ice, Strawberry Ice, Watermelon Ice, Raspberry Sherbet, Gape, etc.
The combination of both style and substance in products and the optimization of product ingredients have made So Soul disposable devices become fast popular among users in Europe, North America, Southeast Asia and other regions in the world.
Who is So Soul?
Established in 2021, So Soul has rapidly risen through disposable e-cigarette products, which have been widely acclaimed globally in a short period of time. As a high-tech enterprise integrating product R&D, production as well as brand operation, So Soul envisions a world where people have easy access to affordable, safe, and effective alternatives to traditional cigarettes. We want to help make this vision a reality by providing our customers with products that are not only stylish and cutting-edge, but also made with the highest quality ingredients and backed by extensive research and development.
Empowered by our own research and development laboratory, our team of experts are constantly striving to develop new and innovative ways to improve the vaping experience and we can always be at the forefront of the latest technology.
Currently, So Soul's products are sold globally in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit https://sosoulvape.com.
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ColdQuanta, Riverlane and University of Wisconsin–Madison Achieve Multi-Qubit Entanglement and Algorithms on a Programmable Neutral Atom Quantum Computer
BOULDER, Colo., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ColdQuanta, Riverlane and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, today announced they have successfully run a quantum algorithm on a cold atom qubit array system, codenamed "AQuA," an industry first that brings quantum computing one step closer to real world applications. The milestone was conducted at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the research group led by Prof. Mark Saffman. A paper on the research was published today in Nature, the world's leading multidisciplinary science journal.
Gate model quantum computers promise to solve currently difficult computational problems if they can be operated at scale with long coherence times and high fidelity logic. Cold atom hyperfine qubits provide inherent scalability due to their identical characteristics, long coherence times, and ability to be trapped in dense multi-dimensional arrays.
The team is the first in the world to demonstrate quantum algorithms on a programmable gate model cold atom quantum computer. An architecture was used in which individual atoms are addressed with tightly focused optical beams scanned across a two-dimensional array of qubits.
The team achieved the preparation of entangled Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) states with up to 6 qubits, quantum phase estimation for a chemistry problem, and the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) for the MaxCut graph problem. These results highlight the highly scalable capability of cold atom qubit arrays for universal, programmable quantum computation, as well as preparation of non-classical states of use for quantum enhanced sensing.
"There's a race to build a useful quantum computer, and there's a handful of different approaches that are being developed including cold atom qubits," said Dr. Mark Saffman. "This is the first quantum computer using cold atoms with multiple qubits and running quantum algorithms, so it's a significant step forward for the cold atom approach."
Dr. Ophelia Crawford, Senior Quantum Scientist at Riverlane, said, "Combining Riverlane's expertise in quantum algorithms and quantum chemistry with ColdQuanta and UW-Madison's deep knowledge of hardware was crucial to successfully implementing QPE in this project. Close partnerships like this will be vital for tackling the scientific and engineering challenges that must be overcome to get to useful quantum computers sooner than previously imaginable."
ColdQuanta will soon launch Hilbert, a 100-qubit scale computer that builds on the groundbreaking work conducted in this research. Leveraging the natural scalability of the Cold Atom approach, the Hilbert platform will offer strong connectivity, fidelity, and miniaturization with systems operating at room temperature.
As members of the Chicago Quantum Exchange, UW–Madison and ColdQuanta are among the industry leaders that have helped the Chicago region, including Madison, Wis., emerge as a leading hub of quantum research nationally.
About ColdQuanta
ColdQuanta is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, ColdQuanta enables "quantum everywhere" through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Founded in 2007, ColdQuanta grew from decades of research in atomic physics and work at JILA, with intellectual property licensed through the University of Colorado and University of Wisconsin. ColdQuanta's scalable and versatile cold atom technology is used by world-class organizations around the globe and deployed by NASA on the International Space Station. ColdQuanta is based in Boulder, CO, with offices in Madison, WI and Oxford, UK. Find out how ColdQuanta is building the future at www.coldquanta.com.
The name ColdQuanta and the ColdQuanta logo are both registered trademarks of ColdQuanta, Inc.
About Riverlane
Riverlane's mission is to make quantum computing useful far sooner than previously imaginable, starting an era of human progress as significant as the industrial and digital revolutions. To fully unlock the massive potential of quantum computing, we need a circa 10,000x increase in the size and reliability of quantum computers. We play a key role in achieving this by building Deltaflow.OS – the operating system for quantum computing. This starts with breaking through the biggest barrier to quantum computing today: quantum error correction. Doing so can accelerate the development of useful, fault tolerant, commercially viable quantum computers by up to a decade. Being hardware obsessed and commercially driven means we work closely with leading quantum hardware companies representing every qubit technology. We're backed by venture capital funding from Molten Ventures, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners and the University of Cambridge.
About University of Wisconsin–Madison
Since its founding in 1848, UW–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our students, staff, and faculty members partake in a world-class education and solve real-world problems. We've inspired satirists and senators alike. We've fearlessly sifted and winnowed to find today's truths. And with the Wisconsin Idea as our guiding principle, we're not only changing the 936 acres we call home—Badgers are also creating a better future for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia will hold a presidential election on Oct. 23 to choose a successor to centrist President Borut Pahor, who has been in office for 10 years, authorities said Wednesday.
If no candidate wins more than half of the ballots in the first round, a runoff between the top two will be held three weeks later.
Already, several people have said they would run for the presidency, including two female contenders who have been polling strongly — independent lawyer Natasa Pirc Musar and ruling liberal party candidate Marta Kos.
Also expected to run is former foreign minister Anze Logar, a candidate of right-wing Slovenian Democratic Party of former Prime Minister Janez Jansa.
If a woman wins she will become the first female president of the country since Slovenia became an independent nation in 1991 after splitting from the former Yugoslavia.
Pirc Musar has led the polls, with many in Slovenia feeling she could help bridge a divide between the right and left. She is also well known for representing Slovenia-born U.S. former first lady Melania Trump in some legal cases in her home country.
Marta Kos is from the liberal Freedom Movement, which runs the current Slovenian government after winning an election in April. The liberals ousted Jansa’s government, which during his term pushed the traditionally moderate European Union nation toward right-wing populism.
Pahor, who also served previously as prime minister, has sought to stoke political unity. He is banned from running again after two full terms.
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LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GBank Financial Holdings Inc. ("GBank" or the "Company") (OTCQX: GBFH), the parent company for Bank of George (the "Bank"), today announced it will host its annual meeting of shareholders on Thursday, May 12, at 2:00 p.m. (PST). Shareholders will be able to listen from their home or from any remote location that has Internet connectivity. There will be no physical location for shareholders to attend. Shareholders may participate online, via the ZOOM app on their smartphones, or by joining by telephone:
The ZOOM video conference ID is 822 7499 1409.
The ZOOM meeting password is included on your Notice of Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders that accompanied your proxy materials.
Joining by ZOOM Video Conference
Log in on your computer at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82274991409?pwd=cU1zbEQ5cmZ3OUM5SitDNmxqY2hNUT09
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Dial (408) 638-0968. The conference ID is 822 7499 1409.
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The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be hosted by Edward M. Nigro, Executive Chairman, and T. Ryan Sullivan, President/CEO. You are encouraged to review in full the Annual Meeting Notice and all related materials. Reviewing these materials will allow you to know which items of business we intend to cover during the meeting. The 12/31/2021 Annual Report was posted to https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/GBFH/disclosure on March 29, 2022.
GBank Financial Holdings Inc. ("GBank" or the "Company") (GBFH), a bank holding company with approximately $618 million in assets at December 31, 2021, conducts business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank of George (named in honor of George Washington). Founded in 2007, the Bank operates two full-service commercial branches in Las Vegas, Nevada, with primary lending activities focused on engaging clients in Nevada, California, Utah, and Arizona. Bank of George has key businesses in three prominent divisions: SBA Lending, Gaming FinTech, and Commercial Lending. The Bank conducts business nationally through its SBA lending activities (ranked 19th in the nation by the U.S. Small Business Administration for SBA 7(a) dollar loan volume through September 30, 2021) and its partnership. Launched in 2016, the Bank's Gaming FinTech Division, through its contract with BankCard Services, LLC ("BCS") is empowering Sightline Payments Play+ Solution (Sightline Payments) for seamless and secure pay-and-play that is enabling cashless, mobile commerce solutions for gaming, lottery, and sports betting ecosystems – positioning GBank as a financial leader in this new payments world. The Bank also provides general commercial banking services with an emphasis on serving the needs of small- and medium-sized businesses, high net worth individuals, professionals, and investors. The Bank offers a full complement of consumer deposit products and is focused on delivering a premium level of service. Bank of George has been recognized every year for each of the past five years by S&P Global Market Intelligence as a top 100 U.S. community bank under $3 billion in assets. For more information about Bank of George, please visit its website at https://www.bankofgeorge.com. GBank's Common Stock is quoted on the US OTCQX Market under the symbol GBFH.
GBank has made forward-looking statements in this Press Release. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries. When words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," or similar expressions occur in this Press Release, the Company is making forward-looking statements. Note that many factors could affect the future financial results of the Company and its subsidiaries, both individually and collectively, and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release. Those factors include, but are not limited to: the recent and continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic which poses risks and may harm the Company's business and results of operations in future quarters, credit risk, changes in market interest rates, inability to achieve merger-related synergies, competition, economic downturn or recession, and government regulation and supervision. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a device to provide vital emergency communication for individuals traveling in remote areas," said an inventor, from Moberly, Mo., "so I invented the 911 DRONE. My design ensures that a wireless cellular network can be accessed for calling 911 if needed."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to summon emergency assistance from a remote location. In doing so, it ensures that the user's GPS location is shared with emergency responders. As a result, it enhances safety and emergency communication and it provides added peace of mind. Additionally, the invention features a portable design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, boaters, etc.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLP-127, 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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Regional Favorite Expands with Exciting Opportunity for Operators and Investors to Share Rainbow Cone Passion, Flavors and Values Beyond the Windy City
CHICAGO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rainbow Cone, a Chicago tradition for over 95 years, has announced a new franchise partner program. The uniquely designed program, created with third-generation Rainbow Cone Owner Lynn Sapp, and the Buonavolanto Family, will expand the Rainbow Cone family and its celebrated history, flavors and values to new communities throughout the Midwest, Southeast and South/Southwest. It enables entrepreneurs passionate about the classic Chicago treat to join the company and share the Rainbow Cone legacy.
"There's long been a deep love for Rainbow Cone among entrepreneurs who have often inquired about bringing its classic flavors to their own communities," said Lynn Sapp, third-generation Owner. "Our new franchise partner program was carefully created to extend our family operation nationwide."
Founded in 1926 by "Grandpa Joe" Sapp, who was never satisfied with just one ice cream flavor, Rainbow Cone features five delicious flavors on a single cone, including chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio, and orange sherbet. Rather than scooped, the ice cream is sliced and layered, and can be enjoyed in a waffle cone, sugar cone, dish or as a cake. Since 2020, the brand has expanded by adding a second brick and mortar location equipped with a Drive-Through, three kiosk locations, and a fleet of ice cream trucks for festivals, catering, and events.
"We grew aggressively during COVID, which is a testament to our loyal customers, our ice cream and tireless work of our team," added Buonavolanto.
Rainbow Cone has plans to continue expansion of company owned locations next year with three more brick and mortar locations in the Orland Park, Flossmoor, and Algonquin areas. The new franchise partner program includes In-Line, Drive-Through and kiosk opportunities, with a proven proprietary business approach developed and fine-tuned by Rainbow Cone. It spans industry-leading technology, real estate and construction support, shoulder to shoulder training, e-learning, marketing resources and field teams to help franchise partners thrive, succeed and grow.
"The relationship with Lynn Sapp and the Buonavolanto family has been pivotal in bringing Rainbow Cone throughout Illinois over the past four years," added Buonavolanto. "Our new franchise partner program enables other entrepreneurs to work in synergy with us to share Rainbow Cone with as many communities as possible. We are committed to partnering with enthusiastic leaders and building an alliance with our franchisees."
The Rainbow Cone franchise partnership program is open to experienced entrepreneurs interested in single-unit and multi-unit opportunities. Initial investment figures range from $269K to $1.205M. For more information about the program, visit www.rainbowconefranchise.com
The Original Rainbow Cone serves ice cream featuring extraordinary flavors and textures, including the world-famous 5-flavor "Rainbow Cone," sundaes, milkshakes, and memories dedicated to last forever. After opening in 1926, the "Rainbow Cone'' began its infamous reputation and quickly became the most iconic ice cream in Chicago. As Rainbow Cone works to expand their locations and showcase their new adventures, including mobile ice cream trucks, they are excited to share their love for Rainbow Cone's signature sliced cone with even more communities. The Original Rainbow Cone is also available for nationwide shipping via Goldbelly. With four locations in the Chicago area and growing, locals count on The Original Rainbow Cone as a Chicago staple and a sweet treat. For more information, visit www.RainbowCone.com or follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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New major Release 21 allows managing Agile Release Trains (ARTs) alongside traditional projects and programs — with a unified set of hybrid KPIs.
GRAZ, Austria, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizations running agile projects find it increasingly difficult to scale them while simultaneously struggling to keep an eye on all their traditional projects and programs. The new version of ONEPOINT Projects, a leading web-based project and portfolio management (PPM) solution, helps overcome both challenges by integrating support for the Scaled Agile Framework® in a new optional module. The new Enterprise Agile Option, initially supporting the Essential SAFe® configuration, enables Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to be executed directly within a hybrid project portfolio. Other new features include practical improvements for program and risk management and for the bidirectional integration of ONEPOINT Projects with Atlassian's Jira.
Key Highlights of the Enterprise Agile Option (EAO):
- Agile Release Trains: Planning, executing, controlling, and reporting of ARTs, including integrated support for the agile teams level.
- Program Increment (PI) Planning: An interactive Kanban-style PI Planning Board including drag & drop features and dependency drawing.
- Confidence Voting: Integrated confidence voting as part of the PI planning cycle.
- Risk Management: Optional SAFe-compliant risk management with the new, improved Risk Management Option (RMO).
- Resource Management: Automated planning support for workload visualization based on ONEPOINT's hybrid approach to resource management.
Empowering Release Train Engineers
"SAFe is becoming increasingly popular for managing complex, ongoing development processes," says Dieter Freismuth, CTO of ONEPOINT Projects. "But ARTs often live in silos which is far from ideal. By integrating them into the world of standards-based portfolio management, we can pave the way for a more frictionless agile transition."
ONEPOINT's Essential SAFe® Implementation empowers Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to manage distributed teams more efficiently. The agile teams level is realized using Scrum projects and can be executed in ONEPOINT Projects and Jira. Using an optional connector to SAP®, customers can even integrate the software with their enterprise-wide ERP systems if needed.
Availability
Version 21, including the Enterprise Agile Option (EAO), is now available at www.onepoint-projects.com. The new release can be tested in a free cloud version for 30 days by selecting the "Enterprise" plan that includes EAO. To enable Jira connectivity for the test site, contact the sales team at info@onepoint-projects.com.
About ONEPOINT Projects
ONEPOINT Projects provides an easy-to-use software solution that seamlessly integrates project, portfolio, resource, and strategic management and consistently supports the entire project life cycle. The standards-compliant (IPMA, PMI, PRINCE2) software adapts to existing business processes and enables Jira, SAP, Slack, and MS Teams connectivity. Learn more at www.onepoint-projects.com.
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SUZHOU, China and ROCKVILLE, Md. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK), a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and age-related diseases, and Tanner Pharma Group ("Tanner Pharma"), a global pharmaceutical services provider of specialty access solutions, have jointly launched an innovative Named Patient Program (NPP) for olverembatinib. This collaboration will allow access to Ascentage Pharma's novel drug candidate, olverembatinib on a named patient basis in over 100 countries and regions where the drug is not yet commercially accessible. Olverembatinib is currently approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for use in China for adult patients with tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-resistant chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML-CP) or accelerated-phase CML (CML-AP) harboring the T315I mutation as confirmed by a validated diagnostic test.
Named Patient Programs are a mechanism through which physicians can legally and ethically prescribe investigational or approved drugs for patients in need prior to their commercial availability. Under the terms of the agreement, Tanner will be the supplier of olverembatinib to healthcare providers on a named patient basis in countries where the drug is not commercially available. The NPP is being launched globally, giving patients the opportunity to access olverembatinib.
CML is a hematologic malignancy of the white blood cells. The introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) targeting BCR-ABL have significantly improved the clinical management of CML. However, despite clinical benefits offered by the first- and second-generation TKIs, many patients develop drug resistance. Such acquired resistance to TKIs is a major challenge in the treatment of CML. BCR-ABL kinase mutations represent a key mechanism of acquired drug resistance; T315I, which is the most- common drug-resistant mutation, occurs in about 25% of patients with drug-resistant CML. Patients with T315I-mutant CML are resistant to both first- and second-generation BCR-ABL inhibitors, hence presenting an urgent and high unmet medical need for third-generation BCR-ABL inhibitors to more effectively and safely target the T315I mutation.
Developed by Ascentage Pharma, olverembatinib is a novel third-generation BCR-ABL inhibitor that can effectively target a spectrum of BCR-ABL mutants, including the T315I mutation. Currently, olverembatinib is recommended by both the Guidelines of the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) and the China Anti-Cancer Association's (CACA) Guidelines for the Holistic Integrative Management of Cancers, for the treatment of patients with TKI-resistant CML harboring the T315I mutation (while the CACA Guidelines also recommend olverembatinib for the treatment of patients with CML intolerant/resistant to at least two TKIs). As the first approved third-generation BCR-ABL inhibitor in China and the second in any country globally, olverembatinib is currently being evaluated in a Phase Ib study in the US for the treatment of drug-resistant CML. To date, olverembatinib has been granted one Fast Track designation and three Orphan Drug designations by the US FDA, and one Orphan Drug designation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Olverembatinib has potential in several other indications as well. It has been included in the CSCO Guidelines for the treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). Besides, in an ongoing clinical trial, preliminary results suggest potential of olverembatinib in the management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)1 and in a preclinical study published recently, olverembatinib has shown potential in the management of Covid-19 patients2.
Tanner Pharma Group is a specialist pharmaceutical services provider based in Charlotte North Carolina, USA with offices in Europe and Latin America. Through its Managed Access Programs division, Tanner supports manufacturers by providing ethical, controlled and compliant access to their innovative medicines in countries where they are not commercially accessible. Tanner has been enabling patient access to medicines for more than 20 years in over 130 countries and has extensive experience supporting CML patients.
"There is enormous unmet medical need in the treatment of CML globally. As the world's second 3rd-generation BCR-ABL inhibitor entering clinical development in the US, and one of the few China-developed novel drug candidates positioned for the global market from the very beginning, olverembatinib has demonstrated excellent efficacy and safety, leading to the marketing authorization in China last year," said Dr. Dajun Yang, Chairman & CEO of Ascentage Pharma.
He added "Tanner Pharma is a world-leading pharmaceutical services provider with extensive experience in enabling access to innovative therapies when no other treatment options exist. We look forward to partnering with Tanner Pharma to provide this named patient program and expand the access to olverembatinib to patients with CML around the world."
"We are pleased to expand the work we do globally to give hope to CML patients through our partnership with Ascentage Pharma for olverembatinib," said Robert Keel, Executive Vice President at Tanner Pharma Group. "The named patient program will help ensure patients who have no alternative therapeutic options for their disease, receives access to olverembatinib in a manner that is reliable, responsible, ethical and in accordance with all country-specific regulatory requirements."
Telephone: +1 704 552 8408
Email: olverembatinib@tannerpharma.com
About Ascentage Pharma
Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) is a globally focused biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B, and age-related diseases. On October 28, 2019, Ascentage Pharma was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 6855.HK.
Ascentage Pharma focuses on developing therapeutics that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis, or programmed cell death. The company has built a pipeline of eight clinical drug candidates, including novel, highly potent Bcl-2, and dual Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors, as well as candidates aimed at IAP and MDM2-p53 pathways, and next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Ascentage Pharma is also the only company in the world with active clinical programs targeting all three known classes of key apoptosis regulators. The company is conducting more than 50 Phase I/II clinical trials in the US, Australia, Europe, and China. To date, Ascentage Pharma has obtained a total of 15 ODDs, 2 FTDs, and 2 Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) designations from the FDA and 1 ODD from the EU for four of the company's investigational drug candidates.
Leveraging its robust R&D capabilities, Ascentage Pharma has built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights and has entered into global partnerships with numerous renowned biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and research institutes such as UNITY Biotechnology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Merck, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer. The company has built a talented team with global experience in discovering, developing, launching, and commercializing innovative drugs and is setting up world-class commercial manufacturing and sales & marketing teams. One pivotal aim of Ascentage Pharma is to continuously strengthen its R&D capabilities and accelerate its clinical development programs, in order to fulfil its mission of addressing unmet clinical needs in China and around the world for the benefit of more patients.
About Tanner Pharma Group
Tanner Pharma Group is a specialist pharmaceutical services provider based in Charlotte North Carolina, USA with offices in Europe and Latin America. Tanner provides a portfolio of service offerings focused on improving the global access to medicines. Through its Tanner MAP division, Tanner supports manufacturers with ethical, controlled, and compliant access to their innovative medicines in countries where they are not commercially accessible. For more information, visit www.tannerpharma.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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At the northern tip of Patagonia's desert coast in Argentina, the skies above El Cóndor are filled with shifting clouds of chatty, colorful parrots.
The mountain's crumbling sandstone cliffs are home to the largest parrot colony in the world, containing 37,000 nests.
The burrowing parrots are so named because they tunnel into the sandy cliffsides to build their nests. These tunnels can be up to 9.8 feet (about 3 meters) deep.
With green feathers and white rings around their eyes, burrowing parrots stand out in this barren landscape overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. When the birds fly, bright blue and red feathers flash in the sky.
El Cóndor's cliffs serve as a nesting ground for a species that once appeared all over South America, but the burrowing parrot population is now declining.
The parrots' food source in the Argentine Monte is disappearing more quickly than the Amazon rainforest. This vulnerable region of desert grasslands and shrubs, which the parrots prefer, has suffered from deforestation.
The burrowing parrots have to fly three hours away from their nests just to find seeds and berries to bring back to their chicks within the cliff nests. Each year, the birds must travel farther to find something to eat, and it's estimated the adults fly up to 164 miles (264 kilometers) per day, according to scientists at Justus Liebig University Giessen in Germany.
Moreover, threats from humans and growing tourism in the area are making life harder for the parrots.
A sky full of birds
Argentine director Kevin Zaouali, who made the first episode of the "Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World" series that premieres Sunday on CNN, first saw the birds 10 years ago when he visited El Cóndor, entranced by "an entire sky covered by parrots." Returning to the beach, he and his team had to remain patient, "waiting to see what the animals wanted to offer us."
The film crew spent 20 days with the parrots, wanting to find special moments, Zaouali said. The team listened to the constant chatter of the highly social birds and observed other nuances of their behavior as well. Burrowing parrots are monogamous and mate for life -- and they do everything together.
Zaouali said he was struck by "the way they look at each other and the way they touch each other. They're always giving kisses to each other."
Amid these glimpses of affection were moments fraught with tension.
Burrowing parrots are the prey of the peregrine falcon, the fastest bird on the planet. It can reach speeds of 240 miles per hour (386 kilometers per hour) when diving at its prey. At the site, the falcons moved so quickly that it was nearly impossible to capture their dives on camera.
Some fledgling chicks inside the nest grow curious as they wait for their parents to return from the feeding ground and fall to the bottom of the mountain if they lean out too far. Zaouali and his crew spent a day watching a chick painstakingly climb centimeter by centimeter back up to the nest after it fell out.
The sandstone cliffs pose other risks for the colony. The structures occasionally collapse, with massive blocks falling from the cliff face and killing the parrots dwelling inside. But the parrots return each year after spending winters in the north because they prefer the arid openness of the cliffs along the Atlantic coast.
Protecting parrots
The burrowing parrot is currently considered to be of "least concern," according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species, but the species has been recognized as one that's declining in population.
Due to their charm and color, burrowing parrots are exploited by the wildlife trade. They have also been hunted as pests who feed on crops. And because burrowing parrots are so picky about where they nest, they are easily disturbed if humans encroach on their space.
Zaouali began filming and photographing animals 16 years ago, and he has already seen changes in the places he once visited as a child. He said he worries that "the land of adventure" could lose the largest parrot colony on Earth and other animals if protective measures aren't taken for the vulnerable species that call Patagonia home.
"Patagonia is a very special place but also very, very fragile," Zaouali said. "It's unique and very wild, and while it seems very distant and pristine, if we don't try to protect it, it will be like any other place full of pollution."
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California agency on Thursday cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project.
The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission voted 23-2 to reclassify a 56-acre terminal at the Port of Oakland as a mixed-use area where a new ballpark could be built. The vote is the first in a series of legal hurdles the team would have to overcome before it gets permission to break ground for the project.
The commission followed the recommendation of its staff, which found the team demonstrated removing the terminal from port use “would not detract from the region’s capability to handle the projected growth in cargo.”
The A’s are the last professional franchise remaining in Oakland after the NBA’s Golden State Warriors relocated to San Francisco and the NFL’s Raiders to Las Vegas in recent years. The defections weigh heavily on the Bay Area city of roughly 400,000 people, some of whom pleaded with the commission Thursday to work harder to keep the team and the accompanying jobs.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said the approval moved the city closer to bringing “this bold vision into a beautiful reality and keep our A’s rooted in Oakland for generations to come.”
“Our city has historically been overlooked for major economic development, but today that story about Oakland changes,” she said in a statement.
The two commissioners and members of the public who opposed no longer classifying Howard Terminal for port priority questioned whether the Port of Oakland would have the room needed to expand as shipping traffic grows if a massive real estate development were in its midst.
Erin Wright, a third-generation longshoreman and member of ILWU Local 10, said the maritime community opposes the project because it would interfere with the shipping and receiving of cargo.
“Everyone with a working brain knows that the building of houses in an industrial zone is going to have a huge negative impact on all operations and lead to a downturn and degradation of our seaports,” he said.
“Our port is busier than it’s been in my 33 years. We need (Howard Terminal) for operations. We are using it, we have been using it every day,” he added.
Last year, the Oakland City Council approved preliminary terms for the project but A’s President Dave Kaval said the financial terms didn’t work for the team. Kaval said the team was proceeding with “parallel paths,” planning new ballparks in Oakland and Las Vegas.
The A’s top-level minor league team, the Las Vegas Aviators, have played since April 2019 at a new stadium several miles northwest of the Strip. It has 8,196 seats and 22 air-conditioned suites but is not considered suitable for long-term use by the A’s.
The Triple A team reported drawing an average of 6,590 fans during the 2021 season. The A’s, by comparison, have drawn noticeably few fans to RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, which seats more than 63,000.
In Las Vegas, local news outlets have since 2021 tracked visits by A’s team executives and have reported, sometimes citing unnamed sources, about team interest in several properties on or adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip.
Both T-Mobile Arena, home to the NHL Vegas Golden Knights since 2017, and Allegiant Stadium, a domed 65,000-seat, are within walking distance of Strip resorts. The NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders relocated from Oakland in 2020 and play at Allegiant Stadium.
A’s executives have been focusing on two locations and have met with the owners of the Tropicana Las Vegas, an aging icon built in 1957 and namesake of a key Las Vegas Boulevard intersection, according local media.
In Oakland, the A’s proposal includes a $1 billion privately financed 35,000-seat waterfront ballpark at Howard Terminal, which is currently being used as overflow parking for containers and trucks. The project also would include 3,000 residential units, office and retail space, hotel rooms and an indoor performance center.
The team’s lease at the aging RingCentral Coliseum runs through 2024. The league has said rebuilding at the current location is not a viable option. In May, Major League Baseball instructed Oakland’s brass to explore relocation options if no ballpark agreement could be reached.
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Associated Press writer Ken Ritter in Las Vegas contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/agency-clears-way-for-oakland-athletics-12b-ballpark-plan/ | 2022-07-01T00:23:56Z |
Which earbuds are better?
Getting a new pair of earbuds might be more complicated than you think. There are several factors to consider before purchasing earbuds, but if you want to boil it down to two brands, Bose and Samsung are worth your attention. Bose is a leading brand for audio products, including earbuds. Samsung has only recently dipped its toes into those waters and now also offers high-quality earbuds.
How do they stack up against each other, though? Each brand offers several models, but there are differences in design, specs and build.
Bose earbuds
If you’re looking for a high-quality pair of new earbuds, Bose will not disappoint. Bose prides itself on making audio electronics that deliver high-fidelity sound and top-tier features. Bose earbuds range from $130-$200, with the only real difference among models being the build and design.
Bose earbuds pros
Bose uses high-quality tweeters and drivers to reproduce rich sound. If you listen to music such as hip-hop, reggae, jazz or funk, you’ll find that Bose earbuds deliver good bass for their size. They also have a broad soundstage, so music with prominent highs and lows sounds terrific as well.
Most Bose earbuds have an Ingress Protection rating indicating how water-resistant they are, which is an important consideration if you’re looking for a pair to work out with. They also offer good battery life, lasting five to seven hours on a single charge, and the ear tips are typically more comfortable than the ones that come packaged with most Samsung earbuds.
Bose earbuds cons
If you find Bose earbuds on sale, jump at the opportunity — they’re infamous for being expensive. You can find high-quality over-ear headphones by other brands for the same price as, or lower price than, Bose’s top earbuds.
Bose earbuds aren’t as sleek as Samsung earbuds and generally have a more robust build. This makes them more durable but can feel uncomfortable if you plan on using them for exercising.
Best Bose earbuds
Bose QuietComfort Noise-Canceling Earbuds
These earbuds offer crisp high-fidelity audio and have an advanced acoustic system to deliver an immersive listening experience. They come with three sizes of comfortable StayHear Max ear tips, last up to six hours on a full charge and have simple touch controls.
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These earbuds last up to five hours on a single charge and are designed for those with an active lifestyle. They’re suitable for even the most rigorous workout sessions, offer fantastic sound quality and have a beam-forming microphone for crystal-clear audio during calls.
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These earbuds are connected with a cord and designed to stay in your ears during tough workouts. They offer wireless connectivity via Bluetooth or near field communication, last up to six hours on a full charge and come with several Stay Hear+ Sport ear tips.
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Samsung earbuds
Samsung earbuds offer excellent audio quality and are designed to integrate with Android smartphones seamlessly. You can find a basic pair of Samsung wireless earbuds for $100, but if you want something with more premium features and a durable build, expect to spend up to $160.
Samsung earbuds pros
Samsung earbuds have a more sleek, stylish design than most Bose earbuds, and many users find them more comfortable and practical for exercising. As with the best Bose earbuds, the best Samsung earbuds have active noise-canceling for tuning out ambient noise and transparency modes for being more aware of your surroundings.
Samsung earbuds are more affordable than Bose earbuds and are an excellent choice for anyone working with a budget. They’re not cheap by any means, but they’re perfect if you’re looking to save a few bucks on quality earbuds.
Also, although Samsung earbuds are compatible with iOS devices and support various Bluetooth codecs, they work much better when paired with a device running Android 5.0. Specifically, they work best with Samsung smartphones since these offer more software support and diverse touch control functions.
Samsung earbuds cons
Samsung earbuds sound great but generally don’t offer the same bass as most Bose earbuds. Samsung earbuds’ battery life is typically poorer than Bose’s, but since they come with a wireless charging case, it’s not a huge concern for most users. Also, because of the integrated microphones in Bose earbuds, Samsung’s noise-canceling isn’t nearly as effective.
Best Samsung earbuds
These stylish earbuds have a 12-millimeter tweeter, long-lasting battery life and active noise-cancellation to block out ambient noise. They deliver spatial sound and impressive bass for their size, have an always-on voice assistant function and come in five colors.
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Intelligent active noise-cancellation lets users drown out noisy environments with a single touch of a button. The 11-millimeter woofer and 6.5-millimeter tweeter deliver rich sound, the call quality is crystal-clear and they have an IPX7 water-resistance rating, making them suitable for exercising.
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These earbuds have an Ambient Aware feature that lets you be more aware of your surroundings while listening to your favorite tunes. They have a three-microphone setup for high-quality sound during phone calls, touch controls for managing music playback and last 22 hours.
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Should you get Bose earbuds or Samsung earbuds?
Bose and Samsung earbuds share many characteristics and features that make them similar in terms of quality. You’ll get many of the same features across most models, including an IP rating, noise-canceling, simple touch controls, access to voice assistants and different-sized ear tip cushions.
Bose earbuds are generally better if you’re a bass-lover or looking for earbuds with a broader overall soundstage and high-end acoustics. However, if you want high-quality sound at a more affordable price, Samsung earbuds are worth a look and have a more stylish design.
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MONTREAL, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Find Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapies for auto-immune and rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Paul F. Truex to its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2022.
Find Therapeutics was created in 2020 by CTI Life Sciences and launched with investments from CTI Life Sciences, adMare BioInnovations, Domain Therapeutics and Peptimimesis Pharma. The company has operated in stealth mode since inception and is now ready for its next stage of growth. Find Therapeutics is happy to announce that Mr. Truex will serve as Chairman of the Board replacing Laurence Rulleau who will remain as a Board Director, representing CTI LSF III. The company warmly thanks Laurence for her dedication and vision that led to Find's creation.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is a pleasure to welcome Paul to our team," said Philippe Douville, Chief Executive Officer of Find Therapeutics. "Paul's long history of successful leadership, coupled with his extensive network in the life sciences ecosystem makes him an ideal person for this role. I look forward to working closely with Paul as we continue to advance our programs."
Paul is currently the Chairman and CEO of Thryv Therapeutics (formerly LQT Therapeutics, Laval, Quebec) where he has successfully raised over CDN$40 million to develop new therapeutic approaches for Long QT Syndrome and resistant cancers. Mr. Truex brings to the Find Board of Directors three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including having founded and led several successful biotech companies while serving on multiple boards. Paul has been involved in > $5 billion of life sciences financings and strategic transactions. He has actively participated in multiple IPOs including Milestone (Board member), Trius (Board member), Anthera (CEO), Peninsula (CEO), and Versicor (VP).
"I am very excited to join the Find team," said Paul Truex. "I believe the company has a great team and strong foundational science which position the company well to make much-needed breakthroughs in auto-immune diseases. I look forward to working with Philippe and the company's Board of Directors to make Find a success."
Find Therapeutics, is dedicated to the development of next generation trans-membrane allosteric modulators to treat rare and auto-immune diseases. The company was launched in 2020 with investments from CTI Life Sciences, adMare BioInnovations, Domain Therapeutics and Peptimimesis Pharma. https://www.findtherapeutics.com
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The World's #1 Sparkling Water Maker Offering Best Pricing of 2022 on Popular Models including the NEW Art Sparkling Water Maker
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SodaStream announces its biggest Amazon Prime Day sale ever. The brand will offer more machine discounts during the 48-hour spotlight deal than ever before, and is expanding their Prime Day offerings to include new bubly bounce flavor drops for the first time as well as dishwasher safe bottles
This year, Amazon Prime Day will take place on Tuesday, July 12th and Wednesday July 13th, the ideal time to stock up on summer must haves. SodaStream is the perfect item to keep you hydrated during the hot summer months; with the push of a button, customers can turn plain water into fresh sparkling water as well as crafted flavored beverages, all customized to meet their needs for great taste & variety. SodaStream is the perfect device for both everyday life and special occasions, allowing users to customize their drinks with varying levels of carbonation to satisfy any and all tastes.
For Prime Day, SodaStream is offering up to 40% off their most popular everyday sparkling water maker kits and bundles. The newest additions to the SodaStream line-up, the Terra and Art, will be on sale for Amazon Prime Day allowing customers to enjoy the brand's new and improved features, including the patent pending Quick Connect Technology, at an even better price.
SodaStream is not only a great gift to yourself, but also a gift to our planet. Every family with a reusable SodaStream bottle can save up to 3,070 single-use plastic bottles. Consumers looking for the best SodaStream offers can shop the brand's Spotlight Deal that will run for the full 48 hours.
On Amazon Prime Day, visit this landing page to shop all SodaStream offers: Featured Deals
Some of the great deal's shoppers will find include:
- Terra Bundle
Includes Terra Sparkling Water Maker, two 60L CO2 cylinders, three 1L BPA-free and reusable carbonating bottles, and two 40ml bubly drops flavors
Available in: Black, White, Mandarin Red, and Misty Blue
Promo Price: $99.99, 37% off an everyday price of $159.96 - Art Bundle
Includes Art Sparkling Water Maker, two 60L CO2 cylinders, two 1L BPA-free and reusable carbonating bottles, and two 40ml bubly drops flavors
Available in: Black, White, Mandarin Red, and Misty Blue
Promo Price: $109.99, 38% off an everyday price of $179.99 - Jet Bundle
Includes Jet Sparkling Water Maker, two 60L CO2 cylinders, three 1L BPA-free and reusable carbonating bottles
Available in: Black
Promo Price: $89.99, 40% off an everyday price of $149.99 - Bubly Drops 6 Flavor Variety Pack
Includes six 40ml bubly drops bottles, which each make ~12 liters of your favorite bubly sparkling water
Flavors: Lime, Blackberry, Grapefruit, Mango, Strawberry, Cherry
Promo Price: $20.99, 30% off an everyday price of $29.99
For more information, please visit sodastream.com.
SodaStream, part of PepsiCo, is the world's leading sparkling water brand by volume consumption. SodaStream enables consumers to enjoy endless bubbles at home, without hassle, and help save the planet. SodaStream bubbles are better for the consumer - healthy, easy to make, light to carry - and better for the planet - replacing thousands of single-use plastic bottles with one reusable SodaStream bottle. Products are available at more than 80,000 retail stores across 46 countries. To learn more about SodaStream visit www.SodaStream.com and follow SodaStream on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube.
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