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Iconic San Dimas real estate brokerage helped pioneer the delivery of extraordinary experiences; plans continued growth and innovation in home & property investments
SAN DIMAS, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty is commemorating its historic 50th anniversary year celebrating five decades of positively impacting the lives of people and families, the communities where they live and work and the overall local, state and national economies. The iconic CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty, the longest remaining CENTURY 21® franchise in the global network, was founded on delivering extraordinary experiences to homebuyers, sellers and property investors, and its goal for the next 50 years is to expand that by staying ahead of the market and industry through innovation and a laser-like focus on personalized, memorable moments to help their clients and customers move fearlessly into their own real estate journey.
"For 50 years, the family of relentless sales professionals at CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty has been driven by a singular mission of serving real estate consumers with the best in-class quality service and care worthy of the single largest investment most people make in a lifetime," said Oscar "OJ" Rodriguez, broker owner. "Home is where the heart is, and we value and appreciate the trust people and families in our communities give us willingly knowing that our team will guide them to the best real estate outcomes possible."
Since opening the doors here in San Dimas in 1972, CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty has established itself as a thought leader and innovator in the global CENTURY 21® System of 14,000 offices in 84 countries worldwide. With state-of-the-art technology and a one-stop shop of products and services available to their agents and, in return, to their clients, CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty is well-positioned to keep its leadership positioning in the market. In fact, according to Century 21 Real Estate corporate records, in the C21® System, CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty is ranked #1 in San Gabriel Valley and #2 in the state of California (as of May, 2022) and has earned the CENTURY 21 brand's prestigious Presidents, Quality Service, and Grand CENTURION awards.
"As we take the time to reflect on the last five decades of CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty and its involvement with San Dimas and throughout the San Gabriel Valley, it's also important to recognize the bright future this organization has ahead of it," added Mike Miedler, president and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. "There are no better ambassadors of the CENTURY 21 brand."
Rodriguez is looking for relentless sales professionals to join his real estate company and invites area residents looking for a new career, or industry professionals looking for a new home, to visit him and the CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty team at 1100 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773.
"We appreciate all of those who have supported us in the last 50 years, and to all who will in the years to come," added Rodriguez. "Our goal is to make every client feel uniquely special, and our 50th anniversary is a celebration of making that happen every day for the next five decades."
OJ" Rodriguez, the team at CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty and President/CEO of the global franchisor Century 21 Real Estate, Michael Miedler, extend a warm invitation to you to attend its "50th Anniversary Celebration" on Thursday, June 30 from 6-10 p.m. at the company's offices at 1100 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773. Please reply to Peter L. Mosca, peter.mosca@century21.net or call/text, 732.841.4778.
CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty is an independently owned and operated franchise affiliate of Century 21 Real Estate, franchisor of the iconic CENTURY 21 brand, comprised of 146,000 independent sales professionals in approximately 14,000 offices spanning 84 countries and territories. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21.com/global, century21.com/commercial, century21.com/finehomes and century21.com/espanol.
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.
©2022 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21® are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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Peter L. Mosca
Century 21 Real Estate LLC, for
CENTURY 21 Citrus Realty
732.841.4778
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his support Tuesday for his chamber’s emerging bipartisan gun agreement, boosting momentum for modest but notable election-year action by Congress on an issue that’s deadlocked lawmakers for three decades.
The Kentucky Republican said he hoped an outline of the accord, released Sunday by 10 Democrats and 10 Republicans, would be translated into legislation and enacted. McConnell’s backing was the latest indication that last month’s gun massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, had reconfigured the political calculations for some in the GOP after years of steadfastly opposing even incremental tightening of firearms curbs.
“If this framework becomes the actual piece of legislation, it’s a step forward, a step forward on a bipartisan basis,” McConnell told reporters. He said the proposal “further demonstrates to the American people” that lawmakers can work together on significant issues “to make progress for the country.”
McConnell’s comments were striking, coming five months before midterm elections in which Republicans hope to win control of the Senate and seem likely to win a majority in the House. For years, GOP candidates could risk their careers by defying the views of the party’s loyal gun-owning and rural voters, who oppose moves seen as threatening their ownership and use of firearms.
McConnell seemed to suggest that backing this gun measure might even help some Republicans’ prospects in November. While he said senators should take a position “based upon the views of their states,” he said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a chief architect of the deal, presented GOP polling data at a closed-door senators’ lunch saying support among gun owners for the agreement’s provisions is “off the charts, overwhelming.”
The plan would for the first time make the juvenile records of gun buyers under age 21 part of required background checks. Money would be sent to states for mental health and school security programs and for incentives to enforce or enact local “red flag” laws that let authorities win court approval to temporarily remove guns from people considered dangerous.
Senators and aides hope to translate their broad agreement into legislation in days, in hopes that Congress could approve it before leaving for its July 4 recess. Both sides acknowledge that is a difficult process that could encounter disputes and delays.
Some Republicans expressed unhappiness with the plan Tuesday, with much criticism aimed at its encouragement of “red flag” laws. Nineteen states mostly dominated by Democrats and the District of Columbia have them, but Republicans have blocked efforts in Congress to pass federal legislation on the subject.
“If we’re not going to pass a federal red flag law, and we shouldn’t, why would we incentivize states to do something that we think is a bad idea?” said Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.
“I don’t know what we can do in view of the Constitution,” Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., said of the overall agreement, citing the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
Cornyn defended the plan’s “red flag” proposal, saying it would create no national requirements for such laws. He said it gives “every state regardless of whether it has a ‘red flag’ law or not” money for programs aimed at improving public safety and helping troubled people get assistance. Texas does not have a “red flag” law.
McConnell made clear he would only go so far in restricting firearms.
Asked by a reporter why the federal minimum age is 21 for tobacco sales but 18 to buy rifles, he answered, “Good try.” He added that including state and local juvenile records in background checks for the youngest guy buyers was “a step in the right direction.”
The alleged shooters in Buffalo, where 10 people were killed, and Uvalde, where 19 school children and two teachers were slain, were both 18 years old, a common profile for many mass shooters.
A final agreement on overall legislation would be expected to receive solid support from Democrats. But it would need at least 10 GOP votes to reach the Senate’s usual 60 vote threshold, and McConnell’s plaudits raised hopes that Republican backing would grow beyond that.
The framework also broadens the type of domestic abusers who’d be prohibited from buying guns, require more firearms sellers to conduct background checks and impose tougher penalties on gun traffickers.
The National Rifle Association said Sunday it wouldn’t take a position on the proposal until full legislation is produced. It warned it would oppose “gun control policies” or infringements on people’s “fundamental right to protect themselves.”
The pro-gun lobby still has political muscle from its millions of dedicated members, who vote heavily on firearms issues. But GOP support for the new package is the latest threat to its power following recent financial scandals and lawsuits.
Approval seems likely by the Democratic-run House, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has praised the measure as a first step toward strong restrictions in the future.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he would schedule votes on the legislation as soon as it is ready. He contrasted recent days’ progress with Congress’ failure to act after a parade of mass shootings in recent decades.
“After Uvalde and Buffalo, perhaps this time could be different. To many senators on both sides, this debate certainly feels different,” Schumer said.
Congress’ last major gun measure was an assault weapons ban that took effect in 1994 but expired 10 years later. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/in-a-boost-mcconnell-backs-senate-bipartisan-gun-deal/ | 2022-06-15T01:08:23Z |
First Alert Weather: March going out like a lion for Florida
Published: Mar. 31, 2022 at 1:58 PM EDT|Updated: 17 hours ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - ABC7′s chief meteorologist Bob Harrigan is tracking severe storms and possible tornadoes over northern Florida through this evening.
By midnight the line of strong storms should be near Tampa and Orlando.
The Suncoast shouldn’t see anything too significant here until after midnight. There may be one or two storms out ahead of the main line that may pop up prior to arrival of front but should not be severe.
The risk of severe weather is small at this time with a 5% chance for wind damage and 2% chance for isolated tornado.
The rain chances will stay elevated through the next couple of days due to old front and a few disturbances moving through the area.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/03/31/first-alert-weather-march-going-out-like-lion-florida/ | 2022-04-01T11:22:08Z |
DENVER, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation plc (NYSE:GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, today announced that the Company will participate in Morgan Stanley's 10th Annual Laguna Conference in Dana Point, California, on Friday, September 16, 2022. Ivo Jurek, Chief Executive Officer, will present at 10:35 a.m. Eastern time.
To access a webcast of this presentation, please visit the Events & Presentations section of the Gates Investor Relations website at investors.gates.com, and click on the event webcast link.
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to original equipment ("first-fit") manufacturers as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing and energy, to everyday consumer applications such as printers, power washers, automatic doors and vacuum cleaners and virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in 128 countries across our four commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; Greater China; and East Asia & India.
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Carbon removal combined with Eventgroove's carbon-neutral shipping and 100% wind energy becomes another pillar of Eventgroove's long-standing commitment to helping event organizers run climate-friendly events.
BOZEMAN, Mont., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventgroove, whose fully integrated, all-in-one event, fundraising, and e-commerce platform helps customers execute wildly successful climate-friendly events and fundraisers, today announced its partnership with Stripe Climate.
In a first for Stripe Climate, Eventgroove will be the first event platform to offer event organizers the option to mitigate their event's carbon footprint by requesting donations for carbon removal. In addition, Eventgroove will commit 0.5% of its revenue to Stripe Climate, which directs 100% of contributions to fund early-stage carbon capture technologies, helping them to scale on a global level. Both efforts dovetail with Eventgroove's longtime focus on conservation and habitat protection.
"With Stripe Climate, we will now offer our event customers the ability to mitigate their event's carbon footprint through carbon removal. This builds on our extensive work with conservation nonprofits who save more and more habitat every day," said Lance Trebesch, Eventgroove CEO. "Since 2007, we've had an unwavering commitment to the environment and have worked with major conservation organizations who cumulatively have saved over 105,000 square miles (about the size of Colorado) of habitat. Partnering with Stripe Climate aligns with our long-term sustained commitment to conservation and the climate, and it encourages our over 78,000 customers to do the same."
Since its inception, Eventgroove has relentlessly focused on conservation and sustainability:
- Eventgroove has donated 42% of its profits to conservation organizations since 2007.
- All Eventgroove ecommerce shipments are 100% carbon neutral.
- Eventgroove's Montana production facilities run on 100% wind energy.
- Eventgroove's web hosting is carbon-free.
Eventgroove's actions to promote conservation and combat climate change have established it as the sustainability leader in the event and fundraising platform sector.
"We are excited Eventgroove will be the first event ticketing platform to offer Stripe Climate to its event host customers. Eventgroove is making it easy for any of their customers to support scaling new carbon removal technologies through Stripe Climate," said Hannah Bebbington of Stripe. "In order for the world to hit net-zero targets, we are going to need to radically reduce emissions as well as scale carbon-removal capacity. The collective action from the tens of thousands of Stripe Climate users is enabling meaningful progress in carbon-removal technology development—and it only takes a few clicks to set up. We hope many more platforms follow Eventgroove's example!"
Stripe Climate was launched by Stripe, a global technology company building economic infrastructure for the internet. Stripe Climate is the world's first product that allows any online business to contribute funds to technologies that remove CO2 directly from the atmosphere. These investments are supported by a group of outside advisers composed of leading academics, scientists, and experts.
About Eventgroove
Eventgroove is the premier one-stop integrated events and fundraising platform pioneering a radical customer-centric, climate-friendly approach to event SaaS and e-commerce. From simple event ticketing and donation pages to more complex multi-location events and concurrent fundraising campaigns with an e-commerce storefront, Eventgroove enables its customers to manage, market, and execute events and fundraisers from one place completely under their brand.
Eventgroove serves over 78,000 customers annually across the nonprofit, entertainment, education, sports, faith, and civic sectors. Eventgroove operates in the US, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
About Stripe Climate
Stripe Climate allows any business to automatically direct a fraction of its revenue on Stripe toward carbon removal technologies—in under a minute. To date, tens of thousands of companies across 40 countries have joined in these efforts, helping provide a critical demand signal for new technologies.
Media Contact:
Lance Trebesch
lance@eventgroove.com
+1-406-600-6321
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AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick praised the decision.
“Today is a tremendous day for life,” a news release sent from Patrick’s office states. “The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization adheres to the constitution and returns the decision on abortion back to the states.”
He attributes the ruling to God.
According to Patrick, abortion will be banned in Texas in 30 days due to a trigger bill passed last year.
“I thank God for delivering us this day, and I am so proud that Texas has taken the lead to ensure that such evil can no longer live in our state,” the Lt. Gov. said in the news release.
On Friday, the Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion that have been in place for nearly 50 years.
The outcome of the ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, according to the Associated Press. | https://cw33.com/news/lt-gov-patrick-praises-god-for-row-v-wade-overturn/ | 2022-06-24T18:22:31Z |
NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) today announced top-line results from a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of its investigational therapy, troriluzole, in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). The primary endpoint, change from baseline to Week 48 on the modified functional Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (f-SARA), did not reach statistical significance in the overall SCA population as there was less than expected disease progression over the course of the study. In the overall study population (N=213), the troriluzole and placebo groups each had mean baseline scores of 4.9 on the f-SARA and the two groups showed minimal change at the 48-week endpoint with f-SARA scores of 5.1 and 5.2, respectively (p=0.76).
Post hoc analysis of efficacy measures by genotype suggests a treatment effect in patients with the SCA Type 3 (SCA3) genotype, which represents the most common form of SCA and accounted for 41 percent of the study population. In the SCA3 subgroup (Figure 1), troriluzole showed a numerical treatment benefit on the change in f-SARA score from baseline to Week 48 compared to placebo (least squares [LS] mean change difference -0.55, nominal p-value = 0.053, 95% CI: -1.12, 0.01). SCA patients treated with troriluzole showed minimal disease progression over the study period. Further, in patients in the SCA3 subgroup who were able to walk without assistance at baseline (i.e., f-SARA Gait Item score = 1), troriluzole demonstrated a greater numerical treatment benefit on the change in f-SARA score from baseline to Week 48 compared to placebo (LS mean change difference -0.71, nominal p-value = 0.031, 95% CI: -1.36, -0.07). Notably, the f-SARA is a novel, 16-point scale developed in collaboration with FDA as the primary outcome measure for this trial; the scale was designed to limit subjectivity of the scale and focus on functional aspects of the disease so that significant changes would be considered clinically meaningful.
Across all genotypes, patients who were able to ambulate at baseline (i.e., f-SARA Gait Item score = 1) showed a reduction in the relative risk of falls in troriluzole-treated patients versus placebo. Patient reported falls, as measured by adverse events reveal an approximately 58% reduction of fall risk in the troriluzole group (10% versus 23% AE incidence of falls in the troriluzole and placebo groups, respectively; nominal p=0.043). Overall, troriluzole demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile, consistent with past clinical trial experience.
Jeremy Schmahmann, M.D., Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Founding Director of the Ataxia Center at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) commented with regard to the findings, "The importance of morbidity related to falls in this patient population cannot be overstated. The reduction of falls in the troriluzole group, combined with the progression of f-SARA scores in the untreated SCA3 group compared to SCA3 patients on troriluzole, demonstrates that SCA3 patients are experiencing a clinically meaningful improvement in ataxia symptoms on troriluzole treatment."
Spinocerebellar ataxia is a group of dominantly inherited disorders characterized by progressive ataxia affecting coordination of hands, arms and legs as well as balance and speech. Patients experience significant morbidity, including progression to a wheelchair, impaired gait leading to falls, inability to communicate due to speech impairment, difficulty swallowing, and premature death. While signs and symptoms can appear anytime from childhood to late adulthood, SCA typically presents in early adulthood and progresses over a number of years. The range of symptoms and rate of progression of disease depend on the type of SCA, age of onset, and other genetic factors. Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments and there is no cure for SCA.
Dr. Susan Perlman, Director of Ataxia Clinic and Neurogenetics Clinical Trials at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA stated, "The f-SARA scale, with a total of 16 points, was specifically designed to detect significant clinically meaningful change in this patient population. The f-SARA change in the SCA3 troriluzole treated group is compelling. Given the excellent safety profile of troriluzole, and the fact that there are no approved treatment options for patients with this devastating neurodegenerative disorder, I am thrilled for my patients that Biohaven is planning to engage with the FDA to potentially move this program forward."
Vlad Coric, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Biohaven stated, "The fact that the overall study population did not show significant disease progression on the f-SARA at 1 year, as would have been anticipated, and failed to meet the study's primary outcome measure, highlight some of the challenges of studying rare diseases such as SCA. However, the post hoc analyses by SCA genotype suggest early and sustained improvements in the f-SARA over 48 weeks for SCA3 patients treated with troriluzole compared to placebo. The scale improvements were clinically meaningful, consistent with the role that glutamate excitotoxicity is thought to play in the underlying pathogenesis of this disease and was associated with an important risk reduction in falls in the same SCA3 study population, as well as across all SCA genotypes. Patients with SCA3 have no approved therapies and suffer severe disease-related morbidities, including being at high risk for falling due to incoordination of gait. Given the debilitating nature of this disease, we look forward to sharing the SCA3 genotype data with regulators and working with the FDA to address the high unmet need in this patient population."
About Troriluzole
Troriluzole is a third-generation prodrug and new chemical entity that modulates glutamate, the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the human body. The primary mode of action of troriluzole is reducing synaptic levels of glutamate. Troriluzole increases glutamate uptake from the synapse, by augmenting the expression and function of excitatory amino acid transporters located on glial cells that play a key role in clearing glutamate from the synapse. Troriluzole has the potential to be developed in a number of other diseases associated with excessive glutamate. Clinical trials are currently underway to evaluate the efficacy of troriluzole in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). More information about troriluzole can be found at the Company's website: https://www.biohavenpharma.com/science-pipeline/glutamate/troriluzole
About Biohaven
Biohaven is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, best-in-class therapies to improve the lives of patients with debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including rare disorders. Biohaven's neuroinnovation portfolio includes FDA-approved NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine and a broad pipeline of late-stage product candidates across three distinct mechanistic platforms: CGRP receptor antagonism for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine; glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder and spinocerebellar ataxia; MPO inhibition for multiple amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Kv7 ion channel activators for focal epilepsy and neuronal hyperexcitability, and myostatin inhibition for neuromuscular diseases. More information about Biohaven is available at www.biohavenpharma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of certain words, including "believe", "continue", "may", "will", "anticipate", "expect" and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of Biohaven's management about troriluzole as a treatment for patients with SCA. Factors that could affect these forward-looking statements include those related to Biohaven's ability to effectively develop troriluzole. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 10, 2022, and in Biohaven's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this new release, and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Biohaven Contact:
Jennifer Porcelli
VP, Investor Relations
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Company's inaugural sports marketing initiative supporting its Treadwell luxury brand creates an immediate global presence recognizable to clients and agents alike
OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Underwriters President Jamie Sahara today announced new promotional partnerships with champion golfer Luke Donald, recently named European Captain for the Ryder Cup 2023, and racing legend Michael Andretti.
Mr. Sahara indicated that he and the Company's Chairman, Steve Menzies, had leveraged personal and professional relationships to forge the partnerships in support of the Company's Applied Fine Art & Collections division, which offers specialty P&C coverages to ultra-high-net-worth clients packaged and styled within its consumer-facing Treadwell luxury brand. Mr. Sahara further discussed the Company's strategy: "The high-net-worth space in personal lines property and casualty—and what is meant by this has really broadened out over the last five years—has consistently been productive for underwriters and investors. But most of the activity in this segment has been at the lower end. We're focusing instead on the ultra-high-net-worth who have become more and more underserved amidst the constant corporate reshuffling."
Mr. Sahara continued: "We launched Applied Fine Art & Collections and Treadwell at the beginning of 2021 with the goal of building it into the preeminent brand in the space. For the first half of 2022, we've seen some solid premium and client growth."
Mr. Menzies noted the common denominator between the professional sports figures and Applied Underwriters: "Luke Donald and Michael Andretti both exemplify some of the fundamental values we share: ingenuity, innovation, hard work, precision and the desire to win.
"But it goes much deeper than this: both professional golf and auto racing center on a solo player in an intense, win-lose contest. There's no subjective judging, no extra points from social media. While each competitor is partnered with their support team whose performance is critical to making or breaking the contest, in the end, it's the greatness of one individual's drive to win and the extent of their ability to lead that carries the day."
Mr. Ron Fiamma, President, Applied Fine Art & Collections, and a twenty-plus year veteran in the high-net-worth insurance business offered some consumer insights: "We created Treadwell as a consumer lifestyle brand catering to a very discerning clientele. The very name Treadwell conveys our appreciation of our clients' desire to move through life with style and grace. Our job is to preserve that quality of life by conducting business according to each of our client's unique vision and focusing on high-touch customer service, discretion and reliability."
Mr. Menzies concluded: "Our fascination with greatness—that same greatness that drives Luke Donald and Michael Andretti to win—is what we have in common with our Treadwell clientele and their agents. How any player comports themselves, whether under the adversity of an unfortunate loss or in an intractable losing streak, or whether carried along by the momentum of a seemingly, unstoppable run of victories, is the ultimate determinant of true greatness."
For further information contact: Ryan Gerding, Public Relations, at +1 (913) 602-8531 or at press@auw.com.
About Applied Underwriters (www.auw.com)
Applied Underwriters® is a global risk services firm that helps businesses and people manage uncertainty through its business services, insurance and reinsurance solutions. As a company, Applied Underwriters has been distinguished by its innovative approaches to client care and by its strong financial strength. Applied Underwriters operates widely throughout the US, UK, EU and Middle East. Its operational headquarters is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
About Treadwell (www.treadwell.co)
Treadwell is a broad and flexible program created to protect and preserve the world's most distinguished collections of fine art, jewelry, vintage automobiles and other valuable objects. Based in New York and founded by a leadership team of art and insurance world veterans, Treadwell offers experienced underwriting & risk management, expansive capacity and compassionate claims handling.
About Luke Donald (Twitter: @LukeDonald)
Luke Donald is an English professional golfer and a member of the PGA and European Tours. After winning the 1999 NCAA individual title and two Big Ten individual championships while attending Northwestern University, he turned professional in 2001. As a professional, he held the position of Number One on the Official World Golf Rankings for a total of 56 weeks, and in 2011 he became the first player in history to top the money lists on the European Tour and the PGA Tour in the same year. He was recently appointed as captain for the 2023 European Ryder Cup.
About Andretti Autosport (www.andrettiautosport.com)
Andretti Autosport is led by racing legend Michael Andretti. Under the banners of Andretti Autosport and Avalanche Andretti Formula E, the Indianapolis-based team fields multiple entries across the INDYCAR SERIES, Indy Lights, the FIA Formula E World Championship and the IMSA Prototype Challenge LMP3 division. The team also competes as Walkinshaw Andretti United in the Australian Supercars category through a partnership with Walkinshaw Racing and United Autosports and fields an entry in the Extreme E championship via Andretti United Extreme E.
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In the riot of colors and smells that is Cape Town, South Africa, we found a vibrant one-pot chicken and vegetable dish that turned our idea of what a curry is on its head. From a distance, this Cape Malay curry reads Indian, or maybe Indonesian, but get closer and it distinguishes itself as uniquely South African.
Vivid, distinct flavors permeate rather than coat the potatoes and tender bites of chicken, and the dish lacks the heft of Indian curries. Refreshingly so.
Our teacher, Faldela Tolker, noted that similar ingredients are used differently. Spices, for instance, aren’t ground but are dropped whole into the broth and are often discarded just before serving. The result is a lighter, brighter, milder curry than those most of us are familiar with, yet one still alluringly aromatic.
In this recipe from our book “Milk Street Tuesday Nights,” we build the flavor base of our Cape Malay curry on lightly browned onions. We also use whole fennel and cumin seeds, allowing them to add both texture and flavor. Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs keeps the meat moist and adds richness.
Better yet, this lemony and richly savory curry comes together in just about an hour.
Cape Malay chicken curry
Start to finish: 1 hour
Servings: 6
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and patted dry
2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
4-ounce chunk fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 5 pieces
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 serrano chilies, stemmed and halved lengthwise
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 lemon), plus lemon wedges, to serve
½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn
Cooked basmati or jasmine rice, to serve
In a bowl, mix the fennel, cumin and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and the turmeric. Use 1 tablespoon of the mixture to season the chicken.
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high, heat the oil until barely smoking. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the ginger, garlic and chilies, then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and remaining spice mixture, then submerge the chicken thighs.
Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 25 minutes, adjusting the heat to maintain a steady but gentle simmer. Stir in the potatoes, cover and return to a simmer. Cook until the chicken and potatoes are tender, another 12 to 15 minutes.
Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a large plate. Remove and discard the ginger, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and chili halves, then continue to simmer over medium until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, using two forks, pull the chicken into bite-size pieces, then return to the pot and stir to combine, taking care not to break up the potatoes. Stir in the lemon juice, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with mint. Serve with rice and lemon wedges. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/food/article_3d646f02-db5a-11ec-8ae6-939aa1414f82.html | 2022-05-25T11:13:38Z |
Which Cuisinart cookware set is best?
Whether you want to craft an elaborate feast or throw together a small snack, the proper cookware set offers the tools to prepare and enjoy your meal. One of the leaders in kitchen appliances and accessories is Cuisinart, which offers an array of pots, pans, skillets and much more to help you cook the food you want the way you want it.
The Multiclad Pro 12-Piece Stainless Steel Set is a comprehensive collection that covers most needs in the kitchen. Material, piece count and piece type should be the influential factors when deciding upon the best cookware set for you.
What to know before you buy a Cuisinart cookware set
Components
Cuisinart cookware sets feature anywhere from a handful of useful items to 12 or even 14 pieces for more complete coverage. A skillet, or fry pan, is essential in the kitchen and is typically included in every set. A saucepan with a matching lid is another staple as well. Most sets also feature a sizable stockpot that is ideal for making soups and stews.
Typically, sets will bolster their lineups with pots and pans of various sizes to offer more versatility. Note that when piece count is tallied up, the lids for each pot and pan are included in that total count.
Material
Cuisinart offers cookware in various materials, which will affect the price, durability and heat distribution. Aluminum is a popular choice for entry-level cooks as it’s cheap, easy to maintain and durable. However, it struggles at high heat and reacts to acidic foods. Aluminum that is anodized reinforces the material strength and solves these issues, but comes at a higher price.
Stainless steel cookware offers a modern look in the kitchen. It caters to all food types and tends to be affordable and durable. Like aluminum, stainless steel may be reinforced to add more durability and better heat retention. Cuisinart stainless-steel sets feature three layers, including an aluminum core, for even heat distribution.
Copper is a terrific heat conductor but comes at a high price point. It also requires more care as it’s easy to scratch. Similar to its stainless-steel options, Cuisinart uses a triple-ply copper construction with an aluminum core.
Lastly, Cuisinart offers high-end, enameled cast-iron cookware. These are heavy and durable pieces that welcome high heat. They are relatively easy to care for, but come at an expensive price.
What to look for in a quality Cuisinart cookware set
Specialty items
While all Cuisinart cookware sets feature the basic pots and pans, some more comprehensive options add specialty pieces. A steamer basket insert may be included as well as a Dutch oven, which is a versatile and durable piece of cookware that can be used for baking, roasting and braising. A sauté pan is a popular inclusion as well, which features vertical sides to better contain ingredients. A lid rack may be included in some purchases as well.
Oven safe
Some Cuisinart cookware sets feature oven-safe items, such as cast-iron pans or enamel Dutch ovens. These items can safely move between the stovetop and the oven, offering more convenience. However, it’s important to note the temperature limit, which can range anywhere between 350-550 degrees.
Aesthetic
Cuisinart cookware is offered in a few different colors and finishes. Stainless steel gives that modern, industrial look, while some options are coated in a black finish for something more muted and compatible with multiple décors. Copper cookware has a rustic appeal, and certain stainless-steel options are coated in red or white as well.
Cuisinart also offers cookware sets with unique designs: copper or aluminum may be hammered for a hand-crafted look, while the Contour series has an elegant, sophisticated appearance.
How much you can expect to spend on a Cuisinart cookware set
Most Cuisinart cookware sets cost between $100-$300, though the most comprehensive sets, as well as options made with copper, will run higher.
Cuisinart cookware set FAQ
How do I store Cuisinart cookware?
A. It’s advised to hang cookware instead of stacking it in order to best protect surfaces from scratches. Hanging cookware can save space as well. However, Cusinart does have a line of nesting cookware that is specifically designed to be stacked without any fear of dents or nicks. Anytime you’re stacking cookware, be sure it’s completely clean and dry.
How many pieces of cookware do I need?
A. Most households are well served by a pair of fry pans, a pair of saucepots and a stockpot. These items will cater to a majority of cooking styles and offer the most versatility and convenience. Those who cook more frequently, or cook for many people, may want to invest in some specialty items as well, such as a Dutch oven.
What’s the best Cuisinart cookware set to buy?
Top Cuisinart cookware set
Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Set
What you need to know: Professional-grade stainless steel set that offers great cooking coverage in the kitchen for a variety of cuisines.
What you’ll love: Heats quickly and evenly. Durably constructed. Dishwasher safe and oven-safe up to 550 degrees. Includes steamer basket and sauté pan. Flared rims prevent drips and spills.
What you should consider: Surfaces are susceptible to scratches.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Cuisinart cookware set for the money
Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel 7-Piece Set
What you need to know: Simple 7-piece set for single users or couples in need of kitchen basics.
What you’ll love: Elegant stainless-steel cookware. Aluminum core heats fast, eliminating hot spots. Handles stay cool. Terrific value.
What you should consider: Requires extra care to maintain. Limited versatility.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Advantage Nonstick 11-Piece Set
What you need to know: User-friendly set ideal for both quick meals and elaborate fare while offering convenience to busy cooks.
What you’ll love: Nonstick coating makes cooking and cleanup easy. Handles are comfortable and stay cool. Heats quickly. Dishwasher safe.
What you should consider: Utilitarian aesthetic. Only one mid-size fry pan included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. f/k/a Acies Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: MYPS, MYPSW, ACAC) who: (1) purchased, or otherwise acquired the securities of PLAYSTUDIOS between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, both dates inclusive, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired PLAYSTUDIOS securities pursuant to the PIPE offering; (2) held common stock of Acies as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 16, 2021 special meeting; and/or (3) purchased or otherwise acquired PLAYSTUDIOS common stock pursuant to or traceable to the Acies' Registration Statement and Proxy Statement issued in connection with the June 2021 Merger (the "Class Period"), of the important June 6, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased PLAYSTUDIOS securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the PLAYSTUDIOS class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5097 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 6, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PLAYSTUDIOS was having significant problems with its flagship game, Kingdom Boss; (2) PLAYSTUDIOS would not be releasing Kingdom Boss as expected; (3) PLAYSTUDIOS had not revised its financial projections to account for the problems it had encountered with Kingdom Boss; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about PLAYSTUDIOS' business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor said it could take weeks to find all the victims of flash flooding that killed at least 16 people when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia.
More rainstorms are forecast in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.
The rain let up early Friday after parts of eastern Kentucky received between 8 and 10 1/2 inches (20-27 centimeters) over 48 hours. But some waterways were not expected to crest until Saturday and Gov. Andy Beshear warned the death toll could rise further.
“From everything we’ve seen, we may be updating the count of how many we lost for the next several weeks,” Beshear said. “In some of these areas, it’s hard to know exactly how many people were there.”
Patricia Colombo, 63, of Hazard, Kentucky, became stranded when her car stalled in floodwaters on a state highway. Colombo began to panic when water started rushing in. Though her phone was dead, she saw a helicopter overhead and waved it down. The helicopter crew radioed a ground team that plucked her to safety.
Colombo stayed the night at her fiance’s home in Jackson and they took turns sleeping, repeatedly checking the water with flashlights to see if it was rising. Though her car was a loss, Colombo said others had it worse in a region where poverty is endemic.
“Many of these people cannot recover out here. They have homes that are half underwater, they’ve lost everything,” she said.
It’s the latest in a string of catastrophic deluges that have pounded parts of the U.S. this summer, including St. Louis earlier this week and again on Friday. Scientists warn climate change is making weather disasters more common.
As rainfall hammered Appalachia this week, water tumbled down hillsides and into valleys and hollows where it swelled creeks and streams coursing through small towns. The torrent engulfed homes and businesses and trashed vehicles. Mudslides marooned some people on steep slopes.
Rescue teams backed by the National Guard used helicopters and boats to search for the missing. Beshear said Friday that at least six children were among the victims and that the total number of lives lost could more than double as rescue teams reach more areas. Among those who died were four children from the same family in Knott County, the county coroner said Friday.
President Joe Biden said in a social media post that he spoke Friday with Beshear and offered the federal government’s support. Biden also declared a federal disaster to direct relief money to more than a dozen Kentucky counties.
The flooding extended into western Virginia and southern West Virginia.
Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for six counties in West Virginia where the flooding downed trees, power outages and blocked roads. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin also made an emergency declaration, enabling officials to mobilize resources across the flooded southwest of the state.
More than 20,000 utility customers in Kentucky and almost 6,100 in Virginia remained without power late Friday, poweroutage.us reported.
Extreme rain events have become more common as climate change bakes the planet and alters weather patterns, according to scientists. That’s a growing challenge for officials during disasters, because models used to predict storm impacts are in part based on past events and can’t keep up with increasingly devastating flash floods and heat waves like those that have recently hit the Pacific Northwest and southern Plains.
“It’s a battle of extremes going on right now in the United States,” said University of Oklahoma meteorologist Jason Furtado. “These are things we expect to happen because of climate change. … A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor and that means you can produce increased heavy rainfall.”
The deluge came two days after record rains around St. Louis dropped more than 12 inches (31 centimeters) and killed at least two people. Last month, heavy rain on mountain snow in Yellowstone National Park triggered historic flooding and the evacuation of more than 10,000 people. In both instances, the rain flooding far exceeded what forecasters predicted.
The floodwaters raging through Appalachia were so swift that some people trapped in their homes couldn’t be immediately reached, said Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams.
Just to the west in hard-hit Perry County, authorities said some people remained unaccounted for and almost everyone in the area suffered some sort of damage.
“We’ve still got a lot of searching to do,” said Jerry Stacy, the county’s emergency management director.
More than 330 people have sought shelter, Beshear said. And with property damage so extensive, the governor opened an online portal for donations to the victims.
Beshear predicted that it would take more than a year to fully rebuild.
The governor got a look at the flooding from aboard a helicopter Friday.
“Hundreds of homes, the ballfields, the parks, businesses under more water than I think any of us have ever seen in that area,” the governor said. “Absolutely impassable in numerous spots. Just devastating.”
Portions of at least 28 state roads in Kentucky were blocked due to flooding or mudslides, Beshear said. Rescue crews in Virginia and West Virginia worked to reach people where roads weren’t passable.
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Brown reported from Billings, Montana. Contributors include Rebecca Reynolds in Louisville, Kentucky; Timothy D. Easley in Jackson, Kentucky, and Sarah Brumfield in Silver Spring, Maryland. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/governor-search-for-kentucky-flood-victims-could-take-weeks-2/ | 2022-07-31T00:50:26Z |
TROY, Mich., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELMS; ELMSW) ("ELMS" or the "Company"), today announced that it has received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") stating that because the Company has not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 (the "Form 10-K"), the Company is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The notification letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Nasdaq indicated that the Company must submit a plan within 60 calendar days from April 1, 2022, or no later than May 31, 2022, addressing how it intends to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing rules. If Nasdaq accepts the Company's plan, it may grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the Form 10-K original filing due date, or until September 27, 2022, to regain compliance.
The Company previously discussed the circumstances behind the late filing of the Form 10-K in the Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 (the "Notification"), filed with the SEC on April 1, 2022. The Company's management is working diligently to complete the Form 10-K and intends to file the Form 10-K as soon as practicable, but does not expect to do so within the timeframe specified by Rule 12b-25 for the reasons discussed in the Notification.
About Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc.
Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELMS; ELMSW) is focused on defining a new era in which commercial vehicles run clean as connected and customized solutions that make our customers' businesses more efficient and profitable. ELMS is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. For more information, please visit www.electriclastmile.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. 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, the possibility of the Company's common stock becoming delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market and the Company's timeframe for filing the Form 10-K. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside the Company's control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; (2) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (3) the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (4) the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business; (5) any delays the Company may experience in realizing its projected timelines and cost and volume targets for the production, launch and ramp up of production of the Company's vehicles and the modification of its manufacturing facility; (6) the ability of the Company to obtain customers, obtain product orders, and convert its non-binding pre-orders into binding orders or sales; (7) the Company's ability to implement its business plans and strategies; and (8) other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and in the Company's future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Some of these risks and uncertainties may in the future be amplified by the COVID-19 outbreak and there may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial or which are unknown. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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Smithfield named a top U.S. consumer goods company
SMITHFIELD, Va., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc., an American food company and one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein producers, was today named to LinkedIn's Top Companies: Industry Edition list ranking top workplaces for professionals to grow their careers in nine U.S. industries: financial services, health care, media & entertainment, marketing & advertising, retail, consumer goods, real estate, travel & hospitality and technology & information.
"We take pride in being an industry leader at Smithfield and are honored that LinkedIn has recognized our ongoing efforts to be an employer of choice," said Keira Lombardo, chief administrative officer for Smithfield Foods. "Our people are our greatest asset; supporting our team members and their career growth continues to be a top priority for our company."
LinkedIn's methodology assesses data driving insight into company attributes including professionals' ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity and educational background. The platform's Top Companies: Industry Edition list is designed to celebrate people and companies with more than 500 employees making an impact in the professional world.
Smithfield is hiring for hundreds of positions across its operations, including on its farms and in its facilities, distribution centers and offices. To view current opportunities, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careers. To learn more about the company's commitments to Good Food, Good Work and Good Stewardship and hear first-hand accounts from Smithfield team members, visit smithfieldfoods.com/goodiswhatwedo.
About Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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SAN DIEGO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has signed a one-year endorsement deal with San Diego Padres Pitcher Joe Musgrove. As a part of this new agreement, Musgrove will be featured in upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions, social media content and make exclusive casino appearances.
"We are thrilled to have the support of starting pitcher Joe Musgrove as our first MLB ambassador," said Rob Cinelli, general manager at Sycuan Casino Resort. "We knew he was the perfect fit for our brand because much like Sycuan, Joe has very strong ties to the local San Diego community. Joe grew up playing baseball not too far from the Sycuan Reservation and is now back in his hometown making Padres history. We are honored to have Joe as part of the Sycuan family and look forward to being able to offer our guests exclusive experiences through this new partnership."
In his first year with the Padres, Musgrove set career highs in a variety of categories including 181.1 innings pitched, 203 strikeouts and 3.18 ERA. He also threw a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, the first no-hitter in Padres history. Musgrove, a San Diego native, was a class of 2011 graduate from Grossmont High School in El Cajon.
"I am very excited for my new partnership with Sycuan Casino Resort," said Musgrove. "Not only has Sycuan been a longtime supporter of the San Diego Padres, but they truly embody Padres baseball at their resort with their exclusive Padres Club Sycuan Card and an official Padres Hotel Suite not offered anywhere else. Being from San Diego myself, it's really cool to be able to represent such a well-known local brand that is all about entertainment, fun and giving back to our community."
For more information about Sycuan Casino Resort, please visit sycuan.com or call 619-445-6002.
About Sycuan Casino Resort
Sycuan Casino Resort began as a humble Bingo Palace in 1983. Now more than 38 years later, it has become a community landmark and one of San Diego's premier casino and resort destinations. Sycuan's newly expanded AAA Four Diamond-rated property includes a 12-story hotel tower with over 300 guest rooms and 57 luxury suites. Guests can enjoy a wide range of onsite amenities including a variety of restaurants and bars from fast-casual to fine dining, meeting and event space, a full-service spa, fitness center and a state-of-the-art outdoor pool deck with two pools, a lazy river and swim-up bar. Sycuan also boasts an expansive casino floor with more than 2,300 slot machines and 54 table games in a variety of gaming options. Sycuan is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, please visit www.sycuan.com, Facebook: @sycuancasinoresort, Instagram: @sycuan_casinoresort, Twitter: @sycuancasino and LinkedIn: company/sycuancasinoresort or call 619-445-6002.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party begins its key policy conference on Friday beset by internal divisions and the country’s economic woes.
The policy meeting is seen as a preview of the ANC’s December conference where it will elect its leader.
Nearly 30 years after Nelson Mandela’s party won power in recognition of its fight to end white minority rule, the ANC is now faced with declining voter support. The party is widely criticized for rampant corruption and for not effectively pursuing policies to help poor Black South Africans.
About 2,000 ANC officials and members are to participate in the three-day conference.
“This conference should be seen as a place where we have a festival of ideas, where the ANC lives up to its role as the leader of society by developing policies that prevail to the lived experience of our people where they live, and to shape the trajectory of our country,” South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is also leader of the governing party, said to open the policy conference.
The conference is to adopt policies to address urgent problems such as South Africa’s 35% unemployment rate, rising poverty levels, corruption, and the faltering economy.
The policy conference will also test President Cyril Ramaphosa’s support ahead of the crucial December conference where he will seek re-election as the ANC’s leader. If Ramaphosa loses that party election, he will be under pressure to resign as South Africa’s president.
Ramaphosa is confronted by significant opposition within the ANC, as a rival faction loyal to former President Jacob Zuma is very active and will field a candidate to contest him for the party leadership.
Ramaphosa is also facing pressure over South Africa’s electricity crisis that has seen continued rolling nationwide power cuts.
Ramaphosa’s public efforts to stamp out corruption have been substantially weakened by accusations that he illegally concealed $4 million in foreign currency at his cattle and game farm.
Among the controversial policies expected to be debated at the conference is the ANC’s step-aside rule, which demands that party leaders facing corruption charges must resign from their positions. The policy has worsened divisions within the party, as some of its leaders forced to resign claim the rule is being used by Ramaphosa to sideline political rivals.
ANC national executive committee member Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane told The Associated Press on Friday that discussions on the economy will be important.
“People will want to know what is the plan around (the state power utility) Eskom and energy to stop load-shedding (power cuts),” he said. “People will want to know how are we going to deal with this high rise in the cost of living.”
The majority of delegates will want to debate those policies, said Kubayi-Ngubane. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/south-africas-ruling-anc-opens-policy-meeting-amid-problems/ | 2022-07-29T17:45:12Z |
SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Denovo Biopharma LLC ("Denovo"), a pioneer in applying precision medicine to the development of innovative therapies, today announced dosing of the first patient in its biomarker-guided global Phase 2b clinical trial (the "ENLIGHTEN" study) to assess the safety and efficacy of DB104 (liafensine) in patients with treatment resistant depression (TRD). DB104 is a first-in-class triple reuptake inhibitor targeting transporters for dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. Denovo discovered a novel genetic biomarker for DB104 efficacy using its unique machine learning approach with whole genome sequencing to identify biomarkers that may be predictive of a patient's response to a specific medicine. TRD has a major unmet need since approximately one-third of people receive inadequate benefit from at least two existing treatments for depression.
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled global study is to enroll close to 200 patients. The primary outcome measure is the change in the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score in patients with or without the proprietary Denovo Genomic Marker 4 (DGM4)™ biomarker. This TRD stuty has received Phase 2b permission from regulatory agencies in the US and China.
Larry Alphs, M.D., Senior Vice President at Denovo, said, "This global study utilizes Denovo's state-of-the-art biomarker discovery process that identified the novel DGM4 biomarker as predictive of patients who will respond to DB104. To our knowledge this is the first clinical study industry-wide that uses a genetic biomarker to predict a drug's efficacy in patients with a mental health disorder."
For more information on the DB104 ENLIGHTEN clinical study, visit https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05113771.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) afflicts more than 15 million people in the US in any given year. Approximately one-third of people with MDD do not respond adequately to at least two different antidepressants that have been given at adequate doses and duration cha TRD. TRD is a chronic condition that places an ongoing emotional, functional, and economic burden on the individual, their loved ones, and society.
DB104 is a first-in-class triple reuptake inhibitor targeting transporters for dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. It was licensed from Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRI) following its return from Bristol-Myers Squibb, who had conducted two large phase 2b clinical trials in TRD. More than 2000 subjects have been treated with DB104 to date.
Denovo Biopharma LLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that uses novel biomarker approaches to executes efficient clinical trials in targeted patient populations to optimize the probability of successful trials. Denovo has 8 late clinical stage drugs in its pipeline addressing major unmet medical needs in oncology and CNS diseases, most of which are first–in–class drugs with global rights. Its first biomarker-guided trial for its lead asset DB102 (enzastaurin) has completed enrollment of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in a Phase 3 clinical trial in the US and China, and enrollment is ongoing in a Phase 3 trial in glioblastoma (GBM). For additional information, please visit www.denovobiopharma.com.
Contact:
Michael F. Haller, Ph.D., Chief Business Officer
Denovo Biopharma LLC
mhaller@denovobiopharma.com
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SAN FRANCISCO , May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) investors with over $100k losses to submit your losses now.
Class Period: May 29, 2020 – May 9, 2022
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Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) Securities Fraud Class Action:
The litigation focuses on Pegasystems' repeated statements that the Company operated in an extremely competitive market, that it maintained a written Code of Conduct applicable to all its employees (including its CEO) committing them never to steal competitors' trade secrets, and its failure to disclose the true drivers for its financial performance.
Specifically, the complaint alleges that Defendants misrepresented and concealed that: (1) Pegasystems engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian; (2) Defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) Defendants engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out with the personal involvement of Pegasystems' CEO; (4) Pegasystems' CEO and other officers violated the company's Code of Conduct; and, (5) Pegasystems was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the Appian litigation.
Investors learned the truth after the market closed on May 9, 2022, when Pegasystems announced that the jury in the Appian litigation rendered a verdict against Pegasystems and awarded Appian over $2 billion in damages.
This news drove the price of Pegasystems shares crashing 20% lower on May 10, 2022, wiping out over $1 billion of value.
"We're focused on investors' losses and proving Pegasystems misrepresented its compliance with relevant trade secrets laws," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in Pegasystems and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Pegasystems should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email PEGA@hbsslaw.com.
About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation law firm focusing on corporate accountability through class-action law. The firm is home to a robust securities litigation practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and fraud. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
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ALBANY – The wheels of the buses will be going ‘round and ‘round soon as they pass through a new Albany transportation center, with construction on schedule despite delays caused by what could perhaps best be described as “the summer of rain” in southwest Georgia.
The new bus station has taken shape rapidly, and on Friday workers were busy on the interior of the station as well as the bus shelter area that will provide a dry place for riders to switch buses.
“We had some rain delays,” Albany Transit System Director David Hamilton said during a tour of the site on Friday. “We had to make some adjustments to accommodate the fact that Greyhound will not have staff in the facility.”
The Greyhound development is due to its purchase by another company, which changed the initial commitment to provide staffing, he said. Greyhound buses will still roll in and out, but passengers will have to make travel arrangements by telephone or through a cellphone app.
Operations at the facility will start some time in January, and a ceremony celebrating the opening will be held that month around the time of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The new transportation center is going up on the site of the former Trailways bus facility, which played a pivotal role in Albany’s civil rights movement.
“Since this facility, and this area in particular, was very instrumental in the civil rights period, we thought it would be appropriate to have (the opening ceremony) during that time,” Hamilton said.
Part of that history involves the late Ola Mae Quarterman, who was arrested in Albany in 1962 for refusing to move to the back of a city bus after paying her fare.
An outdoor plaza facing Jackson Street will be named for the Albany civil rights pioneer who died in 2007, and plans are to erect a statue of her when funds are available. The building also will include a section honoring students who staged sit-ins in the facility in 1961.
Efforts to erect a new bus station started in the early 2000s, but a number of factors, both of the unintentional and self-inflicted varieties, delayed plans to move forward. The initial plan for a two-story facility located on city-owned property near the Dougherty County Judicial Building was abandoned after protests from nearby business owners. Another reason the site was scotched was out of concern of the presence of Native American artifacts due to the proximity to the Flint River, although an archaeological study was never conducted.
Several other locations, including the land now occupied by the Flint RiverQuarium, were discussed over the years before finally turning full circle back to the present site on Oglethorpe Boulevard.
In addition to the history at Oglethorpe and Jackson, city officials say they hope the transportation center will drive revitalization in the Harlem District, a once-thriving business and residential district for the city’s black population that has fallen on hard times.
“I think it’s going to allow the transformation of the Harlem area,” Albany City Commissioner Demetrius Young said. “It’s also going to mean better service to the riders. It opens up that community to development opportunities. The biggest thing is it’s going to allow us to reimagine that area. It has been an underdeveloped area for some time.”
The rear of the bus facility is adjacent to the Ritz Cultural Center, which the commission has been contemplating as part of revitalization efforts.
Young said he would like to see it become part of the city’s Recreation and Parks Department, offering cultural opportunities for kids who would benefit from activities other than sports that are a focus at other recreational facilities.
While the larger bus station proposed earlier in the process has been scaled back from the vision of retail and restaurant space, the commissioner said there will be room for something like a food kiosk to serve customers.
“Those are some of the possibilities,” he said. “I’m really excited about it.”
Hamilton echoed the hopes that the transportation center will help boost the outlook for the area.
“That’s one of the things we’ve always talked about,” he said. “This will hopefully be a catalyst for the Harlem District. We would like to see some retail, some housing in the area.
“Any time you put $11.5 million into a community, you would hope it will spur some type of growth.”
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Bennett's win earns him exemptions into next year's Masters and U.S. Open
BATAVIA, Ill., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Suncast Corporation is pleased to announce that Sam Bennett, Suncast sponsored golfer, has won the 122nd U.S. Amateur Championship. Bennett's name will now join the ranks of golf legends including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus on the revered Havemeyer Trophy. The win also cements Bennett's place in next year's Masters, U.S. Open Championship, and Open Championship.
About his win, Bennett says "Winning the U.S. Amateur is a dream come true for me. To put my name on a trophy with so many other greats, it's a very humbling yet rewarding accomplishment. I want to thank Suncast in particular for their support this week in winning this prestigious event."
Suncast has a long history of supporting young adults in pursuing their dreams. From its strong apprenticeship program with local colleges, to supplying school supplies to community members in need, Suncast understands that supporting the next generation of leaders and innovators is the best way to ensure a bright future. When asked about the sponsorship, Bennett says "Suncast represents quality, innovation and sustainability in the way they conduct business. These are all traits that I identify with. Together we make a great team."
Sam Bennett was raised in Madisonville, Texas before joining the team at Texas A&M, where he is currently a senior. The road to success has not been an easy one for Bennett, who tragically lost his father in June 2021 after a seven-year battle with Early-Onset Alzheimer's. His father's last words of advice, "don't wait to do something," are tattooed on Bennett's left forearm where he looks at them daily for motivation.
To follow Sam Bennett's impressive golf career, check out his Instagram @sambennettgolf.
Suncast Corporation is a privately held designer, manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial products for the home and industrial markets. The scope of the extensive product range includes innovative items in several categories encompassing: Outdoor Storage, Lawn and Garden, planters, Snow Tools, Deck and Patio Accessories, Outdoor Furniture, and several others.
Suncast continues to be a leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality resin products made in the U.S.A. for over 35 years. The Suncast brand is the market share leader in hose reels, outdoor storage and snow tools. These products are sold through over 25,000 retail outlets in the United States and Canada, primarily through Big Box, Hardware, Clubs and Specialty Retail chains as well as major e-commerce providers.
To learn more about the full line of Suncast and Suncast Commercial® products, visit our websites: Suncast.com and suncastcommercial.com.
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Stagwell Celebrates a Successful Year Post-Merger Driven by Digital Services, Top Talent, Strategic Investments and Global Expansion
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago today, Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) launched as the challenger network built to transform marketing. Led by longtime pollster, political strategist, businessman, and author Mark Penn, who serves as chairman and CEO, Stagwell has grown exponentially in the last year, outpacing global advertising giants in full-year 2021 performance.
"On Stagwell's first birthday, I can point to a year of spectacular results and incredible collaboration," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. "Our combination of talent and technology is working. Thanks to our clients, talent, and partners who share in this philosophy, we've had a great first year, and we're ideally poised for another year of transformative work. We can't wait for year two."
A key component of Stagwell's first year has been focusing on a high-growth mix of digital services that align the company to the fastest-growing segments of the digital marketing economy, including digital transformation, global performance media, connected commerce, augmented reality, and more. Fifty-six percent of Stagwell's revenue by the end of Q1 2022 came from digital capabilities. As outlined in Stagwell's 2022 Annual Report, four pillars are driving the network's performance:
- Strategic M&A is fundamentally growing Stagwell's portfolio to evolve alongside the fastest growing segments of the new economy. To date, acquisitions include digital brand and experience innovation company Instrument; London-based media agency Goodstuff; Warsaw-based e-commerce solutions provider Brand New Galaxy; and Kyiv-based omnichannel content production company PEP Group, which joined Locaria, Stagwell's multilingual content agency.
- SaaS and DaaS product development investments are providing new revenue from organizations doubling down on in-house marketing - once seen as a threat to global marketing networks. The Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC) arms the in-house marketer with tools that assist campaigns from ideation to activation. To date, these tools include solutions spanning augmented reality, influencer marketing, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted press outreach, and more. The SMC's first acquisition, Apollo Program, an AI-powered SaaS platform for uncovering consumer, creative and contextual insights, further enhances Stagwell's first-party data infrastructure.
- The Global Affiliate Network of over 50 partners is enabling Stagwell to capture footprint across key growth regions. With agencies in the UK, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM complementing existing media and scaled content capabilities, Stagwell has been able to deliver the full spectrum of marketing services to global brands and capture business from legacy giants regardless of region.
- Integrated Services and cross-network collaboration are fueling more "transformative" $10M+ assignments, including Stagwell global performance agency Assembly's win of Lenovo's North American, EMEA, and Latin America media AOR.
Join Stagwell in celebrating its first birthday by visiting the company's LinkedIn.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 12,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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Beth Sidhu
pr@stagwellglobal.com
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HSINCHU, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AP Memory, the global leading design company that provides customized memory solution, has announced today the launch of its new Ultra High Speed (UHS) and Ultra Low Swing (ULS) PSRAM. AP Memory rolls out AP351216C/AP351208, to further expand the density of AP Memory's UHS products series to 512Mb, and AP43208B, the industry's first ultra-low power 32Mb ULS product. AP Memory's new UHS/ULS products serve as memory solutions that support high density and low power consumption, meeting the needs of modern IoT applications such as new generation edge computing, smart home, smart wearable device, 5G communication, Timing Controller (TCON), etc.
AP Memory is the first in the industry to introduce UHS/ULS PSRAM memory. Compared to traditional PSRAM and DRAM memory solution, UHS/ULS product series provides advanced memory features such as high transfer rate (~5x more bandwidth compare to PSRAM), low power consumption (~3x less compare to DRAM) and low pin count (3x less compare to DRAM). AP Memory's UHS/ULS product series enable design simplification while meeting form factor constraints and upgrade system and function performance of compacted IoT applications.
When operating at the highest frequency at 1066Mhz, the power consumption of UHS product can save power consumption up to 40% comparing to LPDRAM, with power consumption at a very low level of 62mW, which significantly improves wearable devices' battery life. Furthermore, the newly released ULS products uses lower I/O voltages compare to traditional PSRAMs, further reducing memory power consumption, making ULS a new advantageous option for ultra-low-power memory solution. On top of this, as System on Chip (SoC) continues to migrate to advanced node process, the I/O voltage of SoC is gradually decreasing. UHS/ULS products can interconnect with SoC without a voltage converter, and due to its low pin count feature, it further reduces the complexity and cost of IoT product design.
Both the UHS products, with density from 64Mb to 512Mb, and the 32Mb ULS product are offered in KGD (Known Good Die) for commercial (-25°C~85°C) and industrial grade application (-40°C~105°C). AP Memory supports customized service according to customers' needs, providing RDL and WLCSP packaging application for end products at different levels such as component, module or system. To know more about the UHS/ULS product, please refer to www.apmemory.com
About AP Memory Technology Corporation
AP Memory is a fabless DRAM and IP product company. As a world leader in Pseudo-SRAM, AP Memory delivers reliable solutions of low-pin-count ultra-low-power IoT RAM and high-performance derivative products. AP Memory is also the world-leading company in AI memory solutions, particularly for 3D IC. The headquarters is based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, with R&D centers in the US, Mainland China, Taiwan, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.apmemory.com.
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5-year-old boy loses part of leg, hand in lawn mower accident
BONNEAU, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – A 5-year-old boy in South Carolina lost part of his leg and part of his hand in a lawn mower accident.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the home Saturday afternoon.
The boy’s parents told deputies their son was playing in the backyard while his father was cutting the grass. The incident report states the child’s mother said the boy was playing in the yard and had “come out of nowhere” just before the accident.
No foul play is suspected, officials said.
The child was flown by helicopter to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital for treatment of serious injuries to his left leg and left hand.
According to a GoFundMe page set up for the family, the boy lost his left leg below the knee and half of his left hand after multiple surgeries.
The boy’s mom, Lorena Carr, said in a GoFundMe update that her son has a long road to recovery, but they are staying hopeful.
“Wyatt has a long road ahead of him and still several surgeries. He’s going to be at the hospital for 2 weeks but we know how resilient he is and he WILL bounce back without a doubt,” she wrote.
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NINGBO, China, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Risen Energy ("the Company"), a leading solar module manufacturer in China, participated in Intersolar Europe 2022 where its whole suite of latest solar solutions was on full display from May 11 to 13. Among the products showcased at booth A1.260, RSM130-8-430-450M took center stage as the newest member of Risen Energy's TITAN family. The residential photovoltaic (PV) module inherits the state-of-the-art technologies from the TITAN series while featuring exceptional reliability, efficiency, as well as unparalleled power output that can reach up to 450Wp, making it one of the most ideal products for rooftop solar systems.
"Once again, we are very pleased to take this opportunity to showcase our latest PV products as well as a wide range of world-leading solar innovations at the world's largest exhibition of solar energy. Risen Energy's 210mm-based solar module has won worldwide recognition in recent years, which is a strong testament to our users' confidence in Risen Energy's TITAN, NewT@N and Hyper-ion series of PV products ," said Wissin Ye, the Product Manager of Risen Energy.
"Driven by our vision to open up the uncharted possibilities in PV technology, Risen Energy has created this high-end solar module for the TITAN series, designed to bring greener, more efficient and flexible solar solutions to our customers worldwide," Wissin Ye added.
As an upgrade for the TITAN 40-cell high-performance monocrystalline PERC solar modules, RSM130-8-430-450M features a power output range from 430Wp to 450Wp, 10-20Wp higher than other mainstream residential PV products available on the market. It is a multi-busbar solar module manufactured with non-destructive cutting technology, capable of operating at an efficiency of 21.7%, outperforming its peers by 0.4%, increasing solar return on investment for users.
RSM130-8-430-450M is compact and aesthetic, and includes two color options – black and silver for its steel frame. Together with other products of the TITAN series, it is designed to better fulfill the various needs of distributed rooftop solar systems.
About Risen Energy
Risen Energy is a leading, global, Tier1, "AAA" credit-rated manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic products and provider of total business solutions for power generation. The Company, founded in 1986 and publicly listed in 2010, compels value generation for its global customers. Techno-commercial innovation, underpinned by consummate quality and support, encircle Risen Energy total Solar PV business solutions which are among the most powerful and cost-effective in the industry. With a local market presence, and strong financial bankability status, we are committed, and able, to building strategic, mutually beneficial collaborations with our partners, as together we capitalize on the rising value of green energy.
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CARLSBAD, N.M. (WHTM) — Police are looking for three search and rescue dogs stolen from a New Mexico woman earlier this month.
Dr. Kim Lark is alleging her estranged husband Jon Green stole her car and three dogs two and a half weeks ago in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was at a hospice meeting where she’s gone every Thursday morning for the past 10 years. That’s when she heard her dogs barking.
“I jumped up. I ran out of the building. And I saw my car backing up with my dogs barking and then speeding away with a small SUV following it,” Lark said.
She says all three dogs, Zero, Storm and Felony are certified search and rescue animals.
According to the Texas Association for Crime Stoppers, Green is wanted out of New Mexico for 10 felonies including the car theft of Lark’s red 2015 Ford Expedition with the dogs. He’s considered armed and dangerous.
“It’s really disturbing. And when he broke in and took my car keys he also took my mom and dad’s checkbook. So he’s been forging checks all over the –I don’t even know where– the United States,” Lark said.
“Felony is eight. Storm is seven. Zero is four. And they go to work with me every day at the office. My patients miss them. I miss them terribly,” Lark said.
Felony was trained at Penn Vet Working Dog Center in Philadelphia to find victims who may be alive.
“She’s very special. She really didn’t like the police program. She didn’t like to bite people. She didn’t like the guns. But she’s a perfect search and rescue dog,” Lark said.
The missing dogs are also causing a problem for local officials working to find victims or someone who may be lost. Without Zero and Storm, there are no cadaver dogs in her area.
“A call went out last week, and local law enforcement was looking for a cadaver dog,” Lark said.
There’s a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the return of all three dogs. The dogs are considered valuable because of the countless hours of work that goes into training them. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/search-rescue-dogs-stolen-in-new-mexico/ | 2022-06-01T13:06:06Z |
Data from 25.3 million customer service calls across more than 14 industries reveals new insights, trends to help small businesses grow.
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind call trends report from Ruby.com, the premier provider of live virtual receptionist and chat services for 14,000 U.S. small businesses, catalogs and analyzes findings collected from 25.3 million customer service calls the company handled between 2020-2021 across a variety of industries, showing that nine of ten calls a business receives are opportunities to win or retain customers. As phone conversations provide important insights into the needs of modern consumers, the report includes information about when customers are reaching out, why they call and how these interactions impact a business's bottom line, along with details about how these expectations have changed and how they vary across specific industries.
Ruby created this report so small businesses can use the findings as a framework to improve customer experiences, attract more prospects, and retain existing customers.
Key insights from Ruby's 2022 call trends report:
- 92% of phone calls represent opportunities for business growth—to win, retain or lose business, improve perceptions, strengthen connections, and more.
- Small businesses receive the highest call volume from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. PT with the peak occurring between 9 a.m to 10 a.m PT.
- Call volume typically starts high at the beginning of the week before tapering off, with the volume on Friday 12.92% lower than the peak on Tuesday.
- Businesses receive fewer calls outside of working hours (6 p.m to 5 a.m PT) but these calls are increasing in frequency YOY, up from 3.2% in 2020 to 3.8% in 2021.
- Frustrated callers are more infrequent between January to April, and peak towards the end of the year, representing 0.56% of all calls.
- Ruby captured 1.6M leads for its customers in 2021, representing 12.1% of all incoming calls—a 21% jump from 2020.
Key takeaways from Ruby's 2022 call trends report:
- Businesses are bouncing back after an unpredictable period in the market, with an overall increase in incoming customer calls.
- More customers expect 24/7 availability. Though traditional work hours remain predominant in a remote world, an increase in after-hours calls points to a shift in customer expectations around business availability.
- Consumers seek small business services year-round. Call volume increases in automotive, business services and healthcare align with market realities.
- Businesses are better at marketing themselves, with a large increase in leads suggesting an investment in marketing efforts and/or brand reputation growth.
"Every customer interaction is an opportunity for businesses to provide a positive experience that builds loyalty and inspires future business," says Rebecca Grimes, CRO of Ruby. "Ruby's 2022 call trends report shows how phone interactions, in particular, are more important than ever, and Ruby specializes in creating these kinds of interactions."
The findings of the 2022 call trends report include deep dives into 14 of the industries that Ruby serves and are geared towards US-based, service-oriented companies. View the full call trends report by Ruby at www.ruby.com/2022-call-trends-report.
Ruby® is a U.S.-based live virtual receptionist and chat specialist company that creates meaningful connections and maximizes opportunities for businesses, empowering them to freely pursue their purpose and, in turn, cultivate diverse and thriving local economies. Trusted by more than 14,000 businesses, Ruby helps meet today's customer demand for quick answers and personalized service, 24/7, 365 days a year. Founded in 2003, Ruby has earned national and global recognition with honors such as a 2022 Gold Stevie for Customer Service Employer of the Year, designation from Fortune magazine as a Best Small Company to Work For in the U.S., inclusion in the Inc. Best Workplaces, and repeat Great Places to Work rankings. To learn more, visit ruby.com or experience Ruby for yourself by calling 844-311-7829. Follow along with @callruby on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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The NextGen 101 List Honors Partners Building MSP Practices
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nero Consulting has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the prestigious Channel Futures 2022 NextGen 101 rankings.
The NextGen 101 list honors industry-leading managed service and technology providers who are driving a new wave of growth and innovation for the tech channel via the groundbreaking solutions they deliver for their customers. The Channel Futures NextGen 101 are those companies that hold great promise given the leading-edge information technology and communication solutions they offer. Many of those business models revolve around generating recurring revenue from cloud, security and unified communications, among others.
Given that they represent the future of the technology channel and IT industry, the Channel Futures NextGen 101 are the growth organizations to watch in the channel today. This year's NextGen 101 winners were selected from applications received for the 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501.
Channel Futures is pleased to name Nero Consulting to the 2022 NextGen 101.
"It's an honor to be on this list because it demonstrates Nero's commitment to technology innovation and expertise" said Anthony Oren, CEO of Nero Consulting. "Our awesome team at Nero are proud of the technology impact they are making with our customers!"
Channel Futures strives to ensure that their partner communities are being recognized for what they do best and are therefore creating programs targeted toward their needs. The NextGen 101 represents that effort.
"The NextGen 101 is designed specifically to honor partners dedicating resources to building out their practices — all while maintaining the integrity of their core businesses," said Allison Francis, senior news editor at Channel Futures. "These companies truly represent the future of the technology channel and IT industry. They are most assuredly some of the most watched organizations in the channel today."
"As the technology industry and channel enter a very challenging market, channel leaders are looking for ways to accelerate growth. The Channel Futures NextGen 101 represents some of the fastest-growth and high-potential MSPs in the market today. These companies are providing innovative approaches to customer solutions and partner engagement never seen before. They truly represent the future of the channel, said Robert DeMarzo, vice president of content for Informa Tech Channels.
The data collected by the annual NextGen 101 and MSP 501 drive Channel Futures' market intelligence insights, creating robust data sets and data-based trend reports that support our editorial coverage, event programming, community and networking strategies and educational offerings.
The 2022 MSP 501 and NextGen 101 lists are based on data collected by Channel Futures. Data was collected online from Feb. 1-April 30, 2022. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors.
Channel Futures is a media and events platform serving companies in the information and communication technologies (ICT) channel industry with insights, industry analysis, peer engagement, business information and in-person events. We provide information, perspective, and connection for the entire channel ecosystem. This community includes technology and communications consultants, integrators, sellers, MSPs, agents, vendors and providers.
Our properties include the Channel Futures MSP 501, a list of the most influential and fastest-growing providers of managed services in the technology industry; Channel Partners events, which delivers unparalleled in-person events including Channel Partners Conference & Expo, the MSP 501 Summit and Channel Partners Europe; and Allies of the Channel Council (ACC) and DEI Community Group, our initiatives to educate, support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the ICT channel industry. Channel Futures is where the world meets the channel; we are leading Channel Partners forward. More information is available at channelfutures.com.
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Kansas Children’s Discovery Center to host fair for incoming kindergartners
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center will host a fair to help incoming kindergartners prepare for the upcoming school year.
The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center says it has invited kindergarten students from around the state to its Discovery Kindergarten Fair between 4 and 6 p.m. on Monday, July 25, at 4400 SW 10th Ave. in Gage Park.
KCDC said the fair brings dozens of community partners together to offer activities, learning resources, health screenings and more. It said a real school bus will help new students prepare for riding the bus and the full museum will be open for play.
The Discovery Center noted that the fair is the cumulative event of its Kindergarten program which included four camps for incoming students and online resources.
KCDC said the program is part of its work to ensure access to educational play experiences for all kiddos. It said Discovery Kindergarten has been funded by the Greater Topeka Partnership with other support from the Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library, Auburn-Washburn School District, Shawnee Heights School District and Topeka Public Schools.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berry Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of their executive leadership team by welcoming Matt Caruso as Vice President of Business Development. Matt will be responsible for the development and execution of Berry Aviation's growth plans, strategies, and capture initiatives for new and follow-on International and Domestic business.
Stan Finch, President of Berry Aviation said, "We're very fortunate to bring Matt onboard and look forward to benefiting from his business, sales, and defense aviation expertise. As Berry continues to expand into new and exciting areas of aviation, we are certain that Matt's values and management philosophy will be a big advantage to the company and for our clients."
Matt comes to Berry Aviation with a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in the aviation and defense sectors. During an extraordinary 32+ year career in the United States Air Force, Matt led service members from all branches of the military and held distinguished roles at every level of command as a combat flight engineer, enlisted aircrew member, and command senior enlisted leader.
Having deployed multiple times to Afghanistan, Caruso recalled his firsthand experiences with Berry Aviation, notably "how exceptionally the Berry crews pursued their responsibilities and executed their duties as quiet professionals." In his new role at Berry Aviation Caruso signaled his intent to build upon that core company strength in order to "bring formidable, emerging technologies to market and help our customers successfully execute their missions."
Matt holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership, is a dynamic keynote speaker, and participates in a number of foundations and organizations supporting the military community. He and his wife Becky have been married 30 years and are proud parents of three grown children.
Berry Aviation, Inc. is a trusted leader in private aviation, with a broad portfolio that includes On-Demand Cargo, Part 135 Aerial Delivery, Part 135 Fixed Wing Night Vision Flight, Part 135 Air Ambulance, MEDEVAC and CASEVAC, Unmanned Aerial Systems, ISR, and Passenger operations. The company is a certified FAA and EASA Part 145 Repair Station and medically accredited by NAAMTA and CAMTS. With more than two dozen aircraft in its current fleet, located across seven satellite locations, Berry Aviation has conducted operations on five continents and the Pacific Islands.
For more information about Berry Aviation, visit: www.berryaviation.com
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Doctors stay in Ukraine’s war-hit towns: ‘People need us’
ZOLOCHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Dr. Ilona Butova almost looks out of place in her neatly pressed lavender scrubs as she walks through a door frame that hangs from a crumbled wall into what used to be an administrative office of her hospital in Zolochiv.
Not one building in the facility in the northeastern Ukrainian town near the Russian border has escaped getting hit by artillery shells.
Since Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, space to treat patients at the hospital has shrunk constantly because of damage. Her staff has dwindled to 47 from 120. And the number of people seeking treatment in the small town 18 kilometers (11 miles) from the border is often higher now than before the fighting began.
Ukraine’s health care system struggled for years because of corruption, mismanagement and the COVID-19 pandemic. But the war has only made things worse, with facilities damaged or destroyed, medical staff relocating to safer places and many drugs unavailable or in short supply. Care is being provided in the hardest-hit areas by doctors who have refused to evacuate or have rushed in as volunteers, putting themselves at great risk.
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“It’s very hard, but people need us. We have to stay and help,” said Butova, a neurologist who also is the administrator of the hospital in the town near Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. She added that she has had to do more with fewer resources.
The World Health Organization declared its highest level of emergency in Ukraine the day after the invasion, coordinating a major relief effort there and in neighboring countries whose medical systems also are under strain.
About 6.4 million people have fled to other European countries, and a slightly higher number are internally displaced, according to U.N. estimates. That presents a major challenge to a health care system built on family doctor referrals and regionally separate administrations.
Across Ukraine, 900 hospitals have been damaged and another 123 have been destroyed, said Health Minister Viktor Liashko, noting: “Those 123 are gone, and we’re having to find new sites to build replacements.”
In addition, scores of pharmacies and ambulances have been destroyed or are seriously damaged, and at least 18 civilian medical staff have been killed and 59 others seriously wounded, he said.
“In occupied areas, the referral system has totally broken down,” Liashko told The Associated Press. “People’s health and their lives are in danger.”
Kyiv’s economy was drained by the conflict with Moscow-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine that began in 2014. When he came to power five years later, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inherited a health care system that was undermined by reforms launched under his predecessor that had slashed government subsidies and closed many small-town hospitals. During the pandemic, people in those communities had to seek care in large cities — sometimes waiting as long as eight hours for an ambulance in severe cases of COVID-19.
As Russia has expanded the territory it controls in eastern and southern Ukraine, the supply of drugs in those areas has dwindled, along with medical staff to administer them. In the southern front-line town of Mykolaiv, “things have been very difficult,” volunteer Andrii Skorokhod said.
“Pharmacies have not been working, and shortages have become increasingly acute: Hospital staff were among those evacuated, including specialists. We just need more staff,” said Skorokhod, who heads a Red Cross initiative to provide residents with free medications.
Volunteers like Skorokhod saved the life of 79-year-old Vanda Banderovska, whose home near Mykolaiv was destroyed by Russian artillery. Her 53-year-old son, Roman, was killed, and she was brought to the hospital badly bruised and barely conscious.
“My son went out to the car to get his mobile phone when the Russians started shelling. He was hit in the head,” she said at a recovery ward, her voice trembling with emotion. “They’ve destroyed everything and I have nothing left.”
Banderovska said she was deeply grateful to the people who saved her life but also overcome by grief and anger.
“The pain I feel is so great. When doctors took me to the hospital I was bruised black and blue but I slowly recovered,” she said.
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Derek Gatopoulos reported from Kyiv. Vasilisa Stepanenko and Hanna Arhirova contributed to this report from Kyiv.
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Indiana cop shot in head hangs on after life support removed
Published: Sep. 1, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — An eastern Indiana police officer shot in the head during a traffic stop has been taken off life support but her department said she remained alive with vital signs that were stable.
Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton, 28, has been treated at a hospital in Dayton, Ohio, since being shot on Aug. 10.
The department said in a news release posted on Facebook Thursday afternoon that “at this time Officer Burton is still alive and surrounded by family.”
The decision was made Wednesday to remove Burton from life support. She was shot Aug. 10.
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PLANTATION, Fla., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC GYM®, the first major brand extension of UFC®, today announced that the company will continue its expansion in South Florida with the opening of its 40,000-square-foot UFC FIT® Plantation facility, located at 333 N. University Drive. Owned by former Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez, the premier fitness facility will be the second UFC FIT location in the state to provide functional fitness, UFC-inspired conditioning classes and access to world class facilities. The club will open for workouts on Saturday, April 30.
"We're proud to continue our relationship with Alex, a world-class athlete and successful entrepreneur who shares a similar vision as us when it comes to providing a complete and holistic approach to balanced fitness," said Adam Sedlack, CEO of UFC GYM. "We've created an amazing community of members and team members through our UFC GYM locations in Florida, and we are thrilled to bring our dynamic mix of premium fitness experiences to the residents of Plantation and the surrounding areas."
Rodriguez, a three-time MLB American League MVP, fourteen-time All-Star, 2009 World Series Champion and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp., previously secured developmental rights for UFC GYM and UFC FIT locations throughout Miami-Dade County. The new Plantation location will be his fourth club, following the success of the 24,000-square-foot Midtown and 31,000-square-foot Kendall UFC GYM locations in Miami, as well as his first 40,000-square-foot UFC FIT location in Pembroke Pines. UFC GYM and Rodriguez are in the process of developing an additional UFC FIT location in the market, to be announced at a later date.
"We have built an amazing community through our UFC FIT and UFC GYM locations in South Florida, including members and staff, who share a passion for fitness. I can't wait to bring UFC FIT to Plantation, Floria and provide the community with an unparalleled fitness experience and training program that I believe in," said Rodriguez.
The new multi-million-dollar facility will offer a group fitness studio, a weight room with free weights and Olympic lift platforms, robust cardio equipment, bag room, full-service locker room, towel service and more. UFC FIT Plantation is equipped with state-of-the-art mechanical ventilation systems, which will circulate fresh air using ducts and fans, ensuring the movement of fresh air throughout the club.
To further support a healthy lifestyle, the location will feature an Arm Bar Cafe and Recovery area, providing pre- and post-workout treatments. Members will benefit from pre- and post-workout Recovery services including cryotherapy, red light therapy and more. Options to access Recovery services will be available to gym members and non-members.
Members will have access to a one-stop shop for any and all fitness needs, including a schedule of dynamic studio-quality group fitness classes such as cycle, Les Mills BodyPump™, HIIT, Zumba and MMA-inspired group fitness classes such as Boxing and Kickboxing Conditioning. Youth programming for kids ages six and older, as well as a childcare service, will be offered to support fitness for the whole family.
UFC FIT will be open from 5 a.m. to 11 pm. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. More information about exclusive member presale rates is available at www.ufcfit.com/locations/plantation and by calling (754) 231-2955.
The rapidly expanding fitness franchise welcomes interested candidates to grow alongside the brand in key markets such as California, Texas, New York, Florida, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. For franchising information, visit ufcgymfranchise.com or contact franchiseinfo@ufcgym.com.
ABOUT UFC GYM®
UFC GYM® is the first major brand extension of UFC®, the world's premier MMA organization, created in alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world's most successful fitness brands. As the first to unite the benefits of MMA with fitness, the brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine. UFC GYM's TRAIN DIFFERENT® approach provides members with the ultimate fitness experience and programming that secures results for all ages and training levels. With 160 locations opened and 1,000 additional locations currently in development globally, UFC GYM has revolutionized the fitness industry and positively impacted countless lives worldwide. In addition to its corporate-owned clubs, UFC GYM offers the opportunity to own and operate a franchise domestically and internationally through the UFC GYM® or UFC FIT® model. For franchise information, contact franchiseinfo@ufcgym.com or visit UFCGYMfranchise.com. For more information, please visit UFCGYM.com or UFCFIT.com. Follow UFC GYM on Instagram and Twitter @UFCGYM, Facebook.com/UFCGYM, and youtube.com/UFCGYM.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 688 million fans and 198 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while broadcasting to nearly 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is owned by global entertainment, sports and content company Endeavor, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok: @UFC.
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‘Special relationship’ between escaped Alabama inmate and corrections officer dates back to 2020, sheriff says
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - The “special relationship” between escaped inmate Casey White and assistant director of corrections at Lauderdale County Jail Vicky White traces back to 2020, Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton says.
“As far as we know, that was the earliest physical contact they had,” Singleton said.
Casey White was first brought to Lauderdale County Jail in 2020 for an arraignment on murder charges related to the 2015 murder of 58-year-old Connie Ridgeway. He and Vicky White stayed in contact after he went back to state prison, WAFF reports.
Singleton confirmed Vicky White had phone contact with Casey White while he was in Donaldson Prison.
On Wednesday, Singleton confirmed that Vicky White has been terminated and will lose her state-funded pension contributions.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals Service released a bulletin on their website with information about the pair, calling them “dangerous.” Officials believe they may be armed with an AR-15 rifle and a shotgun, and warn the public not to approach them.
The bulletin also says the two may be driving a gold or copper-colored 2007 Ford Edge. There may be damage to the left rear bumper.
Singleton announced Monday at a press conference that an arrest warrant has been issued for Vicky White, an assistant director of corrections for the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office.
She is charged with permitting or facilitating escape in the first degree in connection with capital murder suspect Casey White. The maximum time in prison is 10 years with a $15,000 fine.
Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly said he is shocked and disappointed as more information develops about the incident.
“I would have trusted Vicky with my life. I really mean it,” Connolly said. “If we needed something from the jail, she was our go-to person, solid employee. That’s why it’s so shocking.”
Officials say that although Casey White was handcuffed and shackled when he left the jail, he is a free man and no longer restrained.
“We found her radio, sheriff’s department radio, and the leg shackles and handcuffs,” Singleton said.
Detectives also believe Vicky White has her phone, but it is turned off.
“It wasn’t left in the car. You know, we’ve attempted using technology. We haven’t had any success with it,” Singleton said.
Vicky White sold her home a month ago below market value, and authorities are looking through her finances to see if there is anything unusual.
“We’ve had the Secret Service helping us with some of that kind of stuff. They’re working on that angle of it.” Singleton said. “We’re assuming she’s got some cash.”
Vicky White and Casey White have been missing since Friday, which was Vicky White’s last day of work before she was set to retire. Vicky White said she was taking the inmate to a mental health evaluation. Singleton confirmed that no mental health evaluation existed. Investigators said there is no doubt that Vicky White aided and abetted Casey White with his escape.
Shortly before her disappearance, Vicky White said she had also planned to get medical care because she wasn’t feeling well, but she never arrived.
The vehicle in which the two departed Friday morning was found at a shopping center in Lauderdale County later that afternoon.
Authorities said Vicky White violated a policy that required more than one official to be involved in transporting inmates. The policy was put in place when Casey White was jailed two years ago and authorities believed he was planning to escape.
Casey White was serving 75 years for a series of crimes and was awaiting a capital murder trial in Alabama. He also faces a number of charges in Tennessee, including attempted first-degree murder.
Casey White is 6-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs about 330 pounds, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.
Vicky White is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. She has blonde hair and brown eyes, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. She may be using the aliases April Davis and Renee Marie Maxwell, according to Singleton.
The Marshals Service said people with information about Casey White’s location or Vicky White’s disappearance can call the service at 1-800-336-0102. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the U.S. Marshals Tip App.
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Casey White and $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Vicky White.
Authorities say they have received more than 100 tips about the pair.
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$2.98 million in investments aim to make service more accessible and diverse for young adults and non-profits
SEATTLE and OLYMPIA, Wash., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Serve Washington, the Schultz Family Foundation and Ballmer Group today announced $2.98 million in investments to benefit AmeriCorps participants across Washington state. These investments build on innovations piloted through the WA COVID Response Corps, a first-of-its kind program launched in 2020 to address critical needs triggered by the pandemic.
The investments will expand support for community organizations and young adults participating in AmeriCorps across the state through subsidies and technical assistance for smaller non-profits participating in AmeriCorps for the first time and increased federal awards supporting increased stipends for AmeriCorps members. The investments will also provide tailored career counseling and access to low- or no-cost certificates to develop skills in high-demand, living wage occupations.
The WA COVID Response Corps was a joint partnership of Serve Washington and the Schultz Family Foundation launched during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. By combining federal and state government resources with investment from private philanthropy, the program successfully engaged a diverse network of community organizations, including many host sites new to AmeriCorps, to meet community needs associated with the pandemic. At the same time, the program also created service opportunities for young people who reflect the socioeconomic, racial and ethnic diversity of the communities they serve.
Over the past two years, the WA COVID Response Corps enlisted 225 young adults across Washington state. Members volunteered at 120 non-profit organizations to address food insecurity, learning loss, housing instability, and more. In partnership with host sites, members helped to deliver 36 million pounds of food and serve 9 million meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. In total, the program has supported more than 3 million Washingtonians across 17 counties.
The program also piloted meaningful innovations designed to help AmeriCorps become an even more powerful partner in offering members who serve opportunities to grow and excel in their careers while effectively addressing emerging community needs. These innovations included:
- Supporting 82 new community-based organizations, often operating closest to those in need, to benefit from the AmeriCorps program.
- Increasing the AmeriCorps stipend to better reflect the cost of living in the county where members served.
- Providing highly responsive cash assistance to 20 percent of WA COVID Response Corps members facing a critical emergency, including housing, transportation or health related circumstances.
- Enabling more than 80 percent of WA COVID Response Corps members to enroll in skills training aligned with their personal career goals to complement their service experience.
Recognizing the impact of the innovations and success of the program on young adults and communities, Serve Washington, the Schultz Family Foundation, and Ballmer Group have committed $2.98 million in 2022 and 2023 to increase the diversity of people and organizations participating in AmeriCorps in Washington state. The $2.98 million investment will be used as follows:
- $1.9 million in additional Federal AmeriCorps funding and AmeriCorps Rescue Plan Funding is being directed by Serve Washington to support programs in raising stipends from prior year levels for their AmeriCorps members.
- $580,000 from the Schultz Family Foundation to Serve Washington to increase the number of diverse non-profits participating in AmeriCorps by subsidizing host site fees and providing training and technical assistance.
- $500,000 directed by the Ballmer Group to Serve Washington to enhance service-to-career pipelines for diverse young adults through career assessment tools, career clarity and job search coaching, and online courses to develop skills in high-demand, living wage occupations in the state. Ballmer Group's $500,000 investment is part of $2 million in funding that the Ballmer Group has committed to the Schultz Family Foundation's National Service Challenge to support national service programs across the country.
- "AmeriCorps members provide tremendous support and service to communities all across the state. During the pandemic AmeriCorps members stepped up to serve as catalysts for meeting the heightened needs in communities. This investment will not only ensure continued support for communities, it also has the potential to create career pathways for the members themselves. That is a double return on the investment," said Governor Jay Inslee.
- "Job prospects for young adults have been impacted adversely and disproportionately by the pandemic. AmeriCorps members serving in the WA COVID Response Corps have frequently said career exploration and skill development are some of the most valuable benefits they received during their service. AmeriCorps members serve our state for only a year, but in that one year, the skills and experience gained can be life-changing. We believe national service can be a pathway to careers and we're excited this partnership will help AmeriCorps members use their service to navigate their careers moving forward," said Amber Martin-Jahn, executive director for Serve Washington.
- "We are extremely grateful for the hardworking young people who helped millions of Washington families as AmeriCorps members over the past two years. By combining federal and state government resources with private philanthropy, the WA COVID Response Corps provided valuable lessons for how we can make national service more accessible and diverse for young people and communities," said Tyra Mariani, Schultz Family Foundation president.
- "AmeriCorps has the potential to improve economic mobility for young people, while also addressing significant community needs. We are excited to expand the service-to-career pathways for AmeriCorps members in Washington by supporting more career exploration, skill development, credential attainment, and post-service transition supports," said Eshauna Smith, Ballmer Group's director of community impact.
Serve Washington a State Commission, advances national service, volunteerism and civic engagement to improve lives; expands opportunity to meet the local critical needs of residents of Washington; and strengthens community capacity while creating healthy and resilient communities. Authorized by Executive Order #16-08, a 20-member board of Governor- appointed commissioners supports and advises Serve Washington. Learn more at servewashington.wa.gov.
The Schultz Family Foundation, established in 1996 by Sheri and Howard Schultz, interim ceo and chairman emeritus of Starbucks, creates pathways of opportunity for populations facing barriers to success, focusing on youth transitioning to adulthood and marginalized populations, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. By investing in scalable solutions and partnerships in communities across the country, the Foundation aims to help tackle the barriers and roadblocks that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential and, in doing so, strengthen our communities and our nation. For more information about the Foundation and its work: schultzfamilyfoundation.org.
Ballmer Group is committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States, funding leaders and organizations that have demonstrated the ability to reshape opportunity and reduce systemic inequities. We focus on multiple impact areas and systems that can impact economic mobility - such as early learning, K-12 education, college and career pathways, housing, health, and criminal justice - and we support leaders and organizations that focus on undoing systemic racism and the barriers it has created. Ballmer Group is both a national and regional funder – we have a presence and invest deeply in southeast Michigan, Washington state, and Los Angeles County. Ballmer Group was co-founded by philanthropist Connie Ballmer and her husband Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, founder of USAFacts, and chairman of the Los Angeles Clippers. Learn more at www.ballmergroup.org and on Twitter @BallmerGroup.
This AmeriCorps funding is provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency for volunteering, civic engagement, and national service programs. For over 25 years, more than 1 million dedicated Americans have joined AmeriCorps and pledged to 'get things done.' This year, the 75,000 AmeriCorps members serving in schools, nonprofits, community and faith-based organizations, will do the same as they rebuild communities, support veterans, fight the opioid epidemic, prepare students for success, foster economic opportunity, and more. Those interested in serving can learn more at AmeriCorps.gov/Join.
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NAPA, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earthquakes result in an average of 50,000 fatalities per year. Most deaths are due to building collapse, which can occur long after an incident as a result of a compromised structure. The California-based technology company Seismocon Systems has invented a post-assessment technology to instantly measure the safety of structures after natural disasters. The company will have the system on the market by 2023.
A house may still stand after the first wave of seismic forces, but will the structure be able to take a second or third hit? The Seismocon system delivers the answer within minutes.
A team of professors, engineers and data scientists from around the world has spent eight years developing the Seismocon system, and the system is finally ready for production. A highly advanced instrumentation box the size of a small tablet, it is installed on a wall where it monitors the building's structural health using multiple sophisticated sensors. If the building is shaken or rattled by an earthquake, landslide, hurricane, flood, or explosion, the proprietary AI algorithms use data from the monitoring unit, as well as governmental and private databases, to assess the safety level of the structure.
Seismocon CEO Mike Sjoblom says, "After eight years of development, we are now ready to build the product. We have received interest from one of the largest security companies in the world, as well as from the largest earthquake insurance company in the United States. There is every indication that we will have a unique, life-saving product on the market a year from now."
An entrepreneur and long-time resident of Napa, California, Sjoblom experienced first-hand the problems associated with the aftermath of the 6.0 Napa earthquake in 2014. Despite having been retrofitted for earthquake safety protection, many of the city's historic buildings were severely damaged. FEMA reports that the disaster damaged 1,988 structures and destroyed 18. More than 280 people sustained injuries. It took five weeks to complete a report that would have taken only hours with Seismocon.
"After an earthquake, you need to know immediately if it is safe to re-enter your house. Without this knowledge, people may expose themselves and their families to huge risks, but nobody wants to wait for weeks for the information," Sjoblom said. "Seismocon delivers a text message to the homeowner immediately after an incident. Simply put, it is a digital lifejacket for natural disasters."
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Previously announced updated feasibility study confirms that the Elk Creek Project has the second largest indicated-or-better rare earth resource in the U.S., second only to MP Materials' Mountain Pass deposit
CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (TSX: NB; OTCQX: NIOBF) is pleased to announce that it has filed a Technical Report (the "Report") prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") regarding its previously announced 2022 Feasibility Study ("2022 FS") completed for the Company's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project (the "Project").
According to the 2022 FS, in addition to niobium, scandium, and titanium, the Elk Creek Mineral Resource contains various amounts of all rare earth elements ("REEs"). There is potential for NioCorp's REEs to be mined, crushed, and placed into solution as part of the process NioCorp plans to use to produce its primary niobium, scandium, and titanium products, once Project financing is secured.
Depending upon the outcome of metallurgical testing on REE recovery rates from Elk Creek ore, soon to be launched at a demonstration plant in Quebec, and on whether necessary Project financing is secured, NioCorp could produce separated rare earths as a byproduct, placing it at a competitive advantage vis-à-vis other rare earth projects.
The 2022 FS was done in collaboration with Understood Mineral Resources Ltd., Optimize Group Inc., and Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. It includes an updated Mineral Resource that shows that the Project has the second largest indicated-or-better rare earth resource in the U.S., second only to MP Materials' Mountain Pass deposit in California. REEs were evaluated as a potential by-product to the mining of niobium, titanium, and scandium; thus the estimated values of the REEs are reported using the previously determined diluted Net Smelter Return as derived from the Nb2O5, TiO2, and scandium Mineral Resources.
"If our testing continues to show the positive results we have seen to date, and we decide to add magnetic rare earths to our potential product line, the Elk Creek Project will represent a unique critical minerals project after project financing is obtained and the Project is put into commercial operation," said Mark A. Smith, CEO and Executive Chairman of NioCorp. "We believe the minerals we intend to produce in America's heartland are essential to the world's accelerating energy transition and to the many technologies that will make it possible, including those in electrified transportation, renewable energy, infrastructure projects, and many others."
"I want to thank the members of our technical team and the group of independent experts who helped to make this feasibility study possible," said Scott Honan.
The 659 page Report supports the Company's May 19, 2022 news release that provided results of the 2022 FS. The Report can be seen on SEDAR and on the Company's website at https://www.niocorp.com/wp-content/uploads/NioCorp_June-2022_NI_43-101_Technical_Report.pdf.
Rare Earths in the Elk Creek Mineral Resource
The 2022 FS shows that the Elk Creek Project contains an estimated 632.9 kilotonnes ("kt") of contained total rare earth oxides ("TREO") in the indicated mineral resource category.1 According to U.S. Geological Survey data,2 this places the Elk Creek Mineral Resource behind MP Materials' Mountain Pass deposit but ahead of all other current rare earth projects in the U.S. in terms of contained TREO from a NI 43-101 rare earth resource of indicated or higher classification.
The Elk Creek Indicated Mineral Resource includes the following tonnages of contained metals, using a ≥US$180/tonne NSR cut-off that was calculated using solely the contained niobium, scandium, and titanium in the Mineral Resource:
- 632.9 kt of TREO, including these individual rare earth oxides:
- 970.3 kt of niobium oxide
- 11,337 tonnes ("t") of scandium oxide
- 4,221 kt of titanium oxide
As shown in Table 1 below, the 2022 FS shows that expected Pre-Tax and After-Tax Net Present Value ("NPV") of the Project both increased, the mine's expected life has been extended from 36 to 38 years, and expected Life of Mine ("LOM")3 gross revenue for all three currently planned products (niobium, scandium, and titanium) have increased. The economic analysis was conducted on the same basis as the Company's 2019 Feasibility Study, using 2019 costs and product pricing.
Table 1: 2022 Elk Creek Project Feasibility Study Economic Results
Effective date of May 18, 2022
Next Steps in NioCorp's Plans to Add Rare Earths to the Project
Of the REEs shown by the 2022 FS to be contained in the Elk Creek Mineral Resource, NioCorp is presently focusing on the magnetic REE products neodymium-praseodymium oxide, dysprosium oxide, and terbium oxide at purity levels that meet current commercial requirements. There currently is no commercial-scale production in North America of these separated rare earth products from ore mined in the U.S.
NioCorp plans to issue a further updated NI 43-101 technical report that will detail the Company's plans for possibly producing rare earth products and will determine the net impact of integrating rare earth operations into the Project.
Qualified Persons
The following 19 independent experts, each a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, have reviewed, and approved the technical information and verified the data contained in this news release, which are derived from the 2022 FS:
- Matthew Batty, P.Geo, Owner, Understood Mineral Resources Ltd.
- Everett Bird, P.E., Engineering Manager, Cementation
- Alex Broili, P.E.,Area Manager, Cementation
- Adrian Brown, P.E., President, Adrian Brown Consultants, Inc.
- Georgi Doundarov, M.Sc., P. Eng., PMP, CCP, CEO, Magemi Mining Inc.
- John Gorham, P.Geol., Senior Geologist, Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd.
- Matt Hales, P.E., Electrical Engineering Lead, Cementation
- Sylvain Harton, P.Eng., President, Metallurgy Concept Solutions
- Richard Jundis, P. Eng, Director of Mining, Optimize Group
- Mahmood Khwaja, P.E., National Discipline Leader Tunnels & Underground Engineering, CDM Smith
- Eric Larochelle, B.Eng., Co-Owner, L3 Process Development
- Martin Lepage, P.Eng, Ing. Lead Technical Engineer – Hoisting, Cementation
- Wynand Marx, Chief Executive Officer, BBE Consulting
- Ian McKenzie, C.P.Eng, Vice President, Optimize Group
- Joshua Sames, P.E., Principal Consultant, SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc.
- Darren Smith, M.Sc., P.Geo, Senior Geologist, Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd.
- John Tinucci, PhD, P.E., ISRM, Principal Geotechnical Mining Engineer, SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc.
- Mark Willow, M.Sc., NV-CEM, SME-RM, Principal Environmental Consultant, SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc.
- David Winters, S.E., P.E., MBA, Senior Principal Engineer, Tetra Tech
End Notes
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release includes certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, including EBITDA. These non-GAAP financial measures are included in this news release because these statistics are key performance measures that management uses to monitor performance, to assess how the Company is performing, to plan and to assess the overall effectiveness and efficiency of operations. These performance measures do not have a standard meaning within GAAP and, therefore, amounts presented may not be comparable to similar data presented by other mining companies. These performance measures should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are not provided because the Company is unable to provide such reconciliations without unreasonable effort, due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the financial impact of such items impacting comparability and the periods in which such items may be recognized. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.
SEC Standards Regarding Mineral Resources and Reserves
Estimates of mineralization and other technical information included or referenced in this news release have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101. The definitions of proven and probable mineral reserves used in NI 43-101 differ from the definitions in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Industry Guide 7. Under SEC Industry Guide 7 standards, a "final" or "bankable" feasibility study is required to report reserves, the three-year historical average price is used in any reserve or cash flow analysis to designate reserves and the primary environmental analysis or report must be filed with the appropriate governmental authority. As a result, the reserves reported by the Company in accordance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as "reserves" under SEC Industry Guide 7 standards. In addition, the terms "mineral resource," "measured mineral resource," "indicated mineral resource," and "inferred mineral resource" are defined in and required to be disclosed by NI 43-101; however, these terms are not defined terms under SEC Industry Guide 7 and normally are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the SEC. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves. "Inferred mineral resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian securities laws, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. Additionally, the disclosure of "contained pounds" in a resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian securities laws; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves" by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measurements. Accordingly, information contained or referenced in this news release containing descriptions of the Company's mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
Additionally, in October 2018, the SEC approved final rules requiring comprehensive and detailed disclosure requirements for issuers with material mining operations. The provisions in Industry Guide 7 and Item 102 of Regulation S-K have been replaced with a new subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K ("S-K 1300")under the Securities Act of 1933. The Company will be required to comply with these new rules in its disclosures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and thereafter. The requirements and standards under S-K 1300 differ from those under Canadian securities laws. The terms "mineral resource," "inferred mineral resource," "indicated mineral resource," "mineral reserve," "probable mineral reserve," and "proven mineral reserve" used in this news release are mining terms as defined in accordance with NI 43-101 under guidelines set out in the Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves adopted by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Council. While the terms are substantially similar to the same terms defined under S-K 1300 there are differences in the definitions. Accordingly, there is no assurance any mineral resources or mineral reserves that the Company may report under NI 43-101 will be the same as resource or reserve estimates prepared under the standards adopted under S-K 1300.
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About NioCorp
NioCorp is developing a superalloy materials project in Southeast Nebraska that will produce niobium, scandium, and itanium. The Company also is evaluating the potential to produce several rare earths from the Project. Niobium is used to produce superalloys as well as High Strength, Low Alloy ("HSLA") steel, which is a lighter, stronger steel used in automotive, structural, and pipeline applications. Scandium is a superalloy material that can be combined with Aluminum to make alloys with increased strength and improved corrosion resistance. Scandium is also a critical component of advanced solid oxide fuel cells. Titanium is used in various superalloys and is a key component of pigments used in paper, paint and plastics and is also used for aerospace applications, armor, and medical implants. Magnetic rare earths, such as neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium are critical to the making of Neodymium-Iron-Boron ("NdFeB") magnets, which are used across a wide variety of defense and civilian applications.
About Optimize Group Inc.
Optimize Group is an international project engineering company with offices in Canada, Australia, and Brazil. From geology to mineral processing, we provide project development and delivery, operational excellence, and due diligence. Integrated at the core we deliver 'Optimized Mine Plans' and 'Just Right Plants' with a commitment to help build a sustainable future. Our experienced team works collaboratively, draws on practical and innovative thinking, and, most of all, truly cares.
About Understood Mineral Resources Ltd.
Understood Mineral Resources Ltd. is a small, well-trained team with experience in numerous commodities and geologic environments, specializing in project development, geological modeling, deterministic and probabilistic mineral resource estimation, production reconciliation, grade control, and mine planning. Understood's primary objective is to bring high-quality, reliable, auditable resource models to the junior and intermediate mining companies using the latest geostatistical techniques and strategies.
About Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd.
Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. (DGC Canada), and its subsidiary, Dahrouge Geological Consulting USA Ltd. (DGC USA), advise and assist clients in identifying, exploring, and developing mineral projects. DGC manages projects of all scopes from grassroots exploration and resource delineation to prefeasibility and feasibility level studies. Experienced project teams plan mineral projects based upon client needs, provide a detailed review of approach, and execute programs following industry standard best practices.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this document may constitute forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company's ability to secure sufficient project financing to complete construction and commence operation of the Project; the Company's expectation and ability to produce niobium, scandium, titanium and rare earth products at the Project; the outcome of current recovery process improvement testing, and the Company's expectation that such process improvements could lead to greater efficiencies and cost savings in the Project; the Company's expectation to emerge as a producer of magnetic rare earth metals; the potential for the Company's REEs to be mined; the Company's expectation to produce a fuller technical report assessing the feasibility of REE production; the Elk Creek Project's ability to produce multiple critical metals; the Elk Creek Project's projected ore production and mining operations over its expected mine life; and the Company's ongoing evaluation of the impact of inflation, supply chain issues and geopolitical unrest on the Elk Creek Project's economic model. Such forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Company believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause a change in such forward-looking statements and the actual outcomes and estimates to be materially different from those estimated or anticipated future results, achievements, or position expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause NioCorp's plans or prospects to change include risks related to NioCorp's ability to operate as a going concern; risks related to NioCorp's requirement of significant additional capital; risks related to feasibility study results; changes in demand for and price of commodities (such as fuel and electricity) and currencies; changes or disruptions in the securities markets; legislative, political or economic developments; the need to obtain permits and comply with laws and regulations and other regulatory requirements; the possibility that actual results of work may differ from projections/expectations or may not realize the perceived potential of NioCorp's projects; risks of accidents, equipment breakdowns, and labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in development programs; operating or technical difficulties in connection with exploration, mining, or development activities; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of grades of reserves and resources; the risks involved in the exploration, development, and mining business, and the risks set forth in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators at www.sedar.com and the SEC at www.sec.gov. NioCorp disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Revenue increased 22.7% to a record $19.7 million
GAAP net Income and diluted EPS of $0.9 million and $0.11
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 116.3% and 200.0%
Adjusted EBITDA increased 38.7% to $1.1 million
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint™ Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: DPSI), a mobility-first enterprise services and solutions company today announced first quarter 2022 financial results.
"Our mobility-first strategy is working as we had our best revenue quarter ever," said Steve Smith, chief executive officer. "We saw broad-based strength across our verticals and continued to take advantage of our strong relationships to procure products from our OEM and distribution partners, enabling us to build up inventory for deals that will ship over the next few quarters.
"We also made two strategic acquisitions during the quarter – Advanced Mobile Group and Boston Technologies. These acquisitions strengthen our positions in the Transportation and Direct Store Delivery verticals and the integration is progressing quickly, and we expect to realize cost synergies over the next few quarters. Looking to sales, we are already seeing evidence that we are capturing synergies with 10 to 20 new cross-selling opportunities in various stages of the sales pipeline."
First Quarter Highlights (2022 versus 2021)
- Revenue increased 22.7% to $19.7 million;
- Gross Profit increased 21.8% to $4.7 million;
- GAAP Net Income and diluted EPS decreased to $0.9 million and $0.11, respectively;
- Non-GAAP Net Income and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 116.3% and 200.0% to $0.5 million and $0.06, respectively;
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 38.7% to $1.1 million;
- Backlog as of March 31, 2022 was $21 million.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity as of March 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents were $9.3 million, compared to $2.6 million on December 31, 2021. Long-term debt was $0.1 million, roughly flat to December 31, 2021.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $11.7 million compared to $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2021.
2022 Commentary
"Looking to the remainder of the year, we have several ongoing initiatives that will drive our mobility-first strategy. We continue to build out our services offerings, especially managed services, that will bring higher margin growth opportunities. We will also continue to integrate our recent acquisitions and maximize synergies, including continued cross and upselling. As a result, we are providing full-year 2022 revenue guidance of $79 to $82 million, which represents 22 to 26% growth versus 2021. We also expect approximately $19 million to come from services. Within this range, we expect Adjusted EBITDA to be between $3.5 and $3.9 million," concluded Smith.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
DecisionPoint's earnings release will be filed on Form 8-K and posted on the DecisionPoint investor relations website (https://www.decisionpt.com/investing-in-decisionpoint/) at approximately 7:30 a.m. Eastern on May 16, 2022. Management will host an earnings conference call and webcast beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Management's presentation of the results, outlook and strategy will be followed by Q&A with investors.
Live Call Information:
Date: May 16, 2022
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Dial-in: Toll Free: 1-877-407-3982
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Replay Information:
Toll Free: 1-844-512-2921
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Replay Start: Monday May 16, 2022, 1:00 PM ET
Replay Expiry: Monday May 23, 2022, 11:59 PM ET
About DecisionPoint Systems
DecisionPoint Systems Inc. delivers mobility-first managed service and integration solutions to healthcare, supply chain, and retail customers, enabling them to make better and faster decisions in the moments that matter—the decision points. Our mission is to help businesses consistently deliver on those moments—accelerating growth, improving worker productivity, and lowering risks and costs. For more information about DecisionPoint Systems, Inc., visit https://www.decisionpt.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include statements about our plans to obtain funding for our current and proposed operations and potential acquisition and expansion efforts; the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or any other health epidemic, on our business, our clientele or the global economy as a whole; debt obligations of the Company; our general history of operating losses; our ability to compete with companies producing products and services; the scope of protection we are able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering our products and technology; the accuracy of our estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; our ability to develop and maintain our corporate infrastructure, including our internal controls; our ability to develop innovative new products; and our financial performance. In addition, statements that "we believe" and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this press release, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, we have provided non-GAAP financial information, namely non-GAAP Net Income, non-GAAP diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization adjusted for transaction-related and non-recurring items). We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide investors with a better understanding of how the results relate to our historical performance as well as when comparing our results to other publicly-traded companies. The additional adjusted information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financials. Management believes that these adjusted measures reflect the essential operating activities of the Company. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information appears below:
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Developers can now rest assured that the code they are using, as well as their GitHub accounts, are safe
TEL AVIV, Israel , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scribe Security, a leading software supply chain security solutions provider, announced today the release of Scribe Integrity, a code integrity validator that authenticates open-source and proprietary source code, and an integral building block of its platform solving the software supply chain security challenge. Scribe Integrity provides developers with an added layer of visibility, allowing developers peace of mind that the code they are using is safe. Scribe is simultaneously introducing its open-source Github security project, GitGat.
In 2021, software supply chain (SSC) attacks more than tripled, with recent attacks on SolarWinds, CodeCov, and Log4Shell underscoring the growing risk of such attacks to enterprises.
DevSecOps and security teams often focus on software vulnerabilities, overlooking the risk of tampering with software in the build process. Scribe bridges this gap in a practical manner by providing a convenient work tool that automatically reports integrity validation within a trusted software bill of materials SBOM.
Scribe leverages the principle of 'hash everything, sign everything', utilizing open-source intelligence that it collects on open-source dependencies. In this first release, Scribe's solution addresses the widely used Node.js and the popular npm package manager, which have recently suffered from a multitude of attacks.
Scribe's additional release, GitGat, is a Policy-as-Code tool, utilizing Open Policy Agent (OPA), an open source project, that addresses users' security posture. GitGat allows users to periodically run reports to gain insight into the changing security landscape of the organization. As GitGat evolves, it will cover more parts of the CI/CD toolchains.
"As software supply chains are an overlooked corner of the cyber world, they have become an increasingly attractive attack vector for hackers," said Scribe CEO and Co-founder, Rubi Arbel. "We are excited to be introducing a developer-first, practical tool that will give DevSecOps and security practitioners the assurance they need to trust the software they build and use."
About Scribe
Founded by cyber security and cryptography experts, Scribe Security develops a novel software supply chain security solution to increase trust in software products. For more information visit https://scribesecurity.com/
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All-New Model Boasts Multi-Guard Structure that Blends Polished Look with Signature G-SHOCK Durability
DOVER, N.J., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio America, Inc. announces an all new addition to the G-SHOCK luxury men's MR-G line with the launch of the MRGB5000BA-1. The new model offers an opulent, polished finish with a design that pays homage to Japanese calligraphy and AO-ZUMI, a dark blue ink said to have the power for bringing relief for the mind.
The latest luxury MR-G release from G-SHOCK is developed with a Multi-guard Structure that protects the module with superior shock-absorption and a case and bezel design intricately crafted of 25 different components. It also boasts signature G-SHOCK durability with a bezel of COBARION®, a cobalt-chrome alloy four times harder than pure titanium, and a band crafted with special titanium alloy, DAT55G, that is both three times harder than pure titanium and highly workable. Finally, the case and back are made of Ti64-based super-hard titanium alloy.
The new MRGB5000BA-1 also hosts a digital dial with vapor deposition of blue and gold plus a brick pattern border that pays homage to the first G-SHOCK, DW5000C. The watch body is a black DLC (diamond-like carbon) with intricate gold and blue IP accents on the band and side bezel.
G-SHOCK's latest model features the brand's latest technical features as well, like Bluetooth® functionality that allows the watch to be connected to a smartphone via the CASIO Watches App. The Bluetooth technology enables the watch to automatically correct the time through a smartphone, making it even more convenient for users that travel often. The app also allows the user to conveniently set alarms, swap their home city and world time, check the status of the latest time sync, solar charge level and more.
In addition, the model boasts Tough Solar power which is made possible with the inclusion of a highly resilient film-like solar panel on the dial that allows the watch to convert power from even the weakest light sources.
The new timepiece also come equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology including:
- Shock Resistance
- 200M Water Resistance
- Super Illuminator Double LED Light
- 5 Daily Alarms + Hourly Time Signal
- 1 Sec. Countdown Timer (24Hr)
- Full Auto Calendar
- World Time (39TZ, 39Cities+UTC)
The MRGB5000BA-1 retails for $4,000 and will be available for purchase starting this July at select retailers, g-shock.casio.com, and the G-SHOCK Soho store. For more information about the G-SHOCK brand, visit g-shock.casio.com.
CASIO's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up." www.gshock.casio.com
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/us/
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NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until September 6, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Outset Medical, Inc. ("Outset" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: OM), if they purchased the Company's shares between September 15, 2020 and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
If you purchased shares of Outset as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-om/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by September 6, 2022.
Outset and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On May 5, 2022, the Company disclosed negative results for 1Q2022, which, among other things, analysts attributed to the untested nature of Tablo, its flagship product which is a dialysis machine that purifies tap water and then artificially purifies and removes toxins from the blood of patients suffering from kidney failure. On this news, shares of Outset fell more than 40% over the three trading days that followed, from a closing price of $39.94 per share on May 4, 2022, to a closing price of $23.06 per share on May 9, 2022.
Then, on June 13, 2022, the Company disclosed a hold on all shipments of Tablo for home use by the FDA until proper regulatory clearance was received. The Company subsequently disclosed that the "ship hold" had been in place for weeks before investors were informed and that as a result of the hold, the Company was "suspending our prior full-year and long-term guidance.". On this news, shares of Outset fell another 33%, from a closing price of $20.41 per share on June 13, 2022, to a closing price of $13.46 per share on June 14, 2022.
The case is Plymouth County Retirement Association v. Outset Medical, Inc., 22-cv-04016.
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Explosions refocus war in Ukraine on Russian-annexed Crimea
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Massive explosions and fires hit a military depot in Russia-annexed Crimea on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 people, the second time in recent days that the Ukraine war’s focus has turned to the contested peninsula.
Russia blamed the blasts at an ammunition storage facility in Mayskoye on an “act of sabotage” without naming the perpetrators. As with last week’s explosions, they led to speculation that Ukrainian forces may have staged an attack on the peninsula, which Russia has controlled since 2014.
Separately, the Russian business newspaper Kommersant quoted local residents as saying that plumes of black smoke also rose over an air base in Crimea’s Gvardeyskoye.
Ukraine has stopped short of publicly claiming responsibility for any of the fires or explosions, including last week’s at another air base that destroyed nine Russian planes. If Ukrainian forces were, in fact, responsible for any of the explosions, they would represent a significant escalation in the war.
Videos posted on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising over raging flames in Mayskoye, and a series of explosions could be heard in the background. The Russian Defense Ministry said the fires at the depot caused damage to a power plant, power lines, rail tracks and some apartment buildings. It said in a statement that “there were no serious injuries.”
Earlier, Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti reported a fire a transformer substation after “a loud thump sound” in what appeared to be a result of the blasts at the depot.
Crimea holds huge strategic and symbolic significance for Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin’s demand that Kyiv recognize the peninsula as part of Russia has been one of its key conditions for ending the fighting, while Ukraine has vowed to drive the Russians from the peninsula and all other occupied territories.
The district where the blasts happened, Dzhankoi, is in the north of the peninsula, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the Russian-controlled region of Kherson in southern Ukraine. Kyiv has recently mounted a series of attacks on various sites in the region, targeting supply routes for the Russian military there and ammunition depots.
Last week’s explosions at Saki air base sent sunbathers on nearby beaches fleeing as huge flames and pillars of smoke rose over the horizon. Ukrainian officials emphasized Tuesday that Crimea — which is a popular destination for Russian tourists — would not be spared the ravages of war experienced throughout Ukraine.
Rather than a travel destination, “Crimea occupied by Russians is about warehouses explosions and high risk of death for invaders and thieves,” Ukraine presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Twitter, though he did not claim any Ukraine responsibility for the blasts.
Crimea’s regional leader, Sergei Aksyonov, said that two people were injured and more than 3,000 evacuated from the villages of Mayskoye and Azovskoye near Dzhankoi following the munitions depot explosions. who can we attribute the injured to?
Because the explosions damaged rail tracks, some trains in northern Crimea were diverted to other lines.
The Russian military blamed last week’s blasts at the Saki air base on an accidental detonation of munitions there, but it appeared to be the result of a Ukrainian attack.
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Ukrainian officials at the time stopped short of publicly claiming responsibility for the explosions, while mocking Russia’s explanation that a careless smoker might have caused the ammunition to catch fire. Analysts also said that explanation doesn’t make sense and that the Ukrainians could have used anti-ship missiles to strike the base.
A British Defense Ministry intelligence update said vessels in Russia’s Black Sea Fleet “continue to pursue an extremely defensive posture” in the waters off Crimea, with the ships barely venturing out of sight of the coastline.
Russia already lost its flagship Moskva in the Black Sea and last month the Ukrainian military retook the strategic Snake Island outpost off Ukraine’s southwestern coast. It is vital for guaranteeing sea lanes out of Odesa, Ukraine’s biggest port.
The Russian fleet’s “limited effectiveness undermines Russia’s overall invasion strategy,” the British statement said. “This means Ukraine can divert resources to press Russian ground forces elsewhere.”
Meanwhile, in the Donbas, which has been the focus of the fighting in recent months, one civilian was killed in Russian shelling, and two others wounded, according to the Ukrainian governor of the Donetsk region, Pavlo Kyrylenko.
In Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, one civilian was killed and nine others were wounded by Russian shelling, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said. He added that the overnight attack on the city was “one of the most massive shelling of Kharkiv in recent days.”
Officials in the central region of Dniprotpetrovsk also reported shelling of the Nikopol and the Kryvyi Rih districts.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Tuya Inc..
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ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (b) prior to the initial public offering, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya's clients, among others, which included, inter alia, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (c) as a result of (a) and (b) above, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (d) as a result of (a)-(c) above, the registration statement's representations regarding Tuya's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities and expected growth did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, financial results, and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and such statements were materially false and misleading and lacked a reasonable factual basis.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Stellantis and National Business League launch inaugural collective of the National Black Supplier Development Program
- 15 businesses to participate, representing geographic diversity and a range of disciplines and commodities
- Program adds eight corporate partners to enhance development and business opportunities for participants
- Important steps based on a successful pilot in which participating companies either won or were considered for contracts on some of Stellantis' most significant marketing and vehicle programs
- At scale, program will create equity for more than 2.9 million Black businesses in future contracting and procurement opportunities
Stellantis and the National Business League (NBL) today launched the inaugural collective of the National Black Supplier Development Program, a group of 15 Black-owned businesses representing geographic diversity and a range of disciplines and commodities.
The program also announced the addition of a diverse group of eight corporate partners that will enhance the development and business opportunities for participating companies. Corporate partners include additional auto manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, finance, banking and other business service providers. Complete list of companies and corporate partners attached.
These important developments build on a successful pilot in which participating companies either secured or were considered for contracts on some of Stellantis' most significant marketing projects and vehicle programs, such as the Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango and Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer. The pilot ran from October 2021 to February 2022.
"These are exciting next steps for the Stellantis-National Business League National Black Supplier Development Program on its journey to ensure that all Black business enterprises and suppliers have an equitable and inclusive stake in the global marketplace," said Mark Stewart, COO, Stellantis – North America. "The launch of the inaugural collective and addition of outstanding corporate partners ensures the program will be a sustainable source of significant business and development opportunities for Black businesses, entrepreneurs and communities for many years to come."
Moving forward, Stellantis will continue to provide resources to NBL to support continued development of the online portal at the heart of the program. Detroit-based Computech Corporation is the program's website portal developer.
Stellantis and NBL will also continue to create the virtual training tools that comprise the program's resource marketplace. This marketplace will provide access to capital, mentorship and executive coaching, supplier training and development, bid posting, match-making and much more. During the pilot, the group actively participated in coursework on these topics and also benefited from direct interaction with Stellantis leaders, business experts and Tier 1 suppliers.
The program's new corporate partners will contribute their expertise to expand on an already rich menu of development tools available through the resource marketplace.
"Launching the inaugural collective of the Stellantis-National Business League National Black Supplier Development Program is an important milestone moment on the road to leveling the playing field and achieving economic justice for Black communities and millions of Black businesses," said Dr. Kenneth L. Harris, president and CEO of the NBL. "The program is expected to realize 20-30% of the untapped potential of Black businesses. The goal is to develop sustainable Black businesses that will impact local and global economies, creating jobs through entrepreneurship and growing the number of Black businesses of all sizes."
At scale, the program will create equity for more than 2.9 million Black businesses in future contracting and procurement opportunities enabling future success.
Booker T. Washington founded the National Business League on August 23, 1900. It is the first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonsectarian Black business, and professional trade association in the country. It has 120,000 members nationwide and 125+ Fortune 500 corporate partners, with regional offices in Atlanta, Detroit and Los Angeles and national headquarters in Washington, DC, as well as city league chapters throughout all 50 states and internationally. The organization advocates for the interest of 3.2 million Black businesses throughout the United States and the Pan-African diaspora. www.nationalbusinessleague.org
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider. In North America, it's best known for producing and selling vehicles in a portfolio of iconic and award-winning brands such as Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Powered by its diversity, Stellantis leads the way the region and the world move – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.
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Teen struck by lightning relearning how to walk, talk
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. (WESH) - A Florida mother has a warning for parents after her 14-year-old daughter was struck by lightning, only narrowly surviving.
Christina Spencer’s daughter, 14-year-old Lori Spencer, is learning how to speak again.
“Her first words were ‘Yeah’ and ‘Hi.’ And that’s all we got for a couple days. And then, it turned into ‘Where’s brother?’” Spencer said.
The teenager is also learning how to walk, eat and essentially how to live again after she almost lost her life June 10 in Merritt Island. She and her friend were indirectly hit by lightning while under a palm tree.
“Why did that lightning bolt hit the tree standing next to my daughter? I don’t know. It was random. It wasn’t raining. It was barely misting outside. So, the ground was just wet enough,” Spencer said.
Lori was rushed to the hospital, unresponsive and breathing on a ventilator. Her mom was at work half an hour away at the time of the strike.
“Her friend, Eva, gave her CPR, and that’s probably what saved Lori’s life. She might have suffered a heart attack is what stopped her heart initially,” Spencer said.
Doctors now believe Lori can fully recover and that the damage she suffered is reversible.
“We just got to get through the hard stuff, the painful stuff, and the frustration as a mom watching your baby not be herself or be hurt. You can’t do anything about it. That part sucks a whole lot,” Spencer said.
Spencer says anyone who hears her story can help by being cautious of storms and never letting this happen to another child.
“Don’t take the storms in this place for granted… Lightning is a scary, scary thing, and it can easily take your child from you, if you’re not careful,” she said.
The other girl hurt in the strike suffered from fractures and nerve damage but is doing better, according to Spencer.
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Invested Approximately $21 Billion in U.S. Homes Since Founding in 2012
Published Individual State Statistics on Website
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Progress Residential, the leading single-family rental management services platform, today announced its nationwide economic impact and highlighted its contributions to local economies across the United States.
"As members of the very communities we serve, a hallmark of our company culture is making a positive local impact," said Adolfo Villagomez, Chief Executive Officer of Progress Residential. "Over the last decade, Progress Residential has been a significant economic driver in each of our markets, and we look forward to continuing to build on our efforts for many years to come."
Since its founding in 2012, Progress Residential has contributed to local communities by:
- Investing approximately $21 billion in U.S. homes;
- Renovating 100% of homes at acquisition or vacancy; and
- Serving over 520,000 total residents.
Additional highlights of Progress Residential's economic impact include:
- Over 85,000 single-family rental homes today;
- Over 2,500 employees;
- Over 2,600 homes being built;
- Over $50,000 average direct investment in homes over 5-year period;
- Over $707 million taxes paid over the last 5 years; and
- Over $111 million rental assistance since March 2020.
Progress Residential also published a State-by-State Factsheet Series, comprising statistics for the Company's footprint and economic impact for each of the 22 states in which Progress Residential has a presence. Progress Residential encourages those who wish to learn more about its commitment to serving its residents and its communities in each state to visit rentprogressimpact.com.
About Progress Residential
Progress Residential is a market leader in intelligent single-family rental management services, with people, technology, scale, and data-driven solutions that streamline operations, optimize asset performance, and provide an exceptional renting and living experience for our residents. Progress Residential's approximately 2,800 employees currently manage more than 85,000 homes across 30 markets. Progress Residential also offers third-party property management service for investors with mid-to-large single-family rental home portfolios and Built for Rent communities through its Progress Residential Management Services. For more information, please visit www.rentprogress.com.
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Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP National Writer
PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka’s 2022 French Open is over following a first-round loss. The players remaining in the tournament see and hear products of her frank discussion about anxiety and depression a year ago — from new “quiet rooms” and three on-call psychiatrists at Roland Garros to a broader sense that mental health is a far-less-taboo topic than it once was.
“I remember after I got back from France last year and having photographers follow me even at random places like the grocery store. It felt really odd and a bit overwhelming, until one day a woman came up to me and told me that by speaking up, I helped her son,” Osaka wrote in a recent email to The Associated Press. “In that moment, it did all feel worthwhile.”
In conversations with The AP shortly before or during the French Open, which began Sunday, several professional tennis players credited Osaka with helping bring the subject out of the shadows for their sport and, in concert with the voices of other athletes such as Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles, helping foster more awareness and concern.
“I definitely think it’s something that is paid attention to way more than it was, at least when I was coming up as a teenager. I don’t even think I knew what it was when back then. And we’re seeing people speak out and normalize it a bit in a way where it’s OK if you’re struggling with something — it doesn’t matter if it’s on the court, off court, whatever,” said Jessica Pegula, a 28-year-old from New York who reached the French Open’s second round Tuesday.
“In tennis, the life we kind of live is not so normal,” she said. “It can lead to a lot of unhealthy habits.”
Taylor Fritz, at No. 14 the highest-ranked American man, agreed.
“Traveling every week. Never being home. The pressure of the rankings,” he said. “Everyone’s different, so I feel like I’m a laid-back, easygoing person and not a lot of things really bother me, but I definitely understand that it is an extremely mentally draining sport.”
Osaka was not the first to broach this.
But her place of prominence, as a four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player, and her decisions to withdraw from Roland Garros, to explain why and to take two mental health breaks last season resonated widely.
“Anytime an athlete shares their vulnerability and their authenticity, it’s going to affect other athletes in that sport. There’s a relatability,” said Becky Ahlgren Bedics, the vice president of mental health and wellness for the WTA. “So I don’t know that I would attribute it necessarily to one person or one event, but … that makes other folks sit up and notice and kind of say, ‘Well, maybe I should pursue something along those lines, too.’”
Paola Badosa, a 24-year-old from Spain who won Tuesday, has not shied away from talking about her own anxiety.
She, like others, appreciated Osaka’s forthrightness.
“All of us are humans. All of us have to deal with all of these mental struggles. We struggle,” Badosa said. “And it’s important that players like her talk about it.”
Another more recent example: 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu, a 21-year-old Canadian set to face Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic in Paris on Wednesday, announced in December she would sit out the start of this season, including the Australian Open, so she could “re-set, recover, and grow” after two difficult years.
“Definitely more and more players are speaking out on it or about it. Some are even taking time off to regroup and be away from the noise. There is, for sure, a lot of noise, especially when you’re in the spotlight or win big tournaments and there is a lot pressure to back it up,” said another Canadian player, 23-year-old Denis Shapovalov, a Wimbledon semifinalist last year. “With social media now, it’s not an easy era. And one key is that you kind of have to know whose voice is important and whose voice you don’t need to focus on.”
Before Roland Garros last year, Osaka said she didn’t intend to speak to the media. After her first-round victory, she was fined $15,000 for skipping a mandatory news conference (a requirement that has not changed at the French Open or other major championships) and threatened by the four Grand Slam tournaments with further punishment if she did so again.
Instead, Osaka pulled out of the event, revealed what she had been going through for years and opted to take time away from tennis.
“I think everybody was surprised and was not ready for that,” said Kildine Chevalier, who was hired in October as the French tennis federation’s manager of player services and relations.
“It’s important now we take into consideration those problems,” said Chevalier, a former pro player who has not worked previously in the area of mental health, “not to repeat a similar situation and to prevent (it) instead of acting when it’s already here.”
According to Chevalier, new amenities for players at this French Open include an 850-square-foot room in the main stadium with 11 beds and noise-reducing headphones, a yoga room with daily workshops on meditation and breathing, a tea room, a nail salon and telephone hotlines to reach out to psychologists or psychiatrists.
That is separate from what the men’s and women’s tours offer, such as a member of the WTA mental health and wellness team who is on-site at Roland Garros. Chevalier said that office is near hers, “So I see players coming all day long. … She is working a lot.”
Those meetings have been available for years on the women’s tour, but Ahlgren Bedics estimated there has been a 30% increase in sessions for WTA players over the initial months of 2022, compared to the first quarter of 2021.
“That’s a pretty significant jump,” she said. “If an athlete wants to pop in for 10 minutes and say, ‘I’m really frustrated the way practice went today and I just need to vent,’ that could be a 10-minute thing. Or the exact same symptoms could be 90 minutes. It really is up to the athlete as to how much they want to share and kind of what they want to accomplish in their time with us.”
Rebecca Marino, a former top-40 player from Canada, left the tour for nearly five years because of depression but is back now and earned her first French Open berth since 2011 by getting through qualifying rounds. She notices a difference in the way mental health is discussed these days — in tennis, yes, but also across society — and said she has “a lot of praise” for the way the WTA approaches the matter.
“People didn’t really understand what I was going through with my mental health and why I was stepping away from the sport,” Marino said. “Now we have a lot more athletes who are discussing the importance of mental health in their careers. It’s really opened up the conversation to a lot more people and it’s created more positive conversation, which I think is really wonderful and I’m glad that that’s starting to happen.”
Still, Frances Tiafoe, a 24-year-old from Maryland who considers Osaka a close friend, noted there is work to be done to make people realize they should talk about mental health problems.
“Sometimes, you don’t want to get vulnerable with each other,” he said Tuesday after winning a French Open match for the first time. “If you complain, then you’re called ‘soft.’ But when you think about it, you’re actually strong. Sometimes people really are going through a lot on the inside, but they hide it and try to put up a facade like they’re super tough. Sometimes you just need to verbalize it. You need a safe space to be heard. With Naomi, she was going through some stuff at that moment.”
Osaka, a 23-year-old who was born in Japan and now lives in the United States, has remained a part of the conversation in a public way, whether merely by letting people know she speaks to a therapist or by becoming an investor with a role of chief community health advocate for Modern Health, which calls itself a “global workplace mental health and wellness platform.”
She records meditations the company is making available to the public, and CEO and founder Alyson Watson said Osaka “can play such a big role in destigmatizing mental health” and “really pave the way, not only for athletes, but for other people, to speak up about struggling, as well.”
In her email to The AP, Osaka wrote about keeping quiet about her feelings growing up, about moving past that and, with regard to her 2021 French Open, added: “This year, I am in a different state, for sure.”
On Tuesday night, a day after exiting the tournament, Osaka tweeted: “These past few weeks in Europe have been a real character test but I’m glad I came. … I’m leaving with a completely different emotion than the previous one.”
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Date rape drug test strips handed out in California city as precaution
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - A plan to purchase and hand out date rape drug testing kits has been approved in West Hollywood.
It’s all to drive down the number of sexual assaults happening in the area.
“If this would have been available to me at the nightclub New Year’s Eve seven years ago. I would not have been drugged, and I would not have been assaulted,” Keely Field said.
It’s very personal for Field, who advocates for others who have survived sexual assault, “because once they’ve survived it, they’re terrified, they’re scarred for life. And all I can do is help prevent it. It’s preventable.”
Stories like hers that inspired the city council to purchase and hand out drink spiking test strips at bars and nightclubs all over West Hollywood.
With a drop into a cocktail, they test for two common date rape drugs, ketamine and GHB.
The idea is that bars can make them available for any customers who want them so that people have proof if their drink was spiked and a QR code with safety information on what to do next.
“It is a growing problem everywhere,” said Sepi Shyne, mayor pro tem of West Hollywood.
She wants people to know that this program is just one part of a larger push to make nightlife here safer “and to let any predators know you will be caught. You will be caught. We are giving people test strips. Don’t come into our city anymore.”
At a meeting addressing nighttime safety, West Hollywood addressed recent reports about people who believe they were secretly drugged while out on the town.
“Between 2016 and 2021 a report came out in January that there were 30 sexual assaults tied to drink-spiking incidents in the city of West Hollywood, and only three of those have cases filed with the DA,” said Jackie Steele, public safety commissioner.
Steele said 53% of those alleged assaults happened at the same establishment.
She said she wants to see better training and transparency, particularly at that business, as well as updated reports on those cases and better communication between all the departments that work with victims.
Officials are also considering creating a sexual assault task force and looking into getting a mobile unit to help potential victims.
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ProBioraKids® provides a proprietary blend of the 'good bacteria' native to the mouth, crowding out the harmful, disease-causing bacteria that cause cavities, bad breath, and other oral health issues in kids
TAMPA, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caries, also known as cavities or tooth decay, is one of the most common yet preventable childhood diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 52 percent of U.S. kids have experienced a cavity by age eight, and 90 percent of people age 20+ have experienced one or more cavities.
Even kids who practice good oral hygiene, brushing and flossing twice a day, are still prone to bad breath, discolored teeth, cavities, tooth decay, gum issues, and more. That's because brushing and flossing, while important daily oral-care tools that help fight the bad bacteria in kids' mouths, is only half of the battle. To best support their oral health, kids also need to repopulate the "good bacteria" native to the mouth, helping to fight against the pathogenic bacteria brushing and flossing can't reach.
"The rampant prevalence of cavities in early childhood, along with the development of periodontal disease (gum disease) in the majority of kids by age 17, is a serious public health concern," said Dr. Mark L. Cannon, DDS, MS, and Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. "Adding an oral-care probiotic into your child's daily oral-care routine is one of the most effective, preventative measures parents can take to help support their kids' oral health, helping to crowd out the harmful bacteria that cause bad breath, cavities, and more."
The Root of Tooth Decay and Oral Health Issues in Kids
Pathogenic bacteria, or "bad bacteria," in the mouth prey on young children the moment their first tooth arrives. While most people blame sugar for kids' cavities and oral health issues, it is actually the mouth's pathogenic bacteria that consumes sugar, creating lactic acid that corrodes teeth enamel.
Diet and stress cause an imbalance of bad and good bacteria in the mouth. Additionally, many kids are not adept at daily brushing and flossing, adding to the problem. Only by fighting the harmful bacteria and adding back in the good bacteria is a child's oral health best supported.
How It Works
ProBioraKids features ProBiora3®, a patented blend of the three most beneficial strains of good bacteria naturally found in the mouth that live on kids' teeth and below their gums including Streptococcus oralis KJ3®, Streptococcus uberis KJ2® and Streptococcus rattus JH145®. Formulated for tooth health, ProBioraKids naturally fills the mouth with the beneficial bacteria it needs for healthier teeth, crowding out the harmful, pathogenic bacteria and restoring the mouth's natural balance.
When dissolved in the mouth nightly after brushing and flossing, a kid's saliva hydrates the probiotics, which will seek out their natural habitat, immediately migrating to the tooth surfaces, gums, gum pockets and tongue where they live and compete with the pathogens. When taken daily, the good bacteria in ProBiora helps to rebalance the mouth's oral biome, which leads to improved oral health.
The Mouth Is a Gateway to Kids' Health
The mouth is a gateway to a person's overall health, and kids with healthy mouths are healthier overall. Countless numbers of clinical, published research have shown an oral-systemic health connection, and poor oral health can impact a child's digestive system, brain development, heart, lungs, kidneys, and more.
"Getting kids started with a good oral-care routine is critical for their lifetime health, including the use of an oral-care probiotic after brushing at night," said Chris Koski, president and CEO of ProBiora Health. "ProBioraKids is the first oral-care probiotic designed to promote strong teeth and gum health in kids, which benefits their overall health, too. Other products that claim to be for kids' oral health are not specially formulated for their oral health needs, and do not include probiotic strains that live on the tooth and gum surfaces – rather they contain bacteria that live in the throat or gut."
ProBioraKids and ProBiora Line of Oral-Care Probiotics
ProBioraKids comes in a great-tasting, orange creamsicle lozenge. It is gluten-free, vegetarian friendly, with no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or colors. Additionally, it's safe to use with dental and orthodontic appliances.
One or more ProBioraKids' lozenge is recommended nightly for kids three or up, who can dissolve the lozenge in their mouth. For younger children, the lozenge can be made into a powder and dissolved under the child's tongue.
The ProBiora line of oral-care probiotics is the original dental probiotic clinically designed specifically for oral health. ProBiora probiotics are based on landmark clinical research, well tested, and dentist approved, helping people to better support their oral health for more than 12 years.
"Adding ProBioraKids into your child's daily oral-care routine is an important, easy step to help restore and maintain a healthier mouth, enabling you to better support your child's total body health," said Dr. Cannon.
About ProBiora Health
Based in Tampa, FL, ProBiora Health is committed to improving the oral health of people and pets around the world. The company brings the science of probiotics to oral care by developing and marketing a complete line of proprietary oral-care probiotics that are based on clinical research and specifically designed to enhance oral health for humans and pets. The complete ProBiora Health® product line includes ProBioraPlus®, ProBioraXtra® and ProBiora Pro®, a professional-strength formula available through dental care professionals. All ProBiora Health products may be purchased at www.ProBioraHealth.com or Amazon. For more information, visit www.ProBioraHealth.com. Information on ProBioraKids can be found at https://probiorahealth.com/product/probiorakids/.
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Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter Aimee escapes fatal Hollywood studio fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter Aimee and her producer escaped a Hollywood recording studio fire that killed another person, her mother said.
The fire erupted late Thursday afternoon in a two-story commercial building, and it took 78 firefighters more than 50 minutes to extinguish the flames, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott said in a statement.
Two people reported respiratory symptoms related to smoke exposure and were evaluated at the scene, but both declined to be taken to a hospital, Scott said.
“Sadly, one person was found dead inside, as firefighters searched the structure,” Scott said, adding that no firefighters were injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
One of the two survivors was the elder daughter of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne said in an Instagram post.
Aimee Osbourne, 38, and a producer she was working with were “the lucky two that made it out alive,” Sharon Osbourne said, without identifying the producer.
“It is utterly heartbreaking that someone lost their life today in this fire & we are sending our prayers to this person & their family,” Osbourne said, adding “our prayers go out to the family and friends of the person that lost their life to this senseless fire.”
Aimee Osbourne is a singer who releases music under the name ARO, her initials. She did not take part in the Osbourne family’s reality show.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Tupperware Brands Corporation.
Shareholders who purchased shares of TUP during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: November 3, 2021 to May 3, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full-year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/tupperware-brands-corporation-loss-submission-form-2/?id=29741&from=4
Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of TUP during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 15, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Which office chair is best for back pain?
Sitting in an office chair at work may seem harmless, but by the end of the day, your back and neck may feel strained, achy, or painful. Trade in your outdated, uncomfortable chair for a new ergonomic desk chair, designed to keep your body in a natural, upright position. Not only are these chairs more comfortable, but they can also reduce back pain and improve posture.
Looking for a quality desk chair that will minimize back pain? These are some of the best, most supportive office chairs to increase comfort and reduce pain.
Best office chairs for back pain in 2021
With adjustable seat depth, arm position and height, this office chair allows for ample customization, so you can personalize your setup. It also has a four-position recline feature and the chair’s seat and back work as a synchronized system to move with your body. It also ships fully assembled, so you can use it right away.
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This desk chair boasts a contoured seat with targeted lumbar support to reduce back pain. Its soft microfiber upholstery and padded armrests and headrest add a cozy feel. The pneumatic seat-height lift and adjustable tilt feature help you get your positioning just right.
Sold by Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon
Herman Miller Aeron Ergonomic Chair
Made with recycled materials, this office chair offers adjustable sacral/lumbar support with two individual pads that flex and adjust to fit the curve of your spine. Its arms are also fully adjustable, and the seat angle adjustment feature allows for a neutral or engaged position.
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Modway Articulate Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair
This office chair provides significant ergonomic support with a passive lumbar support feature and a well-padded, contoured seat cushion. It offers 360 degree swivel action and an easy-to-use one-touch height adjustment. It can also support up to 330 pounds and is available in multiple colors.
Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Flash Furniture Mid-Back Mesh Swivel Task Chair
With several features to maximize your comfort, this is one of the highest quality, affordable office chairs for back pain on the list. It provides built-in lumbar support and adjustable height to reduce back strain. The chair back is also made of flexible, breathable mesh to keep you cool.
Sold by Home Depot, Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
NOUHAUS Ergo3D Ergonomic Office Chair
This top of the line office chair offers a 3D adjustable armrest and lumbar system to maximize your comfort and productivity. It also has a five-point base to provide substantial strength and stability. Its blade wheels also let you move smoothly over hard surfaces.
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Ergohuman High Back Swivel Chair with Headrest
This office chair provides a synchro-tilt feature and an adjustable seat depth to promote proper posture. It also provides a three-position tilt-lock and pneumatic seat height adjustment.
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Oline ErgoPro Ergonomic Office Chair
This desk chair is specifically designed to offer effective support for your back. The headrest, armrests, height and knee tilt are all adjustable. Thanks to the tilting action, you can easily recline from 90 to 135 degrees.
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La-Z-Boy Trafford Big and Tall Executive Office Chair
This classic office chair has memory foam cushioning to provide luxurious support. It also has specialized lumbar cushions that pivot as you move to help reduce back strain. This model also features stylish brown bonded leather upholstery and dark wood accents.
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With its curved back and ergonomic lumbar support, this office chair will be the difference maker in your work day. It evenly distributes your weight to ensure proper posture. The breathable mesh back also keeps you cool in warmer temperatures.
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This chair’s ergonomic backrest is adjustable to reduce back strain and increase comfort. Its seat is also made of high-density foam that provides optimal support for your hip and thighs. The large, curved headrest also helps prevent head or neck pain.
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NEO Chair Mesh Office Chair with Ergonomic Back Lumbar Support
If you’re on a budget, this is one of the best value ergonomic desk chairs. It has extra lumbar support and curves along the waistline to ensure that you’re in the proper sitting position. It can hold up to 270 pounds and features dual-wheel casters for easy movement.
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ErgoMax Ergonomic Adjustable Executive Office Swivel Chair
This comfortable desk chair is fully customizable, allowing you to personalize it to your exact specifications. It offers built-in lumbar support and an adjustable headrest and armrests to suit nearly any body type. With durable nylon material and a cast aluminum powder-coated frame, it’s built to last for years.
Sold by Home Depot
BestOffice Ergonomic Office Chair
If you’re looking for a great value, this affordable desk chair is an excellent option for anyone with back pain. It features high-density sponge cushioning and lumbar support to take the pressure off your back. You can even put it together in 15 minutes or less.
Sold by Amazon
This office chair stands out for its multi-dimensional free rotating headrest that helps keep your spine aligned. It also has a thick seat cushion with a W-shape design to relieve pressure on the thighs when sitting. It can hold up to 330 pounds and has a tilt function that locks for greater comfort.
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MCLEAN, Va., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) today announced the company's Stress Capital Buffer Requirement ("SCB"), as calculated by the Federal Reserve 2022 Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process ("CCAR"), is 3.1 percent, effective October 1, 2022. Capital One's previously disclosed SCB of 2.5 percent, as calculated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 2021 CCAR process, will remain in effect through the end of the third quarter of 2022.
Capital One also posted a summary of the company's stress test results on its website (http://www.capitalone.com). This summary shows the results of Capital One's modeling of the Federal Reserve's severely adverse scenario. From the home page, select "About" choose "Investors" to access the Investor Center, select "Financials", and then choose "Capital One Stress Test Results" to view the current summary.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Capital One cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information due to a number of factors, including those listed from time to time in reports that Capital One files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
About Capital One
Capital One Financial Corporation (www.capitalone.com) is a financial holding company whose subsidiaries, which include Capital One, N.A., and Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., had $313.4 billion in deposits and $434.2 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2022. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients through a variety of channels. Capital One, N.A. has branches located primarily in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "COF" and is included in the S&P 100 index.
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BEIJING, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MMTEC, Inc. ("MMTEC" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MTC) reported that it expects to implement a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on its common stock. The effective date is scheduled to be Wednesday, July 13, 2022, subject to the Company's satisfaction of Nasdaq Operations notice requirements, with trading to begin on a split-adjusted basis at the market open on that day. Trading in the common stock will continue on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "MTC". The new CUSIP number for the common stock following the reverse stock split will be G6181K114. In the event that the effective date is delayed the Company will update the effective date via a subsequent press release.
The reverse stock split at a ratio of 1-for-10 shares was approved by the Company's Board of Directors.
Upon the effectiveness of the reverse stock split, every 10 shares of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock will automatically be converted into one share of issued and outstanding common stock. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the reverse stock split. Instead, any fractional shares that would have resulted from the split will be rounded up to the next whole number. The reverse stock split affects all stockholders uniformly and will not alter any stockholder's percentage interest in the Company's outstanding common stock, except for adjustments that may result from the treatment of fractional shares.
In connection with the reverse stock split, the Company will file an Amended and Restated Articles of Association with the Financial Services Commission of the British Virgin Islands to reduce the authorized number of shares of the Company's common stock from 500,000,000 shares to 50,000,000 shares, the reduction at the same ratio as its reduction in the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, and to increase the par value per share from $0.001 to $0.01. The Board of Directors of the Company approved the reverse stock split on July 1, 2022. No stockholders' approval of the reverse stock split is required pursuant to BVI law.
About MMTEC, Inc.
Headquartered in Beijing, China, our Company develops and deploys a series of platforms, which comprise a business chain that enables Chinese language speaking hedge funds, mutual funds, registered investment advisors, proprietary trading groups, and brokerage firms to engage in securities market transactions and settlements globally. In 2020, the company used internally designed and built system with the US brokerage license and the Cayman fund management qualification to form a series of MOM funds, with the main goal of discovering small and medium-sized institutional investors and helping them set up the fund to issue securities fund products.
More information about the Company can be found at: www.haisc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may", "will", "intend", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "project", "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Specifically, the Company's statements regarding its continued growth, business outlook, and other similar statements are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 20-F and its subsequent filings. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
CONTACT: Jessie Chang, jessie@haisc.com, +86 10 5617 2312
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Haula scores two goals, Bruins beat Blue Jackets 5-2
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BOSTON (AP) — Erik Haula scored his second goal of the game with just under 4 minutes left to break a tie and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Saturday night in the first of a home-and-home between the teams. Brad Marchand scored his 31st of the season, and Jake DeBrusk and Charlie Coyle each added an empty-netter for Boston. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves for the Bruins, who have won six of their past seven games and improved 16-3-1 in the last 20. Gustav Nyquist and Justin Danforth had goals for Columbus, and Elvis Merzlikins stopped 37 shots. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/02/haula-scores-two-goals-bruins-beat-blue-jackets-5-2/ | 2022-04-03T05:55:30Z |
Greenleaf Trust is proud to announce Karen Baldwin has been named Leadership Exemplar in Business at HumanEx Impact and Legacy Summit
KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan-based Greenleaf Trust executive, Karen Baldwin, has been awarded with national accolades for her work in the community. Baldwin, CSP™, SHRM-SCP™, was named a Leadership Exemplar in Business at last month's HumanEx Impact and Legacy Summit. Baldwin is an Executive Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Greenleaf Trust.
HumanEx Ventures is committed to collaborating with leaders to help individuals, organizations, and communities achieve their potential. Each year their annual Impact and Legacy Summit features renowned speakers from across the nation to address poignant leadership challenges and innovative ideas. This year, the Summit concluded with Karen Baldwin honored as a Leadership Exemplar in Business.
"Karen Baldwin is a progressive leader with the courage required to make a positive difference in her organization and community," said HumanEx Senior Director and Community Builder, Gina Masterka, "Her significant impact has been felt by many inside and outside Greenleaf Trust over the years. Humanex Ventures is fortunate to partner with her to develop a culture where people thrive."
Baldwin leads both Greenleaf's Committee and the Human Resources Division. This team is responsible for the day-to-day operations, administration of policies, procedures and programs, to include employee relations, talent selection, development, management and retention, benefits administration, legal compliance, budgeting, training and development, business development and strategic planning.
Baldwin has more than 25 years of human resources experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Michigan University, her Certified Staffing Professional designation through the American Staffing Association, her Senior Certified Professional designation through the Society for Human Resource Management, and her Certified Diversity Professional designation through the National Diversity Council. Karen is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management and the Kalamazoo Human Resources Management Association.
About Greenleaf Trust
With offices in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Birmingham, Bay Harbor, Traverse City and Midland, Greenleaf Trust is an independent Michigan-chartered trust-only bank, exclusively focused on wealth management, trust and estate administration, and administration of company-sponsored retirement plans. Through our unique, client-centric team approach, we provide highly personal and customized client service, with no conflicts of interest, to ensure our clients' financial security from generation to generation. www.greenleaftrust.com
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NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NIO, XCUR, AVGR, CVET, and RCKT.
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CDC restates recommendation for masks on planes, trains
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday restated their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
Americans age 2 and older should wear a well-fitting masks while on public transportation, including in airports and train stations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended, citing the current spread of coronavirus and projections of future COVID-19 trends.
For months, the Transportation Security Administration had been enforcing a requirement that passengers and workers wear masks.
The government had repeatedly extended the mandate, and the latest one had been set to expire May 3. But a federal judge in Florida struck down the rule on April 18. The same day, the TSA said it would no longer enforce the mandate.
The CDC asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision, which the department did. On Tuesday, CDC officials declined to comment on the status of the appeal. DOJ officials did not immediately respond to a request for information.
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WASHINGTON, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced today that it has executed its seventh and eighth Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) transactions of 2022. As part of Fannie Mae's ongoing effort to reduce taxpayer risk by increasing the role of private capital in the mortgage market, CIRT 2022-7 and CIRT 2022-8 transferred $1 billion of mortgage credit risk to private insurers and reinsurers. Since inception to date, Fannie Mae has acquired approximately $21 billion of insurance coverage on $709 billion of single-family loans through the CIRT program, measured at the time of issuance for both post-acquisition (bulk) and front-end transactions.
"We appreciate our continued partnership with the 24 insurers and reinsurers that have committed to write coverage for these deals," said Rob Schaefer, Fannie Mae Vice President for Capital Markets.
The covered loan pool for CIRT 2022-7 consists of approximately 64,000 single-family mortgage loans with an outstanding unpaid principal balance of approximately $19.8 billion. The covered pool includes collateral with loan-to-value (LTV) ratios of 60.01 percent to 80.00 percent acquired in September 2021. The loans included in this transaction are fixed-rate, generally 30-year term, fully amortizing mortgages and were underwritten using rigorous credit standards and enhanced risk controls.
With CIRT 2022-7, which became effective June 1, 2022, Fannie Mae will retain risk for the first 55 basis points of loss on the $19.8 billion covered loan pool. If the $109 million retention layer is exhausted, 24 insurers and reinsurers will cover the next 335 basis points of loss on the pool, up to a maximum coverage of $664 million.
The covered loan pool for CIRT 2022-8 consists of approximately 43,000 single-family mortgage loans with an outstanding unpaid principal balance of approximately $12.9 billion. The covered pool includes collateral with LTV ratios of 80.01 percent to 97.00 percent acquired between August 2021 and September 2021. The loans included in this transaction are fixed-rate, generally 30-year term, fully amortizing mortgages and were underwritten using rigorous credit standards and enhanced risk controls.
With CIRT 2022-8, which became effective June 1, 2022, Fannie Mae will retain risk for the first 65 basis points of loss on the $12.9 billion covered loan pool. If the $84 million retention layer is exhausted, 19 insurers and reinsurers will cover the next 275 basis points of loss on the pool, up to a maximum coverage of $354 million.
Coverage for these deals is provided based upon actual losses for a term of 12.5 years. Depending on the paydown of the insured pools and the principal amount of insured loans that become seriously delinquent, the aggregate coverage amounts may be reduced at the one-year anniversary and each month thereafter. The coverage on these deals may be canceled by Fannie Mae at any time on or after the five-year anniversary of the effective date by paying a cancellation fee.
As of March 31, 2022, approximately $906 billion in outstanding UPB of loans in our single-family conventional guaranty book of business were included in a reference pool for a credit risk transfer transaction.
To promote transparency and to help insurers and reinsurers evaluate the CIRT program, Fannie Mae provides ongoing, robust disclosure data, as well as access to news, resources, and analytics through its credit risk transfer webpages. This includes Fannie Mae's innovative Data Dynamics® tool that enables market participants to interact with and analyze both CIRT deals that are currently outstanding in the market and Fannie Mae's historical loan dataset. For more information on individual CIRT transactions, including pricing, please visit our Credit Insurance Risk Transfer webpage.
About Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae advances equitable and sustainable access to homeownership and quality, affordable rental housing for millions of people across America. We enable the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and drive responsible innovation to make homebuying and renting easier, fairer, and more accessible. To learn more, visit:
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SEATTLE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Littlebird, the Connected Care platform launching Fall 2022, has announced the hire of media veteran, Megan Colarossi, as Director of Media and Communications. The move comes as the company gears up to bring its Littlebird Toddler CareTracker to market, the first cellular Bluetooth and GPS wearable of its kind for small children ages one to five years old.
A former Anchor for Good Day LA, TODAY Show contributor, and award-winning producer for famed news outlets such as CNN, MTV News, and more, Colarossi brings a wealth of journalistic integrity and cross-departmental experience to Littlebird.
When asked what drew her to Littlebird, Megan shared, "As a working mom of three, the well-being of my children is my top priority. I was instantly inspired by LittleBird's core mission which is to bring families closer together through a state-of-the-art connected care platform. It is a game changer for parents who face enormous amounts of stress when we are apart from our kids. Littlebird's revolutionary 360° digital approach to childcare will help ease parent anxiety by allowing them to feel connected with their child anywhere - anytime - which is simply incredible!"
In another tactical step towards launching the brand, Littlebird brought on creative communications firm, Small Girls PR, whose client roster features a mix of venture-backed startups to publicly traded companies, many within the Famtech category. The agency will oversee brand communications and strategic media relations for the company.
"Both Megan and Small Girls make a powerhouse communications team," says Monica Plath, Founder & CEO of Littlebird. "Their extensive media knowledge coupled with their strong relationships will ensure that Littlebird takes flight in a thoughtful and compelling manner. Our top priority is to create a safe and connected community for parents, children and caregivers to thrive and they strongly believe in that mission as well."
Small Girls PR CEO & Cofounder Mallory Blair says, "As a woman-owned agency, we are passionate about supporting strong female leaders and first-movers in industries traditionally dominated by men, especially tech. In our initial meeting with Monica, we were immediately drawn to her enthusiasm for improving the lives of parents and children who will benefit greatly from this truly smart and innovative technology."
For more information on Littlebird, visit https://www.littlebird.care/.
Seattle based Littlebird believes that building better connections and providing greater communication will lead to better results for you, your caregiver, and child. Littlebird's state-of-the-art wearable device connects parents with their child anywhere, anytime, with on-demand information about who they are with, where they are located, what they are doing, and how they are feeling.
Littlebird's innovative technology and secure digital platform offers parents unique insights into their child's safety, health and overall well-being. Littlebird's 24/7 GPS and cellular connectivity enables up-to-date notifications regarding your child's location, which "approved" caregiver they are with and what they are doing. Littlebird also provides key metrics regarding your child's heart-rate, temperature, daily activity, sleep patterns and much more so you can better understand your child's specific needs. The intuitively designed app also provides a private chat with photo capabilities connecting you and your caregiver(s) so you never miss a moment of your toddler's day.
Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, clients range from venture-backed startups to publicly traded companies. Small Girls has handled mergers for GE, landed Outdoor Voices' first magazine covers, scaled brands like Hinge and Billie from launch through acquisition, and come up with campaigns that have become answers in The New York Times crossword puzzle.
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US issues sanctions on a 2nd virtual currency mixing firm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, which has allegedly helped to launder more than $7 billion worth of virtual currency since its creation in 2019.
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control says Tornado Cash’s systems were used, among other things, to launder more than $96 million drawn from the June Harmony blockchain bridge theft and August Nomad crypto firm heist.
Mixing services combine various digital assets, including potentially illegally obtained funds and legitimately obtained funds, so that illegal actors can obscure the origin of the stolen funds.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that the U.S. “will continue to pursue actions against mixers laundering virtual currency for criminals and those who assist them.”
The new sanctions point to the growing use of digital assets to perpetuate illegal acts by state actors and individuals. Lawmakers and administration officials have voiced concerns about the use of cryptocurrency to engage in illicit acts.
“The United States will not hesitate to use its authorities against malicious cyber actors, to expose, disrupt, and promote accountability for perpetrators and enablers of criminal activities,” Blinken said.
Monday’s actions are the second-ever set of sanctions imposed on a digital currency blending firm.
The U.S. accuses Tornado Cash of helping to launder a portion of the more than $600 million stolen by Lazarus Group, the sanctioned North Korean cyber hacking group, in one of the largest-known virtual currency heists to date.
In May, the U.S. announced sanctions against North Korean digital currency mixing firm Blender.io, accused of helping Lazarus Group to carry out the digital currency heist in March.
And while the government says Tornado Cash has laundered around $7 billion, Tom Robinson, co-founder of Elliptic, a blockchain analysis firm, estimates that the amount of funds laundered through Tornado is much lower, but at least $1.5 billion.
Robinson said “it should be noted that there are legitimate uses of mixers such as Tornado, such as to preserve financial privacy.”
“Tornado Cash has repeatedly failed to impose effective controls designed to stop it from laundering funds for malicious cyber actors on a regular basis and without basic measures to address its risks,” said Brian Nelson, Treasury’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence.
He said the agency “will continue to aggressively pursue actions against mixers that launder virtual currency for criminals and those who assist them.”
In March, President Joe Biden issued an executive order on digital assets, in part calling for federal regulators to help mitigate the illicit finance and national security risks posed by misuse of digital assets.
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Frank Bajak in Boston contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Democrats in the House and Senate says banks are taking advantage of Americans through overdraft fees.
“They are the product of years of price gouging and a punitive practice that punishes low-income consumers,” Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) said.
Maloney introduced a bill limiting how many overdraft fees consumers can face in a year and says the fees they do charge must be reasonable.
“Charging $35 for a $3 cup of coffee is simply predatory,” Maloney said.
Some banks have already eliminated or reduced their fees.
“But there are still many financial institutions who have hurt those most disadvantaged consumers,” Maloney said.
Maloney expects the bill to pass the house. But Senate Democrats face a bigger challenge.
“Billions of dollars being made off of the backs of low-income families who are struggling to make it,” Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said.
Booker and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) believe this bill would level the playing field.
“Big banks have to be held accountable for predatory practices that they’ve gotten away with for far too long,” Booker said.
“For the banks, overdrafts are almost pure profit,” Warren said.
Warren wants Senate Republicans to join their fight.
“Who wants to be the Republican who says ‘it’s okay for giant banks to continue to squeeze hard-working families,” Warren said.
But when asked Tuesday, Republicans leaders declined to take a position. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/house-and-senate-democrats-call-for-action-against-overdraft-fees/ | 2022-07-13T01:52:49Z |
Nearly 270 cases of salmonella found in chocolate eggs worldwide, EU says
STOCKHOLM (AP) — European health officials say that 266 confirmed cases and 58 suspected cases of an outbreak of salmonella infection linked to chocolate Easter eggs have now been reported throughout Europe and in North America, the vast majority in children.
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said that 86.3% of the cases were among children aged 10 or younger, and for all cases in Europe with information available, 41.3% of them were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Cases have been reported in 14 European countries, Canada and the United States.
The European Union agency still suspects a Belgian factory. Its closure in April, the global recall and withdrawal of their products from the shelves “have reduced the risk of exposure, but new cases may occur due to the long shelf life and possible storage of products at home,” the agency said.
In early April, food authorities in several European countries said that Italian company Ferrero has recalled specific batches of Kinder chocolate products due to suspicions of a connection between the products and an outbreak of salmonella.
The FDA has recalled some Kinder products.
The two outbreak strains which both are multidrug-resistant, were identified in 10 of the 81 salmonella-positive samples taken in the Belgian plant in December and January, including in buttermilk, semi-finished and finished products. The buttermilk was provided by an Italian supplier where salmonella was not detected.
“Based on the available evidence, salmonella has not been detected in other plants,” the agency said Wednesday.
The Stockholm-based agency said it continues to monitor the situation and encouraged close cooperation with food safety authorities in the countries affected.
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Leading European fashion brand uses mParticle CDP to track customer touchpoints and tailor the customer journey online and in retail outlets.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- mParticle, a leader in customer data infrastructure, today announced that C&A, one of Europe's leading fashion retailers, has selected the mParticle Customer Data Platform (CDP) as its customer data management infrastructure. C&A plans to use mParticle to help them understand their customers' engagement and bridge in-store and e-commerce retail experiences.
C&A is one of Europe's leading retail clothing chains with hundreds of retail stores and a robust online catalog. The company is "consumer obsessed," with a passion for meeting the needs of its customers. C&A maintains multiple customer touch points, including at retail locations, online, and on social media. By adopting mParticle CDP, C&A will be able to consolidate customer data from across these touchpoints to create a comprehensive picture of consumer needs and desires.
"The customer is at the heart of everything we do, so understanding customer needs is essential," said Julian Wilden, CDP Manager, at C&A. "As an omnichannel retailer, we need to make sense of customer interactions across all interactions to create actionable insights. Using mParticle CDP, we can create a data exchange within our marketing stack. Our goal is to break the boundaries between in-store and online retail to create seamless omnichannel journeys for our customers."
C&A selected mParticle as its CDP platform after assessing platforms available in an increasingly fragmented Customer Data Platform market. The mParticle approach closely aligns with C&A's customer-centric approach. mParticle stood out as the most experienced CDP provider with a platform built around customer data rather than specific applications and use cases. mParticle's CDP also offered the flexibility and scalability required to support C&A's growth.
Unlike Data Management Platforms (DMPs), mParticle's CDP integrates data across all available channels and data repositories, mapping records to individuals to track transactions, interactions, and web behaviors. The mParticle CDP also ingests offline data held in the CRM to create a 360-degree view of the customer. mParticle functions in real-time, making high-quality customer data available to the marketing data stack immediately.
"C&A is developing an integrated retail strategy that spans brick-and-mortar and e-commerce sales. mParticle offers the ideal CDP platform to make sense of customer data across all channels," said Rob Murphy, VP Sales EMEA at mParticle. "Like C&A, we believe the customer must come first. It's important for C&A to have the right platform in place to keep track of customer interactions as their business expands."
For more information, visit the mParticle website at www.mparticle.com.
About mParticle
mParticle makes it easy to holistically manage customer data along the entire product and customer lifecycle. Teams across companies like Restaurant Brands International, NBCUniversal, JetBlue, Venmo, and Airbnb use mParticle to deliver great customer experiences and accelerate growth by solving the foundational challenges that impede success at scale. mParticle announced a $150M fundraise in October 2021 led by Permira on the heels of strong growth and product innovation. Founded in 2013, mParticle is headquartered in New York City with employees around the globe. For more information, visit http://mparticle.com.
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital ("Peak Rock"), a leading middle-market private investment firm, today announced the close of its sale of TNT Crust LLC ("TNT" or the "Company") to General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS).
Headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, TNT is a leading provider of partially baked, self-rising, and better-for-you pizza crusts. TNT serves a diverse, blue-chip customer base including foodservice distributors, national pizza chains, and retail brands. The Company has developed a reputation for providing exceptional, high-quality products and outstanding customer service.
Since acquiring TNT in a corporate carve-out from Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) in late 2018, Peak Rock has supported the Company's strategic growth and operational initiatives, including substantially increasing capacity at its Green Bay, WI facilities, opening a new state-of-the-art production facility in St. Charles and launching the better-for-you product line to meet growing demand within its end markets.
Robert Pistilli, Managing Director of Peak Rock said, "We are very proud of the success that TNT has achieved under our ownership. The Company has undergone transformational growth including the opening of a new manufacturing facility, which is expected to create more than 100 new jobs, and the development of an industry leading better-for-you plant within a plant. We look forward to seeing the Company's continued success under General Mills."
Kyle Heberle, Chief Executive Officer of TNT added, "Peak Rock has played a critical role in supporting the Company's ambitious growth plans through investments in the Company's people, innovation capabilities, and production capacity. I would also like to recognize the tireless work and dedication of our talented staff in supporting our valued customer base with excellent products and service. We are excited to join the General Mills team and look forward to further accelerating our growth in the years to come."
Jordan Campbell, Managing Director of Peak Rock said, "Working with the TNT team has been an incredible experience. The Company has excelled through a dynamic market environment during the last few years and built a strong foundation to capitalize on the strong growth in the pizza sector."
Anthony DiSimone, Chief Executive Officer of Peak Rock said, "This transaction is another example of Peak Rock's ability to support and drive rapid transformational growth in the consumer sector. We will continue to look for opportunities to partner with well-positioned businesses and corporate carve-out transactions that can benefit from Peak Rock's investment in strategic and operational enhancement initiatives."
Evercore served as financial advisor, Goldman Sachs was co-advisor, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as the legal advisor to the Company on the transaction.
ABOUT PEAK ROCK CAPITAL
Peak Rock Capital is a leading middle-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock's equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and performance improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital. Peak Rock's credit platform invests across capital structures, with a broad mandate to provide flexible, tailored capital solutions to middle-market and growth-oriented businesses. Peak Rock's real estate platform makes equity and debt investments in small to mid-sized real estate assets in attractive, growing geographies. For further information about Peak Rock Capital, please visit www.peakrockcapital.com.
ABOUT TNT CRUST LLC
Founded in 1981, TNT Crust is a leading manufacturer and distributor of partially baked, self–rising, gluten-free, vegetable-based, and other pizza crusts for the foodservice, quick service restaurant, and retail channels. Based in St. Charles, MO and operating out of three BRC–certified facilities, the Company offers products to a diverse customer base of blue-chip restaurants, pizza manufacturers and foodservice distributors. For further information about TNT Crust, please visit www.tntcrust.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — You know what they say, win pairs nicely with good company. So, grab your friends or family and share a glass or bottle of rosé together and enjoy Saturday, June 11 National Rosé Day!
NationalToday says, “Held every year on the second Saturday in June, this year falling on June 11, National Rosé Day was started by Swedish Rosé house Bodvár to pay homage to this glorious summertime wine. Whether you prefer your rosé still or bubbly, deep pink or more orange, raise a glass to this perfect summer sipper.”
Summertime is here and cool drinks will reign supreme, especially with the Texas sun above our heads. Rosé could serve as a very viable option for all you wine lovers and toast givers out there!
Get the good times rolling with some of the best spots around Dallas to enjoy a glass or bottle according to Yelp. Below is a look at the best rosé win bars in Dallas:
- Cork Wine Bar
- Barcelona Wine Bar
- Postino Deep Ellum
- Bodega Wine Bar
- Veritas Wine Room
- Sixty Vines
- St. Martin’s Wine Bistro
- Trova Wine Plus Market
- Chocolate Secrets
- CRU Food & Wine Bar
Below is a list of the best frozen rosé in Dallas:
- Streets Fine Chicken
- Whistle Britches
- The Grapevine Bar
- The Porch
- 32 Degrees
- Palmer’s Hot Chicken
- Beverley’s Bistro & Bar
- Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + bar
- The Woolworth
- Chelsea Corner | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/where-to-get-the-best-rose-to-drink-around-dallas/ | 2022-06-11T14:53:31Z |
RADNOR, Pa., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that the firm has filed a securities class action lawsuit against AbbVie, Inc. (AbbVie) (NYSE: ABBV) on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired AbbVie securities between April 30, 2021, and August 31, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period").
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: JUNE 6, 2022
CLASS PERIOD: APRIL 30, 2021 through AUGUST 31, 2021
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
James Maro, Esq. (484) 270-1453 or Email at info@ktmc.com
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
ABBVIE'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
AbbVie is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. The company's revenues will come under significant pressure in the coming years when its best-selling drug, Humira, will lose patent protection in 2023. Accordingly, AbbVie's future revenue and earnings depend in large part on its ability to develop new sources of revenue to offset Humira's lost sales. Rinvoq—an anti-inflammatory drug manufactured by AbbVie and used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other diseases by inhibiting Janus kinase (JAK) enzymes—was touted as one such drug. Rinvoq was initially approved in the United States to treat only moderate to severe RA. However, AbbVie was actively pursuing additional treatment indications and, in 2020, asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve Rinvoq for the treatment of several other diseases.
As is relevant here, Rinvoq is similar to other JAK inhibitor drugs, including Xeljanz, manufactured by Pfizer Inc. When the FDA approved Xeljanz in 2012 for the treatment of RA, it required an additional safety trial to evaluate Xeljanz's risk of triggering certain serious side effects. Beginning in February 2019, the FDA repeatedly warned the public that the safety trial indicated that Xeljanz's use could lead to serious heart-related issue, cancer, and other adverse events. Notwithstanding the similarities between Rinvoq and Xeljanz, during the Class Period, Defendants assured investors that Rinvoq was far safer than Xeljanz and not subject to the same regulatory risks.
However, investors began to learn the truth about Rinvoq's significant risks on June 25, 2021, when AbbVie revealed that the FDA was delaying its review of expanded treatment applications for Rinvoq due to the safety concerns associated with Xeljanz. On this news, the price of AbbVie common stock declined $1.76 per share, or approximately 1.5%, from a close of $114.74 per share on June 24, 2021, to close at $112.98 per share on June 25, 2021.
Then, on September 1, 2021, the FDA announced that final results from the Xeljanz safety trial established an increased risk of serious adverse events, even with low doses of Xeljanz. As a result, the FDA determined that it would require new and updated warnings for Xeljanz and Rinvoq because Rinvoq "share[s] similar mechanisms of action with Xeljanz" and "may have similar risks as seen in the Xeljanz safety trial." The FDA also indicated that it would further limit approved indications for Rinvoq as a result of these safety concerns. On this news, the price of AbbVie common stock declined $8.51 per share, or more than 7%, from a close of $120.78 per share on August 31, 2021, to close at $112.27 per share on September 1, 2021.
After the Class Period, on December 3, 2021, AbbVie announced that the FDA had updated Rinvoq's label to require additional safety warnings and limit marketing of Rinvoq to only its use after treatment with other drugs has failed. On January 11, 2022, Defendants admitted that these changes to Rinvoq's label would negatively impact sales, forcing the Company to reduce its long-term guidance for Rinvoq's sales in 2025.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, the Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, about the company's business and operations. Specifically, Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) safety concerns about Xeljanz extended to Rinvoq and other JAK inhibitors; (2) as a result, it was likely that the FDA would require additional safety warnings for Rinvoq and would delay the approval of additional treatment indications for Rinvoq; and (3) therefore, Defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis, As a result of the Defendants' wrongful acts and omissions, and the significant decline in the market value of AbbVie's securities, AbbVie investors have suffered significant damages.
WHAT CAN I DO?
AbbVie investors may, no later than June 6, 2022, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages AbbVie investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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WHO CAN BE A LEAD PLAINTIFF?
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JVM Realty Corp., a leading vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment and property management firm, announced today it has acquired The Vue, a 219-unit luxury apartment community in Overland Park, 15 miles south of Kansas City.
"Overland Park has been recognized as one of the top markets for jobs as well as one of the top five best places to live in America," said Jay Madary, president and CEO of JVM Realty Corp. "We are thrilled to add The Vue to our growing portfolio of luxury Midwest multifamily properties. With abundant features and amenities and walkable access to downtown's trendy boutiques and restaurants, we think this property will be a popular rental option for the foreseeable future."
Located at 7201 W. 80th Street, The Vue features 219 luxury apartment homes averaging 936 square feet. The one- and two-bedroom homes offer high-end features such as stainless steel appliances, engineered hardwood floors, a full-sized washer and dryer, and a private patio or balcony. Completed in 2018, the six-story property has 7,300 square feet of ground floor retail that is leased or under contract and an attached five-level parking garage.
Residents enjoy a host of community amenities including a resort-style saltwater pool with a sundeck, a 24-hour fitness center, a clubhouse with a full-service kitchen and game room, a covered outdoor bar and lounge, and a pet spa. The walkable, tree-lined streets of downtown Overland Park provide residents with unmatched access to an eclectic mix of shops, services and delicious dining options.
The property is situated near Interstates 35, 435, 635, and Highway 69, providing convenient access to major employers as well as award-winning healthcare options at AdventHealth and Children's Mercy Hospital.
With this latest acquisition, JVM Realty now owns and manages eight apartment communities in the Kansas City metro and 20 communities throughout the Midwest.
JVM Realty Corporation is a respected name in the Midwest as a leader in multifamily real estate investment and property management. Since 1975, JVM has been committed to excellence and integrity and strives to be the preferred choice for its investors, residents, and associates. Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, JVM operates a $1.4 billion multifamily portfolio in the Greater Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin. For more information, please visit www.jvmrealty.com.
Contact: Rebecca Cleary
Spotlight Marketing Communications
949.427.1462
rebecca@spotlightmarcom.com
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela missed the second half of the play-in game against Cleveland on Friday night with a right knee hyperextension.
Capela was helped off the floor late in the first half. His knee bent awkwardly after he fouled Cleveland’s Evan Mobley with 30 seconds left. After Mobley tumbled backward into him, the 6-foot-10 Capela immediately grabbed his knee while writhing in pain on the floor.
After he was checked by team medical personnel, Capela was helped to his feet and needed assistance walking off while barely putting any weight on his knee.
The loss of Capela is a devastating blow for Atlanta. He averages 11.1 points and 11.9 rebounds and gives the Hawks an interior defensive presence.
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ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) today announced that on August 10, 2022, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.33 per share. The dividend is payable on September 12, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2022.
About Patrick Industries, Inc.
Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK) is a leading component solutions provider for the Leisure Lifestyle and Housing markets. Founded in 1959, Patrick is based in Elkhart, Indiana, with over 12,000 employees across the United States.
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This press release contains certain statements related to future results, our intentions, beliefs and expectations or predictions for the future, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any projections of financial performance or statements concerning expectations as to future developments should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results or developments will, in fact, occur. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly different from that set forth in such forward-looking statement. Information about certain risks that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are contained in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company's Forms 10-Q for subsequent quarterly periods, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition, future dividends are subject to Board approval. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date on which it is made.
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After more than 50 years in showbiz, Sheryl Lee Ralph has finally received her first Emmy nomination. And her joy is infectious.
In a minute-long video shared by her son on Twitter, Ralph -- who plays teacher Barbara Howard on ABC's "Abbott Elementary" -- is on the phone receiving the news of her Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
"Oh, my God," she repeats, while jumping and fanning her face. "Oh, my God!"
"I don't know what to say," she says, her hand covering her mouth.
Nominations for the 74th Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday morning. Ralph's co-stars Quinta Brunson, Janelle James and Tyler James Williams received nods for their work on "Abbott Elementary" as well, and the show was also recognized individually with a nomination for outstanding comedy series.
Ralph continued to express her excitement on Instagram, thanking series creator Brunson and the rest of the cast and crew.
"Sweet baby Jesus, and the grown one too! Nothing before God's time. (Brunson) you made this happen and I love you!!! I have the most amazing cast and crew a Diva could ever ask for and I love each and every one of you!!! To all my supporters throughout my career, thank you, thank you, thank you. We are going to the Emmy's baby!!!!!" she wrote following the announcement.
As a first-time nominee, Ralph is in good company. Former President Barack Obama also became a first-time nominee Tuesday morning, as the narrator for the Netflix documentary series "Our Great National Parks." Chadwick Boseman was posthumously nominated for reprising his performance as T'Challa in the animated Disney+ series "What If?"
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Molecular Partners AG.
Shareholders who purchased shares of MOLN during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares pursuant and/or traceable to certain documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021; and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021, and April 26, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's product, ensovibep, was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; that (ii) accordingly, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) another of the Company's product candidates, MP0310, was less attractive to Molecular Partners' collaborator, Amgen, than defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return to global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, documents issues in connection with the Company's initial public offer and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
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HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CellOrigin Biotech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. announced that it has made an agreement with Qilu Pharmaceutical on strategic global collaborations to develop, manufacture and commercialize a proprietary "off-the-shelf" iPSC-derived Chimeric Antigen Receptor Macrophages (CAR-iMAC) for cancer immnotherapy.
This collaboration takes the advantages from both parties by integrating complementary technologies and expertise as well as combining industry-leading R&D, manufacture and marketing capabilities.Both parties will collaborate on new drug development and commercialization, and will push CAR-iMAC pipelines forward to clinical trials.
"Innovation, and bringing the best products to benefit patients are the core values we both appreciate", said Dr. Jin Zhang, the co-founder of CellOrigin Biotech and a principle investigator of Zhejiang University, "that's something that brings us together".
"We are excited to collaborate with Qilu Pharmaceutical because of its prestige in the Chinese pharmaceutical industry as well as its successful track record in new drug discovery. We (CellOrigin) will keep seeking other potential industry collaborators, jointly exploring and developing innovative anti-tumor drugs, and benefiting more cancer patients" said Dr. Tong Jiansong, Chief Executive Office at CellOrigin Biotech.
"CellOrigin is an outstanding startup with a strong research background and valuable industry experience. It has focused on original techniques in cell therapy and gained rich expertise in GMP manufacture. It is an ideal strategic partner for novel cell therapy and it is our pleasure to collaborate with such a great biotech company." said Qilu Pharmaceutical.
About Qilu Pharmaceutical
Qilu Pharmaceutical is one of the leading vertically integrated pharmaceutical companies in China focusing on the development, manufacturing and marketing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) & finished formulations. Qilu currently has 13 subsidiaries, 11 manufacturing sites and over 30000 employees worldwide, 70% of whom are with bachelor's degrees or above. It ranks No.8 in the Chinese pharmaceutical industry by sales revenue in 2019. Dedicated to offering more affordable medicines to the world and improving people's well-being, Qilu has exported its products to over 80+ countries.
About CellOrigin Biotech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
CellOrigin Biotech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. is committed to the development of genetically engineered pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) derived immune cell therapies (such as macrophages, NK cells), with its own proprietary intellectual property. The founders are experienced leaders from Zhejiang University, Harvard University and top pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world. They apply cutting-edge technologies in editing and differentiating iPSCs to immune cells in order to deliver novel allogeneic off-the-shelf cell therapies for the treatment of cancer patients around the world.
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Over 200 birds are suspected to have died from the avian flu at a Chicago-area forest preserve
By Mallika Kallingal and Amanda Musa, CNN
More than 200 birds have died from a presumed outbreak of avian flu at a Chicago-area forest preserve, according to authorities.
The deaths occurred at the Baker’s Lake forest preserve, the Forest Preserves of Cook County said in a statement on Thursday.
The federal government, which provides the only declaration of incidences of avian influenza, is conducting further tests to determine the cause of death.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus is very contagious among birds and can be lethal in domestic poultry, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, it poses a low risk to the human population.
Zoos across the country have been moving their birds indoors over the past couple of months to protect them from the spread of the potentially deadly strain.
The Baker’s Lake preserve is home to one of the most significant heron rookeries in the Midwest, according to the Forest Preserves organization.
In addition, many other native and migratory birds nest and feed there. “Because of the nature of the local bird population, the avian influenza impact to date has only been observed among waterfowl and water birds,” the organization added.
Biologists presented “seven cormorants for necropsy and testing to state pathologists” on April 7 after finding numerous dead birds a day earlier, the organization said.
Lab results showed the birds were suffering from a presumed outbreak of H5 avian influenza, it said.
Cases of avian flu have been rising in backyard flocks and wild birds across dozens of states in recent months.
The flu was first detected in February in a commercial turkey flock in Dubois County, Indiana, according to the US Department of Agriculture. This was the first case of infection in the US since 2020.
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...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Dougherty, northeastern Mitchell and northeastern Baker Counties
through 530 PM EDT...
At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Baconton, or 7 miles southeast of Putney, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
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Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta attend the "Grease" 40th anniversary screening in August 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. Travolta paid tribute to the late actress on Instagram on August 8.
Actor John Travolta, who co-starred with Olivia Newton-John in the hit movie musical "Grease," has posted a statement in tribute to the late singer.
"My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better," the actor wrote on Instagram. "Your impact was incredible. I love you so much."
Newton-John and Travolta gained international fame when in 1978 when they starred as bad boy Danny and sweet Sandy in the movie musical "Grease."
Just a few years ago, the pair revisited their roles for one special night in West Palm Beach, Florida when they attended a sing-along of the movie and a Q&A session at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre.
Newton-John wore her signature yellow skirt and matching cardigan, complete with the white button up. Travolta wore a classic leather jacket, with his hair slicked back.
It was the first time the two had been in costume since they first made the movie more than 40 years ago, Newton-John wrote on Instagram at the time.
In his tribute, Travolta added, "We will see you down the road and we will all be together again."
He signed it: "Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John."
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AP National Sports By Associated Press Published May 20, 2022 7:43 PM Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Linkedin PGA Championship at a glance TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A brief glance at the second round Friday at the PGA Championship. AP National Sports | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/20/pga-championship-at-a-glance-2/ | 2022-05-21T03:06:35Z |
(The Hill) – A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel on Tuesday recommended the agency expand the authorization of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to children and teenagers ages 6 to 17.
The vaccine is currently approved for adults only.
The panel voted 22-0 to recommend authorizing Moderna’s two-dose vaccine for adolescents and teenagers ages 12 to 17. The panel similarly voted 22-0 to recommend authorizing the shot for 6-to-11 year olds.
Children ages 6 to 11 would receive smaller 50 microgram shots, while teens ages 12 to 17 would receive the same dosage as adults at 100 micrograms.
The FDA is likely to follow the panel’s advice in the coming days, but there ultimately won’t likely be much of an impact on vaccination rates, since children and teenagers have had access to Pfizer-BioNTech”s vaccine since last year.
After the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will consider the matter as early as Friday.
Moderna initially asked the FDA to clear its vaccine for adolescents ages 12 to 17 last June, but concerns over a rare heart condition led officials to delay authorization.
On Tuesday, health officials said the risks for myocarditis and pericarditis may be higher in adolescent males, but the overall incidence is relatively rare and not statistically significant enough to draw definitive conclusions. In addition, the vast majority who suffer the side effect fully recover.
Several panel members expressed concern that the emergency authorization would only be for a two-dose primary series, even though there’s evidence that a third dose will be needed.
Moderna’s clinical trials were conducted before the omicron variant became dominant throughout the country. The data was based on variants that are no longer a threat.
FDA’s Doran Fink said Moderna will present data on a third dose soon.
“I think the benefits clearly outweigh the risks, but I say that with the comfort being provided that there will be a third dose,” said panel member Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “If that was not true, I wouldn’t feel the same way. We’re not in the same part of this pandemic anymore. It’s a different time.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/panel-recommends-fda-authorize-moderna-vaccine-for-kids-teens-6-to-17/ | 2022-06-14T22:55:02Z |
Idaho Falls Baseball takes down Skyline on consecutive days 6-4
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - It was a much closer rivalry game between the Idaho Falls Tigers and Skyline Grizzlies Wednesday than their prior matchup, but in the end, Idaho Falls came out victorious 6-4.
The Tigers held the lead the entire game after taking the lead in the first inning and going up 4-0 after an inning and a half.
The Grizz fought back, but couldn't erase the deficit in the two-run defeat.
Merit Jones led the way for Idaho Falls, going 2-for-4 at the plate with a two-run home run and three total RBI in the game. He also tossed a complete game on the mound with seven strikeouts to ensure the victory.
Next up, Idaho Falls travels to Bonneville Thursday at 3:30 p.m. while Skyline heads to Blackfoot Friday at 3:30 p.m. | https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/04/20/idaho-falls-baseball-takes-down-skyline-on-consecutive-days-6-4/ | 2022-04-21T05:48:29Z |
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Topeka Fire crews fight blaze at old Falley’s Grocery Store
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 10:37 AM CDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Fire crews are on the scene of a blaze at the old Falley’s Grocery Store.
Topeka Fire Department crews were called to the area of 6th and Carnahan Ave. around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning with reports of a fire.
Further reports indicate the blaze had started at the old Falley’s Grocery Store which now stands vacant.
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LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OKTA).
Class Period: March 5, 2021 – March 22, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 19, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Okta lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/okta-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (2) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (3) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (4) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (5) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (6) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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AT&T, Bessemer Trust, ConocoPhillips, Dollar General, Humana, Intel and Vertical Bridge will contribute corporate expertise and leadership to solving America's literacy challenge
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation is pleased to announce the relaunch of its Corporate Advisory Council, with founding members representing some of the nation's leading corporations in the finance, energy, health, retail and telecommunications sectors.
The Council will convene corporate leaders from across the United States, leveraging their business expertise and networks to expand corporate engagement in literacy issues and serve as key advisors. Members of the newly relaunched council are AT&T, Bessemer Trust, ConocoPhillips, Dollar General, Humana, Intel and Vertical Bridge.
"Our founder, Barbara Bush, established the original Corporate Advisory Council more than 30 years ago, calling on the nation's top business leaders to contribute their expertise to the cause of literacy," said British A. Robinson, President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation. "We believe that the corporate sector has a key role to play in solving our nation's literacy challenge, which is directly linked to economic growth, social mobility and workforce readiness. We believe that Mrs. Bush would be proud to see the Council relaunched with this remarkable group of companies, and we look forward to bringing more corporate partners into this vital work."
Council members representing the seven participating organizations shared their views on the importance of corporate engagement in adult literacy and education initiatives.
"At AT&T, we're passionate about literacy, digital inclusion and providing solutions that give people the skills, resources and opportunities for success," said Rick Welday, Executive Vice President and General Manager – Enterprise Markets for AT&T. "Our collaboration with the Barbara Bush Foundation reflects our ongoing commitment to bridge the digital divide and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve."
"Literacy is at the core of a skilled workforce, a key driver of economic development and success," said Walter Montaigne, Senior Client Advisor at Bessemer Trust. "Today's corporate leaders have a responsibility to support literacy programs, empowering adults to participate in the workforce and equipping them with financial literacy skills to make responsible financial decisions. I'm pleased to join this esteemed group in providing industry insights to support the important work of the Barbara Bush Foundation."
"Helping adults gain literacy skills allows them to take part in the world around them and reach their full potential as parents, community members and employees," said Andrew Lundquist, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs for ConocoPhillips. "I'm proud to be part of the Barbara Bush Foundation's legacy, closing the literacy gap and strengthening families, communities and businesses across the United States."
"As we work to increase access to opportunities and advance equity, the conversation around adult literacy needs to be elevated. High-quality, accessible adult literacy support is essential to ensuring strong families, businesses and communities across the country," said Denine Torr, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility & Philanthropy at Dollar General and Barbara Bush Foundation board member. "Dollar General has been investing in literacy and education programs for nearly 30 years. We are excited about the increased impact we can have by coming together to create change and are honored to serve on the Corporate Advisory Council."
"Literacy must be treated as a social determinant of health that threatens wellness and stands in the way of health equity. At Humana, we are co-creating solutions to address literacy, health literacy and other social drivers that impact equitable health. We are learning to speak health equity as a first language and equipping our associates, members, patients and communities with tools to improve health literacy. If we are intentional and consumer-centered in our approaches, we will definitely make progress in ensuring that low literacy or low health literacy do not impede anyone's ability to achieve their best health," said Dr. Nwando Olayiwola, Chief Health Equity Officer and Senior Vice President at Humana.
"Literacy and digital literacy skills are key enablers to closing the digital divide," said Daniel Gutwein, Director, N50 Project and Education Vertical IoT for Intel. "I'm excited to partner with the Barbara Bush Foundation to help close the participation gap in the digital world for an estimated 3.8 billion people."
"I'm honored to serve on the Corporate Advisory Council with key leaders to address America's literacy challenge and work to empower students, adults and families with the opportunity to succeed. Through increased investments in digital infrastructure and greater access to devices, we can take the first steps to resolving the digital divide and closing the literacy gap," said Dan Marinberg, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Vertical Bridge. "Access alone cannot solve the divide – we must address the barriers and bring new and diverse voices to the table – to acknowledge literacy as a fundamental human right."
About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades. Established by former First Lady Barbara Bush in 1989, the Foundation is a public charity dedicated to creating a stronger, more equitable America in which everyone can read, write and comprehend in order to navigate the world with dignity. To learn more, visit www.BarbaraBush.org.
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Suspect in Wisconsin killing had other targets related to judicial system, state AG says
MAUSTON, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - The suspect in the killing of a man at a New Lisbon home appeared to have other targets related to the judicial system, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul stated Friday afternoon.
Joined by Juneau County Sheriff Brent Oleson, Kaul explained that the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office responded after 6:30 a.m. to a home in New Lisbon after reports of an armed person and two shots fired. The call came from someone who was initially inside of the home and left to contact law enforcement from a nearby residence.
Kaul explained attempts to negotiate with an individual inside the home were not successful and the Juneau County Special Tactics and Response Team entered the home nearly four hours after they first arrived. Once inside, authorities located the body of the homeowner, who was only identified as a 68-year-old man.
The DOJ stated that a 56-year-old man, whom Kaul later described as the suspect, was found in the basement of the home with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and first responders performed life-saving measures on him before taking him to a medical facility. That man is currently in critical condition, Kaul added.
Authorities collected a firearm from the scene.
Kaul stated that the shooting appeared to be targeted and the suspect appeared to have other targets that are related to the judicial system. He noted that there is no evidence of current danger to other individuals and other targets have been notified that there are no active threats. Kaul said he could not specify how many people were targeted.
While Kaul did not release the name of the man who was killed or how he may be linked to the judicial system, a large law enforcement presence was seen along Woodland Hills Road, in New Lisbon near the home belonging to a former Juneau County judge.
The DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation and said as the investigation moves forward, it will reveal the information it finds so that the public is aware.
Around 30 officers responded to the residence initially, authorities estimated. Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, Mauston Police Department, Elroy Police Department, Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Wisconsin State Patrol, DOJ’s Office of Crime Victim Services, and the FBI are all assisting in the investigation.
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ECOUST-SAINT-MEIN, France (AP) — For more than a century, the British soldier lay in an anonymous grave, one of so many unidentified victims buried beneath the killing fields of World War I.
But now, his headstone finally bears a name: 2nd Lt. Osmund Bartle Wordsworth — a great-great-nephew of English poet William Wordsworth — who was recently identified by DNA research, and given a funeral ceremony Tuesday, 105 years after he died.
A new headstone for Wordsworth, who was killed in action in the Battle of Arras on April 2, 1917, was mounted at his gravesite at a cemetery in Ecoust-Saint-Mein in northern France. A cleric led the ceremony, and a British military attache handed Wordsworth’s relatives a carefully folded French flag to place on the grave.
The evolution of DNA technology has allowed for the identification of more and more unknown soldiers from World War I. A service will be held for others in Ypres, Belgium, next week. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/unknown-soldier-no-more-world-war-i-gravestone-gets-a-name/ | 2022-06-21T17:46:27Z |
GRAPHIC: Woman drowns small Chihuahua in pool, brags about it on social media, sheriff says
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Police in Florida have charged a woman with animal cruelty after they said they obtained video of her drowning a dog in a pool in October.
In a video posted on Facebook, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said 32-year-old Erica Black was previously taken into custody in late July and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for stabbing a 68-year-old man twice.
In August, Ivey said Black’s roommate then came to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office with surveillance video that reportedly has Black drowning a small Chihuahua named Sadie in a swimming pool.
“The video that we have of her drowning her little Chihuahua is the most horrific thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” Ivey said in the Facebook video. “There is a special place in hell for this woman, and until she gets there, she’s going to rot in our jail.”
Warning: The video description is graphic and may be disturbing for some readers.
In a shortened video released by the sheriff’s office, a woman is seen holding the small white Chihuahua under her arm as she walks into the pool. She then turns around and crouches, holding the dog below the water.
The video shows the dog struggling to reach the surface of the water while the woman continues to hold it down.
Ivey said the majority of the video has not been released due to how disturbing it is. He described the rest of the video, saying Black lets the dog’s body rise and float on the pool’s surface after it had been drowned and records it in the water. Ivey said she then picked the body out of the water and slammed it four times on the deck.
Ivey said Black left the dog’s body on the poolside furniture for several days and then went live on social media, showing people what she had done.
The Facebook video ends with Ivey meeting with Black and an officer as she is being taken to jail.
“You know, usually when I’m walking people in, I have something to say to them,” Ivey said to Black as she was escorted to jail. “I’m disgusted by you.”
The sheriff said Black was in jail on a $150,000 bond for the aggravated assault charge and had an additional $15,000 bond added for the animal cruelty charge.
For any incidents of animal abuse in Brevard County, Florida, the sheriff asks you to call 321-633-2024.
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Soteria Battery Innovation Group and NAATBatt to host "Lithium SAFE" Workshop
GREENVILLE, S.C., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soteria Battery Innovation Group and NAATBatt International announced they will host the first annual "Lithium SAFE" Workshop, November 1-3 2022, in Greenville, South Carolina. The event will bring together top experts in the lithium-ion battery industry to discuss the challenges and solutions surrounding battery safety.
Today's lithium-ion batteries are potentially unsafe, meaning that if they are damaged, abused, or not manufactured perfectly, they can ignite or explode. As the demand for electric vehicles and portable devices grows, finding solutions to prevent battery fires is increasingly important. To mobilize the industry, Soteria and NAATBatt will hold a two-day conference at the Hyatt Regency Greenville to convene battery experts and professionals across the supply chain to foster an open dialogue about battery safety, solutions, testing, and certification that can be used to ensure public safety. The agenda will include panel discussions, technical speakers, company safety perspectives, and a keynote dinner.
"Battery safety is important to all of us in the industry, but it can be difficult to talk about," said Dr. Brian Morin, Co-founder, and CEO of Soteria Battery Innovation Group. "We are glad to partner with NAATBatt to organize this event to foster collaboration and ultimately improve the industry –resulting in safer batteries for all of our devices, from watches and cell phones to electric vehicles and aircraft."
As automobiles, consumer electronics and devices of all kinds come to rely on lithium-based batteries for power, the question of lithium battery safety becomes increasingly acute. Fires, recalls and personal injuries pose a real danger to battery industry growth.
"Lithium battery safety is a challenge," says Jim Greenberger, Executive Director of NAATBatt International. "But it is also an opportunity. Companies that can demonstrate a real, qualitative difference in their products' safety profile will be well-positioned to address increasing demands of regulators and consumers for safe lithium battery technology."
Cell manufacturers, material suppliers, OEMs, battery engineers, and other members of the battery supply chain are invited to attend the workshop. The registration fee is $699 for NAATBatt and Soteria Consortium Members and $799 for non-members. The first 100 people who register receive $100 off with promo code: EARLYBIRD100. Registration is open at lithiumsafe.net.
Soteria Battery Innovation Group Inc is an advanced technology development and licensing company that has formed a consortium to promote a light, safe, and cost-effective architecture for lithium-ion batteries. Soteria's patented technology eliminates the root cause of thermal runaway, isolating short circuits and allowing cells to continue to function after damage. Soteria was founded in 2017 by Brian Morin and Carl Hu, and is headquartered in Greenville, SC. For more information, please visit www.soteriabig.com.
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The Grapevine Lady Mustangs are headed back to the UIL State Tournament after a heartbreaking loss to Frisco Wakeland last season in the semifinals. After working hard all season, the Lady Mustangs are headed into the state semifinals on a 12 game win-streak. VYPE DFW takes a look at what fans can expect headed into the game on Thursday.
Finishing first in their district with a 13-1 record (22-2-1 overall), the Mustangs have been working for this moment all season. With big wins over the likes of South Grand Prairie, Colleyville Heritage, Birdville, Justin Northwest, and more, Grapevine recorded eight shut-out wins en route to the playoffs. So far in the playoffs, the Lady Mustangs have halted the seasons of Granbury, Mansfield Timberview, Wichita Falls, and most recently Lubbock Cooper and Colleyville Heritage to be crowned the Regional Tournament champions.
Led by Sam Larsen, Theresa McCullough, Ashley Knight, and more, the Lady Mustangs have outscored their opponents by 89 goals this season- 21 during postseason play. Grapevine’s defense has been at the top of their game for a couple of seasons now and is looking to finish what they started. As the team heads into the state semifinals against Boerne-Champion, fans can expect the Lady Mustangs to amp up their sense of urgency. Expect early shots on goal, fast scoring, and bars to be raised through the state tournament. Boerne-Champion (19-3-4) has a tough defense, but Grapevine’s offense is strong enough to break through.
The game is set to begin at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 14th at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas. | https://cw33.com/sports/state-semifinals-preview-grapevine-vs-boerne-champion/ | 2022-04-13T19:57:29Z |
NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of Elephant Insurance Services, LLC ("Elephant Insurance") customers.
On or around April 25, 2022, Elephant Insurance detected an apparent cyberattack attack on its internal network (the "Data Breach"). An investigation revealed that between March 26, 2022 and April 01, 2022, an unauthorized party gained access to Elephant Insurance's internal network and to certain individuals' information.
On or around May 25, 2022, Elephant Insurance began notifying consumers of the Data Breach. Information acquired includes names or other personal identifier in combination with driver's license numbers or non-driver identification card numbers.
If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Elephant Insurance and you reside in the United States, if you wish to discuss this investigation, or if you have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this matter, please contact Wolf Haldenstein immediately by telephone at (800) 575-0735, via e-mail at byrd@whafh.com, or visit our website at www.whafh.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CCXI, NVIV, GRNA, MF, and NNVC.
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Free at-home COVID test now available through KDHE partnership
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Free at-home COVID tests are now available to Kansas residents through a multi-agency partnership with the Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment (KDHE).
KDHE says all Kansas households can order five rapid tests at AccessCovidTests.org.
The tests are free, and the agency says Amazon will deliver directly to your home, also at no cost.
The tests are made possible through a partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital, and Project Access to Covid Tests (Project ACT).
Kansans who need additional help ordering the tests can call (866) 534-3463.
The free test offering is limited to one request per household. Additional free testing site-based options can be found here.
Earlier this year, the US Government launched a program that allowed Americans to request a total of eight at-home rapid COVID tests, which were delivered to their home at no costs. However, that program was suspended Sept. 2 due to the lack of funding.
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MSA's M1 SCBA Supports London's Focus on Enhanced Firefighter Safety
PITTSBURGH, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced it has been awarded a $9 million contract from the London Fire Brigade to supply firefighters with MSA's new M1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and telemetry technology. The contract was formally awarded in early July, with equipment deliveries expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year. Today's announcement also represents the beginning of a multi-phase SCBA training and deployment process involving the Brigade's more than 4,500 firefighters.
The decision to upgrade London's SCBA technology was made after an extensive and comprehensive evaluation process.
"The M1 SCBA represents the most advanced, ergonomic and modular SCBA that MSA has ever introduced to the European and International markets," said Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman, President and CEO. "We are incredibly proud to establish this new partnership with one of the oldest and most respected fire brigades in the world. Most importantly, we're honored that the London Fire Brigade has entrusted MSA with the responsibility of protecting the men and women who keep the residents of London safe each day."
London Fire Brigade Deputy Commissioner Richard Mills said "following a competitive tender process, we're really looking forward to developing our exciting partnership with MSA. The new state-of-the-art breathing apparatus equipment will be lighter and easier to carry and provide enhanced safety for our firefighters. The improved equipment shows how we are transforming as a fire service and investing in the latest technology to help protect London and Londoners."
The groundbreaking design of the MSA® M1 SCBA was a key factor in London's selection of the new SCBA platform. The breathing apparatus includes several patented and customizable features that help to enhance ergonomics and improve firefighter comfort and hygiene. These include the industry's lightest-weight backplate with a unique one-handed height adjustment; an advanced hip belt that evenly distributes the weight of the SCBA; and a padded harness that is fully water-repellent, making the entire SCBA system machine washable without disassembly.
Other features that factored into the Brigade's selection of the M1 SCBA include a high-pressure cylinder connection for fast cylinder exchanges; compatibility with MSA's industry-leading G1 facepiece; and integration with FireGrid, which gives incident commanders the ability to evaluate and manage multiple situations in real time and from any location. MSA's Entry Control Board (ECB), designed specifically to meet the unique needs of the UK fire service, also played a key part in the Brigade's decision to choose the MSA brand. Serving as a cloud-connected fire-ground management tool that provides Incident Commanders with air and alarm status of all telemetry-enabled breathing apparatus on scene, MSA's ECB is also capable of providing post-incident reporting and automated documentation.
As part of the contract, MSA will also provide London with a new communications system that provides enhanced voice communications. Called the C1 Headset, the device attaches easily to the outside of the SCBA facepiece.
Mr. Vartanian commented that the SCBA contract with London represents the beginning of a new and exciting partnership. "As a company whose only mission is worker safety, we are incredibly proud to be associated with a brigade that is regarded as a genuine industry leader and advocate for firefighter safety. London is one of the most progressive and respected fire brigades in the world and, as part of our Voice of the Customer process, we will certainly be seeking their input on future product development initiatives," he concluded.
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2021 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.
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PLEASANTON, Calif., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, today announced that its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The record date for the meeting will be Monday, April 25, 2022, and only stockholders of record at the close of business on that date will be entitled to receive notice and vote upon matters considered at the meeting.
Workday will make important information about the meeting and the matters to be considered available to all stockholders of record and encourages stockholders to review the information as soon as it becomes available.
A live webcast of the event will be available on the Workday Investor Relations site. The webcast replay will be available for a minimum of 90 days after the live event.
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ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that specializes in building advanced technology for U.S. and allied militaries, will invest $60 million in a new manufacturing and research facility in Atlanta, creating more than 180 new jobs in Fulton County over the next three years.
“As home to some of the top research universities, colleges, and technical colleges in the country, as well as large active military and veteran populations, Georgia is well-established as a leader in aerospace and defense,” Kemp said. “Our highly skilled work force will ensure Anduril Industries thrives here in the Peach State as they develop the technology that will help keep America's Armed Forces the strongest in the world.”
Anduril’s new Atlanta office will be home to Area-I, a Georgia-based manufacturer of advanced unmanned aircraft systems. Anduril acquired Area-I in 2021, and the company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Anduril. The new facility is located at 1435 Hills Place Northwest in Atlanta and includes more than 180,000 square feet of industrial buildings that are being transformed into mix-use office, research and development, manufacturing, and production space across two buildings.
Area-I is hiring for a variety of engineering disciplines including aerospace, mechanical, software, electrical, and systems backgrounds for research and development. The increased space for production will enable more hires for skilled mechanical and avionics technicians. Interested individuals can learn more about working at Anduril & Area-I at www.anduril.com/careers.
“We’re proud to continue to be an active part of Atlanta’s growing technology and defense community," Anduril Chief Operating Officer Matt Grimm said in a news release. "Atlanta has a highly skilled and educated workf orce in aerospace, engineering and robotics. By growing our presence in Georgia, we’ll be able to continue to attract world-class talent who will support our mission to transform defense capabilities for the U.S. and our allies.”
Aerospace products are Georgia’s top export – $9.19 billion in 2021 – and the state’s second-largest manufacturing industry generating a $57.5 billion economic impact. Home to more than 800 aerospace companies, Georgia maintains a robust aerospace education pipeline, with a dozen high schools that offer training in the field, five technical colleges with aviation programs, and several universities offering degrees in aerospace engineering.
“Atlanta continues to attract global companies looking to fuel their growth through our highly skilled, diverse tech talent and innovation ecosystem,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said. “We welcome Auduril and look forward to them planting deep roots in our city to create new jobs for more residents and additional investment in our communities.”
“The announcement of Anduril Industries is a big deal,” Robb Pitts, chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, said. “It speaks to the diversity of the people, communities and industries that make Fulton County such a desirable place for world-class companies like Anduril to invest and grow.”
Project Manager Kasey Smith represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with the Select Fulton, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Invest Atlanta, the Georgia Center of Innovation’s Aerospace industry team, and Georgia Power.
“Anduril Industries is a fantastic fit for Georgia’s aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystems, and Area-I's existing connections, talent and history will provide a strong foundation for the company’s first step into Georgia,” GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson said. “Area-I has over a decade of history with the Georgia Center of Innovation, and the company is a long-standing member of the team’s Unmanned Systems Working Group. We are excited to witness how Anduril Industries will bring Area-I to new heights, and we are grateful the company has chosen Georgia to create innovative opportunities that attract and retain talent.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/jobs/anduril-industries-to-bring-180-new-jobs-to-fulton-county/article_bff4f16c-039b-11ed-8299-f7a208e41197.html | 2022-07-14T18:24:30Z |
1 case of Monkeypox reported in Sarasota, 4 documented in Hillsborough
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Florida Department of Health is confirming that one case of Monkeypox has been reported in Sarasota County as of the July 21 update to its website. There are also four reported cases in Hillsborough.
There are currently no reported cases in Manatee County at this time. Though a specific date of diagnosis was not immediately available, the diagnosis of monkeypox occurred at some point during the month of July.
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a virus that occurs mostly in central and western Africa.
The virus can be transmitted from animals to humans. These animals include different African rodents and monkeys. Once a person becomes infected with the monkeypox virus they can pass it to other people. Scientists say it is not a very contagious disease, and the risk of contracting monkeypox is generally low.
Monkeypox typically begins with flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, chills, headache, tiredness, muscle aches) and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body. Duration of illness is usually 2 to 4 weeks.
You can monitor cases in the state of Florida by clicking here.
If you have been exposed to the virus or have concerns, contact your local health department.
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Driver busted for hauling SUV inside of a U-Haul truck in Washington
OKANOGAN, Wash. (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) - A driver’s unique use of a U-Haul moving truck had many drivers doing a double-take in central Washington state.
A state trooper with the Washington State Patrol pulled over the truck after several other drivers reported a car hanging out the back of the moving truck, according to television station KXLY.
Troopers said the driver was stopped in Okanogan County, about four hours east of Seattle.
The driver had a suspended license and the U-Haul truck was long overdue. They were fined $139 for the unsafe load.
The U-Haul box truck and its unique cargo were both impounded by officers.
“Safety is paramount on our roadways.” Jeff Lockridge, Manager of Media & Public Relations for U-Haul, said. “It’s easy to point a finger and chuckle at the absurdity of these photos, but there are extreme dangers associated with this kind of action, which is a clear violation of the customer contract and traffic laws.”
If you plan on moving soon and need to tow a vehicle, Lockridge says U-Haul does provide an entire line of affordable equipment rentals dedicated specifically to safely towing vehicles at uhaul.com/towing.
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Cogent Communications Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results and Increases its Regular Quarterly Dividend on its Common Stock by $0.025
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:01 PM CDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
Financial and Business Highlights
Cogent approved an increase of $0.025 per share to its regular quarterly dividend for a total of $0.905 per share for Q3 2022 as compared to $0.880 per share for Q2 2022 – Cogent's fortieth consecutive quarterly dividend increase.
Service revenue decreased from Q1 2022 to Q2 2022 by 0.5% and increased from Q2 2021 to Q2 2022 by 0.4%.
EBITDA margin increased by 110 basis points from Q1 2022 to 39.4% for Q2 2022 and increased by 70 basis points from Q2 2021 to Q2 2022.
EBITDA increased by 2.3% from Q1 2022 to $58.5 million for Q2 2022 and increased by 2.2% from Q2 2021 to Q2 2022.
In June 2022 Cogent extinguished its 2024 €350.0 million Euro Notes at a Euro to USD rate of $1.06 (originally issued at a Euro to USD rate of $1.13) with the proceeds from the issuance of its $450.0 million 2027 Notes
Sales rep productivity – units per full time equivalent sales rep per month - increased from 4.7 for Q1 2022 to 4.9 for Q2 2022.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) ("Cogent") today announced service revenue of $148.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of 0.5% from the three months ended March 31, 2022 and an increase of 0.4% from the three months ended June 30, 2021. Foreign exchange rates negatively impacted service revenue growth from the three months ended March 31, 2022 to the three months ended June 30, 2022 by $1.4 million and negatively impacted service revenue growth from the three months ended June 30, 2021 to the three months ended June 30, 2022 by $3.4 million. On a constant currency basis, service revenue increased by 0.4% from the three months ended March 31, 2022 to the three months ended June 30, 2022 and increased by 2.7% from the three months ended June 30, 2021 to the three months ended June 30, 2022. The impact of excise taxes, including Universal Service Fund fees, recorded on a gross basis and included in service revenue and cost of network operations expense, negatively impacted service revenue growth from the three months ended March 31, 2022 to the three months ended June 30, 2022 by $0.4 million and negatively impacted service revenue growth from the three months ended June 30, 2021 to the three months ended June 30, 2022 by $1.4 million. On a constant currency basis, and adjusting for the impact of changes in excise tax revenue, service revenue increased by 0.6% from the three months ended March 31, 2022 to the three months ended June 30, 2022 and increased by 3.6% from the three months ended June 30, 2021 to the three months ended June 30, 2022.
On-net service is provided to customers located in buildings that are physically connected to Cogent's network by Cogent facilities. On-net revenue was $112.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of 0.6% from the three months ended March 31, 2022 and an increase of 0.8% from the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Off-net customers are located in buildings directly connected to Cogent's network using other carriers' facilities and services to provide the last mile portion of the link from the customers' premises to Cogent's network. Off-net revenue was $36.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022; a decrease of 0.3% from the three months ended March 31, 2022 and a decrease of 1.1% from the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Non-core services are legacy services, which Cogent acquired and continues to support but does not actively sell.
GAAP gross profit is defined as total service revenue less network operations expense, depreciation and amortization and equity-based compensation included in network operations expense. GAAP gross margin is defined as GAAP gross profit divided by total service revenue. GAAP gross profit decreased by 1.1% from the three months ended June 30, 2021 to $68.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and decreased by 0.3% from the three months ended March 31, 2022. GAAP gross margin was 46.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, 47.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 46.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Non-GAAP gross profit represents service revenue less network operations expense, excluding equity-based compensation and amounts shown separately (depreciation and amortization expense). Non-GAAP gross margin is defined as Non-GAAP gross profit divided by total service revenue. Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 0.3% from the three months ended June 30, 2021 to $92.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and increased by 0.2% from the three months ended March 31, 2022. Non-GAAP gross margin was 62.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, 62.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 61.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Excise taxes, including Universal Service Fund fees, recorded on a gross basis and included in service revenue and cost of network operations expense were $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, $4.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by 13.4% from the three months ended June 30, 2021 to $34.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and decreased by 30.4% from the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 2.2% from the three months ended June 30, 2021 to $58.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and increased by 2.3% from the three months ended March 31, 2022. EBITDA margin was 39.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, 38.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 38.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Basic net and diluted income (loss) per share was $0.24 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, $(0.05) for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and $0.02 for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Foreign exchange gains (losses) on Cogent's 2024 Senior Euro Unsecured Notes were $23.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, $(5.3) million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and $8.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Total customer connections increased by 4.3% from June 30, 2021 to 95,777 as of June 30, 2022 and increased by 0.9% from March 31, 2022. On-net customer connections increased by 4.0% from June 30, 2021 to 82,277 as of June 30, 2022 and increased by 0.8% from March 31, 2022. Off-net customer connections increased by 6.2% from June 30, 2021 to 13,160 as of June 30, 2022 and increased by 1.8% from March 31, 2022.
The number of on-net buildings increased by 120 from June 30, 2021 to 3,095 as of June 30, 2022 and increased by 30 from March 31, 2022.
Quarterly Dividend Increase Approved On August 4, 2022, Cogent's Board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.905 per share payable on August 31, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 18, 2022. This third quarter 2022 regular dividend represents an increase of $0.025 per share, or 2.8%, from the second quarter 2022 regular dividend of $0.880 per share and an annual increase of 12.4% from the third quarter 2021 dividend of $0.805 per share.
The payment of any future dividends and any other returns of capital will be at the discretion of the Board and may be reduced, eliminated or increased and will be dependent upon Cogent's financial position, results of operations, available cash, cash flow, capital requirements, limitations under Cogent's debt indentures and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
Impact of COVID-19 Cogent continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying responses by governments around the world. The recent spread of variants of COVID-19 has introduced new uncertainty.
The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the spread of variant strains, and related government restrictions on Cogent's business is unknown as a significant amount of uncertainty and volatility remains. Cogent does not know the ultimate scope and duration of the pandemic, the availability, efficacy and uptake of vaccines and therapeutic treatments, government actions that have been taken, or may be taken in the future in response to the pandemic and global economic conditions during and after the pandemic. Cogent has experienced a slight slowdown in the availability and delivery of networking equipment but Cogent believes it can adequately manage the operation, maintenance, upgrading and growth of its network. A worsening or prolonged slowdown may impact our ability to expand and augment our network. Most Cogent employees worldwide returned to its offices on a full-time basis in the first quarter of 2022. Cogent is implementing measures to protect its workforce, but it can provide no assurance that these measures will be sufficient. Cogent's decisions to require its employees to return to its offices on a full-time basis and to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, where legally permitted, may impede its ability to retain existing employees or attract new employees. Moreover, Cogent's results of operations may be adversely affected in the future as the pandemic and the related government restrictions continue or are reintroduced. Cogent may also experience slowdowns in new customer orders, find it difficult to collect from customers who are experiencing financial distress, undergo an increase in customer churn, encounter difficulties accessing the buildings and locations where Cogent installs new services and serves existing customers, or have difficulties procuring, shipping or installing necessary equipment on its network. Cogent may find that the impact of the pandemic on its vendors and their respective workforces may slow the delivery of services from these vendors to Cogent. Cogent may also find that its largest customer base, which is served primarily in its multi-tenant office buildings, may be adversely affected by falling demand for commercial office space in central business districts as companies located in these buildings elect not to return to their office space either on a temporary or even permanent basis or slow the pace of opening new offices. In addition, Cogent's corporate customer base may reduce their overall number of locations due to adverse economic conditions or new working configurations which may adversely affect Cogent's number of corporate connections and service revenues. As a result, the global economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may have prolonged effects that impact Cogent's business well into the future. These and other risks are described in more detail in Cogent's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022.
Conference Call and Website Information Cogent will host a conference call with financial analysts at 4:30 p.m. (ET) on August 4, 2022 to discuss Cogent's operating results for the second quarter of 2022 and to discuss Cogent's expectations for full year 2022. Investors and other interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the earnings call in the "Events" section of Cogent's website at www.cogentco.com/events. A replay of the webcast, together with the press release, will be available on the website following the earnings call. A downloadable file of Cogent's "Summary of Financial and Operational Results" and a transcript of its conference call will also be available on Cogent's website following the conference call.
About Cogent Communications Cogent Communications (NASDAQ: CCOI) is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high-speed Internet access, Ethernet transport, and colocation services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides services in 217 markets globally.
Cogent Communications is headquartered at 2450 N Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037. For more information, visit www.cogentco.com. Cogent Communications can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.
Schedules of Non-GAAP Measures EBITDA, EBITDA, as adjusted, EBITDA margin and EBITDA, as adjusted, margin
EBITDA represents net cash flows provided by operating activities plus changes in operating assets and liabilities, cash interest expense and cash income tax expense. Management believes the most directly comparable measure to EBITDA calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, is net cash provided by operating activities. The Company also believes that EBITDA is a measure frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in their evaluation of issuers. EBITDA, as adjusted, represents EBITDA plus net gains (losses) on asset related transactions. EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA divided by total service revenue. EBITDA, as adjusted, margin is defined as EBITDA, as adjusted, divided by total service revenue.
The Company believes that EBITDA, EBITDA, as adjusted, EBITDA margin and EBITDA as adjusted margin are useful measures of its ability to service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand its business. The measurements are an integral part of the internal reporting and planning system used by management as a supplement to GAAP financial information. EBITDA, EBITDA, as adjusted, EBITDA margin and EBITDA, as adjusted, margin are not recognized terms under GAAP and accordingly, should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for the analysis of results as reported under GAAP, but rather as a supplemental measure to GAAP. For example, these measures are not intended to reflect the Company's free cash flow, as it does not consider certain current or future cash requirements, such as capital expenditures, contractual commitments, and changes in working capital needs, interest expenses and debt service requirements. The Company's calculations of these measures may also differ from the calculations performed by its competitors and other companies and as such, its utility as a comparative measure is limited.
Cogent's SEC filings are available online via the Investor Relations section of www.cogentco.com or on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
Except for historical information and discussion contained herein, statements contained in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.Such statements include, but are not limited to statements identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "targets," "projects" and similar expressions. The statements in this release are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Cogent's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related government policies; future economic instability in the global economy or a contraction of the capital markets which could affect spending on Internet services and our ability to engage in financing activities; the impact of changing foreign exchange rates (in particular the Euro to USD and Canadian dollar to USD exchange rates) on the translation of our non-USD denominated revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities; legal and operational difficulties in new markets; the imposition of a requirement that we contribute to the US Universal Service Fund on the basis of our Internet revenue; changes in government policy and/or regulation, including net neutrality rules by the United States Federal Communications Commission and in the area of data protection; cyber-attacks or security breaches of our network; increasing competition leading to lower prices for our services; our ability to attract new customers and to increase and maintain the volume of traffic on our network; the ability to maintain our Internet peering arrangements on favorable terms; our reliance on an equipment vendor, Cisco Systems Inc., and the potential for hardware or software problems associated with such equipment; the dependence of our network on the quality and dependability of third-party fiber providers; our ability to retain certain customers that comprise a significant portion of our revenue base; the management of network failures and/or disruptions; and outcomes in litigation as well as other risks discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and our Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022. Cogent undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement or any information contained in this press release or in other public disclosures at any time.
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Annual MSP 501 Rankings Names Netsurit as a Best-in-Class Global IT Managed Services Provider
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Netsurit has been named as one of the technology industry's top-performing providers of managed services in the prestigious 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. Netsurit delivers remarkable results for its customers, ensuring business-critical apps and infrastructure are always on, secure, and resilient. Netsurit helps organizations accelerate growth, increase productivity, and drive business excellence through digital transformation and innovation.
For the past 16 years, managed service providers (MSPs) from around the globe have submitted applications to be included in this prestigious and definitive listing. The Channel Futures MSP 501 survey examines organizational performance based on annual sales, recurring revenue, profit margins, revenue mix, growth opportunities, innovation, technology solutions supported, and company and customer demographics.
"Seeing what our global team has achieved throughout the last year makes me unbelievably proud," said Orrin Klopper, CEO, Netsurit. "I want to express my deepest gratitude to our people, our clients, and our partners for making this happen."
This year's list once again attracted a record number of applicants, making it one of the most competitive in the survey's history. Winners are recognized on the Channel Futures website and will be honoured at a special ceremony at the Channel Futures MSP Summit + Channel Partners Leadership Summit, Sept. 13-16, in Orlando, Florida.
"The 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501 winners are the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today," said Allison Francis, senior news editor for Channel Futures. "The 501 has truly evolved with the MSP market, as showcased by this year's crop of winners."
Channel Futures is pleased to name Netsurit to the 2022 MSP 501. "These providers are most certainly driving a new wave of innovation in the industry and are demonstrating a commitment to moving the MSP and entire channel forward," said Kelly Danziger, general manager of Informa Tech Channels.
Netsurit is a global Managed Services Provider that delivers remarkable results. We ensure your business-critical apps and infrastructure are always on, secure, and resilient. Netsurit helps you accelerate growth, increase productivity, and drive business excellence through digital transformation and innovation.
With headquarters in New York and Johannesburg, Netsurit provides Managed Services for organizations of all sizes. Its culture is based on the tenet, "Supporting the Dreams of the Doers."
CONTACT: Jolandi Marais, +27725019996, jolandim@netsurit.com
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Ability to Fabricate Polymer Modulators Using Chip-Scale Techniques Aligns the Lightwave Technology Platform with Mainstream Silicon Electronics Chip-Scale Packaging, Enabling Simplified High-Volume Manufacturing through Foundry-Level Packaging
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. , June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power, today announced the publication of a U.S. patent application on a new invention that will enable simplified foundry-level packaging of polymer modulators using chip-scale techniques which can be applied at wafer level, critical for high-volume manufacturing applications.
This patent application – entitled "Hybrid electro-optic polymer modulator with atomic layer deposition (ALD) sealant layer" with publication number 2022/0187638A1 – allows Lightwave Logic's proprietary polymers to be sealed to moisture and other atmospheric gases in a very low temperature and quasi-hermetic environment through the use of a chip-scale packaging approach that can be applied in parallel at wafer level (i.e. in volume) and that eliminates the need for a separate hermetic enclosure or "gold box." Chip-scale packaging is a technique that has been gathering momentum in the silicon electronics industry for the past decade to reduce device chip packaging costs and increase device performance – enabling high-volume front and back-end manufacturing as well as extremely small sizes in miniaturization.
Over the past two years, Lightwave Logic has optimized its atomic layer deposition techniques to not only seal its polymers in a quasi-hermetic environment, but to improve both the stability and reliability of polymer devices, without any adverse effects to poling. The sealant process will enable lower cost system implementation in a high-volume foundry environment. Specifically, Lightwave Logics' electro-optic polymer modulators are sealed with a low-temperature conformal atomic layer deposition dielectic layers that are supported on a silicon substrate with passive silicon photonics waveguides.
Dr. Michael Lebby, Chief Executive Officer of Lightwave Logic, commented: "We continue to fortify our intellectual property portfolio, with this particular patent application representing a significant breakthrough for polymer modulator devices in general – allowing them to be miniaturized and packaged using chip-scale-packaging techniques popular in the silicon electronics industry today. The timing of this invention positions us to make polymers truly ubiquitous as we continue to simplify the production of polymer modulators for our foundry partners.
"We are confident in the performance and stability of our polymers and are focusing our R&D efforts on innovative new ways to further simplify the fabrication efforts for our foundry partners, supporting them as we position our technology platform for high-volume manufacturing. I look forward to continued operational execution in the months ahead as we strive to create long-term value for our stakeholders.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG) is developing a platform leveraging its proprietary engineered electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power. The company's high-activity and high-stability organic polymers allow Lightwave Logic to create next-generation photonic EO devices, which convert data from electrical signals into optical signals, for applications in data communications and telecommunications markets. For more information, please visit the company's website at lightwavelogic.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In one form or another, every Supreme Court nominee is asked during Senate hearings about his or her views of theRoe v. Wade abortion rights ruling that has stood for a half century.
Now, a draft opinion obtained by Politico suggests that a majority of the court is prepared to strike down the landmark 1973 decision, leaving it to the states to determine a woman’s ability to get an abortion.
A look at how the Republican-nominated justices, now a 6-3 majority, responded when asked by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee for their views on the case:
AMY CONEY BARRETT, 2020:
Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, then the top Democrat on the committee, asked Barrett: “So the question comes, what happens? Will this justice support a law that has substantial precedent now? Would you commit yourself on whether you would or would not?”
“Senator, what I will commit is that I will obey all the rules of stare decisis,” Barrett replied, referring to the doctrine of courts giving weight to precedent when making their decisions.
Barrett went on to say that she would do that for “any issue that comes up, abortion or anything else. I’ll follow the law.“
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., asked Barrett whether she viewed Roe v. Wade as a “super precedent.” Barrett replied that the way the term is used in “scholarship” and the way she had used it in an article was to define cases so well settled that people do not seriously push for its overruling.
“And I’m answering a lot of questions about Roe, which I think indicates that Roe doesn’t fall in that category,” Barrett said.
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BRETT KAVANAUGH, 2018: It was Feinstein who also asked Kavanaugh, “What would you say your position today is on a woman’s right to choose?”
“As a judge, it is an important precedent of the Supreme Court. By ‘it,’ I mean Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. They have been reaffirmed many times. Casey is precedent on precedent, which itself is an important factor to remember,” Kavanaugh said.
Casey was a 1992 decision that reaffirmed a constitutional right to abortion services.
Kavanaugh went on to say that he understood the significance of the issue. “I always try and I do hear of the real world effects of that decision, as I try to do, of all the decisions of my court and of the Supreme Court.”
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NEIL GORSUCH, 2017:
With President Donald Trump’s first Supreme Court nomination, it was Sen. Charles Grassley. R-Iowa, who asked point-blank: “Can you tell me whether Roe was decided correctly?
Gorsuch replied: “I would tell you that Roe v. Wade, decided in 1973, is a precedent of the U.S. Supreme Court. It has been reaffirmed. The reliance interest considerations are important there, and all of the other factors that go into analyzing precedent have to be considered. It is a precedent of the U.S. Supreme Court. It was reaffirmed in Casey in 1992 and in several other cases. So a good judge will consider it as precedent of the U.S. Supreme Court worthy as treatment of precedent like any other.”
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JOHN ROBERTS, 2005
The late Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., asked of the now-chief justice, who was a federal appeals court judge when nominated: “In your confirmation hearing for circuit court, your testimony read to this effect, and it has been widely quoted: ‘Roe is the settled law of the land.’ Do you mean settled for you, settled only for your capacity as a circuit judge, or settled beyond that?”
Roberts replied: “It’s settled as a precedent of the court, entitled to respect under principles of stare decisis. And those principles, applied in the Casey case, explain when cases should be revisited and when they should not. And it is settled as a precedent of the Court, yes.”
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SAMUEL ALITO, 2006
Specter, who was unabashedly supportive of Roe v. Wade, observed during Alito’s hearings that the “dominant issue” was the “widespread concern” about Alito’s position on a woman’s right to choose. The issue arose because of a 1985 statement by Alito that the Constitution does not provide for the right to an abortion, Specter declared.
“Do you agree with that statement today, Judge Alito?” Specter asked.
“Well, that was a correct statement of what I thought in 1985 from my vantage point in 1985, and that was as a line attorney in the Department of Justice in the Reagan administration.
“Today if the issue were to come before me, if I am fortunate enough to be confirmed and the issue were to come before me, the first question would be the question that we’ve been discussing, and that’s the issue of stare decisis,” Alito said. “And if the analysis were to get beyond that point, then I would approach the question with an open mind, and I would listen to the arguments that were made.”
“So you would approach it with an open mind notwithstanding your 1985 statement?” Specter asked.
“Absolutely, senator. That was a statement that I made at a prior period of time when I was performing a different role, and as I said yesterday, when someone becomes a judge, you really have to put aside the things that you did as a lawyer at prior points in your legal career and think about legal issues the way a judge thinks about legal issues.”
Alito was the author of the leaked draft opinion, which declares the ruling in Roe v. Wade was “egregiously wrong from the start.”
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CLARENCE THOMAS, 1991:
The late Sen. Howard Metzenbaum, D-Ohio, recalled chairing a committee hearing and listening to women maimed by “back-alley abortionists.” He said he was “terrified if we turn back the clock on legal abortion services.”
In questioning Thomas the senator said: “I want to ask you once again, of appealing to your sense of compassion, whether or not you believe the Constitution protects a woman’s right to an abortion?”
Thomas replied: “I guess as a kid we heard the hushed whispers about illegal abortions and individuals performing them in less than safe environments, but they were whispers. It would, of course, if a woman is subjected to the agony of an environment like that, on a personal level, certainly, I am very, very pained by that. I think any of us would be.”
Thomas declined though to give his opinion “on the issue, the question that you asked me.”
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TORONTO, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - RIV Capital Inc. (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) ("RIV Capital" or the "Company") today announced completion of the initial closing (the "Initial Closing") of its previously disclosed transaction involving Etain, LLC and Etain IP LLC, owners and operators of legally licensed cannabis cultivation and retail dispensaries in the state of New York (the "Etain Acquisition"). Pursuant to the Initial Closing, RIV Capital is acquiring the non-regulated portion of the Etain companies for approximately US$198 million through a combination of cash and newly issued Class A common shares of RIV Capital (the "Common Shares"). An additional amount of approximately US$49 million through a combination of cash and Common Shares will be paid subject to, among other things, receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including from the New York Cannabis Control Board and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Concurrent with the Initial Closing, The Hawthorne Collective, Inc. ("The Hawthorne Collective"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, completed its additional US$25 million investment in RIV Capital, evidenced by a newly issued convertible note with a principal amount of approximately C$31.3 million (being the Canadian dollar equivalent of US$25 million based on the daily average exchange rate posted by the Bank of Canada on the day prior to the date of the related note purchase agreement) and a conversion price of C$1.65 per Common Share. As previously announced, the additional investment was undertaken pursuant to rights existing under The Hawthorne Collective's previous convertible note investment in RIV Capital.
Early Warning Reporting Disclosure
BrandCo HoldCo, LLC ("HoldCo") announces, pursuant to applicable requirements of Canadian securities laws that it has acquired (the "Acquisition") 21,092,335 Common Shares pursuant to the Initial Closing at a price of C$1.65 per Common Share and approximately C$34.8 million in the aggregate, representing approximately 12.9% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares. Prior to the Acquisition, HoldCo did not beneficially own or control any Common Shares. Upon consummation of the final closing of the Etain Acquisition, it is expected that HoldCo will, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, acquire an additional 5,273,084 Common Shares at a value of C$1.65 per Common Share.
HoldCo completed the Acquisition for investment purposes. Subject to applicable laws and the terms of the Etain Investor Rights Agreement (as defined below), HoldCo may acquire additional securities of RIV Capital or may dispose of any or all of its holdings of Common Shares, from time to time through, among other things, transactions on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as HoldCo may deem advisable depending upon an ongoing evaluation of the Common Shares, the Company, prevailing market conditions, the availability of Common Shares at prices that would make the purchase or sale of Common Shares desirable, other investment opportunities, liquidity requirements of HoldCo, respectively, and/or other considerations and in such manner as it deems appropriate, subject to applicable laws,
In connection with the Initial Closing, RIV Capital, HoldCo and the former beneficial owners of Etain entered into an investor rights agreement (the "Etain Investor Rights Agreement") providing HoldCo and such former beneficial owners with, among other things, registration, information and certain nomination rights.
A copy of the early warning report filed by HoldCo in connection with the above will be filed on SEDAR and made available under RIV Capital's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
HoldCo is located at 172 Prospect Hill Road, Brewster, New York, 10509. For further information, please contact Hillary Peckham at 914-482-2481.
RIV Capital is an operating and brand platform that aims to acquire, invest in and develop U.S. cannabis companies to build the cannabis industry of tomorrow, today. By bringing together people, capital and ideas, we aim to provide shareholders with exposure to exceptional cannabis companies in strategically attractive states poised for significant growth. Backed by our in-house expertise and cannabis domain knowledge, we aim to develop operators and brands who can build market share while we expand the geographic and strategic scope of our multistate platform. RIV Capital also has a strategic relationship with The Hawthorne Collective, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, pursuant to which RIV Capital is The Hawthorne Collective's preferred vehicle for investments not under the purview of other Scotts Miracle-Gro subsidiaries.
This news release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of RIV Capital and its portfolio companies with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding RIV Capital's investment in Etain, including the timing for completion of the final closing of the Etain Acquisition, the receipt of additional financing from The Hawthorne Collective; and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical fact but instead reflects management's expectations, estimates, or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions, and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although RIV Capital believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance, or achievements of RIV Capital or its portfolio companies.
Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: the timing and likelihood for receipt of all required regulatory approvals, and satisfaction of other conditions to closing, in respect of the Etain Acquisition; RIV Capital's ability to execute its go-forward strategy; stock market volatility; changes in the business activities, focus and plans of RIV Capital and its investees and the timing associated therewith; the timing of any changes to federal laws in the U.S. to allow for the general cultivation, distribution, and possession of cannabis; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in cannabis industry growth and trends; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation, including RIV Capital's interpretation of such regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; divestiture risks; and the risk factors set out in RIV Capital's management's discussion and analysis and annual information form filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available on RIV Capital's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
RIV Capital intends to invest in and/or acquire companies that are involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. Local state laws where such operations occur permit such activities however, investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable U.S. federal money laundering legislation.
While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward non-enforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with recreational and medicinal cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve RIV Capital of liability under U.S. federal law nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against RIV Capital. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of RIV Capital and any proceedings brought against RIV Capital thereunder may adversely affect RIV Capital's operations and financial performance.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Although RIV Capital has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. RIV Capital does not intend and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Research scientists and statisticians from UC San Francisco have developed improved biomarker classifications as part of their research results in the I-SPY 2 trial for high-risk breast cancer patients. The new cancer response subtypes reflect responsiveness to drug treatments and are intended to help clinicians be more precise in how they target therapies.
I-SPY 2, sponsored by Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative (QLHC) who manages all of the collaborations among academic and industry partners, announced that these new subtypes will move forward in the next iteration of the trial I-SPY 2.2.
Using the I-SPY 2 (Investigation of Serial Studies to Predict Your Therapeutic Response with Imaging And moLecular Analysis) trial's comprehensive multi-omic molecular characterization of all tumors and the diverse array of drugs targeting different molecular pathways, the I-SPY 2 researchers were able to access the associated datasets to create breast cancer subtypes to match modern treatments.
The researchers found that by combining predictive biomarkers to create response predicting breast cancer subtypes, these subtypes can then be matched to the most effective modern treatments. The best subtyping schemas incorporate Immune, DNA repair, Luminal, and HER2 phenotypes, Treatment assignment using these response predictive subtypes may improve the efficacy of the treatment and patient outcomes.
The researchers recently published their findings online in Cancer Cell: "Redefining Breast Cancer Subtypes To Guide Treatment Prioritization And Maximize Response: Predictive Biomarkers Across 10 Cancer Therapies," which outlines the newly defined breast cancer response subtypes and improved classifications.
Using the I-SPY2-990 mRNA/phospho-protein Data Resource from nearly 1000 patients who participated in 10 arms of the I-SPY 2 TRIAL, researchers evaluated 27 predictive I-SPY 2 qualifying biomarkers which led to the development of a response-predictive subtyping schema for prioritizing therapies. First authors Denise Wolf, PhD, and Christina Yau, PhD, both of UCSF, used gene expression, protein levels and response data from 10 drug-arms of the I-SPY2 neoadjuvant trial to create new breast cancer subtypes that incorporate tumor biology beyond clinical hormone-receptor (HR) and HER2 status.
"Use of these response predictive subtypes can be used to guide treatment prioritization, will increase response, and will revolutionize the way in which physicians treat their patients" said Laura van 't Veer, PhD, Co-Director of the UCSF Breast Oncology Program and lead scientist for the I-SPY 2 biomarker studies.
The triple negative, as well as the HER2 negative hormone receptor positive high-risk groups, are divided into 3 different response predictive subtypes; the HER2 positive groups is divided into 2 response predictive subtypes. The researchers demonstrate that use of the subtype schema representing several drug targetable pathways allows more appropriate classification of tumors and is an improvement over current standard methods.
The I-SPY 2 trial is considered the archetype of a new approach to clinical trials. Rather than the traditional 'one drug, one disease' model for drug development, it is a 'platform' trial. I-SPY 2 evaluates multiple drugs (or combination of drugs) in parallel with the goal of determining which drugs work best in various types of breast cancer. I-SPY 2 is also designed for efficiency and speed, by employing an 'adaptive' statistical model. The results of each patient are used to refine how the investigational drugs are assigned to new patients. Because of its approach, I-SPY 2 can achieve similar results in a fraction of the time with fewer patients than traditional trials. The goal is to get the right drug to the right patient. These new response predictive subtypes help to better characterize a person's tumor and from that determine if they are likely to respond to specific treatments such as immune checkpoint blockade.
"The past ten years of treating patients within the I-SPY program has taught us that the standard biomarker tests that we use today do not allow us to optimize treatment for our patients, said Laura Esserman, MD, Co-Director of the UCSF Breast Oncology Program and Director of the UCSF Breast Care Center as well as I-SPY 2 principal investigator. "The whole I-SPY team is truly excited to see these results and improve the way we target our therapies. It is an important advance for patients, and a clear demonstration that the I-SPY model can not only accelerate the development of new cancer treatments, it can also target treatment to the patients who will benefit most. That means increasing the chance a drug will lead to a cure and minimizing the use of other therapies that may not be useful or add toxicity."
The I-SPY 2 network will prospectively test the response-predictive subtyping schema in I-SPY2.2, an upcoming version of the I-SPY2 trial that incorporates a sequential multiple assignment randomize trial (SMART) scheme and adapts treatment within individual patients based on biology and response.
The I-SPY2-990 mRNA/RPPA Data Resource is now publicly available. "This dataset will be an invaluable resource to the breast cancer research and drug development community, and ultimately to patients," said Esserman.
ASCO Presentations Using Response Subtypes from I-SPY2 Trial Data
In addition to the findings presented in this study, three abstracts to be presented at ASCO 2022 this week include use of I-SPY data and show improvement of response prediction by the new subtype schema within the traditional breast cancer receptor subtypes. These studies include:
Improved Pathologic Complete Response Rates for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in the I-SPY2 Trial
About I-SPY and the I-SPY 2 TRIAL
The I-SPY (Investigation of Serial Studies to Predict Your Therapeutic Response with Imaging And moLecular Analysis) TRIAL is conducted by a consortium that brings together the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), leading academic medical centers, and patient advocates, as well as Merck and other pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
The I-SPY 2 TRIAL is a collaborative effort among academic investigators from 20 major cancer research centers across the U.S. and Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative, the FDA, and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Cancer Biomarkers Consortium. Major supporters include The Safeway Foundation, and the Bill Bowes Foundation.
The I-SPY 2 TRIAL's adaptive statistical design was developed by the pioneering principal investigators for the I-SPY trial, Laura J. Esserman, M.D., MBA, and Donald A. Berry, Ph.D., professor of biostatistics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and founder of Berry Consultants in collaboration with the FDA, industry, and many leading academic collaborators including the Agents working group chair (Doug Yee, M.D., University of Minnesota), the Trial Operations working group chair (Angie DeMichele, M.D., University of Pennsylvania), and the Biomarker working group chair (Laura van 't Veer, Ph.D., UC San Francisco). The trial is a unique collaborative effort where over 100 clinicians are actively engaged in the conduct of the trial.
The I-SPY 2 TRIAL adaptive-trial design is based on Bayesian predictive probability that a biological regimen will be shown to be statistically superior to standard therapy in an equally randomized 300-patient confirmatory trial. Regimens that have a high Bayesian predictive probability of showing superiority in at least one of the predefined signatures graduate from the trial. Regimens are dropped for futility if they show a low predictive probability of showing superiority over standard therapy in all signatures. A maximum total of 100 patients can be assigned to each experimental regimen. A regimen can graduate early and at any time after having 60 patients assigned to it.
I SPY 2.2 incorporates more patient centered design and the ability to test new targeted agents without traditional chemotherapy as first line, followed by the most targeted agents by the new response predictive subtypes in the new and improved design. The goal is, over the next 5 years, to get 90% of high-risk patients to experience a complete response (disappearance of tumor) with targeted and less toxic combinations before surgery. This will accelerate the ability to personalize care for women with breast cancer. Learn more at https://www.ispytrials.org
About Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative™
The I-SPY 2 TRIAL is sponsored by Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative™, a 501c (3) charitable organization. Quantum Leap is dedicated to integrating high-impact clinical research with patient care to improve and save lives. By bridging the gap between research and clinical care, Quantum Leap works in collaboration with patients, medical researchers at the University of California, other academic centers nationwide, healthcare innovators, and stakeholders--to accelerate learning in medicine, improve the delivery of healthcare, create better outcomes, and increase the quality of life. Our goal is to improve and save lives. Learn more at https://www.quantumleaphealth.org
About UCSF: The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is exclusively focused on the health sciences and is dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. UCSF Health, which serves as UCSF's primary academic medical center, includes top-ranked specialty hospitals and other clinical programs, and has affiliations throughout the Bay Area. UCSF School of Medicine also has a regional campus in Fresno. Learn more at ucsf.edu or see our Fact Sheet.
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